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(9)
8 h

Maximum heat output-dry cordwood(4)
75,000 BTU/h (22.0 kW)

Minimum overall heat output rate(4) (5)
14,200 BTU/h (4.16 kW)

Maximum overall heat output rate(4) (5)
44,500 BTU/h (13.04 kW)

Average overall efficiency-dry cordwood (HHV)(5) (6)
72 %

Average overall efficiency-dry cordwood (LHV)(5) (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
6″

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
Yes

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
27″27″