Valcourt FP-7-LM ANTOINETTE User manual

45530A
08-02-2012
Printed in Canada
Installation and Operation Manual
FP-7-LM
ANTOINETTE
Qualified Clean Burning
Decorative Fireplace
U.S. EPA Low Mass Wood-burning Fireplace
voluntary program phase 2 emission level qualified model
Safety tested according to ULC S610 and
UL 127 Standards by
Stove Builder International Inc.
250, rue de Copenhague,
St-Augustin-de-Desmoures (Quebec)
Canada G3A 2H3
Tel : (418 ) 878-3040
Fax : (418 ) 878-3001
www.valcourtinc.com
READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE
This manual is available for free download on the manufacturer’s web site. It is a copyrighted
document. Re-sale is strictly prohibited. The manufacturer may update this manual from time
to time and cannot be responsible for problems, injuries, or damages arising out of the use of
information contained in any manual obtained from unauthorized sources.

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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THIS VALCOURT FIREPLACE
As one of North America’s largest and most respected wood stove and fireplace
manufacturers, VALCOURT takes pride in the quality and performance of all its products.
We want to help you get maximum satisfaction as you use this product.
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.
Read this entire manual before you install and use your new fireplace. It is important
that you follow the installations guidelines exactly. Failure to install this fireplace
correctly could result in a house fire, bodily injury or even death.
You may need to obtain a building permit for the installation of this fireplace and the
chimney that it is connected to. Consult your municipal building or fire department
about installation requirements in your area. We recommend that you also inform your
home insurance company to find out if the installation will affect your policy.
REGISTER YOU WARRANTY ONLINE
To receive full warranty coverage, you will need to show evidence of the
date you purchased your unit. Keep your sales invoice. We also
recommend that you register your warranty online at
http://www.valcourtinc.com/warranty-registration.aspx
Registering your warranty online will help us track rapidly the
information we need on your unit.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PICTURES SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL ARE
GENERIC AND MAY NOT MATCH EXACTLY THE LOOK OF YOUR
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, STOVE BUILDER
INTERNATIONAL (SBI) WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES.
INSTALL THE FIREPLACE ONLY AS DESCRIBED IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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PART A – INSTALLATION........................................................................................5
1.0Safety Information........................................................................................................5
1.1Regulations Covering Fireplace Installation................................................................6
2.0General Information.....................................................................................................6
2.1FP7-LM Antoinette Wood Fireplace Specifications....................................................6
2.2The Benefits of EPA Voluntary Emission Program «Low Mass» Phase II.................7
3.0Fireplace Installation....................................................................................................8
3.1Installation of a Gas Log Set........................................................................................8
3.2Installation of Spacers and Heat Shield .......................................................................9
3.2.1 Spacers...................................................................................................................9
3.3Fire Baffles Installation..............................................................................................10
3.4Locating the FP7-LM Antoinette Wood Fireplace....................................................12
3.5Heart Extension Requirements...................................................................................13
3.6Framing, Facing, Mantel, and Combustible Shelf.....................................................14
3.6.1 Framing................................................................................................................14
3.6.2 Facing ..................................................................................................................21
3.6.3 Combustible Shelf ...............................................................................................24
3.7Fresh Air Kit ..............................................................................................................27
3.7.1 Fresh Air kit Installation......................................................................................27
3.8Faceplate Installation (Sold Separately) ....................................................................29
3.8.1 Narrow Overlap...................................................................................................29
3.8.2 Masonry Trim......................................................................................................30
3.9Door Alignment .........................................................................................................31
4.0Venting System (Chimney and Chimney Connector) .............................................32
4.1General.......................................................................................................................32
4.2Suitable Chimneys .....................................................................................................33
4.3Chimney Installation Notes........................................................................................35
4.4Chimney Installation Instructions..............................................................................38
4.6Angled Radiation Shield............................................................................................42
4.7Chimney Support Installation ....................................................................................42
4.7.1 Universal Roof Support.......................................................................................42
4.7.2 Universal Offset Support.....................................................................................43
4.8Chimney Chase and Multiple Terminations ..............................................................43
4.9Installation Instructions for Masonry Application.....................................................44

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PART B - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE........................................................ 45
5.0Fuel...............................................................................................................................45
5.1The Use of Manufactured Logs .................................................................................45
6.0OPERATING THE FP7-LM ANTOINETTE WOOD FIREPLACE ...................46
6.1First Fires ...................................................................................................................46
6.2Building a Fire ...........................................................................................................46
6.3Maintaining the Fire...................................................................................................47
6.4Air Intake Control and Exhaust Damper....................................................................48
6.5Smoking Causes and Troubleshooting ...................................................................48
A.Closed exhaust damper.......................................................................................48
B.Negative pressure in the house...........................................................................49
C.Wet wood............................................................................................................49
D.Dirty or blocked chimney...................................................................................49
E.Chimney not long enough...................................................................................49
F.Poor chimney draft .............................................................................................49
7.0MAINTAINING YOUR FP7-LM ANTOINETTE WOOD FIREPLACE ...........50
7.1Creosote – Formation and Need for Removal ...........................................................50
7.2Chimney Maintenance ...............................................................................................50
7.3Fire Baffles Removal Prior to Cleaning the Chimney...............................................50
7.4Dealing With a Chimney Fire....................................................................................51
7.5Disposal of Ashes.......................................................................................................52
7.6Refractory Panels Replacement.................................................................................52
7.7Glass Care – Replacement .........................................................................................54
7.8Glass Care – Cleaning................................................................................................55

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PART A – INSTALLATION
1.0 Safety Information
CAUTION:THE INFORMATION GIVEN ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL
AFFIXED TO THE APPLIANCE ALWAYS OVERRIDES THE
INFORMATION PUBLISHED, IN ANY OTHER MEDIA (OWNER’S
MANUAL, CATALOGUES, FLYERS, MAGAZINES AND/OR WEB
SITES).
CAUTION:NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN FUEL,
KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS
TO START OR ‘‘FRESHEN UP’’ A FIRE IN THIS FIREPLACE. KEEP
ALL SUCH LIQUIDS WELL AWAY FROM THE FIREPLACE AT
ALL TIMES.
CAUTION: KEEP COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AT LEAST 48 INCHES AWAY
FROM THE FRONT OF THE FIREPLACE OPENING.
CAUTION: NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED WHEN THERE IS A
FIRE BURNING IN THE FIREPLACE.
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 INTLETS. THIS FIREPLACE NEEDS AIR
FOR ITS GOOD OPERATION.
WARNING: THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED WITH A GAS LOG
LIGHTER.
WARNING: DO NOT USE MATERIAL OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED IN THE
REPLACEMENT PARTS SECTION DURING INSTALLATION AS
THEY MAY BE SAFETY HAZARDS AND A FIRE COULD RESULT.
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL THIS FIREPLACE IN A MOBILE HOME.
CAUTION: FOR SAFETY REASONS, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO USE A NON-
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL FOR THE SURROUND OF THE
FIREPLACE. IN THAT CASE, A CEMENT-BOARD (DUROCK
STYLE) IS MANDATORY. FAILING TO RESPECT THIS GUIDELINE
MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

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CAUTION: THIS HEATING UNIT MUST SERVE AS A SUPPLEMENTARY HEAT
SOURCE. AN ALTERNATIVE HEAT SOURCE SHOULD BE
AVAILABLE IN THE HOME IF NEEDED. THE MANUFACTURER
CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ADDITIONAL HEATING COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF AN ALTERNATIVE HEAT
SOURCE. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER BUYS
THIS PRODUCT FROM A RETAILER WHO CAN PROVIDE
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE ADVICES.
1.1 Regulations Covering Fireplace Installation
When installed and operated as described in these instructions, the FP7-LM Antoinette wood
fireplace is suitable for use as a fireplace appliance in residential installations.
In Canada, the CSA B365 Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment
and the CSA C22.1 Canadian National Electrical Code are to be followed in the absence of
local code requirements. In the USA, the NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents
and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances and the ANSI NFPA 70 National Electrical Code are to be
followed in the absence of local code requirements.
We recommend that our woodburning hearth products be installed and serviced by
professionals who are certified in the United States by NFI (National Fireplace Institute®) or in
Canada by WETT (Wood Energy Technical Training) or in Quebec by APC (Association des
Professionnels du Chauffage).
2.0 General Information
2.1 FP7-LM Antoinette Wood Fireplace Specifications
Fuel Type Cordwood
Test Standards (safety) ULC S610 and UL 127
Test Standards (emissions) ASTM 2515 and ASTM 2558
U.S. EPA Low Mass Wood-burning
Fireplace voluntary program phase 2
emission level qualified model
Shipping Weight 625 lb (283 kg)
Maximum Log Length recommended 18” east-west
Flue Outlet Diameter: 8” (203 mm) diameter (vertical)

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2.2 The Benefits of EPA Voluntary Emission Program «Low Mass» Phase II
In the past, most conventional masonry and low-mass, factory-built fireplaces were not
efficient at producing usable heat. Typically, over 90 percent of the heat generated by a
fireplace was lost out the chimney. In addition, many of these fireplaces were sources of
smoke, indoors and out.
In 2009, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) initiated a voluntary program for
manufacturers of decorative wood burning fireplaces to encourage manufacturers to produce
clean wood-burning appliances that reduce air pollution. Under the U.S. EPA Low Mass
Fireplace Voluntary Program, cleaner burning fireplaces are ones that qualify for the Phase I
emission levels of 7.3 g/kg (approximately 57 percent cleaner than unqualified models) or the
Phase II emission levels of 5.1 g/kg (approximately 70 percent cleaner than unqualified
models). Participating manufacturers are expected to qualify under Phase 2 by 2013. The FP7-
LM Antoinette wood fireplace is a phase II emission level qualified model that brings you the
benefits of lower emissions.

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3.0 Fireplace Installation
ATTENTION: IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
AND DEPENDING ON THE TYPE OF FINISHING MATERIAL
USED, YOU MUST INSTALL ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TRIMS;
A NARROW OVERLAP (A) OR A MASONRY TRIM (B) (SOLD
SEPARATELY).
Figure 1 (A)
Narrow Overlap
Figure 1 (B)
Masonry Trim
CAUTION: WHEN USING THE DECORATIVE APPLIANCE, THE FIREPLACE
DAMPER MUST BE SET IN THE FULLY OPEN POSITION.
3.1 Installation of a Gas Log Set
You can install a decorative gas appliance or a vented gas log set in the hearth. To do this,
install an automatic shut-off valve. Comply with the Standard for Decorative Gas Appliances
for Installation in Vented Fireplaces, ANSI Z21.60 (1991) or American Gas Association draft
requirements for Gas-Fired Log Lighters for Wood Burning Fireplaces, Draft No. 4 dated
August, 1993.
WARNING: THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED WITH AN UNVENTED
GAS LOG SET. TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, DO NOT
INSTALL AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET INTO THIS FIREPLACE.

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3.2 Installation of Spacers and Heat Shield
To complete the fireplace, spacers and heat shield must be secured to the top of the appliance.
These parts are required to maintain proper clearances to combustible materials. You will find
the spacers, heat shield and screws in the firebox (see Figure 2 and 3).
Figure 2
Spacers (2X)
Figure 3
Heat shield (1X)
3.2.1 Spacers
1. Fold by hand the 2 spacers like illustrated in Figure 4.
Figure 4
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) as shown in Figure 5:
Figure 5

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3. As illustrated in Figure 6 and 7, position the heat shield (C) between the spacers
previously installed with the folds facing up. Align the holes of the shield with the
ones of the left and right spacer and secure it with 4 screws (B).
Figure 6
Figure 7
3.3 Fire Baffles Installation
Your fireplace FP7-LM contains two fire baffles. In order to protect them during
transportation, the small fire baffle (D) is located at the bottom of the combustion chamber,
while the largest (E) is in the box in front of your fireplace door. Note that in order to inasall
the small fire baffle (D) properly, it should lean against the back of the chimney throat, as
shown in Figure 3.3 A. For the installation of the biggest fire baffle (B), it must be positioned
as shown in Figure 3.3 B and lean against the front of the chimney throat.
Follow these steps to install the fire baffles:
1. To install the first fire baffle (D), hold it in your hands with the narrowest part towards
the back of the unit (Figure 3.3 A).
2. Move the piece up to the top bracket at the back of the fireplace throat, taking care to
avoid the bracket of the front fire baffle (Figure 3.3 C).
3. Place the baffle on its brackets and make sure it is leaning against the back of the
chimney throat (Figure 3.3 D)
4. To install the front fire baffle (E), hold it in your hands with the narrow end toward the
back of the fireplace (Figure 3.3 B).
5. Move the piece up, making sure to keep it close to the front wall of the chimney throat
for easy maneuverability (Figure 3.3 E).
6. Once one side has exceeded its bracket, lean it against the side and front wall of the
chimney throat for easy maneuverability. Then rotate the piece so that the other side is
also above its support (Figure 3.3 F).
7. Place the baffle on its bracket and slide it horizontally to center it (Figure 3.3 G).
Make sure the fire baffle is leaning against the front of the chimney throat.

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Figure 3.3 A
Figure 3.3 B
Figure 3.3 C
Figure 3.3 D
Figure 3.3 E Figure 3.3 F
Figure 3.3 G
D E

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3.4 Locating the FP7-LM Antoinette Wood Fireplace
A. The best location to install your fireplace is determined by considering the location of
windows, doors, and the traffic flow in the room where the fireplace is located, allowing
space in front of the unit for the hearth extension and the mantel, and taking into
consideration the location of the outside air kit and chimney. If possible, you should
choose a location where the chimney will pass through the house without cutting floor or
roof rafters.
B. 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 which is normally 49" x 27
1/8" (125 cm x 69 cm). Note the floor construction and consult your local building code to
determine if additional support is needed.
CAUTION: 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 USE ONLY THE MANUFACTURER’S
COMPONENTS LISTED IN TABLE 1.

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

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Figure 10
Figure 11
3.6 Framing, Facing, Mantel, and Combustible Shelf
3.6.1 Framing
The construction of the framing, facing, and mantel must be in accordance with the standards
and the following illustrations (Figures 12 to 18):
A. Frame the fireplace using 2" × 3" (5 cm x 8 cm) or heavier lumber.
WARNING: COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING MATERIAL CANNOT BE USED IN THE
SPACE DIRECTLY ABOVE THE FIREPLACE, EXCEPT FOR THE
STUDS ABOVE THE FACING THAT SUPPORT THE FACING
MATERIAL AND MANTEL. THIS AREA MUST REMAIN EMPTY
FOR A HEIGHT OF 7′(2,15 M) MEASURED FROM THE BASE OF
THE APPLIANCE.

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B. Frame the fireplace with vertical studs on each side of the fireplace running from floor to
ceiling (see Figure 15). Position the studs back from the front edge of the fireplace,
leaving a space the thickness of the facing material so that the facing can be installed flush
with the fireplace facing (within limitations of Figure 15). 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.
WARNING: DO NOT PACK REQUIRED AIR SPACES WITH INSULATION OR
OTHER MATERIAL.
WARNING: THE FIREPLACE MUST NOT BE IN CONTACT WITH ANY
INSULATION OR LOOSE FILLING MATERIAL. COVER THE
INSULATION WITH DRYWALL PANELS AROUND THE
FIREPLACE.
Figure 12

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Figure 13
Figure 14

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Figure 15

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Figure 16

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Figure 17
Insulated chase construction

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Figure 18
Spacers must be installed