Drolet 1800 User Manual

READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE 45280 OWNER’S MANUAL EASTWOOD 1500/1800 EPA WOOD STOVES US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PHASE I

91.3.1 REDUCED CLEARANCES You may decrease the clearances by installing heat radiation shields between the walls or the ceiling and the stove. Th

10 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 m

11 Graphic 2 A- 25 mm (1 po.) minimum; 1- Combustible wall ; 2- Non-combustible spacer; 3- 0.61 mm (0.024") sheet metal. Graphic 3 A- 25 m

12 Graphic 5 A- 25 mm (1 po.) minimum; 1- Combustible wall; 2- Non-combustible spacer; 3- Brick. Graphic 6 A- 25 mm (1 po.) minimum; 1- Combu

13 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

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

15 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

16 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

17Typical installation through the wall FIGURE 2.2.1 (A) Typical installation through the wall 1- Start by positioning your stove where you wo

18 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 fo

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

19 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

20 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 instal

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

22 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

23 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

24 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 th

25 FIGURE 2.2.2 (B) Factory Built Thimble

26 FIGURE 2.2.2 (C) Brick Thimble

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.

28 FIGURE 2.3 (B) Minimum Slope Avoid 90 degree eblows We recommend that you use two 45 degree elbows instead

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29 2.4 DRAFT Your Eastwood EPA stove’s performance will be optimised if it is installed with a chimney (flue) system that provides an adequate dr

30 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 yo

31SECTION 3.0 OPERATION Keep these instructions for future reference. WARNING: • ANY MODIFICATION OF THE APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED I

323.1 SAFETY INFORMATION • This stove is designed for safe operation WHEN BURNING WOOD ONLY. Altering or modifying the unit or installation with

33• Never operate the stove with the door open, or cracked slightly open, except briefly during the lighting operation, and during refuelling. Leavi

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 yi

353.3 NOTES ABOUT FIRST FIRING The fresh paint on your stove needs to be cured to preserve its quality. Once the fuel load is properly ignited, onl

36 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 t

37 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

38 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

34.4 ASH REMOVAL USING THE ASH DRAWER ... 38 4.5 CHIMNEY (FLUE) CLEANING ...

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

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

4TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS EASTWOOD 1500 Recommended Surface: 500 to 1500 sq. ft. Heating capacity* – BTU/hr., EPA test wood : Heating capacity* –

5EASTWOOD 1800 Recommended Surface: 850 to 1800 sq. ft. Heating capacity* – BTU/hr., EPA test wood : Heating capacity* – BTU/hr., seasoned cordwood

6TIPS 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

7SECTION 1.0 INSTALLATION When installed and operated as described in these instructions, the Eastwood EPA wood stove is suitable for use as a fre

81.2 POSITIONING THE STOVE It is very important to position the wood stove in an area that will favour the most efficient heat distribution throug