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Installation and Operation Manual DROLET DECO II (DB03205 model) US Environmental Protection Agency phase II certified wood stove compliant with 2020 cord wood standard Safety tested according to ULC S627, UL 1482 and UL 737 standards by an accredited laboratory.
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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 find the information needed on the unit. Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II Page 3...
5.7 Fire Types .........................20 6. Maintenance .......................... 22 6.1 Cleaning and Painting ......................22 6.2 Refractory Materials and Baffle ...................22 6.3 Glass Door ........................22 6.4 Door ..........................24 6.5 Exhaust System ........................26 Page 4 Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II...
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Appendix 5: Air Tubes and Baffle Installation ................48 Appendix 6: Mobile Home Installation ..................50 Appendix 7: Exploded Diagram and Parts List ................ 51 DROLET Limited Lifetime Warranty ................... 54 Dealer: Installer: Phone Number: Serial Number: Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II Page 5...
This product can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov/ Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II Page 7...
This appliance is officially tested and certified by an independent agency. Tested and certified in compliance with CFR 40 part 60, subpart AAA, section 60.534(a)(1(ii) and draft ASTM WK47329-14 Carbon monoxide. Page 8 Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II...
CAN/CSA- Z240 MH standard. Tested and certified in compliance with CFR 40 part 60, subpart AAA, section 60.534(a)(1(ii) and draft ASTM WK47329-14. Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II Page 9...
Although the stove may be able to heat the main living areas of the house to an adequate temperature, it is strongly recommended to also have a conventional oil, gas or electric heating system to provide backup heating. Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II Page 11...
Hardwoods are denser than softwoods. Homeowners with access to both hardwood and softwood use both types for different purposes. Page 12 Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II...
Do not burn compressed logs made of wax impregnated sawdust or logs with any chemical additives. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and warnings. Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II Page 13...
− Dry wood is much lighter in weight than wet wood, − The face of a fresh cut feels warm and dry; − The moisture content read by a moisture meter is between 15% to 20%. Page 14 Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II...
Ensure the blower power cord is not in contact with any surface of the stove to prevent electrical shock or fire damage. Do not run the power cord underneath the Airflow with a blower stove. Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II Page 15...
As hotter and hotter fires are burned, more of the painted surfaces reach the curing temperature of the paint. The smell of curing paint does not disappear until one or two very hot fires have been burned. Page 16 Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II...
Two spit logs are placed in the firebox with a few sheets of twisted newspapers in between the logs. Fine kindling is added across the two logs and some larger kindling across those, log cabin style. Newspaper is lit. Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II Page 17...
Raking the coals is useful for two reasons. First, it brings them near where most of the combustion air enters the firebox. This will ignite the new load quickly. Secondly, the charcoal will not be Page 18 Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II...
If the wood is dry and the air control is used properly, the flames should decrease, but remain bright and stable. Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II Page 19...
− the amount of wood loaded, − the climate zone where the house is, and − the species of the wood, − the time of the year. − the wood moisture content, Page 20 Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II...
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Open the door slightly and move the log with a poker. Turn it over and create a passage for the air below, making a trench with the coal bed. Add small pieces of wood to restart the combustion. Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II Page 21...
This is normal and can be easily removed when the heater is cold by wiping with a damp cloth or paper towel and then drying. Page 22 Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II...
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The two main causes of broken door glass are uneven placement in the door and over- tightening the retaining screws. Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II Page 23...
Remove the split pin by pulling and turning it using pliers. Turn the handle one counterclockwise turn to increase pressure. Reinstall the split pin with a small hammer. Removing the retaining pin Reinstalling the retaining pin Page 24 Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II...
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Using a flat screwdriver, turn the adjustable hinge rods in the direction shown to adjust the doors. Tighten all door hinge pressure screws when they are at the desired positions. Configurations 1-2-3- 4-5-6, show in which direction these act on the adjustment of the door. Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II Page 25...
Even if creosote forms slowly in the system, the chimney should be cleaned and inspected at least once each year. Page 26 Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II...
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Do not use the appliance again until the stove and its chimney have been inspected by a qualified chimney sweep or a fire department inspector. Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II Page 27...
This stove must be connected to a chimney complying with the requirements for Type HT chimneys in the Standard for Factory-Built Chimneys for Residential Type and Building Heating Appliances, UL 103 and ULC S629 or to a code-approved masonry chimney with a flue liner. Page 28 Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II...
The clearances of the appliance and the flue pipes must be met individually, meaning the appliance cannot be installed closer to the combustible materials than the single or double wall pipe allows. For a safe way to reduce clearances refer to section page 34 Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II Page 29...
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48" 36" 122 cm 92 cm Clearances - Top Clearances - Corner 84" (L) 213 cm Clearances - Side Page 30 Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II...
6" (153 mm) from combustible materials must be used. Only in this case, the same clearances as a certified double wall pipe connector can be used. Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II Page 31...
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6" (153 mm) from combustible materials must be used. Only in this case, the same clearances as a certified double wall pipe connector can be used. Page 32 Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II...
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84" (2130 mm) 84" (2130 mm) The pipe distances listed in this table refer to the distances obtained when the stove is installed in accordance with the appliance clearances above mentioned. Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II Page 33...
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). Only required under the horizontal section (Ho) of the connector. Must exceed each side of the connector by at least 2 inches (51 mm). See «Clearances - Side» Page 34 Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II...
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Brick, with a minimum of 24 gauge (0.61 mm) sheet metal backing, spaced out at least 1" (25 mm)* by non-combustible spacers 12" (305 mm) * In Canada this space can be " (21 mm). Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II Page 35...
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Mounting hardware must not be located closer than 8" (200 mm) from the vertical centre line of the appliance. G) Edge clearance for ceiling shields to side and back walls: 3" (75 mm). Shield extension beyond each side of the appliance: 18" (450 mm). Page 36 Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II...
Only components intended for the brand and model of chimney should be used. Never fabricate or substitute parts from other chimney brands. The chimney must be a type suitable for solid fuel. Page 38 Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II...
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Do not downsize the flue to less than 6" unless the venting system is straight and exceeds 25 feet in height. When passing through a combustible wall, the use of an insulated listed thimble is required. Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II Page 39...
Called ‘stack effect’, it produces a slightly negative pressure in the lower part of the house (compared to the outside) and a slightly positive pressure zone in the high part of the house. Page 40 Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II...
(such as a kitchen range exhaust) causes the pressure in the house to become negative relative to outdoors. Air supply in conventional houses Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II Page 41...
They are also more stable and easier to maintain than assemblies with elbows. Horizontal runs of flue pipe should be avoided where possible because they reduce chimney draft. Best Acceptable Avoid Page 42 Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II...
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• A straight flue pipe assembly offers the least restriction to gas flow and results in a stronger draft. Straight assemblies also need less maintenance because there are no corners to collect creosote. • The chimney connector must be clean and in good condition. Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II Page 43...
Refer to air intake kit installation instructions for more details. DETAIL D Cut micro-joints on the top of the piece then rock it from top to bottom top detach the bottom microseals. Page 44 Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II...
Lift the fire screen upwards and push the bottom part towards the stove then let the fire screen rest on the bottom of the door opening. Warning: Never leave the stove unattended while in use with the fire screen. Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II Page 45...
Ensure that the blower’s power cord is not in contact with any surface of the stove to prevent electrical shock or fire damage. Do not run the power cord beneath the stove. Page 46 Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II...
Screw the thermodisc (A) with the screws (B) provided on the back of the stove. The electrical cord of the thermodisc should not touch any surface of the stove to avoid electric shock or fire. Do not run the power cord under the stove. Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II Page 47...
Put the baffle in place. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the three other tubes. To remove the tubes use the above steps in reverse order. Page 48 Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II...
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Note that secondary air tubes (B) can be replaced without removing the baffle board (A) and that all tubes are identical. Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II Page 49...
APPENDIX 7: EXPLODED DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II Page 51...
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SCREW PAN TORX TYPE F 1/4-20 X 1" BLACK AC01336 5"Ø FRESH AIR INTAKE KIT FOR WOOD STOVE ON PEDESTAL PL70966 FACEPLATE SE70697 REPLACEMENT HANDLE WITH LATCH KIT SE24343 DECO DROLET II DOOR ASSEMBLY Page 52 Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II...
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DRILLED BLACK WOODEN DOOR HANDLE 30185 17/64" AA TYPE WASHER BLACK 30025 1/4-20 X 1/2" PAN-HEAD QUADREX BLACK SCREW AC01299 RIGID FIRESCREEN 30898 ROUND WOODEN BLACK HANDLE DULL BLACK FINISH SE70906 ASH DRAWER ASSEMBLY Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II Page 53...
Shall your unit or a component be defective, contact immediately your DROLET dealer. To accelerate processing of your warranty claim, make sure to have on hand the following information when calling: •...
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Resale is strictly prohibited. The manufacturer may update St-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Québec) Canada this document from time to time and cannot be responsible G3A 2H3 for problems, injuries, or damages arising out of the use 418-908-8002 of information contained in any document obtained from https://www.drolet.ca/en/ unauthorized sources. tech@sbi-international.com...