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45060A

Printed in Canada

08-03-2013

OWNER`S MANUAL

DROLET EPA WOODSTOVES

HT-1600 & HT-2000

US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED

WOODSTOVES

Vérified and/or tested following

ULC S627 et UL 1482 Standards by:

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STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC.

250, rue de Copenhague, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Quebec) G3A 2H3

Tel.: 418 878-3040 Fax: 418 878-3001

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Page 1: ...UILDER INTERNATIONAL INC 250 rue de Copenhague Saint Augustin de Desmaures Quebec 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...

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Page 3: ...PE 21 DRAFT 23 TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS 24 WOODSTOVE UTILIZATION 28 TESTING YOUR WOOD 29 THE FIRST FIRES 29 IGNITION 29 HEATING 30 RELOADING 31 CREOSOTE FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL 31 ASH DISPOSAL 32 MAINTENANCE 33 GLASS 33 GASKETING 33 PAINT 33 DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 34 REGISTER YOU WARRANTY ONLINE To receive full warranty coverage you will need to show evidence of the date you purchase...

Page 4: ...install and use your new stove If this stove is not properly installed a house fire may result To reduce the risk of fire follow the installation instructions Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage bodily injury or even death Consult your municipal building department or fire officials about restrictions and installations requirements in your area and the need to obtain a per...

Page 5: ...3 8 x 9 5 8 416 x 244 mm 16 3 8 x 9 5 8 416 x 244 mm Mass 420 lbs 190 Kg 550 lb 249 Kg OPTIONS Blower 75 CFM 2 83 m3 min with variable speed control Yes Yes Thermodisc 100 120o F 37 490 C Yes Yes Why is the BTU indicated on the EPA label smaller than the one advertised You will notice a difference between the BTU output as indicated on the unit s white EPA label affixed to the glass and the BTU as...

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: ...l legs or the pedestal with the supplied nuts and bolts Stand up the stove and place it with the required clearances Note that there is eight holes in the bottom of the stove but only four will align with the pedestal 4 Slide the front part of the pedestal base around the pedestal and fix the rear part with the two supplied screws 5 Slide the ash pan in position Figure 1 HT 2000 ...

Page 8: ...Install the bottom bricks 4 x 4 1 2 x 9 2 x 6 x 8 and the ash cap 5 Install the T shape support 6 Install the baffle bricks 4 x 4 1 2 x 9 2 x 3 x 9 on T shape support 7 Finally gently slide the insulation panels over the baffle bricks Nbr Description Qty 1 1 x 4 x 9 25 2 1 x 4 x 8 3 16 1 3 1 x 6 x 7 2 4 ASH CAP SE09224 1 5 1 x 3 x 9 2 6 ISOLATOR 9 x 12 2 7 SUPPORT SE09242 1 Figure 2 HT 1600 Refrac...

Page 9: ...baffle brick and one white ceramic insulation Use the same method to put the other baffle brick and insulation Put back in place the secondary air tubes Install the yellow insulation and the 6 x 8 or 6 x 6 bricks Install the side and bottom bricks Figure 3 HT 2000 Refractory Bricks Assembly The baffle on the left is not positionned correctly The baffle on the right is positionned perfectly It must...

Page 10: ...of the tube are on the left side Insert one tube in the right side air channel and slide it to the right as much as possible Bring the left end of the tube aligned with the ring welded to the left air channel Move the tube to the left until the locating holes are aligned with those in the ring Insert a cutter pin to hold in place The air injection holes should be facing down in the front and middl...

Page 11: ...adjusted periodically to provide an air tight fit To adjust Remove the lock pin spring pin by pulling and turning it using pliers wise grip Turn the handle counter clock wise one turn to increase pressure Re install the lock pin spring pin with a small hammer Figure 5 Door Adjustment ...

Page 12: ... 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 AC02050 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 the blo...

Page 13: ...STEM A SOURCE OF FRESH AIR INTO THE ROOM OR SPACE HEATED SHALL BE PROVIDED WHEN REQUIRED POSITIONING THE STOVE It is very important to position the wood stove as close as possible to the chimney and in an area that will favour the most efficient heat distribution possible throughout the house The stove must therefore be installed in the room where the most time is spent and in the most spacious ro...

Page 14: ...clearance CLEARANCES SINGLE WALL PIPE CANADA USA MODEL A B C D E F K L HT 1600 15 385 mm 16 410 mm 12 305 mm 18 460 mm 26 665 mm 24 610 mm 48 1220 mm 84 213 cm HT 2000 19 485 mm 19 485 mm 11 280 mm 23 585 mm 30 765 mm 23 585 mm 48 1220 mm 84 213 cm CLEARANCES DOUBLE WALL PIPE CANADA USA MODEL A B C D E F K L HT 1600 12 305 mm 16 410 mm 10 255 mm 15 385 mm 26 665 mm 22 560 mm 48 1220 mm 84 213 cm H...

Page 15: ...14 FIGURE 1 3 Clearances to combustible materials and floor protection ...

Page 16: ...stove s required clearance if such clearance is smaller than 8 inches 205 mm Note 2 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 in...

Page 17: ...tiles or an equivalent non combustible material on fire proof supports spaced out 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 combust...

Page 18: ...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 19: ... 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 20: ... 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 21: ... draught effect your stove s performance is directly dependent on an adequate draught from your chimney The following recommendations may be useful for the installation of your chimney 1 Do not connect this unit to a chimney flue serving another appliance 2 It must rise above the roof at least 3 0 9 mm from the uppermost point of contact 3 The chimney must exceed any part of the building or other ...

Page 22: ...inch 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 degr...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...a pressure gauge the reading should be between 05 07 inches of water column w c at a medium high fire A draft measure of less than 03 w c will cause operational difficulties while too much draft greater than 10 w c will result in over firing of the stove This can result in excessive operating temperatures In this case the installation of elbows totaling no more than 180 ex 2 x 30 elbows 2 x 45 elb...

Page 25: ...24 TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEY ROOF FLASHING 18 CLEARANCE WALL SUPPORT WALL RADIATION SHIELD RAIN CAP Wall installation CEILING SUPPORT RADIATION SHIELD Vertical installation ...

Page 26: ...25 MASONRY CHIMNEY Clay liner Thimble Clean out door ...

Page 27: ...26 FACTORY BUILT THIMBLE ...

Page 28: ...27 BRICK THIMBLE ...

Page 29: ...17 Hemlock 17 Low energy yield Spruce 17 Pine 17 Bass 16 Fir 13 Data provided by Energy Mines and Resources Canada IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT YOU USE DRY WOOD ONLY IN YOUR WOOD STOVE The wood must have dried for 9 to 15 months such that the humidity content in weight is reduced below 20 of the weight of the log It is very important to keep in mind that even if the wood has been cut since one t...

Page 30: ...to achieve a medium burn rate Make sure that there s enough air circulation while curing the stove The odours could be smelled during the 3 or 4 first fires Never start your stove outside You will not be able to see if you are overheating IGNITION After making sure that the stove air intake controls are fully open completely pull out towards you place several rumpled sheets of paper in the centre ...

Page 31: ...600 full close 1 4 5 8 full open HT 2000 full close 1 2 1 full open HT 1600 Air control OPENING HT 2000 Air control OPENING Please note that the HT series stoves do not have the same operating range The HT 1600 type stove burned between 0 93 and 3 32 kg hr during EPA testing The 2000 serie achieved between 0 95 kg h and 4 9 kg h under the same conditions Real operating conditions may give very dif...

Page 32: ...ely equivalent to the height of fire bricks It is important to note that wood combustion consumes ambient oxygen in the room In the case of negative pressure it is a good idea to allow fresh air in the room either by opening a window slightly or by installing a fresh air intake system on an outside wall Refer to page 16 of the present manual WARNINGS NEVER OVERFIRE YOUR STOVE IF ANY PART OF THE ST...

Page 33: ...st once a year ASH DISPOSAL Ashes should be removed from the stove every few days or when ashes get to 2 to 3 inches deep Always empty the stove when it is cold such as in the morning Always dispose of ashes in a metal container with a tight fitting lid Place this container on a non combustible floor or on the ground well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal If the ashes are ...

Page 34: ...cialized product available in the stores where wood stoves are sold The glass should be washed only when cold GASKETING It is recommended that you change the door gasket which makes your stove door air tight once a year in order to insure good control over the combustion maximum efficiency and security To change the door gasket simply remove the damaged one Carefully clean the available gasket gro...

Page 35: ...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...

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