Drolet ESCAPE 1200 User manual

READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE
Printed in Canada 46242I_A
2021-06-29
ESCAPE 1200
(DB03182 model)
Wood Stove
Owner's Manual
Part 2 of 2
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION REQUIREMENTS
MOBILE
HOME
Safety tested according to ULC S627,
UL 1482 and UL 737 standards by an
accredited laboratory.
US Environmental Protection Agency
phase II certified wood stove compliant
with 2020 cord wood standard
CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
IN LOCAL AREA.
READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS WOOD STOVE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
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ONLINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION
If the unit requires repairs during the warranty period, proof of purchase must be provided.
The purchase invoice must be kept. The date indicated on it establishes the warranty period.
If it can not be provided, the warranty period will be determined by the date of manufacture of the
product. It is also highly recommended to register the warranty online at
https://www.drolet.ca/en/warranty/warranty-registration/
Registering the warranty will help to quickly find the information needed on the unit.
Dealer:
Installer:
Phone Number:
Serial Number:

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TABLE DES MATIÈRES
1. CERTIFICATION PLATE .......................................................................................................... 4
2. General Information ................................................................................................................ 6
2.1 Performances..................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Specifications..................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Dimensions ........................................................................................................................ 8
2.3.1 Stove Dimensions ................................................................................................... 8
2.3.2 Combustion Chamber Dimensions ........................................................................... 9
2.4 EPA loading ......................................................................................................................10
2.4.1 Air control .............................................................................................................10
2.4.2 High burn rate (primary air control open)..................................................................10
2.4.3 Medium and low burn rate ......................................................................................10
3. Clearances to Combustible Material.................................................................................... 11
3.1 Clearances........................................................................................................................11
3.1.1 With Heat Shield AC02762 ....................................................................................13
3.1.2 With Lowered Ceiling .............................................................................................14
3.1.3 With Heat Shield AC02762 and Lowered Ceiling ......................................................15
3.1.4 Inside a Combustible Alcove...................................................................................16
3.1.5 Mobile Home .........................................................................................................16
3.1.6 Mobile Home With Heat Shield AC02762.................................................................17
4. Floor Protection .................................................................................................................... 18
5. Reducing Wall and Ceiling Clearances Safely .................................................................... 19
5.1 Shield Construction Rules ..................................................................................................19
6. options installation on your product .................................................................................... 22
6.1 Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit Installation ..............................................................................23
6.2 Optional Fire Screen Installation ........................................................................................24
6.3 Optional Blower And Thermodisc Installation.......................................................................25
6.4 Air Tubes And Baffle Installation..........................................................................................26
6.5 Mobile Home Installation ....................................................................................................28
7. Maintenance/Parts Replacement......................................................................................... 29
7.1 Replacement.....................................................................................................................29
7.2 Gasket..............................................................................................................................30
7.3 Door .................................................................................................................................30
7.3.1 Adjustment............................................................................................................30
7.3.2 Door Alignment......................................................................................................31
7.3.3 Gasket ..................................................................................................................32
8. Exploded Diagram and Parts List ........................................................................................ 33
DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY...................................................................................36

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1. CERTIFICATION PLATE

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2. General Information
2.1 Performances
Values are as measured per test method, except for the recommended heating area, firebox volume,
maximum burn time and maximum heat output.
Model Escape 1200 (DB03182)
Combustion type Non-catalytic
Fuel Type Dry Cordwood
Recommended heating area (sq. ft..)1 250 to 1,200 ft2(23 to 111 m2)
Total firebox volume 1.7 ft3(0.0481 m3)
EPA loading volume 1.55 ft3(0.0439 m3)
Maximum burn time15 hours
Maximum heat output (dry cordwood)2 45,000 BTU/h (13.2 kW)
Overall heat output rate (min. to max.)2 3 12,124 BTU/h to 26,700 BTU/h
(3.55 kW to 7.83 kW)
Average overall efficiency3
(Dry cordwood) 74 % (HHV)4 79 % (LVH)5
Optimum efficiency6 80 %
Optimum heat transfer efficiency779 %
Average particulate emissions rate8 1.8 g/h (EPA / CSA B415.1-10)9
Average CO10 74 g/h
1Recommended heating area and maximum burn time may vary subject to location in home, chimney draft,heat loss factors, climate, fuel type
and other variables. The recommended heated area for a given appliance is dened by the manufacturer as its capacity to maintain a minimum
acceptable temperature in the designated area in case of a power failure.
2The maximum heat output (dry cordwood) is based on a loading density varying between 15 lb/ft³ and 20 lb/ft³ and reloading intervals ranging
from 60 to 120 minutes. Other performances are based on a fuel load prescribed by the standard without any reloading between start and nish.
The specied loading density varies between 7 lb/ft³ and 12 lb/ft³. The moisture content is between 19% and 25%.
3As measured per CSA B415.1-10 stack loss method.
4Higher Heating Value of the fuel.
5Lower Heating Value of the fuel.
6Optimum overall efciency at a specic burn rate (LHV).
7The optimum heat transfer efciency is for the low burn rate and represents the appliance’s ability to convert the energy contained in the wood logs
into energy transferred to the room in the form of heat and does not take into account the chemical losses during combustion.
8This appliance is ofcially tested and certied by an independent agency.
9Tested and certied in compliance with CFR 40 part 60, subpart AAA, section 60.534(a)(1(ii) and ASTM E3053-17 based on the ALT-125 sent by EPA
on February 28th, 2018.
10 Carbon monoxide.

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2.2 Specifications
Maximum log length11 17 in (432 mm) north-south
Flue outlet diameter 6 in (150 mm)
Recommended connector pipe diameter 6 in (150 mm)
Type of chimney ULC-S629, UL 103 HT (2100 °F)
Minimum chimney height 12 feet
Baffle material Vermiculite
Approved for alcove installation Yes
Approved for mobile home installation12 Yes
Type of door Simple, glazed or not, with cast iron frame
Type of glass Ceramic glass
Blower Optional (up to 100 CFM)
Particulate emission standard13 EPA / CSA B415.1-10
USA standard (Safety) UL 1482, UL 737
Canada standard (Safety) ULC-S627
11 North-south: ends of the logs visible, East-west: sides of the logs visible.
12 Mobile homes (Canada) or manufactured homes (USA): The US Department of Housing and Urban Development describes “manufactured homes”
better known as “mobile homes” as follows; buildings built on xed wheels and those transported on temporary wheels/axles and set on a permanent
foundation. In Canada, a mobile home is a dwelling for which the manufacture and assembly of each component is completed or substantially
completed prior to being moved to a site for installation on a foundation and connection to service facilities and which conforms to the CAN/CSA-
Z240 MH standard.
13 Tested and certied in compliance with CFR 40 part 60, subpart AAA, section 60.534(a)(1(ii) and ASTM E3053-17 based on the ALT-125 sent by
EPA on February 28th, 2018.

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2.3 Dimensions
2.3.1 Stove Dimensions
91/4"
235mm
18 1/2"
470mm
65/8"
170mm
6"
153mm
Figure 1: Top View
15 3/4"
400mm
81/2"
216mm
10 1/4"
260mm
30 1/8"
766mm
28 1/8"
715mm
28 7/8"
732mm
20 5/8"
523mm
22 3/4"
578mm
Figure 2: Front View Figure 3: Side View

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2.3.2 Combustion Chamber Dimensions
75/8"
195mm
12"
305mm
Figure 4: Door Opening
14 1/4"
360mm
11 3/4"
298mm
19 1/8"
484mm
1/4"
6mm
3/16"
5mm
Figure 5: Front View - Combustion Chamber Figure 6: Side View - Combustion Chamber

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2.4 EPA loading
The charging methods shown below are those that were used during emissions certification.
2.4.1 Air control
The air control is located underneath the ash shelf. To open the air
control, push the air control handle completely to the left (High).
This will increase the burn rate. To close the air control, push the
air control handle completely to the right (Low). This will decrease
the burn rate.
2.4.2 High burn rate (primary air control open)
Open the air control completely. Place six small pieces (2"x2") of
wood in the firebox crossing them at the greatest possible angle.
Criss cross fifteen kindling wood pieces on the small pieces of wood in three layers at the
greatest possible angle. Tie knot with five sheets of paper and place them on top of the kindling
wood. Light up the paper and let the door ajar at 90° until all the kindling wood is on fire and
the first row of small pieces of wood is on fire too. Close the door.
When there is no more fire in the front of the firebox and there are only faint flames on the wood
in the back of the firebox, break ashes, level the coal bed and put four logs in the firebox. Place
the biggest log (about 5"x5") and a medium log (about 4"x4") on the coal bed with a north-south
orientation. Place two other medium logs on the first two with the greatest possible angle. Their
should be air space between each logs and between the logs and the bricks. Let the door ajar
at 90° for approximately two minutes and then close the door.
2.4.3 Medium and low burn rate
On a 2" coal bed that is still slightly red, place five logs of approximatively 4"x4" or 3"x3" with
a north-south orientation. Place three logs on the coal bed and the other two on top with the
greatest possible angle. Their should be air space between each logs and between the logs
and the bricks. Let the door ajar at 90° for approximately 5 min. Then, close the door with the
primary air control open. Leave to burn with the primary air control open for approximately 10
minutes and then close the primary air control completely for the low burn rate and halfway for
the medium burn rate.