European Home ELEMENT 4 Installation Manual

Cool wall, direct vent

COOL WALL INSTALLATION GUIDE - DIRECT VENT

European Home has developed four distinct installation methods to ensure that the wall above your Element4

fireplace stays cool enough for the mounting of most electronics such as a television. In addition to mounting a TV,

utilizing

Method 4: Double Front Wall (Page 4) you can now bring virtually any material down to the edge of your fireplace

including wood veneer and wallpaper. None of these installation methods effect overall heat output, so you get the

same efficient fireplace with the added bonus of design flexibility.

Considerations to further reduce the amount of wall heat:

For best results, consider using non-combustible wall board with very low thermal conductivity for any of the

methods outlined below.

Both Skamotec 225 by Skamol and Promafour by Promat are calcium silicate building boards that strongly resist the

movement of heat from one side to the other. The chase (enclosure) above the fireplace built with either of these

products will further reduce your electronics' exposure to heat.

For more Information about Low-Thermal Conductivity Wall Material Please Visit these Manufacturer's

Websites:

•

Skamol - http://www.skamotec225.us/

•

Promat - http://www.promat.us/en/promafour

Element4 Gas Fireplaces

Low thermal conductivity wall material.

Example of Method 2: Recessed Television

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Page 1 COOL WALL INSTALLATION GUIDE - DIRECT VENT European Home has developed four distinct installation methods to ensure that the wall above your Element4 fireplace stays cool enough for the mounting of most electronics such as a television. In addition to mounting a TV,...
Page 2 COOL WALL INSTALLATION GUIDE - DIRECT VENT Protecting your Electronics (applies to all installation methods) The entire weight of the electronic device must be supported by the chase or a separate framework. No weight may be supported by the fireplace. Wrap electronic wires in non-combustible in- sulation or hidden in false wall or box behind the electronic device when running inside the...
Page 3 COOL WALL INSTALLATION GUIDE - DIRECT VENT Method 2: Recessed TV Minimum 1” gap from all edges of the TV to the outer edge of the recess. Recess depth should be greater than the depth of the mounted television. Element4 requires a minimum 20” vertical vent before any offset of the vent pipe Bottom of recess to top edge of fireplace 20”...
Page 4 Please Note: Some electronics manufacturers specify that their products should not be installed on, near or above a heat source. Consult your manufacturer’s specifications. Mounting an electronic device is ultimately the owner’s decision and responsibility. European Home will not be held liable for any adverse effects of heat on electronic devices located near a European Home fireplace.