Page 2 - INTRODUCTION; REGISTER YOU WARRANTY ONLINE
1 INTRODUCTION Stove Builder International, one of the most important wood stove and fireplace manufacturers in North America, 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 an...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; clearances
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION ................................................................................. 4 1.2 POSITIONING THE STOVE ................................................................................. 5 1.3 CLEARANCES .................................................
Page 5 - GENERAL INSTALLATION
4 SECTION 1.0 - INSTALLATION When installed and operated as described in these instructions, the Eastwood 1900 EPA wood stove is suitable for use as a freestanding wood stove in residential installations. The Eastwood 1900 EPA wood stove is not intended for installation in a bedroom or a mobile home...
Page 6 - POSITIONING THE STOVE; See Table 1.3 below for all clearance measures; Table 1.3 Clearances to combustible materials; * Height, from floor protection to ceiling
5 1.2 POSITIONING THE STOVE It is very important to position the wood stove in an area that will favour the most efficient heat distribution throughout the house. The stove should therefore be installed in the room where the most time is spent, and in the most spacious room possible. Recall that woo...
Page 7 - Figure 1.3 Clearances to combustible materials
Page 8 - TYPE OF PROTECTION; Reducing Clearances With; Sides and
7 1.3.1 Reduced clearances You may decrease the clearances by installing heat radiation shields between the walls or the ceiling and the stove. These heat radiation shields must be installed permanently, and can include sheet metal, a rigid non-combustible sheet or a masonry wall. Clearances of not ...
Page 9 - Graphic 1
8 Graphic 1 A- Clearance to combustible material with no protection. B- 500 mm (20 po.) minimum; C- 25 mm (1 po.) minimum; D- Between 25 mm (1 po.) and 75 mm (3 po.) ; E- 75 mm (3 po.) minimum; F- 450 mm (18 po.) minimum. 1- Wall shielding ; 2- Non-combustible spacers ; 3- Ceiling shielding ; 4- Com...
Page 12 - PROTECTOR; FRONT; FIGURE 1.4 Floor protector
11 1.4 FLOOR PROTECTOR If the stove is to be installed on top of a combustible floor, it must be guarded by a non-combustible material extending at least 18” (300mm) from the front and 8” (200mm) from the sides and the back of the firebox., as shown in Figure 1.4 below. Please note that a floor prot...
Page 13 - TIPS ON WOOD HEATING; and warm chimney will produce a good draft
12 TIPS ON WOOD HEATING Wood is a renewable energy. It is also a very clean heat source when used with appliances that are certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a standard accepted in Canada as well. EPA-certified wood stoves are different than conventional wood stoves. Burnin...
Page 14 - DEFINITIONS
13 SECTION 2.0 CHIMNEY (FLUE SYSTEM) 2.1 DEFINITIONS For clarity, the following definitions should be used with respect to these instructions: • A chimney system consists of a connector off the top of the stove, and a chimne y , which attaches to the connector and terminates outside the house. • A c...
Page 15 - Note that it is the chimney which creates the; Do not connect your stove to a chimney serving another appliance.
14 If you are using a masonry chimney, it is important that it be built in compliance with the specifications of the Building Code. It must be lined with fire clay bricks, or clay tiles, sealed together with fire cement, or have a listed solid fuel burning stainless steel liner. Round chimneys are t...
Page 16 - Wall support system
15 FIGURE 2.2 Minimum Height of the Chimney 2.2.1 Step by step installation of your factory-built chimney The way to install your chimney may vary from one chimney manufacturer to another. The instructions contained in this manual are based on the recommendations of chimney manufacturers whose produ...
Page 20 - Finally, twist on your rain cap and you can head back inside.
19 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...
Page 22 - Before you install the ceiling support, you need to frame the area.
21 1. Place your stove where you would like it located and use a plumb line to mark the ceiling directly above your stove flue. You will probably have to adjust this position slightly to ensure that your chimney will run between the joists. You can use a stud finder to locate the joists. You also ne...
Page 23 - avoid having to cut joists.
22 4. Once the support is secure, you can begin to assemble the chimney by lowering the first section into the support. Make sure that the male coupler is pointing upwards, as indicated by the arrow on the chimney label. 5. Then, from beneath the support, insert the stove pipe adapter and twist-lock...
Page 28 - CONNECTOR; elbow. Always go up vertically for at least 2 feet from the flue
27 2.3 CHIMNEY CONNECTOR Your chimney connector (commonly called stove pipe) and chimney must have the same diameter as the stove’s exhaust outlet. The stove pipe must be made of aluminized or cold roll steel with a minimum 24-gauge thickness (0.021" or 0.53 mm). It is strictly forbidden to use ...
Page 29 - Avoid 90 degree eblows
28 1/4" RISE PER FOOT FIGURE 2.3 (B) Minimum Slope Avoid 90 degree eblows We recommend that you use two 45 degree elbows instead
Page 30 - OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR; There is excessive condensation on windows in the winter.
29 2.4 DRAFT Your E.P.A Drolet stove’s performance will be optimised if it is installed with a chimney (flue) system that provides an adequate draft. The draft is the force that moves air from the appliance up through the chimney and is predominantly affected by the height and diameter of the chimne...
Page 31 - THE ADVANTAGE OF INSTALLING A BLOWER (FAN)
30 2.6 THE ADVANTAGE OF INSTALLING A BLOWER (FAN) A blower can be installed at the back of your E.P.A Drolet stove. This option is necessary if you wish to redistribute into a room the heat trapped at the back of your stove. By forcing hot air toward the front, the blower enables you to extend the r...
Page 32 - SECTION 3.0 OPERATION; CSA
31 SECTION 3.0 OPERATION Keep these instructions for future reference. WARNING: • ANY MODIFICATION OF THE APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED IN WRITING BY THE TESTING AUTHORITY IS CONSIDERED AS BREACHING CSA B365 ( CANADA ), AND ANSI NFPA 211 (USA). • DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO ST...
Page 33 - SAFETY INFORMATION; These stoves are designed for safe operation; Do not elevate the fire by means of grates.; Do not burn fuel in the stove at a rate higher than
32 3.1 SAFETY INFORMATION • These stoves are designed for safe operation WHEN BURNING WOOD ONLY . Altering or modifying the unit or installation without proper authorisation will void the certification, warranty, and safety listing, and may result in a safety hazard. • For safety reasons, never leav...
Page 34 - found in North America
33 • Although the ceramic glass is extremely durable under any normal use, a few precautions are required. Do not attempt to push logs further into the fire by using the door, as the glass may break if any solid object heavily contacts it. • Never operate the stove with the door open, or cracked sli...
Page 35 - Data provided by Energy, Mines and Resources – Canada; TABLE 3.2 Energy yield for wood species
34 Wood species Energy yield (millions of BTU/cord) High energy yield Oak 29 Sugar Maple 28 Beech 26 Yellow birch 25 Ash 24 Elm 23 Medium energy yield Larch (Tamarack) 23 Red Maple 23 Douglas red fir 23 Silver birch 22 Alder 18 Poplar 17 Hemlock 17 Low energy yield Spruce 17 Pine 17 Bass 16 Fir 13 D...
Page 36 - Place small and dry kindling on the crumpled paper.
35 3.2.2 Simple wood moisture test Add one large piece of wood to the top of an established fire. If it starts to burn on three sides within one minute, it is dry and seasoned and right for burning. If it turns black and starts to burn in about three minutes or more, it is damp. If it turns black an...
Page 37 - Low; DAMPER OPERATION
36 Intensity Draft Setting Low Move Control against the L.H. side. Medium Low Move Control right by 9/16” – 1” (14.3 – 25.4mm) from low position. Medium High Move Control right by 7/8” - 1 3/4” (22.2 – 44.5mm) from low position High Move Control against the R.H. side Table 3.4 Closing the draft cont...
Page 38 - MAINTAINING THE FIRE
37 3.5 MAINTAINING THE FIRE Once the wood has been consumed (or partially consumed) and you have obtained a good bed of embers, you should reload the unit. In order to do so, open the air control to its maximum for approximately 15 seconds prior to opening the stove door. Then, proceed by opening th...
Page 39 - SECTION 4.0 MAINTENANCE; CLEANING AND PAINTING YOUR STOVE; C heat resistant paint. For this purpose, simply scrub the; The glass must be replaced by a genuine part only.
38 SECTION 4.0 MAINTENANCE 4.1 CLEANING AND PAINTING YOUR STOVE Clean the stove frequently so that soot, ash, and creosote do not accumulate. Do not attempt to clean the stove when the unit is hot. Special care must be taken with plated surfaces in order to maintain the finish at its original brilli...
Page 40 - Use only the genuine; ASH REMOVAL USING THE ASH DRAWER; Make sure the fire is out, and the stove is cold.
39 4.3 GASKETING It is recommended that you change the door gasket (which makes your stove door air tight) once a year, in order to insure good control over the combustion, maximum efficiency and security. To change the door gasket, simply remove the damaged one. Carefully clean the gasket groove, a...
Page 41 - BAFFLE INSTALLATION FOR EASTWOOD 1900
40 • If bright embers are glowing above the ash dump cap during a low or medium fire, air may be leaking past the ash plug. If this is happening, a possible over fire hazard exists. The stove should be shut down and allowed to cool. Properly seal the ash dump cap. 4.5 CHIMNEY (FLUE) CLEANING Regular...
Page 43 - SECONDARY AIR TUBE REPLACEMENT; Figure 4.11 – Secondary air tube replacement; Model
42 4.5 SECONDARY AIR TUBE REPLACEMENT (see Figure 4.11) 1. Remove cotter pin at RH end of tube. 2. Slide tube to left and lower tube end below RH plenum. 3. Slide tube to right to remove. 4. Reassemble in reverse order using a new cotter pin. The cotter pin is a hammerlock style and locks into place...
Page 44 - SECTION 5.0 SPECIFICATIONS; Type; Recommended
43 SECTION 5.0 SPECIFICATIONS Fuel Type Cordwood Test Standards ULC S627 (CSA B366.2) & UL 1482 residential. Recommended surface : 500 to 1900 sq. ft. Heating capacity* – BTU/hr., EPA test wood: 34,700 Heating capacity* – BTU/hr., seasoned cordwood : 75,000 Optimum efficiency: 71% *Why is the in...
Page 45 - DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
44 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...
