Pacific Energy Pacific VISTA Installation And Operating Instructions Manual - page 9
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VISTA and CLASSIC-C
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too low a setting. As every home's heating needs vary
(i.e.. insulation, windows, climate, etc.) the proper setting
can only be found by trial and error and should be noted
for future burns.
2. To refuel, adjust air control to "H" (high), and give
thefiretimetobrighten.Openthedoorslowly,thiswill
preventanybackpuffing.
3. Use wood of different shape, diameter and length (up to
18" long). Load your wood from side to side and try to
placethelogssothattheaircanflowbetweenthem.Always
use dry wood.
4. Do not load fuel to a height or in such a manner that
wouldbehazardouswhenopeningthedoor.
5. For extended or overnight burns, unsplit logs are preferred.
Remember to char the wood completely on "High" setting
before adjusting air control for overnight burn.
WARNING: Always keep loading door closed when burning.
This heater is not designed for open door burning.
RESTARTING AFTER EXTENDED OR
OVERNIGHT BURNS
1. Open door and rake hot embers towards the front of the
heater. Add a couple dry, split logs on top of embers,
close door.
2. Adjust air control to "H" (high) and in just a few minutes,
logs should begin burning.
3. After wood has charred, reset air control to desired set-
ting.
4. Toachievemaximumfiringrate,setcontrolto"H"(high).
Do not use this setting other than for starting or preheating
fresh fuel loads.
DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS HEATER: Attempts to achieve
heatoutputratesthatexceedheaterdesignspecifications
can result in permanent damage to the heater and chim-
ney.
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.
ASH REMOVAL
Wheneverashesget3to4inchesdeepinyourfirebox,and
whenfirehasburneddownandcooled,removeexcessashes.
Leaveanashbedapproximately1inchdeeponthefirebox
bottom to help maintain a hot charcoal bed.
Optional ash cleanout system: The ash dump handle is
located under the ash lip on the left hand side. To operate
ash dump, 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 hole. Avoid large charcoal pieces
as these still contain heat value. Release handle and push in
to lock. Ensure ash dump door is properly engaged. Fill the
cavitywiththeremainingashlevelwiththefireboxfloor.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.
DISPOSAL OF ASHES
Ashesshouldbeplacedinametalcontainerwithatightfit-
ting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on
anon-combustiblefloororontheground,wellawayfromall
combustiblematerials,pendingfinaldisposal.Iftheashesare
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.
BAFFLE REMOVAL
Chimney connector pipe should be disconnected from stove to
clean and inspect chimney. Only if this is not possible should
youremovethebaffle.
DO NOT OPERATE WITH BAFFLE OR
INSULATION REMOVED.
REMOVAL
Removeretainingpinatthebacktopofthefirebox,justun-
derthebaffle.Removerailextensionsinfrontofthebaffle.
Liftbaffleupandpullforwardtodisconnectfromthesupply
tube.Tiltbafflesidewaystodropdownandremovefromfire-
box.Removeinsulationtoaccessflueoutlet.Inspectgasket
betweenbaffleandsupplytube.Ifnecessary,replacewith
gasket #139.5 available from your Pacific Energy dealer.
Re-installbaffleassemblyandinsulationbyreversingorder.
Ensurethattheinsulationisnotobstructingtheflueoutletor
theareaabovethebaffle.