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Valcourt FP-7-LM ANTOINETTE Installation And Operation Manual

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Installation and Operation Manual
U.S. EPA Low Mass Wood-burning Fireplace
voluntary program phase 2 emission level qualified model
Safety tested according to ULC S610 and
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Stove Builder International Inc.
250, rue de Copenhague,
St-Augustin-de-Desmoures (Quebec)
Canada G3A 2H3
Tel : (418 ) 878-3040
Fax : (418 ) 878-3001
www.valcourtinc.com
FP-7-LM
ANTOINETTE
Qualified Clean Burning
Decorative Fireplace
Printed in Canada
45530A
08-02-2012

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual FP-7-LM ANTOINETTE Qualified Clean Burning Decorative Fireplace U.S. EPA Low Mass Wood-burning Fireplace voluntary program phase 2 emission level qualified model Safety tested according to ULC S610 and Stove Builder International Inc. UL 127 Standards by 250, rue de Copenhague, St-Augustin-de-Desmoures (Quebec) Canada G3A 2H3...
  • 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

    PART A – INSTALLATION ..................5   Safety Information ......................5       Regulations Covering Fireplace Installation ..............6   General Information ..................... 6       FP7-LM Antoinette Wood Fireplace Specifications ............ 6     The Benefits of EPA Voluntary Emission Program «Low Mass» Phase II ....7  ...
  • Page 4 PART B - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ............45   Fuel ..........................45       The Use of Manufactured Logs ................. 45   OPERATING THE FP7-LM ANTOINETTE WOOD FIREPLACE ....46       First Fires ........................46     Building a Fire ......................

  • Page 5: Part A - Installation

    PART A – INSTALLATION Safety Information CAUTION: THE INFORMATION GIVEN ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL AFFIXED TO THE APPLIANCE ALWAYS OVERRIDES THE INFORMATION PUBLISHED, IN ANY OTHER MEDIA (OWNER’S MANUAL, CATALOGUES, FLYERS, MAGAZINES AND/OR WEB SITES). CAUTION: NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR ‘‘FRESHEN UP’’...

  • Page 6: Regulations Covering Fireplace Installation

    CAUTION: THIS HEATING UNIT MUST SERVE AS A SUPPLEMENTARY HEAT SOURCE. AN ALTERNATIVE HEAT SOURCE SHOULD BE AVAILABLE IN THE HOME IF NEEDED. THE MANUFACTURER CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ADDITIONAL HEATING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF AN ALTERNATIVE HEAT SOURCE.

  • Page 7: The Benefits Of Epa Voluntary Emission Program «Low Mass» Phase Ii

    The Benefits of EPA Voluntary Emission Program «Low Mass» Phase II In the past, most conventional masonry and low-mass, factory-built fireplaces were not efficient at producing usable heat. Typically, over 90 percent of the heat generated by a fireplace was lost out the chimney. In addition, many of these fireplaces were sources of smoke, indoors and out.

  • Page 8: Fireplace Installation

    Fireplace Installation ATTENTION: 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). Figure 1 (A) Figure 1 (B) Narrow Overlap Masonry Trim...

  • Page 9: Installation Of Spacers And Heat Shield

    Installation of Spacers and Heat Shield To complete the fireplace, spacers and heat shield must be secured to the top of the appliance. These parts are required to maintain proper clearances to combustible materials. You will find the spacers, heat shield and screws in the firebox (see Figure 2 and 3). Figure 3 Figure 2 Heat shield (1X)

  • Page 10: Fire Baffles Installation

    3. As illustrated in Figure 6 and 7, position the heat shield (C) between the spacers previously installed with the folds facing up. Align the holes of the shield with the ones of the left and right spacer and secure it with 4 screws (B). Figure 6 Figure 7 Fire Baffles Installation...
  • Page 11 Figure 3.3 A Figure 3.3 B Figure 3.3 C Figure 3.3 D Figure 3.3 E Figure 3.3 F Figure 3.3 G...

  • Page 12: Locating The Fp7-Lm Antoinette Wood Fireplace

    Locating the FP7-LM Antoinette Wood Fireplace 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 hearth extension and the mantel, and taking into consideration the location of the outside air kit and chimney.

  • Page 13: Heart Extension Requirements

    Figure 8 Installation on raised base Figure 9 Ceiling clearance requirements Heart Extension Requirements The hearth extension floor area (see (A) on Figure 10) must extend at least 16" (40 cm) in front and at least 8" (20 cm) on each side of the door opening (see Figures 8 and 10). The joint between the hearth extension and the fireplace hearth needs to be made of non- combustible material such as sheet metal or sand-cement grout (not included) as shown on Figure 11.

  • Page 14: Framing, Facing, Mantel, And Combustible Shelf

    Figure 10 Figure 11 Framing, Facing, Mantel, and Combustible Shelf 3.6.1 Framing The construction of the framing, facing, and mantel must be in accordance with the standards and the following illustrations (Figures 12 to 18): A. Frame the fireplace using 2" × 3" (5 cm x 8 cm) or heavier lumber. WARNING: COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING MATERIAL CANNOT BE USED IN THE SPACE DIRECTLY ABOVE THE FIREPLACE, EXCEPT FOR THE STUDS ABOVE THE FACING THAT SUPPORT THE FACING...
  • Page 15 B. Frame the fireplace with vertical studs on each side of the fireplace running from floor to ceiling (see Figure 15). Position the studs back from the front edge of the fireplace, leaving a space the thickness of the facing material so that the facing can be installed flush with the fireplace facing (within limitations of Figure 15).
  • Page 16 Figure 13 Figure 14...
  • Page 17 Figure 15...
  • Page 18 Figure 16...
  • Page 19 Figure 17 Insulated chase construction...
  • Page 20 Spacers must be installed Figure 18...

  • Page 21: Facing

    3.6.2 Facing CAUTION: BEFORE CLOSING THE WALLS, MAKE SURE THAT THE AIR CONTROL MECHANISM, THE FLUE DAMPER AND DOORS MECHANISM WORK PROPERLY. ATTENTION: IF YOU ARE TO INSTALL A MASONRY TRIM, IT MUST BE SECURED TO THE FIREPLACE BEFORE APPLYING THE FINISHING MATERIAL.
  • Page 22 Facing With the Narrow Overlap Figure 19...
  • Page 23 Facing With the Masonry Trim Figure 20...

  • Page 24: Combustible Shelf

    Figure 21 CAUTION: DO NOT SCREW IN THE HACHURED ZONE (See Figure 21) 3.6.3 Combustible Shelf To install any combustible shelf, refer to Figure 22 for a safe installation. For example, a shelf with a 6" depth (152 mm) must be installed at least 46" (127 cm) from the base of the fireplace.
  • Page 25 SHELF POSITIONING  SHELF DIMENSION  SHELF POSITION  6" / 152 mm  46" / 1168 mm  8" / 203 mm  48" / 1219 mm  10" / 254 mm  50" / 1270 mm  12" / 305 mm  52" / 1321 mm  Figure 22...
  • Page 26 Figure 23...

  • Page 27: Fresh Air Kit

    Fresh Air 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 28 Figure 24 Figure 25...

  • Page 29: Faceplate Installation (Sold Separately)

    Perform an opening in the exterior wall according to the size of the wall termination. 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. Place the insulated pipe over the register tube and over the fireplace outside air connector (see Figure 25).

  • Page 30: Masonry Trim

    Figure 27 Narrow Overlap 3.8.2 Masonry Trim WARNING: THE PLATING OF THE MASONRY TRIM SHOULD NEVER COME IN CONTACT WITH MASONRY PRODUCT SUCH AS MORTAR, ACID OR ANY OTHER PRODUCTS CONTAINING ABRASIVES. DAMAGES DISCOLOURATION CAUSED THESE PRODUCTS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. Figure 28.1 Masonry Trim...

  • Page 31: Door Alignment

    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). 2. Secure the masonry trim (A) to the fireplace with 4 screws (B) supplied with the fireplace.

  • Page 32: Venting System (Chimney And Chimney Connector)

    To adjust screen door 1. Lift the screen and the glass door completely to the top. 2. Unscrew one of the two bolts (A) which are located on the lower right of the screen door (See Figure 29). 3. Slightly unscrew the other bolt to allow the door adjustment. 4.

  • Page 33: Suitable Chimneys

    Suitable Chimneys This wood fireplace may be connected to either a factory-built metal or a masonry chimney. Whether metal or masonry, the chimney must have a number of characteristics to be suitable. To be suitable, a factory-built metal chimney must comply with UL 103HT (U.S.A.), ULC S629 (Canada), ULC S-604 (Canada) or UL S-610 (U.S.A).
  • Page 34 WARNING: IF THE MALE NOZZLE "HATCHED AREA (A)" OF THE ANCHOR PLATE EXCEEDS 2" (51 MM) IN LENGTH (VALUE (X), SEE IMAGE BELLOW), IT SHALL BE CUT ABOVE THE LIFTING HOOKS WELDED TO THE INSIDE OF THE FLUE OUTLET SO THAT THE ANCHOR PLATE RESTS PERFECTLY ON TOP OF THE FIREPLACE.

  • Page 35: Chimney Installation Notes

    TABLE 2 – LIST OF MANDATORY COMPONENTS CHIMNEY MANDATORY COMPONENTS TYPE/BRAND MANUFACTURER 2" Solid Pack: SuperVent 2100  Ventilated roof flashing Selkirk (JM), Super Pro 2100 (ALT), Sentinel (CF) 1" Solid Pack: Excel  Ventilated roof flashing 2100 2" Solid Pack: S- ...
  • Page 36 8. 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. 9. A rain cap must be installed on top of the chimney. Failure to install a rain cap may cause corrosion problems.
  • Page 37 12. When you build a chase enclosure for chimney sections above the roof, the chimney must extend at least 3 ft. (92 cm) above the chase enclosure and at least 2 ft. (61 cm) higher than any wall, roof or building within 10 ft. (3.1 m) of it. See Figure 31a and 31b to determine the configuration that applies to your roof (flat or sloped roof and the distance between the chimney and the highest point of the roof and/or the nearest chimney).

  • Page 38: Chimney Installation Instructions

    Chimney 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 EXAMPLE OF TYPICAL CHIMNEY INSTALLATION Figure 33...
  • Page 40 TABLE 3 – THE MINIMUM SYSTEM HEIGHT WHEN USING ELBOWS IS: Fireplace model FP7-LM ANTOINETTE WOOD FIREPLACE Chimney model All models listed in Table 1 Vertical installation 15 ft. (4.6 m)* Two (2) elbows 20 ft. (6.1 m)* Four (4) elbows 20 ft.
  • Page 41 Figure 34 Figure 35...

  • Page 42: Angled Radiation Shield

    Angled 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 radiation shield provided by the chimney manufacturer must be installed. Only one is required. Follow the chimney manufacturer’s installation instructions.

  • Page 43: Universal Offset Support

    4.7.2 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 44: Installation Instructions For Masonry Application

    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 45: Part B - Operation And Maintenance

    PART B - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Fuel The FP7-LM ANTOINETTE WOOD FIREPLACE 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. Hardwoods will result in a longer burning fire and less frequent refuelling.

  • Page 46: Operating The Fp7-Lm Antoinette Wood Fireplace

    OPERATING THE FP7-LM ANTOINETTE WOOD FIREPLACE Inside the firebox of your unit, you will find the handle that allows you to open the glass door of your fireplace. Simply insert into the opening provided for this purpose at the bottom left of the glass door.

  • Page 47: Maintaining The Fire

    WARNING: NEVER PUT CORDWOOD IN FRONT OF THE ANDIRONS. WARNING: THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED WITH A GAS LOG LIGHTER. CAUTION: NEVER GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR ‘‘FRESHEN UP’’ A FIRE IN THIS FIREPLACE. KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS AWAY FROM THE FIREPLACE AT ALL TIMES.

  • Page 48: Air Intake Control And Exhaust Damper

    Air Intake Control and Exhaust Damper The air intake control (dilution air) and exhaust damper should be in the closed position when there has not been any wood or embers in the fireplace for a few hours. This will minimize air leakage up the chimney.

  • Page 49: Negative Pressure In The House

    B. Negative pressure in the house 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 FP7-LM ANTOINETTE WOOD FIREPLACE, open a nearby window temporarily to check if there is adequate air supply replacement.

  • Page 50: Maintaining Your Fp7-Lm Antoinette Wood Fireplace

    MAINTAINING YOUR FP7-LM ANTOINETTE WOOD FIREPLACE Creosote – Formation and Need for Removal When wood is burned slowly without a flame, it produces tar and other organic vapours which combined with expelled moisture will form creosote. The creosote vapours condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire.

  • Page 51: Dealing With A Chimney Fire

    Figure 40.1 Figure 40.2 Figure 40.3 Figure 40.4 Dealing With a Chimney Fire Regular chimney maintenance and inspection can prevent chimney fires. If you have a chimney fire, follow these steps: 1. Close the fireplace glass door and the exhaust damper; 2.

  • Page 52: Disposal Of Ashes

    Disposal of Ashes Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground, well away from combustible materials pending final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
  • Page 53 Figure 42.1 Figure 42.2 Figure 42.3 Figure 42.4 Figure 42.5 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.

  • Page 54: Glass Care - Replacement

    MAY BE SAFETY HAZARDS AND A FIRE COULD RESULT. Here are the steps to replace the glass of your FP-7-LM Antoinette fireplace (Figure 43): 1. Open the glass door (A) with the lock located on right side of the glass door.

  • Page 55: 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 56: Valcourt Limited Lifetime Warranty

    Paint (peeling), gaskets, insulation, firebrick, 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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