DON-BAR CFS SERIES User manual

Installation, Operation
and Maintenance Manual
LES FOYERS
FIREPLACES
DON-BAR
Les foyers DON-BAR Fireplaces, inc.
Shop and Showroom: 741, St-Vallier Ouest, Quebec (Quebec) G1N 1E2
Phone: [phone] - Fax: [phone]
Website: www.don-bar.com - Email: [email protected]
CFS SERIES
WOOD STOVES
CFS
Series
REV. 2014-11
Keep these instructions for future use

LES FOYERS
DON-BAR
Installation, Operation,
and Maintenance Manual
The manual is divided into 5 parts:
PART 1: Installation ................................................
PART 2: Security, Operation and Maintenance ...
PART 3: Parts List .................................................
PART 4: Chimney Fires ..........................................
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Page 18
Page 19
Page 20
PART 5: Warranty ...................................................
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FIREPLACES
This document in its entirety is the intellectual property of Les Foyers Don-Bar inc.
Any unauthorized use will expose its author or authors to legal and financial penalties.
Copyright © 2014 - Les Foyers Don-Bar inc.
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THE CFS SERIES FIREPLACES MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF:
ULC S627 in Canada, UL 1482 in the USA
EPA: Certified EPA Exempt

1. Warnings and cautions 7. Heating duct installation (Optional)
7.1 Basement heating
7.2 Duct installation
2 .Important 7.3 Axial fan installation
1.1. Modifications 7.4 Recommended heating ducts
1.2 Installation instructions 8. Floor protection installation
1.3 Applicable Codes 8.1 Non-combustible floor protection
1.4 Professional installation 8.2 Removing the existing resilient flooring
1.5 Before your first fire
1.6 Approved chimneys 9. Optional accessories installation
9.1 Anti-smoke flap installation
3. Before beginning the 9.2 Humidifier tray
installation 9.3 Removable ash shelf
3.1 Choosing the best location
3.1.1 Chimney
3.1.2 Chimney minimum height
3.1.3 Minimum clearances from combustible materials
4. Factory-built chimney instructions
4.1 Listed parts
4.2 Maximum allowed offsets
4.3 Radiation shield/firestop
4.4 Chimney weight
5. Factory-built chimney installation
5.1 Securing the support
5.2 Chimney lengths installation
5.3 Minimum chimney height above the roof
5.4 Flashing water tightness
5.5 Roof braces
5.6 Chimney top
6. Stove pipe installation
6.1 Stove pipe
6.2 Stove pipe selection
6.3 Stove pipe securing
PART 1: INSTALLATION
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DO NOT USE GRATE TO ELEVATE FIRE.
BUILD FIRE DIRECTLY ON TH HEARTH.
PROVIDED WITHOUT DETACHABLE LEGS.
PART 1: INSTALLATION
1. Warnings and cautions
DO NOT OVERIFRE THE UNIT.
DO NOT OBSTRUCT SPACE UNDER
FIREPLACE. CLEARANCES FROM
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS CANNOT BE
REDUCED.
BURN WOOD ONLY. DO NOT USE OTHER
FUELS.
DO NOT INSTALL IN A MOBILE HOME.
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY
FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
ALWAYS PROVIDE A SOURCE OF FRESH AIR
IN THE ROOM. AN EXTERIOR FRESH AIR
SOURCE MAY BE REQUIRED.
DO NOT ALTER THE AIR CONTROL.
HANDLE THE GLASS DOOR WITH CARE. DO
NOT HIT OR CLOSE THE DOOR SUDDENLY.
DO NOT BUILD FIRE TOO CLOSE TO THE
GLASS. DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN STILL
HOT.
DO NOT USE THE UNIT IF THE GLASS IS
BROKEN OR DAMAGED.
REPLACE GLASS ONLY WITH CERAMIC
GLASS.
IINSPECT AND CLEAN CHIMNEY
FREQUENTLY. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS
OF USE, CREOSOTE BUILDUP MAY OCCUR
RAPIDLY.

PART 1: INSTALLATION
2.1 Modifications: Any modification, change, or
substitution of any fireplace component and/or
not following the installation, operation, and
maintenance instructions will void the warranty
and can put your security at risk.
2.2 Installation instructions: Before installation
begins, carefully read the manual and contact
your local building department to determine
whether a building permit is required to install a
fireplace.
2.3 Applicable Codes: The installation must
follow the instructions in this manual and local
building codes. If there is a conflict, you must
follow the more restrictive measures.
2.4 Professional installation: For your security,
enlist the services of a professional fireplace fitter
for the installation.
2.5 Before your first fire: Before lighting your
first fire, read the instructions in Part 2 regarding
Security, Operation and Maintenance.
2.2 Listed factory-built chimneys: Your Don-
Bar fireplace is designed to be installed with any
prefabricated chimney bearing the ULC-S629 or
UL-103HT. The interior diameter varies
according to the model. See pages 9 and 10.
2. IMPORTANT
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Storm collar
Mandatory
2" air space
(50 mm)
Ceiling
support
Protection for
combustible floors
Flashing
Factory-built
insulated
chimney
2100 degrees
(See page 9 and
10)
Roof support
Stove pipe
(double-wall type)
Don-Bar
CFS or CFS-R
DRAWING 1
Typical installation with a ceiling
outlet
Round top
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3.1 Choosing the best location: Before
beginning the installation, make sure the spot you
have in mind for the fireplace and the chimney
meet the following requirements:
3.1.1 Chimney: Position the chimney to avoid,
as much as possible, offsets, elbows and the
cutting-out of structural elements. The weight of
the chimney must not rest on the stove. Allow
at least 2" (50 mm) for air space between the
chimney and any combustible material including
electrical cables, and plastic plumbing pipes.
Never fill this air space with insulation. For
example, if the chimney has an outside diameter
of 12" (305 mm), by adding the required 2" (50
mm) air space, a 16" (406 mm) free continuous
path is required to install the chimney. Do not
connect this fireplace to a chimney that is
connected to another heating device.
3.1.2 Chimney minimum height: 15 feet (4600
mm) for proper operation. This length is
measured from the floor where the fireplace is
installed to the top of the chimney.
3.1.3 Minimum clearances from combustible
materials : The location of the fireplace must
meet the minimal specified clearances
requirements from any combustible material,
including furniture, drapes and other flammable
objects. Note that Type X fire-resistant gypsum
board (Firecode) is considered combustible for
fireplaces installations. (See Page 9 and 10).
4.1 Listed parts: Use only ULC or UL listed
parts supplied by the chimney manufacturer when
installing the chimney. The chimney must be
installation in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
4. Before beginning the installation
4. Factory-built chimney instructions
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NOTES

5.1 Ceiling support installation: Use and install
only parts furnished by the manufacturer of the
chimney.
5.2 Chimney lengths installation: Continue
with the installation of the chimney by
positioning lengths with the male end up. The
attic insulation must never be in contact with the
chimney. Allow at least 2" (50 mm) for air space
between the chimney and any combustible
material.
5.3 Minimum chimney height above the roof:
(Drawing 3): Extend the chimney at least 3 feet
(1 m) above the roof or 2 feet (610 mm) above
any construction element within 10 feet (3 m) of
the chimney.
5.4 Flashing water tightness: Install a metal
roof flashing with a storm collar where the
chimney pass meets the roof. Seal the joint
between the chimney and the storm collar and the
joint between the roofing and the flashing.
4.2 Maximum allowed offsets: Don't install
more than 4 elbows in the chimney. Offsets 5.5 Roof braces: Any chimney that extends
cannot be more than 30 degrees from the vertical more than 6 feet (2 m) above the roof needs to be
axis. The sum of all offsets (elbows) must never laterally strengthened with a pair of telescopic
exceed the number 120. For example, maximum roof braces.
allowed offsets would include: two offsets of 30-
degree (4 elbows x 30 degrees =120) or an offset 5.6 Chimney top: Install a chimney round top at
of 30 degrees plus another one of 15 degrees (2 the end of the chimney.
elbows x 30 degrees + 2 elbows x 15 degrees =
90).
4.3 Radiation shield/firestop: Install a radiation
shield/firestop every time the chimney passes 6.1 Stove pipe: Always install the pipes with the
through a combustible floor or ceiling. male end up so that any condensation water can
drip and stay inside the pipe.
4.4 Chimney weight: The weight of the
chimney must be supported at regular intervals
according to the manufacturer's instructions. The
weight of the chimney must never be
supported by the fireplace. In addition, offset
supports must be installed above and as close as
possible to each offset (elbow) in the chimney.
5. Factory-built chimney installation
6. Stone pipe installation
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10 feet (3 m) Radius
2 feet min (610 mm) min.
3feet (1 m)min.
Warning: Lateral roof braces need to
be installed when the unsupported
chimney height above the roof
is more than 6 feet (2 m).
Chimney minimum height above
the roof
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7.3
6.2 Stove pipe selection:
9.1 Heating a basement (Drawing 5): Your
Don-Bar CFS Fireplace is designed to permit the
heating of a lower floor. For this reason, an
opening have been provided into the rear side of
the case to allow for the installation of a vertical
telescopic heating duct.
7.2 Telescopic duct installation:
basement is not in line with the telescopic duct,
complete the installation with a length of flexible
insulated duct.
Fitting the axial fan: The axial fan for
heating the basement is installed at the end of the
duct near the basement ceiling. Just insert the fan
into the duct and secure it in place with a t-wrap
around the insulated duct.
7.4 Recommended ducts for heating: Use only
non combustible ducts of 6" (150 mm) I.D.
insulated with a fiberglass layer and a flexible
protective covering. (total: 8" / 200 mm O.D.)
Don't use ducts that have an inner side made
of combustible plastics.
: The stove pipe must be
a double wall stove pipe approved by ULC / UL.
See pages 9 and 10 for authorized diameters and
minimum clearances to combustible walls. The
clearances vary depending on the stove pipe
diameter.
6.3 Securing stove pipe sections: Use 3 metal
screws at each joint between the lengths of the
stove pipe and between the stove pipe and
chimney.
Fix the duct
to the back of the fireplace as shown in Drawing
5. If necessary, if the warm air outlet in the
7. Heating duct installation
(optional)
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DRAWING 4
Stove pipe minimum
clearances
DRAWING 5
Heating Kit
Optional heating kit
for a basement (or an
adjoining room)
floor
basement
ceiling
warm air
to the basement
(or an adjoining
room)
Axial fan of 105 cfm
or 230 cfm slipped and secured
inside the flexible duct (for a smooth
and silent operation)
Flexible acoustical
duct - 6" dia. (150 mm)
Basement heating fan
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Mandatory: Double wall
stove pipe approved by ULC/UL
14 "(356 mm) from
the wall in the case of a
8” O.D. stove pipe
15” (356 mm) from
the wall in the case of a
6” O.D. Stove pipe

9. Installation of optional
accessories
8. Floor protection installation
8.2 Removing the existing resilient flooring:
Prior to installing the floor protection, remove
any existing resilient flooring. (carpet, etc.)
9.1 Anti-smoke flap (optional): For installation
details, see Drawing 27.
9.2 Humidifier tray: Place the tray as in
Drawing 7.
9.3 Ash shelf: Slide the shelf in place as in
Drawing 7.
8.1 Non combustible floor protection: When the
fireplace is installed on a combustible floor, a
non-combustible protection must be placed under
and in front of the fireplace to protect the floor
from falling embers (Drawing 6). The joints of
the floor protection shall be perfectly fitted or
filled with grout. The floor protection must
extend at least 18" (460 mm) in front of the
fireplace door and 8" (200 mm) on each side.
Floor protection may consist of:
.1 Stone tiles or slabs (marble, granite, slate,
etc.) or ceramic at least 3/8" (8 mm) thick,
secured in place;
.2 Concrete or terra-cotta brick, secured in
place;
.3 For temporary floor protection, a sheet of
metal of at least 0.015" (0,38 mm) thickness
or a non-combustible composite cement
board (Durok or Unifix type) of at least 3/8"
(10 mm) thickness may be used.
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Protection for combustible
floors
DRAWING 6
18" (460 mm)
minimum
8" (200 mm)
minimum
8" (200 mm)
minimum
DRAWING7
Humifidier tray and ash shelf
(optional)
Removable
humidifier tray
Removable ash
shelf
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MINIMUM CLEARANCES
18"
(460 mm)
8" (200 mm)
Floor protection
12" (305 mm)
12" (305 mm)
48"
(1210 mm)
front wall or combustible material
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IMPORTANT:
The stove pipe shall
be double-wall and
listed by ULC / UL.
See the minimum clearances
in the table below.
36" (900 mm)
Ceiling
12"
(305 mm)
12" (305 mm)
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Stove pipe
minimum clearances
381
368
356
5080
6"
7"
8"
6080
6"
7"
8"
Série 69
6"
7"
8"
Série 80
6"
7"
8"
A B
15”
14-1/2”
14”
mmmm
15”
14-1/2”
14”
15”
14-1/2”
14”
15”
14-1/2”
14”
381
368
356
381
368
356
381
368
356
B
J
K
C
B
D
CFS
1-1/16" (28 mm)
A
E
H
C
CFS
692
1226
502
502
527
175
381
200
150
mm
800
1226
610
406
578
175
571
200
150
mm
800
1226
610
406
578
175
490
200
150
mm
A
B
C
D
E
H
J
K
69-52 69-61 69-69 69-80 69-90 80-60 80-69 80-80 98-78 98-87
27-1/4”
48-1/4”
19-3/4”
19-3/4”
20-3/4”
6-7/8”
19-1/4”
27-1/4”
48-1/4”
19-3/4”
19-3/4”
20-3/4”
6-7/8”
15”
31-1/2”
48-1/4”
24”
16”
22-3/4”
6-7/8”
22-3/4”
31-1/2”
48-1/4”
24”
16”
22-3/4”
6-7/8”
19-/14”
692
1226
502
502
527
175
490
200
150
mm
@
@
27-1/4”
48-1/4”
19-3/4”
13”
20-3/4”
6-7/8”
26”
27-1/4”
48-1/4”
19-3/4”
13”
20-3/4”
6-7/8”
22-1/4”
692
1226
502
330
527
175
660
200
150
mm
Outlet 8”
reducible
to 6”
@@ @@@
@ @
692
1226
502
330
527
175
565
200
150
mm
31-1/2”
48-1/4”
19-3/4”
24”
22-3/4”
6-7/8”
11-5/16”
36-3/4”
48-1/4”
29-1/4”
21-1/4”
22-3/4”
6-7/8”
17-1/2”
36-3/4”
48-1/4”
29-1/4”
21-1/4”
22-3/4”
6-7/8”
13-1/2”
933
1226
743
540
578
175
445
200
150
mm
933
1226
743
540
578
175
343
200
150
mm
800
1226
502
610
578
175
287
200
150
mm
@
31-1/2”
48-1/4”
24”
19-3/4”
22-3/4”
6-7/8”
15”
800
1226
610
502
578
175
381
200
150
mm
Outlet 8”
reducible
to 6”
Outlet 8”
reducible
to 6”
Outlet 8”
reducible
to 6”
Outlet 8”
reducible
to 6”
Outlet 8”
reducible
to 6”
Outlet 8”
reducible
to 6”
Outlet 8”
reducible
to 6”
Outlet 8”
reducible
to 6”
Outlet 8”
reducible
to 6”
8"
(200 mm)
14-3/4”
14-1/4”
13-3/4”
16-1/4”
15-3/4”
15-1/4”
18-3/8”
17-5/8”
17-1/8”
20-1/4”
19-3/4”
19-1/4”
375
362
349
412
400
387
467
448
434
514
502
489

K
D
J
C
B
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CFS-R
MINIMUM CLEARANCES
18"
(460 mm)
8" (200 mm)
Floor protection
8"
(200 mm)
48"
(1210 mm)
1-1/16" (28 mm)
A
EH
12" (305 mm)
H
C
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27-1/4”
48-1/4”
19-3/4”
13”
20-3/4”
6-7/8”
15”min
692
1226
502
502
527
175
381
200
150
mm
800
1226
610
406
578
175
381
200
150
mm
A
B
C
D
E
H
J
K
69-61 CFR-S 69-69 CFR-S 80-69 CFR-S
27-1/4”
48-1/4”
19-3/4”
19-3/4”
20-3/4”
6-7/8”
15”min
31-1/2”
48-1/4”
24”
16”
22-3/4”
6-7/8”
15”min
692
1226
502
330
527
175
381
200
150
mm
@@@
36" (900 mm)
Ceiling
front wall or combustible material
Outlet 8”
reducible
to 6”
Outlet 8”
reducible
to 6”
Outlet 8”
reducible
to 6”
12"
(305 mm)
12" (305 mm)
12" (305 mm) Stove pipe
minimum clearances
381
368
356
5080
6"
7"
8"
6080
6"
7"
8"
Série 69
6"
7"
8"
Série 80
6"
7"
8"
A B
15”
14-1/2”
14”
36-1/4”
35-3/4”
35-1/4”
mmmm
921
908
895
15”
14-1/2”
14”
15”
14-1/2”
14”
15”
14-1/2”
14”
381
368
356
381
368
356
381
368
356
IMPORTANT:
The stove pipe shall
be double-wall and
listed by ULC / UL.
See the minimum clearances
in the table below.
14-3/4”
14-1/4”
13-3/4”
16-1/4”
15-3/4”
15-1/4”
18-3/8”
17-5/8”
17-1/8”
20-1/4”
19-3/4”
19-1/4”
375
362
349
412
400
387
467
448
434
514
502
489

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1. General operation 7. Glass firescreen maintenance
1.1 Combustion control 7.1 Glass maintenance
1.2 Air intake control 7.2 Replacing a glass pane
1.3 Smoke outlet control 7.3 Door gaskets
1.4 Danger of burns
8. BBQ installation
8.1 BBQ grill installation
2. Precautions before lighting your
first fire 9. Chimney maintenance
2.1 Adequate air supply
2.2 Preventing smoke returns 9.1 Creosote build-up and removing
9.2 Inspection and regular maintenance
9.3 Soot build-up removal
3. Firewood
3.1 Allowed fuels 10. Firescreen
3.2 Forbidden fuels
3.3 Recommended wood species 9.1 Firescreen
3.4 Green wood
11. Anti-smoke flap
9.1 Anti-smoke flap installation
4. The fire
4.1 Opening the high efficiency HE smoke damper 13. Humidity and condensation
4.2 Open fires
13.1 Excessive humidity and condensation
4.3 Controlled combustion fires
4.4 How to start a fire
4.5 Firescreen is mandatory with open fires
4.6 Preventing overfiring
4.7 Forbidden flammable liquids
4.8 Smoke release during the first fire
4.9 Caution: Very hot!
4.10 Gloves and poker
4.11 Smoke detector
5. Ashes
5.1 Ashes removal
5.2 Metallic container
5.2 Natural fertilizer
6. Fireplace maintenance and protection
6.1 Finish maintenance
6.2 Repainting
6.3 Fireplace storing before installation
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1. General operation
1.1 Combustion control: Two valves are used
to control combustion. The first one (Drawing
20), controls the air intake in the combustion
chamber. The second one control the smoke outlet
(Drawing 21). These two valves are controlled by
the same removable handle.
1.2 Air intake control (Drawing 20): The sliding
valve controlling the air intake is located above
the insert glass door. A special multi-purpose
removable handle is provided to open or close it.
Pull the handle to admit more air into the
combustion chamber. Push the handle to reduce
the air intake. In practice, the best position for
the valve will vary according to three factors: fire
intensity, chimney draught and wood humidity.
As a general rule, a fire will last longer if less air
is admitted in the combustion chamber. If a hot
and blazing fire is wanted, then open the air
intake fully.
1.3 Smoke outlet control: This sliding valve is a
part the of the high efficiency HE deflector
system (Drawing 22). It is located in the middle
of the insert just above the air intake control
(Drawing 21). Use the multi-purpose handle to
operate it. Close it to increase the combustion
efficiency by reburning the gases contained in the
smoke. Open fully when opening the door,
starting a fire or when using a firescreen or the
BBQ grill.
1.4 DANGER OF BURNS: Danger of burns by
the excessive heat if the handle is left in place
when using the device. Always remove the
handle and store out of reach of children.
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closed
open
Use the handle to
adjust the air
intake
DRAWING 20
Using the removable handle to
control the air intake
DRAWING 21
Using the handle to control the
HE sliding smoke deflector
closed
open
Use the handle to
control the damper
IMPORTANT: Always
open this key before
opening the door or
lighting a fire

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DRAWING 22
Using the handle to control the
HE sliding smoke deflector
closed
open
Use the handle to
control the damper
3. Firewood
2. Precautions before lighting
your first fire
supply to maintain the combustion. If the room is
under a negative pressure, if the house is too
airtight, or if a ventilation device is in operation it
may be necessary to open a door or a window to
compensate.
2.2 Preventing smoke returns: Your fireplace
is designed to operate without smoke returns
during normal operating conditions and when
installed according to the instructions outlined in
the manual. However, some conditions out of our
control can create smoke returns. Don-Bar
Fireplaces cannot guarantee the absence of smoke
returns but if this phenomenon occurs special
attention should be given to the following
situations: mechanical ventilators in operation
(kitchen hood, dryer, air heating system, air
exchanger), drafts, room or house negative
pressure, inadequate chimney height, exterior
structures harmful to the chimney draft or capable
of causing smoke returns, an indoor moisture
level that is too high and causes ice build-up in
the flue and reduces chimney draft, too many
elbows in the chimney, crushed outside air intake
duct, strong winds, etc.
3.1 Allowed fuels: Your fireplace is designed to
burn wood only. To start a fire, use only
newspaper and small pieces of firewood.
3.2 Forbidden fuels: Anthracite, melamine,
pressure treated or painted wood, wood particle
boards and other composite materials. These
materials reach very high temperatures and
release corrosive gases, which may irreparably
damage your installation and void the warranty.
2.1 Adequate air supply: A wood fire requires
plenty of air. Always be sure there is enough air
Open fully the smoke damper
to start a fire, when opening the
door or when making
an open fire with the firescreen
Close the smoke damper
for a long-lasting high efficiency
fire (close the door first).
Close the smoke damper
for a long-lasting high efficiency
fire (close the door first).
Close the smoke damper
for a long-lasting high efficiency
fire (close the door first).

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DRAWING 23
Using the handle to open the door
Turn the handle
to lock or unlock
the door
DANGER OF BURNS
Never leave the handle on the
door during a fire.
DRAWING 23
Using the handle to open the door
Turn the handle
to lock or unlock
the door
DANGER OF BURNS
Never leave the handle on the
door during a fire.
the air intake control must be fully open. Always
3.3 Recommended wood species: For an
use a firescreen with an open fire. Note that the
efficient and economical operation, use only dry
air intake control is inoperative when the door is
hardwood such as maple, oak, wild cherry, birch,
open.
etc. The use of dry hardwood reduces creosote
formation. Avoid softwoods, coniferous and
4.3 Controlled combustion fires: First, follow
green woods. These produce a lot of creosote.
the instructions at 4.2 for open fires. Later,
following the formation of embers, the flame will
3.4 Green wood: If your firewood is too green,
be less intense, the chimney flue warmer and you
place it in a well ventilated space, sheltered from
will be able to close gradually the sliding smoke
rain, as long as necessary to allow it to dry. Dry
damper. You will also be able to close gradually
wood is easy to identify: it is cracked at the ends
the air intake control to increase the heating
and much lighter because it contains less water.
power of the fire.
4.4 How to start a fire: To light a good fire,
begin by placing 4 or 5 newspaper balls in the
fireplace. Next, place 5 to 8 small pieces of dry
firewood over the newspaper. Then add 2 or 3
small-sized logs. Light the newspaper in 4 or 5
spots. When the small firewood begins to burn,
add 1 or 2 medium-sized logs.
4.5 Firescreen is mandatory when the insert is
used with an open door: In order to prevent
dangerous spark discharges and falling embers,
always use a firescreen (supplied separately - not
shipped with the insert) when making an open
fire.
4.6 Preventing overfiring: Don't overload your
fireplace. Don't make fast and hot fires (such as
those using only paper, cardboard or small wood).
These fires can generate very high temperatures
that may damage your chimney if they last longer
than 2 minutes.
4.1 Opening the HE smoke sliding damper:
Before lighting a fire, completely open the smoke
sliding damper. Use the provided handle as
indicated in Drawings 21.
4.2 Open fires: The smoke sliding damper and
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4.7 Forbidden flammable liquids: Never use potash, phosphorus, and ideal for acidic soils.
flammable liquids or accelerators such as gas,
lamp oil, kerosene, BBQ starters, or other
flammable substances to start or stir up a fire.
Always keep these products away from the fire
when using the fireplace.
4.8 Smoke release during the first fire: It is
possible that, while making your first fire, the 6.1 Finish maintenance: Your fireplace is
fireplace releases smoke for about 20 minutes. covered and protected by a special high-
This smoke release is normal and is usually temperature paint finish. Normal maintenance
caused by the "baking" of the fireplace paint requires only a simple dusting using a dry and
finish. Open a window and the smoke will soft duster or a feather duster. Avoid splashing
disappear by itself in a few minutes. Caution: liquids on the fireplace.
This smoke can trigger a smoke detector causing
a false alarm! 6.2 Repainting: If, over time, it becomes
necessary to freshen up the fireplace finish, you
4.9 Caution: Very hot! Your fireplace can can spray directly on the old finish a coat of
become very hot. Be careful when coming close "Stove Bright" high temperature stove paint. The
to it. Keep clothes, furniture, drapes, pets and standard color used by Don-Bar is Metallic Black
young children away from the fireplace. no 6309.
4.10 Gloves and poker: In order to operate the 6.3 Fireplace storing before installation: To
fireplace safely, always keep a poker on hand. prevent rusting, always store the fireplace and its
Heat resistant gloves are also recommended and components in a dry space.
can be very useful when you have to handle hot
parts during an emergency.
4.11 Smoke detector: For your safety install a
smoke and carbon monoxyde detector in the room
7.1 Glass maintenance: To clean the glass,
where the fireplace is installed. begin with a duster and, preferably, a stove glass
cleaner. These aerosol glass cleaners are sold by
stove and fireplace dealers. They are specially
formulated to dissolve creosote without damaging
5.1 Ashes removal: Your fireplace must be the glass. Then, to get a sparkling surface, finish
emptied regularly. Always keep a bed of ashes of with a clean duster and a domestic glass cleaner
about 1" (25 mm) in the fireplace to protect the such as Windex. Warning: Wait until the glass
hearth bottom. Do not use a log grate. has completely cooled before attempting to clean
it. Never use an abrasive cleaner on the glass.
5.2 Metallic container: To collect ashes, use a
metal container with an airtight lid.. Dispose of 7.2 Replacing a glass pane: If a glass pane
them on the ground, outside, away from any shatter, replaced it with a 5 mm ceramic glass
combustible material. If you plan to bury ashes pane of the same dimensions.
or dispose of them another way, keep them in an
airtight container until completely cooled.
5.3 Natural fertilizer: Ashes are useful as
natural plant fertilizer. They are rich in lime,
6. Fireplace maintenance and
protection
7. Glass firescreen maintenance
5. Ashes

back of the fireplace (Drawing 25).
9.1 Creosote build-up and removing: When
wood burns slowly, tar and organic vapors are
released. These combustion by-products combine
with moisture to form creosote. When creosote
vapor comes in contact with a relatively cold
surface, such as a chimney flue during a slow
burning fire, it condensates. As a result, creosote
residues build up inside the chimney. When this
creosote deposit catches fire, the chimney can
reach dangerously high temperatures.
9.2 Inspection and regular maintenance: The
chimney must be inspected regularly during the
heating season in order to determine whether is
creosote build-up. In order to avoid chimney
fires, the chimney must be cleaned if the creosote
build-up reaches a 1/8" (3 mm) thickness.
The ceramic replacement glass (pyroceram) can
usually be ordered from a local glazier or ordered
directly from Don-Bar Fireplaces. (Note: the
glass panes are not warrantied against breaking).
Warning: Never replace a broken door glass
with an ordinary or tempered glass: it will
shatter and may cause serious injuries.
7.3 Door gaskets: The gasket ensuring the door
airtightness must be changed periodically.
Replace it with a similar fiberglass 3/8" (10 mm)
round stove gasket. To replace the gasket around
the glass, use a U-shaped 1/2" (12 mm) fiberglass
stove gasket.
8.1 BBQ grill installation: First, adjust the
height of the metal bar supplied with the grill to
support it at front. The BBQ grill is set in place
by simply inserting the central long rod into one
of the holes provided on the hearth plate at the
8. BBQ grill installation
9. Chimney maintenance
Glass Pane Replacement
DRAWING 24
1/2" (12 mm)
U-shaped gasket
Securing strips
and screws
5 mm ceramic glass
Insert door
BBQ grill installation
DRAWING 25
Adjust the height
of the support bar
Insert the central long bar
into one of the holes
provided on the back
hearth plate
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9.3 Soot build-up on the HE smoke sliding
deflector (Drawing 26): During the chimney
cleaning, be sure to remove any creosote or soot
build-up over the HE smoke deflector. The build-
up of soot on the deflector can prevent the flow of
smoke.
10.1 Firescreen: The optional firescreen is
simply put in place in the front of the insert. Just
tilt it a little and slip it into the opening.
Integrated clips will keep it in place.
11.1 Anti-smoke flap installation (optional)::
See details on Drawing 27.
12.1 Excessive humidity and condensation: In
winter, high humidity levels inside the house can
cause chimney problems such as condensation,
and ice build-up eventually dripping into the
fireplace. In extreme cases, the condensation
water can even infiltrate the chimney insulation.
To avoid these problems, it is necessary to
maintain a 30-35% humidity level inside the
house.
10. Firescreen installation
11. Anti-smoke flap
12. Humidity and condensation
Anti-smoke flap installation
(optional)
DRAWING 27
The anti-smoke flap comes down automatically when opening
the door. It raises when the door is closed.
Slip the pins at the ends
of the flap into the
predrilled holes on each
side of the insert
Screw the small plate
retaining the arm into
the predrilled holes
on the door frame
Install this way
Cleaning of the HE smoke deflector
DRAWING 26
To prevent soot build-up the
smoke deflector must be
cleaned at regular intervals
Cleaning sequence
Unscrew the rod that control
the sliding damper. Access the nut
from inside the fireplace.
Unscrew the 4 bolts that
hold the smoke deflector.
Take out the deflector. Tilt it down
to unhook it from its bracket
on the back of the fireplace.
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2
3
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69-61 / R 69-69 / R 69-80 69-52 80-60 69-90 80-69 / R 98-87 98-78 80-80
To order a part:
1) Check the replacement part required
2) Specify the year of the fireplace installation _________________
3) Fax this list with your coordinates to 418-686-9117
HE Combustion System
Sliding damper
Deflector (without the sliding damper)
Rod and plate assembly for the sliding damper
Chimney adaptor
Standard Parts
Sliding plate for air intake control
Hearth plate
Anti-smoke flap
Insert door including glass retaining bars
Ceramic glass, 5 mm
Glass retaining bars only (2 short, 2 long)
Glass pane gasket
Door gasket
Axial fan for basement heating
Thermodisc
Speed control
Metal duct for heating a basement
Humidifier tray
Ash shelf
Metal firescreen
BBQ grill
BBQ gril support rod
Fireplace handle (to operate the fireplace)

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PART 4: CHIMNEY FIRES
DIRECTIVES IN CASE OF A CHIMNEY FIRE
- Odour: Smell of smoke in the air. - Immediately alert the occupants of the building about
- Sight: The colour of the pipe change. Flames at the potential danger.
the top of the chimney on the roof.
- Hearing: Abnormal rumbling. - Call your local fire department or 911.
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- Burn only dry firewood. - Evacuate the house.
- Clean the chimney at least once a year before the
heating season or after burning 4 or 5 cords of - Following a chimney fire, don't reuse your fireplace
firewood. until a professional has inspected it. A chimney fire
- Don’t let creosote built-up in the chimney. can overheat the chimney components, wrap it
- Don’t burn coniferous, construction wastes, inside, curve, crack or dislocate certain components.
or materials containing glues, paints, or other
chemicals. - Do all the recommendations of the professional
- Always have a fire extinguisher on hand. and replace any part that is damaged or judged
unsafe.
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Cut all the sources of air that can feed the
fire (windows, air intakes, doors, etc...)
Do not throw water on the fire.
Do not block the top of the chimney
How to avoid chimney fires
How to detect a chimney fire
What NOT to do
What to do
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