Pacific energy Fusion, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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Ash Removal
Caution: Ashes are to be removed only when the heater is
cold.
Whenever ashes get 3 to 4 inches deep in your fi rebox, and
when fi re has burned down and cooled, remove excess ashes.
Leave an ash bed approximately 1" (25 mm) deep on the fi rebox
bottom to help maintain a hot charcoal bed.
Ash Cleanout system: The ash dump handle is located under
the ash lip on the left hand side. To operate ash dump, pull
handle out 1/2" and turn clockwise. This will unlock the ash
dump and allow it to open. Hold handle open while pulling ashes
into the opening. Avoid large embers as these still contain heat
value. Release handle and push in to lock. Ensure ash dump
door is properly engaged. Fill the cavity with the remaining ash
level with the fi rebox fl oor. Lift and pull out ashpan and discard
ashes into metal container. Replace ashpan and ensure it is
seated properly.
Do not burn with ash dump door open. Doing so will cre-
ate a hazardous condition. Always leave about 1" of ash
when cleaning.
Disposal of Ashes
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fi tting
lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed outside
on a non-combustible fl oor or on the ground, well away from
all combustible materials, pending fi nal disposal. If the ashes
are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed,
they should be retained in closed container until all cinders
have thoroughly cooled. Other waste should not be placed in
this container.
Baffle Removal
Chimney connector pipe should be disconnected from stove
to clean and inspect. Only if this is not possible should you
remove baffle assembly.
DO NOT OPERATE WITH BAFFLE ASSEMBLY OR
INSULATION REMOVED.
Removal
Remove retaining pin at the back top of the fi rebox, just under
the baffle. Lift baffle up and pull forward to disconnect from
the supply tube. Tilt baffle sideways to drop down and remove
from fi rebox. Inspect gasket between baffle and supply tube.
If necessary, replace with gasket #139.5 available from your
Pacifi c Energy dealer. Re-install baffle assembly in reverse
order. The two side pieces of insulation must be tight against
the side rails.
Restarting After Extended or
Overnight 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 high (control lever to the left) and in just
a few minutes, logs should begin burning.
3. After wood has charred, reset air control to desired
setting.
4. To achieve maximum fi ring rate, set air control lever to the
left-most position. Do not use this setting other than for
starting or preheating fresh fuel loads.
DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS HEATER: Attempts to achieve heat
output rates that exceed heater design specifi cations can
result in permanent damage to the heater and chimney.
More Wood, More Heat
Seasoned wood has approximately 7500 BTU's per pound. If
you put 10 pounds of wood in your stove for an eight hour burn
the wood will be producing 9375 BTU's per hour. (7500 BTU x
10 lbs./8hrs.=9375 BTU's per hr.) If you put 20 lbs of wood in
your stove for eight hour burn you will get 18,750 BTU's per hr.
(7500 BTU x 20lbs./8hr.=18,750 BTU's per hr.). This is only an
example and is based on 100% efficiency. In reality, your stove
should perform above the 80% range.
Experience will give you the right settings for proper combustion
and efficient burning. Remember, the correct air inlet setting is
affected by variables such as type of wood, outside temperature,
chimney size and weather conditions. With practice, you will
become profi cient in operating your heater and will obtain the
performance for which it was designed.
Proper Draft
1. Draft is the force which moves air from the appliance up
through the chimney. The amount of draft in your chimney
depends on the length of the chimney, local geography,
nearby obstructions and other factors.
2. Too much draft may cause excessive temperatures in the
appliance. An uncontrollable burn or a glowing red stove
part or chimney indicates excessive draft.
3. Inadequate draft may cause backpuffing into the room
and plugging of the chimney. Smoke leaking into the room
through appliance and chimney connector joints indicates
inadequate draft.