Escea LE Series Installation & Service Instructions Manual

Escea LE Series Installation & Service Instructions Manual

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ADHERE SERIAL LABEL
LE - Series
HOLOGRAPHIC ELECTRIC FIREPLACE
Installation &
Service Instructions
630742_2

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  • Page 1 ADHERE SERIAL LABEL LE - Series HOLOGRAPHIC ELECTRIC FIREPLACE Installation & Service Instructions 630742_2...
  • Page 2 (e.g. ). Any shortcomings in the appliance installation will be the responsibility of the installer, and Escea will not be accountable for any such failings or their consequences. Manufactured by: Escea Ltd, PO Box 5277 Dunedin NZ, Ph: +64 3 478 8220 For contact details of your local Escea distributor or dealer please visit www.escea.com or email:...
  • Page 3 LE800 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION MODEL NAME LE800 Electric Fire Description of Appliance Indoor Electric Heater Max. Heat Output 3 kW Compliant to AS/NZS 60335.1 and AS/NZS 60335.2.30 Width 960 mm Height 601 mm Appliance Dimensions (mm) Depth 492 mm (including standard 14 mm trim) Weight 70 kg Max Power Consumption...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS A Product Description and Dimensions Product Description Recommended Install Process B Creating the Cavity Cavity Shape Designing the Cavity Safety Considerations Product and Framing Dimensions Niche Framing Hearth Cavity Base Television & Mantel Clearances Optimal Viewing Angle C Connecting the Electricity Connecting the Power Supply Changing from 3 kW to 1.5 kW D Installing the Appliance Installation Fixing the Appliance to the Base E Finishing the Installation Wall Linings Window Opening Fuelbed and Log Setup Fitting the glass Fitting the Frameless Trims Fitting the Fascia Locating the Wall Mount Cradle for the Remote Operating the Appliance for the First Time Normal Operating Sounds and Smells E10 Cleaning the Glass...
  • Page 5 F Freestanding Unit Installation Product Dimensions Freestanding Unit Assembly Running the Electrical Cables Installing the fireplace Fitting the fascia G Installation Checklist H Service Manual Annual Service Procedure Error Codes Troubleshooting Serial Number Cleaning or Replacing the Frameless Trims or Fascia Cleaning or Replacing the Glass Cleaning or Replacing the Fuel Bed Replacing the Fuelbed LEDs Cleaning or Replacing the LCD screen H10 Replacing the LED Down-light H11 Cleaning or Replacing the Side and Back Liners H12 Replacing the Transformer H13 Replacing the PCB H14 Replacing the Remote Control H15 Replacing the Heating Element H16 Cleaning or Replacing the Fan H17 Wiring Diagram...
  • Page 6: A Product Description And Dimensions

    PRODUC T DES C RIP T ION AND DIMEN SION S A1 Product Description The Escea LE-Series Electric Fireplace is an indoor holographic projection fireplace designed to be built into a false self-supporting cavity. It is designed to operate at 3 kW, but can be adjusted to operate at 1.5 kW if required.
  • Page 7: B Creating The Cavity

    C RE ATING THE C AVI T Y B1 Cavity Shape The LE800 and LE1000 Electric fireplaces require self-supporting timber/steel framed cavities. B2 Designing the Cavity The following aspects must be considered when designing this installation: ͳ Appliance is NOT load bearing ͳ...
  • Page 8: B4 Product And Framing Dimensions

    Not the be mistaken for cavity dimensions LE800 960 mm 478 mm 601 mm 36 mm Trim (Optional Accessory) 22 mm Trim (Optional Accessory) Supplied, 14 mm Trim LE1000 1160 mm 478 mm 601 mm 630742_2 LE SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 9 Minimum Framing Dimensions LE800 1000 mm MIN 500 mm MIN 610 mm Front Side LE1000 1200 mm MIN 500 mm MIN 610 mm Front Side...
  • Page 10: B5 Niche Framing

    LE1000 with 1 Niche (left or right) 1505 mm MIN 1705 mm MIN 610 mm 610 mm Front Front LE800 with 2 Niches 2005 mm MIN 610 mm Front LE1000 with 2 Niches 2205mm MIN 610mm Front 630742_2 LE SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 11: B6 Hearth

    Note: It is the responsibility of the end user to check the installation instructions of their electrical appliances to ensure that the location in relation to the fireplace is suitable. Escea in no way guarantees or takes responsibility that the recommended installation suggestion will be suitable for all electrical or home entertainment appliances.
  • Page 12: C Connecting The Electricity

    Ring terminals are provided to crimp to the ends of the supply wiring. Allow at least 50mm tails from the end of the cable. Loosen the screws on the strain relief bush to allow the cable through. 630742_2 LE SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 13: C2 Changing From 3 Kw To 1.5 Kw

    Feed the electrical supply wiring into the chassis through the strain relief bushing, leaving enough wire length to easily make the connections described below. The phase, neutral, and earth will need to be securely screwed into the terminal block as shown below. Connect power supply cable to the right hand side terminal block with terminals marked P N ⏚.
  • Page 14 Wire link present Once the wiring is complete, withdraw any excess cable through the strain relief bushing and tighten the clamp so that the cable does not slip when placed under tension. Replace the side hatch panel. 630742_2 LE SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 15: D Installing The Appliance

    IN S TALLING T HE APPLIANC E D1 Installation Note: Ensure the wall has been correctly framed to the dimensions specified in section B1 on page 8 before starting the appliance install. The wall lining must be applied after the fireplace has been fitted into the cavity and connected to mains supply.
  • Page 16: E Finishing The Installation

    1008 mm 110 mm 408 mm CONTACT THE ESCEA ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY TEAM FOR FURTHER ADVICE. PLEASE EMAIL AA@ESCEA.COM Note: Ensure that any plasterboard dust created during installation is vacuumed from the appliance prior to turning it on for the first time to prevent damage to the fan or heating element.
  • Page 17 For the LE1000 (not shown here), additional embers are also supplied. These will be placed on the sides of the LE1000 electric fireplace after the fuelbed has been placed.
  • Page 18 LH Primary Log Centre Primary Log RH Primary Log Loose Logs Log 1 Log 2 Log 3 Log 4 Log 5 Log 6 Log 7 Log 8 Step 1 Place the Centre Primary log first. 630742_2 LE SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 19 Step 2 Place the LH Primary log next, sitting on top of the Centre Primary log. Step 3 The RH Primary log is fitted last, sitting on the Centre Primary log and behind the log that is part of the resin fuelbed.
  • Page 20: E4 Fitting The Glass

    Unlocked Locked Glass mounting pin Glass support peg Make sure you have both hands evenly under the glass to support the weight and lift the glass into the firebox and over the mounting pins. 630742_2 LE SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 21: Fitting The Frameless Trims

    Lower the glass assembly onto the mounting pins, rest the glass panel on the support pegs in the side of the firebox and press firmly on the locking tabs to secure the glass in place. Locked Unlocked Fitting the Frameless Trims The LE-series electric fireplace comes supplied with standard 14 mm frameless trims. These are fitted into a thin gap behind the outer skin of the fireplace.
  • Page 22: E6 Fitting The Fascia

    Bevelled Fascia 40mm Linear Fascia 25mm Checking the Setup Press the Standby button and confirm the following: ⃝ Flames appear? ⃝ Primary logs correctly align with flame image? ⃝ LED light at the top rear turns on? ⃝ LED lights under fuelbed light up? Press the Heat button and confirm heat is produced. 630742_2 LE SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 23: E7 Locating The Wall Mount Cradle For The Remote

    ͳ Drafts ͳ Away from direct sun light The Bluetooth® signal will pass through some walls but for best results Escea suggest that the cradle position should be less than 10 meters from the heater and within the same room.
  • Page 24: E8 Operating The Appliance For The First Time

    These sounds are normal and should not be considered as defects in your appliance. Escea electric fireplaces use electric fans to push heated air into the room. It is not unusual for the fan to make a “whirring” sound when ON.
  • Page 25: F2 Freestanding Unit Assembly

    FREES TANDING UNIT IN S TALL AT ION The freestanding unit is designed to fit ONLY an LE800 fireplace. The top console section can be placed onto a plinth or hearth, or completely freestanding with the optional leg kit. F1 Product Dimensions 1016 mm 534 mm 153 mm...
  • Page 26 Fasten the legs to the ground using the hole centres below. 842 mm 395 mm 395 mm 842 mm Lower the main body onto the feet, align and fasten using the 4× M5 screws provided (2 per leg). 630742_2 LE SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 27: F3 Running The Electrical Cables

    F3 Running the Electrical Cables The electric cables can be run down through the "flue" into the LE800 electric fire, up the right leg, or through the back of the freestanding console. Remove a knockout as required depending on installation requirements.
  • Page 28: F4 Installing The Fireplace

    Carefully pull back any excess cable slack as the fireplace is pushed back. However, leave a suitable length of slack up the SIDE to allow for removal in the future. Prevent the cable from bunching behind the fireplace. 630742_2 LE SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 29: F5 Fitting The Fascia

    F5 Fitting the fascia First ensure that the Trims are not yet fitted to the 4 front edges of the fireplace. If they have been, then carefully remove them without scratching the powder coat. Ensure the fireplace is centred, by pushing it up to the left hand tabs on the freestander base, and fully back against the back of the Freestanding unit.
  • Page 30: G Installation Checklist

    Go through the following checklist to ensure you have installed the appliance correctly ⃝ Correctly sized cavity to suit your electric fireplace ⃝ There is an electrical isolating switch for the appliance, accessible after finished installation ⃝ The appliance fixed to the cavity base ⃝ The appliance is connected to a mains electricity supply ⃝ Fuel bed is correctly installed ⃝ Glass is correctly fitted ⃝ The remote control is in its cradle fixed to a wall ⃝ Operated the fireplace and verified that it turns on reliably and safely ⃝ Appliance functions checked, including thermostat operation ⃝ Home-owner shown how to operate the appliance correctly ⃝ User Guide made available for end user 630742_2 LE SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 31: H Service Manual

    If the remote shows this error, please contact a service technician. Remote handset Over Temperature Shut-off indication - "E3" The Escea LE-Series Electric fireplace has an over temperature shut-off that will activate if the fireplace malfunctions and exceeds the acceptable operating temperature. Please allow a couple of minutes for the fireplace to fully cool down.
  • Page 32: H4 Serial Number

    The top and bottom trims are removed by pulling firmly (as shown below). To replace, align the tabs and push firmly until you feel a click. The frameless trims can be cleaned with a soft, dry, microfiber cloth. 630742_2 LE SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 33: Cleaning Or Replacing The Glass

    The fuelbed fascia will clip inside the frameless trims. The fascia can be removed with a strong pull. It can be cleaned by using a soft, dry, microfiber cloth. Cleaning or Replacing the Glass To remove the glass, lift the holding latches located on both sides of the glass (left side shown in detail below) until it pops up.
  • Page 34: H7 Cleaning Or Replacing The Fuel Bed

    Remove the glass towards you until it is clear of the fireplace, as shown below. TAKE CARE NOT TO BREAK THE GLASS. USE ONLY AN ESCEA SPARE PART REPLACEMENT FOR THE GLASS. To clean the glass, use a standard glass cleaner and a soft cloth. Ensure that the cloth is clean to prevent scratching the glass.
  • Page 35: H8 Replacing The Fuelbed Leds

    (as shown below). To replace it, lower the fuelbed back down over the top of the LED panels. Ensure the LH and RH back edges of the fuelbed frame to locate into the tabs in the back of the fire. Note: This part is wider on the LE1000 than it is on the LE800.
  • Page 36 To remove the PCB from the post, use long nose pliers to squeeze the top barbs inward whilst at the same time applying A LITTLE bit of pressure underneath with your finger. NOTE: bending or over-stressing the PCB can damage the components on it. 630742_2 LE SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 37: H9 Cleaning Or Replacing The Lcd Screen

    H8 Cleaning or Replacing the LCD screen ISOLATE THE POWER SUPPLY TO THE FIREPLACE BEFORE COMMENCING THIS PROCEDURE. Begin by removing the glass using the steps shown in section on page 33. Turn the 4 x 1/4 turn fasteners on each corner of the LCD screen while holding the front of the LCD screen.
  • Page 38 Push tab first to unclip Pull plug out in the direction indicated Earth Terminal 630742_2 LE SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 39: H10 Replacing The Led Down-Light

    With both hands either side under the LCD, supporting the weight, Lift the LCD frame off of the mounting pin as shown below. Chassis mounting PIN LCD assebly hook To clean the LCD screen, wipe it carefully with a dry microfiber cloth. DO NOT USE ANY LIQUID OR CHEMICAL CLEANERS ON THE LCD SCREEN.
  • Page 40: H12 Replacing The Transformer

    Begin by removing the glass using the steps shown in section on page 33 and the fuelbed using the steps in section on page 33. Remove the LCD using the steps in section H8 on page 37. The transformer (circled below) can then be unscrewed from the firebox top. 630742_2 LE SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 41: H13 Replacing The Pcb

    H12 Replacing the PCB ISOLATE THE POWER SUPPLY TO THE FIREPLACE BEFORE COMMENCING THIS PROCEDURE. Begin by removing the glass using the steps shown in section on page 33 and the LCD using the steps in section H8 on page 37. Detach remaining connections.
  • Page 42: H14 Replacing The Remote Control

    34, and H7 on page 35. Unplug all of the Ember LED panels and unscrew & remove the 4 M5 screw in the corners of the firebox base. You can then remove the base. 630742_2 LE SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 43 ENSURE THAT THE MAINS SUPPLY HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED. Detach the wires from either side of the element. Take note of where the two leads originate. The bottom connector runs to the rating change connector block and to top connector lead runs back into the wiring harnes & back up to the controller. The element cartridge rests on 4 pins at the front and rear and is firmly wedged between the fan and the chassis front.
  • Page 44: H16 Cleaning Or Replacing The Fan

    ͳ When Both element and mica spacers assembled the left hand spacer is flush with the sheemetal (as shown above). If not check all parts are fitted and aligned. H15 Cleaning or Replacing the Fan Terminals (Right hand, closed side) 630742_2 LE SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 45 ISOLATE THE POWER SUPPLY TO THE FIREPLACE BEFORE COMMENCING THIS PROCEDURE. As part of regular service procedure, it is recommended that the fan is cleaned regularly. Dust will build up on the fan rotor and in the cavity where the fan is located. This can be removed by the service person using a hearth brush and a vacuum cleaner.
  • Page 46: H17 Wiring Diagram

    20×5 16A LCD ASSEMBLY GLASS FUSE FAST BLOW ANTENNA MAIN BOARD EMI FILTER MAINS! 230VAC EMBER LED PANELS ELEMENT 1 (1500W) HEAT STANDBY ON/OFF ELEMENT 2 (1500W) ELEMENT THERMAL THERMAL SWITCH CUTOUT RATING CHANGE LINK WIRE 630742_2 LE SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL...
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