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.
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. We want to help you get maximum satisfaction as you use this product.
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 2.1 Appliance performance(1) ....................................................................................... 8 2.2 General Features .................................................
Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual Insert Maintenance ............................................................................................... 23 5.1 5.1.1 Cleaning Door Glass ........................................................................................ 23 5.1.2 Door Adjustment .............................................................................................. 24 5.1.3 Replacing the Door Gasket ................................................................
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 ...........................
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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. • HOT WHILE IN OPERATION, KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.
Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual 2. General Information 2.1 Appliance performance(1) Fuel type Dry cordwood Recommended heating area[*] 500 to 2,100 ft2 (47 to 195 m2) Firebox volume 2.4 ft3 (0.068 m3) Maximum burn time[*] 8h Maximum heat output(2) (dry cordwood) 75,000 BTU/h (22.0 kW) Overall heat output rates (min. to max.)(2)(3) 14,800 BTU/h to 28,600 BTU/h (4.34 kW to 8.
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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. This is called zone heating and it is an increasingly popular way to heat homes or spaces within homes.
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. But there is more to the emission control technologies than protecting the environment.
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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. That is no longer true.
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; Drying happens faster in dry weather than in damp, maritime climates; Drying happens faster in warm summer weather than in winter weather; Small pieces dry more quickly than large pieces; Split pieces dry more q
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. Start with one manufactured log and see how the insert reacts. Never use more than two manufactured logs. 4.
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. This kindling should be very thin; less than 1” (25 mm). Next, place some larger kindling pieces on the fine kindling. Open the air control fully and light the newspaper.
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. Gel starter may be used but only if there are no hot embers present. Use only in a cold firebox to start a fire.
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. After ashes have been removed from the insert and placed in a tightly covered metal container, they should be taken outside immediately.
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. DO NOT OVERFIRE. When you burn a new load of wood hot to heat up the wood, the insert and the chimney, the result will be a surge of heat from the insert.
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. Therefore, you can leave the blower speed control at the desired setting. NOTE: ENSURE THE BLOWER CORD IS NOT IN CONTACT WITH ANY SURFACE OF THE INSERT TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE DAMAGE. DO NOT RUN CORD BENEATH THE INSERT. 4.5.
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, the amount of wood loaded, the species of wood you burn, the wood moisture content, the size of the space to be heated, the climate zone you live in, and the time of year.
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. You should always replace defective parts with original parts (see Appendix 8: Exploded Diagram and Parts List).
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. The gasket seal can be improved with a simple latch mechanism adjustment. To increase the pressure on the gasket, remove one washer (A). To reduce pressure on the door, when putting a new door gasket for example, put two washers.
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.
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. Before painting, roughen the surface with fine sand paper, wipe it down to remove dust, and apply two thin coats of paint.
Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual 5.2.3 Cleaning the Chimney Chimney cleaning can be a difficult and dangerous job. If you don’t have experience cleaning chimneys, you might want to hire a professional chimney sweep to clean and inspect the system for the first time. After having seen the cleaning process, you can decide if it is a job you would like to take on. The most common equipment used are fibreglass rods with threaded fittings and stiff plastic brushes.
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. An inspection of the fireplace should include the following: 1.
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 MODIFYING COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. WHERE ANY SUCH CHANGES ARE PLANNED, STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC.
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.
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" maximum. Refer to the following figure. MAXIMUM MANTEL SHELF DIMENSION (X) 12" (305 mm) max MANTEL SHELF CLEARANCES (I) 27" (686 mm) min 8.
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). 8.4.
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” (457 mm Canada) in front of the unit (B). 8.4.3 R Value There are two ways to calculate the R factor of the floor protection.
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 Micore® 160 Micore® 300 Durock® Hardibacker® Hardibacker® 500 Wonderboard® Cement mortar Common brick Face brick Marble Ceramic tile Concrete Mineral wool insulation Limestone Ceramic board (Fibremax) Horizontal still air** (1/8") CONDUCTIVITY (k) PER INCH 0.39 0.49 1.92 1.95 2.3 3.23 5.00 5.00 9.00 14.
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Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual CLEARANCES F G H I MINIMUM MASONRY OPENING 16" (406 mm) 9" (229 mm) 27" (686 mm) 27" (686 mm) J K L 23 3/8" (594 mm) 28 7/8" (733 mm)* 15 3/4" (400 mm) MAXIMUM THICKNESS O P 5" (127 mm) 12" (305 mm) FLOOR PROTECTION B M N CANADA USA 18" (457 mm) – Note1 8" (203 mm) N/A (USA only) 16" (406 mm) – Note 1 N/A (Canada only) 8" (203 mm) Minimum floor to ceiling clearance: 84" (213 cm) * Where a fresh air intake is needed, we suggest you add a mi
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. The heat in the flue gases that pass from the insert into the chimney is not waste heat.
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. Otherwise, the diameter of the flue should be 6".
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. A) Install the chimney liner starter adapter, provided with the chimney liner. Follow the chimney liner starter adapter manufacturer's instructions.
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 rollout from the insert when its door is open for loading. Only use an offset adaptor if a) there is no other alternative and b) if the total height of the fireplace and chimney is at least 20 feet.
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.
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). To assemble the ash lip, open the door to facilitate the installation. Center the ash lip with the blower assembly previously installed and push it against the firebox.
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. Choose the side that is best for your installation. Then, install the fresh air kit adapter (B) using 4 screws (C).
Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 3: Installation Optional Faceplate and Decorative Trims 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.
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. Align the trim assembly with the left and right edge of the faceplate and slowly slide it down over the faceplate.
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) . Center the insert into the fireplace opening. Align the notch in the faceplate extension with the bolt (N) welded to the air jacket located (see DETAIL D) and slide the faceplate assembly just over the bolt’s head and washer (O).
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. See the installation manual provided with the faceplate.
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 opening making sure to insert the top fire screen brackets behind the primary air deflector as in (DETAIL A). 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.
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. 2. Align the notch in the left end of the tube with the key of the left air channel hole. Using a « Wise grip » hold the tube and lock it in place by turning the tube as shown in detail A.
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.
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. Remove faceplate (D) by pulling it towards you. Remove the blower assembly (E). Remove the three screws securing the pipe connector (A).
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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. Never use substitute materials. Use of non-approved parts can result in poor performance and safety hazards.
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Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY The warranty of the manufacturer extends only to the original retail purchaser and is not transferable. This warranty covers brand new products only, which have not been altered, modified nor repaired since shipment from factory. Proof of purchase (dated bill of sale), model name and serial number must be supplied when making any warranty claim to your DROLET dealer. This warranty applies to normal residential use only.
