Esse 990 CH Installation and operation manual

INSTALLATION & COMMISSIONING
INSTRUCTIONS
Model: 990 CH

In the UK the installer has a responsibility under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to
provide for the safety of persons carrying out the installation. Attention is drawn to the fact
that fire cement is caustic and hands must be washed thoroughly after use. The appliance is
heavy (max 450kg) and care muse be taken during handling. Although the appliance does
not contain asbestos products it is possible that asbestos may be disturbed in existing
installations and every precaution must be taken.
These instructions give a guide for the installation of the appliance but in no way absolve the
installer from responsibilities to conform to British Standards in particular BS8303 and BS6461
relating to the installation of solid fuel appliances. All local regulations including those referring
to national and European standards need to be complied when installing this appliance.
Outside of the UK the installer must comply with all local national & European standards that apply.
Any adjacent combustible material should be far enough away from the appliance so as not
to raise 60ºC above the room temperature when the appliance is in operation. If necessary
any adjoining walls should be protected fro the effects of heat. Clearances from combustible
materials are 20mm from the sides and 40mm from the rear.
It is also recommended that a smoke alarm and appropriate fire safety equipment such as
a fire extinguisher and fire blanket are installed in the kitchen as a safety precaution.
An adequate air supply for combustion and ventilation is required. A purpose provided air
vent is necessary. Air openings provided for this purpose must not be restricted.
General Safety Information Page 2
Chimney and Flue Information Page 3
Installing the Appliance Page 4
Flue Draught Page 5
Chimney and Flue Page 6
Hot Water System Page 7
Replacement Parts Page 9
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
This appliance is not suitable for
installation in a shared flue system
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Fig.1 – Cooker Dimensions Note: All dimensions are in millimetres
The successful operation of the cooking appliance relies on the adequate performance of the
chimney to which it is connected. The following chimney guidelines must be followed:
• It should have an internal cross section of
no less than 320cm2(200mm dia.) If a
flue liner is used it should be 150mm
(6’’) diameter and be made of suitable
material for burning solid fuel).
• Voids in the chimney should be avoided
as these will prevent a steady flue
draught. The appliance flue pipe should
pass beyond the narrowing of the
chimney.
• Be terminated at least 1m above roof level
so that the chimney does not terminate in
a pressure zone.
• If the appliance is installed as a
freestanding appliance it should not
support any part of the chimney.
• Be free from cracks severe bends voids
and obstructions.
• Be connected to this one appliance only.
• New chimneys must be in accordance with
local regulations.
• The chimney must be capped to prevent
ingress of rain.
• A flue/chimney access point may also be
required so that the state of the chimney
can be checked and any fallen soot
removed.
• External flues must be insulated to prevent
heat loss.
• Do not fit an extractor fan in the same
room as the appliance.
• Be a minimum 4.6m high from top of the
flue box to the chimney pot.
CHIMNEY AND FLUE INFORMATIONCHIMNEY AND FLUE INFORMATION
300mm
770mm
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INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE
The chimney/flue to which this appliance is being connected must be
swept and examined for soundness prior to installation. Remedial action
should be taken if required seeking expert advice if necessary. Where
the chimney is believed to have served an open fire installation it is
possible that a higher flue gas temperature from a closed appliance may
loosen deposits that were firmly adhered with the consequent risk of
flue blockage. It is therefore recommended that the chimney be swept
a second time within a month of regular use after installation.
Flue Co ectio
The flue pipe used to connect the appliance to the chimney is 6’’ (150mm) in diameter.
A 5”- 6’’ adaptor is supplied to connect to the flue box of the cooker. (The flue connection
is on the top of the appliance in the centre at the back.)
Importa t I stallatio Notes
1. The installation must allow access for adequate chimney sweeping and flue cleaning.
2. Avoid using bends greater than 45º to the vertical. All flue pipe sections should be as close
to the vertical as possible.
3. All joints in the flue system must be effectively sealed.
4. All flue sockets must face upwards. On completing the installation of the appliance the
chimney hearth and walls adjacent to the cooker must conform to local or national
regulations currently in force. In the United Kingdom the appropriate sections of the
Building Regulations must be conformed to.
5. Air inlet grilles should be positioned so that they are not liable to blockage.
6. An air extraction device shall not be used in the same room as the appliance unless
adequate additional ventilation is provided.
7. A flue cleaning door should be fitted to provide access for cleaning the flue and chimney.
8. Check the appliance for soundness of seals between casting and main components and
that all supplied parts and fittings are correctly fitted.
9. Ensure the appliance is left operational and hand over the operating instructions and
operating tools supplied.
10. Before leaving the installation demonstrate the operation of the appliance to the user.
Explain all controls and flue way access for cleaning.
NOTE
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FLUE DRAUGHT
This test is only a guide as an apparently poor flue may improve once the
appliance is installed lit and the flue is warmed. If once the appliance is
installed there is any doubt that the chimney is providing an adequate
draught a flue draught reading should be taken.
The chimney can be checked before the appliance is installed with a smoke pellet.
If the chimney doesn’t pull the smoke it may suggest the chimney needs attention.
Flue Draught Readi gs
Two flue draught readings should be taken one with the appliance at minimum firing rate
and one at maximum firing rate. The flue draught should be taken behind the flue box door.
Minimum reading: The appliance should be lit and allowed to warm the flue thoroughly.
Close the thermostat control and the flue box door and ensure firebox door is fully closed.
Allow the burning rate to become steady. The flue draught reading should now be taken;
the minimum required is 12 Pascals [Pa] (0.05’’ w.g.).
Maximum reading: The boiler thermostat control can now be opened to allow the appliance
to burn at maximum rate. Keep the flue box door closed. Take a flue draught reading.
Ideally the flue draught readings should range between 12Pa (0.12mm or 0.05’’ w.g.) and
24Pa (2.5mm 0.1’’ w.g.). Any readings significantly outside this range may indicate the need
for remedial action. Low flue draught symptoms: difficult to light and smoke coming into the
room. High flue draught means fuel burns away very quickly.
Flue Stabiliser
A flue stabiliser can be fitted to reduce the draught through the appliance if the draught is
too high. The flue stabiliser should be fitted in the same room as the appliance and be the
same size as the flue pipe. (Note: extra ventilation will be required as stated in the Building
Regulations.
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Placi g the cooker
The 990 can be lifted from the pallet it is delivered on utilising ESSE lifting wheels issued to
ESSE retailers. These allow the cooker to be wheeled into position in the home. Once
decoupled from these wheels and on a flat floor the cooker can be gently moved backwards
by removing the kick strip & fitting one set of wheels to the front to lift the cooker so it can
then be pushed back towards the wall using the built in rollers in the base of the cooker at
each side at the rear. Push on the front of the top casing but not the towel rail. Do not use
the towel rail or the bolster lid handles as a lifting rail as damage will occur.
Positio i g
The appliance should be sited on non-combustible material.
NOTE

LOW FLUE DRAUGHT SYMPTOMS: DIFFICULT TO LIGHT AND SMOKE COMING INTO THE ROOM
CAUSE REMEDY
Cold chimney Line the chimney
Chimney too short Extend the chimney
Down draught Relocate/extend chimney terminal. Fit an anti down draught cowl.
Chimney diameter too large Line the chimney
Chimney obstruction Clear/sweep the chimney
Restricted air supply Check for competing draughts (other chimneys, extractor hood/fans).
Fit an air ent if the room is sealed.
HIGH FLUE DRAUGHT SYMPTOMS: FIRE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL, FUEL WILL NOT LAST,
COOKER TOO HOT, APPLIANCE DAMAGE, CHIMNEY FIRE.
External wind conditions combined
with chimney terminal Fit stabiliser cowl. Fit flue draught stabiliser.
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HOT WATER SYSTEM
The connections will be supplied by your installer.
Water connections: There is one water flow connection and one water return connection on the left hand
side of the cooker. Connections are Rp1 (1” BSP female). By using 1” BSP/28mm elbows the pipes can be
brought out of the back of the cooker if preferred. The storage cylinder should be 30-gallon minimum
capacity insulated to prevent heat loss and as close to the cooker as possible.
This appliance is not suitable for use with sealed (pressurised) system.
Ge eral Notes o Water System
1. The cooker will produce hot water at different rates depending on how it is operated.
A thermostat is fitted.
2. The system must be designed to cope with loads between the maximum and minimum output.
The maximum output is 16.9kw (57799 Btu/h) in winter configuration and 3kw (10260btu/h) in
summer configuration. Installation procedure should follow the above the cylinder being as near
the cooker as it is possible to avoid long pipe runs and subsequent heat loss.
3. An indirect storage cylinder is essential for domestic hot water supply irrespective of whether the water
supply is hard or soft. Minimum capacity is 30 gallons. Cylinder should be as close to cooker as possible.
4. The central heating circuit may be gravity circulation but a pump system is preferred. To allow heat from
the boiler to be absorbed should there be a pump stoppage on an accelerated circuit the primary
domestic supply must be gravity operated.
5. Installation as a central heating system alone i.e. without a domestic supply is not recommended as the
boiler will produce heat when the cooker is in use irrespective of central heating demand and primary
absorption must be provided.
6. Whichever system is chosen the layout must follow established heating engineering practice. To avoid
trapping air in the boiler a 1” BSP connection must be used on the flow trapping and any reduction in
pipe size thereafter being made on a vertical rising pipe. The cooker must be level when fitted and the
flow pipe must rise from the boiler. A drain cock must be fitted on the lowest point of the return pipe
and a vent to atmosphere at the highest point of each circuit.
7. The cylinder and pipe work should be lagged to avoid heat loss.
8. The static head must not exceed 60 feet of water.
9. The static head must not exceed 2 bar.
10. If the appliance is to be fitted onto an existing water system then it must be power flushed prior to the
commissioning of the unit inhibitor re-added. Failure to carry out this operation will seriously affect boiler
performance and negate any warranty claim.
11. We strongly recommend that a boiler control unit is fitted in conjunction with this appliance.
This will ensure a return water temperature of at least 60°C
12. A pipe thermostat should be fitted on the return to knock the pump off should the water temperature
drop below 60°.

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Basic Heati g System
Note: A warm boiler return temperature
is essential to avoid tar deposits on the
boiler faces. 56°C minimum is required.

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REPLACEMENT PARTS
Flexible Flue Rake 2040-807 S
Hotplate Screw CENT-118 S
Hotplate Lifting Tool 2040-400 BO
Flue Brush WN/WD 3"DIA FLUE BRUSH
Cast Iron Shovel WFCIS
Hotplate Rope ROPE/CUT.WHT-T/25x1800
Bolster Rope ROPE/CUT.WHT/8x1800-C
Ashpan SF 990-024
Solid Fuel Grate SF 990-032
Oven Rope ROPE/CUT.GRY/18x1360-G

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Notes

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Nom nal heat output 22kW
Combust on a r requ rements 93.5cm2
We ght of appl ance 450kg
M n mum ch mney draught 12Pa
Max mum Ch mney Draught 25Pa