Pacific Energy FP30AR Installation And Operating Instructions Manual - Contents
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PACIFIC FP30 261114-28
©PACIFIC ENERGY FIREPLACE
PRODUCTS LTD.
NOTE:
WE STRONGLY
R E C O M M E N D T H AT
SMOKE DETECTORS BE
INSTALLED.
If smoke detectors have been previ-
ously installed, you may notice that
they are operating more frequently.
This may be due to curing of fi replace
paint or fumes caused by accidentally
leaving the fi re door open. Do not
disconnect the detectors. If neces-
sary, relocate them to reduce their
sensitivity.
SAFETY NOTICE:
If this fi replace is not
properly installed, a
house fi re may result.
For your safety, fol-
low the installation
instructions. Contact
local building or fi re
officials about restric-
tions and installation
inspection require-
ments 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
Baffle Removal ....................................................................................... 4
Removal ................................................................................................. 4
Secondary Air Box Cleaning .................................................................. 4
Glass Cleaning ...................................................................................... 4
Blower Replacement ................................................................... 5
Creosote ....................................................................................... 6
Formation and Need for Removal .......................................................... 6
Chimney Fires ........................................................................................ 6
In the event of a Chimney Fire ............................................................... 6
Avoiding a Chimney Fire ........................................................................ 6
Operation ...................................................................................... 7
Wood Selection...................................................................................... 7
How to Test Your Wood .......................................................................... 7
Lighting for the First Time ...................................................................... 7
Lighting a Fire ........................................................................................ 7
Normal Operation .................................................................................. 7
Restarting After Extended or Overnight Burns ....................................... 7
Over Firing ............................................................................................. 8
Heat Output Calculation ........................................................................ 8
Proper Draft ........................................................................................... 8
Blower Operation ................................................................................... 8
Firebrick Installation .................................................................... 9
Fireplace Installation ................................................................. 10
Clearances ...........................................................................................10
Crate Removal ......................................................................................10
Locating The FP30 Fireplace ................................................................10
Procedure:.............................................................................................11
Dimensions .................................................................................11
Minimum Framing Dimensions................................................. 12
Framing Kit Assembly ............................................................... 13
Chimney Installation ................................................................. 15
Listed Chimney .....................................................................................15
Chase Enclosure ....................................................................... 15
Mobile Home Installation: .....................................................................15
Offsets ........................................................................................ 16
Combustion Air .......................................................................... 17
Floor Protector ........................................................................... 18
Safety Strip ...........................................................................................18
Blower Wiring ........................................................................................18
Remote Heat Duct Installation .................................................. 19
Electrical Wiring ................................................................................... 20
Facing and Air Inlet ................................................................... 22
Cement Board Installation ................................................................... 22
Mantel Clearances ..................................................................... 23
Appendix A ................................................................................. 24
Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 24
Understanding & Operating Your Pacifi c Energy Fireplace .................. 25
Replacement Parts .............................................................................. 26
Label Location ..................................................................................... 27
Label .................................................................................................... 27