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DANGER
Read and understand this manual.
Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or maintenance
can cause serious injury, property
damage
or
even
death.
For
assistance or additional information
consult a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
CAUTION
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.
®
US
October 2013
Installation,
Operation and
Maintenance
Manual
DV 38
Gas Fireplace
Check local codes and read all
instructions prior to installation.
XW2006
XW2012
XW2014
WARNING
Do not store or use gasoline or any
other flammable vapors and liquids in
the vicinity of this or any other gas
burning appliance. A fire or explosion
my occur causing serious injury,
property damage or even death.
NOTICE
Installer: Leave this manual with the
appliance. Do not remove.
Consumer: Retain this manual for
maintenance and future reference. Do
not Discard.
NOTICE
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IF YOU SMELL GAS
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Flammable materials
Explosion risk
Toxic
Corrosive
Danger overhead crane
Fork lift trucks
High voltage
Do not try to light any appliance.
Flammable materials
Explosion risk
Toxic
Corrosive
Danger overhead crane
Fork lift trucks
High voltage
Do not touch any electrical switch; do
General Warning
Laser Radiation
Biohazard
Oxidising
Hot surface
Danger of entrapment
Danger of death
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not use any phone in your building.
General Warning
Laser Radiation
Biohazard
Oxidising
Hot surface
Danger of entrapment
Danger of death
Irritant
Slippery floor
Watch your step
Cutting
High temperatures
Glass hazard
Danger of suffocation
Flammable materials
Explosion risk
Toxic
Corrosive
Danger overhead crane
Fork lift trucks
High voltage
Immediately call your gas supplier
Irritant
Slippery floor
Watch your step
Cutting
High temperatures
Glass hazard
Danger of suffocation
Gas bottles
Watch for
Electricity
Danger for cutter
Entrapment hazard
Battery hazard
Rotating parts
falling objects
from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
General Warning
Laser Radiation
Biohazard
Oxidising
Hot surface
Danger of entrapment
Danger of death
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Gas bottles
Watch for
Electricity
Danger for cutter
Entrapment hazard
Battery hazard
Rotating parts
falling objects
Low temperature
Strong magnetic field
Optical radiation
Non ionizing
Radiation
Hazardous to the
Danger of harming
supplier's instructions.
radiation
Environment
your hands
Irritant
Slippery floor
Watch your step
Cutting
High temperatures
Glass hazard
Danger of suffocation
Flammable materials
Explosion risk
Toxic
Corrosive
Danger overhead crane
Fork lift trucks
High voltage
Low temperature
Strong magnetic field
Optical radiation
Non ionizing
Radiation
Hazardous to the
Danger of harming
If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
radiation
Environment
your hands
Gas bottles
Watch for
Electricity
Danger for cutter
Entrapment hazard
Battery hazard
Rotating parts
falling objects
call the fire department.
General Warning
Laser Radiation
Biohazard
Oxidising
Hot surface
Danger of entrapment
Danger of death
Low temperature
Strong magnetic field
Optical radiation
Non ionizing
Radiation
Hazardous to the
Danger of harming
radiation
Environment
your hands
Irritant
Slippery floor
Watch your step
Cutting
High temperatures
Glass hazard
Danger of suffocation

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  • Page 1 Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual DV 38 Gas Fireplace Check local codes and read all instructions prior to installation. DANGER WARNING Read and understand this manual. Do not store or use gasoline or any Improper installation, adjustment, other flammable vapors and liquids in...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Top Vent (multi-elbows and offsets) ..........8 Section 8: Installing the Accessories ..........20 Standard Roof Vent (one elbows no offsets) ........ 9 Installing the DV 38 Fire Media ............20 Section 3-2-2: Venting Components ..........9 Section 9: Operation ..............21 - 22 Section 3-3: Installing a Wall Mounted Termination ....10...
  • Page 3: Safety Alert Key

    Introduction INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a European Home fireplace. European Home is committed to providing you with a gas natural Standing Electronic fireplace that is not only a beautiful addition to your space, but...
  • Page 4: Installation

    DV 38 Gas Fireplace Installation IMPORTANT MESSAGE: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation Checklist The DV 38 direct vent fireplace must be installed in accordance • Determine the desired install location of your fireplace. with these Instructions. Carefully read all the Instructions in •...
  • Page 5: Section 1: Installation Overview And Product Dimensions

    The DV 38 fireplace may be installed in any location that maintains proper clearances to air conditioning ducts, electrical wiring and plumbing. Safety, as well as efficiency of operation, The fireplace dimensions are shown below: 35¾"...
  • Page 6: Framing The Fireplace

    DV 38 Gas Fireplace Installation Section 2: Framing N.G. & L.P. Frame in the enclosure for the unit with framing materials. Top Vent The framed opening for the assembled fireplace is 373/4" wide, Ceiling x 351/4" high x 201/8" deep, see Figure 2...
  • Page 7: The Direct Vent System

    See Section 3-1 for converting the unit from top vent to rear vent. Section 3-1: CONVERTING TO REAR VENT Use the following instructions to convert a DV 38 for rear vent use: 1. Remove the rear flue cover and gasket (5" and 8") on the flue outlet, as shown in Figure 7.
  • Page 8: Section 3-2: Installing A Roof Mounted Termination

    DV 38 Gas Fireplace Installation Section 3-2: INSTALLING A ROOF MOUNTED DIRECT PVTK1 VENT TERMINATION (PVTK-1) Termination 2’ min. This section applies to installations where the direct vent termination will be roof mounted. Support ring Section 3-2-1: VENTING LAYOUT Support plate 32’...
  • Page 9: Standard Roof Vent (One Elbows No Offsets)

    When penetrating a combustible ceiling, a ceiling termination. Use only European Home Vent Components. Use firestop must be used. of non-European Home parts will void the warranty and may impede operation of the fireplace. • European Home recommends that all exterior corners...
  • Page 10: Section 3-3: Installing A Wall Mounted Termination

    DV 38 Gas Fireplace Installation Section 3-3: INSTALLING A WALL MOUNTED DIRECT 4) Installation of Termination From Inside Structure VENT TERMINATION A Termination with a MOSR frame is installed from the inside of the structure. These are commonly used in high-rise This section applies to installations where the direct vent construction.
  • Page 11: Section 3-3-1: Venting Layout

    Top Vented Wall Terminations • All measurements for vertical or horizontal runs are Figure 15. DV 38 Top Vent Venting Graph for wall mounted terminations. measured from center of the vent pipe. • Venting runs must fall within the limits set by the venting graph, see Figure 15.
  • Page 12: Top Vent, Wall Mounted Termination (45° Corner)

    IMPORTANT may be turned to obtain desired degree of angle required but must not exceed 45°. Corner installation is allowed for DV 38 top vent units only. Ensure minimum vertical vent height of 36" is maintained in corner installations. Page 12...
  • Page 13: Rear Vent, Wall Mounted Termination Graph

    Figure 17b. Rear Vented, wall mounted multi-elbow termination installation. Installation for DV 38 must have a minimum vertical rise of 46". The vent run must comply with the Venting Graph for rear vent, wall mounted terminations, Figure 17.
  • Page 14: Section 3-3-2: Venting Components

    The following components and associated European Home part numbers are available for installation of a wall mounted • European Home recommends the use of a flex section termination. Use only European Home vent components. Use for the final pipe connected directly to the fireplace...
  • Page 15: Section 3-3-3: Heat Shields

    DV 38 Gas Fireplace Installation installing a wall Mounted rHS101 Heat shield. Section 3-3-3: Heat Shields The RHS101 Heat shield MUST be used where the RHS8 Termination (Figure 19 and 19a) CANNOT be used. Use the installing a wall Mounted rHS8 Heat Shield...
  • Page 16: Section 4: Wiring

    Figure 21. Wiring for the SIT IPI Wiring Schematic Wiring for the Optional Fan Kit All DV 38 fireplaces 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...
  • Page 17: Section 5: Installing The Gas Line

    1/8” N.PT. plug to be fitted with a hose barb. DO NOT connect the fireplace to pressures in excess of • European Home requires a service shut off valve be 1/2lb. psi. This will damage the gas control valve.
  • Page 18: Section 6: Finishing

    DV 38 Gas Fireplace Installation Section 6: Finishing Installing the Nailing Flange Extension Finishing Around the Fireplace Combustible mantels and mouldings may be safely installed The supplied nailing extension must be placed along the top over the top and on the front of the fireplace provided that edge of the fireplace and securely fastened in place to the metal they do not project beyond shaded area shown in Figure 24.
  • Page 19: Section 7: Installing And Removing The Door

    Installation Section 7: Installing and Removing the Door Step 5: The DV 38 doors are removed in a few simple steps. Remove the Ensure the tool is firmly horizontal access panel, unlatch the door buckles and remove in the lower end of the the door.
  • Page 20: Installing The Accessories

    Section 8: Installing the Fire Media Installing the Glass Beads and Optional Fire Media The DV 38 fireplace is supplied with glass beads. Optional stone and driftwood 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 21: Operation

    Section 9: Start-up Sequence DV 38 Gas Fireplace Operation Models Section 9: Start-up Sequence DV 38 with Continuous Pilot with American Flame 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 22: Start-Up Sequence Sit-Ipi Gas Valve

    DV 38 Gas Fireplace Operation Model DV 38 E Proflame SIT Electronic Ignition with American Flame 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 23: Maintenance

    • A visual check of the entire vent system and termination. The DV 38 is equipped with an adjustable burner, allowing • An inspection of the explosion relief flappers and the door you to raise or lower the flames.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    DV 38 Gas Fireplace Maintenance Replacement Parts List Troubleshooting: (SIT Nova 820) Model DV 38 DV 38 DV 38 E NG Gas Valve RGC1006 RGC3044 LP Gas Valve RGC1005 RGC3045 The following is a troubleshooting chart of possible problems: NG Pilot Ass'y.
  • Page 25: Appendix

    DV 38 Gas Fireplace Appendix Appendix A: Termination Locations A = clearance to the termination frame above grade, veranda, porch, (46 cm) minimum] deck, or balcony [16 inches (41 cm) minimum] S = clearance from corner in recessed location [12 inches (31 cm)
  • Page 26: 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 27: State Of Massachusetts

    DV 38 Gas Fireplace Appendix Appendix C: 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.
  • Page 28 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 rev.120926...

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