Avalon Firestyles Astoria 2001 to 2002 - Manual (Page 4)

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Safety Precautions
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• Do not operate the
heater if you smell
smoke coming from
the heater. Turn the
M
ODE switch to
"OFF", monitor your
heater, and call your
d e a l e r .
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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
• Never use gasoline,
gasoline-type lantern fuel,
kerosene, charcoal lighter
fluid, or similar liquids to
start or 'freshen up' a fire in
this heater. Keep all such
liquids well away from the
heater while it is in use.
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
M
ODE S WITCH 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.
• The viewing door and
ashpan must be closed
and latched during
operation.
• Never block free airflow
through the open vents of
the unit.
• 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 operate the heater
if the flame becomes dark
& sooty of if the firepot
overfills with pellets. Turn
the M
ODE S WITCH 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.