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European Home Vista 38 ST Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Warning:
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional information consult a
qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

Safety Notice:

Glass doors on gas fireplaces are extremely hot while the fireplace is on and remain hot even after the
fireplace has been turned off. Safety screens are available and can reduce the risks of severe burns.
Please keep children away from the fireplace at all times.

For Your Safety:

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
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Vista 38 ST

Direct Vent

See-through
Gas Fireplace
Installation,
Operation and
Maintenance
Manual
Warning:
What to do if you smell gas
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Do not try to light any appliance.
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Do not touch any electrical switch; do
not use any phone in your building.
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Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
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If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
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Installer: Leave this manual with
the appliance.
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Consumer: Keep this manual for
future reference.

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  • Page 1: Direct Vent

    Vista 38 ST Direct Vent See-through Gas Fireplace Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Warning: Warning: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or What to do if you smell gas property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Thank You Thank you for selecting a European Home Gas Fireplace, an elegant and This owner's manual should be retained for future reference. We suggest that well-designed gas fireplace built with you in mind. The gas fireplace you have you keep it with all your other important documents and product manuals.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Materials that can catch fire and burn are considered combustible. Any material that The Vista 38 ST is a gas fireplace with a linear burner, available in black painted or is made of, or faced with, wood, wood pulp, paper, plastic or any other material that brushed stainless steel.

  • Page 4: Installation

    Refer to page 4 - Vent Installation for more information. Framing The fireplace dimensions for Vista 38 ST models are shown below: Top View 61/4 421/2 403/4 233/4...

  • Page 5: Installing The Gas Line

    DO NOT use a flame of any kind to test for leaks. Installing The Remote Switch The Vista 38 ST gas valve, located behind the lower trim, is connected to a length 41” of thermostat wire and is switched by a remote controlled receiver. Strip the wire Figure 2c.

  • Page 6: Vent Terminations

    Caution:  Vent terminations can be very hot. If the termination is less than 7 feet above a public walkway, it should be fitted with a certified European Home Heat Guard. (Part no. PTKOG).  Do not obstruct, or attempt to conceal the vent termination. These actions PTO-4 (5"/8")

  • Page 7: Installing The Standoffs

    Attach to the faceplate of the termination using four sheet metal screws. Top Vent Use the following instructions to convert a Vista 38 ST for top vent or side vent use. Installing Heat Shield for Vinyl Siding Top Vent 1.

  • Page 8: Top Vent Installation

    Vista 38 ST See-thru Gas Fireplace Installation Top Vent Venting Requirements Installation Of Top Venting Before you install any venting, you must determine whether the venting run will The following components are available for through-the-roof venting: be acceptable. Unacceptable venting can affect the fireplace's combustion.
  • Page 9 Vista 38 ST See-thru Gas Fireplace Installation 1 MIN RHS 8 1 MIN. Both sides Typical RHS8 Heat Shield 1 MIN Figure 14. RHS8 heat shield installed by sliding over the vent pipe where it passes through combustible construction. Drywall...
  • Page 10 Vista 38 ST See-thru Gas Fireplace Installation 32’ max 32’ max Figure 16. Straight, vertical venting. • A maximum of two offsets (each offset has two 90° bends) may be made if the length of the offsets does not exceed 25% of the vertical vent height, when Figure 18.

  • Page 11: Rear/Side Vent Installation

    5 or PXT-10 to achieve the desired length. The maximum horizontal vent run with no vertical lift is 12". See Figure 20. Figure 19. Vista 38 ST Side Vent Venting Graph Example A: (Acceptable Installation) If the vertical dimension from the hearth is 54", and the horizontal run to the wall flange of the vent termination is 32",...
  • Page 12 Vista 38 ST See-thru Gas Fireplace Installation Heat Shields RHS8 Due to high flue temperatures, the heat shield (RHS101) must be used on all in- stallations straight through the wall, at the point where the vent pipe connects to the termination. With the heat shield, vent clearances can be maintained at 1".

  • Page 13: Power Vent Terminations

    There are four 5"/8" power vent models available. These power vents offer superior venting, safe operation and years of trouble free operation. The available European Home Power Vent models are: LDVPV47/58 - linear, interior in-line power vent EDVPV47/58 - external power vent module...

  • Page 14: Finishing Around The Fireplace

    Vista 38 ST See-thru Gas Fireplace Installation Finishing Around the Fireplace Mantels and Surrounds NOTE: Mantel clearances are for the prevention of fire hazards. Combustible mantels and moldings may be safely installed over the top and on the front of the fireplace provided that they do not project beyond shaded area shown New technology, to meet consumer and government demands for the wise use of in Figure 27.

  • Page 15: Wiring

    Installation Wiring Wiring for the optional Fan Kit Vista 38 ST The Vista 38 ST fireplace may be equipped with optional fan kits for circulating heat Gas Control and Pilot Wiring into the living space. Vista 38 ST Installations in Canada which employ the fans must be electrically grounded in to thermocouple accordance with CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 and/or Local Codes.

  • Page 16: Removing And Installing The Door

    Vista 38 ST See-thru Gas Fireplace Installation Removing and Installing the Doors The Vista 38 ST doors are removed in a few simple steps. Follow the steps below to Step 5: remove the horizontal access panel, unlatch the door buckles and remove the door.

  • Page 17: Installing Fire Media

    Installing the Glass Beads and Optional Fire Media The Vista 38 ST fireplace is supplied with glass beads. Optional stone and drift- wood fire media are available. Remove the door and trim as shown previously. Follow these instructions to ensure all parts are removed or replaced as required.

  • Page 18: Lighting Instructions

    Vista 38 ST See-thru Gas Fireplace Operation - Model Vista 38 ST Vista 38 ST with Continuous Pilot 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.
  • Page 19 Vista 38 ST See-thru Gas Fireplace Operation - Model Vista 38 ST E Vista 38 ST E Vista 38 ST E with Proflame SIT Electronic Ignition For Your Safety - READ BEFORE LIGHTING: with American Flame Electronic Ignition WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

  • Page 20: Operation

    Burner Adjustment • A visual check of the entire vent system and termination. The Vista 38 ST is equipped with an adjustable burner, allowing you to raise or • An inspection of the explosion relief flappers and the door gasketing to lower the flames.

  • Page 21: Gas Control Valve

    Fireplace gas control must be in the “OFF” position and pilot and main • Figure 44. Vista 38 ST (Sit Nova 820) gas valve. burners extinguished when cleaning appliance with a vacuum. Doors and media can get very hot. Handle only when cool.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Vista 38 ST See-thru Gas Fireplace Maintenance Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Vista 38 ST E The following is a troubleshooting chart of possible problems: To reset the SIT System, refer to schematic, below PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION and: 1. Locate the connection to the battery backup and...

  • Page 23: Warranty

    Company negligence. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. The duration of any implied warranty with respect to this European Home Gas Appliance is limited to the duration of the foregoing warranty.

  • Page 24: Termination Locations

    Vista 38 ST See-thru Gas Fireplace Appendix A - Termination Locations A = clearance to the termination frame above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony [16 P = clearance under veranda, porch, deck, or balcony [16 inches (41 cm) minimum ‡...

  • Page 25: State Of Massachusetts / Amendment

    Vista 38 ST See-thru Gas Fireplace Appendix B - State of Massachusetts Amendment (Gas Fireplace / Equipment sold in the State of Massachusetts) 5.08: Modifications to NFPA-54, Chapter 10 (1) Revise NFPA-54 section 10.5.4.2 by adding a second exception as follows:...
  • Page 26 EUROPEAN HOME a division of Europa Ja, Inc. 376 Washington St. Suite 203 Malden, MA 02148 tel: 781/324-8383 fax: 781/324-8384 www.europeanhome.com...

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