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Escape 1800 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 

 

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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. 

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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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