Description
HEAT COMMANDERÂ DF02003
Recommended heating area  1,000 – 2,500 ft²
Among the most efficient systems on the market based on distributed energy, the Heat Commander is a central heating system that is both cutting edge and accessible thanks to its innovative design and ease of use. EPA certified, its 310,000 BTU capacity makes this furnace versatile and ideal for heating spaces up to 2,500 ft². The Heat Commander’s overall thermal power is notably much higher than most comparable systems.
Result of our victory in an international innovation competition, the Heat Commander is the very first wood furnace on the market to offer Dual Fire© technology with a two-stage electronic combustion control. Find peace of mind with a self-regulated combustion that allows easy ignition. Its automated air supply and flame adjustment systems synchronize with your thermostat to offer additional safety, optimize comfort and reduce emissions with minimal maintenance.
Included: blower, thermostat, hot air plenum, combustion-state indicator light, automated combustion control, ash lip, ash lip, ash drawer, poker and scraper
▪ Intuitive start mode for fast and clean ignition
▪ Optimized combustion for low creosote formation
▪ Uninterrupted heat with on-demand boost based on thermostatic demand
▪ Among the lowest burn rates on the market (firewood savings)
▪ Up to 10 hours burn time
▪ 3.6 ft³ firebox
▪ 21″ logs (loading over depth and width)
▪ EPA certified
▪ Proudly made in Canada
▪ Limited lifetime warranty
▪ Air filters help filter dirt before distributing hot air in your installation in addition to protecting the blower. The use of filters is strongly recommended.
▪ The fresh air return adapter can be added to the blower box to increase the efficiency of your system. This option allows you to take fresh air from the rooms and bring it to the furnace to be heated and redistributed in these same rooms. It allows more even air circulation to increase comfort.
In the USA, get a 26% tax credit on your Drolet Heat Commander purchase
The first tax credit that covers the cost of the appliance, chimney, air distribution ducts, labor for installation and related material. Click here to download the manufacturer’s certificate of qualification .
Any installation must be done according to the data and drawings detailed in the owner’s manual.
| Fuel type | Dry cordwood (16″ recommended) |
| Recommended heating area(12) | 1,000 – 2,500 ft² |
| Overall firebox volume | 3.6 ft³ |
| Maximum burn time(12) | 10 h |
| Maximum input capacity (dry cordwood)(1) | 310,000 BTU |
| Nominal heat output at 15lb/ft³ fuel loading density | 75,000 BTU |
| Minimum overall heat output rate(7) | 19,354 BTU/h (5.6 kW) |
| Maximum overall heat output rate(7) | 47,052 BTU/h (13.8 kW) |
| Minimum average overall efficiency (HHV)(11)Â (10) | 76.6 % |
| Maximum average overall efficiency (LHV)(11)Â (9) | 82 % |
| Minimum delivered heat output rate(6) | 13,297 BTU/h (3.9 kW) |
| Maximum delivered heat output rate(6) | 42,234 BTU/h (12.4 kW) |
| Minimum average delivered efficiency (HHV)(8)Â (10) | 60.7 % |
| Maximum average delivered efficiency (LHV)(8)Â (9) | 65 % |
| Optimum efficiency(3) | 83.2% |
| Optimum heat transfer efficiency | 81 % |
| Average particulate emission rate(4)Â (5) | 0.095 lb/mmBTU (0.041 g/MJ) |
| Average CO(13) | 8.78 lb/mmBTU (3.78 g/MJ) |
| Average electrical power consumption(2) | 330 W |
| Size | Extra Large |
| High-efficiency certified appliance | Yes, EPA 2020 approved |
| Certified according to applicable standards | By an accredited laboratory (CAN/USA) |
| Premium quality blower included (CFM) | Included |
| Blower (hp | speed | CFM) | 1/3 | 1 | 1,135 |
| Stainless-steel secondary-air system | Yes |
| Flue outlet diameter | 6″ |
| Recommended chimney diameter | 6″ |
| Type of chimney | CAN/ULC S629, UL 103 HT (2100 °F) |
| Overall dimension (Width) | 27 3/4″ |
| Overall dimension (Height) | 63 1/2″ min. |
| Overall dimension (Depth) | 51 1/8″ |
| Evacuation direction | Horizontal |
| Distance-center of the flue outlet to floor | 37 1/8″ |
| Distance-center of the flue outlet to side unit | 13 7/8″ |
| Door type | Single, glass with cast iron frame |
| Door opening size (Width) | 13 3/4″ |
| Door opening size (Height) | 10″ |
| Glass type | Ceramic glass |
| Glass surface – W x H | 12 3/8 x 10 1/8″ |
| Baffle type | C-Cast or equivalent |
| Firebox size (Width) | 18 3/4″ |
| Firebox size (Height) | 16 1/8″ |
| Firebox size (Depth) | 22 1/2″ |
| Maximum log length | 21″ |
| Log positioning | Loading over width and over depth |
| Firebox lined with refractory bricks | Yes |
| Steel thickness-top | 1/4″ |
| Steel thickness-body | 3/16″ |
| Filter – Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) | 15″ x 20″ x 1″ (option) |
| Hot air plenum – Minimum height of the furnace with plenum | 63 1/2″ min. for 69″ ceiling | 73 1/4″ to 88″ for a ceiling of 78 1/4″ to 93″ and more |
| Hot air plenum – Height (minimum – maximum) | 22 3/8″ x 26 7/8″ |
| Canadian Standard (safety) | CAN/CSA B366.1 |
| USA Standard (safety) | UL 391 |
| Canadian Standard (emissions) | CSA B415.1-10 |
| USA Standard (emissions) | EPA |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime |
| Shipping weight | 758 lb (344 kg) |
| Clearances to combustibles* |
Canada                   United-States
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| Clearance – Side wall | 11″Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 11″ | |
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| Clearance – Base of the unit to ceiling** | 69″ min.                     69″ min. | |
| Clearance – Floor protection in front of the unit (from door opening) | 18″Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 16″ | |
| Clearance – Plenum | Ducts to the ceiling | 5″ from the plenum | 1″ from ducts5″ du plénum | 1″ des conduits | |
| Clearance – Back wall of the blower box | 14 1/4″Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 14 1/4″ | |
| Clearance – Opposite side wall | 24″24″ | |
| Clearance – Recommended distance for maintenance on option side | 30″30″ | |
*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).
**Some appliances have been tested with a low ceiling. Before setting up your unit, refer to the installation manual.
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1. Input value at 10 lb/ft³ fuel loading density and dry energy value of 8,600 BTU/lb.
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2. Unless stated otherwise, measures were taken directly at the main power source and include all electrical components present in the appliance.
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3. Optimum overall efficiency at a specific burn rate (LHV).
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4. Based on delivered heat output.
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5. This appliance is officially tested and certified by an independent agency.
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6. Delivered: Remotely provided to other rooms through ducting at 10 lb/ft³ fuel loading density over one total burn cycle.
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7. Overall : Radiated and delivered heat together at 10 lb/ft³ fuel loading density over one total burn cycle.
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8. Efficiency based on delivered heat when allowing cycling from high to low burn to simulate thermostat demand. LHV % is based on manufacturer’s estimation.
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9. Lower Heating Value of the fuel.
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10. Higher Heating Value of the fuel.
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11. Efficiency based on radiated and delivered heat when allowing cycling from high to low burn to simulate thermostat demand.
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12. Recommended heating area and maximum burn time may vary subject to location in home, chimney draft, heat loss factors, climate, fuel type and other variables. The recommended heating area for a given appliance is defined by the manufacturer as its capacity to maintain a minimum acceptable temperature considering that the space configuration and the presence of heat distribution systems have a significant impact in making heat circulation optimum.
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13. Carbon Monoxyde. Based on overall heat output at 10 lb/ft³ fuel loading density.
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