Drolet 1800 EPA manual

READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE OWNER’S MANUAL ESCAPE 1800 EPA WOOD STOVE US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD STOVE Verified and tested following ULC S627 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-[...]

1 INTRODUCTION Stove Builder International, one of the most im portant wood stove and fireplace manufacturers in North America, congratulates you on your purch ase and wishes to help you get maxim um satisfaction from your wood stove. In the pa ges that follow, we will give you advice on wood heating and controlled combustion as well as t echnical [...]

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.1 GENERAL INST ALLATION ........................................................................................................... ........... 3 1.2 POSITIONING THE ST OVE.......................................................................................................... ............. 4 1.3 CLEARANCES ..................[...]

3 SECTION 1.0 - INSTALLATION When installed and operated as described in th ese 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 hom e. In Canada, the CSA B365 Installation Code for Soli[...]

4 1.2 POSITIONING THE STOVE It is very important to position the wood stove in an area that will favour the m ost efficient heat distribution throughout the house. The stove should therefore be installed in the room where the most time is spent, and in the m ost spacious room possible. Recall that wood stoves produce radiating heat, the heat we fee[...]

5 Figure 1.3 Clearances to combustible materials[...]

6 1.3.1 Reduced clearances using shielding You may decrease the minim um clearances to com bustible materials by installing heat radiation shields between the walls or the ceiling and the stove. Those heat radiation sh ields must be installed permanently, and must be made of a heat-resistant or heat-tolerant material. Consult the table below: Reduc[...]

7 1.4 FLOOR PROTECTOR If the stove is to be installed on top of a com bustible floor, it must be guarded by a non-com bustible material extending at least 18” (300mm ) from the fr ont and 8” (200mm ) from the sides and the back of the firebox., as shown in Figure 1.4 below. Please note that a floor protection is required with the pedestal model[...]

8 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 chimney can be a masonry chimney (of masonry con[...]

9 If you are using a masonry chimney, it is im porta nt that it be built in compliance with the specifications of the Building Code. It must be lin ed with f ire clay bricks, or clay tiles, sealed together with fire cement, or have a listed solid fuel burning stainless steel liner. Round chim neys are the most efficient. The interior diameter of th[...]

10 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 chim ney manufacturer to another. The instructions contained i n this manual ar e based on the re comme ndations of chimney manufacturers whose products are sold at many North American retailers[...]

11 Typical installation through the wall FIGURE 2.2.1 (A) Typical installation through the wall 1- Start by positioning your stove where you would like it to go, taking into account the minimum clearances to combustible material. You will then be able to determin e where the chim ney will pass through the wall. You will probably have to adjust the [...]

12 2- Once the opening completed, you need to frame in the area to allow for the installation of a w all thimble. A wall thimble is not required for installations through concrete walls. 3- You m ust first secure the wall thimble into th e exterior wall surface. Then, do the same inside and fasten the trim plate. 4- Then, from outside the building,[...]

13 6- You can start to add chimney sections. W e recomm end that you also use locking bands to secure all connections. You w ill need to secure the chimney to the house using wall bands. Wall bands wrap around the chimney and then attach to the wall. Install the first one 3 feet above the wall support. Then, you will need another band for each 8 fe[...]

14 8- Finally, twist on your rain cap and you can head back inside. 9- You are now ready to connect your chimney to your stove. Simply install the inter-connecting stove pipe between the stove pipe adapter and the stove. You can follow the instructions in the following section (section 2.3) of this manual called « CHIMNEY CONNECTOR». Ceiling supp[...]

15 Typical installation through the ceiling FIGURE 2.2.1 (B) Typical Installation Through the Ceiling 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 ha ve to adjust this position slightly to en sure that your chimney will run between the joists . You can[...]

16 2. Before you install the ceiling support, you need to frame the area. 3. To install the ceiling support, just slide the a ssembly into the framed opening from below. Once you ensure that the finishing plate is flus h with the underside of the ceiling and assembly is level, secure it with screws. 4. Once the support is secure, you can begin to a[...]

17 6. Now, you can add additional chim ney sections. Continue adding chim ney lengths until a height of about 2 feet below the next ceiling level. An attic insulation shield must be installed where a chimney passes from a lower living space into an upper living space or attic space. It is designed to keep insulation materials away from the chim ney[...]

18 9. You are now ready to connect your chimney to your stove. Sim ply install the inter-connecting stove pipe between the stove pipe adapter and the stove. You can follow the instructions in the following section (section 2.3) of this manual called « CHIMNEY CONNECTOR». 2.2.2 Typical installation through an existing masonry chimney You can also [...]

19 FIGURE 2.2.2 (A) Typical Installation Through an Existing Masonry Chimney[...]

20 FIGURE 2.2.2 (B) Factory Built Thimble[...]

21 FIGURE 2.2.2 (C) Brick Thimble 2.3 CHIMNEY CONNECTOR Your chimney connector (comm only called stove pipe) and chimney must have the same diameter as the stove’s exhaust outlet. The stove pipe must be m ade of aluminized or cold roll steel with a minimum 24-gauge thickness (0.021" or 0.53 mm). It is strictly forbidden to use galvanized ste[...]

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

23 2.4 DRAFT Your E.P.A Drolet stove’s performance will be optim ised if it is installed with a chimney (flue) system that provides an adequate draft. The draf t is the force that m oves air from the appliance up through the chimney and is predominantly affected by the height and diam eter of the chimney, as well as the stack temperatures of the [...]

24 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 ra diation and convection power of your stove. You[...]

25 SECTION 3.0 OPERATION Keep these instructions for future reference. WARNING: • ANY MODIFICATION OF THE APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED IN WRIT ING 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 OR REKINDLE T HE FIRE . • DO NOT USE FL[...]

26 3.1 SAFETY INFORMATION • These stoves are designed for safe operation WHEN BURNING WOOD ONLY . Altering or modifying the unit or installation without pr oper authorisation will void the certification, warranty, and safety listing, and may result in a safety hazard. • For safety reasons, never lea ve the unit unattende d with the door open or[...]

27 • Although the ceramic glass is extremely durabl e under any norm al 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 slightly open, except briefly during the lighti[...]

28 Wood species Energy yield (millions of BTU/cord) Oak 29 Sugar Maple 28 Beech 26 Yellow birch 25 Ash 24 High energy yield Elm 23 Larch (Tamarack) 23 Red Maple 23 Douglas red fir 23 Silver birch 22 Alder 18 Poplar 17 Medium energy yield Hemlock 17 Spruce 17 Pine 17 Bass 16 Low energy yield Fir 13 Data provided by Energy, Mines and Resources – Ca[...]

29 3.2.2 Simple wood moisture test Add one large piece of wood to the top of an establishe d fire. If it starts to burn on three sides within one minute, it is dry and seasoned and right for burni ng. If it turns black and starts to burn in about three minutes or more, it is dam p. If it turns bl ack and does not start burning until five minutes or[...]

30 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” from closed position High Pull Control to end of travel. Table 3.4 Closing the draft control down too soon will lower combustion efficiency, and may result in creosote build-up in the chimney (whic[...]

31 3.5 MAINTAINING THE FIRE Once the wood has been consumed (or partially consum ed) 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 maxim um for approximately 15 seconds prior to opening the st ove door. Then, proceed by opening the door very slowly. Open it by 2” to 4” (52[...]

32 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 mu st be taken with plated surfaces in order to maintain the finish at its original brilliance. Do not use an abrasive cleaner which will s[...]

33 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 co mbustion, m aximum efficiency and security. To change the door gasket, simply remove the dam age d one. Carefully clean th e gasket groove, apply a high temperature silicone sold for thi[...]

34 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 mo isture to form creosote. The creosote vapour[...]

35 4.6 BAFFLE INSTALLATION FOR ESCAPE 1800 MODEL All firebrick and ceramic wool baffles must be properly in place for correct burning operation. Have any damaged firebricks replaced. Check the firebricks annually for damage and replace if they are broken or damaged. See figure 4.6.1 (B) for the firebrick layout. Figure 4.6.1 (A) – Baffle installa[...]

36 Figure 4.6.1 (B) - Firebrick layout for Escape 1800 model[...]

37 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 co tter pin. The cotter pin is a hamm erlock style and locks into place by hitting the head sharply with a hammer. 5. N[...]

38 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 cord wood. Shipping Weight 421 lbs (191 kg) Fireb[...]

39 1700, Léon-Harmel street, Quebec (Quebec) G1N 4R9 tel. : (418) 527-3060 fax : (418) 527-4311 e-mail : tech@sbi-international.com web site : ht tp :/ /www.d ro le t. ca 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, [...]