Drolet Rocket E.P.A Owner's Manual

45521A Printed in Canada 27-03-2012 ROCKET E.P.A. WOOD STOVE OWNER’S MANUAL US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD STO

10 Graphic 2 A- 1 in.(25 mm) minimum; 1- Combustible wall; 2- Non-combustible spacers; 3- 0.024’’ (0.61mm) sheet metal. Graphic 3 A- 1 in. (25 m

11 Graphic 5 A- 1 in. (25 mm) minimum; 1- Combustible wall; 2- Non-combustible spacers; 3- Brick. Graphique 6 A- 1 in. (25 mm) minimum; 1- Comb

12 SECTION 2.0 CHIMNEY (FLUE SYSTEM) 2.1 DEFINITIONS For clarity, the following definitions should be used with respect to these instructions:  A c

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

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

15 Stove pipe  An adequate number of stove pipe sections.  A 90o elbow Typical installation through the wall FIGURE 2.2.1 (A) Typical installat

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

17 5- You can now install the wall support. Simply slide the wall support up to the tee, ensuring that the adapter on the support engages with the f

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

19 Typical installation through the ceiling FIGURE 2.2.1 (B) Typical Installation Through the Ceiling 1. Place your stove where you would like i

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20 2. Before you install the ceiling support, you need to frame the area. 3. To install the ceiling support, just slide the assembly into the f

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 a

22 8. 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

23 2.2.2 Typical installation through an existing masonry chimney You can also install your stove using your existing masonry chimney. To do so, fol

24 FIGURE 2.2.2 (B) Factory Built Thimble

25 FIGURE 2.2.2 (C) Brick Thimble

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. T

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 u

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

29 2.6 THE ADVANTAGE OF INSTALLING A BLOWER (FAN) A blower can be installed at the back of your DROLET stove. This option is necessary if you wish to

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1.0 - INSTALLATION ... 41.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION ...

30 SECTION 3.0 OPERATION Keep these instructions for future reference. WARNINGS:  ANY MODIFICATION OF THE APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED I

31  Even though your E.P.A Drolet has been specifically designed and tested to prevent smoke spillage, always open the door slowly as this will mini

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

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

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

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

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. Speci

37 4.4 CHIMNEY (FLUE) CLEANING Regular chimney (flue) maintenance, as well as good burning practices, is required to prevent chimney fires. When wood

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. H

39 BRICK LAYOUT ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION QTY 1 29010 4 ½” X 9” BRICK 12 2 29010-CUT 4 1/2'” X 9” BRICK (CUT) 2 3 29015 4” X 9” BRICK

4 SECTION 1.0 - INSTALLATION When installed and operated as described in these instructions, the E.P.A Rocket wood stove is suitable for use as a fre

40 DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY The warranty of the manufacturer extends only to the original consumer purchaser and is not transferable. This war

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 througho

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

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&

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) m