Monessen Hearth Double Door VFCS30DNV, Installation & Operating Manual

Page 1: ... Operation INSTALLER Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation OWNER Retain this manual for future reference Call your dealer for questions on Installation Operation or Service If the information in this manual is not followed 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 an...

Page 2: ...STALLATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a Monessen stove IMPORTANT Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty Log and Rock Wool Placement 14 Rock Wool Placement 14 CSVF30 VFCS30 Log Placement 15 Flame ...

Page 3: ... for proper installation 13 Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns Do not allow fans to blow directly into fireplace Do not place a blower inside burn area of firebox Ceiling fans may create drafts that alter burner flame patterns Sooting and improper burning will occur 14 Caution Candles incense oil lamps etc produce combustion by products including soot Vent free appliances will not f...

Page 4: ...e 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 21 Input r...

Page 5: ...ermal Generator The millivolt gas log pilot is fitted with a millivolt thermopile generator to provide power for remote activation NOTE An external regulator is required to reduce supply pressure to a maximum of 10 5 w c on Natural Gas systems operating at higher pressure NOTE An external regulator is required to reduce supply pressure to a maximum of 13 0 w c for LP systems Gas Pressures Natural ...

Page 6: ...ke sure you have received all parts Check your packing list to verify that all listed parts have been received You should have the following Cast Iron Stove with Burner Assembly Installation Operating Instructions Ceramic Fiber Logs Touch up Paint Millivolt controlled heater designed to be operated with optional devices for ON OFF functions Hand Held Remote with Manual Receiver Wall Switch with 15...

Page 7: ...Unvented Cast Iron Gas Stoves 7 3 90 58D6002 Monessen Concorde VF Installation Manual_R11 02 17 Stove Dimensions A C B 586002 CSVF dims D Figure 3 Ref CSVF30S VFCS30D A 26C v B 28Z x C 19C v D 23C v ...

Page 8: ...wood flooring the appliance shall be installed on a metal wood or noncombustible material panel extending full width and depth of the appliance WARNING D Minimum to Either Side Wall E Minimum A ST1167 side ceiling clearances Front View Ceiling Mantel Side Wall F Minimum 36 in Front C B ST1168 front rear clearances Side View Ceiling G G ST1169 corner clearances Corner Installation Figure 4 Minimum ...

Page 9: ...l_R11 02 17 Clearances to Combustibles Cont NOTE Maintain minimum side and back clearances when placing stove in alcove ON OFF A C B ST1171 alcove clearances Figure 5 Alcove Installation Tested Minimum Alcove Clearances Height From Hearth Width Depth Model A B C CSVF30 VFCS30 52 34 36 ...

Page 10: ... 5 Remove log box from inside of unit Figure 8 6 Remove 4 shipping brackets located at the leveler screw of each leg Lift unit off pallet NOTE You will need at least two 2 strong people to lift unit off of pallet Installation Figure 6 Remove plastic bag from unit ON OFF LOGS ST1172 stove on pallet Plastic Bag Plastic Banding Pallet PIL OT OF F RE MO TE CO NT RO L L O G S ST1173 remove hearth door ...

Page 11: ...ystem must be sized to provide minimum inlet pressure Listed on Data Plate at the maximum flow rate BTU hr Undue pressure loss will occur if the pipe is too small A manual shutoff valve must be installed upstream of the appliance Union tee and plugged 1 8 NPT pressure tapping point should be installed upstream of the appliance Figure 9 A sediment trap should be installed upstream to prevent moistu...

Page 12: ...essure against data plates or manual Turn captured slotted screw counter clockwise 2 or 3 turns and then place tubing to pressure gauge over test point Use test point OUT closest to control knob After taking pressure reading be sure and turn captured screw clockwise firmly to re seal Do not over torque Check for gas leaks NOTE Remove control panel to access gas valve Connect Remote Receiver 1 Remo...

Page 13: ...urner should turn ON a If the reading is more than 100 millivolts and the automatic valve still does not come on replace the control b If the closed circuit reading A reading is less than 100 millivolts determine cause for low reading proceed to Section B below B Thermopile Output Reading Check B Reading Thermostat contacts OPEN Main burner OFF 1 Check gas pressure to the unit If gas pressure is w...

Page 14: ...n of this heater Sooting and other problems may result if the logs are not properly and firmly positioned in the appliance Never add additional logs or embellishments such as pine cones vermiculite or rock wool to the heater Only use the logs supplied with the unit Failure to position the parts in accordance with diagrams below or to use only parts specifically approved for this heater may result ...

Page 15: ... the logs is critical to the safe and clean operation of this heater Sooting and other problems may result if the logs are not properly and firmly positioned in the appliance Never add additional logs or embellishments such as pine cones vermiculite or rock wool to the heater Only use the logs supplied with the unit Failure to position the parts in accordance with diagrams below or to use only par...

Page 16: ...o Figure 16 for incorrect shape of pilot flame Millivolt Control Burner Flame In normal operation at full rate after 15 minutes the following flame appearances should be observed The left and right rear flames should be yellow and extend 1 2 above middle logs The yellow flames should not contact the logs There should be glowing embers on the front surface of the middle log NOTE The flames and embe...

Page 17: ... working properly refer to Match Lighting instructions on Page 20 B BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Turn off all gas to the appliance Open windows Do not attempt to light any appliance Do not touch any electric switch do not use any phone in ...

Page 18: ...t time it will be necessary to press in the control knob for 30 seconds to allow air to bleed out of the gas piping TO TURN OFF GAS TO HEATER Pilot Control Cover Plate for Millivolt ST1178 control cover plate Hi Lo Control Ignitor Pilot Control OFF ON ST1179 on off switch On Off Switch Located on Side of Stove 7 With the control knob pushed in push in and release the piezo ignitor button to light ...

Page 19: ...nal case should be dusted and wiped with a moist cloth 1 Open stove door Remove any items necessary for easy access to the pilot for example logs screens etc 2 Follow appropriate lighting instructions found previously Instead of pushing and releasing the piezo button light a match and hold the flame to the end of the pilot and ignite the pilot 3 After control knob has been released and pilot stays...

Page 20: ...produces unwanted odors A Appliance burning vapors from paint hair spray glues etc Ventilate room Stop using odor causing products while heater is running B Gas leak Locate and correct all leaks C Initial burn off Ventilate room and turn unit on high until odor is gone Odor should be gone after 6 hours of continuous use Appliance shuts off during use A Not enough fresh air is available for ODS pil...

Page 21: ...urner orifice is clogged Clean burner or replace burner orifice Slight smoke or odor during initial operation A Burner orifice is clogged or damaged Clean burner or replace burner orifice B Burner is damaged Replace burner C Gas regulator defective Replace gas regulator Logs appear to smoke after initial oper ation A Vapors from paint or curing process of logs Problem will stop after a few hours o...

Page 22: ...EPLACEMENT PARTS Burner assembly CSVF30 VFCS30 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 13 14 15 2 586002 CSVF VFCS 30 parts Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury WARNING ...

Page 23: ...Injector 1 58D0061 62D3005 9 ODS Pilot Assembly 1 14D0473 14D0477 10 On Off Control Knob 1 43D0094 43D0094 11 Hi Lo Control Knob 1 43D0095 43D0095 12 On Off Switch 1 32D0232 32D0232 13 VF Valve Tube 1 58D0427 58D0427 14 VF Front Burner Tube 1 58D0428 58D0428 15 VF Front Burner Tube 1 58D0429 58D0429 Control Door Hinge Bracket Not Shown For units with starting serial number HF 1 58D0263 58D0263 Con...

Page 24: ...S30 Logs Ref Description Qty Part Number 1 Back Log 1 58D1901 2 Bottom Left Log 1 58D1902 3 Bottom Right Log 1 58D1903 4 Left Top Log 1 58D1904 5 Right Top Log 1 58D1905 Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury WARNING ...

Page 25: ...ide detector as required in accordance with the above provisions shall comply with NFPA 720 and ANSI UL 2034 listed and IAS certified Signage A metal or plastic identification plate shall be permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at a minimum height of eight 8 feet above grade directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance or e...

Page 26: ...e center shipping damage damage from improper use or neglect installation damage damage from unauthorized service incidental or consequential damage or negative pressure caused by mechanical systems such as furnaces fans clothes dryers etc TERMS This warranty shall be void if the appliance is not installed a by qualified installer in accordance with the installation instructions provided with the ...

Page 27: ...Unvented Cast Iron Gas Stoves 27 3 90 58D6002 Monessen Concorde VF Installation Manual_R11 02 17 ...

Page 28: ...28 3 90 58D6002 Monessen Concorde VF Installation Manual_R11 02 17 352 Mountain House Road Halifax Pa 17032 www monessenhearth com ...