European Home Vista 42 ST, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

Page 1: ...ment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual For assistance or additional information consult a qualifiedinstaller serviceagencyorthe gassupplier Warning What to do if you smell gas Donottrytolightanyappliance Donottouchanyelectricalswitch do notuseanyphoneinyourbuilding Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfrom aneighbor sphone Followthegas supplier sin...

Page 2: ...around the fireplace Fireplace Facing 11 Mantels and Surrounds 11 Wiring 12 Removing and Installing the Door 13 Table Of Contents Installing the Fire Media 14 Operation 15 16 Maintenance 16 18 Spare Parts 18 Troubleshooting 18 Warranty 19 Appendix A Termination Locations 20 B State of Massachusetts Amendment 21 Congratulations Congratulations on selecting a European Home gas fireplace TheVista 42 ...

Page 3: ...ionwithintheStateofMassachusetts Thisfireplacemustcomplywith NFPA 54 Chapter 10 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 Youngchildrenshouldbecarefullysupervisedwhentheyarein the ...

Page 4: ...xcept on horizontal venting sections where the top of the pipe must have a clearance of 2 For protection against freezing temperatures it is recommended that outer walls of the chase be insulated with a vapour barrier This will reduce the possibility of a cold air convection current on the fireplace Framing Frame the fireplace cavity according to Figure 2a Slide the fireplace into the cavity Tack ...

Page 5: ...ble installation codes To access the fireplace gas connection the main burner must be removed as shown below in Figure 5b Only use gas shut off valves approved for use by the state province region or governing body in which the appliance is being installed or as required by the applicable installation codes Flexiblegasconnectorsmustnotexceed3feetinlength unlessitisallowable within applicable insta...

Page 6: ...ure that the two long mounting brackets are facing the bottom of the termination See inset This will provide more heat protection at the top of the termination where temperatures are highest 2 Attach to the faceplate of the termination using four sheet metal screws Installing Heat Guards overTerminations Figure 5 InstallingtheVSSVinylShieldheatguard Figure 4a InstallingaPTOtermination Figure 4b In...

Page 7: ... s combustion for installations with horizontal venting runs of 0 16 feet use the vent graph as described below the maximum horizontal vent run is 16 feet The RearVentVenting Graph Measure the vertical height from the fireplace hearth to the center of the termina tion and the horizontal run from the from the fireplace flue collar to the wall flange of the termination Plot on theVenting Graph Figur...

Page 8: ... vent pipe Hearth Vent Rise Inches Vent Run Inches Figure 13 ShortHorizontalInstallation Example A 10 section and an elbow used in conjunction with 3 foot flex section PFL 3 will when extended in a five foot chase allow for a maximum horizontal run of twelve and one half feet from the center of the fireplace to outside wall and a minimum of 7 6 when retracted in opposite direction SeeFigure14aand1...

Page 9: ...Combustible Construction Clearances RHS 8 RHS 8 RHS 8 RHS101 Insulated Sleeve CRS101 1 max LP 3 max NG Installation WARNING EnsureVentHeatShield RHS8asshowninFigure13 14a 14b and15 has minimum1 clearanceonbottomandsidesfromframing Topmusthave minimum2 clearanceasshown Figure15b RHS101Installation Installbyslidingoverventpipewhereitpassesthrough thecombustibleconstruction Framing Drywall RHS101 Hea...

Page 10: ... 2 A maximum of two offsets each offset has two 90 bends may be made if thelengthoftheoffsetsdoesnotexceed25 oftheverticalventheight when measured center to center of piping Example Typical vent installation 30 vertical vent 2 2 offsets required 25 of 30 7 1 2 max offset allowed This venting configuration meets requirements A Termination PVTK 1 B Flex sections PFL 1 12 section PFL 2 24 section PFL...

Page 11: ...not extend past the fireplace opening at all because it will interfere with the access to retainers for removal of glass door Whenusingatilefacing donottileovertheoutsideframeofthe fireplace asthiswillobstructthedoorremoval See Figure 20a Mantels and Surrounds NOTE Mantel clearances are for fire hazard prevention to combustible materials New technology to meet consumer and government demands for t...

Page 12: ...ncluded with the fan kit NOTE If any of the original wire supplied with the appliance is replaced it must be replaced with the same type or its equivalent Figure 221a Wiringschematicforoptionalfans G L2 WH L1 BLK p g Quick Connect lu to motor 5 1 60 Supply G L1 L2 L42DF ST WARNING Do not attempt to clean glass when hot Do not clean glass with abrasive materials as any glass etching may cause prema...

Page 13: ... Installed Gas Valve Cover Finger Holes Remove the Horizontal Access Panel Installation To install the doors hook the top edge of the door frame into place Lower and rest the door frame in place and fasten the buckles SeeFigures22aand22b Installing the Doors 2 Step5 Ensure the tool is firmly in the lower end of the slot as shown Then pull toward you Caution hold the tool securely 3 Step6 Pull hard...

Page 14: ...tional stone and drift wood fire media are available Remove the door and trim as shown previously Follow these instructions to ensure all parts are removed or replaced as required Once the trim and glass doors are removed place the glass beads AROUND the burner The glass beads may be placed on the mesh pilot flame cover but neithertheglassbeadsnorthefiremediamay beplacedontheburneritself see Figur...

Page 15: ...ely call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Fol low the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the Fire Department C Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never use 1 Turn off remote switch 2 Remove the lower horizontal access panel 3 Turn the incoming gas control valve to Off 4 Replace the lower horizontal access panel 1 STOP Read the sa...

Page 16: ...diately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water Cleaning When the fireplace is first activated there may be some smoking and a visible film may be left on the glass This is a normal condition and is the result of burning of protective coatings on new metal Glass must be cleaned periodi...

Page 17: ...oors and fire media can get very hot Handle only when cool Maintenance Pilot Burner Adjustment 1 Locate Pilot Adjustment Screw SeeFigure26 2 Adjustpilotkeytoprovideproperlysizedflame SeeFigure27 3 After installing or servicing leak test with a soap solution with main burner on Coat pipe and tubing joints gasket etc with soap solution Bubbles indicate leaks Tighten any areas where the bubbles appea...

Page 18: ... reset the SIT System refer to schematic below and 1 Locate the connection to the battery backup and disconnect it 2 Locate the AC DC wall transformer and unplug the connector Wait for 120 seconds and re connect the wall transformer and battery backup If your fireplace still does not operate correctly consult your installer 1 2 2 Vista42ST 1 NG Gas Valve RGC1006 LP Gas Valve RGC1005 NG Pilot RPA02...

Page 19: ...mpany 2 The European Home Gas Appliance must be subjected to normal use The Gas Appliances are designed to burn gas only Burning conventional fireplace fuels such as wood coal or any other solid fuel will cause damage to the Gas Appliance will produce excessive temperatures and will result in a fire hazard Limitations On Liability It is expressly agreed and understood thatThe Company sole obligati...

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