INSTRUCTIONS & OPERATIONS MANUAL DROLET EE1200 WOODSTOVES: ML, RC, LITTLE SAWMAN AND COMPAK US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 28A CERTIFIED WOODSTOVES Verified and tested following UL 1482 Standards by: Manufactured by : STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC. 1700, Léon-Harmel, Québec (Québec) G1N 4R9 Tel : ( 418 ) 527-3060 Fax : ( 418 ) 527-4311 www.drolet.ca READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE 45109A.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................... 2 ASSEMBLY ................................................................... ERREUR ! SIGNET NON DEFINI. INSTALLATION................................................................................................................. 5 POSITIONING THE STOVE ..........................................................................................
INTRODUCTION STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL 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.
ASSEMBLY Legs installation: Position the stove on its back and screw the legs in place with 8 screws, 8 bolts, and 8 washers; Ash lip Installation: Screw in place with 2 bolts, 2 screws, and 2 washers.
Cast iron flue collar installation: 1. Peel off the tape from the back of the gasket and attach the gasket to the rope groove at the back of the flue collar; 2. Mount flue collar on top of the stove. Make sure that the damper holes on each side of the flue collar are parallel to the back of the stove; 3. Fix the flue collar with the hardware supplied; 4. Install the flue damper inside the flue collar as illustrated. Back air intake, ash dump cap, and firebricks installation: 1.
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 FROM COMBUSTIBLES It is of outmost importance that the clearances to combustible materials be scrupulously respected upon installation of the stove you have selected. Refer to the tables below : Single pipe / Double pipe A 29” • • • • • • B 30” C 39” D 34-3/4” E 22” F 32” Floor to ceiling height must be at least 7' (84") in all cases. The clearance between the flue pipe and a wall are valid only for vertical walls and for vertical flue pipe.
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 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 (STOVE PIPE) The stove pipe must be made of aluminized or cold roll steel with a minimum thickness of 0.021" or 0.53 mm. It is strictly forbidden to use galvanized steel. Your smoke pipe should be assembled in such a way that the male section of the pipe faces down. Attach each of the sections to one another with three equidistant metal screws. The system should be attach to the unit using screws. The pipe must be short and straight.
TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEY: RAIN CAP ROOF FLASHING 18" CLEARANCE RADIATION SHIELD WALL RADIATION SHIELD WALL SUPPORT CEILING SUPPORT Wall installation Vertical installation 9
MASONRY CHIMNEY: C lay liner Thimb le C lean out door 10
FACTORY BUILT THIMBLE: 11
BRICK THIMBLE: 12
WOODSTOVE 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.
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.
AIR CIRCULATION SYSTEM In order to improve air circulation in the room where the wood stove is installed, certain options are available for specific stove models. Blower: A variable speed-control blower is available. AC02050. The part number is Thermodisc: The thermodisc is installed on the blower's electrical supply cord, and it will start the blower when the stove’s temperature reaches 120° F (49°C) and cut off power when the stove cools down below 100° F (37°C).
• NEVERS OPERATE THE STOVE WITHOUT A GASKET OR WITH A BROKEN ONE. STOVE OR EVEN HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT DAMAGE TO THE PAINT Only clean your stove with a dry soft clothe that will not harm the paint finish. If the paint becomes scratched or damaged, it is possible to give your wood stove a brand new look, by repainting it with a 1200o F heat resistant paint. For this purpose, simply scrub the surface to be repainted with fine sand paper, clean it properly, and apply thin coats (2) of paint successively.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT DO THE WORDS “DRAFT” AND “NEGATIVE PRESSURE” MEAN? The word “draft” refers to the hot air movement that circulates in your stove’s exhaust system, moving from the stove to the outside of the house, and carrying with it the combustion residues. The draft is a natural phenomenon. Hot air weights less than cold air, causing it to rise. This is why the higher the temperature in the exhaust system, the stronger the draft.
3- Wind can also be a third cause of negative pressure. When your house is located near a structure which height is superior to your roof’s, wind currents can create an interference with your chimney, leading to negative pressure problems. Drawings #1 to #5 starting on page 18 will help you understand the explanations provided in this section.
DRAWING #1 DRAWING #1 shows a stove functioning under normal and adequate conditions. Heat rises to the upper floors and the room where the stove is located has an adequate supply of oxygen. The chimney draft is sufficient and the combustion gases are evacuated normally through the exhaust system.
DRAWING #2 DRAWING #2 shows the effect of a cold chimney. Cold air creates a reverse draft (negative pressure), which causes smoking problems. This phenomenon is amplified by the fact that heat rises, which creates a draft from the basement of the house to the upper floors (“chimney stack effect”).
DRAWING #3 DRAWING #3 shows the effect of negative pressure caused by an air-moving device inside the house. In the example above, the range hood draws air from inside the house, which is replaced by air coming from the chimney. The result is a smoking problem.
DRAWING #4 DRAWING #4 shows the negative pressure effect caused by wind, influenced by nearby structures such as a building.
DRAWING #5 DRAWING #5 shows the negative pressure effect that can be caused by wind, influenced by nearby structures such as a tree.
CAN I MODIFY MY STOVE TO INSTALL A GLASS DOOR? It is forbidden to modify a stove. Stoves are safety tested with a specific configuration, drawings of which are filed with the regulating authorities. Changing the type of door could lead to serious difficulties with your insurance company in case of fire. It would also automatically nullify your warranty. WHEN DO IN NEED TO REPLACE THE FIREBRICKS? The firebricks in your stove are there to protect the steel from the excessive heat of the flames and embers.
1700, rue Léon-Harmel, Québec (Québec) G1N 4R9 tel. : (418) 527-3060 fax : (418) 527-4311 e-mail : tech@drolet.ca web site : www.drolet.ca LIMITED 3 YEARS WARRANTY The Stove Builder International warranty 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.
