Escea DF700 Quick guide

Installation / Service Instructions
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DF / DFS -Series
630381_3
Gas Fireplace

Important:
The appliance shall be installed in accordance with;
• This installation instruction booklet
• Local gas tting regulations
• Municipal building codes
• Electrical wiring regulations
• Any other relevant statutory regulations.
• AS/NZS 5601:2013 Gas Installations
NOTE: NOT INTENDED FOR FIREPLACE INSERT
WARNING:
This appliance must be installed by a qualied person.
Do not modify this appliance.
This appliance is not intended for use by young children or inrm persons unless they have
been adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the appli-
ance safely.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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 re insurance and/or warranty.
Who can install this product:
Installation must be carried out by a registered installer who, on completion of the
installation, must issue a:
AUS: Certicate of Compliance
NZ: Certicates that comply with the latest legislation
in accordance with national and/or local codes. If these are not issued then the Escea
warranty may be void.
Warranty Repair and Annual Servicing:
Warranty repair work must be carried out by a recognised gas re technician. It is recom-
mended that recognised Escea Gas Fire Technicians are also used to carry out annual servicing
requirements (particularly during the warranty period). For contact details of recognised
Escea Gas Fire 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 tting, electrical and other statutory regulations (eg. AS/NZS 5601). Any
shortcomings in the appliance and ue installation will be the responsibility of the installer,
and Escea will not be accountable for any such failings or their consequences.
Manufactured by: Escea Ltd, PO Box 5277 Dunedin NZ, Ph: [phone]
For contact details of your local escea distributor or dealer please visit:
www.escea.com [email protected]om

DF700 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
MODEL NAME DF700
Description of Appliance Powerflued Gas Fire Heater
Star Rating 4-5 Stars
A/NZ Approval No. AS 4553
Gas Type Natural Propane ULPG
Gas input High 25 MJ/hr 25 MJ/hr 24 MJ/hr
Low 11 MJ/hr 11 MJ/hr 9.5 MJ/hr
Inlet Pressure Max 5.0 kPa 5.0 kPa 5.0 kPa
Min 1.13 kPa 2.75 kPa 2.75 kPa
Operating Pressure on High 1.0 kPa 2.30 kPa 2.30 kPa
Operating Pressure @ Front Burner Jet on High 0.95 kPa 2.29 kPa 2.29 kPa
Burner Jet Size Front: 1.70mm
Rear:1.40mm
Front: 1.05mm
Rear:0.9mm
Front: 1.05mm
Rear:0.85mm
Aeration Collar Hole Size 1 hole @ Ø3.5mm No Collars No Collars
Pilot injector #42 #27 #27
Appliance Dimensions (mm)
Width 693.0 mm
Height 596.0 mm
Depth 390.0 mm
Weight Kg 45 kg
Ignition System Electronic Ignition to pilot system
Escea PCB
Ignition Activation 7 secs (approx)
Flame Safeguard Flame Rectification
Consumption 84W @ 0.35A 230V
Remote controls Yes
Timers Yes
Clock Yes
Function lock / child Yes
Temperature control Yes
Connections
Electric 230V AC
Gas 1/2" BSPP female lower right of fireplace chassis
Flue Type 4” and 3” Flexi Flue
Spigot
Location Rear and centre
Data badge location On Chassis Base

DF960 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
MODEL NAME DF960
Description of Appliance Powerflued Gas Fire Heater
Star Rating 4.4-4.9 Stars
A/NZ Approval No. AS 4553
Gas Type Natural Propane ULPG
Gas input High 31 MJ/hr 31 MJ/hr 28 MJ/hr
Low 15 MJ/hr 14 MJ/hr 12 MJ/hr
Inlet Pressure Max 5.0 kPa 5.0 kPa 5.0 kPa
Min 1.13 kPa 2.75 kPa 2.75 kPa
Operating Pressure on High 1.0 kPa 2.30 kPa 2.30 kPa
Operating Pressure @ Front Burner Jet on High 0.94 kPa 2.20 kPa 2.20kPa
Burner Jet Size Front: 1.85mm
Rear: 1.70mm
Front: 1.20mm
Rear: 1.05mm
Front: 1.10mm
Rear: 1.02mm
Aeration Collar Hole Size for Logs & Flakes 1 holes @ Ø4mm No Collars No Collars
Aeration Collar Hole Size for Coals 1 hole @ Ø2.5mm No Collars No Collars
Pilot injector #42 #27 #27
Appliance Dimensions (mm)
Width 943.0 mm
Height 596.0 mm
Depth 402.0 mm
Weight Kg 70 kg
Ignition System Electronic Ignition to pilot system
Escea PCB
Ignition Activation 7 secs (approx)
Flame Safeguard Flame Rectification
Consumption 84W @ 0.35A 230V
Remote controls Yes
Timers Yes
Clock Yes
Function lock / child Yes
Temperature control Yes
Connections
Electric 230V AC
Gas 1/2" BSPP female lower right of fireplace chassis
Flue Type 4” and 3” Flexi Flue
Spigot
Location Rear and centre
Data badge location On Chassis Base

A Installation Process and Product Description 8
A1 Product Description 8
A2 Recommended Installation Process 8
A3 Product Dimensions 9
B Creating the Cavity 10
B1 Cavity Shape 10
B2 Floor Clearances 11
B3 Flexi Flue & Converter Box Clearances 11
B4 Corner Installations 12
B5 Hearth 12
B6 Cavity Base 12
B7 Wall Linings 12
B8 Mantle Clearance 13
B9 Television Clearances 13
B10 Distance from Fireplace base to Fascia base 13
C Installing the flue 14
C1 Flue Configuration (if less than 4m flue length is required) 14
C2 Flue Configuration (if more than 4m flue length is required) 16
C3 Installing the Horizontal Powerflue 18
C4 Installing the Internal Vertical Powerflue 21
C5 Installing the External Vertical Powerflue 23
C6 Installing in Accordance with Relevant Codes 24
C7 Running the Flue 25
C8 Running the Powerflue Electrical Cable 26
C9 Setting up the Flue Spigot Plate 27
D Installing the Electricity and Gas to the Appliance 28
D1 Power Supply 28
D2 Removing the Glass 28
D3 Removing the Burners 29
D4 Gas Pipe Sizing 30
D5 Gas Pipe Position 30
E Installing the Appliance 31
E1 Installation 31
E2 Connecting the Flue 31
E3 Removing the Burner Tray 32
E4 Connecting the Powerflue Cable 33
E5 Fixing the Appliance to the Base 33
E6 Network Cable 34
E7 Connecting the Gas Pipe to the Regulator 34
E8 Gas Isolating Valve 34
E9 Pressure Test Point 34
E10 Checking the Operating Pressure 35
E11 Converting the Appliance Gas Type 36
E12 Flame Picture 37

E13 Coal Fuelbed Installation 37
E14 Log Fuelbed Installation 37
E15 Installing the Glass 38
E16 Home Automation Setup 39
E17 Home Automation Operation 39
F Fitting the Fascia and Finishing Installation 40
F1 Fitting the Fascia 40
F2 Locating Wall Mount Cradle for Remote 40
F3 Operating the Appliance for the First Time 41
F4 Normal Operating Sounds and Smells 42
F5 Cleaning the glass 42
G Freestanding Unit (DFS730) Installation 43
G1 Product Dimensions 43
G2 Hearth and Clearances 43
G3 Locating the DFS730 43
G4 Gas Pipe Routing Information 44
G5 Flue Installation 45
G6 Horizontal Flue Kit 46
G7 DF700 Fireplace Installation into DFS730 Freestanding Unit 46
H Installation Checklist 47
S Service Manual 48
S1 Error Codes 48
S2 Serial Number 49
S3 Checking Operating Pressure 50
S4 Cleaning the Fascia 50
S5 Cleaning the Log Set and Glass 50
S6 Removing or Cleaning Fan 50
S7 Removing the Electronic Tray 51
S8 Replacing the Thermal Cut Out 52
S9 Removing the Pressure Switch 53
S10 Replacing a Remote 54
S11 Annual service procedure 55
S12 Wiring Diagram 56

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A Product Description and Installation Process
A1 Product description
The Escea DF-Series gas fire is a room sealed gas appliance designed to be built into a masonry cavity
or a false chimney cavity. The DF-Series fireplace is provided with stando rails installed to the outside
of the chassis to attain a zero clearance rating. These appliances are flued using co-linear flexible alu-
minium flue (with PolyPro flue extensions in some installations) connected to a powerflue. The user will
control their fire with the Radio Frequency (RF) remote that will normally be located in it’s wall mount
cradle. In addition to the RF remote the appliance has a single auxiliary On/O button on the unit.
When not in operation it is in a standby mode unless it is physically isolated from the mains supply.
A2 Recommended Install Process
The following diagram illustrates the steps required to install your gas fire.
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.
Masonry Installation
Modifying the
cavity to suit
Install electrical / gas
connections and ue
system
Install appliance and
nish cavity
Finish installation,
t fascia and test
appliance
Section B Section C, D Section E Section F
False Cavity Installation
Create The Framed-
Cavity
Install electrical / gas
connections and ue
system
Install appliance and
nish cavity
Finish installation,
t fascia, test appli-
ance and clad the
cavity
Section B Section C, D Section E Section F

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A3 Product Dimensions
Note: All outside dimensions taken from the appliance are with the standos attached
*Slim Fascia Dimensions.
A
E*
D*
C
B
A B C D* E*
DF700 693mm 387mm 596mm 711mm 593mm
DF960 943mm 402mm 596mm 961mm 593mm
END OF SECTION A
By the end of this section, you should have:
□A framed false cavity
OR
□A masonry cavity sized to suit the appliance

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B Creating the Cavity
B1 Cavity Shape
The stando rails installed on the outside must only be removed when being installed into a masonry
cavity.
Note: a top is not required when creating the cavity
Height Width Depth
DF700 False Cavity
installation (top stand-
os must be adjusted
to the upright position)
600mm 695mm 390mm +
minimum
65mm flue
clearances
Masonry install with
stando rails & top
standos removed.
590mm** 685mm 385mm
DF960 False Cavity
installation (top stand-
os must be adjusted
to the upright position)
600mm 945mm 405mm +
minimum
65mm flue
clearances
Masonry install with
stando rails & top
standos removed.
590mm** 935mm 400mm
Note: If cavity dimensions significantly exceed those specified, a register plate is available for purchase
through your local escea retailer (New Zealand Only).
**Note: This dimension makes an allowance for the 30mm spacer for floor mounted intallations (see
next page).
False Cavity Installation Requirements
For floor mounted installations, allow for fascia clearance (see B10)
D
H
W

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Masonry Installation Requirements
In most cases the masonry install will require a spacer below the appliance to allow room for the fascia
to sit flush with the ground.
B2 Floor Clearances
If the appliance is mounted above a “hard floor” (including but not necessarily limited to: wood, wood
veneers, ceramic tiles, concrete and stone) then it may be positioned with the bottom of the fascia
coincident with the finished floor if desired. Note: The appliance has been tested and certified to
AS4553:2008 and the maximum allowable temperature rise above ambient of any combustible floor
is ∆T of 65C. Therefore any material used must be chosen to be able to operate without damage or
degradation with a ∆T of 65C.
If the appliance is mounted above a “Soft floor” ” (including but not necessarily limited to: carpets,
Vinyl, carpet tiles, rugs and mats) then we recommend a distance of 100mm from the bottom of the
fascia to the finished floor.
Refer to section B5 for hearths.
560mm

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B3 Corner Installations
If a cavity is to be created in a corner, the following drawing gives the minimum sized interior wall
dimensions.
A B C
DF700 775mm 695mm 420mm
DF960 915mm 945mm 435mm
B4 Hearth
A Hearth is not required, however it may be used for decorative purposes or for protection of soft/sen-
sitive flooring as stated in section B2 to allow a smaller floor clearance. The hearth should not obscure
the front face of the fire, must protrude at least 200mm from the face of the fireplace and be at least
the width of the appliance.
B5 Cavity Base
This appliance MUST be fully supported on its base. The base must extend over the entire area of the
underside of the appliance. The base must also be levelled to prevent vibration from possible fan imbal-
ance. The base of the cavity must be strong enough to support 80kgs.
B6 Wall Linings
NOTE: for false cavity installations, DO NOT line the wall before the fireplace has been fitted into
the cavity; the top standos are required to be upright for this installation type.
The DF-Series fireplace is zero clearance rated with the stando rails installed on the ouside of the
chassis. The stando rails may only be removed when installing the fire into a masonry cavity.
The side-front flanges of the appliance must be on top of the finished wall surface in order for the
fascia to mount properly. Take into account any plaster board, tiles or any other finishing surface that
may be intended for the finished wall surface.
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.
If for some reason the cavity dimensions exceed those specified in section B1 a register plate is avail-
able (New Zealand Only) for purchase through your local escea distributor.
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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B7 Mantle Clearance
Please refer to the diagram below. Mantles
or protruding ledges mounted above the
heater that are made from combustible
materials, must not extend outside of the
dimensions shown below.
B8 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 DF-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 recommenda-
tions 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 in-
stallation suggestion will be suitable for all electrical
or home entertainment appliances.
B9 Distance from Fireplace base to Fascia base
The following side-on view shows the measurement from the base of the
fireplace to the base of the fascia:

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C Installing the flue
C1 Flue Configuration (If less than 4m flue length is required):
If your flue system is less than 4m long (as shown in diagrams below), then a simple aluminium flexible
flue is required. If you wish to install a longer flue run, up to 12m, see section B3.
Horizontally Terminated: (utilises the escea horizontal power flue enclosure kit)
The horizontal oset of the terminal can be any amount up to the total flue length listed below. Please
consult with Escea’s technical sta if your intended flue configuration steps outside of the bounds of
the flue configurations shown below.
X
Y
X+ YMaximum = 4m
YMaximum = 1.5m
YMinimum = 0m
XMaximum = 4m
XMinimum = 0m
X+ YMinimum = 0.4m
X
Y
X+ YMaximum = 4m
YMaximum = 4m
YMinimum = 0m
XMaximum = 4m
XMinimum = 0m
X+ YMinimum = 0.4m

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Vertically Terminated: (utilises the escea vertical power flue enclosure kit)
400mm Min.
4m Max.
Overall flue length:
1.2m Co-axial flue:
X
Y
X+ YMax = 4m
YMax = 4m
XMax = 4m
Vertical Powerflue
Enclosure

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C2 Flue Configuration (If more than 4m flue length is required):
If your flue system is greater than 4m long (as shown in diagrams below), then a flexible flue with
condensate trap and rigid PP tube flue lengths is required.
4m
Ø80mm / Ø100mm
Flexible Flue
1.2m Co-axial Flue
Vertical Powerflue
12m MAX
Ø100mm
Condensate Trap
Ø80mm / Ø100mm
PP Tube
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON
INSTALLATION OF THE POLYPRO
FLUE, SEE ‘POLY PRO FLUE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS’
AVAILABLE ON:
WWW.ESCEA.COM
OR SUPPLIED WITH THE FLUE.
FOR POLY PRO COMPONENT GUIDES,
THESE ARE AVAILABLE ON:
WWW.ESCEA.COM
TITLED:
HORIZONTAL FLUE COMPONENT
GUIDE &
VERTICAL FLUE COMPONENT GUIDE
4m
ESCEAWALL
TERMINAL
12m MAX
Ø80mm / Ø100mm
PP Tube
Ø100mm
Condensate Trap
Ø80mm / Ø100mm
Flexible Flue

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C2 Flue Configuration (If more than 4m flue length is required):
If your flue system is greater than 4m long (as shown in diagrams below), then a flexible flue with
condensate trap and rigid PP tube flue lengths is required.
4m
Ø80mm / Ø100mm
Flexible Flue
1.2m Co-axial Flue
Vertical Powerflue
12m MAX
Ø100mm
Condensate Trap
Ø80mm / Ø100mm
PP Tube
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON
INSTALLATION OF THE POLYPRO
FLUE, SEE ‘POLY PRO FLUE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS’
AVAILABLE ON:
WWW.ESCEA.COM
OR SUPPLIED WITH THE FLUE.
FOR POLY PRO COMPONENT GUIDES,
THESE ARE AVAILABLE ON:
WWW.ESCEA.COM
TITLED:
HORIZONTAL FLUE COMPONENT
GUIDE &
VERTICAL FLUE COMPONENT GUIDE
4m
ESCEAWALL
TERMINAL
12m MAX
Ø80mm / Ø100mm
PP Tube
Ø100mm
Condensate Trap
Ø80mm / Ø100mm
Flexible Flue
For Vertical terminations within a purpose-built sealed flue cavity
Including, but not limited to, installations into: a complete masonry chimney, a flue liner.
If your flue system is to be run vertically through a purpose-built sealed flue cavity (the cavity must
remain sealed up to the terminal), the maximum flexi flue length is 6m (as shown in the diagram
below), Polypro and a condensate drain is not required. Only the external vertical power flue kit can be
used for this installation type.
If the installation exceeds 6m vertically, contact Escea’s free architectural support service for
guidance.
6m Max
Ø80mm / Ø100mm
Flexible Flue
External Vertical
Powerue
Purpose-built
sealed ue cavity

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C3 Installing the Horizontal Powerflue
Note: The appliance is designed only to operate using
the approved flexible or PolyPro flue supplied by
Escea. Other brands of flue may not fit, and this will
aect the appliance warranty.
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 rain.
The Horizontal Powerflue Wall Terminal must be
weather-tight when installation is complete to prevent
damage to the dwelling. It must be installed by a
suitably qualified person.
For flexible aluminium flue, access to the powerflue
from the outside must be provided for servicing, and
this should be taken into consideration when installing in tall buildings.
For PolyPro flue installations, internal and external access is required.

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Creating the Hole in the Outside Wall
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.
Ideal hole/cavity size for Horizontal Powerflue
Without Side Brackets With Side Brackets
X 298mm 360mm
Y 298mm 298mm
Z 175mm Excluding allowance for flue which exits here
The Horizontal Powerflue Wall Terminal can be attached to the wall in two ways,
A) From the front of the terminal:
B) By attaching the optional Wall Terminal Installation Brackets to the sides of the cavity and attaching
the Horizontal Powerflue Wall Terminal to these, from the front:
Attach the Ø100mm and Ø75mm flexible aluminium flues to the spigots on the rear of the Horizontal
Powerflue Wall Terminal using the hose band clamps supplied. Plug the powerflue electrical cable into
the back of the Horizontal Powerflue Wall Terminal.
For information on the PolyPro flue, see the installation manual which is supplied with the flue
components.
Ensure that the electrical cable is firmly secured to the wall terminal or building to prevent damage or
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Fit the Horizontal Powerflue Wall Terminal into the hole and fix in place, making sure the installation is
sealed appropriately to prevent the ingress of water from outside the wall cladding.
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure the Horizontal Powerflue Wall Terminal is
installed to all relevant building codes to ensure weather tightness. This may necessitate the use of
appropriate flashing material where appropriate.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that flashings do not restrict the air intake slot around the periphery of the cowl