Drolet ElDorado, Installation And Operation Manual

Page 1: ...et ca Stove Builder International Inc 250 rue de Copenhague St Augustin de Desmaures Quebec Canada G3A 2H3 Tel 418 878 3040 Fax 418 878 3001 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 ...

Page 2: ...alled a house fire may result To reduce the risk of fire follow the installation instructions Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new stove Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage bodily injury or even death It is important that you follo...

Page 3: ...ials That Should Not be Burned 11 3 2 How to Prepare or Buy Good Firewood 11 3 2 1 What is Good Firewood 11 3 2 2 Tree Species 11 3 2 3 Log Length 12 3 2 4 Piece Size 12 3 2 5 How to Dry Firewood 13 3 2 6 Judging Firewood Moisture Content 14 3 3 Manufactured Logs 14 4 Operating Your Stove 15 4 1 The use of a fire screen 15 4 2 Your First Fires 15 4 3 Lighting Fires 15 4 3 1 Conventional Fire Start...

Page 4: ...of Installation Cautions and Warnings 27 6 2 Regulations Covering Stove Installation 28 7 Clearances to Combustible Material 29 7 1 Location of the certification label 29 7 2 Clearances to Walls and Ceiling 29 7 3 Floor protector 32 7 4 Reducing Wall and Ceiling Clearances Safely 33 7 4 1 Shield Construction Rules 33 7 4 2 Table of Clearance Reduction Percentages 35 8 The Venting System 36 8 1 Gen...

Page 5: ... 6 1 Installation of Single Wall Chimney Connector 42 Appendix 1 Installing the Fresh Air Kit AC01336 44 Appendix 2 Installing the Fire Screen AC01342 46 Appendix 3 Installation and Use of Air Circulation Fan and Optional Thermodisc 47 Appendix 4 Installation of Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle 49 Appendix 5 Exploded Diagram and Parts List 51 DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 54 ...

Page 6: ...CTION WITH A FIRE SCREEN AC01342 SOLD SEPARATELY THE DOOR MAY BE OPEN OR FIRE SCREEN REMOVED ONLY DURING LIGHTING PROCEDURES OR RELOADING ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR OR PUT BACK THE FIRE SCREEN AFTER IGNITION DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED WITH OR WITHOUT FIRE SCREEN NEVER USE GASOLINE GASOLINE TYPE LANTERN FUEL NAPHTHA FUEL OIL MOTOR OIL KEROSENE CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIM...

Page 7: ...32 kg Firebox Volume 1 7 cu ft 0 048 m3 Maximum Log Length 17 east west viFlue Outlet Diameter 6 150 mm diameter vertical Baffle Material Vermiculite Burn time and heating capacity may vary subject to location in home chimney draft chimney diameter locality heat loss factors climate fuels and other variables The EPA test fuel is dimensional Douglas fir pieces stapled together into cribs with air s...

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Page 9: ...ing system to provide back up heating Your success with zone heating will depend on several factors including the correct sizing and location of the stove the size layout and age of your home and your climate zone Three season vacation homes can usually be heated with smaller stoves than houses that are heated all winter 2 3 The Benefits of Low Emissions and High Efficiency The low smoke emissions...

Page 10: ...s can be responsible for smog so all the paint used during the manufacturing process meets the latest air quality requirements with regards to VOC reduction or elimination The air tubes are stainless steel which can also be recycled Vermiculite is used for the baffle Vermiculite is a mineral Large commercial mines exist in China Russia South Africa and Brazil Potassium silicate is used as binder t...

Page 11: ...rdwoods are denser than softwoods People who live in the coldest regions of North America usually have only spruce birch and poplar other low density species to burn and yet they can heat their homes successfully Homeowners with access to both hardwood and softwood fuel sometimes use both types for different purposes For example softer woods make good fuel for relatively mild weather in spring and...

Page 12: ...ey fit in easily Pieces that are even slightly too long make loading the stove very difficult The most common standard length of firewood is 16 400 mm The pieces should be a consistent length with a maximum of 1 25 mm variation from piece to piece 3 2 4 Piece Size Firewood dries more quickly when it is split Large unsplit rounds can take years to dry enough to burn Even when dried unsplit logs are...

Page 13: ... takes a long time to dry firewood bought from a dealer is rarely dry enough to burn so it is advisable to buy the wood in spring and dry it yourself drying happens faster in dry weather than in damp maritime climates drying happens faster in warm summer weather than in winter weather small pieces dry more quickly than large pieces split pieces dry more quickly than unsplit rounds softwoods take l...

Page 14: ... fire and dry wood does not You could buy a wood moisture meter to test your firewood 3 3 Manufactured Logs Do not burn manufactured logs made of wax impregnated sawdust or logs with any chemical additives Manufactured logs made of 100 compressed sawdust can be burned but use caution in the number of these logs burned at one time Start with one manufactured log and see how the stove reacts You can...

Page 15: ... components of the stove are conditioned As the paint cures some of the chemicals vaporize The vapors are not poisonous but they do smell bad Fresh paint fumes can also cause false alarms in smoke detectors So when you first light your stove be prepared by opening doors and or windows to ventilate the house As you burn hotter and hotter fires more of the painted surfaces reach the curing temperatu...

Page 16: ...has mostly burned you can add standard firewood pieces until you have a fire of the right size for the conditions 4 3 2 The Top Down Fire The top down fire starting method solves two problems with the conventional method first it does not collapse and smother itself as it burns and second it is not necessary to build up the fire gradually because the firebox is loaded before the fire is lit A top ...

Page 17: ...ormal for its surface temperature to rise after a new load of wood is ignited and for its temperature to gradually decline as the fire progresses This rising and falling of temperature can be matched to your household routines For example the area temperature can be cooler when you are active such as when doing housework or cooking and it can be warmer when you are inactive such as when reading or...

Page 18: ...normally contain some live charcoal that can stay hot for several days If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled Other waste shall not be placed in this container NEVER STORE ASHES INDOORS OR IN A NON METALIC CONTAINER OR ON A WOODEN DECK 4 4 3 Raking Charcoal Rekindle the f...

Page 19: ...tove This heat surge is welcome when the room temperature is a little lower than desirable but not welcome if the space is already warm Therefore allow each load of wood to burn down so that the space begins to cool off a little before loading Letting the space cool before loading is one of the secrets to clean burning and effective zone heating 4 4 5 Turning Down the Air Supply Once the firewood ...

Page 20: ...reduce the air after the wood is fully flaming This kind of fire is good for mild weather when you are around to tend the stove and should provide enough heat for four hours or more Small fires like this are a good time to use softer wood species so there will be less chance of overheating the house 4 4 6 2 Long Lasting Low Output Fires Sometimes you will want to build a fire to last up to eight h...

Page 21: ...ume FIREBOX VOLUME MAXIMUM BURN TIME 1 5 cubic feet 3 to 5 hours 1 5 c f to 2 0 c f 5 to 6 hours 2 0 c f to 2 5 c f 6 to 8 hours 2 5 c f to 3 0 c f 8 to 9 hours 3 0 c f 9 to 10 hours Long burn times are not necessarily an indication of efficient stove operation When you are home during the day and able to tend the fire it is preferable to build a smaller fire that might provide three or four hours...

Page 22: ... a damp cloth or paper towel and then drying Never try to clean the glass when the stove is hot In spring and fall when the stove is run at lower temperatures you may see some light brown stains forming especially at the lower corners of the glass This indicates that the fire has been smoky and some of the smoke has condensed on the glass When the weather is mild you may find that letting the fire...

Page 23: ...counter clock wise one turn to increase pressure 3 Re install the lock pin spring pin with a small hammer 5 1 3 Replacing the Door Gasket It is important to maintain the gasket in good condition After a year or more of use the door gasket will compress and become hard which may allow air to leak past it You can test the condition of the door gasket by closing and latching the door on a strip of pa...

Page 24: ...en fibreglass Remove the glass retaining screws A and metal frames B that holds the glass C to the door frame D Lift out the glass C and pull off the old gasket This is a good time to clean the glass thoroughly The gasket must be centred on the edge of the glass To do this easily peel back a section of the paper covering the adhesive and place the gasket on a table with the adhesive side up Stick ...

Page 25: ...ey Connector Maintenance 5 2 1 Why Chimney Cleaning is Necessary Wood smoke can condense inside the chimney connector and chimney forming a combustible deposit called creosote If creosote is allowed to build up in the venting system it can ignite when a hot fire is burned in the stove and a very hot fire can progress to the top of the chimney Severe chimney fires can damage even the best chimneys ...

Page 26: ...erous job If you don t have experience cleaning chimneys you might want to hire a professional chimney sweep to clean and inspect the system for the first time After having seen the cleaning process you can decide if it is a job you would like to take on The most common equipment used are fibreglass rods with threaded fittings and stiff plastic brushes The brush is forced up and down inside the ch...

Page 27: ...TING AUTHORITY VIOLATES CSA B365 CANADA AND ANSI NFPA 211 USA CONNECT THIS STOVE ONLY TO A LISTED FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEY FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL OR TO A LINED MASONRY CHIMNEY CONFORMING TO NATIONAL AND LOCAL BUILDING CODES IF REQUIRED A SUPPLY OF COMBUSTION AIR SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE ROOM OR SPACE DO NOT CONNECT TO OR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCTWORK UNLESS SPECIFICALLY APPRO...

Page 28: ...liances and Equipment and the CSA C22 1 Canadian National Electrical Code are to be followed in the absence of local code requirements In the USA the ANSI NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys Fireplaces Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and the ANSI NFPA 70 National Electrical Code are to be followed in the absence of local code requirements This stove must be connected to a chimney complying with...

Page 29: ...rmation given on the certification label affixed to the appliance always overrides the information published in any other media owner s manual catalogues flyers magazines and or web sites it is important to refer to it in order to have a safe and compliant installation In addition you will find information about your stove model serial number etc You can find the certification label on the back of...

Page 30: ...SA A 12 305 mm 12 305 mm B 21 533 mm 21 533 mm C 12 305 mm 12 305 mm D 17 445 mm 17 445 mm E 29 743 mm 29 743 mm F 21 540 mm 21 540 mm K 48 1219 mm 48 1219 mm L 72 183 cm 72 183 cm Note These clearances are also valid for an alcove installation Clearances for mobile homes MOBILE HOME CLEARANCES DOUBLE WALL PIPE CANADA USA A 13 330 mm 13 330 mm B 21 533 mm 21 533 mm C 12 305 mm 12 305 mm D 18 470 m...

Page 31: ...Savannah Installation and Operation Manual 31 Clearances to combustible materials and floor protection ...

Page 32: ... From door opening J N A USA only 8 203 mm M 8 203 mm N A Canada only N N A USA only Note 2 Steel with a minimum thickness of 0 015 0 38 mm or ceramic tiles sealed together with grout No protection is required if the unit is installed on a non combustible floor ex concrete Note 1 The floor protection at the back of the stove is limited to the stove s required clearance if such clearance is smaller...

Page 33: ...er to a clearance Adhesives used in shield construction must not ignite or lose adhesive qualities at temperatures likely to be encountered Mounting hardware which extends from the shield surface into combustibles may be used only at the edges of the shield Mounting hardware must allow full vertical ventilation A Minimum clearance between the appliance top and an unshielded combustible ceiling 109...

Page 34: ...Savannah Installation and Operation Manual 34 Clearances for shield construction ...

Page 35: ...ustible material on non combustible board spaced out at least 25 mm 1 in by non combustible spacers 50 18 po 33 24 po 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 po 50 24 po Brick spaced out at least 25 mm 1 in by non combustible spacers 50 18 po ...

Page 36: ...t 5 inches Canada only or no more than 7 inches is permitted if it allows the proper venting of combustion gases and that such application is verified and authorized by a qualified installer Otherwise the diameter of the flue should be 6 inches To be suitable a factory built metal chimney must comply with UL 103 HT U S A or ULC S629 Canada 8 2 1 Factory built Metal Chimneys These are sometimes ref...

Page 37: ...double wall factory built chimney conforming to CAN UCL S629 Standards for 650 C Factory built chimney The total length of the flue system should be at least 12 feet including elbows from the top of the stove To maintain an effective vapour barrier insulation and waterproof at the chimney and outside flue pipe install a mobile home roof flashing and seal it with silicone ...

Page 38: ...lue it should be relined with a suitably listed 6 stainless steel liner Do not downsize the flue to less than 6 unless the venting system is straight and exceeds 25 feet in height When passing through a combustible wall the use of an insulated listed thimble is required 8 3 Minimum Chimney Height The top of the chimney should be tall enough to be above the air turbulence caused when wind blows aga...

Page 39: ...st heated space 8 4 1 Why inside chimneys are preferred Venting systems that rise straight up from the stove flue collar provide the best performance Chimneys that rise inside the warm space of the house tend to provide a small amount of draft even when there is no fire burning This means that when you light a fire the initial smoke goes up the chimney and strong draft builds quickly as the chimne...

Page 40: ...burning in the stove First the chimney runs up the outside of the house so the air in it is colder and denser than the warm air in the house And second the chimney is shorter than the heated space of the house meaning the negative pressure low in the house will pull outside air down the chimney through the stove and into the room Even the finest stove will not work well when connected to this chim...

Page 41: ...e wood stove may not have adequate access to combustion air is 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 Some jurisdictions in the United States require that wood stoves have a supply of combustion air from outdoors If you do install an air supply through the wall of the house be aware that...

Page 42: ...n 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 roll out when the door is opened for loading They are also more stable and easier to maintain than assemblies with elbows Horizontal runs of flue pipe should be avoided where possible because they...

Page 43: ...ould include an inspection wrap with one end unfastened or a telescopic section Minimum upward slope towards the chimney 20 mm m 1 4 in ft 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 Rem...

Page 44: ...g the Fresh Air Kit AC01336 WHEN INSTALLED WITH A FRESH AIR KIT THE STOVE MUST BE ANCHORED TO THE FLOOR This mobile home approved stove requires installation of a fresh air kit A and an insulated fresh air intake pipe B sold separately Installation on the back AC01336 ...

Page 45: ...Savannah Installation and Operation Manual 45 Installation on the bottom AC01336 ...

Page 46: ...ning Lean the upper part of the fire screen against the top door opening making sure to insert the top fire screen brackets behind the primary air deflector as in Detail A Lift the fire screen upwards and push the bottom part towards the stove then let the fire screen rest on the bottom of the door opening Warning Never leave the stove unattended while in use with the fire screen ...

Page 47: ...more output from a stove that is undersized for the space it is intended to heat When using the fan allow the stove to reach operating temperature approximately one hour before turning it on The increased airflow from the fan cools the firebox and could affect the start up combustion efficiency if the fan is turned on too early You can also install a thermodisc to enable the blower to start or sto...

Page 48: ...nstallation and Operation Manual 48 CAUTION ENSURE THAT THE FAN S POWER CORD IS NOT IN CONTACT WITH ANY SURFACE OF THE STOVE TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE DAMAGE DO NOT RUN THE POWER CORD BENEATH THE STOVE ...

Page 49: ...e 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 in detail A Make sure the notch reaches the end of the key way 3 Repeat step 1 and 2 for the other secondary air tubes 4 To remove the tubes use the above ...

Page 50: ...ir tubes B can be replaced without removing the baffle board A Important Notes The air tubes are identified for placement as follows Model Type of tube Savannah Front 30 holes of 0 140 Middle front 30 holes of 0 136 Middle rear 20 holes of 0 147 Rear 15 holes of 0 128 ...

Page 51: ...Savannah Installation and Operation Manual 51 Appendix 5 Exploded Diagram and Parts List ...

Page 52: ...WITH GASKET 14 9 16 X 10 1 10 AC06400 BLACK SELF ADHESIVE GLASS GASKET KIT 6 1 11 PL54703 LOWER GLASS RETAINER 1 12 PL54704 UPPER GLASS RETAINER 1 13 30124 SCREW 8 32 X 5 16 TRUSS QUADREX ZINC 12 14 PL54718 ASH TRAY 1 15 30060 THREAD CUTTING SCREW 1 4 20 x 1 2 F HEX STEEL SLOT WASHER C102 ZINC 10 16 99999 BUILD TO ORDER 1 17 PL54640 BACK BASE 1 18 30418 FINISHING PLUG 3 8 2 19 SE54638 ASH DRAWER A...

Page 53: ... SE16059 ASH DUMP PLUG 1 40 PL36026 3 X 8 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 2 41 29015 4 x 9 x 1 25 REFRACTORY BRICK 12 42 PL36084 4 X 4 1 2 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 2 43 PL36029 5 7 8 X 6 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 2 44 PL54512 SECONDARY AIR TUBE 1 45 PL54513 SECONDARY AIR TUBE 1 46 PL54514 SECONDARY AIR TUBE 1 47 PL54515 SECONDARY AIR TUBE 1 48 21397 BAFFLE VERMICULITE BOARD 17 1 8 X 9 3 4 X 1 1 4 1 ...

Page 54: ...cement 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 defecti...