Element4 Bidore 100H Installation, Operation And Owner's 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.
Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021
Installation, Operation and
Owner's Manual
Bidore 100H
Modore 100H
Trisore 100H
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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  • 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. June 2021 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com 4006611...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Information ..................... 3 Key Installation Points ......................6 Planning Your Gas Fireplace....................7 User Information ........................9 Specifications and Dimensions ..................10 Bidore 100H Modore 100H Trisore 100H Parts of the Fireplace Clearances ..........................16 Locating 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 Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 5 DO NOT USE abrasive cleaners on the panels. DO NOT the nearest 1/16” when converted. If greater accuracy is ATTEMPT to clean the glass panels when they are hot. required, use the metric dimensions. Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 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 1/8” gap between the flange and the enclosing wallboard MUST be maintained to prevent cracking from heat expansion and contraction. Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 7: Planning Your Gas Fireplace

    PLANNING YOUR GAS FIREPLACE Before You Begin Since the Element4 fireplaces are vented gas appliances they must be installed by a qualified installer. • Your sales representative can help you choose the appropriate professional. Overall Design • One of the many features of the Element4 fireplace is its use of convective air flow.
  • Page 8 If the venting falls outside of the vent graphs, a power vent is available. • The next question to ask is, “Can I get my gas pipe to the fireplace?” The Element4 fireplaces burn either Important Points natural gas (NG) or propane gas (LP.) Your sales representative will ask you for your requirement at the •...
  • Page 9: 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 10: Specifications And Dimensions

    31.2 27.1 A sample listing label image is shown New Efficiency above. A metal listing label is attached to every Element4 fireplace and contains Figure 2 important certification information. The listing label must not be removed from the fireplace. AC ADAPTER SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 11: Bidore 100H

    149.7 BIDORE 100H RC Figure 6 Bidore 100H RC Is shown. The Bidore 100H LC Is the mirror image. A DWG file is available for download at www.europeanhome.com for design specific dimensions not listed. Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 12: Modore 100H

    MODORE 100H Figure 7 Conversions from millimeters are rounded to the nearest fraction. This DWG file is available at www.europeanhome.com A DWG file is available for download at www.europeanhome.com for design specific dimensions not listed. Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 13: Trisore 100H

    391/2 1003 389/16 161/16 411/16 115/8 291/4 161/16 25/8 415/16 Unit Weight Pounds Kilograms 151.5 TRISORE 100H Figure 8 A DWG file is available for download at www.europeanhome.com for design specific dimensions not listed. Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 14: Parts Of The Fireplace

    SPECIFICATIONS and DIMENSIONS PARTS OF THE FIREPLACE The various parts of the 100H MKII Series fireplaces are shown below. These parts are typical of any Element4 fireplace. 14 14 Figure 9 Table of Fireplace Parts Outer Frame Face - surrounds the glass panels and limits the non-combustible wall board...
  • Page 15 Vent Collar - accepts the 5” x 8” venting adapter (included) Relief Door - part of the safety system. Do NOT block the operation. Pilot Assembly Upright Trim - (2 ea. - Modore, Bidore, Trisore) Figure 12 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 16: Clearances

    YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THESE CRITICAL COMPONENTS THROUGHOUT THE INSTALLATION CRITICAL COMPONENTS THROUGHOUT THE INSTALLATION PROCESS. REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF ALL WRAPS AND TIES. PROCESS. REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF ALL WRAPS AND TIES. Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 17: Clearances To Combustibles

    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 Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 18: Mantel Clearances

    (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 Figure 16 Figure 17 CONVECTION GAP Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 19: Convection Clearances

    Room ceiling to 72” Model Square Inches Square Centimeters appliance bottom 1830 Modore 100H MKII Room ceiling to top of 1” Convection Air Outlet Bidore 100H MKII Figure 19 Trisore 100H MKII Figure 20 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 20: 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 Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 21: Venting

    Pro-Form (BDM - Bernard Dalsin Manufacturing) Direct-Temp (Selkirk Corporation) AmeriVent Direct Vent (Hart & Cooley Inc.) Ventis Direct Vent (Olympia Chimney Supply, Inc.) Figure 23 Please visit www.europeanhome.com/technical-support/ for the power venting installation manuals Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 22 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 Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 23 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. Figure 29 Figure 30 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 24 National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1 in the USA) or the current standard of CAN/CSA-B149.1 in Canada. A second termination may be no closer than 12”/305 Multiple Termination Clearance Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 25 VENTING CLEARANCES HORIZONTAL VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES AND REQUIREMENTS Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 26: Enclosing The Fireplace

    Figure 31: * 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 Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 27 ENCLOSING the FIREPLACE BUILDING THE ENCLOSURE/FRAMING A safe installation of your Element4 fireplace requires that three things be clearly understood. 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 28 Minimum Air Gap MUST BE Gap MUST BE MAINTAINED MAINTAINED 1”/25 1”/25 Minimum Air Gap MUST BE MAINTAINED Minimum Air Gap MUST BE MAINTAINED Figure 32 OMbuSTIbLE hIELd INIShEd hIELd INIShEd OMbuSTIbLE Figure 34 Figur35 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 29: Rough Opening Dimensions

    Note! The finished walls must be at least 11/8”/28 mm thick or the fireplace trim will extend beyond the finished walls. We recommend that the fireplace be set into its final location before building the enclosure. Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 30 When enclosing the Bidore 100H fireplace there is a minimum clear area which must be maintained. Nothing except the Bidore 100H may be within this area. When enclosed, the Bidore 100H is centered - stand off frame face in line with the front inside or back inside blue limit and centered- above.
  • Page 31 This minimum area MUST BE DEFINED BY NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. The inside of the enclosing walls (including any necessary framing) may be no less than the distances shown above. We recommend that the fireplace be set into its final location before building the enclosure. Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 32 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 Figure 42 Fireplace Trim Figure 44 Minimum Wall Thickness = 1/2”/12 Figure 43 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 33: Convection Air Opening

    Convection Outlets Outlet Reveal Figure 49: Figure 50: Convection Air Outlet Area by Model Trisore with Trisore with Convection Outlets Outlet Reveal Model Square Inches Square Centimeters Modore 100H Bidore 100H Trisore 100H Figure 51 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 34 Any support framing (NON-combustible framing ONLY) must be at least 2” (50 away from any part of the fireplace. The entire weight of the non-combustible walls must be borne by a structure other than the fireplace. Figure 52 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 35: Cold Climate Installation

    It also helps to tape the venting for maximum air tightness and to caulk the firestops. LOCATING THE CONTROLS The control system for the Element4 fireplaces consist of three major components: • the receiver •...
  • Page 36 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 Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 37: Installing The Fire Media

    J, and H logs as shown at left. Figure 58 Arrange the A, B, and G logs as shown at left. Please visit www.europeanhome.com/technical/how-to-videos/ to see how to arrange Element 4 fire media. Figure 59 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 38: Screen Installation

    Figure 65: Short Screen Place the two Lower Tabs on the trim, with the short side against the glass, ~2-3” from each corner of the glass. Place a magnet on the front of each tab. Figure 67 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 39 The other magnet will be exposed to attach to the screen. Figure 69 This is what the screen will look like when it is attached correctly to the top Upper Tabs (view from inside of the standoff frame). Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 40 This is what the screen will look like when it is attached correctly to the top Lower Tabs (view between the screen and the glass). Figure 71 The screen is installed properly in the photo above. Please make sure that all magnets are in the correct position and the tabs are secured. Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 41: Operating The Fireplace

    ON when the fireplace is Figure 73 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 Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 42 OPERATING the FIREPLACE OPERATING the FIREPLACE Figure 74 Figure 76 Figure 75 Figure 77 Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 43 OPERATING the FIREPLACE OPERATING the FIREPLACE Figure 78 Figure 79 Figure 80 Figure 81 Figure 87 Figure 83 Figure 82 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 44 OPERATING the FIREPLACE OPERATING the FIREPLACE Figure 84 Figure 85 Figure 87 Figure 86 Figure 88 Figure 90 Figure 89 Figure 92 Figure 91 Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 45 OPERATING the FIREPLACE OPERATING the FIREPLACE Figure 93 Figure 94 Figure 95 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 46 • CHILD PROOF (To activate press buttons simultaneously. displayed and the handset is rendered inoperable (except for off functi- on). • PROGRAM MODE • THERMOSTATIC MODE (also deactivates Program Mode) • ECO MODE • MULTI-BURNER FEATURE • COUNTDOWN TIMER Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 47 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. Figure 97 Please visit www.europeanhome.com/product/trisore-100h/ to see the 100H burner in operation. Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 48: Maintenance

    Please visit www.europeanhome.com/technical/how-to-videos/ to see how to remove the glass from an Element4 fireplace. Figure 101 The ROPE GASKET will be removed for all remaining sides (if applicable) Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021...
  • Page 49: Venting

    Step 4. While ensuring that the glass panels are tight and square to each another, carefully install the remaining rope gaskets. PROPERLY PLACE ROPE GASKET(S) AND SEAL THE GLASS PANEL(S) BEFORE LIGHTING THE FIRE! Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 50: 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) Figure 102: Pilot Assembly Detail Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 51: 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 52: Replacement Parts

    (Each) Gas valve Repl-E4-GS-GV-01 Receiver E4-GS-CM-Wifi-04 (Control Module) Main Burner Second Burner Piolot Assembly E4PGS-PABT-01 Second Thermocouple E4-GS-2TC-01 6 Volt Adaptor AC Adaptor-03 Wifi-Box (Optional) E4-GS-Con-Wifi-02 10 Button Remote Repl-E4-GS-RC-10B-02 Figure 105 Figure 106 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 53: Warranty

    Customer: Please retain this information. Model Modore 100H Bidore 100H Trisore 100H (check one) Purchased From Date of Purchase Installed By Date of Installation Fireplace Serial Number Fuel Type Total Venting Horizontal Total Venting Vertical Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 54: Massachusetts Certification

    Gas Fitters has issued approval number G3-1217-220 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 55 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 Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com I:\DEPARTMENTS\Technical Support\Troubleshooting\Guides\20181205_Troubleshooting Flow Chart_E4_8btn Edition.indd...
  • Page 56 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 Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 57 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 Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 58 Test the batteries, replace if necessary. 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) Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 59 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 Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 60 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 Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 61 No communication between receiver and Wi-Fi Contact service No control possible by the electronics module Contact service No temperature display in the App • No remote control connected “N.a. ” in the App • Batteries in remote control empty Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 62 2x 1.5 V AAA 4 sec. No reaction from the fireplace No or bad connection between the receiver and Interrupted responses remote control No electronic control No voltage on the receiver Low communication range, AC adapter Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 63 Try to keep jammers as far away as possible devices can not connect via the 5GHz band, the ProControl from the router. Neighboring wireless networks also play a module is not suitable for 5GHz band. role in the Wi-Fi area. Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 64 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 IGE41202-180913 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 06092021 EuropeanHome.com...

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