Avalon Firestyles Cottage User Manual
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Table of Contents
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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
Leg Installation ..................................................8
Floor Protection Requirements..............................8
Stove Placement Requirements ............................9
Clearances .......................................................9
Chimney Requirements .......................................10
Chimney Termination Requirements ......................11
Outside Air Requirements ....................................11
Alcove Installation Requirements...........................12
Mobile Home Requirements .................................13
INSTALLATION DIAGRAMS
Standard Ceiling with a Factory Built Chimney.....14
Cathedral Ceiling with a Factory Built Chimney....14
Exterior Factory Built Chimney .........................15
Hearth Stove Positive Connection.....................15
Hearth Stove Direct Connection .......................16
Interior Masonry Chimney ...............................16
Operating Your Appliance
Safety Notice ....................................................17
Before Your First Fire..........................................17
Opening the Door...............................................17
Starting a Fire ...................................................18
Adjusting the Burn Rate.......................................19
Ash Removal ....................................................19
Optional Blower Operation ...................................20
Re-Loading the Stove .........................................20
Overnight Burn ..................................................20
Normal Operating Sounds....................................20
Hints for Burning ................................................21
Selecting Wood .................................................21
Dry Wood is Key ...........................................21
Testing Wood Moisture...................................21
Why Dry Wood is Key.....................................21
Wood Cutting and Storage ..............................21
Troubleshooting.................................................22
Maintaining Your Appliance
Daily Maintenance..............................................23
Remove Ash ................................................23
Clean The Glass ...........................................23
Monthly Maintenance..........................................24
Door and Glass Inspection ..............................24
Check For Creosote Buildup ............................24
Yearly Maintenance............................................25
Touch Up Paint .............................................25
Blower Cleaning............................................25
Firebrick and Baffle Inspection .........................25
Door Parts ........................................................26
Replacing the Glass.......................................26
Replacing the Door Gasket..............................26
Replacing the Door Handle..............................26
Firebox Parts ....................................................27
Floor & Side Firebrick Removal & Replacement...27
Baffle Removal and Replacement .....................28
Air Tube Removal and Replacement .................28
W a r r a n t y
Warranty ..........................................................29
Listing Information
Listing Information..............................................30
Optional Equipment
Outside Air Boot Installation .................................31
Rear Blower Installation.......................................32
I n d e x
Index ...............................................................36