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FP15 & FP15A Waterloo - Installation and Operation Manual 

VALCOURT LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 

The warranty of the manufacturer extends only to the original consumer purchaser and is not transferable. This warranty covers 

brand new products only, which have not been altered, modified nor repaired since shipment from factory. Products covered 

under this warranty must have been manufactured after the revision date indicated below. Proof of purchase (dated bill of sale), 

model name and serial number must be supplied when making any warranty claim to your VALCOURT dealer.   

This warranty applies to normal residential use only. This warranty is void if the unit is used to burn material other than 

cordwood (for which the unit is not certified by EPA) and void if not operated according to the owner's manual. Damages 

caused by misuse, abuse, improper installation, lack of maintenance, over firing, negligence or accident during transportation, 

power failures, downdrafts, or venting problems are not covered by this warranty. 

This warranty does not cover any scratch, corrosion, distortion, or discoloration. Any defect or damage caused by the use of 

unauthorized parts or others than original parts void this warranty. An authorized qualified technician must perform the 

installation in accordance with the instructions supplied with this product and all local and national building codes. Any service 

call related to an improper installation is not covered by this warranty. 
The manufacturer may require that defective products be returned or that digital pictures be provided to support the claim. 

Returned products are to be shipped prepaid to the manufacturer for investigation. If a product is found to be defective, the 

manufacturer will repair or replace such defect. Transportation fees to ship the product back to the purchaser will be paid by the 

manufacturer. Repair work covered by the warranty, executed at the purchaser’s domicile by an authorized qualified technician 

requires the prior approval of the manufacturer. Labour cost and repair work to the account of the manufacturer are based on 

predetermined rate schedule  and 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 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 special, indirect, 

consequential damages of any nature, which are in excess of the original purchase price of the product. A one-time replacement 

limit applies to all parts benefiting from a lifetime coverage. This warranty applies to products purchased after October 1

st

, 2011. 

DESCRIPTION 

WARRANTY APPLICATION 

PARTS 

LABOUR 

Combustion chamber (welds only), castings, convector air-mate, and ceramic 

glass (thermal breakage only*). 

Lifetime 

4 years 

Plating* (defective manufacture) – subject to limitations above. 

Lifetime 

n/a 

Stainless steel firebox components, surrounds and heat shields, ash drawer, 

steel legs, pedestal, trims (aluminum extrusions),  C-Cast baffle*, vermiculite 

baffle* and secondary air tubes*. 

5 years 

3 years 

Carbon steel firebox components, glass retainers, and handle assembly. 

3 years 

2 years 

Blowers, heat sensors, switches, rheostat, wiring, and other controls. 

2 years 

1 year 

Paint (peeling), gaskets, insulation, firebrick, and ceramic fibre blankets. 

1 year 

n/a 

*Pictures required 

Shall your unit or a component be defective, contact immediately your 

VALCOURT 

dealer. Prior to your call make sure you have 

the following information necessary to your warranty claim treatment: 

 

Your name, address and telephone number;  

 

Bill of sale and dealer’s name; 

 

Installation configuration; 

 

Serial number and model name as indicated on the 

nameplate fixed to the back of your unit; 

 

Nature of the defect and any relevant information. 

 
Before shipping your unit or defective component to our plant, you must obtain from your VALCOURT dealer an Authorization 

Number. Any merchandise shipped to our plant without authorization will be refused automatically and returned to sender. 

Summary of Contents for Waterloo FP15

Page 1: ...penhague Saint Augustin de 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 inju...

Page 2: ... building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new fireplace You may need to get a building permit for the installation of this fireplace and the chimney that it is connected to Consult your municipal building department or fire department before installation We recommend that you a...

Page 3: ...r New Fireplace Made Of 15 3 Fuel 15 3 1 How to Prepare or Buy Good Firewood 15 3 1 1 What is Good Firewood 15 3 1 2 Tree Species 16 3 1 3 Log Length 16 3 1 4 Piece Size 16 3 1 5 How to Dry Firewood 17 3 1 6 Judging Firewood Moisture Content 17 3 2 Manufactured Logs 18 4 Operating Your Fireplace 19 4 1 Your First Fires 19 4 2 Lighting Fires 19 4 2 1 BEST PRACTICE The Top Down Fire 19 4 2 2 Convent...

Page 4: ...re 33 PART B INSTALLATION 34 6 Safety Information 34 6 1 Installation Cautions and Warnings 34 6 2 Regulations Covering Fireplace Installation 35 6 3 Fireplace Installation 35 6 3 1 Standoff installation 35 6 3 2 Transportation Packaging 36 6 3 3 Locating the WATERLOO 36 6 3 4 Clearances to combustible materials 36 6 3 5 Hearth extension construction options 37 6 3 6 Minimum Heart Extension Requir...

Page 5: ...A4460 63 APPENDIX 3 Blower Maintenance or Replacement 65 APPENDIX 4 Installing the Fresh Air Intake Kit 67 APPENDIX 5 Refractory Slabs Replacement 72 APPENDIX 6 Installation OF Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle 73 APPENDIX 7 Air Control Snap Disc Replacement 75 APPENDIX 8 Electrical Wiring 76 APPENDIX 9 Exploded Diagram and Parts List FP15 78 APPENDIX 10 Exploded Diagram and Parts List FP15A 82 VALCO...

Page 6: ...ATION KEEP CHILDREN CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS GLOVES MAY BE NEEDED FOR FIREPLACE OPERATION DO NOT STORE FUEL WITHIN HEATER MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES BURN ONLY SEASONED NATURAL FIREWOOD DO NOT BURN SCRAP OR GARBAGE TREATED WOOD OR WOOD SUCH AS DRIFTWOOD FROM THE OCEAN WHICH HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO SALT OR OTHER CHEMICALS SALT OR CHEMICALS CAN CORRODE THE FIREBOX AND...

Page 7: ...PLACE DO NOT INSTALL IN A MOBILE HOME CANADA OR MANUFACTURED HOME USA WARNING DO NOT USE MATERIALS OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED IN THE REPLACEMENT PARTS SECTION DURING INSTALLATION AS THEY MAY BE SAFETY HAZARDS AND A FIRE COULD RESULT THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED WITH AN UNVENTED OR VENTED GAS LOG SET TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY DO NOT INSTALL AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET INTO THIS FIREPLACE WARN...

Page 8: ...es The recommended heated area for a given appliance is defined by the manufacturer as its capacity to maintain a minimum acceptable temperature in the designated area in case of a power failure 1 Values are as measured per test method except for the recommended heating area firebox volume maximum burn time and maximum heat output 2 The maximum heat output dry cordwood is based on a loading densit...

Page 9: ... 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 tips of the logs Mobile home Canada or manufactured home USA The US department of Housing and Urban Development describes manufactured homes better known as mobile homes as followed buildings built on fixed wheels and those transported on temporary wheel...

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Page 14: ...s or electric heating system to provide backup heating Your success with zone heating will depend on several factors including the correct sizing and location of the fireplace the size layout and age of your home and your climate zone Three season vacation homes can usually be heated with smaller fireplaces than houses that are heated all winter 2 6 The Benefits of Low Emissions and High Efficienc...

Page 15: ...s can be recycled The door and glass gaskets are fibreglass which is spun from melted sand Black gaskets have been dipped into a solvent free solution Disposal at a landfill is recommended The door glass is a 4 mm thick ceramic material that contains no toxic chemicals It is made of natural raw materials such as sand and quartz that are combined in such a way to form a high temperature glass Ceram...

Page 16: ...more heat and longer burn cycles are desirable Note that hardwood trees like oak maple ash and beech are slower growing and longer lived than softer woods like poplar and birch That makes hardwood trees more valuable The advice that only hardwoods are good to burn is outdated Old leaky cast iron stoves wouldn t hold a fire overnight unless they were fed large pieces of hardwood That is no longer t...

Page 17: ...ter 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 the pieces are big Firewood that is ready to burn has a moisture content between15 and 20 by weight and will allow your fireplace to produce its highest possible efficiency Firewood bought from a dealer is rarely dry enough to burn so it is advisable t...

Page 18: ...er heat output over a short period of time Start with one log and see how the fireplace reacts You can increase the number of logs burned at a time to a maximum of three Burning more than three manufactured logs at one time can overheat and damage your stove CAUTION DO NOT BURN ANY MANUFACTURED LOGS CONTAINING CHEMICAL ADDITIVES YOU MAY OVERHEAT YOUR FIREPLACE THEREFORE CAUSING A FIRE HAZARD AND V...

Page 19: ...tional method first it does not collapse and smother itself as it burns and second it s cleaner The top down method only works properly if the wood is well seasoned Start by crisscrossing around 10 finely split and dry kindling 0 5 to 1 in leaving air space between the pieces Then put at least 5 news paper sheets to the top of the pieces The best way to have your ignition clean and environmentally...

Page 20: ...nd night This is normal and for experienced wood burners these are advantages of zone heating with wood Do not expect steady heat output from your fireplace It is normal for its surface temperature to rise after a new load of wood is ignited and for its temperature to gradually decline as the fire progresses This rising and falling of temperature can be matched to your household routines For examp...

Page 21: ...r this raking of the coals First it concentrates them near where most of the combustion air enters the firebox and where they can ignite the new load quickly and second the charcoal will not be smothered by the new load of wood If you were to simply spread the charcoal out the new load will smoulder for a long time before igniting Remove ash first and then rake charcoal towards the front of the fi...

Page 22: ...o notice a considerable reduction of combustion Under these conditions you will be at the medium combustion rate Using the secondary air intake lever you can adjust your combustion system to eventually reach the minimum combustion rate If the flames diminish to the point of disappearing when you reduce the air supply your wood can be too humid If you have seasoned wood and use the air intake contr...

Page 23: ...Needs Using the air control is not the only way to match the fireplace s heat output to the heat demand Your house will need far less heat in October than in January to be kept at a comfortable temperature 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 build...

Page 24: ...re to burn 4 3 6 3 High Output Fires for Cold Weather When the heat demand is high during cold weather you ll need a fire that burns steadily and brightly This is the time to use larger pieces of hardwood fuel if you have it Put the biggest pieces at the back of the firebox and place the rest of the pieces compactly A densely built fire like this will produce the longest burn your fireplace is cap...

Page 25: ...output of the fireplace to the heat demand of the space 4 3 6 5 How to place the logs In fireboxes that are roughly square wood can be loaded so that looking through the glass door you see the ends of the logs north south or the sides of the logs east west This fireplace is designed to burn efficiently in the north south orientation East west loads that are built compactly break down slowly when h...

Page 26: ...normal 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 fireplace is run at lower temperatures you may see some light brown stains forming especially at the lower corners of the glass This indicates that the fire has been smoky and some of the smoke has ...

Page 27: ...ment To adjust 1 Remove the split pin by pulling and turning it using pliers 2 Turn the handle counter clock wise one turn to increase pressure To reduce the pressure when installing a new gasket for example turn clock wise 3 Re install the split pin with a small hammer NOTE At the end of each heating season it is recommended to add a high temperature graphite paste on the threads of the door hand...

Page 28: ... direction shown to adjust the doors Tighten all door hinge pressure screws when they are at the desired positions 5 1 5 Replacing the Door Gaskets It is important to maintain the gaskets in good condition After a year or more of use the doors gaskets will compress and become hard which may allow air to leak past it You can test the condition of the door gaskets by closing and latching the doors o...

Page 29: ...he gasket into the 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 the door and do not use the fireplace for 24 hours Location Length for one door Dimensions Door frame FP15 FP15A 60 153 cm Round 5 8 1 59 cm Left door FP15 FP15A 18 Round 1 4 0 64cm 5...

Page 30: ...s gasket The gasket must be centred on the edge of the glass To do this easily peel back a section of the paper covering the adhesive and place the gasket 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 gasket Peel off more of the backing and rotate the g...

Page 31: ...himney and 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 build up in the venting system it can ignite when 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 be...

Page 32: ... can be a difficult and dangerous job If you don t have experience cleaning 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 take on The most common equipment used are fibreglass rods with threaded fittings and stiff plastic brushes The brush is forc...

Page 33: ... fireplace You now have access to the chimney See Appendix 6 Installation 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 fireplace door and the air intake controls 2 Alert your family of the possible danger 3 If you require assistance alert your fire depa...

Page 34: ...rresponding specifications Chimney lengths Elbows where necessary Associated components as per these installation instructions Additional Equipment optional Forced air distribution kit Insulated flex pipe for forced air distribution kit Warm air circulation grille modern style 6 SAFETY INFORMATION 6 1 Installation Cautions and Warnings THE INFORMATION GIVEN ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL AFFIXED TO TH...

Page 35: ...ys 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 requirements NOTE THE FIREPLACE IS NOT APPROVED FOR USE WITH A SO CALLED POSITIVE FLUE CONNECTION TO THE CLAY TILE OF A MASONRY CHIMNEY 6 3 Fireplace Installation 6 3 1 Standoff installation BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR FIREPLACE YOU MUST INSTALL THE TWO STA...

Page 36: ...ay be easier to relocate the fireplace than to rework the building structure Also choose a location that allows installing the least amount of offsets in the chimney Usually no additional floor support is needed for the fireplace The adequacy of the floor can be checked by first estimating the weight of the fireplace system Weights are given in the section Erreur Source du renvoi introuvable Erreu...

Page 37: ...truction options The WATERLOO may be installed directly on the floor or on a raised combustible or non combustible base Installation can be done using one of the following options Option Installation type R factor required Non combustible floor protection lenght 1 Directly on the floor Yes 2 00 32 813 mm 2 Installation raised less than 8 from floor Yes 2 00 32 813 mm 3 Installation on a more than ...

Page 38: ...3 mm B in front of the hearth The joint between the hearth extension and the fireplace E for the entire width of the floor protection must be protected by a bent and continuous piece of sheet metal not included An 84 clearance between the fireplace base and the ceiling A must be respected MINIMUM MEASUREMENTS A 84 2134 mm B 32 813mm E 2 51 mm NOTE The floor under the fireplace should match or exce...

Page 39: ...h The upper and lower angle for the full width of the floor protection must be protected 2 horizontally and 2 vertically E by a bent and continuous piece of sheet metal not included Apart from these two corners the sheet metal does not have to cover the rest of the wall between the base of the fireplace and the floor An 84 clearance between the fireplace base and the ceiling A must be respected MI...

Page 40: ...combustible hearth extension floor area must extend at least 16 406 mm B in front of the hearth The joint between the hearth extension and the fireplace E for the entire width of the floor protection must be protected by a bent and continuous piece of sheet metal not included An 84 clearance between the fireplace base and the ceiling A must be respected MINIMUM MEASUREMENTS A 84 2134 mm B 16 406mm...

Page 41: ...arth The upper and lower angle for the full width of the floor protection must be protected 2 horizontally and 2 vertically E by a bent and continuous piece of sheet metal not included Apart from these two corners the sheet metal does not have to cover the rest of the wall between the base of the fireplace and the floor An 84 clearance between the fireplace base and the ceiling A must be respected...

Page 42: ...th The upper and lower angle for the full width of the floor protection must be protected 2 horizontally and 2 vertically E by a bent and continuous piece of sheet metal not included Apart from these two corners the sheet metal does not have to cover the rest of the wall between the base of the fireplace and the floor An 84 clearance between the fireplace base and the ceiling A must be respected M...

Page 43: ...brick and one inch of Durock board Four inches of brick R 4 x 0 2 0 8 1 inch of Durock R 1 x 0 52 0 52 0 8 0 52 1 32 This R value is larger than the required 1 00 and is therefore acceptable In the case of a known K and thickness of alternative materials to be used in combination convert all K values to R by dividing the thickness of each material by its K value Add the R values of your proposed m...

Page 44: ...3 mm on each side of the door opening C The joint between the hearth extension and the fireplace hearth needs to be made of a piece sheet metal not included The floor protection must be a continuous grouted joints non combustible material such as ceramic tile cement board brick millboard or equivalent or any other approved or listed material suited for floor protection Note that any type of tile w...

Page 45: ...can be installed flush with the fireplace facing Frame headers between the vertical studs only as follows Place the front facing headers in 2 3 or of a depth no more than the depth of the top standoffs Do not put wood or any material within the area above the fireplace Place headers only as required to support the facing and mantel LEGEND Combustible material allowed in this area Non combustible m...

Page 46: ...as cement board Non combustible finishing material Refer to the building code or the local code for regulations concerning the need to install finishing material inside the chase around the fireplace NOTE THIS FIREPLACE IS BUILT TO MAINTAIN A 1 2 GAP MINIMUM BETWEEN THE FIREPLACE AND THE FACEPLACE IT IS RECOMMANDED TO HAVE THE NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL FLUSH WITH THE FIREPLACE ...

Page 47: ...g material inside the chase around the fireplace RECOMMENDED MEASUREMENTS FOR FRESH AIR INTAKE J RECOMMENDED MEASUREMENTS FOR FORCED AIR KIT M J 6 152 mm M 10 254 mm The fresh air intake kit may be installed on the right side and at the bottom of the fireplace Forced air distribution kit may be installed on either side of the fireplace 6 3 7 3 Framing for a corner installation CAUTION FLEXIBLE PIP...

Page 48: ...t be non combustible and have the minimum dimensions shown on the following figure Non combustible materials such as brick stone or ceramic tile may project in front of and onto the fireplace decorative frame CAUTION MATERIALS MUST BE INSTALLED SO THAT THE FACEPLATE MAY BE REMOVED AFTER THE INSTALLATION THE FACEPLATE IS DESIGNED TO OVERLAP THE MATERIAL SURROUNDING THE FIREPLACE IF THE MATERIAL IS ...

Page 49: ...material allowed in this area Non combustible material only in this area 6 3 9 Installation of a non combustible shelf It is possible to install a shelf but it must be made of non combustible materials It must be installed at at least 52 from the base of the fireplace WARNING THE SHELF WILL BE HOT DO NOT PUT COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS ON THE SHELF ...

Page 50: ...end 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 7 4 The Relationship Between the Chimney and the House Because the venting system is the engine that drives the wood heating system it must have the right characteristics The signs of bad system design are cold backdrafting w...

Page 51: ...himney height is installed operating conditions must be optimal interior chimney minimum height of 18 before any offset etc Additional height will increase drafts and will decrease the tendency to smoke 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 ...

Page 52: ...void contact with combustible materials or damage the chimney For installations where more than one chimney 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 smoke migrating from one chimney to another ...

Page 53: ...FP15 FP15A Waterloo Installation and Operation Manual 53 18 457 21mm 18 457 2mm 16 406 4mm 16 406 4mm 18 457 2mm Note The chimney chase on the roof must be the same size as the flashing ...

Page 54: ...on Instructions Always refer to the chimney manufacturer s Installation manual to ensure a safe installation Some non illustrated parts may be required 7 6 1 Examples of Typical Chimney Installation Straight Installation Exterior offset installation Connection to a masonry chimney ...

Page 55: ...EILING ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED THE FLOOR AND WALLS BELOW THE ATTIC MUST BE INSULATED USING THE SAME INSULATION 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 56: ... the chimney will go through C to provide a 2 50 mm minimum clearance between the chimney and any combustible materials Do not fill this space with insulation or any other combustible material 5 Every time the chimney passes through a ceiling or a wall install the appropriate firestop B When you reach the desired height install the roof support not shown Refer to instructions included with the sup...

Page 57: ...nstructions In many cases it is recommended to use three 3 12 mm metal screws If the offset length is made of two 2 chimney lengths or more many chimney manufacturers may 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 3 Use another elbow to turn the chimney vertically Secure the elbow 4...

Page 58: ...olid Pack S 2100 DuraVent Ventilated roof flashing Rafter protector at the roof level is chimney is enclosed at the attic level 2 Solid Pack Dura Plus HTC AC Triple Wall Dura Plus American Metal Chimney cannot be enclosed at the attic level AC Triple wall HS AC Triple wall HSS CHIMNEY MANUFACTURER BRAND TYPE INNER DIAMETER Olympia Chimney SBI Venting Division Ventis 1 Solid Pack 8 20 cm SBI Ventin...

Page 59: ...rt 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 the chimney manufacturer Many manufacturers will prov...

Page 60: ...HE USA A SPECIAL CONNECTOR MUST BE USED TO CONNECT THE LINER TO THE INSULATED CHIMNEY VERIFY AVAILABILITY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS CONNECTOR WITH THE CHIMNEY MANUFACTURER 7 9 1 Installation instructions 1 Position the fireplace in its location Temporarily install the elbow or chimney section A on the top of the fireplace and using a level mark with an oval the location where the flue...

Page 61: ...ood fireplace is from the room in which it is installed The room air is already preheated so it will not cool the fire and its availability is not affected by the pressure of the wind on the house However the combustion of wood requires a large volume of air It will take only a few hours to consume the equivalent of the entire volume of air contained inside your home This air will be replaced by n...

Page 62: ...TYLE AC01378 It is possible to connect a hot air circulation grille kit in the fireplace facing This kit allows distributing heat to the room using natural convection For the complete installation procedure see the installation manual provided with the kit You can also download this manual on the website ...

Page 63: ...alter the units performance For this reason SBI has tested the effects 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 ait kit does not affect the emission results In fact this option promotes the recovery of excess heat to later redistribute it to an...

Page 64: ...L MUST BE INSTALLED AT LEAST 59 150CM FROM THE FLOOR B A 1 CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS A MUST BE LEFT AROUND THE TERMINATION GRILL For the complete installation procedure see the installation manual provided with the kit You can also download this manual on the web site www valcourtinc com ...

Page 65: ...nual 65 APPENDIX 3 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 shield B 3 Remove and keep the heat shield B and the 4 screws C 4 Cut the Tie wrap D ...

Page 66: ...oo 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 reinstall the fan ...

Page 67: ...led o At more than 50 of the total height of the chimney o At more than 10 ft 3 m above the base of the fireplace o At more than 3 ft Below the base of the fireplace The fresh air must come from outside the house The air intake must not draw air from the attic from the basement or from a garage The outside wall termination should be installed where it is not likely to be blocked by snow or exposed...

Page 68: ...nt places on the fireplace On the right side of the appliance most common On the right side under the appliance 1 Remove the knock out located on the right hand side of your fireplace 2 Install the 5 adapter included in your fireplace Align the notch on the adaptor with the one on the fireplace and turn clockwise ...

Page 69: ...stall the blocking plate F included with the fireplace on the front opening of the air control housing Using a screwdriver secure with four screws located in the user s manual Installing the block off plate will redirect air supply directly to the firebox instead of the area under the unit for combustion ...

Page 70: ...e than two deviations use a 6 pipe diameter The maximum pipe length is 30 ft 9 m This configuration can be found inside the chase but must at all times maintain clearances to combustibles The following figure is shown as an example To complete the installation make a hole of 1 4 to 1 2 6 mm à 13 mm bigger than the insulate pipe diameter in the outside wall of the house at the chosen location From ...

Page 71: ...h end carefully pull back the insulation and plastic cover exposing the flexible pipe Attach the flexible pipe using pipe clamps For a better seal you may also use aluminum tape Wrap the tape around the joint between the flexible pipe and the air inlets Carefully push the insulation and plastic cover back over the pipe Fix the plastic in place using aluminum tape ...

Page 72: ...ill not normally diminish the effectiveness of the refractory slabs If large cracks develop then the refractory slabs should be replaced To replace the refractory slabs follow these steps 1 Remove the inner ash retainer and the floor refractory slabs A B 2 Using a power screwdriver and hex tip 5 16 remove the slab holders D and the left and right refractory slabs C 3 Remove the rear refractory sla...

Page 73: ...LLATION OF SECONDARY AIR TUBES AND BAFFLE REMOVABLE PARTS A Cotter pins x4 B Air tubes x4 C C cast baffle x1 1 Remove the inner ash retainer and the floor refractory slab A B 2 Using a power screwdriver and hex tip 5 16 remove the slab holder D and the left refractory slab C ...

Page 74: ...nd of the tube with the tab of the left air channel hole 5 Insert a cotter pin in the last hole on the right side of the tube Then bend the tabs on the pin to keep in place 6 Repeat steps 4 5 and 6 for the two tubes in the back then install the baffle Then install the two front tubes To remove the tubes use the above steps in reverse order Note that secondary air tubes can be replaced without remo...

Page 75: ...emove the inner ash retainer and the floor refractory slab A B 2 Using a power screwdriver and hex tip 5 16 remove the slab holder D and the left refractory slab C 3 Remove the 4 bolts E holding the access door F with a 1 4 ratchet 4 Remove the thermodisc G by unscrewing the 2 screws holding it in place H ...

Page 76: ...ower must be 110 120V at 60Hz Connect the black wire line to the terminal block facing the power supply wire of the rheostat Connect the white neutral wire on the other side to the wires coming out of the junction box The ground green or skinned wire must be attached to the fireplace metal frame See appendix 9 for corresponding part numbers ...

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Page 79: ...ZINC 2 12 SE24173 RIGHT DOOR FRAME WITH HANDLE AND GASKET 1 13 SE68961 RIGHT HANDLE AND LATCH KIT 1 14 PL68961 RIGHT DOOR HANDLE 1 15 30062 SPRING PIN 3 32 X 1 2 1 16 30043 CLEVIS PIN 3 16 x 7 8 1 17 8435 08 BLACK OXIDE LATCH MECHANISM BEARING 1 18 30101 SPRING TENSION PIN 5 32 DIA X 1 1 2 L 1 19 23066 FP15 ROBAX GLASS 2 20 AC06400 3 4 FLAT X 6 BLACK SELF ADHESIVE GLASS GASKET 2 21 PL68894 GLASS R...

Page 80: ...HEOSTAT NUT 1 59 44085 RHEOSTAT KNOB 1 60 SE45858 FP15 OWNER S MANUAL KIT 1 61 AC05959 METALLIC BLACK STOVE PAINT 342 g 12oz AEROSOL 1 62 30506 SCREW PAN TORX TYPE F 1 4 20 X 1 BLACK 3 63 PL68839 DÉCORATIVE ASH LIP 1 64 21463 REAR COMBUSTION CHAMBER INSULATION 1 65 21464 LEFT COMBUSTION CHAMBER INSULATION 1 66 21465 RIGHT COMBUSTION CHAMBER INSULATION 1 67 PL68873 THERMODISC ACCESS 1 68 30084 NUT ...

Page 81: ...DEG C 18 AWG 4 ET 35 1 89 60381 ELECTRIC WIRE WHITE TEW 105 DEG C 18 AWG 6 1 90 60379 ELECTRIC WIRE DOUBLE BLACK SEW2 200 DEG C 18 AWG 16 ET 35 1 91 60374 ELECTRIC WIRE WHITE SEW2 200 DEG C 18 AWG 46 3 92 60375 ELECTRIC WIRE WHITE TEW 105 DEG C 18 AWG 12 5 1 93 60376 ELECTRIC WIRE WHITE TEW 105 DEG C 18 AWG 12 5 1 94 60377 ELECTRIC WIRE DOUBLE WHITE TEW 105 DEG C 18 AWG 6 ET 6 1 95 60378 ELECTRIC ...

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Page 83: ... SE24292 RIGHT DOOR FRAME WITH HANDLE AND GASKET 1 13 SE68961 RIGHT HANDLE AND LATCH KIT 1 14 PL68961 RIGHT DOOR HANDLE 1 15 30062 SPRING PIN 3 32 X 1 2 1 16 30043 CLEVIS PIN 3 16 x 7 8 1 17 8435 08 BLACK OXIDE LATCH MECHANISM BEARING 1 18 30101 SPRING TENSION PIN 5 32 Ø X 1 1 2 L 1 19 23079 RIGHT GLASS FP15A ARCHED 1 20 AC06400 3 4 FLAT X 6 BLACK SELF ADHESIVE GLASS GASKET 2 21 23078 LEFT GLASS F...

Page 84: ...44080 RHEOSTAT WITHOUT NUT 1 60 44091 ROCKER SWITCH 2 POSITION MSR 8 1 61 44087 RHEOSTAT NUT 1 62 44085 RHEOSTAT KNOB 1 63 SE45858 FP15 AND FP15A OWNER S MANUAL KIT 1 64 AC05959 METALLIC BLACK STOVE PAINT 342 g 12oz AEROSOL 1 65 30506 SCREW PAN TORX TYPE F 1 4 20 X 1 BLACK 3 66 PL68839 DÉCORATIVE ASH LIP 1 67 21463 REAR COMBUSTION CHAMBER INSULATION 1 68 21464 LEFT COMBUSTION CHAMBER INSULATION 1 ...

Page 85: ...LE FACEPLATE LOUVER 1 91 VA15L02 ARABESQUE STYLE FACEPLATE LOUVER 1 91 VA15L03 URBAN STYLE FACEPLATE LOUVER 1 92 60380 ELECTRIC WIRE DOUBLE BLACK SEW2 200 DEG C 18 AWG 4 ET 35 1 93 60381 ELECTRIC WIRE WHITE TEW 105 DEG C 18 AWG 6 1 94 60379 ELECTRIC WIRE DOUBLE BLACK SEW2 200 DEG C 18 AWG 16 ET 35 1 95 60374 ELECTRIC WIRE WHITE SEW2 200 DEG C 18 AWG 46 3 96 60375 ELECTRIC WIRE WHITE TEW 105 DEG C ...

Page 86: ...k to the account of the manufacturer are based on predetermined rate schedule and 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 to repair or replace any part or unit after inspection and investigation of the defect The manufacturer may at its disc...

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