Drolet ECO-55 Pellet Stove with 4-Inch Basement Venting Kit (DP00070KVB)

The ECO-55 Top-Feed Pellet Stove Bundled with 4" Vortex Basement Venting Components

The Drolet DP00070KVB package pairs the ECO-55 pellet stove — 500–2,000 ft², 60 lb hopper, up to 51 hours of burn time — with a 4" Vortex basement venting kit.

This manufacturer package combines the ECO-55 pellet stove with the specified Vortex basement venting components in one SKU. Additional site-specific venting, combustion-air, electrical, hearth-protection, structural, repair, or installation materials may be required under the current manuals and applicable local requirements.

Key Features

• 500–2,000 ft² heating area with a maximum heat input rate of 39,260 BTU/h (11.5 kW)
• 60 lb (27 kg) hopper with up to 51 hours of burn time at the low burn rate
• Burn rate adjustable from 1.2 to 4.7 lb/h
• EPA 2020 approved at 0.96 g/h average particulate emissions
• Top-feed combustion technology with stainless steel baffle
• 176 CFM premium quality blower included
• Electronic control panel with thermostatic control capability
• Maintenance components removable without tools
• Cast iron door frame with ceramic glass and glass airwash system for a cleaner view of the flames
• Certified for alcove installation and for mobile-home installation with a fresh-air intake
• Bundled with a 4" Vortex pellet-vent basement kit, connected through the included 3"-to-4" increaser stove adapter
• Proudly made in Canada

Product Features

Residential Supplementary Heating

The ECO-55 is intended for residential supplementary heating. It is not a central-heating furnace, must not be connected to air-distribution ductwork, and must not share a venting system serving another appliance. Installation must follow the certification label, the current installation and operation manuals, the pellet-vent instructions, and applicable local requirements.

Top-Feed Pellet Combustion

The top-feed system delivers pellets from the 60 lb hopper to the burn pot, with a published burn rate of 1.2–4.7 lb/h and a maximum heat input rate of 39,260 BTU/h. The published minimum and maximum overall heat output rates are 6,648 BTU/h and 28,540 BTU/h.

Tool-Free Maintenance Access

The manufacturer publishes that maintenance components are removable without tools for routine cleaning access. Maintenance must follow the current operation manual.

Controls and Pellet Operation

The stove uses an electronic control panel and supports thermostatic control as established by the manufacturer. Ignition draws an average of 3.02 A (360 W), and continuous operation draws 1.3–2.5 A (51–140 W) on a 120 VAC / 60 Hz supply. Pellet fuel must be premium grade or better. The optional hopper extension, sold separately, extends the published maximum burn time from the standard 51 hours to up to 120 hours; the standard configuration remains 51 hours.

Package Contents

A fresh-air kit, thermostat, hopper extension, hearth protection, surge protection, and backup-power equipment are not included and must be selected separately according to the current manuals and the specific installation. The included vent components do not establish an approved layout for every basement, wall, chimney, or termination location; the layout must satisfy the appliance manual’s equivalent-vent-length and termination requirements and the Vortex vent manufacturer’s instructions.

Product Specifications

Appliance Performance

General Features

Glass and Viewing

Dimensions, Electrical, and Sound

Certifications and Warranty

Venting, Combustion Air, and Electrical Requirements

The appliance flue outlet is 3"; the included Vortex vent system is 4" and connects through the included 3"-to-4" increaser stove adapter. The vent system must be installed according to the appliance and Vortex vent-manufacturer instructions, required clearances apply independently to the stove and the vent system, and the exhaust system must be completely airtight. The stove must not share an existing venting system serving another appliance, a flue damper must not be installed in the exhaust system, and structural framing, utilities, termination placement, and local requirements must be checked before installation. A grounded 120 V / 60 Hz electrical outlet is required, and the power cord must not be routed under, in front of, or over the stove. Bedroom installation is not recommended, and the stove must not be installed in a sleeping room in a mobile or manufactured home.

Mobile and Manufactured Home Installation

Mobile-home installation is approved only with a fresh-air intake: connection to outside combustion air is mandatory, and the fresh-air kit is sold separately. The stove must be secured to the structure, the structural integrity of the floor, walls, and roof or ceiling must be maintained, and the vent system must meet the applicable listed standards for mobile and manufactured homes.

Minimum Clearances to Combustibles

The information on the certification label affixed to the appliance always overrides information published in any other media. Some appliances have been tested with a low ceiling; refer to the current installation manual before setting up the unit. The manual also recommends larger access clearances for maintenance, which are separate from the certified minimums below.

Floor Protection Requirements

The stove must be installed on continuous approved noncombustible floor protection. Follow the current manual diagram, material requirements, certification label, and applicable local requirements. The manual’s D reference defers to the pellet-vent manufacturer’s combustible-clearance instructions for the vent system.

About the Manufacturer

Who Is Drolet?

Drolet is a Canadian hearth manufacturer whose history dates back to 1875, when François-Xavier Drolet opened his first workshop in Quebec. Today the brand produces wood stoves, fireplace inserts, pellet stoves, furnaces, and cookstoves recognized for durability and practical heating performance.

Performance and Certification Focus

Drolet pellet stoves are tested by accredited laboratories for use in both the United States and Canada, with current models certified to EPA 2020 emissions requirements.

Manufacturing and Support

The manufacturer supports owners through online warranty registration, replacement-parts resources, and technical-support services.