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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Installer: Please leave these instructions with the owner for
future reference.

This unit complies with ANSI Z21.60and CGA 2.26 Decora-
tive Gas Appliances For Installation In Solid Fuel Burning
Fireplaces. Do not burn wood or solid fuels in a fireplace where
a decorative gas log set is installed. This appliance is for
installation only in a solid fuel burning fireplace, masonry
fireplace or manufactured fireplace.

WARNING: Any modification to this gas log set or to controls
can be dangerous. Improper installation or use of the gas log set
can cause serious injury or death from fire, burns, explosion or
carbon monoxide poisoning.

1. Please follow all local codes regarding installation, com-

bustion and ventilation air or in the absence of local codes
follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1(U.S.
installation), or CAN/CGA-B149, Installation Code
(Canada installation).

2. Proper installation, burner pan location and log placement

is important to achieve optimum look and performance of
your gas log set. The logs have been designed for easy
location and placement on the grate and must be followed
for proper operation.

3. Do not operate this log set with glass doors in the closed

position. A fireplace screen must be in place when the log
set is burning. Adequate combustion air must be provided
for proper venting. All flames should go up and out the top
of the firebox into the flue vent. If any flames float or curl
forward into the room 

do not operate appliance. 

Check

for an open flue and adequate combustion air into the
room. A damper clamp must be installed on the firebox
damper to maintain an open flue vent condition.

4. Young children must be carefully supervised when they

are in the same room as the gas log while in operation. Do
not place stockings, clothing or any flammable material
above or near the fireplace.

5. Do not substitute or use materials other than those supplied

for use with the log set.

DO NOT OPERATE THIS GAS LOG SET WITH GLASS DOORS CLOSED.

Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located
out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.

• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of

high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid
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 with
certain oils, films or bonding agents. These bonding
agents are not harmful but may produce annoying
smoke and smells as they are burned off during initial
operation of the appliance. This is a normal temporary
occurrence. A window should be opened during the
initial bake out period.

• Keep burner and control compartment clean.
• WARNING: Before installing in a solid fuel burning

fireplace, the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned
of soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by a qualified
chimney cleaner.

• WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into the

fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame
patterns.

• WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger

insert or other accessory not approved for use with this
appliance.

• Installation and repair should be done by a

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON. The appliance
should be inspected before use and at least annually
by a qualified service person. More frequent cleaning
may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting,
bedding materials, etc. It is imperative that control
compartments, burners and circulating air passageways
of the appliance be kept clean.

• DO NOT put anything around the fireplace that will

obstruct the flow of ventilation air.

• DO keep the appliance area clear and free from

combustible material, gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids.

• A yearly examination and cleaning of the venting system

of the solid-fuel burning fireplace must be performed by
a qualified agency.

• DO make a periodic visual check of pilot and burners.

Clean and replace damaged parts.

• DO NOT use this appliance if any part has been under

water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to
inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which has been under
water.

• Ne pas se servir de cet appareil s'il a été plongé dans l'eau,

complètement ou en partie. Appeler un technicien qualifié
pour inspecter l'appareil et remplacer toute partie du
système de contrôle et toute commande qui ont été
plongés dans l'eau.

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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