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CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN LOCAL AREA.
READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS WOOD STOVE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE
Printed in Canada
ESCAPE 1800
(DB03104 model)
Distributed by
My Fireplace Australia PTY Ltd
www.myfireplaceaustralia.com.au
20 Auto Way
Pakenham, Victoria 3810 AUSTRALIA
Phone: 03 59 415 008
Fax: 03 59 415 975
Email: info@myfireplaceaustralia.com.au
45906A
2021-01-28
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- Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual ESCAPE 1800 (DB03104 model) Distributed by My Fireplace Australia PTY Ltd www.myfireplaceaustralia.com.au 20 Auto Way Pakenham, Victoria 3810 AUSTRALIA Phone: 03 59 415 008 Fax: 03 59 415 975 Email: info@myfireplaceaustralia.com.au This manual is available for free download on the distributor’s web site. It is a copyrighted document. Re-sale is strictly prohibited.
- Page 3 AS/NZS KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION instructions in this 4012/4013 (2014) and AS/NZS MANUAL FOR FUTURE manual. 2918:2001 standards. REFERENCE. Dealer: Installer: Phone Number: Serial Number: Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800 Page 3...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
2.3 Zone Heating and How to Make it Work for You ..............11 2.4 The Benefits of Low Emissions and High Efficiency .............11 2.5 DROLET Commitment to You and the Environment .............11 2.5.1 What is Your New Wood fire Made Of? ..............11 Fuel .......................... - Page 5 7.2 Clearances to Walls and Ceiling ..................30 7.3 Floor Protector .........................31 7.4 Reducing Wall and Ceiling Clearances Safely ..............31 The Flue System ......................... 33 8.1 General ..........................33 8.2 Suitable Chimneys ......................33 Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800 Page 5...
- Page 6 Appendix 3: OPTIONAL FIRE SCREEN INSTALLATION ............40 Appendix 4: AIR TUBES AND BAFFLE INSTALLATION ............41 Appendix 5: Exploded Diagram and Parts List ................. 43 DROLET Limited Lifetime Warranty ................... 48 Page 6 Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800...
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Page 7: Part A - Operation And Maintenance
- railroad ties. • Do not elevate the fire by using a grate in this wood fire. • This appliance should be maintained and operated at all times in accordance with these instructions. Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800 Page 7... -
Page 8: General Information
* Burn time and heating capacity may vary subject to location in home, flue system draft, flue system diameter, locality, heat loss factors, climate, fuels and other variables. ** Sideways: through the door you see the sides of the logs. Page 8 Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800... -
Page 9: Dimensions
2.2 Dimensions Figure 1: Top view Figure 2: Front view Figure 3: Side view Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800 Page 9... -
Page 10: Combustion Chamber Dimensions
2.2.1 Combustion Chamber Dimensions Figure 4: Door opening Figure 5: Front view - Combustion chamber Figure 6: Front view - Combustion chamber Figure 7: Side view Page 10 Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800... -
Page 11: Zone Heating And How To Make It Work For You
2.3 Zone Heating and How to Make it Work for You Your new Escape 1800 wood fire is a space heater, which means it is intended to heat the area it is installed in, as well as spaces that connect to that area, although to a lower temperature. -
Page 12: Fuel
Old, leaky cast iron wood fires wouldn’t hold a fire overnight unless they were fed large pieces of hardwood. That is no longer true. You can successfully heat your home by using less wood and give the forest a break at the same time. Page 12 Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800... -
Page 13: Log Length
. I t i s s o m e t i m e s a d v i s a b l e t o r e s p l i t t h e w o o d b e f o r e s t a c k i n g t o d r y. Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800 Page 13... -
Page 14: How To Dry Firewood
Yo u c o u l d b u y a w o o d m o i s t u r e m e t e r t o t e s t y o u r f i r e w o o d . Page 14 Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800... -
Page 15: Manufactured Logs
WOOD ABOVE THE FIREBRICK LINING ON THE FIREBOX). THIS WILL ALSO PREVENT OVERFIRING OF YOUR WOOD FIRE. • SHOULD THERE BE A SOOT OR CREOSOTE FIRE IN YOUR FLUE SYSTEM, CLOSE THE AIR CONTROL COMPLETELY. IMMEDIATELY CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800 Page 15... -
Page 16: The Use Of A Fire Screen
Figure 9: Blower rheostat is hot enough and will stop it when the stove has cooled down. Therefore, the blower speed control can be left at the desired setting. Page 16 Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800... -
Page 17: Your First Fires
AND LATCH THE DOOR AFTER THE FIRE IGNITES. After the kindling fire has mostly burned, you can add standard firewood pieces until you have a fire of the right size for the conditions. Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800 Page 17... -
Page 18: The Top Down Fire
For example, the area temperature can be cooler when you are active, such as when doing housework or cooking, and it can be warmer when you are inactive, such as when reading or watching television. Page 18 Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800... -
Page 19: Ash Removal
Remove ash first, and then rake charcoal towards the front of the firebox before loading so that it will ignite the new load. Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800 Page 19... -
Page 20: Firing Each New Load Hot
If you fill the firebox full in fall weather, you will either overheat the space or turn the wood fire down so much that the fire will be smoky and inefficient. Here are some suggestions for building fires to match different heat demand. Page 20 Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800... -
Page 21: Small Fires To Take The Chill Off The House
0.056 m 5 to 6 hours 0.056 m to 0.071 m 6 to 8 hours 0.071 m to 0.085 m 8 to 9 hours > 0.085 m 9 to 10 hours Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800 Page 21... -
Page 22: North-South Fires Versus East-West Fires
If you do get brown stains on the glass you can remove them with special cleaners for wood fire glass doors. Do not use abrasives to clean your wood fire’s door glass. Page 22 Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800... -
Page 23: Glass Door
1400º F. If the glass breaks, it must be replaced with one having the same specification. Tempered glass or ordinary glass will not withstand the high temperatures of this unit. Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800 Page 23... -
Page 24: Replacing The Glass Gasket And/Or The Glass
Do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut. DO NOT USE THE WOOD FIRE IF THE GLASS IS BROKEN. To change glass, perform same operation described above. Page 24 Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800... -
Page 25: Door
Remove or add one washer (A) as needed. Keep the removed washer for future adjustment. Re-install the key path pin in the key-way and slide the latch along it. Secure with the nut. Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800 Page 25... -
Page 26: Replacing The Door Gasket
Contact your local municipal or provincial fire authority for information on how to handle a flue system fire. Have a clearly understood plan to handle a flue system fire. Page 26 Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800... -
Page 27: Cleaning The Flue System
If so, have the damaged ones replaced. Check the firebrick for damage at least annually and replace any broken or damaged ones with new ones. Inspection and cleaning of the flue system is facilitated by the removable baffle. Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800 Page 27... -
Page 28: Part B - Installation
• DO NOT CONNECT TO OR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCTWORK UNLESS SPECIFICALLY APPROVED FOR SUCH INSTALLATION. • DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A FLUE OR FLUE SYSTEM SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE. Page 28 Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800... -
Page 29: Regulations Covering Wood Fire Installation
6.2 Regulations Covering Wood fire Installation • IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE INSTALLATION OF YOUR DROLET WOOD FIRE BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED SPECIALIST INSTALLER. IF ANY ELECTRICAL WORK IS REQUIRED, IT MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN. -
Page 30: Clearances To Heat-Sensitive Materials
• Bottom of appliance to ceiling height must be at least 1,500 mm in all cases. • The clearance between the flue and a wall are valid only for vertical walls and for vertical flue. Page 30 Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800... -
Page 31: Floor Protector
2 The floor protector shall extend not less than 200 mm from each side of any ash removal or fuel loading openings unless the floor protector forms an abutment with a wall or heat shield at a lesser distance. Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800 Page 31... - Page 32 1. Masonry may be used as a heat shield material. 2. Where heat shields are used to reduce appliance clearance dimensions, additional flue shielding may also be required. Refer to AS/NZS 2918:2001. Page 32 Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800...
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Page 33: The Flue System
AS/ NZS 2918, as stainless steel can be damaged by excessive stress in the lock forming process or by faulty machinery. Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800 Page 33... -
Page 34: Masonry Flue Systems
8 m (25 feet) in height. When passing through a combustible wall, the use of an insulated listed thimble is required. 8.3 Minimum Flue Height Flue heights and lengths from AS/NZS 2918:2001 Page 34 Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800... -
Page 35: The Relationship Between The Flue System And The House
Inside flue systems are preferred because even when no fire burns they will go into cold downdraught if the wood fire is is burning, there is normally upward flow in the system. installed low in the house. Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800 Page 35... -
Page 36: Why The Flue System Should Penetrate The Highest Heated Space
They are also more stable and easier to maintain than assemblies with elbows. Horizontal runs of flue should be avoided where possible because they reduce flue system draft. Figure 15: Best Figure 16: Acceptable Figure 17: Avoid Page 36 Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800... - Page 37 A straight flue offers the least restriction to gas flow and results in a stronger draft. Straight assemblies also need less maintenance because there are no corners to collect creosote. The flue must be in good condition. Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800 Page 37...
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Page 38: Appendix 1: Installing The Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit Installation
(HVAC type, must meet ULC S110 or UL 181 class 0 or class 1) (B), sold separately. Refer to air intake kit installation instructions for more details. Remove the backplate (A) by cutting the knockouts with pliers. Page 38 Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800... -
Page 39: Appendix 2: Optional Thermodisc Installation
Ensure that the blower’s power cord is not in contact with any surface of the wood fire to prevent electrical shock or fire damage. Do not run the power cord beneath the wood fire. Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800 Page 39... -
Page 40: Appendix 3: Optional Fire Screen Installation
Lift the fire screen upwards and push the bottom part towards the stove then let the fire screen rest on the bottom of the door opening. Warning: Never leave the stove unattended while in use with the fire screen. Page 40 Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800... -
Page 41: Appendix 4: Air Tubes And Baffle Installation
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the second tube in the back then install the baffle before installing the two front tubes. To remove the tubes use the above steps in reverse order. Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800 Page 41... - Page 42 The air tubes are identified for placement as follows: Front : 30 holes of 3.75 mm Middle front: 30 holes of 3.50 mm Middle rear: 20 holes of 3.25 mm Rear: 15 holes of 3.25 mm Page 42 Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800...
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Page 43: Appendix 5: Exploded Diagram And Parts List
APPENDIx 5: ExPLODED DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST DETAIL C Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800 Page 43... - Page 44 5"Ø FRESH AIR INTAKE KIT FOR WOOD STOVE ON PEDESTAL PL65565 REAR OF PEDESTAL 30131 BLACK METAL SCREW #10 X 1/2" TYPE "A" PAN QUADREX 99999 BUILD TO ORDER 30418 FINISHING PLUG 3/8" 99999 BUILD TO ORDER Page 44 Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800...
- Page 45 PL65514 SECONDARY AIR TUBE PL65515 MIDDLE FRONT SECONDARY AIR TUBE PL65829 MIDDLE REAR SECONDARY AIR TUBE PL65828 REAR SECONDARY AIR TUBE 21388 VERMICULITE BAFFLE 20" X 12 1/2" X 1 1/4" Installation and Operation Manual - Escape 1800 Page 45...
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Page 48: Drolet Limited Lifetime Warranty
20 Auto Way, Pakenham, Victoria 3810 ABN 98 167 605 843 WARRANTY DROLET WOOD HEATERS SOLD IN AUSTRALIA The warranty of the manufacturer (SBI - Stove Builder International Inc.) is supported and provided via My Fireplace Australia Pty Ltd (MFA). - Page 49 My Fireplace Australia Pty Ltd 20 Auto Way, Pakenham, Victoria 3810 ABN 98 167 605 843 5. Parts & Accessories are covered by a Back-to-Base Warranty. Parts and accessories are deemed to be those items that can be removed/replaced for normal maintenance: air tubes, bricks, baffles, gaskets, fans, handles, latches, hinges, and the like.
- Page 50 My Fireplace Australia Pty Ltd 20 Auto Way, Pakenham, Victoria 3810 ABN 98 167 605 843 Before shipping your heater or defective component to our warehouse, you must obtain an Authorization Number or expressed written approval/consent from your Distributor (MFA). Any merchandise shipped without authorisation will be refused automatically and returned to the sender.
- Page 52 Manufactured by: STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC. 250, de Copenhague, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Quebec), Canada G3A 2H3 Tel: (418) 878-3040 Fax: (418) 878-3001 Distributed by: My fireplace Australia ACN 127 126 550 Fact.2, 5-7 Hogan Court PAKENHAM , VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, 3810 Tel: (613) 59415 008 Fax: (613) 59415 975 www.myfireplaceaustralia.com.au...
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