Page 2 - INTRODUCTION; REGISTER YOU WARRANTY ONLINE
1 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 an...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................... 3 1.2 POSITIONING THE STOVE................................................................................................................
Page 4 - INSTALLATION
3 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...
Page 5 - POSITIONING THE STOVE; See Table 1.3 below for all clearance measures; Table 1.3 Clearances to combustible materials; * Height, from floor protection to ceiling
4 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 woo...
Page 6 - Figure 1.3 Clearances to combustible materials
Page 7 - Reduced clearances using shielding; Reducing Clearances With; TYPE OF PROTECTION
6 1.3.1 Reduced clearances using shielding You may decrease the minimum clearances to combustible materials by installing heat radiation shields between the walls or the ceiling and the stove. Those heat radiation shields must be installed permanently, and must be made of a heat-resistant or heat-to...
Page 8 - PROTECTOR; FRONT; FIGURE 1.4 Floor protector
7 1.4 FLOOR PROTECTOR If the stove is to be installed on top of a combustible floor, it must be guarded by a non-combustible material extending at least 18” (300mm) from the front and 8” (200mm) from the sides and the back of the firebox., as shown in Figure 1.4 below. Please note that a floor prote...
Page 10 - Note that it is the chimney which creates the; Do not connect your stove to a chimney serving another appliance.
9 If you are using a masonry chimney, it is important that it be built in compliance with the specifications of the Building Code. It must be lined with fire clay bricks, or clay tiles, sealed together with fire cement, or have a listed solid fuel burning stainless steel liner. Round chimneys are th...
Page 11 - Wall support system
10 FIGURE 2.2 Minimum Height of the Chimney 2.2.1 Step by step installation of your factory-built chimney The way to install your chimney may vary from one chimney manufacturer to another. The instructions contained in this manual are based on the recommendations of chimney manufacturers whose produ...
Page 12 - Typical installation through the wall
11 Typical installation through the wall FIGURE 2.2.1 (A) Typical installation through the wall 1- Start by positioning your stove where you would like it to go, taking into account the minimum clearances to combustible material. You will then be able to determine where the chimney will pass through...
Page 13 - and fasten the trim plate.
12 2- Once the opening completed, you need to frame in the area to allow for the installation of a wall thimble. A wall thimble is not required for installations through concrete walls. 3- You must first secure the wall thimble into the exterior wall surface. Then, do the same inside and fasten the ...
Page 16 - Typical installation through the ceiling
15 Typical installation through the ceiling FIGURE 2.2.1 (B) Typical Installation Through the Ceiling 1. Place your stove where you would like it located and use a plumb line to mark the ceiling directly above your stove flue. You will probably have to adjust this position slightly to ensure that yo...
Page 17 - Before you install the ceiling support, you need to frame the area.
16 2. Before you install the ceiling support, you need to frame the area. 3. To install the ceiling support, just slide the assembly into the framed opening from below. Once you ensure that the finishing plate is flush with the underside of the ceiling and assembly is level, secure it with screws. 4...
Page 18 - avoid having to cut joists.
17 6. Now, you can add additional chimney sections. Continue adding chimney lengths until a height of about 2 feet below the next ceiling level. An attic insulation shield must be installed where a chimney passes from a lower living space into an upper living space or attic space. It is designed to ...
Page 19 - Typical installation through an existing masonry chimney
18 9. You are now ready to connect your chimney to your stove. Simply install the inter-connecting stove pipe between the stove pipe adapter and the stove. You can follow the instructions in the following section (section 2.3) of this manual called « CHIMNEY CONNECTOR». 2.2.2 Typical installation th...
Page 20 - Chimney
19 FIGURE 2.2.2 (A) Typical Installation Through an Existing Masonry Chimney
Page 22 - CONNECTOR; elbow. Always go up vertically for at least 2 feet from the flue
21 FIGURE 2.2.2 (C) Brick Thimble 2.3 CHIMNEY CONNECTOR Your chimney connector (commonly called stove pipe) and chimney must have the same diameter as the stove’s exhaust outlet. The stove pipe must be made of aluminized or cold roll steel with a minimum 24-gauge thickness (0.021" or 0.53 mm). I...
Page 24 - OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR; There is excessive condensation on windows in the winter.
23 2.4 DRAFT Your E.P.A Drolet stove’s performance will be optimised if it is installed with a chimney (flue) system that provides an adequate draft. The draft is the force that moves air from the appliance up through the chimney and is predominantly affected by the height and diameter of the chimne...
Page 25 - THE ADVANTAGE OF INSTALLING A BLOWER (FAN)
24 2.6 THE ADVANTAGE OF INSTALLING A BLOWER (FAN) A blower can be installed at the back of your E.P.A Drolet stove. This option is necessary if you wish to redistribute into a room the heat trapped at the back of your stove. By forcing hot air toward the front, the blower enables you to extend the r...
Page 26 - SECTION 3.0 OPERATION; ANSI NFPA
25 SECTION 3.0 OPERATION Keep these instructions for future reference. WARNING: • ANY MODIFICATION OF THE APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED IN WRITING BY THE TESTING AUTHORITY IS CONSIDERED AS BREACHING CSA B365 ( CANADA ), AND ANSI NFPA 211 (USA). • DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO ST...
Page 27 - INFORMATION; These stoves are designed for safe operation; Do not elevate the fire by means of grates.; Do not burn fuel in the stove at a rate higher than
26 3.1 SAFETY INFORMATION • These stoves are designed for safe operation WHEN BURNING WOOD ONLY . Altering or modifying the unit or installation without proper authorisation will void the certification, warranty, and safety listing, and may result in a safety hazard. • For safety reasons, never leav...
Page 28 - found un North America
27 • Although the ceramic glass is extremely durable under any normal use, a few precautions are required. Do not attempt to push logs further into the fire by using the door, as the glass may break if any solid object heavily contacts it. • Never operate the stove with the door open, or cracked sli...
Page 29 - Data provided by Energy, Mines and Resources – Canada; TABLE 3.2 Energy yield for wood species
28 Wood species Energy yield (millions of BTU/cord) Oak 29 Sugar Maple 28 Beech 26 Yellow birch 25 Ash 24 High energy yield Elm 23 Larch (Tamarack) 23 Red Maple 23 Douglas red fir 23 Silver birch 22 Alder 18 Poplar 17 Medium energy yield Hemlock 17 Spruce 17 Pine 17 Bass 16 Low energy yield Fir 13 D...
Page 30 - Place small and dry kindling on the crumpled paper.
29 3.2.2 Simple wood moisture test Add one large piece of wood to the top of an established fire. If it starts to burn on three sides within one minute, it is dry and seasoned and right for burning. If it turns black and starts to burn in about three minutes or more, it is damp. If it turns black an...
Page 32 - MAINTAINING THE FIRE
31 3.5 MAINTAINING THE FIRE Once the wood has been consumed (or partially consumed) and you have obtained a good bed of embers, you should reload the unit. In order to do so, open the air control to its maximum for approximately 15 seconds prior to opening the stove door. Then, proceed by opening th...
Page 33 - SECTION 4.0 MAINTENANCE; CLEANING AND PAINTING YOUR STOVE; C heat resistant paint. For this purpose, simply scrub the; The glass must be replaced by a genuine part only.
32 SECTION 4.0 MAINTENANCE 4.1 CLEANING AND PAINTING YOUR STOVE Clean the stove frequently so that soot, ash, and creosote do not accumulate. Do not attempt to clean the stove when the unit is hot. Special care must be taken with plated surfaces in order to maintain the finish at its original brilli...
Page 34 - Use only the genuine; ASH REMOVAL USING THE ASH DRAWER; Make sure the fire is out, and the stove is cold.
33 4.3 GASKETING It is recommended that you change the door gasket (which makes your stove door air tight) once a year, in order to insure good control over the combustion, maximum efficiency and security. To change the door gasket, simply remove the damaged one. Carefully clean the gasket groove, a...
Page 36 - BAFFLE INSTALLATION FOR ESCAPE 1800 MODEL
35 4.6 BAFFLE INSTALLATION FOR ESCAPE 1800 MODEL All firebrick and ceramic wool baffles must be properly in place for correct burning operation. Have any damaged firebricks replaced. Check the firebricks annually for damage and replace if they are broken or damaged. See figure 4.6.1 (B) for the fire...
Page 38 - SECONDARY AIR TUBE REPLACEMENT; Figure 4.11 – Secondary air tube replacement; Model
37 4.5 SECONDARY AIR TUBE REPLACEMENT (see Figure 4.11) 1. Remove cotter pin at RH end of tube. 2. Slide tube to left and lower tube end below RH plenum. 3. Slide tube to right to remove. 4. Reassemble in reverse order using a new cotter pin. The cotter pin is a hammerlock style and locks into place...
Page 39 - SECTION 5.0 SPECIFICATIONS; Type
38 SECTION 5.0 SPECIFICATIONS Fuel Type Cordwood Test Standards ULC S627 (CSA B366.2) & UL 1482 residential. Heat Output Maximum of 68000 BTU/hr. EPA test (63% default efficiency). Maximum of 75000 BTU/hr. with seasoned cordwood. Range Will vary with usage depending on the type and condition of ...
Page 40 - LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
39 1700, Léon-Harmel street, Quebec (Quebec) G1N 4R9 tel. : (418) 527-3060 fax : (418) 527-4311 e-mail : [email protected] web site : http://www.drolet.ca LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY The warranty of the manufacturer extends only to the original consumer purchaser and is not transferable. This...
