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Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area. Meets the Environmental Protection Agency's 2020 Particulate Emission Standards (Cord Wood). NEO 2.5 LE MODEL: Visit www.pacificenergy.net for the most recent version of this manual 14119-32 NEO 2.5 LE 100003380-50...
Rating Label PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual describes the installation and operation of the Pacific Energy, NEO 2.5 LE Freestanding wood heater. SAFETY NOTICE: If this stove is not properly installed, a house fire may result. For your safety, follow the installation instructions.
Safety CAUTION: Never use gasoline, gasoline type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or "freshen up" a fire in this heater. Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use. Instruct all members of your family on the safe operation of the heater.
To Avoid a Chimney Fire 1. Burn wood cleanly. Do not burn wet wood or turn down the unit too quickly after loading. 2. Do not let creosote build up to a point where a chimney fire is possible. 3. Do not have fires in the heater that may ignite chimney fires. These are excessively hot fires, such as when burning household trash, cardboard, Christmas tree limbs, or even ordinary fuel wood;...
Operation CAUTION: Hot while in operation. Keep children, clothing and furniture away. Contact may cause skin burns. 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.
Lighting a fire WARNING: Never use chemicals or any other volatile liquid to start a fire. 1. Adjust air control to “High” position (all the way to the left) and open door. 2. Place crumpled newspaper in the centre of the heater and crisscross with several pieces of dry kindling. Add a few small pieces of dry wood on top.
Restarting After Extended or Overnight Burns 1. Open door and rake hot embers towards the front of the heater. Add a couple of 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.
2. DOOR GASKETS - The gasket used by Pacific Energy (3/4"(19mm) High 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.
Maintenance Checks Check the following parts for damage such as cracks, excessive corrosion, burned out sections and excessive warping: (See website for descriptions and more detail) Weekly: • Firebrick - Visual, for cracking. • Door Gasket - sagging, placement, damage. Monthly •...
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.
Floor Protector The stove may be installed on a combustible floor provided noncombustible ember protection is used. This protection must extend as follows: In USA: 16" (406 mm) to the front and 8" (203 mm) to the sides of the fuel loading door opening. See Figure 4, below.
Min. Height 7’ [2.134m] Max. Depth 36” [915mm] Figure 6: NEO 2.5 LE Residential clearances. Clearances may be reduced with various heat shielding/insulating materials. Consult CSA B365 or NFPA 211 and local fire codes and authorities for approval. For close clearances, use a listed double-wall connector.
Warning: Under no circumstances is this heater to be installed in a makeshift or "temporary" manner. It may be fired only after the following conditions have been met. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CONNECT THIS HEATER TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT. Outside combustion air or fresh air into the room may be required in your area, consult local building codes (see Combustion Air section).
Installation Procedure 1. Select the position for your wood stove based on the clearances diagram. Position the floor protection and stove. 2. Mark the position for the hole in the ceiling and roof by using a string and plumb-bob hanging over the exact center of the stoves flue pipe.
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Spark arrester rain cap The chimney may incorporate an offset. To do this safely, all sections of listed connector, offset elbows and chimney section must be screwed together by at least 3” [914 mm] three sheet metal screws per joint. Minimum The chimney must be suitably Chimney...
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Ensure that the Masonry chimney meets all National Fire Protection Fireclay Flue liner Association and local building codes. Have the chimney cleaned and Concrete cap inspected by a professional to ensure there are no cracks, weak mortar or other signs of deterioration. See pipe manufacturers installation instructions Chimney for further information.
Through Wall Installations (as per NFPA 211-2013) ATTENTION: VAPOUR BARRIER MUST BE MAINTAINED WHEREVER CHIMNEY OR OTHER COMPONENTS PENETRATE TO THE EXTERIOR OF THE STRUCTURE. SEE LOCAL BUILDING CODES FOR PROPER AND APPROVED METHODS OF MAINTAINING VAPOUR BARRIER. Minimum chimney clearance SYSTEM A to brick and combustibles 2”...
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SYSTEM C Minimum chimney clearance from masonry to sheet steel supports and combustibles 2” (51 mm) Two ventilated air channels, each 1” (25.4 mm) Chimney connector Minimum 6” (152 mm) glass fiber insulation Two ventilated air channels, each 1” (25.4 mm); Sheet steel supports Masonry chimney construction of sheet steel...
Mobile Home Installation Warning: Under no circumstances is this heater to be installed in a makeshift or "temporary" manner. It may be fired only after the following conditions have been met. • DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE. •...
Optional Blower The optional blower kit (Part #: 11140001) is equipped with a three prong power cord and may be installed at any time. Follow the installation instructions supplied with the kit. Route power supply cord away from heater. Electrical rating: 115 volts AC-1.02 amps. Fan output rating: 160 CFM Blower Operation Proper blower speed matched with air control setting will ensure peak performance from your stove.
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Begin firebrick installation with the rear wall. 1. Stand two "A" firebricks vertically behind the right tab located on the brick rail. Slide the firebrick toward the center of the rear wall (Figure 15). 2. On the left side of the rear wall, stand two "A" bricks with one "B" brick in between them. Slide the bricks toward the center of the rear wall (Figure 16) Figure 15: Right side rear wall brick A placement.
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Figure 19: Back row floor A and B bricks. Figure 20: Left side A brick and D brick behind ash dump. 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the opposite side wall. 6. On the firebox floor, place an "A" brick in each corner and insert one "B" brick as shown in Figure 19. 7.
Trouble Shooting Problem Cause Cure Excessive Creosote 1) Wood is too wet - Use dry wood Build-up 2) Turning down air control - Do not turn down until: too soon a) there is a good bed of coals b) the wood is charred 3) Draft too low - Chimney plugged or restricted, check flue - Improper chimney height and/or diameter...
Upper Grill, Cast , Met Black ................80000847 GBT ........................80000841 Back Brick Rail....................80000850 All parts may be ordered from your nearest Pacific Energy dealer. Contact Pacific Energy for the location of the dealer nearest you. Neo 2.5LE_141119-32 100003380...
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