MODEL ECO-45 OWNER’S MANUAL • • • • • • Warning: If your appliance is not properly installed a house fire may result. For your safety, follow the installation directions. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area. PLEASE read this entire manual before installation and use of this pellet fuel-burning room heater. Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. Save these instructions.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the ECO-45 pellet stove. You are now prepared to burn wood in the most efficient, convenient way possible. To achieve the safest, most efficient and most enjoyable performance from your stove, you must do three things: 1) Install it properly; 2) Operate it correctly; and 3) Maintain it regularly. The purpose of this manual is to help you do all three. PLEASE read this entire manual before installation and use of this palletized wood burning room heater.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Do not operate your stove if you smell smoke coming from it. Turn it off, monitor it, and call your dealer. • Never use gasoline, gasolinetype lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a fire in this stove. Keep all such liquids well away from the stove while in use. • Never block free airflow through the open vents of the stove. • Never try to repair or replace any part of the stove unless instructions are given in this manual.
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INSTALLATION 5 ECO-45 FREESTANDING PELLET STOVE BACK WALL Width: 27” Height: 30 1/2” Depth: 24 5” Weight: 230 lbs. Flue size: 3” or 4” Hopper Capacity: Up to 60 lbs. (This can vary widely depending on pellet size, length, and diameter) EPA status: exempt Burn rate: 1.3 lbs to 5.5 lbs per hour BTU range: 8,200 to 45,000 Electrical consumption: 3.5 Amps lighting cycle 2.5 Amps. continuous duty Control board fuses: Main: 7.
INSTALLATION 3 2516 COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY For a mobile home installation the stove must be connected to an outside source of combustion air. A 3” inside diameter metallic pipe, either flexible or rigid, may be attached to the inlet at the stove’s rear (refer to figures 4, 5 & 6). A rodent guard (minimum ¼” wire mesh) must be used at the terminus (refer to figure 5). All connections must be secured and airtight by either using the appropriately sized hose clamp and/or UL-181-AP foil tape.
INSTALLATION 7 Equivalent Vent Length (EVL) The longer the run of pipe in your installation, the more restriction there is in the system. Therefore, larger diameter pipe should be used. • Use 4” pipe if you have more than 15 feet of Equivalent Vent Length (EVL). • Horizontal runs shall not exceed 10 feet of EVL.
INSTALLATION A. VERTICALLY WITH NEW CHIMNEY SYSTEM (Refer to Figure 9 & 10 for basement installation) NOTE: Follow the vent manufacturer’s instructions. OPTION: To achieve a center vertical installation, a 45º elbow and a clean-out tee can be used to offset the pipe from the exhaust outlet to the rear center of the stove. OPTION: Install an elbow in place of clean-out tee. Locate stove. Drop plumb bob to center of tee outlet, mark point on ceiling.
INSTALLATION C. VERTICALLY FIREPLACE INTO EXISTING 9 MASONRY VERTICAL ROOF VENT 6" NOTE: Follow the vent manufacturer’s instructions. 1. Have the masonry chimney inspected by a qualified chimney sweep or installer to determine its structural condition. 2. You will need a pipe length equal to the chimney height from the hearth. If outside combustion air is to be used, you will need a pipe length equal to the chimney height plus 18 inches. 3.
INSTALLATION OPTIONAL LOG SET INSTALLATION To install the optional log set, you first need to remove the four screws indicated on figure 14a. Keep the screws. Locate the two fixation brackets figure 14b that came with your owner’s manual. Fix the two brackets using the same screws you have removed.
OPERATION 11 PROPER FUEL THIS STOVE IS APPROVED FOR BURNING PELLETIZED WOOD FUEL ONLY! Factory-approved pellets are those ¼” or 5/16” in diameter and not over 1” long. Longer or thicker pellets sometimes bridge the auger flights, which prevents proper pellet feed. Burning wood in forms other than pellets is not permitted. It will violate the building codes for which the stove has been approved and will void all warranties.
OPERATION a. MODE SWITCH • When the mode switch is pressed, the stove will automatically ignite. If the manual mode is selected, the heat level must be selected manually to adjust the stove’s heat output to the desired level. If the thermostat mode is selected, the stove will automatically modulate between the lowest heat level and the heat level selected to keep the room temperature at the thermostat’s setting.
OPERATION 13 IF THE STOVE RUNS OUT OF PELLETS The fire goes out and the auger motor and blowers will run until the stove cools down. This will take a few minutes. After the stove’s components stop running, a warning message will appear . To restart, press the “RESET” button, refill the hopper , and press the “FUEL FEED” button Press the “MODE” button to start the unit on Manual or Thermostatic mode. until pellets begin to fall into the burn pot.
THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION 14 OPERATING THE STOVE USING A THERMOSTAT A thermostat may help you maintain a constant house temperature automatically. A millivolt thermostat or 24 Volt thermostat is required. A fixed wall mount or hand held model can be used. The control panel can be set up two ways to operate your stove in thermostatic mode. THERMOSTAT TERMINAL THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION • • • Unplug the stove from the power outlet.
OPERATION OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ THIS! a. If you notice a smoldering fire (burnpot full but no visible flame) AND a heavy smoke buildup in firebox, immediately TURN OFF the stove, but DO NOT unplug it. Do not open the door, change the damper setting or tamper with any controls on the stove. Wait until smoke inside the firebox clears and blowers shut down. Do as instructed in “PRE-START-UP CHECK” and “LIGHTHING PROCEDURE”, then attempt to restart the fire.
MAINTENANCE FAILURE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS UNIT AS INDICATED CAN RESULT IN POOR PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY HAZARDS. NEVER CLEAN WHEN HOT. NOTE: Inspect burn pot periodically to see that holes have not become plugged. If so, clean thoroughly. ASH REMOVAL Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed container or ashes should be placed on a noncombustible surface or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal.
MAINTENANCE BAFFLE VACCUM USE If a vacuum is used to clean your stove, we suggest using a vacuum designed for ashes. Some regular vacuums and shop vacs leak ash into the room. Your vacuum or shop vac may have a special filter or bag available to eliminate this leakage. LEFT SIDE PANEL OF COMBUSTION CHAMBER CLEANING a. b. c. Heat Exchange Tubes – Your ECO-45 stove is designed with a build-in heat exchanger tube cleaner. This should be used weekly to remove accumulated ash on the tubes.
MAINTENANCE CHIMNEY CLEANING a. b. c. Creosote Formation – When any wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue or a newly started fire or from a slowburning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot fire, which may damage the chimney or even destroy the house.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE When your stove acts out of the ordinary, the first reaction is to call for help. This guide may save time and money by enabling you to solve simple problems yourself. Problems can be caused by to only five factors: 1) poor fuel; 2) poor operation or maintenance; 3) poor installation; 4) component failure; 5) factory defect. You can usually solve those problems related to 1 and 2. Your dealer can solve problems relating to 3, 4 and 5.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE STOVE SHUTS OFF AND APPEARS ON THE CONTROL BOARD Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: (Unplug stove first when possible) 1. The hopper is out of pellets. Refill the hopper. 2. The air damper is too far open for a low feed setting. If burning on the low setting, you may need to close the damper all the way turn the air supply knob toward the minimum setting. 3. The burn pot holes are blocked. Remove the burn pot and clean it thoroughly. 4.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE STOVE FEEDS PELLETS, BUT WILL NOT IGNITE AND APPEARS ON THE CONTROL BOARD Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: 1. Air damper open too far for ignition. Turn the air supply knob toward the minimum setting for startup. In some situations, it may be necessary to have the damper completely closed for ignition to take place. After there is a flame, the damper can then be adjusted for the desired feed setting. 2. Blockage in igniter tube or inlet for igniter tube.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE STOVE STOPS FEEDING PELLETS AND APPEARS ON THE CONTROL BOARD Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: 1. The L-250 automatic high temperature switch is located on the auger housing and will send a signal to the control board if the auger housing overheats. Wait until the stove cools down. YOU NEED TO INSPECT YOUR UNIT AT THIS POINT. There might be a problem with another component or the installation, causing the stove to overheat. Reset the stove and start it.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE • GLASS “SOOT’S” UP AT A VERY FAST RATE • FLAME IS LAZY, DARK, AND HAS BLACK TIPS • AFTER STOVE HAS BEEN ON FOR A WHILE, THE BURNPOT OVERFILLS Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: 1. Stove or vent pipe is dirty, which restricts airflow through the burn pot. Follow all cleaning procedure in the maintenance section of the owner’s manual. 2. Vent pipe installed improperly. Check to make sure the vent pipe has been installed according to the criteria in the owner’s manual. 3.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING CODES CHART MESSAGE CORRESPONDING WARNING Pressure switch warning. L-250 automatic high temperature switch, located under the auger. L-250 manual reset high temperature switch, located beside convection blower. Hopper is empty Lighting warning. Hopper lid stay open more than 3 minutes. Inverted polarity in power outlet. Power outage Igniter fuse blew up SMOKE SMELL OR SOOT BUILD-UP Because it is a wood-burning device, your ECO-45 may emit a faint wood-burning odor.
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM THERMOSTAT TERMINALS N.O. 25 HOPPER LID SWITCH N.O. CONTROL BOARD THERMISTOR L2(LINE COMMON) L1(LINE HOT) L1(LINE NO CONNECTED) FRAME GROUND L-250 RESET N.C. AIR FLOW PRESSURE SWITCH N.O. L-250 N.F. AUGER MOTOR L-250 N.C. IGNITER COMBUSTION/EXHAUST BLOWER F-160 N.O.
REPLACEMENT PARTS Contact an Authorized Drolet Dealer to obtain any of these parts. Never use substitute materials. Use of non-approved parts can result in poor performance and safety hazards. ITEM Airflow Pressure Switch Air Switch Hose Auger Motor Burn Pot Control Board Combustion/Exhaust Blower Assembly Tubeaxial Convection Blower (2) Door Gasket Door Glass Log support Exhaust Adapter 3” Hot Rod Igniter Thermistor F-160 Convection blower heat sensor L-250 Automatic High Temp.
APPENDIX A 27 REPLACEMENT PARTS HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL VENT CHART Possible Vertical vent length (feet) If you plot your venting system configuration on this chart, your wall or roof termination should be within the grid. Possible Horizontal vent length (feet) Let’s imagine an installation consisting of a horizontal vent coming out at the back of the stove on a total distance of 8 feet. This horizontal run is followed by a Tee and a 6-foot vertical rise. This type installation is not acceptable.
APPENDIX B 28 Fabriquant de poêle international inc. Stove Builder International Inc. 1700, rue Léon-Harmel, Québec (Québec) G1N 4R9 Phone : (418) 527-3060 Fax : (418) 527-4311 E-mail : tech@sbi-international.com Web site : www.drolet.ca INSTALLATION DIAGRAM DRAW YOUR INSTALLATION 1 SQUARE = 1 F00T Installation int. ext.
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.
