Pacific Energy VISTA CLASSIC Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Summary of VISTA CLASSIC

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    Installation a n d o p e r at i n g instructions 201213 -20 vista and classic-c 5055.3 models pacifi c vista vista classic series - c safety notice if this stove is not properly installed, a house fi re may result. For your safety, follow the installation instructions. Contact local building or fire...

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    Please save these instructions note: we strongly recommend that smoke detectors 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 paint or fumes caused by accidentally leaving the fi re door ope...

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    201213-20 3 caution: - do not overtighten, tighten screws very carefully - do not clean glass when hot - do not use abrasive cleaners on glass 6. Do not store wood within heater installation clearances, or within the space required for fuel loading and ash removal. Keep the area around the heater cl...

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    4 201213-20 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 r...

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    201213-20 5 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 fl ue of a slow burning fi re. As a result, creosote residue ...

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    27 3/4" 6 1/4" 24 7/8" 5 11/16" 15 7/8" 19 5/8" 5 11/16" 15 7/8" 20 1/16" 6 1/4" 24" 27 3/4" 15 7/8" 5 11/16" 20 1/16" 24" 6 1/4" 27 3/4" 6 201213-20 assembly crate removal: 1) carefully remove wood top and supports. 2) remove plastic cover. 3) using a 7/16" wrench, remove lag bolts that secure stov...

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    201213-20 7 36" (914 mm) minimum radiation shield chimney support chimney connector non-combustible fl oor protector * 4" diameter air inlet with rodent screen * if crawl space is well ven- tilated it is not necessary to extend air inlet to outside chimney roof fl ashing storm collar hooded vent att...

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    8 201213-20 clearances may be reduced with various heat insulating materials. Consult local fi re codes and authorities for approval. Chimney and chimney connector this heater must be installed with double wall connector and compatible chimney system. Note: longer chimney lengths and different pitch...

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    201213-20 9 residential installation warning: under no circumstances is this heater to be installed in a makeshift or "temporary" manner. It may be fi red only after the following conditions have been met. • do not attempt to connect this heater to any air distribution duct. • the services of a comp...

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    10 201213-20 canada only fig. #3a minimum width - 32" minimum overall depth - 33 1/4" u.S.A. Only minimum width - 40" minimum overall depth - 43 1/4" fig. #3b non-combustible floor protector non-combustible floor protector floor protector the stove may be installed on a combustible fl oor provided n...

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    201213-20 11 operation caution: never use gasoline, gasoline type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fl uid or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a fi re in this heater. Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use. Caution: hot while in operation. Keep children, cl...

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    12 201213-20 restarting after extended 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 "h" (high) and in just a few minutes, logs should begin burning. 3. After wood has charred, reset air ...

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    201213-20 13 optional blower the optional blower kit (# wodc.Blow) is equipped with a three prong power cord and may be installed at any time. Follow installation instructions supplied with the kit. Route power supply cord away from heater. Electrical rating: 115 volt a.C.-1.02 amps. Fan output rati...

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    14 201213-20 troubleshooting problem cause cure glass is dirty 1. Wood is wet - use dry wood 2. Turning down air control - do not turn down until: 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 restrict...

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    201213-20 15 replacement parts - pacifi c vista figure #4a (when ordering, include part number with description) item description part no. Item description part no. 1......... Side shield, left or right ..................... Vist.2201 2......... Top defl ector .....................................Vi...

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    17 23 24 16 201213-20 replacement parts - vista classic figure #4b (when ordering, include part number with description) item description part no. Item description part no. 1...... Vista classic side shield, l/r ............ Visc.2251 2...... Vista classic top ................................ Visc.2...

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    201213-20 17 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 le...

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    C b a 18 201213-20 pacifi c vista and vista classic firebrick installation instructions this package contains 12 full-size fi rebricks, as well as 2 various cut-size bricks. If your heater came with an ash cleanout system, or an optional one is being in- stalled, discard one full-size brick. With th...

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    201213-20 19 label a. 14 in. / 356 mm 14 in. / 356 mm b. 15 in. / 381 mm 13 in. / 330 mm c. 10 in. / 254 mm 10 in. / 254 mm d. 23 in. / 585 mm 23 in. / 585 mm e. 18 in. / 457 mm 16 in. / 406 mm f. 19 in. / 483 mm 19 in. / 483 mm a. 12 in. / 305 mm 12 in. / 305 mm b. 7 in. / 178 mm 7 in. / 178 mm c. ...

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    20 201213-20 printed in canada pacific energy fireplace products ltd. 2975 allenby rd., duncan, bc v9l 6v8 phone: 250-748-1184 web site: www.Pacifi cenergy.Net.