Valcourt Saguency FP8 User Manual

PREFABRICATED WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Keep this manual for future reference Standards: ULC-S610 UL-127 EPA Phase

10Electrical Installation Instructions 12.1 Install the connection box on the bottom right of the fireplace behind the lower louver. 12.2 Insta

11Figure #5: Hearth Extension Installation

12DOOR OVERLAY INSTALLATION Your Valcourt fireplace is equipped with a door overlay. See drawing below for installation details.

13 CHIMNEY INSTALLATION 1. Assemble the first chimney section with the adaptor (provided by the chimney manufacturer) using three ¾” (19 mm) screws.

14INSTALLATION The chimney must be relined with a stainless steel liner or any other listed liner or flexible liner to ULC-S635, CAN/ULC-S640 or UL

15Figure #6: Masonry chimney installation Figure #6.1: Minimum Chimney Height

16Figure #7: Straight Chimney Installation Figure #8: Chimney with Elbows Installation Figure #9: Exterior Chimney Installation Figure #10: Iso

17FIREPLACE FINISH 1. Combustible materials can be used to finish the fireplace in the area shown in Figure 11. The framing can be built directly on

18Figure #11: Fireplace Finishing Figure #12: Mantel Positioning

19Figure #13: Installation of Combustible and Non-Combustible Materials

2 REGISTER YOUR WARRANTY ONLINE To receive full warranty coverage, you will need to show evidence of the date you purchased your unit. Keep your sal

20Figure #14: Chimney Enclosure

21USE AND SAFETY 1. Teach children fireplace safety rules. 2. Do not use the fireplace under the following conditions: 2.1 Whenever a Refractory b

22CREOSOTE When wood is burned slowly without a flame, it produces tar and other organic vapours which combine with expelled moisture to form creos

23In order to achieve an optimum efficiency from your unit, we suggest that you operate it with the air control completely closed. Make sure that yo

24 AIR INTAKE ADJUSTMENT BURN TIME MAXIMUM 1 to 2 hours MEDIUM 3 to 4 hours MINIMUM 6 to 8 hours SOLUTIONS TO THE MOST COMMON PROBLEMS

25MAINTENANCE GLASS AND METAL PLATING The Saguenay fireplace is designed to keep the glass clean under normal operating conditions. If the Saguenay

26DOOR INSTALLATION AND ALIGNMENT Figure #17: Door Adjustment To install the cast-iron door, place it on their pintles and make sure the door clos

27TROUBLESHOOTING Expansion and contraction noises during the heating and cooling cycle are normal. Prevent smoke flow reversal by positioning air

28HEAT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS Figure #18: Heat Distribution Options GRAVITY DISTRIBUTION KIT The Gravity Distribution Kit may be used to heat rooms

29Installing the Gravity Air Duct System 1. Remove the 7” (178 mm) knockouts in the top of the appliance. Cut the insulating wool and remove the inn

3TABLE OF CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION ...

302. The duct can also be safely connected to an existing heating system. However, do not connect any hot air ducts to the cold air return. The hot

31VALCOURT LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY The warranty of the manufacturer extends only to the original consumer purchaser and is not transferable. This

4INTRODUCTION This manual contains all the information required for safe, efficient installation and use of your Valcourt fireplace. Read carefully

5INSTALLATION This fireplace is designed and approved for installation with the following brands of chimneys measuring 6” (152 mm) in diameter as w

6 Install the fireplace only according to the methods described herein and ensure proper clearance is provided to combustible. Use only the parts an

7Figure #2: Various Fireplace Locations Figure #3: Chimney Configurations

8 The table below shows the minimum chimney height requirements, fireplace included, according to the number of elbows: Chimney Number of Elbows M

9FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 1. Remove all combustible floor coverings, e.g. carpeting, linoleum, etc., from the area where the fireplace is to be instal