Avalon Stoves 700 B-VENT manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause, Until You

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TROUBLESHOOTING PAGE 21

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem:

Possible Cause:

Don't Call for Service

 

 

 

Until You:

 

 

Pilot Will Not Light

A gas shut off valve is turned off

Check all gas shut off valves

 

 

The valve control knob isn't turned to "PILOT"

See "Starting the Pilot Light" Step C

 

 

The valve control knob isn't pushed in

See "Starting the Pilot Light" Step C

 

 

The igniter wasn't pressed repeatedly

See "Starting the Pilot Light" Step C

 

 

Main Burners Will Not

The pilot light has gone out

See "Starting the Pilot Light"

 

Start

The ON/OFF switch is turned to "OFF"

Turn the ON/OFF switch to "ON"

 

 

The remote control is not working correctly

See the remote control instructions

 

 

The thermostat is disconnected or set too low

See "Thermostat Operation"

 

 

Propane tank is empty (if applicable)

Check the propane tank

 

 

Remote Control Does

The pilot light has gone out

See "Starting the Pilot Light"

 

Not Work

The ON/OFF switch is turned to "OFF"

Turn the ON/OFF switch to "ON"

 

 

The remote is too far away from the heater

Use the remote closer to the heater

 

 

The remote control receiver is turned "Off" or "On"

See the remote control instructions

 

 

One of the two remote control batteries is dead

See the remote control instructions

 

 

Thermostat Does Not

The pilot light has gone out

See "Starting the Pilot Light"

 

Work

The ON/OFF switch is turned to "OFF"

Turn the ON/OFF switch to "ON"

 

 

The thermostat is set too low

See "Thermostat Operation"

 

 

Blower Will Not

The heater is unplugged

Plug the heater in.

 

Distribute Heat

The heater is not up to temperature

See "Operating Your Heater"

 

 

Pilot Goes Out Once A

The gas supply has been shut off

Keep the gas supply turned on

 

Month Or More

The vent is experiencing a cold air blockage or a negative

This is a necessary safety feature that

 

 

pressure situation exists in the home

disables the heater if a down draft occurs.

 

 

 

If this problem is persistent the vent may

 

 

 

need to be improved or changes may need

 

 

 

to be done to remove the negative

 

 

 

pressure inside the home - see your dealer

 

 

 

for details

Flame (and Pilot) Goes

Out 10 to 25

Minutes After

Starting

The vent is experiencing a cold air blockage or a negative pressure situation exists in the home

This is a necessary safety feature. First try restarting the heater. If it works correctly, a cold air blockage occurred and the vent just needed to be heated sufficiently. If this problem is persistent the vent may need to be improved or changes may need to be done to remove the negative pressure inside the home - see your dealer for details

Flames Are Too Blue

The heater has just been started

Normal - see "Operating Your Heater"

 

Improper air shutter adjustment

Adjust Air Shutter - contact your dealer

Flames Are Orange

Something may be placed against the heater

See "How this Heater Works"

With Dirty Smoke

Improper air shutter adjustment

Adjust Air Shutter - contact your dealer

Flames Are Too Short

The flame height may be turned too low

Turn the flame height to "HI" -

(Under 6")

 

See "Operating Your Heater"

 

Something may be placed against the heater

See "How this Heater Works"

Thin Layer of Soot

The logs are placed incorrectly

See "Installing the Logs and Embers"

Covers the Glass

Improper air shutter adjustment

Adjust Air Shutter - contact your dealer

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Contents Chelan B-Vent ¥ if YOU Smell GAS 2 Safety PrecautionsSafety Precautions 4 Table of Contents Installation Options Features Features and SpecificationsHeating Specifications DimensionsItems Required for Installation Installation PreparationOrder of Installation Items Packed with the Chelan 700 B-VentGas Line Installation Heater Placement RequirementsFloor Protection Gas Inlet PressureVent Requirements Vent Termination RequirementsElectrical Connection Items Packed with the Heater Re-Routing the Power Cord to the Front10 Insert Installation CONT. For qualified installers only Insert Must be Placed 13 into Fireplace Insert PlacementGas Line Install Gas Line ConnectionFuel Zero Clearance Log Installation 14 Finalizing the InstallationTwig Installation Ember InstallationHeater. Leak test all Finalizing the Installation CONT.Before You Begin 16 Operating Your HeaterLocation of Controls See explanation below Gas Control ValveStarting The Pilot Flame Operating Your Heater18 Operating Your Heater Adjusting the Flame HeightStarting the Heater for the First Time Turning the Heater On and OffNormal Operating Sounds Adjusting the Blower SpeedBlower Pilot FlameYearly Service Procedure 20 Maintaining Your HeaterMaintaining Your Stoves Appearance Troubleshooting Problem Possible CauseUntil You How this Heater Works 22 TroubleshootingWhat Turns the Main Burners On and Off What Prevents Gas BuildupWiring Diagram Why Nothing Should Be Placed Against the HeaterYears 1 & 2 Coverage Parts & Labor 24 WarrantyTM B-VENT Listing InformationPedestal Installation Telescoping Leg Installation Part number26 Optional Equipment Optional Equipment Surround Panel InstallationRobertshaw 28 Optional EquipmentOutside Air Kit Remote ThermostatInstallation Instructions Items Needed For Assembly30 Optional Equipment Propane Conversion KitOptional Equipment Orifice Identification 32 Optional EquipmentOFF 34 Index