Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product ALASKA 2000 Drolet
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL OIL BURNING STOVE ALASKA 2000 Vérified and tested following CAN/CSA B140.3 et UL 896 standards by : Intertek Testing Services Fabricated by: 1700 Léon-Harmel Québe.
TABLE OF CONTENT TECHNICAL DATA ............................................................................................................................... .......... 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIO NS ...................................................
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS LOCATING THE STOVE • Install the stove as close to the chimney as po ssible. • Many configuration are possible, the most frequent are illustrate d in figure s 1,2 and 3. • Respect clearances indicated on page 1. T hey have been tested according to approvals.
CHIMNEY INFORMATIONS • Before the hook up of the stove, check if the ch imney is in good condition and that the quality of the flue will allow a sufficient draught. For a good combustion, refer to the techni cal data of the stove to know the minimum draught required.
CONNECTING THE STO VE TO THE CHIMNEY • The gases are vented from he ba ck of the unit. Th e female part of the black pipe conn ector has to be installed toward the flue con necto r of the stove. Secure all conne ctions with the (3) self taping screws, with 120 o distance between each of them.
LEVELING THE UNIT • Now that the stove is in place an d properly hooked up to the chimney, you have to adjust the level on the burner. • Put the level in the middle of the burner paralleled to the door. (Figure 9A). Screw or unscrew the adjustable legs to level the burner with a 7/16" key.
CONNECTING STOVE TO OIL TANK • Make sure that the tank outlet is 12" higher than the inlet of the carburetor. (Gravity fed) • Use only caper piping to connect tank t o stove. • Make sure that there is a small slop e on t he connection from the tank toward the stove.
ADJUSTING THE DRAUGHT • Your stove operated with natural drau ght, creat ed by the ascension of combu stion gases in the chimney. This movement creates a si phon effect in the stove and forces ambient air to go in the burner by the holes in its surround.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS COMBUSTIBLE • Your stove has been de sign to work with oil #1 or #2. DO NOT USE GASOLINE, CRANK CASE OIL OR ANY OIL CONTAINING GASO LINE. Drolet Stoves & Firepl aces declines all responsibility regarding damage cause by using oth er combustibles.
LIGHTING (CONT’D) • Place the flow regulating handl e on the "1" posit ion, as soon as the oil enters the burner return to "0" position. • Open the door a nd pore into the burn er 2 to 3 once (75 ml) of lighting gel or wood alcohol.
TURNING THE STOVE OFF • Set the flow regulating handle to position 0. • If you plan to keep the stove off for a long while, it is recomm ended to disarm the valve’s lever and close the tap on the pipe between the st ove and your oil tank. (See TOP VIEW above).
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEMS CAUSES SOLUTION ON POSITION 6 (MAXIMUM) THE FLAME IS LONG AND SMOKY, THERE IS SUIT BUILD UPON THE GLASS Position 6 was reached too quickly. 1. Set flow regulating handle to position 1. 2. wait for combustion to stabilize.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEMS CAUSES SOLUTION THE FLAME PRODUCES SMOKE, IN ANY POSITION Door gasket is not selling properly 1. Tighten door by turning counter clockwise the door handle. 2. Check if gasket needs to be changed. The burner orifice s are plugged up 1.
SPARE PARTS After years of use, if you need to replace some pa rts, please co nta ct your SUPPLIER or one of our Drolet approved DEALERS . • Give him product data as displ ayed in your warr anty voucher or on your applian ce’ s name plate at the rear.
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W A R R A N T Y The Drolet Stoves & Fireplaces warranty applies to the original buy er only. This w arranty may not be transferred to a second pers on and becomes effective on the date of pur chase. Proof of purchase is necessary to v alidate the warran ty and to establish the warranty cov erage period.
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