Drolet DB04815, Installation And Operation Manual

Page 1: ...ory MOBILE HOME CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN LOCAL AREA READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS WOOD STOVE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH U S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY THIS UNIT IS NOT A CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL WOOD HEATER THE PRIMARY ...

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Page 3: ...n your local area A building permit might be required for the installation of this cookstove and the chimney that it is connected to It is also highly recommended to inform your home insurance company Please read this entire manual before installing and using this cookstove THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THIS WOOD BURNING COOKSTOVE If this cookstove is not installed properly combustible materials near it ...

Page 4: ... 17 4 4 Drying Time 17 5 Efficient wood combustion 18 5 1 General Advice 18 5 2 First Use 19 5 3 Lighting Fires 19 5 4 Combustion Cycles 20 5 5 Rekindling a Fire 21 5 6 Air Intake Control 21 6 Maintenance 23 6 1 Combustion Chamber 23 6 2 Removing ashes 23 6 3 Grills and cast iron cooking surface 24 6 4 Cleaning and Painting 24 6 5 Refractory Materials and Baffle 24 6 6 Glasses 25 6 7 Decorative Pa...

Page 5: ...eduction to the Walls and the Ceiling 43 8 3 Clearances for Shield Installation 45 9 Evacuation System 47 9 1 General Information 47 9 2 Suitable Chimneys 47 9 3 Minimum Chimney Height 49 9 4 Chimney Location 49 10 Installing the Chimney Connector 51 10 1 Installation of Single Wall Chimney Connector 51 10 2 Installation of Double wall Chimney Connector 53 11 Combustion Air 54 11 1 Mobile home 54 ...

Page 6: ...Page 6 Installation and operation manual Bistro woodburning cookstove ENGLISH CERTIFICATION PLATE ...

Page 7: ...nts such as glass firebricks or baffle may produce an unsafe condition and may damage the cookstove Open the air control fully before opening the combustion chamber door Do not store fuel within cookstove minimum installation clearances Do not store wood underneath the combustion chamber Burn only seasoned natural firewood Do not elevate the fire by using a grate A smoke detector a carbon monoxide...

Page 8: ...SIMILAR LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START REVIVE OR NEAR THE FIRE KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS WELL AWAY FROM THE HEATER WHILE IT IS IN USE This appliance should always be maintained and operated in accordance with these instructions WARNING This product can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide which is known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm For ...

Page 9: ...adian standards security ULC S627 Oven dimensions W x D x H 18 x 15 5 16 x 7 7 8 457 mm x 177 mm x 381 mm 1 East west orientation longitudinal side of logs visible north south orientation end of logs visible 2 Mobile home Canada or prefabricated home USA The US department of Housing and urban development describes prefabricated homes better known as mobile homes as follows constructed buildings on...

Page 10: ... 26 7 8 683mm O 6 153mm 27 686mm 23 7 8 606mm 11 1 16 280mm 20 1 16 509mm 9 7 8 251mm 29 5 16 745mm 31 3 16 792mm 32 814mm 13 7 8 353mm 20 7 16 520mm 22 3 8 568mm 26 3 8 670mm 41 1 8 1044mm 41 15 16 1065mm 16 1 2 419mm 7 7 16 189mm 25 5 8 651mm 13 7 16 342mm 26 7 8 683mm O 6 153mm 27 686mm 23 7 8 606mm 11 1 16 280mm 20 1 16 509mm 9 7 8 251mm 29 5 16 745mm 31 3 16 792mm 32 814mm 13 7 8 353mm 20 7 1...

Page 11: ...1 2 444mm 9 228mm 21 533mm 17 3 16 437mm 11 7 8 301mm 5 16 7mm 3 16 5mm Figure 4 Door opening 17 1 2 444mm 9 228mm 21 533mm 17 3 16 437mm 11 7 8 301mm 5 16 7mm 3 16 5mm 17 1 2 444mm 9 228mm 21 533mm 17 3 16 437mm 11 7 8 301mm 5 16 7mm 3 16 5mm Figure 5 Front view Combustion chamber Figure 6 Side view Combustion chamber ...

Page 12: ...mong them the type of fuel used and its quality the size of the logs and when to load before cooking It is therefore recommended to do several tests to make the Bistro your own A Oven thermometer B Combustion chamber C Air control D Cast iron cooking suface E Stainless steel oven F Cooking grills G Ash pan FIGURE 4 A B C D E F G Figure 7 Component Location It is prohibited to put or store inside t...

Page 13: ...ate frying pan dish etc by 180 et half the cooking time A cooking grid is supplied with the cooker allowing food to be cooked at center or bottom of the oven The thermometer integrated in the oven door simplifies the temperature reading The dial can indicate temperatures ranging from 150 F to 750 F Approximately 50 C to 400 C The ambient air inside the oven can vary by approximately 50 F between t...

Page 14: ...e is designed to provide intense heat to allow food to be cooked It was designed to cook with kitchen accessories frying pan saucepan etc It is recommended to use heat resistant cast iron or aluminum accessories for best results The temperature of the cooking surface is not necessarily uniform The temperature of Cast iron top cooking can be adjusted with the air intake control To reduce the discom...

Page 15: ...iciency of the fire 4 The gases burned twice are then guided by the baffle towards the front of the combustion chamber 5 The gases then divide in two passing through the ducts to the left and right of the oven and joining between the oven and the cooking surface This portion of the journey is the one that allows for gases to transmit their heat to the oven and to the cooking surface The path borro...

Page 16: ...IBITION AGAINST BURNING THESE MATERIALS DOES NOT PROHIBIT THE USE OF FIRE STARTERS MADE FROM PAPER CARDBOARD SAW DUST WAX AND SIMILAR SUBSTANCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF STARTING A FIRE IN AN AFFECTED WOOD HEATER BURNING THESE MATERIALS MAY RESULT IN THE RELEASE OF TOXIC FUMES OR RENDER THE HEATER INEFFECTIVE AND CAUSE SMOKE 4 1 Tree Species The tree species the firewood is produced from is less importa...

Page 17: ... burn Even when dried unsplit logs are difficult to ignite because they don t have the sharp edges where the flames first catch Wood should be split to a range of sizes from about 3 to 6 75 mm to 150 mm in cross section Having a range of sizes makes starting and rekindling fires much easier 4 4 Drying Time Firewood that is not dry enough to burn is the cause of most complaints about wood burning a...

Page 18: ...The wood turns from white or cream colored to grey or yellow Two pieces of wood struck together sounds hollow Dry wood is much lighter in weight than wet wood The face of a fresh cut feels warm and dry The moisture content read by a moisture meter is between 15 to 20 5 Efficient wood combustion 5 1 General Advice Wood burns best in cycles A cycle starts when a new load of wood is ignited by hot co...

Page 19: ...ion methods https www youtube com watch v Y7O0v nw7QQ ab_channel SBI Never use gasoline gasoline type lantern fuel naphtha fuel oil motor oil kerosene charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids or aerosols to start or freshen up a fire in this wood stove Keep all such liquids well away from the stove while it is in use Here are three popular and effective ways to ignite wood fires 5 3 1 Conventiona...

Page 20: ...ide 5 4 Combustion Cycles Wood burning cookstove don t have a steady heat output It is normal for the heat output to increase after a new load of wood is ignited and to gradually decrease throughout the burning cycle This increasing and decreasing temperature can be matched with the household routines For example add small pieces of wood for fast and intense cooking heat or bigger pieces for long ...

Page 21: ...ting the oven and cast iron cooking surface but can give a feeling of extra heat in the room if it is already hot there Therefore it is better to have a cooler room than desired to put back a load of wood for to cook 5 6 Air Intake Control Once the firewood firebox and chimney are hot air intake can be reduced to achieve a steady burn As the air intake is reduced the burn rate decreases This has t...

Page 22: ...ir during combustion Controlling the air intake is the recommended way to help adjust the temperature of the cooking surface and one of the two recommended ways to adjust the oven temperature Once the fire is well established in the combustion chamber when the flames are vivid and there is a good bed of embers it is possible to close the air intake The more it will be reduced the more the combusti...

Page 23: ...r to clean up the cookstove is not recommended Ash particles can damage the vacuum engine Furthermore hot ashes could ignite the content of the vacuum The use of a specialized ash vacuum is highly recommended 6 2 Removing ashes It is recommended to clean the ashes only when there is an accumulation that is blocking the pilot in front of the combustion chamber or when they come out too easily when ...

Page 24: ...aces can be wiped down with a soft damp cloth If the paint is scratched or damaged it is possible to repaint the heater with a heat resistant paint Do not clean or paint the appliance when it is hot Before painting the surface should be sanded lightly with sandpaper and then wiped off to remove dust Apply two thin layers of paint 6 5 Refractory Materials and Baffle Inspect the firebricks or the re...

Page 25: ... smoky and some of the smoke has condensed on the glass It also indicates incomplete combustion of the wood which also means more smoke emissions and faster formation of creosote in the chimney The deposits that form on the glass are the best indication of the fuel quality and success in properly using the stove These stains can be cleaned with a special wood stove glass cleaner Do not use abrasiv...

Page 26: ... from the hinge at the top of the door to release the rivet rod inserted in the hinge Remove the rivet while retaining the door Lift the door E to remove it from the lower hinge and place it on a soft level surface 2 Remove the screws A the glass retainers B and the metal frames C 3 Remove the glass D If it is damaged install a new one in place The replacement glass must have a gasket all around s...

Page 27: ...asket to the required length 7 Pinch the gasket onto the glass in a U shape all around the glass 6 6 4 Replacing the Glass Door and the Glass Gasket The glass used in the this cookstove is 4 mm thick and was tested to reach temperatures up to 1400º F It has the following dimensions Oven W x H 17 5 x 5 375 without gasket Combustion chamber W x H 17 5 8 x 9 9 16 with gasket If the glass breaks it mu...

Page 28: ...seal with the firebox Therefore the gasket should be inspected periodically to check for a good seal The gasket seal may be improved with a simple latch mechanism adjustment 1 Remove the split pin by pulling and turning it using pliers 2 Turn the handle one counterclockwise turn to increase pressure 3 Reinstall the split pin with a small hammer Figure 13 Removing the split pin Figure 14 Installing...

Page 29: ...e 15 Release eccentric hinges Figure 16 Adjust eccentric hinges Using a flat screwdriver turn the adjustable hinge rods in the direction shown to adjust the doors Tighten all door hinge pressure screws when they are at the desired positions Configurations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 show in which direction these act on the adjustment of the door 1 3 2 4 5 7 6 8 Figure 17 Eccentric hinges depth adjustment 3 32...

Page 30: ...from the door Use a screwdriver to scrape the old gasket adhesive from the door gasket groove 3 Apply a bead of approximately 3 16 5 mm of high temperature silicone in the door gasket groove Starting from the middle hinges side press the gasket into the groove The gasket must not be stretched during installation 4 Leave about long of the gasket when cutting and press the end into the groove Tuck a...

Page 31: ...stallation and operation manual Bistro woodburning cookstove ENGLISH 6 7 Decorative Panels To remove the decorative panel A remove the screws B and push forward on the panel to unhook it from the bracket C A B C ...

Page 32: ...allation The installation of a fresh air intake kit A requires an insulated fresh air intake pipe B HVAC type must meet ULC S110 or UL 181 class 0 or class 1 sold separately It is mandatory to install the fresh air intake in a mobile home Refer to air intake kit installation instructions for more details A B ...

Page 33: ...hole Then lift and insert the left end of the tube into the rear left channel 2 Align the notch in the left end of the tube with the key of the left air channel hole Using a Wise grip hold the tube and lock it in place by turning the tube as shown Make sure the notch reaches the end of the key way 3 Put the baffle in place 4 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the three other tubes 5 To remove the tubes use ...

Page 34: ...aced without removing the baffle board A and that all tubes are not necessarely identical look at the part number on the tube 6 10 Handles installation Insert in order the natural wood handle A the washer B and the screw C on the handle rod of each door Screw everything in place with a square head screwdriver A B A B A B C ...

Page 35: ...y Severe chimney fires can damage even the best chimneys Smouldering smoky fires can quickly cause a thick layer of creosote to form When the stove is operated properly the exhaust from the chimney is mostly clear and creosote builds up more slowly Creosote Formation and Need to Removal When wood is burned slowly it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture to form...

Page 36: ...stood plan to handle a chimney fire 6 12 2 Sweeping the Chimney Chimney sweeping can be a difficult and dangerous job People with no chimney sweeping experience will often prefer to hire a professional chimney sweep to inspect and clean the system for the first time After seeing the cleaning process some will choose to do it themselves The chimney should be checked regularly for creosote build up ...

Page 37: ...or and the air intake control 2 Alert the occupants of the house of the possible danger 3 If you require assistance alert the fire department 4 If possible use a dry chemical fire extinguisher baking soda or sand to control the fire Do not use water as it may cause a dangerous steam explosion Do not use the appliance again until the stove and its chimney have been inspected by a qualified chimney ...

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Page 39: ...ESS SPECIFICALLY APPROVED FOR SUCH INSTALLATION DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE HOT WHILE IN OPERATION KEEP CHILDREN CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS GLOVES MAY BE NEEDED FOR THE STOVE OPERATION WARNING DO NOT INSTALL IN THE SLEEPING ROOM MAY BE INSTALLED IN A MOBILE HOME THE INSTALLATION REQUIRES A FRESH AIR KIT SOLD SEPARATELY THE STOV...

Page 40: ...pes electric wires and that allows the least possible deviations in the chimney The location of the cookstove must allow enough room for its maintenance and the exhaust system This cookstove weighs approximately 575 lb 261 kg To validate the installation of additional floor joist consult the local building code 7 4 Location of the Certification Label Since the information given on the certificatio...

Page 41: ...minimum clearances indicated Fuel solid or liquid should not be located closer to combustibles than the minimum clearances given The clearances to the combustible walls can differ slightly between Canada and the United States and can also vary depending on the use of a single wall or double connector Make sure to use the proper clearances for the location and the type of pipe The clearances of the...

Page 42: ...tallation and operation manual Bistro woodburning cookstove ENGLISH A B E D CAN 48 122 cm US 36 92 cm 48 Flush N 72 183 cm Ho Ve Figure 21 Clearances Top Figure 22 Clearances Side F F C Figure 23 Clearances Corner ...

Page 43: ...3 cm 72 183 cm L 72 183 cm 72 183 cm If the above clearances are met then the distances measured from the flue outlet will be DISTANCES3 FROM PIPE CONNECTOR WITH SINGLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR DISTANCES3 FROM PIPE CONNECTOR WITH DOUBLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR Canada USA Canada USA D 18 457 mm 18 457 mm D 9 127 mm 9 127 mm E 25 635 mm 25 635 mm E 24 75 318 mm 24 75 318 mm F 18 457 mm 18 457 mm F 15 318 mm ...

Page 44: ...required if the unit is installed on a non combustible floor ex concrete FLOOR PROTECTION Canada USA G4 8 203 mm N A H 8 203 mm N A I 18 457 mm From door opening 16 406 mm From door opening J N A 8 203 mm K 42 7 8 1089 mm 39 7 8 1013 mm N5 N A See note 5 S 48 3 8 1229 mm 38 3 8 975 mm T 34 870 mm 27 1 8 689 mm U 42 7 8 1089 mm 39 7 8 1013 mm V 69 7 8 1775 mm 58 3 8 1483 mm H I G J K S Figure 24 Fl...

Page 45: ...lt the local building code or contact the fire department for restrictions inspection and installation requirements in the area A B E D CAN 48 122 cm US 36 92 cm 48 Flush F F C APPLIANCE CLEARANCES WITH A SINGLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR AND A HEAT SHIELD6 DISTANCE FROM PIPE CONNECTOR WITH DOUBLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR AND A HEAT SHIELD6 Canada USA Canada USA A 2 5 64 mm 2 5 64 mm D 5 5 140 mm 5 5 140 mm B...

Page 46: ...uivalent non combustible material on non combustible board spaced out at least 25 mm 1 in by non combustible spacers 50 18 in 33 24 in Ceramic tiles or equivalent non combustible material on non combustible board with a minimum of 24 gauge 0 61 mm sheet metal backing spaced out at least 25 mm 1 in by non combustible spacers 67 12 in 50 24 in Brick spaced out at least 25 mm 1 in by non combustible ...

Page 47: ...ttom of the shield USA 25 mm 1 Can min 25 mm 1 max 76 mm 3 5 Minimum clearance from the top of the shield to the ceiling 76 mm 3 6 The assembly hardware must not be located at less than 200 mm 8 from the combustion chamber central axis 7 Shield edges clearances from the side and back walls for ceiling shield 75 mm 3 8 Shield overtaking beyond the sides of the appliance 450 mm 18 6 8 8 Figure 27 Cl...

Page 48: ...ES7 FROM PIPE CONNECTOR WITH DOUBLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR Canada USA Canada USA A 6 152 mm 6 152 mm D 9 229 mm 9 229 mm B 15 381 mm 15 381 mm E 24 75 629 mm 24 75 629 mm C 5 127 mm 5 127 mm F 15 381 mm 15 381 mm L 84 213 cm 84 213 cm A B E D CAN 48 122 cm US 36 92 cm 48 Flush F F C 7 The pipe distances listed in this table refer to the distances obtained when the stove is installed in accordance wit...

Page 49: ...ves the wood heating system Even the best appliance will not work as securely and adequately as expected if it is not connected to an adequate chimney The heat contained in the exhaust gas which goes from the cookstove to the chimney connector then to the chimney is not lost heat The chimney uses that heat to create the draft that draws the combustion air keeps the smoke in the appliance and evacu...

Page 50: ...manufacturer s instructions Only components intended for the brand and model of chimney should be used Never fabricate or substitute parts from other chimney brands The chimney must be a type suitable for solid fuel Figure 30 Standard installation 9 2 2 Factory Built Metal Chimneys in Mobile Homes For use in a mobile home this stove is to be connected to a 6 double wall factory built chimney pipe ...

Page 51: ... 9 3 Minimum Chimney Height The top of the chimney should be tall enough to be above the air turbulence caused when wind blows against the house and its roof The chimney must extend at least 3 ft 1 m above the highest point of contact with the roof and at least 2 ft 60 cm higher than any roof line or obstacle within a horizontal distance of 10 ft 3 m Figure 33 Flat roof Figure 34 Sloping roof 9 4 ...

Page 52: ... a slight pressure difference in the house Called stack effect it produces a slightly negative pressure in the lower part of the house compared to the outside and a slightly positive pressure zone in the high part of the house If there is no fire burning in a heater connected to a chimney that is shorter than the warm space inside the house the slight negative pressure in the lower part of the hou...

Page 53: ...link in the safety of wood heating systems because failure to install the connector properly which has been common in the past can result in house fires The best flue pipe assembly is one that rises straight up from the stove to the base of the chimney with no elbows Straight assemblies are less likely to cause problems like smoke rollout when the door is opened for loading They are also more stab...

Page 54: ...ion wrap with one end unfastened or a telescopic section Minimum upward slope towards the chimney in ft 20 mm m One end of the assembly must be securely fastened to the flue collar with 3 sheet metal screws and the other end securely fastened to the chimney There must be provision for cleaning of the pipes either through a clean out or by removal of the pipe assembly Removal of the assembly should...

Page 55: ...tor on the appliance the universal connector supplied with the stove must be installed as shown on the picture bellow Insert the connector A to the spigot and fix it with the 3 screws B included with the appliance A vortex double wall connector with its vented stove adapter VOD0290 is recommended for this type of installation Consult www drolet ca for more details Other brands of double wall conne...

Page 56: ...ch as Cookstove hood Bathroom vent Air exchange system Ventilated central vacuum cleaner Dryer The supply of fresh combustion air can be done in several ways provided they comply with CSA B365 and NFPA211 In Canada wood stoves are not required to have a combustion air supply from outside except for mobile homes Research has shown that outside air supply do not compensate for the depressurization o...

Page 57: ...if the operation of a powerful exhaust device such as a kitchen range exhaust causes the pressure in the house to become negative relative to outdoors Figure 41 Air supply in conventional houses If an air intake is installed through the wall of the house its pressure can vary during windy weather If there are changes in wood stove performance in windy weather and in particular if smoke puffs from ...

Page 58: ...inds Sweep the chimney or have it clean by a professional Clean the cookstove Relocate chimney or fresh air intake Black smoke leaking out of the cookstove Ignition with green wood Smoke pipe obstructed Ignite the cookstove with suitable combustible Ask for professional qualified assistance Smoke coming out of the cookstove Combustion chamber s door open while the cookstove is heating Insufficient...

Page 59: ...ENGLISH 13 Parts List 41 40 50 49 52 51 31 22 30 36 22 35 34 44 32 33 14 39 37 38 15 3 13 12 6 11 2 4 22 1 5 6 7 8 4 3 2 17 23 25 22 9 26 45 47 47 47 45 47 47 47 45 47 47 47 45 47 47 47 46 46 47 47 46 27 28 29 27 26 18 21 C DETAIL C 16 20 48 24 10 19 E DETAIL E 43 42 37 33 ...

Page 60: ...SKET 1 9 SE74521 BISTRO GLASS RETAINER KIT 1 10 SE24359 OVEN BISTRO DOOR ASSEMBLY 1 11 31227 COOK STOVE THERMOMETER 1 12 PL74524 SHOCK ABSORBER 1 13 30124 SCREW 8 32 X 5 16 TRUSS QUADREX ZINC 2 14 SE74522 17 5 8 X 5 1 2 GLASS WITH GASKET 1 15 SE74523 BISTRO OVEN GLASS RETAINER KIT 1 16 SE31226 COMPLETE HINGE PIN KIT 1 17 SE65867 ASH PAN ASSEMBLY 1 18 SE74542 AIR CONTROL DAMPER ASSEMBLY 1 19 SE7451...

Page 61: ... 41 PL36899 DOUBLE WALL ADAPTOR 1 42 30024 1 4 20 X 1 MECHANICAL SCREW PAN QUADREX ZINC 2 43 AC06815 BLACK GASKET AND SILICONE KIT 3 16 X 5 1 44 24096 ROUND CAST IRON ASH PLUG 1 45 29007 3 1 4 X 9 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 3 46 29010 4 1 2 X 9 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 4 47 29015 4 X 9 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 14 48 SE65514 SECONDARY AIR TUBE KIT 1 49 PL65514 SECONDARY AIR TUBE 4 50 21388 20 X 12 1 ...

Page 62: ...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 manufacturer shall in no event be responsible for any uncommon indirect consequential damages of any nature whic...

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Page 64: ...com This document is available for free download on the manufacturer s website It is a copyrighted document Resale is strictly prohibited The manufacturer may update this document from time to time and cannot be responsible for problems injuries or damages arising out of the use of information contained in any document obtained from unauthorized sources ...