Installation and operating instructions for the HEATMAX WOOD FURNACE DF01000 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.
Heatmax 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. We want to help you get maximum satisfaction as you use this product.
Heatmax Furnace Installation and Operation Manual Table of contents INTRODUCTION..................................................................................... 6 PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ................................. 7 1 Safety information ............................................................................... 7 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Summary of operation and maintenance cautions and warnings ........................... 7 Smoke detector ................................................
Heatmax 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 ..................................................
Heatmax Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 7.3 Clearances to combustible material ..................................................................... 40 7.4 Floor protector ...................................................................................................... 42 7.5 Hot air distribution system .................................................................................... 44 7.5.1 Authorized configurations in Canada and United States ................................... 48 7.5.
Heatmax 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. part 60, section 60.532 (B) per EPA methods 28 and 5G-3, February 1991. Emissions: 6.6 g/h or 0.
Heatmax 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. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. GLOVES MAY BE NEEDED FOR FURNACE OPERATION.
Heatmax 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. It must be installed at least 15 feet (4.57 m) from the appliance in order to prevent undue triggering of the detector when reloading. 1.
Heatmax Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 2 General information 2.
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Heatmax Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 2.1.2 General technical data MODEL HEATMAX (DIRECT DRIVE) FLOW TEMP VAR. BTU/ H VENT MOT. VIT. (CFM) (°F) (WOOD) DCT-916-800-5 1/4 4 1400 135 140000 STATIC PRESSURE INCH OF W.C.
Heatmax 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. But there is more to the emission control technologies than protecting the environment.
Heatmax 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.
Heatmax 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. That is no longer true.
Heatmax 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. It is sometimes advisable to resplit the wood before stacking to dry. 3.2.
Heatmax 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, especially if the pieces are big firewood dries more quickly when stacked in the open where it is exposed to sun and wind; it takes much longer to dry when stacked in a wood shed firewood that is ready to burn has a moisture content between1
Heatmax 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. Fresh paint fumes can also cause false alarms in smoke detectors. So, when you first light your furnace, be prepared by opening doors and/or windows to ventilate the house.
Heatmax 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; and second, it is not necessary to build up the fire gradually because the firebox is loaded before the fire is lit.
Heatmax 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. This rising and falling of temperature can be matched to your household routines.
Heatmax 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. You will find most of the remaining charcoal at the back of the firebox, furthest from the door. Rake these coals towards the door before loading.
Heatmax 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. Second, the flow rate of exhaust through the furnace and flue pipe slows down, which gives more time for the transfer of heat from the exhaust.
Heatmax 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. If you fill the firebox full in fall weather, you will either overheat the space or turn the furnace down so much that the fire will be smoky and inefficient.
Heatmax 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.
Heatmax 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. 4.4.
Heatmax 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. You should always replace defective parts with original parts (see Appendix 6: Exploded diagram and parts list).
Heatmax 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. Your goal should be clear glass with no brown stains.
Heatmax 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. Check all around the door. If the paper slides easily anywhere, it is time to replace the gasket. Use a good quality gasket that you can purchase from your dealer.
Heatmax 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. 4. Use a Phillips screwdriver or a power drill to remove the screws (B) that holds the glass retainer (C). 5. Remove the glass frame (D) 6.
Heatmax 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. Painted surfaces can be wiped down with a damp cloth. Plated or enameled surfaces may be scratched by abrasive cleaners.
Heatmax 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. Move the baffle of the combustion chamber forward.
Heatmax 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.
Heatmax 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. 6. Then, check that the baffle is clear of ash and reposition it in its original position towards the back of the combustion chamber.
Heatmax 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 combustible deposit called creosote.
Heatmax Furnace Installation and Operation Manual WARNING: IT IS RECOMMENDED TO CLEAN THE 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. After having seen the cleaning process, you can decide if it is a job you would like to take on.
Heatmax 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). MIXING OF APPLIANCE COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES OR MODIFYING COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS CONDTIONS.
Heatmax 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.
Heatmax 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; a 6” connector and chimney is mandatory. The barometric damper must be adjusted so that the maximum draft measured at the furnace outlet is limited to -0.06 in. w.c.
Heatmax 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" w.c. in the evacuation pipe on the wood side, no matter what type of furnace.
Heatmax 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; and - The house is equipped with a ventilation system.
Heatmax 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. 7 Setting up the unit and clearances 7.
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Heatmax Furnace Installation and Operation Manual Clearances with a ceiling height (L) of 72" (193 cm) A B C D E F G H CLEARANCES (SINGLE WALL PIPE) CANADA USA 24’’ (610 mm) 24’’ (610 mm) 18’’ (457 mm) 18’’ (457 mm) 12’’ (305 mm) min. 12’’ (305 mm) min. 72’’ (193cm) 72’’ (193cm) 2’’ (50 mm) 2’’ (50 mm) 1’’ (25 mm) 1’’ (25 mm) 72’’ (193cm) 72’’ (193cm) 11" (280 mm) 11" (280 mm) 7.4 Floor protector Your furnace is designed to prevent the floor from overheating.
Heatmax Furnace Installation and Operation Manual FLOOR PROTECTION* A B C D E CANADA 18" (457 mm) From door opening N/A (É-U. seulement) 8" (203 mm) 8" (203 mm) – Note 1 N/A (É-U. only) É-U. 16" (406 mm) From door opening 8" (203 mm) N/A (Canada only) N/A (Canada only) Note 2 *Steel with a minimum thickness of 0.015" (0.38 mm) or ceramic tiles sealed together with grout. No protection is required if the unit is installed on a non-combustible floor (ex: concrete).
Heatmax 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. 2 hot air start-off adapter (A) 2 block-off plate (B) 8 block-off plate screws (C) The total run of the hot air ducts should not exceed 50 feet.
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Heatmax 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.
Heatmax 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)).
Heatmax 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. Ideally, the maximum input of the existing gas, oil or electric furnace should be equal to or higher than the wood furnace.
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Heatmax 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. The heat in the flue gases that pass from the furnace and chimney connector into the chimney is not waste heat.
Heatmax 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 all the necessary components for installation. The instructions provided with the chimney by its manufacturer are the only reliable source of installation guidelines.
Heatmax 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 any roof line or obstacle within a horizontal distance of 3 m (10 ft.). 8.
Heatmax Furnace Installation and Operation Manual Good system design Inside chimneys are preferred because even when no fire is burning, there is normally upward flow in the system. Inferior system design Outside chimneys are a problem because when no fire burns they will go into cold backdraft if the furnace is installed low in the house. 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.
Heatmax 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.
Heatmax 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. The best flue pipe assembly is one that rises straight up from the furnace to the base of the chimney with no elbows.
Heatmax 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. Minimum clearance from combustible material: 450 mm (18 in.). The minimum clearance may be reduced by 50 percent to 225 mm (9 in.
Heatmax Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 9 Electrical connections and controls The HEATMAX 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.
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Heatmax 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.
Heatmax Furnace Installation and Operation Manual Debit as function of fan speed Fan speed 1 2 3 4 60 Static pressure (in. WC) 0.2" 0.2" 0.2" 0.
Heatmax 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.
Heatmax 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.
Heatmax 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. This option includes the filter, the filter holder, two caps and the screws necessary for the installation.
Heatmax 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. This option can be installed on either one of the 3 sides of the blower box.
Heatmax 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. 2- Align the notch in the left end of the tube with the key of the left air channel hole. Using a « Wise grip » hold the tube and lock it in place by turning the tube as shown in Detail A.
Heatmax 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: 66 Model Type of tube HEATMAX Front ► 106 holes of 0.109" Middle front ► 53 holes of 0.109’’ Middle rear ► 53 holes of 0.109’’ Rear ► 53 holes of 0.
Heatmax 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 45o flue restriction (too long. 90o elbows) elbows.
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Heatmax 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. Never use substitute materials. Use of non-approved parts can result in poor performance and safety hazards.
Heatmax Furnace Installation and Operation Manual # Item 42 PL66037 Description BLOWER HOUSING BACKET Qty 2 43 44006 ELECTRICAL BOX 4" X 4" X 2 1/8" 1 44 PL66043 BLOWER BOX SURROUND 1 45 PL66042 BLOWER BOX TOP 1 46 PL66041 WIRE CHANNEL 1 47 30412 BLACK UNIVERSAL SNAP-IN BUSHING 1 48 60008 BLACK NYLON BUSHING 1 49 44091 ROCKER SWITCH 2 POSITION MSR-8 1 50 60036 THERMOSTAT TERMINAL 1 51 PL66080 CONTROL HOUSING COVER 1 52 PL66067 CONTROL HOUSING 1 53 60208 TRANS
Heatmax Furnace Installation and Operation Manual DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY The warranty The warranty of the manufacturer extends only to the original consumer purchaser and is not transferable. A one-time replacement limit applies to all parts benefiting from a lifetime coverage. The manufacturer shall in no event be responsible for any special, indirect, consequential damages of any nature, which are in excess of the original purchase price of the product.
