Drolet ESCAPE 1800 DB03100 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
ESCAPE 1800 EPA WOOD STOVE
MODELS DB03100, DB03110, DB03115, & DB03116
WOOD STOVES CERTIFIED ACCORDING TO US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY PHASE II
Verified and tested following
ULC S627 and UL 1482 Standards
by:
Manufactured by : STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC.
250, de Copenhague, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Québec), Canada, G3A 2H3
Telephone : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
www.drolet.ca
READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE
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INTRODUCTION
Stove Builder International, one of the most important wood stove and fireplace manufacturers in
North America, congratulates you on your purchase and wishes to help you get maximum
satisfaction from your wood stove. In the pages that follow, we will give you advice on wood
heating and controlled combustion as well as technical specifications regarding installation,
operation and maintenance of the model you have chosen.
The instructions pertaining to the installation of your wood stove in North America comply with
ULC-S627 and UL-1482 standards.
Readthisentire manualbefore youinstall anduse yournew stove. Ifthis stoveis notproperly
installed,ahousefire may result. To reduce the risk offire,follow theinstallationinstructions.
Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
Consultyour municipal building department orfireofficials about restrictionsandinstallation
requirements in your area and the need to obtain a permit.
KEEP THIS INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
CAUTIONS:
•HOT WHILE IN OPERATION.KEEP CHILDREN,CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY.CONTACT MAY
CAUSE SKIN BURNS.
•DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO IGNITE THE FIRE.
•DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS SLIGHTLY OPENED DURING IGNITION.
•DO NOT BURN WASTE,FLAMMABLE FLUID SUCH AS GASOLINE,NAPHTHA,OR MOTOR OIL.
•DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM.
•ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR AFTER IGNITION.
REGISTER YOU WARRANTY ONLINE
To receive full warranty coverage, you will
need to show evidence of the date you
purchased your stove. Keep your sales
invoice. We also recommend that you
register your warranty online at
www.drolet.ca
Registering your warranty online will help
us track rapidly the information we need on
your stove.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1.0 - INSTALLATION................................................................................................5
1.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION...........................................................................................................................5
1.1.1 Ash drawer assembly for DB03115 model ................................................................................................. 6
1.1.2 Legs and ash drawer assembly for DB03116 model ................................................................................... 6
1.2 POSITIONING THE STOVE ...........................................................................................................................8
1.3 CLEARANCES...................................................................................................................................................8
1.3.1 REDUCED CLEARANCES ........................................................................................................................ 10
1.4 FLOOR PROTECTOR....................................................................................................................................14
TIPS ON WOOD HEATING......................................................................................................15
SECTION 2.0 CHIMNEY (FLUE SYSTEM) .........................................................................16
2.1 DEFINITIONS..................................................................................................................................................16
2.2 CHIMNEY ........................................................................................................................................................16
2.2.1 Step by step installation of your factory-built chimney............................................................................. 18
2.2.2 Typical installation through an existing masonry chimney ....................................................................... 27
2.3 CHIMNEY CONNECTOR..............................................................................................................................30
2.4 DRAFT..............................................................................................................................................................32
2.5 OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR .....................................................................................................................33
2.6 THE ADVANTAGE OF INSTALLING A BLOWER (FAN)......................................................................33
SECTION 3.0 OPERATION.....................................................................................................35
3.1 SAFETY INFORMATION..............................................................................................................................36
3.2 FUEL .................................................................................................................................................................37
3.2.1 The use of manufactured logs ................................................................................................................... 38
3.2.2 Simple wood moisture test ........................................................................................................................ 39
3.3 NOTES ABOUT FIRST FIRING ...................................................................................................................39
3.4 LIGHTING A FIRE.........................................................................................................................................39
3.5 MAINTAINING THE FIRE............................................................................................................................41
3.6 FAN (BLOWER) OPERATION .....................................................................................................................41

SECTION 4.0 MAINTENANCE ..............................................................................................42
4.1 CLEANING AND PAINTING YOUR STOVE.............................................................................................42
4.2 GLASS...............................................................................................................................................................42
4.3 GASKETING....................................................................................................................................................43
4.4 ASH REMOVAL USING THE ASH DRAWER...........................................................................................43
4.5 CHIMNEY (FLUE) CLEANING....................................................................................................................44
4.6 BAFFLE INSTALLATION FOR ESCAPE 1800 MODEL..........................................................................44
4.5 SECONDARY AIR TUBE REPLACEMENT...............................................................................................46
SECTION 5.0 SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................47
DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ......................................................................48

SECTION 1.0 - INSTALLATION
When installed and operated as described in these instructions, the Escape 1800 EPA wood stove is
suitable for use as a freestanding wood stove in residential installations. The Escape 1800 EPA
wood stove is not intended for installation in a bedroom or a mobile home.
In Canada, the CSA B365 Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment and
the CSA C22.1 Canadian National Electrical Code are to be followed in the absence of local code
requirements. In the USA, the ANSI NFPA 70 National Electrical Code and NFPA 211 Standard for
Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances are to be followed in the absence of
local code requirements.
In addition to the national installation and/or local building codes, fire officials (or other authorities
having jurisdiction) should be contacted to determine what restrictions and installation requirements
might apply locally.
This heating unit must serve as a supplementary heat source. An alternative heat source should be
available in the home if needed. The manufacturer cannot be responsible for additional heating costs
associated with the use of an alternative heat source.
It is highly recommended that the user buys this product from a retailer who can provide installation
and maintenance advices.
1.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
•MIXING OF APPLIANCE OR FLUE SYSTEM COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES OR MODIFYING THE
DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATION OF COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS.WHERE SUCH
ACTION IS CONSIDERED,THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE CONSULTED IN THE FIRST INSTANCE.
•DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.
•CRACKED AND BROKEN COMPONENTS,e.g. GLASS PANELS OR CERAMIC TILES,MAY RENDER THIS
INSTALLATION UNSAFE.
•ASOURCE OF FRESH AIR INTO THE ROOM OR SPACE HEATED SHALL BE PROVIDED WHEN REQUIRED.
•INSTALL A SMOKE DETECTOR IN THE ROOM WHERE THE STOVE IS LOCATED
•CONNECT THE STOVE ONLY TO A LINED MASONRY CHIMNEY CONFORMING TO NATIONAL AND LOCAL
BUILDING CODES FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL,OR TO A LISTED FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEY SUITABLE FOR
USE WITH SOLID FUEL.

SomeEscape 1800 models require aspecialassembly. This assemblymustbe performed before
positioning the appliance. Please note that only DB03115 and DB03116 models require this
additional assembly.
1.1.1 Ash drawer assembly for DB03115 model
Before positioning the wood stove, it is suggested to assemble the ash drawer on DB03115 model as
shown below :
1.1.2 Legs and ash drawer assembly for DB03116 model
Before positioning the wood stove, it is suggested to perform the following steps for the legs and
ash drawer assembly for DB03116 model. To do so, remove the freight supports (A) as shown
below. You can dispose of the bolts and freight supports.

Then, install the legs using the bolts (B) supplied in a big in the firebox as shown below :
The last step consists of installing the ash drawer. To do so, use the guides designed for this
purpose located under the unit as shown below :

1.2 POSITIONING THE STOVE
It is very important to position the wood stove in an area that will favour the most efficient heat
distribution throughout the house. The stove should therefore be installed in the room where the
most time is spent, and in the most spacious room possible. Recall that wood stoves produce
radiating heat, the heat we feel when we are close to a wood stove. A wood stove also functions by
convection, that is through the displacement of hot air accelerated upwards and its replacement with
cooler air at the floor level. The stove’s convection effect is facilitated by the installation of a
blower.
1.3 CLEARANCES
Clearances to any combustibles when measured directly from the floor protector to the ceiling must
be a minimum of 84" (2134 mm). Clearances to any combustibles when measured directly from the
front of the stove must be a minimum of 48" (1219 mm). The stove must also be placed so as to
maintain the minimum clearances to combustible walls specified for each type of connector used.
See Table 1.3 below for all clearance measures
Clearances to combustible materials**
Table 1.3 Clearances to combustible materials
MODEL SIDES (A)
Single wall pipe / Double wall BACK (B) Single wall pipe / Double wall CORNERS (C) Single wall pipe / Double wall HEIGHT (D)*
Escape 1800 12’’ / 12’’ 14’’ / 6”’ 7’’ / 5’’ *7' / 2,13
m
* Height, from floor protection to ceiling
**See Figure 1.3 on the following page
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wall. The installation
standards of such heat radiation shields are listed on the following page.
IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN TO PLACE WOOD WITHIN MINIMUM CLEARANCES

Figure 1.3 Clearances to combustible materials

1.3.1 REDUCED CLEARANCES
You may decrease the clearances by installing heat radiation shields between the walls or
the ceiling and the stove. These heat radiation shields must be installed permanently, and
can include sheet metal, a rigid non-combustible sheet or a masonry wall.
Clearances of not less than 1" (25 mm) and not more than 3" (76 mm) between the bottom
of the shield and the floor and not less than 3" (76 mm) between the top of the shield and
the ceiling must be respected to allow vertical air circulation behind the shield. The shield
must extend 20" (500 mm) above the stove top and 18" (450mm) to each side of the stove
(see Graphic 1).
Following the installation of such a heat radiation shield, the clearances mentioned on the
stove certification plate may be reduced as stated in the following table.
TYPE OF PROTECTION
Reducing Clearances With
Shielding
Sides and
Rear/Back Top
Sheetmetal, a minimum of 0,024" (0,61mm) spacedout
at least 1" (25mm) by non-combustible spacers (see
graphic 2). 67% 50%
Ceramictiles, or an equivalentnon-combustible material
on fire-proof supports spaced out at least 1" (25 mm) by
non-combustible spacers (see graphic 3). 50% 33%
Ceramictiles, or an equivalentnon-combustible material
on fire-proof supports with a minimum of 0,024" (0,61
mm)sheet metal backingspacedoutatleast1"(25mm)
by non-combustible spacers (see graphic 4)
67% 50%
Brick spacedout at least 1" (25mm) by non-combustible
spacers (see graphic 5) 50% N/A
Brick with a minimum of 0,024" (0,61 mm) sheet metal
backing spaced out at least 1" (25 mm) by non-
combustible spacers (see graphic 6).
67% N/A