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FP16 Saint-Laurent
Installation And Operation Manual
Safety tested according to ULC-S610
and UL 127 Standards by an accredited laboratory
www.valcourtinc.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
This manual is available for free download on the manufacturer's web site. It is a copyrighted document.
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responsible for problems, injuries, or damages arising out of the use of information contained in any manual
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45862A
Printed in Canada
29-09-2017
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  • Page 1 FP16 Saint-Laurent Installation And Operation Manual Safety tested according to ULC-S610 and UL 127 Standards by an accredited laboratory www.valcourtinc.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 This manual is available for free download on the manufacturer’s web site. It is a copyrighted document.
  • Page 2 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THIS VALCOURT FIREPLACE As one of North America’s largest and most respected wood stove and fireplace manufacturers, VALCOURT 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 1. PART A – INSTALLATION ................. 5 Safety Information ........................5 1.1.1 Regulations Covering Fireplace Installation ..................7 General Information ........................7 1.2.1 FP16 – Saint-Laurent Wood Fireplace Specifications ...............7 1.2.2 Measurements ..........................8 Fireplace Installation ........................ 11 1.3.1 Installation of Standoff ........................11 1.3.2 Transportation Packaging .......................11...
  • Page 4 Installation instructions ......................42 PART B - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ..........43 Fuel ............................43 2.1.1 The Use of Manufactured Logs ......................43 Operating the FP16 SAINT-LAURENT Wood Fireplace ..............44 2.2.1 Opening the glass door ........................44 2.2.2 First Fires ............................44 2.2.3...

  • Page 5: Part A – Installation

    1. PART A – INSTALLATION Install the fireplace only as described in this manual and using only components from the chimney manufacturers listed in TABLE 4 (Page 33). Components Required • FP16 – Saint-Laurent Fireplace • Straight narrow overlap faceplate or Straight masonry trim •...
  • Page 6 WARNING • THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED WITH A GAS LOG LIGHTER. • THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED WITH A VENTED OR UNVENTED GAS LOG SET. TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, DO NOT INSTALL A VENTED OR UNVENTED GAS LOG SET INTO THIS FIREPLACE.

  • Page 7: Regulations Covering Fireplace Installation

    1.1.1 Regulations Covering Fireplace Installation When installed and operated as described in this manual, the FP16 Saint-Laurent wood fireplace is suitable for use as a fireplace appliance in residential installations. In Canada, the CSA B365 Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment and the CSA C22.1 Canadian National Electrical Code are to be followed in the absence of local code requirements.

  • Page 8: Measurements

    1.2.2 Measurements Figure 1 : Top View Figure 2 : Combustion chamber Figure 3 : Straight narrow overlap faceplate Figure 4 : Straight masonry trim FP16 – Saint-Laurent - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 9 Figure 5 : Glass surface Figure 6 : Combustion chamber Figure 7 : Door Opening Figure 8 : Door Opening Straight narrow overlap faceplate Straight masonry trim FP16 – Saint-Laurent - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 10 Figure 9 : Left side Figure 10 : Left Side Straight narrow overlap faceplate Straight masonry trim Figure 11 : Right side FP16 – Saint-Laurent - Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 11: Fireplace Installation

    1.3 Fireplace Installation CAUTION BEFORE CLOSING THE WALLS, MAKE SURE THAT THE AIR CONTROL MECHANISM, THE FLUE DAMPER AND THE DOOR MECHANISM WORK PROPERLY. SEE SECTION 2.2.5 - Air Intake Control and Chimney Damper FOR THEIR LOCATION ON THE FIREPLACE. ALSO SEE SECTION 1.3.17 - Access door for counterweight.

  • Page 12: Clearances To Combustible Materials

    Usually, no additional floor support is needed for the fireplace. The adequacy of the floor can be checked by first estimating the weight of the fireplace system. Weights are given in the section 1.2.1 - FP16 – Saint- Laurent Wood Fireplace Specifications. Next, measure the area occupied by the fireplace which is normally 62 5/8"...

  • Page 13: Raised Base Installation Of More Than 4" (R Value For The Hearth Extension Not Required)

    1.3.5 Raised base installation of more than 4" (R value for the hearth extension not required) The FP16 – Saint-Laurent 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" horizontally and 2"...

  • Page 14: Raised Base Installation Of 4" (R Value For The Hearth Extension Not Required)

    1.3.6 Raised base installation of 4" (R value for the hearth extension not required) 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. See Figure 16 : Raised base installation of 4". Figure 16 : Raised base installation of 4"...

  • Page 15: Directly On The Floor (R Value For The Hearth Extension Not Required)

    1.3.7 Directly on the floor (R value for the hearth extension not required) In the case where the fireplace is installed directly on the floor the joint between the hearth extension and the fireplace (E) must also be protected by a non-combustible material. For example, a piece of sheet metal (not included).

  • Page 16: R-Value Calculations

    1.3.7.1 R-Value Calculations Note: No R factor is needed for the installation of the FP16. This section is for information purposes only. There are two ways to calculate the R factor of the floor protection. First, by adding the R-values of the proposed materials or if some K and thickness values are given, by converting them to R values.

  • Page 17: Minimum Hearth Extension Requirements

    1.3.8 Minimum Hearth Extension Requirements The hearth extension floor area must extend at least 20" (51 cm) in front of the hearth (A) and at least 12" (31 cm) on each side of the door opening (C). The joint between the hearth extension and the fireplace hearth needs to be made of non-combustible material such as sheet metal (not included).
  • Page 18  Place 2" x 3" (5 cm x 8 cm) or 2" x 4" (5 cm x 10 cm) headers, only along the upper part of the front, side and back faces. Do not put wood or any combustible material within the area above the fireplace.

  • Page 19: Framing When Installing A Fresh Air Intake Kit

    MEASUREMENTS 62 5/8" (157,5 cm) 31 3/4" (78,7 cm) Figure 20 : Framing 1.3.9.2 Framing when installing a fresh air intake kit See 1.3.12 - Fresh Air Intake Kit for installation instructions of a fresh air intake kit. Figure 21 : Fresh air intake - Side Installation Figure 22 : Fresh air intake - Back Installation MINIMUM MEASUREMENTS FOR FRESH AIR INTAKE KIT (K)*...

  • Page 20: Framing When Installing In A Corner

    1.3.9.3 Framing when installing in a corner NOTE VALUES M AND N ARE MINIMUM MEASUREMENTS. THEY MAY NEED TO BE INCREASED TO ALLOW INSTALLATION OF A FRESH AIR INTAKE KIT OR DEPENDING ON THE FINISH MATERIAL USED. Figure 23 : Installation in a corner MEASURMENTS 66 3/4"...

  • Page 21: Facing

    1.3.10 Facing Materials directly in the front of the fireplace must be non-combustible and have the minimum dimensions shown on Figure 24 : Facing Non-combustible materials such as brick, stone or ceramic tile may project in front of and onto the fireplace decorative frame.

  • Page 22: Installation Of A Combustible Mantel Shelf

    1.3.11 Installation 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 in this section. A mantel shelf with a 6 depth (152 mm) (C) must be installed at least 48"...

  • Page 23: Fresh Air Intake Kit

    1.3.12 Fresh Air Intake Kit During operation, the fireplace requires fresh air for combustion and draws air out of the house. It may starve other fuel burning appliances such as gas or oil furnaces. As well, exhaust fans may compete for air, creating negative pressure in the house, resulting in smoke entering the house from the fireplace.
  • Page 24 Your fireplace comes with a 4" adapter (B) but the following components are not included: • A 4” insulated flexible pipe (D). (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.) •...
  • Page 25 Then, install the flexible pipe* (D) (not supplied) to the fresh air intake adapter (B) using one of the adjustable clamps (C). Secure the other end of the pipe to the outside wall termination (E) using the second adjustable clamp (C). The outside wall termination (E) must be installed outside of the building. Figure 29 : Fresh air intake installation *For a pipe length less than 20 ft, use a 4...

  • Page 26: Installation Of A Gas Lighter

    1.3.13 Installation of a Gas Lighter We have tested this fireplace with a gas lighter. The input of the gas lighter did not exceed 27,000 BTU/h. Therefore, when this maximum input is not exceeded, the temperatures reached by the fireplace are within its safety requirements.

  • Page 27: Straight Narrow Overlap

    1.3.14.1 Straight Narrow overlap Figure 31 : Straight Narrow Overlap Trim Installation 1. Once the fireplace is fully installed, push the narrow overlap (A) against the non combustible material, which must be installed on the front of the fireplace. 2. Secure the narrow overlap (A) to the fireplace with 4 screws (B) supplied with the faceplate. Always make sure the faceplate is squared to the fireplace.

  • Page 28: Masonry Trim

    1.3.14.2 Masonry Trim Note that if you install a masonry trim and that the non combustible finishing material is more than 3/8’’ thick, you will need to install it before installing your fireplace. Figure 32 : Masonery Trim Installation 1. Once the fireplace is fully installed, press the masonry trim (A) against the fireplace (the longest side towards the bottom going inside the fireplace).

  • Page 29: Moulded Refractory Brick Panels Installation

    1.3.15 Moulded Refractory Brick Panels Installation 1. Remove the andirons (L) by unscrewing the anchoring bolts (K). Then place the bottom refractory panels (A) and (B) at the bottom of the firebox and pull them toward the front of the unit to help positioning the sides and back refractory panels.
  • Page 30 4. Lay the upper back refractory panel (F) on top of the middle back refractory panel. Figure 37 : Upper Back Panels 5. Place the upper left and right refractory panels (G) and (H) onto the notches of the middle left and right refractory panels.

  • Page 31: Door Adjustment

    1.3.16 Door Adjustment 1.3.16.1 Screen door 1. Lift the screen and the glass door completely to the top. 2. Unscrew one of the two bolts which are located in the lower right corner of the screen door (Detail B). 3. Loosen the other bolt to allow adjustments of the door. 4.

  • Page 32: Access Door For Counterweight

    1.3.17 Access door for counterweight It is possible to access the fireplace counterweight by opening access door on each side of the fireplace NOTE : Do not lubricate pulleys. Figure 41 : Counterweight access doors 1.4 Venting System (Chimney and Chimney Connector) 1.4.1 General Information The venting system is the engine that drives your wood heating system.
  • Page 33 This wood fireplace is to be connected to a chimney with an 8” diameter flue passage. The fireplace may also be connected to a masonry chimney, provided the chimney complies with the national or local building code. The chimney must have either a clay liner or a listed stainless steel liner. If the masonry chimney has a square or rectangular liner that is larger in cross sectional area than a round 8”...

  • Page 34: Chimney Installation Notes

    1.4.3 Chimney Installation Notes • If possible, install an interior chimney as it will provide better performance. In areas with continuous temperatures below 18C (0F), the use of an exterior chimney increases the likelihood of operating problems such as low draft, high rate of creosoting, and poor start-up characteristics. Exterior chimneys are also prone to down-drafting and flow reversal.
  • Page 35 Figure 43 : Flat roof • Deviations should be avoided whenever possible, especially the most pronounced. Each deviation adds some restriction to the chimney system and may lead to draft problems. • 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.

  • Page 36: Chimney Installation Instructions

    1.5 Chimney Installation Instructions Always refer to the chimney manufacturer’s Installation manual to ensure a safe installation. Some non- illustrated parts may be required. 1.5.1 Examples of Typical Chimney Installation Figure 47: Connection to a masonry Figure 45 : Straight Installation Figure 46 : Exterior offset installation chimney FP16 –...

  • Page 37: Offset Installation

    1.5.2 Offset installation insure good draft, recommended to have a length of 18 inches from the top of the unit to the first offset. Mandatory measure of 15 ft. from the bottom of the fireplace to the top of the outside chimney. Figure 48 : Typical Installation FP16 –...

  • Page 38: Installation Instructions

    1.5.3 Installation Instructions NOTE ALWAYS REFER TO THE CHIMNEY MANUFACTURER’S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. 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 are in accordance with the chimney manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 39: Offset Chimney Installation

    WARNING • THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED. • THE FLOOR AND WALLS BELOW THE ATTIC MUST BE INSULATED USING THE SAME INSULATION. 1.5.4 Offset Chimney Installation TABLE 5 : THE MINIMUM SYSTEM HEIGHT WHEN USING ELBOWS Fireplace model FP16 –...

  • Page 40: Angled Wall Radiation Shield

    1.5.5 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 (A) or wall radiation shield must be installed. Only one is required. Follow the chimney manufacturer’s installation instructions.

  • Page 41: Installation Instructions For Masonry Application

    1.5.7 Installation Instructions for Masonry Application WARNING BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION, THE MASONRY CHIMNEY MUST BE INSPECTED BY A QUALIFIED CHIMNEY SWEEPER. The following requirements must be respected: 1. The chimney must be absolutely clear of any soot residue or creosote. Check for cracks, loose or missing bricks that could inhibit correct installation of the liner.

  • Page 42: Installation Instructions

    1.5.7.1 Installation instructions 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.

  • Page 43: Part B - Operation And Maintenance

    PART B - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Fuel The FP16 – SAINT-LAURENT 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 44: Operating The Fp16 Saint-Laurent Wood Fireplace

    2.2 Operating the FP16 SAINT-LAURENT Wood Fireplace CAUTION WHEN IN USE, THE FIREPLACE CHIMNEY DAMPER MUST BE SET IN THE FULLY OPEN POSITION. 2.2.1 Opening the glass door For transportation purposes, you will find the removable handle (A) that allows you to open the glass door of the fireplace inside the combustion chamber.

  • Page 45: Building A Fire

    2.2.3 Building a Fire To start a fire, place several crumpled up balls of newspaper in the firebox behind the andiron. Place small dry pieces of kindling on top of the paper, criss-crossing the kindling so that there are air spaces in between. Open the chimney damper fully and light the newspaper.

  • Page 46: Smoking  Causes And Troubleshooting

    Figure 53 : Air Intake Control Figure 54 : Chimney Damper 2.2.6 Smoking  Causes and Troubleshooting Your fireplace has been designed and tested to provide smoke free operation. Occasionally, there may be a small amount of smoking upon lighting the fire, until the chimney heats up but this should not continue. If the fireplace continues to smoke it is probably for one of the following reasons: A.

  • Page 47: Maintaining Your Fp16 – Saint-Laurent Wood Fireplace

    F. Poor chimney draft With no fire, there should be sufficient draft to exhaust candle smoke introduced at the bottom of the throat. Chimneys installed against an outside wall without protection may generate back draft problems which will cause start-up problems. To prevent this, when you light a fire make sure you use small pieces of really dry wood and keep your glass door closed for the first 15 minutes.

  • Page 48: Dealing With A Chimney Fire

    42” x 13 13/16” and tested to reach temperatures up to 1400 ºF. 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” section, to get the proper part number).

  • Page 49: Replacement Steps

    • DO NOT OPERATE THE FIREPLACE WITH A CRACKED OR BROKEN GLASS. 2.3.6.1 Replacement steps Here are the steps to replace the glass of your FP16 SAINT-LAURENT wood fireplace: WARNING WHEN YOU REMOVE THE GLASS FROM ITS FRAME, DUE TO ITS WEIGHT, THE DOOR WILL SEEK TO GO UPWARDS QUICKLY.
  • Page 50 2. Insert the removable handle that allows you to open the fireplace's glass door in the hole provided for this purpose, in the bottom left corner of the door frame (see picture). Figure 56 : Removable handle 3. Remove the 8 screws that secure the 4 glass retainers. 4.

  • Page 51: Replacing The Glass Gasket

    2.3.9 Glass Care – Cleaning To clean the glass, there are a number of specially designed cleaners. Your authorized Valcourt dealer can recommend a suitable cleaner which is available in your area. Regular household glass cleaners will not clean creosote and they usually contain ammonia that may stain the glass permanently.

  • Page 52: Appendix 1: Exploded Diagram And Parts List

    APPENDIX 1: EXPLODED DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST FP16 – Saint-Laurent - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 53 IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your fireplace, 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 dealer to obtain any of these parts. Never use substitute materials.
  • Page 54 Item Description SE63952 LEFT FLOOR SHIELD SE63953 RIGHT FLOOR SHIELD 21394 SIDE AND REAR REFRACTORY PANEL INSULATION VA16071M CONTEMPORARY MOULDED REFRACTORY BRICK PANELS 22199 LEFT FLOOR REFRACTORY PANEL 22207 RIGHT FLOOR REFRACTORY PANEL 22212 LEFT BOTTOM REFRACTORY PANEL 22214 BACK BOTTOM REFRACTORY PANEL 22213 RIGHT BOTTOM REFRACTORY PANEL 22247...

  • Page 55: Valcourt Limited Lifetime Warranty

    Paint (peeling), gaskets, insulation, refractory panels* and ceramic fibre blankets. 1 year *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: •...

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