Exodraft Draftbooster User manual

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Content
Product information 7
Scope of supply 7
Technical specications 8
Construction and components 10
Precautions and user instructions 11
Mechanical installation 12
Minimum distance 12
Assembly parts 13
Assembling the bottom ange 13
Installing the bottom ange and wire on the Draftbooster 14
Installation onto a brick chimney 15
Installation onto a steel chimney 17
Electrical wiring 19
Startup and conguration 20
System testing 20
Operating replace or stove 20
Maintenance and troubleshooting 21
Care and cleaning 21
Troubleshooting 22
UK Conformity Assessed 23
Declaration of Conformity 24

Disposal
Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) often contain materials, components and substances
that may harm the environment or be hazardous to your health. Products (WEEE) marked with
the ‘crossed-out wheeled bin’ symbol should be disposed of separately from other waste at
the end of its life. Though legislation may differ from country to country we strongly advise
that electrical and electronic waste is separated from other waste and disposed of according to
national legislation to protect the environment and personnel that may come into contact with
waste.
How to use this manual
This manual has been prepared based on the specific product and
contains relevant technical information and installations guides.
Accessories and spare parts are not covered by this manual.
Please refer to the individual manuals of these components.
This installation manual does not contain any system design documentation.
Failure to observe instructions marked with a danger symbol
may result in personal injury and/or damage to the product.
Errors and omissions excepted.

Disposal
Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) often contain materials, components and substances
that may harm the environment or be hazardous to your health. Products (WEEE) marked with
the ‘crossed-out wheeled bin’ symbol should be disposed of separately from other waste at
the end of its life. Though legislation may differ from country to country we strongly advise
that electrical and electronic waste is separated from other waste and disposed of according to
national legislation to protect the environment and personnel that may come into contact with
waste.
How to use this manual
This manual has been prepared based on the specific product and
contains relevant technical information and installations guides.
Accessories and spare parts are not covered by this manual.
Please refer to the individual manuals of these components.
This installation manual does not contain any system design documentation.
Failure to observe instructions marked with a danger symbol
may result in personal injury and/or damage to the product.
Errors and omissions excepted.
Symbols
The following symbols may be used in the manual
to draw attention to danger or risk of personal
injury or damage to the product.
General prohibition
Failure to observe instructions marked with the prohibited
symbol may result in extreme danger or serious personal injury.
General warning
Failure to observe instructions marked with a danger symbol
may result in personal injury and/or damage to the product.
General attention
Marks a dangerous situation that, in the worst-case scenario,
can cause serious personal injury or significant damage to the product.
Electricity hazard/High Voltage
Marks a situation in which caution is advised due to the risk of high voltage electric
shock which can cause serious personal injury or significant damage to the product.
Connect an earth terminal to the ground
Failure to observe instructions marked with a danger symbol
may result in personal injury and/or damage to the product.
Permitted and approved
Permitted and approved method of installation.
Prohibited and not approved
Prohibited and not approved method of installation.

Warning
To minimise the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury
and/or damage to the product please observe the following:
• Please always read the manual and only use the product in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions. If in doubt, contact one of the Exodraft specialized dealers.
• All installations must be carried out by properly qualifi ed personnel in accordance with
national legislation and regulations.
• This product must be earthed. Get assistance from an qualifi ed electrician when in doubt.
• Ensure that the chimney has been swept before mounting the fan to avoid chimney fires.
• Prior to servicing the product, disconnect the power and ensure that it cannot accidentally
be reconnected.
• Exodraft always recommends the use of a smoke alarm when a solid fuel fireplace is
installed.
• If the Exodraft fan system has been designed for solid fuel/multi fuel installations, please
ensure that the design meets the requirements of BS EN15287-1. If this cannot be achie-
ved, a smoke alarm must be installed in the same room as the heat appliance.
• Note! Fans serving biomass boilers must be cleaned more often due to extensive residue/
soot building. It is essential that a regular inspection and cleaning schedule is implemen-
ted, especially in the early days of usage, to experience how often regular inspections and
cleaning should be carried out.
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Warning
To minimise the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury
and/or damage to the product please observe the following:
• Please always read the manual and only use the product in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions. If in doubt, contact one of the Exodraft specialized dealers.
• All installations must be carried out by properly qualifi ed personnel in accordance with
national legislation and regulations.
• This product must be earthed. Get assistance from an qualifi ed electrician when in doubt.
• Ensure that the chimney has been swept before mounting the fan to avoid chimney fires.
• Prior to servicing the product, disconnect the power and ensure that it cannot accidentally
be reconnected.
• Exodraft always recommends the use of a smoke alarm when a solid fuel fireplace is
installed.
• If the Exodraft fan system has been designed for solid fuel/multi fuel installations, please
ensure that the design meets the requirements of BS EN15287-1. If this cannot be achie-
ved, a smoke alarm must be installed in the same room as the heat appliance.
• Note! Fans serving biomass boilers must be cleaned more often due to extensive residue/
soot building. It is essential that a regular inspection and cleaning schedule is implemen-
ted, especially in the early days of usage, to experience how often regular inspections and
cleaning should be carried out.
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Product information
The Draftbooster is a fan for mounting on top of the chimney. The Draftbooster is designed to facilitate
ignition and refueling. It is designed for wood burning stoves or closed inserts with a nominal effect of
maximum 8 kW. The Draftbooster comes with a exible ange, a 5-meter cord prepared with plug, and an
integrated isolation switch.
The fan is part of an Exodraft system and should be connected to an Exodraft controller for optimal effect.
The Draftbooster comes with a Schuko plug. (Type F) If it is to be used in a country where the installations
use a different connector system, a suitable adapter must be used for the product.
This adapter must be purchased locally for each installation.
Incorrect ring may result in problems with soot, chimney res, etc. which might damage the product.
Please check out this site for advice about lighting and maintaining a re:
www.exodraft.com
Scope of supply
• Draftbooster (DB7)
• Wireless outlet with remote control and battery
• Assemble kit
• Adaptor (only DK).
• Installation and operation instruction for the Draftbooster
• Installation and operation instruction for the remote control
Warranty
All Exodraft products are covered by a 2-year guarantee as per European consumer rights legislation. For
some countries an extended period of guarantee may apply depending on either national legislation or
other clearly stipulated conditions. Customer complaints must be handled by a specialised dealer or who-
lesaler (preferably where the Exodraft product has been bought originally). An updated list of Exodraft
specialised dealers can be found on our website for the country in question.
Exodraft products must always be installed by properly qualied personnel. Exodraft reserves the right to
change these guidelines without prior notice.
The warranty and liability does not cover instances regarding personal injury or damage to property or the
product that can be ascribed to one or more of the following causes:
• Failure to follow this installation and operation manual
• Incorrect installation, start-up, maintenance or servicing
• Improper repairs
• Unauthorised structural modications made to the product
• Installation of additional components that have not been tested/approved with the product
• Any damage resulting from continued use of the product despite an evident defect
• Failure to use original spareparts and accessories
• Failure to use the product as intended
• Exceeding or failure to meet the limit values in the technical data
• Force majeure

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Technical specications
The Draftbooster has been developed to solve draught problems by creating a mechanical draught on
chimneys with circular core and a maximum internal diameter of ø220 mm. The Draftbooster is designed to
withstand high temperatures associated with wood burning at a max. temperature of 250 °C and tolerates
continuous operation on stoves and closed inserts.
The Draftbooster must always be on during start-up (lighting the re) and during refueling. When the
operating temperature in the replace, ue and chimney has reached a reasonable level and thus created
sufcient draft, you may choose to switch off your Draftbooster. If you need extra draw-out later, due to e.g.
a change in weather, you simply turn on the Draftbooster again, leaving it active as long as necessary.
The remote control socket is designed for indoor use only.
• Check that the voltage indicated on the rating plate corresponds with that of the local network before
connecting the socket to the mains power supply
• Long range transmitting distance – up to 30m in free air
• The remote controlled socket unit has been pre-programmed and can be used immediately.
• To re-programme the remote control and socket receiver, please follow the instructions below:
• Press and hold the desired button number on the remote control.
• Plug the remote controlled socket to a power point and turn the power on.
• The LED indicator inside of the socket receiver will be in a ashing state.
• Programming is successful when the LED indicator stops ashing.
• NOTE: One transmitter can programme one or more socket receivers, but one socket receiver can only
be programmed and matched to a single remote control.

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A
C
B
Data Motor specications
Discharge Vertical
Motor Shaded pole, class H
Voltage 1V x 230 AC
Rev/m 2.000
Current 0.27 Amp
Power consumption 0.036 kW
IP 24D
Data Motor specications
Weight 3.2 Kg
A x B x C [mm] 266 x 230 x 140
Impedance protected Yes
Max. temperature during
operation 250 ° C
Max. temperature at standstill 250 ° C
Technical data

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Construction and components
1Switch
2Cable screw joint
3Motor
4Net / outlet
5 Vane
6Lid
7 Locking mechanism of lid
8Inlet air
9Drainholes
10 wireless outlet with remote control
and battery.
11 Assemble kit.
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Precautions and user instructions
These instructions, applicable standards and relevant safety procedures from the manufacturer must be
followed and at the same time the ofcial provisions in force in the country, where the product is installed,
must be observed.
Support system
Prior to installation of a chimney fan, it must be determined if the chimney can safely carry the weight of the
chimney fan.
A steel chimney should be well supported at the roof penetration point. If the chimney extends high above
the roof, the chimney and the fan should be secured. The manufacturer´s instructions must be followed.
Brick chimneys do not usually need any kind of support to carry the weight of the chimney fan.
System type
Fireplaces and wood stoves used in private dwellings normally operate in a relatively stable environment,
where no major pressure uctuations occur. However, to secure an optimal use of the Exodraft system
speed adjustments and adjustment of air intakes are required depending on the weather outside and on the
stage of the ring process.
Precautions
Be aware that it
• must be installed on top of the chimney
• can be mounted on steel as well as brick chimneys
• must be mounted with the approved Exodraft accessories
• must be accessible for service and maintenance from the roof or from a ladder/cherry picker
• the distance to ammable materials must be at least 500 mm
• the isolation switch must be easily accessible
ATTENTION! It is always recommended to install a
smoke alarm in connection with a wood red installation.

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Mechanical installation
Positioning of the chimney fan
The Draftbooster can be mounted horizontally or vertically. Be aware of national law and building
regulations!
Minimum distance
The minimum distance to ammable materials must be at least 500 mm (national legislation must be
observed)!
Min. distance according
to national legislation!

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Assembly parts
1
4 x
2
4 x
3
4 x
4
4 x
5
1 x
6
2 x
7
1 x
8
1 x
9
1 x
10
4 x
11
1 x
12
1 x
Assembling the bottom ange
10
4 x
12
1 x
11
1 x
1
4 x
2
4 x

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Installing the bottom ange and wire on the Draftbooster
3
4 x
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Installation onto a brick chimney
Step Action Illustration
1Measure the inside diameter of the brick chimney.
2
Adjust the ange legs to tting the inner diameter
of your chimney and x the legs in this position.
The legs must be fastened permanently in the
adequate position with the 4 self-tapping screws.
* This example shows the setting for an inside
chimney diameter of ø150 mm.
4
4
4
4
150
180
200
220
3
The Draftbooster can now be lowered into place
with the ange legs into the chimney.
IMPORTANT! Do not screw or bolt the brackets into
the ue pipe!

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Use the safety wire to secure the Draftbooster to
the chimney. Apply the supplied screw and rawl-
plug into the brick chimney. Then mount the wire
into the wire lock.
Tighten the safety wire slightly and then tighten
the wire lock, so that the chimney fan is secured.
Before taking the fan into operation, please make
sure that:
• the nuts in the location brackets have been
tightened.
• the safety wire has been fastened to the
Draftbooster and chimney.
• the safety wire and the wire lock have been
tightened.
• the Draftbooster is securely closed.

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Installation onto a steel chimney
If the fan is to be tted on a steel chimney, the chimney fan must be installed with an approved ange.
See the installation guide below.
Step Action Illustration
1Measure the inside diameter of the steel chimney.
2
Adjust the ange legs to tting the inner diameter
of your chimney and x the legs in this position.
The legs must be fastened permanently in the
adequate position with the 4 self-tapping screws.
* This example shows the setting for an inside
chimney diameter of ø150 mm.
4
4
4
4
150
180
200
220
3
The Draftbooster can now be lowered into place
with the ange legs into the chimney.
IMPORTANT! Do not screw or bolt the brackets into
the ue pipe!

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The supplied steel wire must always be securely
fastened both to the Draftbooster and to the
chimney.
Wrap the wire around the chimney and through
the wire lock.Tighten the wire in a downward
direction and tighten the wire lock.
The wire must be tight to secure that the
Draftbooster stays on the chimney, but not so
tight that it makes the Draftbooster tilt.
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4
Before taking the fan into operation, please make
sure that:
• the nuts in the location brackets have been
tightened.
• the safety wire has been fastened to the
Draftbooster and chimney.
• the safety wire and the wire lock have been
tightened.
• the Draftbooster is securely closed.

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Electrical wiring
The Draftbooster must always be connected to an outlet with a protective ground.
The wireless outlet should be connected to an appropriately located wall outlet close to the oven and chim-
ney. The plug from the Draftbooster can now be connected and the Draftbooster can be controlled by the
on / off on the remote control. (Check that the Draftbooster can be switched on and off. If not the distance
between the wireless outlet and the remote control must be reduced.
Check that the voltage indicated on the rating plate corresponds with that of the local network beforecon-
necting the socket to the mains power supply. Long range transmitting distance – up to 30m in free air.
If the wireless outlet is not used the plug from the Draftbooster can be pluged directly to a wall outlet.
Possibly with an on / off switch.
The remote controlled socket unit have been pre-programmed and can be used immediately.
CAUTION! The remote control socket is designed for indoor use only.
DANGER! If the need arises to replace the original Draftbooster cord, use a cord of the same
type. Otherwise, the insulation can melt or erode, exposing the cord itself.
To re-programme the remote control and socket receiver, please follow the instructions below.
• Press and hold the desired button number on the remote control.
• Plug the remote controlled socket to a power point and turn the power on.
• The LED indicator inside of the socket receiver will be in a ashing state.
• Programming is successful when the LED indicator stops ashing.
• NOTE: One transmitter can programme one or more socket receivers, but one socket receiver can only
be programmed and matched to a single remote control.

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Startup and conguration
System testing
• Before lighting the re, turn on the Draftbooster (open the air intake completely on the stove)
• Place the wood in the stove
• Make sure that the Draftbooster is turned on, before you attempt lighting the re. Strike a match inside
the stove and keep it there, noting if the smoke from the match is being drawn towards the top of the
stove and out of the chimney*
• Listen carefully as well. You should be able to hear the blade of the Draftbooster revolving**
• Light the re and make sure that no smoke is escaping from the stove
• Close the doors.
• Is smoke escaping from the closed stove?
• Close the air-intake of the stove
• Open the windows in the room where the oven is located to ventilate the room thoroughly
• If necessary, call for qualied assistance in order to remedy the problem
• If defects are detected, these must be repaired before using the Draftbooster and the stove again.
Operating replace or stove
Lighting: Place a few logs in the re grate or on the bottom of the replace/stove.
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Before lighting the re, turn on the fan at full speed and open the air intake completely on your stove/
replace. Note! If your Exodraft control has a boost function, please activate this.
Light the re and make sure there is no spillage of ue gases from the replace opening.
When the re has caught on, reduce the speed of the chimney fan to a point where it still removes the
ue gases safely but without quenching the ames. Remember this setting on the fan speed control,
as this will be the ideal operating position/speed of the chimney fan. If you are using one of the controls
with a temperature sensor, the control will remember the setting last used.
Refueling: In order to avoid soot and smoke in the room when adding wood to the re, it may be
necessary to increase the fan speed for a short period of time (3 min.) during the refueling. For controls
with a boost function, please choose this option.
If you follow these instructions it will help conserve energy and at the same time assure a maximum
heating output from the heating appliance.
If you want to let the re die out completely, you must leave the fan on until the heat in the ue has
gone down and it is safe to turn the fan off. Controls with a temperature sensor will ensure that the fan
is turned off automatically after a post purge period.
DANGER! Check that the heating appliance (water heater, furnace, etc.) is working properly after the chimney fan
has been switched on. Make sure that no ue gases are spilling out as this can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning!