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Understanding & Operating Your Pacific Energy Stove
The Pacific Energy SUPER SERIES line of wood-
stoves 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 opera-
tor 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
Energy has de-
signed a system
that solves the
problem by burn-
ing the smoke and
releasing the ad-
ditional heat to the
room.
This system has
two critical design
features:
1. Above fire sec-
ondary air injec-
tion:
The hollow "air baf-
fle" injects super-
heated secondary
air just above the
load. With the stove at the proper operating tem-
perature, 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 dimin-
ish. 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 end-
wise, 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 con-
trol 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 after, proper
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
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