Installation and operating instructions for the Heat Commander WOOD FURNACE (DF02003 model) Verified and tested for Canada and the United States by an accredited laboratory Stove 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 WRITE THE SERIAL NUMBER HERE : This manual is available for free download on the manufacturer’s web site. It is a copyrighted document.
Heat Commander 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.
Table of contents PART A – INSTALLATION ............................................................................. 6 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 6 1 Regulations and safety warnings covering installation ....................... 7 1.1 Regulations covering furnace installation..................................................................... 7 1.2 Cautions and warnings covering installation ....................................
Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 2: Optional air return adapter (AC01392) ................................. 44 PART B –OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ...... 45 8.1 How to prepare or buy good firewood ........................................................................ 45 9 Operating your furnace .......................................................................... 48 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8 9.9 How it works ....................................
PART A – INSTALLATION INTRODUCTION This furnace uses the Dual Fire© technology with a two-stage electronic combustion control. Find peace of mind with a self-regulated combustion that allows easy ignition. Its automated air supply and self regulated systems synchronize with your thermostat to offer additional safety, optimize comfort and reduce emissions with minimal maintenance.This model meets the emissions limits of CSA B415.1-10 Standard and EPA 40CFR Part 60, subpart QQQQ (2020 limit).
Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 1 Regulations and safety warnings covering installation 1.1 Regulations covering furnace installation CAUTION FOLLOW LOCAL CODES (IF IN DOUBT, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL HEATING APPLIANCE RETAILER, YOUR MUNICIPALITY OR YOUR FIRE DEPARTMENT. Installation must be made in accordance with the following standards; Canada: CSA-B365 - Installation code for solid-fuel-burning appliances and equipment. CSA C22.1 - Canadian electrical code.
1.3 Cautions and warnings covering installation of your pipe connector Please note that any high-efficiency wood heater like your Heat Commander can accumulate gas and ignite suddenly, creating in rare occasions a burst that can put pressure on the system when it is released. This burst could be powerful enough to detach the pipe connector at the back of the unit if it is not properly secured, causing smoke to spill into the room.
Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 2 Authorized and non-authorized configuration 2.1 Authorized configurations in Canada and United States The wood furnace is the only appliance connected to the hot air distribution duct system and air return duct system. 2.2 Authorized configurations in United States only Parallel add-on installation: - (A) represents the wood furnace. - (B) represents the gas, oil or electric existing furnace.
2.3 Not approved for installation in series with another furnace - The hot air duct (A) must not be installed in the air return of (B). - The hot air duct (B) must not be installed in the air return of (A). 3 Setting up the unit and clearances To reduce the risk of vibration, the furnace must be leveled in both directions and supported evenly to ensure stability. 3.
Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 3.3 Clearances to combustible material The clearances shown in this section have been determined by safety tests under normal and even abnormal operating conditions according to procedures set out in standards CSA B366.1 (Canada) and UL 391 (U.S.A.). Respecting the minimum clearances is mandatory to prevent risk of fire.
3.3.1 Clearances with single wall pipe A B C D E F G H¹ I CANADA 14.25" (362 mm) (from the back of the blower box) 18" (457 mm) 5" (127 mm) 0" (0 mm) 69" (175 cm) minimum 12’’ (305 mm) 1’’ (25 mm) 24" (610 mm) minimum 11" (279 mm) É.-U. 14.
Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 3.3.3 Cold air return ductwork clearances The cold air return system 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).
3.3.4 Floor protection - If the floor is made of noncombustible material, no floor protector is required. If the floor is made of combustible material, a floor protector is required (see table below).
Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 4 The venting system WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL A MANUAL DAMPER ON THIS FURNACE. CAUTION: BEFORE THE CONNECTOR PIPES ARE INSTALLED, MAKE SURE THAT THE EXHAUST PIPE AND / OR THE EXCHANGERS OF THE FURNACE ARE FREE OF ALL ITEMS. 4.1 The chimney - The furnace must be connected to a factory-built metal chimney that complies with UL 103 HT (USA) or ULC S629 (Canada). o Strongly recommended inner diameter: 6" (152 mm).
Good system design Inferior system design Inside chimneys are preferred because Outside chimney may be a problem if there even when no fire is burning, there is are long periods of inactivity or low fire normally upward flow in the system. temperatures. A cold chimney may down draft making start up difficult. 4.1.2 Masonry chimneys The furnace may also be connected to a masonry chimney, provided the chimney complies with the construction rules found in the building code enforced locally.
Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 4.1.3 Minimum chimney height The top of the chimney should be tall enough to be above the air turbulence caused when wind blows against the house and its roof. - The chimney must extend at least 3 ft. (1 m) above the highest point of contact with the roof. - Extend at least 2 ft. (61 cm) higher than any roof line or obstacle within a horizontal distance of 10 ft. (3 m). 4.
CAUSES RESTRICTION Proper installation improper installation o Maximum unsupported horizontal length: 3 feet (1 m); o Galvanized flue pipes must not be used because the coatings vaporize at high temperatures and release dangerous gases; o Flue pipes must be at least 24 gauge in thickness; o The chimney connector must be in good condition; o Flue pipe joints should overlap 1 1/4".
Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual Use 45° elbows where possible, rather than 90° elbows. Alternative installations with 90° elbow or tee.
5 Hot air distribution and air return system The Drolet furnace is designed and equipped with a hot air distribution plenum that may receive 6 to 10, 6" (152 mm) diameter round ducts. The installer is responsible of the performance of the distribution ducts and the air return system. It will have a direct effect on the ability of the blower to distribute heat efficiently throughout the house.
Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 5.1.2 Adjustable height of the plenum When the ceiling height, measured from the floor, is lower than 78 1/4’’ (1990 mm), it will be possible to cut the plenum extension (A) of at most 10" (254 mm). The plenum extension (A) must therefore have a minimum height of 15 1/2'' (393 mm). Warning: The plenum extension (A) should not obstruct the openings for the hot air distribution of the plenum (B).
5.2 Assembling the hot air distribution plenum (A and B). 5.2.
Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 5.2.2 Assembling the plenum (B) Insert the male end of each panel in the female part of the adjacent panel. Secure the assembly by bending the two metal tabs in the center of each corner.
Install the cover on the part (B) of the assembly and secure it with 16 screws (C).
Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 5.2.3 Assembling the plenum extension (A) to the plenum (B) Slide plenum (B) over the plenum extension (A) to the extent determined in Section 5.1. Using 13 self-drilling screws (D), secure the plenum (B) to the plenum extension (A).
5.3 Installation of the assembled plenum on the furnace Identify the left side of the plenum, it is provided with holes for the installation of the “RTD” thermal probe. Also, 5 holes are aligned with the fold of the top of the furnace on the left side and three holes on the other sides. This allows you to secure the plenum properly. Install the assembly on the furnace, taking care to insert the 4 folds on top of the furnace inside the plenum. Using 14 screws (C), secure the plenum to the furnace.
Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual Apply the reload button operation reminder sticker (G) on the front of the plenum. The sticker is provided with the owner’s manual kit. 5.4 Configuration and restrictions of hot air distribution system 5.4.1 Start-off plenum - The plenum can be adjusted from 63 1/2" (1610 mm) to 88" (2240 mm) depending on ceiling height. See Section 5.1: Hot air distribution plenum height according to ceiling height.
5.4.2 Installing the start-off adapters After choosing your output configuration, do the following to install the start-off adapters. Warning: Use gloves to complete the following steps because the start-off adapters and caps can be sharp. 1- Position the start-off adapters in the selected distribution hole. 2- Fold each tab of the adapter from the inside of the plenum to immobilize the adapter on the plenum. 3- Repeat 2 steps above to install other adapters.
Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 5.4.3 Minimum number of outlets and maximum lengths of ducts - A minimum of 6 start-off adapters must be installed on the start-off plenum. The location of the adapters has no impact on the distribution of air. - Block the unused outlets with the block-off caps (B) and provided screws (D). Insert the block-off under the plenum top.
FAVOUR THE USE OF RIGID DUCTS BECAUSE THERE ARE LESS RESTRICTIVE TO AIR FLOW. - The maximum run of a main duct is 35’ (10.7 m). It must be reduced from 6" (152 mm) to 5" (127 mm) after 20' (6.1 m) or reduce the main duct by 1" (25 mm) at every two secondary duct outputs. - The maximum length of all the main ducts is 180’ (54.9 m). The maximum run of a secondary duct is 10’ (3 m). The maximum length of all the secondary ducts is 100’ (30 m).
Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual Example of surface calculation according to the number of outlets used in the plenum: Diameter of plenum outlet (in) Surface of plenum outlet (in2) Number of outlets on the plenum Total surface of plenum outlets used (in2) 6 28 6 170 The acceptable total area of secondary outlets would therefore be: Diameter of secondary outlet (in) Surface of secondary outlet (in2) Number of secondary outlets Total surface of secondary outlets used (in2)
6 Air Supply in Conventional Houses The safest and most reliable supply of combustion air for a wood furnace is from the room in which it is installed. Room air is already preheated so it will not chill the fire, and its availability is not affected by wind pressures on the house. Unlike commonly expressed concerns, almost all tightly sealed new houses have enough natural leakage to provide a small amount of air needed by the furnace.
Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual combustion air. The fresh air supply adapter can be mounted on either side of the unit (left or right) to allows you to choose the most convenient side.
7 Electrical connection and calibration of the draw The furnace is fully assembled at the factory and no electrical connection is required other than plugging the power cord into an outlet. 7.1 Electrical connections The following instructions do not replace those of the local code. Installation and verification of this appliance must be done by a qualified person. All wiring from the service panel to the heating unit must comply with the electrical code in force and all local regulations.
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7.2 Furnace terminals identification The furnace is equipped with three terminal blocks located on the left rear of the furnace. They are identified by the following three letters: T, R and I. T : Thermostat R : RTD (plenum thermal probe) I : Relais Interlock (parallel add-on) 7.3 Installation and connection of the “RTD” thermal probe IMPORTANT: The proper positioning of the “RTD” thermal probe is essential to the proper functioning of the furnace.
Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 7.4 Thermostat installation Thermostat use will help you maintain a constant temperature throughout the house. A fixed wall mounted 24v thermostat is required. Note: Thermostat manufacturer’s instruction always overrides the information published in the following section.
Example of thermostat wiring: Connect one wire to "RH" and the other wire to "W". The red jumper can be left in place. For more information, refer to the manufacturer's instructions. This furnace may be installed in parallel as an add-on to an existing furnace in the USA only. Such an installation requires that the furnace’s controls be interlocked to prevent both furnaces from heating at maximum rate simultaneously.
Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 2- From the thermostat connected to the existing furnace, connect 2 new wire (B) on the R and W terminals of your thermostat and fix them to the terminal identified "I" (interlock) of the parallel Add-On furnace.
7.5 Blower technical Data The blower speed must conform to the recommendations of the Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning National Association and should respect the static pressure ranges in the warm air plenum of the furnace. MODEL Heat Commander (DIRECT DRIVE) FLOW* TEMP VAR*. BTU/ H VENT MOT. VIT. (CFM) (°F) (WOOD) DD-10 1/3 1 875 55 55 000 Volts Max Amps Hertz 120 5 60 STATIC PRESSURE INCH OF W.C.
Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 7.6.1 The use of a stove thermometer The first use of a thermometer is to inform the user about the discharge temperature of flue gases. Without accurate measurement of the draft using a pressure gauge (manometer), the thermometer will indicate if the temperature is ideal, too low or too high. The use of e thermometer is therefore an acceptable alternative that can tell if the chimney is hot enough to generate an adequate draft.
8 Tool Holder Installation Components supplied with the device for the installation of the holder: Type A #10 black screws (A) Tool Holder (B) The tool holder can be installed on the right side of the furnace (1) or on a wall (2) near your furnace. For installation on a wall, use two E screws appropriate for the material to which the holder will be attached.
Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 1: Optional air filters (AC01390, AC01391) The filter option (AC01390 – cardboard frame or AC01391 – washable aluminum) allows filtrating dirt before distribution warm air in your installation in addition of protecting your blower. This system can be installed on either sides of the blower box located behind the furnace on the most convenient of your installation.
Appendix 2: Optional air return adapter (AC01392) The optional air return adapter (AC01392) can be added to the furnace blower box to increase the efficiency of your system. This option allows you to take in the 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 sides of the blower box. Complete installation instruction can be found in the instruction booklet provided when purchasing this option.
Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual PART B – OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 8.1 How to prepare or buy good firewood 8.1.1 What is good firewood? Good firewood has been cut to the correct length for the furnace, split to a range of sizes and stacked in the open until its moisture content is reduced to 15% to 20%. 8.1.2 Tree species The tree species the firewood is produced from is less important than its moisture content.
8.1.4 Piece size Firewood dries more 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 first catch. Logs as small as 3" (76 mm) should be split to encourage drying. Wood should be split to a range of sizes, from about 3" to 6" (76 mm to 152 mm) in cross section. Having a range of sizes makes starting and rekindling fires much easier.
Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual Here are some things to consider in estimating drying time: • • • • • • • • • • • firewood takes a long time to dry firewood bought from a dealer is rarely dry enough to burn, so it is advisable to buy the wood in spring and dry it yourself drying happens faster 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 quick
9 Operating your furnace 9.1 How it works The Heat Commander furnace is equipped with a self-regulated combustion air supply control system. Using two temperature sensors in the combustion chamber that measure the temperature in real time, your furnace will automatically adjust the amount of combustion air required for the cleanest and most efficient combustion. Coupled with the thermostat, the furnace will automatically modulate the combustion rate according to the thermostatic demand.
Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 9.2 How Reload Button Works The furnace is equipped with a backlit reload button located at the front. To optimize combustion during ignition and reloading, it is necessary to press the reload button. When you press the button, it will flash rapidly three times. Automatically the combustion air supply will be increased to its maximum, thus the ignition of the charge and the recharge will be facilitated.
9.3 How to light and reload the furnace Note: Always keep a maximum of 4 inches of ash in the firebox. Weekly empty the ash drawer to ensure the correct operation of the furnace. For a clean and efficient combustion always keep some space between the logs and leave at least 4 inches of space in front of the logs. .
Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 9.3.1 Cold start and cold ember bed (The led button light is OFF) • Press reload button before opening the door • Place paper and kindling on top of the ash grate • Place two logs North&South on each side of the kindling • Place another row in a crisscross pattern on top of the first logs. • Light the paper and leave the door ajar (45 degree). Wait until the kindling and the logs catch fire. Then close the door.
9.3.2 Hot ember bed reload (The led button light is ON or slowly blinking) • Press reload button before opening the door. • Open the door and bring hot embers to the front. • Load two logs North&South at the back. Crisscross logs over. Always leave 4” of free space in the front. • Leave the door ajar(45 degree) until the first flames appear. Then close the door. • Important: never leave unattended the furnace with the door opened.
Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 9.4 Your first fires Two things will happen when burning the first few fires; the paint cures and the internal components of the furnace are conditioned. As the paint cures, some of the chemicals vaporize. The vapors are non-toxic, but they do smell bad. Fresh paint fumes can also cause false alarms in smoke detectors. So, when lighting the furnace, be prepared by opening doors or windows to ventilate the house.
9.5.2 The 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 the fire gradually because the firebox is loaded before the fire is lit. A top down fire can provide up to two hours of heating or more. The top down method only works properly if the wood is well-seasoned. Start by placing three or four full-sized split pieces of dry firewood in the firebox.
Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual When you burn in cycles, you rarely need to open the furnace’s loading door while the wood is burning. This is an advantage because there is more chance that smoke will leak from the furnace when the door is opened as a full fire is burning. This is especially true if the chimney connector has 90 degree elbows and if the chimney runs up the outside wall of the house.
9.6.3 Firing Each New Load Hot Press the reload button, place the new load of wood on and behind the charcoal. Close the door. Firing each load of wood hot accomplishes a few things: • drives the surface moisture from the wood, • creates a layer of char on the wood, which slows down its release of smoke, • heats the firebox components so they reflect heat back to the fire, and • heat the chimney so it can produce strong, steady draft for the rest of the cycle.
Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 9.6.5.3 High output fires for cold weather When the heat demand is high during cold weather, you will need a fire that burns steadily and brightly. This is the time to use your biggest pieces of hardwood fuel if you have it. Put the biggest pieces at the back of the firebox and place the rest of the pieces compactly. A densely built fire like this will produce the longest burn your furnace is capable of. 9.6.5.
Exhaust blowers that are in a fuel storage room should be installed so as not to create negative pressure in the room where the solid fuel appliance is located. A fresh air supply may be necessary to prevent furnace from rejecting products of combustion into the house. The indications used to determine if an additional fresh air supply is necessary are not appropriate for all the situations. When in doubt, it is recommended to install a fresh air supply.
Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 10 Maintaining your wood heating system 10.1 Furnace maintenance Your new furnace will give many years of reliable service if you use and maintain it correctly. Some of the internal components of the firebox, such as firebricks, baffles and air tubes, will wear over time under intense heat. You should always replace defective parts with original parts (see Section 12: Exploded diagram and parts list).
CAUTION: IT IS RECOMMENDED TO CLEAN THE HEAT EXCHANGERS, FLUE PIPE AND CHIMNEY THOROUGHLY AT THE END OF THE HEATING SEASON IN ORDER TO PREVENT CORROSION DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, CAUSED BY ACCUMULATED ASH AND/OR SOOT AND/OR CREOSOTE. 10.1.1 Ash removal Ash should be removed from the firebox every week of full time heating. Do not let the ash build up in the firebox because it will interfere with proper fire management.
Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual section « 10.1.4 Replacement of the glass and gaskets» for installation. Always replace gaskets with genuine ones. See section « 12 Exploded diagram and parts list ». 10.1.3 Door adjustment In order to burn at its best efficiency, the furnace door must provide a perfect seal with the firebox. The tightness of the door seal can be verified by closing and latching the door on a strip of paper. The test must be performed all around the door.
10.1.4 Replacement of the glass and gaskets After a year or more of use, the gasket of the door will compress and become hard which can allow air to pass. You can check the air tightness of your door gasket by closing and locking the door on a piece of paper. Check all around the door. If the paper slides easily anywhere, adjust the door and the gasket if this is not enough. Always use a genuine gasket that you can purchase from your dealer.
Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 8. Install the new gasket on the glass. Remove a part of the paper covering the gasket adhesive. Center the gasket on the edge of the glass so that when folded and glued, the gasket is equal on both sides. Do not stretch the gasket during installation. Remove a majority of the paper, turn the glass to facilitate and complete the installation of the gasket.
surface with fine sandpaper, wipe it down to remove 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. 10.1.6 Heat exchangers care Heat exchangers must be cleaned thoroughly at the end of every heating season.
Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 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 (1 and 3) fall into the combustion chamber at the rear. 5. Dirt in the central exchanger (2) will be removed from 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 to dispose of the deposit. 6. Then, check that the baffle is clear of ash and reposition it in its original position towards the back of the combustion chamber.
Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 7. Close the exchanger access door and secure it using the washer and wing nut. 8. If you have performed from the back part of the furnace, reinstall the black pipe connector and secure it with three screws. 10.1.7 thermocouples care 1. Move the baffle of the combustion chamber forward.
2. With a brush, carefully clean the thermocouples. 3. Then, reposition the baffle in its original position towards the back of the combustion chamber. Important to note that the furnace will not burn correctly if the baffle is out of place during use.
Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 10.2 Chimney maintenance Wood smoke can condense inside the chimney connector and chimney, forming a combustible deposit called creosote. If creosote is allowed to build up in the venting system, it can ignite when a hot fire is burned in the furnace and a very hot fire can progress to the top of the chimney. Severe chimney fires can damage even the best chimneys. Smouldering, smoky fires can quickly cause a thick layer of creosote to form.
CAUTION: Operation of your furnace without the baffle may cause unsafe and hazardous temperature conditions and will void the warranty. 10.3 Firebricks inspection Check firebricks to ensure that none are broken or damaged in any way. If so, have the damaged ones replaced. 10.4 Smoke pipe inspection • • • • The smoke pipe must be inspected regularly during the heating season. The pipe must be examined carefully to detect any defect or damage.
Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 11 Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS Heating inefficient during the first combustions. Lack of draft. If installed, improper adjustment of the barometric damper (opened too wide). Chimney flue restriction (too long. 90o elbows). Adjust the damper, minimize the smoke pipe length and use of 45o elbows. Furnace burns well, warm air plenum is very hot but there is not much heat coming out in the room.
11.1 Installation of secondary air tubes and baffle 1- Starting with the rear tube, lean and insert the right end of the secondary air tube into the rear right channel 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 and lock it in place by turning the tube as shown. Make sure the notch reaches the end of the keyway.
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IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your furnace, please provide the model and the serial number. We reserve the right to change parts due to technology upgrade or availability. Contact an authorized dealer to obtain any of these parts. Never use substitute materials. Use of non-approved parts can result in poor performance and safety hazards.
Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual # ITEM DESCRIPTION QTÉ 36 29005 6" X 8 1/4" X 1 1/4'' REFRACTORY BRICK HD 7 37 29000 4'' X 8'' X 1 1/4'' REFRACTORY BRICK 5 38 PL66190 HD 4 1/2'' X 6'' X 1 1/4'' REFRACTORY BRICK 2 39 PL66192 6'' X 8 1/4'' X 1 1/4'' HD REFRACTORY BRICK 1 40 29007 3 1/4'' X 9'' X 1 1/4'' REFRACTORY BRICK 2 41 PL36266 REFRACTORY BRICK 3 1/2" X 8 1/2" X 1 1/4" 2 42 PL36116 3 1/2" X 5 1/8'' X 1 1/4'' REFRACTORY BRICK 2 43 PL66191 1 1/4''
# ITEM DESCRIPTION QTÉ 76 44186 5 POSITIONS TERMINAL BLOCK 1 77 PL66179 BLOWER BOX CONTOUR 1 78 PL66180 BLOWER BOX TOP 1 79 PL66044 BLOWER BOX CAP 2 80 21044 FURNACE CARDBOARD AIR FILTER 20" X 15" X 1" 2 81 AC01392 RETURN AIR DUCT WITH FILTER 1 82 AC01390 CARDBOARD FRAME AIR FILTER WITH SUPPORT (20" X 15" X 1") 1 83 PL66178 BLOWER BOX BASE 1 84 30536 LEVELING BOLT 1/4 - 20 X 1'' 2 85 SE66193 DAMPER ASSEMBLY 1 86 PL66193 DAMPER MOTOR BRACKECT 1 87 21621 AIR E
Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual PART C – FEATURES AND SAFETY 13 General information 13.1 Appliance performance (1) Fuel type Recommended heating area[*] Firebox volume Maximum burn time[*] Maximum input capacity (dry cordwood)(2) Overall heat output rate (min. to max.)(3) Nominal heat output at 15lb/ft³ fuel loading density Average overall efficiency(4) Delivered heat output rate (min. to max.
13.2 General Features Maximum log length 21" (533 mm) north-south** Diameter of the flue collar Recommended connector pipe diameter Recommended chimney diameter Required type of chimney Baffle material Alcove installation Mobile home installation‡ Appliance weight (without option) Shipping weight (without option) Blower Filter Particulate emission standard USA standard (safety) Canadian standard (safety) 6 in. (152 mm) 6 in. (152 mm) 6 in.
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Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 13.3 The benefits of low emissions and high efficiency The low smoke emissions produced by the special features inside the furnace firebox mean that your household will release up to 90 percent less smoke into the outside environment than if you used an older conventional wood furnace. But there is more to the emission control technologies than protecting the environment.
14 Safety information 14.1 Cautions and warnings • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • A CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) DETECTOR/ALARM IS REQUIRED IN THE ROOM IN WHICH THE FURNACE IS INSTALLED. HOT WHILE IN OPERATION, KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. GLOVES MAY BE NEEDED FOR FURNACE OPERATION. USING A FURNACE WITH CRACKED OR BROKEN COMPONENTS, SUCH AS GLASS OR FIREBRICKS OR BAFFLES MAY PRODUCE AN UNSAFE CONDITION AND MAY DAMAGE THE FURNACE.
Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual • NO PART OF THE FURNACE OR FLUE PIPE MAY BE LOCATED CLOSER TO COMBUSTIBLES THAN THE MINIMUM CLEARANCE FIGURES GIVEN. WARNING: Respect the local codes (when in doubt, consult your local dealer). WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov/ 14.
DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY The warranty of the manufacturer extends only to the original retail 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.
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