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Wood Stove Owner's Manual Part 2 of 2 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION AUSTRAL III REQUIREMENTS (DB03033 model) US Environmental Protection Agency phase II certified wood stove compliant with 2020 cord wood standard Safety tested according to CAN/ULC S627, UL 1482 and UL 737 standards by an accredited laboratory.
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If it can not be provided, the warranty period will be determined by the date of manufacture of the product. 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.
6.6 Mobile Home Installation ....................30 7. Maintenance/Parts Replacement ..................31 7.1 Replacement ........................31 7.2 Gasket ..........................32 7.3 Door ..........................32 8. Exploded Diagram and Parts List ..................35 DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ................. 38 Installation and Operation Requirements - Austral III Page 3...
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. Installation and Operation Requirements - Austral III Page 5...
See Figures 12 and 13 for an example load for maximum burn rate inside the combustion chamber (illustrative only). Then, place 2 logs in the Installation and Operation Requirements - Austral III Page 9...
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(3.5 to 4.5 inches of cross section dimensions approximately) in front of the firebox. Page 10 Installation and Operation Requirements - Austral III...
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For optimal medium fire load,take small size fuel pieces (between 2- and 3-inches cross section dimensions approximately) in the back of the firebox and use medium to large size fuel pieces (3.5 to 4.5 inches of cross section dimensions approximately) in front of the firebox. Installation and Operation Requirements - Austral III Page 11...
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4 and 15 minutes after the loading period. Before closing further, make sure the flame intensity is increasing or stable. Turn ON the blower at minimum speed after 30 minutes. Page 12 Installation and Operation Requirements - Austral III...
19 ¾" (502 mm) 19 ¾" (502 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 Requirements - Austral III Page 13...
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48" Flush 48" 36" 122 cm 92 cm Figure 16: Clearances - Top Figure 17: Clearances - Corner 84" 213 cm Figure 18: Clearances - Side Page 14 Installation and Operation Requirements - Austral III...
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6" from combustible materials must be used. Only in this case, the same clearances as a certified double wall pipe connector can be used. 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 Requirements - Austral III Page 15...
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21 ¾" (552 mm) 21 ¾" (552 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. Page 16 Installation and Operation Requirements - Austral III...
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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 Requirements - Austral III Page 17...
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21 ¾" (552 mm) 21 ¾" (552 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. Page 18 Installation and Operation Requirements - Austral III...
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122 cm 92 cm Les distances de tuyau listées dans ce tableau se réfèrent aux distances obtenues lorsque le poêle est installé en accord avec les dégagements de l’appareil mentionnés ci-dessus. Installation and Operation Requirements - Austral III Page 19...
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). Page 20 Installation and Operation Requirements - Austral III...
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) Installation and Operation Requirements - Austral III Page 21...
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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 ⅞" (21 mm) Installation and Operation Requirements - Austral III Page 23...
(HVAC type, must meet ULC S110 or UL 181 class 0 or class 1) (B), sold separately. Refer to air intake kit installation instructions for more details. Page 24 Installation and Operation Requirements - Austral III...
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 Requirements - Austral III Page 25...
Screw the thermodisc (A) with the screws (B) supplied with the thermodisc 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 Requirements - Austral III Page 27...
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 28 Installation and Operation Requirements - Austral III...
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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). Installation and Operation Requirements - Austral III Page 29...
THE IMAGES SHOWN ARE FOR GUIDANCE ONLY AND MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM YOUR PRODUCT, BUT THE ASSEMBLY REMAINS THE SAME. For a stove on legs, install a plate (L) on each leg and screw it in place with the proper hardware (M). Page 30 Installation and Operation Requirements - Austral III...
Reinstall the glass, being careful to centre the glass in the door and not to over-tightening the retaining screw. The two main causes of broken door glass are uneven placement in the door and over-tightening the retaining screws. Installation and Operation Requirements - Austral III Page 31...
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. Figure 24: Removing the split pin Figure 25: Installing the split pin Page 32 Installation and Operation Requirements - Austral III...
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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 Requirements - Austral III Page 33...
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Leave about ½" long of the gasket when cutting and press the end into the groove. Tuck any loose fibers under the gasket and into the silicone. Close the door. Do not use the stove for 24 hours. Page 34 Installation and Operation Requirements - Austral III...
8. Exploded Diagram and Parts List DETAIL B DETAIL C Installation and Operation Requirements - Austral III Page 35...
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BLOWER HOUSING 44073 CROSSFLOW BLOWER 115V-60Hz-39W 100 CFM 60013 POWER CORD 96" X 18-3 type SJT (50 pcs per carton) 44085 RHEOSTAT KNOB 44087 RHEOSTAT NUT 44080 RHEOSTAT WITHOUT NUT (MODEL KBMS-13BV) Page 36 Installation and Operation Requirements - Austral III...
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SELF TAPPING SCREW 8-32 "F" TYPE X 7/16" FLAT HEAD PHILLIPS BLACK PL72074 TOP FIRESCREEN HOOK 30898 ROUND WOODEN BLACK HANDLE DULL BLACK FINISH 30187 STAINLESS WASHER ID 17/64" X OD 1/2" 30025 1/4-20 X 1/2" PAN-HEAD QUADREX BLACK SCREW Installation and Operation Requirements - Austral III Page 37...
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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