Valcourt Antoinette Operating instructions

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FP7CE Antoinette
Installation And Operation Manual
Installation 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 your
installation.
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.
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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THIS VALCOURT WOOD FIREPLACE
As one of North America’s largest and most respected wood stove and fireplace manufacturers, Stove
Builder International takes pride in the quality and performance of all its products. We want to help you get
maximum satisfaction as you use this product.
In the pages that follow you will find general advice on wood heating, detailed instructions for safe and
effective installation, and guidance on how to get the best performance from this fireplace as you build and
maintain fires, and maintain your wood heating system.
Congratulations on making a wise purchase.
If this fireplace is not properly installed, combustible materials near it may overheat. To reduce the risk of
fire, follow the installation instructions in this manual exactly. Contact local building or fire officials about
restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.
Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new fireplace. You may need to get a
building permit for the installation of this fireplace and the chimney that it is connected to. Consult your
municipal building department or fire department before installation. We recommend that you also
inform your home insurance company to find out if the installation will affect your policy.
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.

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Table of content
PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ........................................ 5
1Safety Information .............................................................................. 5
1.1 Summary of Operation and Maintenance Cautions and Warnings.....................................................5
2General Information............................................................................ 7
2.1 FP7CE Antoinette Specifications ..........................................................................................................7
3Operating Your Fireplace................................................................. 10
3.1 Your First Fires....................................................................................................................................10
3.2 Lighting Fires ......................................................................................................................................10
3.2.1 Conventional Fire Starting..............................................................................................................11
3.3 Maintaining Wood Fires.....................................................................................................................11
3.3.1 General Advice ...............................................................................................................................11
3.3.2 Ash Removal ...................................................................................................................................12
3.3.3 Raking Charcoal ..............................................................................................................................12
3.3.4 Firing Each New Load Hot...............................................................................................................12
3.3.5 Air Intake Control and Exhaust Damper.........................................................................................13
3.3.6 Smoking Causes and Troubleshooting ........................................................................................13
4Maintaining Your Wood Heating System........................................ 14
4.1 Fireplace Maintenance ......................................................................................................................14
4.1.1 Glass Door Cleaning........................................................................................................................14
4.1.2 Screen Door Adjustment ................................................................................................................15
4.1.3 Glass Door Adjustment...................................................................................................................15
4.1.4 Glass Care –Replacement ..............................................................................................................16
4.1.5 Cleaning and Painting the Fireplace...............................................................................................16
4.2 Chimney and Chimney Liner Maintenance........................................................................................17
4.2.1 Why Chimney Cleaning is Necessary..............................................................................................17
4.2.2 How Often Should You Clean the Chimney?..................................................................................17
4.2.3 Cleaning the Chimney.....................................................................................................................17
4.2.4 Fire Baffles Removal Prior to Cleaning the Chimney .....................................................................18
PART B –INSTALLATION..................................................................... 19
5Safety Information ............................................................................ 19
5.1 Summary of Installation Cautions and Warnings ..............................................................................19
5.2 Regulations Covering Fireplace Installation.......................................................................................19

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5.3 Fireplace Installation..........................................................................................................................19
5.3.1 Installation of Spacers and Heat Shield..........................................................................................20
5.4 Fireplace Installation..........................................................................................................................21
Fire Baffles Installation ................................................................................................................................24
5.4.2 Locating the FP7CE ANTOINETTE ...................................................................................................25
5.4.3 Minimum Heart Extension Requirements......................................................................................26
5.4.4 Framing, Facing, Mantel and Combustible Shelf............................................................................27
6Clearances to Combustible Material............................................... 37
6.1 Locating the Certification Label .........................................................................................................37
6.2 Required Supply of Combustion Air...................................................................................................37
7The Venting System ......................................................................... 38
7.1 General...............................................................................................................................................38
7.2 Suitable Chimneys..............................................................................................................................38
7.2.1 Factory-built Metal Chimneys ........................................................................................................38
7.2.2 Masonry Chimneys .........................................................................................................................39
Appendix 1: Installing the Fresh Air Intake Kit................................... 42
7.2.3 Fresh Air Kit ....................................................................................................................................42
Appendix 2: Refractory Panels Replacement ..................................... 44
Appendix 3: Exploded Diagram and Parts List................................... 46
VALCOURT LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY...................................... 48

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PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Please see Part B for installation instructions.
1SAFETY INFORMATION
1.1 Summary of Operation and Maintenance Cautions and Warnings
We recommend that our wood burning hearth products be installed and serviced by professionals.
Use only a Valcourt glass door, specifically designed for the FP7CE Antoinette fireplace.
CAUTION: NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN FUEL (NAPHTHA), FUEL OIL, MOTOR OIL,
KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID, OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START OR ‘FRESHEN UP’ A
FIRE IN THIS WOOD FIREPLACE. KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS WELL AWAY FROM THE WOOD
FIREPLACE WHILE IT IS IN USE.
CAUTION: KEEP COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AT LEAST 122 CM AWAY FROM THE FRONT OF THE FIREPLACE
OPENING.
•HOT WHILE IN OPERATION, KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY
CAUSE SKIN BURNS. GLOVES MAY BE NEEDED FOR WOOD FIREPLACE OPERATION.
•THIS WOOD FIREPLACE HAS BEEN TESTED FOR USE WITH A FIRE SCREEN. THE DOOR AND FIRE SCREEN
MAY BE OPENED ONLY DURING LIGHTING PROCEDURES OR RELOADING. ALWAYS CLOSE THE GLASS
OR FIRESCREEN DOOR AFTER IGNITION. DO NOT LEAVE THE WOOD FIREPLACE UNATTENDED WHEN
THE DOOR IS OPENED OR THE FIRESCREEN IN PLACE.
•DO NOT USE AS AN INCINERATOR.
CAUTION: NEVER USE GRATE OR ELEVATE FIRE. BUILD WOOD FIRE DIRECTLY ON HEARTH.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE A FIREPLACE INSERT AND OTHER PRODUCTS NOT SPECIFIED FOR USE WITH THIS
FIREPLACE.
CAUTION: DO NOT OBSTRUCT AIR INLETS. THIS FIREPLACE NEEDS AIR FOR ITS GOOD OPERATION.
WARNING: DO NOT USE MATERIALS OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED IN THE REPLACEMENT PARTS SECTION
DURING INSTALLATION AS THEY MAY BE SAFETY HAZARDS AND A FIRE COULD RESULT.
•WARNING: SHOULD THERE BE SOOT OR CREOSOTE FIRE IN YOUR FLUE SYSTEM ALSO CALLED
CHIMNEY FIRE, CLOSE THE EXHAUST DAMPER AND GLASS DOOR COMPLETELY. IMMEDIATELY CALL
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
USE ONLY RECOMMENDED FUEL. BURN ONLY SEASONED NATURAL FIREWOOD.
•THE USE OF SOME TYPES OF PRESERVATIVE-TREATED WOOD AS A FUEL CAN BE HAZARDOUS.

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•DO NOT BURN:
oGARBAGE OF ANY KIND,
oCOAL OR CHARCOAL,
oTREATED, PAINTED OR COATED WOOD,
oPLYWOOD OR PARTICLE BOARD,
oFINE PAPER, COLORED PAPER OR CARDBOARD,
oSALT WATER DRIFTWOOD, OR
oRAILROAD TIES.
•WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT TO A CHIMNEY SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PICTURES SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL ARE GENERIC
AND MAY NOT MATCH EXACTLY THE LOOK OF YOUR FIREPLACE.

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2GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1 FP7CE Antoinette Specifications
Recommended fuel
Wood logs (Birch, Beech or Hornbeam)
Test Standard
EN 13229/A2
Type of combustion
Intermittent
Reload time at nominal heat output
45 min
Color
Metallic black
Minimum flue draught (door closed)
12 Pa
Shipping Weight:
305 kg
Firebox Volume
0,15 m3
Maximum Log Length
460 mm
Recommended log length
406 mm
Log loading :
Sideways**
Flue Outlet Diameter
203 mm
Baffle Material
C-Cast
* Burn time and heating capacity may vary subject to location in home, flue system draft, flue system
diameter, locality, heat loss factors, climate, fuels and other variables.
** Sideways: through the door you see the sides of the logs.
Nominal Heat output*
25 kW
Flue gas temperature
393 °C
Efficiency
70,42 %
CO2mean concentration
10,11 %

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3OPERATING YOUR FIREPLACE
Inside the firebox of your unit, you will find the handle that allows you to open the glass door of your
fireplace. Simply insert into the opening provided for this purpose at the bottom left of the glass door. This
handle is removable so you can take it off at your convenience.
OPERATING WITH THE FIRE SCREEN DOOR 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.
3.1 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.
Burn one or two small fires to begin the curing and conditioning process. Then build bigger and hotter fires
until there is no longer any paint smell from the fireplace. Once the paint smell disappears, your fireplace is
ready for serious heating.
3.2 Lighting Fires
Each person who heats with wood develops their own favorite way to light fires. Whatever method you
choose, your goal should be to get a hot fire burning quickly. A fire that starts fast produces less smoke and
deposits less creosote in the chimney. Here are three popular and effective ways to start wood fires.

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3.2.1 Conventional Fire Starting
The conventional way to build a wood fire is to bunch up 5
to 10 sheets of plain newspaper and place them in the
firebox. Next, place 10 or so pieces of fine kindling on the
newspaper. This kindling should be very thin; less than 25
mm. Next, place some larger kindling pieces on the fine
kindling. Open the exhaust damper fully and light the
newspaper. If you have a tall, straight venting system you
should be able to close the door immediately and the fire
will ignite. Once the fire has ignited, close the door.
A conventional kindling fire with paper
under finely split wood.
DO NOT LEAVE THE FIREPLACE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS SLIGHTLY OPENED OR THE FIRESCREEN
IN PLACE. ALWAYS CLOSE AND LATCH THE GLASS OR FIRESCREEN DOOR AFTER THE FIRE IGNITES.
After the kindling fire has mostly burned, you can add standard firewood pieces until you have a fire of the
right size for the conditions.
CAUTION: PLACE THE WOOD LOGS FAR ENOUGH FROM THE GLASS TO ALLOW PROPER PRIMARY AIR
FLOW
3.3 Maintaining Wood Fires
3.3.1 General Advice
Wood heating with a space heater is very different than other forms of heating. There will be variations in
the temperature in different parts of the house and there will be variations in temperature throughout the
day and night. This is normal, and for experienced wood burners these are advantages of zone heating with
wood.
Do not expect steady heat output from your fireplace. It is normal for its surface temperature to rise after a
new load of wood is ignited and for its temperature to gradually decline as the fire progresses. This rising
and falling of temperature can be matched to your household routines. For example, the area temperature
can be cooler when you are active, such as when doing housework or cooking, and it can be warmer when
you are inactive, such as when reading or watching television.
Wood burns best in cycles. A cycle starts when a new load of wood is ignited by hot coals and ends when
that load has been consumed down to a bed of charcoal about the same size as it was when the wood was
loaded. Do not attempt to produce a steady heat output by placing a single log on the fire at regular
intervals. Always place at least three, and preferably more, pieces on the fire at a time so that the heat

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radiated from one piece helps to ignite the pieces next to it. The size of each load can be matched to the
amount of heat needed.
When you burn in cycles, you rarely need to open the fireplace’s loading door while the wood is flaming.
This is an advantage because there is more chance that smoke will leak from the fireplace when the door is
opened as a full fire is burning.
3.3.2 Ash Removal
Ash should be removed from the firebox every two or three days of full time heating. Do not let the ash
build up in the firebox because it will interfere with proper fire management.
After ashes have been removed from the fireplace and placed in a tightly covered metal container, they
should be taken outside immediately. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible
floor or on the ground well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal. Ashes normally
contain some live charcoal that can stay hot for several days. 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. Other waste should not be placed in this container.
NEVER STORE ASHES INDOORS OR IN A NON-METALIC CONTAINER OR ON A WOODEN DECK.
3.3.3 Raking Charcoal
Rekindle the fire when you notice that the room temperature has fallen. You will find most of the remaining
charcoal at the back of the firebox, furthest from the door. 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.
3.3.4 Firing Each New Load Hot
Place the new load of wood on and behind the charcoal, and not too close to the glass. Firing each load of
wood hot accomplishes a few things:
•drives the surface moisture from the wood,
•creates a layer of char on the wood, which slows down its release of smoke,
•heats the firebox components so they reflect heat back to the fire, and
•heats the chimney so it can produce strong, steady draft for the rest of the cycle.

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Although it is important to fire each new load hot to prepare for a clean burn, do not allow the fire to burn
at full intensity for more than a few minutes.
DO NOT LEAVE THE FIREPLACE UNATTENDED WHILE A NEW LOAD IS BEING FIRED HOT.
DO NOT OVERFIRE. IF ANY PART OF THE WOOD FIREPLACE STARTS TO GLOW RED, OVER FIRING IS
HAPPENING.
When you burn a new load of wood hot to heat up the wood, the fireplace and the chimney, the result will
be a surge of heat from the fireplace. 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.
3.3.5 Air Intake Control and Exhaust Damper
The air intake control (dilution air) and exhaust damper should be in the closed position when there has not
been any wood or embers in the fireplace for a few hours. This will minimize air leakage up the chimney.
3.3.6 Smoking Causes and Troubleshooting
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 but this should not continue. If
the fireplace continues to smoke it is probably for one of the following reasons:
3.3.6.1 Closed exhaust damper
Make sure that the exhaust damper is in the open position (see Figure in Section 3.3.5: Air Intake Control
and Exhaust Damper).

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3.3.6.2 Negative pressure in the house
As the fire burns, air goes up the chimney. This air must be replaced through leakage into the house or
through the fresh air kit. When operating the FP7CE ANTOINETTE WOOD FIREPLACE, open a nearby window
temporarily to check if there is adequate air supply replacement. If opening a window solves the problem,
the house is under negative pressure.
3.3.6.3 Wet wood
Wet or tarred wood will smoulder and smoke instead of burning properly.
3.3.6.4 Dirty or blocked chimney
Check to make sure the chimney is clear and clean.
3.3.6.5 Poor chimney draft
With no fire, there should be sufficient draft to exhaust cigarette smoke introduced at the bottom of the
throat. Chimneys installed against an outside wall without protection may generate back draft problems
which will cause start-up problems. To prevent this, when you light a fire make sure you use small pieces of
really dry wood and keep your glass door closed for the first 15 minutes. Reload your unit a few times with
kindling before putting large pieces of cordwood.
CAUTION: THE EXHAUST DAMPER AND THE AIR INTAKE CONTROL MUST BE KEPT FULLY OPEN UNTIL THE
FIREPLACE HAS COOLED DOWN FOR A FEW HOURS.
4MAINTAINING YOUR WOOD HEATING SYSTEM
4.1 Fireplace Maintenance
Your new fireplace will give many years of reliable service if you use and maintain it correctly. Some of the
internal components of the firebox, such as firebricks and baffles, will wear over time under intense heat.
You should always replace defective parts with original parts (see Appendix 3: Exploded Diagram and Parts
List). Firing each load hot to begin a cycle as described above will not cause premature deterioration of the
fireplace. However, letting the fireplace run with the air control fully open for the entire burn cycles can
cause damage over time. The hotter you run the fireplace throughout burn cycles, the more quickly its
components will deteriorate. For that reason, never leave the fireplace unattended while a new load is
being fired hot.
4.1.1 Glass Door Cleaning
Under normal conditions, your door glass should stay relatively clear. If your firewood is dry enough and
you follow the operating instructions in this manual, a whitish, dusty deposit will form on the inside of the
glass after a week or so of use. This is normal and can be easily removed when the fireplace is cool by
wiping with a damp cloth or paper towel and then drying. Never try to clean the glass when the fireplace is
hot.
In spring and fall when the fireplace is run at lower temperatures, you may see some light brown stains
forming, especially at the lower corners of the glass. This indicates that the fire has been smoky and some
of the smoke has condensed on the glass. When the weather is mild, you may find that letting the fire go
out is better than trying to maintain a continuous fire. Use the technique described above for building a fire
to take the chill off the house.

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If you do get brown stains on the glass you can remove them with special cleaners for wood heater glass
doors. Do not use abrasives to clean your fireplace’s door glass.
The deposits that form on the glass are the best indication of the quality of your fuel and how well you are
doing in operating the fireplace. Your goal should be clear glass with no brown stains. If you continue to see
brown stains on the glass, something about your fuel and operating procedure needs to be changed. Stains
on the glass indicate incomplete combustion of the wood, which also means more smoke emissions and
faster formation of creosote in the chimney.
Do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut. Do not use the fireplace if the glass is broken.
4.1.2 Screen Door Adjustment
1. Lift the screen and the glass door completely to the top.
2. Unscrew one of the two bolts (A) which are located on the lower right of the screen door.
3. Slightly unscrew the other bolt to allow the door adjustment.
4. Move down the screen door to the bottom.
5. To adjust, move the door to the left or right as needed.
6. Without changing the performed adjustment, move up about 6” the screen door.
7. Tighten the 2 bolts.
4.1.3 Glass Door Adjustment
1. Move the screen door completely to the top.
2. Move down the glass door to the bottom.
3. Unscrew the two bolts (A) which are located on the lower left of the door (See figure in Section 4.1.2:
Screen Door Adjustment).
4. To adjust, move the door to the left or right as needed.
5. Tighten the 2 bolts

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4.1.4 Glass Care –Replacement
The glass used in the FP7CE ANTOINETTE WOOD FIREPLACE is ceramic glass 5 mm thick having dimensions
of: (781 mm x 527 mm) and tested to reach temperatures up to (760 °C). If the glass breaks, it must be
replaced with one having the same specification. Contact your dealer to obtain a genuine replacement part
(see “replacement parts”, in appendix to get the proper part number).
WARNING: TEMPERED GLASS OR ORDINARY GLASS WILL NOT WITHSTAND THE HIGH TEMPERATURES
OF THE FP7CE ANTOINETTE WOOD FIREPLACE.
WARNING: DO NOT ABUSE THE GLASS DOOR BY SLAMMING IT AGAINST THE FIREPLACE.
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE FIREPLACE WITH A CRACKED OR BROKEN GLASS.
WARNING: DO NOT USE MATERIALS OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED IN THE REPLACEMENT PARTS SECTION
DURING INSTALLATION AS THEY MAY BE SAFETY HAZARDS AND A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Here are the steps to replace the glass of your
FP7CE Antoinette fireplace :
1. Open the glass door (A) with the lock located on
right side of the glass door.
2. Remove all the rivets (C) holding the door.
3. Remove all debris from the frame.
4. Use only 5 mm ceramic glass.
5. Slide the new window into the frame (B) and
fasten it in place with (3 mm) pop rivet (C)
through the glass retainers (D).
6. Handle the glass with care to avoid injury.
NOTE: Never use substitute parts. Use only
Valcourt brand parts.
4.1.5 Cleaning and Painting the Fireplace
Do not attempt to clean or paint the fireplace when the unit is hot. Painted surfaces can be wiped down
with a damp cloth. Plated surfaces may be scratched by abrasive cleaners. To maintain the finish at its
original brilliance, use only a damp soft cloth to clean plated surfaces.
If the paint becomes scratched or damaged, you can give your wood fireplace a brand new look by
repainting it with heat-resistant paint. Before painting, roughen the surface with fine sand paper, wipe it
down to remove dust, and apply two thin coats of paint. For best results, use the same paint that was
originally used on the fireplace, which is available in spray cans. See your dealer for details.

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4.2 Chimney and Chimney Liner Maintenance
4.2.1 Why Chimney Cleaning is Necessary
Wood smoke can condense inside the chimney liner and chimney, forming a combustible deposit called
creosote. If creosote is allowed to build up in the venting system it can ignite when a hot fire is burned in
the fireplace and a very hot fire can progress to the top of the chimney. Severe chimney fires can damage
even the best chimneys. Smouldering, smoky fires can quickly cause a thick layer of creosote to form. When
you avoid smouldering so the exhaust from the chimney is mostly clear, creosote builds up more slowly.
Your new fireplace has the right characteristics to help you to burn clean fires with little or no smoke,
resulting in less creosote in the chimney.
4.2.2 How Often Should You Clean the Chimney?
It is not possible to predict how much or how quickly creosote will form in your chimney. It is important,
therefore, to check the build-up in your chimney monthly when getting used to the new fireplace until you
determine the rate of creosote formation. Even if creosote forms slowly in your system, the chimney should
be cleaned and inspected at least once each year. Do not allow more than 3 mm creosote buildup in the
chimney.
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 fireplace, 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. Have your chimney system cleaned by a professional chimney
sweep.
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.
4.2.3 Cleaning the Chimney
Chimney cleaning can be a difficult and
dangerous job. If you don’t have experience
cleaning chimneys, you might want to hire a
professional chimney sweep to clean and inspect
the system for the first time. After having seen
the cleaning process, you can decide if it is a job
you would like to take on.
The chimney should be checked regularly for
creosote build-up. Inspection and cleaning of the
chimney can be facilitated by removing the
baffle.
Do not expect chemical cleaners to keep your
chimney clean.

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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 baffles.
2) Remove the rain cap.
3) Sweep the chimney.
4) Clean the inside of the firebox.
5) Re-install the baffles and the rain cap.
CAUTION: OPERATION OF YOUR FP7CE ANTOINETTE WITHOUT THE BAFFLE MAY CAUSE UNSAFE AND
HAZARDOUS TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
4.2.4 Fire Baffles Removal Prior to Cleaning the Chimney
Before starting to clean your chimney, we recommend that you remove the fire baffles to avoid creosote
dust collection on top of the baffle. (See Section 5.4.2: Fire Baffles Installation)Chimney Fire
Regular chimney maintenance and inspection can prevent chimney fires. If you have a chimney fire, follow
these steps:
1. Close the fireplace door and the exhaust damper;
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. 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;

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PART B –INSTALLATION
Parts Required
FP7CE Antoinette Fireplace
- Chimney lengths
- Elbows (where necessary)
- Associated components as per these installation instructions.
5SAFETY INFORMATION
5.1 Summary of Installation Cautions and Warnings
•THE INFORMATION GIVEN ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL AFFIXED TO THE APPLIANCE ALWAYS
OVERRIDES THE INFORMATION PUBLISHED, IN ANY OTHER MEDIA (OWNER’S MANUAL,
CATALOGUES, FLYERS, MAGAZINES AND/OR WEB SITES).
•MIXING OF APPLIANCE COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES OR MODIFYING COMPONENTS
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS CONDTIONS. WHERE ANY SUCH CHANGES ARE PLANNED, STOVE
BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC. SHOULD BE CONTACTED IN ADVANCE.
•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.
5.2 Regulations Covering Fireplace Installation
When installed and operated as described in these instructions, the FP7CE Antoinette wood fireplace is
suitable for use in residential installations.
IMPORTANT: All local and national regulations, including those referring to national and European
standards must be followed when installing the unit.
5.3 Fireplace Installation
BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR FIREPLACE, YOU MUST INSTALL THE TWO SPACERS AND THE HEAT SHIELD ON
TOP AND THE TWO SPACERS ON THE BACK OF THE FIREPLACE.

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5.3.1 Installation of Spacers and Heat Shield
To complete the fireplace, spacers and heat shield must be secured to the top of the appliance. These parts
are required to maintain proper clearances to combustible materials. You will find the spacers, heat shield
and screws in the firebox.
Spacers (2X)
Heat shield (1X)
5.3.1.1 Spacers
1. Fold by hand the 2 spacers like illustrated.
2. Align the holes of the spacers (A) with the pre-drilled holes on top of the fireplace and secure them with
the 4 screws (B).