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Vent · Free · Gas · Fireplaces
Installation,
Owner's Manual
WARNING: If the information in these
f i r e - p a r t s . c o m
instructions is not followed exactly, a fire
or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
-- 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.
Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas sup-
plier'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.
H Series Vent Free Gas Fireplace
Operation
and
This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It
uses air (oxygen) from the room in which
it is installed. Provisions for adequate
combustion and ventilating air must be
provided. Refer to page 6.
This appliance may be installed in an
aftermarket, permanently located,
manufactured (mobile) home, where not
prohibited by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type
of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with
other gases.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the
appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future
reference.
Report #284-F-07-5
1
Models:
HVF-42-LC, HVF-42-RC
HVF-60-LC, HVF-60-RC
HVF-72-LC, HVF-72-RC
EuropeanHome.com
October 2014

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  • Page 1 H S E R I E S Vent · Free · Gas · Fireplaces Installation, Models: HVF-42-LC, HVF-42-RC Operation HVF-60-LC, HVF-60-RC HVF-72-LC, HVF-72-RC Owner’s Manual This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It WARNING: If the information in these uses air (oxygen) from the room in which f i r e - p a r t s .
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Information Room Volume for Vent Free Specifications and Dimensions Pre-installation Planning Rough Installation Electric Installation Gas Installation f i r e - p a r t s . c o m Trim and Finish Operating the Fireplace Maintenance Parts List Warranty...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Read these instructions carefully before installing or trying to operate this Vent Free gas heater. PRODUCT INSTALLATION RECORD Installer: Please complete this form. Customer: Please retain this information. Purchased From Date of Purchase Installed By Date of Installation Fireplace Serial Number Fuel Type NATURAL GAS f i r e - p a r t s .
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Read these instructions carefully before installing or trying to operate this Vent Free gas heater. 5. Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance, must be replaced prior to operating the heater. 6. Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. The heater should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service person.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Read these instructions carefully before installing or trying to operate this Vent Free gas heater. 16. Keep room area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids. 17. This appliance is intended for supplemental heating. 18.
  • Page 6: Room Volume For Vent Free

    ROOM VOLUME for VENT FREE CODES Adhere to all local codes or, in their absence, the latest edition of THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI Z223.1 or NFPA54 which can be obtained from… American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
  • Page 7 Maximum BTU/hr. my space will support (use formula above) a) __________________ BTU/hr. of European Home H Series Vent Free Gas Fireplace b) ____37,500________ If the answer to a) is greater than b) then your space will support the installation of the H Series Vent Free Gas Fireplace; if a) is less than b) then your space will not support an H Series Vent Free fireplace.
  • Page 8: Specifications And Dimensions

    SPECIFICATIONS and DIMENSIONS 2” Figure 1. HVF-42-LC, HVF-60-LC, HVF-72-LC Fireplaces 151/2” 261/8” Hearth Panel 18” (lifts off for service, all models) 5” 18” 5” f i r e - p a r t s . c o m 2” 151/2”...
  • Page 9 EUROPEAN HOME Apply loose material per instruction manual. DO NOT apply extra material or material 376 Washington Street not supplied with the heater. Replace only with European Home Fire Media approved Malden, MA 02148 for H Series VENT FREE Fireplaces.
  • Page 10: Pre-Installation Planning

    PRE-INSTALLATION PLANNING WHEN ENCLOSING YOUR FIREPLACE THE USE OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE BUILDING MATERIALS IS REQUIRED. PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING. COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS 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 com- bustible.
  • Page 11 PRE-INSTALLATION PLANNING BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for purchasing an H Series Gas Fireplace by European Home. This fireplace has been designed to provide you with safe, trouble-free operation. Please read this manual thoroughly before beginning the installation of your fireplace. It has information which is important for safe installation and operation.
  • Page 12 PRE-INSTALLATION PLANNING 6” min.* 6” min.* f i r e - p a r t s . c o m Figure 4. Possible Fireplace Locations. LOCATING THE FIREPLACE Several issues must be addressed when selecting a suitable location for the H Series Vent Free Gas Fireplace. Observing the required clearances to combustible materials, the accessibility of the gas supply as well as the room into which it will be installed must all be considered.
  • Page 13 PRE-INSTALLATION PLANNING MINIMUM MANTEL and ENCLOSING CLEARANCES Combustible Wall Face Figure 6. Mantel, Ceiling and Enclosure Clearances (HVF-42-RC shown, not to scale) f i r e - p a r t s . c o m Combustible Enclosing Ceiling Room Ceiling 12”...
  • Page 14 When the fireplace is to be installed directly on carpeting, vinyl tile or combustible material other than wood flooring, it must be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace cabinet. HVF-42-LC HVF-42-RC MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS HVF-60-LC HVF-60-RC HVF-72-LC HVF-72-RC Clearance to Top Cabinet Standoffs 0”...
  • Page 15: Rough Installation

    181/2” Table 4. Rough Opening Dimensions by Model f i r e - p a r t s . c o m Figure 8. Rough Opening for HVF-42-LC, HVF-60-LC Figure 7. Rough Opening for HVF-42-RC, HVF-60-RC and HVF-72-LC and HVF-72-RC INSTALLING THE FIREPLACE The H Series fireplaces must be placed on a sturdy and level surface.
  • Page 16: Electric Installation

    ELECTRIC INSTALLATION Caution: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. This appliance must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or, in the absence of local codes, with either the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70.
  • Page 17 ELECTRIC INSTALLATION Pilot Burner Gas Valve Back-up Battery f i r e - p a r t s . c o m Case Control Module Power Plug Figure 10. Electrical Connection Diagram H Series Vent Free Gas Fireplace EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 18: Gas Installation

    - p a r t s . c o m For the HVF-42-LC, HVF-60-LC, HVF-72-LC models, a 45/8” x 7” opening in the lower left side is provided for the gas supply. The gas supply piping should have a separate gas shutoff valve and a capped, 1/8” pipe tapping upstream of the valve for the purpose of reading pressure.
  • Page 19: Trim And Finish

    TRIM and FINISH HVF-42-LC and HVF-42-RC WALL FACING Figure 12. NON-Combustible Facing Dimensions f i r e - p a r t s . c o m Dimension HVF-42-LC HVF-42-RC 45” 45” 4” 4” 18” 18” Table 5. NON-Conbustible Facing Dimensions Figure 13.
  • Page 20 Although the fibers have a long life, they will eventually deteriorate. If this becomes apparent, replacement Embaglow can be purchased from your local fireplace retailer or European Home. H Series Vent Free Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 21: Operating The Fireplace

    The fire media must be installed per these instructions. This heater must use only the fire media provided by European Home. An excess amount of fire media may adversely affect the performance of the heater. WARNING: All previously applied loose material must be removed prior to reapplication.
  • Page 22 OPERATING the FIREPLACE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This heater is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. Do NOT try to light the pilot by hand.
  • Page 23: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE A qualified service agency should conduct an annual inspection and maintenance of your H Series Vent Free Gas Fireplace to keep it running safely. The following procedures should be performed only by a qualified service person. The gas supply should be turned off whenever a maintenance procedure is performed.
  • Page 24 E4-STC4 1/2” Black Glass Fire Media FM-CG-BLK Fire Pebbles Fire Media FM-PG-DB Embaglow Fire Media EMBAGLOW-1G Black Embers Fire Media EMBERS For replacement parts and customer service, contact: EUROPEAN HOME +1 (781) 324-8383 H Series Vent Free Gas Fireplace EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 25: Warranty

    WARRANTY f i r e - p a r t s . c o m H Series Vent Free Gas Fireplace EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 26 APPENDIX ONE Remote/Receiver Not Synchronized Remote Not Learning to Receiver Begin Confirm 120V AC connections Verify proper 120VAC power supply A. Remove the batteries from battery back up. B. Attempt to light continuous pilot from switch. If pilot lights or if spark is present we know power is supplied and we can proceed.
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    APPENDIX ONE Troubleshooting 1. Verify proper power supply throughout system Begin - See page 154for multimeter images 2. Make sure power switch is in the ON position 3. Verify wires are properly connected to IFC module 4. Make sure system is properly grounded Is the Does the 5.
  • Page 28 APPENDIX ONE Troubleshooting 1. Verify transmitter is not powered on or in thermostat mode calling for heat. Display should say OFF next to thermometer image on display for thermo off. 2. Verify receiver switch is not in ON position 3. Ensure all electrical connections are secure based on the wiring Burner diagram lights when...
  • Page 29 APPENDIX ONE Troubleshooting 1. Thermostat in SMART mode will not modulate flame height 2. Check in/out pressure readings according to owner’s manual 3. Check electrical connections and inspect wiring for damage 4. Inspect main burner orifice for blockage and correct size 5.
  • Page 30 APPENDIX TWO Pilot Burner Gas Valve Back-up Battery Case Connects Here (see text) Control Module f i r e - p a r t s . c o m Power Plug WIRING to a HOME AUTOMATION SWITCH (OPTIONAL) External control of your H Series fireplace is an either/or proposition; you control it with either a home automation switch (not included) or the remote control (included).
  • Page 31 NOTES f i r e - p a r t s . c o m...
  • Page 32 - p a r t s . c o m EUROPEAN HOME a division of Europa Ja, Inc. 376 Washington Street Suite 203 Malden, MA 02148 www.europeanhome.com IGHVFC10-141014u H Series Vent Free Gas Fireplace EuropeanHome.com...

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