Element4 Modore 185 GSB 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 #08042022
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Installation, Operation and
Owner's Manual
Modore 185 GSB
(Glass Safety Barrier)
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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August 2022
EuropeanHome.com

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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. August 2022 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #08042022 EuropeanHome.com 4006611...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Important Safety Information ....................4 Key Installation Points ........................7 Planning Your Gas Fireplace.....................8 User Information ........................10 Specifications and Dimensions .................... 11 Modore 185 GSB Parts of the Fireplace Clearances ............................ 15 Locating the Fireplace Placing the Fireplace Clearances to Combustibles...
  • Page 4: 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 5 The glass must only be removed by a qualified person. Gloves should be worn when removing the glass. Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 6 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 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 7: 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 #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 8: 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 9 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 10: 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 11: Specifications And Dimensions

    Efficiency A sample listing label image is shown above. A metal listing label is attached Figure 2 to every Element4 fireplace and contains important certification information. The listing label must not be removed from the fireplace. Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #08042022...
  • Page 12 UL, CSA Figure 4 Figure 6: AC Adapter Connection Fan Set A Fan Set B Snap Switch Speed Control Fan Set C Fan Set D Fan Set E Fan Set Electrical Schematic Figure 7 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 13: Modore 185 Gsb

    Modore 185 GSB Planning Dimensions Element4 B.V. EuropeanHome SPECIFICATIONS and DIMENSIONS 06/2021 MODORE 185 GSB Unit Weight Pounds Kilograms 213.6 LETTER INCHES 74 7/16 16 5/86 8 1/2 77 15/16 73 9/16 20 5/16 7 7/8...
  • Page 14: Parts Of The Fireplace

    SPECIFICATIONS and DIMENSIONS PARTS OF THE FIREPLACE The various parts of the Modore 185 GSB fireplace are shown below. These parts are typical of any Element4 fireplace. 11 11 12 12 13 13 12 12 10 10 15 15 12 12...
  • Page 15: 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 #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 16: 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 #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 17: 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 CONVECTION GAP Figure 15 Figure 16 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 18: Warm Air Outlet Clearances

    Room Air Inlet Warm Air Outlet appliance bottom 1830 Square Square Square Square Room ceiling to top of 1” Model Inches Centimeters Inches Centimeters Warm Air Outlet Figure 18 Modore 185 1309 1309 Figure 19 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 19: 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 #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 20: 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 22 Please visit www.europeanhome.com/technical-support/ for the power venting installation manuals Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 21 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 #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 22 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 28 Figure 29 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #08042022 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. A second termination may be no closer than 12”/305 Multiple Termination Clearance Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 24 VENTING CLEARANCES HORIZONTAL VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES AND REQUIREMENTS Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 25: Enclosing The Fireplace

    Figure 30: * 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 #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 26: 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 27 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 31 OMbuSTIbLE hIELd INIShEd hIELd INIShEd OMbuSTIbLE Figure 33 Figure 34 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 28 1/2” (12 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 35 Figure 37 Minimum Wall Thickness = 1/2”/12 Figure 36 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 29 Your installation will use more than this minimum cabinet space in order to accommodate controls, venting, air openings, etc. We recommend that the fireplace be set into its final location before building the enclosure. Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 30: Warm Air Outlet

    MAINTAINED to allow free flow of MAINTAINED to allow free flow of air. See detail above. air. See detail above. Figure 41: Modore 185 GSB with Outlet in Reveal Minimum Required Unobstructed Air Opening Size Model Square Inches Square Centimeters...
  • Page 31 Figure 43 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 #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 32: 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 Figure 45 43” 1092 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 33 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 #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 34: Installing The Fire Media

    What’s in the box? (LSE 420 II) - two pine cones - fourteen logs - two bags each of black and grey chips Figure 47 Figure 48 Figure 49 Figure 50 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 35 C shows the 2 thermocouple area (below) clear of media (above). 2nd Thermocouple 2nd Thermocouple Pilot Assembly Pilot Assembly Figure 52 To see how to arrange media in an Element4 fireplace please visit the link below. WWW.EUROPEANHOME.COM/RESOURCES/VIDEOS/ Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 36: Operating The Fireplace

    The high speed of the fans is 1 click clockwise from off and slows down the further clockwise the dial is turned. To turn the fans off, turn the knob all the way counter-clockwise, as shown to the right. Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 37 OPERATING the FIREPLACE OPERATING the FIREPLACE Figure 55 Figure 57 Figure 56 Figure 58 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #08042022 EuropeanHome.com EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 38 OPERATING the FIREPLACE OPERATING the FIREPLACE Figure 59 Figure 60 Figure 61 Figure 62 Figure 63 Figure 65 Figure 64 Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 39 OPERATING the FIREPLACE OPERATING the FIREPLACE Figure 66 Figure 67 Figure 69 Figure 68 Figure 70 Figure 72 Figure 71 Figure 74 Figure 73 Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 40 OPERATING the FIREPLACE OPERATING the FIREPLACE Figure 75 Figure 76 Figure 77 Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 41 • 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 #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 42 NOTE: the OUTER glass will get warm to the touch but remain under 172° F/78° C. If the temperature exceeds 172° F/78° C the flames will automatically turn off. Figure 79 Figure 81 To see an Element4 fireplace starting and running normally please visit the link below. WWW.EUROPEANHOME.COM/RESOURCES/VIDEOS/ Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #08042022...
  • Page 43: Maintenance

    PROPERLY INSTALLGASKET AND SEAL THE GLASS PANEL BEFORE LIGHTING THE FIRE! Figure 84 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 44 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 #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 45: 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 85 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 46: 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 47: Replacement Parts

    Gas valve Repl-E4-GS-GV-01 Receiver E4-GS-CM-Wifi-04 (Control Module) Main Burner Second Curner Third Burner Pilot Assembly E4-GS-PABT-01 Second Thermocouple E4-GS-2TC-MKII-01 6 Volt Adaptor AC Adaptor-03 Figure 86 Wifi-Box (Optional) E4-GS-Con-Wifi-02 10 Button Remote E4-GS-RC-10B-02 Figure 87 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 48: Warranty

    Installer: Please complete this form. Customer: Please retain this information. Model Modore 185 GSB (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 #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 49: Massachusetts Certification

    (e) A copy of all installation instructions for all Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment, all venting instructions, all parts lists for venting instructions, and/or all venting design instructions shall remain with the appliance or equipment at the completion of the installation. Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 50: Troubleshooting Flowchart

    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 #08042022 EuropeanHome.com I:\DEPARTMENTS\Technical Support\Troubleshooting\Guides\20181205_Troubleshooting Flow Chart_E4_8btn Edition.indd...
  • Page 51 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 #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 52 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 #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 53 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 Rev #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 54 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 #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 55: 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 #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 56: 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 92 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 57 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 #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 58 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 #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 59 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 #08042022 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 IGE420-180705 Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #08042022 EuropeanHome.com...

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