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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
ME300
(VB00001 model)
U.S. EPA Low Mass Wood-burning
Fireplace voluntary program phase 2
emission level qualified model
Safety tested according to ULC S610
and UL 127 Standards
by an accredited laboratory
www.occanada.com
Manufactured by:
Stove Builder International Inc.
250 rue Copenhague, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Quebec), Canada, G3A 2H3
After-sale service: 418-908-8002
E-mail: tech@sbi-international.com
READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE
This manual is available for free download on the manufacturer's web site. It is a copyrighted document.
Re-sale is strictly prohibited. The manufacturer may update this manual from time to time and cannot be
responsible for problems, injuries, or damages arising out of the use of information contained in any manual
obtained from unauthorized sources.
45722A
Printed in Canada
20-08-2015

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL ME300 (VB00001 model) U.S. EPA Low Mass Wood-burning Fireplace voluntary program phase 2 emission level qualified model Safety tested according to ULC S610 and UL 127 Standards by an accredited laboratory www.occanada.com Manufactured by: Stove Builder International Inc.
  • Page 2 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THIS VENTIS 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 get maximum satisfaction as you use this product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The Benefits of EPA Voluntary Emission Program «Low Mass» Phase II ..........9 3 Installation ....................10 Fireplace Installation ..........................10 3.1.1 Installation of a Gas Log Set ......................10 Locating the ME300 Wood Fireplace ....................10 Raised base installation........................10 R-Value Calculations...........................15 Minimum Heart Extension Requirements ..................16 Framing, Facing, Mantel, and Combustible Shelf ................18 3.6.1...
  • Page 4 5 Fuel ......................38 The Use of Manufactured Logs ......................38 6 Operating the ME300 Wood Fireplace ............. 39 First Fires ............................39 Building a Fire .............................39 Maintaining the Fire ...........................39 Air Intake Control and Exhaust Damper ....................40 Smoking  Causes and Troubleshooting ....................40 7 Maintaining Your ME300 Wood Fireplace ..........

  • Page 5: Part A - Installation

    HEAT SOURCE. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER BUYS THIS PRODUCT FROM A RETAILER WHO CAN PROVIDE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE ADVICES. CAUTION: DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE. CAUTION: DO NOT INSTALL THIS FIREPLACE IN A MOBILE HOME. ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 6: Regulations Covering Fireplace Installation

    THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED TO BE INSTALLED INSIDE A MASONRY CHIMNEY. 1.1.1 Regulations Covering Fireplace Installation When installed and operated as described in these instructions, the ME300 wood fireplace is suitable for use as a fireplace appliance in residential installations.

  • Page 7: General Information

    > 5 kg/h (> 11 lb/h) Shipping Weight 450 lb (205 kg) Firebox Volume 4.25 cu.ft. (0.120 m 20” east-west Maximum Log Length 8” (203 mm) diameter (vertical) Flue Outlet Diameter Mobile home approved ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 8 8”/203mm HOT AIR GRAVITY DISTRIBUTION KIT (2) 6”/152 mm FORCED AIR DISTRIBUTION KIT (3) ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 9: The Benefits Of Epa Voluntary Emission Program «Low Mass» Phase Ii

    Phase II emission levels of 5.1 g/kg (approximately 70 percent cleaner than unqualified models). Participating manufacturers are expected to qualify under Phase 2 by 2013. The ME300 wood fireplace is a phase II emission level qualified model that brings you the benefits of lower emissions.

  • Page 10: Installation

    3.3 Raised base installation The ME300 fireplace may be installed directly on the floor or on a raised combustible or non combustible base. However, the upper and lower angle, for the full width of the floor protection, must be protected 2"...
  • Page 11 MINIMUM CLEARANCES MEASUREMENTS 72" (1829 mm) 2" (51 mm) 12" (305 mm) maximum ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 12 ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 13 (E) must also be protected by a non-combustible material. For example, a sheet metal (not included). Note that the floor under of the fireplace should match or exceed the height of the floor protection. ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 14 K values are not. To find the corresponding R factor to use for some selected materials, please see Thermal Characteristics of Common Floor Protection Materials table. CAUTION: DO NOT LEAVE CARPET UNDER THE FLOOR PROTECTION IN FRONT OF THE FIREPLACE ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 15: R-Value Calculations

    R by dividing the thickness of each material by its K value. Add the R values of your proposed materials as shown in the previous example. Example: K value = 0.75 Thickness = 1 R value = Thickness/K = 1/0.75 = 1.33 ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 16: Minimum Heart Extension Requirements

    The hearth extension floor area must extend at least 16" (41 cm) 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 hearth needs to be made of non-combustible material such as sheet metal (not included). ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 17 CLEARANCES 16" (406 mm) 46" (1168 mm) 8" (203 mm) ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 18: Framing, Facing, Mantel, And Combustible Shelf

    WARNING: DO NOT PACK REQUIRED AIR SPACES WITH INSULATION OR OTHER MATERIAL. WARNING: THE FIREPLACE MUST NOT BE IN CONTACT WITH ANY INSULATION OR LOOSE FILLING MATERIAL. COVER THE INSULATION WITH DRYWALL PANELS AROUND THE FIREPLACE. ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 19 72" (1829 mm) minimum 1 3/8" (35 mm) MAX 5 1/2" (140 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. ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 20 ** The fresh air intake kit may be installed on the left side only and the forced air distribution kit may be installed either on the sides or on the back. ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 21 Fresh air intake kit or forced air distribution kit, or depending on the finish material used. CLEARANCES 6" (152 mm) maximum 18 1/2" (495 mm) minimum 24" (610 mm) minimum *Measurements for (C) clearances are taken from door opening. ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 22: Facing

    AND MAKE SURE THAT THE FACEPLATE CAN BE REMOVED AFTER IT HAS BEEN INSTALLED (PLEASE DISMISS IF YOU INSTALL THE MASONRY FACEPLATE OPTION). LEGEND Combustible material allowed in this area Non-combustible material only in this area 5 1/2" (140 mm) ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 23: Compliance Of A Combustible Mantel Shelf

    42" (1067 mm) + 9" (229 mm)). SHELF POSITIONING CLEARANCES 72" (1829 mm) 48" (1219 mm) 6" (152 mm) 50" (1270 mm) 8" (203 mm) 52" (1321 mm) 10" (254 mm) 54" (1372 mm) 12" (305 mm) ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 24: Fresh Air Intake Kit

    Remove the knock out (A) located on the left-hand side of your fireplace. Then cut and remove the insulation (B) and remove the inner knock-out (C). Install 4" adapter (D) included in your fireplace with the 2 screws (E). ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 25 For a better seal, you may also use aluminum tape. Wrap the tape around the joint between the flexible pipe and the air inlets. Carefully push the insulation and plastic cover back over the pipe. Fix the plastic in place using aluminum tape. ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 26: Faceplate Installation Vba1520 (Sold Separately)

    3.10 Faceplate Installation VBA1520 (Sold Separately) In order to perform installation of VBA1520 faceplate, refer to Installation manual included in the faceplate kit. VBA1520 TRADITIONAL STYLE FACEPLATE - METALLIC BLACK ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 27: The Use Of The Fire Screen

    THIS FIREPLACE HAS BEEN TESTED FOR USE WITH OPEN DOORS IN CONJUNCTION WITH MECHE DOORS ALWAYS CLOSED. THE MECHE DOORS MAY BE OPENNED ONLY DURING LIGHTING PROCEDURES OR RELOADING. ALWAYS CLOSE THE MECHE DOORS AFTER IGNITION. ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 28: Venting System

    Use only components intended for the brand and model of chimney you are using. Never substitute parts from other chimney brands or build your own components. This wood fireplace is to be connected to a chimney with an 8” diameter flue passage. ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 29 TABLE 1 - LISTED CHIMNEYS FOR YOUR ME300 WOOD FIREPLACE CHIMNEY BRAND TYPE INNER DIAMETER MANUFACTURER Olympia Chimney Ventis 1” Solid Pack 8" (20 cm) WARNING: IN EVERY CASE, THE CHIMNEY MUST START WITH A 8'' DIAMETER ANCHOR PLATE SECURED TO THE FIREPLACE.

  • Page 30: Chimney Installation Notes

    2. The ME300 is listed only with chimney systems described in table 1. 3. A chimney venting a fireplace shall not vent any other appliance.
  • Page 31 16" (410 mm) horizontally, and 18" (460 mm) vertically. This separation is to prevent smoke migrating from one chimney to another. 18" 18" 457.2mm 457.2mm 18" 457.21mm 16" 16" 406.4mm 406.4mm ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 32: Chimney Installation Instructions

    However, starting using a 30° or 45° elbow is also approved. Mandatory measure of 15 ft. from the bottom of the fireplace to the top of the outside chimney. ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 33 Direct installation Exterior offset installation ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 34 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). ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 35 8. When a ventilated roof flashing is installed, precautions are to be taken not to caulk or seal the ventilating openings. 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. ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 36: Offset Chimney Installation

    Only one is required. Follow the chimney manufacturer’s installation instructions. In cold climate locations, it is recommended that you use the insulated wall radiation shield since it will maintain the home’s thermal barrier. ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 37: Chimney Support Installation

    Many manufacturers will provide the maximum height of chimney that can be supported by the support. Make sure you respect those parameters. ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 38: Part B - Operation And Maintenance

    PART B - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 5 FUEL The ME300 is designed to work best when fuelled with seasoned cordwood. Use solid wood or processed solid fuel fire logs only. Hardwoods are preferred to softwoods since the energy content of wood is relative to its density.

  • Page 39: Operating The Me300 Wood Fireplace

    Your ME300 wood fireplace will work best if a thick bed of hot embers is maintained in the bottom of the firebox and a minimum of two large pieces of seasoned fuel are added. Combustion efficiency is largely related to establishing a hot ember bed, and hot firebox temperatures.

  • Page 40: Air Intake Control And Exhaust Damper

    As the fire burns, air goes up the chimney. This air must be replaced through leakage into the house or through the fresh air kit. When operating the ME300 wood fireplace, open a nearby window temporarily to check if there is adequate air supply replacement. If opening a window solves the problem, the house is under negative pressure.
  • Page 41 Do not allow the wood to smoulder or burn without flame, since this will produce excessive creosote in the unit. c. The exhaust damper and air intake control should be always in the open position when the fireplace is in use. ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 42: Maintaining Your Me300 Wood Fireplace

    7 MAINTAINING YOUR ME300 WOOD FIREPLACE 7.1 Creosote – Formation and Need for Removal When wood is burned slowly without a flame, it produces tar and other organic vapours which combined with expelled moisture will form creosote. The creosote vapours condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire.

  • Page 43: Disposal Of Ashes

    You must properly position the insulation paper or get a new one from your dealer before putting the new refractory panels. To replace the refractory panels of your ME300 fireplace, follow the steps bellow: 1- Using a ratchet key with a 7/16” (12 mm) socket, remove the 4 screws (B) holding up the andiron (A).
  • Page 44 2- Remove the bottom refractory panel (C). 3- Remove the two panel holders (D) and the refractory panels (E) and (F). ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 45: Replacing The Glass And/Or The Glass Gasket

    Remove the glass retaining screws (A) and the 4 metal frames (B) that hold the glass (C) to the door frame (D). Lift out the glass (C) and pull off the old gasket. Do the same for the other door. This is a good time to clean the glass thoroughly. ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 46: Plated Finish Maintenance

    Around each glass 48 5/8" (124 cm) “U” shaped Both glasses used in the ME300 are 5 mm thick of dimension: 18" x 15 5/16" and tested to reach temperatures up to 1,400 °F. If the glass breaks, it must be replaced with one having the same specification.

  • Page 47: Blower Maintenance Or Replacement

    7.9 Blower Maintenance or Replacement 1. Open the bottom louver (A). 2. Cut the Tie wrap (B) ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 48 Connect the black wire with the black wire of the terminal block. The ground (green or skinned wire) must be attached to the fireplace metal frame. ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 49: Appendix 1: Optional Heat Distribution Systems Installation (Ac01375, Ac01376 Or Ac01340)

    APPENDIX 1: OPTIONAL HEAT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS INSTALLATION (AC01375, AC01376 OR AC01340) Different heat distribution systems can be installed with the ME300:  Hot air gravity distribution kit - Traditional style (AC01375)  Hot air gravity distribution kit - Modern style (AC01376) ...
  • Page 50 68" (1.7 m) Minimum distance from ceiling: 12" (30 cm) Maximum length 10' (3m) *The minimum height of the hot air ducting must be measured from the floor to the top of the hot air grilles. ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 51 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. ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 52 6 x steel brackets (D) with fastening screws (E) and self-tapping screws (F) 2 x Finishing cap assemblies (H) AND (J) 2 x Fastening screws (I) Parts not included in the kit: 2 x 8” rigid ducting (G) ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 53 DIMENSIONS OF HEAT DISTRIBUTION BOX: 35" 889mm 38" 965mm 15 3/4" 400mm 5" 127mm ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 54 DIMENSIONS OF ADJUSTABLE DECORATIVE PLATE: 34 7/8" 886mm 37" 940mm DIMENSIONS OF ASSEMBELED HEAT DISTRIBUTION BOX AND ADJUSTABLE DECORATIVE PLATE: 38" 965mm ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 55 8" dia. holes on top of the fireplace. Then, cut and remove the insulation in order to obtain two 8" dia. openings. Then, remove the plates closing up the 8" dia. holes inside the fireplace. ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 56 6. 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. ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 57 11. The hot air outlet grilles must be installed with the louvers pointing downwards in order to prevent overheating adjacent ceilings. 12. Always install the two outlet grilles when using the hot air distribution kit and blocking the upper louver of the fireplace. ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 58 4 screws into the heat distribution box. Set the decorative plate (A) to the adjustable frame (B) with two fastening screws (I) and finishing cap assemblies (H) and (J) provided in the kit. ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 59 0 or Class 1 Standards and must withstand temperatures up to 250 °F. For the complete installation procedure, see the installation manual provided with the kit. You can also download this manual at www.occanada.com. ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 60: Appendix 2: Exploded Diagram And Parts List

    APPENDIX 2: EXPLODED DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 61 PL60266 TOP STAND-OFF PL59821 TOP HEAT SHEILD VBA1520 TRADITIONAL STYLE FACEPLATE - METALLIC BLACK 21394 REFRACTORY PANEL ISOLATION PL59856 REFRACTORY PANEL RETAINER 22166 LEFT REFRACTORY PANEL 22165 BACK REFRACTORY PANEL 22167 RIGHT REFRACTORY PANEL ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 62 HOT AIR GRAVITY DISTRIBUTION KIT - TRADITIONAL STYLE 49066 90° GALVANISED ELBOW X 8" 26Ga. 30640 GAKLVANISED BOX FOR HOT AIR GRAVITY DISTRIBUTION KIT 8" 30540 HOT AIR GRAVITY DISTRIBUTION KIT GRILL AC01376 HOT AIR GRAVITY DISTRIBUTION KIT - MODERN STYLE ME300 - Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 63: Ventis Limited Lifetime Warranty

    Paint (peeling), gaskets, insulation, firebrick, and ceramic fibre blankets. 1 year *Pictures required Shall your unit or a components be defective, contact immediately your VENTIS dealer. Prior to your call make sure you have the following information necessary to your warranty claim treatment: ...

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