European Home DV 52 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

European Home DV 52 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

Direct vent gas fireplace

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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.

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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DV 52

Direct Vent

Gas Fireplace
Installation,
Operation and
Maintenance
Manual
Check local codes and read all
instructions prior to installation.
Warning:
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 supplier's instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
Installer: Leave this manual with
the appliance.
Consumer: Keep this manual for
future reference.

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  • Page 1: Direct Vent

    DV 52 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Check local codes and read all instructions prior to installation. Warning: Warning: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or What to do if you smell gas property damage.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Please retain this owner's manual for future reference. Congratulations Congratulations on selecting a European Home gas fireplace, an elegant This owner's manual should be retained for future reference. We suggest and well designed gas fireplace built with you in mind. The gas fireplace...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    About this Fireplace: Due to its high operating temperatures, the appliance should be The DV 52 is a gas fireplace with a linear burner. This fireplace can be converted to located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
  • Page 4: Installation

    Clearances clearances must still be maintained around the vent pipes.) These clearances apply to all dimensions except the framed opening, where the clearances to combustibles are 0". The DV 52 clearances to combustible materials are: Framing header, Framing header, Elbow...
  • Page 5: Installing The Gas Line

    DV52 Gas Fireplace Installation Installing The Gas Line The gas line must be installed before finishing the DV 52 Gas Fireplace. Natural gas Use only certified European Home vent components. Use of other parts will void the • requires a minimum inlet gas supply pressure of 5.5" w.c. and a manifold pressure European Home warranty, and may impede the operation of the fireplace.
  • Page 6: Installing The Standoffs

    1. Frame the termination opening to 12" x 12". Installing The Standoffs 2. Fasten the termination to the studs using a minimum of 4 screws. To avoid elevated mantel temperatures, all DV 52 gas fireplaces are required to have the supplied standoffs installed. Installing Terminations with MOSR Frames The fireplace is supplied with two standoffs.
  • Page 7: Installing The Nailing Flange Extension

    DV52 Gas Fireplace Installation Installing the Nailing Use the following instructions to convert an DV 52 for rear vent use: 1. Install the 5" inner flue cap on the top flue outlet and secure the cap in place Flange Extension with five screws, as shown in Figure 8a.
  • Page 8: Horizontal Venting

    An inspection of the explosion relief flappers and door must be made prior to lighting the fireplace. This will ensure the door gasketing material will provide an adequate seal during operation. Figure 9a. DV 52 Top Vent Venting Graph Horizontal Venting NOTES: All dimension lengths for vertical or horizontal runs are measured from center of the vent pipe.
  • Page 9 DV52 Gas Fireplace Installation Example 2: 4’ max. RHS 8, Rigid sections and an elbow used in conjunction with 3 ft. flex section (PFL-3) will, 4’ vent run or when extended in a five foot chase, allow for a maximum horizontal run of 12' 6"from less, use RHS101 the center of the fireplace to outside wall and a minimum of 7'6"...
  • Page 10 DV52 Gas Fireplace Installation PEXT 32’ PEXT PXT-10 * All venting: minimum 1" clearance to all vertical combustibles, minimum 2" to all horizontal combustibles. Figure 15. Straight, vertical venting showing required PXT-10 adaptor (supplied with the PVTK-1 termination). Figure 17. Vertical venting with 2 offsets (1 offset= two 90° bends). 1"...
  • Page 11 2. 45° Corner Installation. B. Multi-Elbow Installations For more difficult installation situations, a rear-vented DV 52 must be installed with Attach an PEL-90 (90° elbow) directly onto the flue collar, and attach it to the either one or two 90° elbows as described in a) or b), below: PEL-45 (45°...
  • Page 12: Rear Vent Venting Runs

    Rear Vent Venting Runs Note: Rear venting has only two configurations! The DV 52 has only two possible installations in the rear vent configuration; using one 90° elbow off the back and straight up through the roof of the structure or Figure 23 with two elbows.
  • Page 13: About The Power Vent

    These power vents offer superior venting, safe operation and years of 3" clearance to the side of the fireplace as shown in Figure 25. trouble free operation. The available European Home power vent models are: Fireplace Facing When selecting the finish material for your fireplace, it is important to remember LDVPV47 (Linear, interior in-line power vent) that THE OPENING MUST NOT BE OBSTRUCTED IN ANY WAY.
  • Page 14: Mantels And Surrounds

    3” Surround Heat Shield Included with the DV 52 Gas fireplace is a heat shield fabricated from galvanized steel. Figure 25. Combustible surrounds. The kit comes with three (3) pieces as shown below. This shield is to protect all adjacent...
  • Page 15: Removing And Installing The Door

    Removing and Installing the Door Wiring for the Optional Fan Kit All DV 52 fireplaces may be equipped with optional fan kits for circulating heat into The doors are removed in a few simple steps. Follow the steps below to remove the the living space.
  • Page 16: Installing The Door

    DV52 Gas Fireplace Installation Step 5: Ensure the tool is firmly in the lower end of the slot, as shown. Then pull toward you. Caution: Hold the tool securely. Figure 28d. Step 6: Pull hard if necessary to release the spring tension. Caution: The latch springs back with force.
  • Page 17: Operation

    DV52 Gas Fireplace Operation - Model DV 52 DV 52 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 18 DV52 Gas Fireplace Operation - Model DV 52 E DV 52 E with Proflame SIT Electronic Ignition 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: Maintenance

    • An inspection of the explosion relief flappers and the door gasketing to The DV 52 and DV 52 E are equipped with an adjustable burner, allowing you to raise ensure a proper seal. or lower the flames. To adjust the flames, locate the black knob marked 'Hi-Lo' , in the center of the gas control valve (See Figure 32).
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    DV52 Gas Fireplace Maintenance Gas Control Valve Troubleshooting DV 52 E Follow this information to reset the SIT system: Power Generator 1. Locate the lead to the battery backup, (remove) Pilot Adjustment Screw (Refer to schematic, below) Wall Switch 2. Locate the AC/DC wall transformer, (Unplug connector)
  • Page 21: Warranty

    The duration of any implied warranty with respect to this European Home Gas Appliance is limited to the duration of the foregoing warranty. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above may not apply to you.
  • Page 22: Termination Locations

    DV52 Gas Fireplace Appendix A - Termination Locations A = clearance to the termination frame above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony [16 S = clearance from corner in recessed location inches (41 cm) minimum] [12 inches (31 cm) minimum] B = clearance to door, or sides and top of window, that may be opened [16 inches (41 cm) T = maximum depth in recessed location minimum for appliances ≤100 000 BTU/H (30kW)]...
  • Page 23: State Of Massachusetts

    DV52 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: Existing chimneys shall be permitted to have their use continued when a gas conversion burner is installed, and shall be equipped with a manually reset device that will automatically shut off the gas to the burner in the event of a sustained back-draft (2) Revise 10.8.3 by adding the following additional requirements:...
  • Page 24 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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