Drolet Escape 1800-I Wood Burning Insert
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The Drolet Escape 1800-I Wood Burning Fireplace Insert is a versatile and affordable wood insert. This affordable wood insert is a great way to update an old inefficient fireplace and provide extra warmth in the cold winter months. With a heating area of up to 2100 square ft.,
The Escape 1800-I wood insert is sure to lower your heating bills. It has a maximum operating burn time of 8 hours and provides up to 75,000 BTU's of warmth. The 2.4 cubic foot firebox can hold up to a 20" log size. The Drolet Escape 1800-I is EPA 2020 approved and has an optimal efficiency rating of 77%.
It comes standard with a blower to help push the heat across the room. Faceplates are available in standard 29" x 44", large 32" x 50" and cuttable 18 gauge 32" x 50". The simple design makes the Escape 1800-I a very user friendly stove that will fit in any home decor. If you are looking to purchase an affordable wood burning fireplace insert with a high heating output, the Escape 1800-I Wood Insert is for you.
Features:
- Firebox lined with refractory bricks for better heat distribution
- Optimum efficiency : 77 %
- Average particulate emissions rate : 1.54 g/h
- Steel thickness – top : 5/16"
- High-efficiency certified appliance : Yes, EPA 2020 approved
- Recommended heating area-ft² : 500 - 2,100
- Included: Blower, ceramic glass, ash lip, air damper
Measuring for Your Drolet Escape 1800-I
Installing Your New Wood Fireplace Insert
Drolet 1800-I Wood Insert Specifications |
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Fuel Type | Dry cordwood (16" recommended) |
Recommended heating area | 500 - 2,100 ft² |
Overall firebox volume | 2.4 ft³ |
EPA loading volume | 2.02 ft³ |
Maximum burn time | 8 h |
Maximum heat output-dry cordwood | 75,000 BTU/h (22.0 kW) |
Minimum overall heat output rate | 14,800 BTU/h (4.34 kW) |
Maximum overall heat output rate | 28,600 BTU/h (8.38 kW) |
Average overall efficiency-dry cordwood (HHV) | 69% |
Average overall efficiency-dry cordwood (LHV) | 74% |
Optimum efficiency | 77% |
Optimum heat transfer efficiency | 75% |
Average particulate emission rate | 1.54 g/h |
Average CO | 89.4 g/h |
Size | Large |
Premium quality blower included (CFM) | 144 |
Certified according to applicable standards | By an accredited laboratory (CAN/USA) |
Combustion technology | Non-catalytic |
Stainless-steel secondary-air system | Yes |
Flue outlet diameter | 6” |
Distance-center of the flue outlet to back unit | 6 ⅞” |
Distance-center of the flue outlet to side unit | 13 1/2” |
Chimney diameter | 6” |
Type of chimney | Liner - ULC-S635, CAN/ULC-S640, UL1777 |
Minimum chimney height | 12’ |
Overall dimension (Width) | 28 ⅜” |
Overall dimension (Height) | 23 1/8” |
Overall dimension (Depth) | 26 ⅜” |
Door Type | Single, glass with cast iron frame |
Door opening size (Width) | 17 ½” |
Door opening size (Height) | 9” |
Glass Type | Ceramic Glass |
Glass surface - W x H | 16" x 9 1/4" |
Firebox size (Width) | 21” |
Firebox size (Height) | 11 7/8” |
Firebox size (Depth) | 16 1/2” |
Maximum log length | 20” |
Log positioning | Loading over width |
Firebox lined with refractory bricks | Yes |
Baffle type | High quality vermiculite |
Minimum fireplace opening (Height) | 23 ⅜” |
Minimum fireplace opening (Width) | 28 7/8” |
Minimum fireplace opening (Depth) | 15 3/4” |
High-efficiency certified appliance | Yes, EPA 2020 approved |
Canadian Standard (emissions) | CSA B415.1-10 |
USA Standard (emissions) | EPA / ASTM WK47329 |
Canadian Standard (safety) | ULC S628 |
USA Standard (safety) | UL 1482, UL 737 |
Steel thickness-body | 3/16” |
Steel thickness-top | 5/16” |
Warranty | Limited Lifetime |
Shipping Weight | 405 lb (178 kg) |
Minimum Clearance to Combustibles:
Clearance to Combustibles* | Canada | United States |
Clearance - Combustible side wall to unit | 16" | 16” |
Clearance - Combustible side mantle to unit | 9" | 9” |
Clearance - Combustible top mantle to unit | 27" | 27” |
Clearance - Top of the unit to a 12" combustible mantle shelf | 27" | 27” |
Clearance - Base of the unit to ceiling** | 84" | 84” |
* The information given on the certification label affixed to the appliance always overrides the information published in any other media (owner's manual, catalogues, flyers, magazines and/or web sites). | ||
** Some appliances have been tested with a low ceiling. Before setting up your unit, refer to the installation manual. |
Product Details:
The Drolet Escape 1800-I Wood Burning Fireplace Insert is a versatile and affordable wood insert. This affordable wood insert is a great way to update an old inefficient fireplace and provide extra warmth in the cold winter months. With a heating area of up to 2100 square ft.,
The Escape 1800-I wood insert is sure to lower your heating bills. It has a maximum operating burn time of 8 hours and provides up to 75,000 BTU's of warmth. The 2.4 cubic foot firebox can hold up to a 20" log size. The Drolet Escape 1800-I is EPA 2020 approved and has an optimal efficiency rating of 77%.
It comes standard with a blower to help push the heat across the room. Faceplates are available in standard 29" x 44", large 32" x 50" and cuttable 18 gauge 32" x 50". The simple design makes the Escape 1800-I a very user friendly stove that will fit in any home decor. If you are looking to purchase an affordable wood burning fireplace insert with a high heating output, the Escape 1800-I Wood Insert is for you.
Features:
- Firebox lined with refractory bricks for better heat distribution
- Optimum efficiency : 77 %
- Average particulate emissions rate : 1.54 g/h
- Steel thickness – top : 5/16"
- High-efficiency certified appliance : Yes, EPA 2020 approved
- Recommended heating area-ft² : 500 - 2,100
- Included: Blower, ceramic glass, ash lip, air damper
Measuring for Your Drolet Escape 1800-I
Installing Your New Wood Fireplace Insert
Specifications:
Drolet 1800-I Wood Insert Specifications |
|
Fuel Type | Dry cordwood (16" recommended) |
Recommended heating area | 500 - 2,100 ft² |
Overall firebox volume | 2.4 ft³ |
EPA loading volume | 2.02 ft³ |
Maximum burn time | 8 h |
Maximum heat output-dry cordwood | 75,000 BTU/h (22.0 kW) |
Minimum overall heat output rate | 14,800 BTU/h (4.34 kW) |
Maximum overall heat output rate | 28,600 BTU/h (8.38 kW) |
Average overall efficiency-dry cordwood (HHV) | 69% |
Average overall efficiency-dry cordwood (LHV) | 74% |
Optimum efficiency | 77% |
Optimum heat transfer efficiency | 75% |
Average particulate emission rate | 1.54 g/h |
Average CO | 89.4 g/h |
Size | Large |
Premium quality blower included (CFM) | 144 |
Certified according to applicable standards | By an accredited laboratory (CAN/USA) |
Combustion technology | Non-catalytic |
Stainless-steel secondary-air system | Yes |
Flue outlet diameter | 6” |
Distance-center of the flue outlet to back unit | 6 ⅞” |
Distance-center of the flue outlet to side unit | 13 1/2” |
Chimney diameter | 6” |
Type of chimney | Liner - ULC-S635, CAN/ULC-S640, UL1777 |
Minimum chimney height | 12’ |
Overall dimension (Width) | 28 ⅜” |
Overall dimension (Height) | 23 1/8” |
Overall dimension (Depth) | 26 ⅜” |
Door Type | Single, glass with cast iron frame |
Door opening size (Width) | 17 ½” |
Door opening size (Height) | 9” |
Glass Type | Ceramic Glass |
Glass surface - W x H | 16" x 9 1/4" |
Firebox size (Width) | 21” |
Firebox size (Height) | 11 7/8” |
Firebox size (Depth) | 16 1/2” |
Maximum log length | 20” |
Log positioning | Loading over width |
Firebox lined with refractory bricks | Yes |
Baffle type | High quality vermiculite |
Minimum fireplace opening (Height) | 23 ⅜” |
Minimum fireplace opening (Width) | 28 7/8” |
Minimum fireplace opening (Depth) | 15 3/4” |
High-efficiency certified appliance | Yes, EPA 2020 approved |
Canadian Standard (emissions) | CSA B415.1-10 |
USA Standard (emissions) | EPA / ASTM WK47329 |
Canadian Standard (safety) | ULC S628 |
USA Standard (safety) | UL 1482, UL 737 |
Steel thickness-body | 3/16” |
Steel thickness-top | 5/16” |
Warranty | Limited Lifetime |
Shipping Weight | 405 lb (178 kg) |
Minimum Clearance to Combustibles:
Clearance to Combustibles* | Canada | United States |
Clearance - Combustible side wall to unit | 16" | 16” |
Clearance - Combustible side mantle to unit | 9" | 9” |
Clearance - Combustible top mantle to unit | 27" | 27” |
Clearance - Top of the unit to a 12" combustible mantle shelf | 27" | 27” |
Clearance - Base of the unit to ceiling** | 84" | 84” |
* The information given on the certification label affixed to the appliance always overrides the information published in any other media (owner's manual, catalogues, flyers, magazines and/or web sites). | ||
** Some appliances have been tested with a low ceiling. Before setting up your unit, refer to the installation manual. |
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