Drolet GEMINI 1200, GEMINI 1500, LORRAINE, CASSANDRA, JANET Installation Manual

THE INSTALLATION MANUAL
FOR GEMINI 1200 AND
GEMINI 1500
WOODSTOVES

Manufactured by
DROLET
STOVES & FIREPLACES INC

45041a

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Rev 07/96

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THE INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR

GEMINI 1200 ET GEMINI 1500
WOODSTOVES
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DROLET STOVES & FIREPLACES Inc. is pleased to congratulate you on your new
acquisition. We would like to assist you in drawing the utmost benefit from the unit which
you have selected. Therefore, we would like to offer a few useful hints on heating with wood
and on controlled combustion in particular.

Moreover, the technical data specifications pertaining to the model which you have chosen
are outlined on the following pages, including instructions for installation, use and
maintenance.

The installation instructions in accordance with the standards set by ULC #S627, must be
followed exactly in order to avoid the possibility of major problems.

Your instruction booklet is a gold mine of information. Keep it handy.

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INSTALLATION

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Your stove must be mounted on fireproof surface. If you have decided to mount it on an area
where flooring material is not fireproof, then you must add a panel of asbestos between the
stove and the floor. The thickness and dimensions of this panel differ according to each
model, as outlined in the following chart.

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Model Thickness Panel Panel Panel
of Protrusion Protrusions Protrusion
panel at front at sides at back
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Gemini 1200 3/8" (7mm) 18" (457mm) 6" (150mm) 6" (150mm)
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Gemini 1500 3/8" (7mm) 18" (457mm) 6" (150mm) 6" (150mm)
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Note: Asbestos panel can be replaced by a ceramic of gauge 18 sheet metal.

1) Whether you choose to install your stove cornerwise in a room or parallel to a wall, you
must adhere to the specifications for distances to be respected. These are clearly
illustrated for each particular model.

Gemini 1200..............................................................................................................drawing #1

Gemini 1500..............................................................................................................drawing #1

2) Note : Only competent authorities can approve shorter distances.

3) Avoid placing wood or other inflammable substances too close to your heating unit. As
we have already stipulated, make sure that the proper distances are respected between
your unit and any inflammable substances.

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SMOKE EVACUATION SYSTEM
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A good smoke evacuation system will ensure superior performance if you observe these
precautionary measures:

1) The stove pipe and the chimney must be of the same dimension as the woodstove outlet,
minimum height 15 feet from floor to chimney top.

2) If you use an insulated chimney, make sure that it has the necessary approvals. You must
follow very closely the instructions given by the manufacturer.

3) If you choose to equip your stove with a masonry chimney, we strongly recommend that
you call on specialist. Make sure that the masonry encasement of the clay tiles is 8 inches
thick. This thickness is recommended so that the chimney can retain its heat, thereby
preventing excessively rapid cooling of the gases, which, in turn, results in excessive
creosote and soot formation.

4) Should a spark arrestor be required at the end of your chimney, it must be inspected at
frequent intervals in order to prevent any accumulation of creosote and soot from
blocking the chimney.

5) We recommend that you use a chimney connector pipe made of conventional steel of a
minimum 24 gauge thickness. Read carefully your installation manual provided by the
chimney manufacturer before proceeding to the installation. Check with your local
building code before making a hole in a wall or ceiling for a chimney opening.

6) Your smoke outlet system should be completely airtight. In order to achieve this,
assemble the pipe lengths in position, male end facing downwards. Each length should
then be fixed in place with three metal screw per section, each one at an equal distance
apart. (See illustration page 11).

7) The chimney pipe system should be straight and short. If a horizontal installation is
unavoidable, you must allow a minimum slope of 1/4" per foot.

8) The stove should not be connected to a central heating unit.

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