IMPORTANT: THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO REMAIN WITH THE HOMEOWNER SERIAL # SAFETY NOTICE INSTALLATION If this stove is not properly installed, a house AND OPERATING fire may result. For your safety, follow the installation instructions. Contact local INSTRUCTIONS building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in you area.
Contents Safety .................... 3 Dimensions .................... 3 Clearances ................... 3 Masonry or Factory Built Fireplace ............3 Creosote Formation and Need for Removal .......... 5 Chimney Fires ..................5 In Case of a Chimney Fire ..............5 Avoiding a Chimney Fire ................ 5 Operation ..................
Safety Clearances Masonry or Factory Built Fireplace READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THIS APPLIANCE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, The minimum required clearances to surrounding combustible BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH. materials when installed into a masonry or factory built fireplace are listed below and in Fig.
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Fireplace hearth requirements: (Measured without the insert) The hearth must be raised 2” above an adjacent combustible floor and must extend 16” in front and 8” beyond each side of the fireplace opening. MINIMUM FIREPLACE OPENING AND HEARTH DIMENSIONS 16” 34”...
Creosote Formation and Need for In Case of a Chimney Fire Removal 1. Prepare to evacuate to ensure everyone’s safety. Have a well understood plan of action for evacuation. Have a When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other or- place outside where everyone is to meet.
Contact may cause skin burns. small pieces of dry wood on top. Your PACIFIC ENERGY heater is designed for many years of 3) Ignite the paper and close the door. trouble free operation. Over firing the appliance will shorten the life of the product.
Restarting After Extended or Overnight Proper Draft Burns 1) Draft is the force which moves air from the appliance up through the chimney. The amount of draft in your chimney 1) Open door and rake hot embers towards the front of the depends on the length of the chimney, local geography, heater.
DO NOT OPERATE WITH BAFFLE OR INSULATION RE- MOVED. 4. DOOR GASKET - The gasket used by Pacific Energy (7/8” medium density fiberglass rope) requires only light Removal pressure to seal. This will prolong seal life. It is important that the door seal be maintained in good condition.
Blower Replacement 4. Disconnect the two wires leading to the blower motor. 5. Pull the blower mounting bracket bottom out first and 1. Remove the surround front and back. Set them aside then lift the blower up and back to remove from the bolts. carefully to avoid damage.
Power Cord Position Fig. # 5 The power cord for the NEO 2.5 Insert comes factory set to exit the right side of the unit. If you desire, the cord can be switched to exit to the left of the unit. The cord will lose ap- proximately 12”...
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.
If repairs are required, they should be completed before installing your insert. Pacific Energy highly recommends the use of a full liner The fireplace chimney must be suitable for wood burning use. as the safest installation and providing optimum perfor- Check for creosote build up or other obstructions, especially mance.
with. Use the rear adjusting legs to level the Insert. Direct Flue Connection Note: It is necessary to get access to the connector and Fig. #9 removable flue collar through the flue outlet of the Insert, the baffle should be removed (see Baffle Removal section page 8). Mantel or 5) Measure, trim and shape a top flashing to fit the existing Top Facing...
b: the chimney damper may be removed to install the liner. Combustion Air Surround Assembly and Installation Consult local building codes regarding combustion air supply. 1) Attach the surround back to the surround mounting brackets Intake or combustion air can be supplied to the Insert in one on the unit with the four screws provided.Fig.
Blowers The Insert comes equipped with variable speed circulating air blowers. The blower system is thermostatically controlled for automatic operation, as well manually with a convenient bypass switch. Blowers Operation Automatic: To operate the blowers automatically, push the rocker switch to the “O” or AUTO position and set the fan speed control to a desired setting.
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 flue...
Firebrick Installation Instructions NEO 2.5 Insert This package contains 18 full-size firebricks, as well as 5 various cut-size bricks. With the heater in the upright position, install firebricks as follows: - Place 6 full-size firebricks and bricks C & D on the bottom of the heater first in the pattern shown below. - Next, install the rear firebricks, 4 full-size, two on each side of the baffle tube.
MODEL / MODÈLE: NEO 2.5 INSERT SERIES / SÉRIE: A 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.pacificenergy.net Web site: http://www.pacificenergy.net 2975 Allenby Rd., Duncan, B.C. V9L 6V8 2975 Allenby Rd., Duncan, B.C. V9L 6V8 Printed in Canada...
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