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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
INSTALLER
Please leave these instructions with the appliance.
Read these instructions carefully before
installing or trying to operate this vent-free
gas heater.
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Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.
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Improper installation or use of the heater can cause serious injury or death from
fire, burns, explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Do not allow fans to blow directly into the stove. Avoid any drafts that alter burner
flame patterns.
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Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory, not approved
for use with this heater where applicable.
1. The installation, combustion and ventilation air must con-
form with local codes or, in the absence of local codes,
with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.
2. Installation and repair should be done by a qualified
service person. Vermont Castings Group Vented Gas
Logs must be installed only in a masonry or a UL 127
solid-fuel fireplace with minimum venting requirements,
see installation section.
3. To prevent malfunction, gas log set and flue should
be cleaned at least annually by a professional service
person. More frequent cleaning may be required due
to excessive lint from carpeting, etc. It is imperative
that control compartments, burners and circulating air
passageways be kept clean.
4. A damper clamp must be installed to provide the
minimum permanent vent opening to vent flue
products, Refer to installation instructions.
5. Never burn solid fuels in a fireplace where a gas log
set is installed.
6. This appliance must noT be used with glass doors
in the closed position. A fireplace screen must be
in place when the log set is burning. Provisions for
adequate combustion air must be provided. Adequate
combustion air usually results in all flames curling into
the fireplace away from screen and up the flue.
8. Keep room area clear and free from combustible
materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and
liquids.
9. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard
of high surface temperature and should stay away to
avoid burns or clothing ignition.
10. Young children should be carefully supervised when
they are in the same room with the gas log set in opera-
tion.
27D8851
VWFST Series Vented Gas Log Set
OWNER
Please retain these instructions for future reference.
This product must be installed by a licensed
plumber of gas fitter when installed within
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
11. Do not place clothing or other flammable material near
the fireplace when the gas logs are in use.
12. Do not use this gas log set if any part has been under-
water. Immediately call a qualified service technician
to inspect the gas logs and replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which has been
under water.
13. The gas log set 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 (3.5kPa).
14. Secure gas log set to fireplace.
15. This log set will burn off the paint on the front grate
bar. NOTE: See cleaning section for refurbishing.
16. LP sets must be installed with SPK-LP or
MVVKLP kits.
17. FOR MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS ONLY:
Installation of this vented gas log in the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts requires the damper be permanently
removed or welded in the full open position. In addition, a
naturally vented gas log may not be installed in a bedroom
or bathroom in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Flex
line installation must not exceed 36".
This appliance is for installation only in
a solid fuel burning fireplace (masonry
fireplace or manufactured fireplace)
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