Drolet Escape 1800 DB03102, Installation And Operation Manual

Page 1: ...www drolet ca Stove Builder International Inc 250 rue de Copenhague St Augustin de Desmaures Quebec Canada G3A 2H3 After sale service 418 908 8002 E mail tech sbi international com This manual is available for free download on the manufacturer s web site It is a copyrighted document Re sale is strictly prohibited The manufacturer may update this manual from time to time and cannot be responsible f...

Page 2: ...installed a house fire may result To reduce the risk of fire follow the installation instructions Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new stove Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage bodily injury or even death It is important that you f...

Page 3: ... Firewood 12 3 2 1 What is Good Firewood 12 3 2 2 Tree Species 12 3 2 3 Log Length 13 3 2 4 Piece Size 13 3 2 5 How to Dry Firewood 14 3 2 6 Judging Firewood Moisture Content 15 3 3 Manufactured Logs 15 4 Operating Your Stove 16 4 1 The use of a fire screen 16 4 2 Your First Fires 16 4 3 Lighting Fires 16 4 3 1 Conventional Fire Starting 17 4 3 2 The Top Down Fire 17 4 3 3 Two Parallel Logs 18 4 3...

Page 4: ...Venting System 38 8 1 General 38 8 2 Suitable Chimneys 38 8 2 1 Factory built Metal Chimneys 39 8 2 2 Factory built Metal Chimneys in mobile homes 39 8 2 3 Masonry Chimneys 40 8 3 Minimum Chimney Height 40 8 4 The Relationship Between the Chimney and the House 41 8 4 1 Why inside chimneys are preferred 41 8 4 2 Why the chimney should penetrate the highest heated space 42 8 5 Supply of Combustion A...

Page 5: ... ONLY DURING LIGHTING PROCEDURES OR RELOADING ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR OR PUT BACK THE FIRE SCREEN AFTER IGNITION DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED WITH OR WITHOUT FIRE SCREEN NEVER USE GASOLINE GASOLINE TYPE LANTERN FUEL NAPHTHA FUEL OIL MOTOR OIL KEROSENE CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START OR FRESHEN UP A FIRE IN THIS STOVE KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS O...

Page 6: ... 5 Optimum efficiency 2 6 77 2 Average particulate emissions rate 7 3 9 g h EPA CSA B415 1 10 Average CO 8 137 4 g h Recommended 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 defined by the manufacturer as its capacity to maintain a minimum acceptable...

Page 7: ...articulate emission standard EPA CSA B415 1 10 USA standard safety UL 1482 UL 737 Canadian standard safety ULC S627 East west through the door you see the longitudinal sides of the logs north south through the door you see the tips of the logs Mobile home Canada or manufactured home USA The US department of Housing and Urban Development describes manufactured homes better known as mobile homes as ...

Page 8: ...Installation and Operation Manual for Escape 1800 8 Models on pedestal ...

Page 9: ...Installation and Operation Manual for Escape 1800 9 Models on legs ...

Page 10: ...g areas of your house to an adequate temperature we strongly recommend that you also have a conventional oil gas or electric heating system to provide back up heating Your success with zone heating will depend on several factors including the correct sizing and location of the stove the size layout and age of your home and your climate zone Three season vacation homes can usually be heated with sm...

Page 11: ...also be recycled Vermiculite is used for the baffle Vermiculite is a mineral Large commercial mines exist in China Russia South Africa and Brazil Potassium silicate is used as binder to form a rigid board Vermiculite can withstand temperatures above 2 000 F It is not considered hazardous waste Disposal at a landfill is recommended Lightweight firebrick is made of pumice and cement Pumice is in fac...

Page 12: ...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 different purposes For example softer woods make good fuel for relatively mild weather in spring and fall because they light quickly and produce less heat Softwoods are not as dense as hardwoods so a given vo...

Page 13: ...es 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 flames first catch Logs as small as 3 75 mm should be split to encourage drying Wood should be split to a range of sizes from about 3 to 6 75 mm to 150 mm in cross section Having a range of sizes makes star...

Page 14: ...ns faster in warm summer weather than in winter weather small pieces dry more quickly than large pieces split pieces dry more quickly than unsplit rounds softwoods take less time to dry than hardwoods softwoods like pine spruce and poplar aspen can be dry enough to burn after being stacked in the open for only the summer months hardwoods like oak maple and ash can take one or even two years to dry...

Page 15: ... the fire and dry wood does not You could buy a wood moisture meter to test your firewood 3 3 Manufactured Logs Do not burn manufactured logs made of wax impregnated sawdust or logs with any chemical additives Manufactured logs made of 100 compressed sawdust can be burned but use caution in the number of these logs burned at one time Start with one manufactured log and see how the stove reacts You...

Page 16: ...ls vaporize The vapors are not poisonous but they do smell bad Fresh paint fumes can also cause false alarms in smoke detectors So when you first light your stove be prepared by opening doors and or windows to ventilate the house As you burn hotter and hotter fires more of the painted surfaces reach the curing temperature of the paint The smell of curing paint does not disappear until you have bur...

Page 17: ...ire has mostly burned you can add standard firewood pieces until you have a fire of the right size 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 is not necessary to build up the fire gradually because the firebox is loaded before the fire is lit A ...

Page 18: ... wood is ignited and for its temperature to gradually decline as the fire progresses This rising and falling of temperature can be matched to your household routines For example the area temperature can be cooler when you are active such as when doing housework or cooking and it can be warmer when you are inactive such as when reading or watching television Wood burns best in cycles A cycle starts...

Page 19: ...l days If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled Other waste shall not be placed in this container NEVER STORE ASHES INDOORS OR IN A NON METALIC CONTAINER OR ON A WOODEN DECK 4 4 3 Raking Charcoal Rekindle the fire when you notice that the room temperature has fallen You wil...

Page 20: ... 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 space begins to cool off a little before loading Letting the space cool before loading is one of the secrets to clean burning and effective zone heating 4 4 5 Turning Down the Air Supply Once the firewood fire...

Page 21: ...you are around to tend the stove and should provide enough heat for four hours or more Small fires like this are a good time to use softer wood species so there will be less chance of overheating the house 4 4 6 2 Long Lasting Low Output Fires Sometimes you will want to build a fire to last up to eight hours but don t need intense heat In this case use soft wood species and place the logs compactl...

Page 22: ...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 stove operation When you are home during the day and able to tend the fire it is preferable to build a smaller fire that might provide three or four hours of heating than to fully load the firebox for a much longer burn Shorter burn cycles make it e...

Page 23: ...with a damp cloth or paper towel and then drying Never try to clean the glass when the stove is hot In spring and fall when the stove is run at lower temperatures you may see some light brown stains forming especially at the lower corners of the glass This indicates that the fire has been smoky and some of the smoke has condensed on the glass When the weather is mild you may find that letting the ...

Page 24: ...ar or more of use the door gasket will compress and become hard which may allow air to leak past it You can test the condition of the door gasket by closing and latching the door on a strip of paper Test all around the door If the paper slips out easily anywhere it is time to replace the gasket Use the correct replacement gasket that you can purchase from your retailer The diameter and density of ...

Page 25: ...lds the glass to the door frame E Lift out the glass D and pull off the old gasket This is a good time to clean the glass thoroughly The gasket must be centred on the edge of the glass To do this easily peel back a section of the paper covering the adhesive and place the gasket on a table with the adhesive side up Stick the end of the gasket to the middle of one edge then press the edge of the gla...

Page 26: ...n condense inside the chimney connector and chimney forming a combustible deposit called creosote If creosote is allowed to build up in the venting system it can ignite when a hot fire is burned in the stove and a very hot fire can progress to the top of the chimney Severe chimney fires can damage even the best chimneys Smouldering smoky fires can quickly cause a thick layer of creosote to form Wh...

Page 27: ...gs and stiff plastic brushes The brush is forced up and down inside the chimney flue to scrub off the creosote The chimney connector assembly should always be cleaned at the same time the chimney is cleaned CAUTION Operation of your stove without the baffle may cause unsafe and hazardous temperature conditions and will void the warranty NOTE Before installing the firebrick check to ensure that non...

Page 28: ...TESTING AUTHORITY VIOLATES CSA B365 CANADA AND ANSI NFPA 211 USA CONNECT THIS STOVE ONLY TO A LISTED FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEY FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL OR TO A LINED MASONRY CHIMNEY CONFORMING TO NATIONAL AND LOCAL BUILDING CODES IF REQUIRED A SUPPLY OF COMBUSTION AIR SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE ROOM OR SPACE DO NOT CONNECT TO OR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCTWORK UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AP...

Page 29: ...mneys for Residential Type and Building Heating Appliances UL 103 and ULC S629 or to a code approved masonry chimney with a flue liner 7 Clearances to Combustible Material The clearances shown in this section have been determined by test according to procedures set out in safety standards ULC S627 Canada UL1482 U S A and UL737 U S A When the stove is installed so that its surfaces are at or beyond...

Page 30: ...USA A 6 152 mm 6 152 mm B 17 432 mm 17 432 mm C 5 127 mm 5 127 mm K 48 1220 mm 48 1220 mm L 84 213 cm 84 213 cm If the above clearances are met then the distances measured from the flue outlet will be DISTANCES FROM PIPE CONNECTOR TO THE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS CANADA USA D 18 476 mm 18 476 mm E 27 686 mm 27 686 mm F 21 540 mm 21 540 mm DISTANCES FROM PIPE CONNECTOR TO THE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS CANA...

Page 31: ...om the flue outlet will be DISTANCES FROM PIPE CONNECTOR TO THE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS CANADA USA D 18 476 mm 18 476 mm E 27 686 mm 27 686 mm F 25 641 mm 25 641 mm DISTANCES FROM PIPE CONNECTOR TO THE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS CANADA USA D 11 298 mm 11 298 mm E 27 686 mm 27 686 mm F 20 514 mm 20 514 mm The pipe distances listed in this table refer to the distances obtained when the stove is installed i...

Page 32: ...ISTANCES FROM PIPE CONNECTOR TO THE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS CANADA USA D 17 451 mm 17 451 mm E 29 737 mm 29 737 mm F 24 616 mm 24 616 mm The pipe distances listed in this table refer to the distances obtained when the stove is installed in accordance with the appliance clearances above mentioned However you can install the stove at reduced clearances follow the instructions in Section 7 4 Reducing W...

Page 33: ...Installation and Operation Manual for Escape 1800 33 Clearances to combustible materials and floor protection ...

Page 34: ...ith a minimum thickness of 0 015 0 38 mm or ceramic tiles sealed together with grout No protection is required if the unit is installed on a non combustible floor ex concrete Note 1 The floor protection at the back of the stove is limited to the stove s required clearance if such clearance is smaller than 8 inches 203 mm Note 2 Only required under the horizontal section of the connector Must excee...

Page 35: ...etter to a clearance Adhesives used in shield construction must not ignite or lose adhesive qualities at temperatures likely to be encountered Mounting hardware which extends from the shield surface into combustibles may be used only at the edges of the shield Mounting hardware must allow full vertical ventilation A Minimum clearance between the appliance top and an unshielded combustible ceiling ...

Page 36: ...Installation and Operation Manual for Escape 1800 36 Clearances for shield construction ...

Page 37: ...combustible material on non combustible board spaced out at least 25 mm 1 in by non combustible spacers 50 18 in 33 24 in Ceramic tiles or equivalent non combustible material on non combustible board with a minimum of 24 gauge 0 61 mm sheet metal backing spaced out at least 25 mm 1 in by non combustible spacers 67 12 in 50 24 in Brick spaced out at least 25 mm 1 in by non combustible spacers 50 18...

Page 38: ...draft that draws in combustion air keeps smoke inside the stove and safely vents exhaust to outside You can think of heat in the flue gas as the fuel the chimney uses to make draft 8 2 Suitable Chimneys Your wood stove will provide optimum efficiency and performance when connected to a 6 inch diameter chimney flue system The connection to a chimney having a diameter of at least 5 inches Canada onl...

Page 39: ...ance with the manufacturer s instructions Use only components intended for the brand and model of chimney you are using Never substitute parts from other chimney brands or fabricate your own components The chimney must be a type suitable for solid fuel 8 2 2 Factory built Metal Chimneys in mobile homes For use in a mobile home this stove is to be connected to a 6 in diameter double wall factory bu...

Page 40: ... 6 flue it should be relined with a suitably listed 6 stainless steel liner Do not downsize the flue to less than 6 unless the venting system is straight and exceeds 25 feet in height When passing through a combustible wall the use of an insulated listed thimble is required 8 3 Minimum Chimney Height The top of the chimney should be tall enough to be above the air turbulence caused when wind blows...

Page 41: ...ghest heated space 8 4 1 Why inside chimneys are preferred Venting systems that rise straight up from the stove flue collar provide the best performance Chimneys that rise inside the warm space of the house tend to provide a small amount of draft even when there is no fire burning This means that when you light a fire the initial smoke goes up the chimney and strong draft builds quickly as the chi...

Page 42: ...ire burning in the stove First the chimney runs up the outside of the house so the air in it is colder and denser than the warm air in the house And second the chimney is shorter than the heated space of the house meaning the negative pressure low in the house will pull outside air down the chimney through the stove and into the room Even the finest stove will not work well when connected to this ...

Page 43: ...ch the wood stove may not have adequate access to combustion air is if the operation of a powerful exhaust device such as a kitchen range exhaust causes the pressure in the house to become negative relative to outdoors Some jurisdictions in the United States require that wood stoves have a supply of combustion air from outdoors If you do install an air supply through the wall of the house be aware...

Page 44: ...he past can result in house fires The best flue pipe assembly is one that rises straight up from the stove to the base of the chimney with no elbows Straight assemblies are less likely to cause problems like smoke roll out when the door is opened for loading They are also more stable and easier to maintain than assemblies with elbows Horizontal runs of flue pipe should be avoided where possible be...

Page 45: ...clude an inspection wrap with one end unfastened or a telescopic section Minimum upward slope towards the chimney 20 mm m 1 4 in ft One end of the assembly must be securely fastened to the flue collar with 3 sheet metal screws and the other end securely fastened to the chimney There must be provision for cleaning of the pipes either through a clean out or by removal of the pipe assembly Removal of...

Page 46: ...ssembled to the firebox before positioning the stove See installation instructions below 1 Remove the firebricks the ash dump plug and the loading door from the stove to avoid breaking any parts and facilitate handling in the followings steps 2 Gently flip the stove on its back 3 Secure the shims A and legs B with the bolts C ...

Page 47: ...he ash drawer lid then slide it on the left and right bend of the support brackets 6 Position the stove for its installation and reinstall the door the bricks and the ash dump plug see Appendix 6 Exploded Diagram and Parts List for layout Note Make sure that baffle components have not moved during the leg installation process since a flue blockage may occur ...

Page 48: ...endix 2 Installing the Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit AC01336 This mobile home approved stove requires installation of a fresh air intake kit A and an insulated fresh air intake pipe B sold separately Installation on the bottom for models on pedestal AC01336 ...

Page 49: ...Installation and Operation Manual for Escape 1800 49 Installation on the back for models on pedestal AC01336 Installation on the back for models on legs AC01316 ...

Page 50: ...door 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 upwards and push the bottom part towards the stove then let the fire screen rest on the bottom of the door opening Warning Never leave the stove unattended while in use with the fire screen ...

Page 51: ...should not be used as a way to gain more output from a stove that is undersized for the space it is intended to heat When using the blower allow the stove to reach operating temperature approximately one hour before turning it on The increased airflow from the blower cools the firebox and could affect the start up combustion efficiency if the blower is turned on too early You can also install an o...

Page 52: ...ion and Operation Manual for Escape 1800 52 Characteristics of the thermodisc Starts the blower when the stove s temperature reaches 43 C 110 F Cuts the electrical contact when the temperature falls to 32 C 90 F ...

Page 53: ...d Operation Manual for Escape 1800 53 CAUTION ENSURE THAT THE BLOWER S POWER CORD IS NOT IN CONTACT WITH ANY SURFACE OF THE STOVE TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE DAMAGE DO NOT RUN THE POWER CORD BENEATH THE STOVE ...

Page 54: ... hole Then lift and insert 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 turning the tube as shown in detail A Make sure the notch reaches the end of the key way 3 Repeat step 1 and 2 for the other secondary air tubes 4 To remove the tubes use the ab...

Page 55: ...tubes B can be replaced without removing the baffle board A Important Notes The air tubes are identified for placement as follows Model Type of tube Escape 1800 All models Front 30 holes of 0 147 Middle front 30 holes of 0 136 Middle rear 20 holes of 0 128 Rear 15 holes of 0 128 ...

Page 56: ...Installation and Operation Manual for Escape 1800 56 Appendix 6 Exploded Diagram and Parts List DB03101 DB03102 DB03111 ...

Page 57: ...L DOOR LATCH 1 9 30224 LOCKNUT 3 8 16 HEX 1 10 30123 SCREW 8 32 X 5 8 PAN QUADREX ZINC 2 11 AC06500 SILICONE AND 5 8 X 8 BLACK GASKET KIT 1 12 30055 HINGE PIN RETAINING RING 5 16 ID X 0 512 OD 2 13 30169 DOOR HINGE PIN 5 16 DIA X 1 3 4 L 2 14 SE55103 REMPLACEMENT GLASS WITH GASKET 10 3 16 X 17 1 8 1 15 AC06400 BLACK SELF ADHESIVE GLASS GASKET KIT 6 1 16 PL55041 GLASS RETAINER FRAME 2 17 SE53585 GL...

Page 58: ... CORD 96 X 18 3 1 43 44070 CROSSFLOW BLOWER 115V 60Hz 56W B 1 44 44080 RHEOSTAT WITH NUT 1 45 44087 RHEOSTAT NUT 1 46 44085 RHEOSTAT KNOB 1 47 AC05530 THERMODISC KIT 1 48 44046 THERMODISC F110 20F 1 49 SE16059 ASH DUMP PLUG 1 50 PL36018 2 1 4 X 8 3 4 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 2 51 PL36028 4 1 2 X 8 1 8 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 1 52 29015 4 x 9 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 4 53 29020 4 1 2 X 9 X 1 1 4 R...

Page 59: ...Installation and Operation Manual for Escape 1800 59 DB03112 DB03113 ...

Page 60: ...S GASKET KIT 6 1 16 PL55041 GLASS RETAINER FRAME 2 17 SE53585 GLASS RETAINER WITH SCREW KIT 10 PER KIT 1 18 30124 SCREW 8 32 X 5 16 TRUSS QUADREX ZINC 6 19 PL65566 ASH LIP 1 20 30060 THREAD CUTTING SCREW 1 4 20 x 1 2 F HEX STEEL SLOT WASHER C102 ZINC 8 21 AC07866 1 4 BLACK COIL HANDLE 1 22 SE65561 AIR CONTROL ROD ASSEMBLY 1 23 PL65537 AIR CONTROL DAMPER 1 24 30206 ZINC WASHER ID 5 16 X OD 3 4 1 25...

Page 61: ...46 AC05530 THERMODISC KIT 1 47 44046 THERMODISC F110 20F 1 48 SE16059 ASH DUMP PLUG 1 49 PL36018 2 1 4 X 8 3 4 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 2 50 PL36028 4 1 2 X 8 1 8 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 1 51 29015 4 x 9 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 4 52 29020 4 1 2 X 9 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK HD 12 53 21387 TOP AIR DEFLECTOR INSULATION 1 54 PL65505 TOP AIR DEFLECTOR PROTECTOR 1 55 PL65514 FRONT SECONDARY AIR TUBE 1...

Page 62: ...on 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 uncommon indirect consequential damages of any nature which are in excess of the original purchase price of the product A one time replacement limit appli...