Pacific energy Installation And Operating Instructions Manual
Specifications and Main Features
Frequently Asked Questions
User 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 officials 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 May 2015 Particulate Emission
Standards
This manual describes the installation and operation of the Paci c Energy, FP16 wood heater. This heater meets the
2015 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's crib wood emission limits for wood heaters sold after May 15, 2015. Under speci c test conditions this heater has been shown to deliver heat at rates ranging from 10,800 to 24,600 Btu/hr.
NOTE: WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS BE INSTALLED IN THE
AREA WHERE THE HEATER IS TO 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 stove paint or fumes caused by accidentally leaving the re door open. Do not disconnect the detectors.
SAFETY NOTICE: If this stove is not properly installed, a house re may result. For your safety, follow the installation instructions. Contact local building or re officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements
in you 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.
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 build 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 difficult
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.
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 retainer
and remove the retainer, noting position for re-assembly.
Remove all particles of glass . Be careful as they are very
sharp. Install new glass complete with gasket. Replace
retainer, 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.
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 16-1/2”(419mm) x 10-1/2”(267mm) x 5
mm ceramic glass only.
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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
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.
- Baffle locking pin.
- Boost tube cover.
When Cleaning the
Chimney System:
- Top baffle board/blanket.
- Baffle.
- Top heat shield and mounting bolt.
- Baffle 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.
Baffle:
- Some warping of the baffle is normal(up to 1/4” or .65cm).
- Replace if the baffle 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
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 and emissions 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 difficult 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 annoying smoke
meissions and creosote 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
r e . 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
efficiency 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.
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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.
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.
3. Ignite the paper and leave the door ajar approimately
1/2"(13mm) - 1"(25mm) until the wood kindling is fully
engulfed in ame.
4. After the kindling is fully engulfed add a few small logs.
Close door.
5. Begin normal operation after a good coal base exists and
wood has charred.
Curing of the Paint Finish
When burning your stove 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.
Normal Operation
WARNING: This wood heater has a manufacturer-set
minimum low burn rate that must not be altered. It is
against federal regulations to alter this setting or otherwise operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent
with the operating instructions in this manual.
DO NOT BURN :
-Salt water wood * -Treated wood
-Wet or green wood -Coal/charcoal
-Garbage* -Solvents
-Lawn clippings/yard waste -Unseasoned wood
-Railroad ties -Manure or animal remains
-Materials containing rubber, including tires
-Materials containing plastic
-Waste petroleum products, paints or paint
thinners, or asphalt products
-Materials containing asbestos
-Construction or demolition debris
-Paper products, cardboard, plywood, or particleboard.
* These materials contain chlorides which will rapidly
destroy metal surfaces and void warranty.
Burning these materials may result in the release of toxic
fumes or render the heater ineffective and cause smoke.
The prohibition against burning these materials does not
prohibit the use of re starters made from paper, cardboard,
saw dust, wax and similar substances for the purpose of
starting a re in an affected wood heater.
Your PACIFIC ENERGY heater is designed for maximum
overall efficiency 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 efficiency.
1. Set 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 for your application 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” position(all the way
to the left), and give the re time to brighten. Open the
door slowly, this will prevent backpuffing or ame roll-out.
3. Use wood of different shape, diameter and length ( recommended 16"(406mm)). 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 "High" setting before adjusting air control to the "Low" setting for
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.
NOTE: Left and Right as referred to in this manual are
considered your left and right when facing the front of the
replace.
Lighting a Fire
WARNING: Never use chemicals or any other volatile
liquid to start a re.
1. Adjust air control to “High” position(all the way to the left)
and open door.
2. Place crumpled newspaper in the centre of the heater
and criss-cross with several pieces of dry kindling. Add
a few small pieces of dry wood on top.
WARNING: No alteration or modi cation 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
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.
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.
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.
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 efficient 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. Eciency)
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 puffing into the room
and plugging of the chimney. Smoke leaking into the
room through appliance and chimney connector joints
indicates inadequate draft.
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.
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.
DO NOT OPERATE WITH BAFFLE ASSEMBLY OR
INSULATION REMOVED.
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.
Remove retaining pin located just beneath the baffle at the
rear inside top of the rebox. Remove either of the Side Brick
Rails.by; lifting up on the baffle and dis-engaging the rail from
its mounting posts. Lift baffle up and pull forward to disconnect
from the supply tube. Slide the ba le to one side and then
tilt baffle sideways to drop down and remove from rebox. To
re-install the baffle, perform the removal steps in the reverse
order. Ensure that the two side pieces of insulation are set
tight against the baffle. 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 debr is is present,
carefully use a vacum to suck debris through the hole in
the rebox bottom.
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 difficult 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”(10mm) 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. Pull the blower mounting bracket bottom out rst and
then lift the blower up and back 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.
SCREWS
FIG. # 4
Thermo
Switch
Electrical Rating : 115 V, 60 Hz, 1.1A
Blowers
5. Remove the three screws securing the blower to the
mounting bracket and replace the blower. Fig. #3
6. Reverse all previous steps to reinstall the new blower.