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INSTALLING THE FIREBRICKS

Note: This section applies to Nordic model only.

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Page 1: ...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 of the use of information contained in any manual obtained from unauthorized sources ...

Page 2: ...ON SAWMAN STOVE ONLY 22 OPERATING YOUR DROLET WOOD STOVE 23 FUEL 23 IGNITION 24 MAINTENANCE OF THE HEATING SYSTEM 26 MAINTENANCE OF THE STOVE 26 MAINTENANCE OF THE CHIMNEY 27 PROCEDURES IN CASE OF FIRE 27 DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 28 REGISTER YOU WARRANTY ONLINE To receive full warranty coverage you will need to show evidence of the date you purchased your stove Keep your sales invoice We a...

Page 3: ...OUT RESTRICTIONS INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS AND FOR THE NEED TO OBTAIN A PERMIT BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR WOOD STOVE ATTENTION THE INFORMATION 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 KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WOOD HEATING Many consumers ch...

Page 4: ...es to Nordic model only 1 Mount the 4 legs using 2 screws per leg 2 Mount the ash lip with two screws 3 Install the heat shield between the front legs just above the leg supports 4 Bend the heat shield slightly to make it fit between the back legs ...

Page 5: ...5 INSTALLING THE FIREBRICKS Note This section applies to Nordic model only ...

Page 6: ...ust never be installed in a hallway or near a staircase since it may block the way in case of fire or fail to respect required clearance The wood stove must not be hooked up to a hot air distribution system since an excessive accumulation of heat may occur CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES AND FLOOR PROTECTOR To install your appliance correctly it is extremely important to respect all clearances to any c...

Page 7: ...7 FIGURE 1 3 Clearances to combustible materials and floor protection ...

Page 8: ... 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 installed permanently and can include sheet metal a rigid non combustible sheet or a ...

Page 9: ...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 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 combustible spacers see graphic 5 50 N A Brick with a minimum of 0 024 0 61 mm sheet metal...

Page 10: ...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 11: ... 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 12: ... 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 13: ...the uppermost point of contact 2 The chimney must exceed any part of the building or other obstruction within a 10 3 04 m distance by a height of 2 0 60 m 3 Installation of an interior chimney is always preferable to an exterior chimney Indeed the interior chimney will by definition be hotter than an exterior chimney being heated up by the ambient air in the house Therefore the gases which circula...

Page 14: ...studs You can use a stud finder to locate the studs Use a spoke saw or jig saw to cut a hole remembering that you need to maintain a clearance of 2 inches between the chimney and any combustible materials For concrete walls cut a hole slightly larger than the outer diameter of the chimney 2 Once the opening completed you need to frame in the area to allow for the installation of a wall thimble A w...

Page 15: ...cure it into the wall studs TO complete the installation install an insulated tee plug below the wall support 6 You can start to add chimney sections We recommend that you also use locking bands to secure all connections You will need to secure the chimney to the house using wall bands Wall bands wrap around the chimney and then attach to the wall Install the first one 3 feet above the wall suppor...

Page 16: ...r chimney to your stove Simply install the inter connecting stove pipe between the stove pipe adapter and the stove You can follow the instructions in the following sections of this manual under COUPLINGS 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 installation the following ...

Page 17: ...here the chimney will go through the ceiling use a spoke saw or power jig saw to cut a hole remembering that you need a minimum 2 inch clearance between the chimney and any combustible materials Depending on whether you have a one or two story structure you will need to cut a matching hole through the floor of the attic or second floor living space 2 Before you install the ceiling support you need...

Page 18: ...must be installed if your chimney passes from a lower living space into an upper living space As wee you must enclose all sections of the chimney where is passes through a living space Elbows 15o or 30o are used when you need to offset your chimney to clear an obstruction or to avoid having to cut joists 7 Once you have cut through your roof and framed the joists it is time to work outdoors Author...

Page 19: ... the joints Attach each of the sections to one another with three equidistant metal screws Also use three equidistant metal screws to attach the connector to the stove s exhaust collar See Figure 2 3 A and Figure 2 3 B The pipe must be short and straight All sections installed horizontally must slope at least inch per foot with the upper end of the section toward the chimney See Figure 2 3 Detail ...

Page 20: ...ct as possible between 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 21: ...can be installed to help reduce excessive draft If the addition of elbows is not sufficient a manual damper can be installed in the vertical flue pipe AIR CIRCULATION SYSTEM In order to improve air circulation in the room where the wood stove is installed certain options are available for specific stove models Blower A variable speed control blower is available Please note that there are two types...

Page 22: ...instructions on the drawing below Please note that heating the stove without the C Cast baffle can seriously damage the firebox and will automatically nullify your warranty The C Cast baffle will eventually need to be replaced How long it will take depends on how often you use your stove It is very important that you do not postpone the replacement of the C Cast baffle when you see that it starts ...

Page 23: ...oplar 17 Hemlock 17 Spruce 17 Pine 17 Bass 16 Fir 13 Data provided by Energy Mines and Resources Canada It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that you only use DRY WOOD in your wood stove The wood must have dried for 9 to 15 months so that the humidity content 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 for one two or even more years it ...

Page 24: ...d it is recommended that you warm up the chimney This is done in order to avoid back draft problems often due to negative pressure in the house cold air from the outside tends to penetrate into the house by the chimney and creates a clog effect If such is the case open a window slightly near the stove and twist together a few sheets of newspaper into a torch Light up this paper torch and hold it a...

Page 25: ...t pipe approximately 18 above the stove Contact your Drolet dealer in order to buy one This thermometer will indicate the temperature of your exhaust gases inside the exhaust system The ideal temperature range is indicated on the thermometer If temperature is too low the build up of creosote is promoted while if temperature is too high heat is wasted since too large a quantity is emitted into the ...

Page 26: ... models of Drolet wood stoves require different types of gasket You need to buy the original gasket supplied by the manufacturer Avoid low density gasket which often comes with liquid glue Only high temperature silicone should be used If you need an original replacement gasket kit consult your dealer or visit our web site at www drolet ca You should regularly dispose of the ashes as soon as they p...

Page 27: ... at least one chimney sweeping per year or more if your visual inspection reveals creosote deposits exceeding 1 4 6 mm It is important to remove all creosote which has been detached with the sweeping brush in order to prevent if from igniting when you start your next fire PROCEDURES IN CASE OF FIRE IN CASE OF FIRE POSITION THE AIR INTAKE OF THE STOVE AT THE MINIMUM TO DEPRIVE IT FROM OXYGEN CALL I...

Page 28: ...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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