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″