Avalon Firestyles 900 PI-1993 to 1996 - Manual (Page 37)

M
AINTAINING
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EATER
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ONTINUED
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FOR INSERTS:
The internal components on either side of the insert are accessed by pulling the insert out of the
fireplace. Turn the insert off and let it cool for one hour. Remove the power cord from the
electrical socket. Lift off the brass trim around the surround panels and then slide off the top
surround panel. Reach in above the insert and disconnect the pellet vent where it attaches to the
insert (make sure to re-seal with RTV 500
o F. silicone). Put down a piece of cardboard on the
hearth to prevent scratching. Then remove the door and draw the insert out by pulling from the
door opening (pulling from the hopper area may damage the insert). With the insert drawn out
onto the hearth the internal components can be accessed. Follow these directions in reverse order
to re-install the insert.
Convection Blower
The convection blower pushes air through the heat exchanger tubes, transferring heat from within
the firebox to the room. Over time it will collect dirt and need cleaning.
Control Box
Combustion Air Duct
Electrical Leads
From Control Box
to Switch Box
Hopper
Convection Blower
Electrical Leads
Convection
Blower
The first step is to
open the left side
panel (follow the
directions in the
section
"ACCESSING
INTERNAL
COMPONENTS").
Disconnect the two
power leads going to
the convection
blower. The
orientation of these
two wires does not
matter when re-
attaching them.
Use a 7/16" wrench
or socket driver to
remove this nut
Clamp
Use a 7/16" socket wrench to
remove the single nut located at
the top of the convection
blower. The convection blower
can now be pulled out of the
unit for cleaning. Clean off any
dirt that has attached to the
intake screen on the blower.
Tap against the blower to
dislocate any dirt from inside
the blower and shake the dirt
out. Check the impeller blade
and brush off any dust or soot.
If it is damaged, replace the
blower. Follow the directions
in reverse order to re-attach the
convection blower.