Element4 Bioptica User manual

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Element4 Gas Fireplaces EuropeanHome.com
Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
Installation, Operation and Owner’s Manual
This manual covers the following appliances for use in North America ONLY:
Trisore 95,Trisore 100H,Trisore 140, Bidore 95, Bidore 100H,
Bidore 140, Lucius 140, Lucius 140 T, Lucius 140 C 1/3,
Lucius 140 C 2/3, Modore 95, Modore 100H, Modore 140,
Optica, Bioptica
June. 2015

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Information 3
User Information 7
Specications and Dimensions 8
Clearances 27
Gas and Electric 33
Venting 34
Enclosing the Fireplace 46
Fire Media 53
Operating the Fireplace 58
Maintenance 61
Warranty 65
Venting System Installation Instructions Appendix One
Massachusetts Certication Appendix Two
Troubleshooting Flowchart Appendix Three

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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CAUTION - HOT! HOT! HOT!
This appliance is a HEATING appliance and it does become very hot in operation.
UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, DO NOT PLACE any object, furniture, draperies or other item LESS THAN 36”/90 cm) IN
FRONT OF THE GLASS OF THE FIREPLACE.
CHILDREN AND PETS
Radiant heat can heat surfaces such as
the surround and trims of the replace to
temperatures that, although approved
safe, can be quite uncomfortable to touch -
particularly for children and pets. Children
and pets should always be supervised when
in the room where the appliance is located.
Remote control handset should be kept out of
reach of children. In the presence of children,
we STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you install in
front of the replace: a re screen or, to protect
young toddlers, a “hearth gate”.
HOT SURFACES
Be aware that, although safe, some
combustible materials and nishes, even
though installed at listed clearances may, over
time, discolor, warp or show cracks.
Convective heat will exit the unit and travel
up the wall surface if not impeded. Protruding
mantels and projections can help direct the heat away from the wall. AVOID placing heat sensitive items such as
televisions, paintings, decorations, etc. above replaces or near the edge of protrusions unless appropriate.
A A
36"
90cm
36"
90cm
36"
90cm
36"
90cm
36"
90cm
36"
90cm
Do not put furniture or
other objects in this space
in front of the fireplace.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Make yourself fully aware of all the following instructions and the many features of the Element4
direct vent gas replace appliance.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
OWNER: Keep this manual for future reference.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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WARNING
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of
high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid
burns or clothing ignition.
WARNING
This direct vent system appliance must be installed as an
OEM installation in manufactured homes (USA only) or
an aftermarket permanently located, or a mobile home,
where not prohibited by local codes and must be
installed in accordance with Manufacturer’s instructions
and the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, in the United States, or
the Standard for Installation in Mobile Homes, CAN/CSA
Z240 MH Series, in Canada.
If the information in these instructions is not followed
exactly a re or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this appliance.
WARNING: Installation and Service
Installation and service must be performed by an
authorized qualied installer, service agency or gas
supplier.
Any alteration to the product that causes soot or carbon to
form and results in damage is not the responsibility of the
manufacturer.
ONLY a qualied person may open the door/remove the
glass.
WARNING: Glass Handling
The glass must only be removed by a qualied person.
Gloves should be worn when removing the glass.
WARNING: Electrical Grounding
These direct vent appliances must be electrically
grounded in accordance with the local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with National Electric code, ANSI/
NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electric Code, CSA C22.1
WARNING: Gas Appliance
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas
indicated on the rating plate. These appliances are not
convertible for use with other gases, unless a certied kit
is used and the conversion is performed by an authorized
qualied technician.
Applicable standards are ANSI Z21.50/CSA 2.22 (Vented
Gas Fireplaces) and CAN/CGA 2.17-M91 (Gas-red
Appliances for Use at High Altitudes.) If your installation
is at an elevation greater than 2000’ in the US or 4500’
in Canada, consult with the local authority having
jurisdiction for gas product installations to determine their
specic requirements for high altitude installations.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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This gas replace and vent assembly MUST be vented
directly to the outside and MUST NEVER be attached to a
chimney serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance.
Each gas appliance MUST BE a separate vent system.
Common vent systems are prohibited.
This unit MUST be used with a vent system as described
in this installation manual. NO OTHER VENT SYSTEM OR
COMPONENTS MAY BE USED.
INSPECT the external vent cap on a regular basis to make
sure that no debris, plants, trees, shrubs are interfering
with the air ow.
NEVER OBSTRUCT the ow of ventilation air. Keep the
front of the appliance CLEAR of all obstacles and materials
for servicing and proper operation.
The glass panels MUST be in place and sealed before the
unit can be placed into safe operation.
DO NOT OPERATE this appliance with the glass panels
removed, cracked or broken. Replacement of the glass
panels should be performed by a licensed or qualied
service person. DO NOT strike or slam the glass panels.
The glass panels SHALL ONLY be replaced by units
supplied by the manufacturer. NO SUBSTITUTE panels
shall be used.
DO NOT USE abrasive cleaners on the panels. DO NOT
ATTEMPT to clean the glass panels when they are hot.
TURN OFF the gas before servicing the appliance. It is
recommended that a qualied service technician perform
an appliance check-up/service once a year.
Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing MUST BE
REPLACED before operating this appliance.
THIS UNIT IS NOT FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL, and must
only be used with gas supply conditions as indicated on
the data label.
DO NOT USE this appliance if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualied service technician to
inspect the unit and to replace any part of the control
system and any gas control that has been under water.
DO NOT use this heater as a temporary source of heat
during construction.
This appliance is a DOMESTIC ROOM HEATING APPLIANCE.
It must not be used for any other purposes such as drying
clothes, etc.
If the pilot ame is extinguished either intentionally or
unintentionally, no attempt should be made to re-light the
gas until at least 3 minutes have elapsed.
Dimensions will appear as
INCHES”/metric throughout this manual. For convenience,
the inches are rounded to the nearest 1/16” when
converted. If greater accuracy is required, use the metric
dimensions.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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When enclosing your Element4 replace the use of non-combustible building materials is REQUIRED.
Please read and understand the following.
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
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. Standard and Type X drywall are both
combustible.
NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
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.
The table below shows a list of materials which may be used to enclose this replace. Only these materials may be used with this
replace. No other materials are approved for use around this replace.
Products marked with §are highly recommended for enclosing replaces.
Product* Non-combustible Manufacturer Approved
Skamol1Skamotec® 225 Fireplace Building Board §4§4
Promat2PROMATECT®-L Insulating Boards §4§4
James Hardie Building Products3HardieBacker® ¼” Cement Board 4 4
James Hardie Building Products3HardieBacker® 500 Cement Board 4 4
U.S. Architectural Products4Versaroc® Cement Bonded Particle Board 4 4
U.S. Architectural Products4Cem-Clad® Cement Panel 4 4
* The listed brand names are trademarks of their respective companies
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USER INFORMATION
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The Element4 replaces are called direct vent replaces and, as such, the intake and exhaust are both handled through the vent
pipe. The replace also provides convection air to your room. Figure 1 (below) shows one of the unique features of the Element4
replaces - its use of convection air ow.
Other replaces have louvered metal boxes around them to keep temperatures under control. The Element4 replaces use your
enclosing walls, or chase, to guide the convection air. This design, therefore, requires the use of non-combustible wall materials
and gives you beauty for your eort.
When the air within the chase is warmed by the replace it rises and exits through the Convection Air Outlet. This convection air
is replaced by room air which enters the chase through the Room Air Inlet. As the exiting convection air cools it falls to the oor
where it's drawn into the Inlet and the cycle repeats.
The replace itself provides the room air inlet as part of its design; you provide the convection air outlet as part of your design.
See the ENCLOSING the FIREPLACE section of this manual for more information.
Chase
Convection Air
Outlet (typical)
Convection Air
Room Air
Room Air Inlet
Figure 1
WARMTH AND BEAUTY  HOW IT WORKS
Convection Air

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SPECIFICATIONS and DIMENSIONS
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APPLIANCE RATINGS
Model Bioptica
Optica
Bidore 95
Modore 95
Trisore 95
Bidore 100H
Modore 100H
Trisore 100H
Bidore 140, Lucius 140,
Lucius 140 T, Lucius
140 C 1/3, Lucius 140
C 2/3, Modore 140,
Trisore 140
Gas Natural
Gas Propane Natural Gas Propane Natural Gas Propane Natural Gas Propane
Input Maximum Btu/hr 30,730 26,300 36,200 32,400 34,145 34,145 38,200 34,100
Input Minimum Btu/hr 17,070 8,535 17,050 13,650 15,025 17,075 13,650 11,950
Maximum Supply
Pressure
in. w.c. 7 11 7 11 7 11 7 11
kpa 1.74 2.74 1.74 2.74 1.74 2.74 1.74 2.74
Minimum Supply
Pressure
in. w.c. 4 8 4 8 4 8 4 8
kpa 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
Manifold Pressure
Maximum
in. w.c. 2.0 10.6 6.2 10.9 2.1 7.4 4.0 10.8
kpa 0.5 2.64 1.54 2.71 0.53 1.83 0.99 2.68
Manifold Pressure
Minimum
in. w.c. 0.8 1.4 1.5 2.1 1.5 9.5 0.4 1.5
kpa 0.2 0.34 0.39 0.52 0.38 2.28 0.1 0.38
Main Burner Injector Marking 1200 380 1200 380 650 (x2) 220 (x2) 1200 380
Pilot Injector Marking 31.2 27.1 31.2 27.1 31.2 27.1 31.2 27.1
Figure 2 Wall Adapter Connection (arrow)
WALL ADAPTER SPECIFICATIONS
Input Voltage: 120V AC
Input Power: 9 W
Output Voltage: 6V DC
Output Current: 500 mA
Size: 3.1”H x 2”W x 1.7”D
Output Cord Length: 6 Feet
Agency Approvals: UL, CSA

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SPECIFICATIONS and DIMENSIONS
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A 7⁄ 200
B 27¼ 692
C 20⁄ 522
D 2⁄ 68
E 3⁄ 100
F 34⁄ 865
G 39⁄ 995
H 12½ 318
I 10½ 266
J 39⁄ 995
K ⁄ 15
L 4⁄ 118
M 8 202
N 12½ 318
O 13⁄ 333
TRISORE 95 GLASS 3 SIDES

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A 7⁄ 200
B 34⁄ 865
C 39⁄ 1001
D 37 949
E 39⁄ 1001
F 2⁄ 68
G 8 202
H 12½ 316
I 13⁄ 333
J 27¼ 692
K 24⁄ 624
L 16⁄ 424
M 3⁄ 100
N 10½ 266
O 12½ 318
P ⁄ 15
Q 4⁄ 118
BIDORE 95 RIGHT CORNER SHOWN

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MODORE 95
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A 7⁄ 200
B 34⁄ 878
C 41⁄ 1052
D 2⁄ 68
E 37½ 952
F ⁄ 15
G 12½ 316
H 28⁄ 714
I 25⁄ 646
J 16⁄ 424
K 3⁄ 100
L 8½ 215
M 12½ 318
N 4⁄ 118

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Letter Inches Millimeters
A 7⁄ 200
B 5⁄ 128
C 33 838
D 38⁄ 970
E 41⁄ 1050
F 15⁄ 398
G 41⁄ 1050
H ⁄ 15
I 4⁄ 119
J 35⁄ 899
K 38 964
L 39 990
M 13⁄ 337
N 29⁄ 754
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TRISORE 100H

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A 7⁄ 200
B 5⁄ 128
C 33 838
D 38⁄ 970
E 41⁄ 1057
F 15⁄ 398
G 39⁄ 1005
H ⁄ 15
I 4⁄ 119
J 35⁄ 899
K 38 964
L 39 990
M 13⁄ 337
N 29⁄ 754
BIDORE 100H RIGHT CORNER SHOWN

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A 7⁄ 200
B 5⁄ 128
C 33 838
D 39⁄ 1000
E 43½ 1104
F 15⁄ 398
G 39⁄ 1000
H ⁄ 15
I 4⁄ 119
J 35⁄ 899
K 38 964
L 39 990
M 13⁄ 337
N 29⁄ 754
MODORE 100H

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TRISORE 140 GLASS 3 SIDES
Letter Inches Millimeters
A 7⁄ 200
B 50¾ 1288
C 57⁄ 1464
D ⁄ 15
E 13⁄ 333
F 12½ 318
G 27¼ 692
H 24⁄ 624
I 16⁄ 422
J 3⁄ 100
K 10⁄ 275
L 2⁄ 68
M 12½ 318
N 10½ 266
O 4⁄ 118

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BIDORE 140 LEFT CORNER SHOWN
Letter Inches Millimeters
A 7⁄ 200
B 50¾ 1288
C 57⁄ 1471
D 2⁄ 68
E 55⁄ 1419
F 57⁄ 1471
G ⁄ 15
H 10½ 266
I 12½ 318
J 4⁄ 118
K 16⁄ 422
L 24⁄ 624
M 27¼ 692
N 3⁄ 100
O 10⁄ 275
P 12½ 318
Q 13⁄ 333

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LUCIUS 140
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A 7⁄ 200
B 14⁄ 364
C 32⁄ 834
D 54⁄ 1389
E 60⁄ 1534
F 55⁄ 1420
G 57⁄ 1464
H 14⁄ 366
I 36 915
J 2⁄ 70
K 4 102
L 16⁄ 422
M 24⁄ 626
N 27⁄ 696
O 7⁄ 180
P ⁄ 15

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A 7⁄ 200
B 14⁄ 364
C 14⁄ 364
D 22½ 570
E 20½ 520
F 57⁄ 1470
G 55⁄ 1420
H ⁄ 15
I 2⁄ 70
J 32⁄ 834
K 54⁄ 1389
L 60⁄ 1534
M 37½ 953
N 4 102
O 16⁄ 422
P 24⁄ 626
Q 27⁄ 696
R 7⁄ 180

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LUCIUS 140 C 2/3 LEFT CORNER SHOWN
Letter Inches Millimeters
A 7⁄ 200
B 14⁄ 364
C 14⁄ 364
D 39⁄ 1000
E 37⁄ 950
F 57⁄ 1470
G 55⁄ 1420
H ⁄ 15
I 2⁄ 70
J 32⁄ 834
K 54⁄ 1389
L 60⁄ 1534
M 37½ 953
N 4 102
O 16⁄ 422
P 24⁄ 626
Q 27⁄ 696
R 7⁄ 180
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LUCIUS 140 T
Letter Inches Millimeters
A 7⁄ 200
B 14⁄ 364
C 14⁄ 364
D 59⁄ 1509
E 55½ 1409
F 59⁄ 1509
G 55½ 1409
H ⁄ 15
I 2⁄ 70
J 32⁄ 834
K 53⁄ 1370
L 61⁄ 1554
M 37½ 953
N 4 102
O 16⁄ 422
P 24⁄ 626
Q 27⁄ 696
R 7⁄ 180
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