IMPORTANT: THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO REMAIN WITH THE HOMEOWNER SERIAL # SAFETY NOTICE If this stove is not properly installed, a house fi re may result. For your safety, follow the INSTALLATION installation instructions. Contact local building or fi re officials about restrictions AND OPERATING and installation inspection requirements in INSTRUCTIONS...
Clearances Safety Masonry or Factory Built Fireplace READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THIS APPLIANCE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW The minimum required clearances to surrounding combustible INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, materials when installed into a masonry or factory built fi replace BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH.
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 - Brick rail tabs and brick rails.
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Fireplace hearth requirements: (Measured without the insert) The hearth may be fl ush with or raised above an adjacent combustible fl oor and must extend 16” in front and 8” beyond each side of the fi replace opening. MINIMUM FIREPLACE OPENING AND HEARTH DIMENSIONS 16”...
Installation Fig. # 4 Full Flue Liner Your Insert is designed to be installed into a masonry or fac- tory built zero-clearance fi replace. The masonry fi replace must be built according to the requirements of the Standard of Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel Burning ap- Rain Cap pliances, N.F.P.A.
Full Flue Liner -(Required in Canada) Direct Flue Connection 1) Measure the chimney height from the top of the existing Fig. # 7 fl ue to the fl oor of the hearth. This will allow extra length of liner for fl ashing and rain cap. 2) Feed the stainless steel liner from top of the chimney, Mantel or Chimney...
Surround Assembly and Installation 1) Lay part A, B and C face down on a fl at non-marring surface. Fasten together with 1/4" x 1/2" bolts and nuts provided through holes at points “D” (Fig. #8 and 9). Fig. # 10 2) Lift the surround assembly to the upright position and make sure the front face is fl at and even at the joints.
Combustion Air Blower Consult local building codes regarding combustion air supply. Intake or combustion air can be supplied to the Insert in one The Insert comes equipped with a variable speed circulating of two ways: air blower. The blower system is thermostatically controlled 1) Outside air supply: Remove cover from ash clean out in for automatic operation, as well manually with a convenient existing fi replace.
Your PACIFIC ENERGY heater is designed for many years of WARNING: No alteration or modifi cation of the combus- trouble free operation. Over fi ring the appliance will shorten tion air control assembly is permitted.
Proper Draft In summary, a certain amount of creosote is inevitable and must be lived with. Regular inspection and cleaning is the solution. The use of dry, seasoned wood and ample combus- 1) Draft is the force which moves air from the appliance up tion air will help to minimize the buildup.
Maintenance Remove all particles of glass. Be careful as they are very sharp. Install new glass complete with gasket. Replace frame and screws. WARNING: Do not overtighten, tighten screws very 1. Burn wood only, dry and well seasoned. The denser or carefully.
Appendix A Troubleshooting Problem Cause Cure Excessive Creosote 1) Wood is too wet - Use dry wood Buildup 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 - Improper chimney height and/or diameter - Chimney plugged or restricted, check fl ue...
Firebrick Installation Instructions Pacifi c Vista Insert This package contains 12 full-size fi rebricks. With the heater in the upright position, install fi rebricks as follows: - First, install 4 fi rebricks against the rear wall. - Next, install the side fi rebricks, 2 each side. - Lastly, place 4 fi rebricks on the bottom of the heater.
Pacifi c VISTA INSERT Optional Hearth Trim Kit This kit contains: 1..Hearth Trim 4..Spring Clips Installation: Unpack and inspect the hear th trim. Install the surround assembly as per instruction supplied with the appliance. Attach hearth trim to the bottom of the surround with clips provided.
MODEL / MODÈLE: PACIFIC VISTA INSERT SERIES / SÉRIE: D INSTALL AND USE ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH PACIFIC ENERGY’S INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT CODES, RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION IN YOUR AREA. INSTALL AND USE ONLY IN MASONRY OR FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE. DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
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PACIFIC ENERGY FIREPLACE PRODUCTS LTD. PACIFIC ENERGY FIREPLACE PRODUCTS LTD. Phone: 1-250-748-1184 Phone: 1-250-748-1184 Web site: http://www.pacifi cenergy.net Web site: http://www.pacifi cenergy.net 2975 Allenby Rd., Duncan, B.C. V9L 6V8 2975 Allenby Rd., Duncan, B.C. V9L 6V8 Printed in Canada...