Alderlea T4 CLASSIC Installation & Operation Manual

Cast iron wood stove

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By Pacifi c Energy
INSTALLATION & OPERATION GUIDE
ALDERLEA T4 CAST IRON WOOD STOVE
MODEL: ALDERLEA T4, T4 CLASSIC
SERIES: C

SAFETY NOTICE

If this stove is not properly installed, a house fi re may result. For your safety,
follow the installation instructions. Contact local building or fi re officials about
restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.
PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
TESTED and LISTED to
CAN/ULC S627 AND UL 1482
Meets the Environmental Protection Agency's
July 1990 Particulate Emission Standards
230611-20
ALT4
5055.302

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  • Page 1: Safety Notice

    By Pacifi c Energy INSTALLATION & OPERATION GUIDE ALDERLEA T4 CAST IRON WOOD STOVE MODEL: ALDERLEA T4, T4 CLASSIC SERIES: C SAFETY NOTICE If this stove is not properly installed, a house fi re may result. For your safety, follow the installation instructions. Contact local building or fi re officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ..................2 Safety and Maintenance .............. 3 Creosote ..................4 Formation and Need for Removal ............4 Chimney Fires ..................4 Avoiding a Chimney Fire ................ 4 If You Suspect a Chimney Fire ............... 5 In Case of a Chimney Fire ..............5 Appliance Dimensions ..............
  • Page 3: Safety And Maintenance

    Safety and Maintenance Burn only dry, well seasoned wood. The denser or heavier the wood when dry, the greater its heat value. This is why hardwoods are generally preferred. Green or wet wood will WARNING: cause a rapid buildup of creosote. If you feel it is necessary to burn wet or unseasoned Never use chemicals or any other volatile liquid to start a fi re.
  • Page 4: Creosote

    Creosote Formation and Need for Removal When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapours, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapours condense in the relatively cool chimney fl ue of a slow burning fi re. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the fl ue lining.
  • Page 5: If You Suspect A Chimney Fire

    If You Suspect a Chimney Fire Signs of a chimney fi re may be one or more of the following: A roaring sound 2. Vibration of the chimney 3. Flames and sparks shooting out of the top of the chimney In Case of a Chimney Fire Immediately close the air inlets on the stove.
  • Page 6: Installation - Residential

    Installation – Residential Warning: Under no circumstances is this heater to be installed in a makeshift or "temporary" manner. It may be fi red only after the stove is installed properly. • DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CONNECT THIS HEATER TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT.
  • Page 7: Chimney And Connector - Residential

    Chimney and Connector – Residential Connect to a listed chimney or a chimney suitable for use with solid fuel that is lined and in good condition and meets local building codes. The chimney fl ue size should be the same as the stove outlet for optimal performance. Reducing or increasing the fl ue size may adversely affect stove performance.
  • Page 8: Installation - Mobile Home

    Installation – Mobile Home Warning: Under no circumstances is this heater to be installed in a makeshift or "temporary" manner. It may be fi red only after the following conditions have been met. • DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
  • Page 9 Fig #4 SPARK ARRESTOR RAIN CAP CHIMNEY 3' (914 mm) MINIMUM STORM COLLAR RADIATION SHIELD ROOF FLASHING The chimney may incorporate an offset. To do this safely, all sections of listed connector, offset elbows and chimney section must be CHIMNEY SUPPORT screwed together by at least three MINIMUM 7' (2100 mm) sheet metal screws per joint.
  • Page 10: Installation Procedure - Mobile Home

    Installation Procedure – Mobile Home CAUTION: THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME FLOOR, WALL AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED. Note: See "Combustion Air" section on page 11 Position stove and fl oor protection with hole for combustion air in accordance with the clearances as stated on the label and in Figure #3.
  • Page 11: Floor Protector

    Floor Protector The stove may be installed on a combustible Fig #6 Fig #5 Canada Only U.S.A. Only fl oor provided noncombustible ember protec- tion is used. Minimum Width - 32” Minimum Width - 40” Minimum Overall Depth - 43 1/4” Minimum Overall Depth - 33 1/4”...
  • Page 12: Operation

    Hot while in operation. Keep children, clothing and furniture away. Contact may cause skin burns. Your ALDERLEA stove is designed for maximum overall efficiency at a moderate fi ring rate. Overfi ring is hazardous and a waste of fuel. Too slow a burn contributes to creosote buildup and lowers combustion efficiency.
  • Page 13: Lighting For The First Time

    Lighting for the First Time Curing of the Paint Finish To achieve the best fi nish, the paint on your stove must be baked on. When burning your stove for the fi rst 2-3 times it is very important that the room be well ventilated. Open all windows and doors.
  • Page 14: Restarting After Extended Or Overnight Burns

    Ash Chute Operation: Your Alderlea stove is equipped with an ash chute system to ease removal of ash from the ash lip area. To use this system, fi rst pull out the ash pan approxi- mately 2”...
  • Page 15: Disposal Of Ashes

    Disposal of Ashes Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fi tting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed outside 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 a closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    PPENDIX Troubleshooting Problem Cause Cure Glass is Dirty 1. Wood is wet • Use dry wood 2. Turning down air control • Do not turn down until or damper too soon a) there is a good bed of coals b) the wood is charred 3.
  • Page 17: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts #8 ASH DUMP ASSEMBLY ......WODC.2261 #1 BAFFLE KIT .......... VIST.BAFKIT #9 LEG CASTING ASSY(4) ..........#2 BRICK RAILS SET ......VIST.RAILSET ...BLACK PAINT ....... ALDR.4717MBK #3 FLAME SHIELD ..........VIST.2115 #4 DOOR ASSY ......R - ALT4.4920RMBK ...BLACK ENAMEL ......ALT5.P4717BKA ...BLACK PAINT ......L - ALT4.4920LMBK ...MAJOLICA BROWN ENAMEL ..
  • Page 18: Firebrick Installation

    Firebrick Installation This package contains 12 full-size fi rebricks, as well as 2 various cut bricks. With the heater in the upright position, install fi rebricks as follows: Install 4 full-size fi rebricks against the rear wall. Install the side fi rebricks, 2 full-size each side. Place 3 full-size and 2 cut bricks on the bottom of the heater.
  • Page 19: Label

    PACIFIC VISTA VISTA CLASSIC WN# 16405 SERIES: MODEL: ALDERLEA T4 • INSTALL AND USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. • CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS, INSTALLATION PERMIT AND INSPECTION IN YOUR AREA. • DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE (USA. ONLY).
  • Page 20 By Pacifi c Energy PACIFIC ENERGY FIREPLACE PRODUCTS LTD. Phone: 1-250-748-1184 Web site: www.pacifi cenergy.net 2975 Allenby Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 6V8 PRINTED IN CANADA...

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