Drolet Escape 1800-I Wood Inserts.

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″