Avalon Firestyles 900 PI-1992 - Manual (Page 29)

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OPERATING YOUR PELLET APPLIANCE
STEP 1. RECOMMENDED FUEL TYPES & SIZES:
The unit is designed to operate using 1/4" diameter pellets that comply with A.P.F.I. * standards. If the fuel does
not comply to this standard, the unit may not operate as designed. If the pellets are larger than 1/4" diameter,
the unit may need adjustments. Consult with your dealer. NOTE: Store pellets in a clean, dry place. Check
frequently for foreign objects that may get mixed in with the pellets.
* A.P.F.I. = Association of Pellet Fuel Industries.
STEP 2. PRIMING THE AUGER:
Priming the auger is only required when the unit is new or when the hopper has completely run out of pellets.
A. Load the hopper with pellets.
B. Set the burn rate control knob to "HIGH".
C. Switch the power switch to "ON".
D. Press the start switch and release when indicating light comes on.
This will start the auger and begin the priming process. Once pellets are feeding into the firepot (about ten
minutes), turn the power switch "OFF." You are now ready to start a fire.
STEP 3. STARTING YOUR APPLIANCE:
A. Open the door and place a wax-impregnated wood fire starter or add gelled firestarter on a few
pellets in the center of the firepot and light. When the fire starter is burning, close the door.
B. Push the black "AIR CONTROL KNOB" in to the closed position. (Located on the lower left side of
the unit). Press the power switch "ON." Adjust the burn rate control to the "OFF"
position and press the start switch. The amber indicator light will come on.
C. Once the pellets are burning and you have established a fire, set the burn rate to the "HIGH"
position. Then pull the black "AIR CONTROL KNOB" out to the open position.
D. Before turning the unit to a lower burn setting, it is necessary to run the unit on "HIGH"
for at least 15-20 minutes after a fire has been established. This allows the unit to reach proper operating
temperature. Failure to do this could result in an inadequate operating temperature and the unit will turn
itself off. If this happens, you will have to repeat the entire start-up procedure.
E. The convection blower will be OFF for approximately 15 minutes after start-up of the appliance.
This is to allow the appliance to reach operating temperature before the convection fan comes on.
The fan will also continue to run after the stove has been shut off until the unit has cooled down.
NOTE: The first couple of times the unit is operated it will emit an odor and smoke for the first few hours of
operation while the paint and oils on the metal cure.
STEP 4. RUNNING YOUR APPLIANCE:
A. Burn rate control and air control settings for normal operation when the burn rate setting is set on:
"HIGH", Air Control knob is pulled completely out for fully "Open" position.
"MEDIUM RANGE", Air Control knob is between fully "Closed" and "Open."
"LOW BURN", Air Control knob is pushed completely in for fully "Closed" position.
NOTE: The Air Control knob settings for your unit could vary due to type and quality of fuel used.
Therefore, it is suggested that you establish the settings that best suit your particular fuel needs.
This is done by adjusting the air control knob "OPEN" or "CLOSED" to allow more or less
combustion air. Flame should be yellow in color and brisk with a gentle agitation of pellets in the burn pot.