Element4 Modore 185 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 #07022020
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Installation, Operation and
Owner's Manual
Modore 185
Direct Vent
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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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July 2020
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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. July 2020 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #07022020 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 Modore 185 Parts of the Fireplace Clearances ............................ 13 Locating the Fireplace Placing the Fireplace Clearances to Combustibles...
  • 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 : Glass Handling jurisdiction for gas product installations to determine their specific requirements for high altitude installations. The glass must only be removed by a qualified person. Gloves should be worn when removing the glass. Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 5 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 Rev #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 6: Key Installation Points

    GAS PRESSURES Gas pressures MUST be read with a manometer and confirmed with what is required in the installation manual. FINISHING Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #07022020 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

    32.2 27.1 A sample listing label image is shown above. A metal listing label is attached Efficiency 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: Modore 185

    2050 777/8 1978 731/4 1860 7113/16 1823 1615/16 1016 1615/16 177/16 613/16 1611/16 1854 Unit Weight Pounds Kilograms 213.6 Figure 6 A DWG/DXF file is available for download at www.europeanhome.com for dimensions not shown. Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 12: Parts Of The Fireplace

    SPECIFICATIONS and DIMENSIONS PARTS OF THE FIREPLACE The various parts of the Modore 185 fireplace are shown below. These parts are typical of any Element4 fireplace. 11 11 12 12 13 13 10 10 12 12 12 12 Figure 7...
  • Page 13: 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 #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 14: 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 #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 15: Mantel Clearances

    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 13 Figure 14 CONVECTION GAP Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 16: Warm Air Outlet Clearances

    Minimum Required Air Opening Sizes Minimum Distances Warm Air Outlet Room ceiling to 72” appliance bottom 1830 Square Square Model Inches Centimeters Room ceiling to top of 1” Warm Air Outlet Modore 185 Figure 16 Figure 17 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 17: Gas And Electric

    Plug the power cord into the dedicated receptacle and ensure that the fans spin freely and operate properly before enclosing the fireplace! 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 #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 18: 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 19 Please visit www.europeanhome.com/technical-support/ for the power venting installation manuals Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #07022020 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 Rev #07022020 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. Figure 25 Figure 26 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 21: Enclosing The Fireplace

    Figure 27: * 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 #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 22: Building The Enclosure

    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 23: Warm Air Outlet

    Gap MUST BE MAINTAINED MAINTAINED 1” (25 1” (25 ) Minimum Air Gap MUST BE MAINTAINED Minimum Air Gap MUST BE MAINTAINED Figure 28 OMbuSTIbLE hIELd INIShEd hIELd INIShEd OMbuSTIbLE Figure 30 Figure 31 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 24 When enclosing the Modore 185 fireplace there is a minimum clear area which must be maintained. Nothing except the Modore 185 may be within this area. When enclosed, the Modore 185 is centered between the left and right enclosing walls. This minimum area MUST BE DEFINED BY NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL.
  • Page 25 Figure 35 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 bottom of the cabinet. Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 26: Cold Climate Installation

    When measured at the level of the feet, the controls will reach no farther from 24” 0” the cabinet edge than shown at left. The drawing is not to scale. Right Left Rear 43” Figure 37 1092 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 27 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 #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 28: Installing The Fire Media

    What’s in the box? (LSE 420 II) - two small bags of ash (optional use) - two pine cones - fourteen logs - two bags each of black and grey chips Figure 39 Figure 40 Figure 41 Figure 42 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 29 C shows the 2 thermocouple area (below) clear of media (above). 2nd Thermocouple 2nd Thermocouple Pilot Assembly Pilot Assembly Figure 44 To see how to arrange media in an Element4 fireplace please visit the link below. WWW.EUROPEANHOME.COM/RESOURCES/VIDEOS/ Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 30 ON when the fireplace is Figure 46 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 #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 31: Operating The Fireplace

    OPERATING the FIREPLACE OPERATING the FIREPLACE Figure 47 Figure 49 Figure 48 Figure 50 Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 32 OPERATING the FIREPLACE OPERATING the FIREPLACE Figure 51 Figure 52 Figure 53 Figure 54 Figure 55 Figure 57 Figure 56 Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 33 OPERATING the FIREPLACE OPERATING the FIREPLACE Figure 58 Figure 59 Figure 61 Figure 60 Figure 61 Figure 64 Figure 63 Figure 66 Figure 65 Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 34 OPERATING the FIREPLACE OPERATING the FIREPLACE Figure 67 Figure 68 Figure 69 Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 35 • 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 #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 36: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE REMOVING AND CLEANING THE GLASS The Modore 185 has an outer and inner glass panel; the inner is held in place by two rope gaskets. These instructions will show you how to remove and reinstall the inner and outer glass panels.
  • Page 37 Step 4. Securely attach the suction cup to the center of the outer glass and lift the glass up into the clearance notch. Set the glass down once it has cleared the bottom frame. PROPERLY PLACE GASKET AND SEAL THE GLASS PANELS BEFORE LIGHTING THE FIRE! Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 38: 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. Figure 74 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 39: 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 40: Replacement Parts

    Figure 76 Quantity Part Number Item Description (Required) (Each) Glass E4-GLASS-185-FRONT Safety Screen E4-SS-MOD6005R-MKII All Tabs with Magnets (Kit) E4-SA-SS-HWK-5/15 Lower and Side Trim Repl-E4-CP-TRIM-MOD-185 Foot with nut Repl-E4-CP-FT Hearth Panel Repl-E4-CP-HEARTH-185 Figure 77 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 41 MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT PARTS Figure 78 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) Figure 79 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 42 Befor 1/2020 (Control Module) E4-GS-CM-Wifi-04 After 1/2020 Main Burner Second Curner Third Burner Piolot Assembly E4PGS-PABT-01 Second Thermocouple E4-GS-2TC-01 6 Volt Adaptor AC Adaptor-03 Figure 81 Wifi-Box (Optional) E4-GS-Con-Wifi-01 10 Button Remote Repl-E4-GS-RC-10B Figure 82 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 43: Warranty

    Installer: Please complete this form. Customer: Please retain this information. Model Modore 185 (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 #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 44: Massachusetts Certification

    Gas Fitters has issued approval number G1-0117-315 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 45: Troubleshooting Flowchart

    Confirm proper connection/operation of latching sound. SW-cable the SW-cable at gas valve and receiver. disconnected. Motor not operating Replace gas valve. properly. Micro switch not Replace gas valve. operating properly. (continued) Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #07022020 EuropeanHome.com I:\DEPARTMENTS\Technical Support\Troubleshooting\Guides\20181205_Troubleshooting Flow Chart_E4_8btn Edition.indd...
  • Page 46 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 #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 47 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 #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 48 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 #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 49 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 #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 50: Connecting To A Smart Home System

    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 #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 51: Installing The Optional Black Glass

    Step 3. Insert the side glass using the same technique as in step 2. Push the two panels of black glass together to close the gaps at each corner. Adjust as needed. Figure 87 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 52 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 #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 53 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 #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 54 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 #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 55 ERROR CODES ProControl App Appendix Five vENTING onfiguration FIRE MEdIA nstaLLing the ogset nstaLLing the tones FIRST FIRE 30 WARRANTY 43 nstaLLing the ressures KEY INSTALLATION pOINTS 6 LISTING LAbEL 10 MAINTENANCE urner Lass iLot herMocoupLes MANTELS 15 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 56 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 IGE420-180705 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #07022020 EuropeanHome.com...

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