Drolet Wood Stove - Manuals

5 INSTALLING THE FIREBRICKS Note: This section applies to models Compak, CS1200, ML, Little Sawman , RC and Nordic only.

6 INSTALLATION OF YOUR DROLET WOOD STOVE POSITIONING THE STOVE It is very important to position the wood stove as close as possible to the chimney, and in an area that will favor the most efficient heat distribution possible throughout the house. The stove must therefore be installed in the room whe...

8 INSTALLATION OF A HEAT RADIATION SHIELD Following the installation of a heat radiation shield, the clearances mentioned on the stove certification plate may be reduced as stated in the following table. Reductions in clearance to a combustible wall (or ceiling) and the heating device, % TYPE OF PRO...

9 CHIMNEY Your wood stove may be hooked up with a prefabricated or masonry chimney. If you are using a prefab chimney, it must comply with S-629 standards; therefore it must be approved for up to 2100 o F (650 ° C). It is extremely important that it be installed according to the manufacturer's speci...

12 7- Authorities require that the chimney extend not less than 3 feet above the highest point where it passes through the roof of a building and not less than 2 feet above any portion of the building within 10 feet. If the chimney extends more than 5 feet above the roof deck, roof guys with telesco...

15 10- Next, slide the storm collar down the chimney until it contacts the flashing. Tighten the nut and bolt and seal the collar to the chimney with a waterproof, non-combustible silicone sealant. Finally, twist on your rain cap and you can head back inside. If the chimney extends more than 5 feet ...

17 EXTERIOR AIR INTAKE Since the FX 3000 has been approved for installation in mobile homes, it is equipped with an optional exterior intake. The procedure for installation of the exterior air intake is as follows: A) Rear Wall Connection Determine the position on the wall, cut out a 6" (152 mm)...

18 BAFFLE BRICK INSTALLATION (SAWMAN STOVE ONLY) - The Sawman baffle brick is shipped with the stove. However, in order to avoid shipping damages, it is not installed on the stove. You need to install it by following the instructions on the drawing below. - Please note that heating the stove without...

19 OPERATING YOUR DROLET WOOD STOVE FUEL Your stove was designed to burn wood only. No other type of fuel should be used. Waste and other flammable materials are prohibited. Any type of wood may be used in your stove, but specific varieties have better energy yields than others. Please consult the f...

20 Smaller pieces of wood will dry faster. All logs exceeding 6" (152 mm) should be split. The wood should be stored in a place where the grass is not too long, in such a way that prevailing winds may circulate through the fire logs. A 24" to 48" (610 mm to 1219 mm) air space should be l...

21 HEATING Once you have obtained a good bed of embers you should reload the unit. In order to do so, open the air control completely for a few seconds prior to opening the stove door. Then, proceed by opening the door very slowly. Open it by one or two inches for 5 to 10 seconds before opening it c...

22 MAINTENANCE OF THE HEATING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE OF THE STOVE Our wood stoves are designed so that they will require little maintenance: - It is wise to perform a visual inspection of the stove approximately once a month, in order to insure that no parts have been damaged, in which case repairs must...

23 MAINTENANCE OF THE CHIMNEY Whether you have a prefab or masonry chimney, you must conduct a visual inspection at least once a month in order to be sure that it is in good shape and that there is no excessive creosote build-up. If there is the slightest crack, or undulation of the interior or exte...

24 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 natura...

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