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  • Page 1 TC950 IN-BUILT SOLID FUEL BURNER Installation Instructions and User Guide 630591_1...
  • Page 2 WARRANT Y REPAIR AND ANNUAL SERVICING Please contact Escea if you require warranty work. Warranty repair work must be carried out by a recognised Escea woodfire installer. It is recommended that recognised Escea Wood Fire Installers are also used to carry out annual servicing requirements (particularly during the warranty period).

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS A Safety Information B Product Details C Installation Requirements D Installation Procedure E Flue System Installation F Operation Guide G Maintenance and Servicing H Troubleshooting I General Warranty Terms & Conditions J Service History & Data Plate...

  • Page 4: A Safety Information

    INSTRUCTION CONCERNING USE OF THE instructions could cause fire or injury. APPLIANCE BY A PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR SAFETY. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE AND FLUE SYSTEM MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AS/NZS 2918:2001 AND THE APPROPRIATE REQUIREMENTS 630591_1 TC950 InsTallaTIon Manual...
  • Page 5 Australian models. SUCH ACTION IS CONSIDERED, THE ͳ Do not burn green or freshly cut wood. DISTRIBUTOR: ESCEA LTD SHOULD BE CONSULTED AT THE FIRST INSTANCE. CAUTION: THE USE OF SOME TYPES OF CAUTION: CRACKED AND BROKEN PRESERVATIVE-TREATED WOOD AS FUEL COMPONENTS.

  • Page 6: B Product Details

    PRODUCT DETAILS B1 Product Description The TC950 is an indoor in-built wood fire. B2 Specifications Table Fuel Type Hardwood Average particulate emissions (g/kg) 1.00 Overall average efficiency 61.88 Maximum average heat output (kW) 8.77 B3 Product Dimensions Fire Dimensions: 1050...
  • Page 7 TC950 Zero Clearance Kit Dimensions: 1260 ISOMETRIC VIEW TOP VIEW 1056 FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW BACK VIEW TC950 Linear Fascia Dimensions: 50mm fascia depth 45mm flange all around 1069mm Width...
  • Page 8 TC950 Frameless Trim Dimensions 65mm trim depth 983mm Width 630591_1 TC950 InsTallaTIon Manual...

  • Page 9: C Installation Requirements

    TRADESMEN SHOULD BE USED FREE MOVEMENT OF COOLING AIR. (AHHA - AUSTRALIAN HOME HEATING ASSOCIATION). FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE REQUIREMENTS WILL VOID ALL ESCEA ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY WARRANTY TERMS. FOR IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. THIS APPLIANCE AND ITS COMPONENTS ARE DESIGNED TO BE INSTALLED AND OPERATED AS A SYSTEM.
  • Page 10 The cavity must have a minimum internal width of 1265mm, a minimum internal depth of 580mm, and a minimum height of 2400mm. If installing into a cavity constructed out of any combustible material, the TC950 Zero Clearance Kit must be installed with the appliance.
  • Page 11 C5 Electrical Requirements The TC950 appliance comes with a pre-installed fan. Please ensure there is adequate wiring to the cavity before starting the installation. A socket can be placed either inside or outside the cavity. An isolation switch or RCD must be placed outside the cavity.
  • Page 12 This installation scenario is for installation into a timber/ combustible cavity, with a painted wall finish. The TC950 Zero Clearance Kit must be specified when the appliance is installed into a combustible cavity. For this installation scenario, the appliance must be installed with the TC950 Linear Fascia.
  • Page 13 *DIMENSIONS FOR SKAMOTEC PANELS (HIGHLIGHTED IN GRAY) (SUPPLIED WITH ZERO CLEARANCE KIT) For a painted wall finish, the skamotec panels must be rebated on the top panel, side panel If in top LH corner and side panel top RH corner (to the dimensions shown).
  • Page 14 Internal cavity depth Base set back 40mm from 580mm minimum front of timber to accomodate skamotec panels SECTION B-B Skamotec to chassis opening 5mm clearance SECTION D-D Fascia width 45mm DETAIL E SCALE 1 : 2 630591_1 TC950 InsTallaTIon Manual...
  • Page 15 For more advice on wallboard choice, please contact Escea’s Architectural Advisory team. The TC950 Zero Clearance Kit must be specified when the appliance is installed into a combustible cavity. For this installation scenario, the appliance must be installed with the TC950 Frameless Trim.
  • Page 16 129mm 1255mm 1440mm* *FIBRE CEMENT NON-COMBUSTIBLE WALLBOARD (HIGHLIGHTED IN LIGHT GRAY) NOTE: STARRED* DIMENSIONS ARE FOR 90 x 45mm FRAMING, ADJUST ACCORDINGLY IF USING THICKER FRAMING 1440mm* Frameless Trim Bottom sheet cutting pattern 998mm 221mm* 221mm* 630591_1 TC950 InsTallaTIon Manual...
  • Page 17 250mm dia liner to combustible material WALLBOARD FIBRE CEMENT SHEET 78mm minimum SECURED IN FRONT OF FIBRE CEMENT SHEET SKAMOTEC BOARD FRAMELESS TRIM DETAIL H Internal cavity depth Base set back 40mm from 580mm minimum front of timber to accomodate SECTION F-F skamotec panels Note: a minimum clearance of 6mm between the trim and the chosen wallboard is required...
  • Page 18 C9 Zero Clearance Kit Venting Requirements The TC950 Zero Clearance Kit must be vented. There are multiple options for venting the kit depending on the install scenario. For all options, the hot air will exhaust through the 250mm dia galvanised liner sections to outside (which are supplied with the Escea Inbuilt Flue Kit).
  • Page 19 Option 2- Venting with Roof Cavity Air Note: This option can only be used for cavity heights of 2.7m and under. Additionally, this option can only be used where there is no floor above the chimney cavity. Air from the roof space can be utilised to vent the zero clearance kit down through the square holes located on the back panel and side panels.
  • Page 20 Increase as Necessary until Any Nearby No Structure Horizontally Structure Within 6000 of Flue Top C13 Floor and Wall Penetration Requirements All floor and wall penetrations for the flue system must comply with AS/NZS 2918:2018 section 4.6.3. 630591_1 TC950 InsTallaTIon Manual...

  • Page 21: D Installation Procedure

    INSTALL ATION PROCEDURE Install 1x long standoff to the Zero Clearance Kit back panel using the supplied Tek screws (use 1/4” driver). Install 1x short standoff bracket on the left side panel and 1x short standoff bracket on the right side panel using the Tek screws.
  • Page 22 If venting the zero clearance kit using method 1, make sure the 150mm spigot and venting pipe is connected to outside air. Refer to section C9 for venting requirements. *Note: The platform must be seismically restrained to the floor. *Note: Do not place any wall linings at this step. 630591_1 TC950 InsTallaTIon Manual...
  • Page 23 NOTE: PLATFORM SET BACK 40mm FROM REST OF FRAMING TO ACCOMODATE SKAMOTEC PANELS Place the fixing brackets for the Skamotec wall boards on the framework along the edges of the enclosure opening. *Note: Ensure the front surface of the zero clearance kit flush with the mounting surface of the fixing brackets.
  • Page 24 Ø200mm spigot in preparation for assembling the flue. It is easier to do this when the fire is outside of the enclosure. Slide the TC950 appliance through the enclosure opening and into the partially-built zero clearance kit until the front face of the fire is flush with the front of the zero clearance kit.
  • Page 25 Connect 3 pieces of the 1219mm long, Ø150mm flue pipe together to create a long flue pipe. Drill through the flue pipes and use a mimimum of 3x stainless steel rivets to connect the flue pipes together. Place Ø150mm flue spiders around each of the Ø150mm flue pipe. Tighten the screws and nuts to secure the spiders to the flue pipes.
  • Page 26 This may be required by the council inspector for sign off. LIFT UP ZERO CLEARANCE LIFT UP ZERO CLEARANCE KIT SPIGOT WHEN ATTACHING KIT SPIGOT WHEN ATTACHING 150mm DIAMETER FLUE PIPE 200mm DIAMETER FLUE PIPE TO THE INNER SPIGOT TO THE INNER SPIGOT 630591_1 TC950 InsTallaTIon Manual...
  • Page 27 ENSURE BOTH FLUE PIPES HAVE BEEN FITTED THROUGH THE ZERO CLEARANCE KIT SPIGOT . Assemble 2x Zero Clearance Kit top panels to the back panel and both left-side and right-side panels. Use the supplied Tek screws (1/4” size) to fasten the top panel onto the side and back panels.
  • Page 28 Tek screws (1/4” size) and then attaching the two lintel standoffs to the top panels using 6x Tek screws (1/4” size). The fastening locations are circled in the diagrams below. 3x HOLES 3x HOLES 3x HOLES 3x HOLES 630591_1 TC950 InsTallaTIon Manual...
  • Page 29 3x HOLES . Connect 3 pieces of the Ø250mm galvanised liners together to create a long liner pipe. Use a minimum of 3x SS rivets to connect the pipes together. Position the Ø250mm flue liner (with the crimped end pointing upwards) over the zero clearance kit spigot.
  • Page 30 Note: the trim specified will depend on the chosen wallboard install. For a painted finish, the TC950 Linear Fascia will be fitted. For an alternative wallboard finish, the TC950 Frameless trim will be fitted. Refer to sections C7, C8 for more details.
  • Page 31 SECURE LINEAR TRIM WITH 3x BLACK POZI SCREWS SECURE LINEAR TRIM WITH 3x BLACK POZI SCREWS SECURE FRAMELESS TRIM WITH 3x BLACK POZI SCREWS SECURE FRAMELESS TRIM WITH 3x BLACK POZI SCREWS Assemble the remaining wallboards to the sides of the enclosure. The side walls can finished with standard building materials.
  • Page 32 Install the vermiculite panels to the product. The door should be removed before the vermiculite panels are installed. Open the door and carefully lift it up to disengage from the door hinge. Pull the door away from the product to remove it completely. 630591_1 TC950 InsTallaTIon Manual...
  • Page 33 Install the back vermiculite panel by tilting the panel and placing the bottom edge of the back panel above the ember air plenum. Carefully push the top of the back panel towards the back wall of the firebox. Note: Please refer to the diagram below for the correct orientation of the back vermiculite panel during installation to the firebox.
  • Page 34 BACK SURFACE OF THE VERMICULITE PANEL BACK SURFACE OF THE VERMICULITE PANEL THIS CHAMFER IS THIS CHAMFER IS NOT VISIBLE NOT VISIBLE FRONT SURFACE OF THE VERMICULITE PANEL TOP VIEW CHAMFERS ON THE BOTTOM EDGE ISOMETRIC VIEW 630591_1 TC950 InsTallaTIon Manual...
  • Page 35 Install the bottom vermiculite panel by placing it above the firebox base. Tilt the base panel roughly 30° to fit the panel through the firebox opening. The door will be re-assembled to the product after installing the bottom vermiculite panel. Re-engage the door hinge to the hinge pins to re-attach the door to the product.

  • Page 36: E Flue System Installation

    2918:2018 Domestic solid fuel burning appliances – Installation. Flue System Description: The Escea TC950 flue system is unique as it draws combustion air from the same pressure zone as the exhaust gases, eliminating downdrafts and ensuring an efficient burn. It is...
  • Page 37 General Installation Procedure: *Note: The total length of the connected flue pipes must be within the requirements of AS/NZS 2918:2018 Domestic solid fuel burning appliances - Installation. Do not cut any of the flue pipes above the flue cone. For minimum flue dimensions, refer to Flue Size - Minimum Requirements section.
  • Page 38 Escea Classic Flue Kit: Escea’s woodfire flue system is unique as it draws combustion air from the same pressure zone as the exhaust gases, eliminating downdrafts and ensuring an efficient burn. *Note: The total length of the connected flue pipes must be within the requirements of AS/NZS 2918:2018 Domestic solid fuel burning appliances - Installation.
  • Page 39 Installation Procedure - Classic Flue Kit: Install partially completed flue system according to the general installation procedures. Place the 150mm cone spacer above the flue system and tighten the nut to hold it in place. Connect the 915mm long, 150mm diameter flue pipe to the existing long flue pipe.
  • Page 40 Optional Accessory- Escea Designer Flue Shroud: A minimalist shroud can be purchased as an optional accessory to the Escea flue kit, providing a sleek design solution. *Note: The total length of the connected flue pipes must be within the requirements of AS/NZS 2918:2018 Domestic solid fuel burning appliances - Installation.
  • Page 41 Installation Procedure - Escea Designer Flue Kit: Install the Escea Classic Flue Kit as per the above instructions. Cut the bottom shroud from the non-crimped end to be above by 100mm from the roof line. Be aware of the roof pitch when cutting the bottom shroud. If required, a cutting template for the flue is provided showing common roof pitches.
  • Page 42 Place the 150mm cone spacer above the flue system. Connect the 915mm long, 150mm diameter flue pipe to the existing long flue pipe. Drill through flue pipes and DETAIL F use the provided rivets to connect flue pipes together. SCALE 1 : 5 630591_1 TC950 InsTallaTIon Manual...
  • Page 43 Assemble the cone pipe assembly to the 150mm diameter flue pipe. Assemble the cowl to the 150mm diameter flue pipe. Drill through and rivet through the cone pipe, cowl and flue pipe using 3x of the provided SS rivets. *Note: Necessary for water tightness, ensure a good mechanical seal is present when the cowl and cone pipe are connected to the flue pipe.
  • Page 44 Silicone flashing is the recommended flashing material for both Classic and Designer flue kits. SHROUD BOTTOM 250mm SHROUD OUTER LINER FLASHING FLASHING 250mm Minimum 25mm to any OUTER LINER combustible material Minimum 25mm to any combustible material 630591_1 TC950 InsTallaTIon Manual...
  • Page 45 E2 Electrical Information The TC950 will be connected to mains power. The woodfire would be left switched on at all times. The product has a thermal switch that will trigger at an optimal temperature to turn the fan on. *Note: The fan will turn off once the woodfire has sufficiently cooled down.

  • Page 46: F Operation Guide

    THE aPPlIanCE WHIlE IT Is In usE. oBJECTs PlaCED In FRonT oF THE aPPlIanCE sHoulD MaInTaIn a saFE DIsTanCE. OPEN AIR CONTROL (AND DAMPER WHEN FITTED) BEFORE OPENING FIRING DOOR. HoT WHIlE In oPERaTIon: KEEP CHIlDREn, CloTHInG anD FuRnITuRE aWaY. 630591_1 TC950 InsTallaTIon Manual...
  • Page 47 F1 First Fires The first fire(s) in your appliance may be difficult to get going and keep going with a lesser amount of heat being generated. This is a result of the moisture being driven out of the vermiculite panels. Allow several hours of hot fires before your appliance will perform optimally.
  • Page 48 Open a window to and then one or two layers of kindling. sufficiently ventilate the room. Remember that air is important – approx. 1 cm between the pieces of wood is the perfect spacing. 630591_1 TC950 InsTallaTIon Manual...
  • Page 49 Can’t get the fire going? the way to the left. Use more kindling and paper (or firelighters). Slide the air control fully to the right for quicker Assuming the chimney and vent are sized burn and a more intense fire. correctly and there is sufficient combustion air, Another problem may be wet or green wood.
  • Page 50 The ashes should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. Cold wood ashes can be used on the garden or in compost. 630591_1 TC950 InsTallaTIon Manual...
  • Page 51 F6 Creosote Formation and Removal When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cooler flue of a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot fire.
  • Page 52 The flue should be swept from below. ͳ Removal of the vermiculite panels and air baffle from within the box is required to access flue for cleaning. 630591_1 TC950 InsTallaTIon Manual...
  • Page 53 F8 Summary - Do’s and Dont’s Don’T Build a hot fire. Take ash out immediately. Let it accumulate ͳ ͳ to a depth of at least one inch. A good Use only dry wood. ͳ ash layer provides for a longer lasting and better burning fire.

  • Page 54: G Maintenance And Servicing

    An up to date list of closing the draft so far that there is insufficient authorised dealers can be found at www.escea. air for complete combustion. If it is necessary to clean the glass, buff lightly Do noT usE suBsTITuTE MaTERIals.
  • Page 55 The appliance is sprayed with Senotherm high temperature paint. If any visual parts become scratched during assembly or servicing, touch up Senotherm paint cans can be purchased from your local Escea dealer. Please ensure that ONLY Senotherm is used during touch ups.
  • Page 56 Removal of the door will be required when adjusting the door. Open the door and lift it up to disengage from the door hinge. Pull the door away from the product. 630591_1 TC950 InsTallaTIon Manual...
  • Page 57 Undo 4x M6 nuts and 4x M6 washers (circled below) to free the hinge blocks on the left side of the product. HINGE BLOCKS LOCATED HERE Move hinge blocks inwards, towards the products, to ensure a tight seal once the door is re-attached.
  • Page 58 TO UNHOOK FROM STEP 2: PULL STUD COVER UP LATCH BRACKET CUTOUT AWAY FROM LATCH BRACKET Loosen 3x M6 nuts and 3x M6 washers (circled below) to free the latch bracket on the right side of the product. 630591_1 TC950 InsTallaTIon Manual...
  • Page 59 Move the latch bracket inwards, towards the product, to ensure a tight seal once the door is re-attached. Tighten the bottom nut in the new latch position but leave the others loose. Re-attach the door and close the handle- this will set the new latch bracket position.
  • Page 60 Tighten the M6 nuts and M6 washers after moving the latch bracket. *Note: Doing this step will shift the side of the door with the handle to upwards. Re-assemble the door once adjustments have been completed. 630591_1 TC950 InsTallaTIon Manual...
  • Page 61 G8 Vermiculite Removal and Replacement Vermiculite panels will have to be removed to gain access to the flue for cleaning and any electrical component maintenance. In the event of vermiculite panels getting damaged over time, the existing panels will also have to be removed and replaced with new panels. The door has been removed in the diagrams below for clarity.
  • Page 62 Use the previous steps as guide for re-installing vermiculite panels. Tilt panel as required to fit the replacement panels into the firebox. New vermiculite panels are available from your authorised dealer or distributor. An up to date list of authorised dealers can be found at www.escea.com 630591_1 TC950 InsTallaTIon Manual...
  • Page 63 G9 Air Baffle Removal & Replacement The air baffle will have to be removed to gain access to the flue for cleaning and maintenance. In the event of the baffle getting damaged over time, the baffle removal will be needed for replacement. Ensure that the door has been removed from the product before removing the baffle.
  • Page 64 Use the previous steps as guide for re-installing the baffle. Tilt part as required to fit the replacement baffle into the firebox. A new TC950-TFS1000 air baffle is available from your authorised dealer or distributor. An up to date list of authorised dealers can be found at www.escea.com 630591_1 TC950 InsTallaTIon Manual...
  • Page 65 The ash lip is a customisable part which can be replaced with an ash lip of your preferred colour. The full list of of ash lip colours offered can be found at www.escea.com. Ensure that the door has been removed from the product before removing the ash lip Undo 3x M8 barrel nuts (circled below) to free up the ash lip.
  • Page 66 Undo 4x M8 bolts and 4x M8 washers that fixes the ash retainer to the firebox base. Remove the ash retainer from the product. Undo 4x Tek screws (1/4” size) to remove the heat shield above the wiring and electronic components. 630591_1 TC950 InsTallaTIon Manual...
  • Page 67 Remove the heat shield above the wiring and electronic components. Repair or replace the required electrical component and/or wiring. 50 W THERMAL CUTOUT EARTH (NORMALLY OPEN) (70°C CLOSURE) FUSE - 1A FUSE Note: the thermal cutout switch is located under the base of the firebox at the back. The fan will need to be removed to access it.

  • Page 68: H Troubleshooting

    • Check door gasket for adequate seal. • Wood may be extremely dry. Dirty glass. • Air control may be closed too far. Open air control more. • Burn hotter, smaller fires. Use well-seasoned wood. 630591_1 TC950 InsTallaTIon Manual...

  • Page 69: I General Warranty Terms & Conditions

    Escea fire dealer. Nature of Warranty Subject to the exclusions in section 2 & 3, Escea undertake to put right any defects in the Escea wood fire products supplied by Escea for the periods specified below:...
  • Page 70 • This warranty does not cover paint blemishes or imperfections because of the uneven nature of high temperature paint. A spray can of touch up Escea paint is available and can be purchased from your Escea dealer. •...
  • Page 71 Provide the Escea product serial number. Provide reasonable proof of purchase for the Escea product. If required, provide access to the premises at which the Escea product is located (so it can be inspected). Records and receipts of chimney sweeping may be required in the event of a warranty claim if there is excessive signs of neglect or misuse.

  • Page 72: J Service History & Data Plate

    SERVICE HISTORY & DATA PL ATE J1 Service History The appliance must be serviced at least annually and possibly more frequently – deendent on usage. Date Dealer Name Service Technician Service Performed Notes 630591_1 TC950 InsTallaTIon Manual...

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