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Ventis HE250 Installation And Operation Manual

Summary of HE250

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    45704a printed in canada 01-05-2015 installation and operation manual he250 (vb00002 model) us environmental protection agency phase ii certified wood fireplace listed to standards ulc-s610 and ul 127 www.Occanada.Com manufactured by: stove builder international inc. 250 rue copenhague, saint-august...

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    2 he250 - installation and operation manual thank you for choosing this ventis wood fireplace as one of north america’s largest and most respected wood stove and fireplace manufacturers, stove builder international takes pride in the quality and performance of all its products. We want to help you g...

  • Page 3: Table Of Content

    He250 - installation and operation manual 3 table of content part a - operation and maintenance ............................... 6 1 safety information ..................................................................... 6 1.1 summary of operation and maintenance cautions and warnings .................

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    4 he250 - installation and operation manual 5 maintaining your wood heating system ............................... 23 5.1 fireplace maintenance .......................................................................................... 23 5.1.1 plated finish maintenance .................................

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 5 appendix 1: optional heat distribution systems installation ... 60 appendix 2: blower maintenance or replacement ................... 71 appendix 3: installing the optional door overlay ..................... 75 appendix 4: installing the fresh air intake ki...

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    6 he250 - installation and operation manual part a - operation and maintenance please see part b for installation instructions. 1 safety information 1.1 summary of operation and maintenance cautions and warnings • hot while in operation, keep children, clothing and furniture away. Contact may cause ...

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 7 • this appliance should be maintained and operated at all times in accordance with these instructions. • do not elevate the fire by means of grates, andirons or other means. • this fireplace must always be used with the original andirons (see appendix 7: e...

  • Page 8: General Information

    8 he250 - installation and operation manual 2 general information 2.1 he250 specifications fuel type cordwood test standards (safety) ulc-s610 and ul 127 test standard (emissions) epa method 28 (40 cfr part 60) heating capacity range* 500 to 2100 sq. Ft. (46.5 to 195 m 2 ) maximum heat output** (epa...

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 9 8”/203mm hot air gravity distribution kit (2).

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    10 he250 - installation and operation manual 6”/142mm forced air distribution kit (3).

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 11 2.2 zone heating and how to make it work for you your new he250 wood fireplace is a space heater, which means it is intended to heat the area it is installed in, as well as spaces that connect to that area, although to a lower temperature. This is called ...

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    12 he250 - installation and operation manual 2.3 the benefits of low emissions and high efficiency the low smoke emissions produced by the special features inside the he250 firebox mean that your household will release up to 90 percent less smoke into the outside environment than if you used an olde...

  • Page 13: Fuel

    He250 - installation and operation manual 13 3 fuel 3.1 materials that should not be burned • garbage of any kind, • coal or charcoal, • treated, painted or coated wood, • plywood or particle board, • fine paper, colored paper or cardboard, • salt water driftwood, • manufactured logs containing wax ...

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    14 he250 - installation and operation manual 3.2.3 log length logs should be cut at least 1” (25 mm) shorter than the firebox so they fit in easily. Pieces that are even slightly too long make loading the fireplace very difficult. The most common standard length of firewood is 16” (400 mm). The piec...

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 15 3.2.5 how to dry firewood firewood that is not dry enough to burn is the cause of most complaints about wood fireplaces. Continually burning green or unseasoned wood produces more creosote and involves lack of heat and dirty glass door. See section 5: mai...

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    16 he250 - installation and operation manual 3.2.6 judging firewood moisture content 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 colored to grey or yellow...

  • Page 17: Operating Your Fireplace

    He250 - installation and operation manual 17 4 operating your fireplace 4.1 the use of a fire screen this fireplace has been tested for use with an open door in conjunction with a fire screen (ac01560, sold separately). Make sure the fire screen is properly secured on the fireplace to avoid any risk...

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    18 he250 - installation and operation manual do not leave the fireplace unattended when the door is slightly opened. Always close and latch the door after the fire ignites. After the kindling fire has mostly burned, you can add standard firewood pieces until you have a fire of the right size for the...

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 19 wood burns best in cycles. A cycle starts when a new load of wood is ignited by hot coals and ends when that load has been consumed down to a bed of charcoal about the same size as it was when the wood was loaded. Do not attempt to produce a steady heat o...

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    20 he250 - installation and operation manual 4.4.4 firing each new load hot place the new load of wood on and behind the charcoal, and not too close to the glass. Close the door and open the air control fully. Leave the air control fully open until the firebox is full of flames, the wood has charred...

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 21 4.4.6 building different fires for different needs using the air control is not the only way to match the fireplace’s heat output to the heat demand. Your house will need far less heat in october than in january to be kept at a comfortable temperature. If...

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    22 he250 - installation and operation manual 4.4.6.3 high output fires for cold weather when the heat demand is high during cold weather, you’ll need a fire that burns steadily and brightly. This is the time to use larger pieces of hardwood fuel if you have it. Put the biggest pieces at the back of ...

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 23 5 maintaining your wood heating system 5.1 fireplace maintenance your new fireplace will give many years of reliable service if you use and maintain it correctly. Some of the internal components of the firebox, such as firebricks, baffles and air tubes, w...

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    24 he250 - installation and operation manual 5.1.3 door adjustment in order for your fireplace to burn at its best efficiency, the door must provide a perfect seal with the firebox. Therefore, the gasket should be inspected periodically to check for a good seal. The gasket seal may be improved with ...

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 25 using a flat screwdriver, turn the adjustable hinge rods in the direction shown to adjust the doors. Tighten all door hinge pressure screws when they are at the desired positions..

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    26 he250 - installation and operation manual 5.1.5 replacing the door gasket it is important to maintain the gasket in good condition. After a year or more of use, the door gasket will compress and become hard, which may allow air to leak past it. You can test the condition of the door gasket by clo...

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 27 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 the...

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    28 he250 - installation and operation manual it is recommended to clean thoroughly the chimney system at the end of every heating season. During summer, the air is damper and with minimal air circulation within the stove or furnace, it can mix with creosote and/or sooth deposits in the chimney syste...

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 29 5.2.4 fire baffle removal prior to cleaning the chimney before starting to clean your chimney, we recommend that you remove the fire baffle to avoid creosote dust collection on top of the baffle. Follow the steps below to remove the fire baffle: 1. Remove...

  • Page 30: Part B – Installation

    30 he250 - installation and operation manual part b – installation install the fireplace only as described in these instructions and using only components from the chimney manufacturers listed in table 2. Parts required • he250 fireplace • insulated chimney made by the manufacturers listed in table ...

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 31 6.2 regulations covering fireplace installation when installed and operated as described in these instructions, the he250 wood fireplace is suitable for use in residential installations. The he250 wood fireplace is not intended for installation in a bedro...

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    32 he250 - installation and operation manual 6.3.1 locating the he250 a. The best location to install your fireplace is determined 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 extensi...

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 33 clearances minimum measurements a 80" (2032 mm) e 2" (51 mm) b 4" (102 mm) minimum.

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    34 he250 - installation and operation manual.

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 35 in the case where (f) would be equal to 4", it is suggested that the sheet metal between the base of the fireplace and floor be in one piece..

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    36 he250 - installation and operation manual 6.3.1.2 on the floor or on a raised base of less than 4" installation (r value for the hearth extension required) in the case where the fireplace is installed directly on the floor or on a raised base of less than 4", an r value for the hearth extension i...

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 37 a noncombustible floor protection with r value insulation equal to or greater than 1.00 must be installed in front of the unit. For more details see section 6.3.2: minimum heart extension requirements. The use of an r value is convenient when more than on...

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    38 he250 - installation and operation manual thermal characteristics of common floor protection 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 wonderbo...

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 39 clearances a 18" (457 mm)* b 41.5" (1054 mm) c 8" (203 mm) *on a raised base installation of more than 4", a non-combustible hearth extension floor area must extend at least 16" (406 mm) in front of the hearth..

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    40 he250 - installation and operation manual 6.3.3 framing, facing, mantel, and combustible shelf 6.3.3.1 framing the construction of the framing, facing, and mantel must be in accordance with the standards and the following illustrations: a. Frame the sides and back of the fireplace using 2" × 3" (...

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 41 wall finish behind the fireplace’s faceplate installation clearances a 4 7/8" (124 mm) b* 8" (203 mm) c* 5" (127 mm) d* 80" (2032 mm) measurements e* 37 7/8" (962 mm) f* 24 3/4" (629 mm) g 1 3/8" (35 mm) max *when drywall panels or any other finishing mat...

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    42 he250 - installation and operation manual see appendixes for fresh air intake kit (l) and forced air distribution kit (k) installation. Fresh air intake kit or forced air distribution kit installation legend combustible material allowed in this area non-combustible material only in this area mini...

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 43 measurements m* 53 1/2" (1359 mm) n* 75 1/2" (1918 mm) *when drywall panels or any other finishing material inside the chase around the fireplace is to be used, add its thickness to the measurement. **values m and n are minimum measurements. They may need...

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    44 he250 - installation and operation manual 6.3.3.2 facing non-combustible material such as brick, stone or ceramic tile may be in contact with the fireplace decorative frame. Note that if you ever needed to remove the decorative frame, it might be wise not to seal between the faceplate and finishi...

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 45 clearances a 80" (2032 mm) shelf positioning b c 58" (1473 mm) 6" (152 mm) 60" (1524 mm) 8" (203 mm) 62" (1575 mm) 10" (254 mm) 64" (1626 mm) 12" (305 mm).

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    46 he250 - installation and operation manual 7 clearances to combustible material the clearances shown in this section have been determined by test according to procedures set out in safety standards ulc s610 (canada) and ul127 (u.S.A.). When the fireplace is installed so that its surfaces are at or...

  • Page 47: The Venting System

    He250 - installation and operation manual 47 8 the venting system 8.1 general the venting system, acts as the engine that drives your wood heating system. Even the best fireplace will not function safely and efficiently as intended if it is not connected to a suitable chimney. The heat in the flue g...

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    48 he250 - 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 burning in the fireplace. 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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    He250 - installation and operation manual 49 12. For installations where more than one chimney is located in the same non-chase or within the same area, we suggest that their terminations be separated by at least 16" (410 mm) horizontally, and 18" (460 mm) vertically. This separation is to prevent s...

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    50 he250 - installation and operation manual 18" 457.21mm 18" 457.2mm 16" 406.4mm 16" 406.4mm 18" 457.2mm.

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 51 8.6 chimney installation instructions always refer to the chimney manufacturer’s installation manual to ensure a safe installation. Some non- illustrated parts may be required. 8.6.1 examples of typical chimney installation a to insure a good draft, it is...

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    52 he250 - installation and operation manual direct installation exterior offset installation.

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 53 interior offset installation connection to a masonry chimney 1. Cut and frame the holes in the ceiling, floor and roof where the chimney will pass. Use a plumb bob to line up the center of the holes. Make sure that the size of the floor and ceiling holes ...

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    54 he250 - installation and operation manual 5. Then, put the roof flashing (d) in place and seal the joint between the roof and the flashing with roofing pitch. For sloping roofs, place the flashing under the upper shingles and on top of the lower shingles. Nail the flashing to the roof, using roof...

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 55 8.6.2 offset chimney installation table 1 - the minimum system height when using elbows is: fireplace model he250 chimney model all models vertical installation 15 ft. (4.6 m) two (2) elbows 15 ft. (4.6 m) four (4) elbows 17 ft. (5.2 m) after reaching the...

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    56 he250 - installation and operation manual table 3 – list of mandatory components chimney manufacturer mandatory components type/brand olympia chimney • ventilated roof flashing. • rafter protector at the roof level is chimney is enclosed at the attic level. 1" solid pack *you can get a kit of fou...

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 57 8.8 chimney support installation 8.8.1 universal roof support this support has three possible uses: 1. It must be used on a roof to support the chimney. 2. It may be used on a floor, ceiling or roof above an offset to support the chimney above the offset....

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    58 he250 - installation and operation manual follow these steps: 1. Position the fireplace in its location. Temporarily install the elbow or chimney section (a) on the top of the fireplace and, using a level, mark with an oval the location where the flue liner will enter the masonry chimney. 2. In t...

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 59 8.10.1 air supply in conventional houses the safest and most reliable supply of combustion air for your wood fireplace is from the room in which it is installed. Room air is already preheated so it will not chill the fire, and its availability is not affe...

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    60 he250 - installation and operation manual appendix 1: optional heat distribution systems installation different heat distribution systems can be installed with the he250: • hot air gravity distribution kit - traditional style (ac01375) • hot air gravity distribution kit - modern style (ac01385) •...

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 61 dimensions of hot air outlet frame with elbow dimensions of hot air outlet decorative grille with elbow the safety rules and installation procedures for both hot air gravity distribution kits (ac01375, ac01385) are the following: minimum height*: 68" (1.7...

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    62 he250 - installation and operation manual the hot air grilles can be installed in the same room as the fireplace, or one or both of the grilles can be installed in adjacent or upper rooms. Installing the ducts at different elevations will tend to exhaust more heat out of the higher grilles..

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 63 the hot air gravity distribution kit must be installed respecting the following: 1. It is recommended to wear gloves to perform this procedure. Remove the plates closing up the 8" dia. Holes on top of the fireplace. Then, cut and remove the insulation in ...

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    64 he250 - installation and operation manual 3. Secure the ducting (a) to the 90° elbows (e) with self-tapping screws (3 per elbow). Insert the hot air outlets (f) in the elbow (e). Set hot air outlets frames behind the non-combustible materiel and secure to the wall with screws. Secure hot air outl...

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 65 8. Do not connect the hot air ducts to a central heating system. Malfunction of the heating system’s fan will cause the fireplace to overheat. 9. Do not use insulated flexible ducts as they may overheat. 10. Do not use tees or any other components than th...

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    66 he250 - installation and operation manual hot air gravity distribution kit - modern style (ac01385) the kit includes: - decorative plate (a) - adjustable frame (b) - heat distribution box (c) - 6 x steel brackets (d) with fastening screws (e) and 12 x self-tapping screws (f) - 2 x finishing cap a...

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 67 dimensions of heat distribution box: dimensions of assembeled decorative plate:.

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    68 he250 - installation and operation manual dimensions of assembeled heat distribution housing and adjustable decorative plate: the duct system must be installed respecting the following: 1. It is recommended to wear gloves to perform this procedure. Remove the plates closing up the 8" dia. Holes o...

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 69 2. Secure the 6 steel brackets (b) with 6 screws provided (c) on top of the fireplace (3 for each ducting). Insert the ducting (a) (not provided) into each opening and secure it in place using the steel brackets (b) installed previously with 6 other self-...

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    70 he250 - installation and operation manual forced air distribution kit (not tested to epa standards) (ac01340) it is possible to connect a forced air distribution kit (ac01340) on the back or on either sides of the he250. This kit allows distributing heat to another room up to 50 feet (15 m) of th...

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 71 appendix 2: blower maintenance or replacement 1. Open the bottom louver (a). 2. With a short square head screwdriver, remove the 4 screws (c) holding in place the heat shield (b)..

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    72 he250 - installation and operation manual 3. Remove and keep the heat shield (b) and the 4 screws (c). 4. Cut the tie wrap (d).

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 73 5. Unplug the blower’s electric wires (f) and (g). 6. Lift the blower (e) located under the firebox towards the back. 7. Turn 90° to pull out. Repeat the steps in reverse order to reinstall the fan..

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    74 he250 - installation and operation manual blower connection have the wiring installed by a qualified electrician. Connect the wires from the power outlet 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 th...

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 75 appendix 3: installing the optional door overlay in order to complete the assembly of your he250 wood fireplace, you need to install the door overlay. See figure below for installation instructions: position the overlay (a) and on the door frame and secur...

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    76 he250 - installation and operation manual appendix 4: installing the fresh air intake kit during operation, the fireplace requires fresh air for combustion and draws air out of the house. It may starve other fuel burning appliances such as gas or oil furnaces. As well, exhaust fans may compete fo...

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 77 note: only remove the knock-out that will be connected to the fresh air inlet. The fresh air intake kit may be installed on three different places on the fireplace. 1- on the right side of the appliance (most common). 2- on the right side, at the back of ...

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    78 he250 - installation and operation manual 3. Flip the fireplace’s lower decorative louver. Install the blocking plate (f) included in the kit, on the front opening of the air control housing. Using a screwdriver, secure with two screws. 4. Then, install the flexible pipe* (d) (not supplied) to th...

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 79 to complete the installation, make a hole of1/4" to 1/2" (6 mm à 13 mm) bigger than the insulate pipe diameter in the outside wall of the house at the chosen location. From outside, place the outside air inlet cap in the hole (open side down) and fasten t...

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    80 he250 - installation and operation manual appendix 5: installing the optional fire screen (ac01560) open the doors. Hold the fire screen by the two handles and bring it close to the door opening. Lean the upper part of the fire screen against the top door opening making sure to insert the top fir...

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 81 appendix 6: installation of secondary air tubes and baffle removable parts a cotter pins (x4) b air tubes (x4) c c-cast baffle (x1) d baffle insulation (x1) e baffle insulation weight (x1) 1. Using a ratchet key and a torx (t-30), unscrew the two torx scr...

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    82 he250 - installation and operation manual 2. Remove the floor refractory slab (c). 3. Using a power screwdriver and hex tip 5/16", remove the slab holder (d) and the left refractory slab (e)..

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 83 4. Starting with the rear tube, lean and insert the right end of the secondary air tube into the rear right channel hole. Then, lift and push the tube towards the right inside the hole in the right channel. 5. Align the notch in the left end of the tube w...

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    84 he250 - installation and operation manual 6. Insert a cotter pin in the last hole on the right side of the tube. Then bend the tabs on the pin to keep in place. 7. Repeat steps 4, 5 and 6 for the two tubes in the back then install the baffle. Then, install the two front tubes. 8. To remove the tu...

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 85 appendix 7: exploded diagram and parts list.

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    86 he250 - installation and operation manual important: this is dated information. When requesting service or replacement parts for your stove, please provide the model number and the serial number. We reserve the right to change parts due to technology upgrade or availability. Contact an authorized...

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 87 # item description qty 38 44084 rheostat with nut 1 39 pl63881 rheostat bracket 1 40 44087 rheostat nut 1 41 44085 rheostat knob 1 42 44091 rocker switch 2 position msr-8 1 43 44122 double cage blower 120 cfm 1 44 se45704 ventis instruction manual kit 1 4...

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    88 he250 - installation and operation manual refractory slabs replacement the intense heat of the fire will normally cause hairline cracks in the refractory slabs. These cracks can be minimized by proper curing as described in “first fires”. They will not normally diminish the effectiveness of the r...

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    He250 - installation and operation manual 89 3- using a power screwdriver and hex tip 5/16", remove the slab holders (d) and the refractory slabs (e) and (f). 4- remove the rear refractory slab (g). To install new refractory slabs, follow the above steps in reverse..

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    90 he250 - installation and operation manual ventis 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...