ESCAPE 1500-I - WITH FACEPLATE

DB03137

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Heating area500 - 1,800 ft²

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Size27 1/4" W X 22 3/8" D X 21 1/4" H

Maximum log length18"

Average particulate emission rate2.4 g/h

Description

Warning: Wood-burning inserts must only be installed inside an existing masonry fireplace and never in a wooden or combustible structure.

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

▪Suitable for masonry fireplaces only
▪Burn time up to 7 hours
▪Up to 18" logs
▪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

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

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Specifications

Fuel type	Dry cordwood (16" 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)
	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"

*The information given on the certification label affixed to the appliance always overrides the information published in any other media (owner's manual, catalogues, flyers, magazines and/or web sites).

**Some appliances have been tested with a low ceiling. Before setting up your unit, refer to the installation manual.

1. Performances based on a fuel load prescribed by the standard at 7 lb/ft³ and with a moisture content between 19% and 25%.
2. Optimum overall efficiency at a specific burn rate (LHV).
3. This appliance is officially tested and certified by an independent agency.
4. The maximum heat output (dry cordwood) is based on a loading density varying between 15 lb/ft³ and 20 lb/ft³. Other performances are based on a fuel load prescribed by the standard. The specified loading density varies between 7 lb/ft³ and 12 lb/ft³. The moisture content is between 19% and 25%.
5. As measured per CSA B415.1-10 stack loss method.
6. Higher Heating Value of the fuel.
7. Lower Heating Value of the fuel.
8. The optimum heat transfer efficiency is for the low burn rate (using HHV) and represents the appliance’s ability to convert the energy contained in the solid fuels into energy transferred to the room in the form of heat and does not take into account the chemical losses during combustion.
9. Recommended heating area and maximum burn time may vary subject to location in home, chimney draft,heat loss factors, climate, fuel type and other variables. The recommended heated area for a given appliance is defined by the manufacturer as its capacity to maintain a minimum acceptable temperature in the designated area in case of a power failure.
10. Carbon monoxyde.

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JUSTIN2025-10-20

Timothy2025-10-12

We love the Escape 1500 wood stove insert. It is a great value. I bought the same unit in our previous house, so this is the second 1500 Escape we've purchased. The heat output is amazing. In our 1800 sq/ft house, we get enough heat out of it to keep the whole house warm. I haven't seen any other wood stove inserts in person, but I've read about some issues with those. The build quality on the Escape 1500 seems great. Installation wasn't too bad. I did it myself. Takes quite a bit of work, but overall it is well work the work and the money spent.

Lawrence2025-09-22

Received the unit 3-1/2 weeks ago. Paint on the ash lip was smeared off in places. Just finished installation mostly by myself, which was not easy. The 7/16" bolt to secure the shield is about impossible to tighten. The blower does not work. So I'll call Drolet in the morning about these 2 items. Will have to wait to see how it performs.

Danielle2025-09-05

Amy2025-09-03

Martin2025-08-18

Je suis très satisfait

CHARLES2025-07-06