Escea AF series User manual

User Guide
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AF-Series
Gas Fireplace

If the electrical cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
The data label for this appliance, containing technical information and specifications, can be
found adhered to the metal work under the burners.
DO NOT PLACE ARTICLES ON OR AGAINST THIS APPLIANCE.
DO NOT USE OR STORE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS NEAR THIS APPLIANCE.
DO NOT SPRAY AEROSOLS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS APPLIANCE WHILST IN
OPERATION.
NEVER OPERATE THE FIRE WITH THE FRONT GLASS REMOVED.
IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO OPERATE THE FIRE WITH THE FASCIA PANELS
REMOVED. (DL850 only)
THE APPLIANCE MUST BE INSPECTED BEFORE USE AND SERVICED AT LEAST
ANNUALLY BY AN AUTHORISED TECHNICIAN.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFAC-
TURER’S WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS.
THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY YOUNG CHILDREN OR IN-
FIRM PERSONS UNLESS THEY HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY SUPERVISED BY A RE-
SPONSIBLE 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.
WARNING
!
Manufactured by: Escea NZ Ltd
17 Carnforth st, PO Box 5277
Dunedin, New Zealand
Email: [email protected]o.nz
Web: www.escea.co.nz
Phone: [phone]
Distributed in Western
Australia by:
Air Group
28 Division Street
Welshpool, Perth, Western Australia
Web: www.airgroup.com.au
Phone: [phone]
Distributed in Australia by: Glen Dimplex
1/21 Lionel Road
Waverley, Melbourne
Web: www.glendimplex.com.au
Phone: [phone]

Contents
1. Remote Control Layout 04
2. Basic Operation 05
Initial Start / Battery Placement
Adjusting the Room Temp
Fan Boost
Eect Only
3. Setting the Time 05
4. Keylock 06
5. Timer Operation 06
Activate Timer
De-activate Timer
6. Auxiliary On/O Button 07
7. Over Temp Shuto Operation 07
8. Sound and Smell 08
Sounds
Fan:
Gas Control Valve:
Appliance Metalwork:
Smells:
9. Fascia, Log and Glass care 09
10. Trouble shooting 10
11. Power Failure 11

1. Remote Control Layout
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Room and Set
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Room or Set
temperature indicator
Low battery
indicator
Flame Effect
indicator Fan Boost indicator
Timer Indicator
Clock adjust indicator
Active timer indicator
Timer On / Off time indicator
Hour and minute
display
Time & timer AM/PM indicator
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Display
Shows temperature settings and
status of timers and other functions
On / O
Switches the appliance on and o.
Flame Eect
Places the re in a constant low
output mode.
Minus
Adjusts the temperature and time
settings down. NOTE: The fan will
operate at its lowest settings.
Fan Boost
Puts the fan into a high output mode.
Plus
Adjusts the temperature and time
settings up.
Activate Timer
Enables the timers.
Key Lock
Enables and disables the remotes key lock
3+7
Timer Select
Allows you to program in advance
the times you wish to automatically
turn the re on and o.
Set Time
Allows you to set the clock.

2. Basic Operation
−Initial Start / Battery Placement
Remove the battery cover on the rear of the remote. Insert the new “AA” size batteries, being careful of the
polarity. You should now see on the display of the remote the time showing “0:00”. To turn the fire on, press the
“POWER” (2) button once, and within a few seconds the appliance will begin its startup sequence.
Note: When the appliance is turned on, the rear burner will light first, and there is a 4 minute delay until the
front burner will ignite and the fire is running on high.
During this period, the remote will alternately show the remote’s “Set” temperature and a rotating segment
indicator to show that the fire is in start up mode.
Note: If the fire has failed to ignite on it first attempt, two more attempts will be made. After these attempts
are made, E2 will be displayed on the remote. The fire will go into “lockout” mode for five minutes, during this
time the fire will not light.
Adjusting the Room Temp
To set the room temperature, press the ‘plus’ (8) or ‘minus’ (4) buttons repeatedly until the display is showing
the desired temperature. The remote will then revert back to the ‘current’ room temperature after 30 seconds.
The lowest flame setting will run continuously whilst the medium and high settings will operate according to the
temperature set by the remote.
−Fan Boost
The fire has four FAN SPEED settings. The first low fan speed will run automatically on start-up. The second and
third fan speed will automatically switch on or o with the increase or decrease of the set temperature, and the
forth fan speed is an optional FAN BOOST speed, which can be accessed on your remote. Pressing the FAN
BOOST button (7) will increase the fan speed to its maximum. When this mode is not on, the fire will still use fan
speeds one, two, and three.
−Eect Only
Pressing the EFFECT ONLY button (3) will only turn on the fireplaces lowest setting. This mode is intended as an
ambient eect, although some heat will still be produced, and the room air fan will continue to operate.
NOTE: The room air fan may continue to operate for a few minutes after the fire has been switched o to re-
move any excess heat.
3. Setting the Time
Press and hold the “SET TIME” button (6) for more than two seconds and this will allow you to set the hour
including “AM” or “PM” using the PLUS (8) or MINUS (4) buttons.
Pressing the “TIME SET” button (6) again will allow you to set the minutes.
Press the button one more time to exit the “SET TIME” mode.

4. Keylock
Should you wish to keep the fire from being tampered with by children or to discourage
people from altering the temperature you can engage a keylock function which stops the
remote buttons from changing any settings. To engage the keylock simply press the “Flame
Eect” and “Fan Boost” buttons (3 + 7) simultaneously until the main temperature digits
display “LO”.
To disengage the keylock again press and hold the “Flame Eect” and “Fan Boost” buttons (3
+ 7) simultaneously until the main temperature digits display “UL” and normal access to the
remote functions will be available.
NOTE: The “power” button (2) will still be able to turn the fire o. But once turned o no func-
tions will be available until the keylock has been removed.
5. Timer Operation
Timers are a great way of starting the fire when you are not around to turn it on. The timers can be set so you can
wake up or come home to a warm environment.
After pressing the TIMER SELECT button (5) the TIMER SET indicator and the hour figure on the clock will
start flashing. On the bottom right of the display you will also see the word “ON” and the number “1”. This indi-
cates that you are currently editing the hour that the fire will turn “ON” for timer “1”. Pressing the PLUS (8) or
MINUS (4) button will change the hour.
Pressing the TIMER SELECT button (5) again will make the minute figures start flashing. You will continue to
see the “ON” and the number “1”. This indicates that you are currently editing the minute that the fire will turn
“ON” for timer “1”. Pressing the PLUS (8) or MINUS (4) button will change the minute.
Pressing the TIMER SELECT button (5) again will make the hour figure start flashing once again. Though now
you will see the “OFF” indicator as well as the number “1”. This indicates that you are currently editing the hour
that the fire will now turn “OFF” for timer “1”. Pressing the PLUS (8) or MINUS (4) button will change the hour.
Again pressing the TIMER SELECT button (5) will start the minutes flashing for you to finish editing the “OFF”
time for timer 1.
Pressing the TIMER SELECT button (5) will begin the cycle all over again for timer “2”.
Note: If you do not wish to set timer ‘2’, using the plus or minus keys, navigate to ‘0:FF’ which you will find between
‘11:00’ and ‘0:00’. Press ‘Timer Select’ (5) again to exit.
−Activate Timer
This option allows you to activate your selected times. Pressing once will activate ‘Timer 1’. Pressing twice will
activate ‘Timer 2’ and by pressing again you will activate them both.
−De-activate Timer
To de-activate the timer, press “Activate Timer” (9) until “TIMER SET” no longer shows on the screen (this will
require between 1 to 3 pushes)
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6. Auxiliary On/O Button
The fireplace has a manual On/O push button located on the bot-
tom right of the fire as shown, and is accessed without removing any
panels.
This button should be used if the wireless control becomes lost, dam-
aged, or its batteries are flat. Pushing the “AUX On/O” button once
will start the heater and it will run at a medium heat output setting
until the “AUX On/O” is pushed again to shut the heater down.
7. Over Temp Shuto Operation
By default Escea gas fires continue running at their lowest setting when the “Room” temperature has reached the
“Set” temperature. However, in some cases the output of the fire, at its lowest setting, may exceed that which is
needed to keep the room at a steady temperature and the “Room” temperature may continue climbing above the
“Set” temperature.
Your Escea gas fire has a setting where it will turn o the main burner once the “Room” temperature exceeds the
“Set” temperature, leaving only the pilot lit. The main burner will re-light when the “Room” temperature falls
back below the “Set” temperature. This is referred to as the “Overtemp Shut O Mode”.
To enable “Overtemp Shut O Mode”, so the fire will turn o the main burner when the “Room” temperature
climbs above the “Set” temperature, you need to follow the steps below to make the adjustment to your Escea
remote.
Step1: While the remote is in its “OFF” mode with only the time showing on the display, press the
MINUS (4), PLUS (8) and FAN BOOST (7) buttons simultaneously (as shown below right) until the
characters “03” light up on the display. Release the buttons and the remote will count down and
display “GO”. The screen will then display all characters. This will put the remote into test
mode and the two big temperature digits should begin counting from 0 to 99 repeatedly.
Step 2: Press the “TIMER SELECT” Button (5) and you will see that the
temperature digits stop counting and will momentarily display “ON” to
confirm the setting has been made.
Step 3: To exit the test mode press the ON/OFF button (2).
To turn OFF the “Over Temp Shut O Mode”, so the burners remain lit
when the “Room” temp reaches and goes above the “Set” temp, repeat
step 1.
Step 4: Press the “ACTIVATE TIMER” (9) Button and you will see that the
temperature digits stop counting and will momentarily display “OF” to
confirm the setting has been made.
Step 5: To exit the test mode press the ON/OFF button (2).
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8. Sound and Smell
Note: Each time the fire is lit from cold the glass will fog up with condensation. This is normal and the condensa-
tion will disappear within a few minutes once the glass heats up.
−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. These are all
normal operating sounds and should not be considered as defects in your appliance.
−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 thermostatic
settings.
−Gas Control Valve:
As the gas control valves turn ON and OFF, a dull clicking sound may be audible. These sounds are part of the
normal operation of the fire. When the fire is switched o after being run for a while, there may be popping
and fluttering noises as the residual gas in the burner burns away. These are normal and should be no cause for
concern.
−Appliance Metalwork:
Dierent types and thicknesses of steel will expand and contract at dierent rates resulting in some “creaking”
and “ticking” sounds being heard throughout the heating and cool down cycles.
−Smells:
The first few times the unit is operated after installation, the unit may release an odour and the flames will appear
orange caused by the curing of the paint, the burning o of the starch in the ceramic logs and the oils in the
metal. This is a temporary curing process which will disappear with use. A deposit on the inside of the glass, caused
by the starch in the logs may appear as a build up after several uses. If this film is not removed, it will bake on and
may become dicult to remove. When the glass is cold, remove it (see following page) and clean the inside with a
non-abrasive cleaner.
WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE GLASS WHILE IT IS HOT. NEVER OPERATE THE UNIT WITH
THE GLASS REMOVED.

9. Fascia, Log and Glass care
The Fascia is the visible surround of your Escea Gas Fireplace and must be treated carefully to prevent unsightly
marks from tarnishing the visual quality of the product. Some marking over time is inevitable however, so the fol-
lowing directions will assist you in getting the maximum enjoyment from your Escea Gas Fireplace.
NEVER, EVER RUB THE FASCIA.
The outside of an Escea Fascia must only be cleaned with a soft microfibre cloth. If heavier cleaning is required
for the likes of grease or stubborn fingerprint removal we recommend the use of: Steel Kleen brand Ezi Wipes for
stainless steel fascias only, and warm soapy water for powder coated fascia’s. These recommendations have been
tested by Escea technicians and produce satisfying results when used correctly. Instructions for Ezi Wipes use
follows:
1. Ensure that the Gas Fireplace is o, and that the fascia is cold to the touch.
2. Using the gloves provided with your fascia and remove the towelette from the sachet and wipe the
fascia with even straight strokes.
3. Because the wipe leaves a protective film over the fascia, the entire fascia will need to be wiped
to avoid seeing a dierence in surface texture. Ensure this film is distributed evenly.
4. If the film is applied too heavily and is quite visible, you can remove the excess by gently wiping
dry with a microfibre cloth
5. Ensure that no film is applied to the glass of your Escea Gas Fireplace. If applied accidentally,
wipe o with an absorbent microfibre cloth.
Cleaning the glass:
• Remove fascia by sliding the top towards you 30-50mm and then pull the bottom away from the
fireplace
• To remove the outer glass, turn the top corner brackets towards the centre of the fire (Step 1 above)
until the glass has enough clearance pull forward and lift out of the bottom brackets (Step 2 above),
and place the glass carefully aside.
• Remove both machine screws holding in the top bracket and slide forward (Step 3 above). Note: some
fireplaces may have an aluminium extrusion instead which is not fixed with screws, that needs to be
lifted up to remove.
• Unscrew the side glass brackets (Step 4 above), and lift the glass out of the bottom bracket (Step 5
above).
• Place the glass carefully aside.
• Take out fuel bed and gently brush any soot from log with a soft hearth brush. The burner tops can be
vacuumed to remove any excess material.
• Clean the inside and outside of both pieces of glass with normal glass cleaning products. Use a
CLEAN DRY cloth only. Stubborn marks may be cleaned with a ceramic glass cleaner.
• Replace in opposite order and test run heater.
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10. Trouble shooting
Escea gas fires communicate both to and from the fire and remote. This enables the remote to provide some basic
fault finding information that is useful in diagnosing faults with your gas supply or flue.
NOTE: The remote will take a minute or two to receive and display the error from the fire. Pressing the plus or
minus keys will update the remote
Error Code Suggestion action
Electronics Over
Temp
• Excess lint and dust build-up on the front of the controller tray.
• Fascia may be installed incorrectly resulting in restricted air flow.
• The room air fan may be slowed or stalled. Remove firebox, check that
the fan is plugged in, cleaned, and free turning.
Note: This error has a permanent lock out and will require the unit to be reset
after the initial error (turning the power to the fire o “at the wall” then on
again after a few seconds).
Flame Failure or
Power Flue trip
The fire has tried to light three times and failed, causing the fire to “lockout”
for 5 minutes.
• Check gas supply and check other gas appliances to see if they are af-
fected. If you have two separate propane cylinders, switch over to the full
bottle or contact your gas supplier. You may need to retry igniting the fire
a few times after re-establishing gas supply.
• Check the electrode placement in relation to the pilot flame. Ensure it is
well enveloped in flame as per the diagram in the installation instructions.
Ensure no small ember flakes have dropped onto the ignition electrodes
between the burners.
Appliance Over
Temperature Sen-
sor Trip
The bimetallic snap disk mounted on the back chassis panel has tripped. The
possible causes for this could include:
• Fascia may be installed incorrectly resulting in restricted air flow.
• The room air fan may be slowed or stalled. Remove firebox, check that
the fan is plugged in, cleaned, and free turning.
• The gas regulator being set too high resulting in excess heat build-up.
• The inlet flue not being connected and the appliance drawing warm air
from the cavity. Check flues are securely connected at both ends.

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 tight-
ened 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.
• It could also be that one of the solenoids on the valve inside the fire has
failed. If this is the case the valve will need to be replaced.
Internal Remote
Error
Internal remote error:
• Press the on/o button on the remote to clear the error.
11. Power Failure
In the event of power failure the fire will immediately shutdown and the gas valves will automatically close. If the
remote was turned o after the power cut then the fire will return to standby mode once the electrical supply
is restored until its next use. If however the remote was left in the on mode then the fire will relight within a few
minutes of the electrical supply being restored.