Drolet Nordic User manual

45030A
Printed in Canada 07-03-2012
CONVENTIONAL WOOD STOVES
OWNER’S MANUAL
NORDIC AND SAWMAN
STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC.
250, de Copenhague, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Quebec), Canada G3A 2H3
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.drolet.ca
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................... 3
THE DROLET WOOD STOVE MANUAL........................................................................................... 3
WOOD HEATING.................................................................................................................................. 3
THE CONTROLLED COMBUSTION WOOD STOVE ....................................................................... 3
ASSEMBLING THE STOVE.................................................................................................................. 4
INSTALLING THE FIREBRICKS ........................................................................................................ 5
INSTALLATION OF YOUR DROLET WOOD STOVE...................................................................... 6
POSITIONING THE STOVE........................................................................................................... 6
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES AND FLOOR PROTECTOR............................................ 6
CHIMNEY............................................................................................................................................ 13
STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION OF YOUR CHIMNEY ........................................................... 13
COUPLINGS.................................................................................................................................... 19
DRAFT ................................................................................................................................................. 21
AIR CIRCULATION SYSTEM........................................................................................................... 21
BAFFLE BRICK INSTALLATION (SAWMAN STOVE ONLY)...................................................... 22
OPERATING YOUR DROLET WOOD STOVE ................................................................................ 23
FUEL................................................................................................................................................ 23
IGNITION........................................................................................................................................ 24
MAINTENANCE OF THE HEATING SYSTEM................................................................................ 26
MAINTENANCE OF THE STOVE ............................................................................................... 26
MAINTENANCE OF THE CHIMNEY ......................................................................................... 27
PROCEDURES IN CASE OF FIRE..................................................................................................... 27
DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY................................................................................... 28
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
http://www.drolet.ca/en/service-support/warranty-registration
Registering your warranty online will help us track rapidly the
information we need on your insert.

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INTRODUCTION
THE DROLET WOOD STOVE MANUAL
SBI INC., 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 the wood stove you have selected. In the
pages that follow, we will give you advices 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 comply with ULC #S627 standards. You must follow
them very carefully in order to eliminate any chance of encountering major problems.
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 Technical Training)
or in Quebec by APC (Association des Professionnels du Chauffage).
Read this entire manual before you install and use your new stove. If this stove is not
properly installed, a house fire may result. To reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation
instructions. Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury or
even death.
PLEASE CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES, BUILDING DEPARTMENT OR FIRE
MARSHALL ABOUT RESTRICTIONS, INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS AND
FOR THE NEED TO OBTAIN A PERMIT BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR WOOD
STOVE.
ATTENTION :
THE INFORMATION GIVEN ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL AFFIXED TO THE APPLIANCE ALWAYS
OVERRIDES THE INFORMATION PUBLISHED,IN ANY OTHER MEDIA (OWNER’S MANUAL,CATALOGUES,
FLYERS,MAGAZINES AND/OR WEB SITES).
KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
WOOD HEATING
Many consumers choose wood as the main or auxiliary energy source for heating their dwelling or secondary
residence. This source of energy has the advantage of being abundant, relatively cheap and easy to store so that
you are assured of energy autonomy for more of less longer periods.
THE CONTROLLED COMBUSTION WOOD STOVE
The main feature of a controlled combustion wood stove is an air tightness that is the most perfect possible, and
must of course be equipped with the most efficient heat exchanger possible in order to transfer maximum heat to the
ambient air. It is generally doubled with firebricks, and it may have a glass door, with steel or cast iron frame. The
main feature that makes it a controlled combustion wood stove remains its air tightness, which allows the user to
control the quantity of oxygen admitted into the wood stove.
The wood will burn slowly if the wood stove draught keys are adjusted in order to reduce the oxygen supply in the
combustion chamber to minimum; on the other hand, wood will burn quickly if the draught keys are adjusted to admit
a larger quantity of oxygen in the combustion chamber.

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ASSEMBLING THE STOVE
Note: This section applies to Nordic model only.
1- Mount the 4 legs using 2 screws per leg.
2- Mount the ash lip with two screws.
3- Install the heat shield between the front legs,
just above the leg supports.
4- Bend the heat shield slightly to make it fit
between the back legs.

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INSTALLING THE FIREBRICKS
Note: This section applies to Nordic model only.

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INSTALLATION OF YOUR DROLET WOOD STOVE
POSITIONING THE STOVE
It is very important to position the wood stove as close as possible to the chimney, and in an area that will favor the
most efficient heat distribution possible throughout the house. The stove must 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, which is
through the displacement of hot air accelerated upwards and its replacement with cooler air. If necessary, the hot air
distribution from the stove may be facilitated by a blower or the installation of floor or wall grids. It is strictly
forbidden to install your wood stove in a mobile home.
Important:
A wood stove must never be installed in a hallway or near a staircase, since it may block the way in case of fire or fail
to respect required clearance. The wood stove must not be hooked up to a hot air distribution system since an
excessive accumulation of heat may occur.
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
MODEL A B C D E F K L
Sawman 32"
(815 mm) 32" (815 mm) 22" (560 mm) 35" (890 mm) 40"
(1020
mm)
40"
(1020
mm)
48"
(1220
mm) 84"
(213 cm)
Nordic 16"
(406 mm) 16"
(406 mm) 16" (406 mm) 18”
(460 mm) 22” (560 mm) 22” (560 mm)
48"
(1220
mm) 84"
(213 cm)
CLEARANCES (DOUBLE WALL PIPE)
CANADA / USA
MODEL A B C D E F K L
Sawman 32" (815
mm) 32" (815 mm) 22" (560 mm) 35" (890 mm) 40" (1020 mm) 40" (1020 mm) 48" (1220 mm) 84" (213 cm)
Nordic 16"
(406 mm) 16"
(406 mm) 16" (406 mm) 18”
(460 mm) 22” (560 mm) 22” (560 mm)
48"
(1220
mm) 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’’ (205 mm) – Note 1 N/A (Canada only)
H 8’’ (205 mm) N/A (Canada only)
I 18’’ (460 mm)
From door opening 16’’ (410 mm) From door opening
J N/A (USA only) 8’’ (205 mm)
M 8’’ (205 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 (205 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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CHIMNEY
Your wood stove may be hooked up with a prefabricated or masonry chimney. If you are using a prefab chimney, it
must comply with S-629 standards; therefore it must be approved for up to 2100oF (650C). It is extremely
important that it be installed according to the manufacturer's specifications.
If you are using a masonry chimney, it is important that it be built in compliance with the specifications of the National
Building Code. It must be lined with refractory bricks, metal or clay tiles sealed together with fire cement. (Round
flues are the most efficient).
The interior diameter of the chimney flue must be identical to that of the stove smoke exhaust. A flue which is too
small may cause draft problems, while a large flue favors rapid cooling of the gas, thus enhancing creosote build-up
and the risk of chimney fires. Current practice requires that the area of the chimney flue do not exceed the stove
exhaust area by more than 35%. For a round pipe, 35% of the area represents approximately 1” (25 mm) on the
diameter. (Ex: For a stove with an exhaust of 6”, the chimney flue should not exceed 7” of diameter.) Note that it is
the chimney and not the stove which creates the draft effect; your stove's performance is directly dependent on an
adequate draft from your chimney.
The following recommendations may be useful for the installation of your chimney:
1) It must rise above the roof at least 3' (0,9 m) from the uppermost point of contact.
2) The chimney must exceed any part of the building or other obstruction within a 10' (3,04 m) distance by a
height of 2' (0,60 m).
3) Installation of an interior chimney is always preferable to an exterior chimney. Indeed, the interior chimney
will by definition be hotter than an exterior chimney, being heated up by the ambient air in the house.
Therefore the gases which circulate will cool more slowly thus reducing the build-up of creosote and the risk
of chimney fires.
The draft, which is created by the tendency for hot air to rise, will be better with an interior chimney.
4) You must not install more than one heating unit per chimney flue.
5) The use of a fire-screen at the extremity of the chimney requires regular inspection in order to insure that it is
not obstructed.
STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION OF YOUR CHIMNEY
Note: 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 Canadian 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 chimney cap.
Roof guys (if required)

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Stove pipe
An adequate number of stove pipe sections.
A 90o elbow
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 sections of
this manual under « COUPLINGS ».
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)

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Stove pipe
Suitable lengths of stove pipe
1- Place your stove where you would like it located and use a plumb line to mark the ceiling directly above your
stove flue. You will probably have to adjust this position slightly to ensure that your chimney will run
between the joists. You can use a stud finder to locate the joists. You also need to take into account the
minimum clearances to combustible materials. After you have determined where the chimney will go through
the ceiling, use a spoke saw or power jig saw to cut a hole, remembering that you need a minimum 2-inch
clearance between the chimney and any combustible materials. Depending on whether you have a one or
two story structure, you will need to cut a matching hole through the floor of the attic or second floor living
space.
2- Before you install the ceiling support, you need to frame the area.
3- To install the ceiling support, just slide the assembly into the framed opening from below. Once you ensure
that the finishing plate is flush with the underside of the ceiling and assembly is level, secure it with screws.

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4- Once the support is secure, you can begin to assemble the chimney by lowering the first section into the
support. Make sure that the male coupler is pointing upwards, as indicated by the arrow on the chimney
label.
5- Then, from beneath the support, insert the stove pipe adapter and twist-lock it into place.
6- Now, you can add additional chimney sections. Continue adding chimney lengths until a height of about 2
feet below the next ceiling level. An attic insulation shield must be installed where a chimney passes from a
lower living space into an upper living space or attic space. It is designed to keep insulation materials away
from the chimney. A second attic insulation shield must be installed if your chimney passes from a lower
living space into an upper living space. As wee, you must enclose all sections of the chimney where is
passes through a living space. Elbows (15oor 30o) are used when you need to offset your chimney to clear
an obstruction or to avoid having to cut joists.
7- Once you have cut through your roof and framed the joists, it is time to work outdoors. 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 that 2 feet above any portion of the building within 10 feet. You will need to install a roof
flashing. The roof flashing slides over your chimney pipe and goes under your shingles. Once you have
done that, check that everything is plumb, and nail the flashing into the roof deck. Seal the joint between the
shingles and the plate with silicone.

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8- Next, slide the storm collar down the chimney until it contacts the flashing. Tighten the nut and bolt and seal
the collar to the chimney with a waterproof, non-combustible silicone sealant. Finally, twist on your rain cap
and you can head back inside. If the chimney extends more than 5 feet above the roof deck, roof guys with
telescoping legs and draw bands are required.
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 sections of
this manual under “COUPLINGS”.
COUPLINGS
Your chimney connector (commonly called stove pipe) and chimney must have the same diameter as
the stove’s exhaust outlet. The stove pipe must be made of aluminized or cold roll steel with a minimum
24-gauge thickness (0.021" or 0.53 mm). It is strictly forbidden to use galvanized steel.
The following recommendations may be useful for the installation of your chimney connector:
Your chimney connector should be assembled in such a way that the male end (crimped) faces
down to prevent creosote dripping outside the joints. Attach each of the sections to one another
with three equidistant metal screws. Also use three equidistant metal screws to attach the
connector to the stove’s exhaust collar. See Figure 2.3 (A) and Figure 2.3 (B).
The pipe must be short and straight. All sections installed horizontally must slope at least ¼
inch per foot, with the upper end of the section toward the chimney. See Figure 2.3 Detail B.
To insure a good draft, the total horizontal length of the connector should never exceed 8' to 10'
(2.4 to 3.04 m). In the case of vertical installation, the total length of the connector can be much
longer and connected without problem to the chimney at the ceiling level.
There should never be more than two 90 degrees elbows in the whole connector and chimney
system. Never start with a 90oelbow. Always go up vertically for at least 2 feet from the flue
spigot before using a 90oelbow.
The connector must not pass through any combustible material, nor may it pass through a
concealed space (such as an attic, roof space, or closet). If passing through a wall, ceiling, or
into a masonry chimney, use either chimney components listed for that specific use, or means
acceptable to local authorities having jurisdiction over the installation.
Installation of a "barometric draft stabiliser" (fireplace register) on a connector is not
recommended.

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FIGURE 2.3 (A) Connecting Sections
FIGURE 2.3 (B) Minimum Slope
The assembly should be as short and direct as possible between the stove and chimney (See
figure 2.4 (A)). The use of two 45 degree elbows (See figure 2.4 (C)) is often preferable to a
single 90 degree elbow (See figure 2.4 (B)) because less turbulence is created in the exhaust
flow and they result in less horizontal run.
(A) (B) (C)
FIGURE 2.4 The use of elbows