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Valcourt St-Louis Wood Burning Fireplace - FP19
Valcourt St-Louis Wood Burning Fireplace — FP19
The Valcourt St-Louis Wood Burning Fireplace delivers the perfect balance of timeless design and high-performance heating. This premium wood burning fireplace combines the authentic charm of real flames with advanced efficiency, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere in any home. Designed for modern living, it offers effortless operation and precise control, making it an ideal choice for homeowners seeking comfort, reliability and elegance.
Featuring a large panoramic viewing area, this modern wood fireplace showcases vibrant, natural flames while efficiently heating larger spaces — 1,000 to 2,400 square feet at up to 100,000 BTU/h. Powered by advanced combustion technology, it delivers clean, consistent heat with minimal effort. With intuitive smart control and exceptional build quality, the St-Louis provides a seamless home heating solution that delivers both beauty and performance.
Certification status: the St-Louis has been tested for EPA emissions, but EPA certification is pending — Valcourt states in the installation manual that this is not yet an EPA-certified fireplace. It is safety tested and listed to UL 127 by an accredited laboratory. If your installation depends on an EPA-certified appliance — for a permit, a local air-quality rule or a rebate programme — please contact us before ordering and we will confirm the current status with the manufacturer.
Features
- Powerful wood heating — up to 100,000 BTU/h, rated for 1,000 to 2,400 sq ft.
- Large panoramic viewing area — showcases beautiful, natural flames for a cozy ambiance.
- Advanced combustion technology — clean burning with optimized heat output.
- Smart control integration — manage settings with an intuitive web-based control system.
- Effortless operation — self-regulating performance for easy, hassle-free use.
- 176 CFM blower included, with thermostatic or manual control.
- Modern and elegant design — blends with contemporary and traditional interiors.
- Authentic wood fire experience — real crackling flames, natural warmth and ambiance.
What to Order With It
The St-Louis FP19 needs a surround to be complete. Choose from each required group below.
Osburn and Valcourt are both built by SBI and share many parts, so some links below open our Osburn listing for the same part number.
Required – surround:
- Signature Profile (VA19FL06)
Optional:
- Forced Air Kit (VA4460)
- 6" x 25' Insulated Flex Pipe for Forced Air Kit (AC01350)
- 5" Fresh Air Intake Register with Airtight Damper (AC01349)
- 5" Air Intake Termination with Clamps (AC01297)
- 5" x 10' Insulated Flex Pipe for Fresh Air Intake (AC02093)
- 5" x 25' Insulated Flex Pipe (AC02094)
- Tempered Glass Hearth Pad 10 mm - 20" x 70" (AC02761)
- Fireplace Carrying Handles (AC09200)
Performance
| Maximum heat output (dry cordwood) | Up to 100,000 BTU/h |
| Recommended heating area | 1,000 – 2,400 sq ft (92 – 223 m²) |
| Overall efficiency, as tested | 78% |
| Particulate emissions, as tested | 1.9 g/h |
| Maximum burn time | Up to 7 hours |
| Overall firebox volume | 3.15 cu ft (0.089 m³) |
| Recommended log length | 16" (406 mm), loaded east-west |
| Maximum log length | 18" (457 mm), loaded east-west |
| Blower | Included, up to 176 CFM |
Framing Dimensions
The St-Louis is a tall fireplace — the framed opening runs to 96" total height, and the same 96" is required as clear ceiling height above the base. Check both against your room before ordering:
| Framing width | 58 1/2" (1,486 mm) |
| Framing height to first header | 48" (1,219 mm) minimum |
| Framing depth | 20 1/2" (521 mm) |
| Total framing height | 96" (2,438 mm) |
| With a fresh air intake — distance between the framing and the side standoff | 12" (305 mm) |
Clearances to Combustible Material
| Side wall, measured from the door | 15 1/2" (394 mm) |
| Minimum distance to the wall in front | 36" (914 mm) |
| Minimum ceiling height, measured from the base of the fireplace | 96" (2,438 mm) |
| Enclosure — back, sides and floor beneath the fireplace | 0" (zero clearance) |
| Chimney clearance to combustibles | 2" (51 mm) |
The manual does not publish a maximum mantel depth or a minimum mantel height for this model — if you are planning a mantel above the opening, check with us or with Valcourt first rather than assuming the figures from another model in the range.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Fuel type | Dry cordwood (16" recommended) |
| Combustion technology | Non-catalytic |
| Certification | Tested for EPA emissions — EPA certification pending |
| Maximum log length | 18" |
| Log positioning | Loading over width |
| Chimney diameter | 8" |
| Flue outlet diameter | 8" |
| Chimney type | UL 103 HT (2100 °F) |
| Minimum chimney height | 15 ft |
| Baffle type | C-Cast or equivalent |
| Mobile home approved | No |
| Door type | Single glass door with steel frame |
| Handle | Safe, removable |
| Glass type | Ceramic glass |
| Air-wash system | Yes |
| Blower | Premium included (176 CFM) |
| Overall dimensions (H × W × D) | 84 3/8" × 57 5/8" × 28" |
| Door opening (H × W) | 11 1/2" × 26 3/8" |
| Firebox dimensions (H × W × D) | 16 1/8" × 23 3/8" × 13 3/4" |
| Refractory bricks | Moulded refractory bricks included |
| Secondary air system | Stainless steel (improves combustion) |
| Control mode | Thermostatic or manual |
| Safety standard (USA) | UL 127 |
| Safety tested and listed | By an accredited laboratory |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime |