Pacific energy ALDERLEA T5 LE Installation And Operating Instructions Manual Download

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230819-32

ALT5.INSERT LE 100003038-50

MODELS:
ALDERLEA T5 LE INSERT

IMPORTANT:
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO
REMAIN WITH THE HOMEOWNER
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION
AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS

Meets the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency's May 2020 Particulate Emission
Standards.

SERIAL #

SAFETY NOTICE

If this stove 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.

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Page 1: ...e U S Environmental Protection Agency s May 2020 Particulate Emission Standards SERIAL SAFETY NOTICE If this stove 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 Visit www pacificenergy net for the most recent version of this manu...

Page 2: ...Disposal of Ashes 5 Operation 6 Wood Selection 6 DO NOT BURN 6 How to Test Your Wood 6 Lighting a fire 7 Normal Operation 7 DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS HEATER 7 Convection Blower Operation 8 Restarting After Extended or Overnight Burns 8 Proper Draft 8 Maintenance 9 DOOR GASKETS 9 Maintenance Checks 10 Weekly 10 Monthly 10 When Cleaning the Chimney System 10 Blower 10 Baffle 10 Baffle Removal 10 Removal ...

Page 3: ...A PORTE DE CHARGEMENT FERMÉE OUVREZ LA SEULEMENT POUR ALIMENTER LE FEU CE POÊLE EST CONÇU UNIQUEMENT POUR BRÛLER DU BOIS DE CORDE BRÛLER D AUTRES MATÉRIAUX PEUT ENDOMMAGER LE POÊLE OU LE BÂTIMENT COUPEZ L ALIMENTATION ÉLECTRIQUE AVANT TOUT TRAVAIL D ENTRETIEN SUR L APPAREIL A ADJACENT SIDEWALL PAROI LATÉRALE ADJACENTE 255 MM 10 IN B MANTEL MANTEAU 305 MM 12IN C TOP FACING REVÊTEMENT SUPÉRIEUR 305 ...

Page 4: ...ccurring After 30 minutes or so the air inlet can be turned down substantially without excessive smoke generation Wood coals create very little creosote producing smoke 2 The cooler the surface over which the wood smoke is passing the more creosote will be condensed Wet or green wood contributes significantly to creosote formation as the excess moisture that is boiled off cools the fire making it ...

Page 5: ... a chimney fire 4 After the chimney fire is out the chimney must be cleaned and checked for stress and cracks before starting another fire Also check combustibles around the chimney and the roof We recommend the services of professionals who are certified by a Qualified agency such as NFI National Fireplace Institute in the United States CSIA Chimney Safety Institute of America in the United State...

Page 6: ...een wood Coal charcoal Garbage Solvents Lawn clippings yard waste Unseasoned wood Railroad ties Manure or animal remains Materials containing rubber including tires Materials containing plastic Construction or demolition debris Materials containing asbestos Waste petroleum products paints paint thinners or asphalt products Paper products cardboard plywood or particleboard These materials contain c...

Page 7: ...per setting can only be found by trial and error and should be noted for future burns 2 To refuel adjust air control to high and give the fire time to brighten Open the door slowly this will prevent back puffing 3 Use wood of different shape diameter and length up to 18 457mm Load your wood endwise and try to place the logs so that the air can flow between them Always use dry wood 4 Do not load fu...

Page 8: ...f dry split logs on top of embers close door 2 Adjust air control to high 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 firing rate set control to high H Do not use this setting other than for starting or preheating fresh fuel loads Proper Draft 1 Draft is the force which moves air from the appliance up throug...

Page 9: ... 8 289mm x 5 mm Ceramic glass only Do not substitute with any other type To remove broken glass undo the four retaining screws and remove clamps and 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 clamps and screws CAUTION do not overtighten tighten screws very carefully do not clean glass wh...

Page 10: ...is See Fan Speed Controller Relocation section on page 12 steps 1 2 for how to remove the panels and access the blowers Baffle Some warping of the baffle is normal up to 1 4 or 6 5mm Replace if the baffle has permanent warping greater than this or has cracking or breakage Please contact your Dealer if you experience any of the damage listed above Continuing to operate your stove with broken parts ...

Page 11: ...1 8 560mm 9 5 8 245mm 8 1 4 210mm 17 7 8 455mm 33 5 8 855mm 21 1 2 545mm 20 7 8 530mm 10 3 8 265mm A B 34 1 8 865mm 33 1 8 865mm Standard Oversized Surround Heights A B Dimension 17 430mm 13 3 4 350mm Figure 2 ALT 5 Insert LE Dimensions The Insert is equipped with a 6 I D Flue Collar Dimensions ...

Page 12: ...m 8 200mm 16 406mm Fireplace Hearth Figure 3 Fireplace opening dim ALT5 Insert LE Minimum Fireplace and Hearth Dimensions Hearth Requirements The fireplace s non combustible masonry hearth must extend 16 in front and 8 beyond each side of the existing fireplace opening See Figure 3 ...

Page 13: ... CAN 18 406mm USA 16 Ember Protection Figure 4 ALT5 Insert LE Ember protection Optional Leveling Legs Leveling legs bolts are provided if you need them to level or steady the insert on an uneven hearth If you fireplace is lower than the hearth mount the rear leveling leg bolts Prop the unit up to access threaded inserts under the sides towards the rear of the unit Thread supplied bolts into insert...

Page 14: ...listed below and in Figure 5 Minimum Clearances to Combustibles Side of Blower Cover to Adjacent Sidewall 10 in 245 mm Side of Blower Cover to Side Facing max 3 1 2 in deep 6 in 155 mm Top of Cast top to Mantel Facing 12 in 305 mm Top of Cast Top to Mantel max 12in deep 12 in 305 mm Clearances CAUTION Unit hot while in operation Parts of the appliance especially the external surfaces will be hot t...

Page 15: ...e required they should be completed before installing your insert The Insert must be installed in accordance with Local and or National Building Codes We recommend that our products be installed and or serviced by professionals who are certified by a Qualified agency NFI National Fireplace Institute in the United States CSIA Chimney Safety Institute of America in the United States and Canada WETT ...

Page 16: ...s in good working shape 4 Remove the Cast Top by lifting up on the front and pulling toward you Remove both the right left Blower Covers Lift up and pull the covers towards you to release the tabs 5 Remove the Baffle 6 Push unit into the fireplace Use the front or rear adjustment legs level the insert depending on your hearth configuration NOTE Adjustment legs are located in the bottom front and r...

Page 17: ...t local codes A seal must be provided in the chimney throat 1 Measure from the first chimney flue liner tile to the top of the Insert Allow extra length of liner to insert into flue tile 2 Feed the stainless steel liner through the damper area and into the first chimney flue tile Attach a stove to liner adapter to the bottom of the liner as per the liner manufacturer s instructions Seal around whe...

Page 18: ... area Into a Factory Built Fireplace Your Insert may be installed into a factory built fireplace size permitting with the following requirements 1 Inspect your fireplace for damage or other physical defects The fireplace must be in good working condition If in doubt about its condition seek professional advice Check for creosote build up or other obstructions inside the chimney especially if it ha...

Page 19: ...t or remove the grounding prong Do not route power cord under unit Power cord must be routed to avoid contact with any hot or sharp surfaces 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 Fan Speed Controller Thermal Switch Thermal switch bypass Black White White W...

Page 20: ...wn in Figure 13 Use the bolts and washers in the mounting hardware kit found with the Surround Top Figure 13 A B Figure 11 Removing top and fan shields Surround bracket Fastening points Figure 12 Removing the surround bracket 5 Using a blanket or cardboard to protect the parts lay the Surround sides flat on floor and align with Surround Top H Square the surround by aligning edges I on each side Fa...

Page 21: ...nd to firebox by aligning with bracket studs L then fasten with washers and nuts M on each side Figure 15 7 Install fan shield as shown in Figure 16 Be sure to place the air inlet opening against the surround side 8 Install the cast decorative top by tilting it at a slight angle sliding it under the surround top and settling it over the fan shields Figure 17 9 Be sure to engage fan shield tops in ...

Page 22: ... into the fireplace 1 Remove the decorative top by tilting up slightly and lifting away from the unit Figure 19 2 Lift up on each fan shield and remove Set aside to prevent damage Figure 20 Figure 19 Decorative cover removal Figure 20 Fan shield removal Figure 21 Disconnecting fan wires Figure 22 Unscrew thermal snap switch 3 Disconnect the wires from the fans Left Right Side Figure 21 Unscrew the...

Page 23: ... the two screws securing the speed controls assembly to the ash lip Figure 25 Remove cover plate on opposite side 7 Remove the control assembly from the ashlip bracket on the right hand side Flip it over and reattach on the left hand side of the ashlip Figure 26 Use the upper screw holes for best alignment 8 Route cable from speed control to fan and reattach wire support tabs on the underside of t...

Page 24: ...urround Figure 31 Routing power cable through the surround 9 Reconnect the wires to the fans Figure 29 and re attach thermal snap switch Figure 30 Refit ash lip sides and top Ensure that the power cable is correctly routed through the surround and it is not touching the firebox side Figure 31 Wire placement is important to prevent damage to wires ...

Page 25: ...ge 22 2 Disconnect fan wires as shown in Figure 32 from appropriate fan that is being replaced Remove Thermal switch if needed Figure 33 3 Remove the two screws securing the fan bracket to the stove using a 7 16 socket or wrench Reverse steps 1 2 to install new fan Figure 33 Figure 32 Disconnect the fan wires Bolts Thermal switch Figure 33 Remove thermal switch ...

Page 26: ...sket leakage Replace gasket Check latch Low Heat Output 1 Wood is wet Use dry wood 2 Fire too small Build a larger fire 3 Area too large 4 Poor insulation or open concrete Won t Burn 1 Air control set too high Set control lower Overnight 2 Not enough wood Un split wood is preferred for overnight burns 3 Possible air leak Door gasket needs changing Stove Won t Burn 1 Combustion air supply Check out...

Page 27: ... over the metal protrusion as shown in Figure 36 2 The floor firebricks are next Place the B brick on the floor in front of the Bottom shield and the rest of the floor bricks as shown in Figure 37 Move the bricks in towards the center of the floor to eliminate any gaps that may appear between the floor bricks B A A B 27 ALT5 LE Insert 230819 32 100003038 Figure 34 Bottom shield ...

Page 28: ...ce four bricks in behind the right side wall tabs Figure 40 Again move the bricks toward the front Note Even though the far bricks on both side walls will fit completely behind the rear wall end bricks do not do this as the resulting gaps in the side wall bricks at the front will be too large Figure 37 Floor bricks in place Figure 38 Left wall bricks in place Figure 39 Rear wall bricks in place Fi...

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Page 30: ...ALT 5 Insert Fan Shield Hinge Side Antique White Enamel 80000067 12 Ashlip Assy Painted 80001458 Ashlip Assy Majolica Brown Enamel 80000068 Ashlip Assy Antique White Enamel 80000732 13 Manifold Boost Super LE 80002207 14 Air Control Primary c w Spring Washer and Cap 80002215 15 Blower Control Box 80000355 16 Switch Rheostat 80000908 17 Switch Rocker SPST On Off 80001513 18 Clamps Glass Set 4 pc 80...

Page 31: ...9 20 22 21 13 14 23 16 17 11 12 6 7 15 9 10 8 29 30 33 32 31 28 31 ALT5 LE Insert 230819 32 100003038 Parts may be ordered from your nearest Pacific Energy dealer Contact Pacific Energy for the location of the dealer nearest you ...

Page 32: ...ur retailer Web site www pacificenergy net 2975 Allenby Rd Duncan BC V9l 6V8 2019 Copyright Pacific Energy Fireplace Products LTD Reproduction adaptation or translation without prior written permission is prohibited except as allowed under the copyright laws ...

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