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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL OILBURNING FIREPLACE INSERT GRIZZLY Verified and tested following CAN/CSA B140.3 and UL 896 standards by: Intertek Testing Services Fabricated by: 1700 Léon-Harmel Québec, (Québec) G1N 4R9 READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND SAVE FOR REFERENCE. 990826/45080A...
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Here are the steps to follow while installing your new oil burning fireplace. Pay special attention to the instructions proposed to you such as clearances. In following the instructions of this manual, you will be assured of a simple and secure installation. INSTALLATION IN Canada HAS TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CAN/CSA B-139 : STANDARDS INSTALLATION CODE FOR OIL-BURNING EQUIPMENT.
Clearances Refer to technical data of your fireplace on page 2, in order to know its technical and physical characteristics. Respect required clearances to combustible materials while installing your fireplace. These clearances have been verified and approved according to CAN/CSA B 140.3 and UL 896 standards. Following are the clearances to combustible materials: Also respect required clearances of Ø...
Fireplace Assembly For the assembly of your fireplace, you have received with this manual, all the hardware that you need. See bellow, the list of what should be included. 16 screws no 8 x 5/8’’ to fix spacer supports (stand off); 2 bolts ¼...
Fireplace assembly (cont’d) Sides and back spacers Use the drilled holes on each side and at the back of the fireplace structure to align and screw into place the spacers; The sides spacers provides a 4’’ clearance; (1 each side) The back spacers provides a 2’’...
Leveling the fireplace Figure 11 : Levelling the burner Now that your fireplace is installed into place, you have to level the burner. Put the level in the middle of the burner parallel to the door. (See figure 11-a). Screw or unscrew the adjustable legs until perfect level has been reached.
Chimney installation ONLY (‘’A’’ TYPE) FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEY CAN BE USED for the installation of your GRIZZLY fireplace. Use only 30 or 45 elbows. NO 90 ELBOWS ARE ALLOWED. The use of BLACK PIPE CONNECTORS (SINGLE OR DOUBLE WALL PIPES) IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
Chimney installation (cont’d) DROLET STOVES & FIREPLACES requires the use of an (A TYPE) factory built chimney having a constant 5’’diameter. Using a larger flue tends to make combustion gas expand and cools them off witch have for result of lowering the draught effects. Gas expansion reduces the speed of the draught and have the same effects.
Connecting fireplace to oil tank Make sure that the tank outlet is 12" (305 mm) higher than the inlet of the carburetor. (Gravity fed) Use only copper piping to connect tank to stove. Make sure that there is a small slope on the connection from the tank toward the stove. A 3"...
Preliminary test Before inserting the fireplace, it is suggested to verify the items listed below and correct if necessary; Leaks on copper connections; inlet and outlet of the valve as well as the inlet of the burner; The chimney is properly in place and well secured with approved parts; The burner has been levelled;...
Preliminary Test (cont’d) Draught regulator : An excessive draught is as bad as a draught to low. The regulator controls the draught when it is excessive (in high winds for example). If the draught exceeds 0.08 in of water column, you will have to adjust the regulator Figure 19 : Draught Regulator Adjusting the draught : To adjust the draught you have to screw or...
Inserting the Fireplace Now that the unit is in place, the burner is levelled and all previous verifications are made. It is time to build the surrounding frame and walls. Always respect minimum clearances between, the fireplace as well as the factory built chimney, and combustible materials.
Facing 1. Assemble the (3) parts of the facing using the (4) nuts and bolts received in the hardware package. 2. Place the assembled facing on the front part of the fireplace : Ø Align bottom of the facing with bottom fireplace structure;...
Facing (cont’d) 3. Push the facing towards the structure of the fireplace. (Push in aligned with clips). Ø Install the control knob on the flow regulating rod. NOTE : The facing must lean evenly on the fireplace structure and finished front wall.
Your stove has been designed to work with oil #1 or #2. DO NOT USE GASOLINE, CRANKCASE OIL OR ANY OIL CONTAINING GASOLINE. Drolet Stoves & Fireplaces declines all responsibility regarding damage cause by using other combustibles. Make sure to use oil without impurities which may plug filters and valve’s orifice. Impurities only give an improper combustion.
Lighting (cont’d) Place the flow regulating handle on the "1" position, as soon as the oil enters the burner return to "0" position. Open the door and pore into the burner 2 to 3 once (75 ml) of lighting gel or wood alcohol. NOTE : USE OF LIGHTING GEL IS BETTER OF A SAFE IGNITION.
MAINTENANCE ONCE A WEEK : Clean the oil inlet tube of the burner with the cleaning tee : Ø Push in the rod of the cleaning tee while turning it; Ø move back and forth operation 2 or 3 times; Ø...
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEMS CAUSES SOLUTION ON POSITION 6 (MAXIMUM) Position 6 was reached too 1. Set flow regulating handle to THE FLAME IS LONG AND quickly. position 1; SMOKY, THERE SUIT 2. wait combustion BUILD UPON THE GLASS. stabilize; 3. Progressively increase flow to desired position.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (CONT’D) PROBLEMS CAUSES SOLUTION THE FLAME PRODUCES Door gasket selling 1. Tighten door turning SMOKE, IN ANY POSITION. properly. counter clockwise the door handle; 2. Check if gasket needs to be changed. The burner orifices are plugged 1. Clean the burner with a metallic brush.
SPARE PARTS After years of use, if you need to replace some parts, please contact your SUPPLIER or one of our Drolet approved DEALERS. Give him product data as displayed in your warranty voucher or on your appliance’s name plate at the rear.
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