Drolet BLACKCOMB II User manual

Printed in Canada
CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN
LOCAL AREA.
READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS WOOD STOVE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE
46146A
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BLACKCOMB II
(DB02811model)
Safety tested according to ULC S627,
UL 1482 and UL 737 standards by an
accredited laboratory.
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US Environmental Protection Agency
phase II certified wood stove compliant
with 2020 cord wood standard
Installation and Operation Manual

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As one of North America’s
largest and most respected
wood stove and fireplace
manufacturers, Stove Builder
International takes pride in the
quality and performance of all
its products.
The following pages provide
general advice on wood
heating, detailed instructions
for safe and effective
installation, and guidance
on how to get the best
performance from this stove.
It is highly recommended
that this wood burning hearth
product be installed and
serviced by professionals who
are certified by a «Qualified
Agency» such as NFI (National
Fireplace Institute®) or CSIA
(Chimney Safety Institute of
America) in the United States
and in Canada by WETT
(Wood Energy Technology
Transfer) or in Quebec
by APC (Association des
Professionnels du Chauffage).
Contact local building or fire
officials about restrictions
and installation inspection
requirements in your local
area.
A building permit might be
required for the installation of
this stove and the chimney
that it is connected to. It is
also highly recommended to
inform your home insurance
company.
Please read this entire manual
before installing and using this
stove.
A primary alternative heat
source should be available in
the home. This heating unit
may serve as a supplementary
heat source. The manufacturer
cannot be responsible for
additional heating costs
associated with the use of an
alternative heat source.
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING
THIS WOOD STOVE.
If this stove is not
installed properly,
combustible materials
near it may overheat
and catch fire.
To reduce the
risk of fire, follow
the installation
instructions in this
manual.
ONLINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION
If the unit requires repairs during the warranty period, proof of purchase must be provided. The
purchase invoice must be kept. The date indicated on it establishes the warranty period. If it
cannot be provided, the warranty period will be determined by the date of manufacture of the
product. It is also highly recommended to register the warranty online at
https://www.drolet.ca/en/warranty/warranty-registration/
Registering the warranty will help to quickly nd the information needed on the unit.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE .............................................................................. 7
1. Safety Information................................................................................................................... 7
2. General Information ................................................................................................................ 8
2.1 Performances..................................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Specifications..................................................................................................................... 9
2.3 Dimensions .......................................................................................................................10
2.4 Materials...........................................................................................................................11
2.5 Zone Heating ....................................................................................................................11
2.6 Emissions and Efficiency....................................................................................................12
3. Fuel ........................................................................................................................................ 12
3.1 Tree Species .....................................................................................................................12
3.2 Log Length .......................................................................................................................13
3.3 Log Size ...........................................................................................................................13
3.4 Compressed Wood Logs....................................................................................................13
3.5 Drying Time.......................................................................................................................14
4. Operating the Stove.............................................................................................................. 15
4.1 The Use of a Fire Screen....................................................................................................15
4.2 Blower Operation ..............................................................................................................15
5. Burning Wood Efficiently ..................................................................................................... 16
5.1 First Use ...........................................................................................................................16
5.2 Lighting Fires ....................................................................................................................16
5.3 Combustion Cycles............................................................................................................17
5.4 Rekindling a Fire................................................................................................................18
5.5 Removing Ashes................................................................................................................18
5.6 Air Intake Control...............................................................................................................19
5.7 Fire Types .........................................................................................................................19
6. Maintenance.......................................................................................................................... 21
6.1 Cleaning and Painting ........................................................................................................21
6.2 Refractory Materials and Baffle...........................................................................................21
6.3 Glass Door........................................................................................................................21
6.4 Door .................................................................................................................................23
6.5 Exhaust System ................................................................................................................24
PART B - INSTALLATION............................................................................................................ 26
7. Safety Information and Standards ....................................................................................... 26
7.1 Mobile Home.....................................................................................................................26
7.2 Regulations Covering Stove Installation...............................................................................26
7.3 Location of the Certification Label ......................................................................................27

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Dealer:
Installer:
Phone Number:
Serial Number:
8. Clearances to Combustible Material.................................................................................... 27
8.1 Clearances........................................................................................................................29
8.2 Floor Protection.................................................................................................................32
8.3 Reducing Clearances Safely ...............................................................................................32
9. The Venting System .............................................................................................................. 36
9.1 General ............................................................................................................................36
9.2 Suitable Chimneys.............................................................................................................36
9.3 Minimum Chimney Height...................................................................................................38
9.4 Chimney Location..............................................................................................................38
9.5 Supply of Combustion Air ..................................................................................................39
9.6 Installing the Chimney Connector .......................................................................................40
Appendix 1: Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit Installation............................................................. 42
Appendix 2: Optional Fire Screen Installation.......................................................................... 43
Appendix 3: Optional Blower Installation................................................................................. 44
Appendix 4: Optional Thermodisc Installation......................................................................... 45
Appendix 5: Removing the Decorative Panels......................................................................... 46
Appendix 6: Air Tubes and Baffle Installation .......................................................................... 47
Appendix 7: Mobile Home Installation ..................................................................................... 49
Appendix 8: Exploded Diagram and Parts List........................................................................ 50
DROLET Limited Lifetime Warranty........................................................................................... 53