Escea EK1250 Mounting instructions

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EK Series
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Escea Fireplace Kitchen

WARNING
THE APPLIANCE & FLUE SYSTEM SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH:
 AS/NZS 2918
 THIS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
 LOCAL / NATIONAL BUILDING CODES
 ANY OTHER RELEVANT STATUTORY REGULATIONS
LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE END USER.
Warranty Repair and Annual Servicing
Warranty repair work must be carried out by a suitably qualified person.
Any shortcomings in the appliance and flue installation will be the responsibility of the installer.
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 or email us at
[email protected].

WARNING
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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.
A LIT FIRE MUST NEVER BE LEFT UNATTENDED.
THE FIREPLACE MUST ONLY BE USED FOR COOKING/HEATING AS INTENDED.
MAINTAIN AND OPERATE THE FIREPLACE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START OR REKINDLE A FIRE.
DO NOT PLACE ANY COMBUSTIBLES IN FRONT OF THE FIRE AS SOME FIREWOOD
MAY SPIT SPARKS.
DO NOT TOUCH THE SURFACES AS THEY CAN BE VERY HOT EVEN AFTER THE FIRE
HAS BURNT OUT.
ENSURE CORRECT INSTALLATION AS PER THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
DO NOT MODIFY THE FIRE.
DO NOT OPERATE THE FIRE WITHOUT THE FLUE SYSTEM.
YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CAREFULLY SUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE IN THE
SAME AREA AS THE COOKING FIRE.
TODDLERS, YOUNG CHILDREN, AND OTHERS MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO
ACCIDENTAL CONTACT BURNS AND MUST NOT OPERATE THE COOKING FIRE.
A PHYSICAL BARRIER IS RECOMMENDED IF THERE ARE “AT RISK” INDIVIDUALS
IN THE VICINITY. TO RESTRICT ACCESS TO A FIREPLACE OR STOVE, INSTALL AN
ADJUSTABLE SAFETY GATE TO KEEP TODDLERS, YOUNG CHILDREN, AND OTHER
“AT RISK” INDIVIDUALS OUT OF THE AREA AND AWAY FROM HOT SURFACES.
TAKE CARE WHEN INSTALLING TO PREVENT INJURY AS THIS PRODUCT IS HEAVY.
ALWAYS WEAR THE GLOVES PROVIDED WHEN OPERATING THE APPLIANCE.
IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF ASHES MAY RESULT IN FIRES.
CRACKED, BROKEN, EXTENSIVELY CORRODED OR BUCKLED COMPONENTS MAY
RENDER THE INSTALLATION UNSAFE.
DO NOT OVER FIRE THE APPLIANCE  FOLLOW FIRE LOADING GUIDELINES.
DO NOT STORE CHEMICALS OR FLAMMABLE MATERIALS NEAR THIS APPLIANCE.
DO NOT SPRAY AEROSOLS NEAR THIS APPLIANCE.

A Installation Process and Product Details 5
A1 Product Description 5
A2 Product Dimensions 5
B Safety Clearances to Combustibles 8
B1 Clearances to Combustible Surfaces 8
C Non-Combustible Cavity Installation 9
C1 Minimum Requirements of the Cavity 9
C2 Sealing Requirements 10
D Installing the Flue System 11
D1 Flue Specifications 11
E Assembling and Installing the Fireplace 12
E1 Gather Installation 12
E2 Securing the Base of the Appliance 13
E3 Assembling the Fireplace 14
E4 Attaching and Removing the Pivot Drawer 15
E5 Using the Weather Cover (Optional Accessory) 15
F Burning Guide 16
F1 Fuel Selection 17
F2 Starting the Fire 17
F3 Loading the Fire 17
F4 Extinguishing the Fire 17
G Cooking Guide 17
G1 Cast Iron Instructions 18
G2 Storage 18
G3 Optimal Ember Generation 18
G4 Cooking on the Fire 18
H Maintenance 20
H1 Chimney Maintenance 21
H2 Recommended Refurbishment Products 21
I General Warranty Terms and Conditions 21

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A Installation Process and Product Details
A1 Product Description
The EK series is an outdoor cooking wood fire with the ability to seamlessly transform from a cooking
appliance into a fireplace for entertainment. It is designed for outdoor use ONLY.
A2 Product Dimensions
The EK series consists of three dierent sizes of fireplace: the EK950, the EK1250, and the EK1550.
Dimensions for each fireplace can be found on the next pages.
For more detail, view architectural drawings at www.escea.com.
EK950
Flue: 350 ID
501423
530
375
121
666
137 638
14
14
1543
920
948
188
997
WEIGHT: 300KG

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EK1250
Flue: 350 ID
1219
1247
188
1296
1423 50
530
375
111
137
638 666
14
14
1543
WEIGHT: 380KG

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EK1550
Note: The EK1550 requires two flues to function properly - this is mandatory.
Flue: 350 ID Flue: 350 ID
501423
375
530
121
666 638
137
14
14
1543
1519
1547
355 355
188
1596
WEIGHT: 450KG

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B Safety Clearances to Combustibles
B1 Clearances to Combustible Surfaces
Note: The concrete structure shown below must comply with section “C1 Minimum Requirements of the
Cavity” on page 9.

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C Non-Combustible Cavity Installation
C1 Minimum Requirements of the Cavity
This appliance is designed for outdoor use ONLY.
When the appliance forms part of a building, or is installed attached to the building, then the entire
appliance must be fully enclosed in concrete material (concrete block and/or poured concrete) of
140mm thickness or greater.
Cladding over the concrete cavity can consist of any heat resistant material.
When the appliance is installed in a remote, freestanding structure that is not attached to or
encompassed within the envelope of the building and is at least 2000mm from any combustible
material in any direction, then the enclosure may be constructed from any heat resistant material.
If any combustible material is within 2000mm of the fire in any direction, then the enclosure must
comply with the concrete structure specified above.
Platform Minimum Requirements
The platform must be installed at a height to satisfy the requirements listed in section “B1 Clearances
to Combustible Surfaces” on page 8.
View looking down on cavity from above
Appliance Minimum Clearances
View looking down on cavity from above

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Venting Minimum Requirements
The air vent(s) can be any size or shape, provided that the total combined open surface area is at least
28000mm2.
Note: The EK1250/EK950 are shown as an example; the EK1550 requires two flues.
C2 Sealing Requirements
All joints in the flue system and between the gather / chassis should be sealed with a suitable high
temperature fire cement (able to operate at temperatures greater than 500°C) sealant / cement.
Appliance
Opening
A total open surface area of
greater than 00mm no280 2
higher than 300mm from the
base of the appliance to vent
the cavity
300mm

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D Installing the Flue System
D1 Flue Specifications
Note: The EK1550 will require two of each item shown below (two flue terminals, two cones, etc.). The
EK1250 and EK950 require one of each item shown below.
NOTE: THE APPLIANCE & FLUE SYSTEM SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AS/
NZS 2918 AND THESE SPECIFICATIONS

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E Assembling and Installing the Fireplace
E1 Gather Installation
CAUTION: Team or mechanically aided lift required for gather.
Gather Weight
EK950: 60 kg
EK1250: 80 kg
EK1550: 120 kg
Once the gather is in place, attach using the bolts, nuts, and washers provided.

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E2 Securing the Base of the Appliance
Remove the shaded parts below to access the securing holes. The EK1250 has been used as an
example; the EK950 and EK1550 would be secured in the same manner.
Secure the appliance base suitably using any 4 of the holes circled below.

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E3 Assembling the Fireplace
The EK1250 has been used as an example in the images below. The EK950 will have one fewer panel
and racking strip; the EK1550 will have one more panel and racking strip.
Note: For the EK950 there is no end spacer - cut bricks are supplied

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E4 Attaching and Removing the Pivot Drawer
The stainless steel pivot drawer at the front of the fire, shaded grey in the diagram below, can
be attached and removed from the fire for cleaning or repair. To remove the drawer, follow the
instructions below.
Flue: 350 ID
1219
1247
188
1296
1423 50
530
375
111
137 638
666
14
14
1543
E5 Using the Weather Cover (Optional Accessory)
The weather cover (shown below) provides protection from the elements for the interior of the firebox.
It is an optional accessory that can be purchased from your local Escea dealer. Ensure that the firebox
The drawer is centrally located by a spring on
both the right and left hand sides.
Flip the drawer up and remove the screw holding
the pin in place.
With the screw removed, pull on the pin to remove
it. Place one hand beneath the spring to catch it as
the pin is removed. Repeat this on the opposite side
to remove the other pin. The drawer will now slide
out.
To replace the drawer, reverse the above steps.

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is cool prior to fitting the weather cover.
To install the weather cover, position the hooks at the bottom of the weather cover on the pins located
on either side of the pivot drawer of the fireplace, as shown below.
With the bottom hooks in place, rotate the weather cover up until it slides into the top, as shown
below. Use the latch to ensure that the weather cover is locked into place.
F Burning Guide

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F1 Fuel Selection
For optimal wood burning, use firewood with a moisture content of less than 20%.
F2 Starting the Fire
If you are starting your fire for the purpose of cooking, then please proceed to section “G Cooking
Guide” on page 17.
To start the fire, stack kindling so that it leans against the back panels, allowing sucient airflow
between pieces. The use of fire-starters is recommended. Continue adding kindling until you have
established an ember bed across the entire width of the fire. Use the provided fire poker to arrange the
embers across the fire bed.
Note: Expansion/contraction noises during heating up and cooling down cycles are normal and to be
expected.
F3 Loading the Fire
Once an ember bed has been established, continue loading larger pieces of firewood onto the fire until
the desired temperature or look has been reached. Ensure that all pieces of firewood do not protrude
past the bottom stainless steel bar on the fireplace.
Do not load wood higher than 1/3 (33%) of the height of the firebox.
F4 Extinguishing the Fire
Once you have finished with burning the fire, remove all embers and remaining wood pieces from the
fire and place them in a fireproof pail. Soak them well. Store them for a minimum of 5 days prior to
disposing of them safely.
Supervise the fire until all logs and embers have been removed.
Note: The firebox will remain warm for several hours after the embers have been removed. Use caution when
touching any parts of the firebox (i.e. the bricks, pivot drawer, or back panels) and supervise small children
until the firebox has cooled completely.
G Cooking Guide

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G1 Cast Iron Instructions
All cast iron parts lock into the grill frames provided with the appliance. Ensure that they are securely
set prior to cooking.
The cast iron parts supplied are coated in a vitreous enamel. In the event of decay or chipping, the cast
iron can be seasoned by rubbing a thin layer of oil on the cast iron and heating the surface.
Seasoning will protect the surface from rusting and reduce the likelihood of food sticking to the
surface.
G2 Storage
The EK range of fireplaces is designed to allow storage of cooking implements within the fire. To access
the storage area, lift the pivot drawer as shown in the diagram below.
G3 Optimal Ember Generation
The most ecient way to cook on a wood fire is over a consistent bed of embers. To achieve this, an
ember generation box has been provided. To begin, ax the ember generator to any of the racking sets
on the back of the fireplace and follow the instructions below.
Continue to load the ember generator with wood. Use the fire poker provided to get embers to fall
through the grate on the bottom of the ember generator.
G4 Cooking on the Fire
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warmer grill, position the cooking grills closer to the bottom of the fire. For lower heat, position the
cooking grills higher.
For the slotted grill, it is best to position the fat drip tray on the front of the grill prior to cooking. The
fat drip tray will collect any grease drips to provide easy cleanup. Align the hooks of the fat drip tray
with the slots in the grill, then pull forward and hook the fat drip tray to the grill frame.
Meat Hooks Slotted GrillFlat Grill Fat Drip Tray Ember Generator
To heat the grills, use the fire poker to scrape the embers from under the ember generator to beneath
the desired grill. Continue to load the ember generator so that fresh embers continue to drop through
the grate. To maintain heat, continue to scrape fresh embers beneath the cooking area until cooking is
complete.
The EK range also comes with meat hooks, as shown in the image above, that can be used to hang and
cook large pieces of meat (for example, a whole chicken). The process is the same as with the grills;
scrape embers beneath the meat hooks to cook the meat.
It is also possible to use damp wood chips (i.e. cedar, hickory, etc.) thrown directly onto the embers to
provide a smoky flavour to the cooking food.

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Once you have finished cooking, remove all cooking trays and the ember generator prior to using the
fire for standard outdoor heating.
Use the provided gloves when handling the hot cooking trays and the ember generator. Heat will begin
to transfer through the gloves after 30 seconds. It is recommended to move the hot trays within 30
seconds. It is also possible to scrape the embers away from the ember generator and cooking trays
to allow them to cool; it takes approximately 20 minutes to be able to move them without the heat
transferring through the gloves.
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