Valcourt FP9 Installation And Operation Manual - page 10
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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, sturdy surface.
3. The hearth extension floor area made of non combustible material must extend at least 24" (61 cm) in front
and at least 8" (20 cm) on each side of the door opening. The extension can be lower than or flush with the
base of the fireplace. (Figures #5)
4. To prevent any burning embers falling between the fireplace and the hearth extension from coming into
contact with the floor, insert a metal sheet under the front of the fireplace. This sheet must extend 4”
(100 mm) on both sides of the fireplace and 2” (50 mm) in front. The non combustible hearth extension
should rest on the 2” band of sheet metal in front. You can also prevent embers from falling in the joint
between the fireplace and the hearth extension by filling it with mortar grout. (Figure #5)
5. To anchor the fireplace to the floor, unfold lower metal attachments and screw them to the floor using 1”
(25 mm) screws.
6. The opening must be at least 6” (152 mm) away from any wall at a right angle with the appliance’s face.
(Figure #12)
7. The standards in your area may require an outside air inlet. Even if this is not the case, it is beneficial to do
so as 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, increase diameter to 6”
(152 mm) but the maximum length will then be 40’ (12.2 m). The outside air intake must not come from a
garage, carport, basement, attic or the chimney’s enclosure.
8. Install the outside air inlet in a place where it is unlikely to become blocked by snow and is sheltered from
high winds. Make sure it is far from the gas meter or any other device that may emit fumes or gases, such
as automobile exhaust.
9. Once you have decided on the location of the outside air inlet, drill a 4¼” (108 mm) hole in the wall. Insert
the inlet grill in the hole from the outside and screw it to the wall with four 1” (25 mm) screws.
10. From the inside, insert the insulated flexible duct and attach it to the inlet grill with aluminum duct tape or
¾” (19 mm) metal screws.
11. On the lower left side of the fireplace, remove the metal piece blocking the air intake. Cut the insulating
wool, insert the adaptor included with the fireplace and screw it in place using two ¾” (19 mm) metal
screws. Using an adjustable collar or aluminum duct tape, attach the flexible duct to the adaptor.