Drolet CLASSIC EPA WOOD STOVE Owner'S Manual Download Page 32

 

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SECTION 3.0 

OPERATION 

 
Keep these instructions for future reference.   

 

WARNING: 

 

ANY  MODIFICATION  OF  THE  APPLIANCE  THAT  HAS  NOT  BEEN  APPROVED  IN  WRITING  BY  THE  TESTING 

AUTHORITY IS CONSIDERED AS BREACHING 

CSA

 

B365

 

(

CANADA

),

 AND 

ANSI

 

NFPA

 

211

 

(USA). 

 

DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START OR REKINDLE THE FIRE

 

DO  NOT  USE  FLAMMABLE  LIQUIDS  OR  AEROSOLS  IN  THE  VICINITY  OF  THIS  APPLIANCE  WHEN  IT  IS 

OPERATING

 

DO NOT STORE FUEL WITHIN HEATER INSTALLATION CLEARANCES

 

OPEN AIR CONTROL 

(

AND DAMPER WHEN FITTED

)

 BEFORE OPENING FIRING DOOR

 

THIS STOVE IS NOT DESIGNED TO BE USED WITH THE LOADING AND

/

OR ASH DOOR OPEN

.

 THE DOORS MAY 

BE OPENED ONLY DURING LIGHTING OR CLEANING PROCEDURES

.

  NEVER LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED 

WHEN THE LOADING DOOR IS OPEN

 

HOT WHILE IN OPERATION

,

 KEEP CHILDREN

,

 CLOTHING 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 installation without proper authorisation will void the certification, warranty, and safety 
listing, and may result in a safety hazard. 

 

 

For safety reasons, never leave the unit unattended with the door open or ajar.  An open door, and 
especially  a  door  partially  open  or  cracked,  if  left  for  longer  than  required  for  good  ignition  can 
potentially result in unsafe chimney temperatures, and if left unattended, in hot embers or ignited fuel 
falling out of the unit.  Prolonged door open operation is not necessary provided the unit has been 
properly installed and dry kindling is used to start the fire. 

 

 

Do not abuse the unit, either by over firing or by using wood or combustibles with salt content, or 
harmful chemicals.  Misuse is not covered by warranty. 

Summary of Contents for CLASSIC EPA WOOD STOVE

Page 1: ...ERNATIONAL 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...

Page 2: ...y 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 obtai...

Page 3: ...by step installation of your factory built chimney 16 2 2 2 Typical installation through an existing masonry chimney 24 2 3 CHIMNEY CONNECTOR 27 2 4 DRAFT 29 2 5 OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR 29 2 6 THE ADV...

Page 4: ...SECTION 4 0 MAINTENANCE 37 4 1 CLEANING AND PAINTING YOUR STOVE 37 4 2 GLASS 37 4 3 GASKETING 37 4 4 ASH REMOVAL USING THE ASH DRAWER 38 4 5 CHIMNEY FLUE CLEANING 39 DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 4...

Page 5: ...nce 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 t...

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 com...

Page 7: ...YING 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...

Page 8: ...atch each letter to a clearance CLEARANCES SINGLE WALL PIPE CANADA USA A 18 460 mm 18 460 mm B 18 460 mm 18 460 mm C 12 305 mm 12 305 mm D 21 535 mm 21 535 mm E 28 715 mm 28 715 mm F 21 535 mm 21 535...

Page 9: ...8 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 inst...

Page 11: ...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...

Page 12: ...d 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 pr...

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 combust...

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 Br...

Page 15: ...ory built chimney with insulation or anyother material Insulation placed in this area could cause adjacent combustibles to overheat Do not use makeshift compromises during installation as they may be...

Page 16: ...t 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...

Page 17: ...ories 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 r...

Page 18: ...termine where the 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 lo...

Page 19: ...ons 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 chim...

Page 20: ...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 y...

Page 21: ...l 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 insta...

Page 22: ...en 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 thro...

Page 23: ...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...

Page 24: ...ur 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 no...

Page 25: ...an 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 m...

Page 26: ...25 FIGURE 2 2 2 B Factory Built Thimble...

Page 27: ...26 FIGURE 2 2 2 C Brick Thimble...

Page 28: ...nch per foot with the upper end of the section toward the chimney See Figure 2 3 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...

Page 29: ...28 FIGURE 2 3 B Minimum Slope Avoid 90 degree eblows We recommend that you use two 45 degree elbows instead...

Page 30: ...lled 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 out...

Page 31: ...at the back of your Classic EPA wood stove The blower should be used if you wish to redistribute into a room the heat trapped at the back of your stove By forcing hot air toward the front the blower e...

Page 32: ...UR 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 S...

Page 33: ...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...

Page 34: ...al 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 Creos...

Page 35: ...l 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 f...

Page 36: ...ustion 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...

Page 37: ...mbustion 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 AC05530 or a quick connect thermodisc...

Page 38: ...5mm thick ceramic glass 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...

Page 39: ...t 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 shou...

Page 40: ...osote 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 inspect...

Page 41: ...lacement 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 ins...

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