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    Featuring the Burner • Direct Vent Freestanding Stove • Natural Gas or Propane • Vent Horizontally or Vertically • Standard Residential • Mobile Home Approved Tested and Listed by OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. Beaverton, Oregon Report # 028-S-58-5 ANSI Z21.88 WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire[...]

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    2 Introduction Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 Introduction We welcome you as a new owner of an Avalon Tree of Life stove. In purchasing a Tree of Life you have joined the growing ranks of concerned individuals whose selection of an energy system reflects both a concern for the environment and aesthetics. The Tree of Life is one of the f[...]

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    Table of Contents 3 Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 Introduction Introduction & Important Information ................2 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ......................................4 Features & Specifications Features ....................................................6 Installation Options .......................[...]

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    4 Safety Precautions Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 • IF YOU SMELL GAS: * Do not light any appliance * Extinguish any open flame * Do not touch any electrical switch or plug or unplug anything * Open windows and vacate building * Call gas supplier from neighbor's house, if not reached, call fire department • This unit must be i[...]

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    Safety Precautions 5 Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 • Do not place clothing or other flammable items on or near the heater. Because this heater can be controlled by a thermostat there is a possibility of the heater turning on and igniting any items placed on or near it. • Light the heater using the built-in piezo igniter. Do not use[...]

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    6 Specifications Travis Industries 100-01169_001 4050119 Features: - Ember Fyre™ Burner for "Wood Fire" Look - Works During Power Outages (millivolt system) - High Efficiency - Optional Thermostat or Remote Control - Optional Blower for Quicker Heat Distribution - Convenient Operating Controls - Variable-Rate Heat Output - Low Maintenan[...]

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    Installation (for qualified installers only) 7 Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 Installation Warnings: ! Failure to follow all of the requirements may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. ! This heater must be installed by a qualified installer who has gone through a training program for the installation of direct vent[...]

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    8 Installation (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 Installation Hints: • If converting to LP, convert the appliance prior to installation. • The blower is easiest to install prior to installation. Because the blower is located near the gas inlet location, the gas inlet must be routing around the blower pos[...]

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    Installation (for qualified installers only) 9 Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 Heater Placement Requirements • Heater must be installed on a level surface capable of supporting the heater and vent. • Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. • When placed in a lo[...]

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    10 Installation (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 Gas Line Installation MASSACHUSETTS INSTALLATIONS - WARNING: THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED BY A LICENSED PLUMBER OR GAS FITTER WHEN INSTALLED WITHIN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. OTHER MASSACHUSETTS CODE REQUIREMENTS: • Flexible connector must not be [...]

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    Installation (for qualified installers only) 11 Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 Vent Requirements • The vent must maintain the required 1" clearance to combustible materials to prevent a fire. Do not fill air spaces with insulation. • The gas appliance and vent system must be vented directly to the outside of the building, and n[...]

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    12 Installation (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 Approved Vent Configurations Restrictor Position • A restrictor is built into the appliance to control the flow rate of exhaust gases. This ensures proper flames for the wide variety of vent configurations. Depending upon the vent configuration, you may be [...]

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    Installation (for qualified installers only) 13 Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 Vertical Termination with Zero, Two, or Four 45° Elbows • The termination must fall within the shaded area shown in the chart. Use the indicated restrictor position. • If using offsets, use the table below to calculate the vertical rise and horizontal of[...]

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    14 Installation (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 Horizontal Termination with One 90° Elbow • If using a Snorkel Termination (14 ” or 36 ” ) add the snorkel height to the vertical height (snorkel terminations are used primarily for basement installations). • The termination must fall within the shad[...]

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    Installation (for qualified installers only) 15 Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 Horizontal Termination with Two Elbows ( one 90° vertical and one 90° or 45° horizontal elbow ) • If using a Snorkel Termination (14 ” or 36 ” ) add the snorkel height to the vertical height (snorkel terminations are used primarily for basement insta[...]

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    16 Installation (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 Horizontal Termination with Three 90° Elbows (all vertical) • The termination must fall within the shaded area shown in the chart. Use the indicated restrictor position. 5 feet 10' (min) 15 feet 21' (max) 0 feet 5 feet 0 feet 0 feet 5 feet 10&apo[...]

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    Installation (for qualified installers only) 17 Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 Vertical Termination with Two 90° Elbows • The termination must fall within the shaded area shown in the chart. Use the indicated restrictor position. 5 feet 10' (min) 15 feet 20 feet 25 feet 30 feet 0 feet 40' (max) 5 feet 0 feet 0 feet 5 feet 1[...]

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    18 Installation (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 Vertical Termination with Three 90° Elbows (Two 90° Vertical and One 45° or 90° Horizontal Elbow) • The termination must fall within the shaded area shown in the chart. Use the indicated restrictor position. 5 feet 10' (min) 15 feet 20 feet 25 feet[...]

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    Installation (for qualified installers only) 19 Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 Vent Termination Requirements (see illustration below) ! Venting terminals shall not be recessed into a wall or siding. A Minimum 9" clearance from any door or window B Minimum 12" above any grade, veranda, porch, deck or balcony C Minimum 3-3/8&quo[...]

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    20 Installation (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 Class A Chimney Conversion Kit Simpson Duravent provides a conversion kit for those wishing to use an existing wood stove chimney to vent this direct vent stove. The illustration below gives an overview of this type of installation. See the instructions inclu[...]

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    Installation (for qualified installers only) 21 Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 Masonry Chimney Conversions (Interior or Standard) • Follow the requirements and use the equipment listed in the illustration below to install this appliance into an interior masonry chimney. • Maximum vertical rise is 40' • Minimum vertical rise i[...]

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    22 Finalizing the Installation (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 Finalizing the Installation ! Make sure the gas control valve is “ OFF ” and the heater is cool prior to conducting service. 1 Remove the face and glass (see page 24) ! We recommend you purge the gas line at this time (with the glass remove[...]

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    Finalizing the Installation (for qualified installers only) 23 Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 6 Let the heater burn for thirty minutes. Adjust the air shutter, if necessary, to achieve the correct looking flame (see the illustration below). • The air shutter adjusts the amount of air that mixes with the gas before it exits the burner [...]

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    24 Finalizing the Installation (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 Glass Removal ! Make sure the gas control valve is “ OFF ” and the heater is cool prior to conducting service. Glass Top of Firebox Latch Catch (on glass frame) Lift the stove top off the stove and place it aside. a Re-Attaching the Glass F[...]

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    Finalizing the Installation (for qualified installers only) 25 Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 Glass Frame Removal and Installation (continued) The latch can come loose from the latch assembly. This occurs only when it is rotated. Follow the directions below to re-install the latch if it comes loose. Top of Firebox Hold the latch at an a[...]

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    26 Finalizing the Installation (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 Log Installation ! Make sure the gas control valve is “ OFF ” and the heater is cool prior to conducting service. ! Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this[...]

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    Finalizing the Installation (for qualified installers only) 27 Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 Log Installation (continued) Place the top twigs in place. Note how the holes in the bottom of the twigs fit over the pins on the logs. Place the front twigs in place. They fit on the flat portions of the burner. Installing the Rock Wool The ro[...]

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    28 Operation Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 Before You Begin Warning: Read this entire manual before you use your new stove (especially the section "Safety Precautions" on pages 4 & 5). Failure to follow the instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. Warning : Do not operate appliance with th[...]

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    Operation 29 Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 Starting The Pilot Flame The pilot flame is required to ignite the main burners (it also plays a safety role). It should be left on once lit. It will stay lit unless the gas control valve is turned to "OFF". However, the pilot will go out if the gas is shut off, the propane tank runs[...]

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    30 Operation Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 Starting the Stove for the First Time Fumes from the Painted Surfaces Curing Burn the heater at a medium setting for approximately one hour the first time. This will cure the painted surfaces. Fumes from the paint curing and oil burning off the steel may occur. This is normal. We recommend you[...]

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    Operation 31 Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 Adjusting the Blower Speed (optional) The blower helps transfer heat from the heater into the room. It will not turn on until the heater is up to temperature (approximately 10 minutes after starting). See the illustration below for instructions on adjusting the blower speed. ON OFF ON OFF ON O[...]

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    32 Maintenance (for qualified service personnel only) Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 Maintaining Your Stove's Appearance WARNING : Make sure the appliance has fully cooled prior to cleaning. Painted Surfaces • Painted surfaces should be cleaned with a duster. If scratches occur, lightly sand the area with fine sandpaper. Clean th[...]

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    Maintenance (for qualified service personnel only) 33 Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 Troubleshooting Table Problem: Possible Cause: Don't Call for Service Until You: Pilot Will Not Light A gas shut off valve is turned off The gas control knob isn't turned to "PILOT" The valve control knob isn't pushed in The ign[...]

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    34 Maintenance (for qualified service personnel only) Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 How this Stove Works ! This stove was designed with safety as the primary concern. Many of the components inside this stove are for safety purposes. Therefore, only certified gas service technicians should service this stove. What Turns the Main Burners[...]

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    Maintenance (for qualified service personnel only) 35 Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 Wiring Diagram Caution : Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. 120 Volt Wiring Millivolt Wiring (for gas control valve) Orange W[...]

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    36 Safety Label Travis Industries 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 6 9 4050119 A copy of the safety (listing) label (adhered to the back of the stove) is shown below. A copy of the instruction label (on a tag near the gas control valve) is shown below. If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn the gas control knob to "OFF" and call your servi[...]

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    Limited 7 Year Warranty 37 Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 To register your TRAVIS INDUSTRIES, INC. 7 Year Warranty, complete the enclosed warranty card and mail it within ten (10) days of the appliance purchase date to: TRAVIS INDUSTRIES, INC., 4800 Harbour Pointe Blvd. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275. TRAVIS INDUSTRIES, INC. warrants this gas a[...]

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    38 Optional Equipment (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 LP Conversion Instructions Install the conversion kit prior to installing the gas line to ensure proper gas use. 1 Remove the face and glass (see page 24). Remove the logs and coals (if installed - page 26) 2 Remove the burner (see illustration below). [...]

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    Optional Equipment (for qualified installers only) 39 Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 3 Follow the directions below to replace the orifice. 1/2" Wrench Use a 1/2 ” open end wrench to unscrew the burner orifice. NOTE: Screw the LP orifice in so the orifice shoulder protrudes 5/16 ” (indicating full insertion). 37 .062 The new LP [...]

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    40 Optional Equipment (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 5 Install the logs and embers. 6 Replace glass and face. 7 Remove the regulator from the front of the gas control valve. Replace with the propane regulator, using the new gasket and screws included with the regulator. NOTE: Leak test this area after the[...]

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    Optional Equipment (for qualified installers only) 41 Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 Blower (SKU 99000153) WARNING: Turn the gas control valve to off and make sure the appliance has fully cooled prior to conducting service . 1 Attach the two black wires at the rear right of the stove to the thermodisk (orientation does not matter). Then[...]

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    42 Optional Equipment (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 3 Slide the left side of the blower mounting bracket over the grommets on the left mounting bracket attached to the stove (see the illustration below). Then insert the stud plate through the right side grommets and through the right mounting bracket on [...]

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    Optional Equipment (for qualified installers only) 43 Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 Accent Light (Type 2 – 94400111) Make sure power to the heater has been turned off prior to installation (unplug the power cord). Do not connect 110-120 VAC to the gas control valve or the on/off circuit on this fireplace. IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTE [...]

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    44 Optional Equipment (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 3 Attach the rheostat assembly following the directions below. Disconnect the molex connector leading to the power cord. Attach the two molex connectors on the rheostat wiring harness to the power cord and the molex connector on the appliance. Attach th[...]

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    Optional Equipment (for qualified installers only) 45 Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 Accent Light Operation OFF Turn the dial all the way counter-clockwise until it clicks off. HIGH The high position is all the way clockwise. LOW Turn the dial 180 ° clockwise until the light begins to glow. NOTE : The accent light responds best when tu[...]

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    46 Index Travis Industries 1 0 0 -01169_001 4050119 Accent Light .....................................................4 3 Adjusting the Blower Speed ..............................3 1 Adjusting the Flame Height ...............................3 0 Air Shutter Adjustment ......................................2 3 Altitude Considerations ................[...]