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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. Damages caused by misuse, abuse, improper installation, lack of 
maintenance,  over  firing,  negligence  or  accident  during  transportation,  power  failures,  downdrafts,  or  venting 
problems are not covered by this warranty. 

This warranty does not cover any scratch, corrosion, distortion, or discoloration. Any defect or damage caused by the use of 
unauthorized  parts  or  others  than  original  parts  void  this  warranty.  An  authorized  qualified  technician  must  perform  the 
installation  in  accordance  with  the  instructions  supplied  with  this  product  and  all  local  and  national  building  codes.  Any 
service call related to an improper installation is not covered by this warranty. 

The  manufacturer  may require that defective products be returned or that digital pictures be provided to support the claim. 
Returned products are to be shipped prepaid to the manufacturer for investigation. If a product is found to be defective, the 
manufacturer will repair or replace such defect. Transportation fees to ship the product back to the purchaser will be paid by 
the  manufacturer.  Repair  work  covered  by  the  warranty,  executed  at  the  purchaser’s  domicile  by  an  authorized  qualified 
technician requires the prior approval of the manufacturer. Labour cost and repair work to the account of the manufacturer 
are  based  on  predetermined  rate  schedule  and  must  not  exceed  the  wholesale  price  of  the  replacement  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 inspection and investigation of the 
defect. The manufacturer may, at its discretion, fully discharge all obligations with respect to this warranty by refunding the 
wholesale  price  of  any  warranted  but  defective  parts.  The  manufacturer  shall  in  no  event  be  responsible  for  any  special, 
indirect, consequential damages of any nature, which are in excess of the original purchase price of the product. A one-time 
replacement limit applies to all parts benefiting from a lifetime coverage. This warranty applies to products purchased after 
October 1

st

, 2011. 

 

DESCRIPTION 

WARRANTY APPLICATION 

PARTS 

LABOUR 

Combustion chamber (welds only) and castings. 

Lifetime 

3 years 

Stainless steel firebox components, secondary air tubes*, surrounds and heat 
shields, ash drawer, steel legs, pedestal, trims (aluminum extrusions), 
plating* (defective manufacture), and convector air-mate. 

5 years 

3 years 

Carbon steel firebox components, glass retainers, handle assembly, C-Cast 
baffle*, and vermiculite baffle*. 

3 years 

1 year 

Standard blowers, heat sensors, switches, rheostat, wiring, and other controls. 

2 years 

1 year 

Optional blowers, ceramic glass (thermal breakage only*), paint (peeling), 
gaskets, insulation, and ceramic fibre blankets. 

1 year 

n/a 

Firebrick 

n/a 

n/a 

*Pictures required 
 
Shall your unit or a components be defective, contact immediately your DROLET dealer. Prior to your call make sure you 
have the following information necessary to your warranty claim treatment: 
 

 

Your name, address and telephone number;  

 

Bill of sale and dealer’s name; 

 

Serial number and model name as indicated on the 
nameplate fixed to the back of your unit; 

 

Nature of the defect and any relevant information. 

 
Before  shipping  your  unit  or  defective  component  to  our  plant,  you  must  obtain  from  your  DROLET  dealer  an 
Authorization  Number.  Any  merchandise  shipped  to  our  plant  without  authorization  will  be  refused  automatically 
and returned to sender. 

 

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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