Drolet Blackcomb User manual

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Printed in Canada 24-04-2013
Installation and Operation Manual
Blackcomb
US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED
WOOD STOVE
Safety tested according to ULC S627
and UL 1482 Standards
by Intertek Testing Services
www.drolet.ca
Stove Builder International Inc.
250, rue de Copenhague, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures
(Quebec) Canada G3A 2H3
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
This manual is available for free download on the manufacturer’s web site. It is a
copyrighted document. Re-sale is strictly prohibited. The manufacturer may update this
manual from time to time and cannot be responsible for problems, injuries, or damages
arising out of the use of information contained in any manual obtained from unauthorized
sources.

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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THIS DROLET WOOD STOVE
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. We want to help you get maximum satisfaction as you use this product.
In the pages that follow you will find general advice on wood heating, detailed instructions
for safe and effective installation, and guidance on how to get the best performance from
this stove as you build and maintain fires, and maintain your wood heating system.
We recommend that our wood burning hearth products be installed and serviced by
professionals who are certified in the United States by NFI (National Fireplace Institute®) or
in Canada by WETT (Wood Energy Technology Transfer) or in Quebec by APC
(Association des Professionnels du Chauffage).
Congratulations on making a wise purchase.
When this stove is not properly installed, a house fire may result. To reduce the risk
of fire, follow the installation instructions. Contact local building or fire officials
about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.
Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new stove. Failure to
follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. It is
important that you follow the installations guidelines exactly.
You may need to obtain a building permit for the installation of this stove and the
chimney that it is connected to. Consult your municipal building department or fire
department before installation to determine the need to obtain one. We recommend
that you also inform your home insurance company to find out if the installation will
affect your policy.
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:
http://www.drolet.ca/en/service-support/warranty-registration
Registering your warranty online will help us to quickly track the
information we need about your stove.

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Table of content
PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE................................. 6
1Safety Information............................................................................... 6
1.1Summary of Operation and Maintenance Cautions and Warnings......................... 6
2General Information............................................................................ 7
2.1Blackcomb Specifications....................................................................................... 7
2.2Zone Heating and How to Make it Work for You .................................................... 8
2.3The Benefits of Low Emissions and High Efficiency............................................. 10
2.4The SBI Commitment to You and the Environment.............................................. 10
2.4.1What is Your New Stove Made Of? .................................................................. 10
3Fuel ..................................................................................................... 12
3.1Materials That Should Not be Burned .................................................................. 12
3.2How to Prepare or Buy Good Firewood................................................................ 12
3.2.1What is Good Firewood?................................................................................... 12
3.2.2Tree Species..................................................................................................... 12
3.2.3Log Length ........................................................................................................ 13
3.2.4Piece Size ......................................................................................................... 13
3.2.5How to Dry Firewood......................................................................................... 14
3.2.6Judging Firewood Moisture Content ................................................................. 15
3.3Manufactured Logs............................................................................................... 15
4Operating Your Stove ....................................................................... 16
4.1Your First Fires..................................................................................................... 16
4.2Lighting Fires........................................................................................................ 16
4.2.1Conventional Fire Starting................................................................................. 16
4.2.2The Top Down Fire ........................................................................................... 17
4.2.3Two Parallel Logs ............................................................................................. 17
4.2.4Using Fire Starters ............................................................................................ 17
4.3Maintaining Wood Fires........................................................................................ 18
4.3.1General Advice ................................................................................................. 18
4.3.2Ash Removal..................................................................................................... 18
4.3.3Raking Charcoal ............................................................................................... 19
4.3.4Firing Each New Load Hot ................................................................................ 19
4.3.5Turning Down the Air Supply ............................................................................ 20
4.3.6Building Different Fires for Different Needs....................................................... 21
5Maintaining Your Wood Heating System ....................................... 23

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5.1Stove Maintenance............................................................................................... 23
5.1.1Cleaning Door Glass......................................................................................... 23
5.1.2Door adjustment................................................................................................ 24
5.1.3Replacing the Door Gasket ............................................................................... 24
5.1.4Replacing the Glass Gasket and/or the Glass .................................................. 25
5.1.5Cleaning and Painting the Stove....................................................................... 26
5.2Chimney and Chimney Connector Maintenance .................................................. 26
5.2.1Why Chimney Cleaning is Necessary ............................................................... 26
5.2.2How Often Should You Clean the Chimney? .................................................... 26
5.2.3Cleaning the Chimney....................................................................................... 27
PART B - INSTALLATION.................................................................. 28
6Safety Information............................................................................. 28
6.1Summary of Installation Cautions and Warnings.................................................. 28
6.2Regulations Covering Stove Installation............................................................... 29
7Clearances to Combustible Material ............................................... 30
7.1Location of the certification label .......................................................................... 30
7.2Clearances to Walls and Ceiling........................................................................... 30
7.3Floor protector...................................................................................................... 33
7.4Reducing Wall and Ceiling Clearances Safely ..................................................... 34
7.4.1Table of Clearance Reduction Percentages...................................................... 35
7.4.2Shield Construction Rules................................................................................. 36
8The Venting System........................................................................... 37
8.1General ................................................................................................................ 37
8.2Suitable Chimneys ............................................................................................... 37
8.2.1Factory-built Metal Chimneys............................................................................ 38
8.2.2Factory-built Metal Chimneys in mobile homes................................................. 39
8.2.3Masonry Chimneys ........................................................................................... 40
8.3Minimum Chimney Height .................................................................................... 40
8.4The Relationship Between the Chimney and the House ...................................... 41
8.4.1Why inside chimneys are preferred................................................................... 41
8.4.2Why the chimney should penetrate the highest heated space .......................... 42
8.5Supply of Combustion Air..................................................................................... 42
8.5.1Combustion Air Supply in Mobile Homes .......................................................... 43
8.5.2Air Supply in Conventional Houses................................................................... 43
8.6Installing the Chimney Connector......................................................................... 43
8.6.1Installation of Single Wall Chimney Connector ................................................. 44

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Appendix 1: Installing the Fresh Air Kit (AC01336)........................... 46
Appendix 2: Installation and Use of the Air Circulation Fan and
Thermodisc........................................................................ 48
Appendix 3: Installation of Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle............. 50
Appendix 4: Exploded Diagram and Parts List................................... 52
DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY................................. 55