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Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
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Element4 Gas Fireplaces
Aug 2014
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  • Page 1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Installation Manual Models: Sky T Element4 Gas Fireplaces Aug 2014 EuropeanHome.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Information Specifications and Dimensions Clearances Gas and Electric Venting Enclosing the Fireplace Fire Media Operating the Fireplace Maintenance Warranty Venting System Installation Instructions Appendix One Massachusetts Certification Appendix Two Troubleshooting Flowchart Appendix Three...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION - HOT! HOT! HOT! This appliance is a HEATING appliance and it does become very hot in operation. UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, DO NOT PLACE any furnishings, furniture, draperies or other item LESS THAN 36”/90 cm) IN FRONT OF THE GLASS OF THE FIREPLACE.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING WARNING : Installation and Service Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of Installation and Service must be performed by an high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid authorized qualified installer, service agency or gas burns or clothing ignition.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION This gas fireplace and vent assembly MUST be vented TURN OFF the gas before servicing the appliance. It is directly to the outside and MUST NEVER be attached to a recommended that a qualified service technician perform chimney serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION When enclosing your Element4 fireplace the use of non-combustible building materials is REQUIRED. Please read and understand the following. COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS Materials that can catch fire and burn are considered combustible. Any material that is made of, or faced with, wood, wood pulp, paper, plastic or any other material that can catch fire and burn is considered combustible.

  • Page 7: Specifications And Dimensions

    SPECIFICATIONS and DIMENSIONS APPLIANCE RATINGS Model Sky T Natural Propane Input Maximum Btu/hr 44,500 37,380 Input Minimum Btu/hr 17,500 13,250 in. w.c. Maximum Supply Pressure 1.74 2.74 in. w.c. Minimum Supply Pressure in. w.c. 10.8 Manifold Pressure Maximum 0.99 2.68 in.
  • Page 8 SPECIFICATIONS and DIMENSIONS Front Elevation Right Elevation Left Elevation Letter Inches Millimeters Plan View 271/8 3411/16 41/16 287/8 141/16 751/4 1911 681/2 1740 591/16 1500 125/16 145/16 711/16 Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 9 SPECIFICATIONS and DIMENSIONS Front Elevation Right Elevation Left Elevation Letter Inches Millimeters 271/8 3411/16 Plan View 41/16 287/8 165/16 SKY T 751/4 1911 681/2 1740 591/16 1500 125/16 163/16 81/8 Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 10 SPECIFICATIONS and DIMENSIONS DO NOT REMOVE NE PAS RETIRER DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACE - Not for FOYER GAZ À AÉRATION DIRECTE - Ne pas use with solid fuel. utiliser avec un combustible solide This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the Cet appareil est destiné...
  • Page 11 SPECIFICATIONS and DIMENSIONS PARTS OF THE FIREPLACE The various parts of the fireplace are shown in Figures 4, 5 and 6. The Trisore 140 is shown, other models are similar. Figure 4 Figure 3 Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 12 Finish Trim - hides the Glass Clamps, the quantity varies by model Fixing Bracket - attaches the fireplace to the building Glass Clamp - holds the Glass Panel in place. Sky - 6 ea., Sky T - 12 ea. Vent Collar - accepts the 4”/65/8” venting adapter (included)

  • Page 13: Clearances

    CLEARANCES MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES The beauty of the Element4 fireplaces is due largely to the fact that they are NOT zero-clearance fireplaces. All clearances • The appliance is approved with a minimum clearance to to combustible AND non-combustible materials MUST be combustible materials on all sides of 11”/280 .
  • Page 14 VENT OPENING 800cm² (124In²) TOTAL MINIMUM CLEARANCES CTION A-A MANTELS The graph in Figure 7 shows a range of allowable depths and heights for a combustible mantel INCHES installation. Mantel Depth Mantel Depth As shown, the minimum allowable mantel height (12) 300 12”/300 mm above the fireplace opening is 2”/50...
  • Page 15 CLEARANCES COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL NON-COMBUSTIBLE LINING WITHIN COMBUSTIBLE AND NON-COMBUSTIBLE WALLS Figures 8 through 10 show clearances to Combustible Material combustible and non-combustible walls. with a Non-Combustible Lining Figure 8 shows a typical method for APPLIANCE protecting combustible walls while maintaining close installation dimensions. The non-combustible lining MUST extend 1"...
  • Page 16 CLEARANCES WARM AIR OUTLET VENT OPENING 800cm² (124In²) REQUIRED TOTAL MINIMUM Figure 11 SECTION A-A (2") 50 2”/50 mm (36") (36") 36” 36” 900 mm 900 mm KEEP THIS AREA FREE OF SECTION B-B COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS COMBUSTIBLE FURNISHINGS NOT PERMITTED IN FRONT OF GLASS CONSTRUCTION BEAMS COMBUSTIBLE...
  • Page 17 CLEARANCES NON-COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING (REQUIRED) DETAIL “C” NON-COMBUSTIBLE WALL (TYPICAL) 2"/50 mm 36" 36" 900 mm 900 mm Detail C shows how the non-combustible framing above the SECTION B-B fireplace maintains a minimum clearance of 2”/50 This Figure 12 clearance MUST be maintained to ensure safe operation of the fireplace.
  • Page 18 CLEARANCES TYPICAL CLEARANCE DIAGRAMS The total area of the convection air outlet(s) depends on the fireplace model. (See Table 7 on page 47.) The location of the outlet(s) must allow for the free movement of air and must not allow excessive convection air to build up within the chase. The top of the outlet(s) must be at least 1”/25 mm down from the ceiling and we recommend no more than 6”/152 mm down.

  • Page 19: Gas And Electric

    GAS and ELECTRIC INSTALLING THE GAS LINE Correctly size and route the gas supply line from the supply regulator to the area where the appliance is to be installed as per requirements outlined in the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54 (USA) or CAN/CSA-B149.1 (Canada). Never use galvanized or plastic pipe unless specified specifically for use with gas.
  • Page 20 GAS and ELECTRIC LOCATING THE CONTROLS The control system for the Element4 fireplaces consist of three major components; the receiver, the transmitter and the gas control. The transmitter is the remote control by which you operate the fireplace. The receiver and the gas control are at one end of a 50”/1270 line set.
  • Page 21 GAS and ELECTRIC One of the tie wraps which secure the line set. Figure 14. Figure 15. Tighten bolt through mounting bosses (at arrows) Fit tab into bracket on BDLE4 Figure 16 Figure 17. Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 22 GAS and ELECTRIC Figure 18 Figure 19 Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...

  • Page 23: Venting

    VENTING CONFIGURING THE VENTING The fireplaces in this manual are direct vent fireplaces that use a co-axial or “pipe within a pipe” venting system. The outer “pipe” or vent conducts fresh, outside air into the fireplace and the inner vent carries the exhaust outside. This technology, which can run either horizontally through a side wall or vertically through the roof, produces an efficient system because conditioned building air is not used for combustion.
  • Page 24 VENTING MEASURING THE VENTING rise Figure 20 APPROVED MANUFACTURERS and COMPONENTS Manufacturer Modore, Tenore only DirectVent Pro M&G DuraVent, Inc.* 4” x 65/8” components Table 5 * Appendix One contains venting installation instructions. Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 25 VENTING HORIZONTAL TERMINATION DIAGRAM Distance “H” = 0.5-5m (min - max) Distance “V” = 0.5-3m (min - max) Note - for E4-10 & 11 Elbow can go on to fire, thus “V” min = 200mm Note2 - For E4-5, use a 50mm flue Restrictor Figure 21 Dimension “H”...
  • Page 26 VENTING HORIZONTAL TERMINATION GRAPH Vertical Rise 11’5” 9’10” 8’2” 6’6” 4’11” 3’3” 1’7” Horizontal 3’3” 8’2” 11’5” 13’1” 14’9” 16’4” Graph 1. Horizontal Terminations Graph 1 shows, for all models, the maximum horizontal vent run (to the outside wall) for a given vertical vent rise. The installed venting configuration MUST be within the dimensions shown within the grayed area.
  • Page 27 VENTING HORIZONTAL VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES AND REQUIREMENTS Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 28 VENTING VERTICAL VENT TERMINATIONS When installing vertical venting with no elbows, dimension “V” must be at least 3’3”/1.0 m minimum and no more than 36’/11.0 m maximum. Distance "V" 1m - 11m (min - max) Note: Configurations with vertical terminations may need a restrictor. See the INSTALLING A RESTRICTOR section.
  • Page 29 VENTING VERTICAL VENT TERMINATIONS WITH 90° ELBOWS Distance “H” = 0”/0.0 minimum to 9’10”/3.0 maximum Distance “V1” = 19”/500 minimum to 33’10”/10.0 maximum Distance “V2” = 19”/500 minimum to 33’10”/10.0 maximum Distance “V” (V1+V2) = 3’3”/1.0 minimum to 36’/11.0 maximum Distance “V”...
  • Page 30 VENTING VERTICAL VENT TERMINATIONS WITH 45° ELBOWS Distance “H” = 0”/0.0 minimum to 9’10”/3.0 maximum Distance “V1” = 19”/500 minimum to 33’10”/10.0 maximum Distance “V2” = 8”/200 minimum to 33’10”/10.0 maximum Distance “V” (V1+V2+V3) = 3’11”/1.2 minimum to 36’/11.0 maximum Distance “V”...
  • Page 31 VENTING VERTICAL VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES AND REQUIREMENTS Important Note for Roof Terminations These instructions should be used as a guideline and do not supersede local codes in any way. Install venting according to local codes, these instructions, the current National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1 in the USA) or the current standard of CAN/CSA-B149.1 in Canada.
  • Page 32 VENTING INSTALLING A RESTRICTOR As previously noted, restrictors must be fitted in some configurations. Use the table below to determine which restrictor may be needed with your venting configuration. A restrictor for all fireplace models installs in the same location; at the very bottom of the outlet collar, see Figure 26. The restrictors are shown in Figure 27.

  • Page 33: Enclosing The Fireplace

    ENCLOSING the FIREPLACE WARMTH AND BEAUTY - HOW IT WORKS The Element4 fireplaces are called 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. Figure 1 (below) shows one of the unique features of the Element4 fireplaces - its use of convection air flow.
  • Page 34 ENCLOSING the FIREPLACE THE FRAMING A safe installation of your Element4 fireplace requires that four things be clearly understood. 1. Most important, these fireplaces are NOT zero-clearance fireplaces. Unlike most others, there is not a metal box around the Element4 fireplaces. With no metal box there are no louvers to distract your view of the fire. We do, however, want the cooling advantage of a metal box.
  • Page 35 ‘ceiling’ and with the convection air outlet(s) on the wall(s) of the chase. Sky T However, if the chase takes the form of a ‘half-wall’ and there is no top on the half-wall then convection air will escape out of the ‘top’...
  • Page 36 ENCLOSING the FIREPLACE Rough Opening Dimensions for NON-COMBUSTIBLE Framing Model Figure 3811/16”/990 185/16”/463 771/4”/1961 Sky T 3811/16”/990 203/16”/511 771/4”/1961 Table 8 Figure 34 Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...

  • Page 37: Fire Media

    FIRE MEDIA LOG ARRANGEMENTS (ALL MODELS) Ensure that the hearth panel is sitting firmly in the base of the fire box with the long slots in the center of the panel aligning with the top of the burners. The pilot flame must be visible through the panel and the cut-out in the pilot shield. Scatter the bag of embers on the hearth panel and burners as shown in Figure 35.
  • Page 38 FIRE MEDIA Figure 37 Position two small sticks as shown in Figure 37. Figure 38 Position the pine cones as shown in Figure 38. Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 39 FIRE MEDIA CARRARA PEBBLES ARRANGEMENTS (ALL MODELS) Ensure that the grate is sitting firmly in the base of the fire box with the long slot in the center of the grate aligning with the center slots on the burner tube. The pilot flame must be visible through the grate and the cut-out in the pilot shield. Scatter evenly the contents of the bags of pebbles over the top of the grate and burner.

  • Page 40: Operating The Fireplace

    OPERATING the FIREPLACE BEFORE THE FIRST FIRE Make sure all construction materials have been removed from inside and around the fireplace. Confirm the proper placement of the burner media. Confirm that the controls are properly connected. Check the gas supply for leaks. Close and properly clamp the glass panels.
  • Page 41 OPERATING the FIREPLACE You are now able to use the remote control. To increase the flame, theÇbutton should be depressed. Pressing theÈbutton on the handset will reduce the flame. The main flame may be lowered all the way down until it is off, leaving only the pilot ignited. Simultaneously press the SET button and theÈbutton to turn the two end burners off.
  • Page 42 OPERATING the FIREPLACE Automatic Turndown. 1. In Manual/Temperature/Timer modes, the valve will turn to pilot flame if there is no change in flame height for a six hour period. In Temperature or Timer mode, if the ambient room temperature changes, the flame height will adjust automatically to maintain set temperature and the fire will continue to function normally.

  • Page 43: Maintenance

    REMOVING THE GLASS Step 1. Remove all of the trim pieces (magnetically attached) from the fireplace. See Figure 46. The Sky T has two glass panels, therefore, Bottom Trim twice the number of trim pieces. There is no top trim on either fireplace.
  • Page 44 MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE GLASS The glass should be cleaned as necessary with a fireplace glass cleaner. We recommend Stove Bright® Gas Appliance Glass Cleaner by Forrest Paint Co. It is available through your retailer. Follow the instructions for use and do not clean the glass when it is hot! If the glass becomes coated with deposits which cannot be removed it must be replaced.
  • Page 45 MAINTENANCE BURNER MAINTENANCE WARNING The flames from the burner should be visually checked. Installation and maintenance must be performed by The flame should have a blue base and yellow tops and be an authorized qualified installer, service agency or gas candle-like in appearance.
  • Page 46 MAINTENANCE THERMOCOUPLE MAINTENANCE The Element4 fireplaces have two thermocouples; one next to the pilot flame and one opposite the pilot burner on the other side of the main burner. The completeness and operation of both must be checked. A qualified installer must confirm that the thermocouple is in place and not cracked or damaged.

  • Page 47: Warranty

    WARRANTY PRODUCT INSTALLATION RECORD Installer: Please complete this form. Customer: Please retain this information. Purchased From Date of Purchase Installed By Date of Installation Fireplace Serial Number Fuel Type Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...

  • Page 48: Venting System Installation Instructions

    APPENDIX ONE Installation Instructions VENTING SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 49 APPENDIX ONE Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 50 APPENDIX ONE VENTING SYSTEM FOR DIRECT VENT GAS STOVES AND FIREPLACES Application | Warning | Safety & Installation Precautions Options | Planning Your Installation Horizontal Installation Snorkels Installing Vinyl Siding Standoff Installing Counter Flashing Vertical Installation Cathedral Ceiling Installation General Maintenance / Labels Supplemental Canadian Instructions M&G DuraVent Warranty Element4 Gas Fireplaces...
  • Page 51 APPENDIX ONE Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 52 APPENDIX ONE ROUND HORIZONTAL TERMINATION CAP SHOWN PIPE SECTION WALL APPLIANCE THIMBLE ADAPTOR ELBOW SQUARE HORIZONTAL TERMINATION CAP SHOWN ROUND CEILING SUPPORT/WALL THIMBLE COVER 90° PIPE ELBOW SECTION PIPE SECTION APPLIANCE ADAPTOR Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 53 APPENDIX ONE VERTICAL HIGH WIND TERMINATION CAP SHOWN STORM COLLAR ROOF FLASHING CEILING FIRESTOP ROUND CEILING SUPPORT/WALL THIMBLE COVER CATHEDRAL CEILING PIPE SUPPORT BOX SECTION PIPE SECTION APPLIANCE ADAPTOR Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 54 APPENDIX ONE MALE OPTIONAL SCREWS FEMALE CENTER OF HOLE Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 55 APPENDIX ONE Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 56 APPENDIX ONE WOOD SCREWS Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 57 APPENDIX ONE SHEET METAL SCREWS WALL THIMBLE COVER WOOD SCREWS Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 58 APPENDIX ONE SNORKEL OPTIONAL DVA-WTU ADJUST AND SECURE TELESCOPING THIMBLE SLEEVES WITH SCREWS 12" MINIMUM SNORKEL WALL THIMBLE COVER 12" MINIMUM ADEQUATE DRAINAGE Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 59 APPENDIX ONE VINYL SIDING, STUCCO OR OTHER SIDING MATERIAL ASSEMBLE VINYL STANDOFF/COUNTER FLASHING IN SPECIFIC ORDER CUT EXTERIOR OF WALL AS REQUIRED IN TABLE 1 4 PC. KIT ASSEMBLED IN SEQUENCIAL ORDER FASTEN TERMINATION TO ASSEMBLY THROUGH THE HOLES PROVIDED FASTEN THE 4 CORNERS THROUGH...
  • Page 60 APPENDIX ONE Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 61 APPENDIX ONE CEILING JOISTS AND FRAME MARK LOCATION 1 1/2" MARK AND WOOD SCRE DRILL FRAMING PLUMB DECORATIVE CEILING JOISTS CEILING AND FRAME SUPPORT COVER 1 1/2" WOOD SCREWS Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 62 APPENDIX ONE PIPE EXTENSION PIPE SECTION WALL STRAP/ PLUMBERS 45° TAPE ELBOW 45° ELBOW Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 63 APPENDIX ONE DIMENSION "H" OBTAINED FROM TABLE 2 Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 64 APPENDIX ONE OPTIONAL LOW PROFILE TERMINATION CAP HIGH WIND VERTICAL SECURE FLASHING TERMINATION WITH NON-HARDENING SEALANT AND ROOFING NAILS STORM COLLAR ROOF FLASHING NAILS ATTIC INSULATION SHIELD REQUIRED CLEARANCE CLEARANCE AS REQUIRED BY APPLIANCE MFG CLEARANCE AS REQUIRED BY APPLIANCE MFG Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 65 APPENDIX ONE LEVEL 2' MIN CATHEDRAL BELOW CEILING FINISHED SUPPORT BOX CEILING CUT HOLE 1/8" LARGER THAN SUPPORT BOX CEILING OVERLAP TRIM CATHEDRAL CEILING SUPPORT SCREWS Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 66 APPENDIX ONE Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...

  • Page 67: General Maintenance

    APPENDIX ONE GENERAL MAINTENANCE Conduct an inspection of the venting system every six months. Recommended areas to inspect are as follows: Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 68 APPENDIX ONE ROUND, SCONCE OR SQUARE HORIZONTAL TERMINATION CAP DECORATIVE CEILING SUPPORT/WALL THIMBLE COVER 2 PIECE APPLIANCE WALL THIMBLE ADAPTOR PIPE SECTION ROUND, SCONCE OR SQUARE HORIZONTAL TERMINATION CAP DECORATIVE CEILING SUPPORT/WALL THIMBLE COVER 2 PIECE WALL THIMBLE 90° PIPE ELBOW SECTION PIPE...
  • Page 69 APPENDIX ONE VERTICAL HIGH WIND OR LOW PROFILE TERMINATION CAP STORM COLLAR ROOF FLASHING CEILING FIRESTOP ROUND CEILING SUPPORT/WALL THIMBLE COVER CATHEDRAL CEILING SUPPORT BOX PIPE SECTION PIPE SECTION APPLIANCE ADAPTOR Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
  • Page 70 APPENDIX ONE M&G DURAVENT LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY M&G DuraVent, Inc. (“DuraVent”) provides this limited lifetime warranty for all of its products with the exception of Ventinox® (lifetime), and PolyPro® (ten years). Subject to the limitations set forth below, DuraVent warrants that its products will be free from defects in material or manufacturing, if properly installed, maintained and used.

  • Page 71: Massachusetts Certification

    APPENDIX TWO MASSACHUSETTS CERTIFICATION This appliance is approved for installation in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters has issued approval number G1-1212-217 for this appliance. The following must be observed when installing the Element4 fireplaces within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: (a) For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust vent termination is less than seven (7) feet above finished grade in the area of the venting, including but not limited to decks and...

  • Page 72: Appendix Three

    APPENDIX THREE FUNCTION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Replace transmitter batteries. Quality 9V Transmitter batteries low. alkaline recommended. Press UP and OFF buttons Replace transmitter batteries. Quality 1.5V to start ignition sequence. Receiver batteries low. AA alkaline recommended. Beep will occur each second.
  • Page 73 APPENDIX THREE FUNCTION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Check cable connection between receiver TC- and SW-cable reversed. and interrupter block. Pilot lit. Magnet unit not operating properly. Replace gas valve. Short between interrupter and SW cable. Check interrupter block connection. No gas (magnet unit drops after 30 second Check gas supply.
  • Page 74 EUROPEAN HOME a division of Europa Ja, Inc. 376 Washington St. Suite 203 Malden, MA 02148 www.europeanhome.com IGNAE416-140806u Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...

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