Drolet DB03116, DB03110, DB03115 owner manual Introduction

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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 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 in North America comply with ULC-S627 and UL-1482 standards.

Read this entire manual before you install and use your new stove. If this stove 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 installation requirements in your area and the need to obtain a permit.

KEEP THIS INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

CAUTIONS:

HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.

DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO IGNITE THE FIRE.

DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS SLIGHTLY OPENED DURING IGNITION.

DO NOT BURN WASTE, FLAMMABLE FLUID SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA, OR MOTOR OIL.

DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM.

ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR AFTER IGNITION.

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 stove.

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Contents Escape 1800 EPA Wood Stove Models DB03100, DB03110, DB03115, & DB03116Introduction Table of Contents Specifications Drolet Limited Lifetime Warranty Installation General InstallationLegs and ash drawer assembly for DB03116 model Page See .3 on the following Positioning the StoveClearances Clearances to combustible materials Reduced Clearances Type of ProtectionGraphic Graphic Graphic Floor Protector Floor protectorTips on Wood Heating Chimney Chimney Flue SystemDefinitions Page Stove pipe Wall support systemChimney 1 a Typical installation through the wall Typical installation through the wallPage Page Page Typical installation through the ceiling Ceiling support systemPage Page Page 2 a Typical Installation Through an Existing Masonry Chimney 2 B Factory Built Thimble 2 C Brick Thimble Chimney Connector A Connecting Sections Draft Advantage of Installing a Blower FAN Outside Combustion AIRPage Operation Keep these instructions for future referenceSafety Information Fuel Energy yield for wood species Use of manufactured logs Wood species Energy yield Millions of BTU/cordSimple wood moisture test Lighting a FireIntensity Draft Setting Maintaining the Fire FAN Blower OperationGlass MaintenanceCleaning and Painting Your Stove ASH Removal Using the ASH Drawer GasketingChimney Flue Cleaning Baffle Installation for Escape 1800 ModelVermiculite Baffle Front 41 holes of 5/32 Secondary AIR Tube ReplacementImportant Notes Section Specifications Drolet Limited Lifetime Warranty Description