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Deco Installation and Operation Manual

4.4.5

Turning Down the Air Supply ............................................................................ 20

4.4.6

Building Different Fires for Different Needs ....................................................... 21

Maintaining Your Wood Heating System ....................................... 23

5.1

Stove Maintenance ............................................................................................... 23

5.1.1

Cleaning Door Glass ......................................................................................... 23

5.1.2

Door adjustment ................................................................................................ 24

5.1.3

Replacing the Door Gasket ............................................................................... 24

5.1.4

Replacing the Glass Gasket and/or the Glass .................................................. 25

5.1.5

Cleaning and Painting the Stove ....................................................................... 25

5.2

Chimney and Chimney Connector Maintenance .................................................. 26

5.2.1

Why Chimney Cleaning is Necessary ............................................................... 26

5.2.2

How Often Should You Clean the Chimney? .................................................... 26

5.2.3

Cleaning the Chimney ....................................................................................... 26

PART B - INSTALLATION .................................................................. 27

Safety Information ............................................................................. 27

6.1

Summary of Installation Cautions and Warnings .................................................. 27

6.2

Regulations Covering Stove Installation ............................................................... 27

Clearances to Combustible Material ............................................... 28

7.1

Location of the certification label .......................................................................... 28

7.2

Clearances to Walls and Ceiling........................................................................... 28

7.3

Floor protector ...................................................................................................... 30

7.4

Reducing Wall and Ceiling Clearances Safely ..................................................... 31

7.4.1

Shield Construction Rules ................................................................................. 31

7.4.2

Table of Clearance Reduction Percentages ...................................................... 32

The Venting System ........................................................................... 33

8.1

General ................................................................................................................ 33

8.2

Suitable Chimneys ............................................................................................... 33

8.2.1

Factory-built Metal Chimneys ............................................................................ 33

8.2.2

Masonry Chimneys ........................................................................................... 34

8.3

Minimum Chimney Height .................................................................................... 34

8.4

The Relationship Between the Chimney and the House ...................................... 35

8.4.1

Why inside chimneys are preferred ................................................................... 35

8.4.2

Why the chimney should penetrate the highest heated space .......................... 36

8.5

Supply of Combustion Air ..................................................................................... 36

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Page 1: ... 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 ou...

Page 2: ...led 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 follow ...

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 Where to store wood 14 3 2 7 Judging Firewood Moisture Content 14 3 3 Manufactured Logs 15 4 Operating Your Stove 16 4 1 The use of a fire screen 16 4 2 Your First Fires 16 4 3 Lighting Fires 16 ...

Page 4: ...ION 27 6 Safety Information 27 6 1 Summary of Installation Cautions and Warnings 27 6 2 Regulations Covering Stove Installation 27 7 Clearances to Combustible Material 28 7 1 Location of the certification label 28 7 2 Clearances to Walls and Ceiling 28 7 3 Floor protector 30 7 4 Reducing Wall and Ceiling Clearances Safely 31 7 4 1 Shield Construction Rules 31 7 4 2 Table of Clearance Reduction Per...

Page 5: ... Chimney Connector 37 8 6 1 Installation of Single Wall Chimney Connector 38 Appendix 1 Installing the Air Mate AC01335 40 Appendix 2 Installing the Fresh Air Kit AC01334 41 Appendix 3 Installing the Fire Screen AC01319 42 Appendix 5 Exploded Diagram and Parts List 45 DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 47 ...

Page 6: ... 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 SIMILAR LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START OR FRESHEN UP A FIRE IN THIS STOVE KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS OR AER...

Page 7: ... 7 kg Firebox Volume 1 5 cu ft 0 044 m3 Maximum Log Length 22 east west Flue Outlet Diameter 6 150 mm diameter vertical Baffle Material Steel and firebrick Combustion autonomy and heating capacity may vary subject to location in home chimney draft chimney diameter locality heat loss factors climate or fuels The EPA test fuel is dimensional Douglas fir pieces stapled together into cribs with air sp...

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Page 9: ...ily spends most of its time This is normally the main living area where the kitchen dining and living rooms are located By locating the stove in this area you will get the maximum benefit of the heat it produces and will achieve the highest possible heating efficiency and comfort The space where you spend most of your time will be warmest while bedrooms and basement if there is one will stay coole...

Page 10: ...ent so we do everything we can to use only materials in our products that will have no lasting negative impact on the environment 2 4 1 What is Your New Stove Made Of The body of your stove which is most of its weight is carbon steel Should it ever become necessary many years in the future almost the entire stove can be recycled into new products thus eliminating the need to mine new materials The...

Page 11: ...woods 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 f...

Page 12: ... 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 d...

Page 13: ...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 less time to dry than hardwoods softwoods like pine spruce and popl...

Page 14: ...e Content You can find out if some firewood is dry enough to burn by using these guidelines cracks form at the ends of logs as they dry as it dries in the sun the wood turns from white or cream coloured to grey or yellow bang two pieces of wood together seasoned wood sounds hollow and wet wood sounds dull dry wood is much lighter in weight than wet wood split a piece and if the fresh face feels wa...

Page 15: ...ned at one time Start with one manufactured log and see how the stove reacts You can increase the number of logs burned at a time to make sure the temperature never rises higher than 475 F 246 C on a magnetic thermometer for installation on single wall stove pipes or 900 F 482 C on a probe thermometer for installation on double wall stove pipe The thermometer should be placed about 18 457 mm above...

Page 16: ...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 temperature of the paint The smell of curing paint does not disappear until you have burned...

Page 17: ...s 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 do...

Page 18: ...mal 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 w...

Page 19: ...rmally 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 fir...

Page 20: ...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 firebox an...

Page 21: ...re 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 hours but don t need intense heat In this case use soft wood species and place the logs compactly in ...

Page 22: ... 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 of heating than to fully load the firebox for a much longer burn Shorter burn cycles make it easier...

Page 23: ... 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 g...

Page 24: ... 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 paper Test all around the door If the paper slips out easily anywhere it is time to replace the gasket Use the correct replacement gasket that you can purchase from your retailer The diameter and density of the gasket is...

Page 25: ...as you place it Continue until you get to the start and trim the gasket to length Now pinch the gasket to the glass in a U shape all around the glass Reinstall the glass being careful to centre the glass carefully in the door Do not over tighten the screws Note that the two main causes of broken door glass are uneven placement in the door and over tightening of retaining screws Do not abuse the gl...

Page 26: ...n your system the chimney should be cleaned and inspected at least once each year Contact your local municipal or provincial fire authority for information on how to handle a chimney fire Have a clearly understood plan to handle a chimney fire 5 2 3 Cleaning the Chimney Chimney cleaning can be a difficult and dangerous job If you don t have experience cleaning chimneys you might want to hire a pro...

Page 27: ...ONJUNCTION WITH ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCTWORK UNLESS SPECIFICALLY APPROVED FOR SUCH INSTALLATION DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE DO NOT INSTALL IN A MOBILE HOME 6 2 Regulations Covering Stove Installation When installed and operated as described in these instructions the Deco wood stove is suitable for use as a freestanding heater in residential installations T...

Page 28: ...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 the stove 7 2 Clearances to Walls and Ceiling The clearances to combustible walls may be slightly different in Canada and the U S A and may also differ depending on whether you use single or double wall flue pipe Pleas...

Page 29: ...Deco Installation and Operation Manual 29 Clearances to combustible materials and floor protection ...

Page 30: ...rom 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 t...

Page 31: ...ruction Rules 1 Minimum space behind shield 25 mm 1 in In Canada 21 mm 7 8 in 2 Minimum clearance along the bottom of shield 25 mm 1 in 3 Maximum clearance along the bottom of shield 75 mm 3 in 4 Minimum clearance along the top of shield at ceiling 75 mm 3 in 5 Shield extension beyond each side of appliance 450 mm 18 in 6 Shield extension above appliance 500 mm 20 in 7 Edge clearance for ceiling s...

Page 32: ...ible material on non combustible board spaced out at least 25 mm 1 in by non combustible spacers 50 33 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 50 Brick spaced out at least 25 mm 1 in by non combustible spacers 50 N A Brick with a minimum of 24 ga...

Page 33: ... 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 U S A or ULC S629 Canada 8 2 1 Factory built Metal Chimneys These are sometimes referre...

Page 34: ...e 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 again...

Page 35: ... 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 chimney ...

Page 36: ...rning 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 chimne...

Page 37: ...ng windy weather If you notice changes in wood stove performance in windy weather and in particular if smoke puffs from the stove you should disconnect the outdoor air duct from the stove and remove the duct In some windy conditions negative pressure at the duct weatherhood outside the house wall may draw hot exhaust gases from the stove backwards through the duct to outdoors Check the outdoor air...

Page 38: ...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 r...

Page 39: ...ld 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 Remov...

Page 40: ...ce accumulates heat and increases the air flow See table below for installation instructions Note Even though it is not necessary may want to secure the optional air mate to the rear heat deflector using the 2 self drilling screws included with the air mate through the holes provided for this purpose You may also just lay it down on the stove top ...

Page 41: ...Deco Installation and Operation Manual 41 Appendix 2 Installing the Fresh Air Kit AC01334 The installation instructions are provided with the Fresh Air Kit AC01334 sold separately ...

Page 42: ...ng 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 43: ...of air past heat exchange surfaces and to help circulate warm air in the room When used regularly the fan can provide a small increase in efficiency up to 2 percent However the use of a fan should not be used as a way to gain more output from a stove that is undersized for the space it is intended to heat You can purchase this option through your DROLET dealer Make sure to specify this part number...

Page 44: ...urned on too early 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 for a basic model and ACO2055 for a quick connect model Installation instructions are supplied with the FAN and the thermodisc kit CAUTION ENSURE THAT THE FAN S POWER CORD IS NOT IN CONTACT WITH ANY SURFACE OF THE STOVE TO ...

Page 45: ...Deco Installation and Operation Manual 45 Appendix 5 Exploded Diagram and Parts List ...

Page 46: ...569 INSTRUCTION MANUEL KIT FOR DROLET DECO 1 22 30129 METAL SCREW 10 X 1 2 PAN QUADREX ZINC A TYPE 2 23 PL06728 AIR CONTROL HANDLE 1 24 PL65256 AIR DAMPER COVER 1 25 30138 METAL SCREW 6 3 8 QUADREX A TYPE BLACK 2 26 30060 THREAD CUTTING SCREW 1 4 20 x 1 2 F HEX STEEL SLOT WASHER C102 ZINC 4 27 PL65277 AIR DAMPER COVER SUPPORT 2 28 30094 HEX SCREW WASHER HEAD 1 4 20 X 3 4 F ZINC TYPE 2 29 30428 BUS...

Page 47: ... 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 defective par...

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