Drolet Escape 1500-I Wood Insert with Faceplate DB03137

Product Description

Combining performance and respect for the environment, the Escape 1500 is the perfect choice for heating homes up to 1,800 ft². With only 2.4 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

Burn time up to 7 hours
Up to 18" logs
Robust 5/16" steel reinforced with a stainless steel heat shield
EPA certified
Proudly made in Canada
Limited lifetime warranty

Any installation must be done according to the data and drawings detailed in the owner’s manual.

Appliance performance

Fuel type	Dry cordwood (16" recommended)
Recommended heating area	500 - 1,800 ft²
Overall firebox volume	1.86 ft³
EPA loading volume	1.44 ft³
Maximum burn time	7 h
Maximum heat output-dry cordwood	65,000 BTU/h (19 kW)
Minimum overall heat output rate	9,800 BTU/h (2.87 kW)
Maximum overall heat output rate	52,200 BTU/h (15.3 kW)
Average overall efficiency-dry cordwood (HHV	68 %
Average overall efficiency-dry cordwood (LHV	73 %
Optimum efficiency	76 %
Optimum heat transfer efficiency	75 %
Average particulate emission rate	2.4 g/h
Average CO	103 g/h

General Features

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)
Approved as add-on to an existing furnace	No

Clearances

CLEARANCE	SINGLE WALL PIPE	DOUBLE WALL PIPE
Base of the unit to ceiling		84"

Product Documents

Wood insert manual | Safety notifications & general information

Installation & Operation Requirements

Dimensions

Drolet Escape 1500-I Wood Insert with Faceplate DB03137

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