Drolet 45283 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

MILLENIA WOOD STOVE

US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD

STOVE

Verified and tested following

ULC S627 and UL 1482 Standards

by:

READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE

Manufactured by : STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC.

1700, Léon-Harmel, Québec (Québec) G1N 4R9

Tel : (418 ) 527-3060

Fax : (418 ) 527-4311

www.drolet.ca

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INTRODUCTION

Stove Builder International, one of the most important wood stove and fireplace manufacturers in North America, 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 well as technical specifications regarding installation, operation and maintenance of the model you have chosen.

The instructions pertaining to the installation of your wood stove in North America comply with ULC-S627 and UL-1482 standards.

Read this entire manual before you install and use your new stove. If this stove is not properly installed, a house fire may result. To reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.

Consult your municipal building department or fire officials about restrictions and installatio n requirements in your area and the need to obtain a permit.

KEEP THIS INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

CAUTIONS:

• HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY

CAUSE SKIN BURNS.

• DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO IGNITE THE FIRE.

• DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS SLIGHTLY OPENED DURING IGNITION.

• DO NOT BURN WASTE, FLAMMABLE FLUID SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA, OR MOTOR OIL.

• DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM.

• ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR AFTER IGNITION.

To receive full warranty coverage, you will

need to show evidence of the date you

purchased your stove. Keep your sales

invoice. We also recommend that you

www.drolet.ca

Registering your warranty online will help

us track rapidly the information we need on

your stove.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION........................................................................................... 4

1.2 POSITIONING THE STOVE ........................................................................................... 5

1.3 CLEARANCES .................................................................................................................. 5

1.3.1 Reduced clearances .................................................................................................. 7

1.4 FLOOR PROTECTOR ................................................................................................... 11

TIPS ON WOOD HEATING ..................................................................................................... 12

SECTION 2.0 CHIMNEY (FLUE SYSTEM) ........................................................................ 13

2.1 DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................. 13

2.2 CHIMNEY ........................................................................................................................ 13

2.2.1 Step by step installation of your factory-built chimney ......................................... 15

2.2.2 Typical installation through an existing masonry chimney ................................... 24

FIGURE 2.2.2 (C) Brick Thimble .............................................................................................. 26

2.3 CHIMNEY CONNECTOR ............................................................................................. 27

2.4 DRAFT .............................................................................................................................. 29

2.5 OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR ..................................................................................... 29

2.6 THE ADVANTAGE OF INSTALLING A BLOWER (FAN) ..................................... 30

SECTION 3.0 OPERATION .................................................................................................... 31

3.1 SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................................................. 32

3.2 FUEL ................................................................................................................................. 33

3.2.1 The use of manufactured logs ................................................................................ 34

3.2.2 Simple wood moisture test ..................................................................................... 35

3.3 NOTES ABOUT FIRST FIRING ................................................................................... 35

3.4 LIGHTING A FIRE ......................................................................................................... 35

3.5 MAINTAINING THE FIRE ........................................................................................... 37

3.6 FAN (BLOWER) OPERATION ..................................................................................... 37

SECTION 4.0 MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................. 38

4.1 CLEANING AND PAINTING YOUR STOVE ............................................................ 38

4.2 GLASS ............................................................................................................................... 38

4.3 GASKETING .................................................................................................................... 39

4.4 ASH REMOVAL USING THE ASH DRAWER .......................................................... 39

4.5 CHIMNEY (FLUE) CLEANING ................................................................................... 40

4.6 BAFFLE INSTALLATION FOR MILLENIA ............................................................. 40

4.5 SECONDARY AIR TUBE REPLACEMENT .............................................................. 42

SECTION 5.0 SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................... 43

DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ..................................................................... 44

SECTION 1.0 - INSTALLATION

When installed and operated as described in these instructions, the Millenia EPA wood stove is suitable for use as a freestanding wood stove in residential installations. The Millenia EPA wood stove is not intended for installation in a bedroom or a mobile home.

In Canada, the CSA B365 Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment and the CSA C22.1 Canadian National Electrical Code are to be followed in the absence of local code requirements. In the USA, the ANSI NFPA 70 National Electrical Code and NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances are to be followed in the absence of local code requirements.

In addition to the national installation and/or local building codes, fire officials (or other authorities having jurisdiction) should be contacted to determine what restrictions and installation requirements might apply locally.

This heating unit must serve as a supplementary heat source. An alternative heat source should be available in the home if needed. The manufacturer cannot be responsible for additional heating costs associated with the use of an alternative heat source.

It is highly recommended that the user buys this product from a retailer who can provide installation and maintenance advices.

1.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION

CAUTION:

• MIXING OF APPLIANCE OR FLUE SYSTEM COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES OR MODIFYING THE

DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATION OF COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. WHERE SUCH ACTION IS CONSIDERED, THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE CONSULTED IN THE FIRST INSTANCE.

• DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.

• CRACKED AND BROKEN COMPONENTS, e.g. GLASS PANELS OR CERAMIC TILES, MAY RENDER THIS

INSTALLATION UNSAFE.

• A SOURCE OF FRESH AIR INTO THE ROOM OR SPACE HEATED SHALL BE PROVIDED WHEN REQUIRED.

• INSTALL A SMOKE DETECTOR IN THE ROOM WHERE THE STOVE IS LOCATED

• CONNECT THE STOVE ONLY TO A LINED MASONRY CHIMNEY CONFORMING TO NATIONAL AND LOCAL

BUILDING CODES FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL, OR TO A LISTED FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEY SUITABLE FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL.

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 throughout the house. The stove should therefore be installed in the room where the most time is spent, and in the most spacious room possible. Recall that wood stoves produce radiating heat, the heat we feel when we are close to a wood stove. A wood stove also functions by convection, that is through the displacement of hot air accelerated upwards and its replacement with cooler air at the floor level. The stove’s convection effect is facilitated by the installation of a blower.

1.3 CLEARANCES

Clearances to any combustibles when measured directly from the floor protector to the ceiling must be a minimum of 84" (2134 mm). Clearances to any combustibles when measured directly from the front of the stove must be a minimum of 48" (1219 mm). The stove must also be placed so as to

maintain the minimum clearances to combustible walls specified for each type of connector used.

See Table 1.3 below for all clearance measures

Clearances to combustible materials**

Table 1.3 Clearances to combustible materials

MODEL

Millenia 22’’ / 22’’ 18’’ / 18’’ 16’’ / 16’’

Single wall pipe / Double wall

SIDES (A)

Single wall pipe / Double wall

* Height, from floor protection to ceiling

**See Figure 1.3 on the following page

You may decrease these clearances by installing heat radiation shields between th e 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. The installation standards of such heat radiation shields are listed on the following page.

IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN TO PLACE WOOD WITHIN MINIMUM CLEARANCES

BACK (B)

CORNERS (C)

Single wall pipe / Double wall

HEIGHT

(D)*

*7' / 2,13

Figure 1.3 Clearances to combustible materials

1.3.1 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 than 1" (25 mm) and not more than 3" (76 mm) between the bottom of the shield and the floor and not less than 3" (76 mm) between the top of the shield and the ceiling must be respected to allow vertical air circulation behind the shield. The shield must extend 20" (500 mm) above the stove top and 18" (450mm) to each side of the stove (see Graphic 1).

Following the installation of such a heat radiation shield, the clearances mentioned on the stove certification plate may be reduced as stated in the following table.

Reducing Clearances With

TYPE OF PROTECTION

Sides and

Rear/Back

Shielding

Top

Sheet metal, a minimum of 0,024" (0,61mm) spaced out at least 1" (25mm) by non-combustible spacers (see graphic 2).

Ceramic tiles, or an equivalent non-combustible material on fire-proof supports spaced out at least 1" (25 mm) by non-combustible spacers (see graphic 3).

Ceramic tiles, or an equivalent non-combustible material on fire-proof supports with a minimum of 0,024" (0,61 mm) sheet metal backing spaced out a t least 1" (25 mm) by non-combustible spacers (see graphic 4)

Brick spaced out at least 1" (25 mm) by non-combustible spacers (see graphic 5)

Brick with a minimum of 0,024" (0,61 mm) sheet metal backing spaced out at least 1" (25 mm) by noncombustible spacers (see graphic 6).

67% 50%

50% 33%

67% 50%

50% N/A

67% N/A

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 mm (1 po.) and 75 mm (3 po.) ; E- 75 mm (3 po.) minimum; F- 450 mm (18 po.) minimum.

1- Wall shielding ; 2- Non-combustible spacers ; 3- Ceiling shielding ; 4- Combustible wall ; 5- Ceiling; 6- Heater (side view) ; 7- Heater (top view).

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 mm (1 po.) minimum;

1- Combustible wall; 2- Non-combustible spacer; 3- Fire-proof support; 4- Ceramic tile or equivalent non-combustible material. _____________________________________________________________________________

Graphic 4

A- 25 mm (1 po.) minimum;

1- Combustible wall; 2- Non-combustible spacer; 3- 0.61 mm (0.024") sheet metal; 4- Fire-proof support; 5- Ceramic tile or equivalent non-combustible material.

A- 25 mm (1 po.) minimum;

1- Combustible wall; 2- Non-combustible spacer; 3- Brick.

Graphic 5

A- 25 mm (1 po.) minimum;

1- Combustible wall; 2- Non-combustible spacer; 3- 0.61 mm (0.024") sheet metal; 4- Brick

Graphic 6

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 least 18” (300mm) from the front and 8” (200mm) from the sides and the back of the firebox., as shown in Figure 1.4 below.

Please note that a floor protection is required with the pedestal models for spark and ash shielding, but not for limiting floor temperatures from the radiant heat of the stove. The stove was designed and safety tested so that without any protection, the floor would not overheat.

Please refer to local building codes for suitable floor protection materials.

FRONT

18” (300 mm)

8” (200 mm)

SIDES

BACK

8” (200 mm)

FIGURE 1.4 Floor protector

Caution: do not install in a bedroom.

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 with an EPA-certified wood stove may therefore require that you modify some of your heating habits. To get the most satisfaction out of your new wood-heating system, please make sure you go through the following check list.

9 The chimney is the engine that drives the wood-heating system. Use a chimney that

is UL-listed, with an inner diameter to match the stove’s outlet collar (6” for all Drolet wood stoves);

9 Try to run the chimney inside the building for as much length as you can. A tall

and warm chimney will produce a good draft;

9 Try to install your chimney straight up and avoid 90 degree turns in the flue pipe

and offsets in the chimney;

9 Make sure that the chimney is tall enough and its top is clear of obstacles so it

can produce a stable draft;

9 Use a chimney thermometer installed at a distance of approximately 18 inches on

the flue pipe above the stove. Flue gases should reach at least 350oF before you close the stove’s primary air intake completely. Operate your unit within the comfort zone indicated on the thermometer;

9 To reduce the risk of smoke spillage into the room upon reloading your stove,

leave the primary air intake completely open for a few minutes. This will heat up the chimney and build up draft before you open the stove door;

9 Maximize hot air circulation! Our wood stoves are designed to easily receive a

variable speed blower that will improve heat distribution in front of the stove;

9 Remember that wood stoves produce radiant heat. Since heat rises, the use of

floor traps will greatly improve the heat transfer to rooms upstairs;

9 Use a mobile home approved stove if you are going to install your wood-heating

system in a mobile home. A fresh air kit must be connected to the stove. Never install your wood stove in a bedroom;

9 Burn only dry cordwood; 9 Make sure you have a good bed of red coals before you load your stove with logs

exceeding 3 inches in diameter;

9 Read and keep you owner’s manual. It will provide you with tips on how to run a

successful wood-heating system.

SECTION 2.0 CHIMNEY (FLUE SYSTEM)

2.1 DEFINITIONS

For clarity, the following definitions should be used with respect to these instructions:

• A chimney system consists of a connector off the top of the stove, and a chimney, which

attaches to the connector and terminates outside the house.

• A chimney can be a masonry chimney (of masonry construction with an inside liner), or a

factory built chimney.

• A factory built chimney can be a double walled chimney (two concentric pipes with

insulation - sometimes referred to as an insulated solid pack) or an air cooled chimney

(three concentric pipes, with insulation between the first and second pipes, and air between the second and third pipes).

• A single walled connector is a single pipe.

• A double walled connector has two concentric pipes, no insulation, and is an air cooled

connector.

2.2 CHIMNEY

CAUTION:

• DO NOT fill any framed space around the factory-built chimney with insulation or any other

material. Insulation placed in this area could cause adjacent combustibles to overheat.

• Do not use makeshift compromises during installation as they may be safety hazards, and a

fire could result.

• Do not connect this unit to a chimney system serving another appliance.

• Do not cut rafters or ceiling joists without first consulting a building official to ensure

structural integrity is not compromised.

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 UL103 (USA) or ULCS629 (Canada) standards. It must therefore be a 6” (152mm) HT Type (2100°F) chimney. It is extremely important that it be installed according to the manufacturer's specifications. The manufacturers’ installation instructions and specified clearances should always be followed in accordance with local and national installation codes. In Canada the CSA B365 and the CSA C22.1 installation codes are to be followed. In the USA the ANSI NFPA 70

and ANSI NFPA 211 installation codes are to be followed.

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