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Section 4.0 Maintenance 

 

4.1 Care And Cleaning 

 

Clean the insert frequently so that soot, ash and creosote do not accumulate.  Do not attempt to clean 
the insert, glass or door when the unit is hot. Special care must be taken with plated surfaces in order 
to  maintain  the  finish  at  its  original  brilliance.    Do  not  use  an  abrasive  glass  cleaner  which  will 
scratch the glass or plated finish.  Use only a soft clean damp cloth on the door, since some cleaners 
may remove the plating or paint.   

 

4.1.1 Glass Cleaning and maintenance 

 

Under  normal  operation  the  stove  is  designed  to  keep  the  glass  clean.    Glass  cleaning  may  be 
required  when  burning  damp  wood  and/or  when  burning  slow  fires.    Generally  if  the  glass  is  not 
staying clean then the unit is being under fired.  Dirty glass may be self-cleaned by burning a hot fire 
(i.e. dry wood and opened draft controls) for a couple of hours.  Good burning techniques will result 
in clean glass. 
 
Hand  clean  the  glass  only  when  the  fire  is  out  and  the  insert  is  cold.    A  light  film  can  usually  be 
cleaned with paper towel and water.  If heavy cleaning is required, a ceramic glass cleaner or polish 
is recommended, and should be rinsed off with water for best results.  
 
To  change  the  glass  remove  the  6  glass  retainers  and  metal  frame.    Remove  damaged  glass  and 
install the new one in place.  Make sure you have a gasket around the replacement glass.  Reinstall 
the metal  frame and secure it with the glass retainers. 
 
Do not abuse the door glass by striking, slamming or similar trauma. Do not operate the stove with 
the glass removed, cracked or broken. 
 

The glass must be replaced by a genuine part only.

  

Failure to follow instructions or 

use of different material may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.

 

 
Glass specifications: Robax 5mm dimensions 16 7/8” x 8 5/8” 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

DOOR

HANDLE

DOOR

GLASS

GLASS

FRAME

GLASS

RETAINERS

 

Summary of Contents for Escape 1400-I Insert

Page 1: ...nt Augustin de Desmaures Quebec G3A 2H3 Tel 418 878 3040 Fax 418 878 3001 www drolet ca READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE This manual is available for free download on the manufacturer s web sit...

Page 2: ...ay result in property damage bodily injury or even death Consult your municipal building department or fire officials about restrictions and installations requirements in your area and the need to obt...

Page 3: ...llation of the fresh air intake kit AC01298 sold separately 15 Section 3 0 Operation 16 3 1 Safety Information 16 3 2 Fuel 17 3 2 1 Simple Wood Moisture Test 18 3 3 Notes About First Firing 18 3 4 Lig...

Page 4: ...4 Escape 1400 I Dimensions Faceplate fully extended toward the back Faceplate fully extended toward the front...

Page 5: ...ed continuous stainless steel liner running from the flue collar to the top of the chimney termination Never remove parts that serve to insulate the zero clearance fireplace from combustible material...

Page 6: ...al in the chimney Chimneys constructed outside of the home on an exterior wall should be avoided if possible especially in colder climates Outside chimneys may not draw as well and may downdraft due t...

Page 7: ...7 Section 2 0 Installation 2 1 Minimum masonry opening clearances to combustibles and floor protector...

Page 8: ...ible shelf in from of the insert is included in the calculation of the floor protector s dimensions IMPORTANT The masonry hearth should be at least 4 inches 102mm higher than the combustible floor in...

Page 9: ...um floor protection for combustible floor materials as specified in this manual Floor protection to the front is to be measured from the fuel loading door opening 5 Drolet recommends that you install...

Page 10: ...e acceptable however we recommend the use of a chimney liner to ensure satisfactory performance Slip connectors for continuous liners should also be installed Use Listed Chimney Liners S635 The connec...

Page 11: ...on secured between the firebox and the convection air jacket Place the faceplate panels with the finished side down on a flat soft non abrasive surface and follow the installation instructions below H...

Page 12: ...d side of each trim and then tighten the screws F to secure the trims Align the trim assembly L with the left and right edge of the faceplate and slowly slide it down over the faceplate Secure the tri...

Page 13: ...tension N 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 Center the insert into the fireplace opening and bring th...

Page 14: ...the insert using the leveling bolts on each side of the convection air jacket until the faceplate is properly seated on the floor of the hearth extension Once the faceplate is in place secure the asse...

Page 15: ...the metal rectangle A located on the side of the insert Choose the side that is best for your installation Then install the fresh air intake kit B using 4 screws C Secure the flexible pipe E non suppl...

Page 16: ...pe lantern fuel kerosene solvents charcoal lighter fluid or inflammable liquids to start or freshen a fire in the insert Keep all such liquids well away from the insert while it is in use 6 All insert...

Page 17: ...dows in the winter f A ventilation system is installed in the house 3 2 Fuel 1 Fuel for the insert must not be stored closer than the required clearances to combustibles and not in the space required...

Page 18: ...ended to preserve the best quality finish Heating the insert too intensely on the first fire will dull and lighten the colour on overheated areas and cause smoke and odour to be emitted into the room...

Page 19: ...t that point add cordwood fuel and continue to operate the draft control wide open until the fire is well established Once the firebox is hot the draft control can be partially closed by moving the kn...

Page 20: ...ean efficiently burning fire Refuelling technique is important for good performance The best efficiency and performance from your insert can be achieved by adding partial loads of fuel and allowing th...

Page 21: ...od and opened draft controls for a couple of hours Good burning techniques will result in clean glass Hand clean the glass only when the fire is out and the insert is cold A light film can usually be...

Page 22: ...E BAFFLE MAY CAUSE UNSAFE AND HAZARDOUS TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY Contact your local municipal state or provincial fire authority for information on how to handle a chimney fir...

Page 23: ...ge and replace if they are broken or damaged See Figure 3 3 for the firebrick layout Install the side back firebricks first and then the bottom firebricks Figure 4 2 Firebrick layout for Escape 1400 I...

Page 24: ...a new cotter pin The cotter pin is a hammerlock style and locks into place by hitting the head sharply with a hammer 5 Note that any tube can be replaced without disturbing the baffle Important Notes...

Page 25: ...ith the fan turned off will also damage the fan The fan must not be overheated Do not disassemble the fan ALTERING OR TAMPERING WITH THE FAN WILL VOID THE WARRANTY 4 7 Removal instructions To remove y...

Page 26: ...The EPA test procedure requires that a special type of wood be used and positioned inside the firebox in a manner that does not represent the way the firebox volume would normally be utilized using se...

Page 27: ...nd 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 inspection and investigation...

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