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Listed Pelletized
Solid Fuel Burning Appliance
Also for Use in Mobile Homes
Model: Avanti-PS

Serial No:

Report No. 476-1407-00 (May, 1997)

Tested to: UL 1482/ULC S627/CSA B366.2/ASTM E 1509-95

Maximum Input Rating: 3.5 lbs (1.60kg)/hr

Electrical Rating: 115V, 60Hz, 3 Amp

This pellet fired appliance has been tested and listed for use in manufactured homes in accordance with
Oregon Administrative Rules 814-23-900 through 814-23-909.
Install and use only in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation and operating instructions. Contact
local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection in your area. Use only listed
3 in./75 mm or 4 in./100 mm diameter listed type “L” Vent complete with components. See manufacturer’s
installation instructions for precautions required for passing a vent through a combustible wall or ceiling.
Do not connect this appliance to a vent serving another appliance.

Minimum Clearance to Combustible Materials (Measured to Stove Top)

BACKWALL

LEFT SIDEW

ALL

FLOOR PROTECTOR

A

C

H

H

B

G

E

ADJACENT WALL

ADJACENT W

ALL

D

D

RIGHT SIDEW

ALL

Interior Vertical

Horizontal Through

Flue Installation

the Wall Installation

Left Sidewall

A

9”

9”

Right Sidewall

B

9”

9”

Backwall

C

**

3”

Corner

D

2”

2”

Flue Vent

E

3”

3”

Maximum alcove depth 48 in/1220 mm, min ceiling height 60 in/1525 mm.
Combustible floor must be protected by a non-combustible material, extending to the front (G) 6 in/150 mm
and to the sides (H) 0 in/0 mm.
** This dimension will vary depending on brand of listed type “L” vent. See manual for details.

For use with 1/4 in/6 mm to 5/16 in/7 mm diameter pelletized wood fuels only.
Replace glass only with 5 mm ceramic glass.
Do not route power cord beneath heater. The space beneath the heater must not be obstructed. Outside
combustion air is mandatory for mobile home installation. Do not obstruct combustion air openings. Operate
only with viewing door and ash removal tray tightly closed. Keep all furnishings well away from heater.

Mfg. by TRAVIS INDUSTRIES, INC.

10850 117th Pl N.E.

Kirkland, WA 98033

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HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. DO NOT TOUCH. CONTACT MAY CAUSE

CAUTION:

SKIN BURNS. KEEP FURNISHINGS AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL

A CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE AWAY. SEE NAMEPLATE AND INSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT
OVERFIRE. IF HEATER OR CHIMNEY CONNECTOR GLOWS, YOU ARE OVERFIRING. INSPECT
AND CLEAN CHIMNEY AND CONNECTOR FREQUENTLY. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF
USE, CREOSOTE BUILDUP MAY OCCUR RAPIDLY. DO NOT OVERFIRE. IF UNIT SHUTS DOWN
OFTEN YOU ARE OVERFIRING.                         TYPE OF FUEL: PELLETIZED WOOD FUEL ONLY.

Summary of Contents for Avanti PS

Page 1: ...this pellet fuel burning room heater Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage bodily injury or even death Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and in...

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Page 3: ...stallation and operation of your new heater 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 I...

Page 4: ...dhered to Do not use makeshift methods or compromise in the installation Never try to repair or replace any part of the heater unless instructions are given in this manual All other work should be don...

Page 5: ...Turning the Mode Switch to OFF does not disconnect all power to the heater The exhaust system should be checked twice a year minimum for any build up of soot or creosote This Manual Do not throw this...

Page 6: ...Location of Controls 16 Starting the Heater for the First Time 16 Curing the Paint 16 Priming the Auger 16 Loading Pellets 17 The Two Modes of Operation 17 Operation continued Manual Mode 18 Auto Mode...

Page 7: ...utside Diameter AA AA 29 1 2 20 7 8 21 5 8 16 7 8 10 3 4 7 5 8 5 5 8 Weight 175 Lbs 3 Diameter Exhaust Electrical Specifications Electrical Rating 115 Volts 3 6 Amps 60 Hz Watts During Start Up Sequen...

Page 8: ...ove 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 fram...

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Page 10: ...3 CLEARANCE TO ANY COMBUSTIBLES No more than 180 of elbows two 90 elbows or two 45 one 90 elbow etc Maximum Venting Distance Vent must have a support bracket every 5 of pellet vent when exterior of s...

Page 11: ...approved house shield is recommended to prevent soot from building up on the side of the house Must not be located where it will become plugged by snow or other material Horizontal terminations must p...

Page 12: ...re energy efficient air tight homes WARNING During a power outage there is a possibility of some smoke entering the room if an outside air connection is not used Must not be over 15 long Must be made...

Page 13: ...as soot builds up inside the exhaust system make sure the homeowner knows how to visually inspect the flame and adjust the restrictor Not Enough Air If clinkers develop or the flame appears lazy and s...

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Page 18: ...ce and in some cases smoke spillage into the room See the Maintenance section for details Location of Controls Control Panel Thermostat required for Auto Operation Restrictor Starting the Heater for t...

Page 19: ...ws you to use a thermostat to control room temperature The stove automatically turns on when the temperature drops below the thermostat setting Once the stove reaches operating temperature the stove t...

Page 20: ...AL START AUGER TRAVIS INDUSTRIES HOUSE OF FIRE TM To Shut Down Move the mode switch to OFF The exhaust blower will still run until the heater cools down AUTO OFF MANUAL H E A T F A N UP DOWN UP DOWN M...

Page 21: ...ust the heat output HINT If you find that the stove turns on and off repeatedly you may wish to turn the heat output to a lesser setting The lower setting will provide a more consistent heat output ov...

Page 22: ...pot does not remain clean the stove needs to be cleaned and checked for air leaks see Maintenance section of this manual Too Much Air If the flames are too active small flickering flames or if burning...

Page 23: ...The stove runs out of pellets During initial start up for a split second or for improper electrical frequency A start up sequence that does not result in the heater coming up to temperature To reset...

Page 24: ...uses are The door glass or ashpan is open or has an air leak The firepot requires cleaning The exhaust system requires cleaning The stove requires adjustment AA AA A A A A A A A AA A AA AA AA A A A A...

Page 25: ...s cleaning The stove requires adjustment A A A A A A A A A A AA A AA AA A A AA AA AA A A A A A A AA AA AA AA A A A AA A A A A Cleaning the Firepot WARNING Make sure the stove has fully cooled approxim...

Page 26: ...s very hot during operation Use the door latch tool or other device to move the cleaner WARNING Vacuum Hopper Run the stove until the pellets run out Open the hopper and vacuum out the entire hopper T...

Page 27: ...can be hung in one of the holes on the back side of the stove a b Latch Door Latch Tool Door Frame Door Latch Tool Twist Counter Clockwise to Open AAAA AAAA AAAAAAA AAAAAAA AAAAAAA AAAAAAA AAAAAAA AA...

Page 28: ...ash trap door up Lift it up and away from the firebox Repeat for the opposite side Lift the firepot out of its holder Slide the ash pan trap door forward to expose the ash dumps Brush all flyash into...

Page 29: ...shes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground well away from all combustible materials p...

Page 30: ...om 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 necessar...

Page 31: ...r Clean the Vent make sure the stove and vent is cool Check the vent sections for creosote accumulation indicating a poorly burning stove Accumulation over 1 4 must be removed On vertically vented sys...

Page 32: ...AA AA AA AA AA AA AA Door Gasket Airwash Bracket Door Frame Gold Door Glass with channel gasket Door Gasket Glass Clip Airwash Bracket Glass Clip 5 16 Nutdriver Attachment Nuts Replacement Parts Air C...

Page 33: ...may produce a low hum particularly on HIGH This sound will change as the FAN dial is turned Heat Exchanger Tubes You may hear the heated air being forced through these tubes by the convection fan Exha...

Page 34: ...rizontal Through Flue Installation the Wall Installation Left Sidewall A 9 9 Right Sidewall B 9 9 Backwall C 3 Corner D 2 2 Flue Vent E 3 3 Maximum alcove depth 48 in 1220 mm min ceiling height 60 in...

Page 35: ...or other components due to water or weather damage which is the result of but not limited to improper chimney venting installation 7 Exclusions to this 7 Year Warranty include injury loss of use damag...

Page 36: ...the 20 length of thermostat wire It should be centralized in the room and away from the heater The wire may be routed externally on the wall or behind the wall preferred 3 Follow the directions to th...

Page 37: ...remote thermostat for installation Using the Remote Thermostat The remote thermostat has a 1 to 2 minute lag time between the time the thermostat is turned up and the heater turns on Included with th...

Page 38: ...Left Log Shelf Leg Log Shelf Cross Brace 3 8 Nutdriver Nuts 3 Install the log shelf assembly and log following the directions below Center the log on the log shelf and push it back so it rests against...

Page 39: ...the hopper lid Use the same screws to attach the gold trim a b c Optional Gold Door part 99300531 Remove the door by sliding it up and off the door frame Slide the new door onto the door frame HINT al...

Page 40: ...ht 21 Firebox Cleaning 26 Fireplace Installation 15 Firepot Cleaning 23 Firepot Inspection Inspect the Burn 22 Flames Inspect the Burn 22 Floor Protection Requirements 6 Fuel 5 Gasket door glass inspe...

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