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45283 OWNER’S MANUAL MILLENIA WOOD STOVE US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD STOVE Verified and tested following ULC S627 and UL 1482 Standards by: Manufactured by : STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC. 1700, Léon-Harmel, Québec (Québec) G1N 4R9 Tel : (418 ) 527-3060 Fax : (418 ) 527-4311 www.drolet.ca READ AND KEEP THIS MAN ...
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1 INTRODUCTION Stove Builder International, one of the most im portant wood stove and fireplace manufacturers in North America, congratulates you on your purch ase and wishes to help you get maxim um satisfaction from your wood stove. In the pa ges that follow, we will give you advice on wood heating and controlled combustion as well as t echnical ...
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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION........................................................................................... 4 1.2 POSITIONING THE STOVE ........................................................................................... 5 1.3 CLEARANCE S ............................................................................ ...
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3 4.6 BAFFLE INSTALLATION FOR MILLENIA ............................................................. 40 4.5 SECONDARY AIR TUBE RE PLACEMENT .............................................................. 42 SECTION 5.0 SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................... 43 DROLET LIMITED LIF ETIM ...
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4 SECTION 1.0 - INSTALLATION When installed and operated as described in these instructions, the Millenia EPA wood stove is suitable for use as a freestanding wood stove in residential installations. The Millenia EPA wood stove is not intended for installation in a bedroom or a mobile hom e. In Canada, the CSA B365 Installation Code for Solid Fuel ...
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5 1.2 POSITIONING THE STOVE It is very important to position the wood stove in an area that will favour the m ost efficient heat distribution throughout the house. The stove should therefore be installed in the room where the most time is spent, and in the m ost spacious room possible. Recall that wood stoves produce radiating heat, the heat we fee ...
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6 Figure 1.3 Clearances to combustible materials ...
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7 1.3.1 Reduced clearances You may decrease the clearances by installing heat radiation shields between the walls or the ceiling and the stove. These heat radiat ion shields must be installed permanently, and can include sheet metal, a rigid non-co mbustible sheet or a masonry wall. Clearances of not less than 1" (25 mm) and not more than 3&qu ...
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8 Graphic 1 A- Clearance to combustible material with no protection. B- 500 mm (20 po.) m inimum; C- 25 mm (1 po.) m inimum; D- Between 25 mm (1 po.) and 75 m m (3 po.) ; E- 75 mm (3 po.) m inimum; F- 450 mm (18 po.) m inimum. 1- Wall shielding ; 2- Non-combustible spacers ; 3- Ceiling shielding ; 4- Combustible wall ; 5- Ceiling; 6- Heater (side v ...
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9 Graphic 2 A- 25 mm (1 po.) m inimum; 1- Combustible wall ; 2- Non-combustible spacer; 3- 0.61 mm (0.024") sheet m etal. Graphic 3 A- 25 mm (1 po.) m inimum; 1- Combustible wall; 2- Non-combustible spacer; 3- Fire-proof support; 4- Ceramic tile or equivalent non-combustible m aterial. __________________________________________________________ ...
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10 Graphic 5 A- 25 mm (1 po.) m inimum; 1- Combustible wall; 2- Non-combustible spacer; 3- Brick. Graphic 6 A- 25 mm (1 po.) m inimum; 1- Combustible wall; 2- Non-combustible spacer; 3- 0.61 mm (0.024") sheet m etal; 4- Brick ...
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11 1.4 FLOOR PROTECTOR If the stove is to be installed on top of a com bustible floor, it must be guarded by a non-com bustible material extending at least 18” (300mm ) from the fr ont and 8” (200mm ) from the sides and the back of the firebox., as shown in Figure 1.4 below. Please note that a floor protection is required with the pedestal mode ...
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12 TIPS ON WOOD HEATING Wood is a renewable energy. It is also a very clean heat source when used with appliances that are certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a standard accepted in Canada as well. EPA-certified wood stoves are different than conventional wood stoves. Burning with an EPA-certified wood stove may ther efore ...
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13 SECTION 2.0 CHIMNEY (FLUE SYSTEM) 2.1 DEFINITIONS For clarity, the following definitions should be used with respect to these instructions: • A chimney system consists of a connector off the top of the stove, and a chimne y , which attaches to the connector and terminates outside the house. • A chimney can be a masonry chimney (of masonry co ...
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14 If you are using a masonry chimney, it is im porta nt that it be built in compliance with the specifications of the Building Code. It must be lin ed with f ire clay bricks, or clay tiles, sealed together with fire cement, or have a listed solid fuel burning stainless steel liner. Round chim neys are the most efficient. The interior diameter of t ...
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15 FIGURE 2.2 Minimum Height of the Chimney 2.2.1 Step by step installation of your factory-built chimney The way to install your chimney may vary from one chim ney manufacturer to another. The instructions contained i n this manual are based on t he recomme ndat ions of chimney manufacturers whose products are sold at many North American retailers ...
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16 Typical installation through the wall FIGURE 2.2.1 (A) Typical installation through the wall ...
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17 1- Start by positioning your stove where you would lik e it to go, taking into account the minim um clearances to combustible material. You will then be able to determin e where the chim ney will pass through the wall. You will probably have to adjust the stove position slightly to ensure that your chimney will run between the studs. Y ou can us ...
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18 4- Then, from outside the building, slide a short chim ney length (attached to the tee) through the wall thimble. The chimney m ust extend at least 3 inches into the living space where it attaches to the stove pipe. 5- You can now install the wall support. Simply s lide the wall support up to the tee, ensuring that the adapter on the support eng ...
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19 7- Authorities require that the chimney extend not le ss than 3 feet above th e highest point wh ere it passes through the roof of a building and not less than 2 feet above any portion of the building within 10 feet. If the chimney extends m ore than 5 feet above the roof deck, roof guys with telescoping legs and draw bands are required. 8- Fina ...
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20 Ceiling support system If your chimney must rise inside the house and go through the ceiling, you need to connect it to your stove at the ceiling level. For this type of installation, the following items are normally required : Chimney • An adequate number of chim ney sections (enough to go up to your roof) • A ceiling support kit with stove ...
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21 1. Place your stove where you would like it located and use a plumb line to m ark the ceiling directly above your stove flue. You will probably have to adjust this position slightly to ensure that your chimney will run between the joists. You can use a stud finder to locate the joists. You also need to take into account the minimum clearances to ...
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22 4. Once the support is secure, you can begin to asse mble the chimney by lowering the first section into the support. Make sure that the male coupler is pointing upwards, as indicated by the arrow on the chimney label. 5. Then, from beneath the support, insert the stove pipe adapter and twist-lock it into place. 6. Now, you can add additional ch ...
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23 7. Once you have cut through your roof and framed the joists, it is tim e to work outdoors. Authorities require that the chimney extend not le ss than 3 feet above th e highest point w here it passes through the roof of a building and not less that 2 feet above any portion of the building within 10 feet. You will need to install a roof flashing. ...
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24 2.2.2 Typical installation through an existing masonry chimney You can also install your stove using your ex isting masonry chimney. To do so, follow the guideline s below. You may wa nt to use a factory- built thimble, on construct your own brick thimble. If you are using a masonry chimney, it is im porta nt that it be built in compliance with ...
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25 FIGURE 2.2.2 (B) Factory Built Thimble ...
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26 FIGURE 2.2.2 (C) Brick Thimble ...
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27 2.3 CHIMNEY CONNECTOR Your chimney connector (comm only called stove pipe) and chimney must have the sam e diameter as the stove’s exhaust outlet. The stove pipe must be m ade of aluminized or cold roll steel with a minimum 24-gauge thickness (0.021" or 0.53 mm). It is strictly forbidden to use galvanized steel. The following recommendati ...
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28 1/4" RISE PER FOOT FIGURE 2.3 (B) Minimum Slope Avoid 90 degree eblows We recomm end that you use two 45 degree elbows instead ...
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29 2.4 DRAFT Your E.P.A Drolet stove’s performance will be optim ised if it is installed with a chimney (flue) system that provides an adequate draft. The draf t is the force that m oves air from the appliance up through the chimney and is predominantly affected by the height and diam eter of the chimney, as well as the stack temperatures of the ...
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30 2.6 THE ADVANTAGE OF INSTALLING A BLOWER (FAN) A blower can be installed at the back of your E. P.A Drolet stove. This option is necessary if you wish to redistribute into a room the heat trapped at the back of your stove. By forcing hot air toward the front, the blower enables you to extend the ra diation and convection power of your stove. You ...
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31 SECTION 3.0 OPERATION Keep these instructions for future reference. WARNING: • ANY MODIFICATION OF THE APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED IN WRITING BY THE TESTING AUTHORITY IS CONSIDERED AS BREACHING CSA B365 ( CANADA ), AND ANSI NFPA 211 (USA). • DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START OR REKINDLE T HE FIRE . • DO NOT USE FLA ...
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32 3.1 SAFETY INFORMATION • These stoves are designed for safe operation WHEN BURNING WOOD ONLY . Altering or modifying the unit or installation without pr oper authorisation will void the certification, warranty, and safety listing, and may result in a safety hazard. • For safety reasons, never leave the unit unatt ende d with the door open or ...
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33 • Although the ceramic glass is extremely durabl e under any norm al use, a few precautions are required. Do not attempt to push logs further into the fire by using the door, as the glass may break if any solid object heavily contacts it. • Never operate the stove with the door open, or cracked slightly open, except briefly during the lighti ...
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34 Wood species Energy yield (millions of BTU/cord) High energy yield Oak 29 Sugar Maple 28 Beech 26 Yellow birch 25 Ash 24 Elm 23 Medium energy yield Larch (Tamarack) 23 Red Maple 23 Douglas red fir 23 Silver birch 22 Alder 18 Poplar 17 Hemlock 17 Low energy yield Spruce 17 Pine 17 Bass 16 Fir 13 Data provided by Energy, Mines and Resources – Ca ...
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35 3.2.2 Simple wood moisture test Add one large piece of wood to the top of an establishe d fire. If it starts to burn on three sides within one minute, it is dry and seasoned and right for burni ng. If it turns black and starts to burn in about three minutes or more, it is dam p. If it turns bl ack and does not start burning until five minutes or ...
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36 Intensity Draft Setting Low Move Control against the L.H. side Medium Low Move Control right by 9/16” – 1” (14.3 – 25.4mm) from closed position Medium High Move Control right by 7/8” - 1 3/4” (22.2 – 44.5mm) from closed position High Move Control against the R.H. side Table 3.4 Closing the draft control down too soon will lower com ...
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37 3.5 MAINTAINING THE FIRE Once the wood has been consumed (or partially consum ed) and you have obtained a good bed of embers, you should reload the unit. In order to do so, open the air control to its maxim um for approximately 15 seconds prior to opening the st ove door. Then, proceed by opening the door very slowly. Open it by 2” to 4” (52 ...
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38 SECTION 4.0 MAINTENANCE 4.1 CLEANING AND PAINTING YOUR STOVE Clean the stove frequently so that soot, ash, and creosote do not accumulate. Do not attempt to clean the stove when the unit is hot. Special care mu st be taken with plated surfaces in order to maintain the finish at its original brilliance. Do not use an abrasive cleaner which will s ...
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39 4.3 GASKETING It is recommended that you change the door gasket (which makes your stove door air tight) once a year, in order to insure good control over the co mbustion, m aximum efficiency and security. To change the door gasket, simply remove the dam age d one. Carefully clean th e gasket groove, apply a high temperature silicone sold for thi ...
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40 4.5 CHIMNEY (FLUE) CLEANING Regular chimney (flue) maintenance, as well as good burning practices, are required to prevent chimney fires. When wood (especially green wood) is burned without adequate heat or air supply, it produces tar and other organic vapours ( smoke ), which combine with expelled moisture to f orm creosote. The creosote vapour ...
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41 WO O L W E I GH T CER A MI C W OOL VERM IC ULITE B AFF LE REAR AND MIDD LE TUBES FRONT TUBE Figure 4.6.1 (A) – Baffle installation for Millenia VERMICUL ITE BA FFLE 1 1/4" X 4 1 /2" X 9" 1 1/4" X 4" X 8 " 1 1/4" X 4" X 4" 1 1/4" X 4" X 7 5/8" 1 1/4" X 2 1 /4" X 9" 1 1/4 ...
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42 4.5 SECONDARY AIR TUBE REPLACEMENT (see Figure 4.11) 1. Remove cotter pin at RH end of tube. 2. Slide tube to left and lower tube end below RH plenum. 3. Slide tube to right to remove. 4. Reassemble in reverse order using a new co tter pin. The cotter pin is a hamm erlock style and locks into place by hitting the head sharply with a hammer. 5. N ...
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43 SECTION 5.0 SPECIFICATIONS Fuel Type Cordwood Test Standards ULC S627 (CSA B366.2) & UL 1482 residential. Recommended surface : 500 to 1900 sq. ft. Heating capacity* – BTU/hr., EPA test wood: 34,700 Heating capacity* – BTU/hr., seasoned cordwood : 75,000 Optimum efficiency: 71% *Why is the BTU indicated on the EPA label smaller than the ...
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44 DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY The warranty of the manufacturer extends only to the original consumer purchaser and is not transferable. This warranty covers brand new products only, which have not been altered, modified nor repaired since shipm ent from factory. Proof of purchase (dated bill of sale), model nam e and serial numbe r must be su ...
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