Installation and Operation Manual Blackcomb US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD STOVE Safety tested according to ULC S627 and UL 1482 Standards by Intertek Testing Services www.drolet.ca 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.
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THIS DROLET WOOD STOVE As one of North America’s largest and most respected wood stove and fireplace manufacturers, Stove Builder International takes pride in the quality and performance of all its products. We want to help you get maximum satisfaction as you use this product.
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual Table of content PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.................................. 6 1 Safety Information ................................................................................ 6 1.1 Summary of Operation and Maintenance Cautions and Warnings ......................... 6 2 General Information ............................................................................. 7 2.1 Blackcomb Specifications ...................................................
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual 5.1 Stove Maintenance............................................................................................... 23 5.1.1 Cleaning Door Glass ......................................................................................... 23 5.1.2 Door adjustment ................................................................................................ 24 5.1.3 Replacing the Door Gasket ..........................................................................
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 1: Installing the Fresh Air Inatke Kit (AC01336) ............... 46 Appendix 2: Installation and Use of the Air Circulation Fan and Thermodisc ......................................................................... 48 Appendix 3: Installation of Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle ............. 50 Appendix 4: Exploded Diagram and Parts List .................................... 52 DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ..................................
Blackcomb 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. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. GLOVES MAY BE NEEDED FOR STOVE OPERATION. • USING A STOVE WITH CRACKED OR BROKEN COMPONENTS, SUCH AS GLASS OR FIREBRICKS OR BAFFLES MAY PRODUCE AN UNSAFE CONDITION AND MAY DAMAGE THE STOVE.
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual 2 General Information 2.1 Blackcomb Specifications Fuel Type Cordwood Test Standards (safety) ULC S627 and UL 1482 Test Standard (emissions) EPA Method 28 (40 CFR Part 60) Heating capacity range* 850 to 1600 sq. ft. (79 to 149 m2) Maximum heat output** (EPA test fuel) 34 000 BTU/h (10.0 kW/h) Maximum heat output** (natural hardwood fuel) 60 000 BTU/h (17.6 kW/h) Optimum efficiency 75.0 % Test Standard (efficiency) CSA B415.
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Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual 2.2 Zone Heating and How to Make it Work for You Your new Blackcomb wood stove is a space heater, which means it is intended to heat the area it is installed in, as well as spaces that connect to that area, although to a lower temperature. This is called zone heating and it is an increasingly popular way to heat homes or spaces within homes.
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual 2.3 The Benefits of Low Emissions and High Efficiency The low smoke emissions produced by the special features inside the Blackcomb firebox mean that your household will release up to 90 percent less smoke into the outside environment than if you used an older conventional stove. But there is more to the emission control technologies than protecting the environment.
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual The door and glass gaskets are fibreglass which is spun from melted sand. Black gaskets have been dipped into a solvent-free solution. Disposal at a landfill is recommended. The door glass is a 5 mm thick ceramic material that contains no toxic chemicals. It is basically made of raw earth materials such as sand and quartz that are combined in such a way to form a glass at high temperatures.
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual 3 Fuel 3.1 Materials That Should Not be Burned • GARBAGE OF ANY KIND, • COAL OR CHARCOAL, • TREATED, PAINTED OR COATED WOOD, • PLYWOOD OR PARTICLE BOARD, • FINE PAPER, COLORED PAPER OR CARDBOARD, • SALT WATER DRIFTWOOD • MANUFACTURED LOGS CONTAINING WAX OR CHEMICAL ADDITIVES • RAILROAD TIES • LIQUIDS SUCH AS KEROSCENE OR DIESEL FUEL TO START A FIRE 3.2 How to Prepare or Buy Good Firewood 3.2.
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual wouldn’t hold a fire overnight unless they were fed large pieces of hardwood. That is no longer true. You can successfully heat your home by using the less desirable tree species and give the forest a break at the same time. 3.2.3 Log Length Logs should be cut about 1” (25 mm) shorter than the firebox so they fit in easily. Pieces that are even slightly too long make loading the stove very difficult. The most common standard length of firewood is 16” (400 mm).
Blackcomb 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. It is sometimes advisable to resplit the wood before stacking to dry. 3.2.5 How to Dry Firewood Firewood that is not dry enough to burn is the cause of most complaints about wood inserts.
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Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual 4 Operating Your Stove 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 stove are conditioned. As the paint cures, some of the chemicals vaporize. The vapors are not poisonous, but they do smell bad. Fresh paint fumes can also cause false alarms in smoke detectors. So, when you first light your stove, be prepared by opening doors and/or windows to ventilate the house.
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS SLIGHTLY OPENED DURING IGNITION. ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR AFTER IGNITION. After the kindling fire has mostly burned, you can add standard firewood pieces until you have a fire of the right size for the conditions. 4.2.
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual 4.3 Maintaining Wood Fires 4.3.1 General Advice Wood heating with a space heater is very different than other forms of heating. There will be variations in the temperature in different parts of the house and there will be variations in temperature throughout the day and night. This is normal, and for experienced wood burners these are advantages of zone heating with wood. Do not expect steady heat output from your stove.
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. Other waste shall not be placed in this container. NEVER STORE ASHES INDOORS OR IN A NON-METALIC CONTAINER OR ON A WOODEN DECK. 4.3.3 Raking Charcoal Rekindle the fire when you notice that the room temperature has fallen. You will find most of the remaining charcoal at the back of the firebox, furthest from the door.
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual When you burn a new load of wood hot to heat up the wood, the stove and the chimney, the result will be a surge of heat from the stove. This heat surge is welcome when the room temperature is a little lower than desirable, but not welcome if the space is already warm. Therefore, allow each load of wood to burn down so that the space begins to cool off a little before loading.
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual 4.3.6 Building Different Fires for Different Needs Using the air control is not the only way to match the stove’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. If you fill the firebox full in fall weather, you will either overheat the space or turn the stove down so much that the fire will be smoky and inefficient.
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual • • the climate zone you live in, and the time of year. The table below provides a very general indication of the maximum burn cycle times you are likely to experience, based on firebox volume. <1.5 cubic feet MAXIMUM BURN TIME 3 to 5 hours 1.5 c.f. to 2.0 c.f 5 to 6 hours 2.0 c.f. to 2.5 c.f. 6 to 8 hours 2.5 c.f. to 3.0 c.f. 8 to 9 hours >3.0 c.f.
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual 5 Maintaining Your Wood Heating System 5.1 Stove Maintenance Your new stove 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. You should always replace defective parts with original parts (see Appendix 9: Exploded Diagram and Parts List).
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual 5.1.2 Door adjustment In order for your stove to burn at its best efficiency, the door must provide a perfect seal with the firebox. Therefore, the gasket should be inspected periodically making sure to obtain an air tight fit. Air tightness can be improved with a simple latch mechanism adjustment. To adjust: 1. Remove the lock pin (spring pin) by pulling and turning it using pliers ("wise grip"). 2.
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual Place the door face-down on something soft like a cushion of rags or piece of carpet. Remove the old gasket from the door by pulling and prying it out with an old screw driver. Then use the screwdriver to scrape the old gasket adhesive from the door. Now run a 1/4” (6 mm) bead of high temperature silicone in the door gasket groove. Starting from the middle of the hinge side, press the gasket into the groove. Do not stretch the gasket as you place it.
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual Do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut. Do not use the stove if the glass is broken. To change the glass, perform the same operation described above. 5.1.5 Cleaning and Painting the Stove Do not attempt to clean or paint the stove when the unit is hot. Painted surfaces can be wiped down with a damp cloth. Plated surfaces may be scratched by abrasive cleaners.
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual Contact your local municipal or provincial fire authority for information on how to handle a chimney fire. Have a clearly understood plan to handle a chimney fire. 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.
Blackcomb 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). • MIXING OF APPLIANCE COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES OR MODIFYING COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS CONDTIONS.
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual 6.2 Regulations Covering Stove Installation When installed and operated as described in these instructions, the Blackcomb wood stove is suitable for use as a freestanding heater in residential installations. The Blackcomb wood stove is not intended for installation in a sleeping room of a mobile home. In Canada, the CSA B365 Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment and the CSA C22.
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual 7 Clearances to Combustible Material The clearances shown in this section have been determined by test according to procedures set out in safety standards ULC S627 (Canada), UL1482 (U.S.A.). When the stove is installed so that its surfaces are at or beyond the minimum clearances specified, combustible surfaces will not overheat under normal and even abnormal operating conditions.
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual A B C D E F K L CLEARANCES (SINGLE WALL PIPE) CANADA USA 14½" (368 mm) 14" (356 mm) 12" (305 mm) 12" (305 mm) 8¼" (210 mm) 7" (178 mm) 18" (457 mm) 17¾" (451 mm) 22" (559 mm) 22" (559 mm) 18" (457 mm) 17" (432 mm) 48" (1219 mm) 48" (1219 mm) 84" (213 cm) 84" (213 cm) A B C D E F K L CLEARANCES (DOUBLE WALL PIPE) CANADA USA 6" (152 mm) 6" (152 mm) 11" (279 mm) 11" (279 mm) 5" (127 mm) 5" (127 mm) 9¾" (248 mm) 9¾" (248 mm) 21" (533 mm) 21" (533 mm) 15" (381 mm)
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Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual 7.3 Floor protector If the stove is to be installed on top of a combustible floor, it must be guarded by a non combustible material as shown on figure 1.3 (see the dotted line area).
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual 7.4 Reducing Wall and Ceiling Clearances Safely It is often desirable to reduce the minimum installation clearances by placing the stove closer to walls so the installation takes up less floor space. You can safely reduce the minimum clearances by permanently installing a shield between the stove and combustible material. The rules for safe shields can be complicated, so read them carefully and follow them exactly.
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual 7.4.1 Table of Clearance Reduction Percentages Clearances may be reduced by these percentages Type of shield Sides and rear % Top % (ceiling) 67 50 Ceramic tiles, or equivalent noncombustible material, on noncombustible board spaced out at least 25 mm (1 in)* by noncombustible spacers 50 33 Ceramic tiles, or equivalent noncombustible material, on noncombustible board, with a minimum of 24 gauge (0.
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual 7.4.2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Shield Construction Rules Minimum space behind shield: 25 mm (1 in.). In Canada 21 mm (7/8 in). Minimum clearance along the bottom of shield: 25 mm (1 in.). Maximum clearance along the bottom of shield: 75 mm (3 in.). Minimum clearance along the top of shield at ceiling: 75 mm (3 in.). Shield extension beyond each side of appliance: 450 mm (18 in.). Shield extension above appliance: 500 mm (20 in.).
Blackcomb 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 stove and the chimney, acts as the engine that drives your wood heating system. Even the best stove will not function safely and efficiently as intended if it is not connected to a suitable chimney. The heat in the flue gases that pass from the stove and chimney connector into the chimney is not waste heat.
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual To be suitable, a factory-built metal chimney must comply with UL 103 HT HT (U.S.A.) or ULC S629 (Canada). 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 stoves. Factory-built chimneys are tested as a system with all the necessary components for installation.
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual 8.2.2 Factory-built Metal Chimneys in mobile homes For use in a mobile home, this stove is to be connected to a 6” in diameter double wall factory built chimney conforming to CAN/UCL-S629, Standards for 650°C Factory-built chimney. The total length of the flue system should be at least 12 feet including elbows, from the top of the stove.
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual 8.2.3 Masonry Chimneys The stove may also be connected to a masonry chimney, provided the chimney complies with the construction rules found in the building code enforced locally. The chimney must have either a clay liner or a suitably listed stainless steel liner. If the masonry chimney has a square or rectangular liner that is larger in cross sectional area than a round 6” flue, it should be relined with a suitably listed 6” stainless steel liner.
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual 8.4 The Relationship Between the Chimney and the House Because the venting system is the engine that drives the wood heating system, it must have the right characteristics. The signs of bad system design are cold backdrafting when there is no fire in the stove, slow kindling of new fires, and smoke roll-out when the door is opened for loading. There are two guidelines to follow.
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual 8.4.2 Why the chimney should penetrate the highest heated space When it is cold outside, the warm air in the house is buoyant so it tends to rise. This tendency of warm air to rise creates a slight pressure difference in the house. Called ‘stack effect’, it produces a slightly negative pressure low in the house (relative to outside) and a slightly positive pressure zone high in the house.
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual 8.5.1 Combustion Air Supply in Mobile Homes Only a wood stove certified and labelled as ‘mobile home approved’ may be installed in a mobile home. The Blackcomb stove is ‘mobile home approved’. Wood stoves installed in mobile homes must have a ducted supply of combustion air from outdoors. This air supply should be routed down through the house floor into the vented crawl space under the mobile home.
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual 8.6.1 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. The best flue pipe assembly is one that rises straight up from the stove to the base of the chimney with no elbows.
Blackcomb 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. Minimum clearance from combustible material: 450 mm (18 in.). The minimum clearance may be reduced by 50 percent to 225 mm (9 in.
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 1: Installing the Fresh Air Intake Kit (AC01336) This mobile home approved stove requires installation of a fresh air intake kit (A) and an insulated fresh air intake pipe (B), sold separately. When installed with a fresh air intake kit, the stove must be anchored to the floor.
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Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 2: Installation and Use of the Air Circulation Fan and Thermodisc An optional fan can be installed on the back of the stove to increase the flow of air past heat exchange surfaces and to help circulate warm air in the room. When used regularly, the fan can provide a small increase in efficiency, up to 2 percent. However, the use of a fan should not be used as a way to gain more output from a stove that is undersized for the space it is intended to heat.
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual When using the optional fan, allow the stove to reach operating temperature (approximately one hour), before turning it on. The increased airflow from the fan cools the firebox and could affect the start-up combustion efficiency if the fan is turned on too early. You can also install a thermodisc to enable the blower to start or stop automatically when the stove is hot or too cold.
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 3: 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. 2- Align the notch in the left end of the tube with the key of the left air channel hole.
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual Note that secondary air tubes (A) can be replaced without removing the baffle support (B), the baffle board (C), the baffle insulation blanket (D) and the Insulation weight (E). Important Notes: The air tubes are identified for placement as follows: Model Type of tube Blackcomb Front ► 40 holes of 0.156" Middle ► 80 holes of 0.109’’ Rear ► 80 holes of 0.
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Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your stove, please provide the model number 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. Never use substitute materials. Use of non-approved parts can result in poor performance and safety hazards.
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual # Item 35 PL06748 RIGHT HAND SIDE BLOWER SUPPORT 1 36 AC02050 100 CFM BLOWER WITH VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL 1 37 60013 POWER CORD 96" X 18-3 type SJT 1 38 44073 CROSSFLOW BLOWER 115V-60Hz-39W 100 CFM 1 39 44080 RHEOSTAT WITH NUT 1 40 44087 RHEOSTAT NUT 1 41 44085 RHEOSTAT KNOB 1 42 AC05530 THERMODISC KIT 1 42 AC02055 QUICK CONNECT THERMODISC 1 43 SE45635 BLACKCOMB INSTRUCTION MANUAL KIT 1 44 29000 4'' X 8'' X1 1/4'' REFRAC
Blackcomb Installation and Operation Manual 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 shipment from factory. Proof of purchase (dated bill of sale), model name and serial number must be supplied when making any warranty claim to your DROLET dealer. This warranty applies to normal residential use only.
