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Installation and Operation Manual
Escape 1800-I Insert
(DB03125, DB03127K and DB03128K models)
US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED
WOOD INSERT COMPLIANT WITH
2020 CORD WOOD STANDARD
Safety tested according to ULC S628,
UL 737 and UL 1482 Standards
by an accredited laboratory
www.drolet.ca
Stove Builder International Inc.
250, De Copenhague, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures
(Quebec) Canada G3A 2H3
After-sale service: 418-908-8002
E-mail: tech@sbi-international.com
This manual is available for free download on the manufacturer's web site. It is a copyrighted
document. Re-sale is strictly prohibited. The manufacturer may update this manual from
time to time and cannot be responsible for problems, injuries, or damages arising out of the
use of information contained in any manual obtained from unauthorized sources.
READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE
45931A
Printed in Canada
25-01-2019

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual Escape 1800-I Insert (DB03125, DB03127K and DB03128K models) US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD INSERT COMPLIANT WITH 2020 CORD WOOD STANDARD Safety tested according to ULC S628, UL 737 and UL 1482 Standards by an accredited laboratory www.drolet.ca...
  • Page 2 Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THIS DROLET WOOD INSERT As one of North America’s largest and most respected wood stove and fireplace manufacturers, Stove Builder International takes pride in the quality and performance of all its products.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual Table of content PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ....... 7 1. Safety Information ..............7 2. General Information ..............8 Appliance performance ..................8 General Features ....................9 Zone Heating and How to Make It Work for You ..........11 The Benefits of Low Emissions and High Efficiency ..........
  • Page 4 Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual Insert Maintenance ....................23 5.1.1 Cleaning Door Glass ..................23 5.1.2 Door Adjustment ....................24 5.1.3 Replacing the Door Gasket ................24 5.1.4 Replacing the Glass Gasket and/or the Glass ..........24 5.1.5 Cleaning and Painting the Insert ..............
  • Page 5 Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 1: Blower Installation ..........42 Appendix 2: Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit Installation ....43 Appendix 3: Optional Faceplate and Decorative Trims Installation ................44 Appendix 4: Optional Cuttable Faceplate Installation ....47 Appendix 5: Optional Fire Screen Installation ......
  • Page 6 Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual Certification Label...

  • Page 7: Part A - Operation And Maintenance

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Please see Part B for installation instructions. 1. Safety Information • Operate only with the door fully closed or fully open with the fire screen in place. If the door is left partly open, gas and flame may be drawn out of the opening, creating risks from both fire and smoke.

  • Page 8: General Information

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual 2. General Information 2.1 Appliance performance Fuel type Dry cordwood Recommended heating area 500 to 2,100 ft (47 to 195 m Firebox volume 2.4 ft (0.068 m Maximum burn time Maximum heat output (dry cordwood) 75,000 BTU/h (22.0 kW)

  • Page 9: General Features

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual 2.2 General Features Maximum log length 20 in (508 mm) east-west* Flue outlet diameter 6 in (150 mm) Recommended connector pipe diameter 6 in (150 mm) Type of chimney ULC-S635, CAN/ULC-S640, UL1777 Baffle material...
  • Page 10 Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 11: Zone Heating And How To Make It Work For You

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual 2.3 Zone Heating and How to Make It Work for You Your new Escape 1800-I wood insert 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: The Benefits Of Low Emissions And High Efficiency

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual 2.4 The Benefits of Low Emissions and High Efficiency The low smoke emissions produced by the special features inside the Escape 1800-I insert firebox mean that your household will release up to 90 percent less smoke into the outside environment than if you used an older conventional stove.

  • Page 13: Fuel

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual 3. Fuel MATERIALS THAT SHOULD NOT BE BURNED • GARBAGE; • LAWN CLIPPINGS OR YARD WASTE; • MATERIALS CONTAINING RUBBER, INCLUDING TIRES; • MATERIALS CONTAINING PLASTIC; • WASTE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, PAINTS OR PAINT THINNERS, OR ASPHALT PRODUCTS;...

  • Page 14: Log Length

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual Note that hardwood trees like oak, maple, ash and beech are slower growing and longer lived than softer woods like poplar and birch. That makes hardwood trees more valuable. The advice that only hardwoods are good to burn is outdated. Old, leaky cast iron stoves wouldn’t hold a fire overnight unless they were fed large pieces of hardwood.

  • Page 15: Judging Firewood Moisture Content

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual Here are some things to consider in estimating drying time: • Firewood takes a long time to dry; • Firewood bought from a dealer is rarely dry enough to burn, so it is advisable to buy the wood in spring and dry it yourself;...

  • Page 16: Manufactured Logs

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual 3.2 Manufactured Logs Do not burn manufactured logs made of wax impregnated sawdust or logs with any chemical additives. Manufactured logs made of 100% compressed sawdust can be burned but use caution in the number of these logs burned at once.

  • Page 17: Conventional Fire Starting

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual 4.3.1 Conventional Fire Starting The conventional way to build a wood fire is to bunch up 5 to 10 sheets of plain newspapers and place them in the firebox. Next, place 10 or so pieces of fine kindling on the newspaper.

  • Page 18: Using Fire Starters

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual 4.3.4 Using Fire Starters Many people like to use commercial fire starters instead of newspapers. Some of these starters are made of sawdust and wax and others are specialized flammable solid chemicals. Follow the package directions for use.

  • Page 19: Raking Charcoal

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual The best time to remove ash is after an overnight fire when the insert is relatively cool, but there is still some chimney draft to draw the ash dust into the insert and prevent it from coming into the room.

  • Page 20: Turning Down The Air Supply

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual Although it is important to fire each new load hot to prepare for a clean burn, do not allow the fire to burn at full intensity for more than a few minutes. DO NOT LEAVE THE INSERT UNATTENDED WHILE A NEW LOAD IS BEING FIRED HOT.

  • Page 21: Building Different Fires For Different Needs

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual Since your insert’s blower is equipped with a heat sensor, when the blower is ON, the blower will start automatically when the insert is hot enough and it will stop when the insert has cooled down.
  • Page 22 Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual there is little or no flame. The length of burn you can expect from your insert, including both the flaming and coal bed phases, will be affected by a number of things, such as: firebox size, •...

  • Page 23: Maintaining Your Wood Heating System

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual 5. Maintaining Your Wood Heating System 5.1 Insert Maintenance Your new insert will give many years of reliable service if you use and maintain it correctly. Some of the internal components of the firebox, such as firebricks, baffles and air tubes, will wear over time under intense heat.

  • Page 24: Door Adjustment

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual 5.1.2 Door Adjustment In order for your insert to burn at its best efficiency, the door must provide a perfect seal with the firebox. Therefore, the gasket should be inspected periodically to check for a good seal.

  • Page 25: Cleaning And Painting The Insert

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual (B) and the metal frame (C). Lift out the glass (D) and pull off the old gasket. This is a good time to clean the glass thoroughly. The gasket must be centred on the edge of the glass. To do this easily, peel back a section of the paper covering the adhesive and place the gasket on a table with the adhesive side up.

  • Page 26: Chimney And Chimney Liner Maintenance

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual To maintain the finish at its original brilliance, use only a damp soft cloth to clean plated surfaces. If the paint becomes scratched or damaged, you can give your wood insert a brand new look by repainting it with heat-resistant paint.

  • Page 27: Cleaning The Chimney

    The chimney should be checked regularly creosote build-up. Inspection and cleaning of the chimney can be facilitated by removing the baffle. CAUTION: OPERATION OF YOUR ESCAPE 1800-I INSERT WITHOUT THE BAFFLE MAY CAUSE UNSAFE AND HAZARDOUS TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.

  • Page 28: Part B - Installation

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual PART B - INSTALLATION 6. Pre-Installation Masonry fireplace requirements The masonry fireplace must meet the minimum requirements found in the building code enforced locally, or the equivalent for a safe installation. Contact your local Building Inspector for requirements in your area.

  • Page 29: Safety Information

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual 7. Safety Information • 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). MIXING OF APPLIANCE COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES OR •...

  • Page 30: Clearances To Combustible Material

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual 8. Clearances to Combustible Material The clearances shown in this section have been determined by tests according to procedures set out in safety standards ULC S628 (Canada), UL1482 (U.S.A.) and UL737 (U.S.A.). When the insert is installed so that its surfaces are at or beyond the minimum clearances specified, combustible surfaces will not overheat under normal and even abnormal operating conditions.

  • Page 31: Installation Of A Combustible Mantel Shelf

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual 8.3 Installation of a Combustible Mantel Shelf It is possible to install a combustible shelf with a maximum depth of 12" at a height of at least 27" above the insert. At a height of more than 27 ", the shelf must still have a depth of 12"...

  • Page 32: Installation Raised 5" And Less

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual If the value (D) is negative or zero, you do not have to add more floor protection in front of the unit, because the masonry fireplace hearth extension is large enough. If the value (D) is positive, you will need floor protection in front of the hearth extension at least equivalent to the result (D).

  • Page 33: Installation Raised More Than 5

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual 8.4.2 Installation raised more than 5" If the extension of the masonry hearth is raised at least 5" (127 mm) from the floor protection (F), a non-combustible material without an R value must extend at least 16" (406 mm USA) or 18”...
  • Page 34 Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual Example: K value = 0.75 Thickness = 1 R value = Thickness/K = 1/0.75 = 1.33 Thermal Characteristics of Common Floor Protection Materials* MATERIAL CONDUCTIVITY (k) RESISTANCE (R) PER INCH PER INCH THICKNESS ®...

  • Page 35: Minimum Masonry Opening, Clearances To Combustibles, And Floor Protector

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual 8.5 Minimum Masonry Opening, Clearances to Combustibles, and Floor Protector...
  • Page 36 Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual CLEARANCES MINIMUM MASONRY OPENING 16" (406 mm) 9" (229 mm) 23 3/8" (594 mm) 27" (686 mm) 28 7/8" (733 mm)* 27" (686 mm) 15 3/4" (400 mm) MAXIMUM THICKNESS 5" (127 mm) 12"...

  • Page 37: The Venting System

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual 9. The Venting System 9.1 General The venting system, made up of the chimney and the liner inside the chimney, acts as the engine that drives your wood heating system. Even the best insert will not function safely and efficiently as intended if it is not connected to a suitable chimney and liner system.

  • Page 38: Suitable Chimneys

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual 9.3 Suitable Chimneys Your wood insert will provide optimum efficiency and performance when connected to a 6" diameter chimney liner. The connection to a chimney having a diameter of at least 5" (Canada only) is permitted, if it allows the proper venting of combustion gases and that such application is verified and authorized by a qualified installer.

  • Page 39: Chimney Liner Installation

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual 9.5 Chimney Liner Installation The preferred methods for installing the chimney liner are found in Section 9.5.1. Use a liner offset adapter (Section 9.5.2) only as a last resort. 9.5.1 If the chimney liner does align with the insert’s flue outlet, you have two options.

  • Page 40: If The Chimney Liner Does Not Align With The Insert's Flue Outlet

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual 9.5.2 If the chimney liner does not align with the insert’s flue outlet You can install a liner offset adapter, which is sold separately. Please note that an offset adaptor reduces the free flow of exhaust gases and may result in smoke roll- out from the insert when its door is open for loading.

  • Page 41: Why The Chimney Should Penetrate The Highest Heated Space

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual 9.7.1 Why the Chimney Should Penetrate the Highest Heated Space When it is cold outside, the warm air in the house is buoyant so it tends to rise. This tendency of warm air to rise creates a slight pressure difference in the house. Called ‘stack effect’, it produces a slightly negative pressure low in the house (relative to outside) and a slightly positive pressure zone high in the house.

  • Page 42: Appendix 1: Blower Installation

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 1: Blower Installation First, attach the blower assembly to the insert by aligning and inserting the hooks on each side of the blower housing into the slots located on the left and right of the blower opening below the loading door (see DETAIL A).

  • Page 43: Appendix 2: Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit Installation

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 2: Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit Installation Note: Only remove the knock-out that will be connected to the fresh air intake kit. Using pliers, remove the rectangular knock-out plate (A) located on the left or right side of the convection air jacket.

  • Page 44: Appendix 3: Optional Faceplate And Decorative Trims

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual Appendix Optional Faceplate Decorative Trims Installation Note: The illustrations may vary from one model to another, but the method of assembly remains the same. Remove the faceplate panels from its box and the faceplate extension secured between the firebox and the convection air jacket.
  • Page 45 Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual Insert the superimposed brackets (F) and (G) with the screws (H) in the groove of each decorative trim (I), (J) and (K) (see DETAIL B). Align the corners of the angled side of each trim, and then tighten the screws (L) to secure the trims.
  • Page 46 Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual Then align the holes in the faceplate extension (M) with the holes in each faceplate side panels and secure both assemblies together using four (4) bolts (D) and nuts (E) provided (see DETAIL C) .

  • Page 47: Appendix 4: Optional Cuttable Faceplate Installation

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 4: Optional Cuttable Faceplate Installation This 18G steel faceplate is cuttable to the desired shape of the fireplace opening if it contains irregular edges (e.g.: fieldstones). The use of a template may be useful prior to cutting of the faceplate.

  • Page 48: Appendix 5: Optional Fire Screen Installation

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 5: Optional Fire Screen Installation Open the door. Hold the fire screen by the two handles and bring it close to the door opening. Lean the upper part of the fire screen against the top door...

  • Page 49: Appendix 6: Secondary Air Tubes And Baffle Installation

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 6: Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle Installation 1. Starting with the rear tube (A), lean and insert the right end of the secondary air tube into the rear right channel hole. Then lift and insert the left end of the tube into the rear left channel.
  • Page 50 Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual Note that secondary air tubes (A) can be replaced without removing the baffle board (B) and all tubes are identical.

  • Page 51: Appendix 7: Removal Instructions

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 7: Removal instructions For the purpose of inspecting the insert itself or the fireplace, your insert may need to be removed. To remove your insert follow these instructions: • Unscrew the nut secured on the screw (B) holding the faceplate extension (C) to the insert.

  • Page 52: Appendix 8: Exploded Diagram And Parts List

    Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 8: Exploded Diagram and Parts List...
  • Page 53 Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your stove, please provide the model number and the serial number. We reserve the right to change parts due to technology upgrades or availability. Contact an authorized dealer to obtain any of these parts.
  • Page 54 Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual Item Description PL53722 RIGHT DECORATIVE PANEL 30337 SQUARE HEAD SET SCREW 1/2-13 X 1-3/4" PL34052 LINER FIXATION BRACKET PL53723 LEFT DECORATIVE PANEL SE45931 ESCAPE 1800-I INSERT INSTRUCTION MANUAL KIT AC03375 LARGE FACEPLATE 32" X 50'' WITH NICKEL TRIM KIT...

  • Page 55: Drolet Limited Lifetime Warranty

    Labour cost and repair work to the account of the manufacturer are based on a predetermined rate schedule and must not exceed the wholesale price of the replacement part. Shall your unit or a components be defective, contact immediately your DROLET dealer. To accelerate processing of your warranty claim, make sure to have on hand the following information when calling: •...
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