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WOOD STOVE MANUAL
STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL.
1700, Léon-Harmel
Québec (Qc) Canada
G1N 4R9
Tel: 418-527-3060
Fax: 418-527-4311
WWW.DROLET.CA
45030
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 2 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 3 THE DROLET WOOD STOVE MANUAL .............................................................................. 3 WOOD HEATING..................................................................................
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INTRODUCTION THE DROLET WOOD STOVE MANUAL SBI INC., 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 the wood stove you have selected. In the pages that follow, we will give you advices on wood heating and controlled combustion as well as technical specifications regarding installation, operation and maintenance of the model you have chosen. The instructions p
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ASSEMBLING THE STOVE Note: This section applies to models Compak, ML, RC and Nordic only. 1- Mount the 4 legs using 2 screws per leg. 2- Mount the ash lip with two screws. 4- Bend the heat shield slightly to make it fit 3- Install the heat shield between the front legs, between the back legs. just above the leg supports. 4
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INSTALLING THE FIREBRICKS Note: This section applies to models Compak, ML, RC and Nordic only. 5
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INSTALLATION OF YOUR DROLET WOOD STOVE POSITIONING THE STOVE It is very important to position the wood stove as close as possible to the chimney, and in an area that will favor the most efficient heat distribution possible throughout the house. The stove must 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 func
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CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS It is of utmost importance that the clearances to combustible material mentioned on your wood stove certification plate be scrupulously respected upon installation. CLEARANCES Model Back Wall Side Walls Corners * Height Baron 2000sp 24" / 610 mm 16" / 406 mm 16" / 406 mm 7' / 2,13 m Baron 2000sp 15" / 381 mm 26,5’’ / 673mm 26,5’’ / 673mm 7' / 2,13 m with enveloppe 16" / 406 mm 16" / 406 mm 16" / 406 mm 7' / 2,13 m Compak 12" / 305 mm 24"
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INSTALLATION OF A HEAT RADIATION SHIELD Following the installation of a heat radiation shield, the clearances mentioned on the stove certification plate may be reduced as stated in the following table. Reductions in clearance to a combustible wall (or ceiling) and the heating device, % TYPE OF PROTECTION SIDES AND TOP REAR\BACK Minimal requirements: 67%** 50% 0,013" (0,33 mm) sheet metal with 1" (25.4mm) fire-proof braces Ceramic tile or an equivalent fire-proof material 50% 3
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CHIMNEY Your wood stove may be hooked up with a prefabricated or masonry chimney. If you are using a prefab o chimney, it must comply with S-629 standards; therefore it must be approved for up to 2100 F (650° C). It is extremely important that it be installed according to the manufacturer's specifications. If you are using a masonry chimney, it is important that it be built in compliance with the specifications of the National Building Code. It must be lined with refractory bricks, m
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Stove pipe • An adequate number of stove pipe sections. o • A 90 elbow 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
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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 u
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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 sections of this manual under « COUPLINGS ». 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. F
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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, rem
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5- Then, from beneath the support, insert the stove pipe adapter and twist-lock it into place. 6- Now, you can add additional chimney sections. Continue adding chimney lengths until a height of about 2 fet 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 atti
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8- 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. 9- You are now ready to connect your chimney to your stove. Simply install the inter-connectin
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COUPLINGS It is very important to measure the clearance between your connectors (commonly called stove pipe) and the surrounding combustible surfaces. If the normal 18 inches clearance required cannot be obtained, you may have to use an insulated flue pipe in order to install. You must read the flue pipe manufacturer's instructions before installation. Your connectors and chimney must have the same diameter as the stove outlet. If this is not the case, we recommend you contact your
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AIR CIRCULATION SYSTEM In order to improve air circulation in the room where the wood stove is installed, certain options are available for specific stove models. Blower: A variable speed-control blower is available. Please note that there are two types of blowers available, depending on the stove model you have. If the hole at the back of your stove (where the blower needs to be hooked-up) has a round outlet, you will need blower #AC05520. If there is a rectangular knock-off, you
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OPERATING YOUR DROLET WOOD STOVE FUEL Your stove was designed to burn wood only. No other type of fuel should be used. Waste and other flammable materials are prohibited. Any type of wood may be used in your stove, but specific varieties have better energy yields than others. Please consult the following table in order to make the best possible choice. AVERAGE ENERGY YIELD OF ONE AIR DRIED CORD OF CUT WOOD High Energy Yield MBTU/cord MBTU/cord MBTU/cord Oak 29 Sugar Maple 2
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Smaller pieces of wood will dry faster. All logs exceeding 6" (152 mm) should be split. The wood should be stored in a place where the grass is not too long, in such a way that prevailing winds may circulate through the fire logs. A 24" to 48" (610 mm to 1219 mm) air space should be left between each row of fire logs, which should be placed in the sunniest location possible. If the wood must be stored outside, the upper layer of wood should be protected from rain and bad weather but not
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HEATING Once you have obtained a good bed of embers you should reload the unit. In order to do so, open the air control completely for a few seconds prior to opening the stove door. Then, proceed by opening the door very slowly. Open it by one or two inches for 5 to 10 seconds before opening it completely. This will increase the draft and will eliminate the smoke, which is stagnant in a state of slow combustion. Then, bring the red embers to the front of the stove and reload the unit.
