Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; REGISTER YOU WARRANTY ONLINE
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................... 3 TIPS ON WOOD...
Page 3 - INTRODUCTION
2 INTRODUCTION SBI INC., one of the most important wood stove and fireplace manufacturers in Canada, 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 and controlled combustion as...
Page 4 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Combustible: Wood Recommended Surface 500 to 1 500 ft 2 (47 to 140 m 2 ) Heating Capacity : E.P.A : 44 000 BTU/h (12.8kW) Efficiency : 75.32 % Emissions: 6.28 g/h Colours : Metallic Black Flue Pipe Diameter : 6’’ (152 mm) Chimney type : 2 100°F (650 °C) Minimum Chimney Hei...
Page 5 - TIPS ON WOOD HEATING; Burn only dry cordwood
4 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. Burning...
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; PEDESTAL AND PANELS; Pedestal Base Installation:; Slide the front part of the
ASSEMBLY PEDESTAL AND PANELS Pedestal Base Installation: 1. Slide the front part of the pedestal base around the pedestal and fix the rear part with the two supplied screws. 2. Slide the ash pan in position. Side Panels and Ash Lip Installation: 1. Start by fixing the front part of the decorative si...
Page 7 - LEGS AND ASH PAN; Ash Lip Installation :; Just clip the ash lip into
LEGS AND ASH PAN Ash Lip Installation : 1. Just clip the ash lip into position, centred just below the door. 2. Slide the ash pan in position. 6
Page 8 - DOOR ADJUSTMENT; Turn the handle counter clock wise one turn to increase pressure; Figure 1: Door Adjustment
DOOR ADJUSTMENT In order for your stove to operate properly, the door should be adjusted periodically to provide an air tight fit. To adjust: • Remove the lock pin (spring pin) by pulling and turning it using pliers ("wise grip") • Turn the handle counter clock wise one turn to increase pres...
Page 9 - THE BENEFITS OF INSTALLING A BLOWER
THE BENEFITS OF INSTALLING A BLOWER A blower can be installed at the back of your 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 radiation power of yo...
Page 10 - INSTALLATION; POSITIONING THE STOVE
9 INSTALLATION SAFETY NOTICE • I F THIS STOVE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED , A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT . T O REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE , FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS . F AILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE , BODILY INJURY , OR EVEN DEATH . • C ONSULT YOUR MUNICIPAL BUILDING ...
Page 11 - FLOOR PROTECTOR; FRONT
FLOOR PROTECTOR Your wood stove should be placed on a non-combustible surface. The floor protector should be under the stove, eighteen inches beyond the front and eight inches beyond each side of the fuel loading and ash removal opening. If there is a horizontal section of chimney connector, the flo...
Page 12 - CLEARANCES FROM COMBUSTIBLES; Single pipe / Double pipe; Model A
CLEARANCES FROM COMBUSTIBLES It is of outmost importance that the clearances to combustible materials be scrupulously respected upon installation of the stove you have selected. Refer to the tables below : Single pipe / Double pipe Model A B C D E F Eldorado 15/6 18/18 12/12 21.5/12.5 30.5/30.5 24/2...
Page 13 - Sides and
12 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 less ...
Page 14 - CHIMNEY
13 CHIMNEY Your wood stove may be hooked up with a factory built or masonry chimney. If you are using a factory built chimney, it must comply with UL 103 or ULC S629 standards; therefore it must be a Type HT (2100°F). It is extremely important that it be installed according to the manufacturer's spe...
Page 15 - Stove Pipe
CHIMNEY CONNECTOR (STOVE PIPE) Your chimney connector and chimney must have the same diameter as the stove outlet. If this is not the case, we recommend you contact your dealer in order to insure there will be no problem with the draught. The stove pipe must be made of aluminized or cold roll steel ...
Page 16 - TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS; FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEY:; Wall installation; Vertical installation
TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEY: ROOF FLASHING 18" CLEARANCE WALL SUPPORT WALL RADIATION SHIELD RAIN CAP Wall installation CEILING SUPPORT RADIATION SHIELD Vertical installation 15
Page 20 - OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR; back-drafts occur whether or not there is combustion present.; WARNINGS for use in MOBILE HOMES:
19 OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR Your DROLET stove is approved to be installed with an outside air intake which is necessary for a mobile home. This type of installation is also required in air tight houses and houses with negative pressure problems. You can purchase this option through your DROLET dealer....
Page 21 - WOODSTOVE UTILISATION; AVERAGE ENRGY YIELD OF ONE AIR DRIED CORD OF CUT WOOD; Wood species
20 WOODSTOVE UTILISATION Your heating unit was designed to burn wood only; no other materials should be burnt. Wastes and other flammable materials should not be burnt in your wood stove. Any type of wood may be used in your stove, but specific varieties have better energy yields than others. Please...
Page 22 - under supervision; , in order to allow for good combustion. After this time, you
21 Smaller pieces of wood will dry faster. All logs exceeding 6" in diameter should be split. The wood should not be stored directly on the ground. Air should circulate through the cord. A 24" to 48" air space should be left between each row of logs, which should be placed in the sunnies...
Page 23 - HEATING
HEATING Controlled combustion is the most efficient technique for wood heating because it enables you to select the type of combustion you want for each given situation. The wood will burn slowly if the wood stove air intake control is adjusted to reduce the oxygen supply in the combustion chamber t...
Page 24 - TO PREVENT CREOSOTE BUILD UP
23 RELOADING Once you have obtained a good bed of embers, you should reload the unit. In order to do so, open the air controls to maximum a few seconds prior to opening the stove's door. Then proceed by opening the door very slowly; open it one or two inches for 5 to 10 seconds, before opening it co...
Page 25 - ASH DISPOSAL
24 ASH DISPOSAL Ashes should be removed from the stove every few days or when ashes get to 2 to 3 inches deep. Always empty the stove when it is cold, such as in the morning. Always dispose of ashes in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. Place this container on a non combustible floor or on ...
Page 26 - MAINTENANCE; GLASS; The glass should be washed only when cold.; GASKETING; PAINT; F heat resistant paint. For this purpose, simply
25 MAINTENANCE Your Drolet stove is a high efficiency stove and therefore require little maintenance. It is important to perform a visual inspection of the stove every time it is emptied, in order to insure that no parts have been damaged, in which case repairs must be performed immediately. GLASS •...
Page 27 - DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
26 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...
