Drolet 45521A User's Manual
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1. Always dispose of ashes in a metal container with a tight fitting lid Place this container on a non combustible floor or on the ground well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed they should be retained in the close container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled 36 4 4 CHIMNEY FLUE CLEANING Regular chimney flue maintenance as well as good burning practices is 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 a slow burning fire As a result creosote residues accumulate on the chimney When ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot fire which could be hazardous Your E P A 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 3 mm or more 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 E P A Drolet dealer purchase a chimney brush and have the chimney cleaned The chimney and chimney connector must be in good con2. nsssssseeeeeseseene 5 SECTION 2 0 CHIMNEY FLUE SYSTEM 6o0000000000000 0000000000000000 00000 12 2 VDEFINITIONS inks aaa aa nganan a eege 12 Gel E 12 2 2 1 Step by step installation of your factory built chimney aaa aaaaaa aana ananena nai 14 2 2 2 Typical installation through an existing masonry chimney sssssssseeeeeeeseerene 23 2 3 CHIMNEY CONNECTOR eenegen dee 26 24 DRARAFT eise Eege 28 2 5 OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR aranana eaaa aana dee Edge anana anane anana 28 2 6 THE ADVANTAGE OF INSTALLING A BLOWER FAN 29 SECTION 3 0 OPERATION c000000000000000000000 0000000000500000 0n00 0000 0900000000000000 30 JA SAFETY INFORMATION sos aaa aaa gagian a gga akan a ne ga a da aga a a aa A aaa ga 30 32 FUE aaa ng aa ag abaan ka nag a dak aa da agan aa ka Ran eag ET a eaaa ga a ag ak agak agak 32 3 2 1 The use of manufactured l0gs a asaaaane nenen anana nean uatenea nance 33 3 2 2 Simple wood moisture EE 33 3 3 NOTES ABOUT FIRST FIRING ee nenen anana nana ee eg 33 3 4 LIGHTING ee te anaes peal adie pean eatnr ean aenaaee 34 3 5 MAINTAINING THE FIRE eruatia apaa gara na gin aa tana ta aa a ag a GA gad a gan 34 3 6 FAN BEOWER OPERATION 5 55 tea Tenane gana aan an a decrees gga d Ae deeg 35 SECTION 4 0 MAINTENANGCE eso0000000000000000 0000000000000000 00000000000000 0e0n0ee 36 4 1 CLEANING AND PAINTING YOUR STOVE jctiscuti nei nied dates 36 4 2 GASKE FING E 36 4 I ASH REMOVAL
3. ROCKET E P A WOOD STOVE OWNER S MANUAL US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PHASE Il CERTIFIED WOOD STOVE Safety tested according to ULC 627 and UL 1482 Standards by 6 gt E Intertek Intertek READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC 250 de Copenhague Saint Augustin de Desmaures Quebec Canada G3A 2H3 Tel 418 878 3040 Fax 418 878 3001 This manual is available for free download on the manufacturer s web site It is a copyrighted document Re sale is strictly prohibited The manufacturer may update this manual from time to time and cannot be responsible for problems injuries or damages arising out of the use of information contained in any manual obtained from unauthorized sources 45521A Printed in Canada 01 05 2011 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
4. 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 e Do not abuse the unit either by over firing or by using wood or combustibles with salt content or harmful chemicals Misuse is not covered by warranty 30 Even though your E P A 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 CAUTION NEVER USE GASOLINE GASOLINE TYPE LANTERN FUEL KEROSENE SOLVENTS CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR 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 thermomete
5. blower fan 29 SECTION 3 0 OPERATION Keep these instructions for future reference WARNINGS 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 NEVER MODIFY THE AIR INTAKE CONTROL DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START OR REKINDLE THE FIRE DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS 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 CAUTIONS e THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS e THE USE OF SOME TYPES OF PRESERVATIVE TREATED WOOD AS A FUEL CAN BE HAZARDOUS 3 1 SAFETY INFORMATION e These stoves are 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
6. 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 Do not attempt to clean the stove when the unit is hot If the paint becomes scratched or damaged it is possible to give your wood stove a brand new look by repainting it with a 6500C 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 4 2 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 4 3 ASH REMOVAL 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 Ashes should be removed from the stove every few days or when ashes get to 2 to 3 inches deep Always empty the stove when it is cold such as in the morning
7. 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 In order to achieve an optimum efficiency from your unit we suggest that you operate it with the air control completely closed Make sure that you have a good fire going and an adequate ember bed before you completely close the air control Use a chimney thermometer if necessary Closing the air control too soon will lower combustion efficiency and may cause the fire to die out The addition of a blower if not already included is highly recommended to maximize your unit s efficiency 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 CAUTIONS e ENSURE THAT THE FAN S OR THERMODISC S POWER CORD ARE NOT IN CONTACT WITH ANY SURFACE OF THE STOVE TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE DAMAGE DO NOT RUN ANY POWER CORD BENEATH THE STOVE 35 SECTION 4 0 MAINTENANCE 4 1 CLEANING AND PAINTING YOUR STOVE Clean the stove frequently so that soot ash and creosote do not accumulate Special care must be taken with gold plated surfaces
8. output we advertise for this unit is what will be obtained with a full load of seasoned cordwood inserted inside the firebox The EPA output on the other hand is what has been obtained during emissions testing The EPA test procedure requires that a special type of wood be used and positioned inside the firebox in a manner that does not represent the way the firebox volume would normally be utilized using seasoned cordwood The EPA test load is typically much smaller Hence the BTU as per the EPA label is reduced The BTU output that should be considered by a normal user is the one we advertise for seasoned cordwood Shipping Weight 233 Ibs 106 kg Firebox Volume 1 3 cubic feet 0 037 m Firebox Floor Area 18 W x 12 570 457 mm x 317 mm Door Opening Size 15 W x 7 75 H 381 mm x 196 8 mm Maximum Log Size 17W 431 mm Flue Outlet 6 diameter 152 mm vertical 38 BRICK LAYOUT ITEM PART DESCRIPTION QTY 1 29010 4 Y X 9 BRICK 12 2 29010 CUT 4 1 2 X 9 BRICK CUT 2 3 29015 4 X 9 BRICK 2 4 29015 CUT 3 X 9 X 1 1 4 BRICK 2 4 1 2 aka 112 39 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 sa
9. 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 more than 15 seconds to avoid smoke spillage before you reload the stove Your E P A Drolet stove will work best if a thick bed of hot embers is maintained in the bottom of the firebox and a 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
10. 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 CERAMIC TILES MAY RENDER THIS INSTALLATION UNSAFE 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 DO NOT INSTALL IN A MOBILE HOME WARNINGS e A SOURCE OF FRESH AIR INTO THE ROOM OR SPACE HEATED SHALL BE PROVIDED WHEN REQUIRED 1 2 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 convection 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 1 3 CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES AND FLOOR PROTECTOR To install your appliance correctly it is extremely important to respect all clearances to any combustibles as indicated on your stove s certification label Clearances to combustible materials see figure 1 3 to match each le
11. ECTOR FLOOR PROTECTOR CONNECTION DETAIL FIGURE 2 2 1 B Typical Installation Through the Ceiling INSULATION SHIELD SPECIFIED CLEARANCE EILING SUPPORT H TO STOVE 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 19 2 Before you install the ceiling support you need to frame the area gh 3 3 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 4 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
12. EEN 36 4 4 CHIMNEY FLUE CLEANING EE 37 4 5 DEALING WITH A CHIMNEY FIRE anaaee anane a nana a nana gege nenen 37 SECTION 5 0 FEA TURES eessen 38 BA ROGKET 5 TOW Biss ats asari totes dana i Aan Dia aaa aan Tepang aa gene ae eae ace 38 DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANT Y cccssccssssoessceeees 40 SECTION 1 0 INSTALLATION When installed and operated as described in these instructions the E P A Rocket wood stove is suitable for use as a freestanding wood stove in residential installations The E P A Rocket 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 Appliances 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 1 1 GENERAL INSTALLATION CAUTIONS e MIXING OF APPLIANCE OR FLUE SYSTEM COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES OR MODIFYING THE DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATION OF COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS WHERE SUCH
13. HIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY SYSTEM SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE DO NOT CUT RAFTERS OR CEILING JOISTS WITHOUT 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 or 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 12 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 which is too large may also cau
14. 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 installation requirements in your area and the need to obtain a permit KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE CAUTIONS e 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 DO NOT INSTALL IN A MOBILE HOME 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 0 INSTALLATION ooeose0o00000000 0000000000000000 00000000000000 saene 4 TL GENERAL INSTALLAT ON E 4 1 2 POSITIONING THE STOVE sasana bae enn na aa a Eege 5 1 3 CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES AND FLOOR PROTECTOR
15. R FIGURE 2 2 2 A Typical Installation Through an Existing Masonry Chimney 23 CEMENT SCREW WALL THIMBLE FLUSH WITH eg FLUE weg FIGURE 2 2 2 B Factory Built Thimble 24 MINIMUM WOOD STUD CLEARANCE FROM CHIMNEY WALL THIMBLE MINIMUM CLEARANCE FROM CLAY TILE TO COMBUSTIBLES gt Tu je 7 a te SE LL f FIRECLAY LINER 9 8 6mm MINIMUM SUPPORT FIGURE 2 2 2 C Brick Thimble 25 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 e 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 collar See Figure 2 3 A and Figure 2 3 B e The pipe must be short and straig
16. ack of the stove is limited to the stove s required clearance if such clearance is smaller than 8 inches 203 mm Note 2 Only required under the horizontal section of the connector Must exceed each side of the connector by at least 2 inches 51 mm Reduced clearances using shielding You may decrease the clearances by installing heat radiation shields between the walls or the ceiling and the stove These heat radiation shields must be installed permanently and can include sheet metal a rigid non combustible sheet or a masonry wall Clearances of not less than 1 25 mm and not more than 3 76 mm between the bottom of the shield and the floor and not less than 3 76 mm between the top of the shield and the ceiling must be respected to allow vertical air circulation behind the shield The shield must extend 20 500 mm above the stove top and 18 450mm to each side of the stove see Graphic 1 Following the installation of such a heat radiation shield the clearances mentioned on the stove certification plate may be reduced as stated in the following table Reducing Clearances TYPE OF PROTECTION Sides and Rear Back Sheet metal a minimum of 0 024 0 61mm spaced out at least 1 25mm by non combustible spacers see graphic 2 Ceramic tiles or an equivalent non combustible material on fire proof supports spaced out at least 1 25 mm by non combustible spacers see Ceramic tiles or an equivalent non combust
17. d closer than the required clearances to combustibles heat sensitive materials NEVER STORE WOOD IN THE ASH PAN COMPARTMENT Your E P A Drolet stove is designed to burn WOOD ONLY Do not burn coal charcoal or trash in the unit Highly flammable items such as trash may ignite creosote in the chimney flue resulting in a chimney fire Never burn salt wood beach wood chemically treated wood or wood removed from salt water since the deposits left will 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 valu
18. dition and kept clean 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 4 5 DEALING WITH A CHIMNEY FIRE Regular chimney maintenance and inspection can prevent chimney fires If you have a chimney fire follow these steps 1 Close the stove combustion air controls 2 Alert your family of the possible danger 3 If you require assistance alert your fire department 4 H possible use a dry chemical fire extinguisher baking soda or sand to control the fire Do not use water as it may cause a dangerous steam explosion 5 Check outside to ensure that sparks and hot embers coming out of the chimney are not igniting the roof 6 Do not use the stove again until your chimney and stove have been inspected by a qualified chimney sweep or a Fire Department Inspector 37 SECTION 5 0 FEATURES 5 1 ROCKET STOVE Type of fuel Wood Test standard ULC S627 and UL 1482 Recommended surface 250 to 1000 sq ft Heating capacity BTU hr 26 100 EPA test wood Heating capacity BTU hr 40 000 seasoned cordwood Optimum efficiency 82 Why is the BTU indicated on the EPA label smaller than the one advertised You will notice a difference between the BTU output as indicated on the unit s white EPA label affixed to the glass and the BTU as advertised on our web site and or product literature The maximum BTU
19. es of some common wood fuels found in North America is given in the following table Energy yield millions of BTU cord Wood species High energy yield Yellow birch Ash Douglas red fir Medium energy yield Silver birch Alder Hemlock Spruce Low energy yield Fir Data provided by Energy Mines and Resou rces Canada TABLE 3 2 Energy yield for wood species 32 3 2 1 The use of manufactured logs There are numerous types of manufactured logs sold on the market You must be very careful 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 decorative fireplaces Decorative fireplaces generally have larger cooler and less air tight fireboxes Your E P A 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 regula
20. ey and any combustible materials For concrete walls cut a hole slightly larger than the outer diameter of the chimney 15 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 16 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 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 so
21. ffit 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 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 17 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 chimney cap Roof guys if necessary Stove pipe e Suitable lengths of stove pipe 18 Typical installation through the ceiling LISTED CHIMNEY COMBUSTIBLE CEILING JOISTS CHIMNEY CONN
22. gree elbows See figure 2 4 C is often preferable to a single 90 degree elbow See figure 2 4 B because less turbulence is created in the exhaust flow and they result in less horizontal run w LH e H a 45 et B C FIGURE 2 4 The use of elbows 27 2 4 DRAFT Your E P A Drolet 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 In this case the installation of elbows totaling no more than 180 ex 2 x 30 elbows 2 x 45 elbows or 2 x 90 elbows can be installed to help reduce excessive draft If the addition of elbows is not sufficient a manual damper can be installed in the vertical flue pipe 2 5 OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR It is recommended to install 3 76mm outside air intake in the room where the stove is located or nearby The following are signs that a fresh air k
23. ht All sections installed horizontally must slope at least 1 4 inch per foot with the upper end of the section toward the chimney See Figure 2 3 Detail B e 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 e 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 e 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 e Installation of a barometric draft stabiliser fireplace register on a connector is not recommended 1 Toward Stove v Male End of Connector or Chimney Pipe Flue Gas Direction FIGURE 2 3 A Connecting Sections 26 FIGURE 2 3 B Minimum Slope e The assembly should be as short and direct as possible between the stove and chimney See figure 2 4 A The use of two 45 de
24. ible material on fire proof supports with a minimum of 0 024 0 61 mm sheet metal backing spaced out at least 1 25 mm by non combustible spacers see graphic 4 Brick spaced out at least 1 25 mm by non combustible spacers see graphic 5 Br metal backing spaced out at least 1 25 mm by non combustible spacers see graphic 6 5 3 1 E i V I Z I 7 i c et 1 Le A A 2 Bad N i D A 1 6 F J D CT Ki 1 RAR al C Graphic 1 A Minimum clearance required between the appliance and an unshielded combustible ceiling B 20 in 500 mm minimum C 1 in 25 mm minimum D Between 1 in and 3 in 25 mm and 75 mm E 3 in 75 mm minimum F 18 in 457 mm minimum 1 Shielding 2 Non combustible spacers 3 Ceiling protector 4 Combustible wall 5 Ceiling 6 Appliance side view 7 Appliance top view Graphic 2 A 1 in 25 mm minimum 1 Combustible wall 2 Non combustible spacers 3 0 024 0 61mm sheet metal i A 4 Graphic 3 A 1 in 25 mm minimum 1 Combustible wall 2 Non combustible spacers 3 Non combustible support 4 Ceramic tile or non combustible material 2 3 4 A A Z LL ae L a P LZ 5 Graphic 4 A 1 in 25 mm minimum 1 Combustible wall 2 Non combustible spacer 3 0 024 0 61 mm thick sheet metal 4 Non combustible support 5 Ceramic tile or non combustible materia
25. it 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 rollouts when opened or back draft occurs whether or not there is combustion present e Opening a window slightly on a calm windless day alleviates any of the above symptoms e 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 28 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 power of your stove You can purchase this option through your DROLET dealer Make sure to specify this part number AC02050 You can also install a thermodisc to enable the blower to start or stop automatically when the stove is hot or too cold The thermodisc part number is Installation instructions are supplied with the blower and the thermodisc FIGURE 2 5 The advantage of installing a
26. l 10 Graphic 5 A 1 in 25 mm minimum 1 Combustible wall 2 Non combustible spacers 3 Brick A 1 in 25 mm minimum 1 Combustible wall 2 Non combustible spacers 3 0 024 0 61 mm thick sheet metal 4 Brick Graphique 6 11 SECTION 2 0 CHIMNEY FLUE SYSTEM 2 1 DEFINITIONS For clarity the following definitions should be used with respect to these instructions e A chimney system consists of a connector off the top of the stove and a chimney which attaches to the connector and terminates outside the house e A chimney can 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 wall 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 e A single wall connector is a single pipe e A double wall connector has two concentric pipes no insulation and is an air cooled connector 2 2 CHIMNEY CAUTIONS e DO NOT FILL ANY FRAMED SPACE AROUND THE 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 DO NOT CONNECT T
27. le model name and serial number must be supplied when 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 accident during transportation power failures downdrafts or venting problems 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 Transportation fees to ship the product back to the purchaser will be paid by the manufacturer 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
28. ly 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 hour 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 OI CLOSE DETAILA FIGURE 3 1 Air control 34 3 5 MAINTAINING THE FIRE Once the
29. of the manufacturer are based on predetermined rate schedule and must not exceed the wholesale price of the replacement part All parts and labour costs 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 A one time replacement limit applies to all parts benefiting from a lifetime coverage This warranty applies to products purchased after March 154 2009 WARRANTY APPLICATION DESCRIPTION PARTS Combustion chamber welds only and castings ______ _ ___Lifetime 3years Stainless steel firebox components secondary air tubes surrounds and heat shields ash drawer steel legs pedestal trims aluminum extrusions plating 5 years 3 years defective manufacture and convector air mate zen Carbon steel firebox components glass retainers handle assembly C Cast baffle and vermiculite baffle 3 years 2 years Optional blowers ceramic glass thermal breakage only paint peeling gaskets in
30. r cord wood Start with one log and gradually increase the load to 2 or 3 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 does 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 3 3 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 33 3 4 LIGHTING A FIRE e Place enough crumpled balls of newspaper or other paper into the stove to cover the bottom 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 e Open the air intake control ful
31. rs 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 permanently 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 31 3 2 FUEL Fuel for the stove must not be store
32. s excessively long A chimney which is excessively long may be very hard to warm up due to its higher volume 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 e f an 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 e 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 13 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 In Canada the CSA B365 and the CSA C22 1 installation codes are to be followed For this type of in
33. se draft problems In fact a large chimney will be harder to warm up and may not reach high enough temperatures 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 i
34. stallation the following items are normally required Chimney e Suitable lengths of chimney enough to go up to your roof e An adjustable wall support e A wall thimble e 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 14 Stove pipe e An adequate number of stove pipe sections e A 90 elbow Typical installation through the wall pa COMBUSTIBLE NY SECTION USTED CHIMNEY CONNECTOR i CHIMNEY PIPE COMBUSTIBLE OUTSIDE WALL 2 INCH CLEARANCE CHIMNEY CONNECTOR JSTED CHIMNEY TO STOVE INSULATED 1 ALL SUPPORT TRIM COLLAR ON INSIDE WALL WALL SPACER ON OUTSIDE WALL io WALL CONNECTION DETAIL FIGURE 2 2 1 A Typical installation through the 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 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 chimn
35. sulation and ceramic fibre blankets Firebrick n a 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 e Serial number and model name as indicated on the number nameplate fixed to the back of your unit e Bill of sale and dealer s name e Nature of the defect and any relevant information Before shipping your unit or defective component to our plant you must obtain from your DROLET dealer an Authorization Number Any merchandise shipped to our plant without authorization will be refused automatically and returned to sender 40
36. the arrow on the chimney label b 5 Then from beneath the support insert the stove pipe adapter and twist lock it into place 20 6 Now you can 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 A 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 7 Once you have cut through your roof and framed the joists it is time to work outdoors 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 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 21 8 Next slide the storm collar down
37. 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 madi 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 22 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 specifications 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 RAFTER 1 INCH CLEARANCE WITH FIRE ch CEILING er COMBUSTIBLE wau i THIMBLE 12 INCHES OF BRICK FLOOR PROTECTOR FIRECLAY FLUE LINER WITH AIRSPACE ONCRETE CAP THAT HHHH 1 CLEARANCE AIRTIGHT CLEANOUT DOO
38. tter to a clearance CLEARANCES SINGLE WALL PIPE CANADA USA A 16 410 mm 16 410 mm B 21 535 mm 21 535 mm C 10 255 mm 7 180 mm D 18 460 mm 18 460 mm E 29 740 mm 29 740 mm F 18 460 mm 15 385 mm K 48 1220 mm 48 1220 mm L 84 213 cm 84 213 cm CLEARANCES DOUBLE WALL PIPE CANADA USA A 16 410 mm 16 410 mm B 21 535 mm 21 535 mm C 7 180 mm 7 180 mm D 18 460 mm 18 460 mm E 29 740 mm 29 740 mm F 15 385 mm 15 385 mm K 48 1220 mm 48 1220 mm L 84 213 cm 84 213 cm FIGURE 1 3 Clearances to combustible materials and floor protection Floor protector If the stove is to be installed on top of a combustible floor it must be guarded by a non combustible material as shown on figure 1 3 see the dotted line area FLOOR PROTECTOR CANADA USA G 8 205 mm Note 1 N A Canada only H 8 205 mm N A Canada only l 18 460 mm 16 410 mm From door opening From door opening J N A USA only 8 205 mm M 8 205 mm N A Canada only N N A USA only Note 2 Steel with a minimum thickness of 0 015 0 38 mm or ceramic tiles sealed together with grout No protection is required if the unit is installed on a non combustible floor ex concrete Note 1 The floor protection at the b
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