Drolet ECO-65 User Manual
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1
ECO - 65
OWNER’S MANUAL
Warning: If your appliance is not properly installed a house fire may result. For your safety, follow the
installation directions. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection
requirements in your area. These authorities should be consulted to determine if there is a need to obtain a
permit.
PLEASE read this entire manual before installation and use of this pellet fuel-burning room heater. Failure to
follow these instructions could result in property damage, body injury, or even death.
Save these instructions.
Some surfaces become hot at higher feeding rates. To prevent potential burns, avoid contact with those areas.
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.
Manufactured by:
Stove Builder International Inc.
St-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Quebec)
CANADA
45433A
25/10/2010
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the ECO-65 pellet stove. You are now prepared to burn pellet in
the most efficient, convenient way possible. To achieve the safest, most efficient and most
enjoyable performance from your stove, you must do three things: 1) Install it properly; 2)
Operate it correctly; and 3) Maintain it regularly. The purpose of this manual is to help you do
all three.
PLEASE read this entire manual before installation and use of this pellet fuel-burning
room heater. Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage,
bodily injury or even death.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
Your Drolet ECO-65 has been independently tested to ASTM E1509-04 Standard
Specification for Room Heaters, Pellet Fuel Burning Type, UL 1482-2010 and ULC-S627-00
Standard for Solid Fuel Room Heaters, Oregon Administrative Rules for Mobile Homes (81423-900 through 814-23-909) and Installation as a Stove Heater.
This pellet stove, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local
codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
and CSA-C22.1.
The bottom-feed burner system of this appliance is designed and tested specifically for use
only with four different types of pellets: standard wood pellets, 100% bark pellets,
sawdust/hay mix pellets, and switch grass pellets. This appliance is designed for residential
installation according to current national and local building codes as a freestanding room
heater. It is also approved as a mobile home heater. An outside combustion air source is
mandatory.
The stove will not operate using natural draft or without a power source for the blower
systems and fuel feed system and must not be burned with any type of coal.
This stove is designed to provide the optimum proportions of fuel and air to the fire in order to
burn free of smoke and soot. Any blockage of the air supply to or from the stove will seriously
degrade its performance and will be evidenced by a smoking exhaust and a sooting window.
For best operation, the ash content of the pellet fuel should be less than 1% and the calorific
value approximately 8,200 BTU/LB. Others fuels with a high ash content will require a higher
levels of maintenance and cleaning.
Commercial and industrial installations of the Drolet ECO-65 should not be used since
operational control is often not well managed in these settings.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
DO NOT OPERATE YOUR STOVE IF
YOU SMELL SMOKE COMING FROM IT.
TURN IT OFF, MONITOR IT, AND CALL
YOUR DEALER.
KEEP FOREIGN OBJECTS OUT OF
THE HOPPER.
NEVER USE GASOLINE,
GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN FUEL,
KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER
FLUID, GARBAGE, NAPHTA, ENGINE
OIL OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START
OR “FRESHEN UP” A FIRE IN THIS
STOVE. KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS
WELL AWAY FROM THE STOVE WHILE
IN USE.
DO NOT THROW THIS MANUAL
AWAY. THIS MANUAL HAS IMPORTANT
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS THAT YOU WILL NEED AT
A LATER TIME. ALWAYS FOLLOW THE
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.
NEVER BLOCK FREE AIRFLOW
THROUGH THE OPEN VENTS OF THE
STOVE.
DO NOT PLACE CLOTHING,
FURNITURES OR OTHER FLAMMABLE
ITEMS ON OR NEAR THE STOVE.
NEVER TRY TO REPAIR OR
REPLACE ANY PART OF THE STOVE
UNLESS INSTRUCTIONS ARE GIVEN IN
THIS MANUAL. ALL OTHER WORK
SHOULD BE DONE BY A TRAINED
TECHNICIAN.
THE VIEWING DOOR MUST BE
CLOSED AND LATCHED DURING
OPERATION.
THE STOVE WILL NOT OPERATE
DURING A POWER OUTAGE. IF AN
OUTAGE DOES OCCUR, CHECK THE
STOVE FOR SMOKE SPILLAGE AND
OPEN A WINDOW IF ANY SMOKE
SPILLS INTO THE ROOM.
DO NOT OPERATE THE STOVE IF THE
FLAME BECOMES DARK AND SOOTY OR
IF THE BURN POT OVERFILLS WITH
PELLETS. TURN THE STOVE OFF,
PERIODICALLY INSPECT IT, AND CALL
YOUR DEALER.
DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY
MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS ON THE
STOVE.
NOTE: TURNING THE STOVE “OFF”
DOES NOT DISCONNECT ALL POWER
FROM THE STOVE.
DO NOT TOUCH THE HOT SURFACES
OF THE HEATER. CONTACT WITH UNIT
MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. KEEP
CHILDREN AWAY FROM THE UNIT AND
EDUCATE ALL CHILDREN OF THE
DANGER OF A HIGH TEMPERATURE
STOVE. YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE
SUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE IN THE
SAME ROOM AS THE STOVE.
DO NOT UNPLUG THE STOVE IF
YOU SUSPECT A MALFUNCTION. TURN
THE STOVE OFF, PERIODICALLY
INSPECT IT, AND CALL YOUR DEALER.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE
STOVE BE UNPLUGGED WHEN NOT IN
USE FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME
(I.E. DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS). IF
THE STOVE IS INSTALLED IN A ROOM
WITHOUT AIR CONDITIONING, OR IN AN
AREA WHERE DIRECT SUNLIGHT CAN
SHINE ON THE UNIT, IT IS POSSIBLE THIS
CAN CAUSE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE
STOVE TO RISE TO OPERATIONAL
LEVELS; ONE OF THE SENSORS COULD
THEN MAKE THE BLOWERS START ON
THEIR OWN.
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BUILDING
OFFICIALS TO OBTAIN A PERMIT AND
INFORMATION ON ANY INSTALLATION
RESTRICTIONS OR INSPECTION
REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
NOTIFY YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY
OF THIS STOVE AS WELL.
THE EXHAUST SYSTEM MUST BE
COMPLETELY AIRTIGHT AND PROPERLY
INSTALLED. ALL VENT CONNECTOR
JOINTS MUST BE SEALED AND
FASTENED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PELLET PIPE MANUFACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE CONSISTENT
PERFORMANCE AND AVOID SMOKE AND
ASH SPILLAGE.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4
THIS UNIT MUST BE PROPERLY
INSTALLED TO PREVENT THE
POSSIBILITY OF A HOUSE FIRE. THE
INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE STRICTLY
ADHERED TO. DO NOT USE
MAKESHIFT METHODS OR
COMPROMISE IN THE INSTALLATION.
YOUR STOVE REQUIRES PERIODIC
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING. FAILURE
TO MAINTAIN YOUR STOVE MAY LEAD
TO SMOKE SPILLAGE IN YOUR HOME.
ALLOW THE STOVE TO COOL
BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY
MAINTENANCE OR CLEANING. ASHES
MUST BE DISPOSED IN A METAL
CONTAINER WITH A TIGHT LID AND
PLACED ON A NON COMBUSTIBLE
SURFACE WELL AWAY FROM THE
HOME STRUCTURE.
THIS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED AND
TESTED SPECIFICALLY FOR USE ONLY
WITH FOUR DIFFERENT TYPES OF
PELLETS: STANDARD WOOD PELLETS,
100% BARK PELLETS, SAWDUST/HAY
MIX PELLETS, AND SWITCH GRASS
PELLETS. ANY OTHER TYPE OF FUEL
BURNED IN THIS HEATER WILL VOID THE
WARRANTY AND SAFETY LISTING.
THIS STOVE MUST BE CONNECTED
TO A STANDARD 120 V., 60 HZ
GROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET. DO
NOT USE AN ADAPTER PLUG OR
SEVER THE GROUNDING PLUG. DO
NOT ROUTE THE ELECTRICAL CORD
UNDERNEATH, IN FRONT OF, OR OVER
THE STOVE.
THE STOVE MUST BE BOLTED TO
THE FLOOR, HAVE OUTSIDE AIR, AND
NOT BE INSTALLED IN A BEDROOM (PER
H.U.D. REQUIREMENTS). CHECK WITH
LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS.
THE EXHAUST SYSTEM SHOULD
BE CHECKED, AT LEAST TWICE A
YEAR FOR ANY BUILD UP OF SOOT OR
CREOSOTE.
STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL
INC. GRANTS NO WARRANTY, IMPLIED
OR STATED, FOR THE INSTALLATION OR
MAINTENANCE OF YOUR STOVE, AND
ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OF ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE(S).
THIS STOVE MUST ALWAYS BE
CONNECTED TO A 4¨ FRESH AIR
INLET.
REGISTER YOUR WARRANTY ONLINE
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 3
1. INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................................... 7
1.1. FEATURES ................................................................................................................................................ 7
1.2. PREPARATION ......................................................................................................................................... 7
1.3. CLEARANCES .......................................................................................................................................... 7
1.4. COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY .................................................................................................................... 8
1.5. ANCHOR THE STOVE ............................................................................................................................ 10
1.6. VENTING.................................................................................................................................................. 10
1.6.1. Equivalent Vent Length (EVL) ............................................................................................................... 11
1.6.2. Installation Configurations .................................................................................................................... 11
a) Horizontally through wall ............................................................................................................... 11
b) Vertically with new chimney system .............................................................................................. 13
c) Vertically into existing chimney system ......................................................................................... 14
d) Vertically into existing masonry fireplace ...................................................................................... 15
e) Installation through side of masonry chimney ............................................................................... 15
2. OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................ 17
2.1. PROPER FUEL ........................................................................................................................................ 17
2.2. WHERE TO STORE BAGS OF PELLETS .............................................................................................. 17
2.3. PRE-START-UP CHECK ......................................................................................................................... 17
2.4. BUILDING A FIRE ................................................................................................................................... 17
2.5. LIGHTING PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................................ 18
2.6. UNIT CONTROLS (See Figure 16) .......................................................................................................... 18
2.7. OPENING DOOR ..................................................................................................................................... 19
2.8. CONVECTION BLOWER (ROOM AIR FAN) .......................................................................................... 19
2.9. IF THE STOVE RUNS OUT OF PELLETS .............................................................................................. 19
2.10. REFUELING ............................................................................................................................................. 20
2.11. SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE .................................................................................................................... 20
2.12. SAFETY FEATURES ............................................................................................................................... 20
2.13. OPERATING THE STOVE USING A THERMOSTAT ............................................................................ 20
2.13.1. Thermostat Installation .......................................................................................................................... 20
2.13.2. Thermostatic mode ................................................................................................................................ 21
2.14. OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................. 22
3. MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................................... 24
3.1. CLEANING THE BURN POT .................................................................................................................. 24
3.2. MAINTENANCE OF THE EXCHANGERS AND BLOWER HOUSING .................................................. 24
3.3. VENTING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................... 25
3.3.1. Dealing with a Chimney Fire ................................................................................................................. 25
3.3.2. Soot and Flyash – Formation and need for removal .......................................................................... 26
3.4. ASH REMOVAL AND VACUUM USE ..................................................................................................... 26
3.4.1. ASH DISPOSAL ...................................................................................................................................... 26
3.5. DOOR ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................................. 27
3.6. DOOR GASKET MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................... 27
3.7. GLASS CARE .......................................................................................................................................... 28
3.8. REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF BROKEN DOOR GLASS .......................................................... 28
3.9. RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .................................................................................... 29
4. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................................................................................................................ 30
5. ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM ........................................................................................................................ 36
5.1. FUSE ACCESS ........................................................................................................................................ 37
6. REPLACEMENT PARTS ......................................................................................................................... 38
APPENDIX A......................................................................................................................................................... 39
APPENDIX B......................................................................................................................................................... 40
1. INSTALLATION
1.1. FEATURES
DROLET ECO-65 FREESTANDING PELLET STOVE
Width: 24”
Height: 41”
Depth: 30”
Weight: 375 lbs.
Flue size: 4”
Hopper Capacity: Up to 125 lbs. (This can vary depending
on pellet size, length, and diameter)
EPA status: < 4.5 g/h.
Burn rate: 1.3 lbs to 7.9 lbs. per hour
BTU range: 10,500 to 65,000
Electrical consumption:
o 5 Amps lighting cycle
o 2.5 Amps. continuous duty
Control board fuses: Main: 7.5A-250V fastblow
o Convection blower: 5A-250V fastblow
o Combustion blower: 3A-250V fastblow
o Exhaust blower: 3A-250V fastblow
o Auger 1: 3A-250V fastblow
o Auger 2: 3A-250V fastblow
o Ignitor : 5A-250V fastblow
Electrical requirement: 120VAC 15A
Approved installations: mobile home, conventional
1.2. PREPARATION
Factory packaging must be removed, and some minor assembly
work is required prior to installation for handle and door adjustment.
Also, the stove must be leveled using threaded legs.
1.3. CLEARANCES
The Drolet ECO-65 has been tested and listed for installation in
residential and mobile home. (refer to figure 1 & 2)
FLOOR PROTECTION: minimum of 6” in the front and 6” on each
side of the door opening. The stove must be placed on a
continuous (grouted joints) noncombustible material such as
ceramic tile, cement board, brick, 3/8” millboard or equivalent, or
other approved or listed material suited for floor protection.
NOTE: ceramic tile, or any tile, requires a continuous sheet
beneath to prevent the possibility of embers falling through to the
combustible floor if cracks or separation should occur in the
finished surface, this would include floor protection for Built-in
raised hearths. Check local codes for approved alternatives.
Clearances are measured from the sides, back or face (door
opening) (refer to fig. 3). For ceiling clearance refer to figure 4.
Clearances may only be reduced by means approved by the
regulatory authority.
FIGURE 3
Floor protection
FIGURE 2
Corner installation
FIGURE 1
Back wall installation
CAUTION: DO NOT USE MAKESHIFT MATERIALS OR
COMPROMISES IN THE INSTALLATION OF THIS
UNIT.
CAUTION: INSTALL VENT WITH CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY
THE VENT MANUFACTURER.
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.
1.4. COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY
THE STOVE MUST BE CONNECTED TO AN
OUTSIDE SOURCE OF COMBUSTION AIR.
A 4” inside diameter metallic pipe, either flexible or
rigid, must be attached to the inlet at the stove‟s rear
(refer to figures 5, 6 & 7). A rodent guard (minimum
¼” wire mesh) must be used at the terminus (refer to
figure 6). All connections must be secured and airtight
by either using the appropriately sized hose clamp
and/or UL-181-AP foil tape. Also make sure that the
fresh air damper is open while the stove is running.
The fresh air intake damper is located at the back of
the stove right hand side (refer to figure 6.).
For mobile home installations only:
No combustion air supply may exceed 10 feet.
Sources of Outside Combustion Air:
A hole in floor near the back of the leading onto a
ventilated crawl space under the house.
A hole in the wall behind the stove.
FIGURE 5
Rear view
FIGURE 4
Celing clearance
FIGURE 8
Fresh air supply
FIGURE 7
Fresh air supply
FIGURE 6.
The fresh air intake damper
FIGURE 9
Anchor
1.5. ANCHOR THE STOVE
The stove must be anchored to the floor with screws. Please use the two holes located on each side of the pedestal.
(See Fig. 9)
1.6. VENTING
In Canada, we recommend that you use a listed pellet vent that meets the ULC S-609-M89/ORD C441-M90
Standard.
For the United States, we recommend that you use a listed pellet vent that meets the UL-641Standard.
This unit can be vented in an existing factory-built or masonry chimney with the addition of a liner, provided the
chimney is more than 4” in diameter. The liner should be listed and should meet the ULC S-635/640 standard in
Canada and the UL-1777 standard in the USA. Refer to the instructions provided by the vent or chimney
manufacturer, especially when passing through a wall, ceiling, or roof.
Your venting system should have at least one foot of vertical rise for each foot of horizontal run. The
total vertical rise should never be less than 3 feet (see Appendix A).
This unit uses a pressurized exhaust system. All vent connector joints must be sealed and fastened. If vented
horizontally, joints should be made gastight. Please consult the pellet pipe manufacturer‟s instruction to ensure
proper installation and consistent performance to avoid smoke and ash spillage.
1.6.1. Equivalent Vent Length (EVL)
The longer the run of pipe in your installation, the
greater the restriction in your system.
Always use 4” pipe
Horizontal runs shall not exceed 9 feet.
Never exceed 30 feet of EVL.
To calculate EVL, use the following conversions table:
Qty
Type of pipe
EVL equivalent(ft)
1
90° elbow or “T”
5
1
45° elbow
3
1 ft
Horizontal pipe run
1
1 ft
Vertical pipe run
0.5
Here is an example on how to calculate the EVL of
your installation. (See Figure 9):
(3 x 4‟ of vertical length = 12‟ x 0.5 = 6 EVL) +
(1 x elbow or "T" = 5 EVL) +
(2 x 1‟ of horizontal length = 2 EVL)
Total EVL = (6 + 5 +2) = 13.
FIGURE 10
Venting through wall
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEM OF THIS UNIT.
INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE VENT MANUFACTURER.
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL IN BEDROOM
CAUTION: THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MANUFACTURED HOME FLOOR, WALL, AND
CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED
CAUTION: THE CHIMNEY CONNECTOR SHALL NOT PASS TROUGH AN ATTIC OR ROOF SPACE,
CLOSET OR SIMILAR CONCEALED SPACE, OR A FLOOR, OR CEILING.
1.6.2. Installation Configurations
a) HORIZONTALLY THROUGH WALL
(Refer to figures 10,11, or 12)
NOTE: Follow vent chimney manufacturer‟s instructions.
1. Position stove, adhering to clearances shown in Figures 1 & 2.
2. Locate position of hole in wall; directly behind stove exhaust vent (refer to figure 5).
3. Always maintain 3” clearance from combustible materials.
FIGURE 11
Venting through wall
4. Install Vent wall thimble per Vent manufacturer‟s instructions.
5. Attach enough piping to penetrate and extend at least 6 inches beyond the exterior wall. There should
always be at least one foot of vertical rise for each foot of horizontal run (see Appendix A). At least 3 feet of
vertical rise are needed in all cases. A longer vertical rise will favour a better exhaust.
6. To reduce the risk of smoke spillage, never terminate with a horizontal run. If your system terminates with a
horizontal run, add at least 3 feet of vertical rise (see Appendix A).
7. Attach cap and seal outside wall thimbles with non-hardening waterproof mastic.
Termination should not be located so that hot exhaust gases can be a hazard to children. Exhaust gases can
reach temperatures of 500ºF and cause serious burns if touched.
Do not locate terminations:
In Canada:
a) less than 7 feet vertically above any public sidewalk, lane, street, right-of-way, stairway or landing;
b) within 6 feet of a mechanical air supply inlet to a building;
c) within 3 feet of a building opening or air inlet of another appliance;
d) above a gas meter/regulator assembly within 3 feet horizontally of the vertical centerline of the
regulator
e) within 6 feet of any gas service regulator vent outlet or within 3 feet of an oil tank vent or an oil tank
fill inlet;
f) less than 1 feet above adjacent grade level or any adjacent surface that may support snow, ice, or
debris;
g) within 3 feet of the property boundary; and
h) underneath a veranda, porch, or deck.
i) A clear space of at least 3 feet shall be provided from the termination to any building projection,
adjacent wall, or any combustible materials such as trees, shrubs, fencing, etc.
FIGURE 12
Venting through wall
Basement installation
In the US:
a) less than 3 feet above any forced air inlet located within 10 feet;
b) less than 4 feet below or horizontally from, or one foot above, any door, window or gravity air inlet into
c) less than two feet from an adjacent building and not less than 7 feet above grade when located
any building;
adjacent to a public walkway. Mobile home installations must use a spark arrester. Other restrictions
may apply, such as the need to maintain a minimum distance to a gas meter. See NFPA 211.
CONSULT THE VENT MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
b) VERTICALLY WITH NEW CHIMNEY SYSTEM
(Refer to Figure 13)
NOTE: Follow Vent chimney manufacturer‟s instructions.
OPTION: To achieve a centered vertical installation, a 45º elbow and a clean-out tee can be used to offset the
pipe from the exhaust outlet to the rear center of the stove.
OPTION: Install Vent elbow in place of clean-out tee. Locate stove. Drop plumb bob to center of tee outlet, mark
point on ceiling. Install ceiling support and Vent pipe per Vent manufacturer‟s instructions.
1. Always maintain 3” clearance from combustible materials. When passing through additional floors or
ceilings, always install firestop spacer.
2. After lining up for hole in roof, cut either a round or square hole in roof, always 3” larger all the way around
pipe. Install upper edge and sides of flashing under roofing materials, nail to the roof along upper edge. Do
not nail lower edge. Seal nail heads with flexible waterproof sealant.
3. Apply flexible, waterproof sealant where the storm collar meets the vent. Slide storm collar down until it sits
on the flashing. Seal and install cap. Mobile home installations must use a spark arrester.
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