European Home HVF-42 User manual

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-- Do not store or use gasoline or other
ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
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 sup-
plier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the re department.
-- Installation and service must be performed
by a qualied installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a re
or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
This is an unvented gas-red 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.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the
appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future
reference.
This appliance may be installed in an
aftermarket, permanently located,
manufactured (mobile) home, where not
prohibited by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type
of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with
other gases.
H SERIES
Vent · Free · Gas · Fireplaces
Installation,
Operation
and
Owner’s Manual
Models:
HVF-42
HVF-60
HVF-72
February 2014
Report #284-F-07-5

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Information 3
Room Volume for Vent Free 6
Specications 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

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Read these instructions carefully before installing or trying to operate this Vent Free gas heater.
1. Due to high temperatures, the heater should be located out of trac and away from furniture and
draperies.
2. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high surface temperature and should stay
away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
3. Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room with the heater.
4. Do not place clothing or other ammable material on or near the heater.
• Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.
• Improper installation or use of the heater can cause serious injury or death
from re, burns, explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Do not allow fans to blow directly into the replace. Avoid any drafts that alter
burner ame patterns.
• Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory, not
approved for use with this heater.
WARNING
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
Fuel Type NATURAL GAS

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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 qualied service person. The heater should be inspected
before use and at least annually by a professional service person. More frequent cleaning may be
required due to extensive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is imperative that control
compartments, burners and circulating air passageways of the heater be kept clean.
7. To prevent malfunction and/or sooting, an unvented gas heater should be cleaned before use and at
least annually by a professional service person.
8. CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the u
with headaches, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these signs, obtain fresh air immediately. Have
the heater serviced as it may not be operating properly.
9. The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.l/NFPA54.
10. This unit was tested and listed to ANSI Z21.11.2-2011 by OMNI-Test Laboratories.
11. This appliance is 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 this appliance.
12. Do not install this heater in a bathroom or bedroom.
13. Correct installation of the re media, proper location of the heater, and annual cleaning are
necessary to avoid potential problems with sooting. Sooting, resulting from improper installation or
operation, can settle on surfaces outside the replace. See media placement instructions for proper
installation.
14. WARNING: Avoid any drafts that alter burner ame patterns. Do not allow fans to blow directly into
replace. Do not place a blower inside burn area of rebox. Ceiling fans may create drafts that alter
burner ame patterns. Sooting and improper burning will occur.
15. Caution: Candles, incense, oil lamps, etc. produce combustion by-products including soot. Vent
Free heaters will not lter or clean soot produced by these types of products. In addition, the smoke
and/or aromatics (scents) may be reburned in the vent free heater which can produce odors. It is
recommended to minimize the use of candles, incense, etc. while the vent free heater is in operation.

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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 ammable 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. In houses of extremely tight construction, additional mechanical
ventilation is recommended.
19. During manufacturing, fabricating and shipping, various components of this heater are treated with
certain oils, lms or bonding agents. These chemicals are not harmful but may produce annoying
smoke and smells as they are burned o during the initial operation of the heater; possibly causing
headaches or eye or lung irritation. This is a normal and temporary occurrence. The initial break-in
operation should last two to three hours with the burner at the highest setting. Provide maximum
ventilation by opening windows or doors to allow odors to dissipate. Any odors remaining after this
initial break-in period will be slight and will disappear with continued use.
20. Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and are for elevations up to 2,000 feet. If your installation
is at an elevation greater than these, consult with the local authority having jurisdiction for gas
product installations to determine their specic requirements for high altitude installations.
21. The heater must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its equipment shuto
valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less
than ½ psi (3.5 kPa).
22. Do not use this room heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualied service
technician to inspect the heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control
which has been under water.
23. Never burn solid fuels in a replace where an unvented heater is installed.
24. WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.
25. When this heater is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other combustible material, other than
wood ooring, the heater shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and
depth of the heater.

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ROOM VOLUME for VENT FREE
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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.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
ADEQUATE COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR
This heater shall not be installed in a conned space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate
combustion and ventilation air.
The National Fuel Gas Code, (ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54), denes a conned space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet
per 1,000 BTU per hour (4.8 m3per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space. An unconned space
is dened as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 BTU per hour (4.8 m3per kw) of the aggregate input
rating of all appliances installed in that space. Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed,
through openings not furnished with doors, are considered a part of the unconned space.
UNUSUALLY TIGHT CONSTRUCTION IS DEFINED AS CONSTRUCTION WHERE…
a) walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of 1 perm (6 x
1011 kg per pa-sec-m2) or less with openings gasketed or sealed;
b) weather stripping has been added on operable windows and doors, and
c) caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames, between sole plates and oors,
between wall-ceiling joints, between wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing, electrical, and gas lines, and at other openings.
This appliance is equipped for natural gas. Field conversion is not permitted.
WARNING
This heater shall not be installed in a room or space unless the required volume
of indoor combustion air is provided by the method described in the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, the International Fuel Gas Code, or
applicable local codes.
WARNING

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The following formula can be used to determine the maximum heater rating (per the denition of unconned space) that is al-
lowed in your space:
Maximum BTU/Hr. = x 1000
Example A: Consider two connecting rooms with an open area between, with the following dimensions: L1 = 15½ ft., L2 = 12 ft., W
= 12 ft., H = 8 ft.
x 1000 = 52,800 BTU/Hr.
Example B: If there were a door between the two rooms the calculation would be based only on the room with the heater.
x 1000 = 29,760 BTU/Hr.
Will my space support a H Series Vent Free Gas Fireplace?
Maximum BTU/hr. my space will support (use formula above) a) __________________
BTU/hr. of European Home H Series Vent Free Gas Fireplace b) ____37,500________
If the answer to a) is greater than b) then your space will support the installation of the H Series Vent Free Gas Fireplace; if a) is
less than b) then your space will not support an H Series Vent Free replace.
(L1 + L2)ft. x (W)ft. x (H)ft.
50
(15½ + 12)ft. x (12)ft. x (8)ft.
50
(15½)ft. x (12)ft. x (8)ft.
50
Bringing in Outside (or “Make-up”) Air
Many building code jurisdictions require that outside or“make-up” air be provided when installing a replace of this type. This
requirement can be satised by the proper installation of an‘outside air kit’ which is not provided. The nal determination of the
suitability of any particular kit must be made by the installer.
If an outside air supply is desired it should be added to the room in which the H Series Vent Free Gas Fireplace is installed, not to
the chase enclosing the replace.
If outside air is introduced into the chase, competing air pressures could compromise the operation of the replace.
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SPECIFICATIONS and DIMENSIONS
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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)
Orice Size #47 DMS
Input (High, BTU/hr.) 37,500
Input (Low, BTU/hr.) 25,000
Electrical 120V AC 60Hz 2.5A max
A
2”
B
5”
Figure 1. HVF-42, HVF-60, HVF-72 Fireplaces
Hearth Panel
(lifts o for service, all models)
Table 1. Dimensions by Model
Table 2. Burner Specications
5”
C
Dimension HVF-42 HVF-60 HVF-72
A 47” 65” 77”
B 42” 60” 72”
C 38” 49” 59”
26⁄”
18”
15½”
18”

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CERTIFICATION
OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. has certied 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.
Figure 2. Sample Rating Label (axed beneath the Hearth Panel
SAMPLE
H Series VENT FREE GAS FIREPLACE
This product has been certied by OMNI-Test Laboratories to ANSI Z21.11.2b-2011
Unvented Heaters. This appliance must be installed in accordance with local codes,
if any; if none, follow the ANSI Z223.1. Installation and service must be must be
performed by a qualied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
This appliance shall not be eld converted.
WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory not
approved for use with this heater.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can
cause property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Refer to the owner’s information
manual provided with this appliance. Installation and service must be performed by a
qualied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.
This appliance is intended for supplemental heating.
Failure to use only parts specically approved with this heater may result in property
damage or personal injury. See instruction manual for further information.
Apply loose material per instruction manual. DO NOT apply extra material or material
not supplied with the heater. Replace only with European Home Fire Media approved
for H Series VENT FREE Fireplaces.
WARNING: All previously applied loose material must be removed prior to reapplication.
manufactured by:
EUROPEAN HOME
376 Washington Street
Malden, MA 02148
tel: [phone]
www.europeanhome.com
Max. Input BTU/hr.: 37,500
Min. Input BTU/hr.: 25,000
Max. Supply Pressure: 7 inches w.c.
Min. Supply Pressure: 4 inches w.c.
Max. Manifold Pressure: 3.5 inch w.c.
Report Number: 284-F-07-5
DO NOT INSTALL HEATER UNTIL ALL NECESSARY PROVISIONS ARE MADE FOR
COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR. CONSULT THE WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS
PROVIDED WITH THE HEATER FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING COMBUSTION
AND VENTILATION AIR. IN THE ABSENCE OF INSTRUCTIONS, REFER TO THE
NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION, OR APPLICABLE LOCAL CODES.
This heater is equipped with a PILOT LIGHT SAFETY SYSTEM designed to turn o
the heater if not enough fresh air is available.
CAUTION: Hot while in operation. Do not touch.
Severe burns may result. Keep children, clothing, furniture,
gasoline and other liquids having ammable vapors away.
WARNING:When used without adequate combustion
and ventilation air, heater may give o excessive CARBON
MONOXIDE, an odorless, poisonous gas.
This appliance is equipped for Natural Gas only.
Serial Number: HVFS-
DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE PILOT LIGHT SAFETY SYSTEM!
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING MAY LEAD TO DEATH.
Orice Size: #47 DMS
Gas Control: SIT Proame
Electrical Rating: 120v AC, 60 Hz
2.5 A
MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Left and Right side are determined when facing the front of the appliance.
Top: 1.0” Wall face above opening: 4.0”
Rear: 0.0” Opening to side wall in front of appliance: 6.0”
Sides: 1.0” Mantel to appliance opening: 11.0”
Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the ue, with headache,
dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these signs, heater may not be working
properly.
Get fresh air at once! Have heater serviced.
Some people – pregnant women, persons with heart or lung disease, anemia,
those under the inuence of alcohol, those at high altitudes – are more aected
by carbon monoxide than others.
If heater shuts o, do not relight until you provide fresh air. If heater keeps
shutting o, have it serviced. Keep burner and control compartment clean.
Removal of this marking will void compliance of this heater with ANSI Z21.11.2.
Maximum horizontal mantel extension: 12.0”
HVFS1SLL130424
Model: HVF-72HVF-60HVF-42

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PRE-INSTALLATION PLANNING
HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATIONS
These appliances are tested and approved without requiring changes when installed at elevations from 0 to
2,000 feet.
When installing these replaces at altitudes above 2,000 feet reduce the input rate by 4% for each 1,000
above 2,000 feet. Consult with your local gas supplier to determine the proper orice size.
ELECTRICAL CODE
The H Series Gas Fireplace, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or,
in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70.
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 com-
bustible. 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.
See the chart below for a list of materials which, as of this writing, are reported by their manufacturers to be
BOTH non-combustible (in accordance with the ASTM E136 standard) AND approved for use around re-
places.
Product* Non-combustible Manufacturer Approved
James Hardie Building Products HardieBacker® ¼” Cement Board YES YES
James Hardie Building Products HardieBacker® 500 Cement Board YES YES
Promat PROMATECT®-L Insulating Boards YES YES
Skamol Skamotec® 225 YES YES
U.S. Architectural Products Versaroc® Cement Bonded Particle Board YES YES
U.S. Architectural Products Cem-Clad® Cement Panel YES YES
National Gypsum PermaBase® Cement Board NO NO
USG DUROCK® Cement Board Next Gen YES NO
CertainTeed Fiber Cement BackerBoard NO NO
Custom Building Products WonderBoard® Backerboard NO NO
Georgia-Pacic Gypsum DensGlass® Sheathing YES NO
Ameriform ARMOROC® Cement Bonded Particle Board YES NO
WHEN ENCLOSING YOUR FIREPLACE THE USE OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE BUILDING MATERIALS
IS REQUIRED. PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING.

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PRE-INSTALLATION PLANNING
Before you begin your installation you should have
the following tools and supplies:
• Saw
• Hammer
• Pliers
• Pipe wrench
• Phillips and straight-blade screwdrivers
• Plumb line and level
• Tape measure and framing square
• Electric drill and assortment of drill bits
• Safety glasses and gloves
• Framing material
• Non-combustible nish material
• Approved pipe joint sealant
• Manometer
• #6 or #8 self-tapping screws, ½”  ¾” long
• Leak detection uid (non-corrosive) or electronic
gas detector
• Appropriate electrical supply wiring parts
• Appropriate gas supply line parts
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for purchasing an H Series Gas Fireplace by European Home. This replace has been designed to
provide you with safe, trouble-free operation.
Please read this manual thoroughly before beginning the installation of your replace. 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. Do not install your replace with any damaged or substituted parts.
The installation of your new replace will follow the steps below and this manual is laid out accordingly.
• Pre-Installation Planning - Fireplace location, gas and electric supply runs and clearances
• Rough Installation - Build the rough frame and install the replace
• Electric Installation - By a qualied, licensed electrician
• Gas Installation- By a qualied, licensed gastter or plumber
• Trim and Finish - Finishing around the replace
• Final Installation - Wall, mantel and non-combustible facing

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PRE-INSTALLATION PLANNING
Figure 3. Possible Fireplace Locations..
LOCATING THE FIREPLACE
Several issues must be addressed when selecting a suitable location for the H Series Vent Free Gas Fireplace.
Observing the required clearances to combustible materials, the accessibility of the gas supply as well as the
room into which it will be installed must all be considered.
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.
This appliance is a HEATING appliance
and it becomes hot in operation. DO NOT
PLACE any object, furniture, draperies or
other item LESS THAN 36 inches from the
front of the replace.
The clearance dimensions shown
throughout this manual MUST be
maintained for safety as well as servicing
and maintenance.
42” - 72”
(depends on model)
H Series Fireplace
36”
Figure 4. Clearances to Objects
6” min.*
6” min.*
6” min.*
6” min.*

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PRE-INSTALLATION PLANNING
MINIMUM MANTEL and ENCLOSING CLEARANCES
Figure 5. Mantel, Ceiling and Enclosure Clearances
(right side view, not to scale)
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
Wall Face
Fireplace
Opening
Top Line of
Fireplace
Opening
Room Ceiling
Combustible Wall
Face
11”
36”
26¾”
23⁄”
12”
Combustible
Enclosing
Ceiling
4”

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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 re may result thereby causing property damage, personal injury
or loss of life.
When the replace is to be installed directly on carpeting, vinyl tile or combustible material other than wood
ooring, it must be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the replace
cabinet.
When enclosing your replace, 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
HVF-42
HVF-60
HVF-72
Clearance to Cabinet Top 1.0”
Clearance to Cabinet Sides 1.0”
Clearance to Cabinet Rear 0”
Clearance to Wood Floor 0”
Distance Between Cabinet Bottom and Enclosure Ceiling 26¾”
Distance Between the Opening and a Side Wall in Front of the Fireplace 6.0”
Table 3. Minimum Clearances to Combustible Materials

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ROUGH INSTALLATION
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ROUGH OPENING
Dimension HVF-42 HVF-60 HVF-72
A (Width) 49¾” 67¾” 79¾”
B (Height) 26¾” 26¾” 26¾”
C (Depth) 18½” 18½” 18½”
A
B
C
INSTALLING THE FIREPLACE
The H Series replaces must be placed on a sturdy and level surface. It can be placed on the oor or a raised
platform made ONLY of wood or non-combustible materials - do not place the replace on carpet or vinyl
tile.
1. After the framing has been completed, place the replace into the rough opening. Framing material can
touch the standos at the sides and rear of the cabinet but do not place anything between the framing
and the standos.
2. Make sure the replace is both level and square.
3. Secure the replace to the framing via the nailing anges. Use the fasteners required by your local
building code.
Table 4. Rough Opening Dimensions by Model
Figure 6. Rough Opening for HVF-42, HVF-60, HVF-72

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ELECTRIC INSTALLATION
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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 qualied, licensed electrician. Electric power must be o
when making connections or performing any service.
All wiring shall be in compliance with all local, city, and state codes.
Verify proper operation after servicing.
ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY
The H Series replaces require the internal receptacle (supplied) to be wired to a 120V AC branch circuit
according to all applicable codes. The neutral, line and ground wires to the receptacle are available at the
lower left corner of the replace cabinet. This circuit must be wired such that the AC power to the H Series
replace may be turned o by an accessible single-pole switch. This circuit need not be dedicated to the H
Series replace unless required by local codes.
After the internal receptacle is connected and tested, the AC plug from the burner may be plugged in to it.
BATTERY BACKUP
The H Series replaces have a battery backup feature which, after 4 AA batteries are installed, powers the
system in the case of a commercial power loss. The battery case is in the left rear corner of the replace and
can be accessed by lifting o the hearth panel. Remove the battery case cover and insert four AA batteries as
shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7. Battery Case with Batteries
(shown with cover removed)

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ELECTRIC INSTALLATION
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IFC Control Module
Power Plug
Gas Valve
Pilot Burner
Figure 8. Connection Diagram

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GAS INSTALLATION
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Figure 9. Gas Supply Opening On Left Side (see text)
4⁄”x7” Opening for HVF-42, HVF-60, HVF-72,
HVF-42-LC, HVF-42-RC Gas Connection
INSTALL THE GAS SUPPLY
For the HVF-42, HVF-60 and HVF-72 models, a 4⁄” x 7”opening in the lower left side is provided for the gas
supply.
The gas supply piping should have a separate gas shuto valve and a capped, 1/8” pipe tapping upstream of
the valve for the purpose of reading pressure. A service shuto valve must be placed within six feet of the
replace gas control valve.
The gas supply line must terminate with a ½”male are tting.
The replace must be isolated from the gas supply system by closing the service valve during any pressure
testing of the gas supply system at test pressures equal to or less than ½psi (3.5 kPa). Verify the gas pressure
using the upstream 1/8” pipe tap.
The installation of this replace 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 gastter when installed within the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Note
5½”
2⁄”
Fireplace
Opening

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TRIM and FINISH
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Dimension HVF-42 HVF-60 HVF-72
A 42” 60” 72”
B 4” 4” 4”
Figure 10. NON-Combustible Facing Dimensions
A
B
HVF-42, HVF-60 and HVF-72 WALL FACING
All of the following limits MUST be maintained for installations of the HVF-42, HVF-60 and HVF-72:
• The bottom of the cabinet may be no closer to the room ceiling than 36”.
• The minimum interior height of an enclosing chase is 26¾”.
• Figure 10 shows the combustible facing limit for the H Series Vent Free Gas Fireplaces shown in Table 5,
above. Combustible wall facing is NOT permitted inside this limit. Dimension “A” is measured up from the
top of the replace opening and the “B” dimension is centered on the cabinet.
Table 5. NON-Combustible Facing Dimensions

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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 replace
may be constructed of combustible material. The facing within the limits shown on page 19, however, must
be made of non-combustible material.
• These replaces were designed to be faced with approved ½”thick, non-combustible facing. This non-
combustible facing can be installed up to the facing ange which surrounds the replace opening.
• The wall above the replace opening is constantly exposed to elevated temperatures. This must be
considered when choosing any fasteners, paint, mastic, sealant, caulk, etc. for use in this area as materials
may change color or emit an odor when heated. Petroleum-based tile adhesives should be avoided and
thin-set mortar used instead.
INSTALLING THE FIRE MEDIA
Your H Series Vent Free Gas Fireplace comes with two types of re media; crushed glass or crushed stone
(burner media) and Embaglow. First install the burner media then the Embaglow.
The Fire Media
The contents of the bag of re media (crushed glass or crushed stone) should be spread to an even depth
across the entire burner top. Be certain that glass does not come within ¼” of the pilot burner.
Embaglow
Note: Embaglow contains loose metal bers which may be sharp. You are advised to wear gloves while
installing it.
1. Remove the bunch of Embaglow from the package and tease out the bers until they form a very loose,
very light network. Try to ensure that clumps of bers are not formed. A loose network will allow gas to
pass through the bers and ensure the maximum eect.
2. Once the bers are prepared, place them where a glow is required. By raising the height of the bers
above the level of the burner you’ll create a shimmering glow. Ensure that the metal bers are kept away
from the pilot light area as they can prevent ignition of the pilot light.
Although the bers have a long life, they will eventually deteriorate. If this becomes apparent, replacement
Embaglow can be purchased from your local replace retailer or European Home.