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Vista 38 ST See-thru Gas Fireplace
rev.110331
Introduction
This manual covers installation, operation and maintenance. Lighting, operation
and care of this fireplace can be easily performed by the homeowner. However, all
installation and service work should be performed by a qualified or licensed installer,
plumber, or gas fitter who is qualified or licensed by the state, province, region, or
governing body in which the appliance is being installed.
This manual covers all models and unless otherwise specified, the designation
Vista 38
ST
refers to all variations of the model above. Sections which are specific to a particular
variation are marked with a
symbol, plus the appropriate model number.
Warranty and Installation Information:
The European Home warranty will be voided by, and European Home
disclaims any
responsibility for the following actions:
• Modification of the fireplace and/or components including direct vent assembly or
glass doors.
• Use of any component part not manufactured or approved by European Home in
combination with this European Home fireplace system.
• Installation other than as instructed in this manual.
Consult your local Gas Inspection Branch on installation requirements for factory-
built gas fireplaces. Installation and repairs should be done by a qualified contractor.
Installations in Canada
must conform to the current
CAN/CGA B-149.1
and
.2
Gas
Installation Code and local regulations. If the optional air-circulating fan kit is installed,
it must be electrically grounded in accordance with
CSA C22.1
Canadian Electrical
Code Part 1 and/or Local Codes.
Installations in the USA
must conform to local codes, or in the absence of local codes
to the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1-1988
. If the optional air-circulating fan
is installed, it must be grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of
local codes, with the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70-1987.
See Appendix
for installation within the
State of Massachusetts. T
his fireplace must comply with
NFPA-54 Chapter 10
.
About this Fireplace
The
Vista 38 ST
is a gas fireplace with a linear burner, available in black painted or
brushed stainless steel.
The
Vista 38 ST
is rated for 34,000 (maximum) BTU/Hr. (9.38) kilowatts input in natural gas
(NG), and 33,000 (maximum) BTU/Hr. (9.28) kilowatts input in liquid propane (LP).
CAUTION!
Due to its high operating temperatures, the appliance should be
located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
•
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of the
high surface temperature, which could cause burns or clothing
ignition.
•
Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in
the same room as the appliance.
•
Clothing or other flammable materials should not be placed on
or near the appliance.
WARNING!
When this appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or any combustible
material other than wood flooring, it must be installed on a metal or wood
panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance.
What is Combustible?
Materials that can catch fire and burn are considered combustible. Any material that
is made of, or faced with, wood, wood pulp, paper, plastic or any other material that
can catch fire and burn is considered combustible. Even though these materials may
have been 'flame-proofed', made 'fire-resistant' or are 'fire-rated' they are considered
combustible.
The combustibility of a material can be tested per "ASTM E136 Standard Test Method
for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750 Degrees C". Note that 'fire-
resistant' does NOT mean non-combustible.
Note: If a certain material has a core considered to be non-combustible (in accordance
with ASTM E136) but is faced with a combustible material then the material is
considered to be combustible.
When in doubt, ask for an ASTM E136 compliance statement.
What is Non-combustible?
A given material is said to be non-combustible when it cannot catch fire and burn.
For example, materials made entirely, or in combinations, of, stone, brick, concrete,
tile, steel, plaster or glass are considered non-combustible.
For the purposes of the installations described in this Manual, those materials that
have passed the ASTM E136 tests are considered to be non-combustible.
As of this writing, the materials listed below are reported by their manufacturers to
be non-combustible (in accordance with ASTM E136):
•
James Hardie Building Products, Inc.:
HardieBacker™ 1/4” Cement Board
•
U.S. Architectural Products, Inc.:
Versaroc® Cement Bonded Particle Board
Cem-Clad® Cement Panel
• Vista 38 ST;
uses a millivolt pilot ignition system.
• Vista 38 ST E;
uses an electronic ignition system.
