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Installation and operating instructions for the
TUNDRA WOOD FURNACE
DF02000
Verified and tested for Canada
and the United States by :
Stove Builder International Inc.
250, rue de Copenhague,
St-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Quebec)
Canada G3A 2H3
Tel: (418) 878-3040
Fax: (418) 878-3001
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.
Please keep this document!
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND
OPERATING YOUR FURNACE.
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE
45656A
Printed in Canada
10-06-2013
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- Page 1 Installation and operating instructions for the TUNDRA WOOD FURNACE DF02000 Verified and tested for Canada and the United States by : Stove Builder International Inc. 250, rue de Copenhague, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Quebec) Canada G3A 2H3 Tel: (418) 878-3040 Fax: (418) 878-3001 This manual is available for free download on the manufacturer’s web site.
- Page 2 Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THIS DROLET WOOD FURNACE As one of North America’s largest and most respected wood stove, furnace and fireplace manufacturers, Stove Builder International takes pride in the quality and performance of all its products.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Chimney fire ......................8 Prolonged power outage ..................8 General information ................9 Drolet Tundra furnace specifications ..............9 2.1.1 Technical data Tundra ..................10 2.1.2 General technical data ..................11 ... - Page 4 Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 4.3.2 Raking charcoal ....................20 4.3.3 Firing each new hot load ................... 20 4.3.4 Control of the air supply ..................21 4.3.5 Building different fires for different needs ............22 ...
- Page 5 Appendix 3: Fresh air return adapter (AC01392) ....... 64 Appendix 4: Installation of secondary air tubes and baffle ....65 Appendix 5: Troubleshooting ..............67 Appendix 6: Exploded diagram and parts list ........68 DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ......... 71 ...
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Page 6: Introduction
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual INTRODUCTION Take note that this furnace uses the same wood burning technology as a high efficiency EPA certified wood burning furnace. This applies to the lighting, the ember bed, and the minimum combustion air intake which was calibrated to burn good seasoned cordwood. This model line is certified as meeting the emissions limits in 40 C.F.R. -
Page 7: Part A - Operation And Maintenance
Tundra Furnace 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 8: Smoke Detector
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual DO NOT INSTALL AN AUTOMATIC FEEDER ON THIS FURNACE. DO NOT INSTALL A MANUAL DAMPER ON THIS FURNACE. THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 1.2 Smoke detector We highly recommend the use of a smoke detector. -
Page 9: General Information
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual General information 2.1 Drolet Tundra furnace specifications Combustible Wood Maximum heat input 140,000 BTU (41 kW) Maximum heat output 106,400 BTU (31,2 kW) Average heat output 69,160 BTU (20,3 kW) Thermostatic control Optional Maximum efficiency... -
Page 10: Technical Data Tundra
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 2.1.1 Technical data Tundra... -
Page 11: General Technical Data
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual General technical data 2.1.2 TEMP STATIC OPTIONAL MODEL (DIRECT DRIVE) FLOW BTU/ H VAR. PRESSURE FILTER INCH OF VENT MOT. VIT. (CFM) (°F) (WOOD) (IN) W.C. TUNDRA DCT-916-800-5 1400 140000 20” x 15” x 1”... -
Page 12: The Benefits Of Low Emissions And High Efficiency
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 2.2 The benefits of low emissions and high efficiency The low smoke emissions produced by the special features inside the Brand Model firebox mean that your household will release up to 90 percent less smoke into the outside environment than if you used an older conventional wood furnace. -
Page 13: Fuel
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual a way to form a glass at high temperatures. Ceramic glass will not re-melt in the same way as normal glass, so it should not be recycled with your regular household products. Disposal at a landfill is recommended. 3 Fuel 3.1 Materials that should not be burned •... -
Page 14: Log Length
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual Note that hardwood trees like oak, maple, ash and beech are slower growing and longer lived than softer woods like poplar and birch. That makes hardwood trees more valuable. The advice that only hardwoods are good to burn is outdated. Old, leaky cast iron furnaces wouldn’t hold a fire overnight unless they were fed large pieces of hardwood. -
Page 15: How To Dry Firewood
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual Wood should be split to a range of sizes, from about 3” to 6” (75 mm to 150 mm) in cross section. Having a range of sizes makes starting and rekindling fires much easier. Often, the firewood purchased from commercial suppliers is not split finely enough for convenient stoking. -
Page 16: Judging Firewood Moisture Content
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual softwoods like pine, spruce, and poplar/aspen can be dry enough to burn after being • stacked in the open for only the summer months hardwoods like oak, maple and ash can take one, or even two years to dry fully, •... -
Page 17: Operating Your Furnace
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 4 Operating your furnace 4.1 Your first fires Two things will happen as you burn your first few fires; the paint cures and the internal components of the furnace are conditioned. As the paint cures, some of the chemicals vaporize. The vapours are not poisonous, but they do smell bad. -
Page 18: The Top Down Fire
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual After the kindling fire has mostly burned, you can add firewood pieces until you have a fire of the right size for the conditions. 4.2.2 The top down fire The top down fire starting method solves two problems with the conventional method: first, it does not collapse and smother itself as it burns;... -
Page 19: Maintaining Wood Fires
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 4.3 Maintaining wood fires 4.3.1 General advice Wood heating is very different than other forms of heating. Do not expect steady heat output from your furnace. It is normal for its temperature to rise after a new load of wood is ignited and for its temperature to gradually decline as the fire progresses. -
Page 20: Raking Charcoal
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 4.3.2 Raking charcoal Rekindle the fire when you notice that the room temperature has fallen. Do not operate your furnace at too low a setting. Keep the air inlet opened long enough during the fire start-up to prevent the fire from smouldering, which could stain the glass. -
Page 21: Control Of The Air Supply
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 4.3.4 Control of the air supply Once the firewood, firebox and chimney are hot, you can begin to reduce the air supply for a steady burn. As you reduce the air supply to the fire, two important things happen. First, the firing rate slows down to spread the heat energy in the fuel over a longer period of time. -
Page 22: Building Different Fires For Different Needs
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 4.3.5 Building different fires for different needs Using the air control is not the only way to match the furnace’s heat output to the heat demand. Your house will need far less heat in October than in January to be kept at a comfortable temperature. -
Page 23: The Use Of A Thermometer
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 4.3.5.4 Maximum burn cycle times The burn cycle time is the period between loading wood on a coal bed and the consumption of that wood back to a coal bed of the same size. The flaming phase of the fire lasts for roughly the first half of the burn cycle and the second half is the coal bed phase during which there is little or no flame. -
Page 24: Combustion Efficiency
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.2 Combustion efficiency Even the best-built wood furnaces should be well used to obtain maximum efficiency. A furnace that overheats will not transfer more heat to the inside, as this will increase the heat loss through the chimney. Using a thermometer will help you control the temperature of your furnace and achieve optimum performance when controlled manually. -
Page 25: Maintaining Your Wood Heating System
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 5 Maintaining your wood heating system 5.1 Furnace maintenance Your new furnace 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 26: Door Adjustment
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual If you do get brown stains on the glass you can remove them with special cleaners for wood furnace glass doors. Do not use abrasives to clean your furnace’s door glass. The deposits that form on the glass are the best indication of the quality of your fuel and how well you are doing in operating the furnace. -
Page 27: Replacement Of The Glass And Gaskets
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 5.1.4 Replacement of the glass and gaskets After a year or more of use, the gasket of the door will compress and become hard which can allow air to pass. You can check the air tightness of your door gasket by closing and locking the door on a piece of paper. - Page 28 Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 1. Remove the door (F) and place it on a stable work surface, handle down. 2. Using pliers, remove the door gasket (A). 3. Using a scraper or a small flat screwdriver, remove the adhesive left in the gasket grove in the door then clean the surface using a commercial vacuum.
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Page 29: Cleaning And Painting The Furnace
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual Do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut. Do not use the furnace if the glass is broken. To change the glass, perform the same operation described above. 5.1.5 Cleaning and painting the furnace Do not attempt to clean or paint the furnace when the unit is hot. - Page 30 Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual Smoke pipe and exchangers must be inspected regularly during the heating season. Access to the exchangers is easy and does not require tools; 1. Unscrew the wing nut (B) and remove the washer (C) on the exchanger access door. 2.
- Page 31 Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 3. Use the tool provided, clean the three exchanger pipes. 4. Dirt in the lateral exchangers fall into the combustion chamber at the rear.
- Page 32 Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 5. Dirt in the central exchanger will be removed from the front or the rear of the furnace. If you remove dirt from the central exchange to the back of the furnace, remove the black pipe connector in order to dispose of the dirt.
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Page 33: Chimney And Chimney Connector Maintenance
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 7. Close the exchanger access door and secure it using the washer (C) and wing nut (B). 8. If you have performed maintenance from the back part of the furnace, reinstall the black pipe connector and secure it with three screws. 5.2 Chimney and chimney connector maintenance 5.2.1 Why chimney cleaning is necessary Wood smoke can condense inside the chimney connector and chimney, forming a... -
Page 34: Cleaning The Chimney
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual WARNING: RECOMMENDED CLEAN HEAT EXCHANGERS THOROUGHLY AT THE END OF SEASON IN ORDER TO PREVENT CORROSION). 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. -
Page 35: Part B - Installation
Tundra Furnace 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 36: Connecting Pipe, Manual And Barometric Damper
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual electrical code » and in the United-States NFPA 70 standard « National Electrical Code » must be followed. Inspect the furnace to make sure that nothing has been damaged in the shipping. Pull out the instruction manual from the firebox of the furnace and the accessories from the flue pipe and/or exchangers. -
Page 37: Chimney And Draft
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual CAUSES RESTRICTION PROPER INSTALLATION IMPROPER INSTALLATION 2. A minimum rise of ¼” per horizontal foot must be respected. 6.4 Chimney and draft This furnace must be connected to a chimney certified for wood burning heating appliances;... -
Page 38: Combustion Air
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual The barometric control must be adjusted so that the maximum draft measured at the furnace outlet does not exceed -0.06" w.c. Please note that a draft exceeding -0.06" w.c. will reduce the efficiency and could produce an uncontrollable fire. On the other hand, the minimum draft required is 0.04"... - Page 39 Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual The opening of a window, even slightly, in calm weather (windless), eliminates every problem mentioned above ; The house is equipped with a tight vapour barrier and adjusted windows, and/or is equipped with an interior air mechanical evacuation device ; There is excessive condensation on the windows in winter;...
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Page 40: Filter
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 6.6 Filter Even though this furnace is not equipped with a filter, we strongly recommend the installation of the optional filter kit, sold separately. See Appendix 2: Optional Filter (AC01390). N.B.: THE OWNER OF THE FURNACE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ROOM’S AIR QUALITY IN CASE OF NEGATIVE PRESSURE OR TEMPORARY NEGATIVE PRESSURE. - Page 41 Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual...
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Page 42: Floor Protector
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual Clearances with a ceiling height (L) of 72" (193 cm) CLEARANCES (SINGLE WALL PIPE) CANADA 24’’ (610 mm) 24’’ (610 mm) 18’’ (457 mm) 18’’ (457 mm) 12’’ (305 mm) min. 12’’ (305 mm) min. 72’’... - Page 43 Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual FLOOR PROTECTION* CANADA É-U. 18" (457 mm) 16" (406 mm) From door opening From door opening N/A (É-U. seulement) 8" (203 mm) 8" (203 mm) N/A (Canada only) 8" (203 mm) – Note 1 N/A (Canada only) N/A (É-U.
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Page 44: Hot Air Distribution System
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 7.5 Hot air distribution system Your Drolet furnace is designed to receive a maximum of two eight inches diameter hot air ducts that are located on the top of the cabinet. In the combustion chamber, you will find the necessary adapters to start the air duct system. - Page 45 Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual Configuration A (preferred) Configuration B (acceptable) Configuration C (NOT ALLOWED) Configuration D (NOT ALLOWED)
- Page 46 Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual The first vertical start-off pipe should be no less than 12 inch. The minimum clearance to combustible material of the first 72 inch horizontal duct run is 2 and 1 inch for additional horizontal length. See image in Section 7.3. Hot air start-off adapter and block-off plate Installation: Warning: Wear gloves to perform the following steps since edges of adapters and plates may be sharp.
- Page 47 Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual The installation of the air return option connected to the blower housing would improve the air circulation throughout the house (see Appendix 3: Fresh air return adapter (AC01392)). The use of the air filter option is also recommended. The filter option will significantly reduce dust circulation within the hot air duct and will prevent obstruction of the blower (see Appendix 2: Optional filter (AC01390)).
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Page 48: Authorized Configurations In Canada And United States
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 7.5.1 Authorized configurations in Canada and United States 7.5.2 Authorized configurations in United States only The installation of this furnace in parallel with another furnace that uses the same system of hot air ducts are not permitted in Canada. This type of installation is only allowed in the United States only. -
Page 49: Non-Authorized Configuration, Canada And United States
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Page 50: The Venting System
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 8 The venting system 8.1 General The venting system, made up of the chimney and the connecting pipe between the furnace and the chimney, acts as the engine that drives your wood heating system. Even the best furnace will not function safely and efficiently as intended if it is not connected to a suitable chimney. -
Page 51: Factory-Built Metal Chimneys
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 8.2.1 Factory-built metal chimneys These are sometimes referred to as ‘high temp’ chimneys because they have the special characteristics to withstand the temperatures that can be created by wood burning furnaces. Factory-built chimneys are tested as a system with necessary... -
Page 52: Minimum Chimney Height
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 8.3 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 1 m (3 ft.) above the highest point of contact with the roof, and at least 60 cm (2 ft.) higher than... -
Page 53: Why The Chimney Should Penetrate The Highest Heated Space
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual Good system design Inferior system design Inside chimneys are preferred because even Outside chimneys are a problem when no fire is burning, there is normally because when no fire burns they will go upward flow in the system. into cold backdraft if the furnace is installed low in the house. -
Page 54: Supply Of Combustion Air
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 8.5 Supply of combustion air In Canada, wood furnaces are not required to have a supply of combustion air from outdoors because research has shown that these supplies do not give protection against house depressurization and may fail to supply combustion air during windy weather. However, to protect against the risk of smoke spillage due to house depressurization, a carbon monoxide (CO) detector/alarm is required in the room in which the furnace is installed. -
Page 55: Installation Of Single Wall Chimney Connector
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 8.7.1 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 56 Tundra Furnace 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. •...
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Page 57: Electrical Connections And Controls
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 9 Electrical connections and controls The TUNDRA furnace is fully assembled at the factory and no electrical connection is required other than plugging the power cord into an outlet. 9.1 Wiring diagram The following instructions do not replace those of the local code. Installation and verification of this appliance must be done by a qualified service man. - Page 58 Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual...
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Page 59: Manual Or Thermostat Control
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 9.2 Manual or thermostat control From factory, the opening and closing of the air inlet damper is manually activated by the means of a switch located at the rear of the furnace. The switch has two positions; opened and closed. - Page 60 Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual Debit as function of fan speed Fan speed Static pressure (in. WC) Debit (CFM) 0.2" 0.2" 1,000 0.2" 1,200 0.2" 1,400...
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Page 61: Appendix 1: Optional Thermostat Installation
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 1: Optional thermostat installation Using a thermostat will help you maintain a constant temperature throughout the house. A fixed wall mounted 24v thermostat is required. Note: Thermostat manufacturer’s instruction always overrides the information published in the following section. - Page 62 Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual Exemple of thermostat wiring Connect one wire to "HR" and the other wire to "W". The red jumper can be left in place. For more information, refer to the manufacturer's instructions. Use in thermostat mode To ensure proper operation of the air inlet damper while connected to a thermostat, the manual control switch must be maintained in the closed position.
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Page 63: Appendix 2: Optional Filter (Ac01390)
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 2: Optional filter (AC01390) The filter option (part number AC01390) allows filtrating dirt before distribution warm air in your installation in addition of protecting your blower. This system can be installed on any side of the blower box located behind the furnace on the most accessible side of your installation. -
Page 64: Appendix 3: Fresh Air Return Adapter (Ac01392)
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 3: Fresh air return adapter (AC01392) The optional air return adapter (AC01392) can be added to the furnace blower box to increase the efficiency of your system. This option allows you to take in the fresh air from the rooms connected to the return system and bring it back towards the furnace to be heated. -
Page 65: Appendix 4: Installation Of Secondary Air Tubes And Baffle
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 4: Installation of secondary air tubes and baffle 1- 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. - Page 66 Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual Note that secondary air tubes (A) can be replaced without removing the baffle board (B). Important Notes: The air tubes are identified for placement as follows: Model Type of tube TUNDRA Front ► 106 holes of 0.109" Middle front ►...
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Page 67: Appendix 5: Troubleshooting
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 5: Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS Heating inefficient during the first Improper adjustment of the barometric Adjust the damper, minimize the combustions. Lack of draft. damper (opened too wide). Chimney smoke pipe length and use 45 flue restriction (too long. -
Page 68: Appendix 6: Exploded Diagram And Parts List
Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 6: Exploded diagram and parts list... - Page 69 Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your furnace, please provide the model 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 70 Tundra Furnace Installation and Operation Manual Item Description 44006 ELECTRICAL BOX 4" X 4" X 2 1/8" PL66043 BLOWER BOX SURROUND PL66042 BLOWER BOX TOP 30412 BLACK UNIVERSAL SNAP-IN BUSHING PL66041 WIRE CHANNEL 60008 BLACK NYLON BUSHING 44091 ROCKER SWITCH 2 POSITION MSR-8 60208 TRANSFORMER 120 V/24 V 20 VA 60036...
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Page 71: Drolet Limited Lifetime Warranty
Claim process: Shall your unit or a components be defective, contact immediately your DROLET dealer. The manufacturer may require that defective products be returned or that digital pictures be provided to support the claim. Returned products are to be shipped prepaid to the manufacturer for investigation. If Transportation fees to ship the product back to the purchaser will be paid by the manufacturer.