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     Warning: 

If the information in 

these instructions is not followed exactly, a 
fire or explosion may result causing prop-
erty damage, personal injury or death.

       For Your Safety:

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or 
any other appliance.

       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.

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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.

 

•    Installer: Leave this manual with 

the appliance.

•    Consumer: Retain this manual for 

future reference. 

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epartment.

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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.

•  

Immediately call your gas supplier from 
a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas 
supplier's instructions.

•    If you cannot reach your gas supplier, 

call the fire department.

Installation and service must be performed 
by a qualified installer, service agency or 
the gas supplier.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

Vista 42

Direct Vent
Gas Fireplace

Installation,
Operation and
Maintenance 
Manual

Summary of Contents for Vista 42

Page 1: ...g 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 Installer Leavethismanualwith theappliance Consumer Retainthismanualfor futurereference department Donottrytolightanyappliance Donottouchanyelectricalswitch do notusean...

Page 2: ... Introduction 3 Models 3 Installation Before you Start 4 Installation Checklist 4 Section 1 Installation Overview and Product Dimensions 5 Section 2 Framing the Fireplace 6 7 Clearances 7 Installing the Standoffs 7 Installing the Nailing Flange Extension 7 Section 3 The DirectVent System 8 14 Section 3 1 Converting fromTopVent to RearVent 8 Section 3 2 Installing a Roof mountedTermination 9 10 Sec...

Page 3: ...which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE Used to address practices not related to personal injury Important Usedtoaddresspracticesnotrelatedtopersonalinjury Introduction Warranty and Installation Information See Appendix B The European Home warranty will be voided by and...

Page 4: ... the high surface temperature which could cause burns or clothing ignition Youngchildrenshouldbecarefullysupervisedwhentheyarein the same room as the appliance Clothingorotherflammablematerialsshouldnotbeplacedon or near the appliance Installation Checklist Determine the desired install location of your fireplace See Section 1 Dimensions on page 5 and refer to the Framing Section 2 for details Sel...

Page 5: ...combustible Eventhoughthesematerialsmay havebeen flame proofed made fire resistant orare fire rated theyareconsidered combustible Thecombustibilityofamaterialcanbetestedper ASTME136StandardTestMethod forBehaviorofMaterialsinaVerticalTubeFurnaceat750DegreesC Notethat fire resistant does NOT mean non combustible Note Ifacertainmaterialhasacoreconsideredtobenon combustible inaccordance with ASTM E136...

Page 6: ...terior Wall Non Combustible Nailing Flange supplied figure 7 46 PEL Shor t 90 elbow M 17 1 2 2 min Combustible Header Combustible Shelf Non Combustible Nailing Flange supplied figure 7 Exterior Wall M 9 S 33 18 max 2 min Combustible Header Combustible Shelf Non Combustible Nailing Flange supplied figure 7 Exterior Wall IMPORTANT Straight though the wall applications shown in Figures 3 and 5 are av...

Page 7: ...es are shown below Vista 42 9 171 2 1 1 0 4 MODEL Top Rear Vent Top Top Vent Back Sides Floor Mantel Installation 6 Figure 7 Installingthenailingflangeextension InstallingThe Standoffs To avoid elevated mantel temperatures all Vista 42 Series gas fireplaces are required to have the supplied standoffs installed Thefireplaceissuppliedwithtwostandoffs Bendandinstallthesestandoffsontop of the fireplac...

Page 8: ...ermination options The direct vent termination location MUST be selected such that it is the highest point in the venting assembly It should also be selected such that it provides the shortest vent run possible Should it be impossible to ensure that the termination is the highest point or to meet the venting guidelines laid out below please contact your European Home dealer to discuss power ventin...

Page 9: ...a mechanical air inlet Termination location must be a minimum 18 from a parapet wall A maximum of two offsets each offset is made up of 2 90 bends may be made Installafirestopatanylocationwhereventingpassesthroughcombustible materials and construction Utilize support straps or support plates and rings as required to meet acceptable building practices Install all roof flashing and storm collars as ...

Page 10: ...x pipe as required Flex sections may be stretched up to 50 of their total length e g a 24 section maybe stretched to 36 Connect all vent sections using a minimum of three sheet metal screws on the outer pipe flue Ensure the pipe ends male to female slide in a minimum of 11 2 of overlap Ensureallrunsaresupportedwithaminimumof3supportsper10 ofventing Whenhanging supportingventing ensurethat1 clearan...

Page 11: ... Frame the BSR opening to 12 x 12 2 Secure the BSR Frame to the exterior sheathing of the structure 3 Fasten the termination to the BSR Frame using a minimum of 4 screws 1 Frame the MOSR opening to 12 x 12 2 Fasten the MOSR frame to the interior side of the studs concrete or finished wall construction using a minimum of 4 screws 3 InserttheterminationintotheMOSRframeasshownhere fromtheinside and a...

Page 12: ...tionswithin36horizontalinchesand46vertical inches of the fireplace must have a European Home RHS101 Heat Shield installed See Section 3 3 3 Allthrough the wallterminationsbeyond36horizontalinchesand46vertical inchesofthefireplacemusthaveeitheraEuropeanHomeRHS8HeatShield or a European Home RHS101 Heat Shield installed See Section 3 3 3 Once the proposed venting layout has been determined refer to F...

Page 13: ...ttach to the termination 45 or less Corner Installation Use an PTO 3 termination and an PFL 1 or PFL 2 PFL 2 12 or 24 compressed length andaframe ifappropriate Flexmaybeturnedtoobtaindesireddegree of angle required but must not exceed 45 Note Through the wallventingkitsarealsoavailableforboththestraight andthecornerinstallation Thekitincludesaheatshield aPFL 12 f f flexible pipe and a termination ...

Page 14: ...nation andthehorizontalrunfromthefireplacefluecollartothewallflangeofthetermination Plot on theVenting Graph Figure17 with an X If the X falls on or above the top boundary of the shaded area the installation is acceptable Example A Acceptable Installation Iftheverticaldimensionfromthehearthis120 andthehorizontalruntothewall flangeoftheventterminationis138 thentheventconfigurationisacceptable Examp...

Page 15: ... to maintain integrity of internal supports Place the springs supplied with the pipe kit between the outer and inner pipes to keep the pipes separate and avoid any possible hot spots European Home recommends the use of a flex section for the final pipe connecteddirectlytothefireplaceofferinggreaterflexibilityofinstallation and absorption of movement A Termination PTO 4 3 Length PTO 4F 3 Length B F...

Page 16: ...8 Heat Shield 1 Min Both sides Typical 2 Min 1 Min Combustible Framing RHS8 Heat Shield PTO Termination 36 Min 46 Min 18 max Combustible framing Termination Drywall sheetrock RHS101 Heat Shield inner Section RHS101 Heat Shield Outer Section Fireplace Vent pipe from fireplace Installing aWall Mounted RHS101 Heat Shield The RHS101 Heat shield MUST be used where the RHS8Termination Figure19and 19a CA...

Page 17: ... Guide included with the fan kit NOTE If any of the original wire supplied with the appliance is replaced it must be replaced with the same type or its equivalent Figure 21 Wiringschematicforoptionalfans G L2 WH L1 BLK p g Quick Connect lu to motor 5 1 60 Supply G L1 L2 Wiring for the optional Fan Kit All Vista 42 fireplaces may be equipped with optional fan kits for circulating heat into the livi...

Page 18: ...ion to isolate the gas supply Only install gas shut off valves approved for use by the state province or other governing body in which the fireplace is being installed Section 5 3 GAS CONNECTION SeeFigure22 below for location of gas line access Flexible gas connectors must not exceed 3 feet in length unless allowable within local regulations Connect incoming gas line to the 1 2 or 3 8 gas inlet po...

Page 19: ...iblematerial PleaseNote Thedecorativefacing materials may be subject to temperatures in excess of 250 F This should be considered when selecting facing materials Mantels and Surrounds NOTE NationalCanadianGasAssociationmanteltestrequirementsareforfirehazard prevention to combustible materials New technology to meet consumer and government demands for the wise use of energy has prompted us to manuf...

Page 20: ...r cleaning Install in reverse order Installed Gas Valve Cover Finger Holes RemovetheHorizontalAccessPanel To install the door hook the top edge of the door frame into place Lower the door into position and follow the previous steps shown in reverse order InstallingtheDoor 2 Step5 Ensure the tool is firmly in the lower end of the slot as shown then pull toward you Caution hold the tool securely 3 S...

Page 21: ...Smell Gas Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions 1 STOP Read the safety information above on this label 2 Remove the lower Horizontal access panel 3 Turn Incoming gas valve to the ON position 4 Wait 5 minutes to clear out any gas If ...

Page 22: ...and a manifold pressure of 10 W C Always keep the fireplace area clear and free of combustible materials as well as gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water Cleaning Wh...

Page 23: ...rectly consult your dealer or the manu facturer All service and repairs should be performed by a qualified technician All spare parts optional fans and optional trim finishes are available from your local dealer or the manufacturer Troubleshooting SIT IPIElectronic 1 2 Spare Parts List Vista 42 NG GasValve RGC1006 LP GasValve RGC1005 NG Pilot RPA020 LP Pilot RPA021 NG Burner RBH3801 LP Burner RBH3...

Page 24: ...inCanada L clearancetonon mechanicalairsupplyinlettobuildingorthecombustionairinlettoany otherappliance 16inches 41cm minimumforappliances 100000BTU H 30kW M clearancetomechanicalairsupplyinlet 6feet 1 8m minimum N clearanceabovepavedsidewalkorapaveddrivewaylocatedonpublicproperty 7feet 2 1m minimum P c l e a r a n c e u n d e r v e r a n d a p o r c h d e c k o r b a l c o n y 1 6 i n c h e s 4 1...

Page 25: ...ed or supplied by The Company 2 The European Home Gas Appliance must be subjected to normal use The Gas Appliances are designed to burn gas only Burning conventional fireplace fuels such as wood coal or any other solid fuel will cause damage to the Gas Appliance will produce excessive temperatures and will result in a fire hazard Limitations On Liability ItisexpresslyagreedandunderstoodthatTheComp...

Page 26: ...ly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance or equipment The sign shall read in print size no less than one half 1 2 inch in size GASVENT DIRECTLY BELOW KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS 4 INSPECTION The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installation unless upon inspection...

Page 27: ...Page 27 Vista42IndoorGasFireplace rev 110201 Notes ...

Page 28: ...Page 28 Vista42IndoorGasFireplace rev 110201 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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