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PREFABRICATED WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL

Keep this manual for future reference

Standards: ULC-S610
UL-127

EPA Phase II

Revised: June 2009

Web Wite: valcourtinc.com

Summary of Contents for Saguency FP8

Page 1: ...PREFABRICATED WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Keep this manual for future reference Standards ULC S610 UL 127 EPA Phase II Revised June 2009 Web Wite valcourtinc com...

Page 2: ...u will need to show evidence of the date you purchased your unit Keep your sales invoice We also recommended that you register your warranty online at www valcourtinc com Registering your warranty onl...

Page 3: ...lace Finish 17 USE AND SAFETY 21 Creosote 22 Chimney Fire Safety Procedures 22 Feeding and Controlling Combustion 22 MAINTENANCE 25 Glass and Metal Plating 25 Replacing Refractory Bricks 25 Door Insta...

Page 4: ...y is the BTU indicated on the EPA label smaller than the one advertised You will notice a difference between the BTU output as indicated on the unit s white EPA label affixed to the glass and the BTU...

Page 5: ...kirk Super Vent JSC 1 Solid Pack 6 Selkirk Hart Cooley TLC 1 Solid Pack 6 Selkirk Sure Temp ST 1 Solid Pack 6 Selkirk CF Sentinel CF 2 Solid Pack 6 Selkirk Super Pro 2100 ALT 2 Solid Pack 6 Selkirk Su...

Page 6: ...install the fireplace where it will not be necessary to cut any floor or ceiling joists Figure 2 The fireplace must be installed against a finished wall Do not install the fireplace against a moisture...

Page 7: ...7 Figure 2 Various Fireplace Locations Figure 3 Chimney Configurations...

Page 8: ...of elbows Chimney Number of Elbows Minimum Height Straight installation 15 4 6 m 1 15 offset 2 15 elbows 15 4 6 m 2 15 offsets 4 15 elbows 18 5 5 m 1 30 offset 2 30 elbows 15 4 6 m 2 30 offsets 4 30 e...

Page 9: ...Install a flexible air duct that is 4 102 mm in diameter and a maximum length of 20 6 1 m If a longer duct is required increase diameter to 6 but the maximum length will then be 40 12 2 m The outside...

Page 10: ...stall the fan on the pegs at the back of the fireplace behind the lower louver 12 3 Connect the terminals onto the thermo disc found under the fireplace floor 12 4 Insert a 110 volt wire into the box...

Page 11: ...11 Figure 5 Hearth Extension Installation...

Page 12: ...12 DOOR OVERLAY INSTALLATION Your Valcourt fireplace is equipped with a door overlay See drawing below for installation details...

Page 13: ...ming of the chimney Make sure that at all times a minimum clearance of 2 51 mm separates the chimney and any combustible materials NOTE Since May 1997 whatever the type of fireplace or building safety...

Page 14: ...Slip through the hole a 45 or 30 liner elbow and connect it to the liner 6 Add a small liner section to the liner elbow which will allow the liner to extend at least 12 measured at the top of the lin...

Page 15: ...15 Figure 6 Masonry chimney installation Figure 6 1 Minimum Chimney Height...

Page 16: ...16 Figure 7 Straight Chimney Installation Figure 8 Chimney with Elbows Installation Figure 9 Exterior Chimney Installation Figure 10 Isolated Chase Chimney Installation...

Page 17: ...the enclosure a minimum 2 51 mm clearance must be provided between the chimney and any combustible materials Never fill the enclosure space with insulation or any combustible material If the fireplace...

Page 18: ...18 Figure 11 Fireplace Finishing Figure 12 Mantel Positioning...

Page 19: ...19 Figure 13 Installation of Combustible and Non Combustible Materials...

Page 20: ...20 Figure 14 Chimney Enclosure...

Page 21: ...us It is not cause for concern 8 During the first fire you may detect a certain odor and the coating and oil protecting certain appliance parts may smoke a little If you open a window these will quick...

Page 22: ...er to do so open the air control to its maximum for approximately 15 seconds prior to opening the fireplace door Then proceed by opening the door very slowly Open it by 2 to 4 52 to 104 mm for 10 seco...

Page 23: ...the air intake damper depends on a number of factors including the flue s configuration and the percentage of humidity in the wood Three average sized logs on a bed of embers should take 3 to 4 hours...

Page 24: ...ze of the flue and the air intake duct is adequate the flue and air duct are not obstructed and the air supply is sufficient to sustain combustion Low heat production It is possible the fireplace door...

Page 25: ...wool or oven cleaner as they will scratch the glass Only wash when the stove is cold Use a glass cleaner and a soft cloth to polish the plated finish on the door frame Do not use abrasives such as ste...

Page 26: ...ideal position has been achieved lock the pintles in place by tightening the pintle screws Adjust the pressure on the gasket using the centre adjustment screw located at the right of the combustion c...

Page 27: ...wetter the wood the less heat it generates and the more creosote it produces If the wood being burned is very wet inspect the chimney every month it is used 7 Make sure the chimney is reasonably clean...

Page 28: ...DISTRIBUTION KIT The Gravity Distribution Kit may be used to heat rooms located above behind and either side of the room where the fireplace is located Note that if the hot air outlets are located at...

Page 29: ...The Forced Air Distribution Kit can be used to heat adjacent rooms or lower floors located up to 50 15 2 m from your Valcourt Fireplace Only 6 15 cm flexible isolated duct can be use for this install...

Page 30: ...h a back draft damper Figure 19 Both alternatives require electrical power Make sure all electrical connections are made in the correct order and comply with local regulations as well as the applicabl...

Page 31: ...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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