Drolet 45521A User Manual

US ENVIRONMENTAL

PROTECTION AGENCY PHASE

II CERTIFIED WOOD STOVE

Safety tested according to ULC S627 and UL 1482 Standards by:

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ROCKET E.P.A. WOOD STOVE

OWNER’S MANUAL

250, de Copenhague, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Quebec), Canada G3A 2H3

45521A Printed in Canada 01-05-2011

READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE

STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC.

Tel: (418) 878-3040

Fax: (418) 878-3001

INTRODUCTION

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 register your

warranty online at

www.drolet.ca

Registering your warranty online will help us track rapidly

the information we need on your stove.

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 installation requirements in your area and the need to obtain a permit.

KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION 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. DO NOT INSTALL IN A MOBILE HOME

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1.0 - INSTALLATION .............................................................. 4

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

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

1.3 CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES AND FLOOR PROTECTOR ........................ 5

SECTION 2.0 CHIMNEY (FLUE SYSTEM) ......................................... 12

2.1 DEFINITIONS ....................................................................................................... 12

2.2 CHIMNEY ............................................................................................................. 12

2.2.1 Step by step installation of your factory-built chimney ...................................... 14

2.2.2 Typical installation through an existing masonry chimney ................................ 23

2.3 CHIMNEY CONNECTOR...................................................................................... 26

2.4 DRAFT .................................................................................................................. 28

2.5 OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR .............................................................................. 28

2.6 THE ADVANTAGE OF INSTALLING A BLOWER (FAN) ...................................... 29

SECTION 3.0 OPERATION ..................................................................... 30

3.1 SAFETY INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 30

3.2 FUEL .................................................................................................................... 32

3.2.1 The use of manufactured logs .......................................................................... 33

3.2.2 Simple wood moisture test ............................................................................... 33

3.3 NOTES ABOUT FIRST FIRING ................................................................ ............ 33

3.4 LIGHTING A FIRE ................................................................................................ 34

3.5 MAINTAINING THE FIRE ..................................................................................... 34

3.6 FAN (BLOWER) OPERATION .............................................................................. 35

SECTION 4.0 MAINTENANCE ............................................................... 36

4.1 CLEANING AND PAINTING YOUR STOVE ......................................................... 36

4.2 GASKETING ......................................................................................................... 36

4.3 ASH REMOVAL .................................................................................................... 36

4.4 CHIMNEY (FLUE) CLEANING .............................................................................. 37

4.5 DEALING WITH A CHIMNEY FIRE ...................................................................... 37

SECTION 5.0 FEATURES ........................................................................ 38

5.1 ROCKET STOVE .................................................................................................. 38

DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY..................................... 40

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 freestanding wood stove in residential installations. The E.P.A Rocket 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.

1.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION

CAUTIONS:

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. CERAMIC TILES, MAY RENDER THIS

INSTALLATION UNSAFE.

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.

DO NOT INSTALL IN A MOBILE HOME.

WARNINGS:

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

REQUIRED.

1.2 POSITIONING THE STOVE

CLEARANCES (SINGLE WALL PIPE)

CANADA

USA

16" (410 mm)

21" (535 mm)

10" (255 mm)

7" (180 mm)

18" (460 mm)

29" (740 mm)

18" (460 mm)

15" (385 mm)

48’’ (1220 mm)

84’’ (213 cm)

CLEARANCES (DOUBLE WALL PIPE)

CANADA

USA

16" (410 mm)

21" (535 mm)

7" (180 mm)

18" (460 mm)

29" (740 mm)

15" (385 mm)

48’’ (1220 mm)

84’’ (213 cm)

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 TO COMBUSTIBLES AND FLOOR PROTECTOR

To install your appliance correctly, it is extremely important to respect all clearances to any combustibles as indicated on your stove’s certification label.

Clearances to combustible materials

(see figure 1.3 to match each letter to a clearance)

FIGURE 1.3 Clearances to combustible materials and floor protection

Floor protector

FLOOR PROTECTOR*

CANADA

USA

8’’ (205 mm) – Note 1

N/A (Canada only)

8’’ (205 mm)

N/A (Canada only)

18’’ (460 mm)

From door opening

16’’ (410 mm)

From door opening

N/A (USA only)

8’’ (205 mm)

N/A (Canada only)

N/A (USA only)

Note 2

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 1.3 (see the dotted line area).

*Steel with a minimum thickness of 0.015’’ (0.38 mm) or ceramic tiles sealed together with grout. No

protection is required if the unit is installed on a non-combustible floor (ex: concrete).

Note 1: The floor protection at the back of the stove is limited to the stove’s required

Note 2: Only required under the horizontal section of the connector. Must exceed each

clearance if such clearance is smaller than 8 inches (203 mm).

side of the connector by at least 2 inches (51 mm).

Reduced clearances using shielding

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.

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" (25mm) by non-combustible spacers (see graphic 2).

67%

50%

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).

50%

33%

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 at least 1" (25 mm) by non-combustible spacers

(see graphic 4)

67%

50%

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

50%

N/A

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

67%

N/A

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) minimum; D- Between 1 in. and 3 in. (25 mm and 75 mm); E- 3 in. (75 mm) minimum; F- 18 in. (457 mm) minimum.

1- Shielding; 2- Non-combustible spacers; 3- Ceiling protector; 4- Combustible wall; 5- Ceiling; 6- Appliance (side view); 7- Appliance (top view).

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 mm) minimum; 1- Combustible wall;

2- Non-combustible spacers; 3- Non-combustible support; 4- Ceramic tile or non-combustible material.

Graphic 4

A- 1 in. (25 mm) minimum; 1- Combustible wall;

2- Non-combustible spacer; 3- 0.024’’ (0.61 mm) thick sheet metal; 4- Non-combustible support; 5- Ceramic tile or non-combustible material.

A- 1 in. (25 mm) minimum; 1- Combustible wall;

2- Non-combustible spacers; 3- Brick.

A- 1 in. (25 mm) minimum; 1- Combustible wall;

2- Non-combustible spacers; 3- 0.024’’ (0.61 mm) thick sheet metal; 4- Brick.

Graphic 5

Graphique 6

SECTION 2.0 CHIMNEY (FLUE SYSTEM)

CAUTIONS:

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.

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 wall 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 wall connector is a single pipe. A double wall connector has two concentric pipes, no insulation, and is an air

cooled connector.

2.2 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 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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