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Installation and Operation Manual
Escape 1800 Insert
US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED
WOOD INSERT
Safety tested according to ULC S628,
UL 737 and UL 1482 Standards
by Intertek Testing Services
www.drolet.ca
Stove Builder International Inc.
250, rue de Copenhague, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures
(Quebec) Canada G3A 2H3
Tel: (418) 878-3040
Fax: (418) 878-3001
This manual is available for free download on the manufacturer's web site. It is a
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- Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual Escape 1800 Insert US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD INSERT Safety tested according to ULC S628, UL 737 and UL 1482 Standards by Intertek Testing Services www.drolet.ca Stove Builder International Inc. 250, rue de Copenhague, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures...
- Page 2 Escape 1800 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual Table of content PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ......... 6 Safety Information ................6 Summary of Operation and Maintenance Cautions and Warnings ......6 General Information ................8 ... - Page 4 Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual Fan Operation ...................... 22 4.5.1 Building Different Fires for Different Needs ............22 Maintaining Your Wood Heating System ........24 Insert Maintenance ....................24 5.1.1 Cleaning Door Glass ..................
- Page 5 Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual The Relationship Between the Chimney and the House ........46 9.7.1 Why the chimney should penetrate the highest heated space ......46 Supply of Combustion Air ..................47 ...
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Page 6: Part A - Operation And Maintenance
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Please see Part B for installation instructions. 1 Safety Information 1.1 Summary of Operation and Maintenance Cautions and Warnings • OPERATE ONLY WITH DOOR FULLY CLOSED OR FULLY OPEN WITH FIRE SCREEN IN PLACE. - Page 7 Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual • DO NOT BURN: o GARBAGE OF ANY KIND, o COAL OR CHARCOAL, o TREATED, PAINTED OR COATED WOOD, o PLYWOOD OR PARTICLE BOARD, o FINE PAPER, COLORED PAPER OR CARDBOARD, o SALT WATER DRIFTWOOD,...
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Page 8: General Information
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual General Information 2.1 Escape 1800 Insert Specifications Fuel Type Cordwood Test Standards (safety) ULC S628, UL 737 and UL 1482 Test Standard (emissions) EPA Method 28 (40 CFR Part 60) Heating capacity range* 500 to 2100 sq. - Page 9 Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual...
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Page 10: Zone Heating And How To Make It Work For You
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 2.2 Zone Heating and How to Make it Work for You Your new Escape 1800 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 11: The Benefits Of Low Emissions And High Efficiency
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 2.3 The Benefits of Low Emissions and High Efficiency The low smoke emissions produced by the special features inside the Escape 1800 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 12 Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual The door glass is a 5 mm thick ceramic material that contains no toxic chemicals. It is made of natural raw materials such as sand and quartz that are combined in such a way to form a high temperature glass.
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Page 13: Fuel
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 3 Fuel 3.1 Materials That Should Not be Burned • GARBAGE OF ANY KIND, • COAL OR CHARCOAL, • TREATED, PAINTED OR COATED WOOD, • PLYWOOD OR PARTICLE BOARD, • FINE PAPER, COLORED PAPER OR CARDBOARD, •... -
Page 14: Log Length
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 3.2.3 Log Length Logs should be cut at least 1” (25 mm) shorter than the firebox so they fit in easily. Pieces that are even slightly too long make loading the insert very difficult. The most common standard length of firewood is 16”... -
Page 15: How To Dry Firewood
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 3.2.5 How to Dry Firewood Firewood that is not dry enough to burn is the cause of most complaints about wood inserts. Continually burning green or unseasoned wood produces more creosote and involves lack of heat and dirty glass door. See Section 5: Maintaining your wood heating system for concerns about creosote. -
Page 16: Manufactured Logs
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 3.2.6 Judging Firewood Moisture Content You can find out if some firewood is dry enough to burn by using these guidelines: cracks form at the ends of logs as they dry • as it dries in the sun, the wood turns from white or cream colored to grey or yellow, •... -
Page 17: Operating Your Insert
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 4 Operating Your Insert 4.1 The use of a fire screen. This insert has been tested for use with an open door in conjunction with a fire screen (AC01315, sold separately). Make sure the fire screen is properly secured on the insert to avoid any risk of sparks damaging your flooring. -
Page 18: Conventional Fire Starting
Escape 1800 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 newspaper and place them in the firebox. Next, place 10 or so pieces of fine kindling on the newspaper. -
Page 19: Two Parallel Logs
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 4.3.3 Two Parallel Logs Place two spit logs in the firebox. Place a few sheets of twisted newspaper between the logs. Now place some fine kindling across the two logs and some larger kindling across those, log cabin style. -
Page 20: Ash Removal
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual IF YOU MUST OPEN THE DOOR WHILE THE FUEL IS FLAMING, OPEN THE AIR CONTROL FULLY FOR A FEW MINUTES, THEN UNLATCH AND OPEN THE DOOR SLOWLY. 4.4.2 Ash Removal Ash should be removed from the firebox every two or three days of full time heating. Do not let the ash build up in the firebox because it will interfere with proper fire management. -
Page 21: Firing Each New Load Hot
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.4 Firing Each New Load Hot Place the new load of wood on and behind the charcoal, and not too close to the glass. Close the door and open the air control fully. Leave the air control fully open until the firebox is full of flames, the wood has charred to black and its edges are glowing red. -
Page 22: Fan Operation
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 4.5 Fan Operation Allow the insert to reach operating temperature (approximately one hour), before turning on the fan, since increased airflow from the fan will remove heat and affect the start-up combustion efficiency. - Page 23 Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 4.5.1.4 Maximum Burn Cycle Times The burn cycle time is the period between loading wood on a coal bed and the consumption of that wood back to a coal bed of the same size. The flaming phase of the fire lasts for roughly the first half of the burn cycle and the second half is the coal bed phase during which there is little or no flame.
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Page 24: Maintaining Your Wood Heating System
Escape 1800 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 25: Door Adjustment
Escape 1800 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 26: Replacing The Door Gasket
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 5.1.3 Replacing the Door Gasket It is important to maintain the gasket in good condition. After a year or more of use, the door gasket will compress and become hard, which may allow air to leak past it. You can test the condition of the door gasket by closing and latching the door on a strip of paper. -
Page 27: Cleaning And Painting The Insert
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual gasket. Peel off more of the backing and rotate the glass and press the next section onto the gasket. Do not stretch the gasket as you place it. Continue until you get to the start and trim the gasket to length. -
Page 28: How Often Should You Clean The Chimney
Inspection and cleaning of the chimney can be facilitated by removing the baffle. CAUTION: OPERATION OF YOUR ESCAPE 1800 INSERT WITHOUT THE BAFFLE MAY CAUSE UNSAFE AND HAZARDOUS TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. -
Page 29: Part B - Installation
Escape 1800 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 30 Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 3. CHIMNEY CAPS: Mesh type chimney caps must have provision for regular cleaning, or the mesh should be removed to eliminate the potential of plugging. 4. ADJACENT COMBUSTIBLES: The fireplace should be inspected to make sure that there is adequate clearance to combustibles, both exposed combustibles to the top, side, and front as well as concealed combustibles, in the chimney and mantle area.
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Page 31: Safety Information
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 7 Safety Information 7.1 Summary of Installation Cautions and Warnings • 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). -
Page 32: Regulations Covering Insert Installation
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 7.2 Regulations Covering Insert Installation When installed and operated as described in these instructions, the Escape 1800 wood insert is suitable for use in residential installations. The Escape 1800 wood insert is not intended for installation in a bedroom. -
Page 33: Clearances To Combustible Material
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 8 Clearances to Combustible Material The clearances shown in this section have been determined by test 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 34: Compliance Of A Combustible Mantel Shelf
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 8.3 Compliance of a Combustible Mantel Shelf To ensure compliance of an existing mantel shelf or to install a combustible mantel shelf, refer to table and figure below. For example, a mantel shelf with a 8’’ depth (203 mm) ((X) value) must be installed at least 22"... -
Page 35: Positioning The Unit
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 8.4 Positioning the Unit It is necessary to have a floor protection made of non-combustible materials that meets the measurements specified in table FLOOR PROTECTION (see Section 8.5. To determine the need to add floor protection (D) beyond the hearth extension, you must do the following calculation using the data in Table Data for floor protection calculation of this section: D = B - (A - C). - Page 36 Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual If the extension of the masonry hearth is raised at least 4" (102mm) from the floor protection, a non-combustible material without an R factor is sufficient. If non-combustible material floor protection needs to be added in front of and level with the hearth extension of the masonry fireplace, an R factor equal to or greater than 2.00 is...
- Page 37 Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual There are two ways to calculate the R factor of the floor protection. First, by adding the R- values of materials used, or by the conversion if the K factor and thickness of the floor protection are given.
- Page 38 Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual Thermal Characteristics of Common Floor Protection Materials* MATERIAL CONDUCTIVITY (k) RESISTANCE (R) PER INCH PER INCH THICKNESS ® Micore 0.39 2.54 ® Micore 0.49 2.06 ® Durock 1.92 0.52 ® Hardibacker 1.95 0.51 ®...
- Page 39 Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual When installed as an extended insert, the front edge of the air jacket will be installed flush with the fireplace facing. Otherwise the unit can be moved back as much as 2" (51 mm) or any position in between.
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Page 40: Minimum Masonry Opening, Clearances To Combustibles, And Floor Protector
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 8.5 Minimum Masonry Opening, Clearances to Combustibles, and Floor Protector... - Page 41 Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual CLEARANCES MINIMUM MASONRY OPENING 16" (406 mm) 12" (305 mm) 24 3/8" (619 mm) 20" (508 mm) 30 3/8" (772 mm)** 22" (559 mm)* 17 1/4" (438 mm) 12" (305 mm) 1" (25 mm)
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Page 42: The Venting System
Escape 1800 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 43: Suitable Chimneys
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 9.3 Suitable Chimneys Your wood insert will provide optimum efficiency and performance when connected to a 6- inch diameter chimney liner. The connection to a chimney having a diameter of at least 5 inches (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 44: Chimney Liner Installation
Escape 1800 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 A) Install the chimney liner starter adapter, provided with the chimney liner. -
Page 45: If The Chimney Liner Does Not Align With The Insert's Flue Outlet
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual B) Your dealer may offer a liner fastening system (AC02006), sold separately. Follow the installation instructions provided with the liner fastening system. 9.5.2 If the chimney liner does not align with the insert’s flue outlet You can install a liner offset adapter (AC01370), which is sold separately. -
Page 46: Minimum Chimney Height
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 9.6 Minimum Chimney Height The top of the chimney should be tall enough to be above the air turbulence caused when wind blows against the house and its roof. The chimney must extend at least 1 m (3 ft.) above the highest... -
Page 47: Supply Of Combustion Air
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 9.8 Supply of Combustion Air In Canada, wood inserts are not required to have a supply of combustion air from outdoors because research has shown that these supplies do not give protection against house depressurization and may fail to supply combustion air during windy weather. -
Page 48: Appendix 1: Blower Installation
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 1: Blower Installation First, attach the fan 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 49: Appendix 2: Installing The Adapter For Fresh Air Kit (Ac01298)
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 2: Installing the Adapter for Fresh Air Kit (AC01298) Note: Only remove the knock-out that will be connected to the fresh air inlet. To install a fresh air intake to the insert, the purchase of accessory AC01298 adapter is required. - Page 50 Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual Then, install the fresh air kit adapter (B) using 4 screws (C). Secure the flexible pipe (E) (part #AC02090 not supplied) to the adapter (B) using one of the adjustable pipe clamps (D). Secure the other end of the pipe to the outside wall termination (F) using the second adjustable pipe clamp (D).
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Page 51: Appendix 3: Faceplate And Decorative Trims Installation
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 3: Faceplate and 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 52 Escape 1800 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 53 Escape 1800 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 assembly together using four (4) bolts (D) and nuts (E) provided (see DETAIL C) .
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Page 54: Appendix 4: Top Surround And Shelf Heat Shield Installation (Ac01317)
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 4: Top Surround and Shelf Heat Shield Installation (AC01317) When a heat shield is installed, you can reduce the clearances to the mantle shelf and the top surround as followed (*refer to Section 8.3 Compliance of a Combustible Mantel Shelf for additional details). -
Page 55: Appendix 5: Installing The Fire Screen (Ac01315)
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 5: Installing the Fire Screen (AC01315) 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... -
Page 56: Appendix 6: Installation Of Secondary Air Tubes And Baffle
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 6: Installation of Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle 1. Starting with the rear tube (A), lean and insert the right end of the secondary air tube into the rear right channel hole. - Page 57 Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual Note that secondary air tubes (A) can be replaced without removing the baffle board (B). Important Notes: The air tubes are identified for placement as follows: Model Type of tube Escape 1800 insert Front ►...
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Page 58: Appendix 7: Removal Instructions
Escape 1800 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 59: Appendix 8: Exploded Diagram And Parts List
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 8: Exploded Diagram and Parts List... - Page 60 Escape 1800 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 upgrade or availability. Contact an authorized dealer to obtain any of these parts.
- Page 61 Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual Item Description 30206 ZINC WASHER ID=5/16" x OD=3/4" PL65537 AIR CONTROL DAMPER AC01298 FRESH AIR KIT - 5" DIAMETER PL53722 RIGHT DECORATIVE PANEL 30337 SQUARE HEAD SET SCREW 1/2-13 X 1-3/4" PL34052 LINER FIXATION BRACKET...
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Page 62: Drolet Limited Lifetime Warranty
Firebrick *Pictures required Shall your unit or a components be defective, contact immediately your DROLET dealer. Prior to your call make sure you have the following information necessary to your warranty claim treatment: ...