Avalon Firestyles 796-1990 to 1993 - Manual (Page 3)

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................... ................... 1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................................................... 2
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................ 4
CHIMNEY INFORMATION & REGULATIONS ................................................................................................. 5
The 3-Foot, 2-Foot, 10-Foot Rule .......................................................................................................... 5
Factory-Built Chimneys ...................................................................................................................... 6
Determining the Distance Between the Chimney and Combustibles.............................................................. 6
Masonry Chimneys ............................................................................................................................ 7
FREESTANDING INSTALLATION
FREESTANDING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................... 8
PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION - FREESTANDING ................................................................................. 14
FREESTANDING INSTALLATION - SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................... 15
FREESTANDING INSTALLATION
Standard Ceiling Installation ................................................................................................................ 17
Cathedral Ceiling Installation ............................................................................................................... 18
Horizontal Installation Into Factory-Built Chimney .................................................................................... 19
Hearth Stove Installation Using a Positive Connection .............................................................................. 20
Hearth Stove Installation Using a Direct Connection ................................................................................. 22
Hearth Stove Installation Using a Horizontal Connection ........................................................................... 24
Mobile Home Installation ..................................................................................................................... 26
Alcove Installation............................................................................................................................. 27
MASONRY FIREPLACE INSERT INSTALLATION
INSERT OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................... 28
INSULATION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................ 30
PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION - MASONRY FIREPLACE INSERT ............................................................. 32
MASONRY FIREPLACE INSERT - SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................... 33
MASONRY FIREPLACE INSERT INSTALLATION
Installation Using a Direct Connection ................................................................................................... 35
Installation Using a Positive Connection ................................................................................................ 37
Installation Using a Face Seal Connection .............................................................................................. 39
INSTALLATION OF A FIREPLACE BLOCK-OFF PLATE ................................................................................... 40
ZERO CLEARANCE (METAL) FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION - ZERO CLEARANCE (METAL) FIREPLACE ................................................ 42
ZERO CLEARANCE (METAL) FIREPLACE - SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................... 43
ZERO CLEARANCE (METAL) FIREPLACE INSTALLATION .............................................................................. 45
OPERATING YOUR APPLIANCE
OPERATING YOUR APPLIANCE ................................................................................................................ 47
Location and Use of Controls ............................................................................................................... 47
Burning Procedure............................................................................................................................. 48
Burning Your Appliance Efficiently ........................................................................................................ 49
Daily Use of Your Appliance................................................................................................................. 49
Wood .............................................................................................................................................. 50
Seasoning Wood ............................................................................................................................... 51
Storing Wood.................................................................................................................................... 53
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................... 56
Maintenance Schedule ....................................................................................................................... 56
Maintenance Instructions ................................................................................................................... 56
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE .............................................................................................................. 59
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
Replacement Parts ............................................................................................................................ 60
Removal Instructions ......................................................................................................................... 60
5-YEAR WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................ 66
SAFETY LABEL ...................................................................................................................................... 67