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Drolet Escape 1500-I Wood Insert With Faceplate DB03137

Drolet Escape 1500-I Wood Insert With Faceplate DB03137

by Drolet
SKU DB03137
$1,599.00 - $1,599.00
$1,599.00
$1,599.00 - $1,599.00
$1,599.00

Make Your House Comfortable All Year Long With the Drolet Escape 1500-I Wood Insert

Don't let the cold keep you indoors this winter – warm up your home with the Drolet Escape 1500-I Wood Insert! This powerful and eco-friendly wood insert provides plenty of heat to keep you comfortable all winter long. With only 1.26 g/h of particulate emissions, it meets EPA standards, so you can feel good about keeping your family warm. With up to 65,000 BTU/h of heating power, the Escape 1500 is perfect for homes up to 1,800 ft². Order yours today!

    Drolet Escape 1500-I Wood Insert DB03137 Features:

    • Burn time up to 6 hours

    • Up to 18'' logs

    • 1.9 ft³ firebox

    • Robust 5/16'' steel  

    • EPA certified

    • Proudly made in Canada

    • Limited lifetime warranty

    • Firebox lined with refractory bricks for better heat distribution

    • Optimum efficiency : 78 %

    • Average particulate emissions rate : 1.26 g/h

    • Steel thickness – top : 5/16"

    • High-efficiency certified appliance : Yes, EPA 2020 approved

    • Recommended heating area-ft² : 500 - 1,800

    • Blower included

    • This product will begin shipping out by February 01, 2023. This ETA is true across all online retailers. Place your order with us for the fastest fulfillment speed. 

    Fuel type Dry cordwood (16" recommended)
    Recommended heating area-ft² 500 - 1,800
    Overall firebox volume-ft³ 1.9
    EPA loading volume-ft³ 1.44
    Maximum burn time 6 h
    Maximum heat output-dry cordwood 65,000 BTU/h (19 kW)
    Overall heat output rate 15,650 BTU/h (4.6 kW) to 23,300 BTU/h (6.83 kW)
    Average overall efficiency (dry cordwood) 70 % (HHV) (5)
    Optimum overall efficiency 78 %
    Optimum heat transfer efficiency 74 %
    Average particulate emissions rate 1.26 g/h
    Average CO (10) 58 g/h
    Combustion technology Non-catalytic
    High-efficiency certified appliance Yes, EPA 2020 approved
    Maximum log length 18"
    Log positioning Loading over width
    Chimney diameter 6"
    Flue outlet diameter 6"
    Type of chimney Liner - ULC-S635, CAN/ULC-S640, UL1777
    Minimum chimney height (feet) 12'
    Baffle type High quality vermiculite
    Approved for a mobile home installation No
    Door type Single, glass with cast iron frame
    Glass type Ceramic glass
    Glass surface – dimensions (Width X Height) 15 3/4" x 9 3/4"
    Glass air-wash system Yes
    Premium quality blower included (CFM) 144
    Overall dimension (Height) 21 1/4"
    Overall dimension (Width) 27 1/4"
    Overall dimension (Depth) 22 3/8"
    Door opening – dimension (Height) 8 3/4"
    Door opening - dimension (Width) 17 1/4"
    Firebox – dimension (Height) 11 7/8"
    Firebox – dimension (Width) 19 5/8"
    Firebox – dimension (Depth) 13 1/2"
    Firebox lined with refractory bricks for better heat distribution Yes
    Stainless-steel secondary-air system improving gas combustion Yes
    Adjustable threaded legs Yes
    Steel thickness – body 3/16"
    Steel thickness – top 5/16"
    Fireplace opening – minimum (Height) 21 1/2"
    Fireplace opening – minimum (Width) 27 1/2"
    Fireplace opening – minimum (Depth) 12 3/4"
    USA standard (emissions) EPA
    Canadian Standard (emissions) CSA B415.1-10
    USA standard (safety) UL 1482, UL 737
    Canadian standard (safety) ULC S628
    Tested and listed as per applicable standards By an accredited laboratory (CAN/USA)
    Warranty Limited lifetime

    Drolet Escape 1500-I Wood Insert Clearance Requirements:

    Clearance – top (measured from the platform on which the appliance is installed)** 84"
    Clearance – combustible side mantle to unit 9"
    Clearance – combustible top mantle to unit 27"
    Clearance – combustible side wall to unit 16"
    Clearance – minimum floor protection in front of the appliance 16"
    Clearance - from the top of the unit to the shelf
    Clearance – from the top of the insert to the shelf 27"


    Included: 29'' x 44'' faceplate, blower, ceramic glass, ash lip, air damper

    Options: firescreen, fresh air intake

    Drolet Escape Fireplace Insert Manual:

    Click Here for Installation Manual

    Drolet Escape 1500-I Wood Insert DB03137 Specification Sheet:

    Click Here for Specs Sheet

    Order shipment preparation takes 3 days. Once shipped orders usually takes 2 weeks to be delivered. These are estimations; delivery can be delayed for reasons beyond our control. You can always contact us to know the exact delivery time once you placed an order with us. Have a look at our shipping policy here.