Safety and
Maintenance
NOTE: WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT SMOKE AND
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS BE INSTALLED IN
THE AREA WHERE THE HEATER IS TO 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 fire door open. Do not disconnect the detectors.
1.
Burn only, dry and well seasoned cord wood.
The
denser or heavier the wood when dry, the greater its heat
value. This is why hardwoods are generally preferred.
Green or wet wood should not be used, it will reduce heat
output, as well as, contribute significantly to creosote
buildup.
WARNING: NEvER USE ChEMICALS OR ANy OThER
vOLATILE LIqUID TO START A FIRE. DO NOT BURN
GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCh AS
GASOLINE, NAPhThA, OR ENGINE OIL. WE STRONGLy
RECOMMEND ThAT SMOkE DETECTORS BE
INSTALLED.
2. Maintain a 1"(25mm) minimum ash base for best results.
The area where boost combustion air enters the firebox
must be kept clear of excessive ash buildup which will
block air flow. This area is at the front of the firebox.
Remove ashes if excess buildup occurs. Embers may roll
out of the firebox door opening and create a fire hazard.
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. If glass becomes darkened through slow burning or poor
wood, it can be cleaned with fireplace glass cleaner
when the fireplace is cold. Never scrape with an object
that might scratch the glass. The type and amount of
deposit on the glass is a good indication of the flue pipe
and chimney buildup. A light brown dusty deposit that is
easily wiped off usually indicates good combustion and
dry, well-seasoned wood and therefore relatively clean
pipes and chimney. On the other hand, a black greasy
deposit that is difficult to remove is a result of wet and
green wood and too slow a burning rate. This heavy
deposit is building up as quickly in the chimney.
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. Establish a routine for the fuel, wood burning and
firing technique. Check daily for creosote buildup until
experience shows how often you need to clean to be safe.
WARNING: ONLy USE MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS
SUPPLIED OR SPECIFIED By MANUFACTURER WhEN
DOING MAINTENANCE OR REPLACEMENTS. DO NOT
USE A FIREPLACE INSERT OR OThER PRODUCTS NOT
SPECIFIED FOR USE WITh ThIS FIREPLACE.
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. DOOR GASKETS - The gasket used by Pacific Energy
(3/4"(19mm) round high density fibreglass rope) 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.
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. 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 CERAMIC
GLASS
WARNING: DO NOT SLAM LOADING DOOR OR
OThERWISE IMPACT GLASS. WhEN CLOSING DOOR,
MAkE SURE ThAT NO LOGS PROTRUDE TO IMPACT
ThE GLASS. IF ThE GLASS GETS CRACkED OR
BROkEN, IT MUST BE REPLACED BEFORE USING
ThE FIREPLACE.
WARNING: OvER FIRING ThE APPLIANCE WILL
ShORTEN ThE LIFE OF ThE PRODUCT. FAILURE
TO RECTIFy AN OvER FIRING CONDITION CAN BE
hAZARDOUS AND MAy vOID ThE MANUFACTURER'S
WARRANTy.
To remove broken glass,remove the door gasket and clean out
the screw heads. Remove the screws that hold the retainers
and remove the retainers, noting position for re-assembly.
Remove all particles of glass . Be careful as they are very
sharp. Install new glass complete with gasket. Replace
retainers, screws and gasket.
CAUTION:
- DO NOT OvERTIGhTEN - TIGhTEN SCREWS hAND
TIGhT
- DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WhEN hOT
- DO NOT USE ABRASIvE CLEANERS ON GLASS
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. 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 clean and free of loose
combustibles, furniture, newspapers, etc.
8
. Be aware that the hotter the fire, the less creosote is
deposited. Weekly cleaning may be necessary in mild
weather, even though monthly cleaning is usually enough
in the coldest months when burning rates are higher.
9. Instruct all members of your family on the safe operation
of the heater. Ensure they have enough knowledge of the
entire system if they are expected to operate it. Stress the
section on chimney fires and the importance of following
the steps outlined "In Case of Chimney Fire".
10. Inspect and clean your chimney system at the beginning
of the burning season before your first fire and at least
every two months during the burning season. Inspect
the interior and exterior of the pipe for defects and/or
damage. Remove and inspect the rain cap. Refer to the
chimney system manufacturer's installation instructions
for the procedure to remove and or replace any necessary
components to the chimney system.
11. Maintain a distance of 48"(1.22m) to all combustible
materials in the room unless otherwise specidifed.
(see Floor Protector section on page 19 for Floor Protection
dimensions)
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