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Valcourt Beaumont Installation And Operation Manual

Manual is about: Wood Burning Fireplace

Summary of Beaumont

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    45335a printed in canada 30-03-2012 prefabricated wood-burning fireplace installation and operation manual keep this manual for future reference standards: ulc-s610, ul-127 e.P.A. Standards exempt manufactured by: stove builder international inc. 250, rue de copenhague, saint-augustin-de-desmaures (...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    2 table of contents introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 3 installation ...............................................................................................................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    3 introduction this manual contains all the information required for safe, efficient installation and use of your valcourt fireplace. Read carefully all the instructions contained herein and keep this manual handy so you may refer to it whenever necessary. Before starting to install the fireplace, c...

  • Page 4: Installation

    4 installation beaumont and frontenac fireplaces are designed and approved for installation with the following brands of chimneys measuring 7” (178 mm) in diameter as well as a minimum of 15’ (4.6 m) and maximum of 45’ (13.7 m) in height. Install the fireplace strictly according to the methods descr...

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    5 choose the best location for 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 n...

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    6 figure #2: various fireplace locations figure #3: possible chimney configurations figure #4: fireplace framing.

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    7 fireplace installation the table below shows the minimum chimney height requirements, fireplace included, according to the number 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° e...

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    8 9. The standards in your area may require an outside air inlet. Even if such is not the case, it is beneficial to do so since this will improve the fireplace’s performance. 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...

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    9 you can also install a decorative gas appliance in the hearth. To do this, install an automatic shut-off valve. Comply with ansi z21.60 (1991) standards governing “decorative gas appliances” in vented fireplaces and ansi z233.1 with regards to the national gas code. Attention: always open the chim...

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    10 chimney installation 1. If possible, install an interior chimney as it will provide better performance. In areas with continuous temperatures below 18 c (0 f), the use of an exterior chimney increases the likelihood of operating problems such as low draft, high rate of creosoting, and poor sta...

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    11 figure 7a figure 7b.

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    12 12. When you build a chase enclosure for chimney sections above the roof, the chimney must extend at least 3 ft. (92 cm) above the 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 7c and 7d to determine the configuration tha...

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    13 installation instruction for masonry application the following requirements must be respected: 1. The chimney must be absolutely clear of any soot residue or creosote. Check for cracks, loose or missing bricks that could inhibit correct installation of the liner. 2. The clearance to combustible m...

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    14 installation the chimney must be relined with a stainless steel liner model tubinox or projet ss or any other listed liner or flexible liner to ulc-s635, ulc-s640 or ul777 of the same diameter as the outlet of the fireplace. For connection at 45 angle, a special connector (bispma for the 7 in. Ch...

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    15 installation with an 7 in. Excel chimney (figure # 8) installing your fireplace with a masonry chimney still requires using excel chimney from the top of the fireplace to the wall where it will connect to a listed liner that will run up inside the masonry chimney. The stainless steel liner should...

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    16 figure #8: excel chimney installation figure #9: security chimney installation.

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    17 figure #10: straight chimney installation figure #11: chimney installation with elbows figure #12: chimney installation through an exterior wall figure #13: isolated chase chimney installation.

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    18 fireplace finish 1. Combustible materials can be used to finish the fireplace. The framing can be built directly on the sides of the appliance. (figure #17) 2. Side walls can exceed the appliance’s face by a maximum of 6” (152 mm). (figure #14) 3. Adjoining walls may also be built at a 458 angle ...

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    19 figure #15: chimney enclosure.

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    20 figure #16a : mantel positioning.

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    21 figure 16b : combustible material positioning a : 48 in. B : radius of 84 in. C : 84 in. Min..

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    22 figure #17: installation of fireplace facing.

  • Page 23: Use And Safety

    23 use and safety 1. Teach children fireplace safety rules. 2. Do not use the fireplace under the following conditions: 2.1 whenever a firestone is missing or broken. 2.2 whenever the ceramic glass is cracked or broken. 3. Never use flammable liquids to light or revive a fire and keep such products ...

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    24 creosote when wood burns slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors which combines with humidity to produce creosote. Creosote vapor condenses in the chimney left relatively cool by the slow fire and coats the inside of the flue with residue. When creosote ignites, it produces a red-hot, ex...

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    25 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) ceramic glass. 4. Slide the new window into the frame and fasten it in place with temperature-resistant sil...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    26 troubleshooting expansion and contraction noises during the heating and cooling cycle are normal. Here is how to prevent smoke flow reversal: position air intake lever to maximum, slowly open the fireplace doors before lighting the kindling, make a torch by lighting rolled up newspaper and hold i...

  • Page 27: Heat Distribution Systems

    27 heat distribution systems figure #19: heat distribution options gravity distribution kit the gravity distribution kit (fp4-300) 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 various leve...

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    28 installing the gravity air duct system 1. Remove the 7” (178 mm) knockouts in the top of the appliance. Cut the insulating wool and remove the inner knockouts. Solidly attach the duct adaptor (fp4-302) to the appliance. 2. Always provide a minimum 2” (51 mm) clearance between the hot air duct and...

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    29 attention: the connection to an existing duct must follow the direction of the furnace’s airflow and be equipped with a back draft damper. (figure #21) both alternatives require electrical power. Make sure all electrical connections are made in the correct order and comply with local regulations ...

  • Page 30: Heat Distribution Systems

    30 heat distribution systems.

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    31.

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    32 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 wa...