THE INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR GEMINI 1200 AND GEMINI 1500 WOODSTOVES Manufactured by DROLET STOVES & FIREPLACES INC.
________________________________________________ THE INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR GEMINI 1200 ET GEMINI 1500 WOODSTOVES ________________________________________________ DROLET STOVES & FIREPLACES Inc. is pleased to congratulate you on your new acquisition. We would like to assist you in drawing the utmost benefit from the unit which you have selected. Therefore, we would like to offer a few useful hints on heating with wood and on controlled combustion in particular.
________________________________________________ INSTALLATION ________________________________________________ Your stove must be mounted on fireproof surface. If you have decided to mount it on an area where flooring material is not fireproof, then you must add a panel of asbestos between the stove and the floor. The thickness and dimensions of this panel differ according to each model, as outlined in the following chart.
______________________________________________________ SMOKE EVACUATION SYSTEM ________________________________________________ A good smoke evacuation system will ensure superior performance if you observe these precautionary measures: 1) The stove pipe and the chimney must be of the same dimension as the woodstove outlet, minimum height 15 feet from floor to chimney top. 2) If you use an insulated chimney, make sure that it has the necessary approvals.
________________________________________________ ATTENTION ________________________________________________ • The smoke pipe should not run through an attic, roof space, wardrobe nor any other enclosure. It should not run through a wall, floor, ceiling nor be close to any inflammable room divider. • Never connect more than one heating unit per chimney. • Never use galvanized steel chimney pipe. The smoke fumes caused by excessive heat are toxic and zinc, in melting, could be harmful to the surroundings.
________________________________________________ AIR CIRCULATION SYSTEM ________________________________________________ • Optional accessories for air circulating system. • Blower (100 CFM) c/w speed control. • This blower attach to the second wall which covers the back of your stove. This second wall acts as a heat exchanger. Air enters at the back, circulates between heat shield and the stove and is projected toward front when heated.
recommend to adjust the air intake to maintain the gas temperature always above 300o F. g) Before you open doors to reload or check level of combustion, open the air control to permit gases and smoke to leave. h) We suggest you to try to maintain a bed of embers approximately one inch thick to ensure uniformity of combustion. i) Under no consideration should you modify or alter the operation of air entries. j) Modern homes are better insulated and tightly constructed.
________________________________________________ ATTENTION ________________________________________________ • Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or "freshen up" a fire in this heater. Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use. • Never use your stove as an incinerator to burn large quantities of light combustibles as motor oil, naphtha and gasoline.
________________________________________________ HINTS ON FIGHTING CREOSOTE BUILD-UP ________________________________________________ a) Always use dry wood. It should have stayed for one year in a dry place. b) Never overload your stove. Should it heat more than usual, shut lateral controls, to reduce the intensity of the fire. c) Do not hesitate to keep in touch with your dealer. Ask for his advice.
DOOR GLASS • Never slam doors and never knock on glass. When shutting doors, make sure that logs are placed so as not to knock glass, also to burn close to the glass. • Never clean glass with an abrasive product. Scratches could evolve into cracks and glass could break. • Never try to clean glass when it is hot, while stove is in use. Regular oven cleaners may be used or specialized products available at your dealer. • Never use flammable products that might cause an explosion.
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________________________________________________ INSTALLATION OF CONNECTING PIPE ________________________________________________ 11
________________________________________________ WARRANTY ________________________________________________ DROLET STOVES & FIREPLACES INC. hereby guarantees the quality of the controlled combustion stove sold under the well-know DROLET trademark. This unit has been manufactured according to the highest standards of craftsmanship. The product shall be delivered to the buyer in good condition and the latter shall inform the vendor immediately in case of a defect in the product.
