European Home Vista 42 ST Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual
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Installation,
Operation and
Maintenance
Manual
Vista 42 ST
See-Through
Direct Vent
Gas Fireplace
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
qualied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
Safety Notice:
Glass doors on gas replaces are extremely hot while the replace is on and remain hot even after
the replace has been turned o. Safety screens are available and can reduce the risks of severe
burns. Please keep children away from the replace at all times.
For Your Safety:
Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
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Warning:
What to do 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 re department.
• Installer: Leave this manual with
the appliance.
• Consumer: Leave this manual for
future reference.
Vista 42 ST See-thru Gas Fireplace
Warning:
Read this manual before installing, operating or troubleshooting this appliance.
Please retain this owner's manual for future reference.
Congratulations
Congratulations on selecting a European Home gas replace. The Vista 42 ST
Gas Fireplace you have selected is designed to provide the utmost in safety
and reliability.
As the owner of this new replace, you'll want to read and carefully follow all
the instructions contained in this Installation, Operations and Maintenance
manual. Pay special attention to all cautions, warnings, and Important warnings.
This owner's manual should be retained for future reference. We suggest that
you keep it with all your other important documents and product manuals.
The information contained in this owner's manual, unless noted otherwise,
applies to all models, and gas control systems.
Your new European Home gas replace will give you years of durable, reliable
use. Welcome to the European Home family of gas replace products.
Safety Alert Key:
• DANGER!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury.
• WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation 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: Used to address practices not related to personal injury.
Table Of Contents
Congratulations
Safety Alert Key
Introduction ................................................................................................ 3
Installation
Installing and Framing the Fireplace ..............................................4
Installing the Gas Line ....................................................................5
Vent Installation .............................................................................5
Installation Requirements ................................................ 5
Installing the Remote Switch .................................................... 5
Vent Terminations ............................................................ 6
Installing the Nailing ange ............................................ 6
Top Vent Runs .......................................................................... 7 - 19
Side Vent Runs ......................................................................... 8 - 10
Finishing around the replace
Fireplace Facing ............................................................. 11
Mantels and Surrounds .................................................. 11
Wiring ...................................................................................... 12
Removing and Installing the Door ................................................ 13
Installing the Fire Media ............................................................................. 14
Operation ...........................................................................................15 - 16
Maintenance ...................................................................................... 16 - 18
Spare Parts ...................................................................................18
Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 18
Warranty ................................................................................................... 19
Appendix
A. Termination Locations ..............................................................20
B State of Massachusetts Amendment ......................................... 21
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Introduction
Vista 42 ST See-thru Gas Fireplace
About this Fireplace
The Vista 42 ST is a gas replace with a linear burner, available in black painted, or
brushed stainless, steel. It uses an electronic ignition system.
The Vista 42 ST is rated for 34,000 (maximum) BTU/Hr. (9.96 kilowatts) input in natural
gas (NG), and 29,000 (maximum) BTU/Hr. (8.49 kilowatts) input in liquid propane (LP).
This manual covers installation, operation and maintenance. Lighting, operation
and care of this replace can be easily performed by the homeowner. However, all
installation and service work should be performed by a qualied or licensed installer,
plumber, or gas tter who is qualied or licensed by the state, province, region, or
governing body in which the appliance is being installed.
This manual covers all models and unless otherwise specied, the designation Vista 42
ST refers to all variations of the model above. Sections which are specic to a particular
variation are marked with a
symbol, plus the appropriate model number.
Warranty and Installation Information:
The European Home warranty will be voided by, and European Home disclaims any
responsibility for, the following actions:
• Modication of the replace and/or components including Direct-Vent assembly or glass doors.
• Use of any component part not manufactured or approved by European Home in combination
with this European Home replace system.
• Installation other than as instructed in this manual.
Consult your local Gas Inspection Branch on installation requirements for factorybuilt gas replaces. Installation and repairs should be done by a qualied contractor.
Installations in Canada must conform to the current CAN/CGA B-149.1 and .2 Gas
Installation Code and local regulations. If the optional air-circulating fan kit is installed,
it must be electrically grounded in accordance with CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical
Code Part 1 and/or Local Codes.
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. If the optional air-circulating fan
is installed, it must be grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of
local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1987. See Appendix
for installation within the State of Massachusetts. This replace must comply with
NFPA-54 Chapter 10.
What is Combustible?
Materials that can catch re 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 re and burn is considered combustible. Even though these materials may
have been 'ame-proofed', made 're-resistant' or are 're-rated' they are considered
combustible.
The combustibility of a material can be tested per "ASTM E136 Standard Test Method
for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750 Degrees C". Note that 'reresistant' does NOT mean non-combustible.
Note: If a certain material has a core considered to be non-combustible (in accordance
with ASTM E136) but is faced with a combustible material then the material is
considered to be combustible.
When in doubt, ask for an ASTM E136 compliance statement.
What is Non-combustible?
A given material is said to be non-combustible when it cannot catch re and burn.
For example, materials made entirely, or in combinations, of, stone, brick, concrete,
tile, steel, plaster or glass are 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™ ¼” Cement Board
• U.S. Architectural Products, Inc.:
Versaroc® Cement Bonded Particle Board
Cem-Clad® Cement Panel
CAUTION!
Due to its high operating temperatures, the appliance should be
located out of trac 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 ammable materials should not be placed on
or near the appliance.
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WARNING!
When this appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or any combustible
material other than wood ooring, it must be installed on a metal or wood
panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance.
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Installation
Installing The Fireplace Shell
The replace may be installed in any location that maintains proper clearances to air
conditioning ducts, electrical wiring and plumbing. Safety, as well as eciency of
operation, must be considered when selecting the replace location. Try to select a
location that does not interfere with room trac, has adequate ventilation, and oers
an accessible pathway for Direct Vent installation. See the Vent Installation section
on page 5 for more information.
The replace dimensions for Vista 42 ST models are shown below:
Top View
(Minimum 1" clearance must still be maintained around the vent pipes, except on
horizontal venting sections where the top of the pipe must have a clearance of 2")
WARNING!
When this appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or any combustible
material other than wood ooring, it must be installed on a metal or wood
panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance.
For protection against freezing temperatures, it is recommended that outer walls
of the chase be insulated with a vapour barrier. This will reduce the possibility of a
cold-air convection current on the replace.
Framing
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Figure 2a. Framing dimensions.
5 1/2”5 1/2”
5 1/4”
Side View
Front View
Figure 1. Fireplace dimensions.
A B C D E F G H I J K L
42 40½ 39½ 1¼ 29¾ 1 23⁄ 40½ 7⁄ 5 8 37½
Clearances
The Vista 42 ST Series See-thru clearance to combustible materials are:
Top (top vent)*
Top (rear vent)*
Front
Sides
Floor
Mantel**
19"
19"
2"
1"
0"
6"
L
Notes:
- Install supplied metal header above replace
after unit is in place. Use supplied hardware to
fasten to framing.
- Both sides typical. Unit may not be exactly
as shown.
- When facing with the Overlay Method the
depth is increased by 1". See Planning Guide
for more information.
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M N O P
49½ 45 23⁄ or 23⁄ 46½
Frame the replace cavity according to Figure 2a.
Slide the replace into the cavity.
Tack four studs (vertical, "broken line") in place, shown in Fig 2b.
Secure the replace in position by nailing into these cleats.
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* Clearance from the top of the replace to a combustible
ceiling within the replace enclosure.
** Refer to page 9.
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Figure 2b. Securing the replace to the framing cleats.
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Installation
Figure 3. Gas line access.
Vista 42 ST See-thru Gas Fireplace
Installing The Gas Line
The gas line must be installed before nishing the Vista 42 ST replace. Natural Gas
requires a minimum inlet gas supply pressure of 5.5" w.c. and a manifold pressure of
3.5" w.c. Propane Gas requires a minimum inlet gas supply pressure of 11" w.c. and
a manifold pressure of 10" w.c. Provision must also be made for a ⁄" N.P.T. plugged
tapping and be accessible for test gauge connection immediately upstream of the
gas supply controls to the appliance. The replace gas connection and the main
operating gas valve is located behind the removable trim at the bottom of the unit
and need only be attached to the gas line with an approved tting, as required by
the applicable installation codes.
To access the replace gas connection the main burner must be removed as
shown below in Figure 5b.
• Only use gas shut-o valves approved for use by the state, province, region, or
governing body, in which the appliance is being installed, or as required by the
applicable installation codes.
• Flexible gas connectors must not exceed 3 feet in length, unless it is allowable within
applicable installation codes.
The appliance and its individual shut-o valve must be disconnected from the gas
Vent Installation
This section covers the installation of direct venting and terminations.
Installation Requirements
Vista 42 ST Series replaces are certied for use with European Home Standard Series (5"
/ 8") venting components.
Minimum clearance to combustible construction around the vent pipe is 1" on all sides,
except on horizontal venting where the top of the pipe must have a clearance of at least
2".
Use only certied European Home vent components. (Use of other parts will void the
European Home warranty, and may impede the operation of the replace.)
All joints must be secured with a minimum of two screws per joint
Vent terminations must not be recessed in walls or siding
Horizontal runs must be suppor ted by a minimum of two supports per horizontal run. A
minimum of one screw on each side of support is also required
Flex vent sections may be stretched up to 50% of their total length (e.g. a 24" section may
be stretched to 36")
Venting components can be used in any combination of solid/rigid
Solid vent sections may be cut less than half way from the tapered end
Venting components can be used in any combination of solid/rigid pipe or ex pipe and
in any orientation (Male connectors can face in any direction)
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supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in
excess of ½ psig (3.5 kPa).
The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its
individual manual shut-o valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping
system at test pressures equal to or less than ½ psig (3.5 kPa).
Note: After gas line is connected, each appliance connection, valve and valve
train must be checked while under normal operating pressure with
either a liquid solution, or leak detection device, to locate any source
of leak. Tighten any areas where bubbling appears or leak is detected
until bubbling stops completely or leak is no longer detected. DO NOT
use a ame of any kind to test for leaks.
Cautions:
Vent terminations can be very hot. If the termination is less than 7 feet above a
public walkway, it should be tted with a certied European Home Heat Guard.
(part no. PTKOG).
Do not obstruct, or attempt to conceal the vent termination. These actions
will aect the operation of the replace, and may be hazardous.
In heavy snow areas, take extra care to prevent snow buildup from obstructing
the vent termination.
Use European Home Vinyl Heat Shield (part no. VSS) when using on applica-
tions with vinyl siding to guard against possible damage.
Installing The Remote Switch
The Vista 42 ST are equipped with a remote-operated valve for use with a wall
switch. See Figure 21 for information on wiring the switch. The valve is pre-wired
and generates its own power. DO NOT connect any external power to it.
Note: The switch location must not exceed 30' from the replace.
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Installation
Installing Terminations with Built-In Frames
PTO-4F
Figure 4a. Installing a PTO termination.
1. Frame the termination opening to 11" x 11".
2. Fasten the termination to the studs using a minimum of 4 screws.
Installing Terminations with MSR Frames
MSR
Installing Heat Guards over Terminations
PTKOG (5"/8")
Figure 4d. Installing a PTO termination heat guard.
1. Ensure that the two long mounting brackets are facing the bottom of the
termination. (See inset). This will provide more heat protection at the top of
the termination, where temperatures are highest.
2. Attach to the faceplate of the termination using four sheet metal screws.
Installing Heat Shield for Vinyl Siding
PTO-4
Figure 4b. Installing a PTO termination with the MSR frame.
1. Frame the termination opening to 12" x 12".
2. Fasten the termination to the studs using a minimum of 4 screws.
Installing Terminations with MOSR Frames
MOSR
PTO-4
Figure 4c. Installing a PTO termination with the MOSR frame.
1. Frame the termination opening to 12" x 12".
2. Fasten the MOSR frame to the interior side of the studs using a minimum of 4
screws.
3. Insert the termination into the MOSR frame as shown here, and attach by
screwing through the four pilot holes in the termination.
Figure 5. Installing the VSS Vinyl Shield heat guard.
Installing The Standos
To avoid elevated mantel temperatures, all Vista 42 ST Series gas replaces are
required to have the supplied standos installed.
The replace is supplied with two standos. Bend and install these standos
on top of the replace ensuring that the height of the stando maintains a 6"
clearance.
Figure 6. Installing the standos.
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