Pacific energy FP25 Assembly, Installation And Operating Instructions

Pacific energy FP25 Assembly, Installation And Operating Instructions

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IMPORTANT:
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO
REMAIN WITH THE HOMEOWNER.
PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
SAFETY NOTICE
If this fireplace 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.
TESTED and LISTED to CAN/ULC
S610-M87 AND UL 127
Meets the Environmental Protection Agency's
May 2015 Particulate Emission Standards
Visit www.pacificenergy.net for the most recent version of this manual
071118-40
SERIAL #
INSTALLATION
AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL: FP25, FP25AR
ZERO CLEARANCE WOOD
FIREPLACE
FP25
100001385

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  • Page 1 TESTED and LISTED to CAN/ULC S610-M87 AND UL 127 INSTALLATION Meets the Environmental Protection Agency's May 2015 Particulate Emission Standards AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODEL: FP25, FP25AR ZERO CLEARANCE WOOD FIREPLACE Visit www.pacificenergy.net for the most recent version of this manual 071118-40 FP25 100001385...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Disposal of Ashes ........... 12 3 Year Comprehensive ..........36 Baffle Removal .............. 13 Conditions .............. 36 Secondary Air Box Cleaning ........13 ............36 Porcelain Glass Cleaning ............14 ..............36 Glass Blower Replacement ............. 14 Exclusions ............... 36 100001385_071118-40 FP25...
  • Page 3: Rating Label

    PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual describes the installation and operation of the Pacific Energy, FP25 Freestanding wood heater. This heater meets the 2015 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's crib wood emission limits for wood heaters sold after May 15, 2015. Model FP25: 3.5 g/hr.
  • Page 4: Safety And Maintenance

    FOR USE WITH THIS FIREPLACE. 6. DOOR GASKETS - The gasket used by Pacific Energy (7/8”(22mm) medium density fibreglass rope) requires only light pressure to seal. This will prolong seal life. It is important that the door seal be main- tained in good condition.
  • Page 5 11. Maintain a distance of 48”(1.2m) to all combustible materials in the room. See "Ember Protector" on page 24 for Floor Protection dimensions. 100001385_071118-40 FP25...
  • Page 6: Maintenance Checks

    The blowers should be cleaned out a minimum annually by using a vacumn on the intakes on the side of the blower to remove any dust and debris. The blower is accessed through the access covers located in the bottom of the and the air box beneath the firebox. 100001385_071118-40 FP25...
  • Page 7: Baffle

    On the other hand, a black greasy deposit that is difficult to remove is a result of wet and green wood and too slow a burning rate. This heavy deposit is building up as quickly in the chimney. 100001385_071118-40 FP25...
  • Page 8: Chimney Smoke And Creosote Formation

    Also check combustibles around the chimney and the roof. • - The services of a competent or certified installer, (certified by the Wood Energy Technical Training program (WETT) - in Canada, Hearth Education Foundation (HEARTH) - in U.S.A.,) are strongly recom- mended. 100001385_071118-40 FP25...
  • Page 9: Preventing A Chimney Fire

    CAUTION: Hot while in operation. Keep children, clothing and furniture away. Contact may cause skin burns. Your PACIFIC ENERGY wood heater is designed for many years of trouble free operation. Over firing the appliance will shorten the life of the product. Failure to rectify an over firing condition can be hazardous and may void the manufacturer's warranty.
  • Page 10: How To Test Your Wood

    Open the door slowly, this will prevent backpuffing or flame roll-out. 3. Use wood of different shape, diameter and length ( recommended 16"(406mm)). Load your wood and try to place the logs so that the air can flow between them. Always use dry wood. 100001385_071118-40 FP25...
  • Page 11: Curing Of The Paint Finish

    Over firing can be caused by operating the unit with the door open, damage to door gaskets allowing excess air to enter the firebox, the use of kiln dried lumber, mill ends or paper waste and prolonged or continual use on a high burn setting. 100001385_071118-40 FP25...
  • Page 12: Proper Draft

    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. 100001385_071118-40 FP25...
  • Page 13: Baffle Removal

    2. Remove the screws securing the access cover to the firebox bottom. Inspect airbox for debris. If debris is present, carefully use a vacum to suck debris through the hole in the firebox bottom. 3. Replace the cover plate and the bricks. Access cover Figure 2: Draft box clean out cover. 100001385_071118-40 FP25...
  • Page 14: Glass Cleaning

    5. Remove the three bolts securing the blower to the mounting bracket and replace the blower (Figure 4). 6. Reverse all previous steps to reinstall the new blower. See "Convection Blower Wiring" on page 23 for wiring diagram. Bolts Bolts Figure 4: Blower mounting bolts. Figure 3: Removing mounting bracket bolts. 100001385_071118-40 FP25...
  • Page 15: Fireplace Installation

    The best location to install your fireplace is determined by considering the location of windows, doors, and the traffic flow in the room where the FP25 Fireplace will be located. Allow space in front of the unit for the Ember Protection and clearances to combustibles. Take into consideration the location of the chimney. Ideally, you should choose a location where the chimney will pass through the house without cutting floor or roof joists.
  • Page 16: Dimensions

    [883 mm] 10 9/16" [269 mm] Unit and standoffs only - Steel framing kit not shown. Figure 5: FP25 Dimensions. Fireplace Clearances and Dimensions Distance to combustible material from the side/back standoffs and framing kit. 0" (0mm) Ceiling clearance - both in the chase and in the room: from the base of the fire- 7’...
  • Page 17: Minimum Framing Dimensions

    Framing dimensions will need to be adjusted accordingly to accept drywall/wallboard if used inside enclosure. Figure 6: FP25 Framing Dimensions. The top front framing must be installed as shown, (Figure 7) with no wood framing directly in front of the chimney system 18”...
  • Page 18: Framing Kit Installation

    It is very important to provide a flat surface to attach the outer non-combustible board to. • Attach the Framing kit securely to the chase's framing using appropri- ate fasteners. Figure 9: FP25 Chase with unit. 100001385_071118-40 FP25...
  • Page 19: Chimney Installation

    Anchor Plate spacer. Part #FP30.7757. Ensure the Chimney Achor plate is fully engaged with the Fireplace's Flue Collar when using the Anchor Plate Spacer. NOTE: The FP25 must be installed so the outlet of the Listed chimney system is a minimum 15ft (4.6m) in height as...
  • Page 20: Offset Chimney

    7. Securely attach the rain cap and check the flashing for leaks. Offset Chimney: The chimney for the FP25 can be installed with a maximum of four Maintain 45° elbows(in Canada) or four 30° elbows(in U.S.A.) as shown in Chimney Figure 11.
  • Page 21: Masonry Chimney

    Building Code or NFPA 211 ULC-S635 or UL-1777 16” [405mm] listed liner Mortar Minimum distance system. to the combustible ceiling. Adapter Minimum 12” Mortar chimney section ULC-S629 or UL-103HT listed Chimney Anchor system. Plate Figure 12: FP25 Masonry Installation. 100001385_071118-40 FP25...
  • Page 22: Combustion Air

    WARNING: THE COMBUSTION AIR INLET MUST BE AT LEAST 5ft (1.5m) BELOW CHIMNEY OUTLET AND MUST NEVER TERMINATE IN ATTIC SPACES. OUTSIDE AIR ADAPTER left or right mounting Air Intake from side or rear Figure 13: FP25 Air intake - rear view. Figure 14: Typical outside air installation. 100001385_071118-40 FP25...
  • Page 23: Convection Blower Wiring

    Convection Blower Wiring The FP25 blowers must be connected to 120 VAC house hold electrical system. Connect the blower circuit to a wall switch or fan speed controller.(not supplied) Insert the Romex 14/2 wire, or equivalent, into the unit through the strain relief located in the junction box on the right hand side of the support base (Figure 14).
  • Page 24: Ember Protection

    Door. This can be tile, brick, slate, stone or metal that meets or exceeds UL1618 Type 1 - floor protector. Minimum 20GA steel 8” [203mm] 16 1/2” [420mm] Ember 8” [203mm] Protection 35” [890mm] Minimum Width - 35"(889mm) centered with door opening Minimum Overall Depth - 16 1/2"(420mm) Figure 18: FP25 Ember protection US. 100001385_071118-40 FP25...
  • Page 25: Option: Remote Heat Duct Kit Installation

    Option: Remote Heat Duct Kit Installation This Fireplace is designed to use the optional Pacific Energy Remote Heat Kit (RHKA). This kit allows heat to be ducted from the casing of the fireplace (using listed B-Vent) to the room or other parts of the home. One or two Remote Heat Kits may be installed on the fireplace.
  • Page 26: Replacement Parts

    11 STRAIN RELIEF ............. 5033.505 TRANSITION BOOT ..........5096.853 12 RHEOSTAT KIT ............5025.001 BLOWER CASING FACE PLATE ........9144 13 JUNCTION BOX ............5024.408 BLOWER FAN BRACKET ..........9146 14 INLET GRILL ............5096.851 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION COVER ....... 9144.5 REMOTE BLOWER BOX ........WODC.9141 100001385_071118-40 FP25...
  • Page 27: Ducting Options

    Listed B-Vent Firestop Figure 19: FP25 Remote heat duct Options. The maximum effective length run for each Remote Heat Kit is 20ft. (6m). The amount of heat from this kit is affected by the length and number of bends. To maximize the performance the length and number of bends should be kept to a minimum.
  • Page 28: Duct Installation

    4. Attach the Duct Adapter to the top of the fireplace over top of the Backflow Damper (Figure 23). Using 4 screws secure both pieces to the Fireplace's outer casing. Back ow damper installed Figure 22: Backflow damper. Figure 23: Duct collar. 100001385_071118-40 FP25...
  • Page 29 11. Install the Inlet grill(s) over the chase inlet opening(s) after any decorative finish has been applied. Blower Casing Face Plate Egdes Outlet Grill Mounting Blower Casing Holes Egdes Figure 25: Blower details. Figure 26: Grill mounting holes. 100001385_071118-40 FP25...
  • Page 30: Remote Heat Kit Wiring

    This kit includes a junction box, rheostat and cover plate. The junction box should be mounted in a conve- nient location away from the fireplace. Use only copper conductors Blower WALL SWITCH/ SPEED CONTROLLER Ground Neutral (white) Hot (black) Terminal Strip Figure 27: T120-WODC remote heat kit wiring diagram. 100001385_071118-40 FP25...
  • Page 31: Finshing The Chase

    Finshing The Chase The front facing area of the FP25 must be covered with non-combustible cement board prior to applying any non-combustible finishing material. Use the Cement Board manufacturer's guidelines and suggested fasteners to attach the cement board to the unit and studs.
  • Page 32: Mantel And Finishing Clearances

    Allowed in this area 11 1/2” [292mm] 11 1/2” [292mm] Figure 29: FP25 Mantle and Pillar. Mantel Clearances and Dimensions Minimum distance to the underside of the Mantel (max 12” deep) from the top of the 16” (406mm) Heat Exchanger Air Deflector.
  • Page 33: Firebrick Installation Instructions

    2. Install 4 full-size firebricks and one brick "B" as shown on each side of the firebox. 3. Place 6 full-size firebricks and bricks "C" & "D" on the bottom of the firebox in the pattern shown below. Figure 30: FP25 Firebrick layout. ITEM...
  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    1. Combustion air supply - Check outside air supply for obstruction blocked - Check that room air cover is removed 2. Draft too low - Chimney plugged or restricted, inspect and clean - Chimney oversized or otherwise unsuitable, consult Dealer 100001385_071118-40 FP25...
  • Page 35: Replacement Parts

    ..Glass gasket kit (not shown) ......NE25GGKIT ..Door Complete w gasket and glass ....NE25.DRBK All parts may be ordered from your nearest Pacific ..Arch Door Complete w/ gasket and glass..NE25.ARDRBK Energy dealer. Contact Pacific Energy for the location of the dealer nearest you. NE25.DRBK 100001385_071118-40...
  • Page 36: Waranty Information

    3 Year Comprehensive Pacific Energy will replace or repair any part found to be defective (parts and labor) for three years from the date of purchase. This coverage includes electrical components (blowers, speed controls and thermal switches).
  • Page 37 This warranty does not apply to any part that shows evidence of misuse, abuse, improper installation, acci- dent, lack of maintenance, or modification. Pacific Energy shall in no event be liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages of any nature whatsoever which are in excess of the original purchase price of the product.
  • Page 38 • BLOWER ELECTRICAL RATING 115V, 60HZ, 1.1AMP • REPLACE GLASS ONLY WITH 5mm CERAMIC GLASS. • DO NOT USE OR INSTALL COMPONENTS OR PRODUCTS NOT SPECIFIED IN PACIFIC ENERGY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT USE A FIREPLACE INSERT OR OTHER PRODUCTS NOT SPECIFIED FOR USE WITH THIS PRODUCT. • THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED WITH AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET. TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, DO NOT INSTALL AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET INTO FIREPLACE.
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  • Page 40 © 2017 Copyright Pacific Energy Fireplace Products LTD Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. For technical support, please contact your retailer Web site: www.pacificenergy.net 2975 Allenby Rd., Duncan, BC V9l 6V8...

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