H SERIES Vent · Free · Gas · Fireplaces Installation, Operation and Owner’s Manual Models: HVF-42-3S HVF-60-3S HVF-72-3S This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilating air must be provided. Refer to page 6. WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Information 3 Room Volume for Vent Free 6 Specifications and Dimensions 8 Pre-installation Planning 10 Rough Installation 15 Electric Installation 16 Gas Installation 18 Trim and Finish 19 Operating the Fireplace 21 Maintenance 23 Parts List 24 Warranty 26 Troubleshooting Appendix One Connecting a Home Automation System Appendix Two H Series Vent Free Gas Fireplace 2 EuropeanHome.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Read these instructions carefully before installing or trying to operate this Vent Free gas heater. PRODUCT INSTALLATION RECORD Installer: Please complete this form. Customer: Please retain this information. Purchased From Date of Purchase Installed By Date of Installation Fireplace Serial Number WA R N I N G Fuel Type NATURAL GAS • Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Read these instructions carefully before installing or trying to operate this Vent Free gas heater. 5. Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance, must be replaced prior to operating the heater. 6. Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. The heater should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service person.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Read these instructions carefully before installing or trying to operate this Vent Free gas heater. 16. Keep room area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids. 17. This appliance is intended for supplemental heating. 18. Unvented gas heaters emit moisture into the living area. In most homes of average construction, this does not pose a problem.
ROOM VOLUME for VENT FREE CODES Adhere to all local codes or, in their absence, the latest edition of THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI Z223.1 or NFPA54 which can be obtained from… American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 or National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
ROOM VOLUME for VENT FREE The following formula can be used to determine the maximum heater rating (per the definition of unconfined space) that is allowed in your space: (L1 + L2)ft. x (W)ft. x (H)ft. Maximum BTU/Hr. = x 1000 50 Example A: Consider two connecting rooms with an open area between, with the following dimensions: L1 = 151/2 ft., L2 = 12 ft., W = 12 ft., H = 8 ft. (151/2 + 12)ft. x (12)ft. x (8)ft. x 1000 = 52,800 BTU/Hr.
SPECIFICATIONS and DIMENSIONS H 2” Figure 1. HVF-42-3S, HVF-60-3S, HVF-72-3S Fireplaces 151/2” Hearth Panel (lifts off for service, all models) 18” B 331/8” C 5” A 5” 18” Dimension HVF-42-3S HVF-60-3S A 47” 60” B 463/4” 597/8” C 38” 49” HVF-72-3S 72” 717/8” 59” Table 1. Dimensions by Model H Series Burner Fuel Natural Gas ONLY Manifold Pressure 3.5” (0.87 kPa) Minimum Supply Pressure 4.0” (1.0 kPa) Maximum Supply Pressure 7.0” (1.7 kPa) Orifice Size #47 DMS Input (High, BTU/hr.
SPECIFICATIONS and DIMENSIONS CERTIFICATION OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. has certified that the H Series Gas Fireplaces meet the ANSI Z21.11.2-2011 standard. These appliances are approved for installation in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters has issued approval number G1-0513-436 for these appliances. HVF-42-3S HVF-60-3S HVF-72-3S Serial Number: HVFSMax. Input BTU/hr.: Min. Input BTU/hr.: Max. Supply Pressure: Min. Supply Pressure: Max.
PRE-INSTALLATION PLANNING WHEN ENCLOSING YOUR 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.
PRE-INSTALLATION PLANNING BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for purchasing an H Series Gas Fireplace by European Home. This fireplace has been designed to provide you with safe, trouble-free operation. Please read this manual thoroughly before beginning the installation of your fireplace. It has information which is important for safe installation and operation. Please inspect your shipment for completeness and any damage. Contact your retailer if any damage is found.
6” m in .* 6” m in .* PRE-INSTALLATION PLANNING 6” min.* 6” min.* Figure 3. Possible Fireplace Locations. LOCATING THE FIREPLACE A 36" 36" 90cm 90cm The clearance dimensions shown throughout this manual MUST be maintained for safety as well as servicing and maintenance. 36" 36" 90cm 90cm Several issues must be addressed when selecting a suitable location for the H Series Vent Free Gas Fireplace.
PRE-INSTALLATION PLANNING MINIMUM MANTEL and ENCLOSING CLEARANCES Combustible Wall Face Figure 5. Mantel, Ceiling and Enclosure Clearances (right side view, not to scale) Combustible Enclosing Ceiling Room Ceiling NON-COMBUSTIBLE Wall Faces 12” Top Line of Fireplace Opening 11” 4” 36” 341/2” 231/8” H Series Vent Free Gas Fireplace Fireplace Opening 13 EuropeanHome.
PRE-INSTALLATION PLANNING When enclosing your fireplace, the use of non-combustible building materials is required. Please read and understand the COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS and NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS sections on page 10. MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS When installing the H Series Fireplaces, the clearances shown in the table below must be observed. If the required clearances are not maintained a fire may result thereby causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
ROUGH INSTALLATION ROUGH OPENING Dimension HVF-42-3S HVF-60-3S HVF-72-3S A (Width) 49” 62” 74” B (Height) 341/2” 341/2” 341/2” C (Depth) 181/2” 181/2” 181/2” Table 4. Rough Opening Dimensions by Model Three Standoffs MUST Be Securely Attached To Framing C B A Figure 6. Rough Opening for HVF-42-3S, HVF-60-3S, HVF-72-3S Figure 7. HVF-42-3S, HVF-60-3S, HVF-72-3S Standoffs INSTALLING THE FIREPLACE The H Series fireplaces must be placed on a sturdy and level surface.
ELECTRIC INSTALLATION Caution: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. This appliance must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or, in the absence of local codes, with either the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70. Electrical work should only be performed by a qualified, licensed electrician. Electric power must be off when making connections or performing any service.
ELECTRIC INSTALLATION Pilot Burner Gas Valve Back-up Battery Case IFC Control Module X5 X4 X1 Power Plug SW1 Figure 9. Electrical Connection Diagram H Series Vent Free Gas Fireplace 17 EuropeanHome.
GAS INSTALLATION Note The installation of this fireplace must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. The H Series Vent Free Gas Fireplace is shipped from the factory for use with natural gas ONLY. Conversion to another fuel is NOT permitted. This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gasfitter when installed within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
TRIM and FINISH HVF-42-3S, HVF-60-3S and HVF-72-3S WALL FACING A B Figure 11. NON-Combustible Facing Dimensions C C B B Dimension HVF-42-3S HVF-60-3S HVF-72-3S A 47” 60” 72” B 4” 4” 4” C 18” 18” 18” Table 5. NON-Conbustible Facing Dimensions Figure 12. NON-Combustible Facing Dimensions (Left Side) Figure 13.
TRIM and FINISH FINISHING THE ENCLOSURE The H Series Vent Free Gas Fireplaces are designed to be enclosed with common building materials; wood, drywall, plaster, etc. • Any combustible mantels must be installed within the limits shown on page 13. • Provided the required clearances are maintained, the walls that enclose the side and rear of the fireplace may be constructed of combustible material. The facing within the limits shown on page 19, however, must be made of non-combustible material.
OPERATING the FIREPLACE The fire media must be installed per these instructions. This heater must use only the fire media provided by European Home. An excess amount of fire media may adversely affect the performance of the heater. WARNING: All previously applied loose material must be removed prior to reapplication. BEFORE THE FIRST FIRE 1. Make sure all construction materials have been removed from inside and around the fireplace. 2. Confirm that the electrical wiring is properly connected. 3.
OPERATING the FIREPLACE 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. A. This heater is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. Do NOT try to light the pilot by hand. B. BEFORE LIGHTING, smell all around the heater area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
MAINTENANCE A qualified service agency should conduct an annual inspection and maintenance of your H Series Vent Free Gas Fireplace to keep it running safely. The following procedures should be performed only by a qualified service person. The gas supply should be turned off whenever a maintenance procedure is performed. All parts of the fireplace that are removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operation. Cleaning the Media and Burner.
MAINTENANCE Figure 15. Normal Flame Pattern Make a periodic visual inspection of the pilot and main burner flames. The main burner flames should look similar to those in Figure 15. The pilot burner flame should look like that in Figure 16. Figure 16. Normal Pilot Flame Pattern H Series Vent Free Parts List ITEM PART NO.
WARRANTY H Series Vent Free Gas Fireplace 25 EuropeanHome.
APPENDIX ONE Remote Not Learning to Receiver Remote/Receiver Not Synchronized Begin Confirm 120V AC connections Verify proper 120VAC power supply A. Remove the batteries from battery back up. B. Attempt to light continuous pilot from switch. If pilot lights or if spark is present we know power is supplied and we can proceed. If spark or pilot is not present proceed in troubleshooting steps for pilot does not light.
APPENDIX ONE Troubleshooting Begin Does the pilot light? No Is the No igniter piezo sparking? Yes Yes 1. Verify proper power supply throughout system - See page 154for multimeter images 2. Make sure power switch is in the ON position 3. Verify wires are properly connected to IFC module 4. Make sure system is properly grounded 5. Check electrode positioning to pilot hood. Adjust as needed.
APPENDIX ONE Troubleshooting 2 Burner lights when pilot only should light Yes No Pilot holds flame? No Yes Main burner ignites? No Yes Main burn- er remains on Yes 3 No 1. Verify transmitter is not powered on or in thermostat mode calling for heat. Display should say OFF next to thermometer image on display for thermo off. 2. Verify receiver switch is not in ON position 3.
APPENDIX ONE Troubleshooting 3 Burner flame modulates No Yes System functioning properly Fan turns on? No Yes Lights turn on? Yes Yes System functioning properly 1. Thermostat in SMART mode will not modulate flame height 2. Check in/out pressure readings according to owner’s manual 3. Check electrical connections and inspect wiring for damage 4. Inspect main burner orifice for blockage and correct size 5.
APPENDIX TWO Pilot Burner Gas Valve Back-up Battery Case DCC Connects Here (see text) IFC Control Module SW1 X5 X4 X1 Power Plug WIRING to a HOME AUTOMATION SWITCH (OPTIONAL) External control of your H Series fireplace is an either/or proposition; you control it with either a home automation switch (not included) or the remote control (included). The home automation system cannot adjust the flame height; it can only turn on (with a high flame) or off. When using a home automation system: 1.
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