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European Home Vista 42 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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Installation,
Operation and
Maintenance
Manual
Vista 42 ST
See-Through

Direct Vent

Gas Fireplace
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: Leave this manual for
future reference.

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  • Page 1: Direct Vent

    Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Vista 42 ST See-Through Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Warning: 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 What to do if you smell gas qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Please retain this owner's manual for future reference. Congratulations Congratulations on selecting a European Home gas fireplace. The Vista 42 ST This owner's manual should be retained for future reference. We suggest that Gas Fireplace you have selected is designed to provide the utmost in safety 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 42 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

    5 for more information. panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance. The fireplace dimensions for Vista 42 ST models are shown below: For protection against freezing temperatures, it is recommended that outer walls of the chase be insulated with a vapour barrier. This will reduce the possibility of a cold-air convection current on the fireplace.

  • Page 5: Installing The Gas Line

    Installing The Gas Line Vent Installation The gas line must be installed before finishing the Vista 42 ST fireplace. Natural Gas This section covers the installation of direct venting and terminations. requires a minimum inlet gas supply pressure of 5.5" w.c. and a manifold pressure of Installation Requirements 3.5"...

  • Page 6: Installing The Standoffs

    2. Fasten the termination to the studs using a minimum of 4 screws. Installing The Standoffs Installing Terminations with MOSR Frames To avoid elevated mantel temperatures, all Vista 42 ST Series gas fireplaces are MOSR required to have the supplied standoffs installed.

  • Page 7: Installing The Nailing Flange Extension

    Vista 42 ST See-thru Gas Fireplace Installation Installing the Nailing Flange Extension Top Vent Venting Once the fireplace is placed into the framed opening, the supplied nailing exten- Requirements sion must placed along the top edge of the fireplace, and nailed in place to the Before you install any venting, you must determine whether the venting run will framing, as illustrated below.

  • Page 8: Side Vent Runs

    A complete Vista 42 ST vent system may comprise up to five different types of and one-half feet from the center of the fireplace to outside wall and a minimum components: of 7'6"...
  • Page 9 Vista 42 ST See-thru Gas Fireplace Installation RHS 8 2”MIN RHS 8 1”MIN Combustible Construction Clearances Figure 15a. Heat Shield. Install by sliding over the vent pipe where it passes through combustible construction. Figure 14a. Extended Installation. Drywall RHS101 Heat Shield,...
  • Page 10 Vista 42 ST See-thru Gas Fireplace Installation Installation of Vertical Vent A maximum of two offsets (each offset has two 90° bends) may be made if   Vertical terminations must be installed: the length of the offsets does not exceed 25% of the vertical vent height, when •...

  • Page 11: Finishing Around The Fireplace

    Vista 42 ST See-thru Gas Fireplace Installation Finishing Around the Fireplace 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 in Figure 20a. Side wall clearances are 0". Combustible surrounds may be Drywall/ installed with 0"...

  • Page 12: Wiring

    Wiring for the optional Fan Kit Vista 42 ST The Vista 42 ST fireplace may be equipped with optional fan kits for circulating heat into the living space. Installations in Canada which employ the fans must be electrically grounded in accordance with CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 and/or Local Codes.

  • Page 13: Removing And Installing The Door

    Step 5: Ensure the tool is firmly in the The Vista 42 ST doors are removed in a few simple steps. Follow the steps below to lower end of the slot, as shown. remove the horizontal access panel, unlatch the door buckles and, remove the door.

  • Page 14: Installing The Fire Media

    Installing the Glass Beads and Optional Fire Media The Vista 42 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 15: Lighting Instructions

    Vista 42 ST See-thru Gas Fireplace Operation - Vista 42 ST Vista 42 ST Vista 42 ST 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 causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

  • Page 16: Operation

    Burner Adjustment • A visual check of the entire vent system and termination. The Vista 42 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 17: Gas Control Valve

    Fireplace gas control must be in the “OFF” position and pilot and main  Figure 26. Vista 42 ST gas valve. burners extinguished when cleaning appliance with a vacuum. Doors and fire media can get very hot. Handle only when cool.

  • Page 18: Spare Parts

    Vista 42 ST See-thru Gas Fireplace Maintenance Troubleshooting Vista 42 ST Spare Parts Vista 42 ST NG Gas Valve RGC1006 LP Gas Valve RGC1005 To reset the SIT System, refer to schematic, below and: NG Pilot RPA020 LP Pilot RPA021 1.

  • Page 19: 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 20: Termination Locations

    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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