General Installation - Drolet ESCAPE 1800 Owner's Manual

SECTION 1.0 - INSTALLATION
When installed and operated as described in these instructions, the Escape 1800 EPA wood stove is
suitable for use as a freestanding wood stove in residential installations. The Escape 1800 EPA
wood stove is not intended for installation in a bedroom or a mobile home.
In Canada, the CSA B365 Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment and
the CSA C22.1 Canadian National Electrical Code are to be followed in the absence of local code
requirements. In the USA, the ANSI NFPA 70 National Electrical Code and NFPA 211 Standard for
Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances are to be followed in the absence of
local code requirements.
In addition to the national installation and/or local building codes, fire officials (or other authorities
having jurisdiction) should be contacted to determine what restrictions and installation requirements
might apply locally.
This heating unit must serve as a supplementary heat source. An alternative heat source should be
available in the home if needed. The manufacturer cannot be responsible for additional heating costs
associated with the use of an alternative heat source.
It is highly recommended that the user buys this product from a retailer who can provide installation
and maintenance advices.
1.1

GENERAL INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
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MIXING OF APPLIANCE OR FLUE SYSTEM COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES OR MODIFYING THE
DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATION OF COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
ACTION IS CONSIDERED
• D
O NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
•
CRACKED AND BROKEN COMPONENTS
INSTALLATION UNSAFE
• A
SOURCE OF FRESH AIR INTO THE ROOM OR SPACE HEATED SHALL BE PROVIDED WHEN REQUIRED
•
INSTALL A SMOKE DETECTOR IN THE ROOM WHERE THE STOVE IS LOCATED
•
C
ONNECT THE STOVE ONLY TO A LINED MASONRY CHIMNEY CONFORMING TO NATIONAL AND LOCAL
BUILDING CODES FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL
USE WITH SOLID FUEL
,
THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE CONSULTED IN THE FIRST INSTANCE
, e.g.
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,
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GLASS PANELS OR CERAMIC TILES
OR TO A LISTED FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEY SUITABLE FOR
.
WHERE SUCH
.
,
MAY RENDER THIS
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