Drolet UL 1482 - Manual (Page 3)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
REGISTER YOU WARRANTY ONLINE..............................................................................................1
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................4
TIPS ON WOOD HEATING ....................................................................................................................6
SECTION 1.0 INSTALLATION ...............................................................................................7
1.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................7
1.2 POSITIONING THE STOVE.......................................................................................................8
1.3 CLEARANCES ..............................................................................................................................8
1.3.1 Reduced clearances using shielding.....................................................................................9
1.4 FLOOR PROTECTOR ...............................................................................................................10
SECTION 2.0 CHIMNEY (FLUE SYSTEM) ........................................................................11
2.1 DEFINITIONS .............................................................................................................................11
2.2 CHIMNEY ....................................................................................................................................11
2.2.1 Step by step installation of your factory-built chimney .....................................................13
2.2.2 Typical installation through an existing masonry chimney ...............................................21
2.3 CHIMNEY CONNECTOR .........................................................................................................24
2.4 DRAFT ..........................................................................................................................................25
2.5 OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR.................................................................................................25
2.6 THE ADVANTAGE OF INSTALLING A BLOWER (FAN) .................................................26
SECTION 3.0 OPERATION....................................................................................................27
3.1 SAFETY INFORMATION .........................................................................................................27
3.2 FUEL .............................................................................................................................................28
3.2.1 The use of manufactured logs ............................................................................................29
3.2.2 Simple wood moisture test .................................................................................................30
3.3 NOTES ABOUT FIRST FIRING...............................................................................................30
3.4 LIGHTING A FIRE.....................................................................................................................30
3.5 MAINTAINING THE FIRE .......................................................................................................31
3.6 FAN (BLOWER) OPERATION.................................................................................................31
SECTION 4.0 MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................32
4.1 CLEANING AND PAINTING YOUR STOVE ........................................................................32
4.2 GLASS...........................................................................................................................................32
4.3 GASKETING................................................................................................................................32
4.4 ASH REMOVAL USING THE ASH DRAWER ......................................................................33