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IMPORTANT:
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO
REMAIN WITH THE HOMEOWNER
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Meets the US Environmental Protection
Agency's 2020 Particulate Emission
Standards.
Visit www.pacificenergy.net for the most recent version of this manual
021219-28
INSTALLATION
AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL:
NEO 1.6 INSERT LE
NEO 1.6 INSERT LE
SERIAL #
100003732-50

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  • Page 1 Meets the US Environmental Protection Agency's 2020 Particulate Emission Standards. MODEL: NEO 1.6 INSERT LE Visit www.pacificenergy.net for the most recent version of this manual 021219-28 NEO 1.6 INSERT LE 100003732-50...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PACIFIC ENERGY FIREPLACE PRODUCTS PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual describes the installation and operation of the Pacific Energy, VISTA INSERT LE; Fireplace Insert wood heater. Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new room heater. Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
  • Page 3: Rating Label

    COMBUSTIBLE SOUS L’APPAREIL, S’ÉTENDANT À UNE DISTANCE DE 16po / 406mm DEVANT LE FACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES D’OUVERTURE DU FOYER. • INSTALL AND USE ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH PACIFIC ENERGY’S INSTALLATION AND • INSTALLEZ ET UTILISEZ SELON LES INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION ET D’UTILISATION DE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
  • Page 4: Safety

    Chimney fires are easy to detect; they usually involve one or more of the following: • Flames and sparks shooting out of the top of the chimney • A roaring sound • Vibration of the chimney 100003732 NEO 1.6 INSERT LE 021219-28...
  • Page 5: To Avoid A Chimney Fire

    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. NEO 1.6 INSERT LE 021219-28 100003732...
  • Page 6: Operation

    It is damp if it turns black and lights within three minutes. If it sizzles, hisses and blackens without igniting in five minutes it is soaked and should not be burnt. 100003732 NEO 1.6 INSERT LE 021219-28...
  • Page 7: Lighting A Fire

    A glowing red top or vent pipe are indications of overfiring. Failure to rectify an over firing condition can be hazardous and may void the manufacturer's warranty. NEO 1.6 INSERT LE 021219-28 100003732...
  • Page 8: Convection Blower Operation

    Leave an ash bed approximately 1" (25 mm) deep on the firebox bottom to help maintain a hot charcoal bed. See section "Disposal of Ashes" on page 5. 100003732 NEO 1.6 INSERT LE 021219-28...
  • Page 9: Maintenance

    REPLACEMENTS. Door Gaskets - The gasket used by Pacific Energy (7/8"(22mm) medium density fiberglass rope) 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 replace if necessary. Follow the instructions included in the kit (prt# 80000156). The kit can be obtained from your nearest Pacific Energy dealer.
  • Page 10: Maintenance Checks

    • Please contact your Dealer if you experience any of the damage listed above. Continuing to operate your stove with broken parts can accelerate damage to other parts and may void your warranty 100003732 NEO 1.6 INSERT LE 021219-28...
  • Page 11: Baffle Removal

    4. Inspect the gasket between baffle and supply tube. If necessary, replace with gasket (prt#80000365) available from your Pacific Energy dealer. 5. Re-install baffle assembly in reverse order. The two side pieces of blanket insulation must be tight against the side rails. The Ceramic Board on top of the tubes must be pushed back tight against the Baffle.
  • Page 12: Dimensions

    175mm 7/8 " The Insert is equipped with a 430mm 10” 6” I.D. removable Flue Collar. 255mm ” 745mm Figure 2: NEO 1.6 Insert LE - dimensions. Backing Plate Sizes REGULAR OVERSIZED 36” 46" 26” 30" 100003732 NEO 1.6 INSERT LE 021219-28...
  • Page 13: Minimum Fireplace Dimensions

    The fireplace's non-combustible masonry hearth must extend 16” in front and 8” beyond each side of the existing fireplace opening. See Figure 2. ” 760mm ” 625mm ” 515mm ” 430mm ” Fireplace Hearth ” 406mm 200mm Figure 3: Fireplace opening dim. - NEO 1.6 Insert LE. NEO 1.6 INSERT LE 021219-28 100003732...
  • Page 14: Ember Protection

    USA: 16” Ember Protection Masonry Hearth Figure 4: NEO 1.6 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.
  • Page 15: Clearances

    Fireplace Hearth ” 240mm Figure 5: NEO 1.6 Insert LE Clearances. Minimum Clearances to Combustibles Side of Door to Adjacent Sidewall..........13 in.(255 mm.) Side of Door to Side Facing (max 3-1/2 in. deep)......9.5 in.(155 mm.) Top of Front Brow to Mantel Facing..........13 in.(305 mm.) Top of Front Brow to Mantel (max 12in.
  • Page 16: Installation

    National Building Code. A metal tag is provided and is to be fastened to the back wall of the fireplace, If the fireplace has been modified to accommodate the insert. 100003732 NEO 1.6 INSERT LE 021219-28...
  • Page 17 9. Measure, trim and shape a Chimney top flashing Figure 6: NEO 1.6 Insert LE - full flue liner. to fit the existing chimney flue. Plan for a 1” to 1-1/2” overlap on each side. Place flashing over top of the liner and seat firmly against the flue tile.
  • Page 18 Direct Flue Connection (permitted only in the USA) Pacific Energy highly recommends the use of a full liner as the safest installation and providing optimum performance. When connected to a full liner, the Insert is able to draft correctly and will prevent problems such as difficult start-ups and smoking out the door.
  • Page 19: Combustion Air

    This will ensure combustion air is drawn from outside the house and into the intake on the bot- tom of the appliance. 2. Room air supply: Combustion Air will be drawn from the room through the front of the unit. NEO 1.6 INSERT LE 021219-28 100003732...
  • Page 20: Electrical Supply

    4. Loosen the two bolts holding the Blower Bracket in place. Pull the top of the bracket towards the front, to dis-engage it. Then lift up and out to dis-engage the bottom slot. 5. Installation is the reverse. 100003732 NEO 1.6 INSERT LE 021219-28...
  • Page 21: Power Cord Relocation

    4. Remount Wire Cover and Electrical Box to the unit. Re-install the backing plate making sure to re-con- nect the leads to the rocker switch. Re-install the Blower Speed Control Knob control knob and the Front Trim. NEO 1.6 INSERT LE 021219-28 100003732...
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    - Check outside air supply for obstruction - 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 100003732 NEO 1.6 INSERT LE 021219-28...
  • Page 23: Firebrick Installation

    8 7/8” x 2 1/8” x 1 1/4” 4 1/4” x 2 1/8” x 1 1/4” 4 3/8” x 3 1/4” x 1 1/4” 7” x 3 1/4” x 1 1/4” Figure 11: Vista Insert LE - Firebrick layout. NEO 1.6 INSERT LE 021219-28 100003732...
  • Page 24: Firebrick Installation

    (Figure 14). Stand another "A" brick beside the first, one followed by a narrow "B" firebrick (Figure 14). Figure 15: Lower side wall firebricks in place. Figure 14: 1st side wall brick in place. 100003732 NEO 1.6 INSERT LE 021219-28...
  • Page 25 4. Place the remaining "B" firebrick so that it sits in front and at the center, add a "C" brick on each side. (Figure 19). Figure 18: Four floor bricks in place. Figure 19: Narrow front bricks in place. NEO 1.6 INSERT LE 021219-28 100003732...
  • Page 26: Replacement Parts

    35..Front Trim, Neo 1.6 Insert, Wood, Met Black ..........11250009 36..Front Trim, Neo 1.6 Insert, Wood, Stainless Steel ...........11250010 All parts may be ordered from your nearest Pacific Energy dealer. Contact Pacific Energy for the location of the dealer nearest you.
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  • Page 28 © 2019 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 dealer Web site: http://www.pacificenergy.com PACIFIC ENERGY FIREPLACE PRODUCTS LTD.

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