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PROPANE (LP) GAS CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS

1. If applicable, turn OFF gas supply to vented decorative log

set.

2. If applicable, remove gas supply line from vented decorative

log set.

3.

For VSM-(18, 24, 30) only,

 remove Natural gas inlet regulator

from burner assembly.

3.

For VSR-(18, 24, 30) only,

 remove regulator cap and blue

conversion screw from HI-LO knob on gas valve.

4.

For VSM-(18, 24, 30)

 

only,

 install Propane (LP) gas inlet

regulator 

marked 10.0

 onto burner assembly.

4.

For VSR-(18, 24, 30)

 

only,

 install Propane (LP) gas 

pink

conversion screw

 into HI-LO knob on gas valve. Assure that

conversion screw is finger tight (refer to Honeywell
conversion instructions which are included in conversion
kit). Install new regulator cap over pink conversion screw.

5. Remove Natural gas main burner orifice from orifice fitting.

Save the Natural gas main burner orifice from the appliance
for future use.

Attention:

 Use appropriate main burner orifice for

NORMAL

 input or 

REDUCED

 input.

6. Install Propane (LP) gas main burner orifice into orifice

fitting for 

NORMAL

 input.

For VSM-18 or VSR-18, 

install one Propane (LP) gas main

burner orifice 

marked 41

 for 65,000 BTUH input.

For VSM-24 or VSR-24,

 install one Propane (LP) gas main

burner orifice 

marked 40

 for 75,000 BTUH input.

For VSM-30 or VSR-30,

 install one Propane (LP) gas main

burner orifice 

marked 40

 for 75,000 BTUH input.

6. Install Propane (LP) gas main burner orifice into orifice

fitting for 

REDUCED

 input.

For VSM-18 or VSR-18,

 install one Propane (LP) gas main

burner orifice 

marked 49

 for 40,000 BTUH input.

For VSM-24 or VSR-24,

 install one Propane (LP) gas main

burner orifice 

marked 45

 for 50,000 BTUH input.

For VSM-30 or VSR-30,

 install one Propane (LP) gas main

burner orifice 

marked 43

 for 60,000 BTUH input.

7. Remove pilot tubing from pilot burner.

8. Remove Natural gas pilot orifice from pilot burner. Save the

Natural gas pilot orifice removed from the appliance for
future use.

9. Insert Propane (LP) gas pilot orifice 

marked 8

 into pilot

burner.

10. Attach pilot tubing into pilot burner.

11. Connect gas supply line to vented decorative log set.

12. Attach R-1322, conversion label and R-1321, gas conversion

label to the 4 3/4" x 7 1/4" metal plate supplied in conversion
kit. Attach 4 3/4" x 7 1/4" metal plate to metal chain which
is attached to base assembly.

13.

Pressure Testing of the Gas Supply System

a. To check the inlet pressure to the gas valve, a 1/8" (3mm)

N.P.T. plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge
connection, must be placed immediately upstream of the
gas supply connection to the appliance.

b. The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be

disconnected from the gas supply piping system during
any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in
excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).

c. The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping

system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve
during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping
system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5
kPa).

Attention!

 If one of the above procedures results in

pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (14" w.c.) (3.5 kPa) on the
appliance gas valve, it will result in a hazardous condition.

14. Turn on Propane (LP) gas supply to vented decorative log

set.

15. All gas connections must be checked for gas leaks by the

person (qualified agency) making the gas conversion. This
should be done with a soap solution watching for bubbles on
all exposed connections, and if unexposed, a pressure test
must be done.

16. Check the appropriate manifold pressure for the vented

decorative log set according to 

Gas Supply

 on Page 8 in this

manual.

17. Check pilot burner flame pattern according to 

Pilot and

Main Burner Flame Characteristics

 on Page 12 in this

manual.

18. Check main burner flame pattern according to 

Pilot and

Main Burner Flame Characteristics

 on Page 12 in this

manual.

19. Gas conversion is completed.

Attention: 

The Propane (LP) gas conversion kit must be

ordered from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc.

Summary of Contents for VSM-18-1

Page 1: ...ncesinfuelorfromfuelcombustionwhich can cause death or serious illness The White Mountain Vented Slope Glaze Burner INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER S MANUAL Installer Please leave these instructions with the consumer Consumer Please retain these instructions for future use VENTED DECORATIVE LOG SET FOR INSTALLATION IN SOLID FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES MODELS VSM 18 1 VSR 18 1 VSM 24 1 VSR 24 1 VSM...

Page 2: ...e Characteristics 12 Wiring 13 Cleaning and Servicing 13 Troubleshooting 14 Parts List 15 Parts View 16 How to Order Repair Parts 16 Propane LP Gas Conversion Instructions 17 Natural Gas Conversion Instructions 18 Service Notes 19 TABLE OF CONTENTS CAUTION If logs or branches are damaged do not use A certain amount of sooting will occur which enhances the realistic look of the logs and branches If...

Page 3: ...raturesandshouldstayawaytoavoid burns or clothing ignition Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the appliance Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance Do not place trash or other articles on the log set during operation During manufacturing fabricating and shipping various components of this appliance are treated ...

Page 4: ...m service or make adjustments in an area where the conditions are such that you may not detect the odor if there has been a leak of LP Gas Odor fade due to oxidation by rust or adsorption on walls of new cylinders and tanks is possible Therefore people should be particularly alert and careful when new tanks or cylinders are placed in service Odor fade can occur in new tanks or reinstalled old tank...

Page 5: ...s Rock Wool 1 Damper Clamp 2 Bags Decorative Rock Always consult your local Building Department regarding regula tions codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of a vented decorative gas log set in a solid fuel burning fireplace This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate Instructions to Installer 1 Installer must leave instruction manual with owner...

Page 6: ...size identification For Canadian high altitude applications this appliance is suitable for installation at elevations between 0 feet 0m and 4 500 1 370m without change Wheninstallingthisunitatanelevationabove4500feet 1 370m in Canada check with local authorities Consult your local gas utility for assistance in determining the proper orifice for location FIREPLACE PREPARATION Turn off gas supply to...

Page 7: ...6 25 7 33 8 41 7 49 2 56 6 64 0 8 16 5 23 7 31 2 38 7 45 5 52 4 59 7 10 15 1 21 7 28 7 35 2 41 7 48 2 54 3 15 14 1 19 9 26 1 32 0 37 7 43 2 48 8 20 12 9 18 5 23 7 28 8 34 3 39 8 44 4 30 12 2 16 9 21 6 26 5 31 2 35 9 40 3 ApplianceInputRate KW HR 5 9 8 8 11 7 14 6 17 6 20 5 23 4 Chimney Height MinimumOpening cm2 m 1 83 113 6 165 8 218 1 269 0 317 4 365 2 412 9 2 44 106 5 152 9 201 3 249 7 293 6 338...

Page 8: ... 45 Assembled Flexible Appliance Connectors of Other Than All Metal Construction The above connectors may be used if acceptable by the authority having jurisdiction The state of Massachusetts requires that a flexible appliance connector cannot exceed three feet in length Figure 4 Pressure Testing of the Gas Supply System 1 To check the inlet pressure to the gas valve a 1 8 3 175mm N P T plugged ta...

Page 9: ... is installed In normal operation at full rate after 10 to 15 minutes the flame appearance should be sets of yellow flames NOTE all flames will be random by design flame height will go up and down Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns Do not allow fans to blow directly into fireplace Do not place a blower inside the burner area of the firebox Ceiling fans may create drafts that alter f...

Page 10: ...e is in operation A fireplace screen must be in place when the appliance is operating and unless other provisions for combustion air are provided the screen shall have an opening s for introduction of combustion air VSM 18 24 30 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF Do not force 1 STOP Read the safety information above 2 Push in manual gas con trol kno...

Page 11: ...shall be opened when the appliance is in operation A fireplace screen must be in place when the appliance is operating and unless other provisions for combustion air are provided the screen shall have an opening s for introduction of combustion air LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS VSR 18 24 30 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1 STOP Read the safety informa tion above 2 SettheON OFFswitchto OFF 3 Turn off all electric p...

Page 12: ...ment Use a pipe cleaner to clean inside the pilot after the pilot orifice has been removed To Remove Pilot Orifice 1 Disconnect the pilot supply line at the pilot burner 2 Remove pilot orifice from pilot burner It may be necessary to tap on pilot burner in order to remove the pilot orifice Pilot Flame Pattern Figure 9 If pilot flame pattern is incorrect See Troubleshooting page 15 Main Burner Flam...

Page 13: ... Receiver VSR 18 24 30 Use the following steps to place the remote receiver adjacent to the gas valve Attention 1 The remote receiver can not be placed behind the gas valve and burner assembly 2 When facing the appliance the remote receiver must be placed in the right side firebox toward the front Note Do not let remote control receiver come in contact with burner assembly Refer to remote control ...

Page 14: ...ermopile Check all connections and try If still not operating disconnect lead between thermo couple switch and valve operator Then disconnect lead to pilot magnet and connect to valve operator terminal TP TH If pilot remains lit fault lies with thermocouple Check that bulb is in proper location If still not working replace thermocouple see drawing in manual for additional information 3 Pilot burni...

Page 15: ...CH LOG ASSEMBLY NS R 5699 WIRE HARNESS NS R 5757 ON OFF SWITCH NS 15432 TUBING VALVE TO PILOT NS 15430 TUBING VALVE TO BURNER NS 15496 ROCK WOOL NS 11788 DECORATIVE ROCK NS R 2809 DAMPER CLAMP NS R 734 LIGHTER ROD NS R 1054 THERMOPILE VSM 18 24 30 5 P 265 ORIFICE LPG 18 40 000 BTU 4 P 211 ORIFICE NAT 18 40 000 BTU 4 P 256 ORIFICE LPG 18 65 000 BTU 4 P 273 ORIFICE NAT 18 65 000 BTU 4 P 257 ORIFICE ...

Page 16: ...ne the Part Number not the Index Number and the Description of each part from the following appropriate illustration and list Be sure to give all this information Applaince Model Number Part Description Appliance Serial Number Part Number Type of Gas Propane or Natural Do not order bolts screws washers or nuts They are standard hardware items and can be purchased at any local hardware store Shipme...

Page 17: ...t orifice removed from the appliance for future use 9 Insert Propane LP gas pilot orifice marked 8 into pilot burner 10 Attach pilot tubing into pilot burner 11 Connect gas supply line to vented decorative log set 12 AttachR 1322 conversionlabelandR 1321 gasconversion label to the 4 3 4 x 7 1 4 metal plate supplied in conversion kit Attach 4 3 4 x 7 1 4 metal plate to metal chain which is attached...

Page 18: ...BTUH input For VSR 30 install one Natural gas main burner orifice marked 26 for 60 000 BTUH input 7 Remove pilot tubing from pilot burner 8 Remove Propane LP gas pilot orifice from pilot burner Save the Propane LP gas pilot orifice removed from the appliance for future use 9 Insert Natural gas pilot orifice marked 12 into pilot burner 10 Attach pilot tubing into pilot burner 11 Connect gas supply ...

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