Stove Builder International Valcourt FP12 Mundo, Installation And Operation Manual

Page 1: ...lder International Inc 250 rue Copenhague Saint Augustin de Desmaures Quebec Canada G3A 2H3 After sale service 418 908 8002 E mail tech sbi international com 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...

Page 2: ...erials 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 t...

Page 3: ...at Should Not be Burned 14 3 2 How to Prepare or Buy Good Firewood 14 3 2 1 What is Good Firewood 14 3 2 2 Tree Species 14 3 2 3 Log Length 15 3 2 4 Piece Size 15 3 2 5 How to Dry Firewood 16 3 2 6 Judging Firewood Moisture Content 17 3 3 Manufactured Logs 17 4 Operating Your Fireplace 18 4 1 The use of a fire screen 18 4 2 Your First Fires 18 4 3 Lighting Fires 19 4 3 1 Conventional Fire Starting...

Page 4: ...N 35 6 Safety Information 35 6 1 Summary of Installation Cautions and Warnings 35 6 2 Regulations Covering Fireplace Installation 36 6 3 Fireplace Installation 37 6 3 1 Locating the FP12 MUNDO 37 6 3 2 Minimum Heart Extension Requirements 44 6 3 3 Framing Facing Mantel and Combustible Shelf 45 6 4 Heat Management Systems 52 7 Clearances to Combustible Material 53 7 1 Locating the Certification Lab...

Page 5: ... Optional Fire Screen Installation AC01364 83 Appendix 4 Mandatory Fresh Air intake Kit Installation 84 Appendix 5 Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle Installation 87 Appendix 6 Exploded Diagram and Parts List 91 VALCOURT LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 96 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...

Page 6: ...FIRE SCREEN AC01364 SOLD SEPARATELY THE DOOR MAY BE OPEN OR FIRE SCREEN REMOVED ONLY DURING LIGHTING PROCEDURES OR RELOADING ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR OR PUT BACK THE FIRE SCREEN AFTER IGNITION DO NOT LEAVE THE FIREPLACE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED WITH OR WITHOUT FIRE SCREEN DO NOT INSTALL THE FIREPLACE OUTDOORS THE FIREPLACE AND CHIMNEY MUST BE IN AN ENCLOSURE UP TO THE ATTIC NEVER USE GASOLI...

Page 7: ...NOT OBSTRUCT AIR INTLETS THIS FIREPLACE NEEDS AIR FOR ITS GOOD OPERATION CAUTION DO NOT BLOCK THE HOT AIR VENTS TO THE FIREPLACE AS THIS WILL CAUSE THE FIREPLACE TO OVERHEAT CAUTION DO NOT INSTALL IN A MOBILE HOME CANADA OR MANUFACTURED HOME USA WARNING DO NOT USE MATERIALS OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED IN THE REPLACEMENT PARTS SECTION DURING INSTALLATION AS THEY MAY BE SAFETY HAZARDS AND A FIRE COULD R...

Page 8: ...at loss factors climate fuel type and other variables The recommended heated area for a given appliance is defined by the manufacturer as its capacity to maintain a minimum acceptable temperature in the designated area in case of a power failure 1 Values are as measured per test method except for the recommended heating area firebox volume maximum burn time and maximum heat output 2 The maximum he...

Page 9: ...tandard EPA CSA B415 1 10 USA standard safety UL 127 Canadian standard safety ULC S610 East west through the door you see the longitudinal sides of the logs north south through the door you see the tips of the logs Mobile home Canada or manufactured home USA The US department of Housing and Urban Development describes manufactured homes better known as mobile homes as followed buildings built on f...

Page 10: ...10 FP12 Mundo Installation and Operation Manual 8 203mm HOT AIR GRAVITY DISTRIBUTION KIT 2 6 142mm FORCED AIR DISTRIBUTION KIT 2 ...

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Page 12: ...reas of your house to an adequate temperature we strongly recommend that you also have a conventional oil gas or electric heating system to provide backup heating Your success with zone heating will depend on several factors including the correct sizing and location of the fireplace the size layout and age of your home and your climate zone Three season vacation homes can usually be heated with sm...

Page 13: ...led The C Cast baffle is made of an aluminosilicate fibre material that is compressed with a binder to form a rigid board C Cast can withstand temperatures above 2 000 F It is not considered hazardous waste Disposal at a landfill is recommended Moulded refractory bricks are mainly composed of silicon dioxide also known as silica a product processed from a mined mineral It is most commonly found in...

Page 14: ...e wood Hardwoods are denser than softwoods People who live in the coldest regions of North America usually have only spruce birch and poplar other low density species to burn and yet they can heat their homes successfully Homeowners with access to both hardwood and softwood fuel sometimes use both types for different purposes For example softer woods make good fuel for relatively mild weather in s...

Page 15: ...ies more quickly when it is split Large unsplit rounds can take years to dry enough to burn Even when dried unsplit logs are difficult to ignite because they don t have the sharp edges where the flames first catch Logs as small as 3 75 mm should be split to encourage drying Wood should be split to a range of sizes from about 3 to 6 75 mm to 150 mm in cross section Having a range of sizes makes sta...

Page 16: ...er in dry weather than in damp maritime climates drying happens faster in warm summer weather than in winter weather small pieces dry more quickly than large pieces split pieces dry more quickly than unsplit rounds softwoods take less time to dry than hardwoods softwoods like pine spruce and poplar aspen can be dry enough to burn after being stacked in the open for only the summer months hardwoods...

Page 17: ...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 wet burn a piece wet wood hisses and sizzles in the fire and dry wood does not You could buy a wood moisture meter to test your firewood 3 3 Manufactured Logs Do not burn manufactured logs made of wax impregnated sawdust or logs with any chemical additives Manufactured logs made...

Page 18: ...DE CARBON MONOXIDE IS AN ODOURLESS GAS THAT IS HIGHLY TOXIC AND WHICH CAN CAUSE DEATH AT HIGH CONCENTRATION IN AIR 4 2 Your First Fires Two things will happen as you burn your first few fires the paint cures and the internal components of the fireplace are conditioned As the paint cures some of the chemicals vaporize The vapors are not poisonous but they do smell bad Fresh paint fumes can also cau...

Page 19: ...ES After the kindling fire has mostly burned you can add standard firewood pieces until you have a fire of the right size for the conditions CAUTION PLACE THE WOOD LOGS FAR ENOUGH FROM THE GLASS TO ALLOW PROPER PRIMARY AIR FLOW 4 3 2 The Top Down Fire The top down fire starting method solves two problems with the conventional method first it does not collapse and smother itself as it burns and sec...

Page 20: ... for its surface temperature to rise after a new load of wood is ignited and for its temperature to gradually decline as the fire progresses This rising and falling of temperature can be matched to your household routines For example the area temperature can be cooler when you are active such as when doing housework or cooking and it can be warmer when you are inactive such as when reading or watc...

Page 21: ...eral days If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled Other waste should not be placed in this container NEVER STORE ASHES INDOORS OR IN A NON METALIC CONTAINER OR ON A WOODEN DECK 4 4 3 Raking Charcoal Rekindle the fire when you notice that the room temperature has fallen You...

Page 22: ...replace This heat surge is welcome when the room temperature is a little lower than desirable but not welcome if the space is already warm Therefore allow each load of wood to burn down so that the space begins to cool off a little before loading Letting the space cool before loading is one of the secrets to clean burning and effective zone heating 4 4 5 Turning Down the Air Supply Once the firewo...

Page 23: ... you are around to tend the fireplace and should provide enough heat for four hours or more Small fires like this are a good time to use softer wood species so there will be less chance of overheating the house 4 4 6 2Long Lasting Low Output Fires Sometimes you will want to build a fire to last up to eight hours but don t need intense heat In this case use soft wood species and place the logs comp...

Page 24: ...8 hours 2 5 c f to 3 0 c f 8 to 9 hours 3 0 c f 9 to 10 hours Long burn times are not necessarily an indication of efficient fireplace operation When you are home during the day and able to tend the fire it is preferable to build a smaller fire that might provide three or four hours of heating than to fully load the firebox for a much longer burn Shorter burn cycles make it easier to match the hea...

Page 25: ...and can be easily removed when the fireplace is cool by wiping with a damp cloth or paper towel and then drying Never try to clean the glass when the fireplace is hot In spring and fall when the fireplace is run at lower temperatures you may see some light brown stains forming especially at the lower corners of the glass This indicates that the fire has been smoky and some of the smoke has condens...

Page 26: ...y to check for a good seal The gasket seal may be improved with a simple latch mechanism adjustment To adjust 1 Open the door and locate the upper and lower locking systems to the right of fireplace 2 Using an Allen key turn the adjustment screw counter clockwise to increase the pressure between the door frame and the fireplace opening To reduce the pressure in the case of a new gasket for example...

Page 27: ...n and Operation Manual 27 5 1 4 Door Alignment To align open the fireplace s door and loosen the pressures screws located on the lower and upper hinges of the door using a 5 64 2mm Allen key to free the adjustable hinge rods ...

Page 28: ...do Installation and Operation Manual Using a flat screwdriver turn the adjustable hinge rods in the direction shown to adjust the doors Tighten all door hinge pressure screws when they are at the desired positions ...

Page 29: ...e gasket is important to getting a good seal Place the door face down on something soft like a cushion of rags or piece of carpet Remove the old gasket from the door by pulling and prying it out with an old screw driver Then use the screwdriver to scrape the old gasket adhesive from the door Now run a 1 4 6 mm bead of high temperature silicone in the door gasket groove Starting from the middle of ...

Page 30: ...ment parts in appendix to get the proper part number WARNING TEMPERED GLASS OR ORDINARY GLASS WILL NOT WITHSTAND THE HIGH TEMPERATURES OF THE FP12 WARNING DO NOT ABUSE THE GLASS DOOR BY SLAMMING IT AGAINST THR FIREPLACE WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THE FIREPLACE WITH A CRACKED OR BROKEN GLASS In order to replace the glass use the following procedure 1 Remove the door from its hinges and lay it on a flat...

Page 31: ...tred on the gasket Peel off more of the backing and press the whole length of the edge of the glass onto the gasket Do not stretch the gasket as you place it Cut to the necessary length Now pinch the gasket to the glass in a U shape over the front and back of the glass Do the same for the bottom edge of the glass Location Length Dimensions Around glass 31 1 8 79 cm 2X U shaped self adhesive Behind...

Page 32: ...e when a hot fire is burned in the fireplace and a very hot fire can progress to the top of the chimney Severe chimney fires can damage even the best chimneys Smouldering smoky fires can quickly cause a thick layer of creosote to form When you avoid smouldering so the exhaust from the chimney is mostly clear creosote builds up more slowly Your new fireplace has the right characteristics to help yo...

Page 33: ... up and down inside the chimney flue to scrub off the creosote The chimney should be checked regularly for creosote build up Inspection and cleaning of the chimney can be facilitated by removing the baffle Do not expect chemical cleaners to keep your chimney clean The rain cap can be removed for inspection and or cleaning of the chimney The chimney should be swept following these steps 1 Remove th...

Page 34: ...lation of Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle for details 5 2 5 Chimney Fire Regular chimney maintenance and inspection can prevent chimney fires If you have a chimney fire follow these steps 1 Close the fireplace door and the air intake controls 2 Alert your family of the possible danger 3 If you require assistance alert your fire department 4 If possible use a dry chemical fire extinguisher baking so...

Page 35: ... AND OR WEB SITES MIXING OF APPLIANCE COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES OR MODIFYING COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS CONDTIONS WHERE ANY SUCH CHANGES ARE PLANNED STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC SHOULD BE CONTACTED IN ADVANCE ANY MODIFICATION OF THE APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED IN WRITING BY THE TESTING AUTHORITY VIOLATES CSA B365 CANADA AND ANSI NFPA 211 USA CONNECTION BETWEEN A 2100 IN...

Page 36: ...llation in a bedroom of a mobile home 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 ANSI NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys Fireplaces Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and the ANSI NFPA 70 National Electrical Code are to be fo...

Page 37: ...ring the location of windows doors and the traffic flow in the room Figure some space in front of the unit for the heart extension and the mantel and taking into consideration the location of the heat distribution systems the fresh air intake kit and the 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...

Page 38: ...nd lower angle for the full width of the floor protection must be protected 2 horizontally and vertically E by a non combustible material For example a sheet metal not included Apart from these two corners the sheet metal does not have to cover the rest of the wall between the base of the fireplace and the floor Note that the non combustible hearth extension floor area must extend at least 18 457 ...

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Page 40: ...40 FP12 Mundo Installation and Operation Manual In the case where F would be equal to 4 it is suggested that the sheet metal between the base of the fireplace and floor be in one piece ...

Page 41: ...d directly on the floor or on a raised base of less than 4 an R value for the hearth extension is required In these case also the joint between the hearth extension and the fireplace E must be protected by a non combustible material For example a sheet metal not included Note that the floor under of the fireplace should match or exceed the height of the floor protection MINIMUM MEASUREMENT E 2 51 ...

Page 42: ...lues of the proposed materials or if some K and thickness values are given by converting them to R values To calculate the R factor for a composite floor protection made of a combination of alternative materials simply add the R values of those materials If the result is equal to or larger than the required R value the combination is acceptable For R values of some selected materials see Appendix ...

Page 43: ...31 Cement mortar 5 00 0 2 Common brick 5 00 0 2 Face brick 9 00 0 11 Marble 14 3 20 00 0 07 0 05 Ceramic tile 12 5 0 008 Concrete 1 050 0 950 Mineral wool insulation 0 320 3 120 Limestone 6 5 0 153 Ceramic board Fibremax 0 450 2 2 Horizontal still air 1 8 0 135 0 920 Information as reported by manufacturers and other resources For a 1 8 thickness You cannot stack horizontal still air to accumulate...

Page 44: ...hearth extension and the fireplace hearth needs to be made of non combustible material such as sheet metal not included On a raised base installation of more than 4 a non combustible hearth extension floor area must extend at least 16 406 mm in front of the hearth CLEARANCES A 18 457 mm B 41 1 2 1054 mm C 8 203 mm On a raised base installation of more than 4 a non combustible hearth extension floo...

Page 45: ... Frame the fireplace with vertical studs at the sides of the fireplace running from floor to ceiling Position the studs back from the front edge of the fireplace a space the thickness of the facing material so that the facing can be installed flush with the fireplace facing Frame headers between the vertical studs only as follows Place the front facing headers in 2 X 3 or of a depth no more than t...

Page 46: ...aceplate installation CLEARANCES A 4 7 8 124 mm B 8 203 mm C 5 127 mm D 80 2032 mm MEASUREMENTS E 37 3 4 959 mm F 24 3 4 630 mm G 1 1 2 39 mm MAX When drywall panels or any other finishing material inside the chase around the fireplace is to be used add its thickness to the measurement ...

Page 47: ...GEND Combustible material allowed in this area Non combustible material only in this area MINIMUM MEASUREMENT FOR FRESH AIR INTAKE L H 12 305 mm When drywall panels or any other finishing material inside the chase around the fireplace is to be used add its thickness to the measurement The fresh air intake kit must be installed on the right side of the fireplace ...

Page 48: ...en drywall panels or any other finishing material inside the chase around the fireplace is to be used add its thickness to the measurement Values K and L are minimum measurements They may need to be increased to alloy installation of a fresh air intake kit or depending on the finish material used ...

Page 49: ...FP12 Mundo Installation and Operation Manual 49 CLEARANCES A 3 76 mm maximum B 5 5 8 143 mm minimum C 24 610 mm minimum ...

Page 50: ...8 MINIMUM 1 1 2 MINIMUM 12 MINIMUM Must be measured from the base of the fireplace and not from the floor The measurement between the cross member and the hot air register applies for the bottom and the top of the hot air register LEGEND Combustible material allowed in this area Non combustible material only in this area ...

Page 51: ...2 MINIMUM Must be measured from the base of the fireplace and not from the floor It is possible to install a finishing trim around the fireplace see Appendix 2 The Optional Finishing Trim Installation VA10FL02 for details LEGEND Combustible material allowed in this area Non combustible material only in this area ...

Page 52: ...have a depth C up to 12 305 mm and shall be installed 48 1219 mm from the firebox base B In the following illustration no combustible material is allowed in the area in white A B C D E F 80 48 12 MAXIMUM 8 12 9 6 4 Heat Management Systems The hot air gravity distribution kit must be installed on the FP12 MUNDO For installation and safety rules see Appendix 1 Heat Management Systems Installation AC...

Page 53: ...e Side mantle 5 5 8 143 mm 3 76 mm maximum of protrusion measured from the inside door frame Wall in front of fireplace 48 Ceiling 80 2 03 m measured from the base of the fireplace Fireplace enclosure Back wall 0 Sides 0 Floor under the fireplace 0 Chimney 2 50 mm Combustible shelf 48 122 cm measured from the base of the fireplace for a shelf with a depth of 12 or less 7 1 Locating the Certificati...

Page 54: ... its roof The chimney must extend at least 1 m 3 ft above the highest point of contact with the roof and at least 60 cm 2 ft higher than any roof line or obstacle within a horizontal distance of 3 m 10 ft 8 4 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 ...

Page 55: ...himney systems described in table 2 3 A chimney venting a fireplace shall not vent any other appliance 4 The minimum chimney system height for a straight installation is 15 ft 4 6 m 5 All chimney installations must include at least one support Reducing the amount of chimney weight on the fireplace will help avoid the noise created when the fireplace expands This can be achieved by having the chimn...

Page 56: ...ll go through to provide a 2 50 mm minimum clearance between the chimney and any combustible materials Do not fill this 2 space with insulation or any other combustible material 11 Portions of the chimney which may extend through accessible spaces must be enclosed to avoid contact with combustible materials or damage the chimney ...

Page 57: ...y is located in the same non chase or within the same area we suggest that their terminations be separated by at least 16 410 mm horizontally and 18 460 mm vertically This separation is to prevent smoke migrating from one chimney to another 18 457 21mm 18 457 2mm 16 406 4mm 16 406 4mm 18 457 2mm ...

Page 58: ...e installation Some non illustrated parts may be required 8 6 1 Examples of Typical Chimney Installation A To insure a good draft it is recommended to have a length of 18 inches from the top of the unit to the first offset However starting using a 30 or 45 elbow is also approved B Mandatory measure of 15 ft from the bottom of the fireplace to the top of the outside chimney ...

Page 59: ...FP12 Mundo Installation and Operation Manual 59 Direct installation Exterior offset installation ...

Page 60: ... manufacturer s instructions 2 From below install a firestop A supplied by the chimney manufacturer in each ceiling floor separation through which the chimney will pass At the attic level install a radiation shield from above C 3 Follow the chimney s manufacturers instructions and place the first chimney length on the fireplace For all chimneys you must use an anchor plate A supplied by the chimne...

Page 61: ...he flashing under the upper shingles and on top of the lower shingles Nail the flashing to the roof using roofing nails 6 Place the storm collar E over the flashing and tighten it with the bolt supplied Finally seal the joint between the storm collar and the chimney using silicone caulking 7 Install the chimney cap G 8 When a ventilated roof flashing is installed precautions are to be taken not to...

Page 62: ...to achieve the required offset Lock the chimney lengths together according to the chimney manufacturer s instructions In many cases it is recommended to use three 3 12 mm screws If the offset length is made of two 2 chimney lengths or more many chimney manufacturers may require that you use an offset or roof support halfway up the offset If penetrating a wall install a wall radiation shield suppli...

Page 63: ...Selkirk Super Vent 2100 JM 2 Solid Pack 6 15 cm Security Chimney ASHT 1 Solid Pack 6 15 cm Security Chimney S 2100 2 Solid Pack 6 15 cm M G DuraVent Dura Tech 1 Solid Pack 6 15 cm M G DuraVent Dura Tech Canada DTC 1 Solid Pack 6 15 cm M G DuraVent Dura Plus HTC 2 Solid Pack 6 15 cm M G DuraVent Dura Plus AC Triple Wall 6 15 cm ICC Excel 2100 1 Solid Pack 6 15 cm Metal Fab Temp Guard 1 Solid Pack 6...

Page 64: ... is enclosed at the attic level 1 Solid Pack Excel 2100 Olympia Chimney Ventilated roof flashing Rafter protector at the roof level is chimney is enclosed at the attic level 1 Solid Pack American Metal Chimney cannot be enclosed at the attic level AC Triple wall HS AC Triple wall HSS You can get a kit of four 4 rafter protector AC03510 from your dealer Each rafter is made of 22GA galvanized steel ...

Page 65: ... or roof as a supplementary support For roof support installation refer to the instructions provided with the support by the chimney manufacturer Many manufacturers will provide the maximum height of chimney that can be supported by the support Make sure you respect those parameters 8 8 2 Universal Offset Support This support is used to support the chimney above an offset When the chimney offset i...

Page 66: ... liner 2 The clearance to combustible must be a minimum of 1 between the outside of the masonry and any wood framing or loose insulation 3 The chimney must be built in accordance with the current building code 4 No other appliance can be connected to the same chimney Installation The chimney must be relined with a stainless steel liner of the same diameter as the outlet of the fireplace For connec...

Page 67: ...e hole a 45 or 30 insulated liner adapter and connect it to the liner 6 Seal the opening around the liner with high temperature refractory cement 7 Then follow the chimney manufacturer s instructions to connect the extended liner section to the special chimney connector Note Make sure the liner exceeds at least 12 30 cm the top of masonry chimney 8 10 Required Supply of Combustion Air The FP12 Mun...

Page 68: ...distribution kit Modern with adjustable pipes AC01389 You can also install the following option Forced air distribution kit AC01363 The Forced Air distribution kit AC01363 with heat activated system can be installed only with the Hot air gravity distribution kit Modern with adjustable pipes AC01389 sold separately HOT AIR GRAVITY DISTRIBUTION KIT TRADITIONAL STYLE AC01375 The kit includes 2 x hot ...

Page 69: ...FP12 Mundo Installation and Operation Manual 69 DIMENSIONS OF HOT AIR OUTLET FRAME WITH ELBOW DIMENSIONS OF HOT AIR OUTLET DECORATIVE GRILLE WITH ELBOW ...

Page 70: ...l The hot air grilles can be installed in the same room as the fireplace or one or both of the grilles can be installed in adjacent or upper rooms Installing the ducts at different elevations will tend to exhaust more heat out of the higher grilles ...

Page 71: ...move the insulation in order to obtain two 8 dia openings Then remove the plates closing up the 8 dia holes inside the fireplace 2 Secure the 6 steel brackets B with 6 screws provided C on top of the fireplace 3 for each ducting Insert the ducting A not provided into each opening and secure it in place using the steel brackets B installed previously with 6 other self tapping screws provided C ...

Page 72: ...ews Secure the frames F to the elbows E with 3 self tapping screws each Secure the hot air outlets grilles G to the frames with screws 4 Maintain at least a 2 50 mm clearance between the ducts and the firestop the required hole size for the hot air grilles outlet is 8 8 210 mm 210 mm 5 The maximum number of elbows in a run of duct is two 6 Maintain at least 10 254 mm clearance from the outlets gri...

Page 73: ...ation and Operation Manual 73 7 When passing through a combustible wall or floor a firestop must be installed at the wall or floor penetration The hole size must be in accordance with the duct manufacturer s instructions ...

Page 74: ... system Malfunction of the heating system s fan will cause the fireplace to overheat 9 Do not use insulated flexible ducts as they may overheat 10 Do not use tees or any other components than the ones specifically listed here 11 All ducts must extend upwards or horizontally Never route the ducting downwards 12 The hot air outlet grilles must be installed with the louvers pointing downwards in orde...

Page 75: ...Operation Manual 75 HOT AIR GRAVITY DISTRIBUTION KIT MODERN WITH ADJUSTABLE PIPES AC01389 The kit includes Decorative plate A Adjustable frame B Heat distribution box C Telescoping section D Anchor plate E All screws are included ...

Page 76: ...76 FP12 Mundo Installation and Operation Manual DIMENSIONS OF HEAT DISTRIBUTION BOX DIMENSIONS OF ADJUSTABLE DECORATIVE PLATE ...

Page 77: ...FP12 Mundo Installation and Operation Manual 77 DIMENSIONS OF ASSEMBLED HEAT DISTRIBUTION BOX AND ADJUSTABLE DECORATIVE PLATE Max Min ...

Page 78: ...he 8 dia holes on top of the fireplace Then cut and remove the insulation in order to obtain two 8 dia openings Then remove the plates closing up the 8 dia holes inside the fireplace 2 Secure the 2 anchor plates C with 8 screws provided B on top of the fireplace 4 for each anchor plate Insert the telescoping section A into each anchor plate and secure it with 6 other self tapping screws provided B...

Page 79: ...section Determine the needed height and secure the two parts of the telescoping sections together with 3 self tapping screws provided Insert the adjustable frame D in the heat distribution box C press it against the non combustible finishing material and secure with 4 screws into the heat distribution box Set the decorative plate E to the adjustable frame D ...

Page 80: ...PA standard states that it is necessary to perform certification testing with any ventilation that is likely to alter the units performance For this reason SBI has tested the effects of the forced air kit on the emissions of fine particles Due to the design of our appliance and more specifically to the temperature sensor that is installed to control stops and starts the forced ait kit does not aff...

Page 81: ...tallation and Operation Manual 81 For the complete Forced Air Distribution Kit AC01363 installation procedure see the installation manual provided with the kit You can also download this manual at www valcourtinc com ...

Page 82: ...ion and Operation Manual APPENDIX 2 OPTIONAL FINISHING TRIM INSTALLATION VA10FL02 FINISHING TRIM DIMENSIONS Installation Set the finishing trim around the fireplace frame If desired the back of the finishing trim may be glued ...

Page 83: ... the fire screen close to the door opening 2 Insert the fire screen hinge pins in the holes on the door hinges Close the fire screen and press firmly against the door opening Accrocher le pare étincelle au rivet dans le cadre de porte Warning Never leave the stove unattended while in use with the fire screen ...

Page 84: ... THE HOUSE THE AIR INTAKE MUST NOT DRAW AIR FROM THE ATTIC FROM THE BASEMENT OR FROM A GARAGE THE OUTSIDE WALL TERMINATION SHOULD BE INSTALLED WHERE IT IS NOT LIKELY TO BE BLOCKED BY SNOW OR EXPOSED TO EXTREME WIND AND AWAY FROM AUTOMOBILE EXHAUST FUMES GAS METER AND OTHER VENTS The fresh air intake kit included with the fireplace contains the following components a One 1 4 adaptor b Four 4 screws...

Page 85: ...the other end of the pipe to the outside wall termination D using the second adjustable pipe clamp B The outside wall termination E must be installed outside of the building Use the length required for your installation while respecting the maximum length of 30 ft 9 m To avoid condensation it is recommended to use an insulated pipe long enough and containing a P Trap loop This configuration can be...

Page 86: ...r to the wall with screws as shown bellow Place the insulated pipe over the register tube and over the fireplace outside air connector At each end carefully pull back the insulation and plastic cover exposing the flexible pipe Attach the flexible pipe using pipe clamps For a better seal you may also use aluminum tape Wrap the tape around the joint between the flexible pipe and the air inlets Caref...

Page 87: ...ECONDARY AIR TUBES AND BAFFLE INSTALLATION REMOVABLE PARTS A Air tubes x4 B Cotter pins x4 C C cast baffle x1 D Baffle insulation x1 E Baffle insulation weight x1 1 Using a ratchet key and a Torx socket T 30 unscrew the two Torx screws B holding up the andiron A ...

Page 88: ...88 FP12 Mundo Installation and Operation Manual 2 Remove the floor refractory slab C 3 Using a power screwdriver and a 5 16 hexagonal socket remove the slab holder D and the left refractory slab E ...

Page 89: ...rear tube lean and insert the right end of the secondary air tube into the rear right channel hole Then lift and push the tube towards the right inside the hole in the right channel 5 Align the notch in the left end of the tube with the tab of the left air channel hole ...

Page 90: ...ack then install the baffle Then install the two front tubes 8 To remove the tubes use the above steps in reverse order Note that secondary air tubes can be replaced without removing the baffle board Important Notes The air tubes are identified for placement as follows Model Type of tube FP12 Mundo fireplace Front 95 holes of 0 141 Middle front 67 holes of 0 125 Middle rear 67 holes of 0 109 Rear ...

Page 91: ...FP12 Mundo Installation and Operation Manual 91 APPENDIX 6 EXPLODED DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST ...

Page 92: ... 395 OD 025 020 THICK 1 12 30501 BLACK WASHER 10 1 13 30215 LOCK WASHER 3 8 2 14 30423 3 8 16 HEX ZINC NUT 2 15 PL66588 BOTTOM LATCH 2 16 AC06730 SILICONE AND 1 X 8 BLACK DOOR GASKET KIT 1 17 SE45707 FP12 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KIT 1 18 AC05959 METALLIC BLACK STOVE PAINT 342 g 12oz AEROSOL 1 19 99999 BUILD TO ORDER 1 20 SE66585 DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY 2 21 30143 SOCKET SET SCREW 10 32 X 1 2 2 22 30026 THRE...

Page 93: ...Y AIR TUBE 1 53 30068 STAINLESS STEEL COTTER PIN 1 8 X 1 1 2 4 54 30026 THREAD CUTTING SCREW 10 24 F 5 8 HEX WASHER HEAD 5 55 PL53041 REAR REINFORCEMENT 1 56 21296 C CAST BAFFLE 24 3 16 X 20 5 8 X 14 3 4 X 1 1 4 1 57 21148 BAFFLE INSULATION 24 3 16 X 20 5 8 X 14 3 4 X 1 1 58 PL34026 BAFFLE INSULATION WEIGHT 1 59 AC01389 HOT AIR GRAVITY DISTRIBUTION KIT MODERN WITH ADJUSTABLE PIPES 1 60 AC01375 HOT...

Page 94: ... minimized by proper curing as described in First Fires They will not normally diminish the effectiveness of the refractory slabs If large cracks develop then the refractory slabs should be replaced To replace the refractory slabs follow these steps 1 Using a ratchet key and a Torx T 30 socket unscrew the two Torx screws B holding up the andiron A 2 Remove the floor refractory slab C ...

Page 95: ...ration Manual 95 3 Using a power screwdriver and a 5 16 hexagonal socket remove the slab holders D and the refractory slabs E and F 4 Remove the rear refractory slab G To install new refractory slabs follow the above steps in reverse ...

Page 96: ...ed the wholesale price of the replacement part All parts and labour costs covered by this warranty are limited according to the table below The manufacturer at its discretion may decide to repair or replace any part or unit after inspection and investigation of the defect The manufacturer may at its discretion fully discharge all obligations with respect to this warranty by refunding the wholesale...