Escea EK950 User manual

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DESIGN GUIDE
EK Series - Concrete or Concrete
Block (CMU) Cavity Installation
1.0PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The EK Series Fireplace is an outdoor cooking wood fire with the ability to seamlessly transform from a cooking appliance
into a fireplace for entertainment. This Design Guide is to assist with the specification and installation of the EK Series
Outdoor Fireplace Kitchen into a concrete or concrete masonry structure. The structure can be attached to the main
building or standalone.
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2.0MAIN FEATURES
The Fireplace comes equipped with everything you need to achieve a smoky meat lover’s feast.
Professional Grilling – 13-point adjustable height grills and an ember generator let you cook your food at the perfect
temperature, for that flame grilled smoky flavour. *
Built to Last – with a double layer of 4mm Steel, air cooled fluted Stainless-Steel back plates and 25mm thick fire bricks lining
the base, the firebox is protected from the extreme heat of the fire ensuring it will stand the test of time and the elements.
Inside, Out – the EK Series features new technology that allows the fire to be attached to the home, for greater indoor-
outdoor flow. Utilising the benefits of concrete or concrete block, the chimney cavity can provide an architectural and
structural purpose, allowing for the creation of a dominant and impressive outdoor fireplace whether attached to the
home or not.
*EK1250 and EK1550 only. EK950 comes with the adjustable grill plate only.
The Installation of the EK Series Fire must be installed strictly in accordance with the EK Series Installation Manual #630451

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4.0DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
4.1Concrete Cavity Design
•If the EK Series Fireplace is installed into a concrete Block (CMU) or a concrete structure, and the structure forms
part of the building, then the entire fireplace and flue must be fully enclosed in concrete material no less than
140mm thickness (15 Series Block).
•The chimney cavity must extend fully through, and above, the roof line. The flue pipes alone, must not penetrate
the roof structure. Ref Fig. 4.1.
•If installing the EK Fireplace into a heat resistant material other than concrete or if the concrete thickness is less
than 140mm, there must be a minimum clearance of 2000mm to any heat sensitive or combustible material.
4.2External Clearances from the Fireplace Opening
•For optimum working height it is recommended to install the Fireplace at 790mm from floor level to the base of the
opening.
•Vertical clearance (from the opening) to a heat sensitive ceiling or roof above: 850mm (for EK950 or EK1250) and
1500mm (EK1550).
•Horizontal clearance (from the opening) to a heat sensitive side wall: 650mm (EK950 or EK1250) or 1000mm
(EK1550).
•Keep any heat sensitive material clear in front of the opening - 2000mm.
4.3 Cavity Clearances
•A 50mm back and side clearance to any heat sensitive material at any height on the concrete structure is
required. External clearances apply (refer 4.2) if any heat sensitive material extends onto or beyond the front of the
concrete cavity.
Fireplace Dimensions:
Viewable Area (opening):
Minimum Cavity
Dimensions (minimum):
Without 140mm concrete
Concrete Cavity
Dimensions (minimum):
Includes 140mm concrete
All Dimensions in mm
997W x 1543H x 655D 1296W x 1543H x 655D 1596W x 1543H x 655D
948W x 666H 1247W x 666H 1547W x 666H
1077W x 835D 1376W x 835D 1376W x 835D
1357W x 1050D 1656W x 1050D 1956W x 1050D
EK950
EK1250
EK1550
EK950
EK1250
EK1550
3.0PRODUCT DETAILS
H
W
D
W
H
*For Cavity Height dimension refer to Sec. 4.1.

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4.4Concrete Cavity Venting
•The concrete cavity requires air intake venting. Intake air vents can be any size or shape, provided that the total
combined open surface area is a minimum of 28000mm2 (e.g. 2x 75mm Ø vents).
•Intake vents can be on the sides, back or front of the cavity. Vent air must come from an external space and not
the building cavity. Vents can be no higher than 300mm above the base of the fireplace.
•Concrete cavity is vented out by way of the 550mm Ø casing and the casing cover.
4.5Hearth
•A Hearth or Heat Resistant Floor Protector will be required when the fire is at 790mm or above from floor level to the
Fireplace opening. Hearth sizes (measured from the fireplace opening):
•1348mm W x 300mm D (EK950)
•1647mm W x 300mm D (EK1250)
•1947mm W x 300mm D (EK1550)
•When the Fireplace is installed below 790mm from floor level to Fireplace opening, a 1000mm deep, heat resistant
and non-combustible, hearth surface and structure in front of the fireplace can be installed strictly in accordance
with AS/NZS2918 or the entire floor is fully non-combustible or heat resistant.
4.6Mantel
•Any mantel must be fully heat-resistant and non-combustible.
4.7Fireplace Platform
•The Fireplace must be installed onto a non-combustible platform that is suitably designed to take the load of the
Fireplace and Flue.
•If the platform is constructed of a combustible material, the platform must be insulated from the fireplace, using
75mm thick AAC Panels, Calcium Silica Board or concrete of 140mm thickness.
•The platform must not inhibit air flow through the chimney cavity.
4.8Seismic Restraint
•The fireplace must be fixed through the base of the appliance into the platform that supports it, not any insulating
material.
350-650mm Ø
Casing Cover
Heat Resistant
Chimney Cap
Anti-Down
Draught Cowl
550mm Ø
GAL Casing
450mm Ø
GAL Casing
350mm Ø
SS Flue
Heat Sensitive
Roof or Ceiling
Material
150mm Concrete
Chimney Cavity
4.9Finishing
•When attached to the main
envelope of the building the
installation must comply with local
Building Code Requirements for
weathertightness. This is not the
responsibility of Escea.
•Claddings or finishes applied to the
front, sides or back of the concrete
cavity must be heat resistant and
non-combustible.
4.10Flue
•The EK Series fires use a 350-450-
550mm Ø flue system with a 650mm
Ø Anti-Down Draught Cowl and
Casing Cover. The EK950 and
EK1250 have a single flue, while the
EK1550 has a twin flue.
•Refer to Sec. 7 for Flue
Specifications.
4.11Compliance
•The design and installation of the EK Series Cooking Fire must comply with this Design Guide, the EK Series Installation
Manual #630451and AS/NZS2918.2013.
Fig 4.1 - Flue and Roof Penetration
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5.0CONSTRUCTION METHOD
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Chimney cavity base laid or poured.
Fireplace platform located and fixed in place.
Complete concrete structure according to designed or
prescribed method.
The fireplace is located towards the back of the cavity.
Protect from damage.
Additional construction added where required.
Note: non-combustible materials only fixed ot the
chimney cavity.

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Flue, casings and brackets are in place and fixed.
Provide additional support brackets midspan (if required).
Pull fire forward into the cavity opening - locate with
recess to blockwork 75mm.
Pour or apply any infills to close up the opening to
required finish dimensions.
Fix fire to platform.
Install flashings to opening and fireplace to seal cavity -
to provide finishing point for outer claddings (where
required).
Apply any chimney cavity finishes or non-combustible
cladddings.
Flue system completed with chimney cap, casing cowl
and cowl.
Fireplace is complete and finishes applied to the area.

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7.1System
•The flue system consists of a 350-450-550mm Ø flue and twin casings.
•The flue terminal uses a 350mm-650mm Ø casing cover and a 650mm ODØ anti-down draught cowl.
•A top spacer bracket supports the casing cover and enforces the minimum air gap between casings. Additional
Spacer brackets fit between casings to maintain the minimum air gap.
•The chimney chase structure cannot be in contact with adjacent combustible materials and a 50mm gap, to any
combustible or heat sensitive material, must remain at all times.
7.2Joint Sealing
•All joints in the flue system, and between the gather/chassis of the appliance, must be sealed with a suitable high
temperature fire cement or sealant rated to temperatures greater than 500oC.
7.3Chimney cap flashing
•A custom chimney cap flashing will be required to seal the chimney cavity. This must be constructed of a suitable
heat resistant and non-combustible material.
•A lightweight chimney cap may require non-combustible structural supports across the chimney cavity top.
•The outer 550mm Ø flue casing, to vent the chimney cavity, can be incorporated into the chimney cap.
•Chimney cap flashing must comply with the relevant Building Code requirements for durability and
weathertightness.
•As the concrete chimney cavity will extend through the roof line, no alternative method for finishing or flashing the
flue system is available.
7.4Terminal Location Compliance
•Flue termination must be located in accordance with AS/NZS2918 External Requirements.
7.0FLUE SPECIFICATIONS
6.0LIMITATIONS
•This fire is intended for outdoor use only as a cooking/heating appliance.
•This fireplace is intended to be a built-in appliance within a chimney cavity; it is not intended to be exposed to
moisture for extended periods of time.
•No modification of the fireplace or flue system is allowed.
•This fireplace must be operated with a flue.
•The fireplace, flue system and chimney cavity construction must comply with this Design Guide, the EK Series
Installation Manual #630451, Local and National Building Codes and any relevant Statutory Regulations.
•Shortcomings in the fireplace and flue installation are the responsibility of the Installer. Escea will not be
accountable for such failings or their consequences.
•Claddings, linings or surface finishes around the fireplace may be exposed to smoke damage, discoloration,
damage or degradation due to overloading or thermal stress. Consideration must be given to suitable material
selection above and around the opening of the fireplace for continued and safe use of the selected material.
•Precautions for specification and use must be taken in abnormally corrosive environments (e.g. exposed coastal
areas).
•Overloading or thermal stress may accelerate rust or degradation of the fireplace. Follow the recommended
loading guidelines.

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Flue Specification - Installation Method
Chimney cavity built with non-combustible
connections for the roof.
Roof structure in place with 50mm gap
from chimney cavity to any combustible
material.
350mm Ø SS Flue fitted to fire and sealed.
Additional support inside the cavity may be required.
450mm Ø casing and spider brackets fitted to flue
system. Spider brackets to maintain air gap.
Ensure adequate SS Flue height to allow the casing
cover to fit over the flue.
Designed chimney cap with 550mm Ø outer flue
casing to vent chimney cavity.
Spider bracket added to support casing cowl.
Casing cover and Cowl fitted to the
flue.
Flue system is complete.

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MANUFACTURER & NZ DISTRIBUTOR
Escea Ltd
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Green Island, Dunedin 9018
New Zealand
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NSW 1715
Australia
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DISCLAIMER
Due to ongoing product
development, Escea reserves the
right to change any specifications
listed in this document without
notice.
9.0TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
8.0HEALTH AND SAFETY
•Failure to follow this Design Guide and the EK Series Installation Manual #630451 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.
•Ensure correct installation, maintenance and operation of the fireplace, as per this Design Guide and the EK Series
Installation Manual #630451.
•Take care when installing to prevent injury as this product is heavy. Installation will require a team or mechanically
aided lift and placement.
•Surfaces of the fireplace may remain hot after use.
•Never leave a fire unattended.
•Do not overload the fireplace.
ModelEK950/EK1250 Open Fronted Cooking Fire EK1550 Open Fronted Cooking Fire
LocationBuilt-In InstallationBuilt-In Installation
Fascia StyleFramelessFrameless
ColourMetallic BlackMetallic Black
Flue KitSingle 350-450-550mm Ø Flue KitTwin 350-450-550mm Ø Flue Kit
Fuel TypeSoftwood/Charcoal Coals or BriquettesSoftwood/Charcoal Coals or Briquettes
Extras Freestanding Kitset EnclosureFreestanding Kitset Enclosure
Optional Weather CoverOptional Weather Cover
Flue System914603914603
EK950/EK1250 Open Fronted Cooking FireEK1550 Open Fronted Cooking Fire
Flue LocationChimney CapChimney Cap
Flue2x (1200mm L x 350mm Ø) Stainless Steel4x (1200mm L x 350mm Ø) Stainless Steel
Flue Casing2x (1200mm L x 450mm Ø) GAL Steel4x (1200mm L x 450mm Ø) GAL Steel
1x 550mm dia Casing2x 550mm Ø Casing
Height will vary - Installation DependentHeight will vary - Installation Dependent
Cowl1x 350mm Ø A.D.D Cowl - Stainless Steel2x 350mm Ø A.D.D Cowl - Stainless Steel
Casing Cover1x 350-650mm Casing Cover - Stainless Steel2x 350-650mm Casing Cover - Stainless Steel
Components1x 350-650mm Ø Casing Cover Spider Bracket2x 350-650mm Ø Casing Cover Spider Bracket
FlashingsRubber Boot or Custom FlashingRubber Boot or Custom Flashing