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EATURES AND

PECIFICATIONS

AGE

Installation Options:

¥ Freestanding

¥ Freestanding in an Alcove

¥ Masonry Fireplace Insert

¥ Factory-Built (Z.C.) Fireplace

Insert

Features:

Works During Power Outages
(utilizes millivolt system)

High Efficiency; Up to 80% for Natural
Gas, 82% for LP (Steady State)

Optional Thermostat or Remote Control

Realistic "Wood Fire" Look

Convenient Operating Controls

Variable-Rate Heat Output

Quiet Blower for Effective Heat
Distribution

Low Maintenance

Heating Specifications:

700 Natural

Gas

700 LP

(propane)

Approximate Maximum Heating Capacity (in square feet)*

600 - 1600

High Burn Input Rate (In BTU's)**

31,000

Low Burn Input Rate (In BTU's)**

18,000

17,000

AFUE Efficiency

70.0 %

Heating capacity will vary depending on the home's floor plan, degree of insulation, and the outside temperature. It is also
affected by the natural gas or LP BTU rating.

To measure the net BTU's, multiply the BTU input by the efficiency percentage (80% for natural gas, 82% for LP).

700 Dimensions

23 5/8"

18 1/2"

HEIGHT*:
Without Legs 20 1/8"
With Pedestal 31 3/8"
With Brass Legs 28"
With Cast Legs 28"
With Black Legs 26 5/8"

* Subtract 1 1/8" to reach
the base of the flue collar

3 1/4"

Vent Opening Diameter = 4" (Both)

Weight = 175 Pounds

Electrical Specifications:

Blower Electrical Rating:

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

Fuel:

The heater is designed either for natural gas or for propane (but not for both). Check the sticker
on the top of the gas control valve.

Emissions:

This unit has passed the ANSI emission standards for vented room heaters as tested by Warnock
Hersey, LTD.

Summary of Contents for 700 B-Vent

Page 1: ...r 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 b...

Page 2: ...ut the type of fuel used to your dealer Check the label and flame adjust knob on the gas control valve THIS CONTROL HAS BEEN CONVERTED FOR NATURAL GAS THIS CONTROL HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO LP H I L O PILOT ADJ VENT T O L P I O N O F F H I L O RED LP Propane or N aturalG as H I L O BLUE Ok Contact your local building officials to obtain a permit and information on any installation restrictions or insp...

Page 3: ...the thermopile thermocouple and deflect off the pilot hood when turned on 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 ope...

Page 4: ...ime 17 Turning the Heater On and Off 18 Adjusting the Flame Height 19 Adjusting the Blower Speed 19 Normal Operating Sounds 19 Maintaining Your Heater Inspecting the Firebox 20 Installing the Logs and Coals 21 Inspecting the Door 22 Replacing the Door Gasket 22 Replacing the Glass or Glass Gasket 22 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table 23 How this Heater Works 24 What Turns the Main Burners On an...

Page 5: ...fficiency 70 0 70 0 Heating capacity will vary depending on the home s floor plan degree of insulation and the outside temperature It is also affected by the natural gas or LP BTU rating To measure the net BTU s multiply the BTU input by the efficiency percentage 80 for natural gas 82 for LP 700 Dimensions 23 5 8 18 1 2 HEIGHT Without Legs 20 1 8 With Pedestal 31 3 8 With Brass Legs 28 With Cast L...

Page 6: ...lled on a level secure floor The stove must not be placed so the vents below the ashlip above the door along the sides of stove or along the back of the heater can become blocked Alcove Installations If the ceiling height is under 7 feet the following requirements must be met Minimum height 58 Maximum depth 48 Minimum width 43 5 8 STRAIGHT INSTALLATION see the illustration below 10 clearance from ...

Page 7: ...un may not exceed 50 of the vertical rise Use 4 dia B vent for entire system from one manufacturer don t mix brands or Use high temperature factory built chimney and connector with listed gas chimney liner running the entire length The vent must not service another appliance 1 clearance to all combustibles must be maintained Must meet all of the vent manufacturer s requirements Vent termination mu...

Page 8: ...to ANSI 223 1 for full details NOTE When installed the vent must provide suitable draft for the appliance Other factors such as exhaust fans may create negative pressure inside the home and cause down drafts Additional vent height may be required in these circumstances Draft Hood TO TEST THE DRAFT Remove the back panel Start the heater and check the perimeter of the draft hood with a gas detector ...

Page 9: ...ssure Natural Gas 7 W C Propane 11 W C If the pressure is not sufficient make sure the piping used is large enough the supply regulator is adequately adjusted 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 abo...

Page 10: ...be installed in a level undamaged masonry or zero clearance metal fireplace Any damage must be repaired prior to installation The heater must not extend beyond the hearth The insert must maintain a 10 clearance to sidewalls The non combustible side facing e g brick tile cement board must extend 8 from the side of the insert The non combustible top facing e g brick tile cement board must extend 8 a...

Page 11: ...inimum 5 vertical rise from top of stove see the illustration below 4 listed gas chimney liner or B vent from one manufacturer don t mix brands Vent must reline the entire length of the chimney The vent must not service another appliance Must meet all of the vent manufacturer s requirements NOTE When using flexible gas vent do not crimp or rupture the liner when bending it around a chimney offset ...

Page 12: ...r turns on but instead of warming the flue and creating draft it vents out of the draft hood at the rear of the heater The spill switch then heats up and in about 5 to 15 minutes shuts off all gas to the heater shutting off the main burner and pilot If a thermostat is used on your heater and the pilot shuts down sporadically you may have a negative pressure situation Gas Line Install The gas line ...

Page 13: ...tor is adequately adjusted 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 above Contact the local gas supplier if the regulator is at an improper pressure Purging the Gas Line The gas line must be properly pur...

Page 14: ...s call your dealer for a full explanation Combustible Gas Vent Min 1 clearance The location of the GAS MAIN SHUTOFF VALVE It is usually directly next to the gas meter or propane tank and may require a wrench to shut off Everyone in the house should know where the gas main shutoff valve is and how to turn it off On most valves this is ON On most valves this is OFF All of the necessary permits and i...

Page 15: ...ng the pilot There are three positions ON OFF PILOT The pointer directly below the knob indicates the position this knob is in Flame Adjust Knob This knob controls the flame height from low LO to high HI The pointer to the upper right of the knob points to the position this knob is in ON OFF Switch This control is used to turn the heater on and off PILOT IGNITER The pilot igniter is used only whil...

Page 16: ... not turn from ON to OFF unless the knob is depressed slightly B Wait five minutes to let any gas that may have accumulated inside the firebox escape If you smell gas follow the directions on the cover IF YOU SMELL GAS C Turn the gas control knob to the PILOT position and press the knob in this will allow gas to flow to the pilot light Press the red button on the pilot igniter repeatedly until you...

Page 17: ...er fifteen minutes the flames will turn a more realistic yellow and orange color NOTE Certain installations use a remote wall switch to turn the heater on and off If this is the case leave the ON OFF switch on ON NOTE When this switch is turned to the OFF position the main burner will not operate However the pilot flame will stay lit Starting the Heater for the First Time Cure the Paint To cure th...

Page 18: ...n t work contact your dealer for service REMOTE OFF ON FIRELYTER Remote Control Receiver Mounted to Wall Remove the screw on the back of the remote control to access the battery Remove the upper and lower screws to access the battery Remote Control Hookup Wire Turn this switch to REMOTE to use the remote control This button on the remote control turns the heater on and off Thermostat Operation Opt...

Page 19: ... speed Turning the knob clockwise from the high position decreases the speed of the blower Normal Operating Sounds Gas Control Valve As the gas control valve is turned on and off you will hear a dull clicking sound This is the valve opening up and shutting down Blower Thermodisk This part can produce a clicking sound as it turns the blower on and off Blower This heater uses a high tech blower to p...

Page 20: ... coals see the instructions on the following page 3 Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment to vacuum any dirt off the burner pan see the illustration below The rear log is fragile and should not be vacuumed Inspect the burner pan and firebox for any deterioration If it shows signs of deterioration call your dealer for a full inspection There should be no soot in the firebox except for a...

Page 21: ...as two slots that straddle the clips on both sides push the log all the way back Pilot Assembly Front Log Place the right twig so the lower branch rests inside this channel The left twig has two holes to accept the pins in the front and rear log A A A A A A A A AA AA AA AA Left Twig The right twig has a hole for the pin on the left twig Place the coals on this ledge at the front of the firebox Do ...

Page 22: ...tened by repeatedly opening and closing the door firmly 3 8 flat gasketing behind the retaining clips prevents the glass from cracking when being secured Use a 5 16 nutdriver for the retaining clip screws Door Gasket 7 8 rope gasketing is held in place with gasket cement Cross Section Door Frame Glass Retaining Clip Glass Gasket 3 8 dia white rope gasket Make sure there is a small space around the...

Page 23: ...nplugged The heater is not up to temperature Plug the heater in See Operating Your Heater Pilot Goes Out Once A Month Or More The gas supply has not been shut off The vent is experiencing a cold air blockage or a negative pressure situation exists in the home Keep the gas supply turned on This is a necessary safety feature that disables the heater if a down draft occurs If this problem is persiste...

Page 24: ...he thermopile generates the electricity needed to turn the heater on and off this heater can be operated when the power is out but the blower will not run When heated the thermopile generates electricity a very small amount measured in Millivolts This electricity is needed to keep the gas valve open and to operate the main burners The main burners are switched on and off using the electricity gene...

Page 25: ...the gas valve to shut off all gas to the unit if the vent is blocked Ceramic Glass The glass in your heater is the most durable glass available It has been tested to be extremely resistant to breakage and temperature changes Spillage Sensor This device detects if any flue gases spill into the room If it senses any spillage the gas valve automatically shuts off all gas the heater will then need to ...

Page 26: ...tact Travis Industries for information on the closest dealer The parts listed below are the only parts that the consumer may replace All other parts must be replaced by a qualified gas service person PART Part description Door Gasket White 7 8 dia Fiberglass rope 56 long Glass Gasket Black 3 8 dia Fiberglass rope 62 long Door Glass 5 mm neoceram 10 1 8 tall center 17 094 wide Glass Clips Four clip...

Page 27: ...unitÕs serial number has been removed or altered in any way Only the original purchaser of an Avalon 700 heater is covered by this warranty If the unit is used for commercial purposes it is excluded from this warranty No dealer distributor or similar person has the authority to represent or warrant AVALON 700 products beyond the terms contained within this warranty TRAVIS INDUSTRIES INC assumes no...

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Page 29: ... into the threaded hole on the stove Use a 9 16 socket wrench to tighten To level the stove lift the stove up and unscrew each leveling bolt the appropriate amount The rubber tips of the leveling bolts will tear if they are adjusted while weight is applied to them Pedestal Part 99200109 Unpack the box containing the pedestal and check for any damage Report any damage to your dealer Slide the wood ...

Page 30: ...he panel with the thread cutting screws leaving the screws loose enough to adjust the side panel Repeat for the other side 4 Slide the top panel onto the offset on top of the side panels The top panel has joggle clips that hold the top panel in place against the side panels The best way to insert the top panel is to hold it at an angle and insert one side first and gradually lower it until the opp...

Page 31: ...f the insert with the rounded portion facing down Telescoping Leg Installation Part number 99200120 The telescoping legs are designed to support the front end of fireplace inserts on raised hearths It is adjustable from 4 5 8 to 7 1 2 It can be cut shorter by using a hacksaw see the illustration below 1 Place the end caps into each lower segment of the telescoping legs see the illustration below 2...

Page 32: ...rd in place see the illustration below Unwind the remote control receiver wire and route the end with quick connects through strain relief and to a location near the on off switch Insert the strain relief back in the hole until it snaps into place Ashlip Control Housing Power Cord To remove the strain relief use a pair of slip joint pliers to press from the top and bottom of the relief Pull the re...

Page 33: ...mote control receiver wire to these two quick connects Remote Control Receiver 7 Mount the remote control receiver to the wall using two screws not included The screws pass through the cover plate and hold the remote control receiver in place The distance between the mounting holes is 3 1 4 The hole must be 2 1 2 tall The hole must be 1 3 4 wide Remote Control Receiver Cover Plate The screws inser...

Page 34: ...f switch the other to the gas control valve see the illustration on the following page 3 The thermostat wire enters the ashlip control housing in the same location the power cord does Use a pair of slip joint pliers to remove the strain relief that holds the power cord in place see the illustration below Unwind the thermostat wire and route the end with quick connects through the strain relief and...

Page 35: ...al contact To attach the thermostat pull the cover off and use the included screws to hold it against the wall Strip 1 2 off each wire and attach the exposed wire to the clips using a standard screwdriver Thermostat Wire Thermostat Front Side Thermostat Back Side Holes used to attach the thermostat to the wall 7 Remove the cover of the thermostat by pulling it apart carefully The thermostat has mo...

Page 36: ... the access panel and with a 7 16 nutdriver loosen the three bolts that hold the control housing in place When the control housing becomes loose lift it off the bolts and place it face down in front of the heater The wires that lead to the control housing can then be accessed Loosen these three bolts with a 7 16 nutdriver Ashlip Control Housing Access Panel 4 Disconnect the molex connector that at...

Page 37: ... in the ashlip control housing partition and re connect the power cord by connecting the molex plugs see the illustration on the previous page Place the strain relief over the power cord next to the ashlip control housing Compress the strain relief by clamping it with a pair of slip nose pliers Then insert it into the ashlip control housing until it locks into place The cord is hidden under the he...

Page 38: ... 9 Natural Gas Verses Propane Heater 2 On Off Operation 18 Operating Sounds 19 Operating the Heater 17 Paint Curing 17 Parts List 26 Pedestal installation 29 Pilot starting 16 Power Cord re routing to rear or left of heater 36 Propane Line Install gas line install insert 12 Propane Line Install gas line install stove 8 Propane Verses Natural Gas Heater 2 Purging Gas Line insert 13 Purging Gas Line...

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