Installation manual

630077_5 Outer Skin Kit Installation Manual.doc

2.0 Creating the Cavity:

NOTE: When using designer series fascia options the fire cavity dimensions are different.

Check individual fascia instructions for more details.

The dimensioned drawing below shows the size of opening that must be created to fit the

Outer Skin Kit.

Note: It is not necessary to line the cavity.

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.

3.0 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.

3.1 The floor in front of this hearth will still get warm so if floor covering is vinyl, nylon carpet or

other heat sensitive material then we recommend extending the hearth to 450mm from the

fire.

3.2 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 ‘Outer Skin Kit’ is level with the finished top surface of the

hearth.

4.0 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).

5.0 Wall Linings: The front mounting flanges of the ‘Outer Skin 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 providing that it

does not come any closer to the fire than the dimensions shown in section 2.0.

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.

Ideal Cavity Dimensions:

All dimensions in millimetres

A B C

IB600 700 585 565

IB850 960 560 565

IB1100 1260 560 565

IB Series