American Energy Systems WOOD PELLET STOVE User manual

Avent
WOOD PELLET STOVE
NOTE: THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE SAVED for future reference
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PELLET BURNING STOVE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY
DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
IMPORTANT: Always contact your local dealer/installer with questions before contacting the factory.
When you call have your serial number, purchase date, who installed the unit and a list of questions.
AMERICAN ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. GRANTS NO WARRANTY, IMPLIED OR STATED, FOR THE
INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE STOVE AND ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE(S).
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9When installing your Avent Wood Pellet stove, particular attention needs to be made in regards to fire
protection. If the unit is not properly installed, a house fire may result. For your safety, follow the
installation and operation instructions provided. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions
and installation inspection requirements in your area.
9Read the operations and fuel section of this manual before plugging in your unit.
9Always unplug the unit before attempting any service work.
9Do not connect the unit to a chimney flue already serving another appliance.
9When installing the chimney pipe to the unit, it is important to remember that the unit operates on a
positive pressure and the chimney on a positive pressure. All chimney connections, elbows and fittings
must be airtight. (proper venting practices must be followed. Consult with a venting professional)
9Ashes must be disposed of in a metal container with a tight fitting lid.
9All minimum clearances to combustibles must be followed.
9The Avent Wood Pellet Stove is tested for operation with wood pellets with ash content of no more than
2%. It is recommended that wood pellets with an ash content of 1% or less be used for efficient
operation of this unit. For use with wood pellets, cherry pits, olive pits or other pelletized fuel.
9It is important to use fuel that is clean, dry and consistent. Make sure that your supplier is giving you
the same fuel each time that you purchase. It is recommended that you purchase your entire heating season
supply of fuel at one time so that the fuel will be the same.
9A voltage surge protector or ground fault outlet is required for this unit. The warranty will be
voided if surge protection is not installed before operating this unit.
9A grounded outlet must be provided with proper polarity. A constant 115 volt, 60 cycles must be
provided for proper operation or the warranty of this appliance will be forfeited.
9Special attention needs to be taken to clean out the top heat exchangers of this unit on a regular
basis. The fly ash from the venting settles on the top heat exchangers and must be cleaned off to
keep the unit operating properly. Check for plugging every one-two weeks or when needed.
9If unit is not operated for extended periods of time (like summer) unplug the unit and disconnect the
battery to assure long life of electrical components.
9This appliance has been tested to ASTM E1509 ULC C1482standards by OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
9The authority having jurisdiction (such as municipal building dept., fire dept., fire prevention
bureau, etc.) should be consulted before installation to determine the need to obtain a permit.
9If smoke detectors are installed close to the appliance, they may go off if the stove door is left open or
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OWNER’S MANUAL
Installation – Operation – Maintenance Instructions

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TECHNICAL BULLETIN: IMPORTANCE OF FRESH AIR PAGE
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AVENT TECHNICAL DATA / ESTIMATED FUEL FEED RATE CHART………………. 4
INTRODUCTION &SPECIFICATIONS………….……………………………………….... 5
SAFETY STEPS ……………………………………………………………………………... 6
BURNING SOLID FUELS (WOOD PELLETS)………………………................................... 7
UNPACKING YOUR AVENT WOOD PELLET STOVE /FLOOR PROTECTION /
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES……………………………………………………… 8
GUIDELINES FOR EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEMS DESIGN……………..………......... 9-11
DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR CONNECTION………….... 12-13
INSTALLATION CONFIGURATIONS /MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION REQ………. 14
ALCOVE /FREE STANDING STOVE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS…………….. 15-17
GLASS MAINTENANCE, ADJUSTMENT, REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT………… 17
CLEANING THE GLASS /STOVE CONTROLS…………………………………………… 18-19
PRIMING /LIGHTING /OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS………………………………….. 20
CIRCUIT BOARD FUNCTIONS /SETTING THE DRAFT………………………………… 21
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS…………………………………………………………. 22
SPECIAL CLEANING /OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS……………………………….. 23
AUTOMATIC SAFETY FEATURES………………………………………………………... 24
THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION /OPTIONS……………………………………………... 25-26
12 VOLT DC WIRING INSTALLATION…………………………………………………… 27
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE……………………………………………………………... 27-29
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST……………………………………………………………… 29
WIRING DIAGRAM /CIRCUIT BOARD FINE TUNE ADJUSTMENTS…………………. 30
WARRANTY INFORMATION……………………………………………………………… 31
SERVICE RECORD………………………………………………………………………….. 32
WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD……(IN HARDWARE PACKET)

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Technical Bulletin
Importance of adequate fresh air
Every home is a slightly different situation and depending on the design of the air movement within the
home, might be easy to distribute heat or very difficult. If you have boiler heat or other non-ducted
central heating this becomes even more of a challenge as adequate circulation within the home and proper
make up air for combustion is lacking because of the design of your central heating system.
When a forced-air system is put into a home that is not designed with proper circulatory patterns, it might
be necessary to add return air ducts or at least vents to get the air moving around the home. Fresh air for
the home and fresh air for combustion will have to be added or the stove or furnace will burn dirty and
efficiency will suffer.
Your dealer needs to assess the fresh air requirements for the home. At a minimum, there should be a 6”
or larger (this should be determined by figuring what the home requires) fresh air vent coming in to a
neutral part of the home to make sure that there is adequate fresh air to the home. Then the 3”make up air
to the unit is required to be provided.
If the wood pellets are not burning correctly you need to address a few things. Are the wood pellets wet
or dirty? If they are, make sure that your wood pellets are cleaned (we have an excellent “E-SIFTER”
product that will do a great job) and below 15 percent moisture. 3-4 percent moisture is ideal.
The most common cause of wood pellets not burning properly is contaminated air or negative pressure in
the home. It can be as simple as the air adjustment not set properly on the side of the stove or it could be
that there is a serious lacking of good quality air in the home caused by negative pressure. If you have
done any remodeling or if this is a newer home, it is a very real possibility that this is happening. Most
basements have negative pressure even if you feel that your home is drafty. This is called the stack or
chimney effect. Excessive positive pressure in the home can also cause problems such as over firing.
If there is a black coating of soot coming into the home it is caused by the reversal of the exhaust that
would normally exit the stove outside being drawn into the home by negative pressure or improperly
installed venting. Depending on your venting configuration this could be aggravated by back drafts, high
wind and cold chimneys.
Sometimes this also occurs if there is an intake for fresh air too close to the exhaust on the outside of the
home or other conditions causing the exhaust to be pulled back into the home.
The first indications of negative pressure affecting the stove occurs app. 3 days after the stove is lit. The
glass gets dirty very easy, the firepot might keep filling up even though you pull the air adjustment out,
and you notice that the venting fills up with soot rapidly. After a few days, the exhaust can no longer
adequately pull out all of the fly ash so it reverses and is pulled into the home. This might happen
through the venting if it is not sealed properly or it might come out when you open the door for
maintenance and also backwards through the air wash system.
This can be easily corrected by adding the fresh air for the home and also for the appliance. It is
imperative that you would have your dealer or installer check the unit out for proper operation to make
sure that there is nothing mechanical wrong with the appliance and then determine your need for proper
fresh air. Your dealer can contact the factory with any questions that he might have.

AVENT TECHNICAL DATA
ESTIMATED FUEL FEED RATE CHART
The fuel feed rates shown can vary as much as 30-50% depending on fuel quality.
WOOD PELLETS: Fuel consumption will vary depending on fuel size
Low fuel setting 16 ounces per hour 2.5 ounces in a 10 minute test
Medium fuel setting 24 ounces per hour 4 ounces in a 10 minute test
High 38 ounces per hour 6.4 ounces in a 10 minute test
These fuel consumption feed rates are an approximation. Each unit will vary with the type and size of
the fuel that is being burnt. The most important feed rates to check would be the # 1 setting and the
High setting to make sure that the low and high feeds are proper for the unit. If the feed rates are
drastically different contact your local dealer for circuit board factory adjustments. Do not get alarmed
if the feed rates are not the same as shown. As long as the low fire will stay lit and the high fire does
not overheat the unit and shut it down the unit is performing as it should.
The unit is designed to adapt to different size fuels and consumption circumstances.
If you are experiencing different feed rates than shown you will need to set the fuel feed rate on a lower
or higher setting to adjust for the differences in the fuel feed rate. The size and flow characteristics of
wood pellets vary from year to year and that alone will change the heat output of the unit. There is a
fine tune adjustment that the Reseller can make to the circuit board if the low fire will not stay lit or is
burning too hot. You will need to contact your local Reseller for this adjustment.
It is recommended that when the unit is first installed in the customer’s home that the unit be fired and
run for over an hour to see if the air adjustment is right for the fuel. Making the proper air adjustment
and making sure that proper outside air has been provided will allow the unit to perform properly.
The Avent is certified to burn premium quality wood pellets. Check with your local Reseller before
burning fuels not approved.
NOTE: The factory will not pay warranty service calls on problems that have come up on the
unit when the proper fuel, combustion air requirements and air adjustments have not been
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DEAR VALUED AVENT OWNER,
We appreciate your decision to help preserve our precious environment by purchasing the Avent Positive
Draft Wood Pellet Appliance. With everyone working together, we can have clean air and renewable
heat for our homes.
Please read this Owners Manual carefully before using this appliance and if you have any questions
contact your local Avent reseller. We appreciate your business and wish you many warm days and nights
with your new Avent Wood Pellet Appliance.
Sincerely,
Mike
Mike Haefner, President
American Energy Systems, Inc.
P.S. You are very important to the success of our business and your referral of our products is very much
appreciated. Many of our Resellers have referral rewards available and I encourage you to ask your local
dealer how to get involved in helping make our country energy self-sufficient. GOOD LUCK !
American Energy Systems, Inc., manufacturer of the Avent Wood Pellet Appliances, reserves the right to alter its
products, their specifications and/or price without notice.
Safety tested and EPA exemption tested by OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. to ASTM1509, ULC C1482.
Heat Output* 20,500 BTU/HR
Fuel Storage Capacity 20 Lbs.
Width 15.5”
Height with Pedestal 28”
Depth 28”
CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES
Vertical Termination
w/ 3” Pellet Vent
Back Wall 4” (100mm)
Side 4” (100mm)
Corner 3” (75mm)
Flue to Wall 3” (75mm)
Floor Prot. 6” (150mm) out in front of unit 0” to sides
BTU output will vary, depending on the brand of fuel, size of fuel, quality of fuel and moisture content.
Consult your authorized Avent reseller for information on the best fuel to use to get the best results.
SPECIFICATIONS

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IMPORTANT: Proper installation of this stove is crucial for proper and safe operation. Installing this
product improperly may result in a house fire and personal injury. All applicable building codes for your
location must be followed. In areas where building codes require additional steps to the installation of
this product not included in this manual, the building codes will take precedent and must be followed.
Contact your local building inspector to obtain any necessary permits or inspection guidelines before
installing the product. (This appliance must be installed by a trained professional installer to assure
proper installation and warranty of this product) Warranty Labor and shipping will not be
covered if the unit is not installed by a trained installer.
9DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD BEFORE SERVICING THIS STOVE! A power surge
protector is required. The unit must be plugged in to a grounded 110 -volt 60 hz or a 12V DC
sealed Battery power source. NEVER use an “unsealed” type battery, nor operate unit on a battery
without a 12 volt 4 ampere in-line fuse on a positive line.
9Always route the power cord away from the unit. Do not route cord in foot traffic areas. Do not
pinch cord under furniture. Do not add any additional length to the power cord.
9This product requires simple periodic maintenance for proper operation and long life of the stove.
Read and follow the maintenance schedule closely.
9The Avent Pellet stove is designed, approved and tested to burn wood pellets. The burning of
other solid fuels such as cord wood in this stove is not permitted. If you are burning fuels not
approved for this appliance it will void the warranty and no service/warranty will be allowed.
The Avent will burn high ash content fuels but will require additional maintenance/cleaning.
9A working smoke detector must be installed in the same room as this product.
9Flammable or explosive liquids such as gasoline, naphtha or engine oil must NEVER be used in or
around this stove. These liquids must be stored well away from this stove as the open flame in the
burner chamber could ignite the fumes of such liquids. Do not burn garbage in this unit.
9According to HUD requirements, when installed in a mobile home, this stove must be grounded
directly to the steel chassis of the mobile home and bolted to the floor.
9This stove is not intended for use in commercial installations but can be used.
9The moving parts of this stove are propelled by high torque electric motors. The auger can cause
severe injury to body parts that may get near them. Keep all body parts away from the auger while
the stove is plugged into an electrical outlet. These moving parts may begin moving at any time while
the stove is plugged in.
9This unit must be installed on a non-combustible surface. Make sure that the unit is level.
9Do not attempt internal service to the unit when it is burning and or plugged into power.
9It is a good idea to burn the unit outside for a couple hours before installation to burn off any paint or
oil fumes. (most resellers pre-burn the unit before you receive them, do not worry if your unit has
looks like it has been burnt)
IMPORTANT: It is the customer’s responsibility to make sure the Reliant Appliance is installed with the
proper make up air system and the home is checked for adequate fresh air so that the appliance does not
become the fresh air source for the home.
SAFETY STEPS

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Unlike petroleum and natural gas products, solid fuels such as wood pellets create ash as the fuel is
burned. Even with the highly efficient flame your Avent Wood Pellet stove will produce, the solid fuels
used will produce ash. This ash will have to be cleaned out of the stove from time to time. The cleaning
procedure will be discussed later in this manual. You can minimize the amount of cleaning required and
maximize the efficiency of your stove by maintaining the correct draft settings.
The draft setting on your stove may have to be changed from time to time to accommodate your specific
burning conditions. Proper draft setting will be discussed later in this manual. The point we wish to
make here is that your Avent Wood Pellet stove, due to the nature of solid fuels, will require brief
periodic attention. Please do not expect to light your stove and walk away from it until you want to shut it
off in the spring. A few moments of adjustment and cleaning from time to time is an important part of
burning solid fuels.
The Avent Wood Pellet stove has been designed to burn wood pellets that meet the Association of Pellet
Fuel Industries standards. Since these fuels vary greatly in quality and consistency, AES cannot be
responsible for damage done to your stove due to fuel problems. The following are guidelines to using
and selecting proper fuels for your stove.
WOOD PELLETS
9Be consistent in your wood pellet fuel supplier. Wood Pellets will vary in content and burn
characteristics from supplier to supplier. A consistent supply of wood pellets will require fewer
adjustments to the draft of the stove.
9Check your wood pellets for foreign objects. Your stove warranty will not cover damage done to your
stove due to foreign objects in the fuel supply.
9Store your wood pellets in a dry place to prevent them from absorbing excess moisture.
9Vacuum the hopper out after every 6-7 bags to eliminate buildup of sawdust. More often if the wood
pellets are poor quality. If sawdust is a problem you will have to screen each bag of fuel for a
consistent feed.
9Wood Pellets vary from supplier to supplier in ash content from less than 1% to 3% or more. Low ash
content pellets will allow you to burn the stove longer between cleanings. Only wood pellets
manufactured to the Association of Pellet Fuel Industries (A.P.F.I.) standard for residential pellet
fuels are recommended. Look for A.P.F.I. registration number on the back of pellets. Consult your
local Avent Wood Pellet reseller for more information on approved wood pellet fuel.
9Do not place or store any fuel within the space heater installation clearances or within the space
required for filling the fuel hopper and ash removal. It is strongly recommended not to keep a supply
of wood pellets over the summer months. Moisture will build up and cause problems in the fall with
your appliance operation. Make sure that your supplier is not selling you left over fuel or fuel that has
been out in the rain.
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When you receive your Avent Wood Pellet Stove be careful to inspect all parts and components to make
sure that nothing was damaged or lost in shipment. If there was shipping damage, be sure to report it to
your Avent Wood Pellet reseller, or the shipping company that delivered your unit. Freight damage
claims must be made to the Freight Company immediately. If parts are missing contact your local
Avent Wood Pellet reseller or contact the factory right away. Your satisfaction is our top priority.
To uncrate your Avent Wood Pellet Stove:
1) Cut the banding straps and open the carton lid. The carton is stapled to the wood pallet so it will be
necessary to pull the cardboard loose from the pallet. Remove the crating box carefully lifting up over
the top of the unit. Be careful not to scratch the unit with the staples. Remove the wood blocks and
plastic. We strongly urge you to recycle the packaging materials to help protect the environment.
The Avent Wood Pellet Freestanding Stove may be installed on a combustible floor, with proper floor
protection, or on a masonry hearth. The hearth or non-combustible floor protector must extend a
minimum of (6) six inches (152mm) in front of the unit and beyond each side of the fuel loading and ash
Removal openings.
The stove must be installed with the following minimum clearances to side and back wall combustible
materials. NOTE: These are minimum clearances to combustible walls established by the testing lab.
The amount of room needed on the left side of the unit to access the electrical panel is (6) six inches.
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It is recommended that only an authorized Avent Wood Pellet installer install your wood pellet stove. The following
installation guidelines must be followed to ensure conformity with both the safety listing of this stove and to local building
codes.
9A listed 3” or 4” type “PL” pellet vent exhaust system must be used for FREESTANDING installation and attached to the
pipe connector provided on the top of the stove. Use a 3” to 4” adapter for 4” pipe. A cap must be used at the termination
of type “L” vent chimneys. Existing approved 4, 6 and 8” wood stove pipe may be used with adaptors to 3 inch pellet vent
pipe as shown in the installation instructions. The pipe adaptors must be provided by the venting manufacturer.
9Do not terminate vent in any enclosed or semi-enclosed area, such as; carports, garage, attic, crawl space, under a sundeck
or porch, narrow walkway or closed area, or any location that can build up a concentration of fumes such as a stairwell,
covered breezeway etc.
9Vent surfaces can get hot enough to cause burns if touched by children. Non-combustible shielding or guards may be
required. DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST VENT OF THIS UNIT.
9Termination must exhaust above air inlet elevation. It is required that at least 5 ft. of vertical pipe be installed when
the appliance is vented directly through a wall or in a basement. This will create some natural draft to prevent the
possibility of smoke or odor during appliance shutdown and to keep exhaust from causing a nuisance or hazard from
exposing people or shrubs to high temperatures. In any case, the safest and preferred venting method is to extend the vent
through the roof. DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
GUIDELINES FOR EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEMS DESIGN
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HEARTH PROTECTION
The side and top clearance are to be used when
installing the Avent Wood Pellet stove into an alcove
as shown to the left and below.
Minimum Alcove Height is 56”
(1425mm)
Maximum Alcove Depth is 36”
(915mm)
Minimum Alcove width is 27.5”
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9Distance from doors and windows, gravity or ventilation air inlet into building:
Not less that 4 ft. / 1.2 m below, 4 ft. / 1.2 m horizontally from, 1 ft. / 305 mm above (This does not apply if the
Windows are non-opening or have been fixed so they cannot open.)
9Distance from bottom of termination and grade – 1 ft. / 305 mm minimum. This is conditional upon the plants and nature
of grade surface. The exhaust gases are not hot enough to ignite grass, plants or shrubs located in the vicinity of the
termination. The grade surface must not be a lawn. Distance from bottom of termination and public walkway is 7ft. /2.1m
minimum.
9Distance to combustible materials – 2 ft. / 610 mm. This includes adjacent building, fences, protruding parts of the
structure, roof overhang, plants and shrubs, etc.
9It is recommended that a single or double clean-out “tee”, for cleaning the vent in both directions, be installed at every 900
junction to enable collection of fly ash and to permit periodic cleaning of the exhaust system. 900 elbows accumulate fly
ash and soot thereby reducing exhaust flow and performance of the stove.
9Total length of horizontal vent must not exceed 36” (3 ft.) / 915 mm. All joints in the vent system must be fastened by at
least 3 screws, and all joints must be sealed with RTV silicone sealer to be airtight.
9When venting into an existing masonry or factory built chimney, the chimney must be cleaned, with all creosote removed.
The chimney must be a type suited for solid fuel. WARNING: The chimney and the chimney connections must be kept
clean and in good condition.
9The “PL” vent or single wall stainless exhaust system must be installed so as to be GAS TIGHT! The vent manufacturer’s
installation procedures must be followed. In addition, pipe connections, joints and all pipe seams within the home should
be sealed with high temperature RTV silicone sealer. Single wall venting can only be used within the dwelling.
9A minimum of 3 feet/915mm horizontally from the center line of any regulator/meter assembly
9A minimum of 3 feet/915mm from any non mechanical air supply inlet to the building
9A minimum of 6 feet/1830mm from any mechanical air supply inlet to the building
NOTE: Local building codes or regulations may require different clearances.
Special note for Canadian Installations:
Where the venting may pass through a wall, or partition of combustible materials, the installation shall
conform to CAN/CSA-B365. The wall thimble shall be properly sealed with Hi-Temperature silicone to
prevent any moisture or vapor from building up. Make sure that there are no air leaks.
Clearances to venting and also clearances to combustibles for the appliance can only be reduced by means
approved by the regulatory authority.
EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS:
Soot and Flyash: Formation and need for removal- The products of combustion will contain small particles
of flyash. The flyash will collect in the exhaust venting system and restrict the flow of the flue gases.
Incomplete combustion, such as occurs during startup, shutdown, or incorrect operation of the room heater
will lead to some soot formation which will collect in the exhaust venting system. The exhaust venting system
should be inspected at least once every year to determine if cleaning is necessary. It is recommended to
check the venting system monthly to assure proper operation of the appliance.