Pacific SUPER INSERT DESIGN-D Installation And Operating Instructions Manual - page 18
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Understanding & Operating Your Pacific Energy Stove
The Pacific 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). Pacific
E n e r g y
h a s
d e s i g n e d
a
system that solves
the problem by
burning the smoke
and releasing the
additional heat to
the room.
This system has
two critical design
features:
1. A b o v e f i r e
s e c o n d a ry a i r
injection:
The hollow "air
b a ffl e " i n j e c t s
s u p e r - h e a t e d
secondary air just
above the load.
With the stove at the
proper operating
temperature, this will create a secondary flame
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 flaming takes place during the first part of the
burn. During this storage, heat is stored in the mass
of the unit and is later released slowly and evenly. As
wood chars, active flaming will diminish. This clean
charcoal burning stage will last for a considerable
length of time and refuelling should be avoided until
the charcoal base has become quite small.
OPERATING TIPS
1. Always use dry, seasoned firewood, 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 secondary
burning should
be present above
the wood load. If
it is not present or
goes out shortly
a ft e r, p r o p e r
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.
Appendix A
4 -Secondary Combustion Zone
5 -Radiant Heat
6 -Convected Heat
1 -Boost Air
2 -Main Combustion Air
3 -Air Wash System