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FP10 Lafayette

Installation And Operation Manual

US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD FIREPLACE

Listed to standards ULC-S610 and UL 127

by an accredited laboratory

www.valcourtinc.com

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Stove Builder International Inc.

250 rue Copenhague, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Quebec), Canada, G3A 2H3

After-sale service: 418-908-8002 E-mail: [email protected]

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Page 1: ...ilder International Inc 250 rue Copenhague Saint Augustin de Desmaures Quebec Canada G3A 2H3 After sale service 418 908 8002 E mail tech sbi international com This manual is available for free downloa...

Page 2: ...terials near it may overheat To reduce the risk of fire follow the installation instructions in this manual exactly Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspect...

Page 3: ...s That Should Not be Burned 15 3 2 How to Prepare or Buy Good Firewood 15 3 2 1 What is Good Firewood 15 3 2 2 Tree Species 15 3 2 3 Log Length 16 3 2 4 Piece Size 16 3 2 5 How to Dry Firewood 17 3 2...

Page 4: ...utions and Warnings 34 6 2 Regulations Covering Fireplace Installation 35 6 3 Fireplace Installation 35 6 3 1 Locating the FP10 LAFAYETTE 36 6 3 2 Minimum Heart Extension Requirements 43 6 3 3 Framing...

Page 5: ...Kit 83 Appendix 5 Installing the Optional Firescreen AC01560 87 Appendix 6 Installation of Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle 88 Appendix 7 Exploded Diagram and Parts List 92 VALCOURT LIMITED LIFETIME WA...

Page 6: ...A FIRESCREEN AC01560 SOLD SEPARATELY THE DOOR MAY BE OPEN OR FIRESCREEN REMOVED ONLY DURING LIGHTING PROCEDURES OR RELOADING ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR OR PUT BACK THE FIRESCREEN AFTER IGNITION DO NOT LEAV...

Page 7: ...EAST 48 INCHES AWAY FROM THE FRONT OF THE FIREPLACE OPENING CAUTION DO NOT USE A FIREPLACE INSERT AND OTHER PRODUCTS NOT SPECIFIED FOR USE WITH THIS FIREPLACE CAUTION DO NOT OBSTRUCT AIR INTLETS THIS...

Page 8: ...heat loss factors climate fuel type and other variables The recommended heated area for a given appliance is defined by the manufacturer as its capacity to maintain a minimum acceptable temperature in...

Page 9: ...n standard EPA CSA B415 1 10 USA standard safety UL 127 Canadian standard safety ULC S610 East west through the door you see the longitudinal sides of the logs north south through the door you see the...

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Page 13: ...areas of your house to an adequate temperature we strongly recommend that you also have a conventional oil gas or electric heating system to provide backup heating Your success with zone heating will...

Page 14: ...cled The C Cast baffle is made of an aluminosilicate fibre material that is compressed with a binder to form a rigid board C Cast can withstand temperatures above 2 000 F It is not considered hazardou...

Page 15: ...he wood Hardwoods are denser than softwoods People who live in the coldest regions of North America usually have only spruce birch and poplar other low density species to burn and yet they can heat th...

Page 16: ...ries more quickly when it is split Large unsplit rounds can take years to dry enough to burn Even when dried unsplit logs are difficult to ignite because they don t have the sharp edges where the flam...

Page 17: ...ter in dry weather than in damp maritime climates drying happens faster in warm summer weather than in winter weather small pieces dry more quickly than large pieces split pieces dry more quickly than...

Page 18: ...than wet wood split a piece and if the fresh face feels warm and dry it is dry enough to burn if it feels damp it is too wet burn a piece wet wood hisses and sizzles in the fire and dry wood does not...

Page 19: ...ires the paint cures and the internal components of the fireplace are conditioned As the paint cures some of the chemicals vaporize The vapors are not poisonous but they do smell bad Fresh paint fumes...

Page 20: ...LOGS FAR ENOUGH FROM THE GLASS TO ALLOW PROPER PRIMARY AIR FLOW 4 3 2 The Top Down Fire The top down fire starting method solves two problems with the conventional method first it does not collapse a...

Page 21: ...usehold routines For example the area temperature can be cooler when you are active such as when doing housework or cooking and it can be warmer when you are inactive such as when reading or watching...

Page 22: ...time before igniting Remove ash first and then rake charcoal towards the front of the firebox before loading so that it will ignite the new load 4 4 4 Firing Each New Load Hot Place the new load of wo...

Page 23: ...re If you fill the firebox full in fall weather you will either overheat the space or turn the fireplace down so much that the fire will be smoky and inefficient Here are some suggestions for building...

Page 24: ...limate zone you live in and the time of year The table below provides a very general indication of the maximum burn cycle times you are likely to experience based on firebox volume FIREBOX VOLUME MAXI...

Page 25: ...and can be easily removed when the fireplace is cool by wiping with a damp cloth or paper towel and then drying Never try to clean the glass when the fireplace is hot In spring and fall when the fire...

Page 26: ...ally to check for a good seal The gasket seal may be improved with a simple latch mechanism adjustment To adjust 1 Using a Philips screwdriver remove the two screws A and two star shaped washers B tha...

Page 27: ...tion and Operation Manual 27 5 1 4 Door Alignment To align open the fireplace s door and loosen the pressures screws located on the lower and upper hinges of the door using a 3 32 Allen key to free th...

Page 28: ...tte Installation and Operation Manual Using a flat screwdriver turn the adjustable hinge rods in the direction shown to adjust the doors Tighten all door hinge pressure screws when they are at the des...

Page 29: ...om the door Now run a 1 4 6 mm bead of high temperature silicone in the door gasket groove Starting from the middle of the hinge side press the gasket into the groove Do not stretch the gasket as you...

Page 30: ...asket on a table with the adhesive side up Stick the end of the gasket to the middle of one edge then press the edge of the glass down onto the gasket taking care that it is perfectly centred on the g...

Page 31: ...n a hot fire is burned in the fireplace and a very hot fire can progress to the top of the chimney Severe chimney fires can damage even the best chimneys Smouldering smoky fires can quickly cause a th...

Page 32: ...eglass rods with threaded fittings and stiff plastic brushes The brush is forced up and down inside the chimney flue to scrub off the creosote The chimney should be checked regularly for creosote buil...

Page 33: ...llation of Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle for details 5 2 5 Chimney Fire Regular chimney maintenance and inspection can prevent chimney fires If you have a chimney fire follow these steps 1 Close the...

Page 34: ...RS MAGAZINES AND OR WEB SITES MIXING OF APPLIANCE COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES OR MODIFYING COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS CONDTIONS WHERE ANY SUCH CHANGES ARE PLANNED STOVE BUILDER INTERNATI...

Page 35: ...In the USA the ANSI NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys Fireplaces Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and the ANSI NFPA 70 National Electrical Code are to be followed in the absence of local code requ...

Page 36: ...he heat distribution systems optional fresh air intake kit and chimney If possible you should choose a location where the chimney will pass through the house without cutting floor or roof rafters B Us...

Page 37: ...r and lower angle for the full width of the floor protection must be protected 2 horizontally and vertically E by a non combustible material For example a sheet metal not included Apart from these two...

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Page 39: ...FP10 Lafayette Installation and Operation Manual 39 In the case where F would be equal to 4 it is suggested that the sheet metal between the base of the fireplace and floor be in one piece...

Page 40: ...ed directly on the floor or on a raised base of less than 4 an R value for the hearth extension is required In these case also the joint between the hearth extension and the fireplace E must be protec...

Page 41: ...alues of the proposed materials or if some K and thickness values are given by converting them to R values To calculate the R factor for a composite floor protection made of a combination of alternati...

Page 42: ...31 Cement mortar 5 00 0 2 Common brick 5 00 0 2 Face brick 9 00 0 11 Marble 14 3 20 00 0 07 0 05 Ceramic tile 12 5 0 008 Concrete 1 050 0 950 Mineral wool insulation 0 320 3 120 Limestone 6 5 0 153 C...

Page 43: ...t least 8 203 mm on each side of the door opening D The joint between the hearth extension and the fireplace hearth needs to be made of non combustible material such as sheet metal not included On a r...

Page 44: ...B Frame the fireplace with vertical studs at the sides of the fireplace running from floor to ceiling Position the studs back from the front edge of the fireplace a space the thickness of the facing m...

Page 45: ...faceplate installation CLEARANCES A 4 7 8 124 mm B 8 203 mm C 5 127 mm D 80 2032 mm MEASUREMENTS E 37 7 8 961 mm F 24 3 4 630 mm G 1 1 2 39 mm MAX When drywall panels or any other finishing material i...

Page 46: ...rea Non combustible material only in this area MINIMUM MEASUREMENTS FOR FRESH AIR INTAKE L MINIMUM MEASUREMENTS FOR FORCED AIR KIT J J 12 305 mm 18 457 mm H 12 305 mm 18 457 mm When drywall panels or...

Page 47: ...nside the chase around the fireplace is to be used add its thickness to the measurement Values M and N are minimum measurements They may need to be increased to alloy installation of a Fresh air intak...

Page 48: ...ng mantel shelf or to install a combustible mantel shelf refer to table and figure below For example a mantel shelf with a 6 depth 152 mm C value must be installed at least 58 1473 mm B value above th...

Page 49: ...FP10 Lafayette Installation and Operation Manual 49 CLEARANCE A 80 2032 mm SHELF POSITIONING B C 58 1473 mm 6 152 mm 60 1524 mm 8 203 mm 62 1575 mm 10 254 mm 64 1626 mm 12 305 mm...

Page 50: ...lf at least 48 122 cm above the base of the fireplace The shelf must be a maximum of 8 20 cm deep In addition non combustible finishing materials such as brick or ceramic must exceed by at least 12 31...

Page 51: ...mantle 3 minimum Wall in front of fireplace 48 Ceiling 80 2 03 m measured from the base of the fireplace Fireplace enclosure Back wall 0 Sides 0 Floor under the fireplace 0 Chimney 2 50 mm Combustible...

Page 52: ...at least 1 m 3 ft above the highest point of contact with the roof and at least 60 cm 2 ft higher than any roof line or obstacle within a horizontal distance of 3 m 10 ft 8 4 The Relationship Between...

Page 53: ...a fireplace shall not vent any other appliance 4 The minimum chimney system height for a straight installation is 15 ft 4 6 m Note If only the minimum chimney height is installed operating conditions...

Page 54: ...holes in all floors ceilings and roof that the chimney will go through to provide a 2 50 mm minimum clearance between the chimney and any combustible materials Do not fill this 2 space with insulation...

Page 55: ...ey is located in the same non chase or within the same area we suggest that their terminations be separated by at least 16 410 mm horizontally and 18 460 mm vertically This separation is to prevent sm...

Page 56: ...stallation Some non illustrated parts may be required 8 6 1 Examples of Typical Chimney Installation A To insure a good draft it is recommended to have a length of 18 inches from the top of the unit t...

Page 57: ...FP10 Lafayette Installation and Operation Manual 57 Direct installation Exterior offset installation...

Page 58: ...ceiling floor separation through which the chimney will pass At the attic level install a radiation shield from above C 3 Follow the chimney s manufacturers instructions and place the first chimney l...

Page 59: ...oofing nails 6 Place the storm collar E over the flashing and tighten it with the bolt supplied Finally seal the joint between the storm collar and the chimney using silicone caulking 7 Install the ch...

Page 60: ...to achieve the required offset Lock the chimney lengths together according to the chimney manufacturer s instructions In many cases it is recommended to use three 3 12 mm screws If the offset length i...

Page 61: ...k 6 15 cm Selkirk Sure Temp ST 1 Solid Pack 6 15 cm Selkirk CF Sentinel CF 2 Solid Pack 6 15 cm Selkirk Super Pro 2100 ALT 2 Solid Pack 6 15 cm Selkirk Super Vent 2100 JM 2 Solid Pack 6 15 cm Selkirk...

Page 62: ...l Requires insulated attic radiation shield unless chimney is enclosed at the attic level 1 Solid Pack ASHT 2 Solid Pack S 2100 DuraVent Ventilated roof flashing Rafter protector at the roof level is...

Page 63: ...ince it will maintain the home s thermal barrier A INSULATED WALL RADIATION SHIELD B GYPROCK C INSULATED WALL 8 8 Chimney Support Installation 8 8 1 Universal Roof Support This support has three possi...

Page 64: ...CTED BY A QUALIFIED SWEEP The following requirements must be respected 1 The chimney must be absolutely clear of any soot residue or creosote Check for cracks loose or missing bricks that could inhibi...

Page 65: ...on monoxide CO detector alarm is required in the room in which the fireplace is installed The CO detector will provide warning if for any reason the wood fireplace fails to function correctly 8 10 1 A...

Page 66: ...distribution kit Traditional style AC01375 Hot air gravity distribution kit Modern with adjustable pipes AC01389 Forced air distribution kit AC01340 Hot air gravity distribution kit Traditional style...

Page 67: ...VE GRILLE WITH ELBOW The safety rules and installation procedures for both hot air gravity distribution kits AC01375 AC01389 are the following Minimum height 68 1 7 m Minimum distance from ceiling 12...

Page 68: ...al The hot air grilles can be installed in the same room as the fireplace or one or both of the grilles can be installed in adjacent or upper rooms Installing the ducts at different elevations will te...

Page 69: ...the fireplace Then cut and remove the insulation in order to obtain two 8 dia openings Then remove the plates closing up the 8 dia holes inside the fireplace 2 Secure the 6 steel brackets B with 6 sc...

Page 70: ...h screws Secure hot air outlets F to the elbows E with 3 self tapping screws each Secure the hot air outlets grilles to the frames with screws 4 Maintain at least a 2 50 mm clearance between the ducts...

Page 71: ...m s fan will cause the fireplace to overheat 9 Do not use insulated flexible ducts as they may overheat 10 Do not use tees or any other components than the ones specifically listed here 11 All ducts m...

Page 72: ...tion kit Modern with adjustable pipes AC01389 The kit includes Decorative plate A Adjustable frame B Heat distribution box C Telescoping section D Anchor plate E All screws are included Parts not incl...

Page 73: ...FP10 Lafayette Installation and Operation Manual 73 DIMENSIONS OF HEAT DISTRIBUTION BOX DIMENSIONS OF ADJUSTABLE DECORATIVE PLATE...

Page 74: ...74 FP10 Lafayette Installation and Operation Manual DIMENSIONS OF ASSEMBLED HEAT DISTRIBUTION BOX AND ADJUSTABLE DECORATIVE PLATE DIMENSIONS OF TELESCOPING SECTION Max Min...

Page 75: ...the 8 dia holes on top of the fireplace Then cut and remove the insulation in order to obtain two 8 dia openings Then remove the plates closing up the 8 dia holes inside the fireplace 2 Secure the 2 a...

Page 76: ...section Determine the needed height and secure the two parts of the telescoping sections together with 3 self tapping screws provided Insert the adjustable frame D in the heat distribution box C pres...

Page 77: ...of the forced air kit on the emissions of fine particles Due to the design of our appliance and more specifically to the temperature sensor that is installed to control stops and starts the forced ai...

Page 78: ...fayette Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX 2 BLOWER MAINTENANCE OR REPLACEMENT 1 Open the bottom louver A 2 With a short square head screwdriver remove the 4 screws C holding in place the heat...

Page 79: ...FP10 Lafayette Installation and Operation Manual 79 3 Remove and keep the heat shield B and the 4 screws C 4 Cut the Tie wrap D...

Page 80: ...stallation and Operation Manual 5 Unplug the blower s electric wires F and G 6 Lift the blower E located under the firebox towards the back 7 Turn 90 to pull out Repeat the steps in reverse order to r...

Page 81: ...qualified electrician Connect the wires from the power outlet to the terminal block making sure that the white wire matches the white wire on the terminal Connect the black wire with the black wire o...

Page 82: ...d to install the door overlay See figure below for installation instructions Position the overlay A and on the door frame and secure from the inside of the door using the 6 included screws B and bolts...

Page 83: ...n increasing substantially the quantity of incoming fresh air THE INSULATED FLEXIBLE PIPE LENGTH SHOULD BE SUFFICIENT AND HAVE A CONFIGURATION TO AVOID CONDENSATION THE OUTSIDE WALL TERMINATION MUST N...

Page 84: ...side of the appliance most common 2 On the right side at the back of the appliance 3 On the right side under the appliance 1 Using a Philips screwdriver remove the four screws holding the rectangular...

Page 85: ...one of the adjustable pipe clamps C Secure the other end of the pipe to the outside wall termination E using the second adjustable pipe clamp C The outside wall termination E must be installed outsid...

Page 86: ...r to the wall with screws as shown bellow Place the insulated pipe over the register tube and over the fireplace outside air connector At each end carefully pull back the insulation and plastic cover...

Page 87: ...door opening Lean the upper part of the firescreen against the top door opening making sure to insert the top firescreen bracket behind the primary air deflector as in DETAIL A Lift the firescreen upw...

Page 88: ...6 INSTALLATION OF SECONDARY AIR TUBES AND BAFFLE REMOVABLE PARTS A Cotter pins x4 B Air tubes x4 C C cast baffle x1 D Baffle insulation x1 E Baffle insulation weight x1 1 Using a ratchet key and a Tor...

Page 89: ...FP10 Lafayette Installation and Operation Manual 89 2 Remove the floor refractory slab C 3 Using a power screwdriver and hex tip 5 16 remove the slab holder D and the left refractory slab E...

Page 90: ...rear tube lean and insert the right end of the secondary air tube into the rear right channel hole Then lift and push the tube towards the right inside the hole in the right channel 5 Align the notch...

Page 91: ...ck then install the baffle Then install the two front tubes 8 To remove the tubes use the above steps in reverse order Note that secondary air tubes can be replaced without removing the baffle board I...

Page 92: ...92 FP10 Lafayette Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX 7 EXPLODED DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST...

Page 93: ...8 SE63773 HANDLE ATTACHMENT SYSTEM 1 9 PL63880 HANDLE STOPPER 1 10 30192 STAR RING 10 X 410 395 OD 025 020 THICK 2 11 30123 SCREW 8 32 X 5 8 PAN QUADREX ZINC 2 12 SE63885 FP10 FIREPLACE REMPLACEMENT G...

Page 94: ...4166 CAST IRON ANDIRON FOR FIREPLACE 1 53 30506 SCREW PAN TORX TYPE F 1 4 20 X 1 BLACK 2 54 PL53145 REFRACTORY SLAB RETAINER 2 55 PL53132 FRONT SECONDARY AIR TUBE 1 56 PL53133 FRONT CENTER SECONDARY A...

Page 95: ...an be minimized by proper curing as described in First Fires They will not normally diminish the effectiveness of the refractory slabs If large cracks develop then the refractory slabs should be repla...

Page 96: ...n and Operation Manual 3 Using a power screwdriver and hex tip 5 16 remove the slab holders D and the refractory slabs E and F 4 Remove the rear refractory slab G To install new refractory slabs follo...

Page 97: ...eed the wholesale price of the replacement part All parts and labour costs covered by this warranty are limited according to the table below The manufacturer at its discretion may decide to repair or...

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