Drolet DB03116, DB03110, DB03115 owner manual General Installation

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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 freestanding wood stove in residential installations. The Escape 1800 EPA wood stove is not intended for installation in a bedroom or a mobile home.

In Canada, the CSA B365 Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment and

the CSA C22.1 Canadian National Electrical Code are to be followed in the absence of local code

requirements. In the USA, the ANSI NFPA 70 National Electrical Code and NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances are to be followed in the absence of

local code requirements.

In addition to the national installation and/or local building codes, fire officials (or other authorities having jurisdiction) should be contacted to determine what restrictions and installation requirements might apply locally.

This heating unit must serve as a supplementary heat source. An alternative 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 highly recommended that the user buys this product from a retailer who can provide installation and maintenance advices.

1.1GENERAL INSTALLATION

CAUTION:

MIXING OF APPLIANCE OR FLUE SYSTEM COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES OR MODIFYING THE DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATION OF COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. WHERE SUCH ACTION IS CONSIDERED, THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE CONSULTED IN THE FIRST INSTANCE.

DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.

CRACKED AND BROKEN COMPONENTS, e.g. GLASS PANELS OR CERAMIC TILES, MAY RENDER THIS INSTALLATION UNSAFE.

A SOURCE OF FRESH AIR INTO THE ROOM OR SPACE HEATED SHALL BE PROVIDED WHEN REQUIRED.

INSTALL A SMOKE DETECTOR IN THE ROOM WHERE THE STOVE IS LOCATED

CONNECT THE STOVE ONLY TO A LINED MASONRY CHIMNEY CONFORMING TO NATIONAL AND LOCAL BUILDING CODES FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL, OR TO A LISTED FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEY SUITABLE FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL.

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Contents Models DB03100, DB03110, DB03115, & DB03116 Escape 1800 EPA Wood StoveIntroduction Table of Contents Specifications Drolet Limited Lifetime Warranty General Installation InstallationLegs and ash drawer assembly for DB03116 model Page See .3 on the following Positioning the StoveClearances Clearances to combustible materials Type of Protection Reduced ClearancesGraphic Graphic Graphic Floor protector Floor ProtectorTips on Wood Heating Chimney Chimney Flue SystemDefinitions Page Stove pipe Wall support systemChimney Typical installation through the wall 1 a Typical installation through the wallPage Page Page Ceiling support system Typical installation through the ceilingPage 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 Outside Combustion AIR Advantage of Installing a Blower FANPage Keep these instructions for future reference OperationSafety Information Fuel Wood species Energy yield Millions of BTU/cord Energy yield for wood species Use of manufactured logsLighting a Fire Simple wood moisture testIntensity Draft Setting FAN Blower Operation Maintaining the FireGlass MaintenanceCleaning and Painting Your Stove Gasketing ASH Removal Using the ASH DrawerBaffle Installation for Escape 1800 Model Chimney Flue CleaningVermiculite Baffle Front 41 holes of 5/32 Secondary AIR Tube ReplacementImportant Notes Section Specifications Description Drolet Limited Lifetime Warranty