Escea EF5000 Installation Manual

Installation Manual

EF5000 – AUS v 2.0

Important:

The appliance shall be installed in accordance with;

• Local gas fitting regulations

• Municipal building codes

• AS 5601 / AG 601—2000, Gas installations

• Any other relevant statutory regulations.

• TO BE INSTALLED ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZED PERSON

• THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE INSTALLED OR USED INDOORS

• INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE LEFT WITH THE CONSUMER AND THE CONSUMER

TO RETEAIN THEM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Manufactured by: Escea Ltd, PO Box 5277 Dunedin NZ, Ph: [phone], email: [email protected]

For contact details of your local Escea distributor or dealer please visit www.escea.net

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Warning:

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Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures,
burns and clothing ignition.

Young Children should be carefully supervised when they are in the area of the ap­pliance.

Clothing or other flammable materials should not be hung from the appliance, or
placed on or near the appliance.

Any guard or other protective device removed for servicing the appliance must be
replaced prior to operating the appliance.

Installation of appliances fitted to fixed gas supply systems and repair of all appli­ances must be carried out by a qualified service person.

A qualified service person should inspect and service this product at least annually.

Cleaning may be required in order to keep the control compartment, burners, and
circulating air passageways clean.

The 240/24volt plug pack MUST be installed inside and out of the weather. It
MUST be kept dry and protected from rain and water ingress.

This Gas Fire is for outdoor use only.

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Contents: Page:

Product description 1.0

Power supply 2.0

Creating the cavity 3.0

Wall cladding around the fire 4.0

Minimum install height off the ground 5.0

Types of installation 6.0

Corner Installations 7.0

Laying gas pipe 8.0

Fixing the fire into the cavity 9.0

Connecting gas pipe 10.0

Connecting the power supply and touch panel 11.0

Testing of touch panel and spark ignition 12.0

Checking operating pressure 13.0

Assembly of stone cartridge 14.0

Fitting the fascia 15.0

Placement of ceramic pebbles 16.0

Operating Instructions 17.0

Maintenance and cleaning 18.0

Electrical Schematic

19.0

1.0 Product Description:

The escea EF5000 flame effect gas fire is designed for outdoor use only. This appliance re­quires no flue and must be permanently installed into a cavity. It may be installed into a tim­ber cavity.

The fire is controlled by the user from a switch that is situated on the lower right hand side of
the stainless steel fascia.

The Data Label, containing all technical information such as manufacture date, serial num­ber, gas type, jet size, etc, can be found in the lower right hand side of the fire, below the
firebox, to access this, the fascia must be removed.

1.1 Product dimensions: (mm)

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2.0 Power Supply:

This appliance requires a constant external 24V AC 1A power supply to mains electricity. A
transformer is supplied with the fire.

3.0 Creating the Cavity:

The dimensioned drawing below shows the size of opening that must be created to install
the unit.

3.1 Cavity Dimensions:

A

C

B

Minimum Cavity Dimensions

A B C

1010 mm 585 mm 330 mm

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3.3 Clearances:

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tween the ceiling and the fascia
has to be no less than 2000mm.

Warning: Under no circumstances
should any object such as people,
pets, furniture, etc. be closer than
1 metre in front of the escea
EF5000.

4.0 Wall cladding around fire:

4.1 The temperature of the wall directly above the heater does get hot and hence may discolour

paint finishes.

4.2 Some dark coloured exhaust stains may also become visible directly above the fire due to
exhaust. In most cases this can be cleaned off with water and a brush.

5.0 Minimum install height:

The fire has ventilation gaps behind the fascia at the top and bottom. These must not be
blocked, so ensure there is a gap of at least 30mm between the bottom of the fascia and
anything below.

6.0 Types of Installation:

This appliance shall only be used in an above ground open-air situation with natural ventila­tion, without stagnant areas, where gas leakage and products of combustion are rapidly dis­persed by wind and natural convection.

Certain materials or items, when placed under or near the appliance, will be subjected to ra­diant heat and could become damaged.

The following installation diagrams are escea recommendations only and may or may not
comply with your local council standards. Please check with your local council for actual
building standards.

Typically an outdoor space is not enclosed but, any enclosure in which the appliance is used
should comply with one of the following:

- An enclosure with walls on all sides, but at least one permanent opening at
ground level and no overhead cover.

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- Within a partial enclosure that includes an overhead cover and no more than two
walls.

- Within a partial enclosure that includes an overhead cover and more than two
walls, the following should apply:

 At least 25% of the total wall area is completely open, and
 At least 30% of the remaining wall area is open and unrestricted

Rectangular areas have been used in the above diagrams; the same principles apply to any
other shaped area.

In the case of balconies, at least 20% of the total wall area should be and remain open and
unrestricted.

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7.0 Corner Installations:

If a cavity is to be created in a corner, the following drawings give the minimum sized inte­rior wall dimensions possible.

1830

355

855

1010

Note:

Allowances need to be made for cladding the internal of the cavity.

Dimensions of the cavity in this diagram represent the internal size only.

270

Minimum

1000
Minimum

Minimum clearance distance between adjacent wall and fascia needs to be no less than
270mm.

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8.0 Laying Gas Pipe:

Gas pipe should be sized as per the requirements of AS5601/AG601-2000. The pipe sizing
must be sufficient to deliver the following volume of gas to the heater with all other gas ap­pliances in the home running at the same time;

EF5000 Natural Gas = 52 Mj/hr

EF5000 Propane = 40 Mj/hr

It is highly recommended to install an easily accessible isolating shut off valve (ball valve)
along the gas line to the EF500 unit which should be easily accessible to the user.

8.1 This fire has been supplied with a ½” pipe connected through a short 45° flare nut inlet con­nection to make the gas supply easy and safe. Solid pipe should be run to the inside lower
left hand side of the fire. Insert the supplied rubber plug and cut it as shown below to allow
the gas pipe and the electrical cable to pass through, keeping the plug as air-tight as possi­ble.

Gas Pipe Entry Point

8.2 Any flexible pipe should be attached to the copper supply pipe and joint tested to ensure gas
tightness, an isolating valve is recommended for this purpose.

8.3 Before each use of the appliance the hose assembly connecting the appliance to the gas
supply must be inspected. If there is evidence of excessive abrasion or wear, or if the hose
is damaged, then the hose assembly must be replaced before the appliance is operated.

8.4 The gas hose should be properly located away from pathways or areas where the hose may
be subject to accidental damage.

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9.0 Fixing the fire into the cavity:

To fix the fire to the cavity, first drill 4 to 6 (5mm diameter) holes in the outer flange (as
shaded grey in the picture below) in locations which will give you the most support from the
cavity framework behind and evenly spaced around the flange. Using the supplied Stainless
Steel screws, fasten the fire to the cavity through these drilled holes.

Ensure that the fire is securely located and free from movement.

10.0

Connecting the Gas Pipe:

When the fire unit has been pushed into position and secured the flexible hose can be con­nected to the inlet side of the appliance regulator at the front center of the fire. The hose and
pipe assembly should have been tested prior to this as per section 8.2

10.1 No matter which connection the installer chooses, the regulator that is supplied in the fire
MUST NOT BE REMOVED. Removal of the regulator, or replacing it with one not intended
for use with an Escea EF5000, will void the limited appliance warranty.

10.2 The EF5000 must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure
testing of that system at test pressures in excess of ½ psi (3.5 kPa).

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11.0 Connecting the power supply and power switch:

11.1 The Power Supply socket is located in the centerline of the fire, below the firebox, facing the
right hand side behind the ignition tray. Push the 2 pin plug together until they ‘click’.

11.2 The ON/OFF Power Switch socket plugs into the 3 pin plug lead situated at the front RH
side of the fire. Push them together until they ‘click’.

12.0 Testing of the power switch and spark ignition:

IMPORTANT: Before the operating pressure can be checked and the fascia fitted,

The power switch and spark ignition must be tested.

12.1 This can be done with the gas supply either turned on or off.
With the power supply and power switch connected, Lean the fascia Right end up beside the
fire and run through the steps for igniting the pilot (refer to section 17.0 for instructions).

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13.0 Checking Operating Pressure:

This is done at the regulator located at the lower front of the appliance.

13.1 This must be done before fascia has been fitted.

13.2 Pressure test points are available for both inlet and operating test pressure (as shown be­low).

13.3 Remove inlet pressure test point screw and attach manometer tube.

13.4 Run the fire (refer to operating instructions in section 17.0) and measure inlet pressure. If
pressure does not reach at least the minimum level that is listed on the table below, reas­sess installation pipe size or upstream regulator settings.

13.5 If Inlet pressure setting is above or equal to the level listed in the table below, replace inlet
test point screw and remove operating pressure test point screw. Connect manometer tube
and measure pressure with fire running.

13.6 The operating pressure has been factory set. Please check that the operating pressure is
exactly as listed below and if not, adjust screw in centre of regulator until pressure is correct.

13.7 Replace operating test point screw and leak test both test points.

13.8 Test for overall soundness using soapy water, or other appropriate method.

A B C D

A = Operating Pressure test point

B = Pressure adjustment screw

C = Inlet pressure test point

D = Inlet gas connection.

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EF 1200 Pressure table

Natural

Gas

Minimum Inlet pressure 2.5 kPa 1.0 kPa

Maximum Inlet pressure 5.0 kPa 5.0 kPa

Operating Pressure 2.0 kPa 1.0 kPa

LPG

EF5000 Pressure table

14.0 Assembly of stone cartridge:

The glass which fits inside in the stone Cartridge has been packaged to protect it during
transit, and can be found inside the firebox. Insert the glass strip into the stone cartridge as
shown to the right, between the two metal flanges and push it all the way to the bottom. A
bag of pebbles (River Stones) are also supplied, use these to fill the stone cartridge.

14.1 With the glass in position, fix the stone cartridge to the fire by using the two supplied screws
in the location shown below. Do this before the fascia is fitted.

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15.0 Fitting the Fascia:

Before fitting the fascia, the hooks must be attached using the screws supplied. Ensure the
wires connecting the fascia to the fire are securely connected, as per section 11.0.

The EF5000 fascia is attached to the combustion box by four ‘hooks’ on the corners of the
fascia.

Line up the hooks with the receptacles on the Outdoor Fire pictured below, and push the
fascia into position. The first slot in the hook can be used to hang the fascia in the recepta­cles in order to ease the attachment.

15.1 When you have pushed the fascia in as far as it will go, briefly push down on the fascia to
secure the fascia into position.

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16.0 Placement of ceramic stones:

Scatter the ceramic stones randomly on top of the burners, ensuring you have only one
layer. Do not heap or mound the stones. Ensure the whole bag of coals and stones are
used, attempt to get an even spread across the top of the burners.

Ceramic

stones

River stones

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE SUPPLIED
SMALL STONE PEBBLES (RIVER STONES) BE PLACED ON THE BURNERS.
THEY ARE FOR USE INSIDE THE STONE CARTRIDGE ONLY

16.1 The Weather Cover supplied protects the stones and burners. This must be replaced when

while the fire is not in use.

16.2 To fit the weather cover ensure fire is off and cooled, and place the front edge on the glass

at the front of the fire, the rear flange of the Weather Cover will rest on the burner supports
behind the rear burner. To remove, lift the Weather Cover upwards and then towards your­self.

16.3 The fire MUST NOT be operated while the cover is fitted.

16.4 The cover MUST NOT be fitted while the fire is hot. A cooling period of 30 minutes must be

observed before fitting.

16.5 Objects such as wood, coal, fire logs or any other solid fuels shall not be burned in the gas

fireplace.
Under no circumstances should any part of your body enter the gas fireplace during the
start-up or whilst the fire is running.

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17.0 Operating Instructions:

The EF5000 is operated by the switch located on the right hand side outer edge of the fas­cia. The basic operations possible are ON/OFF.
Before operating the fire, ensure the power transformer is plugged into the mains wall socket
& turned on, and the supply is turned on.

ON/OFF power switch

17.1 Igniting the pilot flame

To turn the fire on push the ON/OFF rocker switch to the on position.
The ignition unit will start sparking and the pilot and burners will ignite
almost immediately.

In the event of no gas, the ignition unit will attempt to try to light up to

3 times before shutting down.

17.2 Turning off the fire

To turn the fire off, simply flick the ON/OFF rocker switch to the off position. This will shut
down the gas flow to the pilot flame and both burners.

Please ensure the gas supply is also turned off, and as an extra safety please turn off the
main power supply at the house.

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17.3 Pilot Flame and Burner Positioning

18.0 Maintenance and Cleaning

The unit must be cold before starting any form of maintenance or cleaning. To remove the
glass and stones in the front stone tray simply reverse the steps in section 15.0. The glass
can be cleaned using standard window cleaner and the quartz stones can be washed using
soapy water

18.1 If the stainless steel fascia or weather cover requires cleaning the following products are

recommended; 3M Stainless steel cleaner or methylated spirits.

Periodically the pilot and burners should be checked visually for carbon and soot build-up,
consistent flame and clean burning.

18.2 Cleaning of the burners and ceramic stones can be carried out using a brush and a dry cloth

and should be done at least annually. This will remove carbon or soot build-up.

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19.0 Electrical Schematic

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19.1 Operation Chart

Propane Natural Gas

Min. Inlet Pressure 2.50 kPa 1.00 kPa
Max Inlet Pressure 5.00 kPa 5.00 kPa
Manifold Pressure 2.00 kPa 1.00 kPa
Front Burner Jet Size 1.4 3.2
Rear Burner Jet size 1.4 3.2
Front Burner Aeration Hole 11mm x 2 off per burner 5mm x 1 off per burner
Rear Burner Aeration Hole 11mm x 2 off per burner 5mm x 1 off per burner
Mj/hour 40 52

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