Avalon Firestyles 900 PI-1993 to 1996 - Manual (Page 23)

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Installation into a Masonry Fireplace
The pellet insert can be installed into a masonry fireplace with either a direct or positive
connection (full reline). Make sure to follow all of the requirements listed in the section "Insert
Requirements" as well as those listed below. The steps below detail the order of installation.
A
Clean the fireplace with a wire brush or scraper and inspect the fireplace cavity and
chimney. Repair any crack or other damage before proceeding. Paint the fireplace cavity
with a latex paint to eliminate the possibility of odors from the fireplace being circulated
into the house by the pellet insert.
B Install the pellet vent, making sure to seal all joints. The direct connection requires a
block-off plate made of non-combustibles that is sealed with kaowool or high
temperature insulation. The positive connection requires a cover plate at the top of the
chimney sealed with silicone. Take into consideration the optional exhaust vent
configurations (horizontal or vertical). Install the outside air connection (if applicable).
C Install the optional igniter if it is being used. If the fireplace is stepped down, insert two
leveling bolts (included with the owner's pack) into the threaded nuts at the bottom rear of
the baseplate. Then adjust the bolts to the same height the fireplace is stepped down to.
D Place the insert into the fireplace. The outside air connection may need to be attached
before the insert is fully in place.
NOTE: Do not pick the insert up by the hopper or any other internal component.
E Attach the pellet vent to the insert by reaching over the top or to the right of the insert.
Screw the pellet vent to the exhaust tube and seal the joint.
F Install the panels and brass trim to complete the installation. Read the section "Operating
the Heater" prior to plugging in the insert and operating.
DIRECT CONNECTION POSITIVE CONNECTION (full reline)
Type "L", stainless steel
single wall, or stainless
steel flexible vent
6"
Min.
Cover plate must
be sealed air
tight with silicone
Joints must be
screwed together
and sealed
Hearth and/or hearth
pad must extend at
least to the faceplate
1'
Min.
A non-combustible block-off
plate must be installed to form
an airtight seal around the pellet
vent and masonry chimney (use
Kaowool or high-temperature
insulation to seal)
Use the leveling bolts to level the stove
Outside air
Outside air
Hearth and/or hearth
pad must extend at
least to the faceplate
3/8" Space
(Do not seal)
3/8" Space (Do not seal)