
Waterloo - FP15
Description/Specs
The largest model in our high-efficiency series, the Waterloo wood-burning fireplace is an additional heating source whose style is just as remarkable as its performance. Adorned with a crown-style faceplate, the Waterloo offers an impressive view of the flames. Behind its large glass doors, the firebox can hold a very large amount of wood to heat large spaces and burn for up to 11 hours on a single load.
The Waterloo’s smart air control system (patented) has been specifically designed to optimize combustion efficiency. Once the appliance is on and running, the combustion rate must be slowed down by manually closing the primary air damper. Then, when the system detects that the optimum combustion temperature has been reached, it automatically closes the second primary air damper and adjusts the secondary air control. Once the system is closed, it is possible to modulate the level of combustion by adjusting the auxiliary air control.
Appliance performance (1)
Fuel type : | Dry cordwood (16" recommended) | |
Recommended heating area-ft² : () | 1,000 - 2,800 | |
Overall firebox volume-ft³ : | 4.28 | |
EPA loading volume-ft³ : | 4.28 | |
Maximum burn time : () | 11 h | |
Maximum heat output-dry cordwood : (2) | 95,000 BTU/h (27.8 kW) | |
Overall heat output rate < : (2) (3) | 16,900 BTU/h (5.0 kW) to 43,000 BTU/h (12.6 kW) | |
Average overall efficiency (dry cordwood) : (3) | 64 % (HHV) (4) | 69 % (LHV) (5) |
Optimum overall efficiency : (6) (7) | 70 % | |
Optimum heat transfer efficiency : (8) | 69 % | |
Average particulate emissions rate : (9) | 1.6 g/h | |
Average CO : (10) | 159.0 g/h |
(1) Values are as measured per test method, except for the recommended heating area, firebox volume, maximum burn time and maximum heat output.
() Recommended heating area and maximum burn time may vary subject to location in home, chimney draft,heat loss factors, climate, fuel type and other variables. The recommended heated area for a given appliance is defined by the manufacturer as its capacity to maintain a minimum acceptable temperature in the designated area in case of a power failure.
(2) The maximum heat output (dry cordwood) is based on a loading density varying between 15 lb/ft³ and 20 lb/ft³ and reloading intervals ranging from 60 to 120 minutes. Other performances are based on a fuel load prescribed by the standard without any reloading between start and finish. The specified loading density varies between 7 lb/ft³ and 12 lb/ft³. The moisture content is between 19% and 25%.
(3) As measured per CSA B415.1-10 stack loss method.
(4) Higher Heating Value of the fuel.
(5) Lower Heating Value of the fuel.
(6) Performances based on a fuel load prescribed by the standard at 7 lb/ft³ and with a moisture content between 19% and 25%.
(7) Optimum overall efficiency at a specific burn rate (LHV).
(8) The optimum heat transfer efficiency is for the low burn rate (using HHV) and represents the appliance’s ability to convert the energy contained in the wood logs into energy transferred to the room in the form of heat and does not take into account the chemical losses during combustion.
(9) This appliance is officially tested and certified by an independent agency.
(10) Carbon monoxyde.
General features
Combustion technology | Non-catalytic |
High-efficiency certified appliance | Yes, EPA 2020 approved |
Maximum log length | 25" |
Log positioning | Loading over width |
Chimney diameter | 8" |
Flue outlet diameter | 8" |
Type of chimney | CAN/ULC S604, UL 103 (1700 °F) - CAN/ULC S629, UL 103 HT (2100 °F) |
Minimum chimney height (feet) | 15' |
Baffle type | C-Cast or equivalent |
Approved for a mobile home installation | No |
Shipping Weight | 545 lb (247 kg) |
Door type | Double, glass with cast iron frame |
Glass type | Ceramic glass |
Glass surface – dimensions (Width X Height) | 29 3/4" X 13" |
Glass air-wash system | Yes |
Premium quality blower included (CFM) | 176 |
Overall dimension (Height) | 43 3/8" |
Overall dimension (Width) | 50 3/4" |
Overall dimension (Depth) | 31 5/8" |
Door opening – dimension (Height) | 12 3/4" |
Door opening - dimension (Width) | 33" |
Firebox – dimension (Height) | 17" |
Firebox – dimension (Width) | 25 3/8" |
Firebox – dimension (Depth) | 17 7/8" |
Moulded refractory bricks | Yes |
Stainless-steel secondary-air system improving gas combustion | Yes |
USA standard (emissions) | EPA / ASTM WK47329 |
Canadian Standard (emissions) | CSA B415.1-10 |
USA standard (safety) | UL 127 |
Canadian standard (safety) | ULC-S610 |
Tested and listed as per applicable standards | By an accredited laboratory (CAN/USA) |
Warranty | Limited lifetime |
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Valcourt
Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Quebec
A tradition of excellence, for more than 60 years.
It all started in 1958, when brothers Auguste and Lucien Valcourt founded the company Valcourt et Frère Enr. Very talented, they first stood out in the manufacture of stairs and wrought iron balconies that adorned the most beautiful homes of Quebec. Guided by his creativity, Auguste began in 1975 the manufacture of custom fireplace doors and slowly relinquished stairs and balconies. Once again, the quality of the products offered allowed the company to stand out in this new adventure.
It was in 1992 that Valcourt discovered its true vocation and manufactured its first wood fireplace: the Manoir. Just as popular with consumers as with industry experts, this model has been replicated by multiple manufacturers without ever being matched. A few years later, Valcourt innovated again with its legendary guillotine fireplace, called Antoinette. Very first guillotine fireplace on the market, this model is the pioneer of this type and was a major success. Over the years, the fireplace industry has undergone many changes in environmental standards that have imposed increasingly severe restrictions. Living up to its previous successes, Valcourt has brilliantly met these new challenges and launched in 2015 the largest fireplace on the market that meets the EPA requirements.
Guided by endless creativity and the desire to offer the best to its customers, Valcourt continues this tradition of excellence and presents in 2020 a whole new range of gas fireplaces.
Valcourt, The Fireplace of Your Dreams.