Avalon Stoves Avanti PS manual Maintenance2, Check Firepot for Clinkers, Cleaning the Firepot

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Daily Maintenance (whenever using the stove) - Continued

Check Firepot for Clinkers

If the flames seem to be coming only from the sides, or are orange/black, turn the stove off and check for clinkers.

The most likely causes are:

• Poor pellet quality

• The door or glass has an air leak

• The exhaust system requires cleaning

• The stove requires

Cleaning the Firepot

WARNING:

Make sure the stove has fully cooled (approximately 25 minutes) before opening the door and conducting service.

To clean the firepot, open the door (see page 25) and knock away any debris on the firepot with a screwdriver. If severely clogged, remove the firepot to gain better access.

Travis Industries

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Contents Newport Page Introduction Important Information Introduction1Travis Industries Newport 0 9 0 2Safety Precautions Mobile Home Safety Precautions4Table of Contents Specifications 6Installation Clearances Straight Installation Installation7Clearances Corner Installation Venting the Pellet Stove 8InstallationMaximum Venting Distance Installing the Pellet Vent Installation9Pellet Vent Type Pellet Vent Termination See the illustration belowMobile Home Requirements 0InstallationOutside Air used for combustion Alcove Installation Requirements Installation1Setting the Restrictor Not Enough AirInstallation Example Direct Through-the-wall Installation 2InstallationInstallation Example Interior Vertical Installation Installation Example Class a Chimney Retrofit 4InstallationInstallation Example Hearth Fireplace Masonry or Z.C. metal 6Operation Safety NoticeLocation of Controls Starting the Heater for the First TimeLoading Pellets Operation1Two Modes of Operation 8Operation Manual ModeTo Adjust Room Temperature or Start the Stove Auto Mode Adjusting the Fan Speed Restrictor Adjustment 0Operation Operation2 Daily Maintenance whenever using the stove 2MaintenanceInspect the Burn Make Sure Pellets are Not Piling UpCleaning the Firepot Maintenance2Check Firepot for Clinkers Bi-Weekly Maintenance or every 10 bags of pellets 4MaintenanceClean the Heat Exchange Tubes Cleaning the Optional Gold Surfaces Door and optional GrillOpening The Door Let the stove cool completely before conducting serviceSweep Ash Into Ashpan 6MaintenanceCheck Ashpan, Dispose if necessary Clean the GlassYearly Maintenance or every two tons 8MaintenanceClean the Vent make sure the stove and vent is cool Replacement Parts 0MaintenanceCheck for Air Leaks Around the Door, Glass, and Ashpan Exhaust Blower Normal Operating SoundsSerial No Safety LabelYears 1 & 2 Coverage Parts & Labor Limited 7 Year WarrantyThermostat 4Optional EquipmentOptional Equipment Using the Remote ThermostatRemote Thermostat Optional Log 6Optional EquipmentOptional Gold Door Optional Gold Grill38Index