Drolet Escape 1800 User Manual

45228 OWNER’S MANUAL ESCAPE 1800 EPA WOOD STOVE US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD STOVE Verified and tested followin

9TIPS ON WOOD HEATING Wood is a renewable energy. It is also a very clean heat source when used with appliances that are certified by the U.S. Envir

10SECTION 2.0 CHIMNEY (FLUE SYSTEM) 2.1 DEFINITIONS For clarity, the following definitions should be used with respect to these instructions: •

11If you are using a masonry chimney, it is important that it be built in compliance with the specifications of the Building Code. It must be lined

12 FIGURE 2.2 Minimum Height of the Chimney 2.2.1 Step by step installation of your factory-built chimney The way to install your chimney may var

13Typical installation through the wall FIGURE 2.2.1 (A) Typical installation through the wall

14 1- Start by positioning your stove where you would like it to go, taking into account the minimum clearances to combustible material. You will

15 4- Then, from outside the building, slide a short chimney length (attached to the tee) through the wall thimble. The chimney must extend at leas

16 7- Authorities require that the chimney extend not less than 3 feet above the highest point where it passes through the roof of a building and no

17Ceiling support system If your chimney must rise inside the house and go through the ceiling, you need to connect it to your stove at the ceiling

181. Place your stove where you would like it located and use a plumb line to mark the ceiling directly above your stove flue. You will probably ha

1INTRODUCTION Stove Builder International, one of the most important wood stove and fireplace manufacturers in North America, congratulates you on y

194. Once the support is secure, you can begin to assemble the chimney by lowering the first section into the support. Make sure that the male coup

207. Once you have cut through your roof and framed the joists, it is time to work outdoors. Authorities require that the chimney extend not less t

212.2.2 Typical installation through an existing masonry chimney You can also install your stove using your existing masonry chimney. To do so, fo

22 FIGURE 2.2.2 (B) Factory Built Thimble

23 FIGURE 2.2.2 (C) Brick Thimble

242.3 CHIMNEY CONNECTOR Your chimney connector (commonly called stove pipe) and chimney must have the same diameter as the stove’s exhaust outlet. T

25 FIGURE 2.3 (A) Connecting Sections 1/4" RISE PER FOOT FIGURE 2.3 (B) Minimum Slope

262.4 DRAFT Your E.P.A Drolet stove’s performance will be optimised if it is installed with a chimney (flue) system that provides an adequate draft

272.6 THE ADVANTAGE OF INSTALLING A BLOWER (FAN) A blower can be installed at the back of your E.P.A Drolet stove. This option is necessary if you

28SECTION 3.0 OPERATION Keep these instructions for future reference. WARNING: • ANY MODIFICATION OF THE APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED

2TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION ... 4 1.2 POSITIONING TH

293.1 SAFETY INFORMATION • These stoves are designed for safe operation WHEN BURNING WOOD ONLY. Altering or modifying the unit or installation w

30• Although the ceramic glass is extremely durable under any normal use, a few precautions are required. Do not attempt to push logs further into t

31 Wood species Energy yield (millions of BTU/cord) High energy yield Oak 29 Sugar Maple 28 Beech 26 Yellow birch 25 Ash 24 Elm 23 Medium energy y

323.2.2 Simple wood moisture test Add one large piece of wood to the top of an established fire. If it starts to burn on three sides within one mi

33Intensity Draft Setting Low Push Control to end of travel. Medium Low Pull Control by 3/8” from closed position. Medium High Pull Control by 3/4

343.5 MAINTAINING THE FIRE Once the wood has been consumed (or partially consumed) and you have obtained a good bed of embers, you should reload th

35SECTION 4.0 MAINTENANCE 4.1 CLEANING AND PAINTING YOUR STOVE Clean the stove frequently so that soot, ash, and creosote do not accumulate. Do

364.3 GASKETING It is recommended that you change the door gasket (which makes your stove door air tight) once a year, in order to insure good contr

374.5 CHIMNEY (FLUE) CLEANING Regular chimney (flue) maintenance, as well as good burning practices, are required to prevent chimney fires. When wo

38 VERMICULITE BAFFLEWOOL WEIGHTCERAMIC WOOLREAR AND MIDDLETUBESFRONT BAFFLESUPPORTFRONT TUBE Figure 4.6.1 (A) – Baffle installation for

34.5 CHIMNEY (FLUE) CLEANING ... 37 4.6 BAFFLE INSTALLATION FOR ESCAPE 1800

394.5 SECONDARY AIR TUBE REPLACEMENT (see Figure 4.11) 1. Remove cotter pin at RH end of tube. 2. Slide tube to left and lower tube end below RH

40SECTION 5.0 SPECIFICATIONS Fuel Type Cordwood Test Standards ULC S627 (CSA B366.2) & UL 1482 residential. Heat Output

41DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY The warranty of the manufacturer extends only to the original consumer purchaser and is not transferable. This w

4SECTION 1.0 - INSTALLATION When installed and operated as described in these instructions, the Escape 1800 EPA wood stove is suitable for use as a

51.2 POSITIONING THE STOVE It is very important to position the wood stove in an area that will favour the most efficient heat distribution throug

6 Figure 1.3 Clearances to combustible materials

71.3.1 Reduced clearances using shielding You may decrease the minimum clearances to combustible materials by installing heat radiation shields bet

81.4 FLOOR PROTECTOR If the stove is to be installed on top of a combustible floor, it must be guarded by a non-combustible material extending at le