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HEI170
(VB00014 Model)
CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
IN THE AREA.
READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS WOOD INSERT. 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
Wood Insert
Owner's Manual
Part 2 of 2
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION REQUIREMENTS
Safety tested according to
CAN/ULC 628, UL 1482 and
UL 737 by an accredited
US Environmental Protection
Agency phase II certified
wood insert compliant with
2020 cord wood standard.
laboratory.
EPA
< ≤
2.5
g/h
46165_IA
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- Page 1 Wood Insert Owner's Manual Part 2 of 2 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION REQUIREMENTS HEI170 (VB00014 Model) Safety tested according to CAN/ULC 628, UL 1482 and UL 737 by an accredited laboratory. US Environmental Protection Agency phase II certified wood insert compliant with 2020 cord wood standard.
- Page 2 ONLINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION If the unit requires repairs during the warranty period, proof of purchase must be provided. The purchase invoice must be kept. The date indicated on it establishes the warranty period. If it can not be provided, the warranty period will be determined by the date of manufacture of the product. 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit Installation...............24 Optional Fire Screen Installation ..................25 Log Retainers Installation ...................27 Air Tubes and Baffle Installation ..................28 Removal Instructions ....................31 Exploded Diagram and Parts List ................32 VENTIS LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY .................. 35 Product Specification Manual - HEI170 Page 3... -
Page 4: Certification Plate
1. CERTIFICATION PLATE Page 4 Product Specification Manual - HEI170... -
Page 5: General Information
2. General Information Performances Values are as measured per test method, except for the recommended heating area, firebox volume, maximum burn time and maximum heat output. Model HEI170 (VB00014) Type of combustion Non-catalytic Fuel Type Dry Cordwood Recommended heating area (sq. ft. -
Page 6: Specifications
Specifications 16 in (406 mm) east-west Recommended log length 18 in (457 mm) east-west Maximum log length 6 in (150 mm) Flue outlet diameter 6 in (150 mm) Recommended connector pipe diameter Type of chimney ULC S635, CAN/ULC-S640, UL 1777 Minimum liner height 12 feet Vermiculite... -
Page 7: Dimensions
Dimensions Figure 1 : Top View Figure 2 : Side View - Minimum Insert Projection Figure 3 : Front View Figure 4 : Side View - Maximum Insert Projection Product Specification Manual - HEI170 Page 7... - Page 8 Figure 5 : Door Opening Figure 6 : Front View - Combustion Chamber Figure 7 : Side View - Combustion Chamber Page 8 Product Specification Manual - HEI170...
- Page 9 EPA Loading Procedure The best loading method for efficient and clean combustion with this fireplace is the EPA loading method. The images below show the space in the firebox where the logs are to be placed. It is important to always respect this space and not to put logs in the grid area marked with an X. The marked area is defined by the space between the glass and primary air channel.
- Page 10 3, stacked in the middle, in an East-West orientation. Let the door open at 90 degrees between one minute and one minute and 30 seconds. Close the door, start the blower at maximum speed, and let burn until the weight is down to target. Front Figure 11: Position of the bottom Figure 12: Position of the two top...
- Page 11 Front Figure 14: Position of the bottom Figure 15: Position of the two top Figure 16: Example low burn load (side pieces (Low burn) pieces (Low burn) view) Let the door ajar at 90° until the flames roll on top of the fuel (between 2:00 and 4:00 minutes) and then close the door with the primary air control open.
- Page 12 equal, put the smallest piece on top of the first three, at the back of the firebox (see Figure 19 for an example of medium burn load). Front Figure 17: Position of the bottom Figure 18: Position of the two top Figure 19: Example medium burn load pieces (Medium burn) pieces (Medium burn)
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Page 13: Clearances To Combustible Material
3. Clearances to Combustible Material When the insert 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. NO PART OF THE INSERT MAY BE LOCATED CLOSER TO THE COMBUSTIBLE THAN THE MINIMUM CLEARANCE FIGURES GIVEN. -
Page 14: Floor Protection
Floor Protection t is necessary to have a floor protection made of non-combustible materials that meets the measurements specified in the "Table 1 : Floor Protection" below. Table 1 : Floor Protection FLOOR PROTECTION Canada 18" (457 mm) 16" (406 mm) 8"... -
Page 15: R Value
3.2.2 Installation Raised of More Than 4" (102 mm) If the extension of the masonry hearth is raised at least 4" (102 mm) from the floor protection, a non- combustible material, without an R-value, must extend at least 16" (406 mm in USA) or 18" (457 mm in Canada) in front of the unit (B). - Page 16 MATERIAL CONDUCTIVITY (K) RESISTANCE (R) PER INCH PER INCH THICKNESS Ceramic tile 12.5 0.008 Concrete 1.050 0.950 Mineral wool insulation 0.320 3.120 Limestone 0.153 Ceramic board (Fibremax) 0.450 Horizontal still air (1/8" thick) 0.135 0,920** Exemple: Required floor protection R of 1.00. Proposed materials: four inches of brick and one inch of Durock®...
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Page 17: Installing Options On Your Product And Replacing Parts
4. Installing Options on Your Product and Replacing Parts Replacement and Adjustment 4.1.1 Door Note: The images shown are for guidance only and may be different from your product, but the assembly remains the same. In order for the insert to burn at its best efficiency, the door must provide a perfect seal with the firebox. - Page 18 4.1.3 Door Alignment To align, open the 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. 3/32" Using a flat screwdriver, turn the adjustable hinge rods in the direction shown to adjust the doors.
- Page 19 4.1.4 Gasket It is important to replace the gasket with another having the same diameter and density to maintain a good seal. Remove the door and place it face-down on something soft like a cushion of rags or a piece of carpet.
- Page 20 To remove or replace the glass (D): Remove the door from its hinges and lay it on a soft, flat surface. Remove the screws (A), the glass retainers (B), and the metal frames (C). Remove the glass (D). If it is damaged install a new one in place.
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Page 21: Blower And Ash Lip Installation
Blower and Ash Lip Installation Install the ash lip (A) on the insert with Center the blower on the ash lip and push three screws (B). it against the firebox. Then push it until it clips. Faceplate Installation Remove the faceplate extension (K) secured between the firebox and the convection air jacket. Product Specification Manual - HEI170 Page 21... - Page 22 Lay the panels on a flat and non abrasive surface. Align the top panel holes (L) with the left (N) and right (M) panels. Secure together using the four bolts (P) and nuts (O) provided. DETAIL C Align the holes of the faceplate extension (K) with the holes in the faceplate panels and screw them using bolts (P) and nuts (O) provided.
- Page 23 Center the insert into the fireplace opening. If necessary, adjust the height of the insert using the levelling bolts (T) on each side of the insert until the faceplate is properly seated on the floor of the hearth extension. Align the notch in the faceplate extension with the bolt (Q) welded to the air jacket located and slide the faceplate assembly just over the bolt’s head and washer (R).
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Page 24: Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit Installation
Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit Installation Note: The fresh air intake kit may be installed on the right or left end side of the unit. The unused side must be covered by the plate provided in the user manual kit. Install the fresh air intake adapter (E) with four screws (F) then secure the flexible pipe (H) (not included) to the adapter using one of the pipe clamps (G). -
Page 25: Optional Fire Screen Installation
Optional Fire Screen Installation In the United States or in provinces with a particulate emissions limit (e.g.: US EPA), the use of open- door wood stoves with a rigid firescreen is prohibited. Open the door. Hold the fire screen by the two handles and bring it close to the door opening. Product Specification Manual - HEI170 Page 25... - Page 26 Lean the upper part of the fire screen against the top door opening making sure to insert the top fire screen brackets behind the primary air deflector. Lift the fire screen upwards and push the bottom part towards the insert then let the fire screen rest on the bottom of the door opening.
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Page 27: Log Retainers Installation
Log Retainers Installation Product Specification Manual - HEI170 Page 27... -
Page 28: Air Tubes And Baffle Installation
Air Tubes and Baffle Installation 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 insert the left end of the tube into the rear left channel. Align the notch in the left end of the tube with the key of the left air channel hole. - Page 29 Note that secondary air tubes (A) can be replaced without removing the baffle board (B) and that all tubes are not necessarely identical (look at the part number on the tube). Product Specification Manual - HEI170 Page 29...
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Page 31: Removal Instructions
Removal Instructions For inspecting purposes, the insert may need to be removed. To remove the insert, follow these instructions: Unscrew the faceplate fastener (B) holding the faceplate (C) on the insert. Remove faceplate (C) by pulling on it. Remove the blower assembly (D). Remove the three screws securing the pipe connector (A). -
Page 32: Exploded Diagram And Parts List
Exploded Diagram and Parts List 46 45 DETAIL A DETAIL B DETAIL C Page 32 Product Specification Manual - HEI170... - Page 33 SILICONE AND 5/8" X 8' BLACK DOOR GASKET KIT (AC-DGKNC) SE24328 VENTIS SERIAL 1.7 CAST IRON DOOR SE70789 VENTIS 1.7 GLASS 16 5/8''W X 10 3/16''H AC06400 3/4" X 6' x 1/8" FLAT BLACK SELF-ADHESIVE GLASS GASKET (AC-GGK) SE70742 GLASS AND MOULDING KIT...
- Page 34 Item Description PL65325 32 X 50 FACEPLATE TOP PL65326 32 X 50 FACEPLATE SIDE VBA1556 34" X 50" LARGE FACEPLATE PL70587 FACEPLATE EXTENSION VBA1555 29" X 44" REGULAR FACEPLATE PL65323 29 X 44 FACEPLATE TOP PL65324 29 X 44 FACEPLATE SIDE 44089 DOUBLE CAGE BLOWER 144 CFM 115V - 60Hz - 1.1A SE75737...
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Page 35: Ventis Limited Lifetime Warranty
Labour cost and repair work to the account of the manufacturer are based on a predetermined rate schedule and must not exceed the wholesale price of the replacement part. 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:... - Page 36 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 1-877-356-6663...
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