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Air Circulation Systems
In order to improve air circulation in the room where the woodstove is installed, certain
options are available for specific stove models.
Blower: A variable speed-control blower with a capacity of 100 CFM (2.83
m
3
/min) is available.
Thermodisc: The thermodisc is installed on the blower's electrical supply cord, and it
will start the blower when the stove temperature reaches 120
°
F (49
o
C)
and cut off the power when the stove cools below 100
°
F (37
o
C).
Information regarding installation of the thermodisc is included with the
device.
Operating Your Drolet Woodstove
Solid Fuel
Your heating unit is designed to burn wood only; no other materials should be burned.
Wastes and other flammable materials should not be burned in your woodstove. Any
type of wood may be used in your stove, but specific varieties have better energy yields
than others. Please consult the following table in order to make the best possible choice.
AVERAGE ENERGY YIELD OF ONE AIR DRIED CORD OF CUT WOOD
High Energy Yield
MBTU/cord MBTU/cord MBTU/cord
Oak 29 Sugar Maple 28 Beech 26
Medium Energy Yield
MBTU/cord MBTU/cord MBTU/cord
Yellow birch 25 Ash 24 Elm 23
Larch (Tamarack) 23 Red Maple 23 Douglas red fir 23
Silver birch 22
Low Energy Yield
MBTU/cord MBTU/cord MBTU/cord
Alder 18 Poplar 17 Hemlock 17
Spruce 17 Pine 17 Bass 16
Fir 13
Data provided by Energy, Mines and Resources - Canada
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