Security Chimneys International LE LAVAL User manual

Installation and Operating
Instructions
This installation manual will help you obtain a
safe, efficient, dependable installation for your
fireplace and chimney system. Please read and
understand these installation instructions
before beginning the installation or operating
the fireplace.
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,
Security Chimneys International Ltd will not
be responsible for damages.
Install the fireplace only as described in these
instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
We recommend a certified installation by :
2125 rue Monterey, Laval, Québec, Canada, H7L 3T6
Printed in Canada Rev 7 June 2010 PILELAVAL
Hot! Do not touch! The glass
and surfaces of this appliance
will be hot during operation and
will retain heat for a while after
shutting off the appliance.
Severe burn may result.
Carefully supervise children in
the same room as appliance.
If small children are present in the home, it is
recommended that this appliance be used
with a fire screen kit.
Listed to standards:
ULC-S610, UL-127
Report # 3092554

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1. SAFETY RULES .................................................................................................. 1
2. CERTIFICATION LABEL ................................................................................ 2
3. THE FIREPLACE ............................................................................................... 3
3.1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 3
3.1.1 Parts Required
3.1.2 Additional Equipment (optional)
3.2 OPERATING THE LE LAVAL FIREPLACE ..................................................................... 4
3.2.1 Fuel
3.2.2 First Fires
3.2.3 Heat Output
3.2.4 Combustion Control & Chimney Damper
3.2.5 Accelerated Combustion
3.2.6 Medium Combustion
3.2.7 Building a Fire
3.2.8 Refuelling For Best Performance
3.2.9 Smoking –Causes And Troubleshooting
3.3 MAINTAINING YOUR LE LAVAL FIREPLACE .............................................................. 9
3.3.1 Creosote
3.3.2 Chimney Maintenance
3.3.3 Dealing With a Chimney Fire
3.3.4 Finish Door Casing Care
3.3.5 Ashes
3.3.6 Refractory Brick Replacement
3.3.7 Door Installation
3.3.8 Door Adjustment
3.3.8.1 Door Opening Adjustment
3.3.9 Bearing Maintenance
3.3.10 Glass Care –Replacement
3.3.11 Glass Care –Cleaning
3.3.12 Gasket Replacement
3.3.13 Andirons
3.4 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION ............................................................................................ 14
3.4.1 Locating The LE LAVAL fireplace
3.4.2 Hearth Extension Requirements
3.4.3 Framing, Facing And Mantel
3.4.4 Fireplace Blower (UZY5)
3.5 HOT AIR DUCTING INSTALLATION (Optional)............................................................. 20
3.5.1 Gravity Kit
3.5.2 Central Forced Air Kit
3.6 OUTSIDE AIR KIT ............................................................................................................... 24
3.6.1 Outside Air Kit Installation
4. THE CHIMNEY .................................................................................................... 25
4.1 CHIMNEY INSTALLATION NOTES ................................................................................. 25
4.2 CHIMNEY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................. 26
4.3 OFFSET CHIMNEY INSTALLATION .............................................................................. 29
4.4 ANGLED WALL RADIATION SHIELD ............................................................................ 32
4.5 CHIMNEY SUPPORTS INSTALLATION ......................................................................... 33
4.6 MULTIPLE TERMINATIONS .............................................................................................. 34
5. PARTS AND COMPONENTS LIST ................................................................. 35
6. OPTIONS .............................................................................................................. 36
7. APPENDIX (Specifications, Clearances, Replacement Parts) ........................ 37

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1. SAFETY RULES FOR OPERATING YOUR FIREPLACE
MODEL LE LAVAL
Warning: The LE LAVAL fireplace must be installed with an outside air kit intake, which is
included with the fireplace.
Warning: The fireplace must be operated with the doors fully opened or fully closed. If the
doors are left partly opened, smoke may be drawn into the room. If the unit is operated with the
doors fully opened, the fire screen must be used.
Warning: For spectacular fire view and optimum efficiency of your fireplace, we recommend
that the wood be placed as far back as possible in the fireplace.
When cleaning the fireplace, the 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 outside the house, 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.
Caution: Do not block the hot air vents on the fireplace as this will cause the fireplace to
overheat.
Caution: Never use gasoline, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or
rekindle a fire in this fireplace. Keep all such liquids well away from the fireplace at
all times. Do not burn coal. The sulphur in coal will corrode the chimney.
Caution: Keep combustible materials at least 48” (1.2 m) away from the front of the fireplace
opening.
Caution: Never leave children unattended when there is a fire burning in the fireplace.
Caution: Use only untreated wood. Wood protectors, metallic paper, coal, plastic, waste,
sulphur and/or oil will damage the fireplace.
Caution: Do not use the LE LAVAL fireplace as an incinerator to burn paper, cardboard or
construction material such as pressed wood, plywood or lumber.
WARNING: THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED WITH AN UNVENTED GAS
LOG SET OR A FIREPLACE INSERT. TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR
INJURY, DO NOT INSTALL AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET OR A
FIREPLACE INSERT INTO THIS FIREPLACE.

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2. CERTIFICATION LABEL
Note: the certification label is located in the lower right corner under the finishing trim.
TESTED TO: ULC S610 M87
TESTÉ SELON: UL 127 7th ed.
May 16, 1996
LISTED FACTORY BUILT
FIREPLACE
FOYER PRÉFABRIQUÉ
HOMOLOGUÉ
DATE OF MFG
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
YEAR
2004 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12
LAVAL-
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES:
SIDE WALL:24" (610 mm) (FROM DOOR EDGE)
MANTLE: 59" (1422 mm) (ABOVE BASE OF
THE FIREPLACE)
BACK WALL AND FIREPLACE SIDE: 0" (0 mm)
(FROM SPACERS)
CEILLING HEIGHT: 8' (2438 mm) (ABOVE THE
BASE OF FIREPLACE)
CHIMNEY: 2" (51 mm)
DÉGAGEMENTS AUX COMBUSTIBLES:
MUR LATÉRAL : 24 po. (610 mm) (DE
L'OUVERTURE DE LA PORTE)
LINTEAU : 59 po. (1442 mm) (AU-DESSUS
DE LA BASE DU FOYER)
MUR ARRIÈRE ET CÔTÉ DU FOYER : 0 po.
(0 mm) (DES ESPACEURS)
HAUTEUR PLAFOND : 8' (2438mm)
(AU-DESSUS DE LA BASE DU FOYER)
CHEMINÉE : 2" (51 mm)
FUEL: WOOD ONLY
NON COMBUSTIBLE HEARTH EXTENSION
MUST BE INSTALLED AT FRONT OF UNIT
EXTENDING 18 in (457 mm) AT FRONT AND 6 in.
(152 mm) TO SIDES OF DOOR OPENING.
THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED
WITH UNVENTED GAS LOG SET. TO REDUCE
RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY DO NOT INSTALL AN
UNVENTED GAS LOG SET INTO THE
FIREPLACE.
ELECTRICAL RATING: 115 V, 60 Hz
CAN BE CONNECTED TO A MASONRY
CHIMNEY AS DESCRIBED IN THE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
COMPONENTS USED WITH THE FIREPLACE
MUST BE LISTED. SEE LIST IN THE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
REPLACE GLASS WITH CERAMIC GLASS 5 mm
THICK.
FOR SAFE OPERATION INSTALL IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: COMBUSTION AIR OPENING MUST
NOT BE OBSTRUCTED.
DO NOT OVERFIRE THE FIREPLACE.
OPERATE THE FIREPLACE WITH DOORS FULLY
OPEN OR FULLY CLOSED ONLY.
COMBUSTIBLE: BOIS SEULEMENT
UN TABLIER NON COMBUSTIBLE DOIT ÊTRE INSTALLÉ À L'AVANT
DU FOYER EXCÉDANT DE 18 po. (457 mm) À L'AVANT ET 6 po. (152
mm)
DES CÔTÉS DE L'OUVERTURE DES PORTES.
MAINTENIR LES MEUBLES ET AUTRES OBJETS À UNE DISTANCE
SÉCURITAIRE DU FOYER.
ALIMENTATION ÉLECTRIQUE : 115V, 60 Hz.
UTILISER SEULEMENT AVEC UNE CHEMINÉE 10 po. (254 mm)
DE DIAMÈTRE, MODÈLE ASHT+, GASHT, HT6103+, AC HOMOLOGUÉE.
PEUT ÊTRE RACCORDÉ A UNE CHEMINÉE DE MAÇONNERIE
TEL QUE DÉCRIT DANS LE MANUEL D'INSTALLATION.
LES COMPOSANTES UTILISÉES AVEC LE FOYER DOIVENT ÊTRE
HOMOLOGUÉES. VOIR LA LISTE DANS LE MANUEL D'INSTALLATION.
REMPLACER LA VITRE AVEC UN VERRE CÉRAMIQUEDE 5 mm
D'ÉPAISSEUR.
POUR UNE UTILISATION SÉCURITAIRE, INSTALLER
CONFORMÉMENT AUX DIRECTIVES DU FABRICANT.
ATTENTION : NE PAS OBSTRUER LES ARRIVÉES D'AIR
COMBURANT.
NE PAS FAIRE SURCHAUFFER LE FOYER.
LES PORTES DU FOYER DOIVENT DEMEURER TOTALEMENT
OUVERTES OU TOTALEMENT FERMÉES LORSQUE LE FOYER
FONCTIONNE.
INSTALL WITH MINIMUM
CLEARANCES TO WALL AS
SHOWN IN INCHES
INSTALL AND USE ONLY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE
MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS
AND LOCAL BUILDING CODES.
CHIMNEY TYPE: USE ONLY LISTED
CHIMNEY MODEL GASHT, ASHT+,
HT6103+, AC, dia. 10 In..
SPECIAL METHODS ARE
REQUIRED WHEN PASSING
THROUGH A WALL OR CEILING.
SEE INSTRUCTIONS AND
BUILDING CODES.
PREVENT CREOSOTE FIRE:
INSPECT CHIMNEY CONNECTOR
AND CHIMNEY FLUE MONTHLY
AND CLEAN IF NECESSARY.
DO NOT OVERFIRE. IF DOME OR
CHIMNEY CONNECTOR GLOWS
YOU ARE OVERFIRING.
KEEP FURNISHINGS AND OTHER
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS A
CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE AWAY
FROM APPLIANCE.
FLOOR PROTECTOR MINIMUM
DISTANCE FROM OPENING IN
INCHES
HEARTH EXTENSION
MATERIAL:
-1" THICKNESS NON
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
- OR EQUIVALENTS

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3. THE FIREPLACE
3.1 INTRODUCTION
The LE LAVAL fireplace is a mid-efficient, heat radiating fireplace. You will receive a lifetime
of comfort and enjoyment from your fireplace provided it is installed, maintained and operated
properly.
Please read these instructions and retain this manual for future reference.
Before beginning the fireplace installation, consult the local authorities to obtain your
building permit and check your local building codes. Install the fireplace only as described
in these instructions and using only Security Chimneys International components.
When planning a fireplace installation the following information must be determined before
beginning.
1. Where the fireplace is to be installed.
2. The configuration of the chimney.
3. Optional components installation (fan, hot air ducting, etc).
4. Electrical wiring.
5. framing and finish details.
3.1.1 Parts Required
Fireplace model LE LAVAL
10" diameter chimney model Secure TempASHT+, Nova TempHT6103+ or AC manufactured by
Security Chimneys International only, including:
-Chimney lengths
-Elbows (where necessary)
-Associated components as per these installation instructions
Outside air kit. (included)
3.1.2 Additional Equipment (optional)
5" flexible venting system (central forced air kit) (see section 3.5.2)
UZY5 fan. The fan installation requires that an electrical connection of a 120v electrical box
located outside the fireplace be made prior to moving the fireplace in its final position. (sect.
3.4.4)
Gravity venting system (see section 3.5.1)

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3.2 OPERATING THE LE LAVAL
3.2.1 Fuel
The LE LAVAL fireplace is designed to work best when fueled with seasoned cordwood.
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. A moisture content
of 15% to 20% (seasoned) is recommended. Wood that has been cut and split and let to dry
under a cover for a period of one year will usually meet that criteria. Omit excessively wet
wood will be difficult to burn and will result in lower efficiency, increased creosoting and
deposits on the glass and in the chimney. Omit excessively dry wood will burn well but will also
have higher emissions and shorter burning time.
Do not burn scrap or garbage, treated wood or wood such as driftwood from the ocean which has
been exposed to salt or other chemicals. Salt or chemicals can corrode the firebox and chimney.
Do not burn large amounts of paper, cardboard, Christmas tree branches or building construction
materials. Intense firing with these materials may overheat the fireplace, causing damage to the
unit, a fire or even possibly igniting a chimney fire if the chimney is creosoted.
Processed firelogs can be used. Refer to firelog warnings and caution markings on packaging
prior to use.
3.2.2 First Fires
Before using the fireplace make sure to remove the plastic wrapping on the door. Remove all
remaining glue with mild soap. Make sure the doors are properly adjusted, thus avoiding colour
change to finish due to overheat.
The first 5 or 6 fires should be small fires of short duration (about 30 to 60 minutes). This
will help cure the refractory bricks. The first fires may produce slight smoking due to drying of
the paint and steel and any dust accumulated on the fireplace will burn off at this time. It may set
off a smoke alarm located in the same room. For this reason the room should be well ventilated
for the first few fires.
3.2.3 Heat Output
The LE LAVAL fireplace is a mid-efficiency fireplace. In spite of the heat that the LE LAVAL
fireplace can deliver, it should not replace the main source of heat in your home. This fireplace
will bring extra warmth and ambiance to your home by distributing its heat as describe further in
the manual.
FOR MAXIMUM HEAT OUTPUT, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THE
INSTALLATION OF HOT AIR DUCTING SYSTEM (SECTION 3.5).

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3.2.4 Combustion Control & Chimney Damper
LE LAVAL fireplace includes a combustion air control that sets the flow of air entering the
firebox and control the fire. The fireplace also includes a chimney damper that is not a
combustion control. The chimney damper must always be in fully open position when the
fireplace is used and should be closed only when all ashes are cold.
The chimney damper is controlled by the handle inside the firebox (fig. 1-A). It is in closed
position when the handle is visible (front) and in the open position when not visible (pushed
back). The combustion air damper is controlled by the lower handle (fig. 1-B).The control can be
moved from open position at left all the way to the close position at right.
This air combustion control should be in the closed position when the fireplace is not in
operation. This will minimize air infiltration. The combustion air control should be opened
before opening the doors to minimize the possibility of back draft coming into the room
(figure 1-A) More details are available in section 3.2.9.
Warning: The air combustion control must be in the open position if the
fireplace is operated with the doors open.
Figure 1

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3.2.5 Accelerated Combustion
The maximum heat output for the LE LAVAL fireplace is
achieved by burning with the door closed and the combustion
air opened. However, it will be necessary to reload with wood
every hour. This is the least efficient method of burning
the LE LAVAL fireplace. Use caution when burning with
the combustion air control wide open. Only burn cordwood
in this manner. Small dry pieces of softwood and
construction scraps will burn very intensely using this method
and may damage the firebox.
3.2.6 Medium Combustion
This is the recommended mode of operating
the LE LAVAL fireplace and should be the
one normally used since it will deposit the
least amount of creosote on the glass and in
the chimney. The combustion air control
must be 3/4 closed .The precise setting will
depend on many factors, including chimney
length and the moisture content of the wood.
For instance, a long chimney will necessitate closing the damper more. To obtain the proper
combustion, close the damper completely, then open it about 1/4" to ½". Three medium size
pieces of cordwood burning on a bed of hot coals will burn about 1-2 hours. Softwoods may be
burned using this method but the combustion time will be substantially reduced.
FOR MAXIMUM HEAT OUTPUT, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THE
INSTALLATION OF THE OPTIONAL HOT AIR DUCTING SYSTEM.
3.2.7 Building a Fire
A) To start a fire, place several crumpled up balls of newspaper in the firebox. Place small dry
pieces of kindling on top of the paper, criss-crossing the kindling so that there are air spaces
in between. The kindling should be placed at the center of the firebox so as to allow for
sufficient air circulation.
B) Open the dampers and light the newspaper. Leave the doors partially opened (1 to 2 inches)
to facilitate the start-up.
C) Once kindling fire is well established, cordwood can be added. Close the doors and leave the
combustion air control open in accelerated combustion position
D) When the fire burns well set the primary control to the desired burn level.
The unit will burn best with 2-3 pieces of cordwood spaced 1 to 2 inches apart and allowing
air to get under the fuel. Criss-crossing or arranging the fuel so that air can get underneath
will help the fire to get started easily. The unit should be operated with the air control fully
open long enough to get the cordwood well ignited.
WARNING: LE LAVAL was designed to allow a spectacular view of the fire. LE LAVAL
fireplace should never be filled in excess (five big logs and more). Excessive fire could
damage the fireplace’s hearth and refractory brick and void the warranty.

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3.2.8 Refuelling For Best Performance
To reload the LE LAVAL fireplace:
A) Completely open the combustion air control (see figure 1).
B) Open the doors about 1” and wait 5 seconds until the airflow has stabilized. Then open the
doors completely, put the logs in and close the doors.
C) Set the combustion air control to the desired burn level.
Note: For a spectacular fire and to optimize the fireplace efficiency, we recommend that
the wood be placed in the fireplace as far back as possible.
It may be necessary to close any optional fan(s) in operation during the refuelling process
in order to minimise smoking in the room. Wait 15 to 30 minutes before turning the fan(s)
back on to ensure successful rekindling.
3.2.9 Smoking –Causes and Troubleshooting
To reduce the likelihood of smoke coming into the room when opening the door, set the
combustion air controls to the left (“Accelerated Combustion”) before opening the door. Your
fireplace has been designed and tested to provide smoke free operation. Occasionally, there may
be a small amount of smoking upon lighting the fire until the chimney heats up. If the fireplace
continues to smoke it is probably for one of the following reasons:
A. The doors are partially opened
When you open the doors, open them completely.
B. Negative pressure in the house
A fire needs air to burn. This air must be replaced through the outside air duct (sect. 3.6 p. 25).
When operating the LE LAVAL fireplace, open a nearby window temporarily to check if there is
adequate air supply replacement.
C. Fans operating (e.g.: range hood)
Fans such as range hoods or bath fans draw air out of the house and may actually cause a negative
pressure in the house. Turn off all fans and open a nearby window to determine if this is the cause
of the problem.
D. Wet wood
Wet or tarred wood will smoulder and smoke instead of burning properly. Your dealer can help you
determine if you have properly seasoned wood for burning.
E. Dirty or blocked chimney
Check to make sure the chimney is clear and clean. If dirty call a certified chimney sweep or use a
properly sized chimney brush to clean
F. Chimney not long enough
The minimum chimney height is 15 ft. not including the fireplace height. The chimney must extend
at least 3 feet (915 mm) above its point of contact with the roof and at least 2 feet (610 mm) higher
than any roof or wall within 10 feet (3 m) of it. When installed with offsets, the minimum chimney
height is 18 ft. Additional height will increase draught and will decrease the tendency to smoke.

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G. Poor chimney draft
With no fire, there should be sufficient draft to exhaust cigarette smoke introduced under the baffle.
Chimneys installed against an outside wall without protection may generate back draft problems
which will cause start-up problems. To prevent this, open a nearby window; roll up a piece of
paper, light it and hold it in the upper part of the firebox to warm up the chimney. Wait until the
draught is sufficient, then start the fire.
H. Blower for central forced air kit
Make sure that the blower is at the "off" position when you open the fireplace door for reloading.
3.2.9 Gas Log Installation
This fireplace is designed to allow the installation of a gas burner. In such a case, the
installation must conform with the National Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 and Z21.60. Warning:
When using a gas burner, it is mandatory to keep the chimney outside air register opened.
This fireplace has provision for the installation of a gas pipe and is intended only for connection
to a decorative gas appliance incorporating an automatic shutoff device and complying with
ANSI Z21.60-M96/CGA 2.26-M96, Standard for Decorative Gas Appliances for Installation in
Solid-Fuel Burning Fireplaces (reference Clause 4.1.3 T).
1. Remove the 1 in. knockout on the right side of the fireplace and on the right side refractory.
2. Drill a one inch hole in the hearth right side coaxial to the refractory opening.
3. Assemble a rigid 3/8" N.P.T. iron pipe with two 90º elbows. Make sure to have 5 11/16 "
clearance between the two pipes. (fig. A)
4. Through the hearth bottom or back openings insert the mounted pipe through the side of the
firebox and the firebrick. Make sure the top elbow is as close as possible to the hearth to keep a
minimum clearance to the retractable door.
5. Insert a pipe through the 1 in. exterior knockout and fix it to the 90º elbow already in place.
Note : In some regions, the use of a flexible gas pipe is allowed. Consult your local authority.
Fig. A
Fig. B

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3.3 MAINTAINING YOUR LE LAVAL FIREPLACE
3.3.1 Creosote
When wood, especially wet wood, is burned slowly without a flame, it produces tar and other
organic vapours which combine with expelled moisture to form a black deposit called creosote
which accumulates on the flue lining. If ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot fire.
When the creosote accumulation is large, a creosote fire in the chimney can damage the chimney
and overheat the surrounding wood framing. Creosote formation in a chimney can be minimized
by making sure there is always visible flame burning, avoid smouldering fires and by proper
refuelling techniques.
3.3.2 Chimney Maintenance
Regular chimney inspection and maintenance combined with proper operation will prevent
chimney fires. Keep your chimney clean. Do not allow more than 1/16" creosote build up in
your chimney. The amount of creosote will depend on variables such as frequency of use and
type of fire. We recommend that you:
A. Initially inspect the chimney system weekly. From this, you will learn how often it will be
necessary to clean your chimney.
B. Have your chimney cleaned by a qualified chimney sweep. If you wish to clean it yourself,
we recommend using a stiff plastic or non-metallic brush. If a metal brush is used, its size
should be slightly smaller than the flue to avoid damaging the chimney. Do not use a brush
that will scratch the stainless steel interior of the chimney.
Warning: The chimney damper must be opened when sweeping the chimney to avoid ash
and creosote accumulation in the fireplaces air circulation area.
C. Do not expect chemical cleaners to keep your chimney clean. The rain cap can be removed
for inspection and/or cleaning of the chimney.
3.3.3 Dealing with a Chimney Fire
Regular chimney maintenance and inspection can prevent chimney fires. If you have a chimney
fire, follow these steps:
1. IMPORTANT: Close the fireplace door and the combustion air controls; this will stifle the
fire.
2. Alert your family of the possible danger.
3. If you require assistance, alert your fire department.
4. If possible, use a dry chemical fire extinguisher, baking soda or sand to control the fire. Do
not use water as it may cause a dangerous steam explosion.
5. 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, your dealer, or a fire department inspector.

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3.3.4 Door Frame Finish Care
Use a glass cleaner and a soft cloth to polish the casing. Do not use abrasives such as steel wool,
steel pads or an abrasive polish for they may scratch the frame‟s finish.
3.3.5 Ashes
Remove ashes only when the fire is out and the ashes are cold (24 to 48 hours after the fire is
out). Always use a metallic container to dispose of the ashes.
3.3.6 Refractory Brick Replacement
The intense heat of the fire will normally cause
hairline cracks in the refractory brick. These
cracks can be minimized by proper curing as
described in section 3.2.2. They will not
normally diminish the effectiveness of the
refractory brick. If large cracks develop, then the
refractory should be replaced. To replace the
refractory bricks, follow these steps:
1. Remove the front refractory bricks
2. Remove the andirons
3. Remove the side refractory supports
4. Remove the side refractory bricks
5. Remove the back refractory brick
6. Remove the bottom refractory brick
To install the new refractory bricks, follow the above steps in reverse.
3.3.7 Door Installation
The doors Of the Le Laval fireplace are factory installed. To remove
the doors, remove the finishing trim then simply pull them up from
the hinges. The door adjustment has been set at the factory. If the fit
is still not perfect, you can adjust the door using the hinge screws.
(See fig 6-1)
Figure 5
Figure 2

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3.3.8 Door Adjustment
The doors are factory adjusted for proper air tightness and fit. They may need to be re-adjusted if
the alignment has shifted in freight.
To readjust the door side to side position, unscrew the fireplace or the door hinges. Move the
doors side to side until the top of the two doors are aligned (figure 6A). The gaskets‟ air-
tightness can be adjusted using the adjustment screw located on the slider stoppers. Turning the
screws clockwise will shorten the travel of the slider and increase the pressure on the door side
gaskets. This may lead to the doors being harder to lock, so a good adjustment must be found
between a good gasket seal and easy door lock (see figure 6B, balloon 1).
The door lock can also be adjusted. Remove the front refractory brick and loosen the two screws
in the middle front of the firebox bottom. Push or pull on the handle of the door lock. Pushing
the handle will tighten the door seal in the center of the fireplace. (Figure 6C).
Figure 6A
Figure 6B
Figure 6C

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3.3.8.1 Door Opening Adjustment
The doors opening angle can be adjusted. This allows the doors to slide in the fireplace without
interference or friction with the finishing facing, which could damage the paint. The screws
located under the bottom hinges (figure 6E)are used as door opening stops. Tightening or
loosening these screws will keep the door handle from hitting the finishing facing and won‟t
allow friction between door gasket and hearth when the door is fully pushed in the fireplace.
3.3.9 Bearing Maintenance
The doors are assembled on retractable sliders using roller bearings for easy movement. LE
LAVAL fireplace has been designed to ensure that bearing maintenance is easy. Remove the
decorative facing by unscrewing the four decorative caps and the four screws holding the facing.
Remove the doors by lifting them up from the female hinges (section 3.3.7). Remove the slider
stoppers (fig. 6B, balloon 2) and take the slider bearing assembly out of the fireplace. Unscrew
the nuts to change the bearings (fig 6D). Original bearing contains no grease to resist heat.
Adding grease or changing bearings with greased bearing may cause a malfunction of the slider.
Please use Security Chimneys Int‟l replacements parts only. (see page 38 for part #)
Figure 6D
Figure 6E

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3.3.10 Glass Care - Replacement
The glass used for the LE LAVAL fireplace is a high temperature ceramic glass (1400°F). If the
glass breaks or cracks, it must be replaced with an identical ceramic glass. Tempered glass or
ordinary glass will not withstand the high temperatures of the LE LAVAL fireplace.
Replacement glass should be purchased from a Security Chimneys International dealer (see
“Replacement Parts”, Section 5).
Do not operate the unit with cracked or broken glass.
3.3.11 Glass Care - Cleaning
The LE LAVAL fireplace is designed to keep the glass clean under normal operating conditions.
If the LE LAVAL fireplace is operated continuously with the combustion air controls closed, the
glass will tend to get dirty unless the fuel, firebox and glass are maintained at hot temperatures
(see section 3.2.10). To clean the glass, there are a number of specially designed cleaners to
remove creosote. Your authorized Security dealer can recommend a suitable cleaner. Regular
household glass cleaners will not clean creosote. Do not use abrasives such as steel pads, steel
wool or oven cleaner as they will scratch the glass.
DO NOT USE CHEMICAL GLASS CLEANERS ON PAINTED SURFACES AS IT MAY
CAUSE THE PAINT TO PEEL.
CAUTION : Do not allow window cleaner to get in contact with the door gasket or paint on
facade or door. Once closed, contact of the glass cleaner with the fireplace facade can provoke
paint peeling off.
3.3.12 Gasket Replacement
Remove the doors from the unit (see section 3.3.7) and lay them on a clean nonabrasive surface.
To replace the gasket, first remove all of the old gasket and gasket cement. Make sure that the
surface is totally clean before applying new cement (a high temperature silicone caulking rated at
500°F, 260°C, is suitable) or adhesion problems may result. Apply gasket cement to the gasket
channel and install the new gasket. This replacement part is available from your Security dealer
in the following dimensions:
3.3.13 Andiron
Le Laval fireplace is equipped with andirons designed to keep logs from falling in the doors. It
must be replaced only by Security Chimneys International andirons available from your dealer.
No other andirons, log retainer or log support is sold or recommended by Security Chimneys
International.
Gasket
Part #
Length
Quantity
Dimensions
Door perimeter
PR-SR1823N
58 3/4"
2
5/8” dia

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3.4 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
3.4.1 Locating the LE LAVAL fireplace
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
hot air ducts (optional), outside air kit and chimney. If possible, you should choose a location
where the chimney will pass through the house without cutting floor or roof joists (see fireplace
dimensions on page 13).
Usually, no additional floor support is needed for the fireplace. The adequacy of the floor can be
checked by first estimating the weight of the fireplace system. Weights are given in the
appendix. Next, measure the area occupied by the fireplace. Note the floor construction and
consult your local building code to determine if additional support is needed.
The LE LAVAL fireplace may be installed directly on the floor or on a raised base but a
minimum of 8' measured from the base of the appliance to the ceiling is required.
When selecting the location, the chimney outlet position and the direction of the wind are
important factor affecting the chimney performance. To allow a maximum draft and to reduce
wind turbulence, the chimney must:
Penetrate the highest part of the roof.
Be installed as far as possible of roof offsets, trees or any other obstructions that may
cause wind turbulence and back drafts in the chimney.
The least amount of offsets (elbows) possible.
NOTE: A maximum of 2 offsets is allowed

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3.4.2 Hearth Extension Requirements
The LE LAVAL fireplace may be installed directly on a combustible floor; however, the
combustible floor in front of the fireplace must be covered with a half inch (1/2 in.) of non-
combustible support material (cement board, cement block or other) before applying the finish
material (tile, marble, stone, etc.) (see figure 7 & 7.1).
WARNING: It is important not to cover the air ventilation opening below the facade trim.
(free space fig. 7.1)
Elevated fireplace (figure 7.2)
Elevated fireplace installations require a special „Z‟
metal safety strip (field provided), in place of the
safety metal strip shown on figure 7.1. The safety
strip should extend the full width of the fireplace.
When more than one strip are used, they must
overlap by a minimum of 1 inch.
Hearth extension of an elevated fireplace must
respect the same minimal dimensions as a fireplace
installed directly on the floor (figure 7).
Figure 7
Warning : The hearth extension is to be installed only as illustrated.
Note : The crack between the fireplace and the hearth extension
must be sealed with a non-combustible material such as a
non-combustible sealing strip or sand cement grout in the
area specified above.
Tile or Marble
Cement board
Tile or Marble
Cement board
Air ventilation
opening
See note
See note
2 x 4 Framing
Figure 7.1
Figure 7.2
„Z‟ metal strip
Foyer

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3.4.3 Framing, Facing and Mantel
The construction of the framing, facing, and mantel must be in accordance with the standards and
the following illustrations (figures 8 to 12):
A. Frame the fireplace using 2" x 3" or heavier lumber.
B. WARNING: Combustible materials cannot be used in the space directly above the fireplace,
except for the studs above the facade that support the facing and mantel. This area must
remain empty for a height of 7' 6” (2286 mm) measured from the base of the appliance.
C. Frame the fireplace with vertical studs at the sides of the fireplace running from floor to
ceiling (see figure 10). If combustible facing is to be used, position the studs back, from the
front edge of the fireplace the thickness of the facing material so that the facing can be
installed flush with the fireplace facing. Frame headers between the vertical studs only as
follows:
- Place 2" x 3" or 2" x 4" headers, only along the upper part of the front, side and back
faces. Do not put wood or any combustible material within the area above the fireplace
except on the front facing.
-Place headers only as required to support the facing and mantel.
D. WARNING: The fireplace must not be in contact with any insulation or loose filling
material. Cover the insulation with drywall panels or any other rigid material around
the fireplace.
Figure 9
Figure 8
Figure 10
Figure 11

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INSULATED CHASE CONSTRUCTION
Nailing flange
Four nailing flanges are provided to secure
the fireplace to the floor (see figure beside).
Bend the nailing flanges down so each
flange is flush with the floor, then using
nails or screws, secure the fireplace to the
floor (2 places per side). The heads of the
screws or nails must be large enough to
cover the holes in the nailing flanges.
Figure 12
Nailing flange
Unbend to floor
and nail/screw

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Facing
Note: The facade must be removable once installed. The facade is
designed to overlap any facing material installed on the front of
the fireplace. If thicker material is installed, use the facade as a
template and make sure it can be easily removed for servicing.
1. Combustible material must be installed flush with the fireplace. It may not project in front of
and on the fireplace (i.e. the steel facade of the fireplace) (figure 15).
2. Non-combustible materials such as brick, stone or ceramic tile may project in front of and
onto the fireplace facing (figure 14).
1. Fireplace
2. Front of fireplace
3. Wood frame (2” x 3” min)
4. Drywall
5. Tiles
6. Rock board or other
7. Brick
Mantel
The mantel must be installed at least 59" (1500 mm) above the base of the fireplace (figure 13).
Figure 13