American Energy Systems Avent Owner'S Manual Download Page 1

Avent

 

WOOD PELLET STOVE

 

 
 
 
 

NOTE: THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE SAVED for future reference 

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CAUSE SKIN BURNSPLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS 
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). 

 

AMERICAN ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC.  -150 Michigan Street SE  -  HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA 55350 

Web Site: 

www.hearthdirect.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rev. date 05/05/04 

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When 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. 

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Read the operations and fuel section of this manual before plugging in your unit. 

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Always unplug the unit before attempting any service work. 

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Do not connect the unit to a chimney flue already serving another appliance. 

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When 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)

 

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Ashes must be disposed of in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. 

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All minimum clearances to combustibles must be followed. 

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The 

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. 

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It 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.

 

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A 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. 

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A 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.  

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Special 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. 

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If 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. 

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This appliance has been tested to ASTM E1509 ULC C1482standards by 

OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc

.

 

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The 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. 

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If smoke detectors are installed close to the appliance, they may go off if the stove door is left open or 
if there is not adequate fresh air for the appliance to operate properly.

OWNER’S MANUAL

Installation – Operation – Maintenance Instructions

 

Summary of Contents for Avent

Page 1: ...etal container with a tight fitting lid 9 All minimum clearances to combustibles must be followed 9 The Avent Wood Pellet Stove is tested for operation with wood pellets with ash content of no more th...

Page 2: ...OME 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 OPER...

Page 3: ...s 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 hav...

Page 4: ...dapt 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 th...

Page 5: ...l 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...

Page 6: ...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 9 A working sm...

Page 7: ...nt 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 draf...

Page 8: ...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 instal...

Page 9: ...ion of fumes such as a stairwell covered breezeway etc 9 Vent surfaces can get hot enough to cause burns if touched by children Non combustible shielding or guards may be required DO NOT INSTALL A FLU...

Page 10: ...gle 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...

Page 11: ...nt pipe length should not exceed 20 feet Component Equivalent Length Equivalent Pipe Length Horizontal Straight Pipe Actual Length in ft x 1 0 Horizontal Pipe 1 x 2 1 3 ft Vertical Straight Pipe Actua...

Page 12: ...e tubing be non combustible materials but is not required 4 If the air inlet is connected to the outside it MUST be terminated with a vertical 90 degree bend down or with a wind hood Failure to do so...

Page 13: ...is located on the back panel of the pedestal fan housing WARNING DO NOT RESTRICT OR OTHERWISE COVER THE FAN INTAKE EXCEPT AS SHOWN FOR THE OUTSIDE AIR HOOKUP The outside air must be directly connecte...

Page 14: ...ermanently bolted to the floor 2 Stove must have permanent outside air source 3 Stove must be permanently electrically ground to the steel chassis of the mobile home 4 All vertical chimney vent must h...

Page 15: ...STALLATION REQUIREMENTS Limited Horizontal Exhaust Termination 1 Position stove on the noncombustible floor pad with the proper clearances to combustibles and in the location that you have determined...

Page 16: ...tructions should be followed for the brand of venting being used Before drilling or cutting holes select the proper location of the appliance Determine location of combustibles ceiling rafters wall st...

Page 17: ...an authorized Avent Wood Pellet reseller if it needs to be replaced Reverse the above procedure for replacing new glass When installing the new glass make sure that the glass is binding anywhere in th...

Page 18: ...12 volt DC wiring installation The Avent pellet stove is designed to operate on a 12 volt DC battery system for extended back up periods This system may also be used in conjunction with 12 volt solar...

Page 19: ...ermostat Jumper factory Installed back of board The ash rake should not be left in the unit when operating If you do make sure that it is pushed all the way to the back of the unit and there is no bui...

Page 20: ...approximately inch more or less if necessary 9 Once the wood pellets are burning good set the power switch to the on position and adjust the manual draft knob located on the right side of the unit so...

Page 21: ...he unit down simply move the power switch to the off position and the system will enter the shut down mode The room fan exhaust blower will continue to operate until the low limit safety censor tells...

Page 22: ...cated on the left and right side of the firepot remove the ash buckets and empty them Remove the firepot and clean out any fly ash and make sure that all holes are open A small screwdriver works well...

Page 23: ...clean out all of the fuel in the hopper firebox area ash pan and firepot area It is recommended that prior to shutting down the unit in the spring run the unit on the higher settings for a day to hel...

Page 24: ...home or the make up air for the unit will be sucked out of the unit and into the home First evidence of this happening is fly ash or soot in the home or smoke coming out of the unit A quick test to se...

Page 25: ...cross wires with circuitry on board You can route the wires through where the AC cord enters the unit on the back 9 Reinstall in reverse procedure When using a wall thermostat set the appliance heat s...

Page 26: ...stranded wire to black terminal on back of stove Pass wires through conduit leaving room for a drip loop between connections so that moisture will not get on connections Install a 4 amp inline fuse on...

Page 27: ...ange to a better grade of fuel if necessary 9 Remove any clinkers or ash from the firepot 9 Clean out primary air holes in firepot if plugged 9 Check gasket seal around the door If the door is loose a...

Page 28: ...d pressure switch or relay 9 Check contents of the hopper Add fuel if necessary 9 Have your Avent Wood Pellet reseller diagnose the problem and replace the parts Stove runs for 10 minutes and then shu...

Page 29: ...draft control out slightly to make sure that there is app inch of fuel in firepot 9 Install outside air to unit and make sure that the home has adequate make up air suggested 6 make up air into baseme...

Page 30: ...e 3 or high setting and turn the adjustable resistor H clockwise to increase the burn rate and counter clockwise to decrease the burn rate Note Fan voltages are fixed and ay not be adjusted The Medium...

Page 31: ...rranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the covered defective part The purchaser shall assume all costs related to shipping the replacement parts or return of the unit to the factory for rep...

Page 32: ...32 SERVICE RECORD DATE SERVICE OR CLEANING PERFORMED This record must be sent in when any warranty claims are made...

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