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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

 

TECHNICAL BULLETIN: IMPORTANCE OF FRESH AIR 

PAGE 

3 

 

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)  

 
 

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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