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Buen manual de instrucciones

Las leyes obligan al vendedor a entregarle al comprador, junto con el producto, el manual de instrucciones Drolet DB03116. La falta del manual o facilitar información incorrecta al consumidor constituyen una base de reclamación por no estar de acuerdo el producto con el contrato. Según la ley, está permitido adjuntar un manual de otra forma que no sea en papel, lo cual últimamente es bastante común y los fabricantes nos facilitan un manual gráfico, su versión electrónica Drolet DB03116 o vídeos de instrucciones para usuarios. La condición es que tenga una forma legible y entendible.

¿Qué es un manual de instrucciones?

El nombre proviene de la palabra latina “instructio”, es decir, ordenar. Por lo tanto, en un manual Drolet DB03116 se puede encontrar la descripción de las etapas de actuación. El propósito de un manual es enseñar, facilitar el encendido o el uso de un dispositivo o la realización de acciones concretas. Un manual de instrucciones también es una fuente de información acerca de un objeto o un servicio, es una pista.

Desafortunadamente pocos usuarios destinan su tiempo a leer manuales Drolet DB03116, sin embargo, un buen manual nos permite, no solo conocer una cantidad de funcionalidades adicionales del dispositivo comprado, sino también evitar la mayoría de fallos.

Entonces, ¿qué debe contener el manual de instrucciones perfecto?

Sobre todo, un manual de instrucciones Drolet DB03116 debe contener:
- información acerca de las especificaciones técnicas del dispositivo Drolet DB03116
- nombre de fabricante y año de fabricación del dispositivo Drolet DB03116
- condiciones de uso, configuración y mantenimiento del dispositivo Drolet DB03116
- marcas de seguridad y certificados que confirmen su concordancia con determinadas normativas

¿Por qué no leemos los manuales de instrucciones?

Normalmente es por la falta de tiempo y seguridad acerca de las funcionalidades determinadas de los dispositivos comprados. Desafortunadamente la conexión y el encendido de Drolet DB03116 no es suficiente. El manual de instrucciones siempre contiene una serie de indicaciones acerca de determinadas funcionalidades, normas de seguridad, consejos de mantenimiento (incluso qué productos usar), fallos eventuales de Drolet DB03116 y maneras de solucionar los problemas que puedan ocurrir durante su uso. Al final, en un manual se pueden encontrar los detalles de servicio técnico Drolet en caso de que las soluciones propuestas no hayan funcionado. Actualmente gozan de éxito manuales de instrucciones en forma de animaciones interesantes o vídeo manuales que llegan al usuario mucho mejor que en forma de un folleto. Este tipo de manual ayuda a que el usuario vea el vídeo entero sin saltarse las especificaciones y las descripciones técnicas complicadas de Drolet DB03116, como se suele hacer teniendo una versión en papel.

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Sobre todo es en ellos donde encontraremos las respuestas acerca de la construcción, las posibilidades del dispositivo Drolet DB03116, el uso de determinados accesorios y una serie de informaciones que permiten aprovechar completamente sus funciones y comodidades.

Tras una compra exitosa de un equipo o un dispositivo, vale la pena dedicar un momento para familiarizarse con cada parte del manual Drolet DB03116. Actualmente se preparan y traducen con dedicación, para que no solo sean comprensibles para los usuarios, sino que también cumplan su función básica de información y ayuda.

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    OWNER’S MANUAL ESCAPE 1800 EPA WOOD STOVE MODELS DB03100, DB03110, DB03115, & DB03116 WOOD STOVES CERTIFIED ACCORDING TO US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PHASE II Verified and tested following ULC S627 and UL 1482 Standards by: Manufactured by : STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC. 250, de Copenhague, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Québec), Cana[...]

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    INTRODUCTION Stove Builder International, one of the most im portant wood stove and fireplace manufacturers in North America, congratulates you on your purch ase and wishes to help you get maxim um satisfaction from your wood stove. In the page s that follow, we will give you advice on wood heating and controlled combustion as well as t echnical sp[...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1.0 - INSTALLATION ................................................................................................ 5 1.1 GENERAL INST ALLATION .......................................................................................................... ................. 5 1.1.1 Ash drawer assembly for DB03115 m odel ........[...]

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    SECTION 4.0 MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................. 42 4.1 CLEANING AND PAINTI NG YOUR STOVE ............................................................................................. 42 4.2 GLA SS ..................................................................................[...]

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    SECTION 1.0 - INSTALLATION When installed and operated as described in th ese instructions, the Escape 1800 EPA wood stove is suitable for use as a freestanding wood stove in residential installations. The Escape 1800 EPA wood stove is not intended for installation in a bedroom or a mobile hom e. In Canada, the CSA B365 Installation Code for Solid [...]

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    Some Escape 1800 models require a special assembl y. This assembly must be performed before positioning the appliance. Please note th at only DB03115 and DB03116 models require this additional assembly. 1.1.1 Ash drawer assembly for DB03115 model Before positioning the wood stove, it is suggested to assemble the ash dr awer on DB03115 m odel as sho[...]

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    Then, install the legs using the bolts (B) supplied in a big in the firebox as shown below : The last step consists of installing the ash drawer. To do so, use the guides designed for this purpose located under the unit as shown below :[...]

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    1.2 POSITIONING THE STOVE It is very important to position the wood stove in an area that will favour the m ost efficient heat distribution throughout the house. The stove should therefore be installed in the room where the most time is spent, and in the m ost spacious room possible. Recall that wood stoves produce radiating heat, the heat we feel [...]

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    Figure 1.3 Clearances to combustible materials[...]

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    1.3.1 REDUCED CLEARANCES You may decrease the clearances by installing heat radiation shields between the walls or the ceiling and the stove. These heat radiat ion shields must be installed permanently, and can include sheet metal, a rigid non-co mbustible sheet or a masonry wall. Clearances of not less than 1" (25 mm) and not more than 3"[...]

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    Graphic 1 A- Clearance to combustible material with no protection. B- 500 mm (20 po.) m inimum; C- 25 mm (1 po.) m inimum; D- Between 25 mm (1 po.) and 75 m m (3 po.) ; E- 75 mm (3 po.) m inimum; F- 450 mm (18 po.) m inimum. 1- Wall shielding ; 2- Non-combustible spacers ; 3- Ceiling shielding ; 4- Combustible wall ; 5- Ceiling; 6- Heater (side vie[...]

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    Graphic 2 A- 25 mm (1 po.) m inimum; 1- Combustible wall ; 2- Non-combustible spacer; 3- 0.61 mm (0.024") sheet m etal. Graphic 3 A- 25 mm (1 po.) m inimum; 1- Combustible wall; 2- Non-combustible spacer; 3- Fire-proof support; 4- Ceramic tile or equivalent non-combustible m aterial. ____________________________________________________________[...]

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    Graphic 5 A- 25 mm (1 po.) m inimum; 1- Combustible wall; 2- Non-combustible spacer; 3- Brick. Graphic 6 A- 25 mm (1 po.) m inimum; 1- Combustible wall; 2- Non-combustible spacer; 3- 0.61 mm (0.024") sheet m etal; 4- Brick.[...]

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    1.4 FLOOR PROTECTOR If the stove is to be installed on top of a com bustible floor, it must be guarded by a non-com bustible material extending at least 18” (300mm ) from the fr ont and 8” (200mm ) from the sides and the back of the firebox., as shown in Figure 1.4 below. Please refer to local building codes for suitable floor protection materi[...]

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    TIPS ON WOOD 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 ther efore req[...]

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    SECTION 2.0 CHIMNEY (FLUE SYSTEM) 2.1 DEFINITIONS For clarity, the following definitions should be used with respect to these instructions: • A chimney system consists of a connector off the top of the stove, and a chimne y , which attaches to the connector and terminates outside the house. • A chimney can be a masonry chimney (of masonry const[...]

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    If you are using a masonry chimney, it is im porta nt that it be built in compliance with the specifications of the Building Code. It must be lin ed with f ire clay bricks, or clay tiles, sealed together with fire cement, or have a listed solid fuel burning stainless steel liner. Round chim neys are the most efficient. The interior diameter of the [...]

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    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 chim ney manufacturer to another. The instructions contained i n this manual a re based on the recomme ndati ons of chimney manufacturers whose products are sold at many North American retailers of[...]

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    Typical installation through the wall FIGURE 2.2.1 (A) Typical installation through the wall[...]

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    1- Start by positioning your stove where you would lik e it to go, taking into account the minim um clearances to combustible material. You will then be able to determin e where the chim ney 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. Y ou can use a[...]

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    4- Then, from outside the building, slide a short chim ney length (attached to the tee) through the wall thimble. The chimney m ust 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 s lide the wall support up to the tee, ensuring that the adapter on the support engage[...]

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    7- Authorities require that the chimney extend not le ss than 3 feet above th e highest point wh ere 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 m ore than 5 feet above the roof deck, roof guys with telescoping legs and draw bands are required. 8- Finally[...]

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    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 chim ney sections (enough to go up to your roof) • A ceiling support kit with stove pi[...]

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    1. Place your stove where you would like it located and use a plumb line to m ark 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 co[...]

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    4. Once the support is secure, you can begin to asse mble 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. 5. Then, from beneath the support, insert the stove pipe adapter and twist-lock it into place. 6. Now, you can add additional chim [...]

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    7. Once you have cut through your roof and framed the joists, it is tim e to work outdoors. Authorities require that the chimney extend not le ss than 3 feet above th e highest point w here 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. Th[...]

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    2.2.2 Typical installation through an existing masonry chimney You can also install your stove using your ex isting masonry chimney. To do so, follow the guideline s below. You may want to use a factory- built thimble, on construct your own brick thim ble. If you are using a masonry chimney, it is im porta nt that it be built in compliance with the[...]

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    FIGURE 2.2.2 (B) Factory Built Thimble[...]

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    FIGURE 2.2.2 (C) Brick Thimble[...]

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    2.3 CHIMNEY CONNECTOR Your chimney connector (comm only called stove pipe) and chimney must have the sam e diameter as the stove’s exhaust outlet. The stove pipe must be m ade 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[...]

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    FIGURE 2.3 (A) Connecting Sections 1/4" RISE PER FOOT FIGURE 2.3 (B) Minimum Slope[...]

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    2.4 DRAFT Your E.P.A Drolet stove’s performance will be optim ised if it is installed with a chimney (flue) system that provides an adequate draft. The draf t is the force that m oves air from the appliance up through the chimney and is predominantly affected by the height and diam eter of the chimney, as well as the stack temperatures of the sto[...]

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    2.5 OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR It is recommended to install 5’’ 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: • Your stove does not draw steadily, smoke roll outs occur, wood burns poorly, or back-draft occurs whether or not there is combustion present. • Exist[...]

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    A blower can be installed at the back of your E. P.A 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 ra diation and convection power of your stove. You can purchase this option through your E.P.A Drole[...]

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    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 T HE FIRE . • DO NOT USE FLAMMA[...]

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    3.1 SAFETY INFORMATION • These stoves are designed for safe operation WHEN BURNING WOOD ONLY . Altering or modifying the unit or installation without pr oper authorisation will void the certification, warranty, and safety listing, and may result in a safety hazard. • For safety reasons, never leave the unit unatte nde d with the door open or aj[...]

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    • Although the ceramic glass is extremely durabl e under any norm al 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 [...]

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    Wood species Energy yield (millions of BTU/cord) High energy yield Oak 29 Sugar Maple 28 Beech 26 Yellow birch 25 Ash 24 Elm 23 Medium energy yield Larch (Tamarack) 23 Red Maple 23 Douglas red fir 23 Silver birch 22 Alder 18 Poplar 17 Hemlock 17 Low energy yield Spruce 17 Pine 17 Bass 16 Fir 13 Data provided by Energy, Mines and Resources – Canad[...]

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    3.2.2 Simple wood moisture test Add one large piece of wood to the top of an establishe d fire. If it starts to burn on three sides within one minute, it is dry and seasoned and right for burni ng. If it turns black and starts to burn in about three minutes or more, it is dam p. If it turns bl ack and does not start burning until five minutes or mo[...]

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    Intensity Draft Setting Low Push Control to end of travel. Medium Low Pull Control by 3/8” from closed position. Medium High Pull Control by 3/4” from closed position High Pull Control to end of travel. Table 3.4 Closing the draft control down too soon will lower combustion efficiency, and may result in creosote build-up in the chimney (which c[...]

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    3.5 MAINTAINING THE FIRE Once the wood has been consumed (or partially consum ed) 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 maxim um for approximately 15 seconds prior to opening the st ove door. Then, proceed by opening the door very slowly. Open it by 2” to 4” (52 to[...]

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    SECTION 4.0 MAINTENANCE 4.1 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 mu st be taken with plated surfaces in order to maintain the finish at its original brilliance. Do not use an abrasive cleaner which will scra[...]

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    4.3 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 co mbustion, m aximum efficiency and security. To change the door gasket, simply remove the dam age d one. Carefully clean th e gasket groove, apply a high temperature silicone sold for this p[...]

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    4.5 CHIMNEY (FLUE) CLEANING Regular chimney (flue) maintenance, 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 f orm creosote. The creosote vapours c[...]

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    VERMIC ULITE B AFFLE WOOL WEIGHT CERAMIC WOOL REAR AND MIDDLE TUBES FRONT BAFFLE SUPPORT FRONT TUBE Figure 4.6.1 (A) – Baffle installation for Escape 1800 3 1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 1 1/4" X 4 1/2" X 9" 1 1/4" X 4 1/2" X 8" 4 4 4 3 1 4 3 1 2 1 1/4" X 4" X 8" VERMICULITE BAFFLE 2 5 1 5 1 1/4" X 4&qu[...]

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    4.5 SECONDARY AIR TUBE REPLACEMENT (see Figure 4.11) 1. Remove cotter pin at RH end of tube. 2. Slide tube to left and lower tube end below RH plenum. 3. Slide tube to right to remove. 4. Reassemble in reverse order using a new co tter pin. The cotter pin is a hamm erlock style and locks into place by hitting the head sharply with a hammer. 5. Note[...]

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    SECTION 5.0 SPECIFICATIONS Fuel Type Cordwood Test Standards ULC S627 (CSA B366.2) & UL 1482 residential. Recommended surface : 500 to 1900 sq. ft. Heating capacity* – BTU/hr., EPA test wood: 38,700 BTU/h. Heating capacity* – BTU/hr., seasoned cordwood : 75,000 BTU/h. Optimum efficiency: 77% *Why is the BTU indicated on the EPA label smalle[...]

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    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 shipm ent from factory. Proof of purchase (dated bill of sale), model nam e and serial numbe r must be suppl[...]