Valcourt FP16 Saint-Laurent User manual

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Printed in Canada 29-09-2017
READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE
FP16 Saint-Laurent
Installation And Operation Manual
Safety tested according to ULC-S610
and UL 127 Standards by an accredited laboratory
www.valcourtinc.com
Manufactured by:
Stove Builder International Inc.
250 rue Copenhague, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Quebec), Canada, G3A 2H3
After-sale service: 418-908-8002
E-mail: [email protected]
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 following pages, 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.
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).
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
installation 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.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ILLUSTRATIONS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL ARE GENERIC AND MAY NOT MATCH
EXACTLY THE LOOK OF THIS FIREPLACE.
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).
•MIXING OF APPLIANCE COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES OR MODIFYING COMPONENTS IS
PROHIBITED AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. ANY MODIFICATION OF THE FIREPLACE THAT HAS
NOT BEEN APPROVED IN WRITING BY THE TESTING AUTHORITY IS PROHIBITED AND VIOLATES CSA
B365 (CANADA) AND NFPA 211 (USA).
•STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC. (SBI) GRANTS NO WARRANTY, IMPLIED OR STATED, FOR THE
POOR INSTALLATION OR LACK OF MAINTENANCE OF YOUR FIREPLACE AND ASSUMES NO
RESPONSIBILITY OF ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PART A –INSTALLATION.................................................................................5
1.1 Safety Information.....................................................................................................................5
1.1.1 Regulations Covering Fireplace Installation .....................................................................................7
1.2 General Information ..................................................................................................................7
1.2.1 FP16 –Saint-Laurent Wood Fireplace Specifications.......................................................................7
1.2.2 Measurements .................................................................................................................................8
1.3 Fireplace Installation................................................................................................................11
1.3.1 Installation of Standoff...................................................................................................................11
1.3.2 Transportation Packaging...............................................................................................................11
1.3.3 Locating the FP16 –Saint-Laurent Wood Fireplace .......................................................................11
1.3.4 Clearances to combustible materials .............................................................................................12
1.3.5 Raised base installation of more than 4" (R value for the hearth extension not required) ..........13
1.3.6 Raised base installation of 4" (R value for the hearth extension not required) ............................14
1.3.7 Directly on the floor (R value for the hearth extension not required) ..........................................15
1.3.7.1 R-Value Calculations ............................................................................................................... 16
1.3.8 Minimum Hearth Extension Requirements....................................................................................17
1.3.9 Framing construction .....................................................................................................................17
1.3.9.1 Framing ................................................................................................................................... 17
1.3.9.2 Framing when installing a fresh air intake kit ........................................................................ 19
1.3.9.3 Framing when installing in a corner........................................................................................ 20
1.3.10 Facing..............................................................................................................................................21
1.3.11 Installation of a Combustible Mantel Shelf....................................................................................22
1.3.12 Fresh Air Intake Kit .........................................................................................................................23
1.3.12.1 Fresh air intake kit installation................................................................................................ 23
1.3.13 Installation of a Gas Lighter............................................................................................................26
1.3.14 Face plate installation (Sold separately) ........................................................................................26
1.3.14.1 Straight Narrow overlap ......................................................................................................... 27
1.3.14.2 Masonry Trim .......................................................................................................................... 28
1.3.15 Moulded Refractory Brick Panels Installation................................................................................29
1.3.16 Door Adjustment ............................................................................................................................31
1.3.16.1 Screen door ............................................................................................................................. 31
1.3.16.2 Glass door................................................................................................................................ 31
1.3.17 Access door for counterweight ......................................................................................................32
1.4 Venting System (Chimney and Chimney Connector) .................................................................32
1.4.1 General Information.......................................................................................................................32
1.4.2 Suitable Chimneys ..........................................................................................................................32
1.4.3 Chimney Installation Notes ............................................................................................................34
1.5 Chimney Installation Instructions .............................................................................................36
1.5.1 Examples of Typical Chimney Installation......................................................................................36
1.5.2 Offset installation ...........................................................................................................................37

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1.5.3 Installation Instructions..................................................................................................................38
1.5.4 Offset Chimney Installation............................................................................................................39
1.5.5 Angled Wall Radiation Shield .........................................................................................................40
1.5.5.1 Universal Offset Support ......................................................................................................... 40
1.5.6 Universal Roof Support ..................................................................................................................40
1.5.7 Installation Instructions for Masonry Application..........................................................................41
1.5.7.1 Installation instructions........................................................................................................... 42
2PART B - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.................................................43
2.1 Fuel .........................................................................................................................................43
2.1.1 The Use of Manufactured Logs ......................................................................................................43
2.2 Operating the FP16 SAINT-LAURENT Wood Fireplace................................................................44
2.2.1 Opening the glass door...................................................................................................................44
2.2.2 First Fires ........................................................................................................................................44
2.2.3 Building a Fire .................................................................................................................................45
2.2.4 Maintaining the Fire .......................................................................................................................45
2.2.5 Air Intake Control and Chimney Damper .......................................................................................45
2.2.6 Smoking Causes and Troubleshooting ........................................................................................46
2.3 Maintaining Your FP16 –SAINT-LAURENT Wood Fireplace........................................................47
2.3.1 Creosote –Formation and Need for Removal ...............................................................................47
2.3.2 Chimney Maintenance ...................................................................................................................47
2.3.3 Dealing With a Chimney Fire ..........................................................................................................48
2.3.4 Disposal of Ashes............................................................................................................................48
2.3.5 Refractory Panel Replacement.......................................................................................................48
2.3.6 Glass Replacement .........................................................................................................................48
2.3.6.1 Replacement steps .................................................................................................................. 49
2.3.7 Replacing the Glass Gasket.............................................................................................................51
2.3.8 Plated Finish Maintenance .............................................................................................................51
2.3.9 Glass Care –Cleaning .....................................................................................................................51
Appendix 1: Exploded Diagram and Parts List...................................................52
VALCOURT LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY......................................................55
REGISTER YOUR 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
https://www.valcourtinc.com/en/warranty/warranty-registration/
Registering your warranty online will help us track rapidly the information we need on your unit.

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1. PART A –INSTALLATION
Install the fireplace only as described in this manual and using only components from the chimney
manufacturers listed in TABLE 4 (Page 33).
Components Required
•FP16 –Saint-Laurent Fireplace
•Straight narrow overlap faceplate or Straight masonry trim
•Insulated chimney made by the manufacturers listed in TABLE 4 (Page 33), with the corresponding
specifications :
Chimney lengths
Elbows (where necessary)
Associated components as per these installation instructions
Additional Equipment (optional)
•None
1.1 Safety Information
DANGER
•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.
•KEEP COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AT LEAST 48 INCHES AWAY FROM THE FRONT OF THE FIREPLACE
OPENING.
•NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED WHEN THERE IS A FIRE BURNING IN THE FIREPLACE.
•NEVER USE GRATE OR ELEVATE FIRE. BUILD WOOD FIRE DIRECTLY ON HEARTH.
•DO NOT USE A FIREPLACE INSERT AND OTHER PRODUCTS NOT SPECIFIED FOR USE WITH THIS
FIREPLACE.
•DO NOT OBSTRUCT AIR INTLETS. THIS FIREPLACE NEEDS AIR FOR ITS GOOD OPERATION.
•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. (SEE SECTION 1.3.10 - Facing)
•A PRIMARY ALTERNATIVE HEAT SOURCE SHOULD BE AVAILABLE IN THE HOME. THIS HEATING UNIT
MAY SERVE AS A SUPPLEMENTARY HEAT SOURCE. THE MANUFACTURER CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR ADDITIONAL HEATING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF AN ALTERNATIVE HEAT SOURCE.
IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO BUY THIS PRODUCT FROM A RETAILER WHO CAN PROVIDE
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE ADVICES.
•DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
•DO NOT INSTALL THIS FIREPLACE IN A MOBILE HOME.
•OPERATE ONLY WITH GLASS DOOR FULLY CLOSED OR FULLY OPEN WITH SCREEN DOOR ALWAYS
CLOSED. IF DOOR IS LEFT PARTIALLY OPEN, GAS AND FLAME MAY BE DRAWN OUT OF THE OPENING,
CREATING RISKS FROM BOTH FIRE AND SMOKE. NEVER LEAVE THE FIREPLACE UNATTENDED WHEN
IN USE.