Drolet Escape 1500-I Wood Insert with Faceplate DB03137
Blending efficient performance with environmental consideration, the Escape 1500 stands as the optimal selection for heating homes spanning up to 1,800 square feet. Emitting a mere 1.26 g/h of particulate emissions, this non-catalytic wood insert has the capacity to generate up to 65,000 BTU/h of warmth, all while substantially adhering to EPA standards. The Escape 1500 presents an ideal solution for enhancing the efficiency of your masonry fireplace and modernizing its functionality.
Included: 29'' x 44'' faceplate, blower, ceramic glass, ash lip, air damper
- Achieve a burn duration of up to 6 hours
- Accommodate logs of up to 18 inches in length
- Spacious firebox measuring 1.9 cubic feet
- Constructed from sturdy 5/16-inch steel
- Holds EPA certification
- Crafted with pride in Canada
- Backed by a limited lifetime warranty
Options: firescreen, fresh air intake
Installation and Operation Manual
Escape 1500 insert dimensions
Specifications
| Fuel type | Dry cordwood (16" recommended) |
| Recommended heating area (9) | 500 - 1,800 ft² |
| Overall firebox volume | 1.86 ft³ |
| EPA loading volume | 1.44 ft³ |
| Maximum burn time (9) | 7 h |
| Maximum heat output-dry cordwood (4) | 65,000 BTU/h (19 kW) |
| Minimum overall heat output rate (4) (5) | 9,800 BTU/h (2.87 kW) |
| Maximum overall heat output rate (4) (5) | 52,200 BTU/h (15.3 kW) |
| Average overall efficiency-dry cordwood (HHV) (5) (6) | 68 % |
| Average overall efficiency-dry cordwood (LHV) (5) (7) | 73 % |
| Optimum efficiency (1) (2) | 76 % |
| Optimum heat transfer efficiency (8) | 75 % |
| Average particulate emission rate (3) | 2.4 g/h |
| Average CO (10) | 103 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" |
| Recommended 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" |
| Steel thickness-body | 3/16" |
| Steel thickness-top | 5/16" |
| 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 (Width) | 27 1/2" |
| Minimum fireplace opening (Height) | 21 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 |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime |
| Shipping weight | 360 lb (163 kg) |
Clearances
| Clearances to combustibles* | Canada | United States |
| Clearance - Base of the unit to ceiling** | 84" | 84" |
| Clearance - Combustible top mantle to unit | 27" | 27" |
| Clearance - Combustible side mantle to unit | 9" | 9" |
| Clearance - Combustible side wall to unit | 16" | 16" |
| Clearance - Top of the unit to a 12" combustible mantle shelf | 27" | 27" |
Warranty Details
All Drolet products come with a Limited Manufacturer's Warranty. Depending on which part of the stove, Drolet offers a 1-5 year warranty. Please make sure to register your warranty through Drolet.
