Drolet Escape 1500-I Wood Insert with Faceplate
Combining performance and respect for the environment, the Escape 1500 is the perfect choice for heating homes up to 1,800 ft². With only 1.26 g/h of particulate emissions, this non-catalytic wood insert gives off up to 65,000 BTU/h while largely meeting EPA standards. The Escape 1500 is the perfect way to update your masonry fireplace, and make it efficient!
Included: 29'' x 44'' faceplate, blower, ceramic glass, ash lip, air damper
Product Information
Product Features
- Burn time up to 6 hours
- Up to 18'' logs
- 1.9 ft³ firebox
- Robust 5/16'' steel
- EPA certified
- Proudly made in Canada
- Limited lifetime warranty
- Weight : 360 lbs
Options: firescreen, fresh air intake
SPECIFICATIONS
| Fuel type |
Dry cordwood (16" recommended) |
| Recommended heating area (9)
|
500 - 1,800 ft² |
| Overall firebox volume |
1.9 ft³ |
| EPA loading volume |
1.44 ft³ |
| Maximum burn time (9)
|
6 h |
| Maximum heat output-dry cordwood (4)
|
65,000 BTU/h (19 kW) |
| Minimum overall heat output rate (4) (5)
|
15,650 BTU/h (4.6 kW) |
| Maximum overall heat output rate (4) (5)
|
23,300 BTU/h (6.83 kW) |
| Average overall efficiency-dry cordwood (HHV) (5) (6)
|
70 % |
| Average overall efficiency-dry cordwood (LHV) (5) (7)
|
75 % |
| Optimum efficiency (1) (2)
|
78 % |
| Optimum heat transfer efficiency (8)
|
74 % |
| Average particulate emission rate (3)
|
1.26 g/h |
| Average CO (10)
|
58 g/h |
| Size |
Medium |
| Premium quality blower included (CFM) |
144 CFM included |
| 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 |
5 3/4" |
| Distance-center of the flue outlet to side unit |
12 3/4" |
| Chimney diameter |
6" |
| Type of chimney |
Liner - ULC-S635, CAN/ULC-S640, UL1777 |
| Minimum chimney height |
12' |
| Overall dimension (Width) |
27 1/4" |
| Overall dimension (Height) |
21 1/4" |
| Overall dimension (Depth) |
22 3/8" |
| Door type |
Single, glass with cast iron frame |
| Door opening size (Width) |
17 1/4" |
| Door opening size (Height) |
8 3/4" |
| Glass type |
Ceramic glass |
| Glass surface - W x H |
15 3/4" x 9 3/4" |
| Firebox size (Width) |
19 5/8" |
| Firebox size (Height) |
11 7/8" |
| Firebox size (Depth) |
13 1/2" |
| Maximum log length |
18" |
| Log positioning |
Loading over width |
| Firebox lined with refractory bricks |
Yes |
| Baffle type |
High quality vermiculite |
| Minimum fireplace opening (Height) |
21 1/2" |
| Minimum fireplace opening (Width) |
27 1/2" |
| Minimum fireplace opening (Depth) |
12 3/4" |
| High-efficiency certified appliance |
Yes, EPA 2020 approved |
| Canadian Standard (emissions) |
CSA B415.1-10 |
| USA Standard (emissions) |
EPA |
| 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 |
360 lb (163 kg) |
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" |
Manuals and Documents
