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Escea IB1100 Installation Manual

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IB1100 and IB850
Installation Manual
AUSTRALIAN EDITION
Important:
The appliance shall be installed in accordance with;
• This installation instruction booklet
• Local gas fitting regulations
• Municipal building codes
• Electrical wiring regulations
• AS 5601 / AG 601-2000, Gas Installations
• Any other relevant statutory regulations.
• Must be installed by a qualified person
• Must be installed with an Outer Skin Kit (Separate Kit)
This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless they have been
adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance safely.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Manufactured by: Escea Ltd, PO Box 5277 Dunedin NZ, Ph: +64 3 479 0302, email:
For contact details of your local escea distributor or dealer please visit
G8872_9 Installation Manual AU.doc
info@escea.com.au
www.escea.com.au

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  • Page 1 Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Manufactured by: Escea Ltd, PO Box 5277 Dunedin NZ, Ph: +64 3 479 0302, email: info@escea.com.au For contact details of your local escea distributor or dealer please visit www.escea.com.au...
  • Page 2 Warranty Repair and Annual Servicing: Warranty repair work must be carried out by a recognised Escea Gas Fire Technician. It is recommended that recognised Escea Gas Fire Technicians are also used to carry out annual servicing requirements (particularly during the warranty period).

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents: Section: • Product Description • Creating the Cavity • Ventilation • Cavity Base • Hearth • Raised Installations Up a Wall • Wall Linings • Clearances • Corner Installations • Power Supply 10.0 • Flue Kits 11.0 • Flue Assembly 12.0 •...

  • Page 4: Product Description

    Product Description: The Escea IB1100 and IB850 gas fires are designed to be built into a cavity. Both appliances are flued conventionally via a Ø100mm flue system. The user will control their fire with the Radio Frequency (RF) remote that will normally be left in its wall mount cradle.
  • Page 5 Product Dimensions IB850 1060 4 SIDED FASCIA ø ø Sleeve travel ø 3 SIDED FASCIA G8872_9 Installation Manual AU.doc...
  • Page 6 IB1100 1260 1360 4 SIDED FASCIA Ø 100 Ø 150 Sleeve travel Ø180 3 SIDED FASCIA G8872_9 Installation Manual AU.doc...

  • Page 7: Creating The Cavity

    The IB1100 and IB850 have their electronics compartment protruding from the left hand side of the fire and the resulting offset needs to be taken into account when installing into a tight masonry cavity.

  • Page 8: Cavity Base

    The base must also be levelled to prevent vibration from possible fan imbalance. For the installation of an IB1100 the base of the cavity must be strong enough to support the total product weight, which is a minimum of 70kg.

  • Page 9: Wall Linings

    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 gas fire, is suitable. Escea in no way guarantees or takes responsibility that the above installation suggestion will be suitable for all electrical or home entertainment appliances.

  • Page 10: Corner Installations

    Corner Installations: If a cavity is to be created in a corner, the following drawings give the minimum sized interior wall and resultant flue position. Minimum corner install dimensions: IB1100 IB850 1195 1045 1260 10.0 Power Supply: Whilst the cavity is being created consideration should be given to appropriate location of a standard 3 pin, EARTHED 240V power outlet.
  • Page 11 The electrical cord (from an extension cord) should pass through the Outer Skin Kit as shown, through the supplied Cord Strain Relief Bush. Cord Strain Electrical Electrical Relief Bush Cord Blanking Plate G8872_9 Installation Manual AU.doc...
  • Page 12 11.0 Flue Systems Non-Masonry Timber Frame Cavity: The heater must be flued to the outside via a 100mm diameter stainless steel flue that is covered by a 150mm diameter liner. This must be installed in accordance with the requirements of AS5601 and local codes. The minimum flue length = 3.6m vertical height It is important to check that you have all the necessary flue parts before beginning your...
  • Page 13 11.1 Other Flue Kits- (Glen Dimplex kits only shown. Check with local distributor for availability) 552327 Standard Flue Kit 552332 Offset Flue Kit Black 552330 900mm Flue Extension Kit 552333 Offset Flue Kit Galvanised Black 552331 900mm Flue Extension Kit Galvanised G8872_9 Installation Manual AU.doc...
  • Page 14 12.0 Installing the Flue System: Non-Masonry Timber Frame Cavity: The heater must be flued to the outside via a 100mm diameter inner flue that is covered by a 150mm diameter liner. This must be installed in accordance with the requirements of AS5601 and local codes.
  • Page 15 6. Fix an appropriate weather shielding to the outer liner at the penetration and seal to the roof or chimney using an appropriate sealer. 7. Fit the gas cowl. 8. Once gas fireplace is operational check the installation for flue spill where possible 9.
  • Page 16 Note: As per national standards, the finished terminal must be in clear air and not enclosed in any way. All the required flue components are available from your Escea dealer in both kitset form and as individual components. 600mm clearance to nearest part of roof...
  • Page 17 FROM AS5601, please ensure compliance to all other relevant sections of this code. 2.6.13 FLUE TERMINALS 2.6.13.1 Location The termination point of a flue shall be located in relation to any associated building and to neighbouring structures so that wind from any direction is not likely to create a downdraught in the flue or chimney. Except where 2.6.13.3 applies, a flue terminal shall: (a) Be at least 1m horizontally from a neighbouring structure;...
  • Page 18 G8872_9 Installation Manual AU.doc...

  • Page 19: Flue Assembly

    12.4 Fixing the Flue to the Cavity A length of angle should be attached to the inside of the timber frame cavity to hold the flue in place. Once you have fixed the angle to the inside of the cavity holes must be drilled to secure it to the flue.

  • Page 20: Laying Gas Pipe

    12.6 The top of the flue must be capped with an appropriate and approved anti down draft cowl. Note: Chimney liner flue kits intended for other brands of heater may not fit. Escea flue spigot is 100mm inside diameter. 13.0 Laying Gas Pipe: Gas pipe should be sized as per the requirements of AS5601.

  • Page 21: Assembling The Outer Skin Kit

    Split plug as indicated to allow gas pipe to pass through 13.3 It is recommended that a gas isolating valve be installed as close to the regulator on the gas inlet side as possible. This will allow for easier servicing in the future. 13.4 If the room has not been completed and the wall surfaces are yet to be lined or plastered the fire must not be installed into the Outer Skin Kit until such time that there will be no further...

  • Page 22: Fixing The Outer Skin Kit (Osk) Into The Cavity

    14.3 Attach the Top-Rear: Attach the top-rear panel to the Sides and Rear panels, with the flanges of the Top-rear panel on the outside. Do not attach Top-Front panel yet, this will be done after the flue has been mated with the fire.

  • Page 23: Gas Fireplace Installation

    16.0 Gas Fireplace Installation: Attached to the base of the Outer Skin Kit are guide rails. The inside edge of these rails will line up with the outside edge of the two outer under base supports. When the parts are lined up, push the fire towards the back of the Outer Skin Kit until it cannot be pushed back any further.
  • Page 24 Step 3: Remove the top of the heater outer shell. Take out the screw from each side (as shown below), lift and pull the top of heater shell out towards yourself. Undo screws from both sides Step 3: For best access we recommend removing the fire box. Undo the four screws on the front four corners of the fire box and the two screws on the inside holding down the fire box (as shown below).

  • Page 25: Attaching The Flue To The Fireplace

    18.1 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. G8872_9 Installation Manual AU.doc...

  • Page 26: Fixing The Heater To The Base And Wall

    Note: Refer to 13.2 for further gas pipe laying information as per diagram below Plan view from top looking down. Electrical Install gas lines to point of any of these 3 points. entry. Leave enough piping to reach the front right hand corner of the OSK once installed.
  • Page 27 19.2 Fixing Heater to Wall: The installer must also fix the heater to the sides of the cavity using the bracket kit provided. These brackets are attached through the flanges on the side of the Outer Skin Kit. The flanges of the Outer Skin Kit must be installed over the outer lining surface of the wall i.e. over the Plaster Board rather than onto a stud which is then subsequently covered with a wall lining.
  • Page 28 20.0 IB850: Locating the Log Set After Replacing the Firebox: 1) Remove packaging from around log sets 2) Place rear log (long rectangular one) into position by inserting it in behind retainer bracket at rear of fire box. 3) Place front three log sets into position on the log retaining brackets, over the top of the main burners.
  • Page 29 IB850 Log & Template Position 4) Line up some of the coals that have been supplied with this appliance, along the burner holes in front of the logs. 5) Scatter the remaining coals around to fill the empty spaces left over. G8872_9 Installation Manual AU.doc...
  • Page 30 20.1 IB1100: Locating the Log Set After Replacing the Firebox: 1) Remove packaging from around log sets 2) Place rear logs (2 x long, rectangular logs) into position by inserting them in behind retainer brackets. 3) Place front four log sets into position on the log retaining brackets, over the top of the main burners.

  • Page 31: Electrode Placement

    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. G8872_9 Installation Manual AU.doc...
  • Page 32 5.0kPa Operating Pressure 2.30kPa 0.87kPa Note: If this appliance cannot be adjusted to perform correctly during installation, please refer to the appliance distributor. For contact details of your local escea distributor or dealer please visit www.escea.com.au G8872_9 Installation Manual AU.doc...

  • Page 33: Fitting The Fascia Panels

    Note: If the glass gasket requires a replacement, call your nearest Escea agent who will ensure the part is replaced with the correct type. In the event that the glass is broken by impact, purchase the replacement from an authorised Escea agent only.

  • Page 34: Locating Wall Mount Cradle For Wireless Control

    5. A suitable distance away from the heater. 6. 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 5 and 15 metres away from the heater.

  • Page 35: Normal Operating Sounds And Smells

    Fan: Escea gas appliances use electric fans to push heated air further into the room. It is not unusual 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 36: Installation Check List

    26.0 Installation Check List: Tick here Ensure there is adequate ventilation in the area the appliance is installed in. Ensure the spark electrodes are correctly positioned. Operating pressure checked with heater running on full (all burners operating) and all other gas appliances in the house switched on.

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