Drolet 1500 EPA, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ER INTERNATIONAL INC 250 de Copenhague Saint Augustin de Desmaures Quebec Canada G3A 2H3 Tel 418 878 3040 Fax 418 878 3001 www drolet ca 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 ...

Page 2: ...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 HOT WHILE IN OPERATION KEEP CHILDREN CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO ...

Page 3: ...g masonry chimney 26 2 3 CHIMNEY CONNECTOR 29 2 4 DRAFT 31 2 5 OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR 31 2 6 THE ADVANTAGE OF INSTALLING A BLOWER FAN 32 SECTION 3 0 OPERATION 33 3 1 SAFETY INFORMATION 33 3 2 FUEL 35 3 2 1 The use of manufactured logs 36 3 2 2 Simple wood moisture test 36 3 3 NOTES ABOUT FIRST FIRING 36 3 4 LIGHTING A FIRE 36 3 5 MAINTAINING THE FIRE 37 3 6 FAN BLOWER OPERATION 38 SECTION 4 0 MAIN...

Page 4: ...ference 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 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...

Page 5: ...een 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 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 r...

Page 6: ... Use a chimney thermometer installed at a distance of approximately 18 inches on the flue pipe above the stove Flue gases should reach at least 350oF before you close the stove s primary air intake completely Operate your unit within the comfort zone indicated on the thermometer To reduce the risk of smoke spillage into the room upon reloading your stove leave the primary air intake completely ope...

Page 7: ...ply locally 1 1 GENERAL INSTALLATION CAUTION MIXING OF APPLIANCE OR FLUE SYSTEM COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES OR MODIFYING THE DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATION OF COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS WHERE SUCH ACTION IS CONSIDERED THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE CONSULTED IN THE FIRST INSTANCE DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM CRACKED AND BROKEN COMPONENTS e g GLASS PANELS ...

Page 8: ...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 letter to a clearance CLEARANCES SINGLE WALL PIPE CANADA USA MODEL A B C D E F K L EASTWOOD 1500 20 508 mm 19 483 m...

Page 9: ...9 FIGURE 1 3 Clearances to combustible materials and floor protection ...

Page 10: ... 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 ...

Page 11: ...at least 1 25 mm by non combustible spacers see graphic 3 50 33 Ceramic tiles or an equivalent non combustible 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 67 50 Brick spaced out at least 1 25 mm by non combustible spacers see graphic 5 50 N A Brick with a minimum of 0 024 0 61 mm sheet meta...

Page 12: ...ed 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 ...

Page 13: ... 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 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 material ...

Page 14: ... Graphic 5 A 1 in 25 mm minimum 1 Combustible wall 2 Non combustible spacers 3 Brick Graphique 6 A 1 in 25 mm minimum 1 Combustible wall 2 Non combustible spacers 3 0 024 0 61 mm thick sheet metal 4 Brick ...

Page 15: ...tory 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 this unit to a chimney system serving another appliance Do not cut rafters or ceiling joists without first consulting a building official to ens...

Page 16: ...2 0 6 m See Figure 2 2 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 Installation of an interior chimney is always preferable to an exterior chimney Chimneys constructed outside of the home on an exterior...

Page 17: ... stoves and related heating accessories Wall support system If your chimney must rise along an outside wall you need to connect it to your stove through an adjacent wall For this type of installation the following items are normally required Chimney Suitable lengths of chimney enough to go up to your roof An adjustable wall support A wall thimble An adequate number of wall bands one for every 8 fe...

Page 18: ...18 Stove pipe An adequate number of stove pipe sections A 90o elbow Typical installation through the wall FIGURE 2 2 1 A Typical installation through the wall ...

Page 19: ...to locate the studs Use a spoke saw or jig saw to cut a hole remembering that you need to maintain a clearance of 2 inches between the chimney and any combustible materials For concrete walls cut a hole slightly larger than the outer diameter of the chimney 2 Once the opening completed you need to frame in the area to allow for the installation of a wall thimble A wall thimble is not required for ...

Page 20: ...cure 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 suppor...

Page 21: ...ey extends more than 5 feet above the roof deck roof guys with telescoping legs and draw bands are required 8 Finally twist on your rain cap and you can head back inside 9 You are now ready to connect your chimney to your stove Simply install the inter connecting stove pipe between the stove pipe adapter and the stove You can follow the instructions in the following section section 2 3 of this man...

Page 22: ...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 Suitable lengths of stove pipe Typical installation through the ceiling FIGURE 2 2 1 B Typical Installation Through the Ceiling ...

Page 23: ... 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 2 Before you install the ceiling support you need to frame the area 3 ...

Page 24: ... 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 en...

Page 25: ...he roof deck Seal the joint between the shingles and the plate with silicone 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...

Page 26: ...y 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 FIGURE 2 2 2 A Typical Installation Through an Existing Masonry Chimne...

Page 27: ...27 FIGURE 2 2 2 B Factory Built Thimble ...

Page 28: ...28 FIGURE 2 2 2 C Brick Thimble ...

Page 29: ...h per foot with the upper end of the section toward the chimney See Figure 2 3 Detail B To insure a good draft the total horizontal length of the connector should never exceed 8 to 10 2 4 to 3 04 m In the case of vertical installation the total length of the connector can be much longer and connected without problem to the chimney at the ceiling level There should never be more than two 90 degrees...

Page 30: ...etween the stove and chimney See figure 2 4 A The use of two 45 degree 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 A B C FIGURE 2 4 The use of elbows ...

Page 31: ...alled 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 4 outside air intake in the room where the stove is located or nearby The following are signs that a fresh air kit may be required Your stove does not draw steadily smoke rollouts occur wood burns poorly ...

Page 32: ... 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 AC03095 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 ACO2055 Installation instructions are supplied with the...

Page 33: ...NG AND FURNITURE AWAY CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS WEAR GLOVES TO OPERATE YOUR STOVE CAUTION THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS THE USE OF SOME TYPES OF PRESERVATIVE TREATED WOOD AS A FUEL CAN BE HAZARDOUS 3 1 SAFETY INFORMATION This stove is designed for safe operation WHEN BURNING WOOD ONLY Altering or modifying the unit or install...

Page 34: ...mometer If you are using a probe thermometer make sure that the temperature does not exceed 900o F 482o C If you are using a magnetic thermometer make sure that the temperature does not exceed 475o F 246o 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 st...

Page 35: ...eal 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 custome...

Page 36: ...al 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 a...

Page 37: ...bustion 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 Drolet stove will work best if a thick bed of hot embers is maintained in the bottom ...

Page 38: ...affect the start up combustion efficiency if the fan is turned on too quick It is possible to have an automatic activation of the blower with the installation of a basic thermodisc kit AC02055 CAUTIONS 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 ...

Page 39: ...If the glass on your stove breaks replace only with a glass supplied by your Drolet dealer To replace the glass remove the screws retaining the glass retainers inside the door Remove the mouldings and replace the damaged piece with a 10 1 8 x 16 7 8 5mm thick ceramic glass Perform the procedure backwards after replacing When replacing the glass you should change the glass gasket to make sure you k...

Page 40: ...through the loop on the cover and lifting up Push the ashes through the hole and leave an ash bed of approximately 1 deep on the firebox bottom to help maintain a hot ember bed Clear the ashes from the area where the ash dump plug normally sits so that it will properly seat against the opening edges Tap it down with your poker to ensure proper seating Ashes should be placed in a metal container wi...

Page 41: ...eosote makes an extremely hot fire which could be hazardous Your Drolet stove has been designed to reduce the amount of creosote produced Even so the chimney and any chimney connector should be inspected at least once every two months during the heating season to determine if a creosote build up has occurred If creosote has accumulated it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire Call...

Page 42: ...placement 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 defe...