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Valcourt FP9 Installation And Operation Manual

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Manual is about: PREFABRICATED WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE

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    45341a printed in canada 08-03-2013 prefabricated wood-burning fireplace installation and operation manual keep this manual for future reference 250, de copenhague, saint‐augustin‐de‐desmaures (quebec), canada g3a 2h3 tel: (418) 878‐3040 fax: (418) 878‐3001 www.Valcourtinc.Com standards: ulc-s610 ul...

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    2 thank you for choosing this valcourt fireplace as one of north america’s largest and most respected wood stove and fireplace manufacturers, valcourt takes pride in the quality and performance of all its products. We want to help you get maximum satisfaction as you use this product. In the pages th...

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    3 table of contents page introduction .......................................................................................................................... 4 installation ........................................................................................................................... ...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    4 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...

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    5 *why is the btu indicated on the epa label smaller than the one advertised? You will notice a difference between the btu output as indicated on the unit’s white epa label affixed to the glass and the btu as advertised on our web site and/or product literature. The maximum btu output we advertise f...

  • Page 6: Installation

    6 installation this fireplace is designed and approved for installation with the following brands of chimneys measuring 8” (203 mm) in diameter as well as a minimum of 15’ (4.6 m) and maximum of 45’ (13.7 m) in height. No other device must be added to the chimney connected to the fireplace. Install ...

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    7 choose the best location for your fireplace, based on the position of the doors and windows and room air flow. Provide for the positioning of hot air ducts (optional), an outside air inlet as well as the chimney. Remember to leave sufficient space for the hearth extension and mantel. If possible, ...

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    8 figure #2: various fireplace locations figure #3: chimney configurations.

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    9 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° elbows 18’ (5.5 m) 1 - 3...

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    10 fireplace installation 1. Remove all combustible floor coverings, e.G. Carpeting, linoleum, etc., from the area where the fireplace is to be installed. 2. The fireplace can be installed directly on the floor or on a platform made of combustible materials, such as wood or plywood or any other hard...

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    11 12. Valcourt fireplaces can be equipped with a temperature control. The fan will come on as soon as the fireplace reaches its minimum start temperature. Have the wiring installed by a qualified electrician. Electrical installation instructions 12.1 install the connection box on the bottom right o...

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    12 figure #5: fireplace and hearth extension positioning.

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    13 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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    14 figure 6a figure 6b.

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    15 17. 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 6c and 6d to determine the configuration tha...

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    16 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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    17 installation with an 8 in. Excel chimney 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 be fitted in...

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    18 figure #7: installation with excel chimney.

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    19 figure #8: straight chimney installation figure #9: chimney installation with elbows figure #10: installation through an exterior wall figure #11: installation in an isolated chase.

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    20 fireplace finish 1. Combustible materials can be used to finish the facicing of the fireplace. The framing can be built behind the the facing making sure to maintain a 1’’ clearance from each side of the appliance. 2. No side wall of more than 6” (152 mm) wide at right angle with the face of the ...

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    21 figure #13: chimney enclosure.

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    22 figure #14: mantel positioning figure #14b: combustible material positioning a : 48 po. B : radius of 84 in. C : 80 in. Min..

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    23 figure #15: installation of combustible and non-combustible materials.

  • Page 24: Use And Safety

    24 use and safety 1. Teach children fireplace safety rules. 2. Do not use the fireplace under the following conditions: 2.1 whenever a refractory brick 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 pr...

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    25 creosote when wood burns slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine 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, ext...

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    26 maximum air intake maximum heat is produced when the air intake damper is opened to the maximum. This combustion method will yield up to 120,000 btu/h. However, the fire will need to be fed more often. Indeed, you will have to add logs every 1 or 2 hours. If the air intake damper remains in the m...

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    27 maintenance glass and metal plating the champlain fireplace – when correctly used – is designed to keep its glass surfaces clean. Deposits left on the glass may stain or whiten. The most common causes of deposits are creosote created by smoldering fires, burning green or wet wood and closing the ...

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    28 replacing refractory bricks figure #17: replacing refractory bricks here is how to replace the refractory brick: 1. Remove the lighter (va9-054) by unscrewing the two anchoring bolts 2. Remove the 2 andirons (va7-070) by unscrewing the four anchoring bolts. 3. Remove the front refractory brick (v...

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    29 door installation and alignment figure #18: air control and door adjustment to install the cast-iron doors, place them on their pintles and make sure they are aligned and close tightly. To adjust door positioning and spacing, loosen the pintle screw and pivot the pintle until the door is in the c...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

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

  • Page 31: Heat Distribution Systems

    31 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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    32 2. Always provide a minimum 2” (51 mm) clearance between the hot air duct and any combustible materials and a 6” (152 mm) clearance between any hot air outlet (fp4-034) and the ceiling. (figure #21) 3. Direct the gravity heating ducts upward or horizontally. Never direct a duct downward. This sys...

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    33 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 ...

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    34 exploded viewand parts list.

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    35.

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    36 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...