Avalon Firestyles 1250 Wood Stove - Manual (Page 3)

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General Information
Introduction & Important Information .......................... 2
Safety Precautions ..................................................... 4
Features & Specifications .......................................... 6
Stove Installation
Planning the Installation ............................................. 7
Preparation for Installation .................................... 7
Stove Installation Considerations ......................... 7
Floor Protection Requirements .................................. 8
Stove Placement Requirements ................................. 8
Clearances ................................................................. 8
Top View - Straight Installation ............................. 9
Top View - Corner Installation .............................. 9
Chimney Connector Requirments .............................. 10
Chimney Requirements ............................................. 11
Chimney Termination Requirements .......................... 11
Outside Air Requirements .......................................... 12
Alcove Installation Requirements ............................... 13
Mobile Home Requirements ....................................... 14
INSTALLATION DIAGRAMS
Standard Ceiling with a Factory Built Chimney ..... 15
Cathedral Ceiling with a Factory Built Chimney .... 15
Hearth Stove Positive Connection ........................ 16
Hearth Stove Direct Connection ........................... 17
Interior or Exterior Masonry Chimney ................... 17
Operating Your Appliance
Safety Notice .............................................................. 18
Operating the Stove when it is Hot .......................
Before Your First Fire ................................................. 18
Curing the Paint .................................................... 18
Over-Firing the Stove ........................................... 18
Opening the Doors ..................................................... 19
Starting a Fire ............................................................ 20
Adjusting the Burn Rate ............................................. 21
Approximate Air Control Settings ......................... 21
Operating Your Appliance (continued)
Ash Removal .............................................................. 22
Blower Operation ....................................................... 23
Re-Loading the Stove ................................................ 23
Overnight Burn ........................................................... 23
Normal Operating Sounds.......................................... 23
Hints for Burning ........................................................ 24
Selecting Wood .......................................................... 24
Why Dry Wood is Key........................................... 24
Wood Cutting and Storage ................................... 24
Troubleshooting ......................................................... 25
Maintaining Your Appliance
Daily Maintenance (while stove is in use) .................. 27
Remove Ash (if necessary) .................................. 27
Clean the Glass (if necessary) ............................. 27
Monthly Maintenance (while appliance is in use) ....... 28
Door and Glass Inspection ................................... 28
Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal ....... 28
Yearly Maintenance ................................................... 29
Touch Up Paint ..................................................... 29
Cleaning the Air Duct and Blower (if applicable) .. 29
Door Parts .................................................................. 30
Replacing the Glass ............................................. 30
Replacing the Door Gasket .................................. 30
Replacing the Door Handle .................................. 30
Firebox Parts .............................................................. 31
Brick Removal & Replacement ............................. 31
Air Tube Removal & Replacement ....................... 32
Baffle Removal & Replacement 32
Warranty
Warranty .................................................................... 34
Listing Information
Listing Information ...................................................... 35
Optional Equipment
Stove Leg Installation ................................................. 36
Pedestal Installation ................................................... 36
Outside Air Connector ................................................ 36
Rear Blower Installation ............................................. 37
Index
Index .......................................................................... 38