Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual

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1 Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual LES FOYERS DON-BAR FIREPLACES ZERO CLEARANCE FIREPLACES (ZC) Les foyers DON-BAR Fireplaces, inc. Shop and Showroom: 741, St-Vallier Ouest, Quebec (Quebec) G1N 1E2 Phone: (418) Fax: (418) Website: don-bar@don-bar.com

2 LES FOYERS DON-BAR FIREPLACES Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual The manual is divided into 5 parts: PART 1: Installation... PART 2: Security, Operation and Maintenance... PART 3: Parts List... PART 4: Chimney Fires... PART 5: Warranty... Page 3 Page 16 Page 22 Page 23 Page 25 This document in its entirety is the intellectual property of Les Foyers Don-Bar inc. Any unauthorized use will expose its author or authors to legal and financial penalties. Copyright Les Foyers Don-Bar inc. Page 2

3 PART 1: INSTALLATION 1. Important notice 10. Fireplace finishing 10.1 Metallic studs mandatories 2. Listed chimneys 10.2 Ventilated frame 2.1 Approved chimneys 10.3 Non combustible cement boards 10.4 Fixing the cement boards against the insulated case 3. Intallation inside an insulated 10.5 Gypsum boards finish exterior chasing 3.1 Exterior chasing construction 11. Floor protection installation 4. Before beginning the installation 4.1 Choosing the best location Chimney Chimney minimum height Minimum clearances from combustible materials 5. Factory-built chimney installation 5.1 Listed parts 5.2 Maximum allowed offsets 5.3 Radiation shield/firestop 5.4 Chimney weight 6. Anchor plate installation 6.1 Fixing the anchor plate 7. Insert installation 7.1 Raised base 7.2 Insert positioning 8. Factory-built chimney installation 8.1 Securing the anchor plate 8.2 Chimney lengths installation 8.3 Minimum chimney height above the roof 8.4 Flashing water tightness 8.5 Roof braces 8.6 Chimney top 9. Heating ducts installation (optional) 9.1 Heating an upper or lower floor 9.2 Heating a lower floor 9.3 Axial fan installation 9.4 Recoended ducts for heating 9.5 Heating an upper floor 9.6 Danger of overheating 11.1 Non-combustible floor protection 11.2 Removing the existing resilient flooring 12. Combustible mantel 12.1 Required clearances 13. Anti-smoke flap (optional) 13.1 Anti-smoke flap installation Page 3

4 PART 1: INSTALLATION 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE Typical installation (without offsets) For an installation in a corner or inside an insulated exterior chasing see pages 11, 12 and 13 WARNING: Any modification, change, or substitution of any fireplace component and/or not following the installation, operation, and maintenance instructions will void the warranty and can put your security at risk. 1.1 Before installation begins, carefully read the manual and contact your local building department to determine whether a building permit is required to install a fireplace. 1.2 The installation must follow the instructions in this manual and local building codes. If there is a conflict, you must follow the more restrictive measures. 1.3 For your security, enlist the services of a professional fireplace fitter for the installation. 1.4 Before lighting your first fire, read the instructions in Part 2 regarding Security, Operation and Maintenance. 2. Listed chimneys 2.1 Listed factory-built chimneys: Your Don- Bar fireplace is designed to be installed with a 7" I.D. (175 ) or 8' (200 ) prefabricated chimney bearing the ULC-S629 (2100 degrees). Mandatory 2" air space (50 ) Round Top Storm collar Radiation shield/firestop Optional warm air insulated duct to heat an upper floor Chimney anchor plate Don-Bar insulated case Rigid stainless liner 8" (200 ) Don-Bar insert Protection for combustible floors Factory-built insulated chimney 2100 degrees Flashing Roof support 3. Installation inside an insulated exterior chasing 3.1 Exterior chasing construction See details and dimensions on Drawings 13 and 14. Optional warm air insulated duct with axial fan to heat the basement DRAWING 1 Page 4

5 4. Before beginning the installation Choosing the best location: Before beginning the installation, make sure the spot you have in mind for the fireplace and the chimney meet the following requirements: Chimney: Position the chimney to avoid, as much as possible, offsets, elbows and the cutting-out of structural elements. The weight of the chimney must not rest on the insulated case. Allow at least 2" (50 ) for air space between the chimney and any combustible material including electrical cables, and plastic plumbing pipes. Never fill this air space with insulation. For example, if the chimney has an outside diameter of 12" (305 ), by adding the required 2" (50 ) air space, a 16" (406 ) free continuous path is required to install the chimney. Do not connect this fireplace to a chimney that is connected to another heating device Chimney minimum height: 15 feet (4600 ) for proper operation. This length is measured from the floor where the fireplace is installed to the top of the chimney Minimum clearances from combustible materials (See Page 11): The location of the fireplace must meet the minimal specified clearances requirements from any combustible material, including furniture, drapes and other flaable objects. Note that Type X fireresistant gypsum board (Firecode) is considered combustible for fireplaces installations. 5. Factory-built chimney installation 5.1 Listed parts: Use only ULC or UL listed parts supplied by the chimney manufacturer when installing the chimney. The chimney must be installation in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Typical interior installation with warm air ducts on upper floor Round top Storm collar Roof Attic insulation Note: Warm air ducts are optional for upper floor (wall or floor outlets) Metal grilles Chimney anchor plate DON-BAR insulated case Rigid inox liner 8" dia. (200 ) DON-BAR insert Joist Metal duct 6" (150 ) dia. (flexible or rigid) insulated 1" (25 ), or B-Vent duct Protection for combustible floor Factory-built insulated chimney 2100 degrees Roof support Flashing Attic radiation shield/firestop Joist Radiant shield/ firestop The warm air ducts used to heat an upper floor by gravity shall rise as vertically as possible. Optional fan DRAWING 2 Page 5

6 Jointing the chimney to the insulated case Factory-built insulated chimney 2100 degrees Chimney anchor plate 5.2 Maximum allowed offsets: Don't install more than 4 elbows in the chimney. Offsets cannot be more than 30 degrees from the vertical axis. The sum of all offsets (elbows) must never exceed the number 120. For example, maximum allowed offsets would include: two 30-degree elbows (4 elbows x 30 degrees =120) or an offset of 30 degrees plus another one of 15 degrees (2 elbows x 30 degrees + 2 elbows x 15 degrees = 90). Raised base Don-Bar insulated case Rigid stainless chimney liner same dia. as the chimney See details on Drawing Radiation shield/firestop: Install a radiation shield/firestop every time the chimney passes through a combustible wall or ceiling. 5.4 Chimney weight: The weight of the chimney must be supported at regular intervals according to the manufacturer's instructions. The weight of the chimney must never be supported by the Don-Bar insulated case. In addition, offset supports must be installed above and as close as possible to each offset (elbow) in the chimney. Outside air Don-Bar Insert intake: 4" (100 ) flexible insulated duct 2 ventilated frames plus 1 flat ventilated frame, 4 sides 6. Anchor plate installation 6.1 Fixing the anchor plate to the insert: Bolt the anchor plate (Drawings 3 and 4) on the insert with the furnished bolts. Take care to insert a fiberglass sealing gasket between the anchor plate and the top of the insert to eliminate any smoke leak. Raised base details Fan wiring Thermodisc under the base Axial fans (2) to insert under the base Electric cable with 120 V plug Thermodisc Axial fans Speed control Speed control 120V Plug DESSIN DRAWING NO 33 Page 6

7 7. Insert installation 7.1 Raised base: The insert is installed on a 6.5" (165 ) high raised base as indicated on Drawing 3. The raised base can be fitted with 2 optional fans. The raised base is factory installed. The insulated case must be fixed on the floor. The insulated case with the insert and the chimney assembly 7.2 Insert positioning: Slip the insert on the raised base into the insulated case and adjust the alignment. 7.3 Stainless steel liner installation: Secure to the anchor plate bolted on the top of the insert a rigid stainless chimney liner of the same diameter as the chimney. The height of the liner must be 1/4" (6 ) below the insulated case top. Secure the liner to the anchor plate with 3 stainless steel screws as indicated in Drawing 4. DRAWING 5 Securing the anchor plate and the liner to the insert Rigid stainless chimney liner same dia. as the chimney with a length 1/4" lower than the top of the insulated case. Anchor plate 8. Factory-built chimney installation 8.1 Securing the anchor plate for the factorybuilt chimney: Use a standard factory-built chimney anchor plate for securing the chimney to the insulated case. Screw the anchor plate to the insulated case top with 4 metal screws. Join the anchor plate to the stainless rigid liner already secured to the insert. The male end of the anchor plate must slip into the stainless rigid liner for the condensation water to drip and stay inside the liner. Bolt for securing the adaptor to the insert from inside DRAWING 4 Stainless screws (minimum 3, equally spaced) Fiberglass stove gasket 1/2" (6 ) Page Chimney lengths installation: Continue with the installation of the chimney by positioning lengths with the male end up. The attic insulation must never be in contact with the chimney. Allow at least 2" (50 ) for air space between the chimney and any combustible material.

8 3 feet (1 m) min. Chimney minimum height above the roof 10 feet (3 m) Radius 2 feet min (610 ) min. 9. Heating ducts installation (Optional) 9.1 Heating an upper or lower floor (Drawings 7 and 8): Your Don-Bar Zero Clearance Fireplace is designed to permit the heating of another floor - upper or lower. For this reason, openings have been provided into the sides of the insulated case to allow for the installation of insulated heating ducts of 6" I.D. (150 ). 9.2 Heating a lower floor: The heating of a basement requires the installation an insulated duct with an axial fan. The insulated duct can run inside or outside the insulated case (Drawings 7 and 8). DRAWING 6 Warning: Lateral roof braces need to be installed when the unsupported chimney height above the roof is more than 6 feet (2 m). 8.3 Minimum chimney height above the roof: (Drawing 6): Extend the chimney at least 3 feet (1 m) above the roof or 2 feet (610 ) above any construction element within 10 feet (3 m) of the chimney. 8.4 Flashing water tightness: Install a metal roof flashing with a storm collar where the chimney pass meets the roof. Seal the joint between the chimney and the storm collar and the joint between the roofing and the flashing. 8.5 Roof braces: Any chimney that extends more than 6 feet (2 m) above the roof needs to be laterally strengthened with a pair of telescopic roof braces. 8.6 Chimney top: Install a chimney round top at the end of the chimney. Installation alternatives for the optional warm air ducts Lower floor heating duct (at right, left or behind the insulated case) Duct for heating by gravity an upper floor (at right, left or both, on the top of the insulated case.) Outside air intake, 4" (100 ) I.D. (optional) with a sliding mecanism (left or right) Lower floor heating duct (preinstalled duct - left or right) Axial fans, 105, 245 or 438 cfm (to slip and secure inside the duct) Heating ducts must be made of metal, 6" (150 ) I.D., with a 1" (25 ) fiberglass insulating jacket finished with an aluminized covering. DRAWING 7 Page 8

9 9. Heating ducts installation (Optional) Cont'd 10. Fireplace finishing 10.1 Metallic studs mandatories: Use only metallic studs for the framing around the 9.3 Axial fan installation: The axial fan for fireplace. basement heating must be installed near the basement ceiling at the end of the heating duct. The easiest way to secure the fan in place is to insert it into the heating duct and use a t-wrap around the duct to tighten the fan. 9.4 Recoended ducts for heating: Use only non combustible ducts of 6" (150 ) I.D. insulated with a fiberglass layer and a flexible protective covering. (total: 8" / 200 O.D.) Don't use ducts that have an inner side made of combustible plastics. 9.5 Heating an upper floor (Drawings 2, 7, 8): The heating of an upper space shall be done by gravity only, without a fan, by using the outlets provided on the top of the insulated case. For the best results, the duct must be installed in a vertical position without offsets that could reduce the airflow. The duct can be secured on the top of the insulated case using one of the pre punched holes, on the left or on the right, at choice. The outlet grille at the end of the duct must be made of metal and designed to allow a non restricted airflow. 9.6 Danger of overheating: Never install the heating ducts horizontally or downward because they will overheat and can cause a fire (Drawing 8). Don-Bar insulated case framing Gypsum board or plywood or particle board mandatory behind the insulated case Chimney 2100 degrees IMPORTANT: The Durok must rest and be secured directly against the front of the insulated case (without any air space) Metal studs mandatory Non combustible board 1/2" (12 ) (Durok) Durok 18" (460 ) minimum Ventilated frame Durok 8" (203 ) minimum Danger of overheating Never use the outlets on the top of the insulated case for heating down or horizontally, and this, even with a fan. DRAWING 8 Overheating here Gypsum board 1/2" (12 ) Metal band of 5" (130 ) width to slip 2.5" (65 ) under the insulated case to protect against the infiltration of embers DRAWING 9 18" (460 ) Protection for combustible floors 16" ( 410 ) wider than the glass door Page 9

10 10. Fireplace finishing Cont'd 10.2 Ventilated frame: Prior to framing, install temporarily the ventilated frame around the insert in order to facilitate the taking of the measurements. Leave a 1/8" (3 ) air space between the ventilated frame and the framing to accoodate metal expansion Non combustible cement boards (Durok or Unifix): The finishing around the ventilated frame shall be done with non combustible cement boards only, Durox, Unifix or equal. These boards shall not contain wood fibre particles (Drawing 9). The non combustible finishing shall extend at least 8" (200 ) on each sides of the ventilated frame, at least 18" (460 ) over and 3" (75 ) below at floor. The joints can be finished like ordinarily gypsum boards joints or alternatively, covered with ceramic tiles, marble, granit Fixing cement boards against the insulated case: Above the fireplace door, the cement boards shall be screwed directly against the insulated case (no air space) to prevent warm air from seeping between the box and finishing Gypsum board finish: With the exception of the parts to be protected by incombustible cement boards indicated in 10.3, the framing of the fireplace can be covered with gypsum boards. Finish the joints as usual..1 Stone tiles or slabs (marble, granite, slate, etc.) or ceramic at least 3/8" (8 ) thick, secured in place;.2 Concrete or terra-cotta brick, secured in place;.3 For temporary floor protection, a sheet of metal of at least 0.015" (0,38 ) thickness or a non-combustible composite cement board (Durok or Unifix type) of at least 3/8" (10 ) thickness may be used Removing the existing resilient flooring: Prior to installing the floor protection, remove any existing resilient flooring. (carpet, etc.) 12. Combustible mantel 12.1 Required clearances: See Drawing 12 for the required minimum clearances if a combustible fireplace mantel is to be installed. 13. Anti-smoke flap 13.1 Anti-smoke flap (optional): For installation details, see Drawing Floor protection installation 11.1 Non combustible floor protection: A noncombustible protection must be placed in front of the fireplace to protect the floor from fallling embers. The floor protection must extend at least 18" (460 ) in front of the insert door and 8" (200 ) on each side. Floor protection may consist of: Page 10

11 Combustible wall Corner installation A C B Clearances from combustible materials Combustible wall G H J D A B C D F G H J K L F Series /16" (1440) 46-1/16" (1170) 35-1/2" (902) 82-1/8" (2086) 20-1/4" (514) 28-5/8" (727) 58-1/16" (1475) 40-1/16" (1018) 50-1/4" (1276) 80-1/8" (2035) floor protection 18" (457 ) K L There are 3 choices for framing: Small footprint framing Angle framing Wall to wall framing Series 80 Series 90/ /16" (1586) 50-9/16" (1284) 38-11/16" (983) 87-15/16" (2234) 21-7/16" (545) 30-5/16" (770) 62-3/16" (1580) 44-3/16" (1122) 54-3/4" (1391) 88-5/16" (2243) 66-3/8" (1686) 54-7/16" (1383) 42-9/16" (1081) 91-13/16" (2332) 23-3/8" (594) 33-1/16" (840) 64-15/16" (1649) 46-15/16" (1192) 60-3/16" (1529) 93-7/8" (2384) 18" (460 ) Non combustible cement board (Durok type). 8" (200 ) wide, on each side of the ventilated frame and 18" (460 ) over the frame (Drawing 9) DANGER OF FIRE Never fill (stuff) with insulation the empty spaces around the insulated case and around the insert. Moreover, non-mineral insulation (foams, cellulose, cotton, etc.) needs a minimum 12" (300 ) clearance from the fireplace and the insulated case. Door clearance: 48" (1220 ) minimum from any furniture combustible material 18" (460 ) Floor protection: Shall exceed the width of the door plus 8" (200 ) on each side DRAWING 10 DRAWING 11 Clearances for the installation of a combustible mantel Combustible mantel or shelf Combustible mantel 18" (460 ) minimum 45 deg. 18" (460 ) minimum IMPORTANT Combustible material ARE NOT allowed at less than 18 "(460 ) over the fireplace door. Beyond this height, the width of any combustible shelf shall follow a 45-degree line, as indicated. 12" (300 ) minimum 12" (300 ) minimum DRAWING 12 Page 11

12 Insulated exterior chasing - Construction details Insulated exterior chasing with a non covered chimney DANGER OF FIRE Never fill (stuff) with insulation the empty spaces around the insulated case and around the insert. Insulated exterior chasing for a covered chimney roof support round top round top storm collar chimney flashing metal flashing wall bracket 2100 chimney 7" or 8" I.D. (180 ou 200 ) offset to center the chimney 2100 chimney 7" or 8" I.D. (180 or 200 ) roof flashing wall bracket roof support Maximum slope for flashing 12 4 roof support radiation shield/firestop 23" min. (585 ) fiberglass insulation MANDATORY: plywood, particle or gypsum boards fiberglass insulation free space 17" min. (430 ) radiation shield/firestop gypsum board on metal studs Durok 18 " (460 ) floor protection 18" (460 ) 84" (2135 ) min. fiberglass insulation MANDATORY: plywood, particle or gypsum boards fiberglass insulation free space 17" min. (430 ) gypsum board on metal studs Durok 18 " (460 ) floor protection 18" (460 ) 84" (2135 ) min. air barrier Free depth See table Drawing 14 vapour barrier (sealed with the vapour barrier of the wall) air barrier Free depth See table Drawing 14 vapour barrier (sealed with the vapour barrier of the wall) DRAWING 13 Page 12

13 Insulated exterior chasing - dimensions Free interior dimensions of the insulated exterior chasing DANGER OF FIRE Never fill (stuff) with insulation the empty spaces around the insulated case and around the insert. Moreover, non-mineral insulation (foams, cellulose, cotton, etc.) needs a clearance from the fireplace and the insulated case of 12" minimum (300 ). Non combustible protection Non combustible cement board 1/2" (12 ) (Durok) 84" (2135 ) min. MANDATORY: metal studs Durok 18" (460 ) minimum Durok 8" (200 ) minimum 10" 48 (1220 ) 58" (1470 ) min. For the chasing depth: See the table below Gypsum board 1/2" (12 ) 18" (460 ) minimum 8" (203 ) minimum Non combustible floor protection: (Shall exceed the width of the door plus 8" (200 ) on each side Free depth of the exterior insulated chasing (varies according to the exterior wall thinkness) Exterior wall thickness (*) Minimum free depth Minimim free width Minimum free height 7" (180 ) 27" (685 ) 8" (200 ) 28" (710 ) 9" (230 ) 29" (740 ) 10" (255 ) 30" (760 ) 58" (1470 ) 84" (2135 ) 11" (280 ) 12" (305 ) 31" 32" (790 ) (810 ) 13" (330 ) 32" (810 ) 14" (355 ) 32" (810 ) * The exterior wall inludes everything from the exterior finish to the interior finish. In case of doubt, please call Don-Bar. DRAWING 14 Page 13

14 Fireplace insert Not to scale 7" or 8" I.D. (175 or 200 ) J D C i J D 7" or 8" I.D. (175 or 200 ) M i O P 6 " (154 ) 1-1/16" (28 ) 7" or 8" I.D. (175 or 200 ) NOT TO SCALE 1" (25 ) 3-1/8" (79 ) C i Optional frames Flat frame 4 sides Flat frame 3 sides Ventilated frame 3 sides or 4 sides Note: Flat and ventilated frames can be also made to measures. I J C D M O P / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /4 17-1/ / / / / /4 17-1/ / / /4 17-1/ / / / / / / /4 21-1/ / / / / / / / / / / / /8 19-3/ /4 17-1/4 14-1/ Page 14

15 Don-Bar Insulated Case Not to scale *S 11 1/2 T finishing cover joint c ventilated frame 5 1/16 U Y R Ø 6 Ø 4 Ø 6 7 TYP.2 Ø / /8 Optional: 2 axial fans of 5" (125 ) under the raised base X *Q 9" (230 ) *Q c c 11 1/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / *Q 23-1/ / /4 R *S 37-1/ / /4 T 29-3/ / /4 U 27-3/ X Y 23-5/ / /4 *Q and *S - spacers included *S Page 15

16 PART 2: SECURITY, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 1. General operation 8. BBQ installation 1.1 Combustion control 8.1 BBQ grill installation 1.2 Air intake control 1.3 Smoke outlet control 1.4 Danger of burns 9. Chimney maintenance 9.1 Creosote build-up and removing 9.2 Inspection and regular maintenance 2. Precautions before lighting your 9.3 Soot build-up removal first fire 10. Firescreen 2.1 Adequate air supply 2.2 Preventing smoke returns 9.1 Firescreen 3. Firewood 11. Anti-smoke flap 3.1 Allowed fuels 9.1 Anti-smoke flap installation 3.2 Forbidden fuels 3.3 Recoended wood species 13. Humidity and condensation 3.4 Green wood 13.1 Excessive humidity and condensation 4. The fire 4.1 Opening the high efficiency HE smoke damper 4.2 Open fires 4.3 Controlled combustion fires 4.4 How to start a fire 4.5 Firescreen is mandatory with open fires 4.6 Preventing overfiring 4.7 Forbidden flaable liquids 4.8 Smoke release during the first fire 4.9 Caution: Very hot! 4.10 Gloves and poker 5. Ashes 5.1 Ashes removal 5.2 Metallic container 5.2 Natural fertilizer 6. Fireplace maintenance and protection 6.1 Finish maintenance 6.2 Repainting 6.3 Fireplace storing before installation 7. Glass firescreen maintenance 7.1 Glass maintenance 7.2 Replacing a glass pane 7.3 Door gaskets Page 16

17 PART 2: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 1. General operation 1.1 Combustion control: Two valves are used to control combustion. The first one (Drawing 20), controls the air intake in the combustion chamber. The second one control the smoke outlet (Drawing 21). These two valves are controlled by the same removable handle. 1.2 Air intake control (Drawing 20): The sliding valve controlling the air intake is located above the insert glass door. A special multi-purpose removable handle is provided to open or close it. Pull the handle to admit more air into the combustion chamber. Push the handle to reduce the air intake. In practice, the best position for the valve will vary according to three factors: fire intensity, chimney draught and wood humidity. As a general rule, a fire will last longer if less air is admitted in the combustion chamber. If a hot and blazing fire is wanted, then open the air intake fully. 1.3 Smoke outlet control: This sliding valve is a part the of the high efficiency HE deflector system (Drawing 22). It is located in the middle of the insert just above the air intake control (Drawing 21). Use the multi-purpose handle to operate it. Close it to increase the combustion efficiency by reburning the gases contained in the smoke. Open fully to start a fire or when using a firescreen or the BBQ grill. 1.4 DANGER OF BURNS: Danger of burns by the excessive heat if the handle is left in place when using the device. Always remove the handle and store out of reach of children. Using the removable handle to control the air intake DRAWING 20 closed open Use the handle to adjust the air intake Using the handle to control the HE sliding smoke deflector closed open Use the handle to control the damper DRAWING 21 Page 17

18 Using the handle to control the HE sliding smoke deflector Open fully the smoke damper to start a fire or when making an open fire with the firescreen Close the smoke damper for a long-lasting high efficiency fire (close the door first). closed open supply to maintain the combustion. If the room is under a negative pressure, if the house is too airtight, or if a ventilation device is in operation it may be necessary to open a door or a window to compensate. 2.2 Preventing smoke returns: Your fireplace is designed to operate without smoke returns during normal operating conditions and when installed according to the instructions outlined in the manual. However, some conditions out of our control can create smoke returns. Don-Bar Fireplaces cannot guarantee the absence of smoke returns but if this phenomenon occurs special attention should be given to the following situations: mechanical ventilators in operation (kitchen hood, dryer, air heating system, air exchanger), drafts, room or house negative pressure, inadequate chimney height, exterior structures harmful to the chimney draft or capable of causing smoke returns, an indoor moisture level that is too high and causes ice build-up in the flue and reduces chimney draft, too many elbows in the chimney, crushed outside air intake duct, strong winds, etc. 3. Firewood DRAWING 22 Use the handle to control the damper 2. Precautions before lighting your first fire 3.1 Allowed fuels: Your fireplace is designed to burn wood and charcoal only. To start a fire, use only newspaper and small pieces of firewood. 3.2 Forbidden fuels: Anthracite, melamine, pressure treated or painted wood, wood particle boards and other composite materials. These materials reach very high temperatures and release corrosive gases, which may irreparably damage your installation and void the warranty. 2.1 Adequate air supply: A wood fire requires plenty of air. Always be sure there is enough air Page 18

19 3.3 Recoended wood species: For an efficient and economical operation, use only dry hardwood such as maple, oak, wild cherry, birch, etc. The use of dry hardwood reduces creosote formation. Avoid softwoods, coniferous and green woods. These produce a lot of creosote. 3.4 Green wood: If your firewood is too green, place it in a well ventilated space, sheltered from rain, as long as necessary to allow it to dry. Dry wood is easy to identify: it is cracked at the ends and much lighter because it contains less water. Using the handle to open the door DANGER OF BURNS Never leave the handle on the door during a fire. the air intake control must be fully open. Always use a firescreen with an open fire. Note that the air intake control is inoperative when the door is open. 4.3 Controlled combustion fires: First, follow the instructions at 4.2 for open fires. Later, following the formation of embers, the flame will be less intense, the chimney flue warmer and you will be able to close gradually the sliding smoke damper. You will also be able to close gradually the air intake control to increase the heating power of the fire. 4.4 How to start a fire: To light a good fire, begin by placing 4 or 5 newspaper balls in the fireplace. Next, place 5 to 8 small pieces of dry firewood over the newspaper. Then add 2 or 3 small-sized logs. Light the newspaper in 4 or 5 spots. When the small firewood begins to burn, add 1 or 2 medium-sized logs. 4.5 Firescreen is mandatory when the insert is used with an open door: In order to prevent dangerous spark discharges and falling embers, always use a firescreen (supplied separately - not shipped with the insert) when making an open fire. Turn the handle to lock or unlock the door 4.6 Preventing overfiring: Don't overload your fireplace. Don't make fast and hot fires (such as those using only paper, cardboard or small wood). These fires can generate very high temperatures that may damage your chimney if they last longer than 2 minutes. DRAWING The fire 4.1 Opening the HE smoke sliding damper: Before lighting a fire, completely open the smoke sliding damper. Use the provided handle as indicated in Drawing Open fires: The smoke sliding damper and Page 19

20 4.7 Forbidden flaable liquids: Never use flaable liquids or accelerators such as gas, lamp oil, kerosene, BBQ starters, or other flaable substances to start or stir up a fire. Always keep these products away from the fire when using the fireplace. 6.1 Finish maintenance: Your fireplace is covered and protected by a special hightemperature paint finish. Normal maintenance 4.8 Smoke release during the first fire: It is requires only a simple dusting using a dry and possible that, while making your first fire, the soft duster or a feather duster. Avoid splashing fireplace releases smoke for about 20 minutes. liquids on the fireplace. This smoke release is normal and is usually caused by the "baking" of the fireplace paint 6.2 Repainting: If, over time, it becomes finish. Open a window and the smoke will necessary to freshen up the fireplace finish, you disappear by itself in a few minutes. Caution: can spray directly on the old finish a coat of This smoke can trigger a smoke detector causing "Stove Bright" high temperature stove paint. The a false alarm! standard color used by Don-Bar is Metallic Black no Caution: Very hot! Your fireplace can become very hot. Be careful when coming close to it. Keep clothes, furniture, drapes, pets and young children away from the fireplace. 6.3 Fireplace storing before installation: To prevent rusting, always store the fireplace and its components in a dry space Gloves and poker: In order to operate the fireplace safely, always keep a poker on hand. Heat resistant gloves are also recoended and 7. Glass firescreen maintenance can be very useful when you have to handle hot parts during an emergency. 7.1 Glass maintenance: To clean the glass, begin with a duster and, preferably, a stove glass cleaner. These aerosol glass cleaners are sold by 5. Ashes stove and fireplace dealers. They are specially formulated to dissolve creosote without damaging 5.1 Ashes removal: Your fireplace must be the glass. Then, to get a sparkling surface, finish emptied regularly. Always keep a bed of ashes of with a clean duster and a domestic glass cleaner about 1" (25 ) in the fireplace to protect the such as Windex. Warning: Wait until the glass hearth bottom. A log grate is not recoended. has completely cooled before attempting to clean it. Never use an abrasive cleaner on the glass. 5.2 Metallic container: To collect ashes, use a metal container with an airtight lid.. Dispose of 7.2 Replacing a glass pane: If a glass pane them on the ground, outside, away from any shatter, replaced it with a 5 ceramic glass combustible material. If you plan to bury ashes pane of the same dimensions. or dispose of them another way, keep them in an airtight container until completely cooled. 5.3 Natural fertilizer: Ashes are useful as natural plant fertilizer. They are rich in lime, potash, phosphorus, and ideal for acidic soils. 6. Fireplace maintenance and protection Page 20

21 Glass Pane Replacement back of the fireplace (Drawing 25). 9. Chimney maintenance 5 ceramic glass Securing strips and screws DRAWING 24 Insert door 1/2" (12 ) U-shaped gasket 9.1 Creosote build-up and removing: When wood burns slowly, tar and organic vapors are released. These combustion by-products combine with moisture to form creosote. When creosote vapor comes in contact with a relatively cold surface, such as a chimney flue during a slow burning fire, it condensates. As a result, creosote residues build up inside the chimney. When this creosote deposit catches fire, the chimney can reach dangerously high temperatures. 9.2 Inspection and regular maintenance: The chimney must be inspected regularly during the heating season in order to determine whether is creosote build-up. In order to avoid chimney fires, the chimney must be cleaned if the creosote build-up reaches a 1/8" (3 ) thickness. 7.2 (con't) The ceramic replacement glass (pyroceram) can usually be ordered from a local glazier or ordered directly from Don-Bar Fireplaces. (Note: the glass panes are not warrantied against breaking). Warning: Never replace a broken door glass with an ordinary or tempered glass: it will shatter and may cause serious injuries. 7.3 Door gaskets: The gasket ensuring the door airtightness must be changed periodically. Replace it with a similar fiberglass 3/8" (10 ) round stove gasket. To replace the gasket around the glass, use a U-shaped 1/2" (12 ) fiberglass stove gasket. 8. BBQ grill installation 8.1 BBQ grill installation: First, adjust the height of the metal rod supplied with the grill to support it at front. The BBQ grill is set in place by simply inserting the central long rod into one of the holes provided on the hearth plate at the BBQ grill installation Adjust the height of the support rod DRAWING 25 Insert the central long rod into one of the holes provided on the back hearth plate Page 21

22 9.3 Soot build-up on the HE smoke sliding deflector (Drawing 26): During the chimney cleaning, be sure to remove any creosote or soot build-up over the HE smoke deflector. The buildup of soot on the deflector can prevent the flow of smoke. 10. Firescreen installation 10.1 Firescreen: The optional firescreen is simply put in place in the front of the insert. Just tilt it a little and slip it into the opening. Integrated clips will keep it in place. 11. Anti-smoke flap 11.1 Anti-smoke flap installation (optional):: See details on Drawing Humidity and condensation 12.1 Excessive humidity and condensation: In winter, high humidity levels inside the house can cause chimney problems such as condensation, and ice build-up eventually dripping into the fireplace. In extreme cases, the condensation water can even infiltrate the chimney insulation. To avoid these problems, it is necessary to maintain an acceptable humidity level inside the house. This relative humidity level is between 30% and 35% during winter. To learn more about the possible techniques to solve a moisture problem you can consult, free of charge, the guide: Humidity, Condensation and Ventilation in Houses by the National Research Council of Canada at the following Internet address: Cleaning of the HE smoke deflector To prevent soot build-up the smoke deflector must be cleaned at regular intervals DRAWING 26 Cleaning sequence Anti-smoke flap installation (optional) Unscrew the rod that control the sliding damper. Access the nut from inside the fireplace. Unscrew the 4 bolts that hold the smoke deflector. Take out the deflector. Tilt it down to unhook it from its bracket on the back of the fireplace Slip the pins at the ends of the flap into the predrilled holes on each side of the insert Install this way Screw the small plate retaining the arm into the predrilled holes on the door frame The anti-smoke flap comes down automatically when opening the door. It raises when the door is closed. DRAWING 27 Page 22

23 PART 3: REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST To order a part: 1) Check the replacement part required 2) Specify the year of the fireplace installation 3) Fax this list with your coordinates to HE Combustion System Sliding damper Deflector (without the sliding damper) Rod and plate assembly for the sliding damper Chimney adaptor Standard Parts Sliding plate for air intake control Hearth plate Anti-smoke flap Insert door including glass retaining bars Ceramic glass, 5 Glass retaining bars only (2 short, 2 long) Glass pane gasket Door gasket Tilted fan assembly (2) to slip under the raised base Side fan assembly (1) Centrifugal fan Insulated box for the centrifugal fan Thermodisc Speed control Levelling plate complete with levelling bolts Raised triangular base Metal firescreen BBQ grill BBQ gril support rod Ventilated frame (3 sides) Ventilated frame (4 sides) Fireplace handle (to operate the fireplace) Sliding damper assembly for the exterior air intake Page 23

24 PART 4: CHIMNEY FIRES DIRECTIVES IN CASE OF A CHIMNEY FIRE How to detect a chimney fire What to do - Odour: Smell of smoke in the air. - Iediately alert the occupants of the building about - Sight: The colour of the pipe change. Flames at the potential danger. the top of the chimney on the roof. - Hearing: Abnormal rumbling. - Call your local fire department or 911. How to avoid chimney fires - Cut all the sources of air that can feed the fire (windows, air intakes, doors, etc...) - Burn only dry firewood. - Evacuate the house. - Clean the chimney at least once a year before the heating season or after burning 4 or 5 cords of - Following a chimney fire, don't reuse your fireplace firewood. until a professional has inspected it. A chimney fire - Don t let creosote built-up in the chimney. can overheat the chimney components, wrap it - Don t burn coniferous, construction wastes, inside, curve, crack or dislocate certain components. or materials containing glues, paints, or other chemicals. - Do all the recoendations of the professional - Always have a fire extinguisher on hand. and replace any part that is damaged or judged unsafe. What NOT to do - Do not throw water on the fire. - Do not block the top of the chimney. Page 24

25 LES FOYERS DON-BAR FIREPLACES 25-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 1. The first 5 years: If, during this 5- year period, and in the course of a normal 1.4 Gaskets: Fireplace gaskets are 8. The duration of the warranty on any use, a component part of the fireplace warranted for 90 days following the part that is the object of a claim must becomes defective due to a material or workmanship defect, this part will be date of purchase. never exceed the total duration of the original warranty of the part shipped with replaced or, at our discretion, repaired free of charge. The following parts are Year Replacement Plan: After the fireplace. the expiration of the first 5 years, and for excluded from this warranty: an additional 20 years period following 9. Draft and smoke returns: All Donthe date of purchase, we will ship (at the Bar fireplaces are designed and tested to exception of transport expenses and operate with a positive draft, without 1.1 Hearth back plate, smoke parts described in the articles 1.1, 1.2, smoke returns, when installed according deflector, HE deflector system, 1.3 and 1.4) any defective part for a price to the manufacturer 's instructions. grate, ash drawer/tray, wood not exceeding 50% of its retail price. Smoke returns caused by environmental basket, fireguard, refractories, factors (negative pressure, lack of air, metal fire screen, BBQ grill, 3. These warranties shall never be turbulence, etc.) are not covered by the electric fan blower: Being subject interpreted as covering workmanship on present warranty. to high temperatures, these parts site. Don-Bar takes no responsibility for may have to be replaced from time to damages to the building following the 10. The warranty does not cover: time; this is regarded as normal repair or the replacement of any part maintenance. However, all the covered by the warranty Broken glass original parts shipped with the 10.2 Damages caused by a fireplace are warranted against 4. No representative, employee or agent chimney fire; material or workmanship defects for of Don-Bar is authorized to change or 10.3 Shipping damages not 1 year following the date of extend the present warranty. reported on delivery; purchase Faulty installation; 5. The warranty is valid only if the 10.5 Damages caused by 1.2 Chimney: Since the chimney installation, the operation, and the abnormal or abusive use. and its components are not maintenance of the fireplace have been 10.6 Any fireplace modified, manufactured by Don-Bar, please done in accordance with the fireplace altered or fitted with non-original refer to the warranty of the chimney manufacturer written instructions. parts or when the instructions for manufacturer for any claim about it. the installation, operation and 6. Don-Bar takes no responsibility for any maintenance have not been 1.3 Fireplace paint finish: The damage to the fireplace, the chimney or followed. fireplace is painted with a high the building if fireplace repairs done by temperature paint that needs to be third parties are executed with non 11. Send any counication or claim to freshen up from time to time. original parts. the following address: However, the original finish applied to the fireplace is warranted for 1 7. Any part that is the object of a claim in Foyers Don-Bar Fireplaces, inc. year following the date of purchase. accordance with the present warranty 741, St-Vallier Ouest, Québec, The warranty is limited to the supply must by returned to the shop (transport (Quebec) Canada G6V 3N9 of the paint required for repainting prepaid) with a proof of purchase. All Phone: the fireplace. returns must be approved by the Fax: manufacturer before shipping. Website: don-bar@don-bar.com Page 25