Element4 Optica Installation And Operation Manual

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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.
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Owner's Manual
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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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4006611
Optica
Bioptica
EuropeanHome.com
Aug. 8, 2016

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  • Page 1 INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. INSTALLATEUR: Laissez cette notice avec l’appareil. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference. CONSOMMATEUR: Conservez cette notice pour consultation ultérieure. Aug. 8, 2016 Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com 4006611...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Information ....................3 Key Installation Points ........................6 User Information ...........................7 Specifications and Dimensions ....................8 Optica Bioptica Parts of the Fireplace Clearances ............................ 13 Locating the Fireplace Placing the Fireplace Clearances to Combustibles Clearances to Non-Combustibles Mantel Clearances Convection Clearances Gas and Electric ..........................
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    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. OWNER: Keep this manual for future reference.
  • 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 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 5 For convenience, the inches are rounded to the nearest 1/16” when converted. If greater accuracy is DO NOT USE abrasive cleaners on the panels. DO NOT required, use the metric dimensions. ATTEMPT to clean the glass panels when they are hot. Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 6: Key Installation Points

    Gas pressures MUST be read with a manometer and confirmed with what is required in the installation manual. FINISHING • A 1/8”/3 mm gap between the flange and the enclosing wallboard MUST be maintained to prevent cracking from heat expansion and contraction. Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • 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

    31.2 27.1 Efficiency A typical rating label is shown above. It is attached to every AC ADAPTER SPECIFICATIONS Element4 fireplace and contains important certification Input Voltage 120V AC information. It must not be removed from the fireplace. Input Power Output Voltage...
  • Page 9: Optica

    SPECIFICATIONS and DIMENSIONS OPTICA Letter Inches Millimeters 515/16 341/4 4211/16 1084 213/16 321/16 115/8 3713/16 261/2 313/16 87/8 1111/16 57/16 OPTICA A DWG file is available for download at www.europeanhome.com for design specific dimensions not listed. Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 10: Bioptica

    SPECIFICATIONS and DIMENSIONS BIOPTICA Letter Inches Millimeters 515/16 341/4 4211/16 1084 213/16 321/16 115/8 3713/16 261/2 313/16 87/8 129/16 65/16 BIOPTICA A DWG file is available for download at www.europeanhome.com for design specific dimensions not listed. Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 11: Parts Of The Fireplace

    SPECIFICATIONS and DIMENSIONS PARTS OF THE FIREPLACE The various parts of the Optica fireplace are shown below. These parts are typical of any Element4 fireplace. Table of Fireplace Parts Outer Frame Face- surrounds the glass panel(s) and limits the non-combustible wall board...
  • Page 12 Table of Fireplace Parts Outer Frame Face- surrounds the glass panel(s) and limits the non-combustible wall board Exterior Glass Panels (1 - Optica, 2 - Bioptica) Support Feet - four adjustable feet allow the fireplace to be levelled Hearth Panel - supports various Fire Media...
  • Page 13: Clearances

    ENSURE THAT THE LINESET (WHICH INCLUDES THE GAS 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. Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 14: Clearances To Combustibles

    Below the feet materials may be combustible (except for the use of linoleum or carpeting of any type). These clearances are the same for ALL Element 4 Fireplaces, regardless of model. Please refer to the “Reduced Clearance to Existing Combustible Wall” section for use of combustibles inside of the above clearances. Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 15: Mantel Clearances

    OF GLASS 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 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 16: Convection Clearances

    The minimum distance from the bottom of the appliance to the room ceiling is 72”/1830 Convection Air Outlet Convection Air Outlet Area by Model Minimum Distances Room ceiling to 72” Model Square Inches Square Centimeters appliance bottom 1830 Optica Room ceiling to top of 1” Convection Air Outlet Bioptica Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 17: 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 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 18: Venting

    M&G DuraVent, Inc. EXCELDirect (ICC - Industrial Chimney Company) Pro-Form (BDM - Bernard Dalsin Manufacturing) Direct-Temp (Selkirk Corporation) AmeriVent Direct Vent North American Vent Adapter For the power venting installation manuals please visit the link below. www.europeanhome.com/qr-support Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 19 Calculate the Total Vertical Section by adding up all vertical upward sections in your specific vent design. CALCULATING THE TOTAL HORIZONTAL SECTION (THS) Calculate the Total Horizontal Section by adding up all horizontal sections in your specific vent design. Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 20 Loosen the screws on either side and slide the restrictor as desired. Do not modify the restrictor(s). Please use the graph above to determine if you will need to use a restrictor. Loosen these (2) Phillip’s head screws to slide on/off the restrictor. Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 21: Venting Charts

    VENTING VENTING CHARTS HORIZONTAL TERMINATIONS & RESTRICTOR USE rise VERTICAL TERMINATIONS & RESTRICTOR USE rise Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 22: Venting Clearances

    VENTING CLEARANCES HORIZONTAL VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES AND REQUIREMENTS Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 23 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 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 24: Enclosing The Fireplace

    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 E-mail: skamotec225@skamol.com www.skamotec225.com Promat Inc. (865) 681-0155 E-mail: sales@promat.us www.promat.us/en James Hardie Building Products (888) 542-7343 www.jameshardie.com Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 25: Building The Enclosure

    1. Most important, these fireplaces are NOT zero-clearance fireplaces. Unlike zero-clearance fireplaces, there is not a metal box around the Element4 fireplaces. With no metal box there are no louvers to distract your view of the fire. However, we want the cooling advantage of a metal box so your site-built, non-combustible enclosure will substitute.
  • Page 26 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 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 27 When enclosing the Optica/Bioptica fireplace there is a minimum clear area which must be maintained. Nothing except the Optica/ Bioptica may be within this area. When enclosed, the Optica/Bioptica is flush - short glass side standoff frame flush with the Finished Wall Limit - above.
  • Page 28 Shown here are a number of ways to design the convection air outlet into your project. Optica with Convection Outlets...
  • Page 29 Dimension A, B, and C must be equal throughout the installation. Any support framing (NON-combustible framing ONLY) must be at least 2”/50 mm away, above and beside the fireplace. The entire weight of the non-combustible walls must be borne by a structure other than the fireplace. Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 30: Convection Air Opening

    It also helps to tape the venting for maximum air tightness and to caulk firestops. LOCATING THE CONTROLS The control system for the Element4 fireplaces consist of three major components: • the receiver •...
  • Page 31 Replace the white door/frame cover onto the radius of less than 2”/50 frame and secure it with the four bolts. Tighten the bolt through the mounting Fit the gas control tab into the bracket on bosses. the Access Door frame. Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 32: Wall Access Door (Locating & Mounting)

    Once the system stays lit for at least one full minute, turn the fireplace off, fix the glass panels in place and operate the fireplace for at least 45 minutes to ensure the system works properly when heated. Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 33: Installing The Fire Media

    What’s in the box? (LSE 45 II) -(1) small bag of ash (optional use) -(2) pine cones -(7) logs -bags of black & grey chips With the embers scattered across the burner and hearth panel, lay the logs in the following sequence... Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 34 B shows the pilot area (below) clear of media (above). C shows the 2 thermocouple area (below) clear of media (above). 2nd Thermocouple Pilot Assembly To see how to arrange media in an Element4 fireplace please visit the link below. WWW.EUROPEANHOME.COM/RESOURCES/VIDEOS/ Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 35: Screen Installation

    (top) Take one tab and place (2) magnets on each end, pictured above. Once magnets are on, place tab under the frame/ flange, about 4” away from the top left viewable corner. Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 36 The screen will attach to the (2) magnets at the top and the (2) at the bottom. Tilt the screen towards the top (2) tabs as shown below, magnets will catch the screen and hold it into place. Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 37 Here is another view of the (2) top tabs in place before the screen is tilted into position. This is the final view of the front long screen installed correctly. (Bidore 95 shown here for demonstration purposes only) Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 38 & 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 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 39: Operating The Fireplace

    TO TURN ON FIRE 6. To select minutes press button. 7. To confirm press buttons ***PLEASE SEE NEXT PAGE FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS*** simultaneously or wait. WARNING When pilot ignition is confirmed, motor turns automatically to maximum flame height. Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 40 NOTE: At end of countdown time period, the fire turns off. The Countdown Timer only works in Manual, Thermostatic, and Eco Modes. Maximum countdown time is 9 hours and 50 minutes. Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 41 Press button and hold until choose between , , , , , , , . displayed, temperature flashes. To confirm press button. To adjust set temperature press button. To confirm press button or wait. Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 42 • Daily Timer: Unique on and off times may be set for a single day of the week, for multiple days of the week, or for every day of the week. • Wait to finish setting. Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 43 Activate Functions 1. Install batteries. All icons are displayed and flashing. 2. To activate a function, press the relevant button and hold for 10 sec. 3. The function icon will continue to flash until activation is complete. Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 44 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 45: Glass

    In addition to the upper and lower clamps, the remaining glass panels are held by vertical clamps. Remove all of the clamps holding each glass panel. Remove each small glass panel and set aside. Glass Panel Standoff Frame Firebox Gasket Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 46: Maintenance

    The fireplace glass should be cleaned before the fireplace is first lit and then after the fireplace has been through its four hour burn-in To see how to remove the glass from an Element4 fireplace cycle. This will reduce potential build up on your glass.
  • Page 47: Burner

    The area around the pilot should be inspected for cleanliness. Lint or foreign material must be removed with a brush or vacuum. Pilot Injector Natural - Marking 31.2 Pilot Injector Propane - Marking 27.1 Thermocouple Ignitor Rod Thermocouple Pilot Assembly Ignitor Rod (styles vary) Pilot Assembly Detail Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 48: Thermocouple

    MAINTENANCE THERMOCOUPLE MAINTENANCE The Element4 fireplaces have two thermocouples; one next to the pilot and one opposite the pilot side of the main 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 49: Warranty

    WARRANTY European Home Warranty Element4 Gas Fireplace European Home warrants these gas fireplaces against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of original retail purchase. Glass is expressly NOT covered by this warranty.
  • Page 50: 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 51 APPENDIX TWO Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 52 No reaction to remote command. Do not coil the ignition cable. Shorten the ignition cable, if possible. Ignition sequence stops, no pilot flame. Test the batteries, replace if necessary. Remote command is possible. Quality 1.5V AA alkaline recommended. (continued) Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 53 Do not coil the ignition cable. Remove hearth panel and glass and check for proper pilot operation. If pilot establishes Element4 ‘140’ models ONLY: Pilot flame with panel off then install panel and glass under hearth panel not establishing. and adjust pilot flame (hi/lo) for best operation.
  • Page 54 The valve will turn to pilot flame if the set temperature and the ambient temperature remain the same over a 6 hour period. (continued) Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 55 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 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 56 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 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 57 NOTE 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 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 58 WALL ACCESS DOOR 56 WALL SWITCH 56 (Appendix 3) WARRANTY 49 KEY INSTALLATION POINTS 6 LISTING LAbEL 8 LP (P ROPANE ONvERSION MAINTENANCE urner Lass iLot herMocoupLes MANTELS 15 NON-COMbUSTIbLE MATERIALS iniMuM Learances Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 59 NOTES Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 60 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 IGE44-160808 Rev. A Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...

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