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; clearances
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION ................................................................................. 4 1.2 POSITIONING THE STOVE ................................................................................. 5 1.3 CLEARANCES .................................................
Page 5 - GENERAL INSTALLATION
4 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 6 - 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
5 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 7 - Figure 1.3 Clearances to combustible materials
Page 8 - Reduced clearances using shielding; TYPE OF PROTECTION; Reducing Clearances With; Sides and
7 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 9 - PROTECTOR; FRONT; FIGURE 1.4 Floor protector
8 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 - TIPS ON WOOD HEATING; and warm chimney will produce a good draft
9 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...
Page 11 - DEFINITIONS
10 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 c...
Page 12 - Note that it is the chimney which creates the; Do not connect your stove to a chimney serving another appliance.
11 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 t...
Page 13 - Wall support system
12 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 17 - Finally, twist on your rain cap and you can head back inside.
16 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 telesco...
Page 19 - Before you install the ceiling support, you need to frame the area.
18 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 ne...
Page 20 - avoid having to cut joists.
19 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...
Page 25 - CONNECTOR; elbow. Always go up vertically for at least 2 feet from the flue
24 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 ...
Page 27 - OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR; There is excessive condensation on windows in the winter.
26 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 28 - THE ADVANTAGE OF INSTALLING A BLOWER (FAN)
27 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 29 - SECTION 3.0 OPERATION; CSA
28 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 30 - 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
29 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 31 - found un North America
30 • 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 32 - Data provided by Energy, Mines and Resources – Canada; TABLE 3.2 Energy yield for wood species
31 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 D...
Page 33 - Place small and dry kindling on the crumpled paper.
32 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 35 - MAINTAINING THE FIRE
34 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 36 - 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.
35 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 37 - Use only the genuine; ASH REMOVAL USING THE ASH DRAWER; Make sure the fire is out, and the stove is cold.
36 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 38 - BAFFLE INSTALLATION FOR ESCAPE 1800 MODEL
37 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 expell...
Page 39 - VERMICULITE BAFFLE
38 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" VERMICU...
Page 40 - SECONDARY AIR TUBE REPLACEMENT; Figure 4.11 – Secondary air tube replacement; Model
39 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 41 - SECTION 5.0 SPECIFICATIONS; Type
40 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 42 - DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
41 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...
