Page 2 - INTRODUCTION; REGISTER YOU WARRANTY ONLINE
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 ...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1.0 - INSTALLATION ................................................................................................ 5 1.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................... 5 1.1.1...
Page 5 - GENERAL INSTALLATION
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 C...
Page 8 - 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
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 ...
Page 9 - Figure 1.3 Clearances to combustible materials
Page 10 - TYPE OF PROTECTION; Reducing Clearances With; Sides and
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 le...
Page 11 - Graphic 1
Graphic 1 A- Clearance to combustible material with no protection. B- 500 mm (20 po.) minimum; C- 25 mm (1 po.) minimum; D- Between 25 mm (1 po.) and 75 mm (3 po.) ; E- 75 mm (3 po.) minimum; F- 450 mm (18 po.) minimum. 1- Wall shielding ; 2- Non-combustible spacers ; 3- Ceiling shielding ; 4- Combu...
Page 14 - PROTECTOR; FRONT; FIGURE 1.4 Floor protector
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 refer to local building c...
Page 15 - TIPS ON WOOD HEATING; and warm chimney will produce a good draft
TIPS ON WOOD HEATING Wood is a renewable energy. It is also a very clean heat source when used with appliances that are certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a standard accepted in Canada as well. EPA-certified wood stoves are different than conventional wood stoves. Burning w...
Page 16 - DEFINITIONS
SECTION 2.0 CHIMNEY (FLUE SYSTEM) 2.1 DEFINITIONS For clarity, the following definitions should be used with respect to these instructions: • A chimney system consists of a connector off the top of the stove, and a chimne y , which attaches to the connector and terminates outside the house. • A chim...
Page 17 - Note that it is the chimney which creates the; Do not connect your stove to a chimney serving another appliance.
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 the ...
Page 18 - Wall support system
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 products...
Page 22 - Finally, twist on your rain cap and you can head back inside.
7- Authorities require that the chimney extend not less than 3 feet above the highest point where it passes through the roof of a building and not less than 2 feet above any portion of the building within 10 feet. If the chimney extends more than 5 feet above the roof deck, roof guys with telescopin...
Page 24 - Before you install the ceiling support, you need to frame the area.
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 your chimney will run between the joists. You can use a stud finder to locate the joists. You also need ...
Page 25 - avoid having to cut joists.
4. Once the support is secure, you can begin to assemble the chimney by lowering the first section into the support. Make sure that the male coupler is pointing upwards, as indicated by the arrow on the chimney label. 5. Then, from beneath the support, insert the stove pipe adapter and twist-lock it...
Page 30 - CONNECTOR; elbow. Always go up vertically for at least 2 feet from the flue
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). It is strictly forbidden to use gal...
Page 32 - Avoid 90 degree eblows
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 chimney, ...
Page 33 - OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR; There is excessive condensation on windows in the winter.; THE ADVANTAGE OF INSTALLING A BLOWER (FAN)
2.5 OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR It is recommended to install 5’’ outside air intake in the room where the stove is located or nearby. The following are signs that a fresh air kit may be required: • Your stove does not draw steadily, smoke rollouts occur, wood burns poorly, or back-draft occurs whether or...
Page 35 - SECTION 3.0 OPERATION; CSA
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 START...
Page 36 - SAFETY 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
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 leave t...
Page 37 - found un North America
• 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 slight...
Page 38 - Data provided by Energy, Mines and Resources – Canada; TABLE 3.2 Energy yield for wood species
Wood species Energy yield (millions of BTU/cord) High energy yield Oak 29 Sugar Maple 28 Beech 26 Yellow birch 25 Ash 24 Elm 23 Medium energy yield Larch (Tamarack) 23 Red Maple 23 Douglas red fir 23 Silver birch 22 Alder 18 Poplar 17 Hemlock 17 Low energy yield Spruce 17 Pine 17 Bass 16 Fir 13 Data...
Page 39 - Place small and dry kindling on the crumpled paper.
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 and d...
Page 41 - MAINTAINING THE FIRE
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 the d...
Page 42 - 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.
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 brillianc...
Page 43 - Use only the genuine; ASH REMOVAL USING THE ASH DRAWER; Make sure the fire is out, and the stove is cold.
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, appl...
Page 44 - BAFFLE INSTALLATION FOR ESCAPE 1800 MODEL
4.5 CHIMNEY (FLUE) CLEANING Regular chimney (flue) maintenance, as well as good burning practices, are required to prevent chimney fires. When wood (especially green wood) is burned without adequate heat or air supply, it produces tar and other organic vapours ( smoke ), which combine with expelled ...
Page 45 - VERMICULITE BAFFLE
VERMICULITE BAFFLE WOOL WEIGHT CERAMIC WOOL REAR AND MIDDLETUBES FRONT BAFFLE SUPPORT FRONT TUBE Figure 4.6.1 (A) – Baffle installation for Escape 1800 3 1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 1 1/4" X 4 1/2" X 9" 1 1/4" X 4 1/2" X 8" 4 4 4 3 1 4 3 12 1 1/4" X 4" X 8" VERMICULIT...
Page 46 - SECONDARY AIR TUBE REPLACEMENT; Figure 4.11 – Secondary air tube replacement; Model
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 by...
Page 47 - SECTION 5.0 SPECIFICATIONS; Type; Recommended
SECTION 5.0 SPECIFICATIONS Fuel Type Cordwood Test Standards ULC S627 (CSA B366.2) & UL 1482 residential. Recommended surface : 500 to 1900 sq. ft. Heating capacity* – BTU/hr., EPA test wood: 38,700 BTU/h. Heating capacity* – BTU/hr., seasoned cordwood : 75,000 BTU/h. Optimum efficiency: 77% *Wh...
Page 48 - DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY; DESCRIPTION
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 sa...
