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INSTALLER:
Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER:
Retain this manual for future reference.
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could
result in serious injury, death, or property
damage.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
What to do if you smell gas:
• Do not try to light the appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use
any phone in your building.
• Leave the building immediately.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING
Installer Guide
DIRECT VENT ZERO CLEARANCE
GAS FIREPLACE HEATER MODELS:
NCS5525 / NCD5525
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,
permanently located, manufactured home (USA
only) or mobile home, where not prohibited by local
codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas
indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is
not convertible for use with other gases, unless a
certified kit is used.
This fireplace is design certified in
accordance
Standard/CSA Standard ANSI Z21.88/
CSA 2.33 and by Underwriters Laboratories
as a Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Heater
and shall be installed according to these
instructions.
We suggest that our gas hearth products be
installed and serviced by professionals who
are certified in the U.S. by the National
Fireplace Institute (NFI) as NFI Gas
Specialists.
MH63830
with
American
National
www.nficertified.org
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- Page 1 Installer Guide INSTALLER: DIRECT VENT ZERO CLEARANCE Leave this manual with the appliance. GAS FIREPLACE HEATER MODELS: NCS5525 / NCD5525 CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference. WARNING FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death, or property damage.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Failure to follow the steps outlined below for each appliance connected to the venting system Failure to follow the steps outlined below for each appliance connected to the venting system Fireplace Dimensions NCS5525 (SINGLE SIDED) being placed into operation could result in carbon monoxide poisoning or death. The following being placed into operation could result in carbon monoxide poisoning or death. -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
In addition, clean and inspect the fireplace following any • The glass front or any part removed for servicing the replaced only with a replacement from Escea. remodeling work in your home. fireplace must be replaced prior to operating the fireplace. - Page 4 SAFE T Y INFORMAT ION FOR USER S OF PROPANE GA S REQUIREMEN T S FOR MA S SAC HUSE T T S Propane is a flammable gas which can cause fires and explosions. Propane gas may stratify in a closed area, and the odor intensity For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed INSPECTION.
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Page 5: Introduction
□ 1000 feet above sea level. However, if the heating value of the Firebox glass door cleaned, installed, and secured ..............gas has been reduced, this may not apply. Check with Escea for □ Accessories installed properly ....................proper orifice size identification. -
Page 6: Before You Start
• Allowable fireplace mounting surfaces: WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS If you install a television above this fireplace, Escea accepts 1. A hard, flat, combustible or non-combustible surface Any alteration of the original design, installed other than as WARNING no responsibility for damage or injuries. -
Page 7: Carton Contents And Hardware Pack
C ARTON CON T EN T S AND HARDWARE PAC K SPEC IFIC AT ION S NCS5525/NCD5525 Natural Propane 45,000 42,000 Input BTU/Hr Maximum 33,000 32,000 Input BTU/Hr Minimum 13.19 12.3 KWH (Maximum) 9.36 9.36 KWH (Minimum) 2.3mm 1.2mm Orifice Center 1.95mm... -
Page 8: Fireplace Dimensions Ncs5525 (Single Sided)
FIREPL AC E DIMEN SION S NC S5525 (SINGL E SIDED) FIREPL AC E DIMEN SION S NC D5525 (D OUBL E SIDED) INDEX NCS5525 INDEX NCD5525 DIMENSION DESCRIPTION DIMENSION DESCRIPTION LETTER LETTER (Dimensions in inches) (Dimensions in inches) The maximum height of the firebox face (including standoffs) -
Page 9: Locating Fireplace
LOC AT ING FIREPL AC E C L E AR ANC E S Mantel and TV Clearances Clearance to Combustibles NCS5525 Single Sided The minimum mantel and TV clearances are shown in the Back (single sided) ZERO diagram and table below. -
Page 10: Vent Termination Clearances
‡ Permitted only if veranda, porch, deck, or balcony is fully open on a NOTICE: It is always best to locate the fireplace in such a way This does not include vinyl. Escea will not be held responsible G= Clearance inside... -
Page 11: Gas Supply
GA S SUPPLY GA S SUPPLY (CON T’D) Checking Manifold Pressures Test For Leaks On Unexposed Connections The gas pipeline can be brought in through the right side of the A gas valve and ground joint union should be installed in the gas fireplace. -
Page 12: Electrical Connections
EL EC T RIC AL CONNEC T ION S IN S TALL AT ION Junction Box Connections Framing Construction of a Fireplace Chase CAUTION This fireplace can be elevated off the floor provided that the A chase is a vertical box-like structure built to enclose the gas The electrical connection plate can be accessed on the side of All wiring should be done by a qualified electrician and shall fireplace is properly supported by framing materials and the... - Page 13 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION AND FINISHES SHOWN INDICATIVE ONLY the top front edge of the fireplace. Contact the ESCEA Architectural Advisory Team for assistance with the specification of this fire - aa@escea.com Escea_DS_Finish_Frameless.dwg 03.12.2021...
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Page 14: Fireplace Ventilation
NOTICE: Follow provided venting instructions. Corner Installation - Vertical to horizontal flue to horizontal refer to the Escea Retail Price List for Simpson DuraVent termination (12 in minimum horizontal run before elbow) Begin the vent system installation by identifying the path the vent Vertical flue to horizontal termination part numbers and pricing. -
Page 15: Vent System Identification
FIREPL AC E VEN T IL AT ION (CON T’D) VEN T SYS T EM IDEN T IFIC AT ION EFFECTIVE LENGTH IS CALCULATED FOLLOWING BY Vertical termination example layout THE EQUATION: Vertical Termination Equation 1 (Maximum Six 90 Elbows) Effective length=Vertical Run Up + (2 ×... -
Page 16: Vent Framing And Finishing
VEN T FR AMING AND FINI SHING VEN T FR AMING AND FINI SHING (CON T’D) Installing Support Brackets Installing Firestops Vertical Firestops Install a horizontal pipe support for each 3 feet of horizontal run Firestops are required for safety whenever the vent system Vertical runs of this system which pass through ceilings require to framing members. - Page 17 VEN T FR AMING AND FINI SHING (CON T’D) INSTALLATION - Horizontal Power Vent The supplied conduit and wires are common across other Escea INSTALLATION - Framing and Wall Thimble 5. Place the wall thimble into the hole, ensuring the thimble is models.
- Page 18 VEN T FR AMING AND FINI SHING (CON T’D) VEN T FR AMING AND FINI SHING (CON T’D) NOTE: Due to weight and size of product, it is recommended to 11. The power vent shell and faceplate are now installed. Locate and mark the center point of the vent pipe on the NOTICE: Build the chase large enough to maintain the remove the engine while installing the chassis.
- Page 19 VEN T FR AMING AND FINI SHING (CON T’D) VEN T FR AMING AND FINI SHING (CON T’D) Have a second person feed the 4×6⅝” vent pipe up from inside Lower the terminal onto the installed outer liner. Ensure the INSTALLATION - Vertical Power Vent NOTICE: The supporting framing must be able to support the the roof space.
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Page 20: Duct Vent Installation
DUC T VEN T IN S TAL L AT ION DUC T VEN T IN S TAL L AT ION (CON T’D) DUCTING SYSTEM This duct vent system can be routed in any path as long as it MINIMUM DUCTING REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM BEND RADII FOR DUCTING meets the following requirements: The minimum ducting requirements for the fireplace to operate... - Page 21 DUC T VEN T IN S TAL L AT ION (CON T’D) DUC T VEN T IN S TAL L AT ION (CON T’D) EFFECTIVE LENGTH PRE FAN IS CALCULATED BY THE FOLLOWING EQUATION: EFFECTIVE LENGTH POST FAN IS CALCULATED BY THE FOLLOWING EQUATION: Duct Fan Assembly 8”...
- Page 22 DUC T VEN T IN S TAL L AT ION (CON T’D) DUC T VEN T IN S TAL L AT ION (CON T’D) DUCT BLOWER ORIENTATION Vertical Installation: DUCTING OUTLET PLACEMENT AIR INLET The blower for the ducting system can be installed in either a Before installing the duct vent fan vertically, framing must be in To achieve even heat distribution, outlets should be positioned in Inlet air required for fireplace operation...
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Page 23: Decorative Crushed Glass Placement
DECOR AT IVE C RUSHED GL A S S PL AC EMEN T LO G PL AC EMEN T With the fireplace fully assembled, spread the crushed glass in Log Identification a single layer along the entire bottom of the firebox. Use just enough crushed glass to mask the burner and infill;... - Page 24 LO G PL AC EMEN T (CON T’D) LO G PL AC EMEN T (CON T’D) Step 1 - Before placing the logs and embers, remove the infill by unscrewing the 4 screws that secure it. Fold all the log locating tabs up 90° as seen in the images below. Small Log Tunnel Log Center Log...
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Page 25: Pilot Lighting Instructions
PILOT L IGH T ING IN S T RUC T ION S MULT IFUNC T ION REMOT E IN S T RUC T ION S Low Battery Alarm FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING Key Lock Transmission DANGER Thermostat OFF/ Room Temperature If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property ON/SMART... - Page 26 MULT IFUNC T ION REMOT E IN S T RUC T ION S (CON T’D) MULT IFUNC T ION REMOT E IN S T RUC T ION S (CON T’D) Initializing the System / Pairing the Remote Turn On the Fireplace Flame Control Button Lock 1.
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Page 27: Led Remote Instructions
Room Temperature MULT IFUNC T ION REMOT E IN S T RUC T ION S (CON T’D) L ED REMOT E IN S T RUC T ION S The Thermostat Feature may be disabled if desired. Smart Thermostat (Transmitter Operation) Speed/Saturation With all the (3) AAA type batteries installed: The Smart Thermostat function adjusts the flame height in... -
Page 28: Intermittent Control System
L ED REMOT E IN S T RUC T ION S (CON T’D) IN T ERMI T T EN T CON T ROL SYS T EM Continuous Pilot/Intermittent Pilot (CPI/IPI) Selection Brief Description of the Components Speed/Saturation With the system OFF press the Mode button to index to the IPI The controls are designed to be used with either Propane or mode icon. - Page 29 CON T ROL SYS T EM T ROUBL E SHOOT ING CON T ROL SYS T EM T ROUBL E SHOOT ING (CON T’D) Problem Observed Possible Cause Corrective Measure Problem Observed Possible Cause Corrective Measure Gas odor during setup Gas leak WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Burner and pilot light but will...
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Page 30: Ipi Electronic System Wiring Diagram
938512 NC 55 Series Secondary Infill River Bed (1 x used on NCS -- 2 x used on NCD) Linear ā qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. Checked by om MODE to Escea Paint/ SCALE Radial ā Finish: 1 of 2 www.escea.co.nz... - Page 31 PART S VIE W PART S L I S T INDEX NC55 SeriesN DESCRIPTION 804104 Pilot Orifice #27 (Propane) 806046 Pilot Orifice #37 (NG) 838124 NAM Pilot Assembly 838100 NAM Centre Burner 55 Series 838101 NAM Side Burner 55 Series 838102 NAM Mirrored Sides 55 Series 838133...
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Page 32: Maintenance And Service
1. Ensure gas and power have been turned off and the fire is Have a qualified service person replace damaged glass and gasket using materials specified by Escea. contraction noises as they heat up or cool down. Similar noises are cooled down. - Page 33 MAIN T ENANC E AND SERVIC E (CON T’D) MAIN T ENANC E AND SERVIC E (CON T’D) 12. Remove the two (2) side panels by undoing the top and Checking Manifold Pressures 7. Remove the two (2) light blockers. Each will have two (2) 10.
- Page 34 Remove the primary and secondary glass using the previous screws from the panel shown in the diagram below. Carefully be ordered from any Escea approved dealer. When you have section. Remove all components of the fuelbed, taking care not remove the panel from the firebox.
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Page 35: How To Order Repair Parts
APPL IANC E SERVIC E HI S TORY HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PART S Parts Not Under Warranty Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed/Notes Order parts through your service person, or dealer. For best results, the service person or dealer should order parts through the distributor. -
Page 36: Warranty
2.2 Where an Escea product is covered by a parts and labor warranty, the warranty covers both the repair by Escea of the defective part or the provision of a spare part to replace the defective part and the installation of that part. - Page 37 Where you make a claim under this warranty, an authorized repairer may need to attend your premises to without limitation, warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and warranties inspect the Escea product. We may charge you a service call fee if a repairer will be required to travel more than against latent defects.
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