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45030 31/08/2006 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[...]
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2 THE DROLET WOOD STOVE MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 3 THE DROLET WOOD STOVE MANUAL ........................................ 3 WOOD HEATING .................................................................................................[...]
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3 INTRODUCTION THE DROLET WOOD STOVE MANUAL SBI INC ., one of the most important wood stove and fi replace manufacturers in North America, congratulates you on your purchase and wishes to hel p you get maximum satisfac tion from the wood stove you have selected. In the pages that follow, we will give you advices on wood heating and controlled combu[...]
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4 ASSEMBLING THE STOVE Note: This section applies to models Compak, CS1200, ML, Little Sawman, RC and Nordic only . 1- Mount the 4 legs using 2 screw s per leg. 2- Mount the ash lip w ith tw o screw s. 3- Install the heat shield betw een the front legs, just above the leg supports. 4- Bend the heat shield slightly to make it fit betw een the back l[...]
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5 INSTALLING THE FIREBRICKS Note: This section applies to models Compak, CS1200, ML, Little Sawman , RC and Nordic only .[...]
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6 INSTALLATION OF YOUR DROLET WOOD STOVE POSITIONING THE STOVE It is very important to position t he wood stove as close as possible to the chimney, and in an area that will favor the most efficient heat dist ribution possible throughout the house. The stove must therefore be installed in the room where the most time is spent, and in the most spaci[...]
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7 CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS It is of utmost importance that the clearances to combustible material mentioned on your wood stove certification plate be scrupulous ly respected upon installation. CLEARANCES Model Back Wall Side Walls Corners * Height Baron 1880sp 18" / 610 mm 16" / 406 mm 16" / 406 mm 7' / 2,13 m Baron 2[...]
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8 INSTALLATION OF A HEAT RADIATION SHIELD Following the installation of a heat radiation shield, t he 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 REARBACK TOP Minimal requireme[...]
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9 CHIMNEY Your wood stove may be hooked up with a prefabricated or masonry chimney. If you are using a prefab chimney, it must comply with S-629 standards ; therefore it must be approved for up to 2100 o F (650 ° C). It is extremely important that it be installed acco rding to the manufacturer's specifications. If you are using a masonry chim[...]
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10 Stove pipe • An adequate number of stove pipe sections. • A 90 o elbow 1- Start by positioning your stov e where you would like it to go, taking into account the minimum clearances to combustible material. You will t hen be able to determine where the chimney will pass through the wall. You will probably have to adjust t he stove position sl[...]
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11 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 sli de the wall support up to the tee, ensuring that the adapter on the support engag[...]
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12 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 le ss than 2 feet above any portion of the building within 10 feet. If the chimney extends more t han 5 feet above the roof deck, roof guys with telescoping legs and draw bands are required. 8- Finall[...]
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13 Stove pipe • Suitable lengths of stove pipe 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 st ud finder to locate the joists. You also need [...]
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14 4- Once the support is secure, you can begin to assemb le 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 ch[...]
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15 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 waterp roof, non-combustible silic one 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 telescopi ng[...]
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17 EXTERIOR AIR INTAKE Since the FX 3000 has been approved for installation in mobile homes, it is equipped with an optional exterior intake. The procedure for installation of the exterior air intake is as follows: A) Rear Wall Connection Determine the position on the wall, cut out a 6" (152 mm) diameter hole, position the screen from outside [...]
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18 BAFFLE BRICK INSTALLATION (SAWMAN STOVE ONLY) - The Sawman baffle brick is shipped with the stove. However, in order to avoid shipping damages, it is not installed on the stove. You need to install it by following the instructions on the drawing below. - Please note that heating the stov e without the baffle brick can se riously damage the fireb[...]
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19 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 ma y 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[...]
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20 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) ai r space should be left between each row of fire logs, which shoul[...]
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21 HEATING Once you have obtained a good bed of em bers 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 [...]
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22 MAINTENANCE OF THE HEATING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE OF THE STOVE Our wood stoves are designed so that they will require little maintenance: - It is wise to perform a visual inspection of the stove approximately once a month, in order to insure that no parts have been damaged, in which case r epairs must be performed without delay. - If the glass on yo[...]
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23 MAINTENANCE OF THE CHIMNEY Whether you have a prefab or masonry chimney, you must conduct a visual inspection at least once a month in order to be sure that it is in good shape and that there is no excessive creosote build-up. If there is the slightest crack, or undulation of t he interior or exterior surface of t he chimney, repairs or replacem[...]
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24 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT DO THE WORDS “DRAFT” AND “NEGATIVE PRESSURE” MEAN? The word “draft” refers to the hot air movement that circul ates in your stove’ s exhaust system, moving from the stove to the outside of the house, and carrying with it the combustion residues. The draft is a natural phenomenon. Hot air weights less[...]
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25 DRAWING #1 DRAWING #1 shows a stove functioning under normal and adequat e conditions. Heat rises to the upper floors and the room where the stove is located has an adequate supply of oxygen. The chimney draft is sufficient and the combustion gases are ev acuated normally through the exhaust system.[...]
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26 DRAWING #2 DRAWING #2 shows the effect of a cold chimney. Cold air creates a reverse draft (negative pressure), which causes smoking problems. This phenomenon is am plif ied by the fact that heat rises, which creates a draft from the basement of the house to the upper floors (“chimney stack effect” ).[...]
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27 DRAWING #3 DRAWING #3 shows the effect of negative pressure caused by an air-moving device inside the house. In the example above, the range hood draws air from inside the house, which is replaced by air coming from the chimney. The result is a smoking problem.[...]
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28 DRAWING #4 DRAWING #4 shows the negative pressure effect caused by wind, influenced by nearby structures such as a building.[...]
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29 DRAWING #5 DRAWING #5 shows the negative pressure effect that can be caused by wind, influenced by nearby structures such as a tree.[...]
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30 CAN I MODIFY MY STOVE TO INSTALL A GLASS DOOR? It is forbidden to modify a stove. Stoves are safety te sted with a specific configuration, drawings of which are filed with the regulating authorit ies. Changing the type of door could lead to serious difficulties with your insurance company in case of fire. It would also automatically nullify your[...]
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31 1700, rue Léon-Harmel, Q uébec (Québec) G1N 4R9 tel. : (418) 527-3060 fax : (418) 527-4311 e- ma il : te ch@ dro let .c a web sit e : www.d rol et. ca LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY The warranty of the manufacturer extends only to the original cons umer purchaser and is not tran sferable. This warranty covers brand new products only, which have no[...]