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Installation and Operation Manual
SPARK (DB03400)
US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED
WOOD STOVE
Safety tested according to ULC S627, UL 737
and UL 1482 Standards
by an accredited laboratory
www.drolet.ca
Stove Builder International Inc.
250, rue de Copenhague, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures
(Quebec) Canada G3A 2H3
After-sale service: 418-908-8002
E-mail: tech@sbi-international.com
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.
READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE
45840A
Printed in Canada
03-05-2016

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  • Page 1 AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD STOVE Safety tested according to ULC S627, UL 737 and UL 1482 Standards by an accredited laboratory www.drolet.ca Stove Builder International Inc. 250, rue de Copenhague, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Quebec) Canada G3A 2H3 After-sale service: 418-908-8002 E-mail: tech@sbi-international.com This manual is available for free download on the manufacturer’s web site.
  • Page 2 Spark Installation and Operation Manual 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual Table of content PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ....... 6 1 Safety Information ..............6 Summary of Operation and Maintenance Cautions and Warnings ......6 2 General information on Spark (DB03400) ........ 7 Appliance performance ..................
  • Page 4 Spark Installation and Operation Manual 5 Maintaining Your Wood Heating System ....... 22 Stove Maintenance ....................22 5.1.1 Plated Finish Maintenance ................22 5.1.2 Cleaning Door Glass ..................22 5.1.3 Door adjustment ....................23 5.1.4 Replacing the Door Gasket ................23 5.1.5 Replacing the Glass Gasket and/or the Glass ..........
  • Page 5 Appendix 2: Installing the Fire Screen (AC01318) ..... 50 Appendix 3: Installation and Use of the Optional Blower (AC02050), and Use of Thermodisc (AC05530, AC02055)..51 Appendix 4: Exploded Diagram and Parts List ......53 DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ........56...

  • Page 6: Part A - Operation And Maintenance

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Please see Part B for installation instructions. 1 Safety Information 1.1 Summary of Operation and Maintenance Cautions and Warnings • HOT WHILE IN OPERATION, KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY.

  • Page 7: General Information On Spark (Db03400)

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual 2 General information on Spark (DB03400) 2.1 Appliance performance Fuel type Dry cordwood Recommended heating area 250 to 1,000 ft (23 to 93 m Firebox volume 1.3 ft (0.037 m Maximum burn time Maximum heat output (dry cordwood) 40,000 BTU/h (11.7 kW) (2)(3) Overall heat output rate (min.

  • Page 8: General Features

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual 2.2 General Features Maximum log length 17 in (432 mm) east-west* Flue outlet diameter 6 in (150 mm) Recommended connector pipe diameter 6 in (150 mm) Type of chimney Listed to ULC S629 or UL 103 HT (2100 °F) Baffle material Stainless steel Approved for alcove installation...

  • Page 9: Zone Heating And How To Make It Work For You

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual 2.3 Zone Heating and How to Make it Work for You Your new Spark wood stove is a space heater, which means it is intended to heat the area it is installed in, as well as spaces that connect to that area, although to a lower temperature.

  • Page 10: The Benefits Of Low Emissions And High Efficiency

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual Zone heating can be used to supplement another heating system by heating a particular space within a home, such as a basement family room or an addition that lacks another heat source. Although the stove may be able to heat the main living areas of your house to an adequate temperature, we strongly recommend that you also have a conventional oil, gas or electric heating system to provide backup heating.

  • Page 11: Fuel

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual 3 Fuel 3.1 Materials That Should Not be Burned • GARBAGE OF ANY KIND, COAL OR CHARCOAL, • • TREATED, PAINTED OR COATED WOOD, PLYWOOD OR PARTICLE BOARD, • • FINE PAPER, COLORED PAPER OR CARDBOARD, SALT WATER DRIFTWOOD, •...

  • Page 12: Log Length

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual 3.2.3 Log Length Logs should be cut about 1” (25 mm) shorter than the firebox so they fit in easily. Pieces that are even slightly too long make loading the stove very difficult. The most common standard length of firewood is 16”...

  • Page 13: How To Dry Firewood

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual 3.2.5 How to Dry Firewood Firewood that is not dry enough to burn is the cause of most complaints about wood inserts. Continually burning green or unseasoned wood produces more creosote and involves lack of heat and dirty glass door. See Section 5: Maintaining your wood heating system for concerns about creosote.

  • Page 14: Judging Firewood Moisture Content

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual 3.2.6 Judging Firewood Moisture Content You can find out if some firewood is dry enough to burn by using these guidelines: • cracks form at the ends of logs as they dry as it dries in the sun, the wood turns from white or cream coloured to grey or yellow, •...

  • Page 15: Operating Your Stove

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual 4 Operating Your Stove 4.1 The use of a fire screen This stove has been tested for use with an open door in conjunction with a fire screen (AC01318, sold separately). Make sure the fire screen is properly secured on the stove to avoid any risk of fire.

  • Page 16: Conventional Fire Starting

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual 4.3.1 Conventional Fire Starting The conventional way to build a wood fire is to bunch up 5 to 10 sheets of plain newspaper and place them in the firebox. Next, place 10 or so pieces of fine kindling on the newspaper.

  • Page 17: Two Parallel Logs

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual 4.3.3 Two Parallel Logs Place two spit logs in the firebox. Place a few sheets of twisted newspaper between the logs. Now place some fine kindling across the two logs and some larger kindling across those, log cabin style.

  • Page 18: Ash Removal

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.2 Ash Removal Ash should be removed from the firebox every two or three days of full time heating. Do not let the ash build up in the firebox because it will interfere with proper fire management. The best time to remove ash is after an overnight fire when the stove is relatively cool, but there is still some chimney draft to draw the ash dust into the stove and prevent it from coming into the room.

  • Page 19: Turning Down The Air Supply

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHILE A NEW LOAD IS BEING FIRED HOT. DO NOT OVERFIRE. When you burn a new load of wood hot to heat up the wood, the stove and the chimney, the result will be a surge of heat from the stove.
  • Page 20 Spark Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.6.1 Small Fires to Take the Chill Off the House To build a small fire that will produce a low heat output, use small pieces of firewood and load them crisscross in the firebox. The pieces should be only 3” to 4” in diameter. After raking the coals, you can lay two pieces parallel to each other corner to corner in the firebox and lay two more across them in the other direction.
  • Page 21 Spark Installation and Operation Manual The table below provides a very general indication of the maximum burn cycle times you are likely to experience, based on firebox volume. MAXIMUM FIREBOX VOLUME BURN TIME <1.5 cubic feet 3 to 5 hours 1.5 c.f.

  • Page 22: Maintaining Your Wood Heating System

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual 5 Maintaining Your Wood Heating System 5.1 Stove Maintenance Your new stove will give many years of reliable service if you use and maintain it correctly. Some of the internal components of the firebox, such as firebricks, baffles and air tubes, will wear over time under intense heat.

  • Page 23: Door Adjustment

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual 5.1.3 Door adjustment In order for your stove to burn at its best efficiency, the door must provide a perfect seal with the firebox. Therefore, the gasket should be inspected periodically making sure to obtain an air tight fit. Airtightness can be improved with a simple latch mechanism adjustment.

  • Page 24: Replacing The Glass Gasket And/Or The Glass

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual Use the correct replacement gasket that you can purchase from your retailer. The diameter and density of the gasket is important to getting a good seal. Place the door face-down on something soft like a cushion of rags or piece of carpet. Remove the old gasket from the door by pulling and prying it out with an old screw driver.

  • Page 25: Cleaning And Painting The Stove

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual Do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut. Do not use the stove if the glass is broken. To change the glass, perform the same operation described above. 5.1.6 Cleaning and Painting the Stove Do not attempt to clean or paint the stove when the unit is hot.

  • Page 26: Cleaning The Chimney

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual 5.2.3 Cleaning the Chimney Chimney cleaning can be a difficult and dangerous job. If you don’t have experience cleaning chimneys, you might want to hire a professional chimney sweep to clean and inspect the system for the first time. After having seen the cleaning process, you can decide if it is a job you would like to take on.

  • Page 27: Part B - Installation

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual PART B - INSTALLATION 6 Safety Information 6.1 Summary of Installation Cautions and Warnings • 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).

  • Page 28: Assembly Of The Unit

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual 7 Assembly of the unit The kit contains the following parts: PL63072 PL63084 SE63085 PL63335 PL63198 PL53951 30033...
  • Page 29 Spark Installation and Operation Manual 30100N 30863 30254 (5x) BLACK WASHER ID 13/32" X OD 13/16" 30533 30224 30131 (2x) LOCKNUT 3/8"-16 HEX BLACK METAL SCREW #10 X 1/2" TYPE "A" PAN QUADREX 30017 (13x) 30185 (13x) 30100 (13x) 1/4-20 X 3/4" PAN QUADREX 17/64"...
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  • Page 34: Clearances To Combustible Material

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual 8 Clearances to Combustible Material The clearances shown in this section have been determined by test according to procedures set out in safety standards ULC S627 (Canada), UL1482 (U.S.A.) and UL737 (U.S.A.). When the stove is installed so that its surfaces are at or beyond the minimum clearances specified, combustible surfaces will not overheat under normal and even abnormal operating conditions.

  • Page 35: Clearances To Walls And Ceiling

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual 8.2 Clearances to Walls and Ceiling The clearances to combustible walls may be slightly different in Canada and the U.S.A. and may also differ depending on whether you use single or double wall flue pipe. Please be sure to choose the correct clearance for your location and type of flue pipe.
  • Page 36 Spark Installation and Operation Manual Clearances with ceiling (L) lowered to 68" (173 cm) APPLIANCE CLEARANCES APPLIANCE CLEARANCES (INSTALLATION WITH SINGLE (INSTALLATION WITH DOUBLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR) WALL PIPE CONNECTOR) CANADA CANADA 15½" (394 mm) 15" (381 mm) 12" (305 mm) 12"...
  • Page 37 Spark Installation and Operation Manual Clearances to combustible materials and floor protection...

  • Page 38: Floor Protector

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual 8.3 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 8"...

  • Page 39: Shield Construction Rules

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual 8.4.1 Shield Construction Rules See figure Clearances for shield construction to match each letter to a clearance. - Adhesives used in shield construction must not ignite or lose adhesive qualities at temperatures likely to be encountered. - Mounting hardware which extends from the shield surface into combustibles may be used only at the edges of the shield.
  • Page 40 Spark Installation and Operation Manual Clearances for shield construction...

  • Page 41: Table Of Clearance Reduction Percentages

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual 8.4.2 Table of Clearance Reduction Percentages Clearances may be reduced by these percentages Sides Top % Type of shield and rear % (ceiling) Can/US Can/US min. min. Sheet metal, a minimum of 24 gauge (0.61 mm) in thickness , 12 in 18 in spaced out at least 25 mm (1 in)*...

  • Page 42: The Venting System

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual 9 The Venting System 9.1 General The venting system, made up of the chimney and the connecting pipe between the stove and the chimney, acts as the engine that drives your wood heating system. Even the best stove will not function safely and efficiently as intended if it is not connected to a suitable chimney.

  • Page 43: Masonry Chimneys

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual 9.2.2 Masonry Chimneys The stove may also be connected to a masonry chimney, provided chimney complies with the construction rules found in the building code enforced locally. The chimney must have either a clay liner or a suitably listed stainless steel liner.

  • Page 44: The Relationship Between The Chimney And The House

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual 9.4 The Relationship Between the Chimney and the House Because the venting system is the engine that drives the wood heating system, it must have the right characteristics. The signs of bad system design are cold backdrafting when there is no fire in the stove, slow kindling of new fires, and smoke roll-out when the door is opened for loading.

  • Page 45: Why The Chimney Should Penetrate The Highest Heated Space

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual 9.4.2 Why the chimney should penetrate the highest heated space When it is cold outside, the warm air in the house is buoyant so it tends to rise. This tendency of warm air to rise creates a slight pressure difference in the house. Called ‘stack effect’, it produces a slightly negative pressure low in the house (relative to outside) and a slightly positive pressure zone high in the house.

  • Page 46: Installing The Chimney Connector

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual Some jurisdictions in the United States require that wood stoves have a supply of combustion air from outdoors. If you do install an air supply through the wall of the house, be aware that its pressure can be affected during windy weather. If you notice changes in wood stove performance in windy weather, and in particular if smoke puffs from the stove, you should disconnect the outdoor air duct from the stove and remove the duct.

  • Page 47: Installation Of Single Wall Chimney Connector

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual 9.6.1 Installation of Single Wall Chimney Connector The chimney connector assembly has been called ‘the weak link’ in the safety of wood heating systems because failure to install the connector properly (which has been common in the past) can result in house fires.
  • Page 48 Spark Installation and Operation Manual The rules below are based on those found in the CSA B365 installation code. Please carefully follow these installation instruction rules, or those enforced where you live. • Maximum overall length of straight pipe: 3 m (10 ft.) including elbows. Minimum clearance from combustible material: 450 mm (18 in.).

  • Page 49: Appendix 1: Installing The Fresh Air Kit (Ac01331)

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 1: Installing the Fresh Air Kit (AC01331) When installed with a fresh air kit, the stove must be anchored to the floor.

  • Page 50: Appendix 2: Installing The Fire Screen (Ac01318)

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 2: Installing the Fire Screen (AC01318) Open the door. Hold the fire screen by the two handles and bring it close to the door opening. Lean the upper part of the fire screen against the top door opening making sure to insert the top fire screen brackets behind...

  • Page 51: Appendix 3: Installation And Use Of The Optional Blower (Ac02050), And Use Of Thermodisc (Ac05530, Ac02055)

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 3: Installation and Use of the Optional Blower (AC02050), and Use of Thermodisc (AC05530, AC02055) An optional blower can be installed on the back of the stove to increase the flow of air past heat exchange surfaces and to help circulate warm air in the room.
  • Page 52 Spark Installation and Operation Manual The blower has a rheostat, see the illustration on the right to identify the different adjustment positions; either from high (HI) to low (LO) or closed (OFF). When using the optional blower, allow the stove to reach operating temperature (approximately one hour), before turning it on.

  • Page 53: Appendix 4: Exploded Diagram And Parts List

    Spark Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 4: Exploded Diagram and Parts List...
  • Page 54 Spark Installation and Operation Manual IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your stove, please provide the model number and the serial number. We reserve the right to change parts due to technology upgrade or availability. Contact an authorized dealer to obtain any of these parts.
  • Page 55 Spark Installation and Operation Manual Item Description 60013 POWER CORD 96" X 18-3 type SJT 44080 RHEOSTAT WITH NUT 44087 RHEOSTAT NUT 44085 RHEOSTAT KNOB AC02055 QUICK CONNECT THERMODISC KIT AC05530 THERMODISC KIT 44046 THERMODISC F110-20F PL36027 3" X 9" X 1 1/4'' REFRACTORY BRICK 29010 4 1/2"...

  • Page 56: Drolet Limited Lifetime Warranty

    Shall your unit or a components 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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