Drolet ESCAPE 45221 User Manual
US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED
WOOD INSERT
Verified and tested following
ULC S628 and UL 1482 Standards
by:
Revised : October 19th, 2009
OWNER`S MANUAL
Escape 1400-I Insert
Manufactured by : STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC..
READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE
1700, Léon-Harmel, Québec (Québec) G1N 4R9
Tel : (418 ) 527-3060
Fax : (418 ) 527-4311
www.drolet.ca
45221
INTRODUCTION
REGISTER YOU WARRANTY ONLINE
To receive full warranty coverage, you will need to
show evidence of the date you purchased your
stove. Keep your sales invoice. We also
recommend that you register your warranty online at
www.drolet.ca
Registering your warranty online will help us track
rapidly the information we need on your insert.
SBI INC., one of the most important wood stove and fireplace manufacturers in Canada,
congratulates you on your purchase and wishes to help you get maximum satisfaction from your
wood insert. In the pages that follow, we will give you advice on wood heating and controlled
combustion as well as technical specifications regarding installation, operation and maintenance
of the model you have chosen.
The instructions pertaining to the installation of your wood stove comply with ULC-S628 and UL1482 standards.
Read this entire manual before you install and use your new insert. If this insert is not
properly installed, a house fire may result. To reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation
instructions. Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or
even death.
Consult your municipal building department or fire officials about restrictions and
installations requirements in your area and the need to obtain a permit.
Keep and save this instructions manual for future references.
CAUTIONS:
HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE
SKIN BURNS.
DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START THE FIRE.
DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS SLIGHTLY OPENED.
DO NOT BURN WASTES, FLAMMABLE FLUID SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR MOTOR OIL.
DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM.
ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR AFTER THE IGNITION.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Section 1.0 Pre-Installation Requirements ............................................................................................. 4
1.1 Masonry & Zero Clearance Requirements................................................................................... 4
1.2 Venting Requirements .................................................................................................................... 5
Section 2.0 Installation ............................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Clearances To Combustibles (Measured From Insert Body) ..................................................... 6
2.1.1 Hearth Requirements .................................................................................................................. 7
2.2 Suitable Fireplace Dimensions ....................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Safety Information .......................................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Installation Instructions ................................................................................................................. 9
2.5 Air control plate, faceplate and fan Assembly Instructions ..................................................... 10
2.6 Installation of the adapter for fresh air kit ................................................................................. 11
Section 3.0 Operation.............................................................................................................................. 12
3.1 Safety Information ........................................................................................................................ 12
3.2 Fuel ................................................................................................................................................. 13
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3.2.1 Simple Wood Moisture Test ...................................................................................................... 14
3.3 Notes About First Firing............................................................................................................... 14
3.4 Lighting A Fire .............................................................................................................................. 14
3.5 Maintaining The Fire .................................................................................................................... 16
3.6 Fan Operation ............................................................................................................................... 16
Section 4.0 Maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 17
4.1 Care And Cleaning ....................................................................................................................... 17
4.1.1 Glass Cleaning and maintenance .............................................................................................. 17
4.2 Ash Removal .................................................................................................................................. 18
4.3 Chimney Cleaning ......................................................................................................................... 18
4.4 Baffle Installation for Escape 1400-I ........................................................................................... 19
Figure 4.1 – Baffle installation & removal for Escape 1400-I .......................................................... 19
4.5 Secondary Air Tube Replacement ............................................................................................... 20
4.6 Fan Maintenance & Care ............................................................................................................. 21
4.7 Removal instructions .................................................................................................................... 21
Section 5.0 Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 22
5.1 Escape 1400-I Insert Model .......................................................................................................... 22
DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ................................................................................. 23
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Escape 1400-I Dimensions
13 29/64"
28 25/64"
26 29/32"
6.000"O
9 61/64"
20 31/32"
13 3/8"
6 31/64"
8 9/32"
8 9/64"
15 1/32"
20 31/32"
Faceplate fully extended toward the back Faceplate fully extended toward the front
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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 fireplace should include the following:
1. CONDITION OF THE FIREPLACE AND CHIMNEY: Examine the masonry fireplace and
chimney prior to installation to determine that they are free from cracks, loose mortar, creosote deposits,
blockage, or other signs of deterioration. If evidence of deterioration is noted, the fireplace or chimney
should be upgraded prior to installation.
2. INSTALLATION INTO AN EXISTING FACTORY-BUILT ZERO-CLEARANCE
FIREPLACE: It is possible to install a wood insert into an existing factory-built zero-clearance
fireplace. However, there currently exists no UL or ULC standard specific to that type of installation.
The first thing that must be verified is that the factory-built zero clearance fireplace is listed (it must be
certified by a competent certification body such as Omni or Warnock Hersey). It must be suitable for use
with solid fuel and nothing in the owner’s manual must specifically prohibit the installation of a fireplace
insert. When in doubt, check with the fireplace manufacturer. The installation of the zero-clearance
fireplace MUST be thoroughly inspected by a professional in order to ensure that it still meets the
manufacturer’s specs and code conformity. The chimney must be of at least 1" (25 mm) larger in diameter
to accommodate a required continuous stainless steel liner running from the flue collar to the top of the
chimney termination.
Never remove parts that serve to insulate the zero-clearance fireplace from combustible material. Only
readily detachable parts that are easily replaced, such as damper parts, screens, and doors, are to be
removed from the fireplace. These parts must be stored nearby and available for retrofit if the insert is
ever removed. Removal of any parts which render the fireplace unfit for use with solid fuel requires the
fireplace to be permanently labelled by the installer as being no longer suitable for solid fuel until the
removed parts are replaced and the fireplace is restored to its original certified condition. Furthermore,
any air vents, grilles, or louvers that serve to create an air circulation pattern around and outside the zeroclearance fireplace shall never be removed.
3. CHIMNEY CAPS: Mesh type chimney caps must have provision for regular cleaning, or the mesh
should be removed to eliminate the potential of plugging.
4. LINER: The chimney must have an acceptable masonry liner suitable for solid fuel, otherwise a
continuous stainless steel liner must be installed.
5. ADJACENT COMBUSTIBLES: The fireplace should be inspected to make sure that there is
adequate clearance to combustibles, both exposed combustibles to the top, side, and front as well as
concealed combustibles, in the chimney and mantel area. Your local inspector should have
information on whether older fireplaces are of adequate construction.
6. OPENING SIZE: Refer to “Suitable Fireplace Dimensions” (Sec. 2.2) for suitable size fireplace
openings.
NOTE: A METAL TAG IS PROVIDED AND IS TO BE FASTENED TO THE BACK WALL OF
THE FIREPLACE IF THE FIREPLACE HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO ACCOMMODATE THE
INSERT.
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1.2 Venting Requirements
The flue is a critical component to a satisfactory installation. Your insert will attain its best performance if
installed with a flue that generates its own draft. The minimum venting requirement will be the installation
of a flue connector from the insert into the first tile of the chimney (see Figure 2.3). If you are using a
masonry chimney, it is important that it be built in compliance with the specifications of the National
Building Code or other applicable standard having jurisdiction. It must be lined with fire clay bricks, metal
or clay tiles sealed together with fire cement (round flues are the most efficient). Ideally, the interior
diameter of the masonry chimney should be identical to the insert smoke exhaust. You may also run a
stainless steel liner inside the masonry chimney. A continuous 6" (152mm) stainless steel liner from the top
of the chimney to the insert’s smoke exhaust (see Figure 2.2) is the optimum system and will provide the
best performance, as well as compensate for poor draft situations caused by large cross-sectional chimneys.
The insert will not work without a positive seal in the chimney.
Chimneys constructed outside of the home, on an exterior wall, should be avoided if possible, especially in
colder climates. Outside chimneys may not draw as well and may downdraft due to the difficulty in heating
them up to operating temperature. Cooler chimneys will result in increased creosoting, less draft, and poorer
performance. Draft is proportional to overall chimney height as well as to stack temperature. Draft can be
increased by increasing chimney height, and by reducing heat loss from the chimney through an insulated
liner.
Ensure that all joints in the flue systems are tightly sealed, since any leaks will result in reduced performance
as well as a possible safety hazard. Using a fire screen at the extremity of the chimney requires regular
inspection in order to insure that it is not obstructed thus blocking the draught, and it should be cleaned when
necessary.
Do not connect this unit to a chimney flue serving another appliance.
This heating unit must serve as a supplementary heat source. An alternate heat source should be available in
the home if needed. The manufacturer cannot be responsible for additional heating costs associated with the
use of an alternative heat source.
It is recommended that the user buys this product from a retailer who can provide installation and
maintenance advices.
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Section 2.0 Installation
Escape 1400-I
Sidewall (A)
13” (330 mm)
Top mantel (B)
22” (559 mm)
Side mantle (C)
10” (254 mm)
Shelf (D)
29” (737 mm)
2.1 Clearances To Combustibles (Measured From Insert Body)
Table 2.1
CLEARANCES
Note: If side mantle protrudes more than 1.5” (38mm) in front of face of fireplace, then use
Figure 2.1
sidewall clearance.
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2.1.1 Hearth Requirements
Escape 1400-I
Measurement for :
Minimum
Opening Height (F)
21½” (546 mm)
Opening Width (G)
29” (737 mm)
Opening Depth (H)
14” (356 mm)
If the non-combustible hearth is flush with the floor, then the hearth must be 16”/406mm
(18”/450mm in Canada) in front of the fan housing (see Figure 2.1.2). If the non-
combustible hearth is a minimum of 4” (102mm) above the floor, then the hearth can be 6”
(152mm) out from the fan housing with a 10” (254mm) floor protection (sparks) extended
beyond the hearth (see Figure 2.1.1). The non-combustible hearth must be a minimum of 8”
(203mm) on each side of the unit (Canada & USA).
Convert specification to R-value:
k-factor is given with a required thickness (T) in inches: R=1/k x T
C-factor is given: R=1/C
Example:
If the floor protector is 4” brick with a C-factor of 1.25 over 1/8” mineral board with a k
factor of 0.29 the total R-value of the system is:
4” brick C=1.25, R=1/1.25=0.8
1/8” mineral board K=0.29, R=1/0.29 x 0.125=0.431
Total R = Rbrick + Rmineral = 0.8 + 0.431 = 1.231
Total R is greater than 1.0, the system is acceptable.
Figure 2.1.1 Figure 2.1.2
2.2 Suitable Fireplace Dimensions
Table 2.2
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