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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.
VCG Designer Series • DSR42 Owner Manual • 4012-135 • Rev A • 02/20/15
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: 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 Designer Series • DSR42 Owner Manual • 4012-135 • Rev A • 02/20/15... -
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 Designer Series • DSR42 Owner Manual • 4012-135 • Rev A • 02/20/15... -
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 Designer Series • DSR42 Owner Manual • 4012-135 • Rev A • 02/20/15... -
Page 4: Limited Lifetime Warranty
Vermont Castings Group B. LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 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 Designer Series • DSR42 Owner Manual • 4012-135 • Rev A • 02/20/15...
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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 Designer Series • DSR42 Owner Manual • 4012-135 • Rev A • 02/20/15... -
Page 7: Important Safety And Operating Information
48 in. (1219 mm) Lower Edge of Clear Space Mantel or Trim Front of Fireplace 24 in. (610 mm) Clear Space Sides of Fireplace Opening Figure 3.1 Clear Space VCG Designer Series • DSR42 Owner Manual • 4012-135 • Rev A • 02/20/15... -
Page 8: Grate
If doors are left partly open, gas and flame may be drawn out of the fireplace opening. VCG Designer Series • DSR42 Owner Manual • 4012-135 • Rev A • 02/20/15... -
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. Air Kit Handle Location open (just above stone) close Damper Handle Figure 3.2 General Operating Parts VCG Designer Series • DSR42 Owner Manual • 4012-135 • Rev A • 02/20/15... -
Page 10: Flue Damper
Operating Positions of Bi-fold Doors • Douglas Fir • Oak • Pine • Maple • Spruce • Apple • Cedar • Birch • Poplar • Aspen • Alder VCG Designer Series • DSR42 Owner Manual • 4012-135 • Rev A • 02/20/15... -
Page 11: Moisture Content
Avoid covering the sides and ends completely. Doing so may trap moisture from the ground and impede air circulation. VCG Designer Series • DSR42 Owner Manual • 4012-135 • Rev A • 02/20/15... -
Page 12: Burning Process
D. First Fire Before lighting your first fire in the fireplace, make certain that: • refractory is in place • all labels have been removed VCG Designer Series • DSR42 Owner Manual • 4012-135 • Rev A • 02/20/15... -
Page 13: Maintenance And Service
TCT1175 ST1175 TR444/TR442 Terra Cotta ST475 Round Termination Cap Termination Cap Square Termination Cap Available US only Figure 4.1 Chimney & Termination Cap Cleaning DT SERIES VCG Designer Series • DSR42 Owner Manual • 4012-135 • Rev A • 02/20/15... -
Page 14: Grate
F. Refractory/Firebrick Frequency: Tools Needed: • Inspect condition of brick. Replace if crumbly or otherwise deteriorated, or if cracks exceed 1/4 in. (6 mm). VCG Designer Series • DSR42 Owner Manual • 4012-135 • Rev A • 02/20/15... -
Page 15: 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 Designer Series • DSR42 Owner Manual • 4012-135 • Rev A • 02/20/15... -
Page 16: Faqs
Visit www.vermontcastingsgroup.com to find a dealer. VCG Designer Series • DSR42 Owner Manual • 4012-135 • Rev A • 02/20/15... - Page 17 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 Designer Series • DSR42 Owner Manual • 4012-135 • Rev A • 02/20/15...
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Page 18: Reference Materials
SRV16674 Grate GR11 Damper Control SRV16663 Front Face (Bottom) SRV12848TB Column (Right or Left) SRV16689TB Front Face (Top) SRV16687TB Additional service parts on following page. 2/15 VCG Designer Series • DSR42 Owner Manual • 4012-135 • Rev A • 02/20/15... - Page 19 SRV16678 Smoke Shelf Qty 2 req SRV16676 Smoke Shield Kit SRV4012-036TB Strip Protector Qty 4 req SRV18320 Touch-Up Paint 71479 Installation Manual 4012-134 Owners Manual 4012-135 VCG Designer Series • DSR42 Owner Manual • 4012-135 • Rev A • 02/20/15...
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Page 20: Accessories
B. Accessories Doors DM1242 Bi-fold Doors with Black Trim DM1242S Bi-fold Doors with Stainless Steel Trim Gas Log Sets Gas Log Lighters VCG Designer Series • DSR42 Owner Manual • 4012-135 • Rev A • 02/20/15... -
Page 21: 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 Designer Series • DSR42 Owner Manual • 4012-135 • Rev A • 02/20/15...