Avalon Firestyles 900 PI-1993 to 1996 - Manual (Page 2)

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AFETY
P
RECAUTIONS
• The viewing door and
ashpan must be closed
and latched during
operation.
• Never block free airflow
through the open vents of
the unit.
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• Contact your local
building officials to
obtain a permit and
information on any
installation restrictions or
inspection requirements in
your area. Notify your
insurance company of this
heater as well.
Gas
• Gasoline or other
flammable liquids must
never be used to start the
fire or "Freshen Up" the
fire. Do not store or use
gasoline or other
flammable liquids in the
vicinity of this heater.
Vent
Sealant
• The exhaust system must
be completely airtight and
properly installed. The
pellet vent joints must be
sealed with RTV 500
o F.
(260 o C.) silicone sealant.
• Do not unplug the heater
if you suspect a
malfunction. Turn the
P
OWER switch to "OFF"
and periodically inspect
the heater.
• This unit must be properly
installed to prevent the
possibility of a house fire.
The instructions must be
strictly adhered to. Do
not use makeshift
methods or compromise
in the installation.
• Never try to repair or
replace any part of the
heater unless instructions
are given in this manual.
All other work should be
done by a trained
technician. • Your heater requires
periodic maintenance and
cleaning (see
"Maintaining Your
Heater"). Failure to
maintain your heater may
lead to smoke spillage in
your home.
• 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.
• Allow the heater to cool
before carrying out any
maintenance or cleaning.
Ashes must be disposed in
a metal container with a
tight lid and placed on a
non-combustible surface
well away from the home
or structure.
• Do not set the controls so
the firepot overfills with
pellets during operation.
Turn the B
URN R ATE to
"OFF" and periodically
inspect the heater (see
"Running Your Heater").
• This heater is designed
and approved for
pelletized wood fuel only.
Any other type of fuel
burned in this heater will
void the warranty and
safety listing.