PREFABRICATED WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Keep this manual for future reference 250, de Copenhague, SaintAugustin-de-Desmaures (Quebec), Canada G3A 2H3 Tel: (418) 878-3040 Fax: (418) 878-3001 www.valcourtinc.com Standards: ULC-S610 UL-127 E.P.A. Standards Exempt This manual is available for free download on the manufacturer’s web site. It is a copyrighted document. Re-sale is strictly prohibited.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 4 INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................... 5 Fireplace Installation ................................................................................................................... 7 Chimney Installation .................................................
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, consult local authorities to obtain a construction permit and learn about all applicable regulatory requirements. Do not install this fireplace in a mobile home.
INSTALLATION This fireplace is designed and approved for installation with the following brands of chimneys measuring 7” (178 mm) in diameter as well as a minimum of 15’ (4.6 m) and maximum of 45’ (13.5 m) in height. CHIMNEY MANUFACTURER Selkirk Selkirk Selkirk Selkirk Selkirk Selkirk Selkirk Selkirk Selkirk Security Chimney Security Chimney Simpson Dura Vent Simpson Dura Vent Simpson Dura Vent ICC Metal Fab American Metal American Metal Olympia Chimney FMI (U.S.A.
pressure and smoke flow reversal. Fireplaces with outdoor chimneys installed on lower floors (basements) are particularly prone to smoke flow reversal. As for the chimney’s configuration, there are several possibilities. See Figure #3 to determine the appropriate configuration for your home. The straighter the chimney, the easier it will be to clean and maintain.
Figure #3: Chimney Configuration Figure #4: Fireplace Frame 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 - 30° offset 2 - 30° elbows 15’ (4.6 m) 2 - 30° offsets 4 - 30° elbows 20’ (6.1 m) * 1 - 45° offset * 2 - 45° elbows 16’ (4.
3. 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. 4. A 48” x 16” (1220 mm x 407 mm) minimum hearth extension made of non combustible material is required. The extension can be installed below the base of the fireplace or flush mounted. (Figures #5) 5.
Figure #5: Hearth Extension Installation 9
CHIMNEY INSTALLATION 1. Assemble the first chimney section with the adaptor (provided by the chimney manufacturer) using three ¾” (19 mm) screws. 2. Screw this assembly to the fireplace using four ¾” (19 mm) screws, taking care not to block the rotation of the flue damper key. 3. Continue the installation as per the instructions in the chimney manufacturer’s manual. (Figures #7, #8, #9 and #10) 4. Provide a 2” (51 mm) clearance between the chimney and any combustible material.
INSTALLATION: The chimney must be relined with a stainless steel liner model Tubinox or Projet SS or any other listed liner or flexible liner to ULC-S635, ULC-S640 or UL777 of the same diameter as the outlet of the fireplace. For connection at 45 angle, a special connector (BISPMA for the 7 in. chimney) must be used to connect the liner to the insulated chimney. For connection at 30, use the BISPMA30 connectors. Follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Position the fireplace in its location.
Figure #6: Installation Security Chimney Adaptor Masonry Chimney 12
Figure #6.1: Minimum Chimney Height Installation with an 7 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 inside the clay liner all the way to the top of the masonry chimney. It is not meant to replace the clay liner.
3. You will need enough room to secure an elbow to it with at least two screws. If it difficult to install rigid stainless steel liner in the existing masonry chimney or for a masonry chimney with less than 10” x 10” inside, a listed stainless steel flexible liner can be used along with a flexible/rigid adaptor (LM-LAF) available from your ICC dealer. 4. Install the liner elbow and masonry adaptor on the lower end of the liner. 5.
Figure #7: Straight Chimney Installation Figure #8: Chimney with Elbows Installation 15
Figure #9: Exterior Chimney Installation Figure #10: Isolated Chase Installation 16
FIREPLACE FINISH 1. Combustible materials can be used to finish the fireplace. The framing can be built directly on the sides of the appliance. (Figure #11) 2. Side walls can exceed the appliance’s face by a maximum of 6” (152 mm). (Figure #11) 3. Adjoining walls may also be built at a 458 angle from the edge of the face. However, any right angle wall must be located at least 24” (610 mm) away from the fireplace opening. (Figure #11) 4.
Figure #12: Chimney Enclosure 18
Figure #13: Mantel Positioning 19
Figure #14: Installation of Fireplace Facing 20
USE AND SAFETY 1. Teach children fireplace safety rules. 2. Do not use the fireplace under the following conditions: 2.1 Whenever a firestone 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 products away from any heat source. Before lighting a fire, make sure there are no flammable liquids, gases or fumes in the room. 4.
CREOSOTE When wood burns slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors which combines 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, extremely dangerous fire. It is therefore recommended to make small, brightly burning fires rather than lazy, smoldering fires.
REPLACING GLASS Do not use the fireplace with a cracked glass. 1. Cut the silicone joint holding the broken glass to the frame. 2. Remove all debris from the frame. 3. Use only 3/16” (5 mm) tempered glass. 4. Slide the new window into the frame and fasten it in place with temperature-resistant silicone. 5. Handle the glass with care to avoid injury. 6. Allow to dry for 24 hours. NOTE: Never use substitute parts. Use only Valcourt brand parts.
Figure #15: Replacing Montcalm Firestones 24
TROUBLESHOOTING Expansion and contraction noises during the heating and cooling cycle are normal. Here is how to prevent smoke flow reversal: position air intake lever to maximum, slowly open the fireplace doors before lighting the kindling, make a torch by lighting rolled up newspaper and hold it out to the smoke chamber until your feel the chimney begin to draw. A properly installed Montcalm Fireplace should never smoke. If it does, it will probably be for one of the following reasons: 1.
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# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Part # SE60087 SE60090 AC09194 PL60760 30217 30244 VA2051J SE60093 SE60095 SE60063 30084 PL59815 PL59765 SE60079 30472 VA4400 44122 44085 44087 44080 45336 VA2071-3 VA2071-4 VA2071-5 VA2071-2 VA2070 VA2071-1 Description LEFT DOOR FRAME ASSEMBLY RIGHT DOOR FRAME ASSEMBLY BLACK WOODEN DOOR HANDLE (2 PER PACKAGE) DOOR RETAINER GLASS CUSHION WOOD SCREW #8 X 3/4" PAN HEAD CERAMIC GLASS 3/16" X 14 7/8" X 17 1/8" LH SIDE MECHE DOOR ASSEMBL
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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 warranty must have been manufactured after the revision date indicated below.
