111206-16 VISTA
and
CLASSIC-C
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too low a setting. As every home's heating needs vary
(i.e.. insulation, windows, climate, etc.) the proper setting
can only be found by trial and error and should be noted
for future burns.
2
. To refuel, adjust air control to
"
H
"
(high), and give
the fi re time to brighten. Open the door slowly, this will
prevent any backpuffi ng.
3
. Use wood of different shape, diameter and length (up to
18"
long). Load your wood from side to side and try to
place the logs so that the air can fl ow between them. Always
use dry wood.
4
. Do not load fuel to a height or in such a manner that
would be hazardous when opening the door.
5
. For extended or overnight burns, unsplit logs are preferred.
Remember to char the wood completely on
"
High
"
setting
before adjusting air control for overnight burn.
WARNING: Always keep loading door closed when burning.
This heater is not designed for open door burning.
RESTARTING AFTER EXTENDED OR
OVERNIGHT BURNS
1
. Open door and rake hot embers towards the front of the
heater. Add a couple dry, split logs on top of embers,
close door.
2
. Adjust air control to
"
H
"
(high) and in just a few minutes,
logs should begin burning.
3
. After wood has charred, reset air control to desired set-
ting.
4
. To achieve maximum fi ring rate, set control to
"
H
"
(high).
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 chim-
ney.
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 backpuffi ng into the room
and plugging of the chimney. Smoke leaking into the room
through appliance and chimney connector joints indicates
inadequate draft.
ASH REMOVAL
When ever 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
inch deep on the fi rebox
bottom to help maintain a hot charcoal bed.
Optional 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 hole. Avoid large charcoal pieces
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 create a
hazardous condition.
DISPOSAL OF ASHES
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fi t-
ting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed 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 chimney. Only if this is not possible should
you remove the baffl e.
DO NOT OPERATE WITH BAFFLE OR
INSULATION REMOVED.
REMOVAL
Remove retaining pin at the back top of the fi rebox, just un-
der the baffl e. Remove rail extensions in front of 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 re-
box. Remove insulation to access fl ue outlet. Inspect gasket
between baffl e and supply tube. If necessary, replace with
gasket #
139
.
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available from your Pacifi c Energy dealer.
Re-install baffl e assembly and insulation by reversing order.
Ensure that the insulation is not obstructing the fl ue outlet or
the area above the baffl e.
