Operating instructions

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Understanding & Operating Your Paci c Energy Stove
The Paci c Energy line of woodstoves is a culmination
of years of research and development. Designed to be
efficient, clean-burning and user-friendly, this heater will
give you years of warm service. However, a knowledgeable
operator is still the most important factor for maximum
performance and part of this is understanding the basic
functions of this design.
Traditional wood stoves 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 problem by
burning the smoke and
releasing the additional
heat to the room.
This system has
two critical design
features:
1. Above  re secondary
air injection:
The hollow "air baffle"
injects super-heated
secondary air just above
the load. With the stove
at the proper operating
temperature, this will
create a secondary
 ame that will be evident
for approximately 1/3 of
the total burn time.
2. High mass and thermal insulation:
The high mass (weight) acts as a heat storage and the
thermal insulation keeps the combustion zone hot. Active
 aming takes place during the  rst part of the burn. During
this stage, heat is stored in the mass of the unit and is
later released slowly and evenly. As wood chars, active
 aming will diminish. This clean charcoal burning stage
will last for a considerable length of time and refueling
should be avoided until the charcoal base has become
quite small.
OPERATING TIPS
1. Always use dry, seasoned  rewood, up to 18" long.
Load wood endwise, a mixture of large and small pieces,
on top of a good ash base (1" minimum).
2. Operate on a medium to high setting, for up to 1
hour from cold start. After the initial warm up period,
refuel and leave the air control on a medium setting for
5 to 10 minutes more
and then set the air
control to the desired
position.
3. If a slow burn is
desired, set the air
control to low. Active
secondary burning
should be present
above the wood load.
If it is not present
or goes out shortly
after, proper operating
temperature has not
been reached and the
stove needs additional
warm up time.
For additional
operating, safety
and maintenance
information, refer to the
installation manual.
Appendix A
4 -Secondary Combustion Zone
5 -Radiant Heat
6 -Convected Heat
1 -Boost Air
2 -Main Combustion Air
3 -Air Wash System