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FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual

 

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Summary of Contents for FP10 Lafayette

Page 1: ...ured by Stove Builder International Inc 250 rue Copenhague Saint Augustin de Desmaures Quebec Canada G3A 2H3 Tel 418 878 3040 Fax 418 878 3001 This manual is available for free download on the manufac...

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: ...be Burned 14 3 2 How to Prepare or Buy Good Firewood 14 3 2 1 What is Good Firewood 14 3 2 2 Tree Species 14 3 2 3 Log Length 15 3 2 4 Piece Size 15 3 2 5 How to Dry Firewood 16 3 2 6 Judging Firewood...

Page 4: ...f Installation Cautions and Warnings 33 6 2 Regulations Covering Fireplace Installation 34 6 3 Fireplace Installation 34 6 3 1 Locating the FP10 LAFAYETTE 35 6 3 2 Minimum Heart Extension Requirements...

Page 5: ...Fresh Air Kit 85 Appendix 5 Installing the Fire Screen AC01560 89 Appendix 6 Installation of Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle 90 Appendix 7 Exploded Diagram and Parts List 95 VALCOURT LIMITED LIFETIME W...

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

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: ...Weight 391 lb 177 kg Firebox Volume 2 5 cu ft 0 071 m3 Maximum Log Length 21 east west Flue Outlet Diameter 6 150 mm diameter vertical Baffle Material C Cast Mobile home approved No Burn time and hea...

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Page 12: ...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 13: ...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 14: ...content The main difference in firewood from various tree species is the density of the wood Hardwoods are denser than softwoods People who live in the coldest regions of North America usually have on...

Page 15: ...h with a maximum of 1 25 mm variation from piece to piece 3 2 4 Piece Size Firewood dries more quickly when it is split Large unsplit rounds can take years to dry enough to burn Even when dried unspli...

Page 16: ...ruce and poplar aspen can be dry enough to burn after being stacked in the open for only the summer months hardwoods like oak maple and ash can take one or even two years to dry fully especially if th...

Page 17: ...screen is in use do not leave the fireplace unattended so that you can respond promptly in the event of smoke spillage into the room Potential causes of smoke spillage are described in Section 8 The...

Page 18: ...paper and place them in the firebox Next place 10 or so pieces of fine kindling on the newspaper This kindling should be very thin less than 1 25 mm Next place some larger kindling pieces on the fine...

Page 19: ...there are no hot embers present Use only in a cold firebox to start a fire DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE NAPHTHA FUEL OIL MOTOR OIL OR AEROSOLS TO START OR REKINDLE THE FIRE 4 4 Maint...

Page 20: ...ould be placed on a non combustible floor or on the ground well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal Ashes normally contain some live charcoal that can stay hot for several days...

Page 21: ...ireplace This heat surge is welcome when the room temperature is a little lower than desirable but not welcome if the space is already warm Therefore allow each load of wood to burn down so that the s...

Page 22: ...more across them in the other direction Open the air control fully and only reduce the air after the wood is fully flaming This kind of fire is good for mild weather when you are around to tend the fi...

Page 23: ...you are likely to experience based on firebox volume FIREBOX VOLUME MAXIMUM BURN TIME 1 5 cubic feet 3 to 5 hours 1 5 c f to 2 0 c f 5 to 6 hours 2 0 c f to 2 5 c f 6 to 8 hours 2 5 c f to 3 0 c f 8 t...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ...llation and Operation Manual 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 27: ...Installation and Operation Manual 27 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 28: ...he groove Do not stretch the gasket as you place it Leave the gasket about 1 2 long when you cut it and press the end into the groove Tuck any loose fibres under the gasket and into the silicone Close...

Page 29: ...care that it is perfectly centred on the gasket Peel off more of the backing and rotate the glass and press the next section onto the gasket Do not stretch the gasket as you place it Continue until y...

Page 30: ...d Chimney Liner Maintenance 5 2 1 Why Chimney Cleaning is Necessary Wood smoke can condense inside the chimney liner and chimney forming a combustible deposit called creosote If creosote is allowed to...

Page 31: ...g chimneys you might want to hire a professional chimney sweep to clean and inspect the system for the first time After having seen the cleaning process you can decide if it is a job you would like to...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...NER S MANUAL CATALOGUES FLYERS 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 PLA...

Page 34: ...he absence of local code requirements 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 foll...

Page 35: ...tte Specifications Next measure the area occupied by the fireplace note the floor construction and consult your local building code to determine if additional support is needed 6 3 1 1Raised base inst...

Page 36: ...36 FP10 Lafayette Installation and Operation Manual CLEARANCES MINIMUM MEASUREMENTS A 80 2032 mm E 2 51 mm B 4 102 mm minimum...

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Page 38: ...38 FP10 Lafayette Installation and Operation Manual 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 39: ...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 40: ...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 41: ...ontal still air 1 8 0 135 0 920 Information as reported by manufacturers and other resources For a 1 8 thickness You cannot stack horizontal still air to accumulate R values you must separate each lay...

Page 42: ...llation and Operation Manual CLEARANCES A 18 457 mm B 41 5 1054 mm C 8 203 mm On a raised base installation of more than 4 a non combustible hearth extension floor area must extend at least 16 406 mm...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...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 45: ...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 46: ...ll panels or any other finishing material inside 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...

Page 47: ...FP10 Lafayette Installation and Operation Manual 47 CLEARANCES A 3 76 mm maximum B 5 5 8 143 mm minimum C 24 610 mm minimum...

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 CLEARANCES 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: ...3 minimum Wall in front of fireplace 48 Ceiling 80 in 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 sh...

Page 51: ...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 52: ...h chimney systems described in table 1 3 A chimney venting a fireplace shall not vent any other appliance 4 The minimum chimney system height for a straight installation is 15 ft 4 6 m 5 All chimney i...

Page 53: ...or any other combustible material 11 Portions of the chimney which may extend through accessible spaces must be enclosed to avoid contact with combustible materials or damage the chimney 12 For insta...

Page 54: ...54 FP10 Lafayette Installation and Operation Manual 18 457 21mm 18 457 2mm 16 406 4mm 16 406 4mm 18 457 2mm...

Page 55: ...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 56: ...56 FP10 Lafayette Installation and Operation Manual Direct installation Exterior offset installation...

Page 57: ...floor and ceiling holes are in accordance with the chimney manufacturer s instructions 2 From below install a firestop A supplied by the chimney manufacturer in each ceiling floor separation through w...

Page 58: ...t 5 Then put the roof flashing D in place and seal the joint between the roof and the flashing with roofing pitch For sloping roofs place the flashing under the upper shingles and on top of the lower...

Page 59: ...ayette Installation and Operation Manual 59 THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE FLOOR WALL AND CEILING ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED NOTE THE FLOOR AND WALLS BELOW THE ATTIC MUST BE INSULATED USING THE SAME INS...

Page 60: ...ieve 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 is made...

Page 61: ...1 Solid Pack 6 15 cm Selkirk Hart Cooley TLC 1 Solid Pack 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...

Page 62: ...parts numbers used by Security Chimneys Inner diameter 6 Inner diameter 7 1 insulation ASHT 2 insulation S2100 1 insulation ASHT 2 insulation S2100 A Anchor Plate 6SP R NR R R A Anchor Plate 6XSP NR R...

Page 63: ...at the attic level Requires the use of a 6AW7 Solid pack 1 adapter for a ASHT of 7 Requires the use of a 6AW7 and a 7UCA adapter for the S 2100 of 7 1 Solid Pack ASHT 2 Solid Pack S 2100 Simpson Dura...

Page 64: ...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 65: ...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 66: ...eds at least 12 30 cm the top of masonry chimney 8 10 Supply of Combustion Air In Canada wood fireplaces are not required to have a supply of combustion air from outdoors because research has shown th...

Page 67: ...that its pressure can be affected during windy weather If you notice changes in wood fireplace performance in windy weather and in particular if smoke puffs from the fireplace you should disconnect t...

Page 68: ...fayette Hot air gravity kit Traditional style AC01375 Hot air gravity kit Modern style AC01385 Forced Air Kit AC01340 Hot air gravity kit Traditional style AC01375 The kit includes 2x hot air outlets...

Page 69: ...ATIVE GRILLE WITH ELBOW The safety rules and installation procedures for both hot air ducting gravity kit AC01375 AC01385 are the following Minimum height 68 1 7 m Minimum distance from ceiling 12 30...

Page 70: ...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 71: ...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 72: ...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 73: ...g system 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...

Page 74: ...ual Hot air gravity kit Modern style AC01385 The kit includes Decorative plate A Adjustable frame B Heat distribution box C 6x steel brackets D with fastening screws E and 12x self tapping screws F Pa...

Page 75: ...FP10 Lafayette Installation and Operation Manual 75 DIMENSIONS OF HEAT DISTRIBUTION BOX DIMENSIONS OF ASSEMBELED DECORATIVE PLATE...

Page 76: ...The duct system must be installed respecting the following 1 It is recommended to wear gloves to perform this procedure Remove the plates closing up the 8 dia holes on top of the fireplace Then cut a...

Page 77: ...cure it in place using the steel brackets B installed previously with 6 other self tapping screws provided C 3 Secure the ducting G to the heat distribution box C with self tapping screws 3 per ductin...

Page 78: ...ible ceiling side wall or mantel 5 When passing through a combustible wall or floor a firestop must be installed at the wall or floor penetration The hole size must be in accordance with the duct manu...

Page 79: ...it allows distributing heat to another room up to 50 feet 15 m of the fireplace The insulated flexible pipe not included in the kit must be HVAC type pipe and must comply with ULC S110 and or UL 181 C...

Page 80: ...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 81: ...FP10 Lafayette Installation and Operation Manual 81 3 Remove and keep the heat shield B and the 4 screws C 4 Cut the Tie wrap D...

Page 82: ...Installation 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...

Page 83: ...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 84: ...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 C To...

Page 85: ...gain 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 MUS...

Page 86: ...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 87: ...ne 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 outside...

Page 88: ...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 89: ...opening Lean the upper part of the fire screen against the top door opening making sure to insert the top fire screen bracket behind the primary air deflector as in DETAIL A Lift the fire screen upwar...

Page 90: ...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 91: ...FP10 Lafayette Installation and Operation Manual 91 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 92: ...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 93: ...of the tube Then bend the tabs on the pin to keep in place 7 Repeat steps 4 5 and 6 for the two tubes in the back then install the baffle Then install the two front tubes 8 To remove the tubes use the...

Page 94: ...eration Manual Important Notes The air tubes are identified for placement as follows Model Type of tube FP10 Lafayette fireplace Front 95 holes of 0 141 Middle front 67 holes of 0 125 Middle rear 67 h...

Page 95: ...FP10 Lafayette Installation and Operation Manual 95 APPENDIX 7 EXPLODED DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST...

Page 96: ...ASSEMBLY 1 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 RE...

Page 97: ...32 TOP STONE 1 1 52 24166 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 FRO...

Page 98: ...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 99: ...nd Operation Manual 99 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 100: ...d must not exceed 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...

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