Pacific energy PACIFIC INSERT Installation guide

TESTED and LISTED
to ULC S628 / UL 1482
Meets the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency's July 1990 Particulate Emission
Standards
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SAFETY NOTICE
Ifthisstoveisnotproperlyinstalled,
a house fire may result. For your
safety, follow the installation
directions. Consult local building
or fire officials about restrictions
and installation inspection
requirements in your area.
INSTALLATION
AND OPERATING
GUIDE
Model
PACIFIC INSERT
Design - D

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Contents
Safety ......................................................................................................... 3
Clearances ................................................................................................. 3
Masonry or Factory Built Fireplace ....................................................................3
Installation ................................................................................................ 4
Fireplace Specifications ......................................................................................... 4
Into a Masonry Fireplace ......................................................................................4
Full Flue Liner........................................................................................................ 4
Positive Flue Connection (USA only) ...................................................................5
Into a Factory Built Fireplace...............................................................................5
Surround Assembly and Installation ................................................................... 6
Combustion Air ...................................................................................................... 8
Operation................................................................................................... 9
Wood Selection ....................................................................................................... 9
How to Test Your Wood........................................................................................ 9
Lighting the Fire .................................................................................................... 9
Normal Operation.................................................................................................. 9
Restarting After Extended or Overnight Burns ................................................. 9
More Wood, More Heat ...................................................................................... 10
Proper Draft ......................................................................................................... 10
Ash Removal......................................................................................................... 10
Disposal of Ashes.................................................................................................. 10
Creosote ................................................................................................... 10
Formation and Need for Removal...................................................................... 10
Chimney Fires ...................................................................................................... 11
In Case of a Chimney Fire .................................................................................. 11
Avoiding a Chimney Fire .................................................................................... 11
Blower...................................................................................................... 11
Blower Operation................................................................................................. 11
Electrical Supply .................................................................................................. 11
Maintenance............................................................................................ 12
Baffle Removal ..................................................................................................... 12
Replacement Parts.................................................................................. 13
Appendix A.............................................................................................. 14
Understanding & Operating Your Pacific Energy Stove................................. 14
Label...................................................................................................................... 15
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................... 15

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6.5"
24"
20.5"
2"
16"
Safety
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING
AND USING THIS APPLIANCE.
We strongly recommend that smoke detectors be installed. If
smoke detectors have been previously installed, you may
noticethattheyareoperatingmorefrequently.Thismaybedue
to curing of stove paint or fumes caused by accidentally
leaving the fire door open. Do not disconnect the detectors. If
necessary, relocate them to reduce their sensitivity.
SAFETY NOTICE: If this stove is not properly installed, a
house fire may result. For your safety, follow the installation
directions.Consultlocalbuildingorfireofficialsaboutrestric-
tions and installation inspection requirements in your area.
The services of competent installer, certified by the Wood
Energy Technical program (WETT) - in Canada, Hearth
Education Foundation (HEARTH) - in U.S.A. (or equivalent)
are strongly recommended.
Clearances
Masonry or Factory Built Fireplace
Theminimumrequiredclearancestosurroundingcombustible
materials when installed into a masonry or factory built fire-
place are listed below and in figure #1.
Minimum Clearances to Combustibles
(Measured From Insert Body)
Adjacent Sidewall......................... 20.5 in. (520 mm.)
Mantel.............................................. 24 in. (610 mm.)
Top Facing....................................... 24 in. (610 mm.)
Side Facing (1.5 in. extension)....... 6.5 in. (165 mm.)
Fig. # 1
Mantel or Top Facing
Side Facing
Fireplace
Hearth
Adjacent Wall
Fireplace Hearth: The non-combustible fireplace hearth must be raised 2" above an adjacent combustible floor and
extend 16" in front and 8" beyond each side of the existing fireplace opening. Additional ember protection will be
required. A non-combustible hearth that extends a minimum 23-1/2" in front of the fireplace opening may be flush to
an adjacent combustible floor.
Ember Protection: Combustible floor in front of the fireplace insert must be protected from hot embers by non-
combustible material extending 16" to the firing side and 8" to the other sides of the fireplace insert.
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Installation
YourInsertisdesignedtobeinstalledintoamasonryorfactory
built zero-clearance fireplace. The masonry fireplace must be
built according to the requirements of the Standard of Chim-
neys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel Burning appliances,
N.F.P.A. 211 (Latest Edition) or applicable National, Provin-
cial, State or local codes. The installation shall conform to
CAN/CSA-B365, Installation Code for Solid-Fuel-Burning
Appliances and Equipment. The factory built zero-clearance
fireplace and its chimney must be listed per UL 127 or ULC
S610 standards.
Warning: Undernocircumstancesisthisheatertobeinstalled
in a makeshift or "temporary" manner.
DONOTCONNECTTHISUNITTOACHIMNEYFLUE
SERVICING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
Fireplace Specifications
Your fireplace is required to have the following minimum
sizes:
WIDTH (at front) 30-5/8" (777.8 mm)
WIDTH (at rear) 22-1/4" (565.2 mm)
HEIGHT 21" (533.4 mm)
DEPTH 18" (457.2 mm)
Chimney height 15' (minimum)
Ametaltagisprovidedandistobefastenedtothebackwall
of the fireplace, if the fireplace has been modified to
accommodate the insert.
Into a Masonry Fireplace
Inspect your fireplace for cracks, loose mortar or other physi-
cal defects. If repairs are required, they should be completed
before installing your insert.
The fireplace chimney must be suitable for wood burning use.
Checkforcreosote buildupor otherobstructions,especially if
it has not been in use for some time.
Theexisting fireplacedamper isto be lockedopen orremoved
completely.
WARNING: Do not remove bricks or mortar from your
existing fireplace.
Exception: Masonryorsteel,includingthedamperplate,may
be removed from the smoke shelf and adjacent damper frame
if necessary to accommodate a chimney liner, provided that
theirremovalwillnotweakenthestructureofthefireplaceand
chimney, and will not reduce protection for combustible ma-
terialstolessthanthatrequiredbytheNationalBuildingCode.
The Insert must be installed in accordance with local and or
national building codes. The two methods of flue connection
that are acceptable in most areas are:
Full Flue Liner: where a stainless steel rigid or flexible liner
extends from the Insert flue collar to the top of the chimney.
Positive Flue Connection: where a throat blocker plate and
a short connector pipe is used.
Note: A clean-out door may be required under local codes,
when a positive flue connection is used. Consult local codes.
PacificEnergy highlyrecommends theuseof afulllineras
the safest installation and providing optimum perform-
ance. When connected to a full liner, the Insert is able to
draft correctly and will prevent problems such as difficult
start-ups and smoking out the door.
Rain Cap
Stainless Steel
Rigid or Flex Liner
Fig. # 2 Full Flue Liner
Mantel or
Top Facing

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Full Flue Liner - (Required in Canada)
1) Measure the chimney height from the top of the existing
flue to the floor of the hearth. This will allow extra length
of liner for flashing and rain cap.
2) Feed the stainless steel liner from top of the chimney,
through the damper area and into the fireplace cavity.
3) Attach a stove connector to the bottom of the liner.
4) Pushthe Insertintoposition insidethefireplace andattach
the connector to the stove collar. Use the rear adjusting
legs to level the Insert.
Note: Forbetter access, thetop ofthecasing maybe removed
(Fig. #4). If it is necessary to get access to the connector
pipe through the flue outlet of the Insert, the baffle can be
removed (see Baffle Removal section).
5) Measure, trim and shape a top flashing to fit the existing
chimneyflue. Plan fora 1”to 1-1/2”overlap on each side.
Place flashing over top of the liner and seat firmly against
the tile.
6) Screw flashing collar to liner. Caulk gap around flashing
with RTV silicone.
7) Attacharaincaptotheendoftheliner. Astormcollarmay
be used if desired.
Consult your local Dealer about relining your fireplace chim-
ney.
Direct Flue Connection
1) Measure from the first chimney flue liner to the top of the
Insert. Allow extra length of liner to insert into flue tile.
2) Feed the stainless steel liner through the damper area and
into the first chimney flue tile. Seal around pipe.
Note: A clean-out door may be required under local codes,
when a direct flue connection is used. Consult local codes.
3) Pushthe Insertintoposition insidethefireplace andattach
the connector pipe to the stove collar. Use the rear
adjusting legs to level the Insert.
Note: For better access, the top of the casing may be removed
(Fig. #4). If it is necessary to get access to the connector
pipe through the flue outlet of the Insert, the baffle can be
removed (see Baffle Removal section).
Fig. # 4
Into a Factory Built Fireplace
Your Pacific Insert may be installed into a factory built
fireplace with the following requirements:
1) Inspect your fireplace for damage or other physical de-
fects. Thefireplacemustbe ingoodworkingcondition. If
in doubt about its condition, seek professional advice.
Checkforcreosotebuilduporotherobstructionsinsidethe
chimney,especially ifit has notbeen inuse forsome time.
Before installing, clean your chimney system thoroughly.
2) Afullstainlesssteelrigidorflexiblefluelinermeetingtype
HT requirements (2100°F) per 1777(U.S.) or ULC S635
(Canada) must be used for both safety and performance.
Thelinermust besecurelyattached tothe insert fluecollar
and the chimney top.
3) The surround must be sealed to the fireplace front or the
damper area around the chimney liner must be sealed to
prevent room air entering the chimney cavity of the fire-
place.
4) The air flow within and around the fireplace must not be
altered by the installation of the Insert (i.e. no blockage of
louvers or cooling air inlet or outlet ports). This includes
the circulating air chambers in a steel fireplace or metal
heat circulator.
5) Alteration of the fireplace in any manner is not permitted
with the following exceptions:
a: externaltrimpieceswhichdonotaffecttheoperationof
the fireplace may be removed and stored on or within the
fireplace for re-assembly if the Insert is removed.
b: thechimneydampermayberemovedtoinstalltheliner.
Chimney
Flue Liner
6" Stainless Steel
Rigid or Flex Liner
Mantel or
Top Facing
Direct Flue Connection
Fig. # 3