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This manual covers the following appliances for use in North America ONLY: Trisore 95, Trisore 100H, Trisore 140, Bidore 95, Bidore 100H, Bidore 140, Lucius 140, Lucius 140 T, Lucius 140 C 1/3, Lucius 140 C 2/3, Modore 95, Modore 100H, Modore 140, Optica, Bioptica Element4 Gas Fireplaces June. 2015 EuropeanHome.com...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Information User 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...
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Make yourself fully aware of all the following instructions and the many features of the Element4 direct vent gas fireplace appliance. INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
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Canada, consult with the local authority having The glass must only be removed by a qualified person. jurisdiction for gas product installations to determine their Gloves should be worn when removing the glass. specific requirements for high altitude installations. Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
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1/16” when converted. If greater accuracy is required, use the metric DO NOT USE abrasive cleaners on the panels. DO NOT dimensions. ATTEMPT to clean the glass panels when they are hot. Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
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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.
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.
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Mantel / Linteau : 2” (5cm) Figure 3. Typical Rating Label A typical rating label is shown in Figure 3. It is attached to every Element4 fireplace and contains important certification information. It must not be removed from the fireplace.
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SPECIFICATIONS and DIMENSIONS PARTS OF THE FIREPLACE The various parts of the Lucius 140 fireplace are shown in Figures 4, 5 and 6. These parts are typical of any Element4 fireplace. Figure 4 Figure 5 shows two Glass Clamps, after some of the Finish Trim is removed.
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Gas Control - is at the end of the Line Set and controls the flow of gas. See Figure 57. Line Set - approximately 51”/1.3 long and is to be unwrapped to allow remote mounting of Gas Control Table 2. Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
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...
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NOT PERMITTED IN FRONT subjected to elevated temperatures and may be Figure 7 OF GLASS too hot to touch. A typical completed installation with mantel is shown in Figure 8. CONSTRUCTION BEAMS COMBUSTIBLE (TYPICAL) Figure 8 GLASS Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
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Figure 10 shows the minimum distance to Figure 10 Plan View GLASS combustible materials. NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL Figure 11 shows the minimum distance to non-combustible materials. Non-Combustible Material APPLIANCE 2" (50) 2" (50) 2”/50 mm 2”/50 mm GLASS Figure 11 Plan View Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
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Section A-A shows the clearance to NON-combustible materials. See ENCLOSING the FIREPLACE for the dimensions required for the Convection Air Outlet. NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL CONSTRUCTION BEAMS NON- COMBUSTIBLE (TYPICAL) DETAIL C TOP OF FIREPLACE OPENING GLASS CONVECTION GAP Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
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This Figure 13 SECTION B-B clearance MUST be maintained to ensure safe operation of the COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS NOT PERMITTED IN FRONT fireplace. OF GLASS CONSTRUCTION BEAMS COMBUSTIBLE (TYPICAL) NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL CONSTRUCTION BEAMS NON- COMBUSTIBLE Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com (TYPICAL)
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The minimum distance from the bottom of the appliance to the room ceiling is 72”/1830 mm. See Table 3. Convection Air Outlet Minimum Distances Room ceiling to 72” appliance bottom 1830 Room ceiling to top of 1” Convection Air Outlet Table 3 Figure 14. Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
Table 4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS The Element4 fireplaces use a receiver and remote control for their burner operation. The remote control comes with a 3AAA batteries and the receiver is powered by a 120V AC wall adapter, included. This installation must provide an approved 120V AC wall receptacle to be placed within the six foot cord limit of the wall adapter.
Appendix One. Please read, understand and follow these instructions. • Every Element4 fireplace is shipped with a North American venting adapter. It MUST be the first piece of venting installed. • All measurements are taken from the center of the vent connector on the top of the fireplace (see Figure 15) and all configurations must fall within the acceptable range of the model-specific diagrams.
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VENTING rise Figure 15 APPROVED MANUFACTURERS and COMPONENTS All Bidore, Lucius, Modore, Manufacturer Optica, Bioptica Trisore only DirectVent Pro only DirectVent Pro M&G DuraVent, Inc.* 5” x 8” components 4” x 65/8” components Table 5 * Appendix One contains venting installation instructions.
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Dimension “V”. See Graph 1. Dimension “V” can vary between 19”/500 minimum to 9’10”/3.0 maximum depending on Dimension “H”. See Graph 1. Note: Configurations with horizontal terminations may need a restrictor. See the INSTALLING A RESTRICTOR section. Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
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Graph 1 shows the maximum horizontal vent run (to the outside wall) for a certain vertical vent rise on all models EXCEPT Optica and Bioptica. The allowable venting configuration MUST be within the shaded area. • When using a wall-mounted termination a maximum of 2 horizontally-mounted elbows (45° or 90°) may be used.
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VENTING HORIZONTAL TERMINATION DIAGRAM FOR OPTICA AND BIOPTICA ONLY 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...
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Graph 2. Horizontal Terminations on Optica and Bioptica models ONLY Graph 2 shows the maximum horizontal vent run (to the outside wall) for a certain vertical vent rise on Optica and Bioptica models ONLY. The allowable venting configuration MUST be within the shaded area.
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VENTING HORIZONTAL VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES AND REQUIREMENTS Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
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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. Figure 18. Vertical Terminations with NO elbows Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
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Distance "V" (= V1+V2) = 1m - 11m (min - max) Note: Configurations with vertical terminations may need a restrictor. See the Distance "V" =2x "H" (min) INSTALLING A RESTRICTOR section. Figure 19. Vertical Terminations with 90° elbows Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
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Distance "V" (= V1+V2+V3) = 1.2m - 11m (min - max) Distance "V" =2x "H" (min) Note: Configurations with vertical terminations may need a restrictor. See the INSTALLING A RESTRICTOR section. Figure 20. Vertical Terminations with 45° elbows Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
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National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1 in the USA) or the current standard of CAN/CSA-B149.1 in Canada. Chart 1. Termination Heights A second termination may be no closer than 12”/305 . See Figure 36. Figure 21. Multiple Termination Clearance Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
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- Attach the appropriate restrictor to the bottom of the outlet collar as shown in Figure 23. - Re-attach the baffle on Lucius models Attachment bolts (4 of 8) holding the Lucius baffle in place. Figure 23 Figure 24 Figure 22 Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
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.
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(NON-combustible framing ONLY) from the fireplace and the entire weight of the non-combustible wallboard (see page 6) is carried by the framing. Since most Element4 fireplaces have two or three sides of glass, the upper wall framing is usually hung from the ceiling or often cantilevered. See Figure 29.
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Lucius 140 1/3 621/4”/1582 201/2”/519 185/16”/464 391/2”/1002 Lucius 140 2/3 621/4”/1582 371/2”/949 185/16”/464 391/2”/1002 Table 10 Figure 32 Rough Opening Dimensions for NON-COMBUSTIBLE Framing Model Figure Lucius 140 R 185/16”/464 621/4”/1582 391/2”/1002 Table 11 Figure 33 Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
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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...
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ENCLOSING the FIREPLACE One of the tie wraps which secure the line set. Figure 34. Figure 35. Tighten bolt through mounting bosses (at arrows) Fit tab into bracket on BDLE4 Figure 36. Figure 37 Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
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ENCLOSING the FIREPLACE Figure 38 Figure 39 Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
LOG ARRANGEMENTS ( TRISORE 95, BIDORE 95, MODORE 95, OPTICA, BIOPTICA Ensure that the hearth panel is sitting firmly in the base of the fire box, with the long slot in the center of the panel aligning with the center slots on the burner tube. The pilot flame must be visible through the panel and the cut-out in the pilot shield. Scatter the embers over the panel, as shown in Figure 40.
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Position the coals and pine cones as shown in Figure 45. Figures 46 and 47 show detail of the positioning of the logs. Finally, check that the pilot is clear, media has entered the pilot area and the burner lighting is good before the glass is replaced. Figure 46 Figure 47 Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
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Figure 48. Ensure that the area near the pilot flame is left clear. Figure 48 Scatter the embers across the hearth panel as shown in Figure 49. Figure 49 Figures 50 and 51 show detail of the positioning of the logs. Figure 50 Figure 51 Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
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Figure 52. Place the logs in the order shown in Figures 52 through 61. Ensure that the area inside the ember shield is left clear. Figure 52 Figure 53 Figure 54 Figure 55 Figure 56 Figure 57 Figure 58 Figure 59 Figure 60 Figure 61 Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
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Figure 62 shows the arrangement for Trisore 140, Bidore 140, Modore 140 and all Lucius models. Figure 63 shows the arrangement for Trisore 95, Bidore 95, Modore 95, Bioptica and Optica models. Figure 64 shows how the area around the pilot burner must be kept clear of fire media.
Figure 69. Changing the Mode of Operation. Briefly pressing the SET button changes the mode of operation in the following order: Figure 68. Remote Control Man - Temp - Temp - Timer - back to Man Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
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Briefly press SET button for the next burner cycle time. Once all 4 times are set, press OFF to complete the programming. MANUAL KNOB IN MAIN VALVE KNOB ON POSITION IN OFF POSITION ON/OFF SWITCH IN ON POSITION Figure 69. Gas Valve Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
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Since it is a metal fireplace, the heat-up and cool-down cycles may produce some noises caused by the expansion and contraction of these metals. The premium materials and build quality of your fireplace will keep these sounds to a minimum. Figure 70 Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
The quantity and location of the clamps vary by model. Remove the retaining bolt(s) holding the glass clamp and then remove the clamp. Figure 72 Remove all of the retaining bolts and clamps holding in the first piece of glass. Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
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. If there is a second adjoining glass panel slide it against glass panel Step 5. While ensuring that the glass panels are tight and square to each another, tighten the retaining bolt(s) on each clamp NO MORE THAN 1/2 TURN. Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
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Pilot Injector Propane - Marking 27.1 Inspect the external vent cap on a regular basis to make sure that no debris, plants, trees, shrubs are interfering with the air flow. Figure 75. Pilot Burner Detail Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
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The orifice for 95 and 100H series burners shown in Figure 77. The orifice for 140 series burners shown in Figure 78. All NG orifices Propane Gas Injector - marked 320 are marked 1200, all Bioptica/Optica LP orifices are marked 260, all other LP orifices are marked 380. Figure 78...
WARRANTY European Home Warranty Element4 Gas Fireplace European Home warrants these gas fireplaces against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of original retail purchase. Glass is expressly NOT covered by this warranty.
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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...
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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...
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APPENDIX ONE MALE OPTIONAL SCREWS FEMALE CENTER OF HOLE Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
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APPENDIX ONE SHEET METAL SCREWS WALL THIMBLE COVER WOOD SCREWS Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
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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...
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ASSEMBLED IN SEQUENCIAL ORDER FASTEN TERMINATION TO ASSEMBLY THROUGH THE HOLES PROVIDED FASTEN THE 4 CORNERS THROUGH THE HOLES PROVIDED ENSURE ASSEMBLY IS PLUMB AND LEVEL CONNECT TO WALL SEAL ALL AS REQUIRED GAPS & SCREWS Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
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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...
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APPENDIX ONE PIPE EXTENSION PIPE SECTION WALL STRAP/ PLUMBERS 45° TAPE ELBOW 45° ELBOW Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
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APPENDIX ONE DIMENSION "H" OBTAINED FROM TABLE 2 Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
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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...
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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...
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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...
Bioptica, Modore 140, Modore 95, Optica G1-0515-495 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...
No reaction to transmitter command. Do not coil the ignition cable. Shorten the ignition cable, if possible. Ignition sequence stops, no pilot flame. Replace transmitter batteries. Quality 1.5V Transmitter command is possible. AA alkaline recommended. (continued) Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
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Ensure 2 thermocouple is in the flame. thermocouple is not heated. Check 2 thermocouple wiring. Replace transmitter batteries. Quality 1.5V Receiver batteries low. AA alkaline recommended. Magnet unit drops while motor turns. 3 beeps. NORMAL OPERATION Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com...
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