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Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual

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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.

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.

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Summary of Contents for DB03125

Page 1: ...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 manuf...

Page 2: ...y Transfer or in Quebec by APC Association des Professionnels du Chauffage Congratulations on making a wise purchase If this insert is not properly installed combustible materials near it may overheat...

Page 3: ...3 1 Materials That Should Not be Burned 13 3 2 How to Prepare or Buy Good Firewood 13 3 2 1 What is Good Firewood 13 3 2 2 Tree Species 13 3 2 3 Log Length 14 3 2 4 Piece Size 14 3 2 5 How to Dry Fir...

Page 4: ...fireplace requirements 29 7 Safety Information 31 7 1 Summary of Installation Cautions and Warnings 31 7 2 Regulations Covering Insert Installation 32 8 Clearances to Combustible Material 33 8 1 Locat...

Page 5: ...Heat Shield Installation AC01317 54 Appendix 5 Installing the Fire Screen AC01315 55 Appendix 6 Installation of Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle 56 Appendix 7 Removal instructions 58 Appendix 8 Exploded...

Page 6: ...RICKS OR BAFFLES MAY PRODUCE AN UNSAFE CONDITION AND MAY DAMAGE THE INSERT OPEN THE AIR CONTROL FULLY BEFORE OPENING THE LOADING DOOR THIS INSERT HAS BEEN TESTED FOR USE WITH AN OPEN DOOR IN CONJUNCTI...

Page 7: ...AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT ELEVATE THE FIRE BY MEANS OF GRATES AND IRONS OR OTHER MEANS SOME JURISDICTIONS IN THE USA REQUIRE A SUPPLY OF OUTDOOR COMBUSTION AIR FOR THE...

Page 8: ...ht 401 lb 182 kg Firebox Volume 2 1 cu ft 0 060 m3 Maximum Log Length 20 east west Flue Outlet Diameter 6 150 mm diameter vertical Baffle Material Vermiculite Burn time and heating capacity may vary s...

Page 9: ...Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 9...

Page 10: ...re the family spends most of its time This is normally the main living area where the kitchen dining and living rooms are located By locating the insert in this area you will get the maximum benefit o...

Page 11: ...tecting the environment so we do everything we can to use only materials in our products that will have no lasting negative impact on the environment 2 4 1 What is Your New Insert Made Of The body of...

Page 12: ...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 Ceramic glass cannot be recycled in the same way as nor...

Page 13: ...spruce birch and poplar other low density species to burn and yet they can heat their homes successfully Homeowners with access to both hardwood and softwood fuel sometimes use both types for differe...

Page 14: ...dries more quickly when it is split Large unsplit rounds can take years to dry enough to burn Even when dried unsplit logs are difficult to ignite because they don t have the sharp edges where the fla...

Page 15: ...aster 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 quickly th...

Page 16: ...in weight than wet wood split a piece and if the fresh face feels warm and dry it is dry enough to burn if it feels damp it is too wet burn a piece wet wood hisses and sizzles in the fire and dry wood...

Page 17: ...ew fires the paint cures and the internal components of the insert are conditioned As the paint cures some of the chemicals vaporize The vapors are not poisonous but they do smell bad Fresh paint fume...

Page 18: ...ze for the conditions 4 3 2 The Top Down Fire The top down fire starting method solves two problems with the conventional method first it does not collapse and smother itself as it burns and second it...

Page 19: ...with wood Do not expect steady heat output from your insert It is normal for its surface temperature to rise after a new load of wood is ignited and for its temperature to gradually decline as the fir...

Page 20: ...shes normally contain some live charcoal that can stay hot for several days If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed they should be retained in the closed containe...

Page 21: ...he insert This heat surge is welcome when the room temperature is a little lower than desirable but not welcome if the space is already warm Therefore allow each load of wood to burn down so that the...

Page 22: ...in diameter After raking the coals you can lay two pieces parallel to each other corner to corner in the firebox and lay two more across them in the other direction Open the air control fully and onl...

Page 23: ...s 2 0 c f to 2 5 c f 6 to 8 hours 2 5 c f to 3 0 c f 8 to 9 hours 3 0 c f 9 to 10 hours Long burn times are not necessarily an indication of efficient insert operation When you are home during the day...

Page 24: ...Never try to clean the glass when the insert is hot In spring and fall when the insert is run at lower temperatures you may see some light brown stains forming especially at the lower corners of the...

Page 25: ...essure 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 Unscrew the nut 2 Remove the door latch and the key path...

Page 26: ...mm bead of high temperature silicone in the door gasket groove Starting from the middle of the hinge side press the gasket into the groove Do not stretch the gasket as you place it Leave the gasket ab...

Page 27: ...ance 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 pain...

Page 28: ...chimney fire 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 cle...

Page 29: ...currently exists no UL or ULC standard specific to that type of installation The factory built zero clearance fireplace must be listed that is safety certified by an accredited certification agency s...

Page 30: ...STIBLES 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 chi...

Page 31: ...OF THE APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED IN WRITING BY THE TESTING AUTHORITY VIOLATES CSA B365 CANADA AND ANSI NFPA 211 USA CONNECT THIS INSERT ONLY TO A LISTED STAINLESS STEEL CHIMNEY LINER FOR U...

Page 32: ...de requirements In the USA the ANSI NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys Fireplaces Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and the ANSI NFPA 70 National Electrical Code are to be followed in the absence of...

Page 33: ...it in order to have a safe and compliant installation In addition you will find information about your insert model serial number etc You can find the certification label to the front on the outside...

Page 34: ...l shelf can be installed at less than 22 559 mm above the top of the insert If the depth of the mantel shelf is not listed in the table below add 14 356 mm to the depth of your mantel shelf to obtain...

Page 35: ...gative 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 protectio...

Page 36: ...ficient 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 Th...

Page 37: ...some selected materials see table Thermal Characteristics of Common Floor Protection Materials Example Required floor protection R of 1 00 Proposed materials four inches of brick and one inch of Duroc...

Page 38: ...0 31 Cement mortar 5 00 0 2 Common brick 5 00 0 2 Face brick 9 00 0 11 Marble 14 3 20 00 0 07 0 05 Ceramic tile 12 5 0 008 Concrete 1 050 0 950 Mineral wool insulation 0 320 3 120 Limestone 6 5 0 153...

Page 39: ...structions and compliance with the building code requirements To determine the minimum and maximum projection of the insert refer to table Data for floor protection calculation Data for Floor Protecti...

Page 40: ...Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 40 8 5 Minimum Masonry Opening Clearances to Combustibles and Floor Protector...

Page 41: ...mantel shelf clearance with the use of a Heat Shield sold separately See Appendix 4 Top Surround and Shelf Heat Shield Installation AC01317 for detail Where a fresh air intake is needed we suggest you...

Page 42: ...Off Plate To reduce the possibility of a cold air draft from the masonry chimney to get into the room when the insert in not working the installation of a sheet metal block off plate A in the drawing...

Page 43: ...ey liner rigid or flexible to ensure satisfactory performance To ensure an optimal draft we also strongly recommend adding a minimum of 12 rigid liner between the top of the masonry chimney and the ra...

Page 44: ...mney liner Follow the chimney liner starter adapter manufacturer s instructions In order to connect the chimney liner starter adapter to the flue outlet you can install the brackets with the screws th...

Page 45: ...ust gases and may result in smoke roll out from the insert when it s door is opened for loading Only use an offset adaptor if a there is no other alternative and b if the total height of the fireplace...

Page 46: ...arm 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...

Page 47: ...not affected by wind pressures on the house Contrary to commonly expressed concerns almost all tightly sealed new houses have enough natural leakage to provide the small amount of air needed by the in...

Page 48: ...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 a...

Page 49: ...ove 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 Using pliers remove the rectangular kn...

Page 50: ...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...

Page 51: ...ce the faceplate panels with the finished side down on a flat soft non abrasive surface and follow the installation instructions below Hardware bag content 8 10 24 x 1 2 bolts 2 Corner bracket and scr...

Page 52: ...ign 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 th...

Page 53: ...lation AC01317 prior to the installation of the faceplate on the insert Center the insert into the fireplace opening Align the notch in the faceplate extension with the bolt N welded to the air jacket...

Page 54: ...l Shelf for additional details MAXIMUM MANTEL SHELF DIMENSION X MANTEL SHELF CLEARANCES I TOP SURROUND CLEARANCES H 8 203 mm 12 305 mm 11 279 mm 10 254 mm 14 356 mm 12 305mm 16 406 mm Install the heat...

Page 55: ...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 upw...

Page 56: ...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 turn...

Page 57: ...r 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 30 holes of 0 147 Middle...

Page 58: ...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 th...

Page 59: ...Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 59 Appendix 8 Exploded Diagram and Parts List...

Page 60: ...0 30033 STEEL DOOR LATCH 1 11 30224 LOCKNUT 3 8 16 HEX 1 12 AC06500 SILICONE AND 5 8 X 8 BLACK GASKET KIT 1 13 30123 SCREW 8 32 X 5 8 PAN QUADREX ZINC 2 14 30169 DOOR HINGE PIN 5 16 DIA X 1 3 4 LONG 2...

Page 61: ...HEAT SHIELD FOR SURROUND SHELF 1 45 AC03375 ESCAPE 1800 LARGE FACEPLATE 32 X 50 WITH TRIM KIT 1 46 SE15097 FACEPLATE HARDWARE KIT 1 47 OA10123 BRUSHED NICKEL FACEPLATE TRIM KIT 29 X 44 1 47 OA10129 B...

Page 62: ...eplacement part All parts and labour costs covered by this warranty are limited according to the table below The manufacturer at its discretion may decide to repair or replace any part or unit after i...

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