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Valcourt FM0400 Installation And Operation Manual

Summary of FM0400

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    Read and keep this manual for reference printed in canada (07/06/2013) installation and operation manual masonry heater www.Valcourtinc.Com stove builder international inc. 250, rue copenhague, saint-augustin-de-desmaures (quebec) canada g3a 2h3 telephone : (418) 878-3040 this manual is available fo...

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    Thank you for choosing this appliance valcourt is a renowned north american manufacturer of masonry heaters who proudly stands behind the quality and performance of all its products. We hope you will get the greatest possible satisfaction from using this product. In the pages that follow you will fi...

  • Page 3: Table of Content

    Heater model installation and operation manual table of content part a – operation and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 general information . . ...

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    Heater model installation and operation manual part a - operation and maintenance please see part b for installation instructions. Safety information summary of operation and maintenance cautions and warnings hot while in operation, keep children, clothing and furniture away. Con- tact may cause ski...

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    Heater model installation and operation manual general information specifications fuel type cordwood test standards (safety) ulc s627, ul 1482 zone heating - how to get the most of it your new heater wood stove is a space heater, which means it is intended to heat the area it is installed in, as wel...

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    Heater model installation and operation manual the door glass is a 5 mm thick ceramic material that contains no toxic chemicals. It is basically made of raw earth materials such as sand and quartz that are combined in such a way to form a glass at high temperatures. Ceramic glass will not re-melt in...

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    Heater model installation and operation manual log length logs should be cut about 1” (25 mm) shorter than the firebox so they fit in easily. Pieces that are even slightly too long make load- ing the stove very difficult. The most common standard length of firewood is 16” (400 mm). The pieces should...

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    Heater model installation and operation manual how to dry firewood firewood that is not dry enough to burn is the cause of most complaints about wood stoves. The complaints usually involve a lack of heat and dirty door glass. Here are some things to consider in estimating drying time : firewood take...

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    Heater model installation and operation manual you can find out if some firewood is dry enough to burn by using these guidelines : cracks form at the ends of logs as they dry; as it dries in the sun, the wood turns from white or cream coloured to grey or yellow; bang two pieces of wood together; sea...

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    Heater model installation and operation manual operating your heater your first fires (minimum 3 weeks after installation) your new heater contains a lot of moisture. So it is critical that it be thoroughly dried out before being used at full capacity. To do this, you should heat up your appliance g...

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    Heater model installation and operation manual wood load for a normal fire (pounds) heater weight (pounds) normal fire maximum normal fire minimum cold lighting 3800 25 8 13 4500 25 8 13 5000 30 10 15 6000 35 12 18 7000 40 13 20 8000 45 15 23 9000 50 17 25 lighting a fire do not leave the stove unat...

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    Heater model installation and operation manual maintaining wood fires general advice if you must open the door while the fuel is flaming, open the air control fully for a few minutes, then unlatch and open the door slowly. Ash removal ash should be removed from the firebox every two or three days of...

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    Heater model installation and operation manual maintenance of your wood-heating system heater maintenance your new stove will give many years of reliable service if you use and maintain it correctly. Some of the internal components of the firebox, comme les briques de stéatite pourront avoir de légè...

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    Heater model installation and operation manual 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 t...

  • Page 15: Part B - Installation

    Heater model installation and operation manual part b - installation safety information summary of installation cautions and warnings the information given on the certification label affixed to the appliance always overrides the information published, in any other media (owner’s manual, catalogues, ...

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    Heater model installation and operation manual foundation with insulation any foundation must be flat and level. 16 insulation must be 2 inch thich foamglass density of 117kg/m3 or 7.3 lbs/ft3 with a compressive strenght of 620 kpa or 90 pounds/ inch2..

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    Heater model installation and operation manual foundation without insulation any foundation must be flat and level. The foundation must be even with the subfloor. 17 foundation directly on the floor a small heater may be installed directly on the floor with a 2-in. Insulation and reinforcements unde...

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    Heater model installation and operation manual clearances to combustible material 1) minimum clearance must be 14” (350 mm) on the sides of a flue with a 3.5” (90 mm) thick outer shell. 2) minimum clearance must be 20” (500 mm) on the sides of a flue with only a 2.375” (60 mm) thick outer shell. 3) ...

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    Heater model installation and operation manual clearances to combustible materials and floor protection clearances to walls clearances to walls (heat shield) canada usa canada usa a 18” (450 mm) 18” (450 mm) b 18” (450 mm) 18” (450 mm) 18” (450 mm) 18” (450 mm) c 48” (1200 mm) 48” (1200 mm) 48” (120...

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    Heater model installation and operation manual floor protector your stove is designed to keep the floor from overheating. It must, however, be placed on a non-flammable surface to protect the floor from hot ashes that may fall from the stove during loading and maintenance. There are differences rega...

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    Heater model installation and operation manual safely reducing clearances to walls and ceilings it is often desirable to reduce installa- tion clearances by placing the heater closer to the wall in order to take up less floor space. It is possible to safely reduce clearances by permanently installin...

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    Heater model installation and operation manual the venting system general the venting system, made up of the chimney and the connecting pipe between the stove and the chimney, acts as the engine that drives your wood heating system. Even the best stove will not function safely and efficiently as int...

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    Heater model installation and operation manual masonry chimneys the stove may also be connected to a masonry chimney, provided the chim- ney complies with the construction rules found in the building code enforced lo- cally. The chimney must have either a clay liner or a suitably listed stainless st...

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    Heater model installation and operation manual 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 when there is no fire in the st...

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    Heater model installation and operation manual there are two reasons why the chimney in the house at right will cold backdraft when it is cold outside and there is no fire burn- ing in the stove. First, the chimney runs up the outside of the house, so the air in it is colder and denser than the warm...

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    Heater model installation and operation manual the rules below are based on those found in the csa b365 installation code. Please carefully follow these installation instruction rules, or those enforced where you live. Maximum overall length of straight pipe: 3 m (10 ft.) including elbows. Minimum c...

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    Heater model installation and operation manual appendix 1 : installing an intake vent installing an intake vent -a hole must be drilled in the foundation to run the air intake pipe. -the pipe must connect the heater to an outside air intake. -it must be insulated and non-combustible. -the pipe must ...

  • Page 28: See Appendix Fm0400

    Heater model installation and operation manual 28 appendix 2 : fm0400 mass fireplace parts list see appendix fm0400

  • Page 29: See Appendix Fm1000

    Heater model installation and operation manual 28 appendix 2 : fm1000 mass fireplace parts list see appendix fm1000

  • Page 30: See Appendix Fm1000Fo

    Heater model installation and operation manual 28 appendix 2 : fm1000fo mass fireplace parts list see appendix fm1000fo.

  • Page 31: See Appendix Fm1200

    Heater model installation and operation manual 28 appendix 2 : fm1200 mass fireplace parts list see appendix fm1200

  • Page 32: See Appendix Fm1200Fo

    Heater model installation and operation manual 28 appendix 2 : fm1200fo mass fireplace parts list see appendix fm1200fo.

  • Page 33: See Appendix Fm1200Fob

    Heater model installation and operation manual 28 appendix 2 : fm1200fob mass fireplace parts list see appendix fm1200fob.

  • Page 34: See Appendix Fm1500Fo

    Heater model installation and operation manual 28 appendix 2 : fm1500fo mass fireplace parts list see appendix fm1500fo.

  • Page 35: See Appendix Fm1500Fob

    Heater model installation and operation manual 28 appendix 2 : fm1500fob mass fireplace parts list see appendix fm1500fob.

  • Page 36: See Appendix Fm1500Fob4

    Heater model installation and operation manual 28 appendix 2 : fm1500fob4 mass fireplace parts list see appendix fm1500fob4.

  • Page 37: Warranty

    Heater model installation and operation manual warranty your appliance is covered by a 5-year conditional warranty. This warranty is not transferable and applies to the original owner only. The warranty comes into effect on the date of occupancy. Use of the appliance before the date of occupancy, no...