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Pacific Energy FP30AR Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Manual is about: ZERO CLEARANCE WOOD FIREPLACE B series

Summary of FP30AR

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    2000418-48 fp30/fp30 ar series b 100000811 installation and operating instructions safety notice if this fireplace is not properly installed, a house fire may result. For your safety, follow the installation instructions. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation i...

  • Page 2: Contents

    Contents table of contents ............................................................ 2 efficiency and btu output ....................................... 3 safety and maintenance .................................................. 4 maintenance checks ..................................................

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    Please save these instructions this manual describes the installation and operation of the pacific energy, fp30 and fp30ar zero clearance wood fireplace. This heater meets the 2015 u.S. Environmental protection agency's crib wood emission limits for wood heaters sold after may 15, 2015. Model fp30 s...

  • Page 4: Safety and Maintenance

    Safety and maintenance 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 pain...

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    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 t...

  • Page 6: Maintenance Checks

    Maintenance checks check the following parts for damage such as cracks, excessive corrosion, burned out sections and exces- sive warping: (see website for descriptions and more detail). Weekly: • firebrick - visual, for cracking. • door gasket - sagging, placement, damage. Monthly • brick rail tabs ...

  • Page 7: Baffle Removal

    Baffle removal the baffle should only be removed when chimney is being cleaned. Do not operate with baffle assembly or insulation removed. Baffle air tube figure 1: baffle air tube. 1. Remove retaining pin located just beneath the baffle at the rear inside top of the firebox (figure 1). 2. Lift baff...

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    Chimney smoke and creosote formation creosote - formation and need for removal: 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 flue of a slow burning fire. As a...

  • Page 9: Operation

    Burning these materials may result in the release of toxic fumes or render the heater ineffective and cause excessive smoke. The prohibition against burning these materials does not prohibit the use of fire starters made from paper, cardboard, saw dust, wax and similar substances for the purpose of ...

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    Lighting a fire warning: never use chemicals or any other volatile liquid to start a fire. 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 crisscross with several pieces of dry kindling. Add a few small pie...

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    Warning: do not use grates or andirons to elevate the fuel. Burn directly on the fire 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 hot embers towards the front of the heater. Add a coup...

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Problem cause cure glass is dirty 1. Wood is wet - use dry wood 2. Turning down air control - do not turn down until or damper too soon a) there is a good bed of coals b) the wood is charred 3. Draft too low - improper chimney height and / or diameter - chimney plugged or restricted, check flue - pr...

  • Page 13: Blower Removal

    Blower removal note: disconnect power before proceeding 1. The blowers are located in the bottom compartment of the fireplace and can be accessed by removing the access panel on the bottom of the firebox and the two-piece access panel in the airbox below that. 2. Remove the bricks to expose the acce...

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    Reverse the process to reinstall blower. Make sure the access panel gasket is in good condition. Replace if needed. (pn.# 800001678 ) 9. Remove the nuts attaching the blower to the bracket and replace blower (figure 6). 6. Remove the two wingnuts securing the blower mounting bracket. 7. Gently lift ...

  • Page 15: Fireplace Installation

    Fireplace installation warning: under no circumstances is this heater to be installed in a makeshift or "temporary" manner. It may be fired only after the following conditions have been met. Check with your local fire/building authority for any installation code requirements and restrictions in your...

  • Page 16: Dimensions

    Dimensions crate removal 1. Carefully remove wood top and supports. 2. Remove the screws securing the fireplace to the pallet(4). 3. Remove from pallet bottom. Fireplace clearances and chimney restrictions distance distance of combustible material from the side or back standoffs and framing kit. 0” ...

  • Page 17: Minimum Framing Dimensions

    Minimum framing dimensions the top front framing must be built as shown, (figure 10) with no wood framing directly in front of the chimney system warning: the fireplace must not be in contact with any insulation or loose filling material. If you are insulating the chase, cover the insulation with dr...

  • Page 18: Framing Kit Installation

    Item part # description qty. 1 5049.9912 screw, teks #8 x 1/2”(13mm) pkg 40 2 7746 stud, top/bottom 56”(1.42m)l 2 3 9093.22 stud, cntr support sides, 15”(381mm)l 5 4 7747 framing kit leg 3 1/2"(89mm)l 3 framing kit installation each kit contains: assembly • lay out top/bottom studs (#2) and center s...

  • Page 19: Chimney Installation

    This appliance must be installed with a listed 6"(150mm) chimney system approved under the following stan- dards: can-ulc s629(in canada) or ul 103ht(in u.S.). Maintain clearances to combustibles as specified in the chimney manufacturers installation instructions. You must follow the chimney manufac...

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    3. Install the pipe manufacturer's fireplace anchor/base plate by inserting it into the flue collar on the fireplace. We recommend sealing the joint with stove cement. Secure the anchor plate with stainless steel screws. If the anchor plate will not sit flush on top of the unit, a pacific energy "an...

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    Masonry chimney: when connecting your fireplace into a masonry chimney, the masonry chimney must be fully lined with a liner listed to ulc s635, ulc s640 or ul1777 (figure 15). Ulc s629 or ul 103ht listed chimney must be used for all parts inside the chase/outside of the chimney. Make sure the mason...

  • Page 22: Combustion Air

    Intake or combustion air can be supplied to the fireplace in one of two ways. Consult your local building code or can/csa-b365, installation code for solid-fuel-burning appliances and equipment before proceeding. 1. Outside air supply: warning: this must get its air from the outdoors and be finished...

  • Page 23: Convection Blower Wiring

    The blowers must be connected to 120 vac house hold electrical system. Connect the blower circuit to a wall switch or fan speed controller.(not supplied) insert the romex 14/2 wire, or equivalent, into the unit through the cable clamp located on the right hand side of the support base (figure 18). C...

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    Option: remote heat duct kit installation this fireplace is designed to use the optional pacific energy remote heat kit (wodc.Rhkit). This kit allows heat to be ducted from the casing of the fireplace (using listed b-vent) to the room or other parts of the home. One or two remote heat kits may be in...

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    Ducting options the maximum effective length run for each remote heat kit is 20ft. (6m). The amount of heat from this kit is affected by the length and number of bends. To maximize the performance the length and number of bends should be kept to a minimum. A. 12" (305mm) from the ceiling or side wal...

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    1. Remove the desired knockout panel from the top of the unit for each remote heat kit you are installing (figure 22). 2. Cut and remove the insulation directly below the opening, down to the next opening (figure 23). Duct installation remove these knockout panels as needed figure 22: knock out pane...

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    Blower assembly transition boot b-vent heat duct figure 26: blower installation. Blower casing finishing edges blower casing finshing edges mounting tabs mounting tabs figure 27: blower details. Outlet grill mounting holes face plate figure 28: grill mounting holes. The remote heat kit blower assemb...

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    Warning: all electrical wiring must be done by a qualified electrician. Note: for best results, the remote heat kit blower/s should be wired to a separate switch or speed controller in the room that the outlet is in. If the outlet(s) are mounted in the chase they could be wired on the same switch or...

  • Page 29: Finshing The Chase

    **note: go to section "craftsman surround installation" if you are installing the craftsman surround option.** the front facing area of the fp30 can only be covered with non-combustible cement board prior to applying any finishing materia l (non-combustible only). Use the cement board manufacturer's...

  • Page 30: Hearth

    The cement board must cover from the bottom of the fireplace to a height of 7ft. (2.13m) (this equals 49" -1.245m from the top finishing edge), and be 60" (1.524m) wide, centered on the unit. If your installation will allow, do not fasten the cement board to the fireplace front in the 31" (785mm) x ...

  • Page 31: Ember Protection

    Ember protector this fireplace requires non-combustible ember protection extending from face of the unit out in front of the door. This must be a non-combustible material with a minimum k value of 23.7 btu/ft h ˚f.. - equivalent to 20ga steel, tile, brick, slate, stone or metal that meets or exceeds...

  • Page 32: Finishing Clearances

    Do not place any facing materials inside the facing edge/stop. This will prevent proper airflow into the blowers only non combustible materials can be used in the area shown below; • extending from the outer edge of the door out 10" [255mm], • under the door, down to the floor. • above the heat exch...

  • Page 33: Mantel Clearances

    Graduated mantel depth (a) height from base of unit (b) height from top of convection outlet grill (c) 4” (102 mm) 51” (1.3 m) 5” (127 mm) 51 1/2” (1.31 m) 6” (159 mm) 52” 1.32 m) 17” (432 mm) 7” (178 mm) 52 1/2” (1.33 m) 8” (203 mm) 53” (1.35 m) 18” (457 mm) 9” (229 mm) 53 1/2” (1.36 m) 10” (254 mm...

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    Firebrick installation instructions this package contains 19 full-size firebricks, as well as 3 various cut-size bricks. With the fireplace in the upright position, install firebricks as follows: 1. Place the firebricks on the bottom of the unit first. Use a total of 9 full-size (a) and 1 cut brick ...

  • Page 35: Replacement Parts

    Description ........................................................................................................... Part no. Cast ash lip ........................................................................................................Alip.50374753 blowers c/w/ bracket ......................

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    This accessory face can only be used on an fp 30 arch series b wood fireplace. This manual covers the clearances, assembly and installation specific to this optional craftsman surround. Installation of the fireplace into the chase and venting is covered in this series b owners manual. And must be fo...

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    With craftsman only - graduated mantle (figure 39) depth height from top of arch height from bottom of unit 4”(102mm) 14”(355mm) (a) 51 3/4”(1.315m) (b) 5”(127mm) 52 3/4”(1.34m) 6”(150mm) 16”(406mm) 53 3/4”(1.365m) 7”(178mm) 54 3/4”(1.391m) 8”(203mm) 18”(457mm 55 3/4”(1.416m) 9”(229mm) 56 3/4”(1.441...

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    Fireplace installation into the chase the fireplace must be installed into the chase and vented as per the instructions in this instruction manual. Usethe following instructions to install the craftsman front mounting brackets and the non-combustible wall board. Mounting the side brackets 1. Drill o...

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    Attaching the front wall board. 1. Dry fit and mark the fireplace by inserting the tabs located on each end of the top brow mount into the corresponding cutout in the side brackets. • ensure the top and sides are flush against the fireplace. The clearance holes for the rivets should be over the rive...

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    When the craftsman arched front is installed on a fp 30 ar series b fireplace, the chase requires 16 sq.In. [100cm2] of chase inlet air. This air helps support the fireplace’s convection airflow and is separate from the combustion intake air. The duct doesn’t have to be round or a single inlet. The ...

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    Installing the top brow mount and upper grill 1. Clean any debris off of the fireplace front before placing the top brow mount. Insert the tabs located on each end of the top brow mount into the corresponding cutout in the side brackets. Ensure the top and sides are flush. The clearance holes for th...

  • Page 42

    Attaching the lower grill 1. Loosen the two bolts holding the ash shelf in place using a 3/8” socket or nut driver. Caution the ash shelf is heavy - do not completely remove the bolts. 2. Place the lower grill in front of the air control level and place the lever through the slot in the lower grill....

  • Page 43

    Decorative finish on the front the area shown around the front "figure 49: fp30 craftsman front border area." on page 43 can be only be finished with non combustible materials only. The area within the dashed line next to and below the side brackets cannot be thicker than 5/8” including the non-comb...

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    Installing the front to install the front; 1. Align and place the air control lever through the opening in the lower section of the front assembly (figure 3). 2. Tilt the front up and under the brow. Lift up and guide the side tabs into the corresponding openings located in the side brackets. Push t...

  • Page 45

    Parts 1. Fp30.Rp777110 top brow mount assembly 2. Fp30.Rp777113 left side bracket 3. Fp30.Rp777112 right side bracket 4. Fp30.Rp777108 top grill assembly 5. Fp30.Rp777106 lower grill assembly 6. Fp30.Rp777101 front assembly 7 fp30.Rp777104 upper decorative panel 8 fp30.Rp777103 lower decorative pane...

  • Page 46: Rating Label

    Rating label • le systÈme de cheminÉe doit Être homologuÉ comme suit : au canada - cheminÉe homologuÉe ulc-s-629, • installez et utilisez selon les instructions d’installation et d’utilisation fournies avec le foyer. • les parties du foyer incorporant des conduits chauds ou froids doivent Être enchs...

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    47 100000811_200418-48 fp30 series b.

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    Printed in canada © 2018 copyright pacific energy fireplace products ltd reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. For technical support, please contact your retailer web site: www.Pacificenergy.Net 2975 allen...