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Escea ST500 Installation Manual

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ST500 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
Installation Manual
NEW ZEALAND EDITION
Important:
The appliance shall be installed in accordance with;
• This installation instruction booklet
• Local gas fitting regulations
• Municipal building codes
• Electrical wiring regulations
• NZS 5261, Gas installations
• Any other relevant statutory regulations.
• Must be installed by a qualified person
Manufactured by: Escea Ltd, PO Box 5277 Dunedin NZ, Ph: 03 479 0302, e: info@escea.net
630091_6_Manual_Installation Service_ST500_NZ

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  • Page 1 • Municipal building codes • Electrical wiring regulations • NZS 5261, Gas installations • Any other relevant statutory regulations. • Must be installed by a qualified person Manufactured by: Escea Ltd, PO Box 5277 Dunedin NZ, Ph: 03 479 0302, e: info@escea.net...
  • Page 2 Installation must be carried out by a registered installer who, on completion of the installation, must issue a certificate of compliance, in accordance with national and/or local codes. If a certificate of compliance is not issued then the Escea warranty may be void. Warranty Repair and Annual Servicing: Warranty repair work must be carried out by a recognised Escea gas fire technician.
  • Page 3 630091_6_Manual_Installation Service_ST500_NZ Recommended Installation Process: The following diagram illustrates the steps required to install your gas fire, and the trades required at each stage. The sequence in which you choose to do these tasks will vary depending on your individual scenario.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    630091_6_Manual_Installation Service_ST500_NZ Contents: Product Description Creating the Cavity Hearth and Floor Clearances Wall Linings Vertical Clearances Corner Installations Laying Gas Pipe Connecting Gas Pipe Power Supply 10.0 Fixing the Fire to Base and Wall 11.0 Removing the Firebox Glass 12.0 Installing the Flue System 13.0 Fitting the Flue Restrictor...

  • Page 5: Product Description

    The dimensioned drawing below shows the size of opening that must be created to fit the ST500. The wall directly above the fire should be finished / gibbed / lined after the fire has been installed, unless there is an access hatch or the chase is open to the ceiling cavity, which allows the flue to be installed after the wall has been lined.

  • Page 6: Creating The Cavity

    The drawings below are suggestions that may be used as a GUIDE for those consumers who do decide to locate their TV above an ST500 gas fire. These drawings show ways to reduce the amount of warm air rising off the fireplace and onto the TV.
  • Page 7 ST500. Note: Escea does not recommend placement of items on the mantles shown in the diagram to the right. This is because of the potential for items placed on or above the mantle to be affected by the heat rising from the appliance.

  • Page 8: Corner Installations

    Laying Gas Pipe: Gas pipe should be sized as per the requirements of NZS5261. Gas pipe leaves the ST500 in the lower back left of the fire as shown on the previous page. The pipe sizing must be sufficient to deliver the following volume of gas to the fire with all other gas appliances in the home running at the same time;...

  • Page 9: Power Supply

    As the ST500 draws a small current when not in use, it is recommended to remove the batteries if the fire will not be in use for long periods of time.

  • Page 10: Removing The Firebox Glass

    630091_6_Manual_Installation Service_ST500_NZ 10.0 Fixing the Fire to the base and wall: It is a requirement that this fire be securely fastened to the wall and base. Once the fire has been pushed back into the correct position, use wood screws (or other suitable fasteners) to fix the fire to the cavity through each of the four holes in the corners, as shown in the diagram to the right.

  • Page 11: Installing The Flue System

    630091_6_Manual_Installation Service_ST500_NZ 12.0 Installing the Flue System: Ensure all flue components are Simpson Duravent Direct Vent Pro 5” x 8”, or a compatible equivalent Note: Consult Appendix A at the end of this installation manual (section 21.0) to ensure correct length of flue is calculated. There are two basic types of Direct Vent System installations: •...
  • Page 12 630091_6_Manual_Installation Service_ST500_NZ 12.5 Vertical Only Flue Diagram: Use this diagram to determine what percentage of flue restriction in required to ensure safe and correct operation of the ST500 decorative gas fireplace.
  • Page 13 630091_6_Manual_Installation Service_ST500_NZ 12.6 Horizontally Terminating Flue Diagram: Use this diagram to determine what percentage of flue restriction in required to ensure safe and correct operation of the ST500 decorative gas fireplace.
  • Page 14 630091_6_Manual_Installation Service_ST500_NZ 12.7 Vertically Terminating flue with a Horizontal Offset: Use this diagram to determine what percentage of flue restriction in required to ensure safe and correct operation of the ST500 decorative gas fireplace.
  • Page 15 630091_6_Manual_Installation Service_ST500_NZ 12.8 Standard Flueing Configurations: The following flue components are available from escea in kitset form.
  • Page 16 630091_6_Manual_Installation Service_ST500_NZ 12.9 Locating the Flue Terminal: The flue terminal must be located using the information given in the following diagram and tables based on those in NZS 5261...
  • Page 17 630091_6_Manual_Installation Service_ST500_NZ Table 16 – Minimum clearances required for flue terminals shown in figure 3 Ref. Item Minimum Clearances (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...
  • Page 18 630091_6_Manual_Installation Service_ST500_NZ 12.11 Sealing ‘through roof’ and ‘through wall’ penetrations: For ‘through roof’ penetrations, use a Deck-tite flashing or equivalent to create a weather- tight seal between the flue and the roof cladding. For ‘through wall’ penetrations, this will require the use of a Wall Thimble. The Wall Thimble will ensure you have suitable clearance from combustibles as well as sealing the penetration.
  • Page 19 630091_6_Manual_Installation Service_ST500_NZ 12.13 Points to note when planning the Installation of the Escea DV flue: 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.

  • Page 20: Fitting The Flue Restrictor

    630091_6_Manual_Installation Service_ST500_NZ 13.0 Fitting the Flue Restrictor: If your flueing configuration requires that you fit a flue restrictor (see graphs in sections 12.5, 12.6 & 12.7 of this manual to find out if your configuration requires a flue restrictor), follow the instructions below. First, prepare the Flue Restrictor by removing and discarding the inner rings to achieve either 60%, 70%, 80% or 90% restriction as required and hand bending the...
  • Page 21 630091_6_Manual_Installation Service_ST500_NZ 14.0 Converting to Natural Gas: Where a conversion to natural gas is needed, the following steps should be followed 14.1 First you need to remove the burner by removing the screw holding it in place on the left hand side of the firebox (Fig. 1). Then remove the 1.1mm burner jet (Fig.
  • Page 22 630091_6_Manual_Installation Service_ST500_NZ Finally, put the sticker supplied in the conversion kit in onto the dataplate of the ST500 in the position shown. The sticker must be signed and dated by the installer who has converted the fire.

  • Page 23: Placing The Fuel Bed Media

    630091_6_Manual_Installation Service_ST500_NZ 15.0 Placing the Fuel Bed Media: Your ST500 Gas fire will be supplied with a Fuel Bed kit. Follow the instructions below for the Fuel Bed kit that applies to you. 15.1 Driftwood Fuel Bed: First scatter one layer of the supplied white stones evenly across the base of the firebox, ensuring there are no stones or driftwood pieces inside the pilot flame surround guard.

  • Page 24: Checking Operating Pressure

    Checking 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. This regulator is factory set (not adjustable) to supply the correct operating pressures based on the minimum and maximum inlet pressure in the table below for the relevant gas type.

  • Page 25: Covering Up The Fire

    17.0 Covering up the fire: Before the wall surrounding the ST500 is lined, the fire must be covered up and sealed to prevent gib dust from getting into the fire. It is recommended that the packaging supplied with the fire is used to achieve this.
  • Page 26 630091_6_Manual_Installation Service_ST500_NZ The ST500 fascia uses these four hooks for attaching to the fire. Do this by lining up the fascia hooks with the receptacles on the sides of the fire. Lift the fascia so that the hooks are above the receptacles, and let it drop down into position until it is secure and free from movement.

  • Page 27: Operating Instructions

    Note: If this is the first time running the ST500 the air will need to be purged from the gas lines. To do this, follow the instructions below to switch the fire on and then switch it off.
  • Page 28 To turn off the ST500, push the ON/OFF button (13) and the OFF display (6) will start blinking. Push the SET button (14) again to shut down the gas flow to the ST500 and switch it off. The OFF display (6) will now appear in the display.
  • Page 29 To unlock keys while the key display is showing, you have to push the ON/OFF button (13) and the DOWN button (15) together. After that the key display (11) should disappear. 19.10 Teaching the radio frequency code of the Remote Control to the ST500 fire: The handheld remote controller uses a radio frequency receiver and must learn the unique address of the matching fireplace control unit.
  • Page 30 To turn on the ST500, push the ON/OFF button on the touch pad. The LED will start to blink while the pilot starts to spark. The pilot should be lit within a few seconds, during which time the LED will blink while the ignition process takes place.

  • Page 31: Sounds And Smells

    630091_6_Manual_Installation Service_ST500_NZ 20.0 Sounds And Smells: Note: Each time the fire is lit from cold the glass will fog up with condensation. This is normal and the condensation will disappear within a few minutes once the glass heats up. 20.1 Sounds: It is possible that you will hear some sounds from your gas appliance.

  • Page 32: Annual Service Check

    630091_6_Manual_Installation Service_ST500_NZ 21.0 Annual Service Check: The ST900 Fireplace should be serviced annually to ensure it continues to operate in a safe manner. This annual service check should involve the following Replace thermocouple Check glass assembly gasket Clean pilot and main burner jets Paint firebox [if required] Inspect flue system [if possible] General clean and inspection...

  • Page 33: Warranty Terms And Conditions

    ESCEA operating and maintenance instructions, then for the first period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase ESCEA will pay the cost of repairing or replacing any part of the Product that is deemed by ESCEA to be faulty.
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  • Page 37 Gas and electricity supply MUST be isolated before any service operation is carried out on this appliance. Manufactured by: Escea Ltd, PO Box 5277 Dunedin NZ, Ph: +64 3 479 0302, email: info@escea.net For contact details of your local escea distributor or dealer please visit...
  • Page 38 630091_1_Manual_Service_ST500_NZ Contents: DIS ASSEMBLY Isolate power and gas supply Remove fascia Remove glass assembly Remove firebox contents Remove Control Tray [if required] SERVICE Check glass assembly Clean burner jet Clean burner thermocouple Paint firebox [if required] Inspect flue system [if possible] 10.0 General clean and inspection 11.0...

  • Page 39: Isolate Power And Gas Supply

    Ensure the fascia has cooled before attempting to remove it. The ST500 fascia attaches to the fire by four hooks. To remove the fascia, simply lift it upwards 15 20mm, and pull towards you. Care should always be taken when handling the fascia.

  • Page 40: Remove Firebox Contents

    630091_1_Manual_Service_ST500_NZ Remove Firebox Contents: Ensure the firebox contents have cooled down completely before attempting to touch or remove any part. First remove all fuel bed media (Logs and coals, or just coals) and place them carefully to the side somewhere they will not be damaged.

  • Page 41: Check Glass Assembly

    630091_1_Manual_Service_ST500_NZ Once the control unit cover has been removed the main gas connection, Valve to Pilot tube, and Valve to Burner tubes should be disconnected. Push the thermocouple down from inside the firebox to disconnect from pilot assembly. Once the two screws pictured above are removed the tray is free to be lifted (ensuring that all wiring is clear from sheet metal) up 15mm to clear the metal edge and pulled towards you.

  • Page 42: Clean Burner Thermocouple

    Flue 11.0 General Clean and Inspection: A general clean of the ST500 should be undertaken by wiping down or dusting all accessible areas and surfaces. 12.0 Re assemble Once the service work is complete, the fire should be re assembled by reversing the actions done in previous steps, replacing the Pilot Cover, Burner, Fuel Bed Media, Glass Assembly, and Control Tray (if removed).

  • Page 43: Re Establish Gas And Electrical Connections

    14.0 Re fit the Fascia The ST500 fascia uses these four hooks for attaching to the fire. Do this by lining up the fascia hooks with the receptacles on the sides of the fire. Lift the fascia so that the hooks are above the receptacles, and let it drop down into position until it is secure and free from movement.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    630091_1_Manual_Service_ST500_NZ 15.0 Troubleshooting Use the following troubleshooting chart to diagnose and fault find operational issues with ST500 decorative gas fireplaces.

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