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Rocket Installation and Operation Manual 

 

 

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THIS DROLET WOOD STOVE 

As  one  of  North  America’s  largest  and  most  respected  wood  stove  and  fireplace 
manufacturers, Stove Builder International takes pride in the quality and performance of all 
its products. We want to help you get maximum satisfaction as you use this product.  

In the pages that follow you will find general advice on wood heating, detailed instructions 
for safe and effective installation, and guidance on how to get the best performance from 
this stove as you build and maintain fires, and maintain your wood heating system. 

We  recommend  that  our  wood  burning  hearth  products  be  installed  and  serviced  by 
professionals who are certified in the United States by NFI (National Fireplace Institute

®

) or 

in  Canada  by  WETT  (Wood  Energy  Technology  Transfer)  or  in  Quebec  by  APC 
(Association des Professionnels du Chauffage). 

Congratulations on making a wise purchase.  

When this stove is not properly installed, 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 the installations guidelines exactly.  

You  may  need  to  obtain  a  building  permit  for  the  installation  of  this  stove  and  the 
chimney that it is connected to. Consult your municipal building department or fire 
department before installation to determine the need to obtain one. We recommend 
that you also inform your home insurance company to find out if the installation will 
affect your policy. 

 

REGISTER YOUR 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 also recommend that you register your warranty 

online at: 

http://www.drolet.ca/en/service-support/warranty-registration

 

Registering your warranty online will help us to quickly track the 

information we need about your stove. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Rocket DB03185

Page 1: ...Builder International Inc 250 rue de Copenhague St Augustin de Desmaures Quebec Canada G3A 2H3 After sale service 418 908 8002 E mail tech sbi international com This manual is available for free downl...

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...

Page 3: ...t Should Not be Burned 12 3 2 How to Prepare or Buy Good Firewood 12 3 2 1 What is Good Firewood 12 3 2 2 Tree Species 12 3 2 3 Log Length 13 3 2 4 Piece Size 13 3 2 5 How to Dry Firewood 14 3 2 6 Jud...

Page 4: ...ble Material 27 7 1 Location of the certification label 27 7 2 Clearances to Walls and Ceiling 27 7 3 Floor protector 30 7 4 Reducing Wall and Ceiling Clearances Safely 30 7 4 1 Shield Construction Ru...

Page 5: ...ing the Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit AC01331 40 Appendix 2 Installing the Optional Fire Screen AC01318 41 Appendix 3 Installation and Use of the Optional Blower and Thermodisc 42 Appendix 4 Exploded...

Page 6: ...ION WITH A FIRE SCREEN AC01318 SOLD SEPARATELY THE DOOR MAY BE OPEN OR FIRE SCREEN REMOVED ONLY DURING LIGHTING PROCEDURES OR RELOADING ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR OR PUT BACK THE FIRE SCREEN AFTER IGNITION...

Page 7: ...ing area and maximum burn time may vary subject to location in home chimney draft heat loss factors climate fuel type and other variables The recommended heated area for a given appliance is defined b...

Page 8: ...15 1 10 USA standard safety UL 1482 UL 737 Canadian standard safety ULC S627 East west through the door you see the longitudinal sides of the logs north south through the door you see the tips of the...

Page 9: ...Rocket Installation and Operation Manual Rocket Installation and Operation Manual 9...

Page 10: ...system by heating a particular space within a home such as a basement family room or an addition that lacks another heat source Although the stove may be able to heat the main living areas of your ho...

Page 11: ...ment so we do everything we can to use only materials in our products that will have no lasting negative impact on the environment 2 5 1 What is Your New Stove Made Of The body of your stove which is...

Page 12: ...e 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 pur...

Page 13: ...re quickly when it is split Large unsplit rounds can take years to dry enough to burn Even when dried unsplit logs are difficult to ignite because they don t have the sharp edges where the flames firs...

Page 14: ...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 un...

Page 15: ...t wood dry wood is much lighter in weight than wet wood split a piece and if the fresh face feels warm and dry it is dry enough to burn if it feels burn a piece wet wood hisses and sizzles in the fire...

Page 16: ...and the internal components of the stove are conditioned As the paint cures some of the chemicals vaporize The vapors are not poisonous but they do smell bad Fresh paint fumes can also cause false ala...

Page 17: ...he 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...

Page 18: ...an 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 w...

Page 19: ...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...

Page 20: ...rge 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 o...

Page 21: ...orner to corner in the firebox and lay two more across them in the other direction Open the air control fully and only reduce the air after the wood is fully flaming This kind of fire is good for mild...

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 a...

Page 23: ...ve run with the air control fully open for entire cycles can cause damage over time The hotter you run the stove throughout burn cycles the more quickly its components will deteriorate For that reason...

Page 24: ...Cleaning and Painting the Stove Do not attempt to clean or paint the stove when the unit is hot Painted surfaces can be wiped down with a damp cloth Plated surfaces may be scratched by abrasive clean...

Page 25: ...chimneys you might want to hire a professional chimney sweep to clean and inspect the system for the first time After having seen the cleaning process you can decide if it is a job you would like to t...

Page 26: ...JUNCTION 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...

Page 27: ...rder 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 Clearanc...

Page 28: ...A A 15 394 mm 15 381 mm B 18 457 mm 18 457 mm C 12 305 mm 12 305 mm K 48 1220 mm 48 1220 mm L 68 173 cm 68 173 cm APPLIANCE CLEARANCES INSTALLATION WITH DOUBLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR CANADA USA A 12 305...

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

Page 30: ...oor protection at the back of the stove is limited to the stove s required clearance if such clearance is smaller than 8 inches 203 mm Note 2 Only required under the horizontal section of the connecto...

Page 31: ...full vertical ventilation A Minimum clearance between the appliance top and an unshielded combustible ceiling 1092 mm 43 in B Shield extension above appliance 500 mm 20 in C Minimum space behind shiel...

Page 32: ...Rocket Installation and Operation Manual 32 Clearances for shield construction...

Page 33: ...tible material on non combustible board spaced out at least 25 mm 1 in by non combustible spacers 50 18 in 33 24 in Ceramic tiles or equivalent non combustible material on non combustible board with a...

Page 34: ...able The heat in the flue gases that pass from the stove and chimney connector into the waste heat This heat is what the chimney uses to make the draft that draws in combustion air keeps smoke inside...

Page 35: ...asonry chimney provided the chimney complies with the construction rules found in the building code enforced locally The chimney must have either a clay liner or a suitably ess steel liner If the maso...

Page 36: ...exit a house wall and run up outside can cause problems Good System Design Inside chimneys are preferred because even when no fire is burning there is normally upward flow in the system Inferior Syste...

Page 37: ...ntional Houses The safest and most reliable supply of combustion air for your wood stove is from the room in which it is installed Room air is already preheated so it will not chill the fire and its a...

Page 38: ...d as compliant Therefore a list of rules found in solid fuel installation codes apply to the installation of single wall pipe Double wall chimney connectors are tested and certified The rules for doub...

Page 39: ...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...

Page 40: ...cket Installation and Operation Manual 40 Appendix 1 Installing the Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit AC01331 The installation instructions are provided with the Fresh Air Intake Kit AC01331 sold separate...

Page 41: ...pening 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 upwar...

Page 42: ...st heat exchange surfaces and to help circulate warm air in the room When used regularly the blower can provide a small increase in efficiency up to 2 percent However the use of a blower should not be...

Page 43: ...turned 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...

Page 44: ...Rocket Installation and Operation Manual 44 Appendix 4 Exploded Diagram and Parts List...

Page 45: ...TION MANUAL KIT 1 15 AC01331 FRESH AIR INTAKE KIT 1 16 99999 BUILD TO ORDER 1 17 30125 MECHANICAL SCREW 8 X 1 1 4 QUADREX ZINC 2 18 PL63146 AIR INTAKE COVER 1 19 30094 HEX SCREW WASHER HEAD 1 4 20 X 3...

Page 46: ...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 manufacturer s...

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