Avalon Stoves 700 B-VENT manual

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  • Page 1

    Chelan B-Vent (700 B-Vent) Gas Stove and Fireplace Insert ¥ Freestanding Stove ¥ Masonry Fireplace Insert ¥ Factory Built (Z.C.) Fireplace Insert Lis t ed WARNING : Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional information consult a qu[...]

  • Page 2

    P AGE 2 S AFETY P RECAUTIONS ¥ 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 installed by a qualified installer to [...]

  • Page 3

    S AFETY P RECAUTIONS (C ONTINUED ) P AGE 3 ¥ 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 matches or any other e[...]

  • Page 4

    P AGE 4 T ABLE OF C ONTENTS General Information Introduction & Important Information ............1 Safety Precautions ..................................2 Features & Specifications ..........................5 Stove Installation Installation Preparation .............................6 Items Required for Installation ....................6 Order[...]

  • Page 5

    F EATURES AND S PECIFICATIONS P AGE 5 Installation Options: ¥ Freestanding ¥ Masonry Fireplace Insert ¥ Zero-Clearance (Metal) Fireplace Insert Features: ¥ Works During Power Outages (millivolt system) ¥ High Efficiency; Up to 80% for Natural Gas, 82% for LP (Steady State) ¥ Optional Thermostat or Remote Control ¥ Realistic "Wood Fire&q[...]

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    P AGE 6 S TOVE I NSTALLATION - For qualified installers only! Installation Preparation ! This appliance must be installed in accordance with all local codes, if any; if not, follow ANSI Z223.1 and the requirements listed in this manual. Failure to follow all of the requirements may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. ! Notify y[...]

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    S TOVE I NSTALLATION (C ONT .) - For qualified installers only! P AGE 7 Heater Placement Requirements ¥ Heater must be installed on a level surface capable of supporting the heater and vent ¥ Due to the high temperature of the heater, it should be located out of traffic and away from furniture an d draperies. Heater must be placed so no combustib[...]

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    P AGE 8 S TOVE I NSTALLATION ( CONT .) - For qualified installers only! Vent Requirements ! Always maintain the required 1" clearance (air space) to combustible materials to prevent a fire hazard. Do not fill air spaces with insulation. ! The gas appliance and vent system must be vented directly to the outside of the building, and never be att[...]

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    I NSERT I NSTALLATION - For qualified installers only! P AGE 9 Installation Preparation ! This appliance must be installed in accordance with all local codes, if any; if not, follow ANSI Z223.1 and the requirements listed in this manual. Failure to follow all of the requirements may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. ! Notify [...]

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    P AGE 10 I NSERT I NSTALLATION (C ONT .) - For qualified installers only! Re-Routing the Power Cord to the Front (continued) 2 Carefully pull on the power cord until the molex connector is exposed. Disconnect the molex connector. Molex Connectors Power Cord Wires Leading from the Heater 3 Pry out one of the button plugs on either side of the insert[...]

  • Page 11

    I NSERT I NSTALLATION (C ONT .) - For qualified installers only! P AGE 11 Insert Placement The Insert Must be Placed 13" into the Fireplace. Run the power cord to either side of the insert along the facing. The insert must be in place with the gas line and vent attached prior to installing the panels. Min. 29-3/4" WIde (includes 6" f[...]

  • Page 12

    P AGE 12 I NSERT I NSTALLATION (C ONT .) - For qualified installers only! Gas Line Install ! The gas line must be installed in accordance with all local codes, if any; if not, follow ANSI Z223.1 and the requirements listed below. ! The heater and gas control valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping during any pressure testing of that s[...]

  • Page 13

    I NSERT I NSTALLATION (C ONT .) - For qualified installers only! P AGE 13 Vent Requirements ! Always maintain the required 1" clearance to combustible materials to prevent a fire hazard. ! The gas appliance and vent system must be vented directly to the outside of the building, and never be attached to a chimney serving a separate solid fuel o[...]

  • Page 14

    P AGE 14 F INALIZING THE I NSTALLATION ! Turn the gas control valve to "OFF" prior to conducting any service. 1 Remove the door. Unscrew and remove the door handle. NOTE : When re-installing, make sure the handle points away from the glass when finished. Swing the door until it is open 90¡ Lift the door up and away from the heater. 2 Ins[...]

  • Page 15

    F INALIZING THE I NSTALLATION (C ONT .) P AGE 15 3 Replace the door (follow step # 1 in reverse order). 4 Turn on gas to the heater. Leak test all gas joints prior to starting the appliance. Start the pilot. Start the main burner. Leak test all gas joints again. 5 Check the pilot flame to make sure it looks like the illustration to the right. Adjus[...]

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    P AGE 16 O PERATING Y OUR H EATER Before You Begin ! Read this entire manual before you use your new heater (especially the section "Safet y Precautions" on pages 2 & 3). Failure to follow the instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. Location of Controls - See explanation below Swing the control cover [...]

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    O PERATING Y OUR H EATER (C ONTINUED ) P AGE 17 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 or if the stove malfunctions. [...]

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    P AGE 18 O PERATING Y OUR H EATER (C ONTINUED ) Starting the Heater for the First Time ¥ Painted Stoves require the paint to be cured. Start the heater and burn on low for 20 minutes. Turn off and let cool. Repeat twice to fully cure the paint. + Fumes and smoke from the paint curing and oil burning off the steel may occur the first time you start[...]

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    O PERATING Y OUR H EATER (C ONTINUED ) P AGE 19 Adjusting the Blower Speed + The blower helps transfer the 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. BLOWER LO OFF HI PILOT IGNITER [...]

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    P AGE 20 M AINTAINING Y OUR H EATER Maintaining Your Stove's Appearance ! The optional brass door may be cleaned with a non-abrasive polish (such as Flitz¨). The brass trim is anodized and should not be polished. Yearly Service Procedure ! Failure to inspect and maintain the heater may lead to improper combustion and a potentially dangerous s[...]

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    T ROUBLESHOOTING P AGE 21 Problem: Possible Cause: Don't Call for Service Until You: Pilot Will Not Light A gas shut off valve is turned off The valve control knob isn't turned to "PILOT" The valve control knob isn't pushed in The igniter wasn't pressed repeatedly Check all gas shut off valves See "Starting the Pi[...]

  • Page 22

    P AGE 22 T ROUBLESHOOTING (C ONTINUED ) How this Heater Works ! This heater was designed with safety as the primary concern. Many of the components inside this heater are for safety purposes. Therefore, only certified gas service technicians should service this heater. What Turns the Main Burners On and Off This heater uses a millivolt system to co[...]

  • Page 23

    T ROUBLESHOOTING (C ONTINUED ) P AGE 23 Why Nothing Should Be Placed Against the Heater Your heater has a grill on the sides and top that must not be blocked. The area around the control cover allows air into the firebox. If it is blocked the combustion inside the firebox will not burn normally. This will result in reduced efficiency and the exhaus[...]

  • Page 24

    P AGE 24 W ARRANTY 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., 10850 117th Place N.E., Kirkland, Washington 98033. TRAVIS INDUSTRIES, INC. warrants this gas appliance (appliance is defined as the equipment m[...]

  • Page 25

    L ISTING I NFORMATION P AGE 25 The safety label can be found on the rear panel. A copy is shown below. Listed Gas-Fired Vented Room Heater Tested to ANSI Z21.11.1-1991, ANSI Z21.11.1a-1993, CAN/CGA 2.1M88, CAN/CGA 2.17M91 By OMNI Environmental Services (Report #028-S-09-5, January 1996) Must be installed in accordance with all local codes, if any; [...]

  • Page 26

    P AGE 26 O PTIONAL E QUIPMENT Stove Leg Installation (Brass # 99200500, Cast Black # 99200800, Black Steel # 99200100) Raise the stove 8" (use lumber or other sturdy device). Attach each leg following the instructions below. Attach each leg to the stove by inserting a bolt and washer through the hole or slot in the leg and into the threaded ho[...]

  • Page 27

    O PTIONAL E QUIPMENT (C ONTINUED ) P AGE 27 Surround Panel Installation + The surround panels come in the size s listed below PANEL SIZE HEIGHT WIDTH PART # 8" 28" 40" 99300259 10" 30" 44" 99300260 12" 32" 48" 99300261 1 The insert must be in place with the gas line and vent attached prior to installing [...]

  • Page 28

    P AGE 28 O PTIONAL E QUIPMENT (C ONTINUED ) Thermostat (Part # 99300650) ! Do not connect 120 VAC to the gas control valve or wiring of this unit. 1 Route the thermostat wire through the rear panel (run it through one of the ventilation holes) and attach to the on/off switch (see the illustration below). Remove the green jumper wire. Back of on/off[...]

  • Page 29

    O PTIONAL E QUIPMENT (C ONTINUED ) P AGE 29 Remote Thermostat ! Do not connect 110-120 VAC to the gas control valve or wiring system of this unit. ¥ Follow the instructions included with the remote thermostat for installation. IMPORTANT OPERATIONAL NOTE FOR REMOTE THERMOSTAT USE: Included with the remote thermostat is a set of instructions that sh[...]

  • Page 30

    P AGE 30 O PTIONAL E QUIPMENT (C ONTINUED ) Propane Conversion Kit (Part # 98900746) The propane conversion kit should be installed prior to installing the heater (if not, shut off gas and disconnect the heater from the gas line). Items Needed For Assembly ¥ 1/4" Nutdriver ¥ 7/16" and 1/2" Open End Wrench ¥ Standard Screwdriver ¥[...]

  • Page 31

    O PTIONAL E QUIPMENT (C ONTINUED ) P AGE 31 3 Remove the burner pan from the burner pan box following the instructions below. Slide the burner pan to the left until the fixed shutter disengages from the orifice. Place the burner pan aside. Burner Pan Burner Pan Box Fixed shutter Orifice c Remove the two screws holding the burner box front in place.[...]

  • Page 32

    P AGE 32 O PTIONAL E QUIPMENT (C ONTINUED ) 4 Follow the directions below to remove the natural gas orifice. Apply thread sealant to the LP orifice (#49 - it has "49" stamped on it) and tighten in place with a 1/2" open end wrench. Replace the spring. Slide the adjustable shutter back in place. 31 49 Push the adjustable shutter to th[...]

  • Page 33

    O PTIONAL E QUIPMENT (C ONTINUED ) P AGE 33 7 Replace the pilot assembly (follow the instructions in step 6 in reverse order). Make sure the pilot assembly gasket is placed correctly. 8 Replace the rear log shelf (see step 2). Install the logs and embers. Replace the door. 9 Remove the regulator from the front of the gas control valve. Replace with[...]

  • Page 34

    P AGE 34 I NDEX 151002 B Vent (insert) ....................................................1 3 B vent (stove) .....................................................8 Blower Speed .....................................................1 9 BTU Input ..........................................................5 Cap (vent termination - insert) .............[...]