Drolet DB03505, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...TERNATIONAL INC 250 de Copenhague Saint Augustin de Desmaures Québec 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 of the use o...

Page 2: ... 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 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE CAUTIONS THE INFORMATION GIVEN ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL AFFIXED TO THE APPLIANCE ALWAYS OVERRIDES THE INFORMATION...

Page 3: ...NEY CONNECTOR 26 2 4 DRAFT 28 2 5 OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR 28 2 6 THE BENEFITS OF INSTALLING A DROLET BLOWER 29 SECTION 3 0 OPERATION 30 3 1 SAFETY INFORMATION 30 3 2 FUEL 32 3 2 1 The use of manufactured logs 33 3 2 2 Simple wood moisture test 33 3 3 NOTES ABOUT FIRST FIRING 33 3 4 LIGHTING A FIRE 33 3 5 MAINTAINING THE FIRE 34 3 6 FAN BLOWER OPERATION 35 SECTION 4 0 MAINTENANCE 36 4 1 CLEANING AND...

Page 4: ... 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 5: ... 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 OR CERAMIC TILES MAY RENDER THIS INSTALLATION UNSAFE A SOURCE OF FRESH AIR INTO THE ROOM OR SPACE HEATED SHALL BE PROVIDED WHE...

Page 6: ...o match each letter to a clearance CLEARANCES SINGLE WALL PIPE CANADA USA A 16 410 mm 16 410 mm B 15 385 mm 15 385 mm C 9 230 mm 9 230 mm D 19 485 mm 19 485 mm E 26 665 mm 26 665 mm F 20 510 mm 20 510 mm K 48 1220 mm 48 1220 mm L 84 213 cm 84 213 cm CLEARANCES DOUBLE WALL PIPE CANADA USA A 10 255 mm 10 255 mm B 15 385 mm 15 385 mm C 9 230 mm 9 230 mm D 13 335 mm 13 335 mm E 26 665 mm 26 665 mm F 2...

Page 7: ...7 FIGURE 1 3 Clearances to combustible materials and floor protection ...

Page 8: ... 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 9: ...t 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 metal...

Page 10: ...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 11: ... 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 12: ... 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 13: ...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 14: ...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 15: ...t 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 feet of chimney excluding the roof portion A stove pi...

Page 16: ...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 chimney and any combustible materials For concrete walls cut a hole slightly larger than...

Page 17: ...ions 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 ...

Page 18: ... 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 soffit install a roof flashing above and finishing plate below where the roof is cut Consult the following section called CEILING SUPPORT SYSTEM for more de...

Page 19: ...al 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 ...

Page 20: ...een 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 o...

Page 21: ...g 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 the arrow on the chimney label 5 Then from beneath the support insert the stove pipe adapter and twist lock it into place ...

Page 22: ...r 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 d...

Page 23: ... 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 t...

Page 24: ...24 FIGURE 2 2 2 B Factory Built Thimble ...

Page 25: ...25 FIGURE 2 2 2 C Brick Thimble ...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...g 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 AC05520 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 AC05530 Installation instructions are supplied with th...

Page 30: ...S 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 installation without proper authorisation will void the certification warranty and safety listing and m...

Page 31: ... 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 stove and chimney This damage is not covered by the warranty Although the cer...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...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 34: ...t 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 Drolet stove w...

Page 35: ...nd 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 thermodisc kit AC05530 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 36: ...ew one Perform the procedure backwards after replacing When replacing the glass you should change the glass gasket to make sure you keep it sealed Never wash the glass with a product that may scratch it Use a specialized product available in the stores where wood stoves are sold Only wash when the stove is cold Under normal operating conditions the glass is designed to stay clean Glass cleaning ma...

Page 37: ...at 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 with a tightly fitting lid This closed container should be placed on a non combustible floor or on the ground well away from all combustible heat sensitive materials pending final disposal Cover the ash dump plug with the remaining ashes and continue o...

Page 38: ...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 39: ... 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...

Page 40: ...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 manufactu...