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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS LOG HEATER
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Patent Pending
REMOTE-READy MODELS VGC18NR/PR,
VGC24NR/PR AND VGC30NR/PR
Also Design-Certified As Vented Decorative Appliances
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
— WHAT TO DO I
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TALE b OF CONTENTS Safety Information ............................................... 2 Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 24 Product Identification ........................................... 5 Troubleshooting ................................................. 25 Local Codes......................................................... 5 Specifications .................................................... 29 Unpacking............................................................ 5
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SAFET INFORMA y TION WARNING: Do not allow fans Continued to blow directly into the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner WARNING: This product con- flame patterns. Ceiling fans can tains and/or generates chemicals create drafts that alter burner known to the state of California flame patterns. Altered burner to cause cancer or birth defects patterns can cause sooting. or other reproductive harm. Due to high temperatures, the IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s appliance should be
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10. This heater needs fresh, outside air ventilation SAFET INFORMA y TION to run properly. This heater has an Oxygen Continued Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff sys- 1. This appliance is only for use with the type tem. The ODS shuts down the heater if enough of gas indicated on the rating plate. This ap- fresh air is not available. See Air for Combus- pliance is not convertible for use with other tion and Ventilation, page 6. If heater keeps gases. shutting off, see Troubleshooting,
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PRODUCT UNPACkING IDENTIFICATION CAUTION: Do not remove the Electronic data plates from the grate as- Ignitor sembly. The data plates contain important warranty and safety information. 1. Remove logs and heater base assembly from carton. Note: Do not pick up heater base as- sembly by burners. This could damage heater. Chassis Always handle base assembly by grate. Glowing 2. Remove all protective packaging applied to Embers logs and heater for shipment. Flame 3. Check all items for any
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Unusually tight construction is defined as AIR FOR COMb USTION construction where: AND VENTILATION a. walls and ceilings exposed to the out- side atmosphere have a continuous WARNING: This heater shall water vapor retarder with a rating of -11 2 one perm (6 x 10 kg per pa-sec-m ) or not be installed in a confined less with openings gasketed or sealed space or unusually tight construc- and tion unless provisions are provid- b. weather stripping has been added on ed for adequate combust
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A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoin- AIR FOR COMb USTION ing room. If the extra space provides an unconfined AND VENTILATION space, remove door to adjoining room or add Continued ventilation grills between rooms. See Ventilation Air From Inside Building. Space: Includes the room in which you will install B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See Ventila- fireplace plus any adjoining rooms with doorless pas- tion Air From Outdoors, page 8. sageways or ventilation grills betwe
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AIR FOR COMb USTION NOTICE: State or local codes AND VENTILATION may only allow operation of this Continued appliance in a vented configura- tion. Check your state or local Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or codes. ducts. You must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" WARNING: Make sure the of the floor. Connect these items directly to the selector switch is in the OFF po- outdoors or spaces op
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INSTALLATION LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS Continued Minimum Firebox Size Log Front Rear* Size Height Depth Width Width CAUTION: This heater cre- 18" 19" 14" 28" 20" ates warm air currents. These 24" 19" 14" 32" 22" currents move heat to wall sur- 30" 19" 14" 40" 30" faces next to heater. Installing *Measured at 14" depth heater next to vinyl or cloth wall Carefully follow the instructions below. This will coverings or operating heater ensure safe installation into a masonry, UL127- where
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INSTALLATION Noncombustible Material Requirements for Continued Distance (A) Safe Installation 12" or more Noncombustible mate- NOTICE: Manual control heaters rial OK. may be used as a vented product. Between 8" and 12" 24" or 30" Models: If so, you must always run heater Install fireplace hood with chimney flue damper open. accessory (GA6050, If running heater with damper GA6052 or GA6053 see open, noncombustible material Accessories, page 33). above fireplace opening is not 18" Mod
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Mantel Shelf INSTALLATION 12" Underside of 10" Mantel Shelf Continued 8" 6" NOTICE: Surface temperatures 1 2 /2" All minimum distances are of adjacent walls and mantels be- Minimum in inches Noncombustible come hot during operation. Walls Material Log Sets 8" 12" 15" 18" 20" 18", 24", and mantels above the firebox & 30" Min. Models may become hot to the touch. Top of If installed properly, these tem- Fireplace Opening Hood Distances to peratures meet the requirement (GA6050, Underside o
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Damper INSTALLATION Clamp Continued Damper INSTALLING DAMpER CLAMp ACCESSORY FOR VENTED OpERATION Damper Clamp Note: When used as a vented heater, appliance must be installed only in a solid-fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and constructed of Damper Damper noncombustible material. If your heater is a manually-controlled model, you may use this heater as a vented product. There are three reasons for operating your heater in the vented mode. Masonry Fireplace Manufactured Firep
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Masonry Screw INSTALLATION Continued Installation Items Needed • hardware package (provided with heater) • approved flexible gas hose and fittings (not provided) (if allowed by local codes) • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not pro- vided) • electric drill with 3/16” masonry drill bit Note: Install optional HRC Series receiver and hand-held remote control kit (see Accessories, page 33) before installing gas log heater. See in- stallation instructions included with the kit. 1. Apply pi
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Propane/LP INSTALLATION External Supply Tank Regulator Continued Installation Items Needed Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below. • external regulator (supplied by installer) • piping (check local codes) Vent • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas) Pointing • equipment shutoff valve * Down • test gauge connection * • sediment trap • tee joint Figure 13 - External Regulator With Vent • pipe wrench Pointing Down • approved flexible gas line with gas connector (
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2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment INSTALLATION shutoff valve was connected. Continued 3. Pressurize supply piping system by either We recommend that you install a sediment trap in opening propane/LP supply tank valve for supply line as shown in Figure 14. Locate sediment propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Install located on or near gas meter for natural gas in piping system between fuel supply and heater. or using compresse
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2. Carefully remove logs and set aside. INSTALLATION 3. Locate mounting screws on sides of heater Continued base assembly and remove screws. Set screws Equipment aside for reinstallation. Shutoff Valve 4. Disconnect gas line from heater base as shown in Figure 11, page 13. Gas Meter WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must connect and disconnect gas to heater. Follow all local codes. Thermostat Gas 5. Remove heater base from fireplace. Valve or Control 6. Install receiver bracket to b
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Battery Cover INSTALLATION Continued 9. Connect wires from hardware pack (with remote receiver bracket) to control valve Terminal at the TPTH and TH locations as shown in Wires Figure 20. Connect other ends of these wires to remote receiver wires. Note: Make sure excess wire does not interfere with burner or Remote Control pilot. Battery 9-Volt Battery Unit Housing 10. If heater was removed from fireplace before installation of remote accessory, see Installing Figure 21 - Installing Ba
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INSTALLATION Continued 2 2. Place middle log in front of U-burner and against the edges of plate as shown in Figure 24. 3. Place front left log (#3) onto pan burner be- tween log #2 and grate. Back of log #3 should fit against front of log #2. Place front right log (#4) onto pan burner between log #2 and grate. Log #4 has notched end to fit over end of pan burner as shown in Figure 25. Back of log #4 should fit against front of log #2. 4. Place log #5 as shown in Figure 26. Top will fit o
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WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS INSTALLATION • Do not try to light any appliance. Continued • Do not touch any electric 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 fire department. C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or turn by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a qua
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7. With control knob pressed in, press and OPERATING HEATER release ignitor button on left side of log set. Continued This will light pilot. The pilot is attached Note: Home owners generally prefer to op- to the front of U-shaped burner. If needed, erate their heater with the chimney damper keep pressing ignitor button until pilot closed. This will put all the heat into the room. lights. However, there may be times you will desire Note: If pilot does not stay lit, contact a the full fla
