Avalon Direct vent freestanding stove User manual

Featuring the Burner

• Direct Vent Freestanding Stove

• Natural Gas or Propane

• Vent Horizontally or Vertically

• Standard Residential

• Mobile Home Approved

Tested and Listed by

OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.

Beaverton, Oregon

Report # 028-S-58-5

ANSI Z21.88

WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion

may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or

any other appliance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's

instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the

gas supplier.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured home

(USA only) or mobile home, where not prohibited by local codes.

This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This

appliance is not convertible for use with other gases unless a certified kit is used.

Tree of Life Owner's Manual

Installer: After installation give this manual to the home-owner and

explain operation of this heater.

Mukilteo, WA 98275

2Introduction

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Introduction

We welcome you as a new owner of an Avalon Tree of Life stove. In purchasing a Tree of Life you

have joined the growing ranks of concerned individuals whose selection of an energy system reflects

both a concern for the environment and aesthetics. The Tree of Life is one of the finest home heaters

the world over. This manual will explain the installation, operation, and maintenance of this stove.

Please familiarize yourself with the Owner's Manual before operating your heater and save the manual

for future reference. Included are helpful hints and suggestions that will make the operation and

maintenance of your new stove an easier and more enjoyable experience. We offer our continual

support and guidance to help you achieve the maximum benefit and enjoyment from your heater.

Important Information

No other Tree of Life Stove has the same serial number

as yours. The serial number is on the listing plate

chained to the gas control valve.

This serial number will be needed in case you require

service of any type.

Model: Avalon Tree of Life Stove

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

Purchased From:

traviswarranty.com

Or, mail your warranty card to:

Travis Industries House of Fire

4800 Harbour Pointe Blvd. SW

Mukilteo, WA 98275

Save Your Bill of Sale.

To receive full warranty coverage, you

will need to show evidence of the date

you purchased your heater. Do not

mail your Bill of Sale to us.

We suggest that you attach your Bill of

Sale to this page so that you will have

all the information you need in one

place should the need for service or

information occur.

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Introduction

Introduction & Important Information................2

Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions......................................4

Features & Specifications

Features ....................................................6

Installation Options......................................6

Heating Specifications..................................6

Dimensions.................................................6

Installation

Installation Warning......................................7

Packing List................................................7

Additional Items Required for Installation..........7

Installation Overview....................................7

Installation Hints..........................................8

Stove Clearances ........................................8

Mobile Home Requirements............................8

Heater Placement Requirements.....................9

Floor Protection Requirements........................9

Gas Line Installation.....................................10

Vent Requirements.......................................11

Approved Vent Configurations........................12

Restrictor Position...................................12

Measuring Vent Lengths...........................12

Vertical Term. with 0, 2, or 4 45° Elbows .......13

Hor. Term. with 1 90° Elbow........................14

Hor. Term. with 2 Elbows...........................15

Hor. Term. with 3 Elbows...........................16

Vertical Term. with 2 90° Elbows .................17

Vertical Term. with 3 Elbows......................18

Vent Termination Requirements ......................19

Class A Chimney Conversion..........................20

Masonry Chimney Conversion ........................21

Finalizing the Installation

Pilot Adjustment ..........................................22

Air Shutter Adjustment..................................23

Glass Removal (& installation)........................24

Log Installation............................................26

Operation

Before You Begin.........................................28

Location of Controls .....................................28

Starting The Pilot .........................................29

Starting the Stove for the First Time.................30

Turning the Stove On and Off .........................30

Adjusting the Flame Height.............................30

Adjusting the Blower Speed (optional) ..............31

Normal Operating Sounds..............................31

Normal Operating Odors................................31

Maintenance

Maintaining Your Stove’s Appearance..............32

Yearly Service Procedure..............................32

Troubleshooting Table...................................33

How this Stove Works...................................34

What Turns the Main Burners On and Off......34

What Prevents Gas Buildup.......................34

Wiring Diagram ............................................35

Replacement Parts List.................................35

Safety Label

Safety (Listing) Label....................................36

Warranty

Warranty....................................................37

Optional Equipment

LP Conversion Kit ........................................38

Blower .......................................................41

Accent Light ...............................................43

Index

Index.........................................................46

4Safety Precautions

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• IF YOU SMELL GAS:

* Do not light any appliance

* Extinguish any open flame

* Do not touch any electrical switch or plug or unplug anything

* Open windows and vacate building

* Call gas supplier from neighbor's house, if not reached, call fire

department

• This unit must be installed by a qualified installer to prevent the

possibility of an explosion. Your dealer will know the requirements in

your area and can inform you of those people considered qualified.

The room heater should be inspected before use and at least annually

by a qualified service person. More frequent cleaning may be

required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc.

• The instructions in this manual must be strictly adhered to. Do not use makeshift

methods or compromise in the installation. Improper installation will void the warranty

and safety listing.

For LPG only | Pout 11” W.C.

Look for this label:

If the label is present, the

heater is equipped for LP

(propane). If the label is

absent, the heater is equipped

for NG (natural gas).

•This heater is either approved for natural

gas (NG) or for propane (LP or LPG).

Burning the incorrect fuel will void the

warranty and safety listing and may cause

an extreme safety hazard. Direct

questions about the type of fuel used to

your dealer. Check for the label shown to

the right.

•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.

•If the flame becomes sooty,

dark orange in color, or

extremely tall, do not

operate the heater. Call

your dealer and arrange for

proper servicing.

•It is imperative that control

compartments, screens, or

circulating air passageways

of the heater be kept clean

and free of obstructions.

These areas provide the air

necessary for safe

operation. ?•Do not operate the heater if

it is not operating properly in

any fashion or if you are

uncertain. Call your dealer

for a full explanation of your

heater and what to expect.

Gas

•Do not store or use gasoline

or other flammable liquids in

the vicinity of this heater.

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•Do not use this appliance if

any part has been under

water. Immediately call a

qualified service technician

to inspect the appliance and

to replace any part of the

control system and any gas

control which has been

under water.

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•Do not place clothing or

other flammable items on or

near the heater. Because

this heater can be controlled

by a thermostat there is a

possibility of the heater

turning on and igniting any

items placed on or near it.

•Light the heater using the

built-in piezo igniter. Do not

use matches or any other

external device to light your

heater.

•Never remove, replace,

modify or substitute any part

of the heater unless

•The viewing glass should be

opened only for lighting the

pilot or conducting service.

Do not operate with cracked,

broken, or removed glass.

•Any safety screen or guard

removed for servicing must

be replaced prior to

operating the heater.

instructions are given in this

manual. All other work must

be done by a trained

technician. Don't modify or

replace orifices.

•Allow the heater to cool

before carrying out any

maintenance or cleaning.

•Operate the heater

according to the instructions

included in this manual.

•If the main burners do not

start correctly turn the gas

off at the gas control valve

and call your dealer for

service.

•The pilot flame must contact

the thermopile and

thermocouple (see the

illustration to the left). If it

does not, turn the gas

control valve to "OFF" and

call your dealer.

•This unit is not for use with

solid fuel

•Do not place anything inside

the firebox (except the

included fiber logs).

•If the fiber logs become

damaged, replace with

Travis Industries log set.

This

Manual

•Do not throw this manual

away. This manual has

important operating and

maintenance instructions

that you will need at a later

time. Always follow the

instructions in this manual.

•Children and adults should

be alerted to the hazards of

high surface temperature

and should stay away to

avoid burns or clothing

ignition. Young children

should be supervised when

they are in the same room as

the heater.

• Plug the heater into a

120V grounded electrical

outlet. Do not remove the

grounding plug.

• Don’t route the electrical

cord in front of, over, or

under the heater

•Instruct everyone in the

house how to shut gas off to

the appliance and at the gas

main shutoff valve. The gas

main shutoff valve is usually

next to the gas meter or

propane tank and requires a

wrench to shut off.

•Travis Industries, Inc.

grants no warranty,

implied or stated, for

the installation or

maintenance of your

heater, and assumes

no responsibility of any

consequential

damage(s).

6Specifications

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Features:

- Ember Fyre™ Burner for "Wood Fire" Look

- Works During Power Outages (millivolt system)

- High Efficiency

- Optional Thermostat or Remote Control

- Optional Blower for Quicker Heat Distribution

- Convenient Operating Controls

- Variable-Rate Heat Output

- Low Maintenance

Installation Options:

- Freestanding Stove

- Horizontal or Vertical Vent

- Residential or Mobile Home

- Straight or Corner Placement

- Bedroom Approved

Heating Specifications:

Approximate Heating Capacity (in square feet)*.....................500 - 1,500 with Blower, 500 to 1,200 Without

Maximum BTU Input Per Hour..............................................31,000

Output from Low to High (in BTU’s per hour).........................16,608 to 26,815

Steady State Efficiency (without blower)**............................Up to 86.5 %

AFUE (without blower)........................................................Up to 72.8 %

* Heating capacity will vary depending on the home’s floor plan, degree of insulation, and the outside temperature.

** Efficiency rating is a product of thermal efficiency rating determined under continuous operation independent of

installed system.

Dimensions & Weight:

Weight: 215 Lbs.

NOTE:

Measure side, corner,

and back clearances

from the stove top.

18-3/8" 4-7/8" 26-3/4" The flue collar protrudes

7/8" above the stove top

28-3/4"

15-1/4"

Electrical Specifications (for optional blower)

Electrical Rating.........................................................115 Volts, 1.3 Amps, 60 Hz (150 watts on high)

Fuel:

This heater is shipped in natural gas (NG) configuration but may be converted to propane (LP) using

the included LP conversion kit. The sticker on top of the gas control valve will verify the correct fuel.

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Installation Warnings:

! Failure to follow all of the requirements may result in property damage, bodily

injury, or even death.

! This heater must be installed by a qualified installer who has gone through a

training program for the installation of direct vent gas appliances.

! This appliance must be installed in accordance with all local codes, if any; if not,

follow ANSI Z223.1 and NFPA 54(88).

! In Manufactured or Mobile Homes must conform with Manufactured Home

Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, or, when such a

standard is not applicable, the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations,

ANSI/NCSBCS A225.1. This appliance may be installed in Manufactured Housing

only after the home is site located.

! This stove is designed to operate on natural gas or propane (LP).

! All exhaust gases must be vented outside the structure of the living-area.

Combustion air is drawn from outside the living-area structure.

! Notify your insurance company before hooking up this stove.

! The requirements listed below are divided into sections. All requirements must be

met simultaneously. The order of installation is not rigid – the qualified installer

should follow the procedure best suited for the installation.

Packing List

• Propane Conversion Kit

• Log Set

• Glass Latch Tool (to un-latch glass frame)

• Touch-Up Paint

Additional Items Required

• Vent (see “Venting Requirements” for details)

• Gas Line Equipment (shutoff valve, pipe, etc.)

Installation Overview

See "Vent

Requirements"

See "Floor

Protection

Requirements"

See "Gas Line

Installation"

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See

"Clearances"

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Installation Hints:

• If converting to LP, convert the appliance prior to installation.

• The blower is easiest to install prior to installation. Because the blower is located near the gas inlet

location, the gas inlet must be routing around the blower position.

• Install the logs last - they are fragile.

• When determining the location of the stove, locate the wall studs (for horizontal penetrations) and

ceiling trusses (for vertical penetrations). You may wish to adjust the stove position slightly to ensure

the vent does not intersect with a framing member.

• Fumes and smoke from the paint curing and oil burning off the steel may occur the first time you start

this heater. This is normal. We recommend you open windows to vent the room.

Stove Clearances

Straight Installations Corner Installations

With this clearance, the vent is

centered 15-3/4" from the

wall.

5" Min.

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With this clearance the

vent is centered 7-1/8"

from the back wall, 23-1/2"

from the side wall.

45°

5" Min.

10" Min.

Mobile Home Requirements

•When the stove is installed in a mobile home, it must be bolted to the floor and the appliance

grounded (use the optional blower with a grounded circuit or other suitable grounding method -

current ANSI/NFPA 70).

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Heater Placement Requirements

•Heater must be installed on a level surface capable of supporting the heater and vent.

•Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture

and draperies.

•When placed in a location where the floor to ceiling height is under 7 feet, the installation is

considered an alcove and must meet the following requirements:

•The alcove floor to ceiling height must be at least 58”tall

•The alcove must not be more than 45”deep before the ceiling returns to 7’

•The alcove must be at least 46-3/4”wide

•The heater must not be placed so the vents below or above the door, along the sides of heater, or

along the back of the heater can become blocked.

•This heater may be placed in a bedroom. Please be aware of the large amount of heat this

appliance produces when determining a location.

Floor Protection Requirements

•When the stove is installed directly on carpeting, vinyl or other combustible material other

than wood flooring or a high pressure laminate wood floor, the stove must be installed on

a metal or wood protection panel extending the full width and depth of the heater

(Minimum 26-3/4”wide by 19”deep).

Make sure these rubber tipped bolts on each leg

contact the floor (they dampen any noise that may

transmit through the hearth). Do not adjust with

weight on the legs, the rubber tips may tear.

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Gas Line Installation

MASSACHUSETTS INSTALLATIONS - WARNING:

THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED BY A LICENSED PLUMBER OR GAS FITTER WHEN INSTALLED WITHIN THE

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.

OTHER MASSACHUSETTS CODE REQUIREMENTS:

• Flexible connector must not be longer than 36 inches.

• Shutoff valve must be a “T”handle gas cock.

• Only direct vent sealed combustion products are approved for bedrooms or bathrooms.

• Fireplace dampers must be removed or welded in the open position prior to the installation of a fireplace insert or gas log.

• A carbon monoxide (CO) detector is required in the same room as the appliance.

!The gas line must be installed in accordance with all local codes, if any; if not, follow current ANSI

Z223.1 or NFPA 54.

!The heater and gas control valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping during any

pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.45 kPA). For pressures

under 1/2 psig (3.45 kPA), isolate the gas supply piping by closing the manual shutoff valve.

NOTE: The gas inlet may pass close

to the blower - we suggest

you install the blower first or

provide adequate clearance.

•This heater is designed for natural gas

but can be converted to propane. Check

the sticker on top of the gas control valve

to verify the correct fuel is used (see

page 4).

•Leak test all gas line joints and the gas

control valve prior to and after starting the

heater.

•A manual shutoff valve is required for

installation (it must be located within 3’of

the heater).

T-Handle gas cocks are required in

Massachusetts in compliance with code

248CMR.

•The location of the gas inlet (3/8" FPT) is

shown to the right.

Centerline

6-1/2"

10-1/4"

5-3/4"

Gas Inlet Pressure

•With the heater off, the inlet pressure must meet the requirements listed in the table below

•If the pressure is not sufficient, make sure the piping used is large enough and the total gas load

for the residence does not exceed the amount supplied.

•The supply regulator (the regulator that attaches directly to the residence inlet or to the propane

tank) should supply gas at the suggested input pressure listed below. Contact the local gas

supplier if the regulator is at an improper pressure.

Standard Input Pressure

Natural Gas 7”W.C. (1.74 Kpa)

Propane 13”W.C. (3.23 Kpa)

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