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ALT5 LE Insert 230819-32
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PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual describes the installation and operation of the Pacific Energy, ALDERLEA T5 INSERT LE;
Fireplace Insert wood heater.
Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new room
heater. Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
NOTE: WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS BE
INSTALLED IN THE AREA WHERE THE HEATER IS TO BE INSTALLED.
If smoke detectors have been previously installed, you may notice that they are operating more frequently.
This may be due to curing of stove paint or fumes caused by accidentally leaving the fire door open. Do not
disconnect the detectors.
SAFETY NOTICE: If this stove is not properly installed, a house fire may result. For your safety, follow
the installation instructions. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation
inspection requirements in you area.
Table of Contents
Rating Label ...................................................................... 3
Efficiency and BTU Output ........................................3
Safety ................................................................................ 4
Chimney Smoke and Creosote Formation ................4
Chimney Fires ............................................................4
To Avoid a Chimney Fire ............................................5
In Case of a Chimney Fire .........................................5
Curing of the Paint Finish ..........................................5
Disposal of Ashes ......................................................5
Operation ........................................................................... 6
Wood Selection..........................................................6
DO NOT BURN : ........................................................6
How to Test Your Wood .............................................6
Lighting a fire .............................................................7
Normal Operation ......................................................7
DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS HEATER: ........................7
Convection Blower Operation ...................................8
Restarting After Extended or Overnight Burns ..........8
Proper Draft ...............................................................8
Maintenance ...................................................................... 9
DOOR GASKETS - .....................................................9
Maintenance Checks ....................................................... 10
Weekly: ....................................................................10
Monthly ....................................................................10
When Cleaning the Chimney System: .....................10
Blower: .....................................................................10
Baffle: .......................................................................10
Baffle Removal ................................................................ 10
Removal ...................................................................10
Dimensions ...................................................................... 11
Minimum Fireplace and Hearth Dimensions ................... 12
Hearth Requirements: ..............................................12
Ember Protection: ....................................................13
Optional Leveling Legs ............................................13
Clearances ...................................................................... 14
Minimum Clearances to Combustibles: ..................14
Installation ....................................................................... 15
Fireplace Specifications...........................................15
Into a Masonry Fireplace .........................................15
Full Flue Liner - (Required in Canada) ....................16
Direct Flue Connection (permitted only in the USA) 17
Into a Factory Built Fireplace ...................................18
Combustion Air ........................................................18
Electrical Supply ......................................................19
Surround Assembly and Installation ........................20
Fan Speed Controller Relocation.............................22
Fan Removal/Installation .........................................25
Troubleshooting ............................................................... 26
Firebrick Installation ........................................................ 27
Replacement Parts .......................................................... 30
Attention Residents of California:
WARNING
:
this product can expose you to chemicals including ceramic fibers, which are known
to the state of California to cause cancer, and to carbon monoxide, which is known to the state of
California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
This warning is applicable to all
PACIFIC ENERGY FIREPLACE PRODUCTS