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Avent

WOOD PELLET STOVE

NOTE: THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE SAVED for future reference

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS PELLET BURNING

STOVE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY

INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.

IMPORTANT: Always contact your local dealer/installer with questions before contacting the factory.

When you call have your serial number, purchase date, who installed the unit and a list of questions.

AMERICAN ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. GRANTS NO WARRANTY, IMPLIED OR STATED, FOR THE

INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE STOVE AND ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE(S).

AMERICAN ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. -150 Michigan Street SE - HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA 55350

Web Site: www.hearthdirect.com

Rev. date 08/06/03

9 When installing your Avent Wood Pellet stove, particular attention needs to be made in regards to fire

protection. If the unit is not properly installed, a house fire may result. For your safety, follow the

installation and operation instructions provided. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions

and installation inspection requirements in your area.

9 Read the operations and fuel section of this manual before plugging in your unit.

9 Always unplug the unit before attempting any service work.

9 Do not connect the unit to a chimney flue already serving another appliance.

9 When installing the chimney pipe to the unit, it is important to remember that the unit operates on a

positive pressure and the chimney on a positive pressure. All chimney connections, elbows and fittings

must be airtight. (proper venting practices must be followed. Consult with a venting professional)

9 Ashes must be disposed of in a metal 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 than

2%. It is recommended that wood pellets with an ash content of 1% or less be used for efficient

operation of this unit. For use with wood pellets, cherry pits, olive pits or other pelletized fuel.

9 It is important to use fuel that is clean, dry and consistent. Make sure that your supplier is giving you

the same fuel each time that you purchase. It is recommended that you purchase your entire heating season

supply of fuel at one time so that the fuel will be the same.

9 A voltage surge protector or ground fault outlet is required for this unit. The warranty will be

voided if surge protection is not installed before operating this unit.

9 A grounded outlet must be provided with proper polarity. A constant 115 volt, 60 cycles must be

provided for proper operation or the warranty of this appliance will be forfeited.

9 Special attention needs to be taken to clean out the top heat exchangers of this unit on a regular

basis. The fly ash from the venting settles on the top heat exchangers and must be cleaned off to

keep the unit operating properly. Check for plugging every one-two weeks or when needed.

9 If unit is not operated for extended periods of time (like summer) unplug the unit and disconnect the

battery to assure long life of electrical components.

9 This appliance has been tested to UL1482/ ASTM E 1509 standards

OWNER’S MANUAL

Installation – Operation – Maintenance Instructions

Summary of content (31 pages)

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Avent WOOD PELLET STOVE OWNER’S MANUAL Installation – Operation – Maintenance Instructions NOTE: THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE SAVED for future reference PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS PELLET BURNING STOVE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. IMPORTANT: Always contact your local dealer/installer with questions before contacting the factory.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE AVENT TECHNICAL DATA / ESTIMATED FUEL FEED RATE CHART………………. 3 INTRODUCTION & SPECIFICATIONS………….……………………………………….... 4 SAFETY STEPS ……………………………………………………………………………... 5 BURNING SOLID FUELS (WOOD PELLETS)………………………................................... 6 UNPACKING YOUR AVENT WOOD PELLET STOVE / FLOOR PROTECTION / CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES……………………………………………………… GUIDELINES FOR EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEMS DESIGN……………..……….........
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AVENT TECHNICAL DATA ESTIMATED FUEL FEED RATE CHART WOOD PELLETS: Fuel consumption will vary depending on fuel size Low fuel setting Medium fuel setting High 16 ounces per hour 24 ounces per hour 38 ounces per hour 2.5 ounces in a 10 minute test 4 ounces in a 10 minute test 6.4 ounces in a 10 minute test These fuel consumption feed rates are an approximation. Each unit will vary with the type and size of the fuel that is being burnt.
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DEAR VALUED AVENT OWNER, We appreciate your decision to help preserve our precious environment by purchasing the Avent Positive Draft Wood Pellet Appliance. With everyone working together, we can have clean air and renewable heat for our homes. Please read this Owners Manual carefully before using this appliance and if you have any questions contact your local Avent reseller. We appreciate your business and wish you many warm days and nights with your new Avent Wood Pellet Appliance.
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SAFETY STEPS IMPORTANT: Proper installation of this stove is crucial for proper and safe operation. Installing this product improperly may result in a house fire and personal injury. All applicable building codes for your location must be followed. In areas where building codes require additional steps to the installation of this product not included in this manual, the building codes will take precedent and must be followed.
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IMPORTANT: It is the customer’s responsibility to make sure the Reliant Appliance is installed with the proper make up air system and the home is checked for adequate fresh air so that the appliance does not become the fresh air source for the home. BURNING SOLID FUELS (wood pellets) Unlike petroleum and natural gas products, solid fuels such as wood pellets create ash as the fuel is burned.
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UNPACKING YOUR AVENT WOOD PELLET STOVE When you receive your Avent Wood Pellet Stove be careful to inspect all parts and components to make sure that nothing was damaged or lost in shipment. If there was shipping damage, be sure to report it to your Avent Wood Pellet reseller, or the shipping company that delivered your unit. Freight damage claims must be made to the Freight Company immediately. If parts are missing contact your local Avent Wood Pellet reseller or contact the factory right away.
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The side and top clearance are to be used when installing the Avent Wood Pellet stove into an alcove as shown to the left and below. Minimum Alcove Height is 56” (1425mm) Maximum Alcove Depth is 36” (915mm) 28” Minimum Alcove width is 27.5” (700mm) 14” 28” 6” min. HEARTH PROTECTION GUIDELINES FOR EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEMS DESIGN It is recommended that only an authorized Avent Wood Pellet installer install your wood pellet stove.
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exposing people or shrubs to high temperatures. In any case, the safest and preferred venting method is to extend the vent through the roof. DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE. 9 Distance from doors and windows, gravity or ventilation air inlet into building: Not less that 4 ft. / 1.2 m below, 4 ft. / 1.2 m horizontally from, 1 ft. / 305 mm above (This does not apply if the Windows are non-opening or have been fixed so they cannot open.
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GUIDELINES FOR EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEMS DESIGN, CONT…… To determine whether a 3” or 4” exhaust system should be used, follow the guidelines below: 1) Determine the “equivalent pipe length” for each component used according to the comparison chart below. Add the “equivalent pipe length” of all components to get the “total equivalent pipe length”. 2) Determine the altitude at which you are installing the stove. 3) Cross-reference the “total equivalent pipe length” and the altitude using the graph below.
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DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR CONNECTION OUTSIDE MAKE-UP AIR FOR COMBUSTION IS REQUIRED ON ALL INSTALLATIONS 1) For FREESTANDING installations with horizontal through-the-wall exhaust, it is REQUIRED that the stove combustion air intake be connected to a fresh air intake outside. If the home is newer or has been tightly insulated it is imperative to the operation of the unit to install outside combustion air.
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OUTSIDE AIR DIAGRAM Outside air hookup 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 connected to the appliance. Outside air may be taken from a vented crawl space. Outside air cannot be taken from an attic, garage or any other enclosed space within the building.
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INSTALLATION CONFIGURATIONS The Avent Wood Pellet Stove may be installed as follows: 1) A freestanding unit (with a pedestal only) 2) A built-in heater mounted in an alcove with a pedestal MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS IN ADDITION TO THE STANDARD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION, THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS ARE MANDATORY FOR INSTALLATION IN A MOBILE HOME: WARNING DO NOT INSTALL IN SLEEPING ROOM 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Stove must be permanently bolted to the floor. Stove must have permanent outside air source.
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ALCOVE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS The Avent Wood Pellet is approved for the standard alcove height of 56 inches, or for a reduced alcove height with a minimum of 14 inches from the top of the stove (clearance for opening top lids). The maximum alcove depth is 36 inches and the listed side clearances are a minimum of 4 inch. The 14” 56” Minimum 4” minimum clearance is only needed for opening the back lid. The stove is approved for limited horizontal and vertical exhaust.
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3) NOTE: Make sure that you leave enough clearance between the wall and the back of the unit so that you will be able to install the outside air and work on the intake fan. 4) NOTE: In cold climates running the venting on the outside of the home without an insulated chase way will cause condensing, creosote buildup, staining of siding and poor operation of the unit.
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• STANDARD VERTICAL INSTALLATION The pipe lengths shown are for reference purposes only. Your actual pipe lengths and configurations will vary depending on installation requirements. Adaptors to 4”, 6” and 8” diameter approved listed venting systems may be used provided a minimum of 18” of 3” diameter Type L Pellet Vent is used as a starter section before making the connection.
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CLEANING THE GLASS When the fire is first started, it will produce some smoke. The smoke might accumulate on the glass surface. Before the fire gets hot, open the door and wipe the glass surface off with a damp rag. Do not touch the surface with your hands. If after constant use, the glass is dirty; you must clean the glass so that it will not become etched with the fly ash. When the glass has cooled off, take a damp rag, put a little fly ash from the unit on it and clean the glass.
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Diagram of heat exchanger cleaning/disassembly of top section 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 buildup of fly-ash behind it. Diagram of Circuit Board Components Start Manual Feed Power .250 Terminal Spade (back of board) 1 2 3 Low- Med - Max Thermostat Jumper (factory Installed) back of board Low Voltage Thermostat hookup (back of board) 18 Feed Adj.
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PRIMING / LIGHTING / OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before lighting your Avent Wood Pellet Stove for the first time make sure that all items are out of the hopper and firebox area. Turn the heat setting to the off position and push the manual draft in as far as it will go. Note: If using a wall thermostat option make sure that the thermostat is turned up above room temperature. The unit will operate on low fire if the thermostat is turned down.
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CIRCUIT BOARD FUNCTIONS Startup To initiate the Startup, set the heat selector switch to the medium setting. If the unit is started on the low setting, the firebox temperature may not rise fast enough for the low limit censor to engage. NOTE: Make sure that the wall thermostat is turned up so that the unit will start on the right setting. If the fire is not hot enough to engage the low limit censor, (within 10-15 minutes) the circuit board will cycle through the shut down mode and the unit will shut down.
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9 If the flame does not have enough draft, fuel will build up in the firepot and eventually smother the flame. If this happens, or if you notice the firepot is filling up with partially burned fuel, open the damper 1/8” at a time until the fire is clean and dancing. 9 If the flame has too much draft, the flame will look like a torch in that it will be moving rapidly and blowing fuel out of the firepot.
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SPECIAL CLEANING/OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS: Diagram of heat exchanger cleaning/disassembly of top section Open the front door and reach up inside the top of the firebox and remove the wing nut and washer. Remove lid and set to the side. There are no bolts or screws Close the front door and remove the manifold top cover. (the cover will be dirty on the inside so have gloves and protective clothing on. Set newspaper down to set the manifold cover on.
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AUTOMATIC SAFETY FEATURES WARNING These automatic safety features must not be bypassed. 9 Power Outage During a power outage, the stove will shut down safely. It will not automatically restart when the power returns, unless the exhaust is still up to temperature (see “Lighting Instructions”). If you have the 12V DC battery hooked up, the system will continue to operate. 9 Overheating A high temperature switch will automatically shut down the stove if it overheats. The stove will need to be manually re-lit.
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need to have the thermostat 6-10 feet away from the stove. manufacturer’s instructions carefully. Please follow the thermostat 9 The circuit board is located on the left side of the unit. (as you face the unit) Remove the philips head screws and pull circuit board towards you. Lift the circuit board out of the housing. Do not crimp or stretch the wires leading from circuit board pigtail.
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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 systems. Warning: The structural integrity of the home must be maintained if installing this system. Disconnect 110 power source before connection of 12 volt dc battery. Determine proper length of 18 gage stranded wire to run from battery to unit. Install ½” conduit if passing through a wall or floor.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Unplug stove before performing any maintenance work. Do not work on unit when it is hot. PROBLEM ? Fire burns with a lazy, orange flame and/or fuel builds up in the grate and the window gets sooted up. CAUSES ♦ Insufficient combustion air. ♦ Feed rate too high. ♦ Wood pellets have too much moisture / poor quality fuel / fuel left over from previous season ♦ Combustion/Room Fan blower plugged or going out. ♦ Venting/ Top of unit plugged with fly ash.
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PROBLEM ? Fire goes out or stove shuts down automatically. ? Fuel will not feed. ? Stove runs for 10 minutes and then shuts down. CAUSES ♦ Hopper is empty. 9 Refill hopper. ♦ Fuel is not feeding. 9 See “Pellets will not feed” below. ♦ High limit temperature switch has tripped. 9 Allow stove to cool for 1 hour and relight. If the stove has been operating at a medium to high burn and the combustion/room air fan is dirty the unit could over heat. Clean fan, check for operation and re-light.
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PROBLEM ? Blower will not operate. CAUSES ♦ No power to stove. SOLUTIONS 9 9 ♦ ♦ ? Soot or fly ash in the house. ? Buildup of soot on glass, venting and heat exchangers Check to see that the stove is plugged into the wall outlet. Check to see if your circuit breaker has “tripped”. 9 Check wire connection between the high limit snap switch and the terminal block. 9 Replace defective Blower No power to control board.
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IMPORTANT: ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN AUTHORIZED TECHNICIAN. WARNING: THIS SECTION IS ONLY FOR QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS. Avent Wood Pellet Wiring Diagram (DCX-5 Circuit Board) High Limit 225 deg.
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5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty is issued by American Energy Systems, Inc. (Manufacturer) and extends only to the original purchaser of this product. This limited warranty will not become effective unless you have returned the attached warranty card within 30 days of your purchase. If you fail to do so, you may make no claim under this warranty. American Energy Systems, Inc. excludes and disclaims all implied warranties including, but not limited to, the implied warranty of merchantability.
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SERVICE RECORD DATE SERVICE OR CLEANING PERFORMED This record must be sent in when any warranty claims are made.