Combining performance and respect for the environment, the Escape 1500 is the perfect choice for heating homes up to 1,800 ft². With only 1.26 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: 6'' liner kit (35' Vortex flexible stainless steel liner, connector, 13'' x 13'' top plate, chimney cap with no screen), 29'' x 44'' faceplate, blower, ceramic glass, ash lip, air damper
- 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
Options: firescreen, fresh air intake
Heating area 500 - 1,800 Ft2
Size 27 1/4" W X 22 3/8" D X 21 1/4" H
Maximum log length 18"
Average particulate emissions rate 1.26 g/h
Appliance performance
Fuel type Dry cordwood
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 (3) 65,000 BTU/h (19 kW)
Overall heat output rate < (3) (4) 15,650 BTU/h (4.6 kW) to 23,300 BTU/h (6.83 kW)
Average overall efficiency (EPA cribs/Douglas fir) (4) N.A. (HHV) (5) N.A. (LHV) (6)
Average overall efficiency (dry cordwood) (4) 70 % (HHV) (5) 75 % (LHV) (6)
Optimum overall efficiency (7) (8) 78 %
Optimum heat transfer efficiency (9) 74 %
Average particulate emissions rate (1) 1.26 g/h
Average CO (10) 58 g/h
Escape 1500-I insert install & owner's manual
Escape 1500-I insert dimensions
General Features
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
Minimum clearances to combustibles*
(Data expressed in inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm)
Canada United-States
Clearance “ top (measured from the platform on which the appliance is installed)** 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 “ minimum floor protection in front of the appliance 18" 16"
Clearance “ from the top of the insert to the shelf 27" 27"
