Drolet Escape 1800 Manuel du propriétaire

OWNER’S MANUAL ESCAPE 1800 EPA WOOD STOVE MODELS DB03100, DB03110, DB03115, & DB03116 WOOD STOVES CERTIFIED ACCORDING TO US ENVIRONMENTAL P

1.3.1 REDUCED CLEARANCES You may decrease the clearances by installing heat radiation shields between the walls or the ceiling and the stove. Th

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

Graphic 2 A- 25 mm (1 po.) minimum; 1- Combustible wall ; 2- Non-combustible spacer; 3- 0.61 mm (0.024") sheet metal. Graphic 3 A- 25 mm

Graphic 5 A- 25 mm (1 po.) minimum; 1- Combustible wall; 2- Non-combustible spacer; 3- Brick. Graphic 6 A- 25 mm (1 po.) minimum; 1- Comb

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 ext

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. Envir

SECTION 2.0 CHIMNEY (FLUE SYSTEM) 2.1 DEFINITIONS For clarity, the following definitions should be used with respect to these instructions: •

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 w

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

Typical installation through the wall FIGURE 2.2.1 (A) Typical installation through the wall

INTRODUCTION Stove Builder International, one of the most important wood stove and fireplace manufacturers in North America, congratulates you on y

1- Start by positioning your stove where you would like it to go, taking into account the minimum clearances to combustible material. You will t

4- Then, from outside the building, slide a short chimney length (attached to the tee) through the wall thimble. The chimney must extend at least

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

Ceiling support system If your chimney must rise inside the house and go through the ceiling, you need to connect it to your stove at the ceiling l

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 hav

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 coupl

7. Once you have cut through your roof and framed the joists, it is time to work outdoors. Authorities require that the chimney extend not less th

2.2.2 Typical installation through an existing masonry chimney You can also install your stove using your existing masonry chimney. To do so, fol

FIGURE 2.2.2 (B) Factory Built Thimble

FIGURE 2.2.2 (C) Brick Thimble

TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1.0 - INSTALLATION ... 5 1.1

2.3 CHIMNEY CONNECTOR Your chimney connector (commonly called stove pipe) and chimney must have the same diameter as the stove’s exhaust outlet. Th

FIGURE 2.3 (A) Connecting Sections 1/4" RISE PER FOOT FIGURE 2.3 (B) Minimum Slope

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 adequa

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 follow

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

SECTION 3.0 OPERATION Keep these instructions for future reference. WARNING: • ANY MODIFICATION OF THE APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED I

3.1 SAFETY INFORMATION • These stoves are designed for safe operation WHEN BURNING WOOD ONLY. Altering or modifying the unit or installation wi

• Although the ceramic glass is extremely durable under any normal use, a few precautions are required. Do not attempt to push logs further into th

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 yi

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 min

SECTION 4.0 MAINTENANCE ... 42 4.1 CLEANING AND PAINTI

Intensity Draft Setting Low Push Control to end of travel. Medium Low Pull Control by 3/8” from closed position. Medium High Pull Control by 3/4”

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

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

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 contro

4.5 CHIMNEY (FLUE) CLEANING Regular chimney (flue) maintenance, as well as good burning practices, are required to prevent chimney fires. When woo

VERMICULITE BAFFLEWOOL WEIGHTCERAMIC WOOLREAR AND MIDDLETUBESFRONT BAFFLESUPPORTFRONT TUBE Figure 4.6.1 (A) – Baffle installation for E

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 p

SECTION 5.0 SPECIFICATIONS Fuel Type Cordwood Test Standards ULC S627 (CSA B366.2) & UL 1482 residential. Recommended surface :

DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY The warranty of the manufacturer extends only to the original consumer purchaser and is not transferable. This wa

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

Some Escape 1800 models require a special assembly. This assembly must be performed before positioning the appliance. Please note that only DB03115

Then, install the legs using the bolts (B) supplied in a big in the firebox as shown below : The last step consists of installing the ash drawer.

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 throug

Figure 1.3 Clearances to combustible materials