Drolet 1400-I - Manual (Page 3)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................................................................1
Section 1.0 Pre-Installation Requirements .............................................................................................................4
1.1 Masonry & Zero Clearance Requirements ..................................................................................................4
1.2 Venting Requirements ...................................................................................................................................5
Section 2.0 Installation .............................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Clearances To Combustibles (Measured From Insert Body) .....................................................................6
2.1.1 Hearth Requirements ..................................................................................................................................7
2.2 Suitable Fireplace Dimensions ......................................................................................................................7
2.3 Safety Information .........................................................................................................................................8
2.4 Installation Instructions .................................................................................................................................9
2.5 Air control plate, faceplate and fan Assembly Instructions ....................................................................10
Section 3.0 Operation .............................................................................................................................................10
3.1 Safety Information .......................................................................................................................................11
3.2 Fuel ................................................................................................................................................................12
3.2.1 Simple Wood Moisture Test .....................................................................................................................13
3.3 Notes About First Firing ..............................................................................................................................13
3.4 Lighting A Fire .............................................................................................................................................13
3.5 Maintaining The Fire ...................................................................................................................................15
3.6 Fan Operation ..............................................................................................................................................15
Section 4.0 Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................16
4.1 Care And Cleaning .......................................................................................................................................16
4.1.1 Glass Cleaning and maintenance .............................................................................................................16
4.2 Ash Removal .................................................................................................................................................16
4.3 Chimney Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................17
4.4 Baffle Installation for Escape 1400-I ..........................................................................................................18
Figure 4.1 – Baffle installation & removal for Escape 1400-I.........................................................................18
4.5 Secondary Air Tube Replacement ..............................................................................................................19
4.6 Fan Maintenance & Care ............................................................................................................................20
4.7 Removal instructions ...................................................................................................................................20
Section 5.0 Specifications .......................................................................................................................................21
5.1 Escape 1400-I Insert Model .........................................................................................................................21
DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY .................................................................................................22