Follett FP25 Installation Manual

IMPORTANT:
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO
REMAIN WITH THE HOMEOWNER.
PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
SAFETY NOTICE
If this replace is not properly installed, a house re may result. For your safety, follow the installation instructions. Contact local building or re ofcials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.
SERIAL #
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING
TESTED and LISTED to CAN/ULC S610-M87 AND UL 127 Meets the Environmental Protection Agency's July 1990 Particulate Emission Standards
INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL: FP25, FP25AR
ZERO CLEARANCE WOOD FIREPLACE
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NOTE: WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT SMOKE DETECTORS BE INSTALLED.
If smoke detectors have been previ­ously installed, you may notice that they are operating more frequently. This may be due to curing of replace paint or fumes caused by accidentally leaving the re door open. Do not disconnect the detectors. If neces­sary, relocate them to reduce their sensitivity.
SAFETY NOTICE:
If this replace is not properly installed, a house re may result. For your safety, fol­low the installation instructions. Contact local building or re ofcials about restric­tions and installation inspection require­ments in your area.
Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new room heater. Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
Contents
Safety and Maintenance.............................................................. 3
Maintenance Checks ................................................................... 4
Creosote ....................................................................................... 5
Formation and Need for Removal ..........................................................5
Chimney Fires ........................................................................................5
In the event of a Chimney Fire ...............................................................5
Preventing a Chimney Fire .....................................................................5
Wood Selection ......................................................................................5
How to Test Your Wood ..........................................................................5
Operation ...................................................................................... 6
Lighting for the First Time .......................................................................6
Lighting a Fire .........................................................................................6
Normal Operation ...................................................................................6
Restarting After Extended or Overnight Burns .......................................6
Overring ................................................................................................7
Average Heat Output Calculation ...........................................................7
Proper Draft ............................................................................................7
Ash Removal ..........................................................................................7
Disposal of Ashes ...................................................................................7
Blower Operation ....................................................................................7
Bafe Removal............................................................................. 7
Secondary Air Box Cleaning ...................................................................7
Glass Cleaning .......................................................................................8
Blower Replacement ..............................................................................8
Firebrick Installation Instructions ............................................................9
Fireplace Installation ................................................................. 10
Crate Removal ......................................................................................10
Locating The FP25 Fireplace ...............................................................10
Clearances ...........................................................................................10
Procedure: ............................................................................................10
Dimensions .................................................................................11
Minimum Clearances to Combustibles ....................................11
Minimum Framing Dimensions ................................................ 12
Framing Kit Assembly ............................................................... 13
Listed Chimney and Chimney Connector .............................................15
Chase/Enclosure ..................................................................................15
Mobile Home Installation: .....................................................................15
Offsets ........................................................................................ 16
Combustion Air .......................................................................... 17
Framing ...................................................................................... 18
Typical Installation ................................................................................18
Floor Protector ........................................................................... 19
Safety Strip ...........................................................................................19
Blower Wiring .......................................................................................19
Mantel Clearances ..................................................................... 20
Remote Heat Duct Installation .................................................. 21
Electrical Wiring ....................................................................................22
Appendix A ................................................................................. 24
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................24
Understanding & Operating Your Pacic Energy Fireplace ..................25
Replacement Parts ...............................................................................26
Label Location ......................................................................................27
Label .....................................................................................................27
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Safety and
WARNING: DO NOT SUBSTITUTE GLASS WITH ANY OTHER TYPE MATERIAL OTHER THAN CERAMIC GLASS
Maintenance
1. Burn only, dry and well seasoned cord wood. The
denser or heavier the wood when dry, the greater its heat value. This is why hardwoods are generally preferred.
Green or wet wood should not be used, it will reduce heat output, as well as, contribute signicantly to creosote buildup.
WARNING: NEVER USE CHEMICALS OR ANY OTHER VOLATILE LIQUID TO START A FIRE. DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA, OR ENGINE OIL. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT SMOKE DETECTORS BE INSTALLED.
2. Maintain a 1"(25mm) minimum ash base for best results. The area where boost combustion air enters the rebox
must be kept clear of excessive ash buildup which will block air ow. This area is at the front of the rebox. Remove ashes if excess buildup occurs. Embers may roll out of the rebox door opening and create a re hazard.
3. If glass becomes darkened through slow burning or poor wood, it can be cleaned with replace glass cleaner when the replace is cold. Never scrape with an object that might scratch the glass. The type and amount of deposit on the glass is a good indication of the ue pipe and chimney buildup. A light brown dusty deposit that is easily wiped off usually indicates good combustion and dry, well-seasoned wood and therefore relatively clean pipes and chimney. On the other hand, a black greasy deposit that is difcult to remove is a result of wet and green wood and too slow a burning rate. This heavy deposit is building up as quickly in the chimney.
4. Establish a routine for the fuel, wood burning and ring technique. Check daily for creosote buildup until experience shows how often you need to clean to be safe.
WARNING: ONLY USE MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS SUPPLIED OR SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER WHEN DOING MAINTENANCE OR REPLACEMENTS. DO NOT USE A FIREPLACE INSERT OR OTHER PRODUCTS NOT SPECIFIED FOR USE WITH THIS FIREPLACE.
5. DOOR GASKETS - The gasket used by Pacic Energy (3/4"(19mm) round high density breglass rope) requires only light pressure to seal. This will prolong seal life. It is important that the door seal be maintained in good condition. Periodically inspect seals and replace if necessary with WODC.NEODGKIT.
6. DOOR GLASS - Replacement glass can be obtained from your dealer. Use 18”(457mm) x 10-1/4”(260mm) x 5 mm ceramic glass only.
WARNING: DO NOT SLAM LOADING DOOR OR OTHERWISE IMPACT GLASS. WHEN CLOSING DOOR, MAKE SURE THAT NO LOGS PROTRUDE TO IMPACT THE GLASS. IF THE GLASS GETS CRACKED OR BROKEN, IT MUST BE REPLACED BEFORE USING THE FIREPLACE.
WARNING: OVER FIRING THE APPLIANCE WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE PRODUCT. FAILURE TO RECTIFY AN OVER FIRING CONDITION CAN BE HAZARDOUS AND MAY VOID THE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY.
To remove broken glass,remove the door gasket and clean out the screw heads. Remove the screws that hold the retainers and remove the retainers, noting position for re-assembly. Remove all particles of glass . Be careful as they are very sharp. Install new glass complete with gasket. Replace retainers, screws and gasket.
CAUTION:
- DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN - TIGHTEN SCREWS HAND TIGHT
- DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT
- DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS ON GLASS
7. Do not store wood within heater installation clearances, or within the space required for fuel loading and ash removal. Keep the area around the heater clean and free of loose combustibles, furniture, newspapers, etc.
8. Be aware that the hotter the re, the less creosote is deposited. Weekly cleaning may be necessary in mild weather, even though monthly cleaning is usually enough in the coldest months when burning rates are higher.
9. Instruct all members of your family on the safe operation of the heater. Ensure they have enough knowledge of the entire system if they are expected to operate it. Stress the section on chimney res and the importance of following the steps outlined "In Case of Chimney Fire".
10. Inspect and clean your chimney system at the beginning of the burning season before your rst re and at least every two months during the burning season. Inspect the interior and exterior of the pipe for defects and/or damage. Remove and inspect the rain cap. Refer to the chimney system manufacturer's installation instructions for the procedure to remove and or replace any necessary components to the chimney system.
11. Maintain a distance of 48"(1.22m) to all combustible materials in the room unless otherwise specidifed.
(see Floor Protector section on page 19 for Floor Protection
dimensions)
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Maintenance Checks
Check the following parts for damage such as cracks, excessive corrosion, burned out sections and excessive warping: (See website for descriptions and more detail)
Weekly:
- Firebrick - Visual, for cracking.
- Door Gasket - sagging, displacement, damage.
Monthly
- Brick rail tabs and brick rails.
- Air riser tube in the back of the rebox.
- Back side of airwash chamber.
- Bafe locking pin.
- Boost tube cover.
When Cleaning the Chimney System:
- Top bafe board/blanket.
- Bafe.
- Top heat shield and mounting bolt.
- Bafe Gasket.
- Brick Rails.
- Manifold.
Blowers:
- The blowers should be cleaned out a annually or more often if required by using a vacumn on the intakes on the side of the blower to remove any dust and debris. The blower is accessed by removing both the outer and inner surrounds.
Bafe:
- Some warping of the bafe is normal(up to 1/4” or .65cm).
- Replace if the bafe has permanent warping greater than this or has cracking or breakage.
- Please contact your Dealer if you experience any of the damage listed above. Continuing to operate your replace with broken parts may accelerate damage to other parts and may void your warranty
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Creosote
Formation and Need for Removal
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapours, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapours condense in the relatively cool chimney ue of a slow burning re. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the ue lining. When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot re. The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected periodically (at least once every two months) during the heating season to determine if a creosote buildup has occurred. If creosote has accumulated (3 mm. or more), it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney re.
1. The highest smoke densities occur when a large amount of wood is added to a bed of hot coals and the air inlet is closed. The heated wood generates smoke, but without ample air, the smoke cannot burn. Smoke-free, clean burning requires smaller fuel loads, two or three logs at a time or 1/4 to 1/2 of fuel load and leaving the air inlet relatively wide open, especially during the rst 10 to 30 minutes after each loading, when most of the smoke generating reactions are occurring. After 30 minutes or so, the air inlet can be turned down substantially without excessive smoke generation. Wood coals create very little creosote-producing smoke.
2. The cooler the surface over which the wood smoke is passing, the more creosote will be condensed. Wet or green wood contributes signicantly to creosote formation as the excess moisture that is boiled off cools the re, making it difcult for the tars and gases to ignite, thus creating dense smoke and poor combustion. This moisture-laden smoke cools the chimney, compounding the problem by offering the smoke the ideal place to condense.
In summary, a certain amount of creosote is inevitable
and must be lived with. Regular inspection and cleaning is the solution. The use of dry, seasoned wood and ample combustion air will help to minimize the buildup.
Chimney Fires
The result of excessive creosote buildup is a chimney re. Chimney res are dangerous. Temperatures inside the chimney can exceed 2000° F(1093˚C). This causes much higher than normal temperatures on its exterior surfaces. Thus ignition of nearby or touching combustible material is more likely during a chimney re. Proper clearances are critical during such a re. Chimney res are easy to detect; they usually involve one or more of the following:
-Flames and sparks shooting out of the top of the chimney
-A roaring sound
-Vibration of the chimney
In the event of a Chimney Fire
1. Prepare to evacuate to ensure everyone's safety. Have a well understood plan of action for evacuation. Have a place outside where everyone is to meet.
2. Close air inlet on replace.
3. Call local re department. Have a re extinguisher handy. Contact your local municipal or provincial re authority for further information on how to handle a chimney re. It is most important that you have a clearly understood plan on how to handle a chimney re.
4. After the chimney re is out, the chimney system must be cleaned and checked for damage before starting another re. Have the system inspected by a certied installer or chimney sweep. Also check combustibles around the chimney and the roof.
Preventing a Chimney Fire
There are three things you can do to prevent chimney res:
1. Do not let creosote build up to a point where a chimney re is possible.
2. Do not have res in the heater that may ignite chimney res. These are very hot res, such as when burning household trash, cardboard, Christmas tree limbs, or even ordinary fuel wood; (e.g.. with a full load on a hot bed of coals and with the air control open for long period of time.)
3 Regular inspections and cleaning.
- The services of a competent or certied installer, (certied
by the Wood Energy Technical Training program (WETT) - in Canada, Hearth Education Foundation (HEARTH) - in U.S.A.,) are strongly recommended.
Wood Selection
This heater is designed to burn natural wood only. Higher efciency and lower emissions generally result when burning air-dried seasoned hardwoods, as compared to softwoods or to green or freshly cut hardwoods.
Wood should be properly air dried (seasoned) for six months or more. Wet or undried wood will cause the re to smoulder and produce large amounts of creosote. Wet wood also produces very little heat and tends to go out often.
Do not burn anything but wood. Other fuels, eg. charcoal, can produce large amounts of carbon monoxide, a tasteless, odourless gas that can kill. Under no circumstances should you attempt to barbecue in this heater.
How to Test Your Wood
Add a large piece of wood to the replace when it has a large hot bed of coals. It is dry if it is burning on more than one side within one minute. It is damp if it turns black and lights within three minutes. If it sizzles, hisses and blackens without igniting in ve minutes it is soaked and should not be burnt.
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Operation
CAUTION: HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT WILL
CAUSE SKIN BURNS.
WARNING: OVER FIRING THE APPLIANCE WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE PRODUCT. FAILURE TO RECTIFY AN OVER FIRING CONDITION CAN BE HAZARDOUS AND MAY VOID THE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY.
DO NOT OVER FIRE THIS HEATER: ATTEMPTS TO ACHIEVE HEAT OUTPUT RATES THAT EXCEED HEATER DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS CAN RESULT IN PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE HEATER AND CHIMNEY AND MAY VOID MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY.
CAUTION: Never use gasoline, gasoline type lantern fuel,
kerosene, charcoal lighter uid or similar liquids to start or "freshen up" a re in this heater. Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use.
DO NOT BURN :
-Salt water wood * -Treated wood
-Wet or green wood -Coal charcoal
-Garbage/Plastic * -Solvents
* These materials contain chlorides which will rapidly destroy metal surfaces and void warranty.
Your PACIFIC ENERGY heater is designed for maximum overall efciency at a moderate ring rate. Over ring is hazardous and a waste of fuel. Too slow a burn contributes to creosote buildup and lowers combustion efciency.
NOTE: Left and Right as referred to in this manual are considered your left and right when facing the front of the replace.
Lighting for the First Time
Curing of the Paint Finish/Insulation
To achieve the best nish, the paint on your replace must be baked on. When burning your replace for the rst 2-3 times it is very important that the room be well ventilated. Open all windows and doors. Smoke and fumes caused by the curing process may cause discomfort to some individuals.
Lighting a Fire
WARNING: Never use chemicals or any other volatile liquid to start a re.
1. Adjust the air control located under the ashshelf to "High"(Full Left) position and open door.
2. Place crumpled newspaper in the centre of the heater and crisscross with several pieces of dry kindling. Add a few small pieces of dry wood on top.
3. Ignite the paper and close the door. (Depending on length of chimney installation, you may need to leave door open approximately 1/2"(13mm) until kindling is fully ignited.)
DO NOT LEAVE FIREPLACE UNATTENDED WHILE DOOR IS OPEN.
4. After the re has established itself, open the door and add a few small logs. Close door.
5. Begin normal operation after a good coal base exists and wood has charred.
1. Set the air control to a desired setting. If smoke pours down across the glass (waterfall effect) this indicates you have shut the control down too soon or you are using too low a setting. The wide range control makes nding the desired setting easy. As every home's heating needs vary, (ie. insulation, windows, climate, etc.) the proper setting can only be found by trial and error and should be noted for future burns.
2. To refuel, adjust air control to "High"(Full Left) position, and give the re time to brighten. Open the door slowly, this will prevent back pufng.
3. Use wood of different shape, diameter and length (recommended 18”(457mm)). Load your wood and try
to place the logs so that the air can ow between them. Always use dry wood.
4. Do not load fuel to a height or in such a manner that would be hazardous when opening the door.
5. For extended or overnight burns, unsplit logs are preferred. Remember to char the wood completely on maximum setting before adjusting the air control for an overnight burn.
WARNING: Always keep the loading door closed when burning. This heater is not designed for open door burning. If unit is operated with the door open, gases and ame may be drawn out of the replace opening creating risks of both re and smoke.
WARNING: No alteration or modification of the combustion air control assembly is permitted. Any tampering will void warranty and could be very hazardous.
WARNING: Do not use grates or andirons to elevate the fuel. Burn directly on the re bricks. Replace broken or missing bricks. Failure to do so may create a hazardous condition.
Restarting After Extended or Overnight Burns
1. Open door and rake any hot embers towards the front of the heater. Add a couple of dry, split logs on top of the embers, close the door.
2. Adjust the air control to the "High" position (all the way to the left) and in just a few minutes, logs should begin burning.
3. After the wood has charred, reset the air control to the desired setting.
4. To achieve the maximum ring rate, set the air control to high. Do not use this setting other than for starting or preheating fresh fuel loads.
Overring
Normal Operation
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Over ring can be caused by the following; operating the unit with the door open, damage to door gaskets allowing excess air to enter the rebox, the use of kiln dried lumber, mill ends or paper waste and prolonged or continual use on a high burn setting.
Bafe Removal
DO NOT OPERATE WITH BAFFLE ASSEMBLY OR INSULATION REMOVED.
Average Heat Output Calculation
Seasoned wood has approximately 7500 BTU's per pound.
The calculation is as follows:
Amount of wood in lbs. X 7500BTU’s
Burn rate in Hrs.
Experience will give you the right settings for proper combustion and efcient burning. Remember the correct air inlet setting is affected by variables such as type of wood, outside temperature, chimney size and weather conditions. With practice, you will become procient in operating your heater and will obtain the performance for which it was designed.
X .8(80% Avg. Eciency)
Proper Draft
• Draft is the force which moves air from the appliance up through the chimney. The amount of draft in your chimney depends on the length of the chimney, local geography, nearby obstructions and other factors.
• Too much draft may cause excessive temperatures in the appliance. An uncontrollable burn or a glowing red replace part or chimney indicates excessive draft.
• Inadequate draft may cause back pufng into the room and plugging of the chimney. Smoke leaking into the room through appliance and chimney connector joints indicates inadequate draft.
Ash Removal
Caution: Ashes are to be removed only when the heater is cold. Whenever ashes get 3(76mm) to 4(102mm) inches deep in your rebox, remove excess ashes. Leave an ash bed approximately 1" (25 mm) deep on the rebox bottom to help maintain a hot charcoal bed.
Disposal of Ashes
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight tting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed outside on a non-combustible oor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending nal disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. Other waste should not be placed in this container.
WARNING: AFTER YOU REMOVE THE BAFFLE, ALWAYS COVER THE TOP OF THE BAFFLE AIR TUBE LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FIREBOX. THIS PREVENTS DEBRIS FALLING DOWN THE TUBE. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN POOR OPERATION AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO FIREPLACE COMPONENTS.
BAFFLE TUBE
Remove retaining pin located just beneath the bafe at the rear inside top of the rebox. Lift bafe up and pull forward to disconnect from the supply tube. Slide the bale to one side and then tilt bafe sideways to drop down and remove from rebox. To re-install the bafe, perform the removal steps in the reverse order. Ensure that the two side pieces of insulation are set tight against the bafe. If the insulation is damaged during removal, it should be replaced.
Secondary Air Box Cleaning
1. The secondary air box access is located on the bottom rear of the replace and can be accessed for cleaning by removing the two bottom center bricks inside the replace Fig. #1. This will expose the access cover.
2. Remove the screws securing the access cover to the rebox bottom. Inspect airbox for debris. If debris is present, carefully use a vacum to suck debris through the hole in the rebox bottom.
3. Replace the cover plate and the bricks.
FIG. # 1
Blower Operation
The blowers are wired with a thermo switch that will turn on the blower automatically once the replace has reached an appropriate operating temperature.
The blowers must be wired to a wall switch or fan speed controller for manual control(not included). If a blower should ever need to be replaced, power to the blowers can be shut off at the switch during replacement.
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Glass Cleaning
If glass becomes darkened due to poor burning conditions, it can be cleaned with replace/ceramic glass cleaner when the replace is cold. Never scrape with an object that might scratch the glass. The type and amount of deposit on the glass is a good indication of ue pipe and chimney buildup. A light brown dusty deposit that is easily wiped off usually indicates good combustion and dry, well-seasoned wood and therefore relatively clean pipes and chimney. On the other hand, a black greasy deposit that is difcult to remove is a result of green wood or poor draft. NOTE: This heavy deposit is building up just as quickly in the chimney.
Blower Replacement
1. Remove the surround front by lifting and pulling away from the unit. Remove the four screws securing the back surround to the brackets and set the surround aside care­fully to avoid damage.
FIG. # 3
FIG. # 2
BOLTS
2. With a 3/8” wrench, loosen the two bolts securing the blower mounting bracket to the unit. Fig. #2
3. Disconnect the two wires leading to the blower motor.
4. Lift the blower mounting bracket up and pull the top out rst and then lift the blower up and out to remove from the bolts.If replacing the right side blower, then disconnect the two wires leading to the thermo-switch at this time as well.
BOLTS
FIG. # 4
Thermo
Switch
Electrical Rating : 115 V, 60 Hz, 1.1A
Blowers
5. Remove the three bolts securing the blower to the mount­ing bracket and replace the blower. Fig. #3
6. Reverse all previous steps to reinstall the new blower.
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G (ground)
L1 (hot)
L2 (neutral)
To wall
switch/control
Junction
Box
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Firebrick Installation Instructions
FP25
This package contains 18 full-size rebricks, as well as 5 various cut-size bricks.
With the heater in the upright position, install rebricks as follows:
- Place 6 full-size rebricks and bricks C & D on the bottom of the heater rst in the pattern shown below.
- Next, install the rear rebricks, 4 full-size, two on each side of the bafe tube.
- Then place 1 brick C in the back left corner as shown below.
- Lastly, install 4 full-size rebricks and brick B as shown on each side of the rebox.
B
C
D
A
B
ITEM DIMENSIONS PART NUMBER
A 9” X 4 1/2” X 1 1/4” (230 mm x 115 mm x 32 mm) 5096.99 B 4 1/2” X 4 1/2” X 1 1/4” (115 mm x 115 mm x 32 mm) 7847 C 2 1/4” X 9” X 1 1/4” (57 mm x 230 mm x 32 mm) 7847.3 D 2 1/4” X 4 1/2” X 1 1/4” (57 mm x 115mm x 32 mm) 7847.1
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