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Heatmax Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 

 

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THIS DROLET WOOD FURNACE 

As one of North America’s largest and most respected wood stove, furnace 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 furnace 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  furnace  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 furnace. 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 furnace 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 furnace. 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 furnace. 

 

 

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Страница 1: ...a G3A 2H3 After sale service 418 908 8002 E mail tech sbi international com Please keep this document READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATING YOUR FURNACE This manual is avai...

Страница 2: ...y 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...

Страница 3: ...2 2 3 The SBI commitment to you and the environment 12 2 3 1 What is your new furnace made of 12 3 Fuel 13 3 1 Materials that should not be burned 13 3 2 How to prepare or buy good firewood 13 3 2 1 W...

Страница 4: ...nace 27 5 1 6 Heat exchangers care 27 5 2 Chimney and chimney connector maintenance 30 5 2 1 Why chimney cleaning is necessary 30 5 2 2 How often should you clean the chimney 31 5 2 3 Cleaning the chi...

Страница 5: ...ferred 49 8 4 2 Why the chimney should penetrate the highest heated space 50 8 5 Supply of combustion air 51 8 6 Air supply in conventional houses 51 8 7 Installing the chimney connector 51 8 7 1 Inst...

Страница 6: ...t the clearances Make sure that they correspond to those included in the instruction manual Make sure your furnace is installed according to the instructions on the certification label The furnace is...

Страница 7: ...EN ONLY DURING LIGHTING PROCEDURES OR RELOADING DO NOT LEAVE THE FURNACE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS SLIGHTLY OPENED DURING IGNITION ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR AFTER IGNITION NEVER USE GASOLINE GASOLINE TY...

Страница 8: ...cal fire department and water the roof in the vicinity of the chimney Make sure that the furnace door and the air intake damper are closed if need be lower the thermostat setting and CLOSE the baromet...

Страница 9: ...n time 2h to 10h Heating capacity 500 ft2 to 2 500 ft2 46 5 m2 to 232 m2 Flue outlet size 6 152 mm Recommended smoke pipe dimension 6 152 mm Required chimney type 2 100 F 1150 C Recommended chimney si...

Страница 10: ...Heatmax Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 10 2 1 1 Technical data Heatmax...

Страница 11: ...on and Operation Manual 11 2 1 2 General technical data MODEL DIRECT DRIVE FLOW TEMP VAR BTU H STATIC PRESSURE OPTIONAL FILTER VENT MOT VIT CFM F WOOD INCH OF W C IN HEATMAX DCT 916 800 5 1 4 4 1400 1...

Страница 12: ...your furnace which is most of its weight is carbon steel Should it ever become necessary many years in the future almost the entire furnace can be recycled into new products thus eliminating the need...

Страница 13: ...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 ex...

Страница 14: ...have the sharp edges where the flames first catch Logs as small as 3 75 mm should be split to encourage drying Wood should be split to a range of sizes from about 3 to 6 75 mm to 150 mm in cross sect...

Страница 15: ...specially if the pieces are big firewood dries more quickly when stacked in the open where it is exposed to sun and wind it takes much longer to dry when stacked in a wood shed firewood that is ready...

Страница 16: ...e burning quickly A fire that starts fast produces less smoke and deposits less creosote in the chimney Here are three popular and effective ways to start wood fires 4 2 1 Conventional fire starting T...

Страница 17: ...tarters Many people like to use commercial fire starters instead of newspaper Some of these starters are made of sawdust and wax and others are specialized flammable solid chemicals Follow the package...

Страница 18: ...IT ABOUT 10 SECONDS BEFORE OPENING IT WIDE TO ALLOW STABILISATION OF THE PRESSURE INSIDE THE FURNACE 4 3 2 Raking charcoal Rekindle the fire when you notice that the room temperature has fallen Do not...

Страница 19: ...elcome 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 lit...

Страница 20: ...4 in diameter After raking the coals you can lay two pieces parallel to each other corner to corner in the firebox and lay two more across them in the other direction Open the air control fully and on...

Страница 21: ...from your furnace including both the flaming and coal bed phases will be affected by a number of things such as firebox size the amount of wood loaded the species of wood you burn the wood moisture c...

Страница 22: ...First the combustion rate will decrease which will spread the thermal energy of the fuel over a longer period of time In addition the velocity of the exhaust gas decreases which allows better heat tr...

Страница 23: ...of ashes should be placed on a non combustible floor or on the ground well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal Ashes normally contain some live charcoal that can stay hot for s...

Страница 24: ...ment of the glass and gaskets instructions for installation Check the glass regularly to detect any crack or damage Replace damaged glass immediately do not use the furnace with a broken glass 5 1 3 D...

Страница 25: ...replace the door gasket use the steps 1 to 3 and 10 outlined below To replace the glass use the steps 1 to 6 and 9 to 10 outlined below To replace the glass gasket use the steps 1 to 10 outlined below...

Страница 26: ...ut inch 6mm of adhesive to the bottom of the groove that holds the gasket in the door Then lay the new gasket starting from the center of the hinge side and taking care not to stretch the gasket durin...

Страница 27: ...emove dust and apply two thin coats of paint For best results use the same paint that was originally used on the furnace which is available in spray cans See your dealer for details 5 1 6 Heat exchang...

Страница 28: ...tallation and Operation Manual 28 2 Move the baffle of the combustion chamber forward 3 Use the tool provided clean the three exchanger pipes 4 Dirt in the lateral exchangers fall into the combustion...

Страница 29: ...the front or the rear of the furnace If you remove dirt from the central exchange to the back of the furnace remove the black pipe connector in order to dispose of the dirt 6 Then check that the baff...

Страница 30: ...secure it with three screws 5 2 Chimney and chimney connector maintenance 5 2 1 Why chimney cleaning is necessary Wood smoke can condense inside the chimney connector and chimney forming a combustibl...

Страница 31: ...r the first time After having seen the cleaning process you can decide if it is a job you would like to take on The most common equipment used are fibreglass rods with threaded fittings and stiff plas...

Страница 32: ...FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEY FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL OR TO A LINED MASONRY CHIMNEY CONFORMING TO NATIONAL AND LOCAL BUILDING CODES IF REQUIRED A SUPPLY OF COMBUSTION AIR SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE ROOM OR SPA...

Страница 33: ...nnecting pipe and chimney have a 6 inside diameter The minimum draft required at all times is 0 04 in W C but the furnace will perform at its best with a draft of 0 06 in W C Slightly higher draft is...

Страница 34: ...not exceed 0 06 w c Please note that a draft exceeding 0 06 w c will reduce the efficiency and could produce an uncontrollable fire On the other hand the minimum draft required is 0 04 w c in the eva...

Страница 35: ...roblem mentioned above The house is equipped with a tight vapour barrier and adjusted windows and or is equipped with an interior air mechanical evacuation device There is excessive condensation on th...

Страница 36: ...drawing next page It is preferable to choose a wall which is not exposed to dominant winds depending on the conditions surrounding your house AIR SUPPLY INSULATED PIPE EXTERIOR WALL AIR INLET 6 6 Fil...

Страница 37: ...media owner s manual catalogues flyers magazines and or web sites it is important to refer to it in order to have a safe and compliant installation In addition you will find information about your fu...

Страница 38: ...Heatmax Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 38...

Страница 39: ...cm The Heatmax s cold air return option can be connected to a new or to an existing cold air return ductwork In both cases the minimum clearance to combustible material is 0 0 mm 7 4 Floor protector Y...

Страница 40: ...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...

Страница 41: ...te B 8 block off plate screws C The total run of the hot air ducts should not exceed 50 feet To avoid overheating and assure a good hot air distribution we recommend that the static pressure be set at...

Страница 42: ...Heatmax Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 42 Configuration A preferred Configuration B acceptable Configuration C NOT ALLOWED Configuration D NOT ALLOWED...

Страница 43: ...sharp Once the hot air outlet configuration has been chosen install the start off adapters and the block off 1 Cut a notch in the flange of both adapter A and slightly fold down one side of the flange...

Страница 44: ...ct and will prevent obstruction of the blower see Appendix 2 Optional filter AC01390 The installer is responsible of the performance of the distribution ducts and the air return system It will have a...

Страница 45: ...ld be equal to or higher than the wood furnace It is mandatory to meet the minimum clearances between the hot air ducts and combustible materials like the wood furnace was installed alone Necessary ad...

Страница 46: ...Heatmax Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 46 7 5 3 Non authorized configuration Canada and United States...

Страница 47: ...raft that draws in combustion air keeps smoke inside the furnace and safely vents exhaust to outside You can think of heat in the flue gas as the fuel the chimney uses to make draft 8 2 Suitable chimn...

Страница 48: ...the brand and model of chimney you are using Never substitute parts from other chimney brands or fabricate your own components The chimney must be a type suitable for solid fuel 8 2 2 Masonry chimneys...

Страница 49: ...the furnace slow kindling of new fires and smoke roll out when the door is opened for loading There are two guidelines to follow First the chimney should be installed up through the heated space of t...

Страница 50: ...e house relative to outside and a slightly positive pressure zone high in the house If there is no fire burning in a heater connected to a chimney that is shorter than the warm space inside the house...

Страница 51: ...sure in the house to become negative relative to outdoors Some jurisdictions in the United States require that wood furnaces have a supply of combustion air from outdoors If you do install an air supp...

Страница 52: ...past can result in house fires The best flue pipe assembly is one that rises straight up from the furnace to the base of the chimney with no elbows Straight assemblies are less likely to cause proble...

Страница 53: ...should 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 fl...

Страница 54: ...following instructions do not replace those of the local code Installation and verification of this appliance must be done by a qualified service man All wiring from the service panel to the heating u...

Страница 55: ...Heatmax Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 55...

Страница 56: ...stat control From factory the opening and closing of the air inlet damper is manually activated by the means of a switch located at the rear of the furnace The switch has two positions opened and clos...

Страница 57: ...40 F and stops when it drops below 120 F If the air jacket temperature exceeds 160 F the air inlet damper closes and the blower will continues to blow until temperature returns below 120 F at which po...

Страница 58: ...and where it will be the least affected by affected by air currents from a hot air outlet or cold outside walls The thermostat must be installed at a minimum of 55 inches above the floor Thermostat wi...

Страница 59: ...To ensure proper operation of the air inlet damper while connected to a thermostat the manual control switch must be maintained in the closed position However when a thermostat is connected to the fur...

Страница 60: ...ssible side of your installation This option includes the filter the filter holder two caps and the screws necessary for the installation Clean and replace filters as often as required Note The operat...

Страница 61: ...he fresh air from the rooms connected to the return system and bring it back towards the furnace to be heated This option can be installed on either one of the 3 sides of the blower box Complete insta...

Страница 62: ...hole Then lift and insert the left end of the tube into the rear left channel 2 Align the notch in the left end of the tube with the key of the left air channel hole Using a Wise grip hold the tube an...

Страница 63: ...y air tubes A can be replaced without removing the baffle board B Important Notes The air tubes are identified for placement as follows Model Type of tube HEATMAX Front 106 holes of 0 109 Middle front...

Страница 64: ...little heat where the thermostat is located If manually controlled install a wall thermostat Relocate the thermostat Rebalance the ventilation system in order to increase the air flow in the room whe...

Страница 65: ...Heatmax Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 65 Appendix 6 Exploded diagram and parts list...

Страница 66: ...AC06725 GLUE 3 4 X 7 WHITE GASKET KIT 1 11 PL51349 GLASS RETAINER FRAME 2 12 30416 WING NUT 3 8 16 1 13 30210 WASHER 29 32 OD X 3 8 ID ZINC 1 14 SE48054 HEAT EXCHANGER ACCESS DOOR 1 15 AC06000 SILICON...

Страница 67: ...PL66039 BLOCK OFF PLATE 2 54 PL66034 TOP AIR JACKET 1 55 PL66063 LEFT CONVECTION AIR DEFLECTOR 1 56 PL66081 LEFT AIR JACKET PANNEL 1 57 PL66084 LEFT SIDE DECORATIVE PANNEL 1 58 21299 FIREBOX BOTTOM I...

Страница 68: ...LTER WITH SUPPORT 1 78 21044 CARDBOARD AIR FILTER 20 X 15 X 1 2 79 AC01392 COLD AIR RETURN HOUSING WITH FILTER 1 80 SE66088 THERMODISC REPAIR KIT 1 81 44060 THERMODISC 36T11 L200 AUTOMATIC 1 82 44028...

Страница 69: ...n 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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