Esse 200XK Assembly Instructions

200XK, 200XK DD, & 225XK
Multi-Fuel & Smoke Exempt Wood Burning
Stove
INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS
(TO BE LEFT WITH THE CUSTOMER)
UK & IRELAND
GB
IE

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CONTENTS
General Safety Notes
Page 2
Installing the Stove
Page 12
Installation instructions
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Operating Instructions
Page 15
Chimney & Flue
Page 4
Wood Burning
Page 17
Flue Draught
Page 6
Solid Fuel Burning
Page 19
Flue Stabiliser
Page 7
Technical Information
Page 21
Dimensions & Clearances
Page 7
Maintenance
Page 23
Commissioning Checklist
Page 10
Guarantee
Page 24
GENERAL SAFETY NOTES
The Esse 200SE is available in three different designs. These designs are all
installed and operated using the same methods and techniques.
SE Stoves need to maintain a higher flue temperature than a Non-SE Stove. As such
it will not shut down like a Non-SE Stove and is designed to continue to draw air in
to maintain these temperatures and meet local authority regulations.
 Properly installed, operated and maintained, this appliance will not emit fumes into the
dwelling. However occasional fumes from de-ashing and re-fuelling may occur.
Persistent fume emission is potentially dangerous and must not be tolerated. If
fume emission does persist, open doors and windows to ventilate the room. Let the
fire burn out or eject and safely dispose of fuel from the appliance. Once the fire is
cold, check the flue and chimney for blockages and clean if required. Do not attempt
to relight the fire until the cause of the fume emission has been identified and
corrected. Seek expert advice if necessary .
 Do not fit an extractor fan in the same room as the appliance.
 It is important that flue ways are cleaned frequently and the chimney swept regularly.
Also the stove must be maintained in good mechanical order. Regular sweeping means
at least once a year for smokeless fuel and a minimum of twice a year for other fuels.
 If the chimney was previously used for an open fire, it is possible that the higher flue gas
temperatures generated by the stove may loosen deposits that were firmly adhering to
the inner surface of the chimney and cause blockage of the fluepipe. We recommend
that in such a situation a second sweeping of the chimney should be carried out within
one month of regular use of the stove after installation. Also, lock or remove any
existing dampers in the flueway.
 Should it be likely that children, aged or infirm people approach the fire, then a
fireguard should be fitted.
 Avoid the use of aerosol sprays in the vicinity of the stove when it is in operation.

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 This appliance must be installed as per these instructions and regulations complied
with. No modifications or alterations of any kind are permitted.
There must be a permanent unobstructed fresh air supply in to the room,
in which this appliance is installed. This must be equal to a total of
1375mm². Ventilation air may be supplied directly from outside via a
3”/Ø80.0mm heat resistant pipe connected to the rear of the stove.
CLEAN AIR ACT 1993 AND SMOKE CONTROL AREAS
Under the Clean Air Act local authorities may declare the whole or part of the district of
the authority to be a smoke control area. It is an offence to emit smoke from a chimney
of a building, from a furnace or from any fixed boiler if located in a designated smoke
control area. It is also an offence to acquire an "unauthorised fuel" for use within a
smoke control area unless it is used in an "exempt" appliance ("exempted" from the
controls which generally apply in the smoke control area).
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has powers under the Act
to authorise smokeless fuels or exempt appliances for use in smoke control areas in
England. In Scotland and Wales this power rests with Ministers in the devolved
administrations for those countries. Separate legislation, the Clean Air (Northern
Ireland) Order 1981, applies in Northern Ireland. Therefore it is a requirement that fuels
burnt or obtained for use in smoke control areas have been "authorised" in Regulations
and that appliances used to burn solid fuel in those areas (other than "authorised" fuels)
have been exempted by an Order made and signed by the Secretary of State or Minister
in the devolved administrations.
The ESSE 200SE Series has been recommended as suitable for use in smoke control
areas when burning dry wood logs in accordance with these instructions. Peat and other
unauthorised fuels must not be burnt in this appliance in smoke control areas.
Further information on the requirements of the Clean Air Act can be found here :
http://smokecontrol.defra.gov.uk/
Your local authority is responsible for implementing the Clean Air Act 1993 including
designation and supervision of smoke.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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 and care must be taken during handling.

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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
absolves the installer from responsibilities to conform to British Standards, in
particular BS8303 and BS EN 15287:2007, relating to the installation of solid fuel
appliances.
Permanent ventilation may be required in accordance with the guidelines given in
Approved Document J of The Building Regulations.
All local regulations, including those referring to National and European standards
need to be complied with when installing the appliance.
CHIMNEY& FLUE
The successful operation of this appliance relies on the adequate performance of the
Chimney to which it is connected.
This Appliance is not suitable for installations in a shared flue system.
The chimney must:
Have an internal cross section of no less than 320cm² (Ø200mm). If a flue liner is
used it should be 125mm diameter (5") and suitable for solid fuel.
Be a minimum 4.5m high from hearth level to pot.
Be terminated at least 1m above roof level so that the chimney does not terminate
in a pressure zone (see Fig. 2).
Be free from cracks, severe bends, voids and obstructions.
Be connected to this one appliance only.
New chimneys must be tested in accordance with HETAS requirements.
If the stove is installed as a free standing appliance, it should not support any part
of the chimney.
Voids in the chimney should be avoided, as these will prevent a steady flue
draught.
The stove flue pipe should pass beyond the narrowing of the chimney (see Fig. 1).
Consideration should be given to falling soot. For rear outlet stoves it may be
necessary to provide a soot catchment area in the flue pipe so that soot does not
settle in the path of the flue gases. The optional rear flue box attachment available
from ESSE has a detachable base that allows for soot to be removed (See Fig. 1).
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.

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Fig.1 –Ideal Flue Connections (Flue box available from www.esseparts.com)
Fig.2 –Chimney and Flue Performance

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FLUE DRAUGHT
The chimney can be checked, before the stove is installed, with a smoke match. If the
chimney doesn't pull the smoke it may suggest the chimney needs attention (see the
Flue Diagnosis Table, below).
This test is only a guide as an apparently poor flue may improve once the
stove is installed, lit and the flue is warmed. If, once the stove is installed,
there is any doubt that the chimney is providing an adequate draught; a
flue draught reading can be taken with the stove lit. Two flue draught
readings should be taken, one with the stove at minimum rate and one at
maximum rate.
MEASUREMENTS
The flue draught test hole is located on the right hand side of the stove at the back near
the top. Remove the screw to allow reading to be taken, replace the screw once
readings are complete.
MINIMUM
The stove should be lit and allowed to warm the flue thoroughly. The air controls can
then be set so that the stove burns on a low setting. Allow the burning rate to become
steady. The flue draught reading should now be taken with the primary air intake closed
and the airwash control fully open.
MAXIMUM
The primary air intake can now be opened to allow the stove to burn at maximum rate.
Give the stove some time for the burning rate to become steady and then close the
primary air intake, make sure the airwash control is fully open and take a flue draught
reading immediately. Ideally, the flue draught reading should range between 1mm wg
(10 Pa) and 2.5mm wg (25 Pa). 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.
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
hoods/fans). Fit an air vent if the room is sealed.
High flue draught symptoms: fire difficult to control, fuel will not last, stove too hot, stove damage, chimney fire.
CAUSE
REMEDY
External wind conditions combined with
chimney terminal
Fit stabiliser cowl.
Fit flue draught stabiliser.

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FLUE STABILISER
A flue stabiliser can be fitted to reduce the draught through the stove if the flue draught
is too high. The flue stabiliser should be:
Fitted in the same room as the stove.
The same size as the flue pipe.
Fitted no closer than 700mm to the flue outlet of the appliance.
DIMENSIONS & CLEARANCES
Fig.3a –Stove Dimensions

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Fig.3c 200 Stove with Optional Log Box Dimensions

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Fig.3c 225 Stove Dimensions

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COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST
To assist with any potential guarantee claim please complete the following information:-
To be completed by the installer.
Dealer the appliance was purchased from:
Name:
Address:
Telephone No:
ESSENTIAL information:
Date Installed
Model Description:
Serial No:
Installation Engineer:
Company Name:
Address:
Telephone No:
Commissioning Checks –to be completed and signed:
Is the flue system correct for this appliance?
Yes
No
Flue swept and checked for soundness?
Yes
No
Smoke test completed on installed appliance?
Yes
No
Spillage test complete?
Yes
No
Has the use of the appliance, operation and controls been
explained?
Yes
No
Clearance to combustible materials checked?
Yes
No
Instruction book handed to the customer?
Yes
No
CO Alarm fitted?
Yes
No
Signature:……………………………………………….. Print Name:…………………………………………………

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Net Efficiency:
Comments/Installation/Handover Instruction:
Esse Engineering Ltd.
A+
Manufacturer Name:
Model Name:
Energy Efficiency Class:
Product Fiche
Energy Labelling Directive - (EU) 2015/1187 fo Solid Fuel Boilers and
Packages of Solid Fuel Boilers, Supplementary Heaters, Temperature
Controls and Solar Devices
Esse 200SE
Note: The product fiche can cover a number of solid fuel boiler models
supplied by the same manufacturer. Please use additional cells
containing the information above for more than 1 appliance.
7.6
0.0
107.6
81.1
Nominal Heat Output to Room:
Nominal Heat Output to Water:
Seasonal Space Efficiency:

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INSTALLING THE STOVE
INSTALLING THE AIR INLET CONNECTION
Ventilated air may be supplied directly from the outside via a 3”/Ø80.0mm heat
resistant pipe connected to the rear of the stove. This air inlet may be positioned
downwards or backwards (see Fig. 5). To re-position the air inlet, undo four screws, as
shown on Fig. 5, re-position the air inlet bracket and replace screws.
If rearrangement of the air inlet connection is needed it must be made
before the stove is positioned in the fireplace.
POSITIONING
The overall dimensions of the stove are shown in Fig. 3 along with a table that indicates
recommended distances between the stove and surrounding combustible materials. As
a rule, any surrounding combustible material should not exceed 80°C. There should be
sufficient space around the stove for service work.
HEARTH
The construction of the hearth must conform to Building Regulations, must be firm, non-
combustible and capable of supporting the stove. (Refer to Building Regulations
Document J). The stove has been independently certified as suitable to stand on a
12mm (½”) thick non-combustible hearth.
FLUE CONNECTION
The flue pipe used to connect the stove to the chimney is 125mm (5") in diameter. The
stove is supplied ready for top flue connection. To change to a rear connection, a cast
rear flue collar kit or a rear flue box kit is available from www.esse.com. The flue
blanking plug supplied with the kits is used to block the top flue outlet. The blanking
plate in the rear of the stove must then be removed (to access the bolts attaching the
blanking plate, the convector panel must first be removed) - see Fig. 6. The rear flue box
attachment allows the stove to be installed further out of any building recess. Fig. 1
shows suitable flue connections.
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTES
1. The installation must allow for adequate chimney sweeping.
2. Avoid using bends greater than 45° to the vertical. All flue pipe sections should be
as close to vertical as possible.
3. All joints in the flue system must be effectively sealed.
4. All flue sockets must face upwards.
5. Check the appliance for soundness of seals between castings and main components
and that all supplied parts and fittings are correctly fitted.
On completing the installation, check that all the internal components of the stove are
positioned correctly.
Check - Ashpan, iron grate, baffle, side and back bricks.

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Leave the appliance operational and explain the operation of the stove to
the customer. Leave all instructions and operating tools with the customer.
Fig. 4 –Arranging the Flue for Top or Rear Outlet.
200 Stove rear flue connection conversion.
The stove is supplied ready for a top flue connection.
1. Unfasten the flue blanking plate.
2. Using the same bolts fasten either the optional Cast flue collar or Rear flue
box.
3. Open the stove door and remove the baffle.
4. Fit the top flue blanking plug and attach the flue blanking bar.
5. The stove is now ready for a rear flue connection.

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Fig. 5 –Positioning the Air Inlet
Screws holding air inlet bracket.
Fitting the Optional Log Box:
Remove the stove legs. The stove can then be carefully sat on top of the log box. The
stove can then be bolted to the base using the bolts from the stove legs. The stove can
then be fitted as normal.
Screws holding air inlet bracket

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Over firing will damage you stove.
To maintain peak efficiency, your stove should burn approximately 1.7kg
of well-seasoned wood per hour.
Your stove should not be used as an incinerator and only recommended
fuels shall be used.
Parts of the appliance, especially the external surfaces, will be hot to
touch when in operation and due care will need to be taken
It is essential that the fire has adequate air supply for combustion and
ventilation. Apertures provided for this purpose shall not be restricted.
Additional loose parts supplied inside your stove include:
A Stove Mitt –For removing the ash pan, adjusting the primary air controls,
adjusting the air wash control and operating the door handle.
A Riddling Tool –For operating the riddling grate and lifting the ash pan in and out.
A Flue Blanking Plug –To blank the top flue outlet if the rear outlet is to be used.
Fig. 6 –Stove Controls
Always use stove mitts
when adjusting
controls and opening
or closing the door.

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Fig. 7-Riddling Grate Open
Fig. 8-Riddling Grate Closed
Fig. 9-Positioning Vermiculite Bricks

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One of the top baffle bricks can be removed and the remainder spaced
evenly to help deal with a poor flue draught. This is designed to be a
temporary measure as it will affect the efficiency of your stove.
RE-FUELLING ON TO A LOW FIRE BED
If there is insufficient burning material in the fire bed to light a new fuel charge,
excessive smoke emission can occur. Refuelling must be carried out onto a sufficient
quantity of glowing embers and ash that the new fuel charge will ignite in a reasonable
period. If there are too few embers in the fire bed, add suitable kindling to prevent
excessive smoke.
FUEL OVERLOADING
The maximum amount of fuel specified in this manual should not be exceeded,
overloading can cause excess smoke.
OPERATION WITH DOOR LEFT OPEN
Operation with the door open can cause excess smoke. The appliance must not be
operated with the appliance door left open except as directed in the instructions.
DAMPERS LEFT OPEN
Operation with the air controls or appliance dampers open can cause excess smoke. The
appliance must not be operated with air controls, appliance dampers or door left open
except as directed in the instructions.
WOOD BURNING
LIGHTING & CONTROLLING THE FIRE
Front of the stove
Rear of the stove
Top Baffle Bricks

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Before lighting the fire for the first time ensure that the baffle, side and back bricks and
all the internal components are in position. Burning without either will result in the
stove overheating and being damaged. Open the air wash control and the primary air
control fully. Place some tightly rolled paper on top of some crumpled paper on the base
towards the back of the stove. On top of this, place some small pieces of wood. Light the
crumpled paper and close the door. Once the fire becomes established add some larger
pieces of wood. As the stove comes up to temperature close the primary air control
using the stove mitt. The burning rate of the stove can now be regulated by the rate at
which fuel is added and by adjusting the air wash control.
With the above in mind it is plain to see that the stove should ideally be run with the
primary air inlet closed and the air wash control open whenever possible. Another
advantage of running the stove with the air wash open is that the air that is being drawn
into the stove travels across the glass forming an air barrier between the glass and the
fire bed helping to prevent smoke particles sticking to the glass.
If the fire dies down too low, opening the primary air control for a short period will
revive it. When reviving a low fire it is important to also use kindling before adding
larger logs to help prevent smoke.
Wood burns most efficiently when the air for combustion is supplied
from above the fire bed rather than below. The air supplied above the
fire bed provides the oxygen necessary for the volatile gases (smoke),
given off by the wood as it heats to combust. This ensures that the gases
are burnt and used to heat the stove instead of being wasted up the
chimney or condensing and forming tarry deposits inside the stove, in the
flue or on the stove glass. Running the stove with the primary air control
open and the air wash control closed will provide oxygen for the wood to
burn on the fire bed but will not provide air for the volatile gases above
the fire bed to combust resulting in a smoky inefficient fire.
ASH REMOVAL
Only remove small amounts of ash from the firebox. When de-ashing, leave 30-40mm
depth of ash in the bottom of the firebox for the best performance. Always use the
stove mitt to open and close the door.
CORRECT RUNNING TEMPERATURES FOR BURNING
To get the best results from your stove it is recommended that a wood stove
thermometer (available from your stove dealer) be fitted to the flue pipe above the
stove, at eye level if possible. The figures below show the recommended temperature of
the flue gases:
115°C –245°C (240°F –475°F)
The flue gases should be in this temperature band for the safest, most efficient and
most economical operation of your stove.
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This is below the condensation point of wood gases and may cause the build-up of tar in
the chimney, dirty the stove glass and result in the inefficient burning of the fuel.
Above 245°C
Too hot. Heat will be wasted up the chimney. Excess heat may damage the stove or
ignite any existing accumulation of tar resulting in a chimney fire.
EXTENDED BURNING
Loading a large amount of wood into the stove all at once will reduce the temperature
inside the stove. If the temperature is too low, the gases given off from the wood will be
too low to combust resulting in a lot of smoke covering the inside of the stove, including
the glass, with soot. To combat this problem it is a good idea to increase the
temperature of the stove before loading by further opening the air inlets. Load the
wood and leave the air controls open until the moisture is driven out of the wood and
the stove is back up to an efficient operating temperature. The air inlets can then be
reduced to hold the temperature of the stove. Loading the stove little and often will
help keep the stove temperature steady. When loading wood, make sure that the end
grain of the wood in the stove is pointing away from the glass, otherwise the moisture
and gases coming from the end grain of the wood will dirty the glass.
TYPES OF WOOD FOR FUEL
For best results use well-seasoned hardwood such as Oak, Ash or Beech. Allow wood to
dry out under cover in well-ventilated conditions for at least twelve months. As a rough
guide wood is ready for burning when radial cracks appear in the end of logs. Properly
dry wood means it should have a moisture content of between15%-20% which can only
be accurately measured using a moisture meter. Burning wood that is not seasoned will
result in tar being deposited in the stove, on the glass and in the flueways. This build-up
of tar is a hazard and if it ignites may cause a chimney fire. Resinous softwood burns
well and gives a high output for short periods but is not as efficient and does not last as
long as hardwood.
RE-FUELLING
Adding a 'little fuel often' is the best re-fuelling method to keep smoke to a minimum.
Our tests have shown that burning logs not longer than 20cm and with a width or
diameter of no more than 12cm will produce the optimum smoke free performance.
PEAT
Peat is a fuel conveniently available in some areas and should be burned in the same
manner as wood.
SOLID MINERAL FUEL BURNING
LIGHTING AND CONTROLLING THE FIRE
Before lighting the fire for the first time ensure that the baffle, the riddling grate and the
side and back bricks are in position. Burning without either will result in the stove
castings overheating and being damaged.

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Open the air wash control and the primary air control fully. Place some tightly rolled
paper on top of some crumpled paper on the base towards the back of the stove. On top
of this, place some small pieces of wood and on top of that a few small pieces of mineral
fuel. Light the crumpled paper and close the door. Once the fire becomes established
and the fuel is burning, more fuel can be added. When the stove is hot and the fuel is no
longer producing smoke, the air wash control can be reduced. The burning rate of the
fire can now be controlled with bottom air slider. As air from the primary air slider flows
up through the grate it will cool the grate preventing it from overheating and becoming
damaged. Reducing the air inlet and introducing air only from the air wash will allow the
fuel to burn but the grate will not be cooled resulting in damage to the grate. When
controlling the fire, the air inlet should be altered gradually. Reducing the primary air
dramatically and all at once on a hot stove will cause the fuel to clinker and will result in
a build-up of gases and smoke which could ignite with a bang the moment air is
reintroduced.
EXTENDED BURNING
Before adding a large amount of fuel, the grate should be de-ashed and the ash pan
emptied. Add the fuel sloping it from the front coal bar up to the back of the stove to
the level of the top of the back brick. Open the primary air inlet and let the fire burn for
a period on high rate in order to hit the stove back up to temperature and drive off the
moisture and gases in the fuel. If a lot of smoke is produced on reloading, the air wash
control can be opened further to keep the smoke back from the glass. As the fire gets
back up to the temperature, reduce the air wash control and reduce the primary air inlet
to suit the burning rate. The exact setting of the air controls depends on a number of
variables including: the flue draught, the fuel used and the installation and so the best
setting for your stove can only be learned by experience.
ASH REMOVAL
The level of ash should not be allowed to build up to the level of the grate. If the level of
ash becomes too high the air through the grate will become restricted causing the grate
to overheat and preventing the fuel from burning efficiently.
MINERAL FUELS
Ordinary bituminous house coal is not recommended and must not be burned in smoke
control areas. Burning bituminous house coal will result in a sooty stove and chimney,
and the stove glass will require cleaning regularly. There are numerous natural
anthracites and manufactured smokeless fuels that will burn cleanly and have more
reliable burning characteristics. A list of these fuels and their suitability is produced by
HETAS (www.hetas.co.uk). Consult your local fuel merchant to find out what is available
in your area. Petro coke should not be used as it burns very hot and may damage the
stove casting.
The above text should be used as a guide only. The ideal operation of
your stove depends on a number of factors, which vary with each
installation, and so gaining experience operating your stove is the only
way to learn its best operation.