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Drolet DB03135 Owner's Manual

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ESCAPE 1500
(DB03135 model)
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
Wood Stove
Owner's Manual
Part 2 of 2
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
US Environmental Protection Agency
phase II certified wood stove compliant
with 2020 cord wood standard
Safety tested according to CAN/ULC
S627, UL 1482 and UL 737 standards
by an accredited laboratory.
REQUIREMENTS
MOBILE
HOME
45996_IA
2023-07-28

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual Part 2 of 2 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION ESCAPE 1500 REQUIREMENTS (DB03135 model) US Environmental Protection Agency phase II certified wood stove compliant with 2020 cord wood standard Safety tested according to CAN/ULC S627, UL 1482 and UL 737 standards by an accredited laboratory.
  • Page 2 If it can not be provided, the warranty period will be determined by the date of manufacture of the product. It is also highly recommended to register the warranty online at https://www.drolet.ca/en/warranty/warranty-registration/ Registering the warranty will help to quickly find the information needed on the unit.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    6.8 Mobile Home Installation ....................32 7. Maintenance/Parts Replacement ..................33 7.1 Replacement ........................33 7.2 Gasket ..........................34 7.3 Door ..........................34 8. Exploded Diagram and Parts List ..................37 DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ................. 40 Installation and Operation Requirements - Escape 1500 Page 3...

  • Page 4: Certification Plate

    1. CERTIFICATION PLATE Page 4 Installation and Operation Requirements - Escape 1500...

  • Page 5: General Information

    2. General Information Performances Values are as measured per test method, except for the recommended heating area, firebox volume, maximum burn time and maximum heat output. Model Escape 1500 (DB03135) Type of combustion Non-catalytic Fuel Type Dry Cordwood Recommended heating area (sq. ft.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Specifications Recommended log length 16 in (406 mm) east-west Maximum log length 18 in (457 mm) east-west Flue outlet diameter 6 in (150 mm) Recommended connector pipe diameter 6 in (150 mm) Type of chimney ULC-S629, UL 103 HT (2100 °F) Minimum chimney height 12 feet Baffle material...

  • Page 7: Dimensions

    Dimensions 2.3.1 Stove Dimensions 24 7/8" 632mm 12 1/2" 316mm 7 1/2" 191mm 6" Ø 150mm Figure 1: Top View 24 1/2" 622mm 20 1/4" 513mm 18 3/8" 467mm 13 1/2" 343mm 9 3/4" 248mm 15 3/4" 401mm 12 1/4" 313mm 20 3/4"...
  • Page 8 2.3.2 Combustion Chamber Dimensions 8" 202mm 17 1/4" 438mm Figure 4: Door Opening 3/16" 5/16" 19 5/8" 11 7/8" 498mm 301mm 13 1/2" 343mm Figure 5: Front View - Combustion Chamber Figure 6: Side View - Combustion Chamber Page 8 Installation and Operation Requirements - Escape 1500...
  • Page 9 EPA Loading Procedure The best loading method for efficient and clean combustion with this fireplace is the EPA loading method. The images below show the space in the firebox where the logs are to be placed. It is important to always respect this space and not to put logs in the grid area marked with an X. The marked area is defined by the space between the glass and primary air channel.
  • Page 10 3, stacked in the middle, in an East-West orientation. Let the door open at 90 degrees between one minute and one minute and 30 seconds. Close the door, start the blower at maximum speed, and let burn until the weight is down to target. Front Figure 10: Position of the bottom Figure 11: Position of the two top...
  • Page 11 Front Figure 13: Position of the bottom Figure 14: Position of the two top Figure 15: Example low burn load (side pieces (Low burn) pieces (Low burn) view) Let the door ajar at 90° until the flames roll on top of the fuel (between 2:00 and 4:00 minutes) and then close the door with the primary air control open.
  • Page 12 equal, put the smallest piece on top of the first three, at the back of the firebox (see Figure 18 for an example of medium burn load). Front Figure 16: Position of the bottom Figure 17: Position of the two top Figure 18: Example medium burn load pieces (Medium burn) pieces (Medium burn)

  • Page 13: Clearances To Combustible Material

    3. Clearances to Combustible Material The clearances shown in this section have been determined by tests according to procedures set out in safety standards CAN/ULC S627 (Canada), UL 1482 (U.S.A.) and UL 737 (U.S.A.). When the stove 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 14 48" Flush 48" 36" 122 cm 92 cm Figure 19: Clearances - Top Figure 20: Clearances - Corner 84" 213 cm Figure 21: Clearances - Side Page 14 Installation and Operation Requirements - Escape 1500...
  • Page 15 3.1.1 With Heat Shield AC02762 To reduce the clearances of an appliance using a single wall pipe connector, the use of a heat shield certified with the single wall pipe connector to be used as close as 6" from combustible materials must be used.
  • Page 16 3.1.2 With Lowered Ceiling APPLIANCE CLEARANCES WITH SINGLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR Canada 14 ½" (368 mm) 14 ½" (368 mm) 12" (305 mm) 12" (305 mm) 13" (330 mm) 13" (330 mm) 78" (1981 mm) 78" (1981 mm) APPLIANCE CLEARANCES WITH DOUBLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR Canada 9 ½"...
  • Page 17 3.1.3 With Heat Shield AC02762 and Lowered Ceiling To reduce the clearances of an appliance using a single wall pipe connector, the use of a heat shield certified with the single wall pipe connector to be used as close as 6" from combustible materials must be used.
  • Page 18 3.1.4 Inside a Combustible Alcove See section 3.1 for the single wall pipe installation. APPLIANCE CLEARANCES WITH DOUBLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR Canada 12 ½" (318 mm) 12 ½" (318 mm) 16" (406 mm) 16" (406 mm) 48" (1219 mm) 36" (914 mm) 78"...
  • Page 19 3.1.6 Mobile Home With Heat Shield AC02762 It is strictly forbidden to install a unit with a single wall pipe in a mobile home. APPLIANCE CLEARANCES WITH DOUBLE DISTANCES FROM PIPE CONNECTOR WALL PIPE CONNECTOR WITH DOUBLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR Canada Canada 3"...

  • Page 20: Floor Protection

    4. Floor Protection This stove is meeting the requirements of CAN/ULC-S627 and is suitable for installation on a combustible floor. However, it must be placed on a non-flammable surface to protect the floor from hot embers that may fall during loading. The floor protection must be a continuous, non combustible material, such as steel with a minimum thickness of 0.015"...

  • Page 21: Reducing Wall And Ceiling Clearances Safely

    5. Reducing Wall and Ceiling Clearances Safely It is often desired to use as little space as possible when installing a wood stove. To do this, it is possible to reduce the clearances safely and install the stove closer to the walls by permanently installing a heat shield between the stove and the flammable material.
  • Page 22 Figure 23: Heat shield clearances Figure 24: Heat shield clearances Figure 25: Heat shield clearances Figure 26: Heat shield clearances Page 22 Installation and Operation Requirements - Escape 1500...
  • Page 23 CLEARANCES MAY BE REDUCED BY THESE PERCENTAGES TYPE OF SHIELD SIDES AND REAR TOP (CEILING) CAN / CAN / USA (%) MIN. USA (%) MIN. Sheet metal, a minimum of 24 gauge (0.61 mm) in thickness , spaced out at least 1" (25 mm)* by non-combustible spacers 12"...

  • Page 24: Installation Of Options On Your Product

    6. INSTALLATION OF OPTIONS ON YOUR PRODUCT Decorative Panels To remove the decorative panel (A), remove the screws (B) and push forward on the panel to unhook it from the bracket (C). Page 24 Installation and Operation Requirements - Escape 1500...

  • Page 25: Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit Installation

    Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit Installation The configuration of this appliance do not allow the air intake to be installed underneath the pedestal. It can only be installed on the back. This mobile home approved stove requires the installation of a fresh air intake kit (A) and an insulated fresh air intake pipe (HVAC type, must meet ULC S110 or UL 181 class 0 or class 1) (B), sold separately.

  • Page 26: Optional Fire Screen Installation

    Optional Fire Screen Installation In the United States or in provinces with a particulate emission limit (eg. US EPA), the use of wood stoves with the door open with a rigid firescreen is prohibited. It is prohibited to use this wood stove with a fire screen in a mobile home. Open the door.

  • Page 27: Optional Blower Installation

    Optional Blower Installation A blower, sold separately, can be installed on the stove. Remove the backplate by cutting the knockouts with pliers. MICROJOINTS Screw the blower (A) in place using the screws (B) included in the installation manual. Ensure that the blower’s power cord is not in contact with any surface of the stove to prevent electrical shock or fire damage.

  • Page 28: Optional Thermodisc Installation

    Optional Thermodisc Installation A thermodisc, sold separately, can be installed with the blower. It allows the blower to operate only when the stove is hot enough. See the instructions provided with the thermodisc for more details. Screw the thermodisc (A) with the screws (B) provided on the back of the stove. The electrical cord of the thermodisc should not touch any surface of the stove to avoid electric shock or fire.

  • Page 29: Log Retainers Installation

    Log Retainers Installation Installation and Operation Requirements - Escape 1500 Page 29...

  • Page 30: Air Tubes And Baffle Installation

    Air Tubes And Baffle Installation Starting with the rear tube, 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. Align the notch in the left end of the tube with the key of the left air channel hole.
  • Page 31 Note that secondary air tubes (B) can be replaced without removing the baffle board (A) and that all tubes are not necessarely identical (look at the part number on the tube). Installation and Operation Requirements - Escape 1500 Page 31...

  • Page 32: Mobile Home Installation

    Mobile Home Installation For a stove on a pedestal, remove the plugs (A) and screw the base on the floor with the proper hardware (B). Page 32 Installation and Operation Requirements - Escape 1500...

  • Page 33: Maintenance/Parts Replacement

    7. Maintenance/Parts Replacement Do not clean the glass when the stove is hot. Do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut. Do not use the stove if the glass is broken. Replacement The glass used is a ceramic glass, 5/32" (4 mm) thick, 16 3/4"L x 9 5/8"H x 10 3/4"H (425 mm x 244 mm x 273 mm), tested to reach temperatures up to 1400º F.

  • Page 34: Gasket

    Gasket The glass gasket is flat, adhesive-backed, woven fibreglass. The gasket must be centred on the edge of the glass. Follow the steps of the previous section to remove the glass. Remove the old gasket and clean the glass thoroughly. Peel back a section of the paper covering the adhesive and place the gasket on a table with the adhesive side up.
  • Page 35 7.3.2 Door Alignment To align, open the door and loosen the pressures screws located on the lower and upper hinges of the door using a 3/32” Allen key to free the adjustable hinge rods. 3/32" Using a flat screwdriver, turn the adjustable hinge rods in the direction shown to adjust the doors.
  • Page 36 7.3.3 Gasket It is important to replace the gasket with another having the same diameter and density to maintain a good seal. Remove the door and place it face-down on something soft like a cushion of rags or a piece of carpet.

  • Page 37: Exploded Diagram And Parts List

    8. Exploded Diagram and Parts List Installation and Operation Requirements - Escape 1500 Page 37...
  • Page 38 IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your unit, 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 39 Item Description AC02055 QUICK CONNECT THERMODISC 44085 RHEOSTAT KNOB 44087 RHEOSTAT NUT 44080 RHEOSTAT WITHOUT NUT (MODEL KBMS-13BV) 60013 POWER CORD 96" X 18-3 type SJT (50 pcs per carton) 44073 CROSSFLOW BLOWER 115V-60Hz-39W 100 CFM AC02050 BLOWER ASSEMBLY WITH VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL (UP TO 100 CFM) AC05959 METALLIC BLACK STOVE PAINT - 342 g (12oz) AEROSOL PL65960...

  • Page 40: Drolet Limited Lifetime Warranty

    Shall your unit or a component 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: •...
  • Page 41 Installation and Operation Requirements - Escape 1500 Page 41...
  • Page 42 Resale is strictly prohibited. The manufacturer may update St-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Québec) Canada this document from time to time and cannot be responsible G3A 2H3 for problems, injuries, or damages arising out of the use 1-877-356-6663 of information contained in any document obtained from https://www.drolet.ca/us/en/ unauthorized sources. tech@sbi-international.com...

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