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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND
OWNER'S MANUAL
The White Mountain
VENTED DECORATIVE LOG SET
FOR INSTALLATION IN
Vented Slope Glaze Burner
SOLID-FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES
MODELS
VSM-18-1 VSR-18-1
VSM-24-1 VSR-24-1
VSM-30-1 VSR-30-1
WARNING: If the information in this
EFFECTIVE DATE
manual is not followed exactly, a fire or
SEPTEMBER 2003
explosion may result causing property dam-
age, personal injury or loss of life.
Installer: Please leave these instructions with the
consumer.
Do not store or us
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page Important Safety Information ......................................................................................................................... 3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas ......................................................................................................... 4 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................... 5 Gener
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Installer: Please leave these instructions with the owner for 2. Proper installation, burner pan location and log placement future reference. is important to achieve optimum look and performance of your gas log set. The logs have been designed for easy This unit complies with ANSI Z21.60and CGA 2.26 Decora- location and placement on the grate and must be followed tive Gas Appliances For Installation In Solid Fuel Burning for proper operation. Fireplaces. Do not burn
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SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS Propane (LP-Gas) is a flammable gas which can cause fires by point with the members of your household. Someday and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and when there may not be a minute to lose, everyone's safety will colorless. You may not know all the following safety precau- depend on knowing exactly what to do. If, after reading the tions which can protect both you and your family from an following information, you feel you still need
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INTRODUCTION Product Components Instructions to Installer Burner Pan Assembly 1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after "M" model includes manual gas valve, regulator and installation. safety pilot. 2. Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card "R" model includes millivolt valve and safety thermopile supplied with the fireplace. generator and on/off switch. A remote control or wall 3. Installer should show owner how to start and operate the switch accessory
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GENERAL INFORMATION (continued) Qualified Installing Agency High Altitude Installation Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equip- When installing this unit at an elevation above 2000 feet (in the ment or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall United States) it may be necessary to decrease the input rating by be performed only by a qualified agency. The term "qualified changing the existing burner orifice to a smaller size. Generally, agency" means any ind
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FOR FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACES FOR MASONRY BUILT FIREPLACES FREE OPENING AREA OF CHIMNEY DAMPER FOR FREE OPENING AREA OF CHIMNEY DAMPER FOR VENTING COMBUSTION PRODUCTS FROM DECORA- VENTING COMBUSTION PRODUCTS FROM DECORA- TIVE APPLIANCES FOR INSTALLATION IN SOLID TIVE APPLIANCES FOR INSTALLATION IN SOLID FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES Appliance Input Rate (kBTU/hr) Appliance Input Rate (kBTU/hr) 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 Chimney Chimney Height* Minimum Opening** (
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GAS SUPPLY Check all local codes for requirements, especially for the size and type of gas supply line required. Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter Pipe Length Schedule 40 Pipe Tubing, Type L (Feet) Inside Diameter Outside Diameter Nat. L.P. Nat. L.P. 0-10 1/2" 3/8" 1/2" 3/8" 1.3 cm 1.0 cm 1.3 cm 1.0 cm 10-40 1/2" 1/2" 5/8" 1/2" 1.3 cm 1.3 cm 1.6 cm 1.3 cm 40-100 1/2" 1/2" 3/4" 1/2" 1.3 cm 1.3 cm 1.9 cm 1.3 cm 100-150 3/4" 1/2" 7/8" 3/4" 1.9 cm 1.3 cm 2.2 cm 1.9 cm Note: Never use plastic pipe. Check
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PLACEMENT OF GLOWING EMBERS AND LAVA ROCK Placement of the glowing embers (rock wool) is very individual and light coverage of the areas indicated will provide your best effects. We recommend separation of the rock wool by hand and make your coverage as light and fluffy as possible. Place just enough embers on the burner to obtain the glow and a gold, yellow flame. Do not place embers (rock wool) over large ports in rear portion of burner. Rock wool should not be placed in the area of the pilot
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VSM-(18, 24, 30) LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 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 appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. department. C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all aro
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VSR-(18, 24, 30) LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 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 appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions department. exactly. C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all aro
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PILOT AND MAIN BURNER FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Pilot Flame Pattern (Figure 9) Figure 8 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct flame will be blue and will extend beyond the thermocouple/thermopile. The flame will surround the thermocouple/thermopile just below the tip. A slight yellow flame may occur where the pilot flame and main burner flame meet. After use, cleaning of the pilot burner may be required for the proper flame. The pilot orifice can be cleaned with high pressure air or by p
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WIRING Thermostats are not approved on vented decorated appliances. VSR Wiring Diagram (Figure 10) Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. VSR gas valve does not require 24 or 110 volts. See Figure 10 to provide optional wall switch or remote control. Maximum length of 20 feet of 16 AWG to conductor wires is to be used with all optional switches. Use the two leads (black wir
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TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS-POSSIBLE CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS 1. Match will not light pilot. 3. Pilot burning, no gas to burner, valve knob "On," wall a. Main shut-off valve closed. switch "On." Make sure that the shut-off valve located on the pipe a. Wall switch or wires defective. supplying gas to the fireplace is open. Check wall switch and wires for proper connections. b. Air in the gas line. Jumper wire cross terminals at wall switch, if burner Light a match, turn valve knob to "PILOT" pos
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PARTS LIST Index Part Index Part No. Number Description No. Number Description COMMON PARTS VSM-18,24,30 1 15426 REAR LOG SUPPORT (18) 5 P-265 ORIFICE-LPG (18) (40,000 BTU) 1 15427 REAR LOG SUPPORT (24) 4 P-211 ORIFICE-NAT (18) (40,000 BTU) 1 15428 REAR LOG SUPPORT (30) 4 P-256 ORIFICE-LPG (18) (65,000 BTU) 2 11376 BURNER SUPPORT - LEFT 4 P-273 ORIFICE-NAT (18) (65,000 BTU) 3 P-271 ORIFICE FITTING 4 P-257 ORIFICE-LPG (24&30) (75,000 5 R-5675 AIR SHUTTER-LPG BTU) 5 R-5676 AIR SHUTTER-NAT 4 P-276
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PARTS VIEW HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS Parts can be ordered only through your service person or dealer. For best results, the service person or dealer should order parts through the distributor. Parts can be shipped directly to the service person/dealer. All parts listed in the Parts List have a Part Number. When ordering parts, first obtain the Model Number from the name plate on your equipment. Then determine the Part Number (not the Index Number) and the Description of each part from the follow
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PROPANE (LP) GAS CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS 1. If applicable, turn OFF gas supply to vented decorative log 10. Attach pilot tubing into pilot burner. set. 11. Connect gas supply line to vented decorative log set. 2. If applicable, remove gas supply line from vented decorative 12. Attach R-1322, conversion label and R-1321, gas conversion log set. label to the 4 3/4" x 7 1/4" metal plate supplied in conversion 3. For VSM-(18, 24, 30) only, remove Natural gas inlet regulator kit. Attach 4 3/4" x 7 1/
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NATURAL GAS CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS 1. If applicable, turn OFF gas supply to vented decorative log 7. Remove pilot tubing from pilot burner. set. 8. Remove Propane (LP) gas pilot orifice from pilot burner. 2. If applicable, remove gas supply line from vented decorative Save the Propane (LP) gas pilot orifice removed from the log set. appliance for future use. 3. For VSM-(18, 24, 30) only, remove Propane gas inlet 9. Insert Natural gas pilot orifice marked 12 into pilot burner. regulator from bur
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SERVICE NOTES 14015-1-0903 Page 19
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