Valcourt FP10R, Installation And Operation Manual

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Installation and Operation Manual - FP10 Lafayette II
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6.5.2 Sweeping the Chimney
Chimney sweeping can be a difficult and dangerous job. People
with no chimney sweeping experience will often prefer to hire a
professional chimney sweep to inspect and clean the system for the
first time. After seeing the cleaning process, some will choose to do
it themselves. The chimney should be checked regularly for creosote
buildup. Inspection and cleaning of the chimney can be facilitated by
removing the baffle. See
«Appendix 9: Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle
Installation» for more details.
6.5.3 Chimney Fire
Regular chimney maintenance and inspection can prevent chimney fires. If you have a chimney
fire, follow these steps:
1. Close the fireplace door and the air intake control;
2. Alert the occupants of the house of the possible danger;
3. If you require assistance, alert the fire department;
4. If possible, use a dry chemical fire extinguisher, baking soda or sand to control the fire. Do not
use water as it may cause a dangerous steam explosion;
Do not use the appliance again until the fireplace and its chimney have been inspected by a
qualified chimney sweep or a fire department inspector.
PART B – INSTALLATION
Install the fireplace only as described in these instructions and using only the following fireplace
components and chimney components from chimney manufacturers listed in
«Table 4 : Approved
Chimneys».
• Fireplace;
• Faceplate and louvers;
• Overlay;
• Refractory panels;
• Insulated chimney made by the manufacturers listed in
Table 4 , with the corresponding specifications:
- Chimney lengths;
- Elbows (where necessary);
- Associated components as per these installation instructions.
Additional Equipment (optional)
• Forced air distribution kit;
• Traditional or modern gravity hot air distribution kit;
• Fresh air kit;
• Fire Screen;
• Heat shield for combustible shelf.