Avalon Firestyles 796-1990 to 1993 - Manual (Page 28)

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INSERT OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Your Avalon 996 appliance comes completely assembled. The options available for the insert method of
installation are listed below and require assembly.
1. Surround Panels - 8", 10", and 12" Sizes (Includes Insulation)
2. Surround Panel Brass Trim (Included with Surround Panels)
3. Blower, Front
1. Surround Panels
The surround panels for your insert are sold separately and come in the three sizes listed below. It is very
important that you choose the surround panels that will adequately suit your installation. For direct or
positive connections the surround panels do not require insulation for an airtight seal. For face seal
connections the surround panels must overlap the fireplace at least 2" on the top and sides and require
insulation to insure an airtight seal.
SURROUND PANEL SIZES SIZE ON INSERT (INCLUDING TRIM)
8" 41 7/8" width by 28 7/8" height
10" 45 7/8" width by 30 7/8" height
12" 49 7/8" width by 32 7/8" height
NOTE: For a Face Seal Connection it is recommended that you have at least 2" of
overlap. On brick or stone facing an overlap of 2 1/2" may be necessary for an airtight
seal due to the rough surface.
It is very important that your surround panels overlap the fireplace opening by 1/4" or more. This will
insure a good seal and provide a more attractive facade. When determining your surround panel size,
remember that the panels must overlap the fireplace opening in both width and height. The surround
panels may overlap the fireplace opening by more than the 1/4" recommendation if it is to allow for a
complete seal. Any questions on selection of the surround panels should be directed towards your
dealer.
To install the surround
panels, first refer to the type
of installation you are using
(e.g. Face Seal Connection,
Direct Connection, etc...).
Follow the directions listed
for the type of installation you
are doing, and follow the
directions below when they
are referred in that section.
The insert will need to be
drawn out of the fireplace at
least 6" to allow for
installation of the surround
panels. If the insert is to be
connected to a flue, the
brass trim and top panel can
be removed with the insert in
its final position to access the
flue and then later re-
installed. If insulation is to
be used and the top panel is
to be removed, make sure to
allow for this by not gluing
the insulation along the top
until the flue is connected.
Refer to the illustration to the
right while installing the
surround panels.
Side Panel
Top Panel (Attaches to side
panels and top of insert)
Remove
the Button
Plugs
Side Panel
Holes for
Mounting
Side Panel
Joggle Clips
Mounting Angle
(Used only on
Top-Flue models)
Offset on the top
of side panel