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Element4 Bidore 240H Installation, Operation And Owner's Manual

Element4 Bidore 240H Installation, Operation And Owner's Manual

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Tenore 240H
Information
HOT GLASS WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the hot viewing glass is provided with this appliance and shall be installed
for the protection of children and other at-risk individuals.
Une barrière conçu pour réduire le risque de brûlure par le verre de visualisation chaude est fournie avec cet appareil et doit
être installé pour la protection des enfants et autres personnes à risque.
WARNING:
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could
result in serious injury, death, or property damage.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building.
• Leave the building immediately.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
- Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
Element4 Gas Fireplaces
Video
Installation, Operation and
Owner's Manual
Modore 240H
Bidore 240H
Tenore 240H
Lucius 240H
Direct Vent Gas Fireplaces
Une surface vitrée chaude
peut causer des brûlures.
Laisser refroidir la surface
vitrée avant d'y toucher.
Ne
permettez jamais á un enfant
de toucher la surface vitrée.
AVERTISSEMENT:
INCENDIE OU D'EXPLOSION
Le non-respect des avertissements de sécurité à la
lettre pourrait entraîner de graves blessures , la mort
ou des dommages matériels.
- Ne pas entreposer ni utilizer d'essence ni d'autres vapeurs
ou liquides inflammables dans le voisinage de cet appareil
ou de tout autre appareil.
- QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR DE GAZ
• Ne pas tenter d'allumer d'appareil.
• Ne touchez á aucan interrupteur. Ne pas vous servir des
téléphones se trouvant dans le bátiment ou vous trouvez.
• Quitter immédiatement le bâtiment.
• Appelez immédiatment votre fournisseur de gaz depuis
un voisin. Suivez les instructions du fournisseur.
• Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur de gaz
appelez le service des incindies.
- Installation et l'entretien doivent être effectués par un
installateur qualifié, une agence de service ou le fournisseur
de gaz.
INSTALLATEUR: Laissez cette notice avec l'appareil.
CONSOMMATEUR: Conservez cette notice pour
consultation ultérieure.
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May 2019
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  • Page 1 Installation, Operation and Owner’s Manual Modore 240H Bidore 240H Tenore 240H Product Tenore 240H Information Video Lucius 240H Direct Vent Gas Fireplaces HOT GLASS WILL Une surface vitrée chaude CAUSE BURNS. peut causer des brûlures. DO NOT TOUCH GLASS Laisser refroidir la surface UNTIL COOLED.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Information ..................... 3 Key Installation Points ......................6 User Information ........................7 Specifications and Dimensions ..................8 Modore 240H Bidore 240H Tenore 240H Lucius 240H Parts of the Fireplace Clearances ..........................13 Locating the Fireplace Placing the Fireplace...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Do not place furniture or other objects within 36” of the fireplace glass. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Make yourself fully aware of all the following instructions and the many features of the Element4 direct vent gas fireplace appliance. INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
  • Page 4 Canada, consult with the local authority having The glass must only be removed by a qualified person. jurisdiction for gas product installations to determine their Gloves should be worn when removing the glass. specific requirements for high altitude installations. Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 5 For convenience, the inches are rounded to the nearest 1/16” when converted. If greater accuracy is required, DO NOT USE abrasive cleaners on the panels. DO NOT use the metric dimensions. ATTEMPT to clean the glass panels when they are hot. Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 6: Key Installation Points

    Gas pressures MUST be read with a manometer and confirmed with what is required in the installation manual. FINISHING 1/8” gap between the flange and the enclosing wallboard MUST be maintained to prevent cracking from heat expansion and contraction. Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 7: User Information

    WARMTH AND BEAUTY - HOW IT WORKS The Element4 fireplaces are direct vent fireplaces and, as such, the intake and exhaust are both handled through the vent pipe. The fireplace also provides convection air to your room. The illustration shows one of the unique features of the Element4 fireplaces - its use of warm, convection air flow.
  • Page 8: Specifications And Dimensions

    A sample listing label image is shown above. A metal listing label is attached Pilot Injector Marking  32.2 27.1 to every Element4 fireplace and contains important certification information. The listing label must not be removed from the fireplace. AC ADAPTER SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 9: Modore 240H

    Kilograms Inches 515/16 225/8 311/2 25/16 43/16 E4-23 MATERIAL: DWG NO. Millimeters 150 SEE BOM WEIGHT: 157587.41 SCALE:1:50 SHEET 1 OF 1 MODORE 240H A downloadable DWG file is available at www.europeanhome.com for dimensions not shown. Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 10: Bidore 240H

    Letter Pounds Kilograms Inches 515/16 225/8 311/2 25/16 43/16 Bidore 240H DRAWN Millimeters 150 E4-23 BIDORE RC 240H (Bidore LC 240 is a mirror image) A downloadable DWG file is available at www.europeanhome.com for dimensions not shown. Element4 Gas Fireplaces...
  • Page 11: Tenore 240H

    DWG NO. Letter SEE BOM UNIT WEIGHT WEIGHT: 157587.41 SCALE:1:50 SHEET 1 OF 1 Pounds Kilograms Inches 515/16 225/8 311/2 25/16 Millimeters 150 TENORE 240H A downloadable DWG file is available at www.europeanhome.com for dimensions not shown. Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 12: Lucius 240H

    51/8 77/8 135/8 173/16 397/8 Millimeters 2751 2381 200 346 1013 Unit Weight Letter Pounds Kilograms Inches 515/16 225/8 311/2 Millimeters 150 LUCIUS 240H A downloadable DWG file is available at www.europeanhome.com for dimensions not shown. Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 13: Parts Of The Fireplace

    Glass Rope Gasket - holds the Glass Panel(s) in place Vent Collar - accepts the 5” x 8” venting adapter (included) Relief Door - part of the safety system. Do NOT block the operation. Upright Trim - quantity varies by model Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 14: Clearances

    VALVE, ELECTRICAL WIRING, AND GAS LINES) DOES NOT IMPEDE THE FULL OPERATION OF THE RELIEF DOORS. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THESE CRITICAL COMPONENTS THROUGHOUT THE INSTALLATION PROCESS. REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF ALL WRAPS AND TIES. Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 15: Clearances To Combustibles

    These clearances are the same for ALL Element 4 Fireplaces, regardless of model. We recommend that the fireplace be set into its final location before building the enclosure. Please refer to the “Reduced Clearance to Existing Combustible Wall” section for use of combustibles inside of the above clearances. Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 16 CONSTRUCTION BEAMS COMBUSTIBLE INCHES (TYPICAL) Mantel Depth NON COMBUSTIBLE 12” (300 mm) MATERIAL CONSTRUCTION BEAMS NON- COMBUSTIBLE (TYPICAL) DETAIL C ETAIL C 1” (25 mm) ALE 1 : 10 TOP OF FIREPLACE OPENING GLASS CONVECTION GAP Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 17 Minimum Distances Warm Air Outlet Area by Model 72” Square Square Room ceiling to Model Inches Centimeters (1830 appliance bottom Modore 240H Room ceiling to top of 1” Tenore 240H Warm Air Outlet Bidore 240H Lucius 240H Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 18: Gas And Electric

    Remove batteries after use to avoid battery corrosion. Battery corrosion will damage the receiver. Electrical work must be performed by a qualified, licensed electrician. WARNING All wiring shall be in compliance with all local, city, and state codes. Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 19: Venting

    EXCELDirect (ICC - Industrial Chimney Company) Pro-Form (BDM - Bernard Dalsin Manufacturing) Direct-Temp (Selkirk Corporation) AmeriVent Direct Vent (Hart & Cooley Inc.) Ventis Direct Vent (Olympia Chimney Supply, Inc.) Please visit www.europeanhome.com/technical-support/ for the power venting installation manuals Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 20 The Total Vertical Section (TVS) is the total height of all of the vertical (upward) sections in your venting design. The Total Horizontal Section (THS) is the total length of all of the horizontal sections in your venting design. Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 21 - using the Horizontal Termination Chart, a TVS of 9’ (2.74m) and a THS of 3’ (0.9m) is allowed. FITTING THE RESTRICTOR The restrictor, if needed, mounts across the exhaust opening at the top of the end wall nearest the venting. RESTRICTOR Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 22: Venting Charts

    VENTING VENTING CHARTS HORIZONTAL TERMINATIONS & RESTRICTOR USE rise VERTICAL TERMINATIONS & RESTRICTOR USE rise Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 23 VENTING CLEARANCES HORIZONTAL VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES AND REQUIREMENTS Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 24 National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1 in the USA) or the current standard of CAN/CSA-B149.1 in Canada. Termination Heights A second termination may be no closer than 12” (305 Multiple Termination Clearance Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 25: Enclosing The Fireplace/Framing

    James Hardie Building Products HardieBacker® 1/4” Cement Board 1/4” (6 * The listed brand names are trademarks of their respective companies Skamol Americas, Inc. (844) 475-2665 www.skamotec225.com Promat Inc. (865) 681-0155 www.promat.us/en James Hardie Building Products (888) 542-7343 www.jameshardie.com Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 26 ENCLOSING the FIREPLACE BUILDING THE ENCLOSURE/FRAMING A safe installation of your Element4 fireplace requires that three things be clearly understood. 1. Most important, these fireplaces are NOT zero-clearance fireplaces. Unlike zero-clearance fireplaces, there is not an outer metal box around the Element4 fireplaces which increases the framing dimensions.
  • Page 27 ENCLOSING the FIREPLACE REDUCED CLEARANCE TO EXISTING COMBUSTIBLE WALLS OMBUSTIBLE HIELD INISHED OMBUSTIBLE HIELD INISHED 2” (50 Minimum Air Gap MUST BE MAINTAINED 1” (25 Minimum Air Gap MUST BE MAINTAINED OMBUSTIBLE HIELD INISHED HIELD INISHED OMBUSTIBLE Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 28 1/2” (12 5/8” (15 3/4” (18 mm), mm), James Hardie Building Products HardieBacker® 500 1/2” Cement Board 1/2” (12 James Hardie Building Products HardieBacker® 1/4” Cement Board 1/4” (6 Fireplace Trim Minimum Wall Thickness = 1/2” (12 Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 29 The inside of the enclosing walls (including any necessary framing) may be no less than the distances shown above. Your installation will use more than this minimum cabinet space in order to accommodate controls, venting, air openings, etc. We recommend that the fireplace be set into its final location before building the enclosure. Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 30 (including any necessary framing) may be no less than the distances shown above. Your installation will use more than this minimum cabinet space in order to accommodate controls, venting, air openings, etc. We recommend that the fireplace be set into its final location before building the enclosure. Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 31 There is a minimum clear area which must be maintained when enclosing the Bidore 240H fireplace. Nothing except the Bidore 240H cabinet may be within this area. Inside this space, the Bidore 240H must be centered, left to right, and the face of the stand-off frame must be at least 1711/16”...
  • Page 32 (including any necessary framing) may be no less than the distances shown above. Your installation will use more than this minimum cabinet space in order to accommodate controls, venting, air openings, etc. We recommend that the fireplace be set into its final location before building the enclosure. Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 33 ENCLOSING the FIREPLACE Modore/Tenore 240Hwith Wall Outlets Modore/Tenore with Outlet in Reveal Warm Air Outlet Area by Model Square Square Model Inches Centimeters Modore 240H Tenore 240H Bidore 240H Lucius 240H Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 34 Use the adjustable feet to ensure that the fireplace is level prior to enclosing it. Do NOT lift the fireplace by the face frame but by the handles or the bottom of the cabinet. Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 35: Rough Opening Dimensions

    1351 RONT OF FIREPLACE When measured at the level of the feet, the controls will reach no farther from 14” 0” the cabinet edge than shown at left. The drawing is not to scale. 47” 1285 Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 36 45 minutes to ensure the system works properly when heated. DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNERS WITH THE GLASS OFF FOR MORE THAN THREE (3) MINUTES OR DAMAGE WILL OCCUR! Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 37: Installing The Fire Media

    The fireplace has an eight piece hearth panel set which is assembled in the order shown below. Note that panel number 1 is screwed in place, all other panels are packaged separately. Center Left Side Right Side Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 38 - two small bag of ash (optional use) - two pine cones - 14 logs - two bags of black and grey chips With the embers scattered across the burner and hearth panel, lay the logs in the following sequence... Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 39: Screen Installation

    SCREEN INSTALLATION MODORE 240H BIDORE 240H LUCIUS 240H TENORE 240H Upper Tabs Upper Tabs Upper Tabs Upper Tabs Lower Tabs Lower Tabs Lower Tabs Lower Tabs Magnets Magnets Magnets Magnets Long Screen Long Screen Long Screen Long Screen Short Short...
  • Page 40 Slide tab up to the top of the trim so that one end of the tab sticks to the fireplace cabinet, not the outer frame (see below). (Straight view of top, center, tab.) (Overhead view of top, center, tab.) Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 41 SCREEN INSTALLATION When the bottom trim put into place the 3 metal tabs will be exposed (see below). Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 42 (with side trim plus magnets) Rest the bottom of the screen on the 3 tabs that are under the trim. Push the screen into position so that the exposed magnets come in contact with the screen frame. Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 43 SCREEN INSTALLATION Open Screen Frame Edge Side Trim (top view with screen attached) Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 44: Operating The Fireplace

    OFF when the fireplace is turned off and to ON when the fireplace is turned on. Note! For normal operation the MANUAL knob on the gas valve cannot be in the MAN position; it must be fully in the ON position. Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 45 1. Press the power button for 4 seconds. (The display backlight indicates that the button is being pressed.) 2. The receiver will beep once and the flames will turn off. - If nothing happens or _ll_ appears on the screen, wait until the backlight goes out completely and try again. Power Button Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 46 OPERATING the FIREPLACE 10 BUTTON REMOTE CONTROL Multi-Burner Status Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 47 OPERATING the FIREPLACE Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 48 OPERATING the FIREPLACE Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 49 OPERATING the FIREPLACE Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 50 Since it is a metal fireplace, the heat-up and cool-down cycles may produce some noises caused by the expansion and contraction of these metals. The premium materials and build quality of your fireplace will keep these sounds to a minimum. To see an Element4 fireplace starting and running normally please visit the link below.
  • Page 51: Maintenance

    Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the other glass panel, if present. PROPERLY PLACE, CLAMP AND SEAL THE GLASS PANEL(S) BEFORE LIGHTING THE FIRE! To see how to remove the glass from an Element4 fireplace please visit the link below. WWW.EUROPEANHOME.COM/RESOURCES/VIDEOS/...
  • Page 52: Glass

    While ensuring that the glass panels are tight and square to each other, tighten the retaining bolt(s) on each clamp NO MORE THAN 1/4 TURN. PROPERLY PLACE, CLAMP AND SEAL THE Left End of Rope Gasket GLASS PANEL(S) BEFORE LIGHTING THE FIRE! Gasket Channel Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 53: Burner

    The pilot has two distinct flames, one engulfing the thermocouple on its left, the other reaching across to the burner. The area around the pilot should be inspected for cleanliness. Lint or foreign material must be removed with a brush or vacuum. Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 54: Thermocouple

    MAINTENANCE THERMOCOUPLE MAINTENANCE The Element4 fireplaces have two thermocouples; one next to the pilot and one opposite the pilot side of the burner. The completeness and operation of both must be checked. A qualified installer must confirm that both thermocouples are in place and not damaged.
  • Page 55: Replacement Parts

    MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT PARTS Modore 240H Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 56 MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT PARTS Bidore 240H Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 57 MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT PARTS Tenore 240H Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 58 MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT PARTS Lucius 240H Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 59 MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT PARTS Quantity Part Number Item Description (Required) (Each) Pilot Assembly Repl-E4-GS-PABT-01 Ignitor Rod Repl-E4-GS-IGL-01 1st Thermocouple Repl-E4-GS-1T-01 2nd Thermocouple Repl-E4-GS-2TC-mount-01 (w/ mount) Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 60: Warranty

    WARRANTY European Home Warranty Element4 Gas Fireplace European Home warrants these gas fireplaces against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of TWO (2) YEARS from the date of original retail purchase. Glass is expressly NOT covered by this warranty.
  • Page 61: Massachusetts Certification

    Gas Fitters has issued approval number G1-0515-495 for this appliance. The following must be observed when installing the Element4 fireplaces within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: (a) For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole...
  • Page 62: Troubleshooting Flowchart

    Motor not operating Replace gas valve. properly. Micro switch not Replace gas valve. operating properly. 2nd thermocouple Confirm integrity of 2nd thermocouple and not connected connection. (continued) Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506 I:\DEPARTMENTS\Technical Support\Troubleshooting\Guides\20181205_Troubleshooting Flow Chart_E4_8btn Edition.indd...
  • Page 63 Check that ceramic seen) shield or ignition wire is not defective. Short between interrupter block and TC- Check connection to interrupter block. cable. Sparking stops after pilot is lit. Electronic measuring amplifier defective. Replace the receiver. (continued) Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 64 Turn the control knob to “ON” position, a Manual knob is in the “MAN” position. positive latch is required. Main burner is lit. Confirm correct gas pressure. Increase pilot Pilot flame is too low. flame if necessary. (continued) Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506 I:\DEPARTMENTS\Technical Support\Troubleshooting\Guides\20181205_Troubleshooting Flow Chart_E4_8btn Edition.indd...
  • Page 65 Receiver batteries low. Quality 1.5V AA alkaline recommended. Magnet unit drops Ensure magnet unit is operating while motor turns. Test the receiver output to the magnet unit. normally. Receiver makes 3 beeps. (continued) I:\DEPARTMENTS\Technical Support\Troubleshooting\Guides\20181205_Troubleshooting Flow Chart_E4_8btn Edition.indd Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 66 Check venting for complete integrity. Reduce the primary air opening until flames have blue Too much primary air. base and yellow upper two-thirds. Flames are stable but too small and blue. NORMAL OPERATION Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506 I:\DEPARTMENTS\Technical Support\Troubleshooting\Guides\20181205_Troubleshooting Flow Chart_E4_8btn Edition.indd...
  • Page 67 Increase the flame height: Press and hold the UP button. • Decrease the flame height: Press and hold the DOWN button. • For fine adjustment tap the UP or DOWN button as necessary. • Turn fireplace OFF: Press the ON/OFF button. Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 68 Frequent ON and OFF cycles will limit life expectancy of the valve and will increase battery consumption. The fireplace should be powered by the AC adapter for improved reliability and customer satisfaction. Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 69: Index

    INDEX Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...
  • Page 70 Imported and distributed in North America by: EUROPEAN HOME a division of Europa Ja, Inc. 30 Log Bridge Road Building 300 - Suite 303 Middleton, MA 01949 www.europeanhome.com Element4 Gas Fireplaces IGE423MB-190506...