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AND OPERATING about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area. INSTRUCTIONS MODEL: FP30 LE, Meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 2020 Particulate Emission Standards FP30 AR LE for Cord Wood Visit www.pacificenergy.net for the most recent version of this manual...
California to cause cancer,and to carbon monoxide, which is known to the state of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov. This warning is applicable to all PACIFIC ENERGY FIREPLACE PRODUCTS FP30 LE 100004186_040523-48...
PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual describes the installation and operation of the Pacific Energy, FP30 LE and FP30 AR LE Zero Clearance Wood Fireplace. This heater meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 2020 Cord Wood emission limits for wood heaters sold after May 15, 2020.
FOR USE WITH THIS FIREPLACE. 6. DOOR GASKETS - The gasket used by Pacific Energy (7/8”(22mm) high density fibreglass rope) requires only light pressure to seal. This will prolong seal life. It is important that the door seal be maintained in good condition.
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11. Maintain a distance of 48”(1.2m) from the door to all combustible materials (i.e. furniture, drapes etc.) in the room. See "Ember Protector" on page 31 for Ember Protection dimensions. 100004186_040523-48 FP30 LE...
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. FP30 LE 100004186_040523-48...
. 4. Replace the access cover, and install the bricks. MAKE SURE THE GASKET IS IN GOOD CONDITION AND POSITIONED CORRECTLY. Figure 2: Secondary Airbox clean out cover. IF IT IS DAMAGED THEN IT MUST BE REPLACED. 100004186_040523-48 FP30 LE...
Also check combustibles around the chimney and the roof. - The services of a com- petent or certified installer, (certified by the Wood Energy Technical Training program (WETT) - in Canada, Hearth Education Foundation (HEARTH) - in U.S.A.,) are strongly recommended.. FP30 LE 100004186_040523-48...
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.
WARNING: Always keep loading door closed when burning. This heater is not designed for open door burning. WARNING: No alteration or modification of the combustion air control assembly is permitted. Any tampering will void warranty and could be very hazardous. FP30 LE 100004186_040523-48...
Caution: Whenever ashes get 3 to 4 inches deep in your firebox, and when fire has burned down and cooled, remove excess ashes. Leave an ash bed approximately 1" (25 mm) deep on the firebox bottom to help maintain a hot charcoal bed for future fires. 100004186_040523-48 FP30 LE...
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 FP30 LE 100004186_040523-48...
Figure 4: Thermoswitch bracket and access panel screws. 5. Disconnect the wire leads of the blower you are replacing from the electrical terminal block located on the base of the unit, between the blower brackets and the connection to the Thermo Switch (Figure 5). 100004186_040523-48 FP30 LE...
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Reverse the process to reinstall blower. Make sure the Access Panel gasket is in good condition. Replace if needed. (pn.# 800001678 ) Blower Blower NEUTRAL 115v from Wall Switch or Fan Controller GROUND Figure 7: Electrical diagram FP30 LE 100004186_040523-48...
Urban Development (HUD)"Manufactured Home Construction and Safety. • In Canada: the unit must be installed with access openings into the built in enclosure for inspection purposes. The access covers must require a household tool to open. 100004186_040523-48 FP30 LE...
Minimum depth of non-combustible ember protection: from the front of the fireplace. 18” (457 mm) Minimum width of Ember protection (8"from the side of the door opening in U.S.A.) 39" Minimum width of Ember protection (8" from the side of the unit in Canada). 58” (1.47 m) FP30 LE 100004186_040523-48...
24” Minimum chase area. [610mm] Do Not insulate the front portion of the 56 1/2” chase above the unit. [1.435m] The Steel Stud framing kit must be Figure 10: FP30 framing enclosure. used for installing this Fireplace. 100004186_040523-48 FP30 LE...
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 appropriate fasteners. Figure 12: FP30 Framing with Unit. FP30 LE 100004186_040523-48...
Non-Combustible Ember Protection material. Install the insulation shields as required by code and all pieces necessary to prevent contact with combustible materials whenever passing through floors, ceilings or attic spaces. Figure 13: FP30 Basic installation. 100004186_040523-48 FP30 LE...
We recommend sealing the joint with stove cement. Secure the anchor plate with stainless steel screws. If the Anchor Plate will not sit flush on top of the unit, a Pacific Energy "Anchor Plate Spacer" should be used beween the fireplace and the Anchor Plate. This is due to diferences in the manufacturers chimney sizes.
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 17: Typical outside air installation. Figure 16: FP30 Air intake - rear view. FP30 LE 100004186_040523-48...
Option: Remote Heat Duct Kit Installation This Fireplace is designed to use the optional Pacific Energy Remote Heat Kit (WODC.RHKIT). 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.
To maximize the performance the length and number of bends should be kept to a minimum. 12" (305mm) from the CEILING or SIDE WALLS 36" (914mm) from the FLOOR 100004186_040523-48 FP30 LE...
4. Attach the Duct Adapter to the top of the fireplace over top of the Backflow Damper (Figure 25). Using 4 screws secure both pieces to the Fireplace's outer casing. Back ow damper installed Figure 24: Backflow damper. Figure 25: Duct collar. FP30 LE 100004186_040523-48...
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11. Install the Inlet grill(s) over the chase inlet opening(s) after any decorative finish has been applied. Blower Casing Face Plate nishing edges Mounting Tabs Mounting Tabs Blower Casing Outlet Grill Mounting nshing edges Holes Figure 27: Blower details. Figure 28: Grill mounting holes. 100004186_040523-48 FP30 LE...
This kit includes a junction box, rheostat and cover plate. The junction box should be mounted in a convenient location away from the fireplace. Use only copper conductors Blower WALL SWITCH/ SPEED CONTROLLER Ground Neutral (white) Ground Hot (black) Figure 29: WODC.RHkit wiring diagram. FP30 LE 100004186_040523-48...
DO NOT EXTEND OR PLACE ANY CEMENT BOARD OR FINISHING MATERIALS BEYOND/INSIDE THIS EDGE. (Figure 30). Failure to comply will result in; overheating of the fireplace and blowers, and will not be covered under Warranty. Figure 30: FP30 Facing Edge stop. 100004186_040523-48 FP30 LE...
The finished height can not be any higher than the underside of the lower facing edge/stop (9 3/8" [238mm] from the bottom of the unit. A safety strip must be installed as per the section "Ember Protection" FP30 LE 100004186_040523-48...
Minimum Depth from front of replace: 18 Minimum Depth from front of replace: 19 ” (457mm) 1/8” 19 1/8" 18" 8" 8" 8" 8" (457mm) (203mm) 18" 58" (1.47m) 39" Figure 33: FP30 Ember Protection CAN. Figure 34: FP30 Ember Protection USA. 100004186_040523-48 FP30 LE...
Minimum distance to the Mantel side facing (Max 4” deep) from the side of the fire- 10” (255mm) place door. A Raised Hearth must be completly constructed of non-combustible materials and can only be 9-3/8" (238mm) from the base of the unit** FP30 LE 100004186_040523-48...
(230 mm x 115 mm x 32 mm) 5096.99 9” X 3 1/2” X 1 1/4” (102 mm x 115 mm x 32 mm) 3245.501 7 1/4” X 4 1/2” X 1 1/4” (184 mm x 115 mm x 32 mm) 245.001 FP30 LE 100004186_040523-48...
H Minimum distance from the base of the fireplace to the ceiling 84” (2.135m) ** Minimum depth of (UL1618 Class 1) non-combustible Ember Protection from the front 18” (460mm) of the fireplace Minimum width of (UL1618 Class 1) Ember Protection: In Canada 58” (1.47m) :In U.S.A. 39” 100004186_040523-48 FP30 LE...
4. Using (5) #8 self-drilling screws, fasten the Side Bracket to the fireplace front using the holes provided in the bracket. 5. Gently tighten all screws 6. Repeat the process on the other side. Figure 41: FP30 Craftsman side bracket screws. 100004186_040523-48 FP30 LE...
Make sure you can see the [660mm] pencil line for the Brow as this 35-5/16” will mean you have enough [897mm] clearance to mount the Top Brow. 4-1/2” 40” [115mm] [1.016m] 9-5/16” [236mm] Figure 43: FP30 Craftsman NC board cutout. FP30 LE 100004186_040523-48...
Air can be drawn from under the chase, if that space is sealed within the house envelope. The air must come from inside the house, preferably the room the fireplace is installed in. 100004186_040523-48 FP30 LE...
Top Brow Mount into the fireplace front. 3. The joints and gaps in the wall board can now be filled in using the board manufacturer’s recommended joint filler/compound. Figure 46: FP30 Craftsman top grill mount. FP30 LE 100004186_040523-48...
3. Lift up slightly on one end of the Ash Shelf for clearance, hook the grills corresponding mounting slot over the screw head. 4. Repeat the process on the other side. Tighten the screws using a 3/8” socket or nut driver. Figure 48: FP30 Craftsman lower grill mount tab. 100004186_040523-48 FP30 LE...
The maximum height for the hearth is Non-combustible Hearth 7” [178mm] from the base of the unit (Figure 26). Maximum nished height: 7” [178mm] from base of unit Figure 50: FP30 Craftsman raised hearth height. FP30 LE 100004186_040523-48...
In the door opening behind the Front, there are four screw holes. These may require the door to be removed ( open door and lift up on hinge side) to see and access them clearly. Figure 52: Openings for the front tabs and the position of the screws. 100004186_040523-48 FP30 LE...
Top Grill Assembly FP30.RP777106 Lower Grill Assembly FP30.RP777101 Front Assembly FP30.RP777104 Upper Decorative Panel FP30.RP777103 Lower Decorative Panel INCLUDED FASTENERS 1/4- 20 type F screws #8 self drilling screws x 15 #8-32 Black Thread rolling screws 7/32” Drill Bit FP30 LE 100004186_040523-48...
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.