Avalon Firestyles Astoria 2001 to 2002 - Manual (Page 6)

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Table of Contents
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Introduction
Introduction ......................................................1
Important Information .........................................1
Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions ............................................2
Specifications
Heating Specifications ........................................5
Dimensions.......................................................5
Electrical Specifications......................................5
Fuel.................................................................5
EPA Compliance ................................................5
Installation
Before you Begin ...............................................6
Installation Options ............................................6
Planning the Installation ......................................6
Stove Placement ...............................................6
Floor Protection Requirements..............................6
Clearances - Straight Installation ..........................7
Clearances - Corner Installation ............................7
Venting the Pellet Stove ......................................8
Maximum Venting Distance .............................8
Pellet Vent Type............................................9
Installing the Pellet Vent .................................9
Pellet Vent Termination...................................9
Mobile Home Requirements ..................................10
Outside Air .......................................................10
Alcove Installation Requirements ..........................11
Setting the Restrictor..........................................11
When to Adjust the Restrictor ..........................11
How to Adjust the Restrictor ............................11
Installation Example: Direct "Through the Wall" ........12
Installation Example: Interior Vertical.....................13
Installation Example: Type A Chimney Retrofit.........14
Installation Example: Masonry Fireplace.................15
Installation Example: Zero-Clearance (Metal) Firepl...16
Installation Example: Interior Masonry Chimney .......17
Operation
Safety Notice ....................................................18
Location of Controls ...........................................18
Starting the Heater for the First Time ......................18
Curing the Paint ............................................18
Priming the Auger ..........................................18
Loading Pellets..................................................19
The Two Modes of Operation ................................19
Operation (continued)
Manual Mode.....................................................20
Auto Mode ........................................................21
Adjusting the Fan Speed......................................22
Start-Up Sequence.............................................22
"AUGER ON" Light..............................................22
"FAULT" Light ....................................................23
Power Outages..................................................23
Maintenance
Daily Maintenance (whenever using the stove).........24
Inspect the Burn ...........................................24
Make Sure Pellets are not Piling Up ...................24
Check Firepot for Clinkers ...............................24
Cleaning the Firepot .......................................25
Bi-Weekly Maintenance (or every 10 bags pellets) ....26
Clean the Heat Exchange Tubes.......................26
Vacuum Hopper ............................................26
Clean the Gold Door .......................................26
Opening the Door ..........................................27
Sweep Ash Into Ashpan..................................28
Check Ashpan, Dispose if Necessary................29
Clean the Glass ............................................29
Yearly Maintenance (or every two tons) ..................30
Clean the Exhaust Duct ..................................30
Clean the Exhaust Blower ...............................31
Clean the Vent ..............................................31
Check for Air Leaks - Door, Glass and Ashpan ....32
Normal Operating Sounds
Normal Operating Sounds ....................................33
Safety Label
Safety Label .....................................................34
Warranty
Warranty ..........................................................35
Optional Equipment
Thermostat .......................................................36
Pellet Log .........................................................37
Index
Index...............................................................38