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Keep these instructions for future use Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual LES FOYERS DON-BAR FIREPLACES CFS Series CFS SERIES WOOD STOVES Les foyers DON-BAR Fireplaces, inc. Shop and Showroom: 741, St-Vallier Ouest, Quebec (Quebec) G1N 1E2 Phone: (418) 686-9114 - Fax: (418) 686-9117 Website: www.don-bar.com - Email: don-bar@don-bar.com

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 11 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 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 2014 - Les Foyers Don-Bar inc. THE CFS SERIES FIREPLACES MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF: ULC S627 in Canada, UL 1482 in the USA EPA: Certified EPA Exempt Page 1

PART 1: INSTALLATION 1. Warnings and cautions 7. Heating duct installation (Optional) 7.1 Basement heating 2.Important 7.2 Duct installation 7.3 Axial fan installation 1.1. Modifications 7.4 Recoended heating ducts 1.2 Installation instructions 1.3 Applicable Codes 8. Floor protection installation 1.4 Professional installation 8.1 Non-combustible floor protection 1.5 Before your first fire 8.2 Removing the existing resilient flooring 1.6 Approved chimneys 3. Before beginning the installation 3.1 Choosing the best location 3.1.1 Chimney 3.1.2 Chimney minimum height 3.1.3 Minimum clearances from combustible materials 4. Factory-built chimney instructions 4.1 Listed parts 4.2 Maximum allowed offsets 4.3 Radiation shield/firestop 4.4 Chimney weight 5. Factory-built chimney installation 5.1 Securing the support 5.2 Chimney lengths installation 5.3 Minimum chimney height above the roof 5.4 Flashing water tightness 5.5 Roof braces 5.6 Chimney top 6. Stove pipe installation 6.1 Stove pipe 6.2 Stove pipe selection 6.3 Stove pipe securing 9. Optional accessories installation 9.1 Anti-smoke flap installation 9.2 Humidifier tray 9.3 Removable ash shelf Page 2

PART 1: INSTALLATION 1. Warnings and cautions DO NOT OVERIFRE THE UNIT. DO NOT OBSTRUCT SPACE UNDER FIREPLACE. CLEARANCES FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS CANNOT BE REDUCED. DO NOT USE GRATE TO ELEVATE FIRE. BUILD FIRE DIRECTLY ON TH HEARTH. PROVIDED WITHOUT DETACHABLE LEGS. BURN WOOD ONLY. DO NOT USE OTHER FUELS. DO NOT INSTALL IN A MOBILE HOME. DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE. ALWAYS PROVIDE A SOURCE OF FRESH AIR IN THE ROOM. AN EXTERIOR FRESH AIR SOURCE MAY BE REQUIRED. DO NOT ALTER THE AIR CONTROL. HANDLE THE GLASS DOOR WITH CARE. DO NOT HIT OR CLOSE THE DOOR SUDDENLY. DO NOT BUILD FIRE TOO CLOSE TO THE GLASS. DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN STILL HOT. DO NOT USE THE UNIT IF THE GLASS IS BROKEN OR DAMAGED. REPLACE GLASS ONLY WITH CERAMIC GLASS. IINSPECT AND CLEAN CHIMNEY FREQUENTLY. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF USE, CREOSOTE BUILDUP MAY OCCUR RAPIDLY. Page 3

PART 1: INSTALLATION 2. IMPORTANT Typical installation with a ceiling outlet 2.1 Modifications: 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. 2.2 Installation instructions: 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. 2.3 Applicable Codes: 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. 2.4 Professional installation: For your security, enlist the services of a professional fireplace fitter for the installation. 2.5 Before your first fire: Before lighting your first fire, read the instructions in Part 2 regarding Security, Operation and Maintenance. 2.2 Listed factory-built chimneys: Your Don- Bar fireplace is designed to be installed with any prefabricated chimney bearing the ULC-S629 or UL-103HT. The interior diameter varies according to the model. See pages 9 and 10. Mandatory 2" air space (50 ) Ceiling support Round top Storm collar Stove pipe (double-wall type) Don-Bar CFS or CFS-R Factory-built insulated chimney 2100 degrees (See page 9 and 10) Flashing Roof support Protection for combustible floors DRAWING 1 Page 4

4. Before beginning the installation 3.1 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: NOTES 3.1.1 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 stove. 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. 3.1.2 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. 3.1.3 Minimum clearances from combustible materials : 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 fire-resistant gypsum board (Firecode) is considered combustible for fireplaces installations. (See Page 9 and 10). 4. Factory-built chimney instructions 4.1 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. Page 5

3 feet (1 m) min. Chimney minimum height above the roof 10 feet (3 m) Radius 2 feet min (610 ) min. 5. Factory-built chimney installation 5.1 Ceiling support installation: Use and install only parts furnished by the manufacturer of the chimney. 5.2 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. Warning: Lateral roof braces need to be installed when the unsupported chimney height above the roof is more than 6 feet (2 m). 5.3 Minimum chimney height above the roof: (Drawing 3): 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. 5.4 Flashing water tightness: Install a metal roof flashing with a storm collar where the chimney pass meets the roof. Seal the joint DRAWING 3 between the chimney and the storm collar and the joint between the roofing and the flashing. 4.2 Maximum allowed offsets: Don't install more than 4 elbows in the chimney. Offsets 5.5 Roof braces: Any chimney that extends cannot be more than 30 degrees from the vertical more than 6 feet (2 m) above the roof needs to be axis. The sum of all offsets (elbows) must never laterally strengthened with a pair of telescopic exceed the number 120. For example, maximum roof braces. allowed offsets would include: two offsets of 30- degree (4 elbows x 30 degrees =120) or an offset 5.6 Chimney top: Install a chimney round top at of 30 degrees plus another one of 15 degrees (2 the end of the chimney. elbows x 30 degrees + 2 elbows x 15 degrees = 90). 4.3 Radiation shield/firestop: Install a radiation shield/firestop every time the chimney passes through a combustible floor or ceiling. 4.4 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 fireplace. In addition, offset supports must be installed above and as close as possible to each offset (elbow) in the chimney. 6. Stone pipe installation 6.1 Stove pipe: Always install the pipes with the male end up so that any condensation water can drip and stay inside the pipe. Page 6

Stove pipe minimum clearances Mandatory: Double wall stove pipe approved by ULC/UL 14 "(356 ) from the wall in the case of a 8 O.D. stove pipe 15 (356 ) from the wall in the case of a 6 O.D. Stove pipe basement is not in line with the telescopic duct, complete the installation with a length of flexible insulated duct. 7.3 Fitting the axial fan: The axial fan for heating the basement is installed at the end of the duct near the basement ceiling. Just insert the fan into the duct and secure it in place with a t-wrap around the insulated duct. 7.4 Recoended ducts for heating: Use only non combustible ducts of 6" ( ) 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. DRAWING 4 6.2 Stove pipe selection: : The stove pipe must be a double wall stove pipe approved by ULC / UL. See pages 9 and 10 for authorized diameters and minimum clearances to combustible walls. The clearances vary depending on the stove pipe diameter. 6.3 Securing stove pipe sections: Use 3 metal screws at each joint between the lengths of the stove pipe and between the stove pipe and chimney. 7. Heating duct installation (optional) 9.1 Heating a basement (Drawing 5): Your Don-Bar CFS Fireplace is designed to permit the heating of a lower floor. For this reason, an opening have been provided into the rear side of the case to allow for the installation of a vertical telescopic heating duct. Basement heating fan Heating Kit Flexible acoustical duct - 6" dia. ( ) Axial fan of 105 cfm or 230 cfm slipped and secured inside the flexible duct (for a smooth and silent operation) Optional heating kit for a basement (or an adjoining room) floor basement ceiling warm air to the basement (or an adjoining room) 7.2 Telescopic duct installation: Fix the duct to the back of the fireplace as shown in Drawing 5. If necessary, if the warm air outlet in the DRAWING 5 Page 7

Protection for combustible floors 8.2 Removing the existing resilient flooring: Prior to installing the floor protection, remove any existing resilient flooring. (carpet, etc.) 8" (200 ) minimum DRAWING 6 8" (200 ) minimum 18" (460 ) minimum 9. Installation of optional accessories 9.1 Anti-smoke flap (optional): For installation details, see Drawing 27. 9.2 Humidifier tray: Place the tray as in Drawing 7. 9.3 Ash shelf: Slide the shelf in place as in Drawing 7. 8. Floor protection installation 8.1 Non combustible floor protection: When the fireplace is installed on a combustible floor, a non-combustible protection must be placed under and in front of the fireplace to protect the floor from falling embers (Drawing 6). The joints of the floor protection shall be perfectly fitted or filled with grout. The floor protection must extend at least 18" (460 ) in front of the fireplace door and 8" (200 ) on each side. Floor protection may consist of:.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. Humifidier tray and ash shelf (optional) Removable humidifier tray Removable ash shelf DRAWING7 Page 8

CFS CFS K B D C J E A C H 1-1/16" (28 ) A B C D E H J K 69-52 69-61 69-69 69-80 69-90 80-60 80-69 80-80 98-78 98-87 692 27-1/4 692 27-1/4 692 27-1/4 692 31-1/2 800 31-1/2 800 31-1/2 800 31-1/2 800 36-3/4 933 36-3/4 1226 48-1/4 1226 48-1/4 1226 48-1/4 1226 48-1/4 1226 48-1/4 1226 48-1/4 1226 48-1/4 1226 48-1/4 1226 48-1/4 502 19-3/4 502 19-3/4 502 19-3/4 502 19-3/4 502 24 610 24 610 24 610 29-1/4 743 29-1/4 330 13 330 19-3/4 502 19-3/4 502 24 610 16 406 16 406 19-3/4 502 21-1/4 540 21-1/4 527 20-3/4 527 20-3/4 527 20-3/4 527 22-3/4 578 22-3/4 578 22-3/4 578 22-3/4 578 22-3/4 578 22-3/4 175 6-7/8 175 6-7/8 175 6-7/8 175 6-7/8 175 6-7/8 175 6-7/8 175 6-7/8 175 6-7/8 175 6-7/8 660 22-1/4 565 19-1/4 490 15 11-5/16 287 22-3/4 571 19-/14 490 15 17-1/2 445 13-1/2 200 Outlet 8 200 Outlet 8 200 Outlet 8 200 Outlet 8 200 Outlet 8 200 Outlet 8 200 Outlet 8 200 Outlet 8 200 27-1/4 48-1/4 19-3/4 13 20-3/4 6-7/8 26 Outlet 8 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Outlet 8 933 1226 743 540 578 175 343 200 @ IMPORTANT: The stove pipe shall be double-wall and listed by ULC / UL. See the minimum clearances in the table below. MINIMUM CLEARANCES 36" (900 ) Ceiling 12" (305 ) 18" (460 ) 8" (200 ) B 48" (1210 ) front wall or combustible material 12" (305 ) Stove pipe minimum clearances 5080 6" 7" 8" 6080 6" 7" 8" Série 69 6" 7" 8" Série 80 6" 7" 8" 14-3/4 14-1/4 13-3/4 16-1/4 15-3/4 15-1/4 18-3/8 17-5/8 17-1/8 20-1/4 19-3/4 19-1/4 A 375 362 349 412 400 387 467 448 434 514 502 489 15 14-1/2 14 15 14-1/2 14 15 14-1/2 14 15 14-1/2 14 B 368 356 368 356 368 356 368 356 8" (200 ) Floor protection 12" (305 ) 12" (305 ) Page 9

CFS-R K A B D J E C H 1-1/16" (28 ) H C A B C D E H J K 69-61 CFR-S 69-69 CFR-S 80-69 CFR-S 27-1/4 48-1/4 19-3/4 13 20-3/4 6-7/8 15 min 692 1226 502 330 527 175 27-1/4 48-1/4 19-3/4 19-3/4 20-3/4 6-7/8 15 min 692 1226 502 502 527 175 31-1/2 48-1/4 24 16 22-3/4 6-7/8 15 min 800 1226 610 406 578 175 Outlet 8 200 Outlet 8 200 Outlet 8 200 @ @ @ IMPORTANT: The stove pipe shall be double-wall and listed by ULC / UL. See the minimum clearances in the table below. MINIMUM CLEARANCES 36" (900 ) Ceiling 12" (305 ) 18" (460 ) 8" (200 ) 12" (305 ) 48" (1210 ) front wall or combustible material Stove pipe minimum clearances 5080 6" 7" 8" 6080 6" 7" 8" Série 69 6" 7" 8" Série 80 6" 7" 8" 14-3/4 14-1/4 13-3/4 16-1/4 15-3/4 15-1/4 18-3/8 17-5/8 17-1/8 A 375 362 349 412 400 387 467 448 434 20-1/4 36-1/4 514 921 19-3/4 35-3/4 502 908 19-1/4 35-1/4 489 895 15 14-1/2 14 15 14-1/2 14 15 14-1/2 14 15 14-1/2 14 B 368 356 368 356 368 356 368 356 8" (200 ) Floor protection 12" (305 ) 12" (305 ) Page 10

PART 2: SECURITY, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 1. General operation 7. Glass firescreen maintenance 1.1 Combustion control 7.1 Glass maintenance 1.2 Air intake control 7.2 Replacing a glass pane 1.3 Smoke outlet control 7.3 Door gaskets 1.4 Danger of burns 8. BBQ installation 2. Precautions before lighting your 8.1 BBQ grill installation first fire 2.1 Adequate air supply 9. Chimney maintenance 2.2 Preventing smoke returns 9.1 Creosote build-up and removing 9.2 Inspection and regular maintenance 3. Firewood 9.3 Soot build-up removal 3.1 Allowed fuels 3.2 Forbidden fuels 3.3 Recoended wood species 9.1 Firescreen 3.4 Green wood 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 4.11 Smoke detector 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 10. Firescreen 11. Anti-smoke flap 9.1 Anti-smoke flap installation 13. Humidity and condensation 13.1 Excessive humidity and condensation Page 11

PART 2: SECURITY, 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 when opening the door, starting 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 IMPORTANT: Always open this key before opening the door or lighting a fire closed open Use the handle to control the damper DRAWING 21 Page 12

Using the handle to control the HE sliding smoke deflector Open fully the smoke damper to start a fire, when opening the door 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 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 13

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 23 4. 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 Drawings 21. 4.2 Open fires: The smoke sliding damper and Page 14

4.7 Forbidden flaable liquids: Never use potash, phosphorus, and ideal for acidic soils. 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. 4.8 Smoke release during the first fire: It is possible that, while making your first fire, the fireplace releases smoke for about 20 minutes. This smoke release is normal and is usually caused by the "baking" of the fireplace paint finish. Open a window and the smoke will disappear by itself in a few minutes. Caution: This smoke can trigger a smoke detector causing a false alarm! 6.1 Finish maintenance: Your fireplace is covered and protected by a special hightemperature paint finish. Normal maintenance requires only a simple dusting using a dry and soft duster or a feather duster. Avoid splashing liquids on the fireplace. 6.2 Repainting: If, over time, it becomes necessary to freshen up the fireplace finish, you 4.9 Caution: Very hot! Your fireplace can can spray directly on the old finish a coat of become very hot. Be careful when coming close "Stove Bright" high temperature stove paint. The to it. Keep clothes, furniture, drapes, pets and standard color used by Don-Bar is Metallic Black young children away from the fireplace. no 6309. 4.10 Gloves and poker: In order to operate the 6.3 Fireplace storing before installation: To fireplace safely, always keep a poker on hand. prevent rusting, always store the fireplace and its Heat resistant gloves are also recoended and components in a dry space. can be very useful when you have to handle hot parts during an emergency. 4.11 Smoke detector: For your safety install a smoke and carbon monoxyde detector in the room where the fireplace is installed. 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. Do not use a log grate. 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, 6. Fireplace maintenance and protection 7. Glass firescreen maintenance Page 15

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. 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. BBQ grill installation Insert the central long bar into one of the holes provided on the back hearth plate 8. BBQ grill installation 8.1 BBQ grill installation: First, adjust the height of the metal bar 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 Adjust the height of the support bar DRAWING 25 Page 16

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. In addition, the sooth accumulation over the HE plate reduces the efficiency of the secondary combustion because ash insulates and lowers the temperature of the secondary combustion chamber; the HE plate could overheat and damage over time. 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 27. 12. 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 a 30-35% humidity level inside the house. 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) 1 2 3 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. 2 3 1 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 17

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 418-686-9117 69-52 69-61 / R 69-69 / R 69-80 69-90 80-60 80-69 / R 80-80 98-78 98-87 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 (rear) Hearth plate (left) Hearth plate (right) 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 Axial fan for basement heating Thermodisc Speed control Metal duct for heating a basement Humidifier tray Ash shelf Metal firescreen BBQ grill BBQ gril support rod Fireplace handle (to operate the fireplace) Page 18

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. 2009-08 Page 19

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 use, a component part of the fireplace becomes defective due to a material or workmanship defect, this part will be replaced or, at our discretion, repaired free of charge. The following parts are excluded from this warranty: 1.4 Gaskets: Fireplace gaskets are 8. The duration of the warranty on any warranted for 90 days following the part that is the object of a claim must date of purchase. never exceed the total duration of the original warranty of the part shipped with 2. 20-Year Replacement Plan: After the fireplace. the expiration of the first 5 years, and for 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. 10.1 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. 10.4 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 containing substituted refer to the warranty of the chimney manufacturer written instructions. components or when the manufacturer for any claim about it. instructions for installation, 6. Don-Bar takes no responsibility for any operation or maintenance have not 1.3 Fireplace paint finish: The damage to the fireplace, the chimney or been 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. Caution: Improper operation or lack freshen up from time to time. original parts. of maintenance can endanger your However, the original finish applied safety. to the fireplace is warranted for 1 7. Any part that is the object of a claim in year following the date of purchase. accordance with the present warranty 12. Send any counication or claim to The warranty is limited to the supply must by returned to the shop (transport the following address: of the paint required for repainting prepaid) with a proof of purchase. All the fireplace. returns must be approved by the Foyers Don-Bar Fireplaces, inc. manufacturer before shipping. 741, St-Vallier Ouest, Québec, (Quebec) Canada G6V 3N9 Phone: 418-686-9114 Fax: 418-686-9117 Website: www.don-bar.com Email: don-bar@don-bar.com Page 20