Pacific energy FP16, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...ding or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area TESTED and LISTED to CAN ULC S610 M87 AND UL 127 Meets the Environmental Protection Agency s May 2015 Particulate Emission Standards IMPORTANT THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO REMAIN WITH THE HOMEOWNER PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS MODEL FP16 FP16AR ZERO CLEARANCE WOOD FIREPLACE SERIAL PACIFIC ENERGY FIREPLAC...

Page 2: ...Energy Fireplace 23 Replacement Parts 24 Warranty Information 25 Label Location 27 Label 27 PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual describes the installation and operation of the Pacific Energy FP16 wood heater This heater meets the 2015 U S Environmental Protection Agency s crib wood emission limits for wood heaters sold after May 15 2015 Un der specific test conditions this heater has been s...

Page 3: ...eals and replace if necessary with WODC NEODGKIT 6 DOORGLASS Replacementglasscanbeobtainedfrom your dealer Use 16 1 2 419mm x 10 1 2 267mm x 5 mm ceramic glass only WARNING DO NOT SUBSTITUTE GLASS WITH ANY OTHER TYPE MATERIAL OTHER THAN CERAMIC GLASS WARNING DO NOT SLAM LOADING DOOR OR OTHERWISE IMPACT GLASS WHEN CLOSING DOOR MAKE SURE THAT NO LOGS PROTRUDE TO IMPACT THE GLASS IF THE GLASS GETS CR...

Page 4: ...em Top baffle board blanket Baffle Top heat shield and mounting bolt Baffle Gasket Brick Rails Manifold Blowers The blowers should be cleaned out a annually or more often if required by using a vacumn on the intakes on the side of the blower to remove any dust and debris The blower is accessed by removing both the outer and inner surrounds Baffle Some warping of the baffle is normal up to 1 4 or 6...

Page 5: ...fire Chimney fires are easy to detect they usually involve one or more of the following Flames and sparks shooting out of the top of the chimney A roaring sound Vibration of the chimney In the event of a Chimney Fire 1 Prepare to evacuate to ensure everyone s safety Have a well understood plan of action for evacuation Have a place outside where everyone is to meet 2 Close air inlet on fireplace 3 ...

Page 6: ...ew small pieces of dry wood on top 3 Ignite the paper and leave the door ajar approimately 1 2 13mm 1 25mm until the wood kindling is fully engulfed in flame 4 After the kindling is fully engulfed add a few small logs Close door 5 Begin normal operation after a good coal base exists and wood has charred Curing of the Paint Finish When burning your stove for the first 2 3 times it is very im portan...

Page 7: ...uel loads Overfiring Over firing can be caused by the following operating the unit with the door open damage to door gaskets allowing excess air to enter the firebox the use of kiln dried lumber mill ends or paper waste and prolonged or continual use on a high burn setting Heat Output Calculation Seasoned wood has approximately 7500 BTU s per pound The calculation is as follows Experiencewillgivey...

Page 8: ...nect from the supply tube Slide the baflle to one side and then tilt baffle sideways to drop down and remove from firebox To re install the baffle perform the removal steps in the reverse order Ensure that the two side pieces of insulation are set tight against the baffle If the insulation is damaged during removal it should be replaced Secondary Air Box Cleaning 1 The secondary air box access is ...

Page 9: ...ney Blower Replacement 1 Remove the surround front by lifting and pulling away from the unit Remove the four screws securing the back sur round to the brackets and set the surround aside carefully to avoid damage 2 With a 3 8 10mm wrench loosen the two bolts securing the blower mounting bracket to the unit Fig 2 3 Disconnect the two wires leading to the blower motor 4 Pull the blower mounting brac...

Page 10: ...s 14 full size firebricks With the heater in the upright position install firebricks as follows First install 4 firebricks against the rear wall Next install the side firebricks 3 each side Lastly place 4 firebricks on the bottom of the heater ITEM SIZE PART NUMBER A 9 X 4 1 2 X 1 1 4 230 mm x 115 mm x 32 mm 5096 99 A ...

Page 11: ...s needed for the FP16 fireplace The FP16 fireplace may be installed directly on a combustible floor or on a raised base A minimum of 72 1 83m measured from the base of the appliance to the ceiling is required The FP16 fireplace may not be installed in a factory built fireplace unless tested with the fireplace Wind direction and magnitude can play a factor in the chimney performance Therefore the c...

Page 12: ...EPLACE PRODUCTS LTD FP16 39 991mm 38 964 4 1 2 114 28 1 2 724 18 5 8 473 22 1 2 573 Dimensions FIG 5 Minimum Clearances to Combustibles 2 51mm 21 3 8 543mm 30 1 8 765mm 2 51mm 21 533mm 14 356mm 5 1 4 133mm 2 51mm FIG 6 STANDOFFS NOT SHOWN ...

Page 13: ... 06m 21 1 2 546mm 42 1 07m 55 1 2 1 41m 2 51mm 57 1 4 1 45m 57 1 4 1 45m 42 1 07m 42 1 07m Minimum Framing Dimensions FIG 7 NOTE FRAMING DIMENSIONS AROUND THE FIREPLACE ARE THE MINIMUMS FRAMING DIMENSIONS WILL NEED TO BE ADJUSTED ACCORDINGLY TO ACCEPT DRYWALL IF USED INSIDE ENCLOSURE ...

Page 14: ...T SIDES 15 381mm L 5 4 7747 FRAMING KIT LEG 3 1 2 89mm L 3 Framing Kit Assembly 2 3 Each Kit Contains Assembly Lay out top bottom studs 2 and center studs 3 on a large flat surface Fig 9 Using the screws provided 1 attach the framing kit legs 4 to the bottom stud 2 Next attach each center support 3 to the bottom stud 2 and then attach the top stud 2 to the center supports 3 1 2 3 4 FIG 9 4 ...

Page 15: ...ort 33 838mm Minimum distance from top of unit to ceiling Minimum 6 1 83m Ceiling Height from base of unit Non combustible floor protector The chimney may incorporate an offset To do this safely all sections of listed connector offset elbows and chimney section must be screwed together by at least three sheet metal screws per joint The chimney must be suitably supported by the chimney manufacturer...

Page 16: ...shed length is resting on the manufacturer s adapter and protruding through the roof Avoid having joints between the ceiling and the roof It is required that the chimney connections be secured with three 3 8 x 12 mm metal screws 5 Install the radiation shields firestops and all pieces necessary to prevent contact with combustible materials whenever passing through floors ceilings or attic spaces 6...

Page 17: ...ole for the chimney in the ceiling floor Frame the hole as described on page 15 5 Install a firestop following the chimney manufacturer s directions 6 Follow the chimney manufacturer s guidelines for supporting the offsets Reminder The chimney must be supported after the first 20 6 1m FIG 10 6 1 83m 15 4 6m 18 457mm Minimum width of floor protection from side of door opening in U S A and from side...

Page 18: ...ir duct Check local building codes for instructions on sealing the vent cap at the penetration point of the building The combustion air inlet ducts can not terminate in an attic space or garage 2 Room air supply The fireplace will draw its air from the room through the space behind the front trim plate and into the firebox intake You must ensure the room has adequate air to operate the unit WARNIN...

Page 19: ...g 10 1 2 267mm 10 1 2 267mm 55 1 2 1 41m to top of framing kit min 6 1 83m 2x4 wood stud Steel framing kit provided 2x4 Wood Header Non Combustible facing only min 33 838mm FIG 13 The wood framing must be installed as shown below with no wood framing directly in front of the chimney The cement board must cover from the floor to the ceiling and the full width of the unit 42 1 07m Use the manufactur...

Page 20: ... unit One half of the metal strip must be under the fireplace front and the other half must extend onto the floor and under the hearth extension ember protection as shown in Fig 17 Safety metal strip Hearth extension non combustible finish material Floor The space between the fireplace and the hearth extension must be sealed with a non combustible material such as sand cement grout Fireplace front...

Page 21: ...8m B 50 1 2 1 28m A 4 102mm A 12 305mm Combustible Mantle Graduated Mantle Depth A Height from floor B 4 102mm 46 1 2 1 18m 5 127mm 47 1 19m 6 150mm 47 1 2 1 21m 7 178mm 48 1 22m 8 203mm 48 1 2 1 23m 9 229mm 49 1 25m 10 254mm 49 1 2 1 26m 11 279mm 50 1 27m 12 305mm 50 1 2 1 28m Mantel Clearances FIG 19 ...

Page 22: ...uildup See 1 2 3 above Low Heat Output 1 Wood is wet Ensure wood is dried to less than 20 moisture content 2 Fire too small for room size Build a larger fire 3 Draft too low to achieve Chimney plugged or restricted inspect and clean larger fire Won t Burn Overnight 1 Air control is set too high Reduce air control setting 2 Not enough wood for the Unsplit wood is preferred for overnight burns burn ...

Page 23: ...derstanding the basic functions of this design Traditional fireplaces had a basic combustion system which allowed a considerable amount of heat energy to escape up the chimney as unburned gases and particulates smoke Pacific Energy has designed a system that solves the prob lem by burning the smoke and releasing the additional heat to the room This system has two critical design features 1 Above f...

Page 24: ...5034700 7 Door Casting 5037 700 Arch Door Casting 5037 716 8 Door Handle Assembly NE16 7817 9 Replacement Baffle Kit NE16 BAFKIT 10 Brick Rail Kit NE16 INSRAILSET 11 Door Catch NE16 7825 12 Suround Backing Plate 7955 All parts may be ordered from your nearest Pacific Energy dealer Contact Pacific Energy for the location of the dealer nearest you 13 Front Trim Plate Black FP16 FTMBKA Front Trim Pla...

Page 25: ...t is operating correctly at installation Any part that shows in our judgment evidence of defect shall be repaired replaced or refunded at Pacific Energy s option The defective part may be required to be returned to Pacific Energy or an accredited agent transportation prepaid Porcelain is warranted for gloss retention Certain colors may darken when heated and return to the original shade when cool ...

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Page 27: ...TION AND DILUTION MAY RESULT IN DANGEROUS OPERATION OF THIS AND OTHER APPLIANCES SEE LOCAL BUILDING CODE AND MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED WHEN PASSING A CHIMNEY THROUGH A COM BUSTIBLE WALL OR CEILING CHIMNEY SYSTEM MUST BE LISTED TO IN CANADA USE CHIMNEY LISTED TO ULC S 629 IN USA UL 103 HT LISTED IN CANADA USE CHIMNEY LISTED TO ULC S 629 IN USA UL 103 HT LISTED CHIMNEY CHI...

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