established. Once the firebox is hot, the draft control can be partially closed by moving the knob to the left to adjust the intensity of the fire.

Use Table 3.2 to adjust the draft control to the desired burn rate:

 

Draft Settings

 

 

Burn Rate

Draft Setting

Low

Push Control to end of travel.

Medium Low

Pull Control by 3/8” from closed position.

Medium High

Pull Control by 3/4” from closed position

High

Pull Control to end of travel.

 

 

 

Table 3.2

Closing the draft control down too soon will lower combustion efficiency, and may result in creosote build-up in the chimney (which could lead to a chimney fire).

CAUTION: THE ADJUSTMENT RANGE SHOULD NOT BE ALTERED FOR INCREASED FIRING FOR ANY REASON.

DAMPER OPERATION

OPENED

CLOSED

Figure 3.1

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Drolet 1400-I owner manual Draft Settings