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Vista 42 Indoor Gas Fireplace
rev. 110201
Installation
WARNING!
When this appliance is installed directly on any combustible material
other than wood flooring, it must be installed on a metal or wood
panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The
Vista 42
direct vent fireplace must be installed
in accordance with these
instructions. Carefully read all the instructions in this manual first. Consult
the Local Gas Branch to determine the need for a permit prior to starting the
installation. It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure this fireplace is
installed in compliance with the manufacturers instructions and all applicable
codes.
BEFORE YOU START:
INSTALLATION AND REPAIRS SHOULD BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED
SERVICE TECHNICIAN. THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE INSPECTED
BEFORE USE AND AT LEAST ANNUALLY BY A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
TECHNICIAN. MORE FREQUENT CLEANING MAY BE REQUIRED DUE
TO EXCESSIVE LINT FROM CARPETING, BEDDING MATERIAL, ETC.
IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT CONTROL COMPARTMENTS, BURNERS
AND CIRCULATING AIR PASSAGEWAYS OF THE FIREPLACE ARE
KEPT CLEAN.
CAUTION!
Due to its high operating temperatures, the appliance should be
located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of the
high surface temperature, which could cause burns or clothing
ignition.
Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in
the same room as the appliance.
Clothing or other flammable materials should not be placed on
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.
Select the location of your termination and resulting vent run.
Your selected termination location must be the highest point in the direct
vent installation.
Should it be impossible to meet the venting requirements laid out in Section
3: Venting, please contact European Home regarding the use of a European
Home Power Vent.
Lay out the vent run; calculating the required elbows and straight runs of
5"/8" flex or rigid pipe.
Layout electrical requirements, refer to Section 4: Wiring, for details.
Refer to Section 5: Installing the Gas Line for details on the gas connection
and access.
Refer to local codes and guidelines for installation requirements.
Installation and repairs should be done by a qualified contractor and:
•
Installations in
Canada
must conform to the current CAN/CGA B-149.1 and .2
Gas Installation Code and local regulations.
•
Installations in the
USA
must conform to local codes, or in the absence of local
codes to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1-1988.
•
See Appendix C for installation within the State of Massachusetts
. This
fireplace must comply with NFPA-54 Chapter 10.