Drolet 45521A - Manual

6 FIGURE 1.3 Clearances to combustible materials and floor protection

7 Floor protector If the stove is to be installed on top of a combustible floor, it must be guarded by a non combustible material as shown on figure 1.3 (see the dotted line area). FLOOR PROTECTOR* CANADA USA G 8’’ (205 mm) – Note 1 N/A (Canada only) H 8’’ (205 mm) N/A (Canada only) I 18’’ (460 mm) ...

8 TYPE OF PROTECTION Reducing Clearances With Shielding Sides and Rear/Back Top Sheet metal, a minimum of 0,024" (0,61mm) spaced out at least 1" (25mm) by non-combustible spacers (see graphic 2). 67% 50% Ceramic tiles, or an equivalent non-combustible material on fire-proof supports spaced o...

9 Graphic 1 A- Minimum clearance required between the appliance and an unshielded combustible ceiling. B- 20 in. (500 mm) minimum; C- 1 in. (25 mm) minimum; D- Between 1 in. and 3 in. (25 mm and 75 mm); E- 3 in. (75 mm) minimum; F- 18 in. (457 mm) minimum. 1- Shielding; 2- Non-combustible spacers; 3...

13 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...

14 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...

15 Stove pipe An adequate number of stove pipe sections. A 90 o elbow Typical installation through the wall FIGURE 2.2.1 (A) Typical installation through the wall 1- Start by positioning your stove where you would like it to go, taking into account the minimum clearances to combustible material. You...

16 2- Once the opening completed, you need to frame in the area to allow for the installation of a wall thimble. A wall thimble is not required for installations through concrete walls. 3- You must first secure the wall thimble into the exterior wall surface. Then, do the same inside and fasten the ...

18 8- Finally, twist on your rain cap and you can head back inside. 9- You are now ready to connect your chimney to your stove. Simply install the inter- connecting stove pipe between the stove pipe adapter and the stove. You can follow the instructions in the following section (section 2.3) of this...

19 Typical installation through the ceiling FIGURE 2.2.1 (B) Typical Installation Through the Ceiling 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 yo...

21 6. Now, you can add additional chimney sections. Continue adding chimney lengths until a height of about 2 feet below the next ceiling level. An attic insulation shield must be installed where a chimney passes from a lower living space into an upper living space or attic space. It is designed to ...

26 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 ...

27 FIGURE 2.3 (B) Minimum Slope The assembly should be as short and direct as possible between the stove and chimney (See figure 2.4 (A)). The use of two 45 degree elbows (See figure 2.4 (C)) is often preferable to a single 90 degree elbow (See figure 2.4 (B)) because less turbulence is created in t...

28 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...

30 SECTION 3.0 OPERATION Keep these instructions for future reference. WARNINGS: 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). N EVER MODIFY THE AIR INTAKE CONTROL . DO NOT USE...

32 3.2 FUEL Fuel for the stove must not be stored closer than the required clearances to combustibles (heat sensitive materials). NEVER STORE WOOD IN THE ASH PAN COMPARTMENT. Your E.P.A Drolet stove is designed to burn WOOD ONLY . Do not burn coal, charcoal, or trash in the unit. Highly flammable it...

33 3.2.1 The use of manufactured logs There are numerous types of manufactured logs sold on the market. You must be very careful with this type of product. Many brands of manufactured logs contain chemical additives. DO NOT BURN ANY MANUFACTURED LOGS CONTAINING CHEMICAL ADDITIVES. If you do, you may...

34 3.4 LIGHTING A FIRE Place enough crumpled balls of newspaper or other paper into the stove to cover the bottom of the firebox. Place small and dry kindling on the crumpled paper. Place larger and dry kindling on top of the small kindling. Open the air intake control fully. Light a fire at the bot...

35 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...

36 SECTION 4.0 MAINTENANCE 4.1 CLEANING AND PAINTING YOUR STOVE Clean the stove frequently so that soot, ash, and creosote do not accumulate. Special care must be taken with gold plated surfaces in order to maintain the finish at its original brilliance. Do not use an abrasive cleaner which will scr...

37 4.4 CHIMNEY (FLUE) CLEANING Regular chimney (flue) maintenance, as well as good burning practices, is required to prevent chimney fires. When wood (especially green wood) is burned without adequate heat or air supply, it produces tar and other organic vapours ( smoke ), which combine with expelle...

38 SECTION 5.0 FEATURES 5.1 ROCKET STOVE Type of fuel : Wood Test standard : ULC S627 and UL 1482 Recommended surface : 250 to 1000 sq. ft. Heating capacity* – BTU/hr., EPA test wood : 26,100 Heating capacity* – BTU/hr., seasoned cordwood : 40,000 Optimum efficiency : 82% *Why is the BTU indicated o...

40 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...