Avalon Firestyles AGP - Manual (Page 14)

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Installation
(For Qualified Installers Only)
© Travis Industries 4141230 100-01270
Alcove Installation Requirements
When the pellet stove is placed in a location where the ceiling height is less than 7' (2.134 M) tall, it is
considered an alcove installation. Because of the reduced height, the requirements listed below must be
met.
 Minimum height is 60"
 Minimum width is 36-9/16"
 Maximum depth is 48"  Minimum clearance of 6" on each side and 3" on back
 Minimum clearance of 3” for horizontal venting
 Minimum clearance of 2” from pipe for vertical venting
Restrictor Adjustment
For installations with a tall flue, the restrictor may be needed to adjust airflow to the fire platform. This
keeps the fire platform and glass as clean as possible.
For low heat output settings the restrictor may need to be closed or near closed to limit the amount of
air. This prevents the stove from burning the pellet fuel faster than it is fed.
For medium heat output settings the restrictor may need to be opened to a medium position.
For high heat output settings the restrictor will need to be opened to a high position. This prevents the
fire platform from over-filling with pellets and becoming clogged with ash clumps.
Keeping your fire platform clean is the most important step to maintaining a safe and efficient stove.
Check and clean your fire platform daily until you find the correct restrictor settings and appropriate fire
platform cleaning interval.
Not Enough Air
If clinkers (ashes that solidify into a clump)
develop or the flame appears lazy and slow
to blow the ash out of the fire platform,
push the restrictor in until the flame
becomes active and the fire platform holes
remain clean.
NOTE: If the restrictor is fully in, yet the fire
platform does not remain clean, the stove
needs to be cleaned and checked for air
leaks (see “Maintenance” section of this
manual).
Too Much Air
If the flames are too active (small, flickering
flames), move the restrictor rod out until
the flame slows down.
NOTE: It is acceptable to have “glowing
embers” jump out of the fire platform.
Another symptom of too much air is the
heater “blowing the fire out” – a condition in
which the pellets burn faster than they are
fed (this is most common on low heat
settings).
More Air
Less Air