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FP10 Lafayette Installation And Operation Manual Listed to standards ULC‐S610 and UL 127 US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY by an accredited laboratory PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD FIREPLACE www.valcourtinc.com Manufactured by: Stove Builder International Inc. 250 rue Copenhague, Saint‐Augustin‐de‐Desmaures (Quebec), Canada, G3A 2H3 Tel.: (418) 878‐3040 Fax: (418) 878‐3001 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 ...
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This heating unit is designed to serve as a supplementary heat source. We recommend that a primary heat source also be available in the home. The manufacturer cannot be responsible for costs associated with the use of another heating system. CAUTION: Do not attempt to modify or alter the construction of the fireplace or its components. Any modification or alteration of construction may void the warranty, listings and approvals of this system. In that case, Stove Builder International (SBI) will not be responsible for damages. Install the fireplace only as described in these instructions. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
4.4.4 Firing Each New Load Hot ..................... 21 4.4.5 Turning Down the Air Supply ..................21 4.4.6 Building Different Fires for Different Needs ..............22 FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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Appendix 6: Installation of Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle .... 90 Appendix 7: Exploded Diagram and Parts List ........95 VALCOURT LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ........100 REGISTER YOUR WARRANTY ONLINE To receive full warranty coverage, you will need to show evidence of the date you purchased your unit. Keep your sales invoice. We also recommend that you register your warranty online at http://www.valcourtinc.com/en/service‐support/warranty‐ registration Registering your warranty online will help us track rapidly the information we need on your unit. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
LIGHTER FLUID, OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START A FIRE IN THIS FIREPLACE. KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS WELL AWAY FROM THE FIREPLACE WHILE IT IS IN USE. • DO NOT STORE FUEL WITHIN HEATER MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES. • BURN ONLY SEASONED NATURAL FIREWOOD. • DO NOT BURN: o GARBAGE OF ANY KIND, o COAL OR CHARCOAL, o TREATED, PAINTED OR COATED WOOD, o PLYWOOD OR PARTICLE BOARD, o FINE PAPER, COLORED PAPER OR CARDBOARD, o SALT WATER DRIFTWOOD, o MANUFACTURED LOGS CONTAINING WAX OR CHEMICAL ADDITIVES, o RAILROAD TIES OR o LIQUIDS SUCH AS KEROSCENE OR DIESEL FUEL TO START A FIRE. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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* The US department of Housing and Urban Development describes “manufactured homes” better known as “mobile home” as followed; Buildings built on fixed wheels and those transported on temporary wheels/axles and set on a permanent foundation. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PICTURES SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL ARE GENERIC AND MAY NOT MATCH EXACTLY THE LOOK OF YOUR FIREPLACE. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
Firebox Volume 2.5 cu.ft. (0.071 m ) Maximum Log Length 21" east‐west*** Flue Outlet Diameter 6" (150 mm) diameter (vertical) Baffle Material C‐Cast Mobile home approved No * Burn time and heating capacity may vary subject to location in home, chimney draft, chimney diameter, locality, heat loss factors, climate, fuels and other variables. ** The EPA test fuel is dimensional Douglas fir pieces stapled together into cribs with air spaces between. We also test using the same procedure except using split hardwood firewood to reflect real‐world heat output. This fireplace is not intended to operate at its peak heat output continuously. *** East‐west: through the door you see the sides of the logs. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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The emission control and advanced combustion features of your fireplace can only work properly if your fuel is in the correct moisture content range of 15 to 20 percent. See Section 3: Fuel of this manual for suggestions on preparing fuelwood and judging its moisture. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
It is most commonly found in nature in the form of sand and clay. Disposal at a landfill is recommended. The steel mesh contained in some refractory bricks can be recycled. The door and glass gaskets are fibreglass which is spun from melted sand. Black gaskets have been dipped into a solvent‐free solution. Disposal at a landfill is recommended. The door glass is a 5 mm thick ceramic material that contains no toxic chemicals. It is made of natural raw materials such as sand and quartz that are combined in such a way to form a high temperature glass. Ceramic glass cannot be recycled in the same way as normal glass, so it should not be disposed of with your regular household products. Disposal at a landfill is recommended. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
Softwoods are not as dense as hardwoods so a given volume of wood contains less energy. Using softwoods avoids overheating the house, which can be a common problem with wood heating in moderate weather. Harder woods are best for colder winter weather when more heat and longer burn cycles are desirable. Note that hardwood trees like oak, maple, ash and beech are slower growing and longer lived than softer woods like poplar and birch. That makes hardwood trees more valuable. The advice that only hardwoods are good to burn is outdated. Old, leaky cast iron stoves wouldn’t hold a fire overnight unless they were fed FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
Even when dried, unsplit logs are difficult to ignite because they don’t have the sharp edges where the flames first catch. Logs as small as 3” (75 mm) should be split to encourage drying. Wood should be split to a range of sizes, from about 3” to 6” (75 mm to 150 mm) in cross section. Having a range of sizes makes starting and rekindling fires much easier. Often, the firewood purchased from commercial suppliers is not split finely enough for convenient stoking. It is sometimes advisable to resplit the wood before stacking to dry. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
20% by weight and will allow your fireplace to produce its highest possible efficiency 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, • bang two pieces of wood together; seasoned wood sounds hollow and wet wood sounds dull, • dry wood is much lighter in weight than wet wood, • split a piece, and if the fresh face feels warm and dry it is dry enough to burn; if it feels damp, it is too wet, • burn a piece; wet wood hisses and sizzles in the fire and dry wood does not. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
OPERATING WITH THE FIRE SCREEN INCREASES THE POSSIBILITY OF GENERATING CARBON MONOXIDE. CARBON MONOXIDE IS AN ODOURLESS GAS THAT IS HIGHLY TOXIC AND WHICH CAN CAUSE DEATH AT HIGH CONCENTRATION IN AIR. 4.2 Your First Fires Two things will happen as you burn your first few fires; the paint cures and the internal components of the fireplace are conditioned. As the paint cures, some of the chemicals vaporize. The vapors are not poisonous, but they do smell bad. Fresh paint fumes can also cause false alarms in smoke detectors. So, when you first light your fireplace, be prepared by opening doors and/or windows to ventilate the house. As you burn hotter and hotter fires, FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
CAUTION: PLACE THE WOOD LOGS FAR ENOUGH FROM THE GLASS TO ALLOW PROPER PRIMARY AIR FLOW 4.3.2 The Top Down Fire The top down fire starting method solves two problems with the conventional method: first, it does not collapse and smother itself as it burns; and second, it is not necessary to build up the fire gradually because FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
Always place at least three, and preferably more, pieces on the fire at a time so that the heat radiated from one piece helps to ignite the pieces next to it. Each load of wood should provide several hours of heating. The size of each load can be matched to the amount of heat needed. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
Rake these coals towards the door before loading. There are two reasons for this raking of the coals. First, it concentrates them near where most of the combustion air enters the firebox and where they can ignite the new load quickly, and second, the charcoal will not be smothered by the new load of wood. If you were to simply spread the charcoal out, the new load will smoulder for a long time before igniting. Remove ash first, and then rake charcoal towards the front of the firebox before loading so that it will ignite the new load. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
4.4.5 Turning Down the Air Supply Once the firewood, firebox and chimney are hot, you can begin to reduce the air supply for a steady burn. As you reduce the air supply to the fire, two important things happen. First, the firing rate slows down to spread the heat energy in the fuel over a longer period of time. Second, the flow rate of exhaust through the fireplace and flue pipe slows down, which gives more time for the transfer of heat from the exhaust. You will notice that as you reduce the air setting, the flames slow down. This is your indication that the fireplace is burning at its peak efficiency. If the flames get small and almost disappear when you turn down the air, you have turned down the air too early, or your firewood is wetter than it should be. With good fuel and correct air control use, the flames should slow down, but should stay large and steady, even as the air supply is reduced. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
To build a small fire that will produce a low heat output, use small pieces of firewood and load them crisscross in the firebox. The pieces should be only 3” to 4” in diameter. After raking the coals, you can lay two pieces parallel to each other corner to corner in the firebox and lay two more across them in the other direction. Open the air control fully and only reduce the air after the wood is fully flaming. This kind of fire is good for mild weather when you are around to tend the fireplace and should provide enough heat for four hours or more. Small fires like this are a good time to use softer wood species so there will be less chance of overheating the house. 4.4.6.2 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. You will need to fire the load hot for long enough to fully char the log surfaces before you can turn the air down. Make sure the fire is flaming brightly before leaving the fire to burn. 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 the FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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East‐west loads are excellent for long, low output fires for relatively mild weather. North‐south loads break down more quickly, but much more wood can be loaded at a time. This makes north‐south loading good for high output, long lasting fires for cold weather. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
If you see brown streaks coming from the edge of the glass, it is time to replace the gasket around the glass. Visit your fireplace retailer to get the self‐adhesive glass gasket and follow the instructions below for installation. Do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut. Do not use the fireplace if the glass is broken. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
(C) in place. Keep. 1. Turn the handle counter clock wise one turn to increase pressure. To reduce the pressure, when installing a new gasket for example, turn clock wise. 2. Re‐install the split pin with a small hammer. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
5.1.4 Door Alignment To align, open the fireplace’s door and loosen the pressures screws located on the lower and upper hinges of the door using a 3/32” Allen key to free the adjustable hinge rods. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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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. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
1400º F. If the glass breaks, it must be replaced with one having the same specification. Contact your Valcourt dealer to obtain a genuine replacement part (see “replacement parts”, in appendix to get the proper part number).
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Your new fireplace has the right characteristics to help you to burn clean fires with little or no smoke, resulting in less creosote in the chimney. 5.2.2 How Often Should You Clean the Chimney? It is not possible to predict how much or how quickly creosote will form in your chimney. It is important, therefore, to check the build‐up in your chimney monthly when getting used to the new fireplace until you determine the rate of creosote formation. Even if creosote forms slowly in your system, the chimney should be cleaned and inspected at least once each year. Do not allow more than 1/8 (3 mm) creosote buildup in the chimney. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
Do not expect chemical cleaners to keep your chimney clean. The rain cap can be removed for inspection and/or cleaning of the chimney. The chimney should be swept following these steps: 1) Remove the fire baffle and air tubes. 2) Remove the rain cap. 3) Sweep the chimney. 4) Clean the inside of the firebox. 5) Re‐install the baffle, the air tubes and the rain cap. CAUTION: OPERATION OF YOUR FP10 LAFAYETTE WITHOUT THE BAFFLE MAY CAUSE UNSAFE AND HAZARDOUS TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
5. Check outside to ensure that sparks and hot embers coming out of the chimney are not igniting the roof; 6. Do not use the fireplace again until your chimney and fireplace have been inspected by a qualified chimney sweep or a Fire Department Inspector; FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS CONDTIONS. WHERE ANY SUCH CHANGES ARE PLANNED, STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC. SHOULD BE CONTACTED IN ADVANCE. • ANY MODIFICATION OF THE APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED IN WRITING BY THE TESTING AUTHORITY VIOLATES CSA B365 (CANADA), AND ANSI NFPA 211 (USA). • CONNECTION BETWEEN A 2100 INSULATED CHIMNEY AND A LISTED STAINLESS STEEL CHIMNEY LINER IS ALLOWED IF A LISTED CONNECTOR IS USED. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AT THE SECTION 8.9 FOR THAT KIND OF INSTALLATION. • IF REQUIRED, A SUPPLY OF COMBUSTION AIR SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE ROOM. • DO NOT CONNECT TO OR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCTWORK UNLESS SPECIFICALLY APPROVED FOR SUCH INSTALLATION. • DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE. • THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED TO BE INSTALLED IN A MOBILE HOME. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
USA, the ANSI NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel‐Burning Appliances and the ANSI NFPA 70 National Electrical Code are to be followed in the absence of local code requirements. NOTE: The Fireplace is not approved for use with a so‐called “positive flue connection” to the clay tile of a masonry chimney. 6.3 Fireplace Installation BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR FIREPLACE, YOU MUST INSTALL THE TWO SPACERS AND THE HEAT SHIELD ON TOP AND THE TWO SPACERS ON THE BACK OF THE FIREPLACE. The spacers and the heat shield are in the firebox of the fireplace and the screws are with the manual kit. Using the screws provided, install the two spacers (A) and the heat shield (B) on top of the fireplace and the two spacers (C) on the back of it. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
However, the upper and lower angle, for the full width of the floor protection, must be protected 2" horizontally and vertically (E) by a non‐combustible material. For example, a sheet metal (not included). Apart from these two corners, the sheet metal does not have to cover the rest of the wall between the base of the fireplace and the floor. Note that the non‐combustible hearth extension floor area must extend at least 16" (406 mm) in front of the hearth as shown in Section 6.3.2: Minimum Heart Extension Requirements. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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MINIMUM CLEARANCES MEASUREMENTS A 80" (2032 mm) E 2" (51 mm) 4" (102 mm) B minimum FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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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. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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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 is required. In these case also, the joint between the hearth extension and the fireplace (E) must 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. MINIMUM MEASUREMENT E 2" (51 mm) FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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In the case of a known K and thickness of alternative materials to be used in combination, convert all K values to 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 FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
Horizontal still air** (1/8") 0.135 0,920** * Information as reported by manufacturers and other resources ** For a 1/8" thickness. You cannot «stack» horizontal still air to accumulate R‐values; you must separate each layer of horizontal still air with another non‐combustible material. 6.3.2 Minimum Heart Extension Requirements The hearth extension floor area must extend at least 18" (457 mm)* in front of the hearth (A) and at least 8" (203 mm) 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). * On a raised installation of more than 4", a non‐combustible hearth extension floor area must extend at least base 16" (406 mm) in front of the hearth. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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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. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
WARNING: DO NOT PACK REQUIRED AIR SPACES INSIDE THE CHASE WITH INSULATION OR OTHER MATERIALS. WARNING: THE FIREPLACE MUST NOT BE IN CONTACT WITH ANY INSULATION OR LOOSE FILLING MATERIAL. FOR THIS PURPOSE, COVER THE INSULATION WITH DRYWALL PANELS OR ANY OTHER FINISHING MATERIAL INSIDE THE CHASE AROUND THE FIREPLACE. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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Wall finish behind the fireplace’s faceplate installation MEASUREMENTS CLEARANCES E* 37 7/8" (961 mm) A 4 7/8" (124 mm) F* 24 3/4" (630 mm) B* 8" (203 mm) G 1 1/2" (39 mm) MAX C* 5" (127 mm) D* 80" (2032 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. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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See Appendixes for fresh air kit (L) and forced air kit (K) 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 MINIMUM MEASUREMENTS FOR FRESH AIR INTAKE (L)** FOR FORCED AIR KIT (J)** J* 12" (305 mm) 18" (457 mm) H* 12" (305 mm) 18" (457 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. ** The fresh air intake kit and the forced air kit may be installed either on the sides or on the back. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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CLEARANCES 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 to be increased to alloy installation of a Fresh air intake kit or forced air kit, or depending on the finish material used. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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CLEARANCES A 3" (76 mm) maximum B 5 5/8" (143 mm) minimum C 24" (610 mm) minimum FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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O 18 inches (610 mm) P 1 ¼ inches (38 mm) 6.3.3.3 Compliance of a Combustible Mantel Shelf To ensure compliance of an existing mantel shelf or to install a combustible mantel shelf, refer to table and figure below. For example, a mantel shelf with a 6’’ depth (152 mm) ((C) value) must be installed at least 58" (1473 mm) ((B) value) above the bottom of the fireplace (see figure below). Different mantel shelf dimensions are listed in the following table. However, no combustible mantel shelf can be installed at less than 58" (1473 mm) above the bottom of the fireplace. If the depth of the mantel shelf is not listed in the table below, add 52" (1321 mm) to the depth of your mantel shelf to obtain the safe positioning of your mantel shelf. For example, for a 9" (229 mm) mantel shelf, the safe positioning would be 61" (1549 mm) above the bottom of the fireplace 52" (1321 mm) + 9" (229 mm)). FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
Since the information given on the certification label attached to the appliance always overrides the information published in any other media (owner’s manual, catalogues, flyers, magazines and/or web sites), it is important to refer to it in order to have a safe and compliant installation. In addition, you will find information about your fireplace (model, serial number, etc.). You can find the certification label under the fireplace, behind the bottom louver. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
Because the venting system is the engine that drives the wood heating system, it must have the right characteristics. The signs of bad system design are cold backdrafting when there is no fire in the fireplace, slow kindling of new fires, and smoke roll‐out when the door is opened for loading. 8.4.1 Why the chimney should penetrate the highest heated space When it is cold outside, the warm air in the house is buoyant so it tends to rise. This tendency of warm air to rise creates a slight pressure difference in the house. Called ‘stack effect’, it produces a slightly negative pressure low in the house (relative to outside) and a slightly positive pressure zone high in the house. If there is no fire burning in a heater connected to a chimney that is shorter than the warm space inside the house, the slight negative pressure low in the house will compete against the desired upward flow in the chimney. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
8. If the chimney extends higher than 5 ft. (1.5 m) above its point of contact with the roof, it must be secured using a roof brace. 9. A rain cap must be installed on top of the chimney. Failure to install a rain cap may cause corrosion problems. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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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 smoke migrating from one chimney to another. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
However, starting using a 30° or 45° elbow is also approved. Mandatory measure of 15 ft. from the B bottom of the fireplace to the top of the outside chimney. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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2. From below, install a firestop (A) supplied by the chimney manufacturer in each ceiling/floor separation through which the chimney will pass. At the attic level, install a radiation shield from above (C). 3. Follow the chimney’s manufacturers’ instructions and place the first chimney length on the fireplace. For all chimneys, you must use an anchor plate (A) supplied by the chimney manufacturer before FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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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 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 roofing nails. 6. Place the storm collar (E) over the flashing, and tighten it with the bolt supplied. Finally, seal the joint between the storm collar and the chimney, using silicone caulking. 7. Install the chimney cap (G). 8. When a ventilated roof flashing is installed, precautions are to be taken not to caulk or seal the ventilating openings. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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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. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
1. Install the first elbow; turn it in the required direction. Secure it to the chimney according to the chimney manufacturer’s instructions. In many cases, it is recommended to secure connections with three (3) ½" (12 mm) metal screws. 2. Install the necessary chimney lengths to achieve the required offset. Lock the chimney lengths together according to the chimney manufacturer’s instructions. In many cases, it is recommended to use three (3) ½" (12 mm) screws. If the offset length is made of two (2) chimney lengths or more, many chimney manufacturers may require that you use an offset or roof support halfway up the offset. If penetrating a wall, install a wall radiation shield supplied by the chimney manufacturer. 3. Use another elbow to turn the chimney vertically. Secure the elbow. 4. Use a plumb bob to line up the centre of the hole. Cut a hole for the chimney in the ceiling/floor. Frame this hole as described previously. 5. From below, install a firestop supplied by the chimney manufacturer (see preceding figure). 6. A support must be used on the first 15' section (4.6 m). 7. Continue with the regular installation. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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6" (15 cm) Olympia Chimney Ventis 1” Solid Pack 6" (15 cm) FMI (U.S.A. only) AC AC Triple Wall 6" (15 cm) WARNING: IN EVERY CASE, THE CHIMNEY MUST START WITH A 6'' DIAMETER ANCHOR PLATE SECURED TO THE FIREPLACE. *This fireplace may be installed with a 7‐inch chimney from “Security Chimney” as indicated it the table above. Refer to the following table to determine the parts you will need depending on the type of fireplace used: (R: Required, NR: Not Required). FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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Anchor Plate (6SP) R NR R R A Anchor Plate (6XSP) NR R NR NR B Screws R R R R C 6″ à 7″ Chimney adaptor (6AW7) NR NR R R 7″Chimney adaptor, 1″ D insulation to 2″ insulation NR NR NR R (7UCA) FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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Chimney cannot be enclosed at the AC Triple wall HS, American Metal AC Triple wall HSS attic level. *You can get a kit of four (4) rafter protector (AC03510) from your dealer. Each rafter is made of 22GA galvanized steel (10.44”W x 5.126”H). 1.530” 5.126” 10.44” .512” FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
GYPROCK C INSULATED WALL 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. 3. It may be used on a floor, ceiling or roof as a supplementary support. For roof support installation, refer to the instructions provided with the support by the chimney manufacturer. Many manufacturers will provide the maximum height of chimney that can be supported by the support. Make sure you respect those parameters. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
2. The clearance to combustible must be a minimum of 1" between the outside of the masonry and any wood framing or loose insulation. 3. The chimney must be built in accordance with the current building code. 4. No other appliance can be connected to the same chimney. Installation: The chimney must be relined with a stainless steel liner of the same diameter as the outlet of the ° fireplace. For connection at 30 or 45° angle, a special connector (B) must be used to connect the liner (C) to the insulated chimney (A). Verify availability and installation instructions for this connector with the chimney manufacturer. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
The CO detector will provide warning if for any reason the wood fireplace fails to function correctly. 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 affected by wind pressures on the house. Contrary to commonly expressed concerns, almost all tightly‐sealed new houses have enough natural leakage to provide the small amount of air needed by the fireplace. The only case in FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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In some windy conditions, negative pressure at the duct weatherhood outside the house wall may draw hot exhaust gases from the fireplace backwards through the duct to outdoors. Check the outdoor air duct for soot deposits when the full system is cleaned and inspected at least once each year. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
APPENDIX 1: HOT AIR DUCTING INSTALLATION Different hot air ducting systems can be installed with the FP10 Lafayette: Hot air gravity kit ‐ Traditional style (AC01375) Hot air gravity kit ‐ Modern style (AC01385) Forced Air Kit (AC01340) Hot air gravity kit ‐ Traditional style (AC01375) The kit includes: 2x hot air outlets (grilles (A) and frames (B)); 2x 90 elbows (C); 6x steel brackets (D) with fastening screws (E) and self‐tapping screws (F) Parts not included in the kit: 2x 8” rigid ducting (G) FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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DIMENSIONS OF HOT AIR OUTLET DECORATIVE GRILLE WITH ELBOW The safety rules and installation procedures for both hot air ducting gravity kit (AC01375, AC01385) are the following: Minimum height*: 68" (1.7 m) Minimum distance from ceiling: 1 2’’ (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. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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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. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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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" dia. openings. Then, remove the plates closing up the 8" dia. holes inside the fireplace. 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‐tapping screws provided (C). FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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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 outlets (F) to the elbows (E) with 3 self‐tapping screws each. Secure the hot air outlets grilles to the frames with screws. 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" (210 mm × 210 mm). 5. The maximum number of elbows in a run of duct is two. 6. Maintain at least 10" (254 mm) clearance from the outlet grille framing to a combustible ceiling, side wall or mantel. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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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 the ones specifically listed here. 11. All ducts must extend upwards or horizontally. Never route the ducting downwards. 12. The hot air outlet grilles must be installed with the louvers pointing downwards in order to prevent overheating adjacent ceilings. 13. Always install the two outlet grilles when using the hot air outlet kit and blocking the upper louver of the fireplace. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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Hot air gravity kit ‐ Modern style (AC01385) The kit includes: Decorative plate (A) Adjustable frame (B) Heat distribution box (C) 6x steel brackets (D) with fastening screws (E) and 12x self‐tapping screws (F) Parts not included in the kit: 2x 8” rigid ducting (G) FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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DIMENSIONS OF HEAT DISTRIBUTION BOX: DIMENSIONS OF ASSEMBELED DECORATIVE PLATE: FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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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 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. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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(3 per ducting). Insert the adjustable frame (B) in the heat distribution box, press it against the finishing material and secure with 4 screws into the heat distribution box. Set the decorative plate (A) to the adjustable frame (B). FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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10. The hot air outlet grilles must be installed with the louvers pointing downwards in order to prevent overheating adjacent ceilings. 11. Always install the two outlet grilles when using the hot air outlet kit and blocking the upper louver of the fireplace. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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Forced Air Kit (not tested to EPA Standards) (AC01340) It is possible to connect a forced air distribution kit on the back or on either sides of the FP10 Lafayette. This kit allows distributing heat to another room up to 50 feet (15 m) of the fireplace. The insulated flexible pipe (not included in the kit) must be HVAC type pipe and must comply with ULC S110 and/or UL 181, Class 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.valcourtinc.com. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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). FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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3. Remove and keep the heat shield (B) and the 4 screws (C). 4. Cut the Tie wrap (D) FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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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. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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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. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
To facilitate the installation, do not tighten the screws until they are all installed. Note: It is not necessary to remove the glass or any other component to install the overlay. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
One (1) air inlet block‐off plate; c. Six (6) screws; d. One (1) 3” to 4” adaptor; The following component is not included: a. The outside air inlet cap; b. The 2 adjustable straps. c. A 3” or 4” insulated flexible pipe (This HVAC type pipe must comply to ULC S110 and/or UL 181, Class 0 or Class 1 Standards and must withstand temperatures up to 250 °F. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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(A) on the right of the fireplace jacket. If the location 2 or 3 has been chosen, use pliers to remove the knock‐ out. (2) Secure the fresh air intake kit adapter (B) on the fireplace jacket using the 4 screws provided with the kit. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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(E) must be installed outside of the building. *Use the length required for your installation while respecting the maximum length of 30 ft (9 m). To avoid condensation, it is recommended to use an insulated pipe long enough and containing a "P‐Trap" loop. This configuration can be found inside the chase, but must at all times maintain clearances to combustibles. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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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 the register to the wall, with screws as shown bellow. Place the insulated pipe over the register tube and over the fireplace outside air connector. At each end, carefully pull back the insulation and plastic cover, exposing the flexible pipe. Attach the flexible pipe using pipe clamps. 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. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
Lean the upper part of the fire screen against the top door opening making sure to insert the top fire screen bracket behind the primary air deflector as in (DETAIL A). Lift the fire screen upwards and push the bottom part towards the stove then let the fire screen rest on the bottom of the door opening. Warning: Never leave the stove unattended while in use with the fire screen. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
B (x4) C‐cast baffle C (x1) Baffle insulation D (x1) Baffle insulation weight E (x1) 1. Using a ratchet key and a Torx (T‐30), unscrew the two Torx screws (B) holding up the andiron (A). FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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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). FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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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 with the tab of the left air channel hole. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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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 tubes use the above steps in reverse order. Note that secondary air tubes can be replaced without removing the baffle board. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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Important Notes: The air tubes are identified for placement as follows: Model Type of tube FP10 Lafayette fireplace Front ► 95 holes of 0.141" Middle front ► 67 holes of 0.125’’ Middle rear ► 67 holes of 0.109’’ Rear ► 67 holes of 0.101’’ FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
APPENDIX 7: EXPLODED DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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2 27 30117 SOCKET SET SCREW #10‐32 X 1/4" 2 28 VA10FL06 BLACK CROWN STYLE FACEPLATE KIT 1 28 VA10FL39 BRUSHED NICKEL CROWN STYLE FACEPLATE KIT 1 29 VA10FL01 BLACK VICTORIA STYLE FACEPLATE KIT 1 30 PL63766 HEADER STAND OFF 2 31 PL66500 TOP HEAT SHIELD 1 32 PL53065 REAR SPACER 2 33 PL63768 SIDE REAR SPACER 2 FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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62 21296 C‐CAST BAFFLE 24 3/16" x 20 5/8" x 14 3/4" x 1 1/4" 1 63 21148 BAFFLE INSULATION 24 3/16" x 20 5/8" x 14 3/4" x 1" 1 64 PL34026 BAFFLE INSULATION WEIGHT 1 65 AC01375 HOT AIR GRAVITY KIT ‐ TRADITIONAL STYLE 1 66 49066 90 DEGREE X 8" 26Ga. GALVANISED ELBOW 2 67 30640 GAKLVANISED BOX FOR AIR GRAVITY KIT 8" 2 68 30540 GRAVITY AIR KIT GRILL 2 69 AC01385 HOT AIR GRAVITY KIT ‐ MODERN STYLE 1 FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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If large cracks develop, then the refractory slabs should be replaced. To replace the refractory slabs, follow these steps: 1‐ Using a ratchet key and a Torx (T‐30), unscrew the two Torx screws (B) holding up the andiron (A). 2‐ Remove the floor refractory slab (C). FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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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. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
Carbon steel firebox components, glass retainers, and handle assembly. 3 years 2 years Blowers, heat sensors, switches, rheostat, wiring, and other controls. 2 years 1 year Paint (peeling), gaskets, insulation, firebrick, and ceramic fibre blankets. 1 year n/a *Pictures required Shall your unit or a components be defective, contact immediately your VALCOURT dealer. Prior to your call make sure you have the following information necessary to your warranty claim treatment: Your name, address and telephone number; Serial number and model name as indicated on the nameplate fixed to the back of your unit; Bill of sale and dealer’s name; Nature of the defect and any relevant information. Before shipping your unit or defective component to our plant, you must obtain from your VALCOURT dealer an Authorization Number. Any merchandise shipped to our plant without authorization will be refused automatically and returned to sender. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
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