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NOTE: WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT SMOKE DETECTORS BE INSTALLED.
Ifsmokedetectorshavebeenpreviouslyinstalled,youmaynoticethattheyareoperatingmorefrequently.Thismaybeduetocuring
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
instructions. Contactlocalbuildingorfireofficialsaboutrestrictionsandinstallationinspectionrequirementsinyouarea.
Pleasereadthisentiremanualbeforeyouinstallanduseyournewroomheater. Failuretofollowinstructionsmayresultinproperty
damage, bodily injury, or even death.
Safety and Maintenance
1. Burn wood only, dry and well seasoned. The denser or
heavierthewoodwhendry,thegreateritsheatvalue. This
is why hardwoods are generally preferred. Green or wet
wood will cause a rapid buildup of creosote. If you feel it
is necessary to burn wet or unseasoned wood, do so only
withtheairinletsetopenenoughtomaintainagoodstrong
fire and fairly high chimney temperatures. Do not attempt
to burn overnight using green wood or wet wood. Wet
woodcancauseup to 25%dropinheateroutput,as well as
contributing significantly to creosote buildup.
WARNING:Never usechemicalsor anyother volatile
liquid to start a fire. Do not burn garbage, or flamma-
ble fluids such as gasoline, naptha, or engine oil. We
stronglyrecommendthatsmokedetectorsbeinstalled.
2. Removeashesfrequently. Emberscanrolloutthedoorand
create a fire hazard. Maintain a 1" minimum ash base.
3. If glass becomes darkened through slow burning or poor
wood,itcanreadilybecleanedwithfireplaceglasscleaner
whenstove is cold. Never scrapewithanobjectthat might
scratch the glass. The type and amount of deposit on the
glass is a good indication of the flue pipe and chimney
buildup. A light brown dusty deposit that is easily wiped
off usually indicates good combustion and dry, well-sea-
sonedwoodand thereforerelativelycleanpipesand chim-
ney. On the other hand, a black greasy deposit that is
difficulttoremoveisaresultofwetandgreenwoodandtoo
slow a burning rate. This heavy deposit is building up at
least as quickly in the chimney.
WARNING: ONLY USE MATERIALS SUPPLIED
BY MANUFACTURER WHEN DOING MAINTE-
NANCE OR REPLACEMENTS.
4. DOOR GASKETS - The gasket used by Pacific Energy
(7/8" medium density fiberglass rope) requires only light
pressuretoseal. Thiswillprolong seal life. Itisimportant
thatthedoorsealbemaintainedingoodcondition. Periodi-
callyinspectsealsandreplaceifnecessary. Followinstruc-
tions included in the DR31.WDGKIT kit obtainable from
your nearest Pacific Energy dealer.
5. DOOR GLASS - 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 stove.
Replacement glass can be obtained from your dealer. Use
8-13/16" x 15-1/4" x 5 mm. Ceramic glass only. Do not
substitute with any other type.
To remove broken glass, undo the four retaining screws and
remove clamps and frame, noting position for re-assembly.
Removeallparticlesofglass.Becarefulastheyareverysharp.
Installnewglasscompletewithgasket. Replaceframe,clamps
and screws.
CAUTION:
- do not overtighten, tighten screws very carefully
- do not clean glass when hot
- do not use abrasive cleaners on glass
6. The area where boost combustion air enters the firebox
must be kept clear of excessive ash buildup which will
block air flow. This area is at the front of the firebox.
7. Donotstorewood within heaterinstallationclearances,or
withinthespacerequiredforfuelloadingandashremoval.
Keep the area around the heater clean and free of loose
combustibles, furniture, newspapers, etc.
8. If gold door requires cleaning, use mild soap and water
only. Use of abrasive cleaners will void warranty.
9. Establish a routine for the fuel, woodburning and firing
technique. Check daily for creosote buildup until experi-
ence shows how often you need to clean to be safe.
10. Be aware that the hotter the fire, 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.
11. Instructallmembersofyourfamilyonthesafeoperationof
the heater. Ensure they have enough knowledge of the
entire system if they are expected to operate it. Stress the
section on chimney fires and the importance of following
the steps outlined "In Case of Chimney Fire".