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 copyrighted document. Re-sale is strictly prohibited.
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. We want to help you get maximum satisfaction as you use this product.
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual Table of content PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ...............................6 1 1.1 2 Safety Information ....................................................................6 Summary of Operation and Maintenance Cautions and Warnings ......................... 6 General Information..................................................................8 2.1 Escape 1800 Insert Specifications ............................................................
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 4.5 Fan Operation ...................................................................................................... 22 4.5.1 Building Different Fires for Different Needs ...................................................... 22 5 Maintaining Your Wood Heating System..............................24 5.1 Insert Maintenance ............................................................................................... 24 5.1.1 Cleaning Door Glass ...
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 9.7 The Relationship Between the Chimney and the House ...................................... 45 9.7.1 Why the chimney should penetrate the highest heated space ......................... 45 9.8 Supply of Combustion Air ..................................................................................... 46 9.8.1 Air Supply in Conventional Houses .................................................................. 46 Appendix 1: Blower Installation .......
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. IF 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.
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual • DO NOT BURN: o o o o o o o o o GARBAGE OF ANY KIND, COAL OR CHARCOAL, TREATED, PAINTED OR COATED WOOD, PLYWOOD OR PARTICLE BOARD, FINE PAPER, COLORED PAPER OR CARDBOARD, SALT WATER DRIFTWOOD, MANUFACTURED LOGS CONTAINING WAX OR CHEMICAL ADDITIVES, RAILROAD TIES OR LIQUIDS SUCH AS KEROSCENE OR DIESEL FUEL TO START A FIRE. • THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 2 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. ft.
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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. This is called zone heating and it is an increasingly popular way to heat homes or spaces within homes.
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual your time will be warmest, while bedrooms and basement (if there is one) will stay cooler. In this way, you will burn less wood than with other forms of heating. Although the insert may be able to heat the main living areas of your house to an adequate temperature, we strongly recommend that you also have a conventional oil, gas or electric heating system to provide backup heating.
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual Vermiculite is used for the baffle. Vermiculite is a mineral. Large commercial mines exist in China, Russia, South Africa, and Brazil. Potassium silicate is used as binder to form a rigid board. Vermiculite can withstand temperatures above 2,000 °F. It is not considered hazardous waste. Disposal at a landfill is recommended. Lightweight firebrick is made of pumice and cement.
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, SALT WATER DRIFTWOOD MANUFACTURED LOGS CONTAINING WAX OR CHEMICAL ADDITIVES RAILROAD TIES LIQUIDS SUCH AS KEROSCENE OR DIESEL FUEL TO START A FIRE 3.2 How to Prepare or Buy Good Firewood 3.2.
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” (400 mm). The pieces should be a consistent length, with a maximum of 1” (25 mm) variation from piece to piece. 3.2.4 Piece Size Firewood dries more quickly when it is split.
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.
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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. When the fire screen is in use, do not leave the insert unattended so that you can respond promptly in the event of smoke spillage into the room.
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. 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 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. Light the newspaper. 4.3.4 Using Fire Starters Many people like to use commercial fire starters instead of newspaper. Some of these starters are made of sawdust and wax and others are specialized flammable solid chemicals.
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.
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.
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. NOTE: ENSURE THE FAN 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. Your insert’s fan is equipped with a heat sensor.
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.
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. You should always replace defective parts with original parts (see Appendix 8: Exploded Diagram and Parts List).
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. 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. To adjust: 1.
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. Test all around the door. If the paper slips out easily anywhere, it is time to replace the gasket.
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. Now pinch the gasket to the glass in a U shape, all around the glass. Reinstall the glass, being careful to centre the glass carefully in the door. Do not over-tighten the screws.
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 5.2.2 How Often Should You Clean the Chimney? It is not possible to predict how much or how quickly creosote will form in your chimney. It is important, therefore, to check the build-up in your chimney monthly when getting used to the new insert until you determine the rate of creosote formation. Even if creosote forms slowly in your system, the chimney should be cleaned and inspected at least once each year.
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. An inspection of the fireplace should include the following: 1.
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.
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. In Canada, the CSA B365 Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment and the CSA C22.
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.
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" (559 mm) ((I) value) above the top of the insert (see figure below). Different mantel shelf dimensions are listed in the following table.
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).
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 required.
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual There are two ways to calculate the R factor of the floor protection. First, by adding the Rvalues of materials used, or by the conversion if the K factor and thickness of the floor protection are given. To calculate the total R factor from R factors of the materials used, simply add the Rvalues of materials. If the result is equal to or greater than the R-value requirements, the combination is acceptable.
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 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 14.3 – 20.00 12.5 1.050 0.320 6.5 0.450 0.135 RESISTANCE (R) PER INCH THICKNESS 2.
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. The position chosen will depend on your own preference for most installations, your current configuration, the compliance with the preceding installation instructions and compliance with the building code requirements.
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Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual CLEARANCES F G H I MINIMUM MASONRY OPENING 16" (406 mm) 12" (305 mm) 20" (508 mm) 22" (559 mm)* J K L 23 3/8" (594 mm) 28 7/8" (733 mm)** 15 3/4" (400 mm) MAXIMUM THICKNESS O P 12" (305 mm) 1" (25 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) * For a 8" (203 mm) mantel shelf. See Section 8.
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. The heat in the flue gases that pass from the insert into the chimney is not waste heat.
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 9.3 Suitable Chimneys Your wood insert will provide optimum efficiency and performance when connected to a 6inch 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. Otherwise, the diameter of the flue should be 6 inches.
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. Follow the chimney liner starter adapter manufacturer's instructions.
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.
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 9.6 Minimum Height Chimney 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 point of contact with the roof, and at least 60 cm (2 ft.) higher than any roof line or obstacle within a horizontal distance of 3 m (10 ft.). 9.
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.
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). To assemble the ash lip, open the door to facilitate the installation. Center the ash lip with the fan assembly previously installed and push it against the firebox.
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual The fan has a rheostat, see the illustration on the right to identify the different adjustment positions; either from high (HI) to low (LO) or closed (OFF).
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 2: Installing the Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit (AC01298) Note: Only remove the knock-out that will be connected to the fresh air inlet. To install a fresh air intake kit into the insert, the purchase of accessory AC01298 is required. 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.
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). The outside wall termination (F) must be installed outside of the building.
Escape 1800 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 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 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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Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 4: Optional 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).
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 5: Installing the Optional 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 screen against the top door opening making sure to insert the top fire screen brackets behind the primary air deflector as in (DETAIL A).
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. 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 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: 58 Model Type of tube Escape 1800 insert Front ► 30 holes of 0.147" Middle front ► 30 holes of 0.136’’ Middle rear ► 20 holes of 0.128’’ Rear ► 15 holes of 0.
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. 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 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. Never use substitute materials. Use of non-approved parts can result in poor performance and safety hazards.
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual # Item Description Qty 36 30206 ZINC WASHER ID=5/16" x OD=3/4" 1 37 PL65537 AIR CONTROL DAMPER 1 38 AC01298 FRESH AIR INTAKE KIT - 5" DIAMETER 1 39 PL53722 RIGHT DECORATIVE PANEL 1 40 30337 SQUARE HEAD SET SCREW 1/2-13 X 1-3/4" 2 41 PL34052 LINER FIXATION BRACKET 3 42 PL53723 LEFT DECORATIVE PANEL 1 43 SE45554 INSTRUCTION MANUEL KIT FOR ESCAPE 1800 INSERT 1 44 AC03370 ESCAPE 1800 REGULAR FACEPLATE 29'' X 44'' WITH TR
Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY The warranty of the manufacturer extends only to the original consumer 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.
