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Safety tested according to ULC S610,
UL 127 standards by an accredited
laboratory.
US Environmental Protection Agency
phase II certified wood fireplace
compliant with 2020 cord wood standard.
Installation and Operation Manual
HE325
(VB00018 model)
CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN
LOCAL AREA.
READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS WOOD FIREPLACE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE
Printed in Canada
46192A
2021-07-09
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- Page 1 US Environmental Protection Agency phase II certified wood fireplace compliant with 2020 cord wood standard. Installation and Operation Manual HE325 (VB00018 model) CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN LOCAL AREA. READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS WOOD FIREPLACE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
- Page 3 It is also highly recommended to register the warranty online at http://www.occanada.com/en/service-support/warranty/warranty-registration Registering the warranty will help to quickly find the information needed on the unit. Installation and Operation Manual - HE325 Page 3...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
7.2 Standards ........................30 8. Fireplace Installation ......................30 8.1 Standoff Installation ......................30 8.2 Optional Carrying Handles ....................30 8.3 Location ........................31 8.4 Clearances to Combustibles ....................31 8.5 Framing Construction ......................31 8.6 Hearth Extension Construction ..................35 Page 4 Installation and Operation Manual - HE325... - Page 5 Appendix 6: Refractory Panels Removal .................. 59 Appendix 7: Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle Installation ............60 Appendix 8: Blower Replacement .................... 61 Appendix 9: Exploded Diagram and Parts List ................ 63 10. Ventis Limited Lifetime Warranty ..................66 Dealer: Installer: Phone Number:...
- Page 6 CERTIFICATION PLATE Page 6 Installation and Operation Manual - HE325...
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Page 7: Part A - Operation And Maintenance
WARNING This product can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov/ Installation and Operation Manual - HE325 Page 7... -
Page 8: General Information
Optimum overall efficiency at a specific burn rate (LHV). This appliance is officially tested and certified by an independent agency. Tested and certified in compliance with CFR 40 part 60, subpart AAA, section 60.534(a)(1(ii) and ASTM E3053-17. Carbon monoxide. Page 8 Installation and Operation Manual - HE325... -
Page 9: Specifications
CAN/CSA- Z240 MH standard. Tested and certified in compliance with CFR 40 part 60, subpart AAA, section 60.534(a)(1(ii) and ASTM E3053-17. Installation and Operation Manual - HE325 Page 9... -
Page 10: Dimensions
Dimensions Top view 11" 278mm 9 3/8" 238mm 33 7/8" 861mm Front view Front view - Door opening G : Opening for Hot air gravity kit (ø 8"). Page 10 Installation and Operation Manual - HE325... - Page 11 Left side view Right side view Bottom view F : Opening for Hot air gravity kit (ø 6"). A : Opening for fresh air intake (ø 4"). Installation and Operation Manual - HE325 Page 11...
- Page 12 399mm 18 7/8" 480mm 17" 432mm Combustion chamber - Top view 1/2" 12mm MIN. 1" MAX 25mm 16 3/8" 414mm 17" 432mm Left view - Faceplate projection Combustion chamber - Side view Page 12 Installation and Operation Manual - HE325...
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Page 13: Materials
Three- season vacation homes can usually be heated with smaller fireplaces than houses that are heated all winter. Installation and Operation Manual - HE325 Page 13... -
Page 14: Emissions And Efficiency
Softer woods make good fuel for mild weather in spring and fall because they light quickly and produce less heat. Softwoods are not as dense as hardwoods so a given volume of wood contains less energy. Page 14 Installation and Operation Manual - HE325... -
Page 15: Log Length
Do not poke or stir the logs while they are burning. Use only logs that meet the requirements of ULC/ORD C127 M1990 for composite logs. Refer to package cautions and warnings before using logs. Installation and Operation Manual - HE325 Page 15... -
Page 16: Drying Time
− Two pieces of wood struck together sounds hollow; − The face of a fresh cut feels warm and dry; − The moisture content read by a moisture meter is between 15% to 20%. Page 16 Installation and Operation Manual - HE325... -
Page 17: Operating The Fireplace
(C) fully to the left or by changing the mode. OFF: To completely turn off the blower, turn the rheostat button (C) counterclockwise until the blower stops. Installation and Operation Manual - HE325 Page 17... -
Page 18: Burning Wood Efficiently
The best is to wrap a sheet on itself, grab the ends of the roll and make a knot. Page 18 Installation and Operation Manual - HE325... -
Page 19: Combustion Cycles
This increasing and decreasing temperature can be matched with the household routines. For example, the temperature in the area can be cooler when the household is active, and it can be warmer when it is inactive. Installation and Operation Manual - HE325 Page 19... -
Page 20: Rekindling A Fire
Ash should be removed from the firebox every two to three days of full-time heating. Ash should not accumulate excessively in the firebox since it will affect the proper operation of the appliance. Page 20 Installation and Operation Manual - HE325... -
Page 21: Air Intake Control
Filling the firebox full in fall weather will overheat the space. Otherwise, the combustion rate will have to be reduced to a minimum and the fire will be smoky and inefficient. Installation and Operation Manual - HE325 Page 21... - Page 22 1.5 c.f. to 2.0 c.f 5 to 6 hours 2.0 c.f. to 2.5 c.f. 6 to 8 hours 2.5 c.f. to 3.0 c.f. 8 to 9 hours >3.0 c.f. 9 to 10 hours Page 22 Installation and Operation Manual - HE325...
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Page 23: Maintenance
Operation of the heater with a cracked or missing baffle may cause unsafe temperatures and hazardous conditions and will void the warranty. Installation and Operation Manual - HE325 Page 23... -
Page 24: Glass Door
(D) to the door frame (E). Lift out the glass (D) and pull off the old gasket. Do the same for the other door. This is a good time to clean the glass thoroughly. Page 24 Installation and Operation Manual - HE325... - Page 25 Peel off more of the backing and rotate the glass. The gasket must not be stretched during installation. Cut the gasket to the required length. Pinch the gasket onto the glass in a U-shape, all around the glass. Installation and Operation Manual - HE325 Page 25...
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Page 26: Door
The door seal may be improved with a simple latch mechanism adjustment on the right door: Remove the split pin by pulling and turning it using pliers. Turn the handle one counterclockwise turn to increase pressure. Reinstall the split pin with a small hammer. Page 26 Installation and Operation Manual - HE325... -
Page 27: Exhaust System
If creosote has accumulated (⅛" [3 mm] or more it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire» Installation and Operation Manual - HE325 Page 27... - Page 28 Do not use the fireplace again until the fireplace and its chimney have been inspected by a qualified chimney sweep or a fire department inspector. Page 28 Installation and Operation Manual - HE325...
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Page 29: Part B - Installation
• WARNING : THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED WITH AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, DO NOT INSTALL AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET INTO THIS FIREPLACE. Installation and Operation Manual - HE325 Page 29... -
Page 30: Standards
To facilitate the transport of the fireplace, handles sold as an option may be used. They are installed on each side of the fireplace. Wearing gloves is strongly recommended when moving the fireplace. Page 30 Installation and Operation Manual - HE325... -
Page 31: Location
The standoffs can be installed either flush with the fireplace or setback of ½" depending on the thickness of the finishing material used. Installation and Operation Manual - HE325 Page 31... - Page 32 F: Minimum distance below the grill to non- combustible stud (14") F: Minimum distance between the grill and a non-combustible shelf (Not shown) (15") G: Distance between the framing and the first stud (3") Page 32 Installation and Operation Manual - HE325...
- Page 33 − Framing width 41 ¾" (100 mm) 49 1/8" − Framing height to the first header 49 1/8" (1248 mm) 24" − Framing depth 24 " (10 mm) − Framing total height 80" (2032 mm) 41 ¾" Installation and Operation Manual - HE325 Page 33...
- Page 34 Smaller dimensions can be used depending on the size and type of duct as well as the configuration of the installation. HVAC duct, as per ULC S110 or UL 181, class 0 or class 1, must withstand temperatures up to 250oF. Page 34 Installation and Operation Manual - HE325...
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Page 35: Hearth Extension Construction
A clearance of 80" (2.03 m) between the base of the fireplace and the ceiling must be respected. The minimum floor height under the fireplace should match (or exceed) the height of non- combustible materials used for floor protection. Installation and Operation Manual - HE325 Page 35... - Page 36 A clearance of 80" (2.03 m) (F) between the base of the fireplace and the ceiling must be respected. Page 36 Installation and Operation Manual - HE325...
- Page 37 Alternatives approved by the local building code may also be used. Do not leave carpets under the floor protection. Installation and Operation Manual - HE325 Page 37...
- Page 38 Total R value = .8 + 0.52 = 1.32 Information as reported by manufacturers and other resources Horizontal still air can’t be «stack» to accumulate R-values; each layer must be separated with another non-combustible material. Page 38 Installation and Operation Manual - HE325...
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Page 39: Facing
Unit without option Unit with Hot air gravity kit 80" 2030mm 4" 4" 102mm 102mm Combustibles materials allowed in this zone Non combustible material only in this zone Installation and Operation Manual - HE325 Page 39... -
Page 40: Non-Combustible Shelf Installation
Outside chimneys will lead to cold back drafting when there is no fire in the fireplace, slow kindling of new fires, and smoke roll-out when the door is open for loading. Page 40 Installation and Operation Manual - HE325... -
Page 41: Supply Of Combustion Air
If only the minimum height of the chimney system is installed, the operating conditions must be optimal (interior chimney, minimum height of 18" (457 mm) before any deviation, etc.). Installation and Operation Manual - HE325 Page 41... - Page 42 (see section 9.5.3, offset chimney installation, for clearances requirement inside the fireplace’s chase).This space must remain free, without insulation or other combustible material.The parts of the chimney that pass into inhabited spaces must be enclosed in an enclosure. Page 42 Installation and Operation Manual - HE325...
- Page 43 THE FLASHING MUST HAVE A MINIMUM HEIGHT OF 6 INCHES (15.25CM). THE TOP OF THE ENCLOSURE MUST BE MADE OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. Note: The chimney chase on the roof must be the same size as the flashing. Installation and Operation Manual - HE325 Page 43...
- Page 44 • If the male anchor plate nozzle exceeds 2" (50 mm) in length (A), it must be cut above the lifting hooks welded inside the flue outlet so that it is sitting perfectly on the top of the fireplace. Page 44 Installation and Operation Manual - HE325...
- Page 45 Place the storm collar (F) on the roof flashing and tighten it with the bolt. Seal the joint between the storm collar and the chimney, using silicone sealant. Install the chimney cap (G). Installation and Operation Manual - HE325 Page 45...
- Page 46 Before starting the installation, the masonry chimney should be inspected for cracks, crumbling mortar, creosote layers, obstructions or other signs of deterioration. If signs of deterioration are noted, the chimney should be repaired and cleaned before installation. Page 46 Installation and Operation Manual - HE325...
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Page 47: Angled Wall Pass-Thru Installation
• a floor, ceiling, or roof over an offset to support the chimney or; • as additional support. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the maximum chimney height that can be supported by the support. Installation and Operation Manual - HE325 Page 47... - Page 48 For example, for the next installation, the chimney cannot be closer to the combustible materials than the value (A). Therefore, the enclosure should be 11 inches from the chimney. Page 48 Installation and Operation Manual - HE325...
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Page 49: Approved Chimneys
Rafter protectors, at the roof level, must be installed with this unit, if the chimney is enclosed at the attic level. Rafter protectors must be made of 22 ga or more galvanized steel and must have at least the dimension presented on the following diagram: Installation and Operation Manual - HE325 Page 49... -
Page 50: Appendix 1: Faceplate Installation
APPENDIx 1: FACEPLATE INSTALLATION A faceplate must be installed on this fireplace. See the faceplate installation manual for more details. Page 50 Installation and Operation Manual - HE325... -
Page 51: Appendix 2: Optional Fresh Air Intake Installation
The fresh air intake can be installed in two different locations on the fireplace. On the right side (1) of the fireplace (the most common) or underneath the fireplace (2). Installation and Operation Manual - HE325 Page 51... - Page 52 Install the adapter included in the fireplace (2) and align the notch of the adapter (T) with the one on the fireplace. Turn the adapter clockwise. Fresh air intake on the right side Fresh air intake underneath Page 52 Installation and Operation Manual - HE325...
- Page 53 MIN 10 pi MAX 3 pi It is strongly recommended to install a mechanical shutter that closes the outside air inlet when the fireplace is not in use. Installation and Operation Manual - HE325 Page 53...
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Page 54: Appendix 3: Optional Traditional Hot Air Gravity Kit Installation
8 1/4" 1" 208mm 25mm TYP. TYP. 15 1/8" 383mm 5/8" 14mm Dimensions of hot air outlet decorative grille with elbow 10" 254mm TYP. 5/8" 2" 14mm 38mm MIN. MAX. 7/8" 23mm TYP. Page 54 Installation and Operation Manual - HE325... - Page 55 There must be a clearance of at least 2" (50 mm) between the ducts and the firestop. 13" X 13" 330mm X 330mm 12" MIN. 13" X 13" 330mm X 330mm 12" MIN. Installation and Operation Manual - HE325 Page 55...
- Page 56 (G) (not supplied) into each opening. Position the ducts as shown in the section view below, for optimal heat capture. Screw each duct in place in the brackets (D) with 6 self-drilling screws (F). Page 56 Installation and Operation Manual - HE325...
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Page 57: Appendix 4: Optional Forced Air Kit Installation
However, this appliance has already been tested for emission Installation and Operation Manual - HE325 Page 57... -
Page 58: Appendix 5: Optional Firescreen Installation
Lift the firescreen upwards and push the bottom part towards the fireplace then let the firescreen rest on the bottom of the door opening. Page 58 Installation and Operation Manual - HE325... -
Page 59: Appendix 6: Refractory Panels Removal
Using a ratchet and a Torx (T-30) bit , unscrew Using a power driver, remove the refractory the two screws (D) holding the andiron (C). panel brackets (G) and the side refractory panels (I). Remove the back refractory panel (F). Installation and Operation Manual - HE325 Page 59... -
Page 60: Appendix 7: Secondary Air Tubes And Baffle Installation
5. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the two front tubes. 6. To remove the tubes use the above steps in reverse order. Note that secondary air tubes (A) can be replaced without removing the baffle board (B). Page 60 Installation and Operation Manual - HE325... -
Page 61: Appendix 8: Blower Replacement
Take off the faceplate Cut the ty-rap. Lift the blower (A) located under the firebox towards the back. Turn 90° to pull out. Unplug the wires and unplug the blower’s electric wires (P) and (Q). Installation and Operation Manual - HE325 Page 61... - Page 62 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. AUTO MANUEL Page 62 Installation and Operation Manual - HE325...
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Page 63: Appendix 9: Exploded Diagram And Parts List
APPENDIx 9: ExPLODED DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST Installation and Operation Manual - HE325 Page 63... - Page 64 RHEOSTAT WITHOUT NUT (MODEL KBMS-13BV) PL70113 TERMINAL COVER 44087 RHEOSTAT NUT 44085 RHEOSTAT KNOB 44091 ROCKER SWITCH 2 POSITION MSR-8 AC01379 FIRESCREEN DOOR 30472 SPRING 1/2'' OUTSIDE Ø X 3''L 30767 SPRING 1/2''Ø OUTSIDE X 8''L Page 64 Installation and Operation Manual - HE325...
- Page 65 SIDE REAR STAND-OFF PL70463 SIDE STAND-OFF PL63954 4" ADAPTOR 30220 FLANGED LOCKNUT 1/4-20 PL70104 AIR INLET SE70440 AIR CONTROL ASSEMBLY 30556 AIR CONTROL FINISHING TIP SE46192 MANUEL INSTRUCTION KIT HE325 AC05959 METALLIC BLACK STOVE PAINT - 342 g (12oz) AEROSOL...
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Page 66: Ventis Limited Lifetime Warranty
Shall your unit or a components be defective, contact immediately your VENTIS dealer. To accelerate processing of your warranty claim, make sure to have on hand the following information when calling: The original invoice •... - Page 68 This document is available for free download on the Stove Builder International inc. manufacturer’s website. It is a copyrighted document. 250, rue de Copenhague, Resale is strictly prohibited. The manufacturer may update St-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Québec) Canada this document from time to time and cannot be responsible G3A 2H3 for problems, injuries, or damages arising out of the use 418-908-8002...
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