630288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ ST900 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Installation Manual NZ / AUS 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/NZS 5601, Gas installations • Any other relevant statutory regulations.
630288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ Note: THERE ARE A FEW THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE INSTALLATION • Cavity Dimensions and Clearances • MUST be installed a 100mm minimum off the floor or nearest horizontal surface. • Coupling of flue to fire • Coupling of gas lines to fire • Fixing the fire to cavity • Electrical mains socket at rear left corner of the cavity, to accommodate the power transformer • Isolation switch for electrical transformer.
630288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions could cause a malfunction of the fire, which, could result in death, serious bodily injury, and/or property damage. Failure to follow these instructions may also void insurance cover and/or product 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.
630288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ Recommended Installation Process: The following diagram illustrates the steps required to install your gas fire, and the trades required at each stage. The sequence in which you choose to do these tasks will vary depending on your individual scenario. Please read these instructions fully before proceeding with the installation.
630288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ Contents: 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 13.0 14.0 15.0 16.0 17.0 18.0 19.0 20.0 21.0 22.0 23.
30288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ 1.0 Product Description: The Escea ST900 decorative gas fire is designed to be built into a cavity. The appliance is flued via Simpson Duravent Direct Vent Pro 5”x8” Flue, available from your Escea distributor or retailer. The user will control their fire with the Radio Frequency (RF) remote. 2.0 Creating the Cavity: The cavity specifications vary depending on fascia type.
630288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ 2.1 Cavity for Ferro / Molaris Fascias Note: It is not necessary to line the cavity, and it may be constructed with timber. Continue on to section 2.4 2.2 Cavity for Velo Fascias ONLY AVAILABLE IN NEW ZEALAND Note: It is not necessary to line the cavity, and it may be constructed with timber. For Velo fascias, the fireplace should be recessed 12mm into the cavity. Continue on to section 2.4 2.
630288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ 4.0 Wall Linings: The wall board that lines the outside of this opening can be normal dry wall (Plaster Board) and does 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 fire does get warm and hence may discolour paint finishes that are susceptible to temperature damage or distort vinyl wall coverings. 5.
630288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ 5.1 Combustible Mantle Clearances: The diagram to the right shows the minimum and maximum allowable size for mantles or protruding surfaces mounted above the ST900. Note: Escea does not recommend placement of items on the mantles shown in the diagram to the right. This is because of the potential for items placed on or above the mantle to be affected by the heat rising from the appliance. 5.
630288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ 8.0 Connecting the Gas Pipe: If the Dormont hose provided is not used; soft copper should be run directly to the fireplace and connected onto the regulator with flare nut (3/8” BSP thread). 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. 9.
630288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ 9.1 If you are using a battery pack: Using a battery pack will allow your ST900 to operate without mains power, allowing the fire to run in the event of a power cut. This battery pack uses 3x C cell batteries. To install the battery pack simply place the pack in the bottom right of the fire as pictured below and connect it to the plug which should be near the brass Copreci valve.
630288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ 12.0 Installing the Flue System: Ensure all flue components are Simpson Duravent Direct Vent Pro 5” x 8,” no other flue types may be used. Note: Consult section 12.13 to ensure correct length of flue is calculated. There are two basic types of Balanced Flue System installations: 280.0 • Horizontal Termination 174.8 280.0 • Vertical Termination Use the diagrams in sections 12.5, 12.6 & 12.7 to check if your proposed flue system is acceptable.
630288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ 12.5 Vertical Only Flue Diagram: Use this diagram to determine what percentage of flue restriction in required to ensure safe and correct operation of the ST900 decorative gas fireplace.
630288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ 12.6 Horizontally Terminating Flue Diagram: Use this diagram to determine what percentage of flue restriction in required to ensure safe and correct operation of the ST900 decorative gas fireplace.
630288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ 12.7 Vertically Terminating flue with a Horizontal Offset: Use this diagram to determine what percentage of flue restriction in required to ensure safe and correct operation of the ST900 decorative gas fireplace.
630288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ 12.8 Standard Flueing Configurations: The following flue components are available from escea in kitset form.
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630288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ Table 16 – Minimum clearances required for flue terminals shown in figure 3 Ref. Item a Below eaves, balconies and other projections: Gas appliances up to 50 MJ/h input Gas appliances over 50 MJ/h input From the ground, above a balcony or other surface (see note 6) From a return wall or external corner (see note 6) From a gas meter (M) (see 2.5.4.
630288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ 12.11 Sealing ‘through roof’ and ‘through wall’ penetrations: For ‘through roof’ penetrations, use a Deck-tite flashing or equivalent to create a weathertight seal between the flue and the roof cladding. For ‘through wall’ penetrations, this will require the use of a Wall Thimble. The Wall Thimble will ensure you have suitable clearance from combustibles as well as sealing the penetration.
630288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ 12.13 Points to note when planning the Installation of the Escea DV flue: - This flue system cannot be cut to length. Correct lengths must be selected for each installation. For a full list of available flue lengths, contact your Escea retailer. - The listed length of the flue pipe is not the installed length. 1 ½” (38mm) needs to be subtracted for each join to determine the installed length of each piece of flue pipe. E.g.
630288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ 13.0 Fitting the Flue Restrictor: If your flueing configuration requires that you fit a flue restrictor (see graph in section 12.5, 12.6 & 12.7 of this manual to find out if your configuration requires a flue restrictor), follow the instructions below. First, prepare the Flue Restrictor by removing and discarding the appropriate inner rings to achieve 60%, 70% or 80% restriction and hand bending the five tabs 90°.
630288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ 14.0 Converting to ULPG or Propane: Where a conversion to ULPG or Propane is needed, the following steps should be followed 14.1 First you need to remove the burner by removing the screw holding it in place on the left hand side of the firebox (Fig. 1). Then remove the burner jet (Fig. 2) and replace it with the 1.3mm jet (Propane) or 1.25mm jet (ULPG) supplied in the kit. Now remove the gas pipe fitting under the pilot (Fig.
630288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ Finally, put the sticker supplied in the conversion kit in onto the dataplate of the ST900 in the position shown. The sticker must be signed and dated by the installer who has converted the fire. The ST900 dataplate is located in the lower left of the fireplace, on a metal plate tethered to the fireplace.
630288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ 15.0 Placing the Fuel Bed Media: Your ST900 Gas fire will be supplied with a Fuel Bed kit. Follow the instructions below for the Fuel Bed kit that applies to you. USE only fuel bed media approved by Escea. 15.1 Driftwood Fuel Bed: First scatter one layer of the supplied white stones evenly across the base of the firebox, ensuring there are no stones or driftwood pieces inside the pilot flame surround guard.
630288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ 16.0 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. The regulator is adjustable. The operating pressure must be checked and adjusted if necessary. This is done at the regulator located at the front LH corner of the appliance.
630288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ 17.0 Covering up the fire: Before the wall surrounding the ST900 is lined, the fire must be covered up and sealed to prevent Gib dust from getting into the fire. It is recommended that the packaging supplied with the fire is used to achieve this. 18.
630288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ 2. Fitting the Grill Trim: Packed in with the fascia kit is the Grill Trim. Attach this to the fire using the 3 supplied screws in the positions shown to the right. The perforated surface (grill) should be on top. 3. The ST900 fascia uses these four hooks for attaching to the fire. Do this by lining up the fascia hooks with the receptacles on the sides of the fire.
630288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ 18.2 Assembling the Velo fascia: Preparation: 1. The supplied upper baffle must be removed and discarded before continuing with the install. To do so, undo the 4x screws shown right and remove the baffle by lifting it upwards and outwards as shown. 2. 3. 4. Install the Heat Deflector to the top of the fireplace using the 3x supplied screws with the Heat Deflector facing outwards as shown.
630288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ 6. 7. 18.4 Attach the supplied Magnets to brackets installed in step 4 above, using the supplied nuts and bolts Place lower trim by securing it to the magnet brackets attached in step 3. Cleaning the ST900 Fascia: The fascia must be cold before starting any form of maintenance or cleaning. If your Stainless Steel fascia requires cleaning, 3M Stainless Steel cleaner (or equivalent) is recommended.
630288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ 19.0 Operating Instructions: The escea ST900 remote control allows you to turn ON and OFF the fire, control the flame height in the Manual mode, or control the room temperature in the Thermostat mode. The remote has a maximum range of approximately 10 meters, and because the remote works by radio frequency, it does not need to be aimed at the ST900 for it to operate.
630288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ 19.4 Switching off the ST900: To turn off the fire, push the OFF button, to shut down the gas flow to the fire and switch it off. The OFF display will now appear in the display. 19.5 Setting the control mode for the fireplace: There are three different modes for controlling the appliance: > Manual > Automatic > Program Automatic mode allows you to set a temperature, while in manual mode the flame level may be set to HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW & PILOT.
630288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ > Program mode: By default the program mode is not enabled. To enable program mode, enter configuration mode by pressing and holding the OFF button for 40 seconds, selecting “Programming” and selecting “yes” (For more information on configuration mode see section 19.9). There are two types of program mode: a Daily mode and a Weekly mode. In the daily mode, every day uses the same program.
630288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ 19.6 Changing the display from Celsius to Fahrenheit: Go into Menu → Adjust menu → Unit. Press middle button and then left button for changing units. 19.7 To Lock / Unlock the remote control buttons: Go into Menu → Lock. Press middle button and then left button for locking the remote. To unlock press left button and then middle button. 19.
630288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ 19.10 Pairing the Remote to the Control Unit: Install batteries to the battery pack and after a while the valve motor will start moving (if not wait one minute from the time of installing batteries). Once the valve has finished moving, press the OFF button on the remote control for 40 seconds. During this time the screen may go blank, this is normal.
630288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ 19.11 Initial configuration: To enter the configuration menu, press the OFF button on the remote control for 40 seconds. During this time the screen may go blank, this is normal. After 40 seconds, the configuration menu appears. It is possible to configure the appliance with the following options: x x Thermostat: This option enables or disables the auto thermostat mode. To enable it, select Yes. To disable it select No.
630288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ 20.0 Sounds And Smells: Note: Each time the fire is lit from cold the glass will fog up with condensation. This is normal and the condensation will disappear within a few minutes once the glass heats up. 20.1 Sounds: It is possible that you will hear some sounds from your gas appliance. This is perfectly normal due to the fact that there are various types of materials used within your appliance. Listed below are some examples.
630288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ 21.0 Annual Service Check: The ST900 Fireplace should be serviced annually to ensure it continues to operate in a safe manner. This annual service check should involve the following x Replace thermocouple x Check glass assembly gasket x Clean pilot and main burner jets x Paint firebox [if required] x Inspect flue system [if possible] x General clean and inspection 22.
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630288_0_Manual Service ST900 NZ R-emotion 15.0 Troubleshooting Use the following troubleshooting chart to diagnose and fault-find operational issues with the ST900 gas fireplaces.
630288_0_Manual Service ST900 NZ R-emotion 12.0 Re-assemble Once the service work is complete, the fire should be re-assembled by reversing the actions done in previous steps, replacing the Pilot Cover, Burner, Fuel bed media, Glass assembly, and Control Tray (if removed). 13.0 Re-establish Power and Gas Connections With all applicable service work completed and the fire fully assembled again the gas can be re-established and the batteries replaced.
7.0 630288_0_Manual Service ST900 NZ R-emotion Clean Pilot and Main Burner Jets: With the burner removed the burner jet is now accessible. Remove the jet and clean it using an appropriate method, such as using a micro drill or compressed air. 8.0 Clean Thermocouple: With the Pilot Cover removed you now have access to clean the thermocouple. Do this by wiping it down with a rag or other appropriate cleaning tools in order to remove any soot from the surface. 9.
5.0 630288_0_Manual Service ST900 NZ R-emotion Remove Control Tray [if required]: If the thermocouple needs to be replaced, or the Control Tray needs to be cleaned, it may be necessary to remove the control tray from the appliance. First the main gas connection, Valve to Pilot tube, and Valve to Burner tubes should be disconnected. Remove the starwasher from the thermocouple and push the thermocouple down from inside the firebox to disconnect from pilot assembly.
4.0 630288_0_Manual Service ST900 NZ R-emotion Remove Firebox Contents: Ensure the firebox contents have cooled down completely before attempting to touch or remove any part. First remove all fuel bed media (Driftwood and white stones or Coals) and place them carefully to the side somewhere they will not be damaged.
1.0 630288_0_Manual Service ST900 NZ R-emotion Isolate Power and Gas Supply: Before any service and maintenance work is done on the fire, the gas supply must be isolated or shut off. Gas can be isolated by either turning the gas off at the cylinders, at the meter or at the appliance isolation valve. Power can be isolated by removing the batteries from the battery pack. 2.0 Remove the Facia: Ensure the facia has cooled before attempting to remove it. The facia attaches to the fire by four hooks.
630288_0_Manual Service ST900 NZ R-emotion Contents: DIS-ASSEMBLY SERVICE RE-ASSEMBLY - Isolate power and gas supply Check glass assembly - Remove Control Tray [if required] - Remove firebox contents - Remove glass assembly - Remove facia - - - Re-assemble - General clean and inspection - Inspect flue system [if possible] - Paint firebox [if required] - Clean burner thermocouple - Clean pilot and main burner jet - - - - Replace facia - - Re-establish gas and electrical co
630288_0_Manual Service ST900 NZ R-emotion ST900 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Service Guide AUSTRALASIAN EDITION Important x x x It is recommended that this appliance 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. Manufactured by: Escea Ltd, PO Box 5277 Dunedin New Zealand, Ph: +64 3 478 8220, email: info@escea.
