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- Page 1 Installation / Service Instructions AF / FS -Series Gas Fireplace 630343_3 For the latest documentation, visit www.escea.com...
- Page 2 AUS: Certificate of Compliance NZ: Certificates that comply with the latest legislation in accordance with national and/or local codes. If these are not issued then the Escea warranty may be void. Warranty Repair and Annual Servicing: Warranty repair work must be carried out by a recognised gas fire technician.
- Page 4 693.0 mm Height 596.0 mm Appliance Dimensions (mm) Depth 390.0 mm Weight 45 kg Electronic Ignition to pilot system Ignition System Escea PCB Ignition Activation 7 secs (approx) Flame Safeguard Flame Rectification Consumption 84W @ 0.35A 230V Remote controls Timers Clock...
- Page 5 943.0 mm Height 596.0 mm Appliance Dimensions (mm) Depth 402.0 mm Weight 70 kg Electronic Ignition to pilot system Ignition System Escea PCB Ignition Activation 7 secs (approx) Flame Safeguard Flame Rectification Consumption 84W @ 0.35A 230V Remote controls Timers Clock...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Installation Process and Product Description Product Description Recommended Installation Process Product Dimensions Creating the Cavity Cavity Shape Floor Clearances Flexi Flue & Converter Box Clearances Corner Installations Hearth Cavity Base Wall Linings Mantle Clearance Television Clearances Distance from Fireplace base to Fascia base Installing the flue Flue Restrictor Adjustment Installing False Cavity Flueing... - Page 7 Fixing the Appliance to the Base Network Cable Connecting the Gas Pipe to the Regulator Gas Isolating Valve Pressure Test Point Checking the Operating Pressure Converting the Appliance Gas Type Flame Picture Coal Fuelbed Installation Log Fuelbed Installation Installing the Glass Home Automation Setup Home Automation Operation Fitting the Fascia and Finishing Installation...
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Page 8: A Installation Process And Product Description
Product Description and Installation Process Product description The Escea AF-Series gas fire is a room sealed gas appliance designed to be built into a masonry cavity or a false chimney cavity. The AF-Series fireplace is provided with standoff rails installed to the outside of the chassis to attain a zero clearance rating. -
Page 9: A3 Product Dimensions
Product Dimensions Note: All outside dimensions taken from the appliance are with the standoffs attached AF700 693mm 387mm 596mm 711mm 593mm AF960 943mm 402mm 596mm 961mm 593mm *Slim Fascia Dimensions. END OF SECTION A By the end of this section, you should have: A framed false cavity A masonry cavity sized to suit the appliance... -
Page 10: Creating The Cavity
Masonry install with 585mm 935mm 400mm Standoff Rails Removed. *Note: If cavity dimensions significantly exceed those specified, a register plate is available for pur- chase through your local escea retailer (New Zealand Only). False Cavity Installation Requirements... -
Page 11: B2 Floor Clearances
Masonry Installation Requirements The masonry install requires a spacer below the appliance to allow room for the fascia to sit flush with the ground. Floor Clearances If the appliance is mounted above a “hard floor” (including but not necessarily limited to: wood, wood veneers, ceramic tiles, concrete and stone) then it may be positioned with the bottom of the fascia coincident with the finished floor if desired. -
Page 12: B4 Corner Installations
If for some reason the cavity dimensions exceed those specified in section B1 a register plate is avail- able (New Zealand Only) for purchase through your local escea distributor. Note: The temperature of the wall lining directly above the heater does get warm and hence may discolour paint finishes that are susceptible to temperature damage or distort vinyl wall coverings. -
Page 13: B8 Mantle Clearance
fire is suitable. Escea in no way guarantees or takes responsibility that the above in- stallation suggestion will be suitable for all electrical or home entertainment appliances. -
Page 14: Installing The Flue
Installing The Flue Flue Restrictor Adjustment The flue restrictors are adjusted by removing the firebox baffle inside the firebox by removing a screw in the centre rear of the baffle; once removed the baffle can be lifted up then out. The restrictors are a simple sheetmetal part with a finger fold, allowing the installer to bend the flue restrictor open or closed (flat) with his/her hands or pliers. - Page 15 • This flue system cannot be cut to length. Correct lengths must be selected for each installation. For a full list of available flue lengths, contact your Escea retailer. • The listed length of the flue pipe is not the installed length. 1 ½” (38mm) needs to be subtracted for each join to determine the installed length of each piece of flue pipe.
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Page 16: C3 Supporting The Direct Vent Flue System
• Adjustable lengths are available depending on stock levels. Contact escea for more information. The flue must maintain the following clearances to combustible materials; 25mm from all sides and bottom of the flue, and 50mm from the top of the flue: Supporting the Direct Vent flue system... -
Page 17: C5 Twist Locking Procedure
Twist locking procedure Before connecting flue components, to ensure an airtight seal run a single 7-8mm bead of High Tem- perature RTV Silicone or equivalent, on the ‘male’ end of the flue as shown in the diagram below. The four indentations located on the female end of the flue are designed to slide straight onto the male ends of the adjacent flue length, by orienting the four flue indentations so they match and slide into the four entry slots on the male ends. - Page 18 Locate the 30cms long piece of fibreglass tape in the accessory pack provided with the AF-Series fire. Remove the tape backing and adhere it to the Exhaust spigot of the Co-axial transition box spigot approximately 10mm off the face of the planer surface of the transition box. Locate the 100mm exhaust flexi flue.
- Page 19 Place the band clamp over the exhaust flexi flue. Position the band so that it aligns with the fibreglass tape underneath (approximately 15mm off the planar surface of the transition box). Tighten the band clamp. ONLY TIGHTEN ENOUGH TO JUST HOLD AND PREVENT THE FLEXI FLUE FROM COM- ING OFF THE SPIGOT IF PULLED ON.
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Page 20: C7 Af700 Vertically Terminating Flue Restriction Diagram
AF700 ONLY Vertically Terminating Flue Restriction Diagram ^AF700 ONLY^ Hybrid flueing: any length of flexi Flue or rigid Duravent may be used as long as the total length of vertical flueing does not exceed 12m. The flexi flue must be used within masonry and convert to rigid duravent immediately after exiting masonry. -
Page 21: Horizontal Offset Flue Restriction Diagram
C8 AF700 ONLY Horizontally Terminating and Vertically Terminating with a Horizontal Offset Flue Restriction Diagram ^AF700 ONLY^ NOTE: If your flue configuration falls on or near a restriction zone boundary line in diagrams located in section C7, C8, C9 or C10 it may require the restriction setup from either side of the boundary line to achieve the correct flame aesthetic (refer to E11 for flame aesthetic), this may vary from installation to installati... -
Page 22: C9 Af960 Only Vertically Terminating Flue Restriction Diagram
C9 AF960 ONLY Vertically Terminating Flue Restriction Diagram ^AF960 ONLY^ Hybrid flueing: any length of flexi Flue or rigid Duravent may be used as long as the total length of vertical flueing does not exceed 12m. The flexi flue must be used within masonry and convert to rigid duravent immediately after exiting masonry. -
Page 23: C10 Af960 Only Horizontally Terminating And Vertically Terminating With A Horizontal Offset Flue Restriction Diagram
C10 AF960 ONLY Horizontally Terminating and Vertically Terminating with a Horizontal Offset Flue Restriction Diagram ^AF960 ONLY^ NOTE: If your flue configuration falls on or near a restriction zone boundary line in diagrams located in section C7, C8, C9 or C10 it may require the restriction setup from either side of the boundary line to achieve the correct flame aesthetic (refer to E11 for flame aesthetic), this may vary from installation to installation. -
Page 24: C11 Hybrid (Masonry To Combustible) Horizontally Terminating And Vertically Terminating With A Horizontal Offset Diagram
C11 Hybrid (Masonry to Combustible) Horizontally terminating and vertically terminating with a horizontal offset Diagram The above diagram is only for visual reference. Depending on which fire you are installing refer to either C8 or C10 for restriction settings. The flexi flue must be used within masonry and convert to rigid duravent immediately after exiting masonry. -
Page 25: C12 Horizontal Brick Exit Flue Diagram (Masonry Only)
C12 Horizontal Brick Exit Flue Diagram (Masonry only) Must conform to the correct flue diagram (C8 - AF700, C10 - AF960). Ensure that the restrictors are set correctly. -
Page 26: C13 Flue Terminal Clearances
C13 Flue Terminal Clearances Vertical Termination Clearances This diagram applies to all vertical flue type installations on this appliance 500mm minimum to nearest surface... - Page 27 Horizontal Termination Clearances This diagram applies to all horizontal flue type installations on this appliance.
- Page 28 Minimum Clearances Ref. Item (mm) Natural draught assisted Below eaves, balconies and other projections: Gas appliances up to 50 MJ/h input Gas appliances over 50 MJ/h input From the ground, above a balcony or other surface (see note 6) From a return wall or external corner (see note 6) From a gas meter (M) (see 2.5.4.9 for vent terminal location of Regulator) 1000...
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Page 29: C14 Connecting The Flexi Flue To The Masonry Terminal Kit
C14 Connecting the Flexi flue to the Masonry Terminal Kit (46DVA-CL34) NOTE: The chimney kit 46DVA-CL34 must only be installed into a non-combustible masonry or concrete chimney. Locate the 100mm (4”) exhaust flexi flue. Stretch the flexi flue to the desired length ensuring that the end part that fits onto the exhaust spigot is completely extended (stretched). -
Page 30: C15 Setting Up The Flue Spigot Plate
C15 Setting up the Flue Spigot Plate Connect the flexi flue to the spigot plate while the cavity is still empty using the hose clamps provided. END OF SECTION C By the end of this section, you should have: For a false cavity installation: a self supporting converter box with a 3” and 4” 300mm length of flexi flue attached to the flue spigot plate dangling flush with the top of the cavity opening. -
Page 31: Installing The Electricity And Gas To The Appliance
Installing the Electricity and Gas to the Appliance In order to install gas to the fireplace, check the operating pressure or install the network cable, the glass and burner tray needs to be removed. Power Supply Whilst the cavity is being created consideration should be given to appropriate location of a standard 3 pin, EARTHED 230/240V power outlet. -
Page 32: D3 Removing The Burners
Primary Glass 3. Remove both machine screws holding in the top bracket and slide forward. Note: some fireplaces may have an aluminium extrusion instead which is not fixed with screws, that needs to be lifted up to remove. 4. Remove the two screws in each of the two side brackets. 5. -
Page 33: D4 Gas Pipe Sizing
D4 Gas Pipe Sizing Gas pipe should be sized as per the requirements of AS/NZS 5601. The pipe sizing must be sufficient to deliver the following volume of gas to the heater with all other gas appliances in the home running at the same time: AF700 Gas Consumption = 25MJ/hr AF960 Gas Consumption = 31MJ/hr... -
Page 34: Installing The Appliance
Installing The Appliance Installation Note: Ensure the wall has been correctly framed to the dimensions specified in section B1 before starting the appliance install. The wall must be lined after the fire has been fitted into the cavity With the appliance electrical cord plugged into an outlet, carefully place the appliance in front of the cavity base. -
Page 35: E3 Removing The Burner Tray
Make sure that all six of the fold up tabs (shaded in the diagram below) used for locating the flue spigot plate onto the chassis are poking through the flue spigot plate. Insert the 2 long self tapping screws into the location shown in the diagram above to secure the flue spigot plate to the chassis. -
Page 36: E4 Fixing The Appliance To The Base
Fixing the Appliance to the Base An appropriate fastening can be screwed down to the cavity base through the 2 circled holes in the diagram below. For Freestander installations, 2 machine screws will need to removed from two rivnuts in the support base of the freestander and re-applied. Top View of Chassis Base Network Cable If the appliance is to be wired to a home automation system or internet router/network being installed... -
Page 37: E6 Connecting The Gas Pipe To The Regulator
Note: The regulator that is supplied with the fire MUST NOT BE REMOVED. Removal of the regulator, or replacing it with one not intended for use with an Escea fire, will void the limited appliance warranty. The gas connection on the appliance regulator is a ½” female BSPP at the front right of the appliance;... -
Page 38: E9 Checking The Operating Pressure
Checking the Operating Pressure WARNING: The regulator that is supplied with the fire MUST NOT BE REMOVED. Removal of the regulator, or replacing it with one not intended for use with an Escea fire, will void the limited appliance warranty. -
Page 39: E10 Converting The Appliance Gas Type
E10 Converting the Appliance Gas Type This appliance has been factory set to operate on Natural Gas only. To convert the appliance to oper- ate on propane or ULPG, proceed as follows: AF700 ONLY Jets Front Burner Rear Burner Aeration Collar (2x) Pilot Jet 1.70 Ø... -
Page 40: E11 Flame Picture
An abnormal flame pattern will likely be the result of incorrect settings (jet size, burner aeration collar, flue restriction), and if present you must check these are correct before proceeding. If an abnormal flame pattern is still present, please contact Escea. It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure a correct flame pattern. -
Page 41: E14 Installing The Glass
AF960 Log Layout Use the index below as a guide for selecting the correct logs: E14 Installing the Glass Refer to section D2 and reverse the steps. E15 Home automation Setup The AF-Series fireplace has a simple interface for connection to a home automation system. Simply put this allows the fireplace to be woken up and started and then shut down. -
Page 42: E16 Home Automation Operation
μ From Automation system Connector and terminal block supplied by Escea Note: you will need to match the relay coil voltage with the volt- age from your automaton system. The Home Automation connection can be found to the right of the electronics tray (for access instructions see section E3). -
Page 43: Fitting The Fascia And Finishing Installation
A suitable distance away from the heater. Ideally 1.2m to 1.5m from the floor The radio frequency signal will go through some walls but for best results Escea suggest that the cradle position is between 1 and 5 metres away from the heater. -
Page 44: F3 Operating The Appliance For The First Time
Operating the Appliance for the First Time Remove the battery cover on the rear of the remote. Insert the new “AA” size batteries, paying atten- tion to the polarity. You should now see on the display of the remote the time showing “0:00”. To turn the fire on, press the “POWER”... -
Page 45: F4 Normal Operating Sounds And Smells
• Fan: Escea gas appliances use electric fans to push heated air further into the room. It is not un- usual for the fan to make a “whirring” sound when ON. This sound will increase or decrease in volume depending on the speed setting of your fan. -
Page 46: Freestanding Unit (Fs730) Installation
Freestanding Unit (FS730) Installation Product Dimensions 735mm* 124mm *Not including Lid Overhang 505mm 381mm 368mm* 368mm* 753mm G2 Hearth and Clearances A Hearth is not required, however it may be used for decorative purposes or for protection of sensitive flooring. The hearth should not obscure the air inlet of the fire. Do not place items or furnishings ontop of the freestanding fireplace, and ensure soft furnishings do not come in contact with the freestanding fireplace. -
Page 47: G4 Gas Pipe Routing Information
G4 Gas pipe Routing Information... -
Page 48: G5 Flue Installation
G5 Flue Installation The freestanding unit and flue system should be installed prior to the AF-Series fireplace being installed (for horizontal termination for FS730: see next page, section G6). Place the freestanding unit in the correct location, complying with Rigid flue the clearances specified in the previous section. -
Page 49: G6 Inroom Horizontal Flue Kit
G6 Inroom Horizontal Flue Kit For horizontal termination the following are dimensions for installing the Inroom Horizontal flue kit. Note: Instructions for installation are provided with the kit AF700 Fireplace installation into FS730 Freestanding Unit Once the freestanding unit is in place, and the flue system installed, the AF700 fireplace installation can commence. -
Page 50: H Installation Checklist
Installation Checklist Go through the following checklist to ensure you have installed the appliance correctly Correctly sized cavity to suit your fascia and flue configuration Correct clearances to combustibles and mantles around the fascia An electrical isolating switch to the appliance, accessible after finished installation Correctly sized gas supply with a pressure test point, ensuring adequate supply with all other gas appliances in the dwelling running A weather-tight installed Horizontal or Vertical Flue Terminal with clearance as... -
Page 51: S Service Manual
Service Manual IMPORTANT: • This appliance must be serviced every 12 months. • Any service operation should be carried out only by a suitably qualified and trained person. • Gas and electricity supply MUST be isolated before any service operation is carried out on this appliance. -
Page 52: S2 Serial Number
The bimetallic snap disk mounted on the back chassis panel has tripped. The possible causes for this could include: • Fascia may be installed incorrectly resulting in restricted air flow. • The room air fan may be slowed or stalled. Remove firebox, check that Appliance Over the fan is plugged in, cleaned, and free turning. -
Page 53: S4 Cleaning The Fascia
NEVER RUB THE FASCIA. The outside of the fascia’s must only be cleaned with a clean damp cloth, dry off after cleaning. The high temp silver powder coating that is used on Escea fascia parts contains certain amounts of aluminium that when rubbed too hard will oxidise leaving a black smudge that cannot be removed. -
Page 54: S7 Removing The Electronic Tray
AF960 Fan Screw Locations Removing Electronic Tray ISOLATE THE POWER TO THE FIRE BEFORE THIS PROCEDURE. All of the electronic components of the heater have been located on a removable tray. Remove the 18-way connector from the end of the tray, the network cable, if installed (both locations circled in diagram below) and the transformer connector located in the rear LH corner of the electronics tray. -
Page 55: S8 Replacing The Thermal Cut Out
Replacing the Thermal Cut Out Once the firebox base, electronic tray, and fan have been removed (As per previous sections), the Thermal Cut Out can be removed and replaced if required. Disconnect the electrical plug con- necting the TCO bracket (shown right) to the fireplace wiring harness. -
Page 56: S9 Replacing A Wireless Control
Replacing a Wireless Control If the wireless control becomes lost or damaged, a new one can be ordered from any Escea retail agent. When you have the new remote, the following procedure needs to be followed to “teach” the remote to only communicate with that fire. -
Page 57: S10 Annual Service Procedure
S10 Annual service procedure Isolate power and gas supply to fire. Remove front glass and clean inside of glass. Remove fuel bed and brush off any soot. Clean electrode and pilot hood of any carbon build up and ensure correct gaps between electrode and pilot hood Remove burners and blow compressed air through the burner ports. -
Page 58: S11 Wiring Diagram
S11 Wiring Diagram...
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