Drolet DB03505 User's Manual
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1. 31 41 CLEANING AND PAINTING YOUR 5 31 4 2 AG LASS 31 GASKETING 31 44 ASH REMOVAL USING THE ASH 401020 32 45 CHIMNEY FLUE CLEANING bosiscs sisiscisscccsccescesssssssactsscososcesesssascessstonsesnsesdsenaes 33 DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 34 REGISTER YOU WARRANTY ONLINE To receive full warranty coverage you will need to show evidence of the date you purchased your stove Keep your sales invoice We also recommend that you register your warranty online at www drolet ca Registering your warranty online will help us track rapidly the information we need on your stove TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Recommended Surface Maximum heat output EPA test fuel Maximum heat output seasoned cordwood Maximum efficiency default EPA efficiency Average emissions EPA Overall dimensions W x D x H Firebox dimensions W x D Firebox volume Door opening W x H Weight OPTIONS Blower kit 1 300 to 2 000 sq ft 120 to 185 m 7 41kW 25 300 BTU 16 12 kW 55 000 BTU 27 x 23 10 x 34 705 x 597 x 864mm 18 x 19 457 x 495 mm 2 07 cubic feet 0 058 m x 13 14 308 x 337 mm 425 lbs 193 kg PART NUMBER AC05520 TIPS ON WOO2. OWNER S MANUAL SAHARA WOOD STOVE US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD STOVE Verified and tested following ULC 5627 and UL 1482 Standards by Beaverton y Oregon USA OMNI Test Laboratories Inc Manufactured by STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC 1700 L on Harmel Qu bec Qu bec 1 4R9 Tel 418 527 3060 Fax 418 527 4311 www drolet ca READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE 45138A INTRODUCTION Stove Builder International one of the most important wood stove and fireplace manufacturers in North America congratulates you on your purchase and wishes to help you get maximum satisfaction from your wood stove In the pages that follow we will give you advice on wood heating and controlled combustion as well as technical specifications regarding installation operation and maintenance of the model you have chosen The instructions pertaining to the installation of your wood stove in North America comply with ULC S627 and UL 1482 standards Read this entire manual before you install and use your new stove If this stove is not properly installed a house fire may result To reduce the risk of fire follow the installation instructions Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage bodily injury or even death Consult your municipal building department or fire officials about restrictions and instal
3. 18 300 mm 8 200 8 200 mm pe SIDE FIGURE 1 4 Floor protector CAUTION DO INSTALL IN A BEDROOM SECTION 2 0 CHIMNEY FLUE SYSTEM 21 DEFINITIONS For clarity the following definitions should be used with respect to these instructions A chimney system consists of a connector off top of the stove and a chimney which attaches to the connector and terminates outside the house A chimney be a masonry chimney of masonry construction with an inside liner or a factory built chimney e A factory built chimney can be a double walled chimney two concentric pipes with insulation sometimes referred to as an insulated solid pack or an air cooled chimney three concentric pipes with insulation between the first and second pipes and air between the second and third pipes A single walled connector is a single pipe double walled connector has two concentric pipes no insulation and is an air cooled connector 22 CHIMNEY CAUTION DONOT fill any framed space around factory built chimney with insulation or any other material Insulation placed in this area could cause adjacent combustibles to overheat Do not use makeshift compromises during installation as they may be safety hazards and a fire could result e Do not connect this unit to a chimney system serving another appliance Do not cut rafters or ceiling joists without
4. as well as good burning practices are required to prevent chimney fires When wood especially green wood is burned without adequate heat or air supply it produces tar and other organic vapours smoke which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote The creosote vapours condense in the relatively cool chimney of slow burning fire As a result creosote residues accumulate the chimney When ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot fire which could be hazardous Your Drolet stove has been designed to reduce the amount of creosote produced Even so the chimney and any chimney connector should be inspected at least once every two months during the heating season to determine if a creosote build up has occurred If creosote has accumulated it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire Call a professional chimney sweep or go to your local Drolet dealer purchase a chimney brush and have the chimney cleaned Contact your local municipal state or provincial fire authority for information on how to handle a chimney fire before there is any chance that it may happen 33 DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY The warranty of the manufacturer extends only to the original consumer purchaser and is not transferable This warranty covers brand new products only which have not been altered modified nor repaired since shipment from factory Proof of purchase dated bill of sale model name and serial number must be supplied wh
5. 1 Before you install the ceiling support you need to frame the area To install the ceiling support just slide the assembly into the framed opening from below Once you ensure that the finishing plate is flush with the underside of the ceiling and assembly is level secure it with screws Once the support is secure you can begin to assemble the chimney by lowering the first section into the support Make sure that the male coupler is pointing upwards as indicated by the arrow on the chimney label Then from beneath the support insert the stove pipe adapter and twist lock it into place 6 N Now you add additional chimney sections Continue adding chimney lengths until a height of about 2 feet below the next ceiling level An attic insulation shield must be installed where a chimney passes from a lower living space into an upper living space or attic space It is designed to keep insulation materials away from the chimney second attic insulation shield must be installed if your chimney passes from a lower living space into an upper living space As wee you must enclose all sections of the chimney where is passes through a living space Elbows 15 or 30 are used when you need to offset your chimney to clear an obstruction or to avoid having to cut joists Once you have cut through your roof and framed the joists it is time to work outdoors Authorities require that the chimney ext
6. few minutes This will heat up the chimney and build up draft before you open the stove door Maximize hot air circulation Our wood stoves are designed to easily receive a variable speed blower that will improve heat distribution in front of the stove Remember that wood stoves produce radiant heat Since heat rises the use of floor traps will greatly improve the heat transfer to rooms upstairs Use a mobile home approved stove if you are going to install your wood heating system in a mobile home A fresh air kit must be connected to the stove Never install your wood stove in a bedroom Burn only dry cordwood Make sure you have a good bed of red coals before you load your stove with logs exceeding 3 inches in diameter Read and keep you owner s manual It will provide you with tips on how to run a successful wood heating system SECTION 1 0 INSTALLATION When installed and operated as described in these instructions the Sahara wood stove is suitable for use as a freestanding wood stove in residential installations The Sahara wood stove is not intended for installation in a bedroom or a mobile home In Canada the CSA B365 Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment and the CSA C22 1 Canadian National Electrical Code are to be followed in the absence of local code requirements In the USA the ANSI NFPA 70 National Electrical Code and NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys Fireplaces Vents and Solid Fuel Burning App
7. from your DROLET dealer an Authorization Number Any merchandise shipped to our plant without authorization will be refused automatically and returned to sender 34
8. they should be emptied into the ash drawer using the following instructions Make sure the fire is out and the stove is cold Lift the ash dump plug at the left rear of the firebox by hooking the poker through the loop on the cover and lifting up Push the ashes through the hole and leave an ash bed of approximately 1 deep on the firebox bottom to help maintain a hot ember bed Clear the ashes from the area where the ash dump plug normally sits so that it will properly seat against the opening edges Tap it down with your poker to ensure proper seating Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tightly fitting lid This closed container should be placed on a non combustible floor or on the ground well away from all combustible heat sensitive materials pending final disposal Cover the ash dump plug with the remaining ashes and continue operation of your stove as usual If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled Do not place other waste materials in the metal ash container If bright embers are glowing above the ash dump cap during a low or medium fire air may be leaking past the ash plug If this is happening a possible over fire hazard exists The stove should be shut down and allowed to cool Properly seal the ash dump cap 32 4 5 CHIMNEY FLUE CLEANING Regular chimney flue maintenance
9. 22 24 A LI ID If f A 4 4 A JZ W 72 LAPS OS fof LL Ef j N SA T Y Aff lod YY A A 7 24 V a 2 L F 8 24 2 A 2 7 4 7 4 A Z 2 ee J j 7 gt f j 2 di WOOD STUD CLEARANCE CHIMNEY MIN IM M MINIMUM FROM WALL A 2 7 22 we 7 X 42 lt Ld a Se FIGURE 2 2 2 Brick Thimble 22 2 3 CHIMNEY CONNECTOR Your chimney connector commonly called stove pipe and chimney must have the same diameter as the stove s exhaust outlet The stove pipe must be made of aluminized or cold roll steel with a minimum 24 gauge thickness 0 021 or 0 53 mm It is strictly forbidden to use galvanized steel The following recommendations may be useful for the installation of your chimney connector Your chimney connector should be assembled in such a way that the male end crimped faces down to prevent creosote dripping outside the joints Attach each of the sections to one another with three equidistant metal screws Also use three equidistant metal screws to attach the connector to the stove s exhaust co
10. 555 10 2 2 T AT 10 2 2 1 Step by step installation of your factory built 12 2 2 2 Typical installation through an existing masonry 20 2 3 CHIMNEY 55556 23 2 4 amp 0 0 9 555 E 24 2 5 OUTSIDE COMBUSTION 24 2 6 THE ADVANTAGE OF INSTALLING BLOWER 25 SECTION 3 0 OPERATION 26 3 1 SAFETY INFORMA VION ssccsssssesessssssscsestscacacssecodsnsssesssesiecasseasinscusdesedsossonssenssech 26 Did 27 3 2 1 The use of manufactured 10gS sccccsssssscccssssssscccsssssscccssssssscscsssssssseees 28 3 2 2 Simple wood moisture 29 33 NOTES ABOUT FIRST 2 44 2 202 lt 29 29 3 5 55 30 3 6 20500502550 8 30 SECTION 4 0 MAINTENANCE sss 4
11. D HEATING Wood is a renewable energy It is also a very clean heat source when used with appliances that are certified by the U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA a standard accepted in Canada as well EPA certified wood stoves are different than conventional wood stoves Burning with an EPA certified wood stove may therefore require that you modify some of your heating habits To get the most satisfaction out of your new wood heating system please make sure you go through the following check list The chimney is the engine that drives the wood heating system Use a chimney that is UL listed with an inner diameter to match the stove s outlet collar 6 for all Drolet wood stoves Try to run the chimney inside the building for as much length as you can A tall and warm chimney will produce a good draft Try to install your chimney straight up and avoid 90 degree turns in the flue pipe and offsets in the chimney Make sure that the chimney is tall enough and its top is clear of obstacles so it can produce a stable draft Use a chimney thermometer installed at a distance of approximately 18 inches on the flue pipe above the stove Flue gases should reach at least 3500F before you close the stove s primary air intake completely Operate your unit within the comfort zone indicated on the thermometer To reduce the risk of smoke spillage into the room upon reloading your stove leave the primary air intake completely open for a
12. ENEATH THE STOVE 30 SECTION 4 0 MAINTENANCE 4 1 4 2 4 3 CLEANING AND PAINTING YOUR STOVE Clean the stove frequently so that soot ash and creosote do not accumulate Do not attempt to clean the stove when the unit is hot Special care must be taken with gold plated surfaces in order to maintain the finish at its original brilliance Do not use an abrasive cleaner which will scratch the paint or plated finish Use only a soft and clean damp cloth If the paint becomes scratched or damaged it is possible to give your wood stove a brand new look by repainting it with a 650 C heat resistant paint For this purpose simply scrub the surface to be repainted with fine sand paper clean it properly and apply thin coats 2 of paint successively To retrieve the original finish use the paint supplied by the manufacturer GLASS Inspect the glass regularly in order to detect any cracks If you spot one turn the stove off immediately Do not use the stove if the glass is broken If the glass on your stove breaks replace only with a glass supplied by your Drolet dealer To replace the glass remove the screws retaining the glass retainers inside the door Remove the mouldings and replace the damaged piece with a new one Perform the procedure backwards after replacing When replacing the glass you should change the glass gasket to make sure you keep it sealed Never wash the glass with a product that may scratch it Use a specializ
13. Gas Direction FIGURE 2 3 A Connecting Sections 23 1 4 SLOPE PER FOOT lt gt FIGURE 2 3 Minimum Slope 2 4 DRAFT Your Sahara stove s performance will be optimised if it is installed with a chimney flue system that provides an adequate draft The draft is the force that moves air from the appliance up through the chimney and is predominantly affected by the height and diameter of the chimney as well as the stack temperatures of the stove If you test the draft using a pressure gauge the reading should be between 05 07 inches of water column w c at a medium high fire A draft measure of less than 03 w c will cause operational difficulties while too much draft greater than 10 w c will result in over firing of the stove This can result in excessive operating temperatures If this is the case a manual damper may be installed in the vertical chimney connector to help reduce excessive draft 2 5 OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR It is recommended to install 4 outside air intake in the room where the stove is located or nearby The following are signs that a fresh air kit may be required e Your stove does not draw steadily smoke rollouts occur wood burns poorly or back draft occurs whether or not there is combustion present e Existing fuel fired equipment in the house such as fireplaces or other heating appliances smell do not operate properly suffer smoke rol
14. IS APPLIANCE WHEN IT IS OPERATING DO NOT STORE FUEL WITHIN HEATER INSTALLATION CLEARANCES OPEN AIR CONTROL AND DAMPER WHEN FITTED BEFORE OPENING FIRING DOOR THIS STOVE IS NOT DESIGNED TO BE USED WITH THE DOOR OPEN THE DOOR MAY BE OPEN ONLY DURING LIGHTING PROCEDURES NEVER LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS OPEN HOT WHILE IN OPERATION KEEP CHILDREN CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS WEAR GLOVES TO OPERATE YOUR STOVE CAUTION THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED AT ALL TIMES ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS THE USE OF SOME TYPES OF PRESERVATIVE TREATED WOOD AS A FUEL CAN BE HAZARDOUS 3 1 SAFETY INFORMATION e This stove is designed for safe operation WHEN BURNING WOOD ONLY Altering or modifying the unit or installation without proper authorisation will void the certification warranty and safety listing and may result in a safety hazard e For safety reasons never leave the unit unattended with the door open or ajar An open door and especially a door partially open or cracked if left for longer than required for good ignition can potentially result in unsafe chimney temperatures and if left unattended in hot embers or ignited fuel falling out of the unit Prolonged door open operation is not necessary provided the unit has been properly installed and dry kindling is used to start the fire Do not abuse the unit either by over firing or by using wood or co
15. anently damage the stove and chimney This damage is not covered by the warranty Although the ceramic glass is extremely durable under any normal use a few precautions are required Do not attempt to push logs further into the fire by using the door as the glass may break if any solid object heavily contacts it Never operate the stove with the door open or cracked slightly open except briefly during the lighting operation and during refuelling Leaving the door open continuously could seriously overheat the chimney and adjacent combustibles Do not operate the stove if there is an abnormal air leakage into the stove such as through deteriorated gaskets or cracked or broken glass Do not operate the stove without a door gasket Leakage can result in overheating or in very airtight homes could possibly cause smoking into the room Smoke may contain carbon monoxide which is poisonous and in sufficient quantities is a health hazard 32 FUEL Fuel for the stove must not be stored closer than the required clearances to combustibles heat sensitive materials NEVER STORE WOOD IN THE ASH PAN COMPARTMENT Your Drolet stove is designed to burn ONLY Do not burn coal charcoal trash in the unit Highly flammable items such as trash may ignite creosote in the chimney flue resulting in a chimney 27 fire Never burn salt wood beach wood chemically treated wood or wood removed from salt water since the deposits left wil
16. chimney and then attach to the wall Install the first one 3 feet above the wall support Then you will need another band for each 8 feet of chimney Note if your chimney must be installed through your soffit install a roof flashing above and finishing plate below where the roof is cut Consult the following section called CEILING SUPPORT SYSTEM for more details 7 Authorities require that the chimney extend not less than 3 feet above the highest point where it passes through the roof of a building and not less than 2 feet above any portion of the building within 10 feet If the chimney extends more than 5 feet above the roof deck roof guys with telescoping legs and draw bands are required 8 Finally twist on your rain cap and you can head back inside 9 You are now ready to connect your chimney to your stove Simply install the inter connecting stove pipe between the stove pipe adapter and the stove You can follow the instructions in the following section section 2 3 of this manual called CHIMNEY CONNECTOR Ceiling support system If your chimney must rise inside the house and go through the ceiling you need to connect it to your stove at the ceiling level For this type of installation the following items are normally required Chimney An adequate number of chimney sections enough to go up to your roof A ceiling support kit with stove pipe adapter An attic insulation shield A roof flashing kit A chim
17. e A cool chimney may even down draft reverse flow due to the difficulty in heating it up to operating temperature while trying to evacuate the stack gases Ifan exterior chimney is used the best results will be obtained by using a connector vertically off the unit to the highest possible point before elbowing off horizontally to the exterior chimney For efficiency and safety reasons the stove must not be installed with an insulated chimney connected directly to the appliance Using a fire screen at the extremity of the chimney requires regular inspection in order to insure that it is not obstructed thus blocking the draft It should be cleaned when necessary Min 2 610mm gt 3 914mm FIGURE 2 2 Minimum Height of the Chimney 2 2 1 Step by step installation of your factory built chimney The way to install your chimney may vary from one chimney manufacturer to another The instructions contained in this manual are based on the recommendations of chimney manufacturers whose products are sold at many North American retailers of wood stoves and related heating accessories Wall support system If your chimney must rise along an outside wall you need to connect it to your stove through an adjacent wall For this type of installation the following items are normally required Chimney Suitable lengths of chimney enough to go up to your r
18. ecifications of the Building Code in your region It must normally be lined with fire clay bricks metal or clay tiles sealed together with fire cement Round flues are the most efficient FIRECLAY FLUE LINER WITH AIRSPACE 1 INCH CLEARANCE WITH FIRE STOP Y FLASHING 4 CEILING JOIST COMBUSTIBLE W THIMBLE 12 INCHES SHEATHING FLOOR PROTECTOR gt CLEANOUT DOOR FIGURE 2 2 2 A Typical Installation Through an Existing Masonry Chimney 20 CEMENT SCREW WALL THIMBLE FLUSH WITH FLUE INSULATION AN AN rA gt N a 4 SN V FIGURE 2 2 2 B Factory Built Thimble 21 4 AN OS N WS R 2 109 LAY LINE 6mm MINIMUM FIRE a KARANA YY A a lt 1 55 AN 55 S x J 2 N 7 MY pee 2 272 Wh Lf
19. ed product available in the stores where wood stoves are sold Only wash when the stove is cold Under normal operating conditions the glass is designed to stay clean Glass cleaning may be required when burning damp wood Furthermore small creosote or soot accumulation may occur in the lower end corners of the glass when burning the stove with the air control at the minimum setting This is normal The glass will clean itself when burning a hot fire during one hour or more with the air control at its maximum setting Nevertheless cleaning the glass on a regular basis is recommended to prevent thicker creosote or soot accumulation that can be very hard to remove GASKETING It is recommended that you change the door gasket which makes your stove door air tight once a year in order to insure good control over the combustion maximum efficiency and security To change the door gasket simply remove the damaged one Carefully clean the gasket groove apply a high temperature silicone sold for this purpose and install the new gasket Use only the genuine Drolet gasket You may light up your stove again approximately 24 hours after having completed this operation 31 4 4 ASH REMOVAL USING THE ASH DRAWER CAUTION ASHES CAN START FIRES EVEN AFTER SEVERAL DAYS OF INACTIVITY NEVER DISPOSE OF ASHES IN A COMBUSTIBLE CONTAINER REMOVE ASHES WHEN THE STOVE AND ASHES ARE COLD Whenever the ashes get 3 4 76 102 mm deep in the firebox
20. en making any warranty claim to your DROLET dealer This warranty applies to normal residential use only Damages caused by misuse abuse improper installation lack of maintenance over firing negligence or accident during transportation are not covered by this warranty This warranty does not cover any scratch corrosion warping or discoloration caused by over firing abrasives or chemical cleaners Any defect or damage caused by the use of unauthorized parts or others than original parts void this warranty An authorized qualified technician must perform the installation in accordance with the instructions supplied with this product and all local and national building codes Any service call related to an improper installation is not covered by this warranty The manufacturer may require that defective products be returned or that digital pictures be provided to support the claim Returned products are to be shipped prepaid to the manufacturer for investigation If a product is found to be defective the manufacturer will repair or replace such defect and reasonable transportation fees will be refunded Repair work covered by the warranty executed at the purchaser s domicile by an authorized qualified technician requires the prior approval of the manufacturer Labour cost and repair work to the account of the manufacturer are based on predetermined rate schedule and must not exceed the wholesale price of the replacement part All labour and freight c
21. end not less than 3 feet above the highest point where it passes through the roof of a building and not less that 2 feet above any portion of the building within 10 feet You will need to install a roof flashing The roof flashing slides over your chimney pipe and goes under your shingles Once you have done that check that everything is plumb and nail the flashing into the roof deck Seal the joint between the shingles and the plate with silicone 10 Next slide the storm collar down the chimney until it contacts the flashing Tighten the nut and bolt and seal the collar to the chimney with a waterproof non combustible silicone sealant Finally twist on your rain cap and you can head back inside If the chimney extends more than 5 feet above the roof deck roof guys with telescoping legs and draw bands are required 11 You are now ready to connect your chimney to your stove Simply install the inter connecting stove pipe between the stove pipe adapter and the stove You can follow the instructions in the following section section 2 3 of this manual called CHIMNEY CONNECTOR 2 2 2 Typical installation through an existing masonry chimney You can also install your stove using your existing masonry chimney To do so follow the guidelines below You may want to use a factory built thimble on construct your own brick thimble If you are using a masonry chimney it is important that it be built in compliance with the sp
22. eratures to create a proper draft effect Note that it is the chimney which creates the draft effect not your stove Your stove s performance is therefore directly dependent on an adequate draft from your chimney The following recommendations may be useful for the installation of your chimney e Do not connect your stove to a chimney serving another appliance e The chimney must rise above the roof at least 3 0 9 mm from the uppermost point of contact See Figure 2 2 e The chimney must exceed any part of the building or other obstruction within a 10 3 04 m distance by a height of at least 2 0 6 m See Figure 2 2 e The minimum overall height of the chimney system measured from the stove top to the exterior termination cap of the chimney should be at least 12 3 66m A chimney which is too short may lack the tunnel effect required to obtain a proper draft e Installation of an interior chimney is always preferable to an exterior chimney Chimneys constructed outside of the home on an exterior wall should be avoided if possible especially in colder climates The gas which circulates into an interior chimney will cool more slowly thus reducing the build up of creosote and the risk of flue fires e All else being equal cooler chimneys will have less draft than hotter ones This problem will be amplified if the chimney is excessively long A chimney which is excessively long may be very hard to warm up due to its higher volum
23. first consulting a building official to ensure structural integrity is not compromised Your wood stove may be hooked up with a factory built or masonry chimney If you are using a factory built chimney it must comply with UL103 USA ULCS629 Canada standards It must therefore be a 6 152mm HT Type 2100 F chimney It is extremely important that it be installed according to the manufacturer s specifications The manufacturers installation instructions and specified clearances should always be followed in accordance with local and national installation codes In Canada the CSA B365 and the CSA C22 1 installation codes are to be followed In the USA the ANSI NFPA 70 and ANSI NFPA 211 installation codes are to be followed If you are using a masonry chimney it is important that it be built in compliance with the specifications of the Building Code It must be lined with fire clay bricks or clay tiles sealed together with fire cement or have a listed solid fuel burning stainless steel liner Round chimneys are the most efficient The interior diameter of the chimney should be identical to the stove s smoke exhaust A chimney which is too small may cause draft problems since it may not have the required volume to properly evacuate the quantity of smoke resulting from the combustion A chimney whish is too large may also cause draft problems In fact a large chimney will be harder to warm up and may not reach high enough temp
24. l Consult the table below TYPE OF PROTECTION Sheet metal a minimum of 0 013 0 33 mm spaced out least 7 8 21 mm by non combustible spacers Ceramic tiles or an equivalent non combustible material o fire proof supports spaced out at least 7 8 21 mm by non combustible spacers Ceramic tiles or an equivalent non combustible material o fire proof supports with a minimum of 0 013 0 33 sheet metal backing spaced out at least 7 8 21 mm by non combustible spacers Brick spaced out at least 7 8 21 mm by non combustibl spacers Brick with a minimum of 0 013 0 33 mm sheet metal backing spaced out at least 7 8 21 mm by non combustible spacers Source CSA Standard B365 1991 Table 4 Page 27 Reducing Clearances With Shielding Rear Back 14 FLOOR PROTECTOR If the stove is to be installed on top of a combustible floor it must be guarded by a non combustible material extending at least 18 300mm from the front and 8 200mm from the sides and the back of the firebox as shown in Figure 1 4 below Please note that a floor protection is required with the pedestal models for spark and ash shielding but not for limiting floor temperatures from the radiant heat of the stove The stove was designed and safety tested so that without any protection the floor would not overheat Please refer to local building codes for suitable floor protection materials FRONT SIDES BACK
25. l deteriorate the firebox Damage caused by chemicals or salt is not covered under warranty Seasoned cord wood is recommended Wood should be air dried in a covered and ventilated area for a minimum of six months one year or more is recommended This reduces the moisture content of the wood resulting in a better stove performance Wood species with moisture content of 20 or less are ideal Dry seasoned cord wood can be distinguished from green wood by the cracks at each end of the logs Wet or green wood will tend to cause the fire to smoulder producing large amounts of creosote Creosote buildup could result in a chimney fire This wood will also prove difficult to keep burning properly and fires will tend to go out Green wood produces very little heat and sometimes causes customers to think that the stove does not work Decayed wood or low density wood has very little energy content or heating value and will not burn satisfactorily for long periods of time An example of the energy values of some common wood fuels found un North America is given in Table 3 2 below Energy yield millions of BTU cord Wood species High energy yield epee rrr pepper rnp Medium energy yield Low energy Data provid d by Energy Mines and Resources Canada TABLE 3 2 Energy yield for wood species 3 2 1 The use of manufactured logs There are numerous types of manufactured logs sold on the market You must be very caref
26. lation requirements in your area and the need to obtain a permit KEEP THIS INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE CAUTIONS HOT WHILE IN OPERATION KEEP CHILDREN CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO IGNITE THE FIRE DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS SLIGHTLY OPENED DURING IGNITION DO NOT BURN WASTE FLAMMABLE FLUID SUCH AS GASOLINE NAPHTHA OR MOTOR OIL DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR AFTER IGNITION TABLE OF CONTENTS TECHNICAL SPE CIBICA TIONS siccsssssiotsiisosssessossdonssinndsoasoounoueiisecesassnivantoesseansianstuntesaenete 4 11 5 WOOD HEATING 5 SECTION 1 0 INS TALLA TION sssssecsstsosseossswassansennsenssscasssnussaasssasecostonnesbeostasteasetecseessons 6 1 1 GENERAL INSTALLATION isecsececssesssessacsoonssonssocasocvssenssoensvosstecsescsssessensoonssssussenss 6 1 2 POSITIONING THE STOVE s sessessenssssssssssssassosoesssssessassossesosesesssaosesoassasssesaessassas 6 13 a CLEARANCES A S E 7 1 3 1 Reduced clearances using shielding ssccccsssssscccsssssssccssssssscccsssssscecess 8 PROTECTOR 9 SECTION 2 0 CHIMNEY FLUE SYSTEM 10 2 1 lt 55
27. liances are to be followed in the absence of local code requirements In addition to the national installation and or local building codes fire officials or other authorities having jurisdiction should be contacted to determine what restrictions and installation requirements might apply locally 11 GENERAL INSTALLATION CAUTION MIXING OF APPLIANCE OR FLUE SYSTEM COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES OR MODIFYING THE DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATION OF COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS WHERE SUCH ACTION IS CONSIDERED THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE CONSULTED IN THE FIRST INSTANCE DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM CRACKED AND BROKEN COMPONENTS e g GLASS PANELS OR CERAMIC TILES MAY RENDER THIS INSTALLATION UNSAFE A SOURCE OF FRESH AIR INTO THE ROOM OR SPACE HEATED SHALL BE PROVIDED WHEN REQUIRED CONNECT THE STOVE ONLY TO A LINED MASONRY CHIMNEY CONFORMING TO NATIONAL AND LOCAL BUILDING CODES FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL OR TO A LISTED FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEY SUITABLE FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL 12 POSITIONING THE STOVE It is very important to position the wood stove in an area that will favour the most efficient heat distribution throughout the house The stove should therefore be installed in the room where the most time is spent and in the most spacious room possible Recall that wood stoves produce radiating heat the heat we feel when we are close to a wood stove A wood stove also functions by convectio
28. llar See Figure 2 3 A and Figure 2 3 B The pipe must be short and straight All sections installed horizontally must slope at least 4 inch per foot with the upper end of the section toward the chimney See Figure 2 3 B To insure a good draft the total horizontal length of the connector should never exceed 8 to 10 2 4 to 3 04 m In the case of vertical installation the total length of the connector can be much longer and connected without problem to the chimney at the ceiling level There should never be more than two 90 degrees elbows in the whole connector and chimney system Never start with a 90 elbow Always go up vertically for at least 2 feet from the flue spigot before using a 90 elbow The connector must not pass through any combustible material nor may it pass through a concealed space such as an attic roof space or closet If passing through a wall ceiling or into a masonry chimney use either chimney components listed for that specific use or means acceptable to local authorities having jurisdiction over the installation Installation of a barometric draft stabiliser fireplace register on a connector is prohibited Furthermore installation of a draft damper is not recommended Indeed with a controlled combustion wood stove the draft is regulated upon intake of the combustion air in the stove and not at the exhaust Toward Stove gt Male End of Connector or Chimney Pipe Flue
29. louts when opened or back draft occurs whether or not there is combustion present 24 Opening a window slightly on a calm windless day alleviates any of the above symptoms The house is equipped with a well sealed vapour barrier and tight fitting windows and or has any powered devices that exhaust house air e There is excessive condensation on windows in the winter e A ventilation system is installed in the house 2 6 THE ADVANTAGE OF INSTALLING A BLOWER FAN A blower can be installed at the back of your Drolet stove This option is necessary if you wish to redistribute into a room the heat trapped at the back of your stove By forcing hot air toward the front the blower enables you to extend the radiation and convection power of your stove You can purchase this option through your Drolet dealer Make sure to specify this part number AC05520 Installation instructions are supplied with the blower 2 A ey Stove s Warm Airt 25 SECTION 3 0 OPERATION Keep these instructions for future reference WARNING ANY MODIFICATION OF THE APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED IN WRITING BY THE TESTING AUTHORITY IS CONSIDERED AS BREACHING CSA B365 CANADA AND ANSI NFPA 211 USA DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START OR REKINDLE THE FIRE DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS IN THE VICINITY OF TH
30. mbustibles with salt content or harmful chemicals Misuse is not covered by warranty 26 Even though your Drolet has been specifically designed and tested to prevent smoke spillage always open the door slowly as this will minimise the likelihood of smoke spillage or a back draft of flame or smoke into the room Never use gasoline type lantern fuel kerosene solvents charcoal lighter fluid or inflammable liquids to start or refresh a fire in the stove Keep all such liquids well away from the stove while it is in use All stove surfaces become very hot during operation Care is needed especially with children to avoid contact with those surfaces Do not elevate the fire by means of grates CAUTION DO NOT OVER FIRE THIS HEATER Do not burn fuel in the stove at a rate higher than that which will cause the ember bed level to exceed half the door opening height We strongly recommend that you purchase a chimney flue thermometer There are two types of thermometers probe thermometers and magnetic thermometers the later is also called stove top thermometer If you are using a probe thermometer make sure that the temperature does not exceed 900 F 482 C If you are using a magnetic thermometer make sure that the temperature does not exceed 475 F 246 C If the door handle of the stove becomes excessively hot to the touch consider this to be an indication of over firing Over firing can result in a safety hazard and can perm
31. n that is through the displacement of hot air accelerated upwards and its replacement with cooler air at the floor level The stove s convection effect is facilitated by the installation of a blower 13 CLEARANCES Clearances to any combustibles when measured directly from the floor protector to the ceiling must be a minimum of 84 2134 mm Clearances to any combustibles when measured directly from the front of the stove must be a minimum of 48 1219 mm The stove must also be placed so as to maintain the minimum clearances to combustible walls specified for each type of connector used See Table 1 3 below for all clearance measures Refer to Figure 1 3 for a diagram of each of the measures A through C Listed double walled Single walled connector connector Unit To sidewall 15 381 mm 15 381 mm To back wall B 16 406 mm 10 254 mm To corner C 9 229 mm 9 229 mm TABLE 1 3 Clearances to combustible materials UNPROTECT HEATER FIGURE 1 3 Clearances to combustible materials 1 3 1 Reduced clearances using shielding You may decrease the minimum clearances to combustible materials by installing heat radiation shields between the walls or the ceiling and the stove Those heat radiation shields must be installed permanently and must be made of a heat resistant or heat tolerant materia
32. ney cap Roof guys if necessary Stove pipe e Suitable lengths of stove pipe Typical installation through the ceiling LISTED wae STORM COLLAR FLASHING lt 54 ROOF 4 MAINTAIN 2 INCH CLEARANCE SN N LISTED CHIMNEY LISTED CHIMNEY oo ATTIC INSULATION SHIELD COMBUSTIBLE 2 CEILING SUPPORT CERNE lt A SPECIFIED CLEARANCE 2 lt 4 2 CHIMNEY CONNECTOR 5 H CHIMNEY CONNECTORS CEILING SUPPORT FLOOR PROTECTOR J stove CONNECTION DETAIL FIGURE 2 2 1 Typical Installation Through the Ceiling 1 Place your stove where you would like it located and use a plumb line to mark the ceiling directly above your stove flue You will probably have to adjust this position slightly to ensure that your chimney will run between the joists You can use a stud finder to locate the joists You also need to take into account the minimum clearances to combustible materials After you have determined where the chimney will go through the ceiling use a spoke saw or power jig saw to cut a hole remembering that you need a minimum 2 inch clearance between the chimney and any combustible materials Depending on whether you have a one or two story structure you will need to cut a matching hole through the floor of the attic or second floor living space
33. oof An adjustable wall support A wall thimble An adequate number of wall bands one for every 8 feet of chimney excluding the roof portion A stove pipe adapter One insulated tee amp plug A roof flashing kit if necessary A chimney cap Roof guys if required Stove pipe e An adequate number of stove pipe sections e A90 elbow Typical installation through the wall MAINTAIN 2 INCH CLEARANCE LISTED CAP SS THROUGH EAVE 98 _ i FLASHING 79 2 S Je 7 A lt COMBUSTIBLE CEILING N 4 rie _ 2 INCH CLEARANCE SECTION LISTED CHIMNEY CONNECTOR CHIMNEY PIPE CHIMNEY CONNECTORS LISTED CHIMNEY 7 STOVE 9 gt INSULATED TRIM COLLAR WALL SUPPORT j ON INSIDE WA KAA FLOOR PROTECTOR SPACER ON OUTSIDE WALL COMBUSTIBLE LUMBU S HBI WALL CONNECTION DETAIL FIGURE 2 2 1 Typical installation through wall 1 Start by positioning your stove where you would like it to go taking into account the minimum clearances to combustible material You will then be able to determine where the chimney will pass through the wall You will probably have to adjust the stove position slightly
34. osts covered by this warranty are limited according to the table below The manufacturer at its discretion may decide to repair or replace any part or unit after inspection and investigation of the defect The manufacturer may at its discretion fully discharge all obligations with respect to this warranty by refunding the wholesale price of any warranted but defective parts The manufacturer shall in no event be responsible for any special indirect consequential damages of any nature which are in excess of the original purchase price of the product WARRANTY APPLICATION DESCRIPTION Combustion chamber welds only castings and convector airmate Secondary air tubes vermiculite baffle C Cast baffle and handle assembly Stainless steel baffle and parts Blowers thermal switches rheostat and other controls Paint peeling gaskets insulation and ceramic glass thermal breakage only Pictures required Shall your unit or a components be defective contact immediately your DROLET dealer Prior to your call make sure you have the following information necessary to your warranty claim treatment e Your name address and telephone number number and model name as indicated on the e of sale and dealer s name nameplate fixed to the back of your unit Nature of the defect and any relevant information Before shipping your unit or defective component to our plant you must obtain
35. r you can close the air control completely In order to have the best indication of when you should close the air control completely to operate your stove the most efficiently use a chimney flue thermometer If you are using a probe thermometer you can close the air control completely when the temperature on the thermometer reaches 900 F 482 C If you are using a magnetic thermometer you can close the air control completely when the temperature on the thermometer reaches 475 F 246 C Closing the air control down too soon will lower combustion efficiency and may cause the fire to die out Over a period of time it may also result in creosote build up in the chimney which could lead a chimney fire 3 5 MAINTAINING THE FIRE Once the wood has been consumed or partially consumed and you have obtained a good bed of embers you should reload the unit In order to do so open the air control to its maximum for approximately 15 seconds prior to opening the stove door Then proceed by opening the door very slowly Open it by 2 to 4 52 to 104 mm for 10 to 15 seconds before opening it completely This procedure will increase the draft and thus eliminate the smoke which is stagnant in a state of slow combustion in the stove Then bring the red embers to the front of the stove and reload the unit Depending on the type of wood you burn and the strength of the draft in your flue you may have to leave the air control open to its maximum for mo
36. re than 15 seconds to avoid smoke spillage before you reload the stove Your Drolet stove will work best if a thick bed of hot embers is maintained in the bottom of the firebox anda minimum of two large pieces of seasoned fuel are added Combustion efficiency is largely related to establishing a hot ember bed and hot firebox temperatures The quicker the stove and chimney flue get up to normal operating temperatures the better A small intense fire is preferred to a large smouldering fire both to improve combustion efficiency and to reduce the amount of creosote build up The best performance will be obtained by adding relatively small amounts of fuel to a well established ember bed and then operating with the air inlet control open long enough to achieve a hot fire The wood should be placed with air in between individual pieces Use a poker to make an air channel in the embers below the wood This will allow air to flow under the wood for a more efficient burn 3 6 FAN BLOWER OPERATION If you have purchased and installed and optional fan blower allow the stove to reach operating temperature approximately one hour before turning on the fan The increased airflow from the fan will cool the firebox and affect the start up combustion efficiency if the fan is turned on too quick CAUTION ENSURE THAT THE FAN S POWER CORD IS NOT IN CONTACT WITH ANY SURFACE OF THE TTOVE TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE DAMAGE DO NOT RUN THE POWER CORD B
37. s not start burning until five minutes or more it is green and wet If it hisses at any time the wood is soaked and will not burn until the excess of moisture is boiled away 33 NOTES ABOUT FIRST FIRING The fresh paint on your stove needs to be cured to preserve its quality Once the fuel load is properly ignited only burn small fires in your stove for the first four hours of operation Never open the air control more than necessary to achieve a medium burn rate Make sure that there is enough air circulation while curing the stove Open one or more windows The odours can be smelled during the 3 or 4 first fires Never start your stove outside 34 LIGHTING A FIRE e Place enough crumpled balls of newspaper or other paper into the stove to cover thbottom of the firebox e Place small and dry kindling on the crumpled paper e Place larger and dry kindling on top of the small kindling Open air intake control fully e Light a fire at the bottom of the crumpled paper and close the door If the fire tends to go out momentarily hold the door slightly ajar to activate the fire As soon as the fire catches hold close the door e Ideally the large kindling should be burned until a thick bed of red embers is obtained At that point add cord wood fuel and continue to operate the draft control wide open until the fire is well established Once the firebox is hot the air control can be partially closed After 30 minutes to one 29 hou
38. to ensure that your chimney will run between the studs You can use a stud finder to locate the studs Use a spoke saw or jig saw to cut a hole remembering that you need to maintain a clearance of 2 inches between the chimney and any combustible materials For concrete walls cut a hole slightly larger than the outer diameter of the chimney 2 Once the opening completed you need to frame in the area to allow for the installation of a wall thimble A wall thimble is not required for installations through concrete walls 3 You must first secure the wall thimble into the exterior wall surface Then do the same inside and fasten the trim plate 4 Then from outside the building slide a short chimney length attached to the tee through the wall thimble The chimney must extend at least 3 inches into the living space where it attaches to the stove pipe 5 You can now install the wall support Simply slide the wall support up to the tee ensuring that the adapter on the support engages with the female coupler on the bottom of the tee When the wall support is level and properly positioned you can use lag bolts to secure it into the wall studs TO complete the installation install an insulated tee plug below the wall support 6 You can start to add chimney sections We recommend that you also use locking bands to secure all connections You will need to secure the chimney to the house using wall bands Wall bands wrap around the
39. ul with this type of product Many brands of manufactured logs contain chemical additives DO NOT BURN ANY MANUFACTURED LOGS CONTAINING CHEMICAL ADDITIVES If you do you may damage your stove and void the warranty Logs containing chemical additives burn a lot hotter and were designed for 28 decorative fireplaces Decorative fireplaces generally have larger cooler and less air tight fireboxes Your Drolet stove on the other hand has a smaller completely sealed firebox which attains much higher temperatures It is therefore not designed to support excessive heat caused by the addition of chemicals in manufactured logs Manufactured logs made of 100 wood residues do not cause any threat to your stove You must however be careful Manufactured logs typically release a much larger heat output over a short period of time Therefore you cannot place a large quantity of such logs into your stove like you would with regular cord wood Start with one log and gradually increase the load to 3 or 4 logs and see how your stove reacts Use a chimney flue thermometer and make sure that temperatures remain within the normal operating range 3 2 2 Simple wood moisture test Add one large piece of wood to the top of an established fire If it starts to burn on three sides within one minute it is dry and seasoned and right for burning If it turns black and starts to burn in about three minutes or more it is damp If it turns black and doe
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