Drolet Millenia User manual

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Printed in Canada 17-10-2011
OWNER’S MANUAL
MILLENIA WOOD STOVE
US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD
STOVE
Verified and tested following
ULC S627 and UL 1482 Standards
by:
STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC.
250, de Copenhague, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Quebec), Canada G3A 2H3
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INTRODUCTION
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.
Readthisentiremanualbeforeyou install and useyour new stove. If this stove is not properly
installed,a house firemay result. Toreduce the risk of fire, followthe installationinstructions.
Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
Consultyour municipalbuilding departmentor fireofficials aboutrestrictionsandinstallation
requirements in your area and the need to obtain a permit.
KEEP THIS INSTRUCTIONS 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.
REGISTER YOU 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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.1GENERAL INSTALLATION......................................................................................................................3
1.2POSITIONING THE STOVE.......................................................................................................................4
1.3CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES AND FLOOR PROTECTOR....................................................4
TIPS ON WOOD HEATING................................................................................................................................... 11
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
FIGURE 2.2.2 (C) Brick Thimble............................................................................................................................25
2.3 CHIMNEY CONNECTOR.................................................................................................................................26
2.4 DRAFT..................................................................................................................................................................28
2.5OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR.................................................................................................................28
2.6THE BENEFITS OF INSTALLING A BLOWER...................................................................................29
SECTION 3.0 OPERATION.................................................................................................................................. 30
3.1SAFETY INFORMATION.........................................................................................................................31
3.2FUEL.............................................................................................................................................................32
3.2.1The use of manufactured logs...........................................................................................................................33
3.2.2Simple wood moisture test................................................................................................................................34
3.3NOTES ABOUT FIRST FIRING...............................................................................................................34
3.4LIGHTING A FIRE ....................................................................................................................................34
3.5MAINTAINING THE FIRE.......................................................................................................................36
3.6FAN (BLOWER) OPERATION.................................................................................................................36
SECTION 4.0 MAINTENANCE........................................................................................................................... 37
4.1CLEANING AND PAINTING YOUR STOVE ........................................................................................37
4.2GLASS..........................................................................................................................................................37
4.3GASKETING...............................................................................................................................................38
4.4ASH REMOVAL USING THE ASH DRAWER ......................................................................................38
4.5CHIMNEY (FLUE) CLEANING...............................................................................................................39
4.6BAFFLE INSTALLATION FOR MILLENIA .........................................................................................39
4.5SECONDARY AIR TUBE REPLACEMENT..........................................................................................41
SECTION 5.0 SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................ 42
DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ................................................................................................... 43

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SECTION 1.0 - INSTALLATION
When installed and operated as described in these instructions, the Millenia EPA wood stove is
suitable for use as a freestanding wood stove in residential installations. The Millenia EPA 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.
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.
1.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
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. GLASS PANELS OR CERAMIC TILES,MAY RENDER THIS
INSTALLATION UNSAFE.
ASOURCE OF FRESH AIR INTO THE ROOM OR SPACE HEATED SHALL BE PROVIDED WHEN REQUIRED.
INSTALL A SMOKE DETECTOR IN THE ROOM WHERE THE STOVE IS LOCATED
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.

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1.2 POSITIONING THE STOVE
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)
CLEARANCES (SINGLE WALL PIPE)
CANADA USA
A 18" (457 mm) 18" (457 mm)
B 22" (559 mm) 22" (559 mm)
C 16" (406 mm) 16" (406 mm)
D 21" (533 mm) 21" (533 mm)
E 29" (737 mm) 29" (737 mm)
F 24" (610 mm) 24" (610 mm)
K 48" (1220 mm) 48" (1220 mm)
L 84" (213 cm) 84" (213 cm)
CLEARANCES (DOUBLE WALL PIPE)
CANADA USA
A 18" (457 mm) 18" (457 mm)
B 22" (559 mm) 22" (559 mm)
C 16" (406 mm) 16" (406 mm)
D 21" (533 mm) 21" (533 mm)
E 29" (737 mm) 29" (737 mm)
F 24" (610 mm) 24" (610 mm)
K 48" (1220 mm) 48" (1220 mm)
L 84" (213 cm) 84" (213 cm)

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FIGURE 1.3 Clearances to combustible materials and floor protection

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Floor protector
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).
FLOOR PROTECTOR*
CANADA USA
G 8’’ (203 mm) – Note 1 N/A (Canada only)
H 8’’ (203 mm) N/A (Canada only)
I 18’’ (457 mm)
From door opening
16’’ (406 mm)
From door opening
J N/A (USA only) 8’’ (203 mm)
M 8’’ (203 mm) N/A (Canada only)
N N/A (USA only) Note 2
*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
clearance if such clearance is smaller than 8 inches (203 mm).
Note 2: Only required under the horizontal section of the connector. Must exceed each 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.

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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 non-combustible
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

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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).

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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.

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Graphic 5
A- 1 in. (25 mm) minimum;
1- Combustible wall;
2- Non-combustible spacers;
3- Brick.
Graphique 6
A- 1 in. (25 mm) minimum;
1- Combustible wall;
2- Non-combustible spacers;
3- 0.024’’ (0.61 mm) thick sheet metal;
4- Brick.

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TIPS ON WOOD HEATING
Wood is a renewable energy. It is also a very clean heat source when used with
appliances that are certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a
standard accepted in Canada as well.
EPA-certified wood stoves are different than conventional wood stoves. Burning with an
EPA-certified wood stove may therefore require that you modify some of your heating
habits. To get the most satisfaction out of your new wood-heating system, please make
sure you go through the following check list.
The chimney is the engine that drives the wood-heating system.Use achimney that
is UL-listed, with an inner diameter to match the stove’s outlet collar (6” for all Drolet
wood stoves);
Try to run the chimney inside the building for as much length as you can. A tall
and warm chimney will produce a good draft;
Try to install your chimney straight up and avoid 90 degree turns in the flue pipe
and offsets in the chimney;
Make sure that the chimney is tall enough and its top is clear of obstacles so it
can produce a stable draft;
Use a chimney thermometer installed at a distance of approximately 18 inches on
the flue pipe above the stove. Flue gases should reach at least 350oF before you
close the stove’s primary air intake completely. Operate your unit within the
comfort zone indicated on the thermometer;
To reduce the risk of smoke spillage into the room upon reloading your stove,
leave the primary air intake completely open for a few minutes. This will heat up
the chimney and build up draft before you open the stove door;
Maximize hot air circulation! Our wood stoves are designed to easily receive a
variable speed blower that will improve heat distribution in front of the stove;
Remember that wood stoves produce radiant heat. Since heat rises, the use of
floor traps will greatly improve the heat transfer to rooms upstairs;
Use a mobile home approved stove if you are going to install your wood-heating
system in a mobile home. A fresh air kit must be connected to the stove. Never
install your wood stove in a bedroom;
Burn only dry cordwood;
Make sure you have a good bed of red coals before you load your stove with logs
exceeding 3 inches in diameter;
Read and keep you owner’s manual. It will provide you with tips on how to run a
successful wood-heating system.

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SECTION 2.0 CHIMNEY (FLUE SYSTEM)
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 walled 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 walled connector is a single pipe.
A double walled connector has two concentric pipes, no insulation, and is an air cooled
connector.
2.2 CHIMNEY
CAUTION:
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.
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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If you are using a masonry chimney, it is important that it be built in compliance with the
specifications of the Building Code. It must be lined with fire clay bricks, or clay tiles, sealed
together with fire cement, or have a listed solid fuel burning stainless steel liner. Round chimneys
are the most efficient.
The interior diameter of the chimney should be identical to the stove's smoke exhaust. A chimney
which is too small may cause draft problems, since it may not have the required volume to properly
evacuate the quantity of smoke resulting from the combustion. A chimney whish is too large may
also cause draft problems. In fact, a large chimney will be harder to warm-up and may not reach high
enough temperatures to create a proper draft effect. Note that it is the chimney which creates the
draft effect, not your stove. Your stove's performance is therefore directly dependent on an
adequate draft from your chimney.
The following recommendations may be useful for the installation of your chimney:
Do not connect your stove to a chimney serving another appliance.
The chimney must rise above the roof at least 3' (0.9 mm) from the uppermost point of
contact. See Figure 2.2.
The chimney must exceed any part of the building or other obstruction within a 10' (3.04 m)
distance by a height of at least 2' (0.6 m). See Figure 2.2.
The minimum overall height of the chimney system, measured from the stove top to the
exterior termination cap of the chimney should be at least 12' (3.66m). A chimney which is
too short may lack the “tunnel effect” required to obtain a proper draft.
Installation of an interior chimney is always preferable to an exterior chimney. Chimneys
constructed outside of the home on an exterior wall should be avoided if possible, especially
in colder climates. The gas which circulates into an interior chimney will cool more slowly,
thus reducing the build-up of creosote and the risk of flue fires.
All else being equal, cooler chimneys will have less draft than hotter ones. This problem will
be amplified if the chimney is excessively long. A chimney which is excessively long may be
very hard to warm-up due to its higher volume. A cool chimney may even down draft
(reverse flow) due to the difficulty in heating it up to operating temperature while trying to
evacuate the stack gases.
If an exterior chimney is used, the best results will be obtained by using a connector
vertically off the unit to the highest possible point before elbowing off horizontally to the
exterior chimney. For efficiency and safety reasons the stove must not be installed with an
insulated chimney connected directly to the appliance.
Using a fire screen at the extremity of the chimney requires regular inspection in order to
insure that it is not obstructed, thus blocking the draft. It should be cleaned when necessary.

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FIGURE 2.2 Minimum Height of the Chimney
2.2.1 Step by step installation of your factory-built chimney
The way to install your chimney may vary from one chimney manufacturer to another. The instructions
contained in this manual are based on the recommendations of chimney manufacturers whose products
are sold at many North American retailers of wood stoves and related heating accessories.
Wall support system
If your chimney must rise along an outside wall, you need to connect it to your stove through an
adjacent wall. For this type of installation, the following items are normally required :
Chimney
Suitable lengths of chimney (enough to go up to your roof)
An adjustable wall support
A wall thimble
An adequate number of wall bands (one for every 8 feet of chimney, excluding the roof portion)
A stove pipe adapter
One insulated tee & plug
A roof flashing kit (if necessary)
A chimney cap.
Roof guys (if required)
Stove pipe
An adequate number of stove pipe sections.
A 90o elbow

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Typical installation through the wall
FIGURE 2.2.1 (A) Typical installation through the wall

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1- Start by positioning your stove where you would like it to go, taking into account the minimum
clearances to combustible material. You will then be able to determine where the chimney will
pass through the wall. You will probably have to adjust the stove position slightly to ensure
that your chimney will run between the studs. You can use a stud finder to locate the studs. Use
a spoke saw or jig saw to cut a hole, remembering that you need to maintain a clearance of 2
inches between the chimney and any combustible materials. For concrete walls, cut a hole
slightly larger than the outer diameter of the chimney.
2- Once the opening completed, you need to frame in the area to allow for the installation of a wall
thimble. A wall thimble is not required for installations through concrete walls.
3- You must first secure the wall thimble into the exterior wall surface. Then, do the same inside
and fasten the trim plate.

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4- Then, from outside the building, slide a short chimney length (attached to the tee) through the
wall thimble. The chimney must extend at least 3 inches into the living space where it attaches
to the stove pipe.
5- You can now install the wall support. Simply slide the wall support up to the tee, ensuring that
the adapter on the support engages with the female coupler on the bottom of the tee. When the
wall support is level and properly positioned, you can use lag bolts to secure it into the wall
studs. TO complete the installation, install an insulated tee plug below the wall support.
6- You can start to add chimney sections. We recommend that you also use locking bands to
secure all connections. You will need to secure the chimney to the house using wall bands.
Wall bands wrap around the chimney and then attach to the wall. Install the first one 3 feet
above the wall support. Then, you will need another band for each 8 feet of chimney. Note: if
your chimney must be installed through your soffit, install a roof flashing above and
finishing plate below where the roof is cut. Consult the following section called “CEILING
SUPPORT SYSTEM” for more details.

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7- Authorities require that the chimney extend not less than 3 feet above the highest point where it
passes through the roof of a building and not less than 2 feet above any portion of the building
within 10 feet. If the chimney extends more than 5 feet above the roof deck, roof guys with
telescoping legs and draw bands are required.
8- Finally, twist on your rain cap and you can head back inside.
9- You are now ready to connect your chimney to your stove. Simply install the inter-connecting
stove pipe between the stove pipe adapter and the stove. You can follow the instructions in the
following section (section 2.3) of this manual called « CHIMNEY CONNECTOR».

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Ceiling support system
If your chimney must rise inside the house and go through the ceiling, you need to connect it to
your stove at the ceiling level. For this type of installation, the following items are normally
required :
Chimney
An adequate number of chimney sections (enough to go up to your roof)
A ceiling support kit with stove pipe adapter
An attic insulation shield
A roof flashing kit
A chimney cap
Roof guys (if necessary)
Stove pipe
Suitable lengths of stove pipe
Typical installation through the ceiling
FIGURE 2.2.1 (B) Typical Installation Through the Ceiling