Drolet UL 1482 User Manual

READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE 45145A OWNER’S MANUAL CLASSIC EPA WOOD STOVE US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIE

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

10 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 line

11 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 va

12 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

13 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

14 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

15 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

16Typical installation through the ceiling FIGURE 2.2.1 (B) Typical Installation Through the Ceiling 1- Place your stove where you would like

17 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

186- 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

1INTRODUCTION Stove Builder International, one of the most important wood stove and fireplace manufacturers in North America, congratulates you on y

199- 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

20 FIGURE 2.2.2 (B) Factory Built Thimble

21 FIGURE 2.2.2 (C) Brick Thimble

22 2.3 CHIMNEY CONNECTOR Your chimney connector (commonly called stove pipe) and chimney must have the same diameter as the stove’s exhaust outlet.

23 FIGURE 2.3 (B) Minimum Slope 2.4 DRAFT Your Classic EPA stove’s performance will be optimised if it is installed with a chimney (flue) syst

24combustion present. • Opening a window slightly on a calm (windless) day alleviates any of the above symptoms. • The house is equipped with a w

25SECTION 3.0 OPERATION Keep these instructions for future reference. WARNING: • ANY MODIFICATION OF THE APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED I

26 • Even though your Drolet has been specifically designed and tested to prevent smoke spillage, always open the door slowly as this will minimise

27Your Drolet stove is designed to burn WOOD ONLY. Do not burn coal, charcoal, or trash in the unit. Highly flammable items such as trash may igni

28stove and void the warranty. Logs containing chemical additives burn a lot hotter and were designed for decorative fireplaces. Decorative firepla

2TABLE OF CONTENTS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...

29established. Once the firebox is hot, the air control can be partially closed. After 30 minutes to one hour, you can close the air control comple

30 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

31 4.4 ASH REMOVAL USING THE ASH DRAWER CAUTION: ASHES CAN START FIRES, EVEN AFTER SEVERAL DAYS OF INACTIVITY. NEVER DISPOSE OF ASHES IN A COMBUS

324.5 CHIMNEY (FLUE) CLEANING Regular chimney (flue) maintenance, as well as good burning practices, are required to prevent chimney fires. When wo

33DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY The warranty of the manufacturer extends only to the original consumer purchaser and is not transferable. This

3TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Recommended Surface: 850 to 1850 sq. ft. (79 to 172 m2) Maximum heat output (EPA test fuel) : Maximum heat output (seas

4TIPS 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. Envir

5SECTION 1.0 - INSTALLATION When installed and operated as described in these instructions, the Classic EPA wood stove is suitable for use as a fre

6Clearances to any combustibles when measured directly from the floor protector to the ceiling must be a minimum of 84" (2134 mm). Clearances

7 1.3.1 Reduced clearances using shielding You may decrease the minimum clearances to combustible materials by installing heat radiation shields be

8 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