Drolet 1400-I - Manual

4 Section 1.0 Pre-Installation Requirements 1.1 Masonry & Zero Clearance Requirements The masonry fireplace must meet the minimum code requirements, or NFPA 211 or the equivalent for a safe installation. Contact your local Building Inspector for requirements in your area. An inspection of the fi...

5 1.2 Venting Requirements The flue is a critical component to a satisfactory installation. Your Drolet insert will attain its best performance if installed with a chimney that generates its own draft. The minimum requirement of a flue will be the installation of a flue connector (the liner must con...

6 Section 2.0 Installation 2.1 Clearances To Combustibles (Measured From Insert Body) Escape 1400-I Sidewall (A) 13” (330 mm) Shelf (B) 22” (559 mm) Side mantle (C) 10” (254 mm) Top mantel (D) 29” (737 mm) Table 2.1 CLEARANCES Figure 2.1 Note: If side mantle protrudes more than 1.5” (38mm) in front ...

9 2.4 Installation Instructions 1. Inspect the fireplace according to the safety information and fireplace requirements and have it cleaned and/or upgraded as necessary. 2. If the installation of the unit renders the existing damper control inaccessible, it will be necessary to either secure the dam...

10 2.5 Air control plate, faceplate and fan Assembly Instructions 1. Place the faceplate panels with the finished side down on a flat, soft, non-abrasive surface. 2. Assemble the faceplate trim, attaching the mitered corners with the corner brackets. (see Figure 2.4) 3. Line up the holes of the side...

11 3.1 Safety Information 1. This insert is designed for safe operation W HEN B URNING C ORDWOOD O NLY . Altering or modifying the unit or the installation without proper authorization will void the certification, warranty, and safety listing, and may result in a safety hazard. 2. For safety reasons...

15 3.5 Maintaining The Fire Your Drolet insert will work best if a thick bed of hot embers is maintained in the bottom of the firebox, and a minimum of two large pieces of seasoned fuel are added. Combustion efficiency is largely related to establishing a hot ember bed, and hot firebox temperatures....

16 Section 4.0 Maintenance 4.1 Care And Cleaning Clean the insert frequently so that soot, ash and creosote do not accumulate. Do not attempt to clean the insert, glass or door when the unit is hot. Special care must be taken with plated surfaces in order to maintain the finish at its original brill...

17 CAUTION: Ashes can start fires, even after several days of inactivity. Never dispose of ashes in a combustible container. Remove ashes only when the insert and ashes are cold . Ashes should be removed from the insert frequently. When ashes are removed, they should be placed in a metal container w...

20 Figure 4.3 – Secondary Air Tube replacement 4.6 Fan Maintenance & Care Clean the fan air inlet louvres and squirrel cage impeller regularly. The fan should be kept clean and dust free. Life of the fan will be shortened if operated in a dust filled environment, or if the fan is overheated by r...

21 Section 5.0 Specifications 5.1 Escape 1400-I Insert Model Fuel Type Cordwood Test Standards ULC S628 (CSA B366.2) & UL 1482 residential. Heat Output Max of 39000 BTU/Hr with EPA test wood BTU/Hr (63% default efficiency) Range Will vary with usage depending on the type and condition of cord wo...

22 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...