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Vermont Castings SB100 Owner's Manual

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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.
Owner's Manual
Operation and Care
VCG Biltmore Series • SB100 Owner's Manual • 4013-304 • Rev A • 02/19/15
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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  • Page 1: Woodburning Fireplace

    For use with solid wood fuel only. NFI certified professional. Other fuels may overfire and generate poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide). VCG Biltmore Series • SB100 Owner’s Manual • 4013-304 • Rev A • 02/19/15...

  • 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 Biltmore Series • SB100 Owner’s Manual • 4013-304 • Rev A • 02/19/15...

  • Page 3: Welcome

    DECORATIVE GAS APPLIANCE IN THE FIREPLACE, CONTACT: HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES. ADJUST DAMPER TO THE FULLY OPEN POSITION. 7571 215th Street West, Lakeville, MN 55044. P.N. 4021-956A VCG Biltmore Series • SB100 Owner’s Manual • 4013-304 • Rev A • 02/19/15...

  • 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 Biltmore Series • SB100 Owner’s Manual • 4013-304 • Rev A • 02/19/15...

  • Page 6: Product Specific And General Information

    National Fuel Gas Code Z223.1, Latest edition. WARNING! Do Not operate an unvented gas log set in this fireplace with the chimney removed. VCG Biltmore Series • SB100 Owner’s Manual • 4013-304 • Rev A • 02/19/15...

  • Page 7: Important Safety And Operating Information

    48 in. (1219 mm) Clear Space 24 in. (610 mm) Front of Fireplace Clear Space Sides of Fireplace (from the FP opening) Figure 3.1 Clear Space VCG Biltmore Series • SB100 Owner’s Manual • 4013-304 • Rev A • 02/19/15...

  • Page 8: Grate

    If doors are left partly open, gas and flame may be drawn out of the freplace opening. VCG Biltmore Series • SB100 Owner’s Manual • 4013-304 • Rev A • 02/19/15...

  • Page 9: General Operating Parts

    Flue Damper Outside Air Control Section 2.I. Section 2.F. UP to Open UP to Open DOWN to Close DOWN to Close Figure 3.2 General Operating Parts VCG Biltmore Series • SB100 Owner’s Manual • 4013-304 • Rev A • 02/19/15...

  • Page 10: Flue Damper

    Refer to Figure 3.3 for how to properly use them. FULLY OPEN PARTLY OPEN CORRECT INCORRECT FULLY CLOSED PARTLY CLOSED CORRECT INCORRECT Figure 3.3 Operating Positions of Bi-fold Doors VCG Biltmore Series • SB100 Owner’s Manual • 4013-304 • Rev A • 02/19/15...

  • Page 11: Fuel

    Soft woods Hard woods • Douglas Fir • Oak • Pine • Maple • Spruce • Apple • Cedar • Birch • Poplar • Aspen • Alder VCG Biltmore Series • SB100 Owner’s Manual • 4013-304 • Rev A • 02/19/15...

  • Page 12: Seasoning

    Avoid covering the sides and ends completely. Doing • all labels have been removed so may trap moisture from the ground and impede air circulation. VCG Biltmore Series • SB100 Owner’s Manual • 4013-304 • Rev A • 02/19/15...

  • 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 Biltmore Series • SB100 Owner’s Manual • 4013-304 • Rev A • 02/19/15...

  • 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 Biltmore Series • SB100 Owner’s Manual • 4013-304 • Rev A • 02/19/15...

  • Page 15: Grate

    Frequency: Tools Needed: • Inspect condition of refractory. Replace if crumbly or otherwise deteriorated, or if cracks exceed 1/4 in. (6 mm). VCG Biltmore Series • SB100 Owner’s Manual • 4013-304 • Rev A • 02/19/15...

  • 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 Biltmore Series • SB100 Owner’s Manual • 4013-304 • Rev A • 02/19/15...

  • Page 17: Faqs

    Visit www.vermontcastingsgroup.com to find a dealer. VCG Biltmore Series • SB100 Owner’s Manual • 4013-304 • Rev A • 02/19/15...
  • 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 Biltmore Series • SB100 Owner’s Manual • 4013-304 • Rev A • 02/19/15...

  • Page 19: Reference Materials

    SRV33271 4 in. Outside Air Inlet Ring SRV35192 Screen Cover (top only) SRV34548TB Strip Protector Qty 3 req SRV18320 Additionals service parts on following page. 2/15 VCG Biltmore Series • SB100 Owner’s Manual • 4013-304 • Rev A • 02/19/15...
  • Page 20 Brick Refractory - Left Side SRV4013-334 Brick Refractory - Right Side SRV4013-333 Refractory Retainer Qty 3 req SRV11847 Grate Retainer Qty 2 req SRV4017-060 Owner’s Manual 4013-304 Installation Manual 4013-303 VCG Biltmore Series • SB100 Owner’s Manual • 4013-304 • Rev A • 02/19/15...

  • Page 21: Accessories

    Grand Vista Cabinet Style Mesh Doors, black or bronze Contour Cabinet Style Mesh Doors, black or bronze GV100BK CONTOUR100BK CONTOUR100BZ Gas Inserts Gas Log Sets Gas Log Lighters Wood-burning Inserts VCG Biltmore Series • SB100 Owner’s Manual • 4013-304 • Rev A • 02/19/15...
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  • Page 24: 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 Biltmore Series • SB100 Owner’s Manual • 4013-304 • Rev A • 02/19/15...

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