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Maintenance
1. Burn wood only, dry and well seasoned. The denser or
heavier the wood when dry, the greater its heat value.
This is why hardwoods are generally preferred. Green or
wet wood will cause a rapid buildup of creosote. If you
feel it is necessary to burn wet or unseasoned wood, do
so only with the air inlet set open enough to maintain a
good strong fi re and fairly high chimney temperatures.
Do not attempt to burn overnight using green or wet
wood. Wet wood can cause up to 25% drop in heater
output, as well as contributing signifi cantly to creosote
buildup.
WARNING: Never use chemicals or any other volatile
liquid to start a fi re. Do not burn garbage, or fl ammable
fl uids such a gasoline, naptha, or engine oil. We strongly
recommend that smoke detectors be installed.
2. Remove ashes frequently. Embers can roll out the door
and create a fi re hazard. Maintain a 1" minimum ash
base.
3. If glass becomes darkened through slow burning or poor
wood, it can readily be cleaned with any fi replace glass
cleaner when stove 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 fl ue 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 diffi cult to remove is a result of wet and
green wood and too slow a burning rate. This heavy de-
posit is building up at least as quickly in the chimney.
WARNING: Only use materials supplied by the manu-
facturer when doing maintenance or replacements.
4. DOOR GASKET - The gasket used by Pacifi c Energy
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 re-
place if necessary. Follow instructions included in the
DRSM.20832 kit obtainable from your nearest Pacifi c
Energy Dealer.
5. DOOR GLASS - 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 stove.
Replacement glass can be obtained from your Dealer.
The size required is 9-1/8 x 15-5/8 (Pacifi c Insert) or 9-7/8
x 17-7/8 (Summit Insert) x 5 mm Robax. Ceramic glass
must be used. Do not substitute with any other type.
To remove broken glass, undo the four retaining screws and
remove the frame noting position for re-assembly. Remove
all particles of glass. Be careful as they are very sharp.
Install new glass complete with gasket. Replace frame and
screws.
WARNING: Do not overtighten, tighten screws very
carefully.
- Do not clean glass when hot
- Do not use abrasive cleaners on glass
6. The area where boost combustion air enters the fi rebox
must be kept clear of excessive ash buildup which will
block air fl ow. This area is at the front of the fi rebox.
7. Do not store wood within heater installation clearances,
or within the space required for fuel loading and ash re-
moval. Keep the area around the heater clean and free
of all loose combustibles, furniture, newspapers, etc.
8. If gold door requires cleaning, use mild soap and water
only. Use of abrasive cleaners will void warranty.
9. Establish a routine for the fuel, wood burning and fi ring
technique. Check daily for creosote buildup until expe-
rience shows how often you need to be cleaning to be
safe.
10. Be aware that the hotter the fi re, 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.
11. Instruct all members of your family on the safe opera-
tion of the heater. Ensure they have enough knowledge
of the entire system if they are expected to operate it.
Stress the section on chimney fi res and the importance
of following the steps outlined in “In Case of Chimney
Fire”.
Baffle Removal
The Insert and pipe should be removed from the fi replace
to clean and inspect. Only if this is not possible should you
remove baffl e assembly.
DO NOT OPERATE WITH BAFFLE ASSEMBLY OR INSU-
LATION REMOVED.
Baffle Assembly Removal
Remove retaining pin at the back top of the fi rebox, just under
the baffl e. Lift baffl e up and pull forward to disconnect from
the supply tube. Tilt baffl e sideways to drop down and remove
from fi rebox. Remove insulation to access fl ue outlet.
Inspect gasket between baffl e and supply tube. If necessary,
replace with gasket #3139.5 available from your nearest
Pacifi c Energy Dealer.
Re-install baffl e assembly and insulation by reversing or-
der.
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