Ventis HE200 User manual

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Printed in Canada 02-06-2014
INSTALLATIONANDOPERATIONMANUAL
HE200
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USENVIRONMENTALPROTECTIONAGENCY
PHASEIICERTIFIEDWOODFIREPLACE
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ListedtostandardsULC‐S610andUL127
byIntertekTestingServices
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www.occanada.com
Manufacturedby:
StoveBuilderInternationalInc.
250rueCopenhague,Saint‐Augustin‐de‐Desmaures(Quebec),
Canada,G3A2H3Tel.:(418)878‐3040Fax:(418)878‐3001
READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE
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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VENTIS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.
Werecommendthatourwoodburning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
TechnologyTransfer)orinQuebecbyAPC(AssociationdesProfessionnelsduChauffage).
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.
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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Tableofcontent
PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ........................................ 6
1Safety Information .............................................................................. 6
1.1Summary of Operation and Maintenance Cautions and Warnings ..................................... 6
2General Information............................................................................ 8
2.1HE200 Specifications.......................................................................................................... 8
2.2Zone Heating and How to Make it Work for You ............................................................... 10
2.3The Benefits of Low Emissions and High Efficiency ......................................................... 11
2.4The SBI Commitment to You and the Environment .......................................................... 11
2.4.1What is Your New Fireplace Made Of?.......................................................................... 11
3Fuel ....................................................................................................13
3.1Materials That Should Not be Burnt .................................................................................. 13
3.2How to Prepare or Buy Good Firewood ............................................................................ 13
3.2.1What is Good Firewood? ............................................................................................... 13
3.2.2Tree Species ................................................................................................................. 13
3.2.3Log Length..................................................................................................................... 14
3.2.4Piece Size...................................................................................................................... 14
3.2.5How to Dry Firewood ..................................................................................................... 15
3.2.6Judging Firewood Moisture Content .............................................................................. 15
3.3Manufactured Logs ........................................................................................................... 16
4Operating Your Fireplace................................................................. 17
4.1Operation of the retractable doors .................................................................................... 17
4.2The Use of a Fire Screen.................................................................................................. 17
4.3Your First Fires ................................................................................................................. 17
4.4Lighting Fires .................................................................................................................... 18
4.4.1Conventional Fire Starting ............................................................................................. 18
4.4.2The Top Down Fire........................................................................................................ 18
4.4.3Two Parallel Logs .......................................................................................................... 19
4.4.4Using Fire Starters......................................................................................................... 19
4.5Maintaining Wood Fires .................................................................................................... 19
4.5.1General Advice .............................................................................................................. 19
4.5.2Ash Removal ................................................................................................................. 20
4.5.3Raking Charcoal ............................................................................................................ 20
4.5.4Firing Each New Load Hot............................................................................................. 21
4.5.5Turning Down the Air Supply ......................................................................................... 21
4.5.6Building Different Fires for Different Needs ................................................................... 22

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5Maintaining Your Wood Heating System........................................25
5.1Fireplace Maintenance...................................................................................................... 25
5.1.1Plated Finish Maintenance ............................................................................................ 25
5.1.2Glass Door Cleaning...................................................................................................... 25
5.1.3Door Adjustment............................................................................................................ 26
5.1.4Door alignment .............................................................................................................. 27
5.1.5Replacing the Door Gasket............................................................................................ 29
5.1.6Replacing the Glass Gasket and/or the Glass ............................................................... 30
5.1.7Cleaning and Painting the Fireplace.............................................................................. 31
5.2Chimney and Chimney Liner Maintenance ....................................................................... 31
5.2.1Why Chimney Cleaning is Necessary............................................................................ 31
5.2.2How Often Should You Clean the Chimney?................................................................. 31
5.2.3Cleaning the Chimney ................................................................................................... 32
5.2.4Fire Baffle Removal Prior to Cleaning the Chimney ...................................................... 33
5.2.5Chimney Fire ................................................................................................................. 33
PART B – INSTALLATION.....................................................................34
6Safety Information............................................................................35
6.1Summary of Installation Cautions and Warnings .............................................................. 35
6.2Regulations Covering Fireplace Installation...................................................................... 36
6.3Fireplace Installation ......................................................................................................... 36
6.3.1Locating the HE200 ....................................................................................................... 36
6.3.2Minimum Heart Extension Requirements ...................................................................... 43
6.3.3Framing, Facing, Mantel, and Combustible Shelf .......................................................... 44
7Clearances to Combustible Material............................................... 52
7.1Locating the Certification Label......................................................................................... 52
8The Venting System .........................................................................53
8.1General ............................................................................................................................. 53
8.2Suitable Chimneys ............................................................................................................ 53
8.3Minimum Chimney Height................................................................................................. 53
8.4The Relationship Between the Chimney and the House................................................... 53
8.4.1Why the chimney should penetrate the highest heated space....................................... 53
8.5Chimney Installation Notes ............................................................................................... 54
8.6Chimney Installation Instructions ...................................................................................... 57
8.6.1Examples of Typical Chimney Installation ..................................................................... 57
8.6.2Offset Chimney Installation............................................................................................ 62
8.7Angled Wall Radiation Shield............................................................................................ 64
8.8Chimney Support Installation ............................................................................................ 64

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8.8.1Universal Roof Support.................................................................................................. 64
8.8.2Universal Offset Support................................................................................................ 65
8.9Installation Instructions for Masonry Application ............................................................... 65
8.10Supply of Combustion Air ................................................................................................. 66
8.10.1Air Supply in Conventional Houses ............................................................................... 67
Appendix 1: Hot Air Ducting Installation............................................. 68
Appendix 2: Blower Maintenance or Replacement ............................79
Appendix 3: Installing the Door Overlay .............................................81
Appendix 4: Installing the Adapter for Fresh Air Kit..........................82
Appendix 5: Installing the Fire Screen (VA8420)................................86
Appendix 6: Installation of Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle ............87
Appendix 7: Exploded Diagram and Parts List................................... 93
VENTIS LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY.............................................96
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thedateyoupurchasedyourstove.Keepyoursalesinvoice.Wealso
recommendthatyouregisteryourwarrantyonlineat:
http://www.occanada.com/en/service-support/warranty-
registration
Registeringyourwarrantyonlinewillhelpustoquicklytrackthe
informationweneedaboutyourstove.
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