Pacific Energy NEO 1.6 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual - page 5
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Ash Removal
Caution: Ashes are to be removed only when the heater is cold.
Whenever ashes get 3 to 4 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 for
future fi res.
Optional Ash Cleanout system: The ash dump handle is
located under the ash lip on the left hand side behind the
lower grill. To operate ash dump, remove the lower grill, pull
handle out 1/2" and turn clockwise. This will unlock the ash
dump and allow it to open. Hold handle open while pulling
ashes into the opening. Avoid large embers as these still
contain heat value. Release handle and push in to lock.
Ensure ash dump door is properly engaged. Fill the cavity
with the remaining ash level with the fi rebox fl oor. Lift and pull
out ashpan and discard ashes into metal container. Replace
ashpan and ensure it is seated properly.
Do not burn with ash dump door open. Doing so will
create a hazardous condition. Always leave about 1" of
ash when cleaning.
Disposal of Ashes
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fi t-
ting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed 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.
Storing Wood Beneath Unit
It is possible to store wood between the stove pedestals, un-
derneath the unit. The wood must not extend further forward
than fl ush with the pedestals. Do not store paper or other
stove lighting devices within the pedestal area. Although this
is possible it is not recommended. NOTE: Refer to local fi re
codes, CAN-B365 and NFPA 211 in the U.S..
WARNING: IF YOU CHOOSE TO STORE WOOD BENEATH
YOUR UNIT, EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN LOAD-
ING THE WOODSTOVE. EMBERS CAN FALL AND MAY
IGNITE WOOD BENEATH STOVE.
Restarting After Extended or Overnight
Burns
1. Open door and rake hot embers towards the front of the
heater. Add a couple of dry, split logs on top of embers,
close door.
2. Adjust air control to high and in just a few minutes, logs
should begin burning.
3. After wood has charred, reset air control to desired setting.
4. To achieve maximum fi ring rate, set control to “High”
position(all the way to the left). Do not use this setting
other than for starting or preheating fresh fuel loads.
DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS HEATER: Attempts to achieve
heat output rates that exceed heater design specifi ca-
tions can result in permanent damage to the heater and
chimney.
Over Firing
Over fi ring can be caused by operating the unit with the door
open, damage to door gaskets allowing excess air to enter
the fi rebox, the use of kiln dried lumber, mill ends or paper
waste and prolonged or continual use on a high burn setting.
More Wood, More Heat
Seasoned wood has approximately 7500 BTU's per pound.
If you put 10 pounds of wood in your stove for an eight hour
burn the wood will be producing 9375 BTU's per hour. (7500
BTU x 10 lbs./8hrs.=9375 BTU's per hr.) If you put 20 lbs of
wood in your stove for eight hour burn you will get 18,750
BTU's per hr. (7500 BTU x 20lbs./8hr.=18,750 BTU's per hr.).
This is only an example and is based on 100% efficiency. In
reality, your stove should perform above the 80% range.
Experience will give you the right settings for proper com-
bustion and efficient burning. Remember the correct air inlet
setting is affected by variables such as type of wood, outside
temperature, chimney size and weather conditions. With
practice, you will become profi cient in operating your heater
and will obtain the performance for which it was designed.
Proper Draft
1. Draft is the force which moves air from the appliance up
through the chimney. The amount of draft in your chimney
depends on the length of the chimney, local geography,
nearby obstructions and other factors.
2. Too much draft may cause excessive temperatures in the
appliance. An uncontrollable burn or a glowing red stove
part or chimney indicates excessive draft.
3. Inadequate draft may cause backpuffing into the room
and plugging of the chimney. Smoke leaking into the room
through appliance and chimney connector joints indicates
inadequate draft.