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INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.
OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference.
Contact your dealer with questions on installation, operation, or service.
NOTICE: DO NOT discard this manual!
Model(s):
WOODBURNING FIREPLACE
Installation and service of this fireplace should be
performed by qualified personnel. Vermont Cast-
ing Group recommends NFI certified profession-
als, or technicians supervised by an
NFI certified professional.
Owner's Manual
Operation and Care
VCG Sovereign Series • SA36R/SA42R Owners Manual • 4010-260 • Rev A • 02/09/15
WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a fire
or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or death.
• DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
• DO NOT overfire. Overfiring will void your
warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to com-
bustibles as specified. Failure to comply may
cause house fire.
WARNING
HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are hot during
operation AND cool down.
Hot glass will cause burns.
• DO NOT touch glass until it is cooled
• NEVER allow children to touch glass
• Keep children away
• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
fireplace.
• Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures.
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other flammable
materials.
• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other flammable
materials away.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
For use with solid wood fuel only.
Other fuels may overfire and generate poisonous
gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).
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Troubleshooting
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- Page 1 For use with solid wood fuel only. NFI certified professional. Other fuels may overfire and generate poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide). VCG Sovereign Series • SA36R/SA42R Owners Manual • 4010-260 • Rev A • 02/09/15...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
1. Hardwood vs. Softwood 2. Moisture content 3. Seasoning 4. Storing Wood 5. Burning Process 6. Creosote Formation 7. Processed Solid Fuel Firelogs D. First Fire E. Lighting Instructions VCG Sovereign Series • SA36R/SA42R Owners Manual • 4010-260 • Rev A • 02/09/15... -
Page 3: Welcome
HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES IF INSTALLATION OR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ARE MISSING CONTACT: HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES, 7571 215th Street West, Lakeville, MN 55044. P.N. 4021-954A Grate VCG Sovereign Series • SA36R/SA42R Owners Manual • 4010-260 • Rev A • 02/09/15... -
Page 4: Limited Lifetime Warranty
B. LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Vermont Castings Group LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Vermont Castings Group, on behalf of its hearth brands (”VCG”), extends the following warranty for VCG wood appliances that are purchased from a VCG authorized dealer. WARRANTY COVERAGE: VCG warrants to the original owner of the VCG appliance at the site of installation, and to any transferee taking ownership of the appliance at the site of installation within two years following the date of original purchase, that the VCG appliance will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. - Page 5 THE EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, VCG MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO DURATION OF THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY SPECIFIED ABOVE. 4017-645A 02-24-15 Page 2 of 2 VCG Sovereign Series • SA36R/SA42R Owners Manual • 4010-260 • Rev A • 02/09/15...
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Page 6: Product Specific And General Information
National Fuel Gas Code Z223.1, Warning! Risk of Fire! Latest edition. For use with solid wood fuel only. Other fuels may overfire and generate poisonous gases WARNING! Do Not operate an unvented gas log set in this (i.e. carbon monoxide). fireplace with the chimney removed. VCG Sovereign Series • SA36R/SA42R Owners Manual • 4010-260 • Rev A • 02/09/15... -
Page 7: Important Safety And Operating Information
48 in. (1219 mm) Clear Space Front of Fireplace 12 in. (305 mm) Clear Space Sides of Fireplace (from the FP opening) Figure 3.1 Clear Space VCG Sovereign Series • SA36R/SA42R Owners Manual • 4010-260 • Rev A • 02/09/15... -
Page 8: Grate
If doors are left partly open, gas and flame may be drawn out of the fireplace opening. VCG Sovereign Series • SA36R/SA42R Owners Manual • 4010-260 • Rev A • 02/09/15... -
Page 9: General Operating Parts
B. General Operating Parts WARNING! DO NOT operate fireplace before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate fire- place according to operating instructions could cause fire or injury. Flue Damper Control Section 2.F. Close Open Open Close Outside Air Kit Control Section 2.I. Figure 3.2 General Operating Parts VCG Sovereign Series • SA36R/SA42R Owners Manual • 4010-260 • Rev A • 02/09/15... -
Page 10: Flue Damper
Move handle to right to close. CAUTION! Outside air control handle may be warm. Adjust before lighting fire. Figure 3.3 Operating Positions of Bi-fold Doors VCG Sovereign Series • SA36R/SA42R Owners Manual • 4010-260 • Rev A • 02/09/15... -
Page 11: Fuel
Soft woods Hard woods • Douglas Fir • Oak • Pine • Maple • Spruce • Apple • Cedar • Birch • Poplar • Aspen • Alder VCG Sovereign Series • SA36R/SA42R Owners Manual • 4010-260 • Rev A • 02/09/15... -
Page 12: Seasoning
Doing so • refractory is in place may trap moisture from the ground and impede air • all labels have been removed. circulation. VCG Sovereign Series • SA36R/SA42R Owners Manual • 4010-260 • Rev A • 02/09/15... -
Page 13: Lighting Instructions
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Keep combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids clear of the fireplace. DO NOT: • store flammable materials close to the fireplace • use gasoline, lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a fire in this fireplace. VCG Sovereign Series • SA36R/SA42R Owners Manual • 4010-260 • Rev A • 02/09/15... -
Page 14: Maintenance And Service
In the event of a chimney fire, Vermont Castings Group recommends replacement of the chimney and inspec- tion of the adjacent structure to the provisions of NFPA Level III inspection criteria. VCG Sovereign Series • SA36R/SA42R Owners Manual • 4010-260 • Rev A • 02/09/15... -
Page 15: Grate
Frequency: After each ash removal By: Homeowner • Inspect condition of refractory. Replace if crumbly or otherwise deteriorated, or if cracks exceed 1/4 in. (6 mm). VCG Sovereign Series • SA36R/SA42R Owners Manual • 4010-260 • Rev A • 02/09/15... -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
Add glass doors to slow down air flow. Overdrafting Check for correct vent height; too much vertical height creates overdrafting. Check location of vent termination (refer to chimney assembly section). VCG Sovereign Series • SA36R/SA42R Owners Manual • 4010-260 • Rev A • 02/09/15... -
Page 17: Faqs
Contact your dealer for additional informa- and corrective measures must be taken. tion regarding operation and troubleshoot- ing. Visit www.vermontcastingsgroup.com to find a dealer. VCG Sovereign Series • SA36R/SA42R Owners Manual • 4010-260 • Rev A • 02/09/15... - Page 18 Air register from furnace near fireplace? Doors opening and closing? Outside air Window closed Combustion closed? for start-up? air control Figure 5.1 Factory-built Fireplaces: Troubleshooting VCG Sovereign Series • SA36R/SA42R Owners Manual • 4010-260 • Rev A • 02/09/15...
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Page 19: Troubleshooting Table
Column (Right or Left) SRV29899TB SRV30331TB Hearth Filler Front Face (Botttom) SRV29231TB GR18 Grate Grate Clip Qty 2 req. SRV28062 Additonal Service parts on following page. 2/15 VCG Sovereign Series • SA36R/SA42R Owners Manual • 4010-260 • Rev A • 02/09/15... -
Page 20: Service Parts
Installation Manual 4010-259 Owner’s Manual 4010-260 #10 Refractory Assembly 10.2 10.3 10.3 10.1 10.1 Hearth Refractory SRV29993 10.2 Back Refractory SRV29992 10.3 Side Refractory (Left/right) SRV28393 VCG Sovereign Series • SA36R/SA42R Owners Manual • 4010-260 • Rev A • 02/09/15... - Page 21 Column (Right or Left) SRV29899TB SRV30332TB Hearth Filler Front Face (Bottom) SRV28377TB GR19 Grate Grate Clip Qty 2 req. SRV28062 Additonal Service parts on following page. 2/15 VCG Sovereign Series • SA36R/SA42R Owners Manual • 4010-260 • Rev A • 02/09/15...
- Page 22 Installation Manual 4010-259 Owner’s Manual 4010-260 #10 Refractory Assembly 10.2 10.3 10.3 10.1 10.1 Hearth Refractory SRV28391 10.2 Back Refractory SRV28394 10.3 Side Refractory (Left/right) SRV28393 VCG Sovereign Series • SA36R/SA42R Owners Manual • 4010-260 • Rev A • 02/09/15...
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Page 23: Accessories
B. Accessories Doors Bi-fold Glass Doors DM1736, DM1742 Grand Vista Cabinet Style Mesh Door GV36BK GV42BK Gas Inserts Gas Log Sets Gas Log Lighters Wood-burning Inserts VCG Sovereign Series • SA36R/SA42R Owners Manual • 4010-260 • Rev A • 02/09/15... - Page 24 This page intentionally left blank. VCG Sovereign Series • SA36R/SA42R Owners Manual • 4010-260 • Rev A • 02/09/15...
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Page 26: Contact Information
7216645, D320652, D445174, D462436; (Canada) 1297749, 2195264, 2225408, 2313972; (Australia) 780250, 780403, 1418504 or other U.S. and foreign patents pending. Printed in U.S.A. - Copyright 2012 VCG Sovereign Series • SA36R/SA42R Owners Manual • 4010-260 • Rev A • 02/09/15...