Drolet ESCAPE 1800 DB03115 User Manual
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2.4 DRAFT
Your E.P.A Drolet stove’s performance will be optimised if it is installed with a chimney (flue)
system that provides an adequate draft. The draft is the force that moves air from the appliance up
through the chimney and is predominantly affected by the height and diameter of the chimney, as
well as the stack temperatures of the stove. If you test the draft using a pressure gauge, the reading
should be between .05 - .07 inches of water column (w.c.) at a medium-high fire. A draft measure of
less than .05" w.c. will cause operational difficulties while too much draft (greater than .10" w.c.)
will result in over-firing of the stove. This can result in excessive operating temperatures.
Avoid 90 degree eblows
We recommend that you use
two 45 degree elbows instead