Escea EW5000 Mounting instructions

Installation Instructions
and User Guide
EW5000
ESCEA FIREPLACE KITCHEN
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WARRANTY REPAIR AND ANNUAL SERVICING
Please contact Escea if you require warranty work. Warranty repair work must be carried out by a
recognised Escea woodfire installer. It is recommended that recognised Escea Wood Fire Installers are
also used to carry out annual servicing requirements (particularly during the warranty period). For contact
details of recognised Escea Wood Fire Technicians in your area, or for replacement parts, please contact
the retailer from whom the appliance was purchased from, or visit our website.
All installation work must comply to AS/NZS 2918 Domestic solid fuel burning appliances- Installation
AND these installation instructions. Any work undertaken that does not comply to AS/NZS 2918 AND
these installation instructions will not qualify for the Escea warranty. Escea will not be accountable for any
unsafe installation that does not comply to AS/NZS 2918.
Please contact your local council for updates to AS/NZS 2918 or additional restrictions. The installation
must comply to any additional requirements to qualify for the Escea Warranty.
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,
call 0800 173 000, or email us at [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]

CONTENTS
A Saftey Information 4
B Product Details 6
B1 Product Description
B2 Installation Scenarios
B3 Product Dimensions
C External Clearances to Combustible Surfaces 10
D Concrete/ Block Structure Installation 11
D1 Minimum Requirements of Concrete/ Block Structure
D2 Sealing Requirements
D3 Concrete/ Block Structure Flue System Installation
E Timber/ Combustible Structure Installation 15
E1 Minimum Requirements of the Timber/ Combustible Structure
E2 Sealing Requirement
E3 Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Heat Cell Assembly
E4 Timber/ Combustible Structure Flue System Installation
E5 Heat Cell Construction Recommendations
F Assembling and Installing the Fireplace 22
F1 Placement of Interior Parts
F2 Fitting the Fascia
G Operation Guide 24
G1 Fuel Selection
G2 Starting the Fire
G3 Loading the Fire
G4 Extinguishing the Fire
H Maintenance 26
H1 Cleaning the Fascia
H2 Chimney Maintenance
H3 Recommended Refurbishment Products
I General Warranty Terms and Conditions 27

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AA SAFETY INFORMATION
NOTICE
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED.
READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION.
LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH PARTY
RESPONSIBLE FOR USE AND OPERATION.
WARNING
IF THE INFORMATION IN THESE
INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY,
A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING
PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.
IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT,
AERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE
CAN CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE,
BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. PLEASE READ
ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND
USE YOUR APPLIANCE.
THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT TO BE USED BY
PERSONS INCLUDING CHILDREN WITH
REDUCED PHYSICAL, SENSORY, OR MENTAL
CAPABILITIES, OR LACK OF EXPERIENCE AND
KNOWLEDGE, UNLESS THEY HAVE BEEN GIVEN
SUPERVISION OR INSTRUCTION CONCERNING
USE OF THE APPLIANCE BY A PERSON
RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR SAFETY.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE AND FLUE
SYSTEM MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH AS/NZS 2918 AND THE APPROPRIATE
REQUIREMENTS OF ANY RELEVANT LOCAL/
NATIONAL BUILDING CODES.
CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE
MAINTAINED AND OPERATED AT ALL TIMES IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
ͳThe appliance should be allowed to cool before servicing.
ͳDo not operate without fully assembling all components.
ͳRisk of cuts and abrasions. Wear protective gloves and
safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal edges may
be sharp.
ͳDo not operate appliance before reading and
understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate
appliance according to operating instructions could
cause fire or injury.
CAUTION: MIXING OF APPLIANCE OR FLUE
SYSTEM COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT
SOURCES OR MODIFYING THE DIMENSIONAL
SPECIFICATION OF COMPONENTS MAY RESULT
IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. WHERE SUCH
ACTION IS CONSIDERED, THE DISTRIBUTOR:
ESCEA LTD SHOULD BE CONSULTED AT THE
FIRST INSTANCE.

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ͳThis appliance can be very hot when burning.
ͳCombustible materials such as firewood, wet
clothing, etc. placed too close can catch fire
ͳYoung children and elderly people should be
carefully supervised when they are in the same
room as the appliance. Toddlers, young children
and others may be susceptible to accidental
contact burns. A physical barrier is recommended
if there are at risk individuals present. To
restrict access to an appliance or stove, install an
adjustable safety gate to keep toddlers, young
children and other at risk individuals out of
the room and away from hot surfaces.Children
and pets must be prevented from touching the
appliance when it is hot.
ͳClothing or other flammable material should not
be placed on or near the appliance.
ͳDue to high temperatures, the appliance should
be located out of trac and away from furniture.
ͳEnsure you have incorporated adequate safety
measure to protect infants/toddlers from
touching hot surfaces.
ͳKeep the packaging material out of reach of
children and dispose of the material in a safe
manner. As with all plastic bags, these are not
toys and should be kept away from children and
infants.
CAUTION: THE USE OF SOME TYPES OF
PRESERVATIVETREATED WOOD AS FUEL
CAN BE HAZARDOUS.
ͳDo not start a fire with chemicals or fluids such
as gasoline, engine oil, etc.
ͳDo not burn treated wood, coal, charcoal,
coloured paper, cardboard, solvents or garbage.
ͳDo not let the appliance become hot enough for
any part to glow red.
ͳDo not overload or over fire the appliance.
ͳAshes must be disposed in a metal container
with a tight lid and placed on a non-combustible
surface well away from the home or structure
until completely cool.
ͳThe appliance must be installed using only
the building materials as approved by the
manufacturer.

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BB PRODUCT DETAILS
B1 Product Description
The Escea EW5000 is an outdoor wood burning cooking fire. The appliance is designed to burn
wood and charcoal only with the ability to transform from a cooking appliance into a fireplace for
entertainment.
The appliance can be installed into a variety of scenarios. Please note that there are dierent flue
systems to be specified for dierent install scenarios.
The serial number can be found in the lower left of the fire underneath the recepticle for the fascia
hooks. To access this the fascia must be removed as detailed in section F2 of this manual.
Always check with your local city council for additional restrictions prior to installation. Consider the
topography of the land and the prevailing wind to ensure optimal performance before installation.
Care also needs to be taken to ensure your fireplace will not cause any nuisance to your neighbours
from smoke, ash, or smells.
B2 Installation Scenarios
Concrete/ Masonry Cavity
The EW5000 can be installed into a fully non-combustible cavity on all surfaces (e.g. top/bottom/
sides/back) surrounding the fireplace. Example materials that can be used include: solid concrete,
concrete/masonry blocks, bricks, or Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) blocks/panels. This install
scenario must be free-standing and cannot be in contact with any combustible materials. The cavity
must not be connected to the envelope of a building. Please refer to section C for more details.
This scenario must be supplied with the EW Concrete Cavity Flue Kit.
The appliance can be installed with an optional fascia or frameless for this install scenario.

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Timber/ Combustible Cavity
The EW5000 can also be installed within a free-standing timber/combustible cavity. The cavity
structure must be freestanding and must not be connected to the envelope of a building. However,
the cavity can penetrate through a combustible roof structure. The roof structure may be attached
to a building.
For this scenario, the appliance must be enclosed within an Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC)
heat cell with a minimum thickness of 75mm thick panels having a thermal resistance/ R-value of no
less than 0.59m2 K/W. Additionally, the appliance must be installed with the EW Heat Cell Dropbox.
This scenario must be supplied with the EW5000 Timber Cavity Flue Kit.
The appliance must be frameless for this install scenario as the optional fascia is not compatible with
this installation type.
Kitset Enclosure
If you do not have a suitable structure to build you outdoor fire into, Escea can provide, as an
accessory, a ready-to-be-assembled steel frame skeleton and fastenings. This free-standing kitset
also provides the option of a fascia accessory or frameless install.

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892mm
901mm
134mm
996mm
548mm
Flue:
250mm OD
884mm Opening Width
479 mm Opening Height
426mm
122mm
377mm 504mm 758mm
64mm
EW5000 Specifications (No Fascia)
Appliance Dimensions(mm): 996W x 758H x 548D
Appliance Weight(kg): 90.3kg
Concrete or Concrete Block Structure
Minimum Internal Cavity Dimensions (mm): 1077W x 835D
Timber or Combustible Structure
Minimum AAC Heat Cell Dimensions (mm): 1200W x 950H x 735D
Minimum Cavity Dimensions (mm): 1270W x 1550H x 770D
For Installations Without Fascia:
B3 Product Dimensions

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B
For Installations with Fascia:
EW5000 Specifications (With Fascia)
Appliance Dimensions(mm): 1292W x 758H x 551 D
Appliance Weight(kg): 99.8kg
Concrete or Concrete Block Structure
Minimum Internal Cavity Dimensions (mm): 1077W x 835D
892mm
901mm
134mm
996mm
Flue: 250mm OD
50mm
1292mm Fascia Width
644mm Fascia Height
426mm
122mm
377mm 504mm 758mm

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A EXTERNAL CLEARANCES
Any combustibles in front of the fireplace need to be no less than 2000mm from the opening of the
fire and 650mm to each side. Any heat sensitive roofing/ceiling material above the fireplace must be
no less than 1400mm from the appliance opening.
Also check with your city council (municipal authority) for local restrictions.
Note: The cavity structure must comply with the relevant section “D1 Minimum Requirements of
Concrete | Concrete Blosk Structure” on page 11 or section “ E1 Minimum Requirements of the
Timber | Combustable Structure” on page 15, depending on the installation method of choice. For
flue external clearances, refer to AS/NZS2918:2001.
Appliance opening
Appliance opening
Heat-sensitive material sidewall
650mm min
1400mm min
2000mm min
Any heat-sensitive material
Any heat sensitive roofing/ ceiling material
Floor must be non-combustible
SIDE VIEW
TOP VIEW

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D
A CONCRETE | CONCRETE BLOCK STRUCTURE
D1 Minimum Requirements of Concrete | Concrete Block Structure
This appliance is designed for outdoor use ONLY.
The ESCEA EW5000 firebox and the flue system can be installed into a remote, free-standing, fully
non-combustible fireplace construction on all surfaces surrounding the fireplace and flue. Example
materials that can be used include: solid concrete, concrete/masonry blocks, bricks, or Hebel blocks/
panels. Do not use timber framing.
For installations with a fascia, the position of the firebox must be located so that the appliance base is
flush with the front face of the concrete structure. This is to allow the fascia to engage into the fascia
brackets. Use the provided holes in the base to fix the firebox firmly down.
There are an additional 2 holes in the bottom corners of the rear panel. If these are not utilised as
fixing holes, they should be ‘blanked o’ with a suitably sized nut and bolt (not supplied).
Depending on material choice, some heat may be conducted through the surrounding cavity and
consequently no combustible materials should come into contact with these hot surfaces. This is
completely dependant on the chosen material and design of installation. The user should satisfy
themselves that the installation is fit for purpose and complies with all local and national codes.
A minimum cavity size of W1000 x D490 x H760 mm is needed. This is the minimum size and
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.
For installations with a fascia: The opening of the cavity must be at minimum W1000 x H570mm
and at maximum W1230 x H610mm in order for the fascia to cover the opening.
For installations without a fascia: The opening of the cavity must be W900 x H510mm
NOTE: The firebox does not slide in through this opening and has to be installed before the
bricklaying or wall lining (hatched area shown below) is finished.

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Note: If installing into a heat resistant material other than concrete, or if concrete thickness is
less than 140mm- minimum clearance of 2000mm to any heat sensitive material applies.
760mm
1000mm- 1230mm
490mm
760mm
490- 540mm
1000- 1230mm
WITH FASCIA WITHOUT FASCIA
900mm
570mm-- 610mm
351mm
139mm
510mm
Corner Installation
901mm
35
1
2
"
936mm
36
7
8
"
1000mm
39 .
3
8
"
1870mm
73 .
5
8
"
490mm
19 .
5
19
"

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D
Venting Minimum Requirements for Concrete Structure
The air vent(s) can be any size or shape, provided that the total combined open surface
area is at least 28600mm2.
Vents are necessary in the structure, not higher than 300mm above the base of the fire.
Vents must take air from outside. Venting air exits the structure through the flashing
cone (supplied in Escea flue kit).
Appliance
Platform
300mm
MAX
A total open surface area greater than
28600mm no higher than 300mm
from the base of the appliance to vent
the cavity.

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D2 Sealing Requirements
All joints in the flue system and between the gather / chassis should be sealed with a suitable high
temperature fire cement sealant that is able to operate at temperatures greater than 500°C.
Care should be taken to ensure that the cavity is fully waterproof.
D3 Concrete | Concrete Block Structure Flue System Installation
Flue Specifications
NOTE: THE APPLIANCE & FLUE SYSTEM SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AS/NZS
2918 AND THESE SPECIFICATIONS.
Flue Installation- Order of Operations
1. Install first length of flue, crimp down to fit into firebox spigot
2. Install first length of liner, crimp up. Liner fits onto 250mm spacer (inverted with tabs upwards)
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 with remaining flue(s) and liner(s)
4. Complete flashing of structure
5. Attach spider to final length of flue, such that it spaces o liners appropriately
6. Fit flashing cone
7. Fit cowl

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E
A TIMBER  COMBUSTIBLE STRUCTURE INSTALLATION
E1 Minimum Requirements of the Timber | Combustible Structure
The EW5000 appliance is designed for outdoor use ONLY. It can also be installed within a free-
standing timber/combustible cavity. The cavity structure must be freestanding and must not be
connected to the envelope of a building. However, the cavity can penetrate through a combustible
roof structure. The roof structure may be attached to a building.
For this scenario, the appliance must be enclosed within an Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC)
heat cell with a minimum thickness of 75mm thick panels having a thermal resistance/ R-value
of no less than 0.59m2 K/W. Additionally, the appliance must be installed with the EW Heat Cell
Dropbox.
This scenario must be supplied with the triple skinned EW5000 Timber Cavity Flue Kit. The
appliance must be frameless for this install scenario as the optional fascia is not compatible with
this installation type.
Any cladding over the front of the structure (not including the chimney chase structure) must
consist of a heat resistant material. Cladding over any other surface of the structure can consist
of a combustible material (eg. plywood).
600mm
35mm MIN 35mm MIN
500mm 1900mm
50mm MIN
Timber Framing
500mm 600mm 1900mm
50mm MIN
35mm MIN
B
Timber Framing
Appliance Opening
35mm MIN 35mm MIN
35mm MIN
DETAIL B
SCALE 1 : 8
AAC Heat Cell
Appliance
FRONT VIEW TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW

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E2 Venting Minimum Requirements for Timber | Combustible Structure
The air vent(s) can be any size or shape, provided that the total combined open surface area is at
least 94,600 mm2.
Vents are necessary in the structure, not higher than 300mm above the base of the fire. Vents
must take air from outside. Venting air exits through the flashing cone (supplied in Escea flue kit).
Appliance
Platform
300mm
MAX
Venting Requirements:
EW5000: A total surface area of
no less than 94,600mm2
Vents location no higher than
300mm above the base of the
appliance.
Vents must take external/ outside
air. If venting into a building cavity,
ensure building cavity is balanced
with outside air.
Vents can be in sides, at back
or at front of cavity. Symmetry
in venting orientation
preferred.

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E3 Sealing Requirements
All joints in the flue system and between the gather / chassis should be sealed with a suitable high
temperature fire cement sealant that is able to operate at temperatures greater than 500°C.
Care should be taken to ensure that the cavity is fully weatherproof. Heat cell Dropbox should be
sealed with high temperature resistant silicone sealant.
E4 Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Heat Cell Assembly
Minimum Requirements of the Heat Cell
The AAC heat cell MUST be constructed around the appliance if installing into a timber/ com-
bustible structure. AAC panels MUST be at least 75mm thick and must gave a thermal resistance/
R-value of no less than 0.59m.K/W. The base of the heat cell must be constructed to the minimum
dimensions prescribed to insulate the platform from the appliance.
The ‘heat cell dropbox’ (supplied separately) MUST be installed with the heat cell to comply.
Vents should be cut at the base of the heat cell, back panels, with an area of no less than
94,600mm2.
Note: The venting size requirement for the heat cell are dierent from the structure venting requirements.
E5 Heat Cell Construction Recommendations
Heat cell panels should be screwed together and bonded with a certified mortar (recommended by
manufacturer) to ensure a tight seal.
The models shown in this document have a 5mm clearance from the AAC material to the
firebox front flange, which should be altered depending on the chosen finishing method for the heat
cell. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations regarding finishing of the AAC material.
Note: To prevent the heat cell from cracking, it is recommended to light a few small fires first to dry out
the AAC material.

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EW5000 Heat Cell Dimensions
Front Right
Front Left
950
287
1200
600 600
513
513
149 149
600
287 513
200
735
735
600 600
600
1200
600 600
200
600 600
110
110
110
110
DETAILED FOR
VENTING LOCATION
TOP VIEW
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW BACK VIEW
Base Left Base Right
Front Upper
Side Left/Right
Lower
Side Left/Right
Upper
Rear Lower
Rear Upper
Top Left Top Right
Note: Heat cell assemblies in this manual represent the minimum dimensions and are a guide only. The
appliance opening is required to be recessed into the AAC structure to allow minimum thickness of
75mm.

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185 75 475
237.50
FRONT LEFT
FRONT RIGHT
SIDE LEFT LOWER
TOP RIGHT TOP LEFT
REAR UPPER
SIDE LEFT UPPER
SIDE RIGHT UPPER
SIDE RIGHT LOWER
REAR LOWER
FRONT UPPER
BASE RIGHT BASE LEFT
PANEL WIDTH (mm) HEIGHT (mm)
Base Left 735 600
Base Right 735 600
Front Upper 1200 287
Front Left 149 513
Front Right 149 513
Side Left Lower 585 600
Side Left Upper 585 200
Side Right Lower 585 600
Side Right Upper 585 200
Rear Lower 1200 200
Rear Upper 1200 600
Top Left 735 600
Top Right 735 600
EW5000 Heat Cell Cut Pattern

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E1 Timber | Combustible Structure Flue System Installation
3.2m min (excluding cowl)
500mm
min
Gather Top
Dropbox
Flue terminal (supplied with flue kit)
Cone 250mm to 650mm (supplied with flue kit)
Spider 250-350-450-550-650mm (supplied with flue kit
)
Flashing plate with 550mm liner (installation dependent,
not supplied) - flashing must comply with relevant building
code
250-350mm spacers and 350-450mm spacers - x1
per 1200mm flue length (x3 of each supplied with flue
kit)
250mm flue (3x 1200mm lengths supplied with flue
kit)- minimum 3200mm install flue length
350mm inner liner (3x 1200mm lengths supplied with
flue kit)
450mm outer liner (3x 1200mm lengths supplied with
flue kit)
250-400mm spacer - transfers weight of liners back to flue
(supplied with flue kit)
AAC heat cell dropbox- MUST be installed to comply
with AS/NZS 2918 (supplied separately)
Gather Top
Timber framing chase structure (50mm clearance
required to outer liner)
NOTE: THE APPLIANCE & FLUE SYSTEM SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AS/NZS
2918 AND THESE SPECIFICATIONS
Flue Installation-Order of Operations
1. Place bottom 250 spacer on first length of flue, at height such that the heat cell dropbox will
rest on the spacer.
2. Lift heat cell dropbox over flue onto bottom spacer.
3. Install first length of flue together with spacer and dropbox. Install flue crimp down to fit into
spigot on firebox gather. Dropbox should fit into square hole at top of heat cell.
4. Place 250-350 spacer onto first length of flue, near top.
5. Install first length of inner liner, crimp down. Liner fits to dropbox, on the inside of the dropbox’s
upright tabs.
6. Place 350-450 spacer onto first inner liner, near top.
7. Install outer liner, crimp down. Outer liner sits on the dropbox’s upright tabs.
8. Install further lengths of flue, inner and outer liners as required.
9. Complete flashing of structure.
10. Attach spider to final length of flue, such that it spaces o liners appropriately.
11. Fit flashing cone.
12. Fit cowl