Drolet 45283 - Manual (Page 3)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION........................................................................................... 4
1.2 POSITIONING THE STOVE ........................................................................................... 5
1.3 CLEARANCES .................................................................................................................. 5
1.3.1 Reduced clearances .................................................................................................. 7
1.4 FLOOR PROTECTOR ................................................................................................... 11
TIPS ON WOOD HEATING ..................................................................................................... 12
SECTION 2.0 CHIMNEY (FLUE SYSTEM) ........................................................................ 13
2.1 DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................. 13
2.2 CHIMNEY ........................................................................................................................ 13
2.2.1 Step by step installation of your factory-built chimney ......................................... 15
2.2.2 Typical installation through an existing masonry chimney ................................... 24
FIGURE 2.2.2 (C) Brick Thimble .............................................................................................. 26
2.3 CHIMNEY CONNECTOR ............................................................................................. 27
2.4 DRAFT .............................................................................................................................. 29
2.5 OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR ..................................................................................... 29
2.6 THE ADVANTAGE OF INSTALLING A BLOWER (FAN) ..................................... 30
SECTION 3.0 OPERATION .................................................................................................... 31
3.1 SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................................................. 32
3.2 FUEL ................................................................................................................................. 33
3.2.1 The use of manufactured logs ................................................................................ 34
3.2.2 Simple wood moisture test ..................................................................................... 35
3.3 NOTES ABOUT FIRST FIRING ................................................................................... 35
3.4 LIGHTING A FIRE ......................................................................................................... 35
3.5 MAINTAINING THE FIRE ........................................................................................... 37
3.6 FAN (BLOWER) OPERATION ..................................................................................... 37
SECTION 4.0 MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................. 38
4.1 CLEANING AND PAINTING YOUR STOVE ............................................................ 38
4.2 GLASS ............................................................................................................................... 38
4.3 GASKETING .................................................................................................................... 39
4.4 ASH REMOVAL USING THE ASH DRAWER .......................................................... 39
4.5 CHIMNEY (FLUE) CLEANING ................................................................................... 40