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ME150 - Installation and Operation Manual

 

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INSULATED WALL RADIATION SHIELD 

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GYPSUM BOARD 

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INSULATED WALL 

 

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Chimney Support Installation 

Universal Roof Support 

This support has three possible uses: 
1.

 

It must be used on a roof to support the chimney. 

2.

 

It may be used on a floor, ceiling or roof above an offset to support the chimney above the offset. 

3.

 

It may be used on a floor, ceiling or roof as a supplementary support. 

For roof support installation, refer to the instructions provided with the support by Olympia Chimney who 
provide  the  maximum  height  of  chimney  that  can  be  supported  by  the  support.  Make  sure  you  respect 
those parameters. 

Universal Offset Support 

This  support  is  used  to  support  the  chimney  above  an  offset.  When  the  chimney  offset  is  used  to  pass 
through a wall, this support may be used on the wall to support the chimney. For offset support installation, 
refer to the instructions provided with the support by Olympia Chimney who provide the maximum height 
of chimney that can be supported by the support. Make sure you respect those parameters.

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for ME150

Page 1: ... Desmaures Quebec Canada G3A 2H3 After sale service 418 908 8002 E mail tech sbi international com READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE This manual is available for free download on the manufacturer s web site It is a copyrighted document Re sale is strictly prohibited The manufacturer may update this manual from time to time and cannot be responsible for problems injuries or damages arising ou...

Page 2: ...w the installations guidelines exactly Failure to install this fireplace correctly could result in a house fire bodily injury or even death You may need to obtain a building permit for the installation of this fireplace and the chimney that it is connected to Consult your municipal building or fire department about installation requirements in your area We recommend that you also inform your home ...

Page 3: ...acing 23 5 USE AND SAFETY 25 5 1 Manufactured Logs 26 5 2 Creosote 26 5 3 Chimney Fire Safety Procedures 26 6 MAINTENANCE 27 6 1 Replacing Glass 27 6 2 Replacing Firestone in a ME150 Fireplace 27 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 29 7 1 Exploded view for replacement parts 30 7 2 Parts list 31 VENTIS LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 32 REGISTER YOU WARRANTY ONLINE To receive full warranty coverage you will need to show e...

Page 4: ...t local authorities to obtain a construction permit and learn about all applicable regulatory requirements DO NOT INSTALL THIS FIREPLACE IN A MOBILE HOME 1 1 ME150 Wood Fireplace Specifications Fuel Type Cordwood Test Standards safety ULC S610 and UL 127 Test Standard emissions E P A Standards Exempt Recommended Heating Area 1 000 pi2 93 m2 Minimum burn rate 5 kg h 11 lb h Shipping Weight 370 lb 1...

Page 5: ...ME150 Installation and Operation Manual 5 1 2 Views with measurements ...

Page 6: ...r your fireplace based on the position of the doors and windows Provide for the positioning of the outside air inlet as well as the chimney Remember to leave sufficient space for the hearth extension and mantel If possible install the fireplace where it will not be necessary to cut any floor or ceiling joists As for the chimney s configuration there are several possibilities See Figure bellow to d...

Page 7: ...lywood or any other hard sturdy surface 4 A 48 x 16 1219 mm x 406 mm minimum hearth extension made of non combustible material is required The extension can be installed below the base of the fireplace or flush mounted 5 To prevent any burning embers falling between the fireplace and the hearth extension from coming into contact with the floor insert a metal sheet under the front of the fireplace ...

Page 8: ... of the outside air inlet drill a 4 108 mm hole in the wall Insert the inlet grill in the hole from the outside and screw it to the wall with four 1 25 mm screws 12 From the inside insert the insulated flexible duct and attach it to the inlet grill with aluminum duct tape or 3 4 19 mm metal screws 13 On the lower left side of the fireplace remove the metal piece blocking the air intake Cut the ins...

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Page 10: ...ULC S604 Canada Factory built chimneys are tested as a system with all the necessary components for installation The instructions provided with the chimney by its manufacturer are the only reliable source of installation guidelines To be safe and effective the chimney must be installed exactly in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Use only components intended for the brand and model o...

Page 11: ...imney venting a fireplace shall not vent any other appliance 4 The minimum chimney system height for a straight installation is 15 ft 4 5 m 5 All chimney installations must include at least one support Reducing the amount of chimney weight on the fireplace will help avoid the noise created when the fireplace expands This can be achieved by having the chimney supported by the supports The maximum c...

Page 12: ...n problems 10 Cut and frame square holes in all floors ceilings and roof that the chimney will go through to provide a 2 51 mm minimum clearance between the chimney and any combustible materials Do not fill this 2 space with insulation or any other combustible material 11 Portions of the chimney which may extend through accessible spaces up to the ceiling must be enclosed to avoid contact with com...

Page 13: ...ME150 Installation and Operation Manual 13 18 457 21mm 18 457 2mm 16 406 4mm 16 406 4mm 18 457 2mm ...

Page 14: ...stallation Some non illustrated parts may be required 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 to the first offset However starting using a 30 or 45 elbow is also approved B Mandatory measure of 15 ft from the bottom of the fireplace to the top of the outside chimney ...

Page 15: ...ME150 Installation and Operation Manual 15 Direct installation Exterior offset installation ...

Page 16: ...structions 2 From below install a firestop B supplied by the chimney manufacturer in each ceiling floor separation through which the chimney will pass At the attic level install a radiation shield from above D 3 Follow the chimney s manufacturers instructions and place the first chimney length on the fireplace You must use an anchor plate A supplied by the chimney manufacturer before installing th...

Page 17: ...flashing under the upper shingles and on top of the lower shingles Nail the flashing to the roof using roofing nails 6 Place the storm collar F 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 chimney cap G 8 When a ventilated roof flashing is installed precautions are to be taken not to ca...

Page 18: ...et length is made of two 2 chimney lengths or more Olympia Chimney require that you use an offset or roof support halfway up the offset If penetrating a wall install a wall radiation shield supplied by the chimney manufacturer see Section 4 4 1 Examples of Typical Chimney Installation 3 Use another elbow to turn the chimney vertically Secure the elbow 4 Use a plumb bob to line up the centre of the...

Page 19: ...f support installation refer to the instructions provided with the support by Olympia Chimney who provide the maximum height of chimney that can be supported by the support Make sure you respect those parameters Universal Offset Support This support is used to support the chimney above an offset When the chimney offset is used to pass through a wall this support may be used on the wall to support ...

Page 20: ...r the back of the appliance but not its face See figure in Section 4 1 Fireplace Facing 5 To enclose the top of the finish it must reach at least 84 213 cm in height from the base of the fireplace Do not insert insulation in the chimney enclosure 6 In Canada it is possible to enclose the top and sides of the appliance but a minimum clearance of 2 51 mm must be provided around the chimney IN THE U ...

Page 21: ...ME150 Installation and Operation Manual 21 Chimney Enclosure Canada and U S Chimney Enclosure Canada only ...

Page 22: ...22 ME150 Installation and Operation Manual MANTEL POSITION MANTEL LENGHT Min DISTANCE FROM FIREPLACE BOTTOM 6 152 mm 48 1219 mm 8 203 mm 50 1270 mm 10 254 mm 52 1321 mm 12 305 mm 54 1372 mm 48 1219 mm ...

Page 23: ...2 Install the non combustible facing material marble ceramic tile Durock brick etc 3 Reinstall the decorative trim NOTE Make sure nothing obstructs or interferes with the front hot air outlets The enclosure could overheat Any accessible chimney must be fenced off or finished to prevent contact ...

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Page 25: ...ould damage the appliance DO NOT OVERHEAT 8 Use the log support made by the manufacturer Burn only the quantity of combustible it can contain Do not burn garbage painted wood or wood that has been exposed to salt water 9 Always have minimum of 1 accumulation of ashes at the bottom of the fireplace The grate may deform if no ashes are left 10 When using the fireplace for the first times make small ...

Page 26: ...the flue with residue When creosote ignites it produces a red hot extremely dangerous fire It is therefore recommended to make small brightly burning fires rather than lazy smoldering fires Not only will it keep your glass doors and flue cleaner but what is most important it will lessen the likelihood of chimney fires 5 3 Chimney Fire Safety Procedures What to do if you suspect a chimney fire has ...

Page 27: ...and regularly check for creosote buildup To open the rain cap just unscrew it counter clockwise Any layer of creosote greater than 1 8 3 mm thick should be swept Use a plastic brush to avoid scratching the flue 6 1 Replacing Glass Do not use the fireplace with a cracked glass 1 Cut the silicone joint holding the broken glass to the frame 2 Remove all debris from the frame 3 Use only 3 16 5 mm cera...

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Page 29: ...lace to increase air supply 5 Any type of fan range hood or bathroom exhaust fan that draws air outside can create negative pressure Shut off the fan and or open a window near the fireplace to solve this problem 6 Wet wood smokes more than dry wood The damper the wood the less heat it generates and the more creosote it produces If the wood being burned is very damp inspect the chimney every month ...

Page 30: ...30 ME150 Installation and Operation Manual 7 1 Exploded view for replacement parts ...

Page 31: ... PACKAGE 1 14 SE60087 LEFT DOOR FRAME ASSEMBLY 1 15 PL60760 DOOR RETAINER 2 16 SE60090 RIGHT DOOR FRAME ASSEMBLY 1 17 30217 GLASS CUSHION 8 18 30244 WOOD SCREW 8 X 3 4 PAN HEAD 2 19 30158 BLACK METAL SCREW 8 X 1 2 PAN QUADREX TYPE A 2 20 SE60099 LEFT REMPLACEMENT GLASS 14 7 8 X 17 1 8 1 21 SE60100 RIGHT REMPLACEMENT GLASS 14 7 8 X 17 1 8 1 22 SE60093 LH SIDE MECHE DOOR ASSEMBLY 1 23 SE60095 RH SID...

Page 32: ...n may decide to repair or replace any part or unit after inspection and investigation of the defect The manufacturer may at its discretion fully discharge all obligations with respect to this warranty by refunding the wholesale price of any warranted but defective parts The manufacturer shall in no event be responsible for any uncommon indirect consequential damages of any nature which are in exce...

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