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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
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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45719A
Printed in Canada
20-03-2018
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  • Page 1 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 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 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of content PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ..........6 1 Safety Information ................... 6 Summary of Operation and Maintenance Cautions and Warnings ........6 2 General Information on LAFAYETTE (FP10) ..........8 Appliance performance ....................8 General Features ........................ 9 Zone Heating and How to Make it Work for You ...............
  • Page 4 5 Maintaining Your Wood Heating System ........... 25 Fireplace Maintenance ...................... 25 5.1.1 Plated Finish Maintenance .................... 25 5.1.2 Glass Door Cleaning...................... 25 5.1.3 Door Adjustment ......................26 5.1.4 Door Alignment ......................27 5.1.5 Replacing the Door Gasket .................... 29 5.1.6 Cleaning and Painting the Fireplace ................
  • Page 5 Installation Instructions for Masonry Application ............... 64 8.10 Supply of Combustion Air ....................65 8.10.1 Air Supply in Conventional Houses ................65 Appendix 1: Optional Heat Distribution Systems Installation ....... 66 Appendix 2: Blower Maintenance or Replacement ......... 78 Appendix 3: Installing the Optional Door Overlay .......... 82 Appendix 4: Installing the Fresh Air Intake Kit ..........

  • Page 6: Part A - Operation And Maintenance

    PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Please see Part B for installation instructions. 1 SAFETY INFORMATION 1.1 Summary of Operation and Maintenance Cautions and Warnings • HOT WHILE IN OPERATION, KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. GLOVES MAY BE NEEDED FOR FIREPLACE OPERATION. •...
  • Page 7 • THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS. • DO NOT ELEVATE THE FIRE BY MEANS OF GRATES, AND IRONS OR OTHER MEANS. • THIS FIREPLACE MUST ALWAYS BE USED WITH THE ORIGINAL ANDIRONS (SEE APPENDIX 7: EXPLODED DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS).

  • Page 8: General Information On Lafayette (Fp10)

    GENERAL INFORMATION ON LAFAYETTE (FP10) 2.1 Appliance performance Fuel type Dry cordwood Recommended heating area 500 to 2,100 ft (46 to 195 m Firebox volume 2.5 ft (0.071 m Maximum burn time Maximum heat output (dry cordwood) 75,000 BTU/h (22.0 kW) Overall heat output rate (min.

  • Page 9: General Features

    2.2 General Features Maximum log length 21 in (533 mm) east-west* Flue outlet diameter 6 in (152 mm) Chimney diameter in (152 mm) CAN/ULC S604, UL 103 (1700 °F) Type of chimney CAN/ULC S629, UL 103 HT (2100 °F) Baffle material C-Cast Approved for alcove installation Not approved...
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  • Page 13: Zone Heating And How To Make It Work For You

    2.3 Zone Heating and How to Make it Work for You Your new FP10 Lafayette wood fireplace is a space heater, which means it is intended to heat the area it is installed in, as well as spaces that connect to that area, although to a lower temperature. This is called zone heating and it is an increasingly popular way to heat homes or spaces within homes.

  • Page 14: The Sbi Commitment To You And The Environment

    2.5 The SBI Commitment to You and the Environment The SBI team is committed to protecting the environment, so we do everything we can to use only materials in our products that will have no lasting negative impact on the environment. 2.5.1 What is Your New Fireplace Made Of? The body of your fireplace, which is most of its weight, is carbon steel.

  • Page 15: Fuel

    3 FUEL 3.1 Materials That Should Not be Burned • GARBAGE OF ANY KIND, • COAL OR CHARCOAL, • TREATED, PAINTED OR COATED WOOD, • PLYWOOD OR PARTICLE BOARD, • FINE PAPER, COLORED PAPER OR CARDBOARD, • SALT WATER DRIFTWOOD, •...

  • Page 16: Log Length

    3.2.3 Log Length Logs should be cut at least 1” (25 mm) shorter than the firebox so they fit in easily. Pieces that are even slightly too long make loading the fireplace very difficult. The most common standard length of firewood is 16”...

  • Page 17: How To Dry Firewood

    3.2.5 How to Dry Firewood Firewood that is not dry enough to burn is the cause of most complaints about wood fireplaces. Continually burning green or unseasoned wood produces more creosote and involves lack of heat and dirty glass door. See Section 5: Maintaining your wood heating system for concerns about creosote.

  • Page 18: Judging Firewood Moisture Content

    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, •...

  • Page 19: Operating Your Fireplace

    4 OPERATING YOUR FIREPLACE 4.1 The use of a firescreen This fireplace has been tested for use with an open door in conjunction with a firescreen (AC01560, sold separately). Make sure the firescreen is properly secured on the fireplace to avoid any risk of sparks damaging your flooring.

  • Page 20: Conventional Fire Starting

    4.3.1 Conventional Fire Starting The conventional way to build a wood fire is to bunch up 5 to 10 sheets of plain newspaper and place them in the firebox. Next, place 10 or so pieces of fine kindling on the newspaper. This kindling should be very thin;...

  • Page 21: Two Parallel Logs

    4.3.3 Two Parallel Logs Place two spit logs in the firebox. Place a few sheets of twisted newspaper between the logs. Now place some fine kindling across the two logs and some larger kindling across those, log cabin style. Light the newspaper.

  • Page 22: Raking Charcoal

    After ashes have been removed from the fireplace and placed in a tightly covered metal container, they should be taken outside immediately. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal. Ashes normally contain some live charcoal that can stay hot for several days.

  • Page 23: Turning Down The Air Supply

    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.
  • Page 24 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 firebox and place the rest of the pieces compactly.

  • Page 25: Maintaining Your Wood Heating System

    5 MAINTAINING YOUR WOOD HEATING SYSTEM 5.1 Fireplace Maintenance Your new fireplace will give many years of reliable service if you use and maintain it correctly. Some of the internal components of the firebox, such as firebricks, baffles and air tubes, will wear over time under intense heat.

  • Page 26: Door Adjustment

    5.1.3 Door Adjustment In order for your fireplace to burn at its best efficiency, the door must provide a perfect seal with the firebox. Therefore, the gasket should be inspected periodically to check for a good seal. The gasket seal may be improved with a simple latch mechanism adjustment.

  • Page 27: Door Alignment

    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...
  • Page 28 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...

  • Page 29: Replacing The Door Gasket

    5.1.5 Replacing the Door Gasket It is important to maintain the gasket in good condition. After a year or more of use, the door gasket will compress and become hard, which may allow air to leak past it. You can test the condition of the door gasket by closing and latching the door on a strip of paper.
  • Page 30 In order to replace the glass, use the following procedure; 1- Remove the gasket (A) placed around the door frame and its adhesive. 2- Remove the door overlay (B) held in place by 6 nuts (C). 3- Remove the 4 glass retainers (D, E, F, G) held in place by the screws (H). To install the new glass, follow the above steps in reverse order.

  • Page 31: Cleaning And Painting The Fireplace

    Location Length Dimension Around glass 76 ½" (195 cm) “U” shaped Do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut. Do not use the fireplace if the glass is broken. To change the glass, perform the same operation described above. 5.1.6 Cleaning and Painting the Fireplace Do not attempt to clean or paint the fireplace when the unit is hot.

  • Page 32: Cleaning The Chimney

    Contact your local municipal or provincial fire authority for information on how to handle a chimney fire. Have a clearly understood plan to handle a chimney fire. 5.2.3 Cleaning the Chimney Chimney cleaning can be a difficult and dangerous job. don’t have experience cleaning chimneys, you might...

  • Page 33: Fire Baffle Removal Prior To Cleaning The Chimney

    5.2.4 Fire Baffle Removal Prior to Cleaning the Chimney Before starting to clean your chimney, we recommend that you remove the fire baffle to avoid creosote dust collection on top of the baffle. Follow the steps below to remove the fire baffle: 1.

  • Page 34: Part B - Installation

    PART B – INSTALLATION Install the fireplace only as described in these instructions and using only components from the chimney manufacturers listed in table 2. Parts Required • FP10 Lafayette Fireplace • Insulated chimney made by the manufacturers listed in table 2, with the corresponding specifications: ...

  • Page 35: Regulations Covering Fireplace Installation

    6.2 Regulations Covering Fireplace Installation When installed and operated as described in these instructions, the FP10 Lafayette wood fireplace is suitable for use in residential installations. The FP10 Lafayette wood fireplace is not intended for installation in a bedroom of a mobile home. 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 36: Locating The Fp10 Lafayette

    6.3.1 Locating the FP10 LAFAYETTE A. The best location to install your fireplace is determined by considering the location of windows, doors and the traffic flow in the room. Where the fireplace is located, allowing space in front of the unit for the heart extension and the mantel and taking into consideration the location of the heat distribution systems (optional), fresh air intake kit and chimney.
  • Page 37 6.3.1.1 Raised base installation of more than 4" (R value for the hearth extension not required) The FP10 Lafayette may be installed directly on the floor or on a raised combustible or non combustible base. If the fireplace is elevated more than 4" (B), an R value for the hearth extension is not required. However, the upper and lower angle, for the full width of the floor protection, must be protected 2"...
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  • Page 39 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...
  • Page 40 6.3.1.2 On the floor or on a raised base of less than 4" installation (R value for the hearth extension required) 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.
  • Page 41 A noncombustible floor protection with R value insulation equal to or greater than 1.00 must be installed in front of the unit. For more details see Section 6.3.2: Minimum Heart Extension Requirements. The use of an R value is convenient when more than one material is going to be used in the hearth extension to cover the combustible surface.
  • Page 42 Thermal Characteristics of Common Floor Protection Materials* MATERIAL CONDUCTIVITY (k) RESISTANCE (R) PER INCH PER INCH THICKNESS ® Micore 0.39 2.54 ® Micore 0.49 2.06 ® Durock 1.92 0.52 ® Hardibacker 1.95 0.51 ® Hardibacker 0.44 ® Wonderboard 3.23 0.31 Cement mortar 5.00 Common brick...

  • Page 43: Minimum Heart Extension Requirements

    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).

  • Page 44: Framing, Facing, Mantel, And Combustible Shelf

    6.3.3 Framing, Facing, Mantel, and Combustible Shelf 6.3.3.1 Framing The construction of the framing, facing, and mantel must be in accordance with the standards and the following illustrations: A. Frame the sides and back of the fireplace using 2" × 3" (5 cm x 8 cm) or heavier lumber. However, the front studs as well as headers on top of the fireplace must be of a depth no more than the depth of the top standoffs.
  • Page 45 Wall finish behind the fireplace’s faceplate installation MEASUREMENTS CLEARANCES 37 7/8" (961 mm) 4 7/8" (124 mm) 24 3/4" (630 mm) 8" (203 mm) 1 1/2" (39 mm) MAX 5" (127 mm) 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.
  • Page 46 See Appendixes for fresh air kit (L) and forced air kit (K) installation. Fresh air intake kit or forced air distribution 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)** 12"...
  • Page 47 CLEARANCES 53 1/2" (1359 mm) 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 distribution kit, or depending on the finish material used.
  • Page 48 6.3.3.2 Facing Non-combustible material such as brick, stone or ceramic tile may be in contact with the fireplace decorative frame. Note that if you ever needed to remove the decorative frame, it might be wise not to seal between the faceplate and finishing material. LEGEND Combustible material allowed in this area...
  • Page 49 SHELF POSITIONING CLEARANCE 80" (2032 mm) 58" (1473 mm) 6" (152 mm) 60" (1524 mm) 8" (203 mm) 62" (1575 mm) 10" (254 mm) 64" (1626 mm) 12" (305 mm) FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 50: Clearances To Combustible Material

    6.3.3.4 Non-combustible Mantel Shelf It is permitted to install a non-combustible mantel shelf at least 48" (122 cm) above the base of the fireplace. The shelf must be a maximum of 8" (20 cm) deep. In addition, non-combustible finishing materials such as brick or ceramic must exceed by at least 12"...

  • Page 51: Locating The Certification Label

    7 CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL The clearances shown in this section have been determined by test according to procedures set out in safety standards ULC S610 (Canada) and UL127 (U.S.A.). When the fireplace is installed so that its surfaces are at or beyond the minimum clearances specified, combustible surfaces will not overheat under normal and even abnormal operating conditions.

  • Page 52: The Venting System

    8 THE VENTING SYSTEM 8.1 General The venting system, acts as the engine that drives your wood heating system. Even the best fireplace will not function safely and efficiently as intended if it is not connected to a suitable chimney. The heat in the flue gases that pass from the fireplace into the chimney is not waste heat.

  • Page 53: Chimney Installation Notes

    There are two reasons why the chimney in the house at right will cold backdraft when it is cold outside and there is no fire burning in the fireplace. First, the chimney runs up the outside of the house, so the air in it is colder and denser than the warm air in the house.
  • Page 54 9. A rain cap must be installed on top of the chimney. Failure to install a rain cap may cause corrosion problems. 10. Cut and frame square holes in all floors, ceilings, and roof that the chimney will go through to provide a 2"...
  • Page 55 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. 18"...

  • Page 56: Chimney Installation Instructions

    8.6 Chimney Installation Instructions Always refer to the chimney manufacturer’s Installation manual to ensure a safe installation. Some non- illustrated parts may be required. 8.6.1 Examples of Typical Chimney Installation insure good draft, recommended to have a length of 18 inches from the top of the unit to the first offset.
  • Page 57 Direct installation Exterior offset installation FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 58 Interior offset installation Connection to a masonry chimney 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 59 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.

  • Page 60: Offset Chimney Installation

    8.6.2 Offset Chimney Installation TABLE 1 - THE MINIMUM SYSTEM HEIGHT WHEN USING ELBOWS IS: Fireplace model FP10 LAFAYETTE Chimney model All models (see TABLE 2) Vertical installation 15 ft. (4.6 m) Two (2) elbows 15 ft. (4.6 m) Four (4) elbows 17 ft.
  • Page 61 TABLE 2 - LISTED CHIMNEYS FOR YOUR FP10 LAFAYETTE CHIMNEY BRAND TYPE INNER DIAMETER MANUFACTURER Olympia Chimney Ventis 1" Solid Pack 6" (15 cm) SBI Venting division Nexvent 1" Solid Pack 6" (15 cm) Selkirk Ultra-Temp (UT) 1" Solid Pack 6"...
  • Page 62 TABLE 3 – LIST OF MANDATORY COMPONENTS CHIMNEY MANDATORY COMPONENTS TYPE/BRAND MANUFACTURER 1" Solid Pack: Ultra-Temp (UT), • Ventilated roof flashing. Super Pro (SPR), • Must have rafter protectors at the roof Selkirk Super vent (JSC), level if the chimney is enclosed at the Hart &...

  • Page 63: Angled Wall Radiation Shield

    8.7 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 or wall radiation shield provided by the chimney manufacturer must be installed.

  • Page 64: Universal Offset Support

    8.8.2 Universal Offset Support This support is used to support the chimney above an offset. When the chimney offset is used to pass through a wall, this support may be used on the wall to support the chimney. For offset support installation, refer to the instructions provided with the support by the chimney manufacturer.

  • Page 65: Supply Of Combustion Air

    Follow these steps: 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 66: Appendix 1: Optional Heat Distribution Systems Installation

    APPENDIX 1: OPTIONAL HEAT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS INSTALLATION Different heat distribution systems can be installed with the FP10 Lafayette: • Hot air gravity distribution kit - Traditional style (AC01375) • Hot air gravity distribution kit - Modern with adjustable pipes (AC01389) •...
  • Page 67 DIMENSIONS OF HOT AIR OUTLET FRAME WITH ELBOW DIMENSIONS OF HOT AIR OUTLET DECORATIVE GRILLE WITH ELBOW The safety rules and installation procedures for both hot air gravity distribution kits (AC01375, AC01389) are the following: Minimum height*: 68" (1.7 m) Minimum distance from ceiling: 12"...
  • Page 68 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.
  • Page 69 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.
  • Page 70 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.
  • Page 71 7. 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. 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.
  • Page 72 Hot air gravity distribution kit - Modern with adjustable pipes (AC01389) The kit includes: Decorative plate (A) Adjustable frame (B) Heat distribution box (C) Telescoping section (D) Anchor plate (E) All screws are included Parts not included in the kit: 8”...
  • Page 73 DIMENSIONS OF HEAT DISTRIBUTION BOX: DIMENSIONS OF ADJUSTABLE DECORATIVE PLATE: FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 74 DIMENSIONS OF ASSEMBLED HEAT DISTRIBUTION BOX AND ADJUSTABLE DECORATIVE PLATE: DIMENSIONS OF TELESCOPING SECTION Min. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 75 The duct system must be installed respecting the following: 1. It is recommended to wear gloves perform this procedure. Remove 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.
  • Page 76 Secure the telescoping sections (A) to the heat distribution box (C) with self-tapping screws (B) (3 per telescoping section). Determine the needed height and secure the two parts of the telescoping sections together with 3 self-tapping screws provided. Insert the adjustable frame (D) in the heat distribution box (C), press it against the non-combustible finishing material and secure with 4 screws into the heat distribution box.
  • Page 77 Forced Air Distribution Kit* (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.

  • Page 78: Appendix 2: Blower Maintenance Or Replacement

    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...
  • Page 79 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...
  • Page 80 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 blower. FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 81 Blower connection Have the wiring installed by a qualified electrician. Connect the wires from the power outlet to the terminal block, making sure that the white wire matches the white wire on the terminal. 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.

  • Page 82: Appendix 3: Installing The Optional Door Overlay

    APPENDIX 3: INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL DOOR OVERLAY In order to complete the assembly of your FP10 Lafayette wood fireplace, you need to install the door overlay. See figure below for installation instructions: Position the overlay (A) and on the door frame and secure from the inside of the door using the 6 included screws (B) and bolts (C).

  • Page 83: Appendix 4: Installing The Fresh Air Intake Kit

    APPENDIX 4: INSTALLING THE 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, causing negative pressure in the house, resulting in smoke entering the house from the fireplace.
  • Page 84 Note: Only remove the knock-out that will be connected to the fresh air inlet. The fresh air intake kit may be installed on three different places on the fireplace. 1- On the right side of the appliance (most common). 2- On the right side, at the back of the appliance. 3- On the right side under the appliance.
  • Page 85 (3) Flip the fireplace’s lower decorative louver. Install the blocking plate (F) included in the kit, on the front opening of the air control housing. Using a screwdriver, secure with two screws. (4) Then, install the flexible pipe* (D) (not supplied) to the fresh air intake adapter (B) using one of the adjustable pipe clamps (C).
  • Page 86 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.

  • Page 87: Appendix 5: Installing The Optional Firescreen (Ac01560)

    APPENDIX 5: INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL FIRESCREEN (AC01560) Open the door. Hold the firescreen by the two handles and bring it close to the door opening. Lean the upper part of the firescreen against the top door opening making sure to insert the top firescreen bracket behind the primary air deflector as in (DETAIL A).

  • Page 88: Appendix 6: Installation Of Secondary Air Tubes And Baffle

    APPENDIX 6: INSTALLATION OF SECONDARY AIR TUBES AND BAFFLE REMOVABLE PARTS Cotter pins (x4) Air tubes (x4) C-cast baffle (x1) Baffle insulation (x1) Baffle insulation weight (x1) 1. Using a ratchet key and a Torx (T-30), unscrew the two Torx screws (B) holding up the andiron (A).
  • Page 89 2. Remove the floor refractory slab (C). 3. Using a power screwdriver and hex tip 5/16", remove the slab holder left refractory slab (E). FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 90 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.
  • Page 91 6. Insert a cotter pin in the last hole on the right side of the tube. Then bend the tabs on the pin to keep in place. 7. Repeat steps 4, 5 and 6 for the two tubes in the back then install the baffle.

  • Page 92: Appendix 7: Exploded Diagram And Parts List

    APPENDIX 7: EXPLODED DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST FP10 Lafayette - Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 93 IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your stove, 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 94 Item Description 34 PL63767 SIDE FRONT SPACER 35 44046 THERMODISC F110-20F 36 99999 BUILD TO ORDER 37 44084 RHEOSTAT WITH NUT 38 PL63881 RHEOSTAT BRACKET 39 44087 RHEOSTAT NUT 40 44085 RHEOSTAT KNOB 41 44091 ROCKER SWITCH 2 POSITION MSR-8 42 44122 DOUBLE CAGE BLOWER 176 CFM 43 SE45719...
  • Page 95 Refractory slabs Replacement The intense heat of the fire will normally cause hairline cracks in the refractory slabs. These cracks can be minimized by proper curing as described in “First Fires”. They will not normally diminish the effectiveness of the refractory slabs. 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...
  • Page 96 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...

  • Page 97: Valcourt Limited Lifetime Warranty

    VALCOURT LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY The warranty of the manufacturer extends only to the original consumer purchaser and is not transferable. This warranty covers brand new products only, which have not been altered, modified nor repaired since shipment from factory. Products covered under this warranty must have been manufactured after the revision date indicated below.

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