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Vermont Castings SA36C Owner's Manual

Vermont Castings SA36C Owner's Manual

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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-
ings Group recommends NFI certified profession-
als, or technicians supervised by an
NFI certified professional.
VCG Sovereign Series • SA36/42C Owners Manual • 4010-263 • Rev A • 02/18/15
Owner's Manual
Operation and Care
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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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Operation and Care 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! WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or death.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety Alert Key: • DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury. • WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury. • CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. •...

  • Page 3: Welcome

    Welcome Read this manual before installing or operating this fireplace. Please retain this owner’s manual for future references. A. Congratulations Congratulations on selecting a VCG wood burning fire- This Owner's Manual should be retained for future refer- place. The VCG fireplace you have selected is designed ence.

  • 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 WARRANTY CONDITIONS: • This warranty only covers VCG appliances that are purchased through a VCG authorized dealer or distributor. A list of VCG authorized dealers is available on the VCG branded websites. • This warranty is only valid while the VCG appliance remains at the site of original installation. •...

  • Page 6: Product Specific And General Information

    Product Specific and General Information A. Appliance Certification B. Vented Gas Log Sets, Unvented Gas Log This fireplace system has been tested and listed in accor- Sets, Gas or Wood Inserts and Gas Log dance with UL 127 and ULC-S610 standards by Under- writers Laboratories Inc. for installation and operation in Lighters the United States and Canada.

  • Page 7: Important Safety And Operating Information

    Important Safety and Operating Information A. Fireplace Safety 1. Clear Space Combustible materials must not be stored on the hearth Most problems are caused by improper installation and op- extension. Room furnishings such as drapes, curtains, eration of the fireplace. To provide reasonable fire safety, chairs or other combustibles must be at least 4 ft the following should be given serious consideration: (1219 mm) from the front of the fireplace.

  • Page 8: Grate

    • Have the chimney and adjacent structure inspected WARNING! Risk of Fire or Burns! by qualified professionals.Vermont Castings Group recommends that NFI or CSIA certified professionals, • Screen will not prevent burning materials from falling or technicians under the direction of certified out.

  • Page 9: General Operating Parts

    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.

  • Page 10: Flue Damper

    1. Flue Damper 3. Glass Doors The flue damper must be in the fully opened position • Glass doors are optional. (handle all the way to the right) during operation of the • Refer to Figure 3.3 for how to properly use them. fireplace.

  • Page 11: Fuel

    C. Fuel WARNING! Risk of Fire! • DO NOT burn wet or green wood. WARNING! For use with solid wood fuel only. • Wet, unseasoned wood can cause accumulation of Other fuels may overfire and generate poisonous gases (i.e. creosote. carbon monoxide). 1. Hardwood vs. Softwood 2. Moisture content Your fireplace’s performance depends on the quality of The majority of the problems fireplace owners expe- the firewood you use.

  • Page 12: Seasoning

    Manufactured firelogs may be used with this fireplace. • Stack the wood to allow air to circulate freely around Vermont Castings Group recommends the use of UL and through the woodpile. Classified processed fuel firelogs. Follow the manufac- •...

  • Page 13: Lighting Instructions

    E. Lighting Instructions NOTICE: You must establish a good draft to prevent smoke spillage into the room. The first three or four fires should be of moderate size to allow the oils and binders to be burned from the fireplace and the refractory and paint to cure. You may notice an in- dustrial odor the first few fires.

  • Page 14: Maintenance And Service

    • Inspect the system at the fireplace connection and at the chimney top. 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.

  • Page 15: Grate

    Ashes should be placed in metal container with tight For safe operation, replace only with the approved grate fitting lid. from Vermont Castings Group. • The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final D.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Start Fire Problems Possible Cause Solution Can’t get fire started Not enough kindling/paper or no Use dry kindling, more paper. Arrange kindling & Excessive smoke or spillage kindling/paper wood for air movement. Burns too slowly Damper closed/not fully open Open damper.

  • Page 17: Faqs

    A. FAQs Vermont Castings Group assumes no responsibility erating instructions, “Starting a Fire”. Be sure your flue for the improper performance of the fireplace system system is installed correctly and that it is the proper di- caused by inadequate draft due to environmental con- ameter and height.
  • Page 18 Overhanging tree? Bird's nest or leaves in termination cap? Structural changes in Another appliance in chimney area? home also exhausting air (furnace, fan, Unsealed dryer, etc.)? can lights? Overhead fan operating? Creosote buildup in flue? Air register from furnace near fireplace? Doors opening and closing?

  • Page 19: Reference Materials

    Reference Materials A. Service Parts SA36C Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: N/A Sovereign Ending Manufacturing Date: Active 36”Woodburning Fireplace ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENTS PART NUMBER SRV22069 Starter Section Top Standoff Qty 4 req. SRV4044-111 Drywall Flange SRV29238 Front Face (Top or Bottom)
  • Page 20 SA36C Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: N/A Ending Manufacturing Date: Active ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENTS PART NUMBER Hang Down Damper Kit Order for rod replacement SRV30528 Damper Weight SRV19785 Order when rod is not being replaced Damper Blade SRV30558 Door Pivot Clip Qty 2 req.
  • Page 21 SA42C Service Parts Sovereign Beginning Manufacturing Date: N/A Ending Manufacturing Date: Active 42” Woodburning Fireplaces ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENTS PART NUMBER Starter Section SRV22069 Qty 4 req SRV4044-111 Top Standoff Drywall Flange SRV28388 SRV29902TB Front Face (Top or Bottom) Upper Grille Assembly SRV4010-082TB SRV30569TB Glass Support (Top or Bottom)
  • Page 22 SA42C Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: N/A Ending Manufacturing Date: Active ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENTS PART NUMBER Hang Down Damper Kit SRV30528 Order for rod replacement Damper Weight SRV19785 Order when rod is not being replaced Damper Blade SRV30558 Door Pivot Clip Qty 2 req.

  • Page 23: Accessories

    B. Accessories Doors Bi-fold Glass Doors DM1736, DM1742 Gasketed Cabinet Style Doors GGD36BK, GGD42BK Grand Vista Cabinet Style Mesh Door GV36BK GV42BK TK6S Louver Trim Kit-Stainless Steel Gas Inserts Gas Log Sets Gas Log Lighters Wood-burning Inserts VCG Sovereign Series • SA36/42C Owners Manual • 4010-263 • Rev A • 02/18/15...

  • Page 24: Contact Information

    C. Contact Information Vermont Castings Group 149 Cleveland Drive Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.vermontcastingsgroup.com Please contact your VCG dealer with any questions or concerns. – NOTES – CAUTION DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL • Important operating • Read, understand and follow •...

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