Restarting After Extended Burns; Proper Draft; Ash Removal; Disposal Of Ashes - Pacific energy pacific vista Operating Instructions Manual

WARNING: Always keep loading door closed when
burning. This heater is not designed for open door
burning.
WARNING: No alteration or modifi cation of the com-
bustion air control assembly is permitted. Any tamper-
ing will void warranty and could be very hazardous.
WARNING: Do not use grates or andirons to elevate
the fuel. Burn directly on the fi re bricks. Replace
broken or missing bricks. Failure to do so may create
a hazardous condition.

Restarting After Extended 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 "H" (high) and in just a few minutes,
logs should begin burning.
3. After wood has charred, reset air control to desired
setting.
4. To achieve maximum fi ring rate, set control to "H"
(high). Do not use this setting other than for starting
or preheating fresh fuel loads.
DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS HEATER: Attempts to
achieve heat output rates that exceed heater design
specifi cations can result in permanent damage to the
heater and chimney.

Proper Draft

1. Draft is the force which moves air from the appliance
up through the chimney. The amount of draft in your
chimney depends on the length of the chimney, local
geography, nearby obstructions and other factors.
2. Too much draft may cause excessive temperatures in
the appliance. An uncontrollable burn or a glowing red
stove part or chimney indicates excessive draft.
3. Inadequate draft may cause backpuffing into the room
and plugging of the chimney. Smoke leaking into the
room through appliance and chimney connector joints
indicates inadequate draft.

Ash Removal

Whenever ashes get 76mm to 100mm deep in your fi rebox,
and when fi re has burned down and cooled, remove excess
ashes. Leave an ash bed approximately 25mm deep on
the fi rebox bottom to help maintain a hot charcoal bed.
Optional ash cleanout system: The ash dump handle
is located under the ash lip on the left hand side. To oper-
ate ash dump, pull handle out 13mm and turn clockwise.
This will unlock the ash dump and allow it to open. Hold
handle open while pulling ashes into the hole. Avoid large
charcoal pieces as these still contain heat value. Release
handle and push in to lock. Ensure ash dump door is
properly engaged. Fill the cavity with the remaining ash
level with the fi rebox fl oor. Lift and pull out ashpan and
discard ashes into metal container. Replace ashpan and
ensure it is seated properly. Do not burn with ash dump
door open. Doing so will create a hazardous condition.
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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
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 closed con-
tainer until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. Other waste
should not be placed in this container.

Baffle Removal

Chimney connector pipe should be disconnected from
stove to clean and inspect chimney. Only if this is not pos-
sible should you remove the baffle. DO NOT OPERATE
WITH BAFFLE OR INSULATION REMOVED.
Remove retaining pin at the back top of the fi rebox, just
under the baffle. Remove rail extensions in front of the
baffle. Lift baffle up and pull forward to disconnect from the
supply tube. Tilt baffle sideways to drop down and remove
from fi rebox. Inspect gasket between baffle and supply
tube. If necessary, replace with gasket Part# SSER.1395
available from your Pacifi c Energy dealer. Re-install baffle
assembly and insulation by reversing order. Ensure that
the insulation is not obstructing the fl ue outlet or the area
above the baffle.
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