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VENTING
Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 03242020
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CONFIGURATION
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 system, 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.
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Only the 5” x 8” direct vent components from the companies listed below (Figure
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) are approved for use with
these fireplaces. Any of the 5” x 8” direct vent components suitable for the local condition are permitted. Please visit
www.europeanhome.com/qr-support
or via the QR code below for installation instructions.
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This fireplace is shipped with a North American venting adapter (Figure
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). It MUST attach to the
vent collar of the fireplace.
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All venting measurements are taken from the top center of the vent collar on the top of the fireplace
and all configurations must fall within the acceptable range of the venting charts.
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A minimum clearance of 3” (75
mm)
must be maintained between combustible materials and the top
of any horizontal vent pipe surface; a minimum clearance of 1” (25
mm)
must be maintained between
combustible materials and any other vent pipe surface.
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The horizontal parts of the venting must be pitched up away from the fireplace. For every 12” (305
mm)
of horizontal run, the
venting must rise 1/4” (6.5
mm)
toward the termination. The venting must never run downward unless with the use of a power
vent.
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Whenever venting passes through a wall, an approved heat shield or ‘wall thimble’ must be installed.
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A power vent system is available for venting that falls outside of the venting graphs. Refer to the appropriate power vent
manual for any venting configuration which is outside of the vent graphs shown here.
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Your venting needs to be inspected annually, including any connected components, to ensure that the system is working as
designed.
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In colder climate environments, the fireplace can be lowered to STANDBY MODE (Pilot Flame only). This will help maintain a
steady draft within the venting over a period of up to five days. See the “Operating the Fireplace” section.
Please visit
www.europeanhome.com/technical-support/
for the power venting installation manuals
APPROVED COMPONENTS and MANUFACTURERS
DirectVent Pro
(M&G DuraVent, Inc.)
EXCELDirect
(ICC - Industrial Chimney Company)
Pro-Form
(BDM - Bernard Dalsin Manufacturing)
Direct-Temp
(Selkirk Corporation)
AmeriVent Direct Vent
(Hart & Cooley Inc.)
Ventis Direct Vent
(Olympia Chimney Supply, Inc.)
Figure 22
Figure 21: North American Vent
Adapter
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