Avalon Firestyles 1750 Spokane - Manual (Page 11)

Fireplace Insert Installation
(for qualified installers only)
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Drafting Performance
Draft is the force which moves air from the appliance up through the chimney. The amount of draft in your
chimney depends on the length of the chimney, local geography, nearby obstructions and other factors.
Too much draft may cause excessive temperatures in the appliance and may damage the heater.
Inadequate draft may cause backpuffing into the room and `plugging' of the chimney. Inadequate draft
will cause the appliance to leak smoke into the room through appliance and chimney connector joints. An
uncontrollable burn or excessive temperature indicates excessive draft.
Insert Rollers
Two rollers are built into the back edge of the insert. This
allows the insert to be rolled into position by lifting the front
of the insert and pushing it into position (see
Figure 4 ).
Figure 4
Leveling Bolt Installation
Two leveling bolts are pre-installed on the insert to allow for
proper leveling within the fireplace. To access the bolts,
remove the back corner firebricks and cover plates (see
Figure 5 “a” and “b”) The bolts are pre-threaded to a weld-
nut on the base of the insert. Use a 3/4” socket wrench to
screw the bolts down (clockwise) until the insert is level
(see “c”).
MASONRY NOTE: You may wish to place a metal plate
below the bolt if the masonry is weak.
SEALING THE COVER PLATE: We recommend sealing
the cover plate with furnace cement (place on underside of
cover plate).
BOLT LENGTH: The included bolts allow approximately 1”
of rise. If additional rise is required, use a longer 1/2-13
thread bolt. Make sure the additional bolt length does not
interfere with the cover plate.
a
b
c 3/4"
Figure 5
Flue Installation
 The flue must be 6” diameter and a minimum 24 gauge black steel.
 Use a starter section and screws to secure the flue to the insert. The starter section may require a
notch to fit over the bypass rod.