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630288_0_Manual_Installation-Service_ST900_AUS NZ 

 

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ST900 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 

Installation Manual 

NZ / AUS EDITION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Important: 

The appliance shall be installed in accordance with; 
 

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This installation instruction booklet 

 

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Local gas fitting regulations 

 

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Municipal building codes 

 

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Electrical wiring regulations 

 

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AS/NZS 5601, 

Gas installations 

 

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Any other relevant statutory regulations. 

 

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Must be installed by a qualified person 

 
 
 

Manufactured by: Escea Ltd, PO Box 5277 Dunedin New Zealand, 
 Ph: +64 3 478 8220, email: 

[email protected]

  www.escea.com 

Содержание ST900

Страница 1: ... 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 Manufactured by Escea Ltd PO Box 5277 Dunedin New Zealand Ph 64 3 478 8220 email info escea com www escea com ...

Страница 2: ...as control system If the fireplace is subjected to an environment with temperatures very close to or exceeding these temperature limits irrespective of if the fireplace is on or off at the time the fireplace may not start up until the temperature returns back to within the operating range To remedy this the environmental temperature should be addressed and the fireplace control system given time t...

Страница 3: ...e void 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 applianc...

Страница 4: ...il the very end of the installation and commissioning to avoid damage to the fascia panels Builder 1 Construct Frame Section 1 0 to 6 0 Gasfitter 5 Install Flue Flue Restrictor if required Section 13 0 6 Test fire and verify flame pattern is acceptable 7 Cover up fire using packaging Section 16 0 Electrician 2 Install Electrical connection Section 15 0 Gasfitter 3 Install Gas Pipe Section 7 0 to 8...

Страница 5: ...g Gas Pipe 9 0 Power Supply 10 0 Fixing Fire to Wall 11 0 Removing the Firebox Glass 12 0 Installing the Flue system 13 0 Fitting the Flue Restrictor 14 0 Converting to ULPG or Propane 15 0 Placing the Fuel Bed 16 0 Checking Operating Pressure 17 0 Covering up the Fire 18 0 Commissioning the Fire fitting the fascia 19 0 Operating Instructions 20 0 Sounds and Smells 21 0 Annual Service Check 22 0 I...

Страница 6: ...ary depending on fascia type The dimensioned drawings in the following sections show the size of opening that must be created to fit the ST900 The wall directly above the fire should be finished gibbed lined after the fire has been installed unless there is an access hatch or the chase is open to the ceiling cavity which allows the flue to be installed after the wall has been lined The wall and fr...

Страница 7: ...se lost through the outer skin of the fireplace and flue system into the cavity of the chimney breast or chase may be recovered into the room by placing two air vents in the cavity or chase By placing one vent at or just above floor level and the other near the ceiling of the room will induce natural convection and prevent heat build up in the cavity and subsequently recover some of the heat into ...

Страница 8: ...mmon 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 ...

Страница 9: ...n Combustible Mantle Clearances If the entire installation mantle wall and cavity is constructed from non combustible materials the clearances to mantles may be as shown in the shaded area 6 0 Corner Installations If a cavity is to be created in a corner the following table gives the minimum sizes in millimetres Fascia Type A B C D Ferro 380 910 835 1670 Velo 392 940 862 1724 7 0 Laying Gas Pipe G...

Страница 10: ...e location of a standard 3 pin 240V power outlet to accommodate the power transformer This must be within 1 5m of the lower left hand side of the appliance Locating this plug 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 fire has been installed This is n...

Страница 11: ...of time 10 0 Fixing the Fire to the base and wall It is a requirement that this fire be securely fastened to the wall and base Once the fire has been pushed back into the correct position use wood screws or other suitable fasteners to fix the fire to the cavity through each of the four holes in the corners as shown in the diagram to the right Note It may be necessary to use washers on the fastener...

Страница 12: ...ndix A to work out the quantities of the flue components that are required 12 1 Any offsets in your flue configuration should be 45 where possible 12 2 If your flue configuration has a horizontal run there must be a minimum 1 inclination 20mm vertical rise per 1m horizontal run leading upwards towards the termination Do not install the flue with horizontal sections sloping down towards the termina...

Страница 13: ...stallation Service_ST900_AUS NZ 13 12 5 Vertical Only Flue Diagram Use this diagram to determine what percentage of flue restriction in required to ensure safe and correct operation of the ST900 decorative gas fireplace ...

Страница 14: ...ation Service_ST900_AUS NZ 14 12 6 Horizontally Terminating Flue Diagram Use this diagram to determine what percentage of flue restriction in required to ensure safe and correct operation of the ST900 decorative gas fireplace ...

Страница 15: ...rvice_ST900_AUS NZ 15 12 7 Vertically Terminating flue with a Horizontal Offset Use this diagram to determine what percentage of flue restriction in required to ensure safe and correct operation of the ST900 decorative gas fireplace ...

Страница 16: ...630288_0_Manual_Installation Service_ST900_AUS NZ 16 12 8 Standard Flueing Configurations The following flue components are available from escea in kitset form DVF H DVF V ...

Страница 17: ...630288_0_Manual_Installation Service_ST900_AUS NZ 17 12 9 Locating the Flue Terminal The flue terminal must be located using the information given in the following diagram and table based on AS NZS 5601 ...

Страница 18: ...ng into a building with the exception of sub floor Ventilation Space heaters up to 50 MJ h input Other gas appliances up to 50 MJ h input Gas appliances over 50 MJ h input and up to 150 MJ h input Gas appliances over 150 MJ h input 150 500 1000 1500 150 500 1000 1500 NOTE 1 All distances are measured to the nearest part of the flue terminal 2 Prohibited area below electricity meter or fuse box ext...

Страница 19: ...t is required to seal the Terminal Cap to the external wall A bead should be run along the edge of the Terminal that will be in contact with the wall once installed 12 12 Twist locking procedure Before connecting flue components to ensure an airtight seal run a single 7 8mm bead of High Temperature RTV Silicone or equivalent on the male end of the flue as shown in the diagram below The four indent...

Страница 20: ...asing itself not the fascia When using horizontal flue runs vertical measurements should be measured to the centre line of the horizontal flue pipes When using 90 elbows in the installation use the diagram below to help calculate installations horizontal and vertical distances 1 38mm will still need to be subtracted from each join If using a 45 offset in your installation consult the chart below t...

Страница 21: ...if fitted and using a Phillips Pozi Drive screwdriver remove the two screws located inside the firebox as shown Once the two screws are removed the baffle will be free to slide down and out as pictured Ensure the firebox paint is not scratched and that the baffle is not damaged Fit the flue restrictor by pushing it up into the flue with the tabs facing downwards as shown Push it up into the flue u...

Страница 22: ...ollar on the burner to the ULPG Propane position as shown in the diagram by removing the screw in the side and then replacing it when the collar is in the correct position NOTE the collar is only able to be set to either NG or Propane ULPG positions This is not an adjustable system Place the burner back into the appliance and screw it in place The gas regulator needs to be converted from the Natur...

Страница 23: ... supplied in the conversion kit in onto the dataplate of the ST900 in the position shown The sticker must be signed and dated by the installer who has converted the fire The ST900 dataplate is located in the lower left of the fireplace on a metal plate tethered to the fireplace ...

Страница 24: ...rrange the supplied driftwood pieces exactly as shown in the diagram and photo below Underneath each piece of driftwood is a written number which will help in correctly positioning it within the firebox 15 2 Coal or Glass Fuel Bed Scatter the supplied fuel bed media evenly across the base of the firebox ensuring there are no coals glass or media inside the pilot flame surround guard which may obst...

Страница 25: ...ube 2 Run the fire on full and measure inlet pressure with all the other gas appliances running If pressure does not fall within the maximum or minimum pressures listed on the table below then reassess installation pipe size or upstream regulator settings 3 Remove the manometer and replace inlet test point screw 4 Remove the operating pressure test point screw Connect manometer tube and measure pr...

Страница 26: ...e fire for a minimum of 20 minutes and finally assemble and fit the fascia and associated accessories 18 1 Assembling the Ferro fascia 1 The ST900 Ferro fascia has two brackets supplied in the fascia box which have not been fully assembled To assemble them use the 4x screws supplied to fasten the brackets to the fascia as shown below Position the brackets with the flange facing outwards and the ho...

Страница 27: ...he fire Do this by lining up the fascia hooks with the receptacles on the sides of the fire Lift the fascia so that the hooks are above the receptacles and let it drop down into position until it is secure and free from movement Remove all protective plastic and packaging material before operating the fire Care should be taken when handling the fascia To remove the Fascia lift it upwards briefly a...

Страница 28: ...t with grill fitted into the fireplace with grills facing downwards Fix in place using the 4x supplied screws in the position shown 4 Install the lower fascia magnet brackets using the 4x supplied screws in the two positions shown below Do not affix the magnets at this stage Installation 5 The ST900 fascia uses the hooks on the rear for attaching to the fire Line up the hooks with the receptacles ...

Страница 29: ...r Stainless Steel fascia requires cleaning 3M Stainless Steel cleaner or equivalent is recommended If your Powder Coated Painted fascia requires cleaning you must only use a damp non abrasive cloth to give it a gentle wipe Never ever rub the fascia 18 5 To clean the glass remove it as described in section 11 0 and clean inside and out using standard window cleaner Do not allow glass to become exce...

Страница 30: ... ST900 for it to operate The remote control runs off 2x AA batteries which are supplied in the same packaging as the remote The remote control is supplied with a wall mount cradle the installer should mount this at a location determined by the customer 19 3 Switching on the ST900 When first powered the remote starts at the OFF screen it is possible that the remote is locked in the OFF screen to un...

Страница 31: ... indicating that the flame level can by changed by just pressing the left or middle button There are four possible flame positions Pilot flame Low flame Medium flame and High flame Pressing Back right button returns to the initial screen Note there is less turndown when using propane or LPG Note that a Safety temperature can be previously set in the configuration menu This specifies the maximum pe...

Страница 32: ...ogram for the whole day by showing the temperature setting for each hour of the day Each bar on the screen represents an hour 0 to 24 To access the day schedule graphic press left button To change the desired temperature go to the hour you want to change by pressing left button and then press change middle button There are 3 temperature settings bars Off Small bar No temperature control the applia...

Страница 33: ... in the lower centre of the fire The touch pad features the basic operations of the fire On off and manual adjustment of the flame height To turn on the ST900 push the ON OFF button on the touch pad The system will emit a beep and begin the ignition process which can take about 10 seconds Once the start up process is complete the fire will be running in HIGH mode The ST900 is now in the Manual mod...

Страница 34: ...ton left button off becomes on Once the pairing is on there are 20 seconds to push press and release the button S1 yellow in the control unit Once this operation is done you hear a beep in the control unit and on the remote control will appear The indication on the pairing menu option will now become off and the pairing is over To return to the home screen press the back button until you get to ma...

Страница 35: ...ot Low Medium x If the Gap Temp is 2 C Flame level will go to minimum level as the difference of 2 C is equal to the gap setting The flame level increases one level Pilot Low x Programming this option enables or disables the program mode To enable it select Yes To disable it select No x Ember bed this option enables or disables the ember bed output To enable it select Yes To disable it select No x...

Страница 36: ...tering 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 20 2 Smells The first few times the unit is operated the unit may release an odour and the fla...

Страница 37: ...picture verified 15 minutes after start up 4 Ensure the pilot frame is clearly visible and free from loose material coals 5 After plasterboard installation fire run on high for 60 minutes with house doors and windows open to clear smell of paint and oils initial burn 6 Fire and flue clearances comply with these instructions 7 Fire securely fixed to wall 8 Leak test all joints and pressure test poi...

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Страница 41: ...ivated Active soft start Sparks but no pilot ignition Gas supply off or no gas Check gas installation Open gas valve Valve cable disconnected or broken Connect valve cable correctly ODS cable disconnected or broken Connect correctly or replace ODS cable Pilot ignites but doesn t stay on ODS is not warmed up Check pilot flame and verify that it heats the ODS ODS cable badly connected Change polarit...

Страница 42: ...pressure test point using a manometer Adjust gas pressure to specifications Remove the manometer and replace the test point screw Leak test all test points and gas system joins unions Check that the pilot flame correctly impinges on the flame failure device thermocouples should not glow red as this indicates that the pilot flame is set too high and will reduce the life of the thermocouple 14 0 Re ...

Страница 43: ...scrapes or damage to the paint on the inside of the firebox you may wish to touch up the paint To do this use a suitable high temperature matt black paint Do not put any paint on the burner as there is a risk of blocking burner ports 10 0 Inspect Flue System if possible If you have access to the flue system inspect it for damage or potential blockages including the cowl Ensure each flue component ...

Страница 44: ... tray and unscrew from end of valve It can then be replaced with the replacement thermocouple tightened into valve to 4Nm Ensure that the replacement thermocouple is pushed fully home This may require substantial force A click should be felt Then re fit the starwasher to ensure thermocouple is retained in correct position Other components on the control tray can be replaced when necessary while tr...

Страница 45: ...e very fragile Use extreme care Next remove the burner by removing the screw holding it in place as shown to the right and then lifting the left side of the burner upwards and sliding the burner off the jet on the right hand side You will also need to remove the Pilot Cover The long grill at the front of the firebox in order to access and clean the pilot and thermocouple To do this remove the two ...

Страница 46: ...acia has cooled before attempting to remove it The facia attaches to the fire by four hooks To remove the facia simply lift it upwards 15 20mm and pull towards you Care should always be taken when handling the facia 3 0 Remove Glass Assembly Ensure the glass assembly has cooled completely before attempting to remove it Pull the four hooks shown below towards you and then away from the glass to rel...

Страница 47: ...ents 4 0 Remove Control Tray if required 5 0 SERVICE Check glass assembly 6 0 Clean pilot and main burner jet 7 0 Clean burner thermocouple 8 0 Paint firebox if required 9 0 Inspect flue system if possible 10 0 General clean and inspection 11 0 RE ASSEMBLY Re assemble 12 0 Re establish gas and electrical connections 13 0 Replace facia 14 0 TROUBLESHOOTING 15 0 ...

Страница 48: ...s x Any service operation should be carried out only by a suitably qualified and trained person x Gas and electricity supply MUST be isolated before any service operation is carried out on this appliance Manufactured by Escea Ltd PO Box 5277 Dunedin New Zealand Ph 64 3 478 8220 email info escea com For contact details of your local escea distributor or dealer please visit www escea com ...

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