Drolet ECO-65 - Manuals

1. INSTALLATION 1.1. FEATURES DROLET ECO-65 FREESTANDING PELLET STOVE Width: 24” Height: 41” Depth: 30” Weight: 375 lbs. Flue size: 4” Hopper Capacity: Up to 125 lbs. (This can vary depending on pellet size, length, and diameter) EPA status: < 4.5 g/h. Burn rate: 1.3 lbs to 7.9 lbs. per hour BTU ...

CAUTION: DO NOT USE MAKESHIFT MATERIALS OR COMPROMISES IN THE INSTALLATION OF THIS UNIT. CAUTION: INSTALL VENT WITH CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE VENT MANUFACTURER . This heating unit must serve as a supplementary heat source. An alternative heat source should be available in the home if needed. The m...

FIGURE 8 Fresh air supply FIGURE 7 Fresh air supply FIGURE 6. The fresh air intake damper

1.5. ANCHOR THE STOVE The stove must be anchored to the floor with screws. Please use the two holes located on each side of the pedestal. (See Fig. 9) 1.6. VENTING In Canada, we recommend that you use a listed pellet vent that meets the ULC S-609-M89/ORD C441-M90 Standard. For the United States, we ...

DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE. DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEM OF THIS UNIT. INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE VENT MANUFACTURER. WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL IN BEDROOM CAUTION: THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MANUFACTURED HOME ...

4. Install Vent wall thimble per Vent manufacturer‟s instructions. 5. Attach enough piping to penetrate and extend at least 6 inches beyond the exterior wall. There should always be at least one foot of vertical rise for each foot of horizontal run ( see Appendix A ). At least 3 feet of vertical ris...

In the US: a) less than 3 feet above any forced air inlet located within 10 feet; b) less than 4 feet below or horizontally from, or one foot above, any door, window or grav ity air inlet into any building; c) less than two feet from an adjacent building and not less than 7 feet above grade when loc...

c) VERTICALLY INTO EXISTING CHIMNEY SYSTEM (Refer to Figure 14) As an alternative, 4” Vent can be run inside existing chimney to termination (Figure 12). This is the preferred method. Follow guidelines for equivalent vent length. FIGURE 14 Venting through existing chimney FIGURE 13 Venting through r...

2. OPERATION 2.1. PROPER FUEL THIS STOVE IS APPROVED FOR BURNING four different types of pellets: standard wood pellets, 100% bark pellets, sawdust/hay mix pellets, and switch grass pellets! Each type of pellet has its properties and will burn differently. The ash produced can also vary greatly. Fac...

2.5. LIGHTING PROCEDURE a. Fill hopper and clean burn pot. b. Press “MODE” button to select the desired setting “MANUAL” or “THERMOSTAT” c. Adjust feed rate to desired setting by pressing “ - ” or “ + ” button. If fire doesn‟t start in 35 minutes, a warning code will appear. Refer to troubleshooting...

c. CONVECTION BLOWER SPEED CONTROL The convection blower speed varies directly with the fuel feed rate. Reducing the blower speed will also reduce the noise. When the “CONVECTION BLOWER SPEED CONTROL” button is pushed, the convection blower will switch to its lowest speed. The convection blower will...

2.10. REFUELING We recommend that you do not let the hopper drop below ¼ full. If the reload lid stays open for more than 3 minutes, a warning will appear. To restart, press the “RESET” button, and then press the “MODE” button to start the unit on Manual or Thermostatic mode. KEEP HOPPER LID CLOSED ...

If you are using a wireless wall thermostat or a hand held thermostatic remote control, you can locate the receiver behind the stove‟s back panel, on the right end side, just below the terminal block. Most receivers are already equipped with quick-connect terminals. Simply unplug the PC board wires ...

d. KEEP ALL LOOSE OR MOVEABLE HOUSEHOLD COMBUSTIBLES, SUCH AS FURNITURE, DRAPES, TOYS, ETC. AT LEAST THREE FEET FROM THE OPERATING STOVE. e. Maintain proper ventilation. It is important that adequate oxygen be supplied to the fire for the combustion process. During the winter season, make sure that ...

3. MAINTENANCE FAILURE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS UNIT AS INDICATED CAN RESULT IN POOR PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY HAZARDS. NEVER CLEAN WHEN HOT. 3.1. CLEANING THE BURN POT The burn pot should be kept clean and its ports should not be clogged with combustion residues. Cleaning the burn pot is simple. To ...

3.3. VENTING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE REGULARLY EXAMINE THE FLUE PIPES, THE JOINTS, AND THE SEALING TRIMS TO ENSURE THAT THE SMOKE AND THE COMBUSTION GASES ARE NOT TRANSPORTED INTO THE AIR DUCTING SYSTEM. The most efficient method to sweep the venting system is by using a 4-inch pellet brush. Brush downwa...

5. Check outside to ensure that sparks and hot embers coming out of the chimney are not igniting the roof; 6. Do not use the stove again until your chimney and stove have been inspected by a qualified chimney sweep or a Fire Department Inspector; CAUTION: CLEANOUT OF THE HEAT EXCHANGER, FLUE PIPE, A...

3.7. GLASS CARE Clean door glass as necessary. The use of a specialty designed cleaner is recommended. Your authorized Drolet dealer can also assist you to choose the right product. Regular household glass cleaners will not clean creosote. WARNING: NEVER USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS ON THE GLASS OR DOOR. W...

3.9. RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Use this as a guide under average-use conditions. Components Weekly or after +/- 500 pounds Twice a year or after +/- 2 tons Annually or per 4 tons of pellets Burn Pot Brush / Vacuum Glass Clean Heat Exchanger Tubes Scrape and Vacuum* Exhaust Channels (through a...

4. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE When your stove acts up, your first reaction may be to call for help.This guide may save time and money by enabling you to solve simple problems yourself. Problems can be caused by only five factors: 1) poor fuel; 2) poor operation or maintenance; 3) poor installation; 4) co...

35 ALARM CODES CHART MESSAGE CORRESPONDING WARNING Pressure switch warning. Warning caused by the automatic L-250 sensors: it is located over the pellet housing. Hopper is empty Lighting warning. Hopper lid stayed open more than 3 minutes. Inverted polarity in power outlet. Power outage Igniter fuse...

37 5.1. FUSE ACCESS All fuses are located inside the pc board box, you must remove the pc board cover to access the fuse. To do so, simply remove the 5 screws securing it in place. Make sure you put the pc board box back in place before you restart the unit. FIGURE 27 FIGURE 25 FIGURE 26

38 6. 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 PART # COIL HANDLE AC07867 SCREW PLATE GASKET 21193 EXHAUST BLOWER GASKET 21194 HOPPER SCREW PLA...

39 APPENDIX A HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL VENT CHART For example, l et‟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 of installation is not accep...

41 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...