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Appendix A
Understanding & Operating Your Pacifi c Energy Stove
The Pacifi c Energy line of woodstoves is a culmination
of years of research and development. Designed
to be efficient, clean-burning and user-friendly, this
heater will give you years of warm service. However,
a knowledgeable operator is still the most important
factor for maximum performance and part of this is
understanding the basic functions of this design.
Traditional wood stoves had a basic combustion system
which allowed a considerable amount of heat energy
to escape up the chimney as unburned gases and
particulates (smoke). Pacifi c Energy has designed a
system that solves the
problem by burning the
smoke and releasing
the additional heat to
the room.
T h i s sys te m h a s
t wo critical design
features:
1. A b o v e
f i r e
s e c o n d a r y a i r
injection:
The hollow "air baffle"
injects super-heated
secondary air just
above the load. With
t h e s tove a t t h e
p r o p e r o p e r a t i n g
t e m p e r a t u r e ,
this will create a
secondary fl ame that
will be evident for
approximately 1/3 of
the total burn time.
2. High mass and thermal insulation:
The high mass (weight) acts as a heat storage and
the thermal insulation keeps the combustion zone hot.
Active fl aming takes place during the fi rst part of the
burn. During this stage, heat is stored in the mass of
the unit and is later released slowly and evenly. As wood
chars, active fl aming will diminish. This clean charcoal
burning stage will last for a considerable length of time
and refueling should be avoided until the charcoal base
has become quite small.
OPERATING TIPS
1. Always use dry, seasoned fi rewood, up to 18" long.
Load wood endwise, a mixture of large and small pieces,
on top of a good ash base (1" minimum).
2. Operate on a medium
to high setting, for up to
1 hour from cold start.
After the initial warm
up period, refuel and
leave the air control on
a medium setting for 5
to 10 minutes more and
then set the air control
to the desired position.
3. If a slow burn is
desired, set the air
control to low. Active
secondar y bur ning
should be present
above the wood load. If
it is not present or goes
out shortly after, proper
operating temperature
has not been reached
and the stove needs
additional warm up
time.
For additional operating, safety and maintenance
information, refer to the installation manual.
4 -Secondary Combustion Zone
5 -Radiant Heat
6 -Convected Heat
1 -Boost Air
2 -Main Combustion Air
3 -Air Wash System