DON-BAR CFS SERIES Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Installation, Operation

and Maintenance Manual

LES FOYERS

DON-BAR

FIREPLACES

CFS
Series

REV. 2014-11

CFS SERIES

WOOD STOVES

Les foyers DON-BAR Fireplaces, inc.

Shop and Showroom: 741, St-Vallier Ouest, Quebec (Quebec) G1N 1E2

Phone: [phone] - Fax: [phone]

Website: www.don-bar.com - Email: [e-mail]

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 ...................................................

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

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PART 1: INSTALLATION

1. Warnings and cautions 7. Heating duct installation (Optional)

7.1 Basement heating

2 .Important

1.1. Modifications

1.2 Installation instructions

1.3 Applicable Codes

1.4 Professional installation

1.5 Before your first fire

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

7.2 Duct installation

7.3 Axial fan installation

7.4 Recommended heating ducts

8. Floor protection installation

8.1 Non-combustible floor protection

8.2 Removing the existing resilient flooring

9. Optional accessories installation

9.1 Anti-smoke flap installation

9.2 Humidifier tray

9.3 Removable ash shelf

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

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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.

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 USE GRATE TO ELEVATE FIRE.
BUILD FIRE DIRECTLY ON TH HEARTH.

PROVIDED WITHOUT DETACHABLE LEGS.

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.

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PART 1: INSTALLATION

2. IMPORTANT

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.

Typical installation with a ceiling
outlet

Round top

Factory-built
insulated
chimney
2100 degrees
(See page 9 and

10)

Storm collar

Mandatory
2" air space
(50 mm)

Flashing

Roof support

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.

Ceiling
support

Stove pipe
(double-wall type)

Don-Bar
CFS or CFS-R

Protection for
combustible floors

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DRAWING 1

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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:

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 mm) 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 mm), by adding the required 2" (50
mm) air space, a 16" (406 mm) free continuous
path is required to install the chimney. Do not
connect this fireplace to a chimney that is
connected to another heating device.

NOTES

3.1.2 Chimney minimum height: 15 feet (4600
mm) 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 flammable
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.

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Chimney minimum height above

5. Factory-built chimney installation

the roof

10 feet (3 m) Radius

2 feet min (610 mm) min.

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4.2 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 offsets of 30­degree (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).

Warning: Lateral roof braces need to
be installed when the unsupported
chimney height above the roof
is more than 6 feet (2 m).

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 mm) for air space
between the chimney and any combustible
material.

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 mm) 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
between the chimney and the storm collar and the
joint between the roofing and the flashing.

5.5 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.

5.6 Chimney top: Install a chimney round top at
the end of the chimney.

6. Stone pipe installation

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.

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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.

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Stove pipe minimum
clearances

Mandatory: Double wall
stove pipe approved by ULC/UL

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6.2 Stove pipe selection:

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.

14 "(356 mm) from
the wall in the case of a
8” O.D. stove pipe

15” (356 mm) from
the wall in the case of a
6” O.D. Stove pipe

: The stove pipe must be

basement is not in line with the telescopic duct,
complete the installation with a length of flexible
insulated duct.

Fitting the axial fan: The axial fan for

7.3

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 Recommended ducts for heating: Use only
non combustible ducts of 6" (150 mm) I.D.
insulated with a fiberglass layer and a flexible
protective covering. (total: 8" / 200 mm O.D.)

Don't use ducts that have an inner side made
of combustible plastics.

Basement heating fan

Heating Kit

Optional heating kit
for a basement (or an
adjoining room)

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.

7.2 Telescopic duct installation:

to the back of the fireplace as shown in Drawing

5. If necessary, if the warm air outlet in the

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Fix the duct

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Flexible acoustical
duct - 6" dia. (150 mm)

Axial fan of 105 cfm
or 230 cfm slipped and secured
inside the flexible duct (for a smooth
and silent operation)

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floor

basement
ceiling

warm air
to the basement
(or an adjoining
room)

Protection for combustible
floors

8.2 Removing the existing resilient flooring:

Prior to installing the floor protection, remove
any existing resilient flooring. (carpet, etc.)

9. Installation of optional
accessories

8" (200 mm)
minimum

8" (200 mm)
minimum

18" (460 mm)
minimum

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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 mm) in front of the
fireplace door and 8" (200 mm) on each side.
Floor protection may consist of:

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.

Humifidier tray and ash shelf
(optional)

.1 Stone tiles or slabs (marble, granite, slate,
etc.) or ceramic at least 3/8" (8 mm) 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 mm) thickness
or a non-combustible composite cement
board (Durok or Unifix type) of at least 3/8"
(10 mm) thickness may be used.

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Removable
humidifier tray

Removable ash
shelf

DRAWING7

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CFS

CFS

K

69-52 69-61 69-69 69-80 69-90 80-60 80-69 80-80 98-78 98-87

A
B
C
D
E
H
J

K

27-1/4”
48-1/4”
19-3/4”
13”
20-3/4”
6-7/8”
26”

Outlet 8”

reducible

to 6”

692

1226

502
330
527
175
660
200
150
mm

27-1/4”
48-1/4”
19-3/4”
13”
20-3/4”
6-7/8”
22-1/4”

Outlet 8”
reducible

to 6”

692

1226

502
330
527
175
565
200
150
mm

IMPORTANT:

The stove pipe shall

be double-wall and
listed by ULC / UL.

See the minimum clearances

in the table below.

27-1/4”
48-1/4”
19-3/4”
19-3/4”
20-3/4”
6-7/8”
19-1/4”

Outlet 8”

reducible

to 6”

D

B

C

692

1226

502
502
527
175
490
200
150
mm

27-1/4”
48-1/4”
19-3/4”
19-3/4”
20-3/4”
6-7/8”
15”

Outlet 8”
reducible

to 6”

692

1226

502
502
527
175
381
200

@@ @@@

150
mm

31-1/2”
48-1/4”
19-3/4”
24”
22-3/4”
6-7/8”
11-5/16”

Outlet 8”

reducible

to 6”

800

31-1/2”

1226

48-1/4”

502

24”

610

16”

578

22-3/4”

175

6-7/8”

287

22-3/4”
200
150
mm

Outlet 8”
reducible

to 6”

MINIMUM CLEARANCES

Ceiling

36" (900 mm)

J

800

1226

610
406
578
175
571
200

@

150
mm

31-1/2”
48-1/4”
24”
16”
22-3/4”
6-7/8”
19-/14”

Outlet 8”
reducible

to 6”

E

800

1226

610
406
578
175
490
200

@

150
mm

31-1/2”
48-1/4”
24”
19-3/4”
22-3/4”
6-7/8”
15”

Outlet 8”
reducible

to 6”

A

C

800

36-3/4”

1226

48-1/4”

610

29-1/4”

502

21-1/4”

578

22-3/4”

175

6-7/8”

381

17-1/2”

Outlet 8”

200

@ @

reducible

150

to 6”

mm

933

1226

743
540
578
175
445
200
150
mm

H

1-1/16" (28 mm)

36-3/4”
48-1/4”
29-1/4”
21-1/4”
22-3/4”
6-7/8”
13-1/2”

Outlet 8”

reducible

to 6”

12"
(305 mm)

933

1226

743
540
578
175
343
200

@

150
mm

B

8"

(200 mm)

48"

(1210 mm)

front wall or combustible material

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12" (305 mm)

Stove pipe

minimum clearances

A B

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”

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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”

381
368
356

381
368
356

381
368
356

381
368
356

mm mm

18"
(460 mm)

8" (200 mm)

Floor protection

12" (305 mm)

12" (305 mm)

CFS-R

K

A

B

D

E

J

C

C

H

H

1-1/16" (28 mm)

69-61 CFR-S 69-69 CFR-S 80-69 CFR-S

A
B
C
D
E
H
J

K

27-1/4”
48-1/4”
19-3/4”
13”
20-3/4”
6-7/8”
15”min

Outlet 8”

reducible

to 6”

692

1226

502
330
527
175
381
200
150
mm

27-1/4”
48-1/4”
19-3/4”
19-3/4”
20-3/4”
6-7/8”
15”min

Outlet 8”

@

reducible

to 6”

692

1226

502
502
527
175
381
200

@

150
mm

31-1/2”
48-1/4”
24”
16”
22-3/4”
6-7/8”
15”min

Outlet 8”

reducible

to 6”

800

1226

610
406
578
175
381
200

@

150
mm

IMPORTANT:

The stove pipe shall

be double-wall and
listed by ULC / UL.

See the minimum clearances

in the table below.

12" (305 mm)

8"

(200 mm)

48"
(1210 mm)

front wall or combustible material

MINIMUM CLEARANCES

Ceiling

36" (900 mm)

Stove pipe

minimum clearances

A B

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”

36-1/4”

20-1/4”
35-3/4”

19-3/4”
35-1/4”

19-1/4”

375
362
349

412
400
387

467
448
434

921

514
908

502
895

489

15”
14-1/2”
14”

15”
14-1/2”
14”

15”
14-1/2”
14”

15”
14-1/2”
14”

381
368
356

381
368
356

381
368
356

381
368
356

mm mm

12"
(305 mm)

18"
(460 mm)

8" (200 mm)

Floor protection

12" (305 mm)

12" (305 mm)

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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
first fire

2.1 Adequate air supply

2.2 Preventing smoke returns 9.1 Creosote build-up and removing

3. Firewood

3.1 Allowed fuels

3.2 Forbidden fuels

3.3 Recommended 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 flammable liquids

4.8 Smoke release during the first fire

4.9 Caution: Very hot!

4.10 Gloves and poker

4.11 Smoke detector

8.1 BBQ grill installation

9. Chimney maintenance

9.2 Inspection and regular maintenance

9.3 Soot build-up removal

10. Firescreen

11. Anti-smoke flap

9.1 Anti-smoke flap installation

13. Humidity and condensation

13.1 Excessive humidity and condensation

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

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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.

Using the removable handle to
control the air intake

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Use the handle to
adjust the air
intake

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Using the handle to control the

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.

HE sliding smoke deflector

IMPORTANT: Always
open this key before
opening the door or
lighting a fire

Use the handle to
control the damper

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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

Close the smoke damper

Close the smoke damper
for a long-lasting high efficiency

for a long-lasting high efficiency

for a long-lasting high efficiency
fire (close the door first).

fire (close the door first).

fire (close the door first).

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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

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duct, strong winds, etc.

Use the handle to
control the damper

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2. Precautions before lighting
your first fire

2.1 Adequate air supply: A wood fire requires
plenty of air. Always be sure there is enough air

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3. Firewood

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.

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3.3 Recommended 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.

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.

Using the handle to open the door

Using the handle to open the door

DANGER OF BURNS

DANGER OF BURNS
Never leave the handle on the

Never leave the handle on the
door during a fire.

door during a fire.

Turn the handle

Turn the handle
to lock or unlock

to lock or unlock
the door

the door

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.

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

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

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4.7 Forbidden flammable liquids: Never use
flammable liquids or accelerators such as gas,
lamp oil, kerosene, BBQ starters, or other
flammable 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!

4.9 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.

potash, phosphorus, and ideal for acidic soils.

6. Fireplace maintenance and
protection

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
can spray directly on the old finish a coat of
"Stove Bright" high temperature stove paint. The
standard color used by Don-Bar is Metallic Black
no 6309.

4.10 Gloves and poker: In order to operate the
fireplace safely, always keep a poker on hand.
Heat resistant gloves are also recommended and
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.

5. Ashes

5.1 Ashes removal: Your fireplace must be
emptied regularly. Always keep a bed of ashes of
about 1" (25 mm) in the fireplace to protect the
hearth bottom. Do not use a log grate.

5.2 Metallic container: To collect ashes, use a
metal container with an airtight lid.. Dispose of
them on the ground, outside, away from any
combustible material. If you plan to bury ashes
or dispose of them another way, keep them in an
airtight container until completely cooled.

6.3 Fireplace storing before installation: To
prevent rusting, always store the fireplace and its
components in a dry space.

7. Glass firescreen maintenance

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
stove and fireplace dealers. They are specially
formulated to dissolve creosote without damaging
the glass. Then, to get a sparkling surface, finish
with a clean duster and a domestic glass cleaner
such as Windex. Warning: Wait until the glass
has completely cooled before attempting to clean
it. Never use an abrasive cleaner on the glass.

7.2 Replacing a glass pane: If a glass pane
shatter, replaced it with a 5 mm ceramic glass
pane of the same dimensions.

5.3 Natural fertilizer: Ashes are useful as
natural plant fertilizer. They are rich in lime,

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back of the fireplace (Drawing 25).

Glass Pane Replacement

5 mm ceramic glass

Securing strips
and screws

DRAWING 24

Insert door

1/2" (12 mm)
U-shaped gasket

9. Chimney maintenance

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 mm) 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 mm)
round stove gasket. To replace the gasket around
the glass, use a U-shaped 1/2" (12 mm) fiberglass
stove gasket.

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

BBQ grill installation

Adjust the height
of the support bar

DRAWING 25

Insert the central long bar
into one of the holes
provided on the back
hearth plate

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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.

Cleaning of the HE smoke deflector

To prevent soot build-up the
smoke deflector must be
cleaned at regular intervals

Cleaning sequence

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.

Unscrew the rod that control

1

the sliding damper. Access the nut
from inside the fireplace.

Unscrew the 4 bolts that

2

hold the smoke deflector.

Take out the deflector. Tilt it down

3

to unhook it from its bracket
on the back of the fireplace.

DRAWING 26

Anti-smoke flap installation
(optional)

Slip the pins at the ends
of the flap into the
predrilled holes on each
side of the insert

1

2

3

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Install this way

The anti-smoke flap comes down automatically when opening
the door. It raises when the door is closed.

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Screw the small plate
retaining the arm into
the predrilled holes
on the door frame

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

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 mm
Glass retaining bars only (2 short, 2 long)
Glass pane gasket
Door gasket

69-61 / R

69-52

69-69 / R

69-80

80-60

69-90

80-69 / R

98-87

98-78

80-80

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)

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PART 4: CHIMNEY FIRES

DIRECTIVES IN CASE OF A CHIMNEY FIRE

How to detect a chimney fire

- Odour: Smell of smoke in the air.

- Sight: The colour of the pipe change. Flames at

the top of the chimney on the roof.

- Hearing: Abnormal rumbling.

How to avoid chimney fires

- Burn only dry firewood.

- Clean the chimney at least once a year before the

heating season or after burning 4 or 5 cords of

firewood.

- Don’t let creosote built-up in the chimney.

- Don’t burn coniferous, construction wastes,

or materials containing glues, paints, or other

chemicals.

- Always have a fire extinguisher on hand.

What to do

- Immediately alert the occupants of the building about
the potential danger.

- Call your local fire department or 911.

Cut all the sources of air that can feed the

-

fire (windows, air intakes, doors, etc...)

- Evacuate the house.

- Following a chimney fire, don't reuse your fireplace
until a professional has inspected it. A chimney fire
can overheat the chimney components, wrap it
inside, curve, crack or dislocate certain components.

- Do all the recommendations of the professional
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

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LES FOYERS

DON-BAR

FIREPLACES

1. The first 5 years: If, during this 5­year 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:

1.1 Hearth back plate, smoke
deflector, HE deflector system,
grate, ash drawer/tray, wood
basket, fireguard, refractories,
metal fire screen, BBQ grill,
electric fan blower: Being subject

to high temperatures, these parts
may have to be replaced from time to
time; this is regarded as normal
maintenance. However, all the
original parts shipped with the
fireplace are warranted against
material or workmanship defects for
1 year following the date of
purchase.

1.2 Chimney: Since the chimney
and its components are not
manufactured by Don-Bar, please
refer to the warranty of the chimney
manufacturer for any claim about it.

1.3 Fireplace paint finish: The
fireplace is painted with a high
temperature paint that needs to be
freshen up from time to time.
However, the original finish applied
to the fireplace is warranted for 1
year following the date of purchase.
The warranty is limited to the supply
of the paint required for repainting
the fireplace.

25 YEAR LIMITED 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 Don-
the 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
parts described in the articles 1.1, 1.2, smoke returns, when installed according

1.3 and 1.4) any defective part for a price to the manu fact urer 's inst ruct ions .
not exceeding 50% of its retail price. Smoke returns caused by environmental

factors (negative pressure, lack of air,

3. These warranties shall never be turbulence, etc.) are not covered by the
interpreted as covering workmanship on present warranty.
site. Don-Bar takes no responsibility for
damages to the building following the
repair or the replacement of any part
covered by the warranty.

4. No representative, employee or agent
of Don-Bar is authorized to change or
extend the present warranty.

5. The warranty is valid only if the
installation, the operation, and the
maintenance of the fireplace have been
done in accordance with the fireplace
manufacturer written instructions.

6. Don-Bar takes no responsibility for any
damage to the fireplace, the chimney or
the building if fireplace repairs done by
third parties are executed with non
original parts.

7. Any part that is the object of a claim in
accordance with the present warranty
must by returned to the shop (transport
prepaid) with a proof of purchase. All
returns must be approved by the
manufacturer before shipping.

10. The warranty does not cover:

10.1 Broken glass

10.2 Damages caused by a
chimney fire;

10.3 Shipping damages not
reported on delivery;

10.4 Faulty installation;

10.5 Damages caused by
abnormal or abusive use.

10.6

altered or containing substituted
components or when the
instructions for installation,
operation or maintenance have not
been followed.

11. Caution: Improper operation or lack
of maintenance can endanger your
safety.

12. Send any communication or claim to
the following address:

Foyers Don-Bar Fireplaces, inc.

741, St-Vallier Ouest, Québec,
(Quebec) Canada G6V 3N9
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: www.don-bar.com
Email: [e-mail]

Any fireplace modified,

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