Escea IB1100 User manual

630184_4 IB Installation Manual NZ
IB1100, IB850, IB600 (Log Fire / Coal Fire)
Installation Manual
NEW ZEALAND EDITION
Important:
The appliance shall be installed in accordance with;
This installation instruction booklet
Local gas fitting regulations
Municipal building codes
Electrical wiring regulations
AS/NZS 5601 Gas installations
Any other relevant statutory regulations.
Must be installed by a qualified person
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.
Manufactured by: Escea Ltd, PO Box 5277 Dunedin NZ, Ph: [phone], email: i[email protected]
For contact details of your local escea distributor or dealer please visit www.escea.co.nz

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Note:
THERE ARE A FEW THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE INSTALLATION
Cavity Dimensions, Clearances and fitting the Zero Clearance Kit
Coupling of Flue to Fire
Coupling of Gas Lines to Fire
Supply of Electricity to Fire
Fixing the Fire to the Cavity
Gas Pipe Placement to the Front Right of the Cavity
The sequence you choose to do these tasks will vary on your individual scenario.
Please read these instructions fully before proceeding with your installation.
Leave the installation of the fascia panels until the very end of the installation and
commissioning to avoid damage to the fascia panels.
WARNING:
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.
Installation:
Installation must be carried out by a registered installer who, on completion of
the installation, must issue an energy work certificate, in accordance with
national and/or local codes. If an energy work certificate is not issued then the
Escea warranty may be void.
This appliance needs fresh air for safe operation and must be installed with
provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air available to the room in
which it is to be operating.
Warranty Repair and Annual Servicing:
Warranty repair work must be carried out by a recognised Escea gas fire
technician. It is recommended that recognised Escea Gas fire technicians are
also used to carry out annual servicing requirements (particularly during the
warranty period). For contact details of authorised Escea 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
(eg. AS/NZS5601). 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.

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Contents: Section:
Product Description 1.0
Creating the Cavity 2.0
Ventilation 3.0
Cavity Base 4.0
Hearth 5.0
Raised Installations Up a Wall 6.0
Wall Linings 7.0
Mantle Clearance 8.0
Television Clearance 8.1
Corner Installations 9.0
Power Supply 10.0
Installing the Flue System 11.0
Flue Assembly 12.0
Masonry Cavity and Chimney 13.0
Laying Gas Pipe 14.0
Assembling the Zero Clearance Kit 15.0
Fixing the Zero Clearance Kit to the Cavity 16.0
Gas Fireplace Installation 17.0
Attaching the Flue to the Fireplace 18.0
Connecting the Gas Pipe 19.0
Fixing the Heater to the Base and Wall 20.0
Placing the Fuel Bed 21.0
Converting between fuel beds 22.0
Electrode Placement 23.0
Converting Gas Type 24.0
Checking Operating Pressure 25.0
Fitting the Fascia Panels 26.0
Locating Wall Mount Cradle for Wireless Control 27.0
Normal Operating Sounds and Smells 28.0
Installation Check List 29.0
Warranty Terms and Conditions 30.0

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1.0 Product Description:
The Escea IB1100, IB850 and IB600 gas fires are designed to be built into a cavity. These
appliances are flued conventionally via a Ø100mm flue system.
The Escea IB600 Zero Clearance Kit , IB850 Zero Clearance Kit and IB1100 Zero Clearance
Kit are to be used for all installations. They seal the cavity and isolate the fire from air
pressure changes within the cavity.
The only instance that the ZCK might not be fitted is in a New Zealand installation within a
full masonry chimney that is not open to any other building space. If the top of the chimney
is not present and the cavity is open to the roof space then a ZCK must be used.
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 it has a single auxiliary On/Off button
on the unit. When not in operation it is in a standby mode unless it is physically isolated from
the mains supply.
1.1 Zero Clearance Kit (ZCK) Dimensions
IB850 & IB1100
IB600
A
B
IB850
960mm
480mm
IB1100
1260mm
630mm
A
B
565
475
190
62
45
145
48
565
560
345
345
470
200
56
47
700
350
47
145
565
585

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1.2 Product Dimensions
IB850
IB600
Velo (3 sided)
Velo (4 sided)
A
795mm
795mm
B
625mm
660mm
C
0mm
36mm
Velo (3 sided)
Velo (4 sided)
Quadrato
Rado
A
1060mm
1060mm
1067mm
985mm
B
600mm
635mm
652mm
560mm
C
0mm
35mm
50mm
0mm
Note: 30mm clearance required below Quadrato fascia for air ventilation

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IB1100
Velo (3 sided)
Velo (4 sided)
Quadrato
Rado
A
1360mm
1360mm
1367mm
1285mm
B
600mm
635mm
652mm
560mm
C
0mm
35mm
50mm
0mm
Note: 30mm clearance required below Quadrato fascia for air ventilation

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C
A
B
2.0 Creating the Cavity:
The dimensioned drawing below shows the size of the opening that must be created to keep
combustible materials at the required distance from the heater.
Note: It is not necessary to line the side, top or back of the cavity.
IB Series
2.1 Where possible, it is recommended that cavity is made slightly larger than the above
dimensions to give the installer the maximum amount of space to work in.
2.2 The IB1100 and IB850 have their electronics compartment protruding from the left hand side
of the fire and the resulting offset needs to be taken into account when installing into a tight
masonry cavity.
3.0 Ventilation
It is important to remember
that Clause G4.2.0 of the
New Zealand Building Code
and Section 2.6.6 of the New
Zealand Gas Installation
Standard calls for additional
ventilation into living spaces
where open flued natural
draught appliances are
installed.
Both of these codes provide
formulae and tables for
calculating the required
ventilation given the size of
the living space and the gas
input of the appliance.
For example, if you needed to size the wall vent as illustrated in the diagram above, the UK
Council for Registered Gas Installers (CORGI) recommends an area of 500 mm2for every
kilowatt of input in excess of 7kW (25.2MJ/hr).
IB600 Input = 36MJ/hr
IB850 & IB1100 Input = 43MJ/hr
Area of Wall Vent = 500mm2 per kW input (net) in excess of 7kW (25.2MJ/hr)
Ideal Cavity Dimensions:
All dimensions in millimetres
A B C
IB600 700 585 565
IB850 960 560 565
IB1100 1260 560 565
(Check offset. Refer 2.2)
Be wary of the effects of
Range hood or bathroom
extractor fans etc...
Add “make up air” ventilation to well
sealed living spaces as per clause
G4.2.0 of the New Zealand Building
Code and Section 2.6.6 of the Gas
Installation Standard NZS5261:2003
Ceiling vent
Wall vent
Be wary of adverse
pressure differences if
venting from ceiling spaces.
IMPORTANT: If you are installing an “Inset” Fascia (flush with the wall) these cavity
dimensions are not applicable. Please refer to the Fascia Installation Manual supplied with
your fascia or online at www.escea.co.nz for specific cavity dimensions.

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IB850 & IB1100:
Therefore excess = 43MJ/hr - 25.2MJ/hr = 17.8MJ/hr = 4.94kW
Wall Vent Opening = 4.94 x 500mm2
= 2470mm2
IB600:
Therefore excess = 36MJ/hr - 25.2MJ/hr = 10.8MJ/hr = 3kW
Wall Vent Opening = 3 x 500mm2
= 1500mm2
This is the minimum recommended wall vent required over and above any existing
adventitious ventilation.
4.0 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. For the installation of an IB1100 the base of the cavity must be
strong enough to support the total product weight, which is a minimum of 70kg.
The base of the product must be fully supported at either side and at the centre front to
back.
5.0 Hearth:
If this fire is being installed at floor level a hearth made from non-combustible material must
extend no less that 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.
5.1 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.
5.2 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 „Zero Clearance Kit‟ is level with the finished top surface of
the hearth.
6.0 Raised Installations Up a Wall:
If the fire is being located in such a way that the bottom of the cavity is any more than
100mm up off the ground no hearth is required. Escea recommend that if a heater is being
mounted more than 100mm up a blank wall and no hearth is being used, then a four sided
fascia is used (available from your Escea dealer).
7.0 Wall Linings: The front mounting flanges of the „Zero Clearance Kit‟ 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 1.0. 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.

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300
30
150
100
200
Maintain a 30mm
clearance around the
fascia to ensure ease
of fascia removal.
NB: No clearance is
needed underneath 3
sided fascias
8.0 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.
8.1 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 IB 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.
9.0 Corner Installations:
If a cavity is to be created in a corner, the following drawings give the minimum sized interior
wall and resultant flue position.
9.1 Minimum corner install dimensions:
IB1100
IB850
IB600
A
1195
1045
915
B
1260
960
700
C
565
565
565
D
600
495
405
550mm 550mm
40mm 40mm
50mm 50mm
Gas Fire
TVScreen
Mantle
A
C
B
D
D
45°

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10.0 Power Supply:
Whilst the cavity is being created consideration should be given to appropriate location of a
standard 3 pin, EARTHED 240V power outlet. This must be within 0.5m of the rear left hand
corner of the appliance.
10.1 Locating the power outlet within the cavity makes the installation very neat but the provision
MUST be made to be able to switch the power supply off and on (electrical isolation switch)
and MUST be accessible after the heater has been installed. This is normally done by
means of a separate switch located outside of the cavity and wired to the plug. This will
allow service technicians to isolate the power supply before performing service work on the
appliance.
10.2 This appliance will draw a maximum of 2 Amps from a 240V supply.
No additional power supply is required for power flue installations and no telephone wiring is
needed for the i-con phone switch
The electrical cord should pass through the Zero Clearance Kit as shown, through the
supplied Cord Strain Relief Bush.
Cord Strain
Relief Bush
Electrical
Blanking
Plate Electrical
Cord

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11.0 Installing the Flue System:
Non-Masonry Timber Frame Cavity:
The heater must be flued to the outside via a 100mm diameter stainless steel flue that is
covered by a 150mm diameter liner. This must be installed in accordance with the
requirements of AS/NZS 5601.
The minimum flue length = 3.6m vertical height
It is important to check that you have all the necessary flue parts before beginning your
installation.
A standard timber flue installation should include the following components:
2 x G3001 –
150 x 1200mm
Galv Flue Liner
3 x G3000 –
100 x 1200mm
Flue
1 x 100409 –
150 x 1040mm
Galv Flue Liner
1 x 260020 –
100mm Clamping
Flue Sleeve
2 x G3003 –
Flue Liner Spacer Bracket
1 x G3002
–Flue Cowl
3 x G3005 –
Spider Bracket
1 x 100398 –
180mm Flue Sleeve
100408 - Angle
50x50x900 Flue
Bracing
1 x G3009 –
Flue Liner Joiner
IMPORTANT:
IF USING A 45ºOFFSET KIT THERE MUST BE A MINIMUM OF
600MM FROM THE FIREPLACE TO THE FIRST OFFSET.

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12.0 Flue Assembly
Secure the Flue spacer
bracket (G3003) to the top
section of 100mm Flue and
insert the cowl, this can be
riveted or held in place with
screws (see 12.1 Installing the
Flue Terminal). Now slide the
150mm flue onto the bracket.
For each section of flue a
Spider bracket will be required.
These act as spacers for the
150mm flue and should be
attached half way along each
section of flue.
The bottom section is similar to
the top assembly. The flue
spacer bracket must be
secured 130mm from the end
of the 100mm flue, this will
give clearance to slide the flue
sleeve up the flue when
installing the Fireplace. Once
the installation is complete the
180mm flue sleeve can be slid
down to cover and protect the
lower assembly.
130mm

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12.1 Installing the Flue Terminal
Cut the flue termination to the height specified on the attached “Flue
position” diagrams and leave a vertical offset of 20 - 30mm between
the inner and outer as shown. Slide the flue liner sleeve over the liner
and push it down about 150mm out of the way. Fit the flue spacer
bracket between the flue and flue liner.
Cut & bend an 80mm by 100mm flap and bend
towards the inner flue as shown below.
Fit cowl and drill trough the flap, flue and
cowl stem. Using approximately a 1"
stainless steel self tapping screw fix the
cowl in place.
Slide the liner sleeve piece up under the cowl until it hits the flue spacer
bracket. Around the bottom of the sleeve drill and rivet in three places.
25 - 30mm
100mm
80mm

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12.2 The top of the flue must be capped with an appropriate anti down draft cowl.
Note: As per national standards, the finished terminal must be in clear air and not enclosed
in any way.
All the required flue components are available from your Escea dealer in both kitset form
and as individual components.
DESIGN EXAMPLE ONLY
LONG SECTION THROUGH FLUE ENCLOSURE
Scale: NTS
Angle fixing bracket
supplied with flue kit
100
150
25
25
Seal - Deck Tight or similar
600mm clearance to nearest part of roof
Gap between flue shield and any timber
Trimmers shown diagrammatic
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION AND CLADDING SHOWN AND IS INDICATIVE ONLY
ALL INSTALLATION & FLUING MUST COMPLY WITH NZS 5261
150
100
25
gap between flue shield and any timber
LONG SECTION THROUGH FLUE ENCLOSURE
Scale: NTS
200 min but allow for flue flashings at base
trimmers shown
diagrammatic
25
if another flue
shares same
enclosure
ENCLOSURE DESIGN EXAMPLE ONLY
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION AND
CLADDING SHOWN INDICATIVE ONLY
deck-tite or
similar flashing
angle fixing
bracket supplied
with flue kit
200mm min

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FROM AS/NZS 5601, please ensure compliance to all other relevant sections of this code.
2.6.13 FLUE TERMINALS
2.6.13.1 Location
The termination point of a flue shall be located in relation to any associated building and to neighbouring
structures so that wind from any direction is not likely to create a downdraught in the flue or chimney.
Except where 2.6.13.3 applies, a flue terminal shall:
(a) Be at least 1m horizontally from a neighbouring structure; or
(b) If less than 1m horizontally from a neighbouring structure, be at least 500mm above that structure;
(c) Be at least 1.5m from any opening into a building; and
(d) Be at least 200mm from another flue terminal.
2.6.13.2 Terminating a flue above a roof
Where a flue is to terminate above:
(a) A roof; the end of the flue shall be at least 500mm from the nearest part of the roof;
(b) A trafficable roof designed for personal or public use, the end of the flue shall be at least 2m above the
roof level and at least 500mm above any surrounding parapet; or
(c) A chimney, the end of the flue shall be at least 200mm from the nearest part of the chimney.
NOTE-
(1) The distance is measured before the cowl is fitted to the end of the flue (2) (NA) (3) (NA)
2.6.13.3 Location of a flue terminal other than above a roof
12.3 Flue Clearance:
Prohibited zone
Flue Clearance From Skylight or Similar Structure
Flue Clearance From Pitched Roofs And Ridges
Flue Clearance From Dorma or Similar Structure
Window, skylight
or other structure
Less than 1500
600
1500
R600
1500
Use which ever dimension hits the roof first
depending on the pitch of the roof.

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FLAT ROOFS WITH NO PARAPET STRUCTURE CLOSE TO FLUE TERMINAL
FLUE CLOSE TO PARAPET MULTIPLE STRUCTURES (Envelope Method)
FLUE AWAY FROM PARAPET MULTIPLE STRUCTURES AT A DISTANCE
600 250
Less Than 1500
600
600
Less Than 1500 If Less Than
10 x h2
If Less Than
10 x h1
600
h2 h1
Greater than 1500 600 h2 h1
250
If greater than
10 x h1
If greater than
10 x h2
NOT ALLOWED
Prohibited
zone 600
Less Than 10m Less Than 10m
2.3m
600
Prohibited
zone
600
250
10m

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12.4 Fixing the Flue to the Cavity
A length of Angle should be attached to the inside of the
timber frame cavity to hold the flue in place. Once you
have fixed the Angle to the inside of the cavity holes
must be drilled to secure it to the flue. Screws or rivets
can be inserted directly into the 150mm flue to hold it in
place.
To make sure the flue is installed at the correct height, a
piece of timber can be cut to 600mm and between the
fire base level and the bottom of the flue. This will
ensure the correct height for installation and support the
flue assembly.
Timber prop as temporary support until fireplace is
installed.

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13.0 Masonry Cavity and Chimney:
The heater can be flued with 100mm flexible aluminum ducting in accordance with
AS/NZS5601. This single skinned flue must only be used where the path of the duct never
comes into contact with combustible materials.
13.1 The top of the flue must be capped with an appropriate anti down draft cowl.
Note: Chimney liner flue kits intended for other brands of heater may not fit. Escea flue
spigot is 100mm inside diameter.
14.0 Laying Gas Pipe:
Gas pipe should be sized as per the requirements of AS/NZS5601. 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;
IB1100 = 43MJ/hr
IB850 = 43MJ/hr
IB600 = 36MJ/hr
14.1 Gas connection is via ½” female BSP at the front right of the fire.
14.2 The Zero Clearance Kit has 3 possible entry points for solid gas pipe, on the two rear
corners and the front right. Each is sealed by a „knock-out‟. Remove only the knock-out
which you require, and place the supplied rubber plug into the hole. You will need to make a
small cut into the rubber plug to allow the gas pipe to pass through, keeping the plug as air-
tight as possible.
Install gas lines to
any of these 3 points.
Leave enough piping
to reach the front
right hand corner of
the ZCK once
installed.
Electrical
point of
entry.
Final gas connection point
(after ZCK installation)
Plan view from top looking down.
Gas pipe

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14.3 It is recommended that a gas isolating valve be installed as close to the regulator on the gas
inlet side as possible. This will allow for easier servicing in the future.
14.4 If the room has not been completed and the wall surfaces are yet to be lined or plastered the
fire must not be installed into the Zero Clearance Kit until such time that there will be no
further sanding. This will prevent dust from entering the product. Preferably the Fireplace
should be commissioned after the walls have been painted.
15.0 Assembling the Zero Clearance Kit:
Included in the Zero Clearance Kit is:
- 1x Top-Rear panel
- 1x Top-Front panel
- 2x Side panels
- 1x Rear panel
- 1x Base panel
15.1 Attach the Sides to the Base:
Attach Side panels to Base, make sure
Base panel flanges are on the outside,
and the large flange of the Side panels
faces the front.
The Left Side has a rectangular cutout,
It is important that this is on the left hand
side and that the right hand circular knock-out
at the base of the Zero Clearance Kit as pictured.
15.2 Attach the Rear to the Sides and Base:
The rear panel fits inside the Side and Base
panels, make sure the flanges on the Side
and Base panels are on the outside. The two
holes on the Rear panel go towards the bottom.
Split plug as indicated
to allow gas pipe to
pass through

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15.3 Attach the Top-Rear:
Attach the top-rear panel to the Sides and Rear
panels, with the flanges of the Top-rear panel on
the outside. Do not attach Top-Front panel yet,
This will be done after the flue has been mated
with the fire.
16.0 Fixing the Zero Clearance Kit into the cavity:
Slide the Zero Clearance Kit into the cavity, and secure it to the wall using screws or other
fasteners through the slots at the front of the side panels.
The cavity is now ready
for the installation of the
Gas Fireplace.