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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL HE200 US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD FIREPLACE Listed to standards ULC‐S610 and UL 127 by Intertek Testing Services www.occanada.com Manufactured by: Stove Builder International Inc. 250 rue Copenhague, Saint‐Augustin‐de‐Desmaures (Quebec), Canada, G3A 2H3 Tel.: (418) 878‐3040 Fax: (418) 878‐3001 READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE This manual is available for free download on the manufacturer’s web site. It is a copyrighted document. ...
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This heating unit is designed to serve as a supplementary heat source. We recommend that a primary heat source also be available in the home. The manufacturer cannot be responsible for costs associated with the use of another heating system. 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. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
Raking Charcoal ......................20 4.5.4 Firing Each New Load Hot ..................... 21 4.5.5 Turning Down the Air Supply ..................21 4.5.6 Building Different Fires for Different Needs ..............22 HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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Appendix 6: Installation of Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle .... 87 Appendix 7: Exploded Diagram and Parts List ........93 VENTIS LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ..........96 REGISTER YOUR WARRANTY ONLINE To receive full warranty coverage, you will need to show evidence of the date you purchased your stove. Keep your sales invoice. We also recommend that you register your warranty online at: http://www.occanada.com/en/service-support/warranty- registration Registering your warranty online will help us to quickly track the information we need about your stove. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
LIGHTER FLUID, OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START A FIRE IN THIS FIREPLACE. KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS WELL AWAY FROM THE FIREPLACE WHILE IT IS IN USE. • DO NOT STORE FUEL WITHIN HEATER MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES. • BURN ONLY SEASONED NATURAL FIREWOOD. • DO NOT BURN: o GARBAGE OF ANY KIND, o COAL OR CHARCOAL, o TREATED, PAINTED OR COATED WOOD, o PLYWOOD OR PARTICLE BOARD, o FINE PAPER, COLORED PAPER OR CARDBOARD, o SALT WATER DRIFTWOOD, o MANUFACTURED LOGS CONTAINING WAX OR CHEMICAL ADDITIVES, o RAILROAD TIES OR o LIQUIDS SUCH AS KEROSCENE OR DIESEL FUEL TO START A FIRE. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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* The US department of Housing and Urban Development describes “manufactured homes” better known as “mobile home” as followed; Buildings built on fixed wheels and those transported on temporary wheels/axles and set on a permanent foundation. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PICTURES SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL ARE GENERIC AND MAY NOT MATCH EXACTLY THE LOOK OF YOUR FIREPLACE. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
450 lb (204 kg) Firebox Volume 2 cu.ft. (0.057 m ) Maximum Log Length 16" east‐west*** Flue Outlet Diameter 6" (150 mm) diameter (vertical) Baffle Material Stainless steel with cement Mobile home approved No * Burn time and heating capacity may vary subject to location in home, chimney draft, chimney diameter, locality, heat loss factors, climate, fuels and other variables. ** The EPA test fuel is dimensional Douglas fir pieces stapled together into cribs with air spaces between. We also test using the same procedure except using split hardwood firewood to reflect real‐world heat output. This fireplace is not intended to operate at its peak heat output continuously. *** East‐west: through the door you see the sides of the logs. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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2.2 Zone Heating and How to Make it Work for You Your new HE200 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. Zone heating can be used to supplement another heating system by heating a particular space within a home, such as a basement family room or an addition that lacks another heat source. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
Your success with zone heating will depend on several factors, including the correct sizing and location of the fireplace, the size, layout and age of your home and your climate zone. Three‐season vacation homes can usually be heated with smaller fireplaces than houses that are heated all winter. 2.3 The Benefits of Low Emissions and High Efficiency The low smoke emissions produced by the special features inside the HE200 firebox mean that your household will release up to 90 percent less smoke into the outside environment than if you used an older conventional stove. But there is more to the emission control technologies than protecting the environment. The smoke released from wood when it is heated contains about half of the energy content of the fuel. By burning the wood completely, your fireplace releases all the heat energy from the wood instead of wasting ...
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The baffle is made of stainless steel and cement. It is not considered hazardous waste. Disposal at a landfill is recommended. Moulded refractory bricks are mainly composed of silicon dioxide, also known as silica, a product processed from a mined mineral. It is most commonly found in nature in the form of sand and clay. Disposal at a landfill is recommended. The steel mesh contained in some refractory bricks can be recycled. The door and glass gaskets are made of fibreglass material which is spun from melted sand. Black gaskets have been dipped into a solvent‐free solution. Disposal at a landfill is recommended. The door glass is a 5 mm thick glass ceramic material that contains no toxic chemicals. It is made of natural raw materials such as sand and quartz that are combined in such a way to form a high temperature glass. Ceramic glass cannot be recycled in the same way as normal glass, so it should not be disposed of with your regular household products. Disposal at a landfill is recommended. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
Softwoods are not as dense as hardwoods so a given volume of wood contains less energy. Using softwoods avoids overheating the house, which can be a common problem with wood heating in moderate weather. Harder woods are best for colder winter weather when more heat and longer burn cycles are desirable. Note that hardwood trees like oak, maple, ash and beech are slower growing and longer lived than softer woods like poplar and birch. That makes hardwood trees more valuable. The advice that only hardwoods are good to burn is outdated. Old, leaky cast iron stoves wouldn’t hold a fire overnight unless they were fed HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
Even when dried, unsplit logs are difficult to ignite because they don’t have the sharp edges where the flames first catch. Logs as small as 3” (75 mm) should be split to encourage drying. Wood should be split to a range of sizes, from about 3” to 6” (75 mm to 150 mm) in cross section. Having a range of sizes makes starting and rekindling fires much easier. Often, the firewood purchased from commercial suppliers is not split finely enough for convenient stoking. It is sometimes advisable to resplit the wood before stacking to dry. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
20% by weight and will allow your fireplace to produce its highest possible efficiency 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, • bang two pieces of wood together; seasoned wood sounds hollow and wet wood sounds dull, • dry wood is much lighter in weight than wet wood, • split a piece, and if the fresh face feels warm and dry it is dry enough to burn; if it feels damp, it is too wet, • burn a piece; wet wood hisses and sizzles in the fire and dry wood does not. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
Start with one manufactured log and see how the fireplace reacts. Never use more than two manufactured logs at a time. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
OPERATING WITH THE FIRE SCREEN INCREASES THE POSSIBILITY OF GENERATING CARBON MONOXIDE. CARBON MONOXIDE IS AN ODOURLESS GAS THAT IS HIGHLY TOXIC AND WHICH CAN CAUSE DEATH AT HIGH CONCENTRATION IN AIR. 4.3 Your First Fires Two things will happen as you burn your first few fires; the paint cures and the internal components of the fireplace are conditioned. As the paint cures, some of the chemicals vaporize. The vapors are not poisonous, but they do smell bad. Fresh paint fumes can also cause false alarms in smoke detectors. So, when you first light your fireplace, be prepared by opening doors and/or windows to ventilate the house. As you burn hotter and hotter fires, more of the painted surfaces reach the curing temperature of the paint. The smell of curing paint does not disappear until you have burned one or two very hot fires. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
CAUTION: PLACE THE WOOD LOGS FAR ENOUGH FROM THE GLASS TO ALLOW PROPER PRIMARY AIR FLOW 4.4.2 The Top Down Fire The top down fire starting method solves two problems with the conventional method: first, it does not collapse and smother itself as it burns; and second, it is not necessary to build up the fire gradually because the firebox is loaded before the fire is lit. A top down fire can provide up to two hours of heating or more. The top down method only works properly if the wood is well‐seasoned. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
Always place at least three, and preferably more, pieces on the fire at a time so that the heat radiated from one piece helps to ignite the pieces next to it. Each load of wood should provide several hours of heating. The size of each load can be matched to the amount of heat needed. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
Rake these coals towards the door before loading. There are two reasons for this raking of the coals. First, it concentrates them near where most of the combustion air enters the firebox and where they can ignite the new load quickly, and second, the charcoal will not be smothered by the new load of wood. If you were to simply spread the charcoal out, the new load will smoulder for a long time before igniting. Remove ash first, and then rake charcoal towards the front of the firebox before loading so that it will ignite the new load. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
This heat surge is welcome when the room temperature is a little lower than desirable, but not welcome if the space is already warm. Therefore, allow each load of wood to burn down so that the space begins to cool off a little before loading. Letting the space cool before loading is one of the secrets to clean burning and effective zone heating. 4.5.5 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. Second, the flow rate of exhaust through the fireplace and flue pipe slows down, which gives more time for the transfer of heat from the exhaust. You will notice that as you reduce the air setting, the flames slow down. This is your indication that the fireplace is burning at its peak efficiency. If the flames get small and almost disappear when you turn down the air, you have turned down the air too early, or your firewood is wetter than it should be. With good fuel and correct air control use, the flames should slow down, but should stay large and steady, even as the air supply is reduced. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
Using the air control is not the only way to match the fireplace’s heat output to the heat demand. Your house will need far less heat in October than in January to be kept at a comfortable temperature. If you fill the firebox full in fall weather, you will either overheat the space or turn the fireplace down so much that the fire will be smoky and inefficient. Here are some suggestions for building fires to match different heat demand. 4.5.6.1 Small Fires to Take the Chill Off the House To build a small fire that will produce a low heat output, use small pieces of firewood and load them crisscross in the firebox. The pieces should be only 3” to 4” in diameter. After raking the coals, you can lay two pieces parallel to each other corner to corner in the firebox and lay two more across them in the other direction. Open the air control fully and only reduce the air after the wood is fully flaming. This kind of fire is good for mild weather when you are around to tend the fireplace and should provide enough heat for four hours or more. Small fires like this are a good time to use softer wood species so there will be less chance of overheating the house. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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Long burn times are not necessarily an indication of efficient fireplace operation. When you are home during the day and able to tend the fire, it is preferable to build a smaller fire that might provide three or four hours of heating than to fully load the firebox for a much longer burn. Shorter burn cycles make it easier to match the heat output of the fireplace to the heat demand of the space. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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East‐west loads are excellent for long, low output fires for relatively mild weather. North‐south loads break down more quickly, but much more wood can be loaded at a time. This makes north‐south loading good for high output, long lasting fires for cold weather. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
If you see brown streaks coming from the edge of the glass, it is time to replace the gasket around the glass. Visit your fireplace retailer to get the self‐adhesive glass gasket and follow the instructions below for installation. Do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut. Do not use the fireplace if the glass is broken. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
2. Turn the handle counter clock wise one turn to increase pressure. To reduce the pressure, when installing a new gasket for example, turn clock wise. 3. Re‐install the pin (C), the latch bearing (B) and the split pin (A) onto the handle rod. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
Pour effectuer l’alignement, ouvrir les portes du foyer et dévissez légèrement les vis de pressions situés sur les gonds de portes inférieurs et supérieurs à l’aide d’une clef Allen 5/64" (2mm) pour libérer les tiges pentures ajustables. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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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. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
Do not use silicone for this cord. Make sure that the right door press well on the center door gasket to ensure a good seal. Location Length Dimensions On each door frame 37 ½" (95 cm) 7/8’’ round (22.2cm) Center door gasket 17” (43 cm) Round 1/8" (3 mm) HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
It is recommended to clean thoroughly the chimney system at the end of every heating season. During summer, the air is damper and with minimal air circulation within the stove or furnace, it can mix with creosote and/or sooth deposits in the chimney system to form an acid that could accelerate the corrosion process and induce premature decay of the steel. Corrosion damages are not covered under warranty. Have your chimney system cleaned by a professional chimney sweep. Use a plastic or steel brush. 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. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
Inspection and cleaning of the chimney can be facilitated by removing the baffle. Do not expect chemical cleaners to keep your chimney clean. The rain cap can be removed for inspection and/or cleaning of the chimney. The chimney should be swept following these steps: 1) Remove the fire baffle and air tubes. 2) Remove the rain cap. 3) Sweep the chimney. 4) Clean the inside of the firebox. 5) Re‐install the baffle, the air tubes and the rain cap. CAUTION: OPERATION OF YOUR HE200 WITHOUT THE BAFFLE MAY CAUSE UNSAFE AND HAZARDOUS TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
5. Check outside to ensure that sparks and hot embers coming out of the chimney are not igniting the roof; 6. Do not use the fireplace again until your chimney and fireplace have been inspected by a qualified chimney sweep or a Fire Department Inspector; HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
Install the fireplace only as described in these instructions and using only components from the chimney manufacturers listed in table 2. Parts Required HE200 Fireplace Insulated chimney made by the manufacturers listed in table 2, with the corresponding specifications : Chimney lengths Elbows (where necessary) Associated components as per these installation instructions. Additional Equipment (optional) Forced air distribution kit (VA4460) Modern style gravity kit (AC01385) Traditional style gravity kit (AC01375 Fresh air kit (AC01350) Fire screen (VA8420) HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
IS ALLOWED IF A LISTED CONNECTOR IS USED. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS IN SECTION 8.9 FOR THAT KIND OF INSTALLATION. • IF REQUIRED, A SUPPLY OF COMBUSTION AIR SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE ROOM. • DO NOT CONNECT TO OR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCTWORK UNLESS SPECIFICALLY APPROVED FOR SUCH INSTALLATION. • DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE. • THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED TO BE INSTALLED IN A MOBILE HOME. • THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED TO BE INSTALLED INSIDE A MASONRY CHIMNEY. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
6.2 Regulations Covering Fireplace Installation When installed and operated as described in these instructions, the HE200 wood fireplace is suitable for use in residential installations. The HE200 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. In the USA, the ANSI NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel‐Burning Appliances ...
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MINIMUM CLEARANCES MEASUREMENTS A 84" (2134 mm) E 2" (51 mm) B 8" (203 mm) minimum HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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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. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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In the case where the fireplace is installed directly on the floor or on a raised base of less than 8", an R value for the hearth extension is required. In these case also, the joint between the hearth extension and the fireplace (E) must be protected by a non‐combustible material. For example, a sheet metal (not included). Note that the floor under of the fireplace should match or exceed the height of the floor protection. MINIMUM MEASUREMENT E 2" (51 mm) HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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In the case of a known K and thickness of alternative materials to be used in combination, convert all K values to R by dividing the thickness of each material by its K value. Add the R values of your proposed materials as shown in the previous example. Example: K value = 0.75 Thickness = 1 R value = Thickness/K = 1/0.75 = 1.33 HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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0.31 Cement mortar 5.00 0.2 Common brick 5.00 0.2 Face brick 9.00 0.11 Marble 14.3 – 20.00 0.07 – 0.05 Ceramic tile 12.5 0.008 Concrete 1.050 0.950 Mineral wool insulation 0.320 3.120 Limestone 6.5 0.153 Ceramic board (Fibremax) 0.450 2.2 Horizontal still air** (1/8") 0.135 0,920** * Information as reported by manufacturers and other resources ** For a 1/8" thickness. You cannot «stack» horizontal still air to accumulate R‐values; you must separate each layer of horizontal still air with another non‐combustible material. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
6.3.2 Minimum Heart Extension Requirements The hearth extension floor area must extend at least 20" (508 mm) in front of the hearth (A) and at least 8" (20 cm) 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). CLEARANCES A 20" (508 mm) B 41 1/2" (1054 mm) C 8" (203 mm) HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
WARNING: DO NOT PACK REQUIRED AIR SPACES INSIDE THE CHASE WITH INSULATION OR OTHER MATERIALS. WARNING: THE FIREPLACE MUST NOT BE IN CONTACT WITH ANY INSULATION OR LOOSE FILLING MATERIAL. FOR THIS PURPOSE, COVER THE INSULATION WITH DRYWALL PANELS OR ANY OTHER FINISHING MATERIAL INSIDE THE CHASE AROUND THE FIREPLACE. A. If it is desired to install the shelf/coat heat shield (AC01324), an additional spacer must be installed as shown below. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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INSTALLATION WITH SHELF CLEARANCES A 84" (2134 mm) B 37 3/4" (959 mm) MIN. C 6 1/2" (165 mm) MIN. D 4" (102 mm) E 8 1/8" (206mm) F 38" (965mm) MIN. G 48" (1219mm) MIN. H 24" (610mm) I 37 3/4" (959 mm) MIN. J HEAT SHIELD K COMBUSTIBLE SHELF (SEE SECTION 6.3.3.3) HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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Wall finish behind the fireplace’s faceplate installation. CLEARANCES L* 37 3/4" (959 mm) MIN. M* 25 3/4" (654 mm) N* 1 1/4" (32 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. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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See Appendixes for fresh air kit (P) and forced air kit (O) installation. Fresh air intake kit or forced air kit installation LEGEND Combustible material allowed in this area Non‐combustible material only in this area MINIMUM MEASUREMENTS MINIMUM MEASUREMENTS FOR FRESH AIR INTAKE** FOR FORCED AIR KIT** Q* N/A 18" (457 mm) R* 12" (305 mm) 18" (457 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. ** The fresh air intake kit can only be installed on the right side whereas the forced air kit may be installed either on the sides or on the back. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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CLEARANCES** S* 56 1/4" (1429 mm) T* 82 3/8" (2092 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 kit, or depending on the finish material used. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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CLEARANCES A 6" (152 mm) maximum B 12" (305 mm) minimum C 16" (406 mm) minimum HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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44" (1118 mm) + 9" (229 mm)). *If the heat shield of mantel (J) is not installed as described in this manual, no shelf (combustible material) is permitted above the fireplace. SHELF POSITIONING CLEARANCES B C A 84" (2134 mm) 48" (1219 mm) 6" (152 mm) 50" (1270 mm) 8" (203 mm) 52" (1321 mm) 10" (254 mm) 54" (1372 mm) 12" (305 mm) HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
In addition, you will find information about your fireplace (model, serial number, etc.). You can find the certification label on the fireplace base, behind the bottom louver. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
Because the venting system is the engine that drives the wood heating system, it must have the right characteristics. The signs of bad system design are cold backdrafting when there is no fire in the fireplace, slow kindling of new fires, and smoke roll‐out when the door is opened for loading. 8.4.1 Why the chimney should penetrate the highest heated space When it is cold outside, the warm air in the house is buoyant so it tends to rise. This tendency of warm air to rise creates a slight pressure difference in the house. Called ‘stack effect’, it produces a slightly negative pressure low in the house (relative to outside) and a slightly positive pressure zone high in the house. If there is no fire burning in a heater connected to a chimney that is shorter than the warm space inside the house, the slight negative pressure low in the house will compete against the desired upward flow in the chimney. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
2. The HE200 is listed only with chimney systems described in TABLE 2 ‐ LISTED CHIMNEYS FOR YOUR HE200. 3. A chimney venting a fireplace shall not vent any other appliance. 4. The minimum chimney system height for a straight installation is 15 ft. (4,6 m). ...
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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" (50 mm) minimum clearance between the chimney and any combustible materials. Do not fill this 2 space with insulation or any other combustible material. 11. Portions of the chimney which may extend through accessible spaces must be enclosed to avoid contact with combustible materials or damage the chimney. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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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. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
However, starting using a 30° or 45° elbow is also approved. Mandatory measure of 15 ft. from the B bottom of the fireplace to the top of the outside chimney. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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3. Follow the chimney’s manufacturers’ instructions and place the first chimney length on the fireplace. For all chimneys, you must use an anchor plate (A) supplied by the chimney manufacturer before installing the first chimney length. Continue installing chimney lengths making sure to lock each length in place. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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4. Every time the chimney passes through a ceiling or a wall, install the appropriate firestop. When you reach the desired height, install the roof support (not illustrated). (Refer to instructions included with the support). 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. Place the storm collar (E) over the flashing, and tighten it with the bolt supplied. Finally, seal the joint between the storm collar and the chimney, using silicone caulking. 7. Install the chimney cap (G). 8. When a ventilated roof flashing is installed, precautions are to be taken not to caulk or seal the ventilating openings. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED NOTE: THE FLOOR AND WALLS BELOW THE ATTIC MUST BE INSULATED USING THE SAME INSULATION. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
1. Install the first elbow; turn it in the required direction. Secure it to the chimney according to the chimney manufacturer’s instructions. In many cases, it is recommended to secure connections with three (3) ½" (12 mm) metal screws. 2. Install the necessary chimney lengths to achieve the required offset. Lock the chimney lengths together according to the chimney manufacturer’s instructions. In many cases, it is recommended to use three (3) ½" (12 mm) screws. If the offset length is made of two (2) chimney lengths or more, many chimney manufacturers may require that you use an offset or roof support halfway up the offset. If penetrating a wall, install a wall radiation shield supplied by the chimney manufacturer. 3. Use another elbow to turn the chimney vertically. Secure the elbow. 4. Use a plumb bob to line up the centre of the hole. Cut a hole for the chimney in the ceiling/floor. Frame this hole as described previously. 5. From below, install a firestop supplied by the chimney manufacturer (see preceding figure). 6. A support must be used on the first 15' section (4.6 m). 7. Continue with the regular installation. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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Ventilated roof flashing. Rafter protector at the roof level if Olympia Chimney CLASS A 2100 Olympia chimney is enclosed at the attic level. *You can get a kit of four (4) rafter protector (AC03510) from your dealer. Each rafter is made of 22GA galvanized steel (10.44”W x 5.126”H). 1.530” 5.126” 10.44” .512” HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
B GYPSUM BOARD C INSULATED WALL 8.8 Chimney Support Installation 8.8.1 Universal Roof Support This support has three possible uses: 1. It must be used on a roof to support the chimney. 2. It may be used on a floor, ceiling or roof above an offset to support the chimney above the offset. 3. It may be used on a floor, ceiling or roof as a supplementary support. For roof support installation, refer to the instructions provided with the support by the chimney manufacturer. Many manufacturers will provide the maximum height of chimney that can be supported by the support. Make sure you respect those parameters. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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. 2. The clearance to combustible must be a minimum of 1" between the outside of the masonry and any wood framing or loose insulation. 3. The chimney must be built in accordance with the current building code. 4. No other appliance can be connected to the same chimney. Installation: The chimney must be relined with a stainless steel liner of the same diameter as the outlet of the ° fireplace. For connection at 30 or 45° angle, a special connector (B) must be used to connect the liner (C) to the insulated chimney (A). Verify availability and installation instructions for this connector with the chimney manufacturer. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
(CO) detector/alarm is required in the room where the fireplace is installed. The CO detector will provide warning if for any reason the wood fireplace fails to function correctly. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
In some windy conditions, negative pressure at the duct weatherhood outside the house wall may draw hot exhaust gases from the fireplace backwards through the duct to outdoors. Check the outdoor air duct for soot deposits when the full system is cleaned and inspected at least once each year. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
68" (1.7 m) Maximum length 10' (3m) Ceiling Clearance 12" (30 cm) *The minimum height of the hot air ducting must be measured from the floor to the top of the hot air grilles. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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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. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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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. Then, remove the plates closing up the 8" dia. holes inside the fireplace. 2. Secure the 6 steel brackets (B) with 6 screws provided (C) on top of the fireplace (3 for each ducting). Insert the ducting (A) (not provided) into each opening and secure it in place using the steel brackets (B) installed previously with 6 other self‐tapping screws provided (C). HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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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. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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DIMENSIONS OF HOT AIR OUTLET FRAME WITH ELBOW DIMENSIONS OF HOT AIR OUTLET DECORATIVE GRILLE WITH ELBOW 4. Maintain at least a 2" (50 mm) clearance between the ducts and the firestop; the required hole size for the hot air grilles (outlet) is 8¼" × 8¼" (210 mm × 210 mm). 5. The maximum number of elbows in a run of duct is two. 6. Maintain at least 10" (254 mm) clearance from the outlet grille framing to a combustible ceiling, side wall or mantel. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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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. 9. Do not use insulated flexible ducts as they may overheat. 10. Do not use tees or any other components than the ones specifically listed here. 11. All ducts must extend upwards or horizontally. Never route the ducting downwards. 12. The hot air outlet grilles must be installed with the louvers pointing downwards in order to prevent overheating adjacent ceilings. 13. Always install the two outlet grilles when using the hot air outlet kit and blocking the upper louver of the fireplace. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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Hot air gravity kit - Modern style (AC01385) The kit includes: Decorative plate (A) Adjustable frame (B) Heat distribution box (C) 6 x steel brackets (D) with fastening screws (E) and self‐tapping screws (F) Parts not included in the kit: 2x 8” rigid ducting (G) HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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DIMENSIONS OF HEAT DISTRIBUTION BOX: DIMENSIONS OF ADJUSTABLE DECORATIVE PLATE: HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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DIMENSIONS OF ASSEMBELED HEAT DISTRIBUTION HOUSING AND ADJUSTABLE DECORATIVE PLATE: 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. Then, remove the plates closing up the 8" dia. holes inside the fireplace. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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2. Secure the 6 steel brackets (B) with 6 screws provided (C) on top of the fireplace (3 for each ducting). Insert the ducting (A) (not provided) into each opening and secure it in place using the steel brackets (B) installed previously with 6 other self‐tapping screws provided (D). 3. Secure the ducting (A) to the heat distribution box (E) with self‐tapping screws (3 per ducting). Insert the adjustable frame (F) in the heat distribution box, press it against the non‐combustible finishing material and secure with 4 screws into the heat distribution box. Set the decorative plate (G) to the adjustable frame (F). HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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Central Forced Air Kit (not tested to EPA Standards) (VA4460) The knock‐outs provided on the back and on the sides of the HE200 allow the connection of insulated flexible pipe which enables you to heat adjacent rooms up to 50 feet from the fireplace. This HVAC type pipe must comply with ULC S110 and/or UL 181, Class 0 or Class 1 Standards and must withstand ...
1. Open the bottom louver (A). 2. Cut the Tie wrap (B) 3. Unplug the electric wires (D) and (E) which supply the fan (C). 4. Lift the fan (C) located under the combustion chamber at the back. 5. Rotate the fan 90° in order to get it out. Repeat the steps backward to reinstall the fan. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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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. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
APPENDIX 3: INSTALLING THE DOOR OVERLAY In order to complete the assembly of your HE200 wood fireplace, you need to install the door overlay. See figure below for installation instructions: Position the overlays (A) on the door frames and secure them from the inside of the doors using the 8 included nuts (B). To facilitate the installation, do not tighten the screws until they are all installed. Note: It is not necessary to remove the glass or any other component to install the overlay. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
THE OUTSIDE WALL TERMINATION SHOULD BE INSTALLED WHERE IT IS NOT LIKELY TO BE BLOCKED BY SNOW OR EXPOSED TO EXTREME WIND AND AWAY FROM AUTOMOBILE EXHAUST FUMES, GAS METER AND OTHER VENTS. The fresh air intake kit included with the fireplace contains the following components: a. One (1) 4" adaptor; b. One (1) air inlet block‐off plate; c. Two (2) screws; The following components are not included: a. The outside air inlet cap; b. The 2 adjustable straps. c. A 4” insulated flexible pipe (This HVAC type pipe must comply to ULC S110 and/or UL 181, Class 0 or Class 1 Standards and must withstand temperatures up to 250 °F. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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Note: Only remove the knock‐out that will be connected to the fresh air inlet. The fresh air intake kit may be installed on the right hand side of the fireplace. 1. With pliers, remove knockout (A). 2. Attach the fresh air inlet adaptor (B) on the right side of the outside jacket using 2 screws (C) supplied with the kit. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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(H) just under the air control arm. Make sure to install it so the right edge of the plate touches first so air cannot enter (bottom picture). * If fresh air kit is not used, block‐off plate should not be used. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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To complete the installation, make a hole of 1/4" 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. At each end, carefully pull back the insulation and plastic cover, exposing the flexible pipe. Attach the flexible pipe using pipe clamps. For a better seal, you may also use aluminum tape. Wrap the tape around the joint between the flexible pipe and the air inlets. Carefully push the insulation and plastic cover back over the pipe. Fix the plastic in place using aluminum tape. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
APPENDIX 5: INSTALLING THE FIRE SCREEN (VA8420) Open the doors and bring the fire screen close to the door opening in order to install. Insert the upper part of the fire screen into the top hinge bracket then insert the lower part of the fire screen in the lower hinge bracket. Repeat for the second door. Warning: Never leave the stove unattended while in use with the fire screen. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
(x3) Screws C (x3) Stainless steel/concret baffle D (x1) 1. With the help of ratchet and a 7/16’’/12mm hexagonal socket, unscrew the two bolts (A) and remove the andiron (B). If necessary, replace the insulating paper (C) under the andiron. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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2. Remove the floor refractory slab (D) and the front refractory slabs (E) and (F). 3. Remove the slab holder (G) using a 1/4"/7mm hexagonal socket then remove the left slab. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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Then, lift and push the tube towards the right inside the hole in the right channel. 5. Slide the left side of the secondary air tube inside the hole in the left channel. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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Install the baffle then repeat steps 4, 5 & 6 for the remaining tubes. To remove the tubes, follow the steps in reverse order. Note that secondary air tubes can be replaced without removing the baffle board. Important Notes: The air tubes are identified for placement as follows: Model Type of tube HE200 fireplace Front ► 59 holes of 0.93" Middle ► 57 holes of 0.093" Rear ► 55 holes of 0.093’’ HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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7/16’’/12mm hexagonal socket, unscrew the two bolts (A) and remove the andiron (B). If necessary, replace the insulating paper (C) under the andiron. 2‐ Remove the floor refractory slab (D) and the front refractory slabs (E) and (F). HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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3‐ Remove the slab holder (G) using a 1/4"/7mm hexagonal socket then remove the side slabs (H) and (I). 4‐ Remove back refractory slab (J). To install the new slabs, execute the steps in reverse order. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
Serial number and model name as indicated on the nameplate fixed to the back of your unit; Bill of sale and dealer’s name; Nature of the defect and any relevant information. Before shipping your unit or defective component to our plant, you must obtain from your VENTIS dealer an Authorization Number. Any merchandise shipped to our plant without authorization will be refused automatically and returned to sender. HE200 - Installation and Operation Manual...
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