OWNER`S MANUAL ELDORADO, ADIRONDACK, JURASSIEN, CELTIC AND SAVANNAH US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOODSTOVES Verified and tested following ULC S627 and UL 1482 Standards by: Manufactured by: STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC. 250, rue de Copenhague, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Quebec) G3A 2H3 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.
INTRODUCTION SBI INC., one of the most important wood stove and fireplace manufacturers in Canada, congratulates you on your purchase and wishes to help you get maximum satisfaction from your wood stove. In the pages that follow, we will give you advice on wood heating and controlled combustion as well as technical specifications regarding installation, operation and maintenance of the model you have chosen.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................. 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................... 4 TIPS ON WOOD HEATING................................................................................................. 6 ASSEMBLY .......................................................................................................................
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Combustible: Recommended Surface Heating Capacity*: E.P.
*Why is the BTU indicated on the EPA label different than the one advertised? You will notice a difference between the BTU output indicated on the unit’s white EPA label affixed to the glass and the BTU advertised on our web site and/or product literature. The maximum BTU output we advertise for this unit is what will be obtained with a full load of seasoned cordwood inserted inside the firebox. The EPA output, on the other hand, is what has been obtained during emissions testing.
TIPS ON WOOD HEATING Wood is a renewable energy. It is also a very clean heat source when used with appliances that are certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a standard accepted in Canada as well. EPA-certified wood stoves are different than conventional wood stoves. Burning with an EPA-certified wood stove may therefore require that you modify some of your heating habits.
ASSEMBLY PEDESTAL AND PANELS Pedestal Base Installation: 1. Slide the front part of the pedestal base around the pedestal and fix the rear part with the two supplied screws. 2. Slide the ash pan in position. Side Panels and Ash Lip Installation: 1. Start by fixing the front part of the decorative side in the two clips welded on the sides of the fire box. 2. Then, fix the back of the decorative side with two screws and washers supplied. Line up the decorative side parallel to the side of the appliance. 3.
LEGS AND ASH PAN Ash Lip Installation: 1. Just clip the ash lip into position, centred just below the door. 2. Slide the ash pan in position.
DOOR ADJUSTMENT In order for your stove to operate properly, the door should be adjusted periodically to provide an air tight fit.
ASH LIP INSTALLATION FOR JURASSIEN MODEL Your Jurassien can be equipped with an ash lip. Place it as shown on detail below and secure it in place using the two bolts supplied with the owner’s manual.
THE BENEFITS OF INSTALLING A BLOWER A blower can be installed at the back of your DROLET stove (included on Eldorado.) This option is necessary if you wish to redistribute into a room the heat trapped at the back of your stove. By forcing hot air toward the front, the blower enables you to extend the radiation power of your stove. You can purchase this option through your DROLET dealer. Make sure to specify this part number: #AC02050.
INSTALLATION SAFETY NOTICE IF THIS STOVE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH. CONSULT YOUR MUNICIPAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATIONS REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA. USE SMOKE DETECTORS IN THE ROOM WHERE YOUR STOVE IS INSTALLED. KEEP FURNITURE AND DRAPES WELL AWAY FROM THE STOVE.
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES AND FLOOR PROTECTOR To install your appliance correctly, it is extremely important to respect all clearances to any combustibles as indicated on your stove’s certification label.
Figure 2: Clearances to combustibles and floor protector 14
FLOOR PROTECTOR If the stove is to be installed on top of a combustible floor, it must be guarded by a non combustible material as shown on figure 2 (see the dotted line area). FLOOR PROTECTOR* G H I J M N CANADA 8’’ (205 mm) – Note 1 8’’ (205 mm) 18’’ (460 mm) From door opening N/A (USA only) 8’’ (205 mm) N/A (USA only) USA N/A (Canada only) N/A (Canada only) 16’’ (410 mm) From door opening 8’’ (205 mm) N/A (Canada only) Note 2 *Steel with a minimum thickness of 0.015’’ (0.
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 masonry wall.
Graphic 1 A- Minimum clearance required between the appliance and an unshielded 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).
Graphic 2 A- 1 in.(25 mm) minimum; 1- Combustible wall; 2- Non-combustible spacers; 3- 0.024’’ (0.61 mm) sheet metal. Graphic 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.
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.
CHIMNEY Your wood stove may be hooked up with a factory built or masonry chimney. If you are using a factory built chimney, it must comply with UL 103 or ULC S629 standards; therefore it must be a Type HT (2100 °F). It is extremely important that it be installed according to the manufacturer's specifications. If you are using a masonry chimney, it is important that it be built in compliance with the specifications of the National Building Code.
CHIMNEY CONNECTOR Your chimney connector (commonly called stove pipe) and chimney must have the same diameter as the stove’s exhaust outlet. The stove pipe must be made of aluminized or cold roll steel with a minimum 24‐ gauge thickness (0.021" or 0.53 mm). It is strictly forbidden to use galvanized steel.
FIGURE 2.3 (B) Minimum Slope The assembly should be as short and direct 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) FIGURE 2.
DRAFT Your E.P.A Drolet stove’s performance will be optimised if it is installed with a chimney (flue) system that provides an adequate draft. The draft is the force that moves air from the appliance up through the chimney and is predominantly affected by the height and diameter of the chimney, as well as the stack temperatures of the stove. If you test the draft using a pressure gauge, the reading should be between .05 - .07 inches of water column (w.c.) at a medium-high fire.
MASONRY CHIMNEY: C lay liner Thimb le C lean out door 24
FACTORY BUILT THIMBLE: 25
BRICK THIMBLE: 26
OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR Your DROLET stove is approved to be installed with an outside air intake which is necessary for a mobile home. This type of installation is also required in air tight houses and houses with negative pressure problems. You can purchase this option through your DROLET dealer. Make sure to specify this part number: #AC02080. Installation instructions are supplied with the air intake kit. Outside combustion air may be required if: 1.
WOOD STOVE UTILISATION Your heating unit was designed to burn wood only; no other materials should be burnt. Wastes and other flammable materials should not be burnt in your wood stove. 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.
Smaller pieces of wood will dry faster. All logs exceeding 6" in diameter should be split. The wood should not be stored directly on the ground. Air should circulate through the cord. A 24" to 48" air space should be left between each row of logs, which should be placed in the sunniest location possible. The upper layer of wood should be protected from the element but not the sides.
HEATING Controlled combustion is the most efficient technique for wood heating because it enables you to select the type of combustion you want for each given situation. The wood will burn slowly if the wood stove air intake control is adjusted to reduce the oxygen supply in the combustion chamber to a minimum. On the other hand, wood will burn quickly if the air control is adjusted to admit a larger quantity of oxygen in the combustion chamber. The air intake control on your stove is very simple.
RELOADING Once you have obtained a good bed of embers, you should reload the unit. In order to do so, open the air controls to maximum a few seconds prior to opening the stove's door. Then proceed by opening the door very slowly; open it one or two inches for 5 to 10 seconds, before opening it completely to increase the draught and thus eliminate the smoke which is stagnant in a state of slow combustion in the stove. Then bring the red embers to the front of the stove and reload the unit.
ASH DISPOSAL Ashes should be removed from the stove every few days or when ashes get to 2 to 3 inches deep. Always empty the stove when it is cold, such as in the morning. Always dispose of ashes in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. Place this container on a non combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal.
MAINTENANCE Your Drolet stove is a high efficiency stove and therefore requires little maintenance. It is important to perform a visual inspection of the stove every time it is emptied, in order to insure that no parts have been damaged, in which case repairs must be performed immediately. GLASS Inspect the glass regularly in order to detect any cracks. If you spot one, turn the stove off immediately. Do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut. Do not use the stove if the glass is broken.
DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY The warranty of the manufacturer extends only to the original consumer purchaser and is not transferable. This warranty covers brand new products only, which have not been altered, modified nor repaired since shipment from factory. Proof of purchase (dated bill of sale), model name and serial number must be supplied when making any warranty claim to your DROLET dealer. This warranty applies to normal residential use only.
