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Read and understand this manual. 

Improper installation, adjustment, 

alteration, service or maintenance 

can cause serious injury, property 

damage or even death. For 

assistance or additional information 

consult a qualified installer, service 

agency or the  gas supplier.

DANGER

XW2002

XW2004

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.

CAUTION

Do not store or use gasoline or any 

other flammable vapors and liquids in 

the vicinity of this or any other gas  

burning appliance.  A fire or explosion 

my occur causing serious injury, 

property damage or even death.

WARNING

XW2006

Installer:

 Leave this manual with the 

appliance. Do not remove. 

Consumer:

 Retain this manual for 

maintenance and future reference. Do 

not Discard.

NOTICE

XW2012

IF YOU 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 neighbor's phone. Follow the gas 

supplier's instructions.

  If you cannot reach your gas supplier, 

call the fire department.

NOTICE

XW2014

Irritant

Cutting

Watch your step

Slippery floor

High temperatures

Glass hazard

Danger of suffocation

High voltage 

Toxic 

Flammable materials

Corrosive

Fork lift trucks 

Danger overhead crane

Explosion risk

Oxidising

Danger of death 

Biohazard

Laser Radiation

Danger of entrapment

Hot surface

General Warning

Blank

Gas bottles

Watch for 

falling objects

Electricity

Danger for cutter

Entrapment hazard

Battery hazard

Rotating parts

Low temperature

Strong magnetic field

Optical radiation

Non ionizing

 radiation

Radiation

Hazardous to the

Environment

Danger of harming 

your hands

Irritant

Cutting

Watch your step

Slippery floor

High temperatures

Glass hazard

Danger of suffocation

High voltage 

Toxic 

Flammable materials

Corrosive

Fork lift trucks 

Danger overhead crane

Explosion risk

Oxidising

Danger of death 

Biohazard

Laser Radiation

Danger of entrapment

Hot surface

General Warning

Blank

Gas bottles

Watch for 

falling objects

Electricity

Danger for cutter

Entrapment hazard

Battery hazard

Rotating parts

Low temperature

Strong magnetic field

Optical radiation

Non ionizing

 radiation

Radiation

Hazardous to the

Environment

Danger of harming 

your hands

Irritant

Cutting

Watch your step

Slippery floor

High temperatures

Glass hazard

Danger of suffocation

High voltage 

Toxic 

Flammable materials

Corrosive

Fork lift trucks 

Danger overhead crane

Explosion risk

Oxidising

Danger of death 

Biohazard

Laser Radiation

Danger of entrapment

Hot surface

General Warning

Blank

Gas bottles

Watch for 

falling objects

Electricity

Danger for cutter

Entrapment hazard

Battery hazard

Rotating parts

Low temperature

Strong magnetic field

Optical radiation

Non ionizing

 radiation

Radiation

Hazardous to the

Environment

Danger of harming 

your hands

Irritant

Cutting

Watch your step

Slippery floor

High temperatures

Glass hazard

Danger of suffocation

High voltage 

Toxic 

Flammable materials

Corrosive

Fork lift trucks 

Danger overhead crane

Explosion risk

Oxidising

Danger of death 

Biohazard

Laser Radiation

Danger of entrapment

Hot surface

General Warning

Blank

Check local codes and read all 

instructions prior to installation.

Installation,
Operation and
Maintenance 
Manual

DV 38

Gas Fireplace

October 2013

Summary of Contents for DV 38

Page 1: ...or cutter Entrapment hazard Battery hazard Rotating parts Low temperature Strong magnetic field Optical radiation Non ionizing radiation Radiation Hazardous to the Environment Danger of harming your hands Irritant Cutting Watch your step Slippery floor High temperatures Glass hazard Danger of suffocation High voltage Toxic Flammable materials Corrosive Fork lift trucks Danger overhead crane Explos...

Page 2: ...ll mounted termination one elbow 11 Top Vent Wall mounted termination multi elbow 11 Top Vent Wall mounted termination 45 corner 12 Top Vent Wall mounted termination 45 corner 12 Rear Vent Wall mounted Termination Graph 13 Standard Rear Vent no elbows or offsets 13 Rear Vent Wall mounted termination two elbows 13 Section 3 3 2 Venting Components 14 Section 3 3 3 Heat Shields 15 Installing a RHS8 W...

Page 3: ...ace is being installed This installation operation and maintenance manual is applicabletothemodelsdescribedbelow Refertoyourrating plate to verify included options Warranty and Installation Information See Appendix B TheEuropeanHomewarrantywillbevoidedby andEuropean Home disclaims any responsibility for the following actions Modification of the fireplace and or components including direct vent ass...

Page 4: ...operating temperatures this appliance should be located out of traffic 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 t...

Page 5: ...e considered non combustible For the purposes of the installations described in this Manual those materials that have passed the ASTM E136 tests are considered to be non combustible As of this writing the materials listed below are reported by their manufacturers to be non combustible in accordance with ASTM E136 James Hardie Building Products Inc HardieBacker 1 4 Cement Board U S Architectural Pr...

Page 6: ...o the underside of any combustible shelf materials Proper clearance must still be maintained around the vent pipes See Section 3 2 2 Figure 5 NonCombustibleFramingforTopVentorRearVent withalcove 20 1 8 37 3 4 35 1 4 7 5 0 clearance to corners only 3 7 3 4 54 1 4 Figure 4 Combustibleframingforshelvesoverthefireplace topvent Figure 3 Combustibleframingforshelvesoverthefireplace rearvent MODEL Top Re...

Page 7: ... Flue Cover Plate 8 Outer Flue Collar 5 Inner Flue Collar European Home supplies a variety of direct venting and termination 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 providestheshortestventrunpossible Shoulditbeimpossible toensurethattheterminationisthehighestpointortomeetthe vent...

Page 8: ...cal 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 Install a firestop at any location where venting passes through combustible 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 9: ...f vent runs and 2 above horizontal vent runs to any combustible material Ensurewhencuttingsectionsofrigidpipetomaintain 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 EuropeanHomerecommendstheuseofaflexsection for the final pipe connected directly to the fireplace offeringgrea...

Page 10: ...ination 1 Frame the BSR opening to 12 x 12 2 Secure the BSR frame to the exterior sheathing of the structure 3 FastentheterminationtotheBSRframeusingaminimumof4screws 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 insideview andattachto...

Page 11: ... Figure15 Figure16a TopVented wallmountedmulti elbowinstallation SeeVentingGraph fortopvent wallmountedterminations Figure15 Section 3 3 1 VENTING LAYOUT Wall mounted termination Selectionofcomponentsanddetailsofventinglayoutmust adhere to the following Ventterminationsmustnotberecessedinwallsorsiding All through the wall terminations within 3 of the fireplace must have a European Home Heat Shield...

Page 12: ...stallation Use a PTO 4 termination and an PFL 1 or PFL 2 PFL 2 12 or 24 compressed length and a frame if appropriate Flex may be turned to obtain desired degree of angle required but must not exceed 45 A through the wall vent kit is available The kit includes an RHS 101 a PXT 12 MSR and PTO 4 PEL 45 Elbow PEL 90 Elbow PXT 18 RHS 101 Heat Shield RHS 101 Heat Shield IMPORTANT Corner installation is ...

Page 13: ...ion and the horizontal run from the fireplace flue collar to the wall flange of the termination Plot on the Venting Graph Figure 17 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 If the vertical dimension from the hearth is 120 and the horizontalruntothewallflangeoftheventterminationis138 the installation is...

Page 14: ...required Flex sections may be stretched up to 50 of their total length e g a 24 section maybe stretched to 36 Connectallventsectionsusingaminimumofthreesheet metal screws on the outer pipe flue Ensure the pipe ends male to female slide in a minimum of 11 2 of overlap Ensure all runs are supported with a minimum of 3 supports per 10 of venting When hanging supporting venting ensure that 1 clearance...

Page 15: ...ioninplace Termination Drywall sheetrock RHS101 Heat Shield inner Section RHS101 Heat Shield Outer Section Fireplace Installing aWall Mounted RHS101 Heat shield The RHS101 Heat shield MUST be used where the RHS8 Termination Figure 19 and 19a CANNOT be used Use the RHS101whereanyofthedimensionsarewithintheparameters shown Figure 19a To install the RHS101 Slide the Inner Section over the vent pipe t...

Page 16: ...1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 and or Local Codes InstallationsintheUSAwhichemploythefansmustbegrounded inaccordancewithlocalcodesor intheabsenceoflocalcodes with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 1987 FormoreinformationseetheFanKitInstallationGuideincluded 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...

Page 17: ...performancerequiresproperinput pressures Gas line sizing requirements will be determined in ANSI Z221 3 National Fuel Gas Code in the USA and CAN CGA B149 in Canada Pressure requirements are Gas Pressure Natural Gas Propane Minimum inlet pressure 5 5in w c 11in w c Manifold pressure 3 5in w c 10in w c The manifold outlet pressure is set from the factory to the appropriate pressure but should be ve...

Page 18: ...peratures in excess of 250 F This should be considered when selecting facing materials Installing the Nailing Flange Extension The supplied nailing extension must be placed along the top edgeofthefireplaceandsecurelyfastenedinplacetothemetal lintel supplied and combustible wood framing Note The nailing flange extension may be substituted with a piece of NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL of the same size an...

Page 19: ...nger Holes Remove the Horizontal Access Panel 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 Installing the Door 2 Step 5 Ensure the tool is firmly in the lower end of the slot as shown then pull toward you Caution Hold the tool securely 3 Step 6 Pull hard if necessary to release the spring tensio...

Page 20: ...tone and driftwood fire media are available Remove the door and trim as shown previously Follow these instructions to ensure all parts are removed or replaced as required Once the trim and glass doors are removed place the glass beads AROUND the burner The glass beads may be placed on the mesh pilot flame cover but neither the glass beads nor the fire media may be placed on the burner itself See F...

Page 21: ...ccess panel withContinuous Pilot withAmericanFlameElectronicIgnition For Your Safety READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life Lighting Instructions 1 STOP Read the safety information above on this label 2 Lift out the lower Horizontal access panel 3 Pushingascontrolknobandturn...

Page 22: ...as is heavier than air and will settle on the floor What To Do If You Smell Gas Do not try to light any appliance Donottouchanyelectricalswitch donotuseanyphone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s 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 ...

Page 23: ...es Do not allow the film to accumulate as it can become very difficult to remove Allow the glass to cool then clean both sides of the glass panel Glass must be cleaned as needed to remove any film which is a normal by product of combustion which may be visible Cleaningisdoneafterremovingthedoor aspreviouslyshown Handlethedoorcarefullyandcleanitwithnon abrasiveglass cleaners Oneofthemosteffectivepr...

Page 24: ...el DV 38 Replacement Parts List DV 38 DV 38 E NG Gas Valve RGC1006 RGC3044 LP Gas Valve RGC1005 RGC3045 NG Pilot Ass y RPA020 RPA033 LP Pilot Ass y RPA021 RPA034 Burner NG Orifice R0R1120 R0R1151 LP Orifice R0R1121 R0R1152 Door RDTH38 RDTH38 DC Adapter n a RGC3043 All service and repairs should be performed by a qualified agency Allspareparts optionalfans andoptionaltrimfinishes areavailablefromyo...

Page 25: ...ed States 6 feet 1 8 m minimum in Canada L clearance to non mechanical air supply inlet to building or the combustionairinlettoanyotherappliance 16inches 41cm minimum for appliances 100 000 BTU H 30kW M clearancetomechanicalairsupplyinlet 6feet 1 8m minimum N clearance above paved sidewalk or a paved driveway located on public property 7 feet 2 1 m minimum P clearance under veranda porch deck or b...

Page 26: ...any 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 It is expressly agreed and understood thatThe Company sole obligation...

Page 27: ...he building at a minimum height of eight 8 feet above grade directly 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 Thestateorlocalgasinspectorofthesidewallhorizontallyventedgasfueledequipmentshalln...

Page 28: ...rev 120926 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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