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Ventus HE200 Installation And Operation Manual

Summary of HE200

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    45356a printed in canada 09-10-2014 installation and operation manual he200 us environmental protection agency phase ii certified wood fireplace listed to standards ulc‐s610 and ul 127 by intertek testing services www.Occanada.Com manufactured by: stove builder international inc. 250 rue copenhague,...

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    2 he200 - 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

    He200 - 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 warni...

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    4 he200 - installation and operation manual 5 maintaining your wood heating system ........................................ 25 5.1 fireplace maintenance ...................................................................................................... 25 5.1.1 plated finish maintenance ............

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    He200 - installation and operation manual 5 8.7 chimney support installation ............................................................................................ 64 8.7.1 universal roof support .....................................................................................................

  • Page 6: 1  Safety Information

    6 he200 - 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 ...

  • Page 7: Your Fireplace.

    He200 - 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, and irons or other means. • this fireplace must always be used with the original andirons (see appendix 7: ...

  • Page 8: 2  General Information

    8 he200 - installation and operation manual 2 general information 2.1 he200 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* 1900 sq. Ft. (176.5 m 2 ) maximum heat output** (epa test fuel) 3...

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    He200 - installation and operation manual 9.

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    10 he200 - installation and operation manual 2.2 zone heating and how to make it work for you your new he200 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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    He200 - installation and operation manual 11 houses of moderate size and relatively new construction can be heated with a properly sized and located wood fireplace. Whole house zone heating works best when the fireplace is located in the part of the house where the family spends most of its time. Th...

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    12 he200 - installation and operation manual the baffle is made of stainless steel and cement. It is not considered hazardous waste. Disposal at a landfill is recommended. Moulded refractory bricks are mainly composed of silicon dioxide, also known as silica, a product processed from a mined mineral...

  • Page 13: 3  Fuel

    He200 - installation and operation manual 13 3 fuel 3.1 materials that should not be burnt • 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 or...

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    14 he200 - installation and operation manual large pieces of hardwood. That is no longer true. You can successfully heat your home by using the less desirable tree species and give the forest a break at the same time. 3.2.3 log length logs should be cut at least 1” (25 mm) shorter than the firebox s...

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    He200 - 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 he200 - installation and operation manual you could buy a wood moisture meter to test your firewood. 3.3 manufactured logs do not burn manufactured logs made of wax impregnated sawdust or logs with any chemical additives. Manufactured logs made of 100% compressed sawdust can be burned, but be car...

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    He200 - installation and operation manual 17 4 operating your fireplace 4.1 operation of the retractable doors to take full advantage of the atmosphere of the fire in your fireplace and view of the fire with the fire screen, the he200 is equipped with easy to use retractable doors. 4.2 the use of a ...

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    18 he200 - installation and operation manual burn one or two small fires to begin the curing and conditioning process. Then build bigger and hotter fires until there is no longer any paint smell from the fireplace. Once the paint smell disappears, your fireplace is ready for serious heating. 4.4 lig...

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    He200 - installation and operation manual 19 start by placing three or four full‐sized split pieces of dry firewood in the firebox. Next, place 4 or 5 more finely split pieces of firewood (2” to 3” [50 mm to 75 mm] in dia.) on the base logs at right angles (log cabin style). Now place about 10 piece...

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    20 he200 - installation and operation manual when you burn in cycles, you rarely need to open the fireplace’s loading door while the wood is flaming. This is an advantage because there is more chance that smoke will leak from the fireplace when the door is opened as a full fire is burning. If you mu...

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    He200 - installation and operation manual 21 4.5.4 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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    22 he200 - installation and operation manual 4.5.6 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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    He200 - installation and operation manual 23 4.5.6.2 long lasting low output fires sometimes you will want to build a fire to last up to eight hours, but don’t need intense heat. In this case use soft wood species and place the logs compactly in the firebox so the pieces are packed tightly together....

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    24 he200 - installation and operation manual 4.5.6.5 how to place the logs in fireboxes that are roughly square, wood can be loaded so that looking through the glass door you see the ends of the logs (north‐south) or the sides of the logs (east‐west). In all cases, wood should always be placed behin...

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    He200 - installation and operation manual 25 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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    26 he200 - 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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    He200 - installation and operation manual 27 5.1.4 door alignment pour effectuer l’alignement, ouvrir les portes du foyer et dévissez légèrement les vis de pressions situés sur les gonds de portes inférieurs et supérieurs à l’aide d’une clef allen 5/64" (2mm) pour libérer les tiges pentures ajustabl...

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    28 he200 - installation and operation manual 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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    He200 - installation and operation manual 29 5.1.5 replacing the door gasket it is important to maintain the gaskets in good condition. After a year or more of use, the door gaskets will compress and become hard, which may allow air to leak past it. You can test the condition of the door gaskets by ...

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    30 he200 - installation and operation manual 5.1.6 replacing the glass gasket and/or the glass it is a good idea to replace the glass gasket when the door gasket is replaced. The gasket is flat, adhesive‐backed, woven fibreglass. Remove the glass retaining screws (d) and the metal frames (c) that ho...

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    He200 - installation and operation manual 31 do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut. Do not use the fireplace if the glass is broken. To change the glass, perform the same operation described above. Both arched glasses used in the he200 are 5 mm thick of dimension: 10 11/16’’ width...

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    32 he200 - installation and operation manual 5.2.3 cleaning the chimney chimney cleaning can be a difficult and dangerous job. If you don’t have experience cleaning chimneys, you might want to hire a professional chimney sweep to clean and inspect the system for the first time. After having seen the...

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    He200 - installation and operation manual 33 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 34: Part B – Installation

    34 he200 - 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  he200 fireplace  insulated chimney made by the manufacturers listed in table ...

  • Page 35: 6  Safety Information

    He200 - installation and operation manual 35 6 safety information 6.1 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, flyers, magazine...

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    36 he200 - installation and operation manual 6.2 regulations covering fireplace installation when installed and operated as described in these instructions, the he200 wood fireplace is suitable for use in residential installations. The he200 wood fireplace is not intended for installation in a bedro...

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    He200 - installation and operation manual 37 clearances minimum measurements a 84" (2134 mm) e 2" (51 mm) b 8" (203 mm) minimum.

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    38 he200 - installation and operation manual.

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    He200 - installation and operation manual 39 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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    40 he200 - installation and operation manual 6.3.1.2 on the floor or on a raised base of less than 8" 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 8", an r value for the hearth extension i...

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    He200 - installation and operation manual 41 a noncombustible floor protection with r value insulation equal to or greater than 1.00 must be installed in front of the unit up to 20". For more details see section 6.3.2: minimum heart extension requirements. The use of an r value is convenient when mo...

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    42 he200 - 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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    He200 - installation and operation manual 43 6.3.2 minimum heart extension requirements the hearth extension floor area must extend at least 20" (508 mm) in front of the hearth (a) and at least 8" (20 cm) on each side of the door opening (d). The joint between the hearth extension and the fireplace ...

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    44 he200 - 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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    He200 - installation and operation manual 45 legend combustible material allowed in this area non‐combustible material only in this area installation without shelf.

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    46 he200 - installation and operation manual installation with shelf (mandatory ac01324 heat shield) clearances a* 84" (2134 mm) b 37 3/4" (959 mm) min. C 1 5/8” (41 mm) min. D* 6 1/2" (165 mm) min. E 4" (102 mm) f 7 1/2" (191mm) g 38" (965mm) h 48" (1219mm) min. I 24" (610mm) j 37 3/4" (959 mm) min...

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    He200 - installation and operation manual 47 wall finish behind the fireplace’s faceplate installation. Clearances m* 37 3/4" (959 mm) min. N* 25 3/4" (654 mm) o* 1 1/4" (32 mm) *when drywall panels or any other finishing material inside the chase around the fireplace is to be used, add its thicknes...

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    48 he200 - installation and operation manual see appendixes for fresh air kit (p) and forced air kit (o) installation. Fresh air intake kit or forced air kit installation legend combustible material allowed in this area non‐combustible material only in this area minimum measurements for fresh air in...

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    He200 - installation and operation manual 49 clearances** t* 56 1/4" (1429 mm) u* 82 3/8" (2092 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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    50 he200 - installation and operation manual clearances a 6" (152 mm) maximum b 12" (305 mm) minimum c 16" (406 mm) minimum 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 d...

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    He200 - installation and operation manual 51 the installation of a combustible shelf above the he200 fireplace requires the installation of the heat shield for surround/shelf ac01324 (k) **. **an alternative to the position of the heat shield shown in (k) would be to make a non‐combustible heat shie...

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    52 he200 - 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 53: 8  The Venting System

    He200 - installation and operation manual 53 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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    54 he200 - 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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    He200 - installation and operation manual 55 9. A rain cap must be installed on top of the chimney. Failure to install a rain cap may cause corrosion problems. 10. Cut and frame square holes in all floors, ceilings, and roof that the chimney will go through to provide a 2" (50 mm) minimum clearance ...

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    56 he200 - installation and operation manual 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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    He200 - installation and operation manual 57 chimney installation instructions always refer to the chimney manufacturer’s installation manual to ensure a safe installation. Some non‐ illustrated parts may be required. 8.5.1 examples of typical chimney installation a to insure a good draft, it is rec...

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    58 he200 - installation and operation manual direct installation exterior offset installation.

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    He200 - installation and operation manual 59 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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    60 he200 - installation and operation manual 4. Every time the chimney passes through a ceiling or a wall, install the appropriate firestop. When you reach the desired height, install the roof support (not illustrated). (refer to instructions included with the support). 5. Then, put the roof flashin...

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    He200 - installation and operation manual 61 ** the structural integrity of the floor, wall, and ceiling/roof must be maintained note: the floor and walls below the attic must be insulated using the same insulation..

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    62 he200 - installation and operation manual 8.5.2 offset chimney installation table 1 ‐ the minimum system height when using elbows is: fireplace model he200 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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    He200 - installation and operation manual 63 table 2 ‐ listed chimneys for your he200 warning: in every case, the chimney must start with a 6'' diameter anchor plate secured to the fireplace. Table 3 – list of mandatory components chimney manufacturer mandatory components type/brand olympia chimney ...

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    64 he200 - installation and operation manual 8.6 angled wall radiation shield when passing through a combustible wall with the chimney at a 30 or 45 angle (30 or 45 in canada and 30 only in the usa), an angled firestop or wall radiation shield provided by the chimney manufacturer must be instal...

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    He200 - installation and operation manual 65 8.7.2 universal offset support this support is used to support the chimney above an offset. When the chimney offset is used to pass through a wall, this support may be used on the wall to support the chimney. For offset support installation, refer to the ...

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    66 he200 - 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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    He200 - installation and operation manual 67 8.9.1 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 affec...

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    68 he200 - installation and operation manual appendix 1: optional hot air ductings installation different hot air ducting systems can be installed with the he200:  gravity kit  forced air kit gravity kit (ac01375) the kit includes: - 2 x hot air outlets (grilles (g) and frames (f)); - 2 x 90 o elb...

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    He200 - installation and operation manual 69 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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    70 he200 - installation and operation manual 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 on top of the fireplace. Then, cut and remove the insulation in order to obtain two 8...

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    He200 - installation and operation manual 71 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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    72 he200 - installation and operation manual dimensions of hot air outlet frame with elbow dimensions of hot air outlet decorative grille with elbow 4. Maintain at least a 2" (50 mm) clearance between the ducts and the firestop; the required hole size for the hot air grilles (outlet) is 8¼" × 8¼" (2...

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    He200 - installation and operation manual 73 7. When passing through a combustible wall or floor, a firestop must be installed at the wall or floor penetration. The hole size must be in accordance with the duct manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not connect the hot air ducts to a central heating sys...

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    74 he200 - installation and operation manual hot air gravity 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 self‐tapping screws (f) parts not included in the kit: - 2x 8” ...

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    He200 - installation and operation manual 75 dimensions of heat distribution box: dimensions of adjustable decorative plate:.

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    76 he200 - 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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    He200 - installation and operation manual 77 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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    78 he200 - installation and operation manual central forced air kit (not tested to epa standards) (va4460) the knock‐outs provided on the back and on the sides of the he200 allow the connection of insulated flexible pipe which enables you to heat adjacent rooms up to 50 feet from the fireplace. This...

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    He200 - installation and operation manual 79 appendix 2: blower maintenance or replacement 1. Open the bottom louver (a). 2. Cut the tie wrap (b) 3. Unplug the electric wires (d) and (e) which supply the fan (c). 4. Lift the fan (c) located under the combustion chamber at the back. 5. Rotate the fan...

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    80 he200 - 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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    He200 - installation and operation manual 81 appendix 3: installing the door overlay option in order to complete the assembly of your he200 wood fireplace, you need to install the door overlay. See figure below for installation instructions: position the overlays (a) on the door frames and secure th...

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    82 he200 - installation and operation manual appendix 4: installing the adapter for fresh air kit option 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 ma...

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    He200 - installation and operation manual 83 note: only remove the knock‐out that will be connected to the fresh air inlet. The fresh air intake kit may be installed on the right hand side of the fireplace. 1. With pliers, remove knockout (a). 2. Attach the fresh air inlet adaptor (b) on the right s...

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    84 he200 - installation and operation manual 3. Then, install the flexible pipe* (e) (not supplied) to the fresh air intake adapter (b) using one of the adjustable pipe clamps (d). Secure the other end of the pipe to the outside wall termination (f) using the second adjustable pipe clamp (d). The ou...

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    He200 - installation and operation manual 85 to complete the installation, make a hole of 1/4" 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 ...

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    86 he200 - installation and operation manual appendix 5: installing the optional fire screen (va8420) open the doors and bring the fire screen close to the door opening in order to install. Insert the upper part of the fire screen into the top hinge bracket then insert the lower part of the fire scr...

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    He200 - installation and operation manual 87 appendix 6: installation of secondary air tubes and baffle removable parts a air tubes (x3) b air tubes brackets (x3) c screws (x3) d stainless steel/concret baffle (x1) 1. With the help of ratchet and a 7/16’’/12mm hexagonal socket, unscrew the two bolts...

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    88 he200 - installation and operation manual 2. Remove the floor refractory slab (d) and the front refractory slabs (e) and (f). 3. Remove the slab holder (g) using a 1/4"/7mm hexagonal socket then remove the left slab..

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    He200 - installation and operation manual 89 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. Slide the left side of the secondary air tube...

  • Page 90: Model

    90 he200 - installation and operation manual 6. Insert a retaining support in the last hole on the left of the secondary air tube. With a hexagonal 1/4"/7mm socket, screw the retaining support in the appropriate hole of the channel. Install the baffle then repeat steps 4, 5 & 6 for the remaining tub...

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    He200 - installation and operation manual 91 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 section 4.3: your first fires. They will not normally diminish the effect...

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    92 he200 - installation and operation manual 3‐ remove the slab holder (g) using a 1/4"/7mm hexagonal socket then remove the side slabs (h) and (i). 4‐ remove back refractory slab (j). To install the new slabs, execute the steps in reverse order..

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    He200 - installation and operation manual 93 appendix 7: exploded diagram and parts list.

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    94 he200 - 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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    He200 - installation and operation manual 95 # item description qty 40 pl61399 side rear spacer 2 41 pl63767 side front spacer 4 42 44091 rocker switch 2 position msr‐8 1 43 44084 rheostat with nut 1 44 44087 rheostat nut 1 45 44085 rheostat knob 1 46 44122 double cage blower 120 cfm 1 47 99999 buil...

  • Page 96

    96 he200 - 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...