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Installation and Operation Manual
CHIC-CHOC WOOD BURNING
COOKSTOVE
(DB04820 model)
Security test made according to
regulations ULC S627 and UL 1482
by an accredited laboratory.
CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION
REQUIREMENTS IN LOCAL AREA.
READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS WOOD STOVE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY: THIS UNIT IS NOT A CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL WOOD HEATER.
THE PRIMARY USE FOR THIS UNIT IS FOR COOKING OR BAKING.
READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE
Printed in Canada
46315A

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual CHIC-CHOC WOOD BURNING COOKSTOVE (DB04820 model) Security test made according to regulations ULC S627 and UL 1482 by an accredited laboratory. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN LOCAL AREA.
  • Page 3 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 – Chic-Choc woodburning cookstove...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS CERTIFICATION PLATE ........................ PART A – OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ................1. Safety Information ......................... 7 2. General information ....................... 9 Specifications ....................... 9 Dimensions ........................10 3. Cookstove operation ......................12 Components use ......................12 Smoke path .........................15 By-pass functioning ......................16 4.
  • Page 5 PART B – INSTALLATION ......................7. General Information ......................41 Security ........................41 Regulations Governing the Installation of the Cookstove ..........43 Cookstove Positioning ....................43 Location of the Certification Label .................43 8. Clearances to Combustible Material .................. 44 Clearances ........................45 Floor Protection ......................49 Clearances Reduction to the Walls and the Ceiling ............50 Clearances for Shield Installation ...................53 9.

  • Page 6: Certification Plate

    CERTIFICATION PLATE (Placed on the back of the cookstove) Page 6 Installation and operation manual – Chic-Choc woodburning cookstove...

  • Page 7: Part A - Operation And Maintenance

    PART A – OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY: THIS UNIT IS NOT A CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL WOOD HEATER. THE PRIMARY USE FOR THIS UNIT IS FOR COOKING OR BAKING. 1. Safety Information • Operate only with doors fully closed. If door is left partly open, gas and flame may be drawn out of the opening, creating risks from both fire and smoke.
  • Page 8 • During cooking, keep the oven door closed to keep a constant temperature. • Make sure the ash drawer is in place when the cookstove is in use (when it gives off heat). • DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START THE FIRE. •...

  • Page 9: General Information

    2. General information Specifications Model Chic-Choc woodburning cookstove (DB04820) Fuel Type Dry Cordwood Recommanded log length 16" (406 mm) Maximum log length 20" (508 mm) north-south orientation Flue outlet diameter 6" (150 mm) Chimney diameter 6" (150 mm) Type of chimney...

  • Page 10: Dimensions

    Dimensions Page 10 Installation and operation manual – Chic-Choc woodburning cookstove...
  • Page 11 2.2.1 Dimensions de la chambre à combustion Installation and operation manual – Chic-Choc woodburning cookstove Page 11...

  • Page 12: Cookstove Operation

    3. Cookstove operation Components use Cooking with a wood-burning cookstove is an art that requires several attempts to get to know and control the appliance. Many factors can influence how the cookstove will heat the oven and the cooking surface. Among them, the type of fuel used and its quality, the size of the logs and when to load before cooking.
  • Page 13 3.1.1 Oven The cooker has a stainless steel oven to cook or bake food. The panoramic glass of the oven door allows you to watch your meal without having to open the door. During cooking, keep the oven door closed to maintain a constant temperature. The oven cooking temperature can be adjusted using the air intake control (see section "5.6 Air Intake Control") or by opening or closing the oven door.
  • Page 14 3.1.2 Steel cooking surface 10 1/8" 257mm 20 7/16" 42 1/16" 519mm 1069mm Figure 2: Steel cooking surface It is not recommended to cook food directly on the steel top, as the paint used is not food grade. The steel cooking surface on the top of the range is designed to provide intense heat to allow food to be cooked.

  • Page 15: Smoke Path

    Smoke path Figure 3: Smoke path by the oven Figure 4: Smoke path by the by-pass The smoke path is in fact the circuit taken by the hot gases emitted by the combustion of wood. This circuit heats the stainless steel oven and steel cooking surface for cooking. Using a handle located on the top of the cooker to the left of the chimney, it is possible to have two paths for the gases, one through the oven and one through the by-pass.

  • Page 16: By-Pass Functioning

    By-pass functioning WARNING: The by-pass control can be very hot and cause burns. Use the provided tool. To change the positioning of the by-pass, lift the control upwards with tool (A) and turn to the desired position. Figure 5: By-pass operation WARNING: It is advisable to leave the by-pass in the chimney position (on the circle) for 20 minutes when starting up, before changing it to the oven position (on the square).

  • Page 17: Combustibles

    4. Combustibles Good firewood has been cut to the correct length for the stove, split to a range of sizes and stacked in the open until its moisture content is down to 15% to 20%. DO NOT BURN: • COAL •...

  • Page 18: Log Length

    Log Length Logs should be cut at least 1" (25 mm) shorter than the firebox so they fit in easily. Pieces that are even slightly too long makes loading the stove very difficult. The most common standard length of firewood is 16" (400 mm). Piece Size Firewood dries more quickly when it is split.

  • Page 19: Efficient Wood Combustion

    − Firewood dries more quickly when stacked outside in a location exposed to sun and wind; it takes much longer to dry when stacked in a wood shed; − Ready-to-burn wood with a moisture content of 15% to 20% will allow the appliance to achieve its optimal use.

  • Page 20: First Use

    First Use Two things happen when burning the first few fires; the paint cures and the internal components are conditioned. As the paint cures, some of the chemicals vaporize. The vapors are not poisonous, but they smell bad. Fresh paint fumes can also trigger false alarms in smoke detectors. When lighting the heater for the first few times, it may be wise to open doors and windows to ventilate the house.

  • Page 21: Combustion Cycles

    5.3.2 The Top Down Method This method is the opposite of the conventional method and only works properly if well-seasoned wood is used. Place three or four small, split, dry logs in the firebox. Arrange the kindling wood on the logs in two layers at right angles and place a dozen finely split kindling on the second row.

  • Page 22: Rekindling A Fire

    Burning in cycles means the loading door does not need to be opened while the wood is flaming. This is an advantage since it is preventing smoke leaking from the heater when the door is opened as a full fire is burning. This is especially true if the chimney is on the outside wall of the house.

  • Page 23: Carbon Monoxide

    If the flames diminish to the point of disappearing, the air intake has been reduced too early in the combustion cycle or the wood used is too wet. If the wood is dry and the air control is used properly, the flames should decrease, but remain bright and stable. On the other hand, too much air can make the fire uncontrollable, creating very high temperatures in the unit as well as in the chimney and seriously damaging them.

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    combustion. 6. Maintenance This cookstove will give many years of reliable service if used and maintained properly. Some of the internal components of the firebox, such as vermiculite and baffle will wear over time under intense heat. Defective parts should always be replaced with original parts. Firing each load hot to begin a cycle will not cause premature deterioration of the cookstove.

  • Page 25: Grills, Oven Bottom Part And Steel Cooking Surface

    Grills, oven bottom part and steel cooking surface Clean the grills and the oven bottom part with a brush and mild soap (Figure 1 (E) (F)). They are made of stainless steal and can go in the dishwasher. To clean the steel cooking surface, wipe it with a soft and damp cloth. Do not clean the surface when it is hot.
  • Page 26 When the stove runs at a low combustion rate, light brown stains may form, especially in the lower corners of the glass. This indicates that the fire has been smoky and some of the smoke has condensed on the glass. It also indicates incomplete combustion of the wood, which also means more smoke emissions and faster formation of creosote in the chimney.
  • Page 27 6.6.2 Replacement The glass used is a ceramic glass, 5/32" (4 mm) thick, tested to reach temperatures up to 1400º  F. If the glass breaks, it must be replaced with the original one described in the section "6.6.4 Gasket of the combustion chamber".
  • Page 28 6.6.3 Replacement of the glass To remove or replace the glass (G) of the oven: THE IMAGES SHOWN ARE FOR GUIDANCE ONLY AND MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM YOUR PRODUCT, BUT THE ASSEMBLY REMAINS THE SAME. Unscrew the setscrew from the hinge at the top of the door to release the rivet (rod inserted in the hinge).
  • Page 29 6.6.4 Gasket of the combustion chamber The glass gasket is flat, adhesive-backed, woven fibreglass. The gasket must be centred on the edge of the glass. Follow the steps of the previous section to remove the glass. Remove the old gasket and clean the glass thoroughly. Peel back a section of the paper covering the adhesive and place the gasket on a table with the adhesive side Stick the end of the gasket to the middle of one edge,...
  • Page 30 6.6.7 Adjustment of the combustion chamber door In order for the stove to burn at its best efficiency, the door must provide a perfect seal with the firebox. Therefore, the gasket should be inspected periodically to check for a good seal. The gasket seal may be improved with a simple latch mechanism adjustment: Remove the split pin by pulling and turning it using pliers.
  • Page 31 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 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8, show in which direction these act on the adjustment of the door. Figure 11: Eccentric hinges depth adjustment Figure 12: Doors adjustment Figure 13: Eccentric hinges lateral adjustment...
  • Page 32 6.6.9 Gasket of the combustion chamber door It is important to replace the gasket with another having the same diameter and density to maintain a good seal. Remove the door and place it face-down on something soft like a cushion of rags or a piece of carpet.

  • Page 33: Decorative Panels

    Decorative Panels To remove the decorative panel (A), remove the screws (B) and push forward on the panel to unhook it from the bracket (C). Installation and operation manual – Chic-Choc woodburning cookstove Page 33...

  • Page 34: Fresh Air Intake Kit Installation Ac01216

    Fresh Air Intake Kit Installation AC01216 The installation of a fresh air intake kit (A) requires an insulated fresh air intake pipe (B) HVAC type (must meet ULC S110 or UL 181 class 0 or class 1), sold separately. Refer to air intake kit installation instructions for more details. Note: Option AC01349 is mandatory.

  • Page 35: Air Tubes And Baffle Installation

    Air Tubes And Baffle Installation Starting with the rear tube, lean and insert the right end of the secondary air tube into the rear right channel hole. Then lift and insert the left end of the tube into the rear left channel. Align the notch in the left end of the tube with the key of the left air channel hole.
  • Page 36 Note that secondary air tubes (B) can be replaced without removing the baffle board (A) and that all tubes are not necessarely identical (look at the part number on the tube). Note that secondary air tubes (B) and (C) can be replaced without removing the baffle board (A). B = PL72515 C = PL72516 Page 36...

  • Page 37: Bricks Layout

    6.10 Bricks layout Item # Part Description 29000 BRIK 4" X 8" 29004 BRIK 4" X 4-1/2" X 1-1/4" 29007 BRIK 3-1/4" X 9" 29010 BRIK 4-1/2" X 9" 29015 BRIK 4" X 9" 3 1/4" 4" 9" 4 1/2" Installation and operation manual –...

  • Page 38: Exhaust System

    6.11 Exhaust System Wood smoke can condense inside the chimney, forming a inflammable deposit called creosote. If creosote builds up in the system, it can ignite when a hot fire is burned in the stove. A very hot fire can progress to the top of the chimney. Severe chimney fires can damage even the best chimneys.
  • Page 39 6.11.2 Sweeping the Chimney Chimney sweeping can be a difficult and dangerous job. People with no chimney sweeping experience will often prefer to hire a professional chimney sweep to inspect and clean the system for the first time. After seeing the cleaning process, some will choose to do it themselves. The chimney should be checked regularly for creosote build-up.
  • Page 40 To properly clean all the smoke path, it is recommended to use the cleaning brush. To make sure you reach all corners, especially the top and sides of the oven, it is recommended remove the chimney. To remove accumulated ash, remove access panel to reach section (A). N.B.

  • Page 41: Part B - Installation

    PART B – INSTALLATION 7. General Information Security • Read this manual completely before installing the cookstove. It is important to fully respect the installation instructions. If the cookstove is not correctly installed, it could result in a fire, bodily injuries or even death.
  • Page 42 • Do not operate the cookstove without one or more the steel cooking surface. Page 42 Installation and operation manual – Chic-Choc woodburning cookstove...

  • Page 43: Regulations Governing The Installation Of The Cookstove

    Regulations Governing the Installation of the Cookstove In Canada, the CSA B365 Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment is to be followed in the absence of local code requirements. In the USA, the ANSI NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances is to be followed in the absence of local code requirements.

  • Page 44: Clearances To Combustible Material

    8. Clearances to Combustible Material The clearances given in this section have been established following test results in accordance with the procedures described in the standards ULC S627 (Canada) and UL 1482 (USA). When this cookstove is installed respecting the indicated minimum clearances or more, the flammable surfaces won’t overheat during normal or even abnormal usage.

  • Page 45: Clearances

    Clearances 84" 80'' 213cm 203cm 30'' FLUSH 48'' 36'' 122cm 92cm Figure 15: Clearances – Side Figure 16: Clearances – Top 80'' 203cm Figure 17: Clearances – Corner Installation and operation manual – Chic-Choc woodburning cookstove Page 45...
  • Page 46 APPLIANCE CLEARANCES (INSTALLATION APPLIANCE CLEARANCES (INSTALLATION WITH SINGLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR) WITH DOUBLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR) Canada Canada 13" (330 mm) 13" (330 mm) 7-1/2" (191 mm) 7-1/2" (191 mm) 15" (381 mm) 15" (381 mm) 15" (381 mm) 15" (381 mm) 11"...
  • Page 47 8.1.1 Clearances with Lowered Ceiling APPLIANCE CLEARANCES (INSTALLATION APPLIANCE CLEARANCES (INSTALLATION WITH SINGLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR) WITH DOUBLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR) Canada Canada 13" (330 mm) 13" (330 mm) 10" (254 mm) 10" (254 mm) 17" (432 mm) 17" (432 mm) 17"...
  • Page 48 8.1.2 Clearances with Lowered Ceiling with Left-Side Wall (B) and Right-Side Wall (G) APPLIANCE CLEARANCES (INSTALLATION DISTANCES FROM PIPE CONNECTOR WITH WITH SINGLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR) DOUBLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR Canada Canada 10" (254 mm) 10" (254 mm) 14-1/2" (368 mm) 14-1/2"...

  • Page 49: Floor Protection

    Floor Protection This stove is designed to prevent the floor from overheating. However, it must be placed on a non-flammable surface to protect the floor from hot embers that may fall during loading. Any type of tile will require a continuous non combustible sheet beneath to prevent the possibility of embers falling through to the combustible floor if cracks or separation should occur in the finished surface.

  • Page 50: Clearances Reduction To The Walls And The Ceiling

    Clearances Reduction to the Walls and the Ceiling It is often desired to use as little space as possible when installing cookstove. To do this, it is possible to reduce the clearances safely and install the cookstove closer to the walls by permanently installing a heat shield between the cookstove and the flammable material.
  • Page 51 APPLIANCE CLEARANCES WITH A DOUBLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR AND A HEAT SHIELD Canada 2-1/2" (64 mm) 2-1/2" (64 mm) 2-1/2" (64 mm) 2-1/2" (64 mm) 2-1/2" (64 mm) 2-1/2" (64 mm) 80" (203 cm) 80" (203 cm) If the above clearances are met, then the distances measured from the flue outlet will be: If the side wall is on the combustion chamber side DISTANCES FROM PIPE CONNECTOR WITH...
  • Page 52 Table 1 : Clearances Reduction Percentages Table CLEARANCES MAY BE REDUCED BY THESE PERCENTAGES TYPE OF SHIELD SIDES AND REAR TOP (CEILING) CAN /USA CAN /USA MIN. MIN. Sheet metal, a minimum of 24 gauge (0.61 mm) in thickness , spaced out at least 25 mm (1")* 12"...

  • Page 53: Clearances For Shield Installation

    Clearances for Shield Installation Minimum clearance between the top of 1060 mm the appliance and the (42-3/4") unprotected ceiling Shield extension above 500 mm appliance (20") USA 25 mm (1") Minimum space behind the Can. 21 mm shield (7/8") USA 25 mm (1") Clearance at the bottom of Can.

  • Page 54: Evacuation System

    9. Evacuation System General Information The exhaust system, consisting of the chimney and the pipe that connects the cookstove to the chimney, acts as the engine that drives the wood heating system. Even the best appliance will not work as securely and adequately as expected if it is not connected to an adequate chimney. The heat contained in the exhaust gas, which goes from the cookstove to the chimney connector, then to the chimney, is not lost heat.
  • Page 55 9.2.1 Factory-Built Metal Chimneys These sometimes referred ‘high temp’ chimneys because they have the specific characteristics to withstand temperatures that can be created by wood burning stoves. Factory- built chimneys are tested as a system with all the necessary components for installation. The instructions provided with the chimney by its manufacturer are the only reliable source of installation guidelines.

  • Page 56: Minimum Chimney Height

    Minimum Chimney Height The top of the chimney should be tall enough to be above the air turbulence caused when wind blows against the house and its roof. The chimney must extend at least 3' (1 m) above the highest point of contact with the roof, and at least 2' (60 cm) higher than any roof line or obstacle within a horizontal distance of 10' (3 m).
  • Page 57 Figure 28: Good System Design Figure 29: Acceptable System Design When it is cold outside, the warm air in the house is buoyant so it tends to rise. This creates a slight pressure difference in the house. 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 58: Installing The Chimney Connector

    Installing the Chimney Connector The chimney connector is the single or double wall pipe installed between the stove flue collar and the chimney breech. Single wall pipe components are available from most hardware and building supply stores. These components are not usually tested to a particular standard and certified as compliant.
  • Page 59 • 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' (3.66 m). A chimney which is too short may lack the “tunnel effect” required to obtain a proper draft. •...

  • Page 60: Combustion Air

    Combustion Air For the cookstove draft to work correctly, the room must have an outside or fresh air inlet, with a minimum of 5" diameter, from the house exterior to the room, that is at least sufficient to replenish the volume of air that comes out of the chimney flue. In well insulated houses an air inlet must be fitted through the outer wall that is not exposed to the prevailing winds, depending on the surrounding conditions of the house.

  • Page 61: Conventional House

    11.1 Conventional House The safest and most reliable supply of combustion air for a wood stove is from the room in which it is installed. Room air is already preheated so it will not chill the fire, and its availability is not affected by wind pressures on the house.

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION • Draft too low • Check that all the pipes are clean. • Bad air intake adjustment • Modify the chimney: increase the height Oven window • Too much combustible in the or check surrondings. or combustion cookstove.

  • Page 63: Parts List

    Parts List DETAIL C DETAIL A DETAIL B Installation and operation manual – Chic-Choc woodburning cookstove Page 63...
  • Page 64 IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your unit, 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 65 Item Description Qté 30479 UNIVERSAL BRUSHES 30050 LEVELING BOLT 3/8-16 X 1-1/2" 30102 1/4" CAST STEEL AIR CONTROL HANDLE WITH MOUNTING SCREW SE24362 LEG WITH ELEVATOR BOLT SE72516 SECONDARY AIR TUBES KIT PL72515 THIRD OR REAR SECONDARY TUBE 21641 VERMICULITE BAFFLE 18- ⁄...

  • Page 66: Chic-Choc Cooking Stove Limited Lifetime Warranty

    *Subject to limitations above. **Picture required. 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: • Serial number and model name as indicated on the •...
  • Page 67 NOTES: Installation and operation manual – Chic-Choc woodburning cookstove Page 67...
  • Page 68 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...

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