Installation / Service Guide DX1000 / DX1500 Gas Fireplaces For the latest documentation, visit www.escea.
Important: The appliance shall be installed in accordance with; • This installation instruction booklet • Local gas fitting regulations • Municipal building codes • Electrical wiring regulations • Any other relevant statutory regulations. • AS/NZS 5601.1 Gas Installations 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.
Warranty Repair and Annual Servicing: Warranty repair work must be carried out by a recognised Escea gas fireplace technician. It is recommended that recognised Escea Gas Fireplace Technicians are also used to carry out annual servicing requirements (particularly during the warranty period). For contact details of authorised Escea Gas Fireplace Technicians in your area, please contact the retailer from whom the appliance was purchased.
A B C D Installation Process and Product Description 6 A1 A2 A3 6 6 7 Recommended Installation Process: Product Description Product Dimensions Creating the Cavity 8 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 B12 B13 Cavity Shape Designing the Cavity Flue Configuration (For less than 4m length) Flue Configuration (For more than 4m length) Framing Dimensions Cavity Base Hearth Wall Linings Fascia Mantle Clearance Television Clearances Ducting Duct Fan mounting 8 8 9 10 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 13 14 Install
E F Installing the Appliance 23 E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 E10 E11 E12 23 24 24 24 25 25 26 28 29 30 30 31 Double Sided conversion Installing the Appliance Connecting the Flue Connecting the Network Cable Removing (and replacing) the Glass Remove the Fuelbed Tray & Burners Gas Type Conversion Checking the Gas Operating Pressure Operating the Appliance Auxillary On/Off button Home Automation Setup Reinserting fuel bed and ceramic glass Finishing the Installation 32 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 32 32 33 34
A A A1 Installation Process and Product Description Recommended Installation Process: The following diagram illustrates the steps required to install your gas fire, and the trades required at each stage. B The sequence in which you choose to do these tasks will vary depending on your individual installation. Please read these instructions carefully before proceeding with the installation.
Product Dimensions A NOT TO BE MISTAKEN FOR CAVITY DIMENSIONS All dimensions are in mm 183 A B 61 C 744 372 D B 382 DX1500 A 664mm 914mm B 1328mm 1828mm G DX1000 F E 70 SERVICE A3 7
A B B1 Creating the Cavity Cavity Shape The DX1500 / DX1000 is suitable for timber framed cavities. Most existing masonry cavities will not be suitable.
Flue Configuration (For less than 4m length) A ONLY USE ESCEA APPROVED FLUE COMPONENTS B If your flue system is less than 4m long (as shown in the diagrams below), then a simple flexible flue is required. if you wish to install a longer flue run, up to 12m, see section B4. 1.2m Co-axial Flue X X + Y = 4m MAX = 0.6m MIN C 4m MAX Y X D Y E Note: You must provide sufficient access to the powerflue to enable it to be serviced in the future.
B4 Flue Configuration (For more than 4m length) A If your flue system is greater than 4m long (as shown in diagrams below), then a flexible flue with condensate trap and rigid PolyPro tube flue lengths is required. (For less than 4m flue runs, see section B3) 1.2m Co-axial Flue B Vertical Powerflue FOR MORE INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF THE POLYPRO FLUE, SEE DOCUMENTATION SUPPLIED WITH THE FLUE.
Framing Dimensions 1400 DX1500: 1900 DX1000: MIN 450 MIN 381 A B5 MIN B 800 MIN Front Side Side Single Sided Double Sided Adequate space to provide gas inlet connection. D 400 MIN C Guidelines for Framing Dimensions - Bench top / Hutch style 1150 MIN Cavity Base This appliance MUST be fully supported on its base, over the entire area of the underside of the appliance.
The Plasterboard is to protrude beyond framework as shown in the following diagram. DX1000: DX1500: A 1062 1562 MIN MIN WALL OPENING (WITHOUT FASCIA) 362 362 B 192 Front Side C Note: The wall lining directly above the appliance will get warm and hence may discolour paint finishes that are susceptible to temperature damage or distort vinyl wall coverings.
B This gas fire requires a small network of ducting situated in either the ceiling or under the floor to distribute heat generated by the appliance. A centrifugal fan (separate purchase) is connected to the duct system and this draws air through the appliance where it is heated, and then distributes it via the ducting network. The centrifugal fan is powered by the appliance.
B13 Duct Fan mounting A Using the 3x spring mounts supplied, the duct fan should be installed in one of the following positions as shown below. You must use the spring mounts as this will help decrease noise by not transferring vibration into the walls. B C Run the electrical cable from the duct fan to the cavity where the appliance will be installed.
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C Installing the Electricity and Gas to the Appliance A C1 Power Supply B While the cavity is being created consideration should be given to appropriate location of a standard 3 pin, EARTHED 230/240V power outlet. This must be within 1.0m of the bottom right of the appliance.
Gas Pipe Sizing Gas pipe should be sized as per the requirements of AS/NZS 5601.1. 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: A C3 DX1500 Gas Consumption = 42MJ/hr DX1000 Gas Consumption = 33MJ/hr Gas Pipe Position B C4 D C The gas connection is inside the appliance and is ½” male BSP on the lower right of the appliance as shown. Access is through the bottom of the firebox.
A D Installing the Flue Note: The appliance is designed to operate using the approved flexible flue supplied by Escea. Using other brands of flue may affect the appliance warranty. D1 Installing the Horizontal Powerflue Wall Terminal option B The Horizontal Powerflue Wall Terminal must be installed in the correct orientation. This allows for the correct operation of the flue system and prevents the ingress of water.
Installing the Vertical Powerflue Roof Terminal option B A The vertical flue option is designed to have the box containing the fan and electricals mounted within the roof space of the house, and the vertical 200mm diameter twin wall flue penetrate through the roof. The standard kit comes with 1.2m of twin wall flue (post fan). Note total combined maximum vertical flue before the fan must be less than 12metres (max 4m Flexi+ max 8m polypro).
D3 Installing the Horizontal Powerflue option A The location of the Horizontal Powerflue Wall Terminal must be installed in accordance with AS/NZS 5601.1 and any other relevant building codes. Avoid installing the Horizontal Powerflue Wall Terminal in areas exposed to high winds and extreme weather, if possible. D4 Installing in Accordance with Relevant Codes Some of those minimum clearances for a fan assisted wall terminal are listed below; please refer to AS/NZS 5601.
Creating the Hole in the Outside Wall A When cutting the hole in the outside wall, be mindful of how the installation Horizontal Powerflue Wall Terminal will be finished, the installation must be weatherproof.
D6 How to flash the Horizontal Powerflue A The following diagrams are excerpts from the escea architect drawings, and are available in full on our website. These diagrams are recommendations, and your installation must comply with any local or national building codes.
Run the Ø100mm and Ø75mm flexible aluminium hoses from the cavity to the rear of where the Horizontal Powerflue Wall Terminal will be installed in the outside wall. The flue system for the DX1500 / DX1000 is zero rated, so no spaces are required between the flue and any timber framing. Allow enough stretch in the flexible aluminium flue to allow it to be able to sit just outside of the wall.
A E E1 Installing the Appliance Double Sided conversion B If the appliance is to be double sided, you will have been supplied with an extra glass panel and steel support frame and wall lining trim brackets. 1. On the rear of the appliance, unscrew the outer shell cover and remove it as shown C D 2. Unscrew the Firebox rear panel and remove it. Sometimes extra force may be required to remove this panel as the sealing tape can ‘glue’ itself to the painted surface. E F 3.
E2 Installing the Appliance A Insert the gas fire into the cavity and bolt down in correct position using the brackets on each end of the appliance. It is a requirement that this appliance be securely fastened at the base. B On the right hand side of the appliance: Connect the powerflue electrical cable. Connect the Duct fan electrical cable Plug the appliance Mains power electrical cord into the 230/240volt outlet in the cavity.
E5 Removing (and replacing) the Glass A Using the supplied 3mm Allen Key (hex drive) remove the bolts around the glass retainer ensuring that the glass does not fall forward. B C Pull the top of the frame toward you slightly and lift the glass and frame out and away from the fire. Place the glass & frame carefully aside.
Gas Type Conversion A THIS APPLIANCE IS CONFIGURED TO OPERATE ON NG If gas type conversion is not required then jump to “checking operating pressure” Your gas fire has been supplied with the necessary parts for gas conversion. Follow the steps on the following page to change from NG to ULPG/Propane or vice versa. WARNING: The regulator that is supplied with the fire MUST NOT BE REMOVED.
Step 5: Remove the regulator screw cap and screw out the nylon adjuster screw to A remove the existing spring. Replace the spring with the purple spring supplied in the conversion kit and reassemble the regulator. Step 6: Cover the existing gas type label with the new gas type label supplied in kitset. Ensure serial number and date of manufacture are still visible. Write your name, company (if appropriate) and date of conversion on new label with permanent marker.
Checking the Gas Operating Pressure B A Note: Access to the valve and control system can be through either of the 2 hatch panels shown shaded black in the diagram to the right. Turn on the gas. Turn the power on. D C Check the inlet pressure upstream of the appliance using the test point that you installed earlier. Note: The regulator that is supplied with the fire MUST NOT BE REMOVED.
If unable to acheive pressures from table in E8: A Adjust point B (shown in section E8) with a 3mm allen key to adjust the LOW setting, and a 2mm allen key to adjust the HIGH setting. NOTE: Do not use a ball-end allen key. Use only squareend allen keys for adjusting this point.
E10 Auxillary On/Off button B A The auxillary on/off button is used to turn the fireplace on without the Remote Control, and also used for “teaching” the fireplace to listen for new remote controls. For information on teaching a new remote control, see section S4 of the service manual at the end of this document. C The auxillary On/Off button is accessed by using an allen-key or thin object to poke through in the location shown to the right.
Home Automation Operation: A Relay closed The fireplace will start in a medium setting until it receives a signal from the remote control unit (up to 4 minutes). Once the remote has communicated with the fireplace it will turn on and begin operating the fireplace thermostatically. The remote will use whatever temperature the user has previously set and cannot be altered by the home automation system. The fireplace will continue to operate while the relay is closed.
F1 Finishing the Installation A F Crystalite, Coal, or Driftwood Fuel Bed Installation B If using the crystalight, coal, or driftwood fuel beds, first place all the Crystallite/Coal pieces in a single layer atop the Burners and Fuelbed Tray. Cover the entire area except for the pilot shield, ensuring coverage right up to both glass windows and rear of firebox for single sided.
A Note: Improper positioning of any fuelbed media may create carbon build-up and will alter the unit’s performance. Malfunctioning due to improper fuel media placement will not be covered under warranty. Reinstall the glass and retainer frame, being careful that the glass does not fall from the frame. Tighten the bolts around the outside of the glass retainer until securely fitted. Do not over-tighten the glass retainer bolts. Just nip them up.
Fitting the Fascia Panels A To avoid scratches or knocks to the fascia panels of this heater they must be fitted at the complete conclusion of the installation process, after wall linings are in place. Note: Never ever rub the fascia. C B Step 1: Ensure the plastic spacer is placed on the thread of the studs.
F5 Locating Wall Mount Cradle for Wireless Control A The appliance’s remote contains the thermostat that will sense the room temperature and communicate this back to the heater via radio frequency. A wall mount cradle has been provided for the wireless control and where possible the control should be housed in this cradle.
A Run the appliance again and check the operation of the thermostat by increasing and reducing the set temperature. Check the Flame Effect function and the Fan Boost functions work correctly. For further operation instructions please refer to the User Guide.
F7 Normal Operating Sounds and Smells Note: Each time the fire is lit from cold the glass may fog up with condensation. This is normal and the condensation will disappear within a few minutes once the glass heats up. A Sounds It is possible that you will hear some sounds from your gas appliance. This is perfectly normal due to the fact that there various types of materials used within your appliance. Listed below are some examples.
Installation Checklist A Go through the following checklist to ensure you have installed the appliance correctly The electrical cable from the Powerflue Terminal attached correctly and run back to the appliance cavity in an electrically safe manner The appliance fixed to the cavity base The appliance plugged into a mains electricity supply All gas joints and pressure points leak tested, and suitable leak detection solution and drop tests completed on gas pipework Fuel bed correctly installed G
A S Service Manual IMPORTANT: • • B • • • This appliance must be serviced every 12 months. Any service operation should be carried out only by a suitably qualified and trained person. Gas and electricity supply MUST be isolated before any service operation is carried out on this appliance. This manual should be left with the appliance. DO NOT MODIFY THIS APPLIANCE. C S1 Annual service procedure D Isolate power and gas supply to fire. Remove front glass and clean inside of glass.
This gas fire has been designed to show error codes to help explain and identify any fault situation that occurs. These codes will appear on the wireless remote control in the form of a large letter “E” with a number beside it. Codes can normally be reset by turning the heater off then on again at the wall. The following table shows what each code means and possible ways to rectify the situation.
Valve Solenoid Check Failure The valve solenoids have failed the pre-ignition test. This is to detect a faulty valve solenoid. However, it is possible a wire has dislodged. • Check that the connections to each solenoid are secure and in place. It may be that the connections on the ends of the wires need to be tightened a little (e.g. with a pair of pliers) to ensure a robust connection to the valve terminal. • Disconnect and reconnect the firebox connectors ensuring they are firmly pushed into place.
ALWAYS USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING THE FASCIA AND GLASS. NEVER RUB THE FASCIA. A Cleaning the Fuel bed and Glass This is a service procedure that will need to be carried out whenever soot builds up on fuelbeds and/or inside of glass.
S4 Checking Operating Pressure A 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. By law, the original installer has supplied a test point prior to the appliance. With all gas appliances within the house running on full, including this DX1500, check the inlet pressure upstream of the appliance. It must conform with the table in section E8.
A Replacing a Remote Control If the wireless control becomes lost or damaged, a new one can be ordered from any Escea retail agent. When you have the new remote, the following procedure needs to be followed to “teach” the remote to only communicate with that fire. T E R B 1. Ensure the fire and remote are set to “Off” (only the time is displayed on the remote). E IM IM AC A TIV TE SET TIME 3.
S6 Replacing the burners A If a fascia is fitted, remove this first. Using the supplied 3mm Allen Key (hex drive) remove the bolts around the glass retainer ensuring that the glass does not fall forward. B C D Pull the top of the frame toward you slightly and lift the glass and frame out and away from the fire. Place the glass & frame carefully aside. Remove all of the fuelbed, taking care not to damage any logs or media.
Accessing the control tray E D Remove the ‘engine’ by lifting up and to the left. This is still connected internally to the gas hose and power cables. Place engine just to the left within firebox as shown. C B Remove the screws in the bottom and the inner side of the firebox as per shown. A S7 Step 2: Remove the 4 screws circled to the right from the inside and lift the cover upwards to remove it. This will give you easier access to the circuit board.
Step 3: Remove the clear plastic insulation cover from ontop of the circuit board by removing the screws circled below. A B C Step 4: Remove all 5 connections to the circuit board as highlighted below. D E Step 5: Remove any screws securing the circuit board to the base and remove the circuit board. Take care that the black spacers underneath the board stay in place until the board is replaced. F G SERVICE Replace the circuit board (if applicable) and reverse these steps to re-assemble the Engine.
Ensure the power to the Powerflue is off by disconnecting the power to the appliance inside. If the appliance has been running, allow the Powerflue to cool before attempting to service it. A Servicing the Horizontal / Vertical Powerflue If the Powerflue needs servicing, the fan can be accessed from the outside of the installation for Horizontal termination, and accessed from within the roof space for Vertical termination.
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