Installation and operation manual MASONRY HEATER model FM0400/FM1000/FM1200/FM1500 www.valcourtinc.com Stove Builder International Inc. 250, rue Copenhague, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Quebec) Canada G3A 2H3 Telephone : (418) 878-3040 This manual is available for free download on the manufacturer’s web site. It is a copyrighted document. Re-sale is strictly prohibited.
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Heater model installation and operation manual Table of Content PART A – OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heater model installation and operation manual PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Please see Part B for installation instructions. Safety Information Summary of Operation and Maintenance Cautions and Warnings HOT WHILE IN OPERATION, KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. GLOVES MAY BE NEEDED FOR STOVE OPERATION. USING A STOVE WITH CRACKED OR BROKEN COMPONENTS, SUCH AS GLASS OR FIREBRICKS OR BAFFLES MAY PRODUCE AN UNSAFE CONDITION AND MAY DAMAGE THE STOVE.
Heater model installation and operation manual General Information Specifications Fuel type Test standards (safety) Cordwood ULC S627, UL 1482 Zone Heating - How to get the most of it Your new heater wood stove is a space heater, which means it is intended to heat the area it is installed in, as well as spaces that connect to that area, although to a lower temperature. This is called zone heating and it is an increasingly popular way to heat homes or spaces within homes.
Heater model installation and operation manual The door glass is a 5 mm thick ceramic material that contains no toxic chemicals. It is basically made of raw earth materials such as sand and quartz that are combined in such a way to form a glass at high temperatures. Ceramic glass will not re-melt in the same way as normal glass, so it should not be recycled with your regular household products. Disposal at a landfill is recommended.
Heater model installation and operation manual Log Length Logs should be cut about 1” (25 mm) shorter than the firebox so they fit in easily. Pieces that are even slightly too long make loading the stove very difficult. The most common standard length of firewood is 16” (400 mm). The pieces should be a consistent length, with a maximum of 1” (25 mm) variation from piece to piece. Piece Size Firewood dries more quickly when it is split. Large unsplit rounds can take years to dry enough to burn.
Heater model installation and operation manual How to Dry Firewood Firewood that is not dry enough to burn is the cause of most complaints about wood stoves. The complaints usually involve a lack of heat and dirty door glass.
Heater model installation and operation manual You can find out if some firewood is dry enough to burn by using these guidelines : CRACKS FORM AT THE ENDS OF LOGS AS THEY DRY; AS IT DRIES IN THE SUN, THE WOOD TURNS FROM WHITE OR CREAM COLOURED TO GREY OR YELLOW; BANG TWO PIECES OF WOOD TOGETHER; SEASONED WOOD SOUNDS HOLLOW AND WET WOOD SOUNDS DULL; DRY WOOD IS MUCH LIGHTER IN WEIGHT THAN WET WOOD; SPLIT A PIECE, AND IF THE FRESH FACE FEELS WARM AND DRY IT IS DRY ENOUGH TO BURN; IF IT FEELS DAMP, IT IS TOO W
Heater model installation and operation manual Operating Your Heater Your First Fires (minimum 3 weeks after installation) Your new heater contains a lot of moisture. So it is critical that it be thoroughly dried out before being used at full capacity. To do this, you should heat up your appliance gradually. Check the tables below for the amount of wood and the number of fires required. Gradually increase the intensity of the fire and the wood load with each fire.
Heater model installation and operation manual Wood Load for a Normal Fire (pounds) Heater weight (pounds) Normal fire maximum Normal fire minimum Cold lighting 3800 25 8 13 4500 25 8 13 5000 30 10 15 6000 35 12 18 7000 40 13 20 8000 45 15 23 9000 50 17 25 Lighting a Fire DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS SLIGHTLY OPEN DURING IGNITION. ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR AFTER IGNITION. Top Lighting Procedure Your heater is designed to be lighted from the top.
Heater model installation and operation manual Maintaining Wood Fires General Advice IF YOU MUST OPEN THE DOOR WHILE THE FUEL IS FLAMING, OPEN THE AIR CONTROL FULLY FOR A FEW MINUTES, THEN UNLATCH AND OPEN THE DOOR SLOWLY. 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.
Heater model installation and operation manual Maintenance of your Wood-Heating System Heater Maintenance Your new stove will give many years of reliable service if you use and maintain it correctly. Some of the internal components of the firebox, comme les briques de stéatite pourront avoir de légères fissures pouvant survenir mais n’affectent en rien le bon fonctionnement de l’appareil.
Heater model installation and operation manual The gasket must be centred on the edge of the glass. To do this easily, peel back a section of the paper covering the adhesive and place the gasket on a table with the adhesive side up. Stick the end of the gasket to the middle of one edge, then press the edge of the glass down onto the gasket, taking care that it is perfectly centred on the gasket. Peel off more of the backing and rotate the glass and press the next section onto the gasket.
Heater model installation and operation manual PART B - INSTALLATION Safety Information 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.
Heater model installation and operation manual Foundation with insulation Any foundation must be flat and level. Insulation must be 2 inch thich foamglass density of 117kg/m3 or 7.3 lbs/ft3 with a compressive strenght of 620 kpa or 90 pounds/ inch2.
Heater model installation and operation manual Foundation without insulation Any foundation must be flat and level. The foundation must be even with the subfloor. -Concrete on a wood structure does not qualify as a concrete floor. Foundation directly on the floor A small heater may be installed directly on the floor with a 2-in. insulation and reinforcements under the floor.
Heater model installation and operation manual Clearances to combustible material 1) MINIMUM CLEARANCE MUST BE 14” (350 MM) ON THE SIDES OF A FLUE WITH A 3.5” (90 MM) THICK OUTER SHELL. 2) MINIMUM CLEARANCE MUST BE 20” (500 MM) ON THE SIDES OF A FLUE WITH ONLY A 2.375” (60 MM) THICK OUTER SHELL. 3) MINIMUM CLEARANCE ABOVE THE HEATER MUST BE 10” (250 MM). 4) THE HEATER MUST BE ASSEMBLED ON A 2” (50 MM) THICK NON-COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE OR FOAMGLASS TYPE INSULATING MATERIAL.
Heater model installation and operation manual Clearances to combustible materials and floor protection Clearances to walls CANADA USA A 18” (450 mm) 18” (450 mm) B 18” (450 mm) C 48” (1200 mm) G CANADA USA 18” (450 mm) 18” (450 mm) 18” (450 mm) 48” (1200 mm) 48” (1200 mm) 48” (1200 mm) May vary depending on the type of chimney See Building Code H I J Clearances to walls (Heat shield) 6” (150 mm) 6” (150 mm) 4” (100 mm) 4” (100 mm) 6” (150 mm) 6” (150 mm) Clearances to combustibl
Heater model installation and operation manual Floor Protector Your stove is designed to keep the floor from overheating. It must, however, be placed on a non-flammable surface to protect the floor from hot ashes that may fall from the stove during loading and maintenance. There are differences regarding floor protection between Canada and the U.S., as shown in the table below and the figure Clearances to combustible materials and floor protection.
Heater model installation and operation manual Safely Reducing Clearances to Walls and Ceilings It is often desirable to reduce installation clearances by placing the heater closer to the wall in order to take up less floor space. It is possible to safely reduce clearances by permanently installing a protective shield between the stove and flammable materials. Rules governing protective shields are sometimes complicated; read and follow them carefully.
Heater model installation and operation manual The Venting System General The venting system, made up of the chimney and the connecting pipe between the stove and the chimney, acts as the engine that drives your wood heating system. Even the best stove will not function safely and efficiently as intended if it is not connected to a suitable chimney. The heat in the flue gases that pass from the stove and chimney connector into the chimney is not waste heat.
Heater model installation and operation manual Masonry Chimneys The stove may also be connected to a masonry chimney, provided the chimney complies with the construction rules found in the building code enforced locally. The chimney must have either a clay liner or a suitably listed stainless steel liner. If the masonry chimney has a square or rectangular liner that is larger in cross sectional area than a round 6” flue, it should be relined with a suitably listed 6” stainless steel liner.
Heater model installation and operation manual The Relationship Between the Chimney and the House Because the venting system is the engine that drives the wood heating system, it must have the right characteristics. The signs of bad system design are cold backdrafting when there is no fire in the stove, slow kindling of new fires, and smoke roll-out when the door is opened for loading. There are two guidelines to follow.
Heater model installation and operation manual There are two reasons why the chimney in the house at right will cold backdraft when it is cold outside and there is no fire burning in the stove. First, the chimney runs up the outside of the house, so the air in it is colder and denser than the warm air in the house. And second, the chimney is shorter than the heated space of the house, meaning the negative pressure low in the house will pull outside air down the chimney, through the stove and into the room.
Heater model installation and operation manual The rules below are based on those found in the CSA B365 installation code. Please carefully follow these installation instruction rules, or those enforced where you live. MAXIMUM OVERALL LENGTH OF STRAIGHT PIPE: 3 M (10 FT.) INCLUDING ELBOWS. MINIMUM CLEARANCE FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL: 450 MM (18 IN.). THE MINIMUM CLEARANCE MAY BE REDUCED BY 50 PERCENT TO 225 MM (9 IN.) IF SUITABLE SHIELDING IS INSTALLED EITHER ON THE PIPE OR ON THE COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE.
Heater model installation and operation manual Appendix 1 : Installing an intake vent Installing an intake vent -A hole must be drilled in the foundation to run the air intake pipe. -The pipe must connect the heater to an outside air intake. -It must be insulated and non-combustible. -The pipe must be 4 in. in diameter and as straight as possible (without unnecessary bends).
Heater model installation and operation manual Appendix 2 : FM0400 Mass Fireplace Parts List See appendix FM0400 28
Heater model installation and operation manual Appendix 2 : FM1000 Mass Fireplace Parts List See appendix FM1000 28
Heater model installation and operation manual Appendix 2 : FM1000FO Mass Fireplace Parts List See appendix FM1000FO 28
Heater model installation and operation manual Appendix 2 : FM1200 Mass Fireplace Parts List See appendix FM1200 28
Heater model installation and operation manual Appendix 2 : FM1200FO Mass Fireplace Parts List See appendix FM1200FO 28
Heater model installation and operation manual Appendix 2 : FM1200FOB Mass Fireplace Parts List See appendix FM1200FOB 28
Heater model installation and operation manual Appendix 2 : FM1500FO Mass Fireplace Parts List See appendix FM1500FO 28
Heater model installation and operation manual Appendix 2 : FM1500FOB Mass Fireplace Parts List See appendix FM1500FOB 28
Heater model installation and operation manual Appendix 2 : FM1500FOB4 Mass Fireplace Parts List See appendix FM1500FOB4 28
Heater model installation and operation manual Warranty Your appliance is covered by a 5-year conditional warranty. This warranty is not transferable and applies to the original owner only. The warranty comes into effect on the date of occupancy. Use of the appliance before the date of occupancy, notably during construction of the residence, will invalidate the warranty.
