Escea EF5000 User manual

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Installation Manual
EF5000 – NZ
Important:
The appliance shall be installed in accordance with;
•Local gas fitting regulations
•Municipal building codes
•NZ5261:2003 Gas Installation
•Any other relevant statutory regulations.
•TO BE INSTALLED ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZED PERSON
•THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE INSTALLED OR USED INDOORS
•INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE LEFT WITH THE CONSUMER AND THE CONSUMER
TO RETAIN THEM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Manufactured by: Escea Ltd, PO Box 5277 Dunedin NZ, Ph: [phone], email: [email protected]
For contact details of your local Escea distributor or dealer please visit www.escea.co.nz

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Warning:
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures, burns
and clothing ignition.
Young Children should be carefully supervised when they are in the area of the appliance.
Clothing or other flammable materials should not be hung from the appliance, or placed
on or near the appliance.
Any guard or other protective device removed for servicing the appliance must be replaced
prior to operating the appliance.
Installation of appliances fitted to fixed gas supply systems and repair of all appliances
must be carried out by a qualified service person.
A qualified service person should inspect and service this product at least annually.
Cleaning may be required in order to keep the control compartment, burners, and
circulating air passageways clean.
This Gas Fire is for outdoor use only.
Batteries Not Included
The EF5000 electronic control system is designed to work within the temperature range of
0°C to 70°C, with a humidity level that is non condensing. This is to ensure safe
operation of the electronic and gas control system.
If the fireplace is subjected to an environment with temperatures very close to or
exceeding these temperature limits (irrespective of if the fireplace is on or off at the time)
the fireplace may not start up until the temperature returns back to within the operating
range.
To remedy this, the environmental temperature should be addressed and the fireplace
control system given time to adjust accordingly. The fireplace should then function
correctly.
It would be prudent to consider these operational limits during the installation planning
stage. Protecting the installed fireplace from low external ambient temperatures and cold
drafts through the use of approved modern building methods and materials will help
ensure that the required operating environment is maintained.

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Contents: Page:
Product description 1.0
Power supply 2.0
Creating the cavity 3.0
Wall cladding around the fire 4.0
Minimum install height off the ground 5.0
Types of installation 6.0
Corner Installations 7.0
Laying gas pipe 8.0
Fixing the fire into the cavity 9.0
Connecting gas pipe 10.0
Connecting the power supply and touch panel 11.0
Testing of touch panel and spark ignition 12.0
Checking operating pressure 13.0
Assembly of stone cartridge 14.0
Fitting the fascia 15.0
Placement of fuel bed_______ 16.0
Operating Instructions 17.0
Maintenance and cleaning 18.0
Electrical Schematic 19.0

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1.0 Product Description:
The escea EF5000 flame effect gas fire is designed for outdoor use only.
This appliance requires no flue and must be permanently installed into a cavity.
It may be installed into a timber cavity.
The fire is controlled by the user from a touch panel that is situated on the lower right hand
side of the stainless steel fascia, or if the ‘wall mount’ option is chosen, the remote will be
situated on the wall near the fire, connected by a cord.
The Data Plate, containing all technical information such as manufacture date, serial
number, gas type, jet size, etc, can be found in the lower right hand side of the fire, below
the firebox. To access this, the fascia must be removed.
1.1 Product dimensions: (mm)
644
1292
60 320
462 57
9
1000
321
60
Face of the Wall

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2.0 Power Supply:
This appliance requires 3 ‘D’ sized cell batteries for operation, which are located in a battery
pack inside the control tray behind the fascia, at the base of the fire. Alternatively, you can
use the External Power Supply, described in section 2.2 of this manual.
2.1 Replacing Batteries:
To replace the batteries, Remove the fascia to gain access to the battery pack pictured
above. To remove the cap of the battery pack turn it anti-clockwise until it stops, then pull.
The batteries inside should slide out. Ensure you replace the batteries in the correct way,
dimple facing out.
Once the new batteries have been placed inside, replace the cap and turn it clockwise until it
stops, to seal it.
2.2 Alternate Power Source: (Optional)
If you wish to connect your outdoor fire to mains electricity instead of using 3x D sized
batteries, you may do so using the Alternative Power Source Connection Terminal, located
on the control tray above the battery pack, as shown above.
You will need to purchase a transformer capable of 5v DC output, with a minimum of 1.3
Amp capacity. Connect the transformer to the fire by putting the Positive wire into the Red
terminal of the control tray, then connect the Negative wire to the Black terminal.
THIS MUST ONLY BE DONE BY AN AUTHOURIZED ELECTRICIAN

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Minimum Cavity Dimensions
ABC
1010 mm 585 mm 330 mm
3.0 Creating the Cavity:
The dimensioned drawing below shows the size of opening that must be created to install
the unit. The EF5000 can be installed into timber cavities with timber walls.
3.1 Cavity Dimensions:
Where possible, it is recommended that the cavity is made slightly larger than the above
dimensions to give the installer the maximum amount of space to work in.
3.2 Clearances:
B
A
C
Minimum clearance distance
between the ceiling and fascia
to be no less than 2000mm.
Warning: Under no
circumstances should any
object such as people, pets,
furniture, etc. be closer than 1
metre in front of the escea
EF5000.

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4.0 Wall cladding around fire:
4.1 The temperature of the wall directly above the heater does get hot and hence may discolour
paint finishes. Timber can be used for cladding the walls.
4.2 Some dark coloured exhaust stains may also become visible directly above the fire due to
exhaust. In most cases this can be cleaned off with water and a brush.
5.0 Minimum install height:
The fire has ventilation gaps behind the fascia at the top and bottom. These must not be
blocked, so ensure there is a gap of at least 30mm between the bottom of the fascia and
anything below.
6.0 Types of Installation:
This appliance shall only be used in an open-air situation with natural ventilation, without
stagnant areas, where products of combustion are rapidly dispersed by wind and natural
convection.
Certain materials or items, when placed under or near the appliance, will be subjected to
radiant heat and could become damaged.
Typically an outdoor space is not enclosed but, any enclosure in which the appliance is used
shall comply with one of the following:
- An enclosure with walls on all sides, but at least one permanent opening at
ground level and no overhead cover.

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- Within a partial enclosure that includes an overhead cover and no more than two
walls.
- Within a partial enclosure that includes an overhead cover and more than two
walls, the following shall apply:
At least 25% of the total wall area is completely open, and
At least 30% of the remaining wall area is open and unrestricted
Rectangular areas have been used in the above diagrams, the same principles apply to any
other shaped area.
In the case of balconies, at least 20% of the total wall area shall be and remain open and
unrestricted.

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7.0 Corner Installations:
If a cavity is to be created in a corner, the following drawings give the minimum sized interior
wall dimensions possible.
270
Minimum 1000
Minimum
8.0 Laying Gas Pipe:
Gas pipe should be sized as per the requirements of NZS5261-2003. 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;
EF5000 = 60 Mj/hr
It is highly recommended to install an easily accessible isolating shut off valve (ball valve)
along the gas line to the EF5000 unit.
8.1 Gas connection is ½”BSP. Solid pipe should be run to the inside lower left hand side
of the fire. Insert the supplied rubber plug and cut it as shown below to allow the gas
pipe to pass through, keeping the plug as air-tight as possible.
Note: a flexible stainless steel hose is available from your escea retailer. Part #801240
Note:
Allowances need to be made for
Cladding the internal of the cavity.
Dimensions of the cavity in this
diagram represent the internal
size only.
1010
855
355
1830
Minimum clearance distance
between adjacent wall and
fascia to be no less than
270mm.

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8.2 The gas hose should be properly located away from pathways or areas where the hose may
be subject to accidental damage.
9.0 Fixing the fire into the cavity:
To fix the fire to the cavity, first drill 4 to 6 (5mm diameter) holes in the outer flange (as
shaded grey in the picture below) in locations which will give you the most support from the
cavity framework behind and evenly spaced around the flange. Using the supplied Stainless
Steel screws, fasten the fire to the cavity through these drilled holes.
Ensure that the fire is securely located and free from movement.

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10.0 Connecting the Gas Pipe:
When the fire unit has been pushed into position and secured the gas pipe can be
connected to inlet side of the appliance regulator using at the front centre of the fire.
10.1 The regulator that is supplied in the fire MUST NOT BE REMOVED. Removal of the
regulator, or replacing it with one not intended for use with an Escea EF5000, will void the
limited appliance warranty.
10.2 The EF5000 must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure
testing of that system at test pressures in excess of ½ psi (3.5 kPa).
The gas fireplace and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply
piping during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of ½ psi (3.5
kPa).
11.0 Connecting the power supply and Touch panel:
11.1 The Touch Panel and Power Isolating Switch are located in the RH side of the Fascia.
11.2 The Touch Panel socket and Isolating Switch socket plugs into the 5 pin plug lead situated
at the front RH side of the fire. Push them together until they ‘click’,
12.0 Testing of the Touch panel and spark ignition:
IMPORTANT: Before the operating pressure can be checked and the fascia fitted,
The touch panel plug and spark ignition must be tested.
12.1 This can be done with the gas supply either turned on or off.
With the power supply and touch panel connected, Lean the fascia Right end up beside the
fire and run through the steps for igniting the pilot (refer to section 17.0 for instructions).

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13.0 Checking Operating Pressure:
This is done at the regulator located at the lower front of the appliance.
13.1 This must be done before fascia has been fitted.
13.2 Ensure the correct inlet pressure has been achieved as per table below.
13.3 A pressure test point has been supplied for the operating test pressure (as shown below).
13.4 The operating pressure has been factory set. Please check that the operating pressure is
exactly as listed below and if not, adjust screw in centre of regulator until correct pressure is
achieved.
13.5 Replace operating test point screw and leak test for overall soundness using soapy water or
other appropriate method.
A = Operating Pressure test point
B = Pressure adjustment screw
EF5000 Pressure table
Natural
Gas
Minimum Inlet pressure 2.5 kPa 1.0 kPa
Maximum Inlet pressure 5.0 kPa 5.0 kPa
Operating Pressure 2.3 kPa 1.0 kPa
LPG

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14.0 Assembly of stone cartridge:
The glass which fits inside in the stone
Cartridge has been packaged to protect it
during transit, and can be found inside the
firebox. Insert the glass strip into the stone
cartridge as shown to the right, between
the two metal flanges and push it all the
way to the bottom. A bag of pebbles
(River Stones) are also supplied, use
these to fill the stone cartridge.
14.1 With the glass in position, fix the stone cartridge to the fire by using the two supplied screws
in the location shown below. Do this before the fascia is fitted.

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15.0 Fitting the Fascia:
Before fitting the fascia, the hooks must be attached using the screws supplied. Ensure the
two wires connecting the fascia to the fire are securely connected, as per section 11.0.
The EF5000 Stainless Steel fascia is attached to the combustion box by four ‘hooks’ on the
corners of the fascia.
Line up the hooks with the receptacles on the Outdoor Fire pictured below, and push the
fascia into position.
15.1 When you have pushed the fascia in as far as it will go, briefly push down on the fascia to
secure the fascia into position.

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16.0 Placement of Fuel Bed:
EF5000 fuel beds should be evenly spread out with a maximum one layer of media. Do not
heap or mound the fuel bed media and attempt to get an even spread across the top of the
burners. .
16.1 UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE SUPPLIED
SMALL STONE PEBBLES (RIVER STONES) BE PLACED ON THE BURNERS.
THEY ARE FOR USE INSIDE THE STONE CARTRIDGE ONLY
16.2 The Weather Cover supplied protects the stones and burners. This must be replaced when
while the fire is not in use.
16.3 To fit the weather cover ensure fire is off and cooled, and place the front edge on the glass
at the front of the fire, the rear flange of the Weather Cover will rest on the burner supports
behind the rear burner. To remove, lift the Weather Cover upwards and then towards
yourself.
16.4 The fire MUST NOT be operated while the cover is fitted.
16.5 The cover MUST NOT be fitted while the fire is hot. A cooling period of 30 minutes must be
observed before fitting.
16.6 Objects such as wood, coal, fire logs or any other solid fuels shall not be burned in the gas
fireplace.
Under no circumstances should any body parts enter the gas fireplace during the start-up or
whilst the fire is running.
Fuel Bed
River stones

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17.0 Operating Instructions:
The EF5000 is operated by the touch control panel located on the Right hand side outer
edge of the fascia. The basic operations possible from the touch control are ON/OFF and
manual adjustment of the flame height.
17.1 Igniting the pilot flame
17.2 First turn on the battery isolating switch
To turn on the fire push the ON/OFF button (2) on the touch
control. The pilot will start sparking and gas will start flowing to the
pilot which should light and be visible in a few seconds.
17.3 The pilot ignition process takes a duration of 12 seconds. No
other button should be pressed during those 12 seconds.
In the event of the pilot not igniting after 12 seconds press the
ON/OFF button (2) this will turn the valve and gas off. Now repeat
the process from 17.2 until the pilot ignites.
1: FLAME UP
2: ON/OFF
3: FLAME DOWN
NOTE: The first time you attempt to ignite the EF5000 after
connecting it to a gas supply, will take between 1 and 4 lighting
attempts in order to let gas flow through the pipe system and
purge all air. To do this, push ‘power’ to switch the fire on and
wait for 12 seconds. If there is a spark but no flame, push
‘power’ again to switch off (you will hear a click) and then
repeat until you get a pilot flame.
Alternatively you can flick the battery isolating switch above the
control panel off and then on again. This will totally reset the
system.

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17.4 Pilot Flame and Burner Positioning
17.5 Turning on the main burners
Once the pilot flame has been running for at least 6 seconds press the
FLAME UP (1) button to start the gas to the two main burners
17.6 The EF5000 has 4 flame positions: PILOT flame only, LOW burner
flame, MEDIUM burner flame and HIGH burner flame.
17.7 Adjusting the flame height
While the fire is on, push the FLAME UP button (1) or the
FLAME DOWN button (3) to increase or decrease the
flame height.
17.8 If the FLAME UP button (1) is pushed while the fire is in
HIGH burner flame position, nothing will happen.
Similarly if the FLAME DOWN button (3) is pushed while
fire is in the PILOT flame position, nothing will happen.
17.9 Turning off the fire
To turn the fire off, you must push the ON/OFF button (2)
this will shut down the gas flow to the pilot flame and
both burners. Then turn off the isolating switch.
1. FLAME UP
2. ON/OFF
3. FLAME DOWN

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18.0 Maintenance and Cleaning
The unit must be cold before starting any form of maintenance or cleaning. To remove the
glass and stones in the front stone tray simply reverse the steps in section 15.0. The glass
can be cleaned using standard window cleaner and the quartz stones can be washed using
soapy water
18.1 If the stainless steel fascia or weather cover requires cleaning the following products are
recommended; 3M Stainless steel cleaner or methylated spirits
Periodically the pilot and burners should be checked visually for carbon and soot build-up,
consistent flame and clean burning.
18.2 Cleaning of the burners and ceramic stones can be carried out using a brush and a dry cloth
and should be done at least annually. This will remove carbon or soot build-up.
19.0 Electrical Schematic

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EF5
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0
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Replacement Parts
Large White Ceramic Stones
Membrane Switch and Control Bracket
Stone Tray
800128 Ignition Tray
Ignition Tray
NATURAL GAS LPG
Burner Burner
LPG (1) Natural Gas (1)
Conversion Kit Conversion Kit FROM LPG TO NATURAL GAS FROM NATURAL GAS TO LPG
Firebox
Fascia
Please use part numbers listed if ordering replacement parts.
800129
800101
800132
800150
800100
800001
800220 800221
800020 800021

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19.1 Operation Chart
LPG Natural Gas
Min. Inlet Pressure 2.5 kpa 1.0 kpa
Max Inlet Pressure 5.0 kpa 5.0 kpa
Manifold Pressure 2.3 kpa 1.0 kpa
Front Burner Jet Size 1.6mm 3.2mm
Rear Burner Jet size 1.6mm 3.2mm
Front Burner Aeration Hole 11mm 6mm
Rear Burner Aeration Hole 11mm 6mm
BTU 56000 54000
For any inquiries, please contact [email protected]z or contact our Client Services Centre at
03 478 8220
Escea Gas Fires
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Green Island Dunedin 9058
Dunedin 9018
New Zealand