Avalon Stoves CHELAN B-VENT 700 B-VENT - Manual (Page 20)

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 situation. We recommend the following procedures be done by a qualified technician.
1 Check the pilot flame. It should engulf approximately 3/8" of the top of the thermocouple (see
illustration below). If it does not, contact your dealer for service.
2 Shut off gas to the heater by turning the gas control knob to "OFF" (see step A under "Starting the
Pilot" on page 17). Let the heater cool for 15 minutes. Remove the door (see step 1 on page 14).
3 Remove the logs, twigs and coals (see page 14 - NOTE: the logs are fragile). If any log is cracked
or deteriorated, replace it when re-installing. Check the logs for sooting. A small amount of soot
along the bottom of the logs is normal. If excessive sooting is found, the heater will require
adjustment. Contact your dealer.
4 Clean the burner pan (especially in the burner holes and slots) and inspect the following:
¥ Check for burner pan holes that are cracked, severely warped, or corroded.
¥ Make sure the burner pan assembly fits flat against the floor of the firebox.
¥ Check the firebox and area around the pilot to make sure there is no warping or damage.
If any problem is found, discontinue use and contact your dealer for service.
Check the burner
holes and slots.
Make sure the
burner pan seals
against the floor
of the firebox.
Check the walls and
ceiling of the firebox
for deterioration.
Burner Pan
Before Disassembly: Check the pilot flame. It should
impinge the top 3/8Ó of the thermopile and engulf the
thermocouple.
3/8Ó
Thermopile
Pilot Hood
Thermocouple
5 Replace the log set. Inspect the door gasket. If it is deteriorated, replace. It may be re-attached to
the door using high-temperature gasket cement. If the glass is damaged, replace it. Replace the
door. Make sure the gasket forms a seal.
6 Inspect the area behind the control cover. Check the gas control valve and all of the gas lines. If any
damage is found, discontinue use and contact your dealer for service.
7 Start the pilot and turn on the main burner. The flames should be orange/yellow and not touch the
top of the firebox. If the pilot or main burners do not burn correctly, contact your dealer for service.
Monitor the blower operation.
8 Remove any debris or vegetation near the vent termination. Contact your dealer if any sooting or
deterioration is found near the vent termination.