Pacific Energy FP30AR Installation And Operating Instructions Manual - page 4
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PACIFIC FP30 261114-28
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PRODUCTS LTD.
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, placement, damage.
Monthly
- Brick rail tabs and brick rails.
- Air riser tube in the back of the fi rebox.
- Back side of airwash chamber.
- Baffle locking pin.
- Boost manifold cover.
When Cleaning the
Chimney System:
- Top baffle board/blanket.
- Baffle.
- Top heat shield and mounting bolt.
- Baffle Gasket.
- Brick Rails.
- Manifold.
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 fi rebox, and when fi re has burned down and cooled,
remove excess ashes. Leave an ash bed approximately 1"
(25 mm) deep on the fi rebox bottom to help maintain a hot
charcoal bed.
Disposal of Ashes
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fi tting
lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed outside
on a non-combustible fl oor or on the ground, well away from
all combustible materials, pending fi 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.
Blowers:
- The blowers should be cleaned out a minimum annually
by using a vacumn on the intakes on the side of the blower
to remove any dust and debris. The blower is accessed
through the access covers located in the bottom of the and
the air box beneath the fi rebox
.
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 fi replace
with broken parts may accelerate damage to other parts
and may void your warranty.
Baffle Removal
The baffle should only be removed when chimney is being
cleaned.
DO NOT OPERATE WITH BAFFLE ASSEMBLY OR
INSULATION REMOVED.
Removal
Remove retaining pin at the rear inside top of the fi rebox, just
under the baffle. Lift baffle up and pull forward to disconnect
from the supply tube. Tilt baffle sideways to drop down and
remove from fi rebox. Inspect gasket between baffle and sup-
ply tube. If necessary, replace with gasket #SUMB.31396
available from your Pacifi c Energy dealer. Re-install baffle
assembly in reverse order. Ensure that the two side pieces
of insulation are set inside the side rails and tight against the
baffle. If the insulation is damaged during removal, it should
be replaced.
NOTE: AFTER YOU REMOVE THE BAFFLE, ALWAYS
COVER THE BAFFLE AIR TUBE THAT PROVIDES AIR
TO THE BAFFLE. THIS PREVENTS DEBRIS FALLING
DOWN THE TUBE.
Secondary Air Box Cleaning
1. The secondary air box is located on the bottom rear of
the fi replace and can be cleaned by removing the small
access panel on the bottom of the fi rebox just in front of
the baffle supply tube. Remove the bricks to expose the
access panel, then remove the 2 screws holding the ac-
cess panel.
2. Use a vacuum to suck out any debris.
3. Replace the access panel. Replace the gasket if needed.
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MAKE SURE THE GASKET IS IN GOOD SHAPE AND
POSITIONED CORRECTLY. IF IT IS DAMAGED THEN
IT MUST BE REPLACED.
Glass Cleaning
If glass becomes darkened through slow burning or poor
wood, it can readily be cleaned with fi replace glass cleaner
when the fi 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 fl 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.