Valcourt Montcalm FP6, Installation And Operation Manual

Page 1: ...esmaures Quebec Canada G3A 2H3 Tel 418 878 3040 Fax 418 878 3001 www valcourtinc 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 damages arising out of the use of information contained in any manual ob...

Page 2: ...n 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 REGISTER YOU WARRANTY ONLINE To receive full warranty coverage you will need to show evidence of the date you purchased your u...

Page 3: ...on Instruction for Masonry Application 10 Fireplace Finish 17 USE AND SAFETY 21 Creosote 22 Chimney Fire Safety Procedures 22 MAINTENANCE 22 Replacing Glass 23 Replacing Firestone in a Montcalm Fireplace 23 TROUBLESHOOTING 25 Exploded view for replacement parts 26 Parts list 27 VALCOURT LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 28 ...

Page 4: ... fireplace consult local authorities to obtain a construction permit and learn about all applicable regulatory requirements Do not install this fireplace in a mobile home Figure 1 Montcalm Fireplace Dimensions FP6 Montcalm Wood Fireplace Specifications Fuel Type Cordwood Test Standards safety ULC S610 and UL 127 Test Standards emissions E P A Standards Exempt Shipping Weight 400 lb 181 4 kg Maximu...

Page 5: ...onals 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 Install the fireplace strictly according to the methods described herein and ensure proper clearance is provided between the walls Use only the parts and chimneys specified in this manual Any non complia...

Page 6: ...sements are particularly prone to smoke flow reversal As for the chimney s configuration there are several possibilities See Figure 3 to determine the appropriate configuration for your home The straighter the chimney the easier it will be to clean and maintain Figure 2 Various Fireplace Locations ...

Page 7: ... offsets 4 30 elbows 20 6 1 m 1 45 offset 2 45 elbows 16 4 9 m 2 45 offsets 4 45 elbows 23 7 0 m Permitted only in Canada FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 1 Before beginning installation remove the fireplace trim to protect it from damage The fastening screws are located behind the upper and lower louvers Make sure no masonry products or acids come into contact with the trim as these may discolor the finish...

Page 8: ... 102mm in diameter and a maximum length of 20 6 1 m If a longer duct is required increase diameter to 6 152 mm but maximum length will then be 40 12 2 m The outside air intake must not come from a garage carport basement attic or the chimney s enclosure 10 Install the outside air inlet in a place where it is unlikely to become blocked by snow and is sheltered from high winds Make sure it is far fr...

Page 9: ...9 Figure 5 Hearth Extension Installation ...

Page 10: ...the chimney Make sure that at all points a minimum clearance of 2 51 mm separates the chimney and any combustible materials NOTE Since May 1997 whatever the type of fireplace or building safety standards require that the fireplace and the full length of the chimney up to the ceiling be enclosed Figure 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION FOR MASONRY APPLICATION WARNING Before starting installation the maso...

Page 11: ...u reach the hole level 5 Slip through the hole a 45 or 30 liner elbow and connect it to the liner 6 Add a small liner section to the liner elbow which will allow the liner to extend at least 12 measured at the top of the liner from the masonry chimney 7 Seal the opening around the liner with high temperature refractory cement 8 The next steps must be done in the following order 8 1 Select the ASHT...

Page 12: ...12 Figure 6 Installation Security Chimney Adaptor Masonry Chimney ...

Page 13: ...crews provided After mortaring in place the connection between the EXCEL chimney and the liner should not be visible in order to isolate the heat released through the liner from the fireplace enclosure You must install at least one 18 length of EXCEL chimney after the EXCEL chimney elbow The uppermost part of the excel chimney where it enters the masonry chimney must be a minimum of 12 from the ce...

Page 14: ... flexible rigid adaptor LM LAF available from your ICC dealer 4 Install the liner elbow and masonry adaptor on the lower end of the liner 5 Move the fireplace forward enough to install the EXCEL chimney on the fireplace elbow and length then move the fireplace back into position as you connect the masonry adaptor to the EXCEL chimney NOTE The stainless steel flexible liner must be installed inside...

Page 15: ...15 Figure 7 Straight Chimney Installation Figure 8 Chimney with Elbows Installation ...

Page 16: ...16 Figure 9 Exterior Chimney Installation Figure 10 Isolated Chase Installation ...

Page 17: ...mney enclosure Figure 12 6 It is possible to enclose the top and sides of the appliance but a minimum clearance of 2 51 mm must be provided around the chimney Figure 12 6 1 In the U S it is not permitted to enclose the top of fireplace appliances Figure 12 7 If the mantel is made of combustible materials it must be installed at a height of at least 46 1169 mm from the base of the fireplace Figure ...

Page 18: ...18 Figure 12 Chimney Enclosure ...

Page 19: ...19 Figure 13 Mantel Positioning ...

Page 20: ...20 Figure 14 Installation of Fireplace Facing ...

Page 21: ...Do not burn garbage painted wood or wood that has been exposed to salt water 9 Always have minimum of 1 accumulation of ashes at the bottom of the fireplace The grate may deform if no ashes are left 10 When using the fireplace for the first times make small fires to give the firestone time to dry properly The appearance of fine cracks in the firestone is normal and therefore not hazardous It is no...

Page 22: ...eplace have it inspected by the Fire Department MAINTENANCE 1 Clean color trim with soapy water and a soft cloth Do not use any metal polish or abrasives 2 Keep the glass relatively clean Dirty windows will make the fireplace overheat Wait until the glass is cool before attempting to clean it Wash the glass with window or oven cleaner dishwashing liquid or just soap and water Spray the cleaner on ...

Page 23: ...arts Use only Valcourt brand parts REPLACING FIRESTONE IN A MONTCALM FIREPLACE Do not use the fireplace with a broken or missing firestone 1 Remove the front stone VA2 071 5 2 Remove the upper deflector VA2 004A holding the side wall stones in place 3 Remove the log support by pulling on it until it comes free 4 Remove the floor stone VA2 071 4 5 Remove one of the side wall stones VA2 71 3 or VA2 ...

Page 24: ...24 Figure 15 Replacing Montcalm Firestones ...

Page 25: ... air supply 5 Any type of fan range hood or bathroom exhaust fan that draws air outside can create negative pressure Shut off the fan and or open a window near the fireplace to solve this problem 6 Wet wood smokes more than dry wood The damper the wood the less heat it generates and the more creosote it produces If the wood being burned is very damp inspect the chimney every month it is used 7 Mak...

Page 26: ...26 EXPLODED VIEW FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS ...

Page 27: ... SE60063 EXHAUST DAMPER ASSEMBLY 1 11 30084 1 12 PL59815 EXHAUST DAMPER ROD 1 13 PL59765 4 AIR INTAKE ADAPTER 1 14 SE60079 BOTTOM OR TOP LOUVER ASSEMBLY 2 15 30472 SPRING 1 2 OUTSIDE DIA X 3 LONG 4 16 VA4400 BLOWER ASSEMBLY 1 17 44122 DOUBLE CAGE BLOWER 150 CFM 1 18 44085 RHEOSTAT KNOB 1 19 44087 RHEOSTAT NUT 1 20 44080 RHEOSTAT WITH NUT 1 21 45336 FP6 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1 22 VA2071 3 RIGHT REFRAC...

Page 28: ...ale 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 price of any...