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Newport
(Avanti PS)
• Horizontal Or Vertical Vent
• Freestanding Stove
• Mobile Home Approved
• Class A Chimney Retrofit
Tested and Listed by
Omni-Test Laboratories, Inc.
Beaverton, Oregon
ASTME-1509 1995, ULCC 1482
-- Please read this entire manual before installation and use of this
pellet fuel-burning room heater. Failure to follow these instructions
could result in property damage bodily injury or even death.
-- Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and
installation i
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Introduction 1 Introduction We welcome you as a new owner of a Newport (Avanti PS) pellet heater. In purchasing a Newport you have joined the growing ranks of concerned individuals whose selection of an energy system reflects both a concern for the environment and aesthetics. The Newport is one of the finest home heaters the world over. This manual will explain the installation, operation, and maintenance of this pellet- burning heater. Please familiarize yourself with the Owner's Manual be
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Gas 2 Safety Precautions • Do not operate the • Contact your local building heater if you smell officials to obtain a permit smoke coming from and information on any the heater. Turn the installation restrictions or POWER switch to inspection requirements Ok "OFF", monitor your in your area. Notify your heater, and call your insurance company of this dealer. heater as well. • Never use gasoline, • The exhaust system must gasoline-type lantern fuel, be completely airtight and kerosene, charcoal
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Safety Precautions 3 • The heater will not operate • This heater must be during a power outage. If connected to a standard a power outage does 115 V., 60 Hz grounded occur, check the heater electrical outlet. Do not for smoke spillage and use an adapter plug or open a window if any sever the grounding plug. smoke spills into the room. Do not route the electrical cord underneath, in front of, or over the heater. • Keep foreign objects out • When installed in a mobile ? of the hopper. home, the
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4 Table of Contents Introduction Operation (continued) Introduction......................................................1 Manual Mode.....................................................18 Important Information .........................................1 Auto Mode........................................................19 Restrictor Adjustment.........................................20 Safety Precautions Adjusting the Fan Speed......................................20 Safety Precautions ..........
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Specifications 5 Heating Specifications: Approximate Maximum Heating Capacity (in square feet)*.................................800 to 1,600 Sq. Feet Burn Rate (Pounds per Hour)**.......................................................................1.0 to 3.5 Maximum Burn Time on Low Burn** ................................................................15 - 50 Hours Hopper Capacity............................................................................................55 Pounds * Heating ca
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6 Installation Before You Begin READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND USE THIS HEATER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH. Check with local building officials for any permits required for installation of this pellet heater and notify your insurance company before proceeding with installation. Packing List • Newport Stove • Owner's Manual • Door Latch Tool • Fuses (2) • Lag Bolts (2) Installation Opt
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Installation 7 Clearances - Straight Installation Through the Wall Installations Interior Vertical Vents A A A A AAAAAAAA 3” Minimum 2” A A A AAAAAA A Minimum “Tee” 3” Minimum A AAAAAA A AAAAAAAA A AAAAAA A A AAAAAA A A AAAAAA A 9” Minimum A AAAAAA A A AAAAAA A 9” Minimum A AAAAAA A A AAAAAA A A AAAAAA A A AAAAAA A A AAAAAA A A AAAAAA A A AAAAAA A A AAAAAA A Floor Protection A AAAAAA A A AAAAAA A 6” Minimum 6” Minimum A AAAAAA A AAAAAAAA AAAAAAAA Clearances - Corner Installation Through the Wa
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8 Installation Venting the Pellet Stove • PELLET VENT MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM 3" CLEARANCE TO ANY COMBUSTIBLE (INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE VENT MANUFACTURER). • DO NOT CONNECT THE PELLET VENT TO A VENT SERVING ANY OTHER APPLIANCE OR STOVE. • DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEM OF THIS UNIT. • USE AN APPROVED WALL THIMBLE WHEN PASSING THE VENT THROUGH WALLS AND A CEILING SUPPORT/FIRE STOP SPACER WHEN PASSING THE VENT THROUGH CEILINGS (MAKE SURE TO MAINTAIN 3
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Installation 9 Pellet Vent Type • Must be Type "L"(except for masonry fireplace installations) - or - connect the vent to a factory built type "A" chimney (use an adapter and seal all joints). Installing the Pellet Vent Seal each vent section by injecting a liberal amount of 500° F. RTV silicone into the gap between sections. • Horizontal sections must have a 1/4" rise every 12" of travel. • Pellet vent connections must be sealed airtight with 500° F. RTV silicone and screwed together with a
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10 Installation Mobile Home Requirements • Outside air is required (used for combustion) - see the directions below. • The heater must be bolted to the floor (Some states do not require c this; check with your local building Lift the stove off of the pedestal and place it on a department). See the illustration piece of wood so that the ash pan trap door does to the right. not become damaged. • The heater must be grounded to the steel chassis of the mobile d home (Some states do not require
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Installation 11 Alcove Installation Requirements Whenever the pellet stove is placed in a location where the ceiling height is less than 7' tall, it is considered an alcove installation. Because of the reduced height, the installation requirements listed below must be met. • Minimum height is 60" • Minimum width is 42" • Maximum depth is 48" • Minimum clearance of 9" on each side and 3" on back Setting the Restrictor The restrictor “fine tunes” your appliance, ensuring it pulls the correct amou
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Installation 15 Installation Example: Hearth Fireplace (Masonry or Z.C. (metal) ) Vertical Cap “L” Vent Cover Plate (non-combustible) Storm Collar Seal the cover plate with silicone. AAAA AAAA AAAAAAA AA AAAA AAAAAAAAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA AA A A A AAAA AAAAA A AA A AAAA AAAA AAAAAA AAAA A AAA A A AA A AAAAAA AA A A A AAAAAA A AAA A AAAA AAAA AA A A A AAAA AAAAA “L” Vent Flex Section AAAA AAAA AAAAAA AAAA AAAAAA AA AAAA A A A AAAAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA AAAAAA AAAA AAAA AA AAAA AAA AAAA AAAAAA Allow room
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16 Operation Safety Notice Read this entire manual (especially the "Safety Precautions" on pages 2 and 3) before using this stove. Failure to follow the instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. ! Do not unplug the stove to turn it off. This stove relies upon electricity to push the flue gases out the pellet vent – unplugging it may lead to smoke entering your room. ! Failure to maintain your heater will lead to a restricted combustion air system, leading to poo
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s t l e l Operation 17 Loading Pellets Lift the hopper lid to its vertical position. Pour pellets into the hopper until full. NOTE: The hopper holds approximately 55 pounds of pellets. WARNING: The front edge of the hopper lid becomes very hot, do not touch the area below the handle. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAA Make sure pellets AAAAAAAAAAAA AAAA AAA are not left on this AAAAAAAAAAAA AAAA AAAAA AA heat shield. AAAAAAA AAAA AA The Two Modes of Operation: NOTE
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18 Operation Manual Mode Manual mode requires the user to turn the AUTO heater on and off manually. UP OFF H MANUAL E To Start A T MANUAL DOWN Press the "Manual Start" button. That's it. The stove automatically goes to a medium burn rate UP START and high fan while the igniter starts the fire F burning within 10 minutes. During this period MANUAL A N the lowest “HEAT OUTPUT” light will flash. If DOWN the stove does not start in 30 minutes, the AUGER stove turns off. Once up to temperature, t
