Drolet Escape 1800-I Wood Insert

Ideal for heating up to 2,100 ft², the Escape 1800 is the ultimate versatile wood insert! With only 2.3 g/h of particulate emissions, this non-catalytic appliance gives off up to 75,000 BTU/h. The Escape 1800 is the perfect choice to update your masonry fireplace and make it efficient!

Included

: blower, ceramic glass, ash lip, air damper

▪Suitable for masonry fireplaces only

▪Burn time up to 8 hours

▪Up to 20″ logs

▪2.4 ft³ firebox

▪Robust 5/16″ steel reinforced with a stainless steel heat shield

▪Glass airwash system for a cleaner view of the flames

▪EPA certified

▪Proudly made in Canada and the USA

▪Limited lifetime warranty

▪Faceplate much be purchased separately

Specifications

Fuel type

Dry cordwood (16″ recommended)

Heating area

(9)

500 – 2,100 ft²

Overall firebox volume

2.4 ft³

EPA loading volume

1.95 ft³

Maximum burn time

8 h

Maximum heat output-dry cordwood

(4)

75,000 BTU/h (22.0 kW)

Minimum overall heat output rate

(5)

14,200 BTU/h (4.16 kW)

Maximum overall heat output rate

44,500 BTU/h (13.04 kW)

Average overall efficiency-dry cordwood (HHV)

(6)

72 %

Average overall efficiency-dry cordwood (LHV)

(7)

77 %

Optimum efficiency

(1)

(2)

79 %

Optimum heat transfer efficiency

(8)

76 %

Average particulate emission rate

(3)

2.3 g/h

Average CO

(10)

69 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 7/8″

Distance-center of the flue outlet to side unit

13 1/2″

Recommended chimney diameter

Type of chimney

Liner – ULC-S635, CAN/ULC-S640, UL1777

Minimum chimney height

12′

Overall dimension (Width)

28 3/8″

Overall dimension (Height)

23 1/8″

Overall dimension (Depth)

26 3/8″

Door type

Single, glass with cast iron frame

Door opening size (Width)

17 1/2″

Door opening size (Height)

9″

Glass type

Ceramic glass

Glass surface – W x H

16″ x 9 1/4″

Steel thickness-body

3/16″

Steel thickness-top

5/16″

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

Baffle type

High quality vermiculite

Minimum fireplace opening (Width)

28 7/8″

Minimum fireplace opening (Height)

23 3/8″

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

Warranty

Limited lifetime

Shipping weight

405 lb (178 kg)

EPA-2020

Clearances to combustibles*

Canada

USA

Clearance – Base of the unit to ceiling**

84″84″

Clearance – Combustible side mantle to unit

9″9″

Clearance – Combustible top mantle to unit

27″27″

Clearance – Combustible side wall to unit

16″16″

Clearance – Top of the unit to a 12″ combustible mantle shelf