Valcourt Manoir: glass doors that slide out of sight
The Valcourt Manoir is a wood fireplace built for the look of the fire. Valcourt calls it an ambiance fireplace, which means it is built for the look and the sound of a big fire in one room, not to heat the whole house. Valcourt rates it for rooms under 1,500 square feet. The Manoir is an updated version of Valcourt’s very first fireplace. It is a zero clearance fireplace, which means your builder frames it into a wall during construction or a renovation. A chimney runs up from it, so you do not need a masonry fireplace.
Its two glass doors in steel frames slide sideways into the fireplace and out of sight, with no tools needed, so nothing blocks the view of the fire. It burns dry, seasoned firewood. The blower, a quiet fan that pushes the heat out into the room, comes with it. The faceplate is the finished frame around the opening, and you pick the modern or the traditional style on the page, both in black. A gravity kit, grilles that let the warm air rise out into the room on its own, is optional. You can add a forced air kit that ducts some of the heat to another room or a glass hearth pad that protects the floor in front, and more on the page. Want sliding doors in a fireplace built for heating? See the Valcourt Dallaire II wood fireplace. The Valcourt Manoir ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
FAQ
What kind of doors does the Manoir have?
Steel-framed double doors with ceramic glass that slide effortlessly into each side of the fireplace without special tools, per the description, giving a 29 by 17-1/4 inch glass view through a 30 by 17-7/8 inch opening. It is the updated version of Valcourt’s very first fireplace.
How much heat?
It is a low mass ambiance unit rated under 1,500 square feet with a 4.25 cubic foot firebox, 20 inch logs and a burn rate over 11 pounds per hour; the description promises maximum heat via the included fan and the forced air or gravity distribution options on the Options selector.
Which faceplate?
The required Faceplate selector offers black modern at no charge or black traditional at the price shown; the description mentions facade finishes for creative decor. The fan is a 176 CFM premium blower listed under Specifications, and a 48 inch wood storage unit is offered under Fireplace tool sets.
Chimney and clearances?
An 8 inch CAN/ULC S629 or UL 103 HT chimney at least 15 feet tall from the approved list. Clearances are 72 inches to the ceiling, 8 inches to a side mantle, 5-1/2 inches to a top mantle, 24 inches to a side wall and 48 inches from base to shelf. Not for mobile homes.
How heavy is it?
520 pounds shipping weight; overall 41-1/8 wide, 43-5/8 tall and 27-3/8 deep, with moulded refractory bricks and cast iron andirons. Emissions listings are ASTM 2515 and 2558, safety UL 127 and ULC S610, and the warranty is limited lifetime.
Which documents should I read before installing?
The Manuals tab links the FP1LM install and owner’s manual, a dimensions sheet and a quick installation reference guide, and the description states that any installation must follow the data and drawings in the owner’s manual. Read the manual before framing the chase and choosing a chimney. Compare with other wood burning indoor fireplaces.