Escea ST900 User manual

ST900
GAS FIREPLACE USER GUIDE
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DO NOT PLACE ARTICLES OR FURNISHINGS ON OR AGAINST THIS
APPLIANCE.
DO NOT OPERATE THE FIREPLACE IF THE GLASS HAS BEEN BROKEN,
DAMAGED OR IT IS NOT PROPERLY POSITIONED/HOOKED ONTO THE
FIREPLACE.
DO NOT OPERATE THE FIREPLACE WITH THE FASCIA PANELS
REMOVED.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
MANUFACTURERS WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS.
THE GLASS SURFACE ON THE FRONT OF THE FIREPLACE IS
CONSIDERED A WORKING SURFACE, AND AS SUCH IS HOT AND CARE
MUST BE TAKEN NOT TO TOUCH THIS SURFACE. IT IS RECOMMENDED A
SECONDARY GUARD IS FITTED IN PLACES WHERE THERE ARE YOUNG
CHILDREN ORAGED OR INFIRM PERSONS.
CURTAINS SHOULD NOT BE POSITIONED ABOVE THE FIREPLACE AND
ANY PROTRUDING LEDGES MUST NOT COME WITHIN THE MINIMUM
DISTANCES SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5.1 OF THE INSTALLATION MANUAL
SUPPLIED WITH THISAPPLIANCE.
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.
The data plate for this appliance, containing technical information and
specifications, can be found to the right of the control tray, near the
base of the fireplace. To access this, the fascia must be removed.
Any installation or service work carried out on this appliance must only
be done by a licenced or qualified service person.
International LTD
375b Green Valley Road
Griffin GA 30224
Escea recommends the ST900 is inspected and serviced by a
once every twelve (12) months.licenced or qualified service person
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.escea.net
Phone: [phone]

Basic Operation
Turning the ST900 on and off
Altering the flame height
Setting and adjusting the thermostat
Contents
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Locking the Remote Control 4
Cleaning and Maintenance
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Normal operating Sounds and Smells
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Warranty Information
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Clearances
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Basic Operation
The escea ST900 remote control allows you to turn ON and OFF,
control the flame height in the Manual mode, or control the room temperature
in the Thermostat mode. The remote has a maximum range of 33 feet, and
because the remote works by radio frequency, it does not need to be aimed at
the ST900 for it to operate.
the fireplace
To turn on the ST900, push the ON/OFF button (13), and the ON display (5)
will start to blink on the screen. Now push SET (14) and the pilot will start
sparking and gas will start flowing to the pilot, which should then be lit within a
few seconds.
Switching on the ST900
The pilot flame display (1) will blink for 10 seconds while the ignition process
takes place - No other button should be pressed during this time. The remote
control is now in MANUAL mode, and ready to be used.
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If the pilot flame fails to ignite, you must turn OFF the ST900 from the remote
and start the process of turning it ON again.

Basic Operation 2
To turn off the ST900, push the ON/OFF button (13) and the OFF display (6)
will start blinking. Push the SET button (14) again to shut down the gas flow to
the ST900 and switch it off. The OFF display (6) will now appear in the display.
Switching off the ST900
While in MANUAL mode (10), push the UP button (12) or the DOWN button
(15) to increase or decrease the flame height. The flame display (1) shows 4
possible flame positions:
Increasing and Decreasing the Flame Height
Pilot Flame
Low Flame
Medium Flame
High Flame
If the UP button (12) is pushed while the flame is in the High flame position,
nothing will happen. Similarly, if the DOWN button (15) is pushed while the
flame is in the Pilot flame position, nothing will happen.
If your fireplace uses Propane, there will be minimal discernable difference
between the low, medium, and high flame setting.

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While the MANUAL display (10) is showing, push the SET button (14) and the
AUTO display (9) will start blinking. Push the SET button (14) again and the
AUTOMATIC mode is set, and the temperature display (4) will start blinking.
Turning on the Thermostat
When the temperature display (4) is blinking you will be able to adjust the
room temperature by pushing the UP button (12) or the DOWN button (15) to
adjust the desired room temperature, and push SET (14) to select the
temperature
When you want to change the set room temperature while In the
AUTOMATIC mode and the AUTO display (9) is showing, you can push the
UP button (12) or the DOWN button (15). At that time the temperature display
(9) will start blinking. Depending if you want to increase or decrease the set
room temperature you must continue pushing the UP button (12) or the
DOWN button (15) until the new desired room temperature appears in the
temperature display (4). At that time you must push the SET button (14) to set
that temperature as the desired room temperature.
Adjusting desired temperature in Thermostat mode
If the SET button (14) is not pushed, the temperature display (4) will stop
blinking in a few seconds and the set room temperature will remain
unchanged.
While in the AUTOMATIC mode and the AUTO display (9) is showing, push
the SET button (14), and the MANUAL display (10) will start blinking. Push the
SET button (14) again, and the MANUAL display (10) will stay lit. This means
that the manual option is now activated.
Turning off the Thermostat
If the pilot flame is extinguished then no attempt to relight the gas should be
made until at least 3 minutes have passed.
If the Pilot Flame is Extinguished;

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If the temperature is set to Fahrenheit, push the ON/OFF button (13) and the
ON (5) or OFF display (6) will start blinking. After that push the ON/OFF
button (13) and the UP button (12) together.
The temperature scale in the display will change to Celsius (2).
Changing the display from Fahrenheit to Celsius
To lock the remote control, push the ON/OFF button (13) and the ON button
(5) or OFF button (6) will start blinking, you then need to push the ON/OFF
button (13) and the DOWN button (15) together. The key display (11) will now
appear.
You can lock the remote control in the ON or OFF positions and during either
the MANUAL or the AUTOMATIC mode. The LOCK features is designed as a
CHILD SAFETY feature.
If for any reason you have a LOCKED REMOTE CONTROL while the ST900
is on and you need to turn It off, take one of the batteries of the electronic
control out of the battery box.
To lock the Remote Control buttons
To unlock keys while the key display is showing, you have to push the
ON/OFF button (13) and the DOWN button (15) together. After that the key
display (11) should disappear.
To unlock the Remote Control buttons
DO NOT DROP THE REMOTE.
Dropping the remote may result in a cracked LCD screen or malfunctioning
components. Escea is not liable for damage to the remote, however
replacement remote controls are available.
If for any reason the electrical supply to the appliance is lost, once power is
restored the appliance must be shut off as per instructed on page 2 of this
document, and then switched on again as per page 1.
Interrupted Electrical Supply

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If you remove the fascia (see Page 6), you will find an electronic touch pad in the
centre bottom of the fireplace. The touch pad features the basic operations of the
fire: On, off, and manual adjustment of the flame height.
Operation from the Touch Pad
If you push a button on the touch pad while using the remote control in the
Automatic / Thermostatic mode, the ST900 will follow the command from the
touch control, while the remote control display continues to show the mode as
Automatic. If you do not push any further buttons on the touch pad, the remote
control will continue working inAutomatic / Thermostatic mode after 6 minutes.
If while using the Remote control in the Manual mode, you push any button on the
Touch Control, the unit will receive the command of the touch control and follow it.
If the command is to turn Off the ST900, the fire will be turned Off however the
display on the Remote will continue to show the unit as On. In this case, to be able
to use the remote control again you must turn the fire Off again via the Remote
Control.
To shut down the gas flow to the ST900, press the On/Off button and the LED will
begin to blink.
If the 'Flame Up' button is pressed while the unit is in the 'high' flame position,
nothing will happen. Similarly, if 'Flame Down' is pressed while the unit is in the
'pilot' flame position, nothing will happen.
While the pilot is lit, press the 'Flame Up' or 'Flame Down' button to alter the flame
height. The LED will flash once to confirm the flame height has been adjusted.
The ST900 has 4 flame positions: Pilot only, Low, Medium, and High flame
height.
To turn on the ST900, push the ON/OFF button on the touch pad. The LED will
start to blink while the pilot starts to spark. The pilot should be lit within a few
seconds, during which time the LED will blink while the ignition process takes
place. The ST900 is now in the 'Manual' mode and ready to be used.
The touch pad is intended to be used for service/diagnostic purposes and to
operate the fireplace in the event that the remote handset becomes lost or
inoperative.

Clearances
Cabinet Clearances
There must be a minimum of 4” from the sides of the fascia to any protruding
side walls or cabinetry.
Television Positioning Considerations
It is becoming common practice for consumers to mount flat screen TV's
above their gas fireplace.
Most TV manufacturers have specified in their instructions that the TV should
not be installed on, near or above a heat source. For this reason TV location
decisions rest solely with the householder and Escea will not be held liable
for any adverse affects on a TV located near to an Escea fireplace that may be
caused by heat.
The drawings below are suggestions that may be used as a GUIDE for those
consumers who do decide to locate their TV above an gas fire. These
drawings show ways to reduce the amount of warm air rising off the fireplace
and onto the TV.
ST900
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2”
2”
2”
20”
4”
4”
2”
2”
2”
2”
Mantle Mantle
Recessed TV
Flush TV with
small mantle Mantle above fire Protruding fire
20” 20”
20”

Clearances
ST900 Mantle Clearances
If any part of the installation
(mantle, wall or cavity) is
constructed from
materials, the
diagram below shows the
maximum allowable size for
mantles or protruding surfaces
mounted above an
COMBUSTIBLE
ST900.
The material that the wall and mantle are made from will also affect the
operating temperature of the TV so it is the customers responsibility to
satisfy themselves that their TV mounting and mantle design will not
exceed the listed maximum operating temperature of their electronic goods.
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If the entire installation (mantle,
wall and cavity) is constructed
from
materials, then the clearances to
mantles or protruding surfaces
mounted above an may be
as shown by the shaded area in
the diagram below
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
ST900

Removing the Glass AssemblyST900
Ensure the ST900 is allowed to cool before continuing with the following
procedure.
Pull the four hooks shown below towards you and then away from the glass
to release the glass frame underneath the hook.
Lift the glass assembly towards you to clear the locating supports and
place it flat upon some newspaper or a sheet of cardboard to protect your
floor coverings.
Cleaning and Maintenance 8
Removing the ST900 Fascia
To replace the fascia, line up the four hooks with the matching receptacles on
the fire and push the fascia into place and let it drop down, the fascia should
now be securely in position
The ST900 fascia attaches to the fire by four hooks. To remove the fascia,
simply lift it upwards 5/8”-3/4” and pull towards you. Care should always be
taken when handling the fascia.
Ensure the fascia is allowed to cool before handling.
Annual Servicing
Your ST900 Decorative Gas Fireplace requires that annual service checks be
carried out by a Registered Installer to ensure that it will continue to operate in
a safe manner.
Please ensure that you schedule annual service checks for your ST900 with
your local Registered Installer.

Follow the above instructions in reverse to refit the glass assembly to the
fireplace.
Cleaning and Maintenance
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Fuel Bed Media
Some discolouration of the coals may occur over time, particularly on white
coals. The gravel or driftwood layout and the quantity of material contained
therein must not be altered.
Do not operate the appliance if the glass has been broken, damaged, or
the glass is not properly positioned/hooked onto the appliance.
Cleaning your ST900
The unit must be cold before starting any form of maintenance or cleaning.
If your fascia requires cleaning, 3M Stainless steel cleaner (or
equivalent) is recommended.
Stainless Steel
If your (painted) fascia requires cleaning, you must only use a
damp cloth to give it a gentle wipe. Never ever rub the fascia.
Powder Coated
The glass can be cleaned using standard window cleaner. If you wish the
clean the inside of the glass, you can remove the glass assembly by following
the instructions on the next page.
Take care while cleaning the glass so as not to interfere with or damage the
fibreglass gasket material on the glass assembly.

Note: Each time the fireplace is lit from cold the glass will fog up with
condensation. This is normal and the condensation will disappear within a few
minutes once the glass heats up.
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Sounds
It is possible that you will hear some sounds from your gas appliance. This
is perfectly normal due to the fact that there various types of materials used
within your appliance. Listed below are some examples. These are all
normal operating sounds and should not be considered as defects in your
appliance.
Gas Control Valve:
As the gas control valves turn ON and OFF, a dull clicking sound may be
audible, this is normal operation of a valve. When the fire is switched off
after being run for a while, there may be popping and fluttering noises as
the residual gas in the burner burns away. These are normal and should be
no cause for concern.
Unit Body / Firebox:
Different types and thickness’ of steel will expand and contract at different
rates resulting in some “dull drumming” and “ticking” sounds being heard
throughout the cycling process.
Smells
The first few times the unit is operated, the unit may release an odour and
the flames may appear orange caused by the curing of the paint, the
burning off of the starch in the gas coals and the oils in the metal. This is a
temporary curing process which will disappear with use.

WARRANTY TERMS & CONDITIONS:
LIMITED WARRANTY:
Provided that the Product is installed as per ESCEA's Installation Manual and the
step by step warranty procedure has been followed as per instructions issued by
ESCEA, (documented in the Dealer Manual), and the product is operated and
maintained in accordance with ESCEA operating and maintenance instructions,
then for the first period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase ESCEA
will pay to the dealer who sold the appliance, a pre-determined sum to repair or
replace any part of the Product that is deemed by ESCEA to be faulty.
For the second period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase ESCEA will
supply replacement parts only, without charge.
Parts and Labor for the first twelve (12) months:
a) ESCEA, at its sole discretion and through its dealer, may modify, adjust,
repair, or replace the faulty products. The warranty period on parts and
labor shall be for twelve (12) months from the date of purchase.
b) Pre-determined labor costs will only be reimbursed when ESCEA
specified procedure has been followed, and ESCEA has authorized
service work before it was carried out.
Parts Only for the second twelve (12) months:
a) ESCEA, at its sole discretion, will provide replacement parts to its dealer
for the benefit of an end user. Faulty parts MUST be returned to
ESCEA. The parts only warranty period shall be for twelve (12) months
and will commence twelve (12) months after the acceptance date of the
Products by the ESCEA retailer.
General Terms and Exclusions:
1. All repairs made within the Limited Warranty period shall be covered by
this Limited Warranty for a period of three (3) months from the date of
completion of the repair, or for the remainder of the overall Limited
Warranty period, whichever is the longer.
2. If the buyer or any other party modifies any part of the product within the
Limited Warranty period without the prior written consent of ESCEA then
the Limited Warranty shall be void.
ESCEA may, at its sole discretion, decide that the Limited Warranty is
void in relation to any part of the product, which has been modified.
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3. ESCEA must be notified of all claims under this Limited Warranty as
soon as possible, but in any event not later than two (2) weeks of the
claimant becoming aware of the circumstance giving rise to the claims.
4. No ESCEA Distributor, retailer, employee or other third party is
authorized to make any modification, extension, or addition to this
Limited Warranty, whether verbal or written.
5. ESCEA reserves the right to discontinue products or make substitutions, in
such event, the buyer may receive a substitute product or a cash
refund at ESCEA'S sole discretion, if a replacement for the product
covered by this Limited Warranty is no longer available.
6. ESCEA is not responsible for damage arising from failure to follow
instructions for the product's installation, maintenance and permitted
and proper use. The Limited Warranty does not cover damage caused
by use with non-ESCEA products or damage caused by accident,
abuse, misuse, weather, fire, flood, earthquake or other external causes.
Products where an ESCEA serial number has been removed or defaced
or damage caused by incorrect fuel type or flueing are also not covered.
Cosmetic damage, including but not limited to paint blemishes,
scratches, non structural surface rust, water damage and normal fair
wear and tear are not covered as well. Gas Fireplaces require annual
service, problems caused by not having this service done such as (but
not limited to) dust and debris build up, flat batteries, insects present in
burners, incorrect gas pressure and worn thermocouples are also not
covered under this warrantee.
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
This limited warranty, and the remedies set forth above, are exclusive and in lieu of
all other warranties, remedies and conditions, whether verbal or written, statutory,
express or implied.
Escea specifically disclaims any and all statutory or implied warranties and
conditions, including, without limitation, warranties of merchantability, fitness for a
particular purpose and warranties against latent defects.
Except as provided herein, Escea is not responsible for direct, special, incidental or
consequential loss or damages resulting from any breach of warranty or condition,
or under any other legal theory, including but not limited to the loss of any of the
LIMITATION OF REMEDIES:
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following: use; revenue; actual or anticipated profits (including loss of profits on
contracts); use of money; anticipated savings; business; opportunity; goodwill;
reputation; any or indirect or consequential loss or damage howsoever caused
including the replacement or equipment and property.
Some states in Canada and in some States in the United States do not allow the
exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not
apply to buyer.

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