Drolet ALASKA 2000 manual Adjusting The Draught, Draught Regulator

Models: ALASKA 2000

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ADJUSTING THE DRAUGHT

ADJUSTING THE DRAUGHT

Your stove operated with natural draught, created by the ascension of combustion gases in the chimney. This movement creates a siphon effect in the stove and forces ambient air to go in the burner by the holes in its surround. These orifices let air in for combustion.

For the unit to function properly, it is essential to check the quality of the draught using a draught gauge. The draught is usually measured in inches of water column.

Check the minimum draught required of the unit on page 1. The draught required of the unit on page 1. The draught mentioned has to be reached rapidly at a minimum settling (position #1).

Depending on the model, the draught can be taken by the orifice on the cooking surface. The measure can also be taken by the orifice on the draught regulator usually plugged by a rubber cap. The orifice on the cooking surface is still the best area.

IMPORTANT : ALWAYS MEASURE THE DRAUGHT WITH ALL VENTILATION EQUIPMENT INSTALLED IN THE HOUSE (RANGE HOOD, BATHROOM FAN, AIR EXCHANGER, DRYER, ETC

IN OPERATION.) ref. : standard CAN/CSA B-139 art. 4.1.5.

DRAUGHT REGULATOR

An excessive draught is as bad as a draught to low.

The regulator controls the draught when it is excessive (in high winds for exemple).

If the draught exceeds 0.08 in of water column, you will have to adjust the regulator.

To adjust the draught you have to screw or unscrew the counterweight on the regulator. Regulator open lowers the draught regulator closed increases the draught.

Figure 12: DRAUGHT REGULATOR

THE ONLY RIGHT WAY OF MEASURING THE DRAUGHT IS TO USE A DRAUGHT GAUGE THAT GIVES A READING IN INCHES OF WATER COLUMN. ALL OTHER METHOD (CANDLE, MATCHES, ETC.) ARE UNRELIABLE.

INSTALLATION OF YOUR STOVE HAS TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CAN/CSA B-139 INSTALLATION CODE FOR OIL-BURNING EQUIPMENT IN CANADA AND STANDARD NFPA 31 NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION STANDARD FOR OIL-BURNING EQUIPMENT IN THE U.S..

THE INSTALLATION SHALL BE MADE BY A QUALIFIED PERSON MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION IN FORCE IN YOUR AREA.

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Drolet ALASKA 2000 manual Adjusting The Draught, Draught Regulator