Escea DL850 User manual

Installation / Service Instructions
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DL850 / DL1100
Gas Fireplaces

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 5601:2010 Gas Installations
WARNING:
This appliance must be installed by a qualified person.
Do not modify this appliance.
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.
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.
Who can install this product:
Installation must be carried out by a registered installer who, on completion of the installation,
must issue a:
AUS: Certificate of Compliance
NZ: Certificates 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 recognized Escea Gas Fire Technician. It is
recommended that recognized Escea Gas Fire Technicians are also used to carry out annual
servicing requirements (particularly during the warranty period). For contact details of
recognized 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 fitting, electrical and other statutory regulations (e.g. AS/NZS 5601). 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.
Manufactured by: Escea Ltd, PO Box 5277 Dunedin NZ, Ph: [phone]. For contact
details of your local Escea distributor or dealer in New Zealand, please visit: www.escea.com or
email: [email protected]. From Australia, please visit www.escea.com.au, call AU: 1800 460 832
or WA: 1800 730 140, or email us at [email protected]

A Installation Process and Product Description 6
A1 Recommended Installation Process 6
A2 Product Description 6
A3 Product Dimensions 7
B Creating the Cavity 8
B1 Cavity Shape 8
D1 Flue Configuration (If less than 4 m flue length is required) 14
D2 Flue Configuration (If more than 4m flue length is required) 16
B2 Fascia 8
B3 Cavity Base 9
B4 Hearth 9
B5 Wall Linings 10
B6 Mantle Clearance 10
B7 Television Clearances 11
B8 Corner Installations 11
B9 Distance from Fireplace base to Fascia base 11
C Installing the Electricity and Gas to the Appliance 12
C1 Power Supply 12
C2 Network Cable 12
C3 Gas Pipe Sizing 13
C4 Gas Pipe Position 13
C5 Gas Isolating Valve 13
C6 Pressure Test Point 13
D Installing the flue 14
D1 Flue Configuration (If less than 4 m flue length is required) 14
D2 Flue Configuration (If more than 4m flue length is required) 16
D3 Installing the Horizontal Powerflue Wall Terminal Option 17
D4 Installing in Accordance with Relevant Codes 18
D5 Creating the Hole in the Outside Wall 19
D6 Installing the Internal Vertical Powerflue (UVP) 21
D7 Installing the External Vertical Powerflue (UVP) 23
D8 Running the Flue 24
D9 Running the Powerflue Electrical Cable 24
E Installing the Appliance 25
E1 Installation 25
E2 Connecting the Network Cable 25
E3 Connecting the Flue 25

E4 Fixing the Appliance to the Base and Wall 26
E5 Fixing Appliance to Base 26
E6 Fixing Appliance to Wall 26
E7 Removing the Glass 27
E8 Converting the Appliance Gas Type 27
E9 Checking the Pilot Ignition 28
E10 Log Fuel Bed Installation 29
E11 River Stone or Coal (Pebbles) Fuel Bed Installation 30
E12 Crystalight Fuel Bed Installation 30
E13 Crystalight and Driftwood Fuel Bed Installation 30
E14 Checking the Operating Pressure 31
E15 Home Automation Setup 32
F Fitting the Fascia and Finishing Installation 34
F1 Fitting the Fascia Panels 34
F2 Fitting the Bevelled Sided Fascia Panels 35
F3 Fitting the Squared Lite Fascia Panels 37
F4 Fitting the Inset Fascia Panels 39
F5 Locating Wall Mount Cradle for Wireless Control 42
F6 Operating the Appliance for the First Time: 42
F7 Normal Operating Sounds and Smells: 43
F8 Cleaning the Glass 43
G Installation Checklist 44
S Service Manual 46
S1 Error Codes 46
S2 Serial Number 48
S3 Checking Operating Pressure 48
S4 Cleaning the Log Set and Glass 48
S5 Servicing the Horizontal Powerflue Wall Terminal 48
S6 Removing or Cleaning Fan 50
S7 Replacing Electronic Drawer 52
S8 Replacing a Wireless Control 52
S9 Annual service procedure 53
S10 Wiring Diagram 54

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A Installation Process and Product Description
A1 Recommended Installation 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. Leave the
installation of the fascia panels until the very end of the installation and commissioning to avoid
damage to the fascia panels.
Create the Cavity 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
A2 Product Description
The Escea DL series gas fire is a room sealed gas appliance designed to be built into a cavity.
These appliances are flued using collinear flexible aluminium 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 left
in its 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.

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A3 Product Dimensions

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B Creating the Cavity
B1 Cavity Shape
The DL850/DL1100 is suitable for both timber framed and masonry cavities.
The cavity shape is dependant on two things:
-The flue configuration (section D1 on page 14)
-The fascia (section B2 on page 8)
B2 Fascia
The cavity shape is dependent on the fascia type. There are three fascia types available with the
DL850 and DL1100:
Bevelled Inset Squarred Lite
The Bevelled and Squared Lite fascias sit proud of the finished wall surface and have a simple
cavity shape. The cavity may be constructed from combustible materials.
The Inset fascia sits flush with, or inset from, the finished wall surface and has a more complex
cavity shape. The cavity framing and wall facing for a minimum of 300mm directly above the
Inset fascia must be constructed from non-combustible materials.
Please check the style of fascia before commencing the building of the cavity to the dimensions
shown below. The cavity for Bevelled and Squared Lite fascias may be constructed from
combustible timber framing materials.
NOTE: It is not necessary to line the sides, top, or back of the cavity.
Cavity for Inset Fascia
Cavity for Bevelled or
Squarred Lite Fascia

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Ideal Cavity Dimensions (mm):
DL850: A B (min) B (max) C (min) D E (min) E (max)
Bevelled /
Squared Lite
965 560 575 565 - - -
Inset 965 585 590 565 995 30 130
DL1100:
Bevelled /
Squared Lite
1265 560 575 565 - - -
Inset 1265 585 590 565 1295 30 130
NOTE: The final cavity size and shape should account for the flue direction as shown on following
page.
775 565
Downward
Flue
Vertical or
side Flue
B3 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 imbalance. The base of the cavity must be strong enough to support the total
product weight, which is approximately 65kg (DL850) and 80kg (DL1100), depending on fuel
bed.
B4 Hearth
The base of the appliance must be installed a minimum of 100mm o the floor, unless the
appliance is being installed at floor level in which case a hearth is required, made from non-
combustible material, which must extend no less than 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.
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. A raised hearth can be of any size but must be constructed from non-combustible
materials.
Squared Lite FASCIA ONLY: The fascia must not be installed ush against a hearth as the
replace draws air from the lower surface of the fascia. As such the fascia must be raised a
minimum of 25mm from a hearth. For fascia measurements, see section B9 on page 11.

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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 appliance is level with the finished top surface of the hearth.
B5 Wall Linings
The front mounting flanges of the appliance must be on
top of the finished wall surface in order for the fascia
panels to mount properly. Take into account any plaster
board, tiles, or any other finishing surface that may be
intended for the finished wall surface. Wall finishing
materials must not encroach upon the minimum cavity
clearances given in section 2.2.
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.
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.
The cavity framing and wall facing for a minimum of 300mm directly above the Inset fascia must
be constructed from non-combustible materials.
For more detail on cavity construction, view the “Drawings for Architects” in the technical section
of the Escea website.
B6 Mantle Clearance
Please refer to the diagram to the right. Mantles or protruding ledges mounted above the heater
that are made from combustible materials, must
not extend outside of the dimensions shown.
Except for Inset fascias, maintain a 30mm
clearance around the fascia to ensure ease of
fascia removal.
NOTE: No clearance is needed underneath Inset
Fascias.
RADO
VELO / QUADRATO
TOP DOWN VIEW
Cavity
Framework
Plasterboard
FIREPLACE
Wall Finish
Cavity
Framework
Plasterboard
Wall Finish
FIREPLACE
/ QUADRATO LITE
min
min
min max
ma
x

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B7 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 DL 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.
B8 Corner Installations
If a cavity is to be created in a corner, the following drawing
gives the minimum sized interior wall dimensions.
Minimum corner install dimensions (mm):
DL850 DL1100
A 970 1145
B 960 1260
C 510 510
B9 Distance from Fireplace base to Fascia base
The following side-on views show the measurement from the base of the fireplace to the base of
the Fascia.
FIRE
BASE
18mm
BEVELLED
FASCIA FIRE
BASE
0mm
INSET
FASCIA
FIRE
BASE
5mm
LITE
SQUARRED
45º
C
B
A
END OF SECTION B
By the end of this section, you should have:
□A framed, but un-lined, cavity sized to suit your fascia and ue conguration
□Provision for sucient access to the powerue for future servicing

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C Installing the Electricity and Gas to the Appliance
C1 Power Supply
While the cavity is being created, consideration must be given to the location of an
appropriate power supply. An earthed 230/240 volt mains power connection (typically a
standard 3 pin outlet) must be available within 1m of the bottom right of the appliance. This
connection must be accessible after the heater has been fully installed so that the appliance
can be safely disconnected from the mains
power supply prior to servicing.
A mains isolation switch (compliant to
AS:NZS 5601 Clause 6.2.8) which is
accessible from outside the cavity can also
be used to disconnect the power.
Regardless of the method used, it MUST
ALWAYS be possible to safely isolate the
electrical supply to the appliance after it has
been fully installed.
This appliance must not be located
immediately below a socket outlet. This appliance will draw a maximum of 2 Amps from a
230/240V supply. No additional power supply is required for the power flue.
An electrical wiring diagram is located underneath the electronic tray, and also in the rear of this
manual (section S10 on page 54).
C2 Network Cable
If the appliance is to be wired to a home automation system or internet router/network is being
installed then provision must be made for the network cable to get to the control tray. A plastic
plug is provided on the rear left of the appliance for a network cable to pass through the chassis
and reach the control tray. Allow enough slack in the network cable to ensure the electronic
tray can still be removed from the appliance. See section E2 on page 25 for final connection
of the network cable.
Network cable
positions
Appliance
Mains Cord

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C3 Gas Pipe Sizing
Gas pipe should be sized as per the requirements of AS/NZS 5601. The pipe sizing must be
sucient to deliver the following volume of gas to the heater with all other gas appliances in the
home running at the same time:
DL850 Gas Consumption = 38MJ/hr
DL1100 Gas Consumption = 42MJ/hr
C4 Gas Pipe Position
The DL850 / DL1100 have two possible entry points for gas pipe: on the rear right corner and
the front right. Each is sealed by either a plastic grommet or plastic plug. If you wish to use the
rear exit location, you may swap the grommet and plug positions.
The gas connection on the appliance is a ½” female BSP at the very front right of the appliance.
This section of the piping will need to be flexible to allow for pipe disconnection and firebox
removal.
C5 Gas Isolating Valve
It is recommended that a gas isolating valve be installed as close to the regulator on the gas inlet
side as possible with easy access if the fascia is removed. This will allow for easier servicing in the
future.
C6 Pressure Test Point
As per AS/NZS 5601, a pressure test point shall be provided by the installer prior to the inlet of
the appliance
Gas pipe entry positions
Regulator
Inlet gas connection
(Grommet)
(Plug) Installer to swap plug and
grommet if required
END OF SECTION C
By the end of this section, you should have:
□An unlined cavity with a standard three pin 230/240V AC supply that the appliance can
be plugged into
□An electrical isolating switch that is accessible once the appliance is installed
□A suitably sized gas supply to the right hand side of the appliance with a pressure test
point, ready to be connected once installed
□Network cable installed, ready for plugging into appliance (if being connected to internet
router/network)

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D Installing the flue
D1 Flue Configuration (If less than 4 m 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 D2 on page
16.
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.
Note: When flueing above the fire, the pipe must slope towards fire - NOT towards the terminal. Also
when flueing below the fire, the pipe must slope towards the terminal - NOT towards the fire.
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:
X
Y
UVP Fan Unit
1.2m F-F Liner
UVP Cowl

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D2 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 PolyPro tube flue lengths is required.
For further information and
detail on PolyPro (Rigid) flue
and condensate traps, see the
documentation supplied with the
flue components.
4m
ESCEAWALL
TERMINAL
12m MAX
Ø80mm / Ø100mm
PP Tube
Ø100mm
Condensate Trap
Ø80mm / Ø100mm
Flexible Flue
4m
12m MAX
UVP Fan Unit
1.2m F-F Liner
UVP Cowl
Ø80mm / Ø100mm
Flexible Flue
Ø100mm
Condensate Trap
Ø80mm / Ø100mm
PPTube

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D3 Installing the Horizontal Powerflue Wall Terminal Option
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.
The horizontal powerflue wall terminal must
be weathertight when installation is complete
to prevent damage to the dwelling. It must be
installed by a suitably qualified person.
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. Take notice of the label on the
termination which shows the correct orientation
of the terminal.
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.

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D4 Installing in Accordance with Relevant Codes
The location of the horizontal powerflue wall terminal must be installed in accordance with AS/NZS
5601 and any other relevant building codes. If possible, avoid installing the horizontal powerflue wall
terminal in areas exposed to high winds and extreme weather.
Some of the minimum clearances for a fan assisted wall terminal are listed below; please refer to
AS/NZS 5601 Gas installation standard for full guidance on the design of the flue system. Where
possible allow a greater clearance.
A Below eaves, balconies and other projections 200mm
B From the oor, above a balcony or other surface 300mm
C From a return wall or external corner 300mm
D From a gas meter or regulator vent 1000mm
E From electricity meter or fuse box 500mm
F From a drain pipe or soil stack 75mm
G Horizontally from any building structure or obstruction 500mm
H From any other ue terminal or combustion air intake 300mm
J Horizontally from any openable window, door, non-mechanical air inlet, or any other
opening into a building with the exception of sub oor ventilation
300mm
K From a mechanical air inlet or spa blower 1000mm
L Vertically below any openable window, door, non-mechanical air inlet, or any other
opening into a building with the exception of sub oor ventilation
300mm
N Horizontally from a roof light 600mm
O Vertically from a roof light 500mm
Q Vertically from a flat roof 500mm
R Horizontally from a vertical structure 500mm
S Below a roof window 2000mm
T Above or either side of a roof window 600mm
U From a dormer window 1500mm
V Above the apex of the roof (see note 1 on following page) 300mm
W From an open flue 1500mm
N
R
F
S
W
U
A
V
K
Q
E
J
J
A
H
E
D
C
C
A
O
G
JL
B
M
P
Prohibited area for flues is
below or Distance 'E' to
the left and right of the
Electricity meter
or fuse box
M =Gas Meter
P = Electricity meter or Fuse box

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NOTES:
1) Should the flue not extend past the apex, the top of the flue should extend at least 400mm from
the roof (or 500mm in regions with heavy snow).
2) The installation of a flue into a carport is not recommended.
3) The flue terminal will get very hot when in use. Precautions should be taken to protect people and
animals from injury.
D5 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
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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
How to Flash the Horizontal Powerflue
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.
Head and Sill scale 1:5
Jamb scale 1:5
framing member with
wall wrap and flashing
tape over
cladding on cavity
batten
typical head flashing with
stop ends to comply with
relevant building code
horizontal powerflue
unit
terminal fixing brackets
(shown dashed) fixed
to framing
flashing tape over wall
wrap to opening
seal air gap to opening
terminal screw fixed to flange
with flange fixed to studs at
fixing brackets
packer to lift terminal off
sill
sill cover to cladding to comply
with relevant building code
300 min
360 min
10
cladding on cavity
batten
10
horizontal powerflue
unit
terminal screw fixed to flange
with flange fixed to studs at
fixing brackets
terminal fixing
brackets screw fixed
into framing
framing member with
wall wrap and flashing
tape over
continuous sealant strip
to jambs
scriber or plug may be
required - dependent on
cladding type
seal air gap to opening
cowl
198
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Head and Sill scale 1:5
Jamb scale 1:5
framing member with
wall wrap and flashing
tape over
cladding on cavity
batten
typical head flashing with
stop ends to comply with
relevant building code
horizontal powerflue
unit
terminal fixing brackets
(shown dashed) fixed
to framing
flashing tape over wall
wrap to opening
seal air gap to opening
terminal screw fixed to flange
with flange fixed to studs at
fixing brackets
packer to lift terminal off
sill
sill cover to cladding to compl
y
with relevant building code
300 min
360 min
10
cladding on cavity
batten
10
horizontal powerflue
unit
terminal screw fixed to flange
with flange fixed to studs at
fixing brackets
terminal fixing
brackets screw fixed
into framing
framing member with
wall wrap and flashing
tape over
continuous sealant strip
to jambs
scriber or plug may be
required - dependent on
cladding type
seal air gap to opening
cowl
198
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scale: date:
ecn: drawn:
drawing no: revision:file:
Horizontal Powerflue Detail
as shown ECN-2155 EDA-0006 MGD-Series FLUE Master File.dwg V. 02 08.12.2017