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210916-32 FP25 5055.7618

INSTALLATION
AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY NOTICE

If this fireplace is not properly installed, a

house fire may result. For your safety, follow

the installation instructions. Contact local

building or fire officials about restrictions

and installation inspection requirements in

your area.

IMPORTANT:

THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO
REMAIN WITH THE HOMEOWNER.
PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

MODEL: FP25, FP25AR

ZERO CLEARANCE WOOD
FIREPLACE

SERIAL #

TESTED and LISTED to CAN/ULC
S610-M87 AND UL 127
Meets the Environmental Protection Agency's
May 2015 Particulate Emission Standards

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Summary of Contents for FP25AR

Page 1: ...icials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area IMPORTANT THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO REMAIN WITH THE HOMEOWNER PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS MODEL FP25 FP25AR ZERO CLEARANCE WOOD FIREPLACE SERIAL TESTED and LISTED to CAN ULC S610 M87 AND UL 127 Meets the Environmental Protection Agency s May 2015 Particulate Emission Standards Visit www pacificenergy net for the mos...

Page 2: ...tion 19 Safety Strip 19 Convection Blower Wiring 20 Mantel Clearances 20 Remote Heat Duct Installation 21 Electrical Wiring 22 Appendix A 24 Troubleshooting 24 Understanding Operating Your Pacific Energy Fireplace 25 Replacement Parts 26 Warranty Information 27 Label 31 PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual describes the installation and operation of the Pacific Energy FP25 wood heater This h...

Page 3: ...ope requires only light pressure to seal This will prolong seal life It is important that the door seal be maintained in good condition Periodically inspect seals and replace if necessary with WODC NEODGKIT 6 DOOR GLASS Replacement glass can be obtained from your dealer Use 18 457mm x 10 1 4 260mm x 5 mm ceramic glass only WARNING DO NOT SUBSTITUTE GLASS WITh ANy OThER TyPE MATERIAL OThER ThAN CER...

Page 4: ...heat shield and mounting bolt Baffle Gasket Brick Rails Manifold Blowers The blowers should be cleaned out a annually or more often if required by using a vacumn on the intakes on the side of the blower to remove any dust and debris The blower is accessed by removing both the outer and inner surrounds Baffle Some warping of the baffle is normal up to 1 4 or 65cm Replace if the baffle has permanent...

Page 5: ...y usually involve one or more of the following Flames and sparks shooting out of the top of the chimney A roaring sound Vibration of the chimney In the event of a Chimney Fire 1 Prepare to evacuate to ensure everyone s safety Have a well understood plan of action for evacuation Have a place outside where everyone is to meet 2 Close air inlet on fireplace 3 Call local fire department Have a fire ex...

Page 6: ...tion you may need to leave door open approximately 1 2 13mm until kindling is fully ignited DO NOT LEAvE FIREPLACE UNATTENDED WhILE DOOR IS OPEN 4 After the fire has established itself open the door and add a few small logs Close door 5 Begin normal operation after a good coal base exists and wood has charred Curing of the Paint Finish Insulation To achieve the best finish the paint on your firepl...

Page 7: ...en door and rake any hot embers towards the front of the heater Add a couple of dry split logs on top of the embers close the door 2 Adjust the air control to the High position all the way to the left and in just a few minutes logs should begin burning 3 After the wood has charred reset the air control to the desired setting 4 To achieve the maximum firing rate set the air control to high Do not u...

Page 8: ...green wood or poor draft NOTE This heavy deposit is building up just as quickly in the chimney Blower Replacement 1 Remove the surround front by lifting and pulling away from the unit Remove the four screws securing the back surround to the brackets and set the surround aside care fully to avoid damage Fig 2 Fig 3 BOLTS BOLTS Fig 4 L2 neutral G ground L1 hot Blowers Thermo Switch Junction Box Elec...

Page 9: ...ntains 18 full size firebricks as well as 5 various cut size bricks With the heater in the upright position install firebricks as follows Place 6 full size firebricks and bricks C D on the bottom of the heater first in the pattern shown below Next install the rear firebricks 4 full size two on each side of the baffle tube Then place 1 brick C in the back left corner as shown below Lastly install 4...

Page 10: ...ace may be installed directly on a combustible floor or on a raised base A minimum of 84 2 13m measured from the base of the appliance or 38 3 4 984mm from the top of the unit to the ceiling is required The FP25 fireplace may not be installed in a factory built fireplace unless tested with the fireplace Wind direction and magnitude can play a factor in the chimney performance Therefore the chimney...

Page 11: ... 10 9 16 269 34 3 4 883 23 3 16 588 27 3 16 691 Dimensions Fig 5 Minimum Clearances to Combustibles 23 7 8 606mm 33 3 4 857mm 3 1 8 79mm 3 1 8 79mm 28 711mm 9 3 8 238mm 3 4 19mm 7 1 4 184mm Fig 6 11 5055 7618_210916 32 FP25 BODYA ...

Page 12: ...mm 68 3 8 1 74m 56 1 42m 56 1 42m 68 3 8 1 74m Minimum Framing Dimensions Fig 7 NOTE FRAMING DIMENSIONS AROUND ThE FIREPLACE ARE ThE MINIMUMS FRAMING DIMENSIONS WILL NEED TO BE ADJUSTED ACCORDING Ly TO ACCEPT DRyWALL IF USED INSIDE ENCLOSURE 12 5055 7618_210916 32 FP25 BODYA ...

Page 13: ... 2 89mm L 3 Framing Kit Assembly 2 3 Each kit Contains Assembly Lay out top bottom studs 2 and center studs 3 on a large flat surface Fig 8 Using the screws provided 1 attach the framing kit legs 4 to the bottom stud 2 Next attach each center support 3 to the bottom stud 2 and then attach the top stud 2 to the center supports 3 1 2 3 4 4 Fig 8 13 5055 7618_210916 32 FP25 BODYA ...

Page 14: ...ling height from base of unit Non combustible floor protector The chimney may incorporate an offset To do this safely all sections of listed connector offset elbows and chimney section must be screwed together by at least three sheet metal screws per joint The chimney must be suitably supported by the chimney manufacturer s listed offset support NOTE Maximum unsupported chimney height is 20 feet 6...

Page 15: ...connections be secured with three 3 8x 12 mm metal screws 5 Install the radiation shields firestops and all pieces necessary to prevent contact with combustible materials whenever passing through floors ceilings or attic spaces 6 Install the roof support then assemble the flashing and the storm collar Be sure to maintain the vapour barrier at this point Seal securely 7 Attach the rain cap and chec...

Page 16: ...the hole as described on page 15 5 Install a firestop following the chimney manufacturer s directions 6 Follow the chimney manufacturer s guidelines for supporting the offsets Reminder The chimney must be supported after the first 20 6 1m Fig 10 NOTE IT IS REqUIRED ThAT ALL ChIMNEy SySTEM CONNECTIONS BE SECURED WITh 3 8 x 12 MM METAL SCREWS 7 2 13m 15 4 6m 20 6 1m 18 457mm Minimum width of floor p...

Page 17: ...llationsrequires that the fireplace be secured to the structure to prevent dislodging of the air duct Check local building codes for instructions on sealing the vent cap at the penetration point of the building The combustion air inlet ducts can not terminate in an attic space or garage 2 Room Air Supply The fireplace can draw its air from theroomthroughaspacebetweenthesurroundpanelsor through air...

Page 18: ... must be installed as shown below with no wood framing directly in front of the chimney The cement board must cover from the floor to the ceiling and the full width of the unit 56 1 42m Use the manufacturer s suggested fasteners to attach the cement board and install as recommended Finish the joints as per the board manufacturer s recom mendations 56 1 42m MIN 49 1 4 MIN 1 25m NON COMBUSTIBLE CEME...

Page 19: ...imum Overall Depth 18 457mm Non combustible floor protector Minimum Width 35 889mm Minimum Overall Depth 18 457mm Safety Strip The floor between the fireplace and the hearth extension ember protection must be protected with a 2 51mm deep safety metal strip equal to the width of the unit One half of the metal strip must be under the fireplace front and the other half must extend onto the floor and ...

Page 20: ...speed controller not supplied InserttheRomex14 2wire orequivalent intotheunitthrough the strain relief located in the junction box on the right hand side of the support base Fig 20 Connect the wiring as shown in the wiring diagram below to the wires located in the junction box See section Blower Replacement onPage8 Allelectricalconnectionsshouldbe performed by a certified licensed electrician PART...

Page 21: ...NLETBOOT 1 INSTRUCTIONS PACK WITH SCREWS If passing through a wall to an another room or space you will need a firestop not included with the WODC RHKA Part 5095 75 TYPE B vent pipe is not included with this kit A Flex Vent kit consisting of six 5 lengths is available Order part FP30 FLEXVENT INSTALLATION 1 Using a pair of tin snips cut away the square section blocking the heat duct openings and c...

Page 22: ... outlet using the screws provided Electrical Wiring NOTE ALL ELECTRICAL WIRING MUST BE DONE By A qUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN Consult local codes or in the absence of local codes with the current CSA C22 1 Canadian Electrical Code and in the USA with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 Latest Edition The Optional Remote Heat blower electrical rating 120V 60HZ 80 watts For your protection against sh...

Page 23: ...12 305mm MINIMUM FROM CEILING AND WALLS 36 914mm MINIMUM FROM FLOOR ROUND DUCT 6 150mm TYPE B MAXIMUM DUCT LENGTH 20 6 1m ChIMNEy INSTALLTIONS NOT ShOWN 23 5055 7618_210916 32 FP25 BODYA ...

Page 24: ... is wet Ensure wood is dried to less than 20 moisture content 2 Fire too small for room size Build a larger fire 3 Draft too low to achieve Chimney plugged or restricted inspect and clean larger fire Won t Burn Overnight 1 Air control is set too high Reduce air control setting 2 Not enough wood for the Unsplit wood is preferred for overnight burns burn rate selected 3 Draft too high Excessive chim...

Page 25: ...art of this is understanding the basic functions of this design Traditional fireplaces 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 Energy has designed a system that solves the prob lem by burning the smoke and releasing the additional heat to the room This system has two critical design f...

Page 26: ...bly NE16 7817 9 Replacement Baffle Kit NE25 BAFKIT 10 Brick Rail Kit NE25 INSRAILSET 11 Door Catch NE16 7825 12 Outer Surround PERP 7955 13 Inner Surround Black FP25 SURRA Inner Surround Stainless Steel FP25 SURRSSA Arch Inner Surround Black FP25 ARSURRA Arch Inner Surround Stainless FP25 ARSURRSSA 14 Firebrick Set NE25 INSBRIC 15 Framing Kit FP25 FRKIT 16 Flameshield NE25 7867 Glass gasket kit NE...

Page 27: ...part that shows in our judgment evidence of defect shall be repaired replaced or refunded at Pacific Energy s option The defective part may be required to be returned to Pacific Energy or an accredited agent transportation prepaid Porcelain is warranted for gloss retention Certain colors may darken when heated and return to the original shade when cool Glass is warranted against thermal breakage P...

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Page 31: ...UTION MAY RESULT IN DANGEROUS OPERATION OF THIS AND OTHER APPLIANCES SEE LOCAL BUILDING CODE AND MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED WHEN PASSING A CHIMNEY THROUGH A COM BUSTIBLE WALL OR CEILING CHIMNEY SYSTEM MUST BE LISTED TO IN CANADA USE CHIMNEY LISTED TO ULC S 629 IN USA UL 103 HT LISTED CHIMNEY OPTIONAL COMPONENTS REMOTE HEAT KIT PART WODC RHKA OPERATE ONLY WITH FEED DOOR CL...

Page 32: ... Products LTD Reproduction adaptation or translation without prior written permission is prohibited except as allowed under the copyright laws For technical support please contact your retailer Web site www pacificenergy net 2975 Allenby Rd Duncan BC V9l 6V8 ...

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