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Installation And Operation Manual
250, rue de Copenhague, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Quebec) Kanada G3A 2H3
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.
16-03-2017
www.kfenergy.cz
výrobce: Stove Builder International Inc.
Výhradní distributor: KF group s.r.o., Otín 7, Jindřichův Hradec
READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE
FP7CE Antoinette
Installation Instructions
This installation manual will help you obtain a safe,
efficient, dependable installation for your fireplace
and chimney system. Please read and understand
these installation instructions before beginning your
installation.
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.
45815A

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  • Page 1 FP7CE Antoinette Installation And Operation Manual Installation Instructions This installation manual will help you obtain a safe, efficient, dependable installation for your fireplace and chimney system. Please read and understand these installation instructions before beginning your installation. CAUTION: Do not attempt to modify or alter the construction of the fireplace or its components.
  • Page 2 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THIS VALCOURT WOOD FIREPLACE As one of North America’s largest and most respected wood stove and fireplace manufacturers, Stove Builder International takes pride in the quality and performance of all its products. We want to help you get maximum satisfaction as you use this product.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.2.4 Fire Baffles Removal Prior to Cleaning the Chimney ..............18 PART B – INSTALLATION ..............19 5 Safety Information ................19 Summary of Installation Cautions and Warnings ................19 Regulations Covering Fireplace Installation ..................19 FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 4 Appendix 1: Installing the Fresh Air Intake Kit ........42 7.2.3 Fresh Air Kit ............................42 Appendix 2: Refractory Panels Replacement ........44 Appendix 3: Exploded Diagram and Parts List ........46 VALCOURT LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ........48 FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 5: Part A - Operation And Maintenance

     We recommend that our wood burning hearth products be installed and serviced by professionals.  Use only a Valcourt glass door, specifically designed for the FP7CE Antoinette fireplace. CAUTION: NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN FUEL (NAPHTHA), FUEL OIL, MOTOR OIL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID, OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START OR ‘FRESHEN UP’...
  • Page 6 RAILROAD TIES. • WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT TO A CHIMNEY SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PICTURES SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL ARE GENERIC AND MAY NOT MATCH EXACTLY THE LOOK OF YOUR FIREPLACE. FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 7: General Information

    ** Sideways: through the door you see the sides of the logs. Nominal Heat output* 25 kW Flue gas temperature 393 °C Efficiency 70,42 % mean concentration 10,11 % FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 8 VA7FE06 FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 9 VA7TR FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 10: Operating Your Fireplace

    A fire that starts fast produces less smoke and deposits less creosote in the chimney. Here are three popular and effective ways to start wood fires. FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 11: Conventional Fire Starting

    Do not attempt to produce a steady heat output by placing a single log on the fire at regular intervals. Always place at least three, and preferably more, pieces on the fire at a time so that the heat FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 12: Ash Removal

    • heats the firebox components so they reflect heat back to the fire, and • heats the chimney so it can produce strong, steady draft for the rest of the cycle. FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 13: Air Intake Control And Exhaust Damper

    3.3.6.1 Closed exhaust damper Make sure that the exhaust damper is in the open position (see Figure in Section 3.3.5: Air Intake Control and Exhaust Damper). FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 14: Maintaining Your Wood Heating System

    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 FP7CE ANTOINETTE 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 15: Screen Door Adjustment

    3. Unscrew the two bolts (A) which are located on the lower left of the door (See figure in Section 4.1.2: Screen Door Adjustment). 4. To adjust, move the door to the left or right as needed. 5. Tighten the 2 bolts FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 16: Glass Care - Replacement

    4.1.4 Glass Care – Replacement The glass used in the FP7CE ANTOINETTE WOOD FIREPLACE is ceramic glass 5 mm thick having dimensions of: (781 mm x 527 mm) and tested to reach temperatures up to (760 °C). If the glass breaks, it must be replaced with one having the same specification.
  • Page 17: Chimney And Chimney Liner Maintenance

    The chimney should be checked regularly for creosote build-up. Inspection and cleaning of the chimney can be facilitated by removing the baffle. Do not expect chemical cleaners to keep your chimney clean. FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 18: Fire Baffles Removal Prior To Cleaning The Chimney

    4) Clean the inside of the firebox. 5) Re-install the baffles and the rain cap. CAUTION: OPERATION OF YOUR FP7CE ANTOINETTE WITHOUT THE BAFFLE MAY CAUSE UNSAFE AND HAZARDOUS TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. 4.2.4 Fire Baffles Removal Prior to Cleaning the Chimney Before starting to clean your chimney, we recommend that you remove the fire baffles to avoid creosote dust collection on top of the baffle.
  • Page 19: Part B - Installation

    DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE. 5.2 Regulations Covering Fireplace Installation When installed and operated as described in these instructions, the FP7CE Antoinette wood fireplace is suitable for use in residential installations. IMPORTANT: All local and national regulations, including those referring to national and European standards must be followed when installing the unit.
  • Page 20: Installation Of Spacers And Heat Shield

    1. Fold by hand the 2 spacers like illustrated. 2. Align the holes of the spacers (A) with the pre-drilled holes on top of the fireplace and secure them with the 4 screws (B). FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 21: Fireplace Installation

    IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE FIREPLACE INSTALLATION AND DEPENDING ON THE TYPE OF FINISHING MATERIAL USED, YOU MUST INSTALL ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TRIMS; A NARROW OVERLAP (A) OR A MASONRY TRIM (B) (SOLD SEPARATELY). Narrow Overlap (A) Masonry Trim (B) FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 22 2. Secure the faceplate (C) to the fireplace with 4 screws (B) supplied with the fireplace. Always make sure the faceplate is squared to the fireplace. 3. Make sure that the doors still slide perfectly. FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 23 4. Once the trim is installed, you may proceed with the installation of the non combustible wall (all types of cement board). See Section 5.4.5.2: Facing. 5. Install the non combustible material on top of the cement board and against the exceeding side of the masonry trim (A). FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 24: Fire Baffles Installation

    3. Place the baffle on its brackets and make sure it is leaning against the back of the chimney throat. FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 25: Locating The Fp7Ce Antoinette

    Allowing space in front of the unit for the heart extension and the mantel and taking into consideration the location of the fresh air intake kit FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 26: Minimum Heart Extension Requirements

    Weight is given in Section 2.1: FP7CE Antoinette Specifications. Next, measure the area occupied by the fireplace, note the floor construction and consult your local building code to determine if additional support is needed.
  • Page 27: Framing, Facing, Mantel And Combustible Shelf

     Place headers only as required to support the facing and mantel. WARNING: DO NOT PACK REQUIRED AIR SPACES INSIDE THE CHASE WITH INSULATION OR OTHER MATERIALS. FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 28 *When drywall panels or any other finishing material inside the chase around the fireplace is to be used, add its thickness to the measurement. Clearances shown are for factory-built metal chimney with 2-inches insulation or similar insulated flue system. FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 29 *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 must be installed on the left side of the fireplace. FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 30 **Values K and L 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. FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 31 If the fireplace has a wall built against one side of the fireplace, the other sidewall must respect minimum value (C) from door opening. The fireplace may also have a combustible side mantle respecting values (A) and (B). FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 32 If the material is thicker, use a faceplate gauge for positioning and make sure that the faceplate can be removed after it has been installed. FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 33 Facing With the Narrow Overlap FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 34 Facing With the Masonry Trim FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 35 229 mm shelf, the safe positioning would be 125 cm (102 cm + 229 mm) the base of the fireplace. SHELF POSITIONING SHELF DIMENSION SHELF POSITION 152 mm 1168 mm 203 mm 1219 mm 254 mm 1270 mm 305 mm 1321 mm FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 36 The depth of the shelf shall have a depth (C) up to 305 mm and shall be installed 1168 mm from the firebox base (B). In the following illustration, no combustible material is allowed in the area in white. 305 mm 2134 mm 1168 mm 1219 mm MAXIMUM FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 37: Clearances To Combustible Material

    Check with local authorities having jurisdiction in your area, it may be mandatory. See Appendix 1: Installing the Fresh Air Intake Kit. FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 38: The Venting System

    Never substitute parts from other chimney brands or fabricate your own components. The chimney must be a type suitable for solid fuel. FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 39: Masonry Chimneys

    Do not downsize the flue to less than 203 mm unless the venting system is straight and exceeds 7.6m in height. When passing through a combustible wall, the use of an insulated thimble is required. FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 40 Spacers must be installed FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 41 WELDED TO THE INSIDE OF THE FLUE OUTLET SO THAT THE ANCHOR PLATE RESTS PERFECTLY ON TOP OF THE FIREPLACE. CAUTION: IF THE FLUE OUTLET IS CUT ONLY AROUND THE HOOKS, MAKE SURE THAT THE FLUE DAMPER MECHANISM WORKS PROPERLY BEFORE CLOSING THE WALLS. FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 42: Appendix 1: Installing The Fresh Air Intake Kit

    10 ft (3 m). Remove the knock (A) out located on the left-hand side of your fireplace. Install 4" adapter (B) included in your fireplace with the 2 screws (C). FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 43 FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 44: Appendix 2: Refractory Panels Replacement

    APPENDIX 2: REFRACTORY PANELS REPLACEMENT Do not use the fireplace with a broken or missing refractory panel. Here are the steps to replace the refractory panels of your FP7CE Antoinette fireplace: 1. Remove the Andirons (VA7070) by unscrewing the anchoring bolts. Figure 42.1...
  • Page 45 WARNING: DO NOT USE MATERIALS OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED IN THE REPLACEMENT PARTS SECTION DURING INSTALLATION AS THEY MAY BE SAFETY HAZARDS AND A FIRE COULD RESULT. FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 46: Appendix 3: Exploded Diagram And Parts List

    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. Use of non-approved parts can result in poor performance and safety hazards. FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 47 C-CAST REAR BAFFLE 14 1/2" X 5 43/64" X 16 23/32" PL64613 LEFT OR RIGHT REAR BAFFLE SUPPORT 40013 3/16" ROUND GASKET BLK METALLIC BLACK STOVE PAINT – 342 G (12OZ) AEROSOL AC05959 FP7CE Antoinette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 48: Valcourt Limited Lifetime Warranty

    Paint (peeling), gaskets, insulation, firebrick, and ceramic fibre blankets. *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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