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45436A 

Printed in Canada 

30-09-2013 

 

 

MODEL FP 10 Lafayette

 

 

Installation Instructions 

This installation manual will help you obtain a safe, efficient, dependable installation for 
your fireplace and chimney system. Please read and understand these installation 
instructions before beginning your installation.  

CAUTION:

 Do not attempt to modify or alter the construction of the fireplace or its 

components. Any modification or alteration of construction may void the warranty, 
listings and approvals 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. 

PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 

       

                                 

Listed to standards ULC-S610, UL-127 and EPA Method 28 

Manufactured by: 

Stove Builder International Inc. 

250 rue Copenhague, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Quebec),  

Canada,  G3A 2H3  Tel.: (418) 878-3040 

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 out of the use of 
information contained in any manual obtained from unauthorized sources. 

Summary of Contents for FP10 Lafayette

Page 1: ...e Stove Builder International SBI will not be responsible for damages Install the fireplace only as described in these instructions PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Listed to standards U...

Page 2: ...imney not long enough 10 F Poor chimney draft 10 2 3 MAINTAINING YOUR FP 10 11 2 3 1 Creosote Formation and need for removal 11 2 3 2 Chimney Maintenance 11 2 3 3 Fire Baffle Removal Prior to Cleaning...

Page 3: ...ATION INSTRUCTIONS 40 3 3 OFFSET CHIMNEY INSTALLATION 42 3 4 ANGLED WALL RADIATION SHIELD 46 3 5 CHIMNEY SUPPORT INSTALLATION 46 3 6 CHIMNEY CHASE AND MULTIPLE TERMINATIONS 47 3 7 INSTALLATION INSTRUC...

Page 4: ...l Training or in Quebec by APC Association des Professionnels du Chauffage CAUTION THE INFORMATION GIVEN ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL AFFIXED TO THE APPLIANCE ALWAYS OVERRIDES THE INFORMATION PUBLISHED...

Page 5: ...PLACE IN THAT CASE A CEMENT BOARD DUROCK STYLE IS MANDATORY FAILING TO RESPECT THIS GUIDELINE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE CAUTION DO NOT INSTALL THIS FIREPLACE IN A MOBILE HOME PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PICTURES...

Page 6: ...to follow these instructions will void the certification and the warranty of the fireplace and may result in an unsafe installation This heating unit must serve as a supplementary heat source An alter...

Page 7: ...he unit a fire or even possibly igniting a chimney fire if the chimney is creosoted CAUTION DO NOT OVER FIRE THIS HEATER OVER FIRING CAN RESULT IN A SAFETY HAZARD AND CAN PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE FIREPL...

Page 8: ...ll ignited CAUTION PLACE THE WOOD LOGS FAR ENOUGH FROM THE GLASS TO ALLOW PROPER PRIMARY AIR FLOW 2 2 5 Maintaining the Fire Once the wood has been consumed or partially consumed and you have obtained...

Page 9: ...er if not already included is highly recommended to maximize your unit s efficiency 2 2 6 Primary Air There is no flue damper in the FP 10 As in common with air tight stoves the combustion air control...

Page 10: ...U per hour and the loading time will be about every 3 4 hours Softwoods may be burned using this method but the time will be substantially reduced Slow Combustion When the air combustion control is co...

Page 11: ...installed with offsets the minimum system height is 15 feet 4 6 m to 17 feet 5 2 m as per Table 1 Additional height will increase draught and will decrease the tendency to smoke If only the minimum c...

Page 12: ...chimney fires Keep your chimney clean Do not allow more than 1 16 creosote build up in your chimney The amount of creosote will depend on variables such as frequency of use and type of fire We recomm...

Page 13: ...ent 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 5 Check outside to ensure that sparks and ho...

Page 14: ...the refractory should be replaced To replace the refractory bricks follow these steps 1 Remove the andiron A held in place by the two torx screws B 2 Remove the brick retainers C 3 Remove the left si...

Page 15: ...to keep the glass clean under normal operating conditions If the FP 10 is operated continuously with the combustion air controls closed the glass will tend to get dirty unless the fuel firebox and gla...

Page 16: ...by considering the location of windows doors and the traffic flow in the room where the fireplace is located allowing space in front of the unit for the heart extension and the mantel and taking into...

Page 17: ...hearth extension floor area must extend at least 18 40 cm in front of the hearth and at least 8 20 cm on each side of the door opening see figure 7 The joint between the hearth extension and the firep...

Page 18: ...floor protection 2 4 2 1 R Calculations There are two ways to calculate the R factor of the floor protection First by adding the R values of the proposed materials or if some K and thickness values ar...

Page 19: ...s K 1 0 75 1 33 2 4 2 2 How to eliminate the need of a R value It is however possible to eliminate the R value by elevating the unit from 4 above the floor see Figure 9 but the joint between the exten...

Page 20: ...replace running from floor to ceiling see figure 14 Position the studs back from the front edge of the fireplace a space the thickness of the facing material so that the facing can be installed flush...

Page 21: ...20 Figure 10 Figure 11...

Page 22: ...21 Figure 12 Figure 13...

Page 23: ...22 Figure 14...

Page 24: ...ls 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 T...

Page 25: ...24 Figure 16...

Page 26: ...igure 17 in order to facilitate installation However the minimum depth of the shelf is 6 or less If the depth of the shelf is not listed in the table add 52 to the depth of your shelf to obtain the sa...

Page 27: ...26 Figure 18...

Page 28: ...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 of the terminal block The ground green or skinned wire must be...

Page 29: ...r as shown on figure 20 c Put the faceplate back into place Figure 20 Figure 21 The safety rules for hot air ducting gravity kit installations are the following Minimum height 68 1 7 m Maximum length...

Page 30: ...cting the following 1 Remove the plates closing up the 8 dia holes on top of the fireplace Then cut the insulation in order to obtain two 8 dia openings Insert the ducting into each opening and fix it...

Page 31: ...h the louvers pointing downwards in order to prevent overheating adjacent ceilings 11 Always install the two outlet grilles when using the hot air outlet kit and blocking the upper louver of the firep...

Page 32: ...ections to the PC Board as explained with the forced air kit owner s manual Since the forced air kit requires electricity make sure that the connections to the fan have been made according to the loca...

Page 33: ...exhaust fumes gas meter and other vents E The outside termination may be installed above or below floor level F If more fresh air is needed airtight house or conduit exceeding 10 ft or 3 m two intakes...

Page 34: ...e left side as in figure 29 to secure the plate 3 Select which air inlet you wish to use figure 30 you may use more than one and either remove the cover figure 31 side inlet or remove the knock out bo...

Page 35: ...need to lift the gasket slightly It is important that the gasket stays intact 2 8 DOOR ALIGNMENT To adjust the door positioning and spacing loosen the hinge screw and pivot the hinge until the door i...

Page 36: ...the hinges screws Adjust the pressure on the gasket using the centre adjustment screw located at the bottom of the combustion chamber To check the pressure applied place a slip of paper between the d...

Page 37: ...f the fire screen against the top door opening making sure to insert the top fire screen bracket behind the primary air deflector as in DETAIL A Lift the fire screen upwards and push the bottom part t...

Page 38: ...the fireplace is 9 ft 2 75 m for 2 Solid Pack Chimney and 12 ft 3 7 m for 1 Solid Pack Chimney 6 The chimney must extend at least 3 ft 92 cm above its point of contact with the roof and at least 2 ft...

Page 39: ...38 Figure 36a Figure 36b...

Page 40: ...he chase enclosure and at least 2 ft 61 cm higher than any wall roof or building within 10 ft 3 1 m of it See Figure 36c and 36d to determine the configuration that applies to your roof flat or sloped...

Page 41: ...chimneys you must use an anchor plate supplied by the chimney manufacturer before installing the first chimney length see figure 38 Continue installing chimney lengths making sure to lock each length...

Page 42: ...41 8 When a ventilated roof flashing is installed precautions are to be taken not to caulk or seal the ventilating openings EXAMPLE OF TYPICAL CHIMNEY INSTALLATION Figure 38...

Page 43: ...himney lengths together according to the chimney manufacturer s instructions In many cases it is recommended to use three 3 12 mm screws If the offset length is made of two 2 chimney lengths or more m...

Page 44: ...43 Figure 40 Figure 41...

Page 45: ...kirk Hart Cooley TLC 1 Solid Pack 6 15 cm Selkirk Sure Temp ST 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...

Page 46: ...4 Ultra Temp UT Super Pro SPR Super vent JSC Hart Cooley TLC Sure Temp ST Security Chimney Rafter protector at the roof level if chimney is enclosed at the attic level see section 4 Requires insulate...

Page 47: ...he home s thermal barrier INSULATED WALL GYPROC INSULATED WALL RADIATION SHIELD Figure 43 3 5 CHIMNEY SUPPORT INSTALLATION Universal Roof Support This support has three possible uses 1 It must be used...

Page 48: ...you respect those parameters 3 6 CHIMNEY CHASE AND MULTIPLE TERMINATIONS For the purpose of this manual a chimney chase is considered a part of the chimney system rather than part of a building The te...

Page 49: ...o the insulated chimney Verify availability and installation instructions for this connector with the chimney manufacturer Follow these steps 1 Position the fireplace in its location Temporarily insta...

Page 50: ...adapter 3 pipe clamps AC01310 And one control box with heat sensor and PC Board Rigid spark screen Includes one rigid spark screen AC01308 Rafter protector kit Includes four rafter protectors as show...

Page 51: ...equires that a special type of wood be used and positioned inside the firebox in a manner that does not represent the way the firebox volume would normally be utilized using seasoned cordwood The EPA...

Page 52: ...CTION MATERIALS MATERIAL CONDUCTIVITY k PER INCH RESISTANCE R PER INCH THICKNESS Micore 160 0 39 2 54 Micore 300 0 49 2 06 Durock 1 92 0 52 Hardibacker 1 95 0 51 Hardibacker 500 2 3 0 44 Wonderboard 3...

Page 53: ...lesale 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...

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