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45221 OWNER`S MANUAL Escape 1400-I Insert US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD INSERT Verified and tested following ULC S628 and UL 1482 Standards by: Manufactured by : STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC. . 1700, Léon-Harmel, Québec (Québec) G1N 4R9 Tel : (418 ) 527-3060 Fax : (418 ) 527-4311 www.d ro le t. ca READ AND KEEP TH[...]
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1 INTRODUCTION SBI INC., one of the most im portant wood stove and fireplac e manufacturers in Canada, congratulates you on your purc hase 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 t echnical specificat ions regarding [...]
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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. .......................1 Section 1.0 Pre-Insta llation Requirements ..................................................................................... ........................4 1.1 Masonr[...]
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3 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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4 Section 1.0 Pre-Installation Requirements 1.1 Masonry & Zero Clearance Requirements The masonry fireplace must m eet the minimum code re quirem ents, 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. CONDIT[...]
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5 1.2 Venting Requirements The flue is a critical component to a satisfactory installation. Your Drolet insert will attain its best performance if installed with a chimney that genera tes its own draft. The mi nimum requirem ent of a flue will be the installation of a flue connector (t he liner must conform to UL1777 chimney liners) from the insert[...]
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6 Section 2.0 Installation 2.1 Clearances To Combustibles (Measured From Insert Body) Escape 1400-I Sidewall (A) 13” (330 mm) Shelf (B) 22” (559 mm) Side mantle (C) 10” (254 mm) Top mantel (D) 29” (737 mm) Table 2.1 CLEARANCES Figure 2.1 Note: If side mantle protrudes more than 1.5” (38mm) in front of face of fireplace, then use sidewall [...]
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7 2.1.1 Hearth Requirements If the non-combustible hearth is flush with the floor, then the hearth must be 16”/406m m (18”/450mm in Canada) in front of the fan housing (see Figure 2.1.2). If the non- combustible hearth is a minim um of 4” (102mm ) above the floor, then the hearth can be 6” (152mm) out from the fan housing with a 10” (254m[...]
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8 2.3 Safety Information NOTE: This appliance is not recommended for use in a home if an occupant has any respiratory or any other related problems. 1. It is important to follow the installation and operation instructions. An improperly installed or operated insert could result in a safety hazard or fire, or damage to the unit, which would not be c[...]
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9 2.4 Installation Instructions 1. Inspect the fireplace according to the safety in formation and fireplace requirements and have it cleaned and/or upgraded as necessary. 2. If the installation of the unit renders the existing damper control inaccessible, it will be necessary to either secure the damper wide open or remove it entirely. An inaccessi[...]
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10 2.5 Air control plate, facepla te and fan Assembly Instructions 1. Place the faceplate panels with the finished side down on a flat, soft, non-abrasive surface. 2. Assemble the faceplate trim, attaching the mitered corners with the corner brackets. (see Figure 2.4) 3. Line up the holes of the side and top panels and secure with the screws, washe[...]
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11 3.1 Safety Information 1. This insert is designed for safe operation W HEN B URNING C ORDWOOD O NLY . Altering or modifying the unit or the installation without proper aut horization will void the certification, warranty, and safety listing, and may result in a safety hazard. 2. For safety reasons, never leave the unit unattende d with the door [...]
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12 homes, could possibly cause smoke spillage into the room . Smoke may contain carbon monoxide, which is poisonous, and in sufficient quantities is a health hazard. 11. We recomm end that you have a fresh air or make up ai r supply for the insert. In Canada this is a building code requirement. If this is not done, it could cause poor air quality i[...]
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13 For recommended wood sizes, refer to the specifications. Common Heating Values of Cordwood Hardwoods Million Btu/Cord Softwoods Million Btu/Cord Birch 23.6 Douglas Fir 20.6 White Oak 28.3 Hemlock 17.1 Alder 17.6 Jack Pine 18.4 Table 3.1 3.2.1 Simple Wood Moisture Test Add one large piece of wood to the top of an establishe d fire. If it starts t[...]
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14 established. Once the firebox is hot, the draft control can be partially closed by moving the knob to the left to adjust the intensity of the fire. Use Table 3.2 to adjust the draft control to the desired burn rate: Draft Settings Burn Rate Draft Setting Low Push Control to end of travel. Medium Low Pull Control by 3/8” from closed position. M[...]
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15 3.5 Maintaining The Fire Your Drolet insert will work best if a thick bed of hot embers is m aintained in the bottom of the firebox, and a minimum of two larg e pieces of seasoned fuel are added. Combustion efficiency is largely related to establishing a hot ember bed, and hot firebox temperatures. The quicker the insert and fuel get up to opera[...]
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16 Section 4.0 Maintenance 4.1 Care And Cleaning Clean the insert frequently so that soot, ash and cr eosote do not accumulate. D o not attempt to clean the insert, glass or door when the unit is hot. Special car e must be taken with plated surfaces in order to maintain the finish at its original brilliance. Do not use an abrasive glass cleaner whi[...]
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17 CAUTION : Ashes can start fires, even after severa l days of inactivity. Never dispose of ashes in a combustible container. Remove ashes only when the insert and ashes are cold . Ashes should be removed from the in sert frequently. W hen ashes are removed, they should be placed in a metal container with a tightly fitting lid. The closed containe[...]
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18 4.4 Baffle Installation for Escape 1400-I Figure 4.1 – Baffle installation & removal for Escape 1400-I The baffle assembly must be properly in place for co rrect burning operation. Have any damaged firebricks replaced. Check the firebricks annually for damage a nd replace if they are broken or damaged. See Figure 3.3 for the firebrick layo[...]
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19 4.5 Secondary Air Tube Replacement (see Figure 4.3) 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. Reassem ble in reverse order using a new cotte r pin. The cotter pin is a hammerlock style and locks into place by hitting the head sharply with a hammer. 5. No[...]
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20 Figure 4.3 – Secondary Air Tube replacement 4.6 Fan Maintenance & Care Clean the fan air inlet louvres and squirrel cage im peller regularly. The fan s hould be kept clean and dust free. Life of the fan will be shortened if opera ted in a dust filled environment, or if the fan is overheated by restricting air supply. Stalling the rotor, or[...]
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21 Section 5.0 Specifications 5.1 Escape 1400-I Insert Model Fuel Type Cordwood Test Standards ULC S628 (CSA B366.2) & UL 1482 residential. Heat Output Max of 39000 BTU/Hr with EPA test wood BTU/Hr (63% default efficiency) Range Will vary with usage depending on the type and condition of cord wood. Shipping Weight 370lbs (168kg) Firebox Volume [...]
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22 DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY The warranty of the manufacturer extends only to the original c onsumer purchaser and is not transferable. This warranty covers brand new products only, which have not been altered, modified nor repaired since sh ipm ent from factory. Proof of pu rchase (dat ed bill of sale), model nam e and serial number must be[...]