Sigma IB850, IB600, IB1100 User Manual
IB1100, IB850, IB600
Installation Manual
NEW ZEALAND 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 / NZ5261:2003 Gas Installation
• Any other relevant statutory regulations.
• Must be installed by a qualified person
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: 03 479 0302, e: info@escea.net
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Note:
THERE ARE FOUR MAIN THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE INSTALLATION
• Cavity Dimensions & Clearances
• Coupling of Flue to Fire
• Coupling of Gas Lines to Fire
• Fixing the Fire to the Cavity
The sequences you choose to do these tasks will vary on your individual scenario.
Please read these instructions fully before proceeding with your installation.
Leave the installation of the fascia panels until the very end of the installation and
commissioning to avoid damage to the fascia panels.
WARNING:
Failure to follow these instructions could cause a malfunction of the
heater, which could result in death, serious bodily injury, and/or property
damage. Failure to follow these instructions may also void your fire
insurance and/or warranty.
Installation:
Installation must be carried out by a registered installer who, on completion of
the installation, must issue a certificate of compliance, in accordance with
national and/or local codes. If a certificate of compliance is not issued then the
Escea warranty may be void.
This appliance needs fresh air for safe operation and must be installed with
provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air available to the room in
which it is to be operating.
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). For contact details of authorised Escea technicians in your
area, please contact the retailer from whom the appliance was purchased.
The heater must be installed according to these instructions and in compliance
with all relevant building, gas fitting, electrical and other statutory regulations
(eg. AS 5601 (AG-601), NZ5261). Any shortcomings in the appliance and flue
installation will be the responsibility of the installer, and Escea will not be
accountable for any such failings or their consequences.
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Contents: Section:
• Product Description 1.0
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• Creating the Cavity
• Ventilating the Cavity
• Cavity Base
• Hearth
• Raised Installations Up a Wall
• Wall Linings
• Mantle Clearance
• Television Clearance
• Corner Installations
• Power Supply
• Installing the Flue System
• Laying Gas Pipe
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
8.1
9.0
10.0
11.0
12.0
• Assembling the Outer Skin Kit (IB1100 Only)
• Fixing the Outer Skin Kit to the Cavity (IB1100 Only)
• Inserting the Flue Support Bracket (IB1100 Only)
• Preparing the Heater for Installation
• Removing the Front Glass
• Connecting Flue to Heater
• Connecting the Gas Pipe
• Fixing the Heater to the Base and Wall
• Locating the Log Set
• Electrode Placement
• Checking Operating Pressure
• Fitting the Fascia Panels
13.0
14.0
15.0
16.0
17.0
18.0
19.0
20.0
22.0
23.0
24.0
25.0
• Locating Wall Mount Cradle for Wireless Control
• Normal Operating Sounds and Smells
• Installation Check List
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27.0
28.0
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1.0 Product Description:
The Escea IB1100, IB850 and IB600 gas fires are designed to be built into a cavity. These
appliances are flued conventionally via 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. In addition to the RF remote it has a single auxiliary On/Off button
on the unit. When not in operation it is in a standby mode unless it is physically isolated from
the mains supply.
690
= =
587
IB600 IB850
550
510
4 SIDED FASCIA 4 SIDED FASCIA
650
795
3 SIDED FASCIA
615
350
555
270 130
165
Masonary Onl
4
950
475 425
NOTE
2:2
550 510
40
580
565
900
1060
3 SIDED FASCIA
350
555
270 130
620
590
165
Masonary Onl
30
540
555
IB1100
4 SIDED FASCIA
3 SIDED FASCIA
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2.0 Creating the Cavity:
The dimensioned drawing below shows the size of the opening that must be created to keep
combustible materials at the required distance from the heater.
Note: It is not necessary to line the side, top or back of the cavity.
B
C
Ideal Cavity Dimensions:
(Timber framed walls)
All dimensions in millimetres
A B C
IB600 700 585 565
IB850 965 560 565
IB1100 1265 560 565
(Masonry Cavity)
A B C
IB600 600 570 520
IB850 950 545 520
IB1100 1265 565 565
(Check offset. Refer 2.2)
2.1 Where possible, it is recommended that cavity is made slightly larger than the above
dimensions to give the installer the maximum amount of space to work in.
2.2 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.
2.3 If fitting the heater into a non-masonry wall, the first thing installers MUST do after
unpacking the fire is to bend and re-fix the triangle shaped spacers on each side and rear of
the heater. The picture below shows how this is done. Note: This is not necessary for
masonry installation.
2.4 If the fire does not fit into the timber cavity that has been created, (after these spacers have
been put in place), then THE CAVITY MUST BE ENLARGED.
3.0 Ventilating the Cavity
When a cavity is being created for the fire in a timber framed
wall, ensure that it is not a fully sealed space. Ventilation MUST
be provided at the base of the cavity and, if possible, leave the
top of the cavity open into the ceiling space otherwise another
vent at the top of the cavity will be required.
NOTE: If an in-ceiling ventilation system is installed (such as
a DVS or HRV system), particular care must be taken to isolate
the cavity air space from the ceiling air space. Failure to do so
will result in the negative air pressure that is created in the ceiling
space, by the ventilation system, potentially having a detrimental
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effect on the gas fireplace. This may result in nuisance shut down and give an E3 error
code on the handheld remote.
IMPORTANT: For the power flue installation, a single Ø120mm hole, covered with a suitable
louvre plate, centrally located at the base of the cavity is required.
3.1 It is also highly recommended to add some ventilation to the base of masonry cavities in the
form of a group of 3 Ø20mm holes to let in fresh air. If this is on an external breastwork then
cover with a suitable louvre plate. Cavity ventilation for power flue installations is mandatory
for both timber frame and masonry installations.
4.0 Cavity Base:
This appliance MUST be supported and installed on a non-combustible and insulating base.
This can be in the form of concrete (minimum thickness 20mm) or non-combustible and
insulating fiber board such as Micore 160, Promina, Ederpan LD and Supalux,
(minimum thickness 10mm). The base must extend over the entire area of the underside of
the appliance. The base must also be leveled by, for example, grouting to prevent vibration
from possible fan imbalance.
4.1 Wall lining materials such as Plaster Board and fire rated Plaster Board are not suitable to
use as a cavity floor as they are non insulating.
4.2 Products such as Villa Board or Hardi Flex are non combustible but are not insulators so a
minimum of 20mm thickness is required if using these materials.
5.0 Hearth:
If this fire is being installed at floor level a hearth made from non-combustible material must
extend no less that 300mm from the front of the fire. This hearth should be at least as wide
as the fire’s outer fascia and no less than 10mm thick. Raised hearths can be any size but
must also be constructed from non combustible materials.
5.1 The floor in front of this hearth will still get warm so if the floor covering is vinyl, nylon carpet
or another heat sensitive material then we recommend extending the hearth to 450mm from
the fire.
5.2 NOTE: If the hearth is to be covered with tiles or some other veneer then the fire must be
installed so that the base of the fire is level with the finished top surface of the hearth.
6.0 Raised Installations Up a Wall:
If the fire is being located in such a way that the bottom of the cavity is any more than
100mm up off the ground no hearth is required. Escea recommend that if a heater is being
mounted more than 100mm up a blank wall and no hearth is being used, then a four sided
fascia is used (available from your Escea dealer).
6.1 The floor of the cavity still needs to be covered in a non
combustible insulating material as per section 4.0 of this
manual.
7.0 Wall Linings: The wall board that lines the outside of this
opening can be normal dry wall (Plaster Board) and does
300
200
100
not need to be non-combustible providing that it does not
come any closer to the fire than the dimensions shown in
section 2.0. Note: The temperature of the wall lining
directly above the heater does get warm and hence may
discolour paint finishes that are susceptible to temperature
damage or distort vinyl wall coverings. For durability of
finishes and surfaces you should contact the relevant
manufacturer for their specification.
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8.0 Mantle Clearance:
Please refer to the diagram on the previous page. Mantles or protruding ledges mounted
above the heater that are made from combustible materials, must not extend outside of the
dimensions shown.
8.1 Television Clearances:
The following are the recommended minimum clearances for the location of any electrical
equipment (such as Plasma TV, LCD TV or home theatre) above an Escea IB Series gas
fire. Use either a shelf or mantle below your TV screen or alternatively you can construct a
recess to mount your TV screen into.
Note: The above television clearance recommendations are to be treated as a suggestion of a suitable installation
only. 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.
9.0 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. Note: Consideration must be made for ventilation as per
section 3.0.
9.1 IB600 minimum corner install dimensions:
7
690mm
385mm
MAINTAIN CLEARANCES
555mm
9.2 IB850 minimum corner install dimensions:
385mm
890mm
45°
1780mm
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9.3 IB1100 minimum corner install dimensions:
1190mm
2380mm
1260mm
596m
560mm
596mm
1683mm
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. This must be within 0.5m of the rear left hand
corner of the appliance.
10.1 Locating this plug within the cavity makes the installation very neat but the provision must be
made to be able to switch the power supply off and on (electrical isolation switch) and must
be accessible after the heater has been installed. This is normally done by means of a
separate switch located outside of the cavity and wired to the plug. This will allow service
technicians to isolate the power supply before performing service work on the appliance.
10.2 This appliance will draw a maximum of 1.2 Amps from a 240V supply.
No additional power supply is required for power flue installations and no telephone wiring is
needed for the i-con phone switch
For the IB1100, the electrical cord (either from the fire, or an extension cord) should pass
through the Outer Skin Kit as shown, through the supplied Cord Strain Relief Bush.
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