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CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN
LOCAL AREA.

READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS WOOD FIREPLACE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.

READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE

FP18 DALLAIRE

(FP18 model)

Safety tested according to ULC

S610, UL 127 standards by an

accredited laboratory.

ENGLISH

US Environmental Protection

Agency phase II certified wood

fireplace compliant with 2020

cord wood standard

Installation and

Operation Manual

46307A

2023-03-06

URBAIN

MISSION

CROWN

ARABESQUE

CLASSIC

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Page 1: ...SE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE FP18 DALLAIRE FP18 model Safety tested according to ULC S610 UL 127 standards by an...

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Page 3: ...replace and the chimney that it is connected to It is also highly recommended to inform your home insurance company Please read this entire manual before installing and using this fireplace A primary...

Page 4: ...eplace 18 4 1 Using a Firescreen 18 4 2 Blower Operation 18 5 Burning Wood Efficiently 19 5 1 First Use 19 5 2 Lighting Fires 19 5 3 Combustion Cycles 20 5 4 Rekindling a Fire 21 5 5 Removing Ashes 21...

Page 5: ...50 Appendix 1 Optional Faceplate and Louver Installation 52 Appendix 2 Optional Fresh Air Intake Installation 53 Appendix 3 Optional traditional Hot Air Gravity Kit Installation 56 Appendix 4 Optiona...

Page 6: ...Page 6 Installation and Operation Manual FP18 Dallaire ENGLISH CERTIFICATION PLATE...

Page 7: ...rewood This wood heater needs periodic inspection and repairs for the proper operation It is against federal regulations to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instruction...

Page 8: ...mate fuel type and other variables 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...

Page 9: ...orth south ends of the logs visible East west sides of the logs visible 12 Mobile homes Canada or manufactured homes USA The US Department of Housing and Urban Development describes manufactured homes...

Page 10: ...ENGLISH 2 3 Dimensions 10 5 8 270mm 20 7 8 530mm 31 1 8 790mm O 6 152mm 13 1 2 341mm 10 7 8 276mm G G 17 430mm 9 3 4 248mm Top view 9 3 8 238mm 11 1 8 282mm 20 3 4 527mm 10 1 4 262mm Front view Front...

Page 11: ...5 7 8 1166mm 49 1 8 1247mm 15 380mm 14 3 4 376mm 2 1 2 64mm F A 3 7 8 100mm 30 3 8 770mm 15 380mm 24 609mm 28 7 8 734mm F A Left side view Right side view 17 1 2 445mm 7 7 8 200mm 41 3 4 1060mm 7 7 8...

Page 12: ...and Operation Manual FP18 Dallaire ENGLISH 18 7 8 480mm 15 3 4 399mm 16 1 4 414mm Combustion chamber Top view 1 2 13mm MIN 1 25 4mm MAX 16 3 8 414mm 15 5 8 396mm Left view Faceplate projection Combust...

Page 13: ...ll pieces level the coal bed and put 6 logs in the firebox Place 2 small pieces about 3 x 3 in the bottom in a reverse V shape then put two medium size pieces about 4 x4 in an East West orientation in...

Page 14: ...a waste management center is recommended 2 6 Zone Heating This fireplace is a space heater which means it is intended to heat the area it is installed in as well as spaces that connect to that area a...

Page 15: ...range of sizes and stacked in the open until its moisture content is down to 15 to 20 DO NOT BURN GARBAGE LAWN CLIPPINGS OR YARD WASTE MATERIALS CONTAINING RUBBER INCLUDING TIRES MATERIALS CONTAINING...

Page 16: ...g makes loading the fireplace very difficult The most common standard length of firewood is 16 400 mm 3 3 Piece Size Firewood dries more quickly when it is split Large unsplit rounds can take years to...

Page 17: ...r weather than in winter weather Split pieces dry more quickly than unsplit rounds Softwoods like pine spruce poplar and aspen take less time to dry than hardwoods They can be dry enough to burn after...

Page 18: ...ce Its function is to increase airflow around the fireplace air jacket and improve hot air circulation in the room When used regularly the blower can provide a small increase in efficiency up to 2 How...

Page 19: ...onventional method to build a wood fire is to crumple 5 to 10 sheets of newspaper and place them in the firebox and hold them in place with ten pieces of kindling wood The kindling should be placed on...

Page 20: ...Fire Starters Commercial fire starters can be used instead of a newspaper Some of these starters are made of sawdust and wax and others are made of specialized flammable solid chemicals Always follow...

Page 21: ...orward Place a new load of wood on and at the back of the embers Open the air control completely and close the door Raking the coals is useful for two reasons First it brings them near where most of t...

Page 22: ...ition the flow rate of exhaust through the appliance and flue pipe slows down which increases the duration of the energy transfer of the exhaust gases As the air intake is reduced the flame slows down...

Page 23: ...n steadily and brightly This is the time to use larger pieces of hardwood Place the biggest pieces at the back of the firebox and place the rest of the pieces compactly A densely built fire like this...

Page 24: ...ssage for the air below by making a trench with the ember bed Add small pieces of wood to restart the combustion 6 Maintenance This heater will give many years of reliable service if used and maintain...

Page 25: ...ned with a special wood stove glass cleaner Do not use abrasive products to clean the glass The goal should be having a clear glass with no brown stains If brown stains appear regularly on the glass s...

Page 26: ...ening the retaining screws 6 3 3 Gasket The glass gasket is flat adhesive backed woven fibreglass The gasket must be centred on the edge of the glass 1 Follow the steps of the previous section to remo...

Page 27: ...the paper slips out easily anywhere either adjust the door or replace the gasket At the end of each heating season it is recommended to add a high temperature graphite paste on the threads of the door...

Page 28: ...on On each door frame 38 96 cm Round 5 8 16 mm Center door gasket 14 36 cm Round 1 4 6 mm self adhesive 6 5 Exhaust System Wood smoke can condense inside the chimney forming an inflammable deposit cal...

Page 29: ...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 t...

Page 30: ...AL OF THIS SYSTEM IN THAT CASE STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL SBI WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES INSTALL THE FIREPLACE ONLY AS DESCRIBED IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS Mixing of appliance components from dif...

Page 31: ...al Electrical Code are to be followed in the absence of local code requirements This fireplace is not approved for use with a so called positive flue connection to the clay tile of a masonry chimney 8...

Page 32: ...hen made entirely of steel iron bricks tiles concrete slate glass or a combination of these materials Materials corresponding to ASTM E136 and UL 763 are considered to be non combustible materials wit...

Page 33: ...o the ceiling The studs must be set back from the front edge of the fireplace by a space equivalent to the thickness of the finishing material so that it is flush with the finish of the fireplace Head...

Page 34: ...ng material covering the dark framing must be made from non combustible materials See facing section E Minimum distance between the grill and the combustible ceiling 8 F Minimum distance below the gri...

Page 35: ...should be covered with drywall panels or any other finishing material except where non combustible material is required 8 5 2 Fireplace Framing Framing dimensions should be used as a reference only I...

Page 36: ...nce between framing and side fireplace standoff 18 457 mm F Framing width Installation with centered fireplace 72 1848 mm 14 Framing dimensions are for reference only These measurements are recommende...

Page 37: ...ions OPTION INSTALLATION TYPE R FACTOR REQUIRED NON COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR PROTECTION DEPTH 1 On floor level Yes 1 00 16 406 mm 2 Raised base of less than 4 Yes 1 00 16 406 mm 3 Raised base of 4 or more No...

Page 38: ...iece A clearance of 80 2 03 m F between the base of the fireplace and the ceiling must be respected 8 6 3 Option 3 Raised Base Installation of 4 or More When the fireplace is installed on a raised bas...

Page 39: ...type there must be at least 8 203 mm on each side of the fireplace door opening C Floor protection must be a continuous non combustible surface such as ceramic concrete board brick or other equivalent...

Page 40: ...14 3 20 00 0 07 0 05 Ceramic tile 12 5 0 008 Concrete 1 050 0 950 Mineral wool insulation 0 320 3 120 Limestone 6 5 0 153 Ceramic board Fibremax 0 450 2 2 Horizontal still air 3 mm thick 0 135 0 9201...

Page 41: ...the facade of the fireplace Do not put a seal between the faceplate and the finishing material to facilitate the removal of the faceplate if necessary Unit without option Unit with Hot air gravity kit...

Page 42: ...A 914 mm D C 9 The Venting System The venting system acts as the engine that drives the wood heating system Even the best fireplace will not function safely and efficiently as intended if it is not co...

Page 43: ...lowing installation instructions To ensure a safe installation please refer to it Some non illustrated parts may be required 9 3 1 General Advices This wood burning fireplace has optimum performance a...

Page 44: ...1 5 m above its point of contact with the roof it must be secured using a roof brace A rain cap must be installed on top of the chimney A clearance of 2 50 mm between the chimney and any combustible...

Page 45: ...Cut and frame square holes in all floors ceilings and roof that the chimney will go through to provide a 2 50 mm minimum clearance between the chimney and any combustible materials Do not fill this 2...

Page 46: ...he chimney will pass In the attic install an attic radiation shield from above D 3 Install an anchor plate A and a first chimney section on the fireplace Install the number of chimney sections needed...

Page 47: ...ing the instructions of the ceiling supported installation Table 3 Minimum system height when using elbows Chimney model See Table 4 Vertical Installation 15 ft 4 6 m Two 2 elbows 15 ft 4 6 m Four 4 e...

Page 48: ...s instructions to connect the extended liner section to the special chimney connector The liner must extend at least 12 30 cm above the masonry chimney 9 4 Angled Wall Pass Thru Installation When pass...

Page 49: ...or a left or right deviation A there must always be a distance of 11 between the chimney and combustible materials For a forward deviation C there must always be a distance of 4 3 4 between chimney an...

Page 50: ...ystems 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 Selkirk Super Vent 2100 JM 2 Solid Pack 6 15 cm Security Chimney S 2100 2 Solid...

Page 51: ...d unless chimney is enclosed at the attic level 2 Solid Pack S 2100 DuraVent Ventilated roof flashing 1 Solid Pack Dura Tech Dura Tech Canada DTC 2 Solid Pack Dura Tech Premium American Metal Chimney...

Page 52: ...Operation Manual FP18 Dallaire ENGLISH Appendix 1 OPTIONAL FACEPLATE AND LOUVER INSTALLATION A faceplate and louvers sold separately must be installed on this fireplace See the faceplate installation...

Page 53: ...the air intake can be installed above or below the floor level The air intake should be installed high enough not to be obstructed by snow It should be protected from the wind away from automobile ex...

Page 54: ...emove the knockout by cutting the micro joints Cut and remove the insulation and the other knockout inside the fireplace 1 To use the opening under the fireplace only cut the knockout 2 Install the ad...

Page 55: ...Secure the plastic with aluminum tape 4 To complete the installation make a hole of to 6 mm to 13 mm bigger than the duct diameter on the outside wall of the house at the chosen location From outside...

Page 56: ...C 6 steel brackets D with fastening screws E and self tapping screws F Parts not included in the kit 8 rigid ducting G 26 ga galvanized steel Dimensions of hot air outlet frame with elbow Dimensions...

Page 57: ...lets can be installed in the same room as the fireplace or both can be installed in adjacent rooms or upstairs If the outlets are installed at different heights the higher outlet will draw more heat W...

Page 58: ...the fireplace Then cut and remove the insulation and the other set of knockout inside the fireplace B Screw 6 steel brackets D with 6 screws E onto the top of the fireplace 3 per duct Insert the ducts...

Page 59: ...tandard states that it is necessary to perform certification testing with any ventilation that is likely to alter the units performance For this reason SBI has tested the effects of the forced air kit...

Page 60: ...ing Never leave the fireplace unattended while in use with the firescreen 1 Open the doors 2 Hold the firescreen and bring it close to the door opening 3 Lean the upper part of the firescreen against...

Page 61: ...anual FP18 Dallaire ENGLISH Appendix 6 REFRACTORY PANELS REMOVAL 1 Remove the floor refractory panels E 2 Using a power driver remove the refractory panel brackets G and the side refractory panels I 3...

Page 62: ...the rear left channel 2 Align the notch in the left end of the tube with the key of the left air channel hole Using a Wise grip hold the tube and lock it in place by turning the tube as shown Make sur...

Page 63: ...ded to remove the faceplate first Refer to the faceplate installation manual for more details 1 Take off the faceplate 2 Cut the ty rap Lift the blower A located under the firebox towards the back Tur...

Page 64: ...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 65: ...ISH Appendix 9 EXPLODED DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST 56 55 54 53 52 51 50 46 47 48 49 32 33 35 34 1 20 19 22 23 24 17 15 11 9 67 68 27 28 30 29 16 18 7 13 10 12 36 37 38 39 40 42 41 45 44 43 57 58 59 2 21 1...

Page 66: ...1 SPRING TENSION PIN 5 32 X 1 1 2 L 2 10 AC06500 SILICONE AND 5 8 X 8 BLACK DOOR GASKET KIT 2 11 30877 HINGE PIN 1 4 X 2 1 2 L 2 12 40030 6 mm GASKET PRICE FOR 1 LINEAR FOOT 1 13 SE70410 RIGHT HANDLE...

Page 67: ...IGHT REFRACTORY 1 51 PL70107 FRONT SECONDARY AIR TUBE 1 52 PL70407 CENTER FRONT SECONDARY AIR TUBE 1 53 PL70408 CENTER SECONDARY AIR TUBE 1 54 PL70108 REAR CENTER SECONDARY AIR TUBE 1 55 PL70109 REAR...

Page 68: ...acturer 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...

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Page 70: ...tional com This document is available for free download on the manufacturer s website It is a copyrighted document Resale is strictly prohibited The manufacturer may update this document from time to...

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