Drolet Large Wood Burning Fireplace 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″