Avalon Stoves Indoor Fireplace manual

• Masonry Fireplace • Factory Built (Metal) Fireplace • Mobile Home Approved Tested and Listed by Omni-Test Laboratories, Inc. Portland, Oregon Report # 028–S–51-2 ASTME-1509 1995, ULCC 1482 Astoria Bay™ Pellet Insert - - Please read this entire manual before installation and use of this pellet fuel-burning room heater. Failure to follo[...]

2 Introduction Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 Introduction We welcome you as a new owner of a Astoria Bay pellet heater. In purchasing a Astoria Bay 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 Astoria Bay is one of the fine[...]

Table of Contents 3 Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 Introduction Introduction ......................................................2 Important Information .........................................2 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ............................................4 Specifications Heating Specifications ..................[...]

4 Safety Precautions Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 • Do not operate the heater if you smell smoke coming from the heater. Turn the P OWER switch to "OFF", monitor your heater, and call your dealer. Ok • Contact your local building officials to obtain a permit and information on any installation restrictions or inspection [...]

Safety Precautions 5 Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 • The heater will not operate during a power outage. If a power outage does occur, check the heater for smoke spillage and open a window if any smoke spills into the room. • This heater must be connected to a standard 115 V., 60 Hz grounded electrical outlet. Do not use an adapter [...]

6 Specifications Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 Heating Specifications: Approximate Maximum Heating Capacity (in square feet)* ........................................ 800 to 2,250 Burn Rate (Pounds per Hour)** ............................................................................ 1.7 to 5.5 Maximum Burn Time on Low Burn** .......[...]

Installation 7 Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 Before You Begin READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND USE THIS HEATER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH. Check with local building officials for any permits required for installation of this pellet heater and notify your[...]

8 Installation Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 Hopper Extension Set-up This pellet heater has a variable-height hopper. This allows the hopper to be lowered for smaller fireplaces. Follow the instructions below to set the correct hopper extension position. • Determine the correct hopper extension position following the directions below[...]

Installation 9 Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 • Remove the correct knock-outs in the hopper walls following the directions below. Use a center-punch (or other suitable tool) to remove the appropriate knock- outs in the hopper walls (punch the holes out from the inside). Make sure to support the hopper walls while removing the knock-ou[...]

10 Installation Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 Clearances • Insert must be placed so that no combustibles are within, or can swing within (e.g. drapes, doors), 36" of the front of the heater. • Insert must be placed a minimum 8-3/4" from a side wall (or combustible protruding more than 3/4"). Mantel Requirements • T[...]

Installation 11 Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 Venting the Pellet Stove • INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE VENT MANUFACTURER). • DO NOT CONNECT THE PELLET VENT TO A VENT SERVING ANY OTHER APPLIANCE OR STOVE. • DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEM OF THIS UNIT. • USE AN APPROVED WALL THIMBLE WHEN [...]

12 Installation Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 Mobile Home Requirements • Outside air is required (used for combustion) - see the directions below. WARNING: D O NOT INSTALL IN SLEEPING ROOM. CAUTION: THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MANUFACTURED HOME FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED. Outside Air (used for combustion) ?[...]

Installation 13 Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 Baffle Installation Install the baffles included with the insert (see page 28 for details). Restrictor Adjustment The restrictor is used to adjust airflow to the firepot. It should be adjusted to match the heat output setting and burn the pellets at the appropriate rate. This keeps the fire[...]

14 Installation Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 Surround Panel & Circuit Board Installation NOTE : Attach the vent prior to installing the surround panels (& circuit board). a Remove the circuit board from the rear hopper support. Disconnect the wiring harness from the circuit board (see step “ d ” below for a detailed view).[...]

Installation 15 Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 Installation into a Masonry Fireplace “ L ” Vent Flex Section Outside air may be drawn from the ash cleanout. “ L ” Vent Storm Collar Vertical Cap Cover Plate (non-combustible) Silicone Seal the cover plate with silicone. HINT: Paint the interior of the fireplace with latex paint to[...]

16 Installation Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 Installation into a Factory Built (Metal) Fireplace “ L ” Vent Flex Section HINT: Paint the interior of the fireplace with latex paint to prevent fireplace odors from entering the home. “ L ” Vent Storm Collar Vertical Cap Cover Plate (non-combustible) Silicone Seal the cover plate [...]

Operation 17 Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 Safety Notice • Read this entire manual (especially the "Safety Precautions" on pages 4 and 5) before using this heater. Failure to follow the instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. • Do not unplug the heater to turn it off. This heater relies u[...]

18 Operation Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 Loading Pellets Lift the hopper lid to its vertical position. Pour pellets into the hopper until full. NOTE: The hopper holds approximately 48 to 88 pounds of pellets (depending upon hopper set-up). The front edge of the hopper lid becomes very hot, do not touch the area below the handle. Make[...]

Operation 19 Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 Manual Mode Manual mode requires the user to turn the heater on and off manually. To Start Press the "Manual Start" button. That's it. The stove automatically goes to a medium burn rate and high fan while the igniter starts the fire burning within 10 minutes. During this period [...]

20 Operation Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 Auto Mode Auto mode allows you to use a thermostat to control room temperature. The stove automatically turns on when the temperature drops below the thermostat setting. Once the stove reaches operating temperature, the stove then runs at the heat output setting selected. To Adjust Room Temper[...]

Operation 21 Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 Restrictor Adjustment The restrictor is used to adjust airflow to the firepot. It should be adjusted to match the heat output setting and burn the pellets at the appropriate rate. This keeps the firepot as clean as possible. For low heat output settings the restrictor will need to be closed or[...]

22 Operation Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 Start-Up Sequence This stove utilizes a start-up sequence whenever the mode switch is changed or the heater is started when cold. This is to ensure proper operation through all possible settings and operational states (hot or cold, pellets burning or not burning, etc.). This sequence over-ride[...]

Operation 23 Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 "MANUAL AUGER" Button This button turns the auger on. It is used to “ prime ” the auger after the hopper has run out of pellets. Power Outages If a sustained power outage occurs while in "Manual", the heater will go to a "cool down" mode to vacate smoke once p[...]

24 Maintenance Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 Daily Maintenance (whenever using the heater) Inspect the Burn When burning on high, the flames should be bright orange with embers jumping from the firepot. NOTE : the optimal restrictor position will vary over time as soot builds up inside the exhaust system. See "Restrictor Adjustmen[...]

Maintenance 25 Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 Daily Maintenance (whenever using the heater) - Continued Check Firepot for Clinkers If the flames seem to be coming only from the sides, or are orange/black, turn the heater off and check for clinkers. The most likely causes are: • Restrictor needs adjustment (see “ Restrictor Adjustmen[...]

26 Maintenance Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 Daily Maintenance (whenever using the heater) - Continued Opening The Door Swing open this panel to access the door latch (use the tool if necessary). Phillips Screwdriver When securing the door, make sure the pawl fits over the bracket before tightening. NOTE : Do not overtighten the pawl. [...]

Maintenance 27 Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 Weekly Maintenance (or every 5 bags of pellets) Flyash Removal This heater was designed to allow for easy flyash removal with the included tools. However, to ease maintenance, several pellet stove owners have purchased vacuums specifically made to remove flyash. Furthermore, some of these va[...]

28 Maintenance Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 Weekly Maintenance (or every 5 bags of pellets) - Continued Check Baffles, Ashbox, Ashpan, Dispose Ash If Necessary Removing the Ashpan The ashpan slides out from under the firebox. NOTE : When replacing the ash pan make sure it is pushed all the way in. Ashpan WARNING: The front of the heat[...]

Maintenance 29 Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 Weekly Maintenance (or every 5 bags of pellets) - Continued Sweep Ash Into Ashpan HINT: The more often you clean out the flyash, the more efficient your heater will burn. NOTE: Remove the ashbox prior to conducting the service below. Swing the side ash trap door up. Lift it up and away from [...]

30 Maintenance Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 Yearly Maintenance (or every ton) WARNING: Disconnect the power cord prior to conducting service. The following section details extensive maintenance procedures. We strongly suggest these items be carried out by a trained service technician, possibly by a service agreement set up with your d[...]

Maintenance 31 Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 Yearly Maintenance (or every ton) - Continued Clean the Exhaust Blower (make sure the heater is cool and unplugged) a Remove the surround panels and access the left side of the heater. Remove the shroud covering the blower motor. Remove the six screws holding the exhaust blower motor in plac[...]

32 Maintenance Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 Yearly Maintenance (or every ton) - Continued Door Seal ! Air leaks into the firebox will decrease the stove's performance greatly, leading to excessive sooting, inefficient burning, and perhaps a malfunction. • The door gasket must contact the entire perimeter of the door and create [...]

Maintenance 33 Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 Yearly Maintenance (or every ton) - Continued Adjusting the Door Hinge and Latch • The door hinge and door latches may be adjusted to pull the door closer to the body. The illustration below details how to adjust these components. NOTE: Make sure to read the section "Door Alignment&qu[...]

34 Maintenance Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 Yearly Maintenance (or every ton) - Continued Check for Air Leaks Around the Door, Glass, and Ashpan ! Air leaks into the firebox will decrease the stove's performance greatly, leading to excessive sooting, inefficient burning, and perhaps a malfunction. • Inspect the door gasket to m[...]

Normal Operating Sounds 35 Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 Auger Motor When feeding pellets, you may hear the intermittent buzz of this motor running. Covection Fan The modern high efficiency fan may produce a low hum, particularly on "HIGH". This sound will change as the FAN dial is turned. Heat Exchanger Tubes You may hear th[...]

36 Safety Label Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 Minimum Clearance to Combustible Materials (Measured from insert top) Adjacent Sidewall A 8.75 in Mantel B 11.5 in T op Facing C 6.25 in Side Facing D 7 in W ARNING - DO NOT REMOVE OR COVER THIS LABEL Listed Pelletized Solid Fuel Burning Appliance For use in masonry or factory built (ZC) fi[...]

Limited 7 Year Warranty 37 Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 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[...]

38 Optional Equipment Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 Thermostat (Part # 99300650) ! Do not connect 120 VAC to the thermostat circuit of this heater (do not use a household thermostat used for a wall-board or other electical heater). 1 Attach the thermostat wire to the circuit board (see the illustration to the right). Route the wire thr[...]

Optional Equipment 39 Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 ZC Kit (99200149) The optional zc kit allows this insert to be directly into the framing of a house or mobile home. See the kit for installation details. Floor Protection Wall Thimble (note 3 ” clearance between vent and combustibles) 12 ” Minimum Enclosure Height (measure from to[...]

40 Index Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 2 5 1 00-01144 Adjusting the Fan Speed ......................................2 1 Air Leaks ..........................................................3 2 Ashpan (Opening and Disposing Ashes) .................2 8 AUGER ON Light ................................................2 2 Auto Mode .........................[...]