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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 • SB60/SB80 Owner's Manual • 4013-301 • 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 • SB60/SB80 Owner’s Manual • 4013-301 • 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 • SB60/SB80 Owner’s Manual • 4013-301 • Rev A • 02/19/15... -
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 Biltmore Series • SB60/SB80 Owner’s Manual • 4013-301 • 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 • SB60/SB80 Owner’s Manual • 4013-301 • Rev A • 02/19/15...
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Page 6: Product Specific And General Information
National Fuel Gas Code Z223.1, Latest edition. Warning! Risk of Fire! For use with solid wood fuel only. WARNING! Do Not operate an unvented gas log set in this Other fuels may overfire and generate fireplace with the chimney removed. poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide). VCG Biltmore Series • SB60/SB80 Owner’s Manual • 4013-301 • Rev A • 02/19/15... -
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 Biltmore Series • SB60/SB80 Owner’s Manual • 4013-301 • 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 • SB60/SB80 Owner’s Manual • 4013-301 • Rev A • 02/19/15... -
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. open Damper close Handle Outside Air Handle up - open Handle down - closed Figure 3.2 General Operating Parts VCG Biltmore Series • SB60/SB80 Owner’s Manual • 4013-301 • Rev A • 02/19/15... -
Page 10: Flue Damper
Close the inlet to prevent cold drafts when the fireplace is not being used CAUTION! Outside air control handle may be warm. Adjust before lighting fire. Figure 3.3 Operating Positions of Bi-fold Doors VCG Biltmore Series • SB60/SB80 Owner’s Manual • 4013-301 • 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 • SB60/SB80 Owner’s Manual • 4013-301 • Rev A • 02/19/15... -
Page 12: Seasoning
Doing so may trap moisture from the ground and impede air • refractory is in place circulation. • all labels have been removed VCG Biltmore Series • SB60/SB80 Owner’s Manual • 4013-301 • 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 • SB60/SB80 Owner’s Manual • 4013-301 • 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 • SB60/SB80 Owner’s Manual • 4013-301 • Rev A • 02/19/15... -
Page 15: Grate
By: Homeowner • Inspect condition of refractory. Replace if crumbly or otherwise deteriorated, metal is exposed behind the refractory, or if cracks exceed 1/4 in. (6 mm). VCG Biltmore Series • SB60/SB80 Owner’s Manual • 4013-301 • 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 • SB60/SB80 Owner’s Manual • 4013-301 • Rev A • 02/19/15... -
Page 17: Faqs
Visit www.vermontcastingsgroup.com to find a dealer. VCG Biltmore Series • SB60/SB80 Owner’s Manual • 4013-301 • 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 • SB60/SB80 Owner’s Manual • 4013-301 • Rev A • 02/19/15...
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Page 19: Reference Materials
4 in. Outside Air Inlet Ring SRV25692 Screen Cover (top only) SRV31319TB Side Trim Qty 2 req SRV31326TB Strip Protector Qty 2 req SRV18320 Additional service parts on following page. 2/15 VCG Biltmore Series • SB60/SB80 Owner’s Manual • 4013-301 • Rev A • 02/19/15... - Page 20 Brick Refractory - Back SRV4013-322 Brick Refractory - Hearth SRV4013-321 Brick Refractory - Side SRV4013-323 Refractory Retainer SRV11847 Qty 3 req Owner’s Manual 4013-301 Installation Manual 4013-300 VCG Biltmore Series • SB60/SB80 Owner’s Manual • 4013-301 • Rev A • 02/19/15...
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Page 21: Service Parts
4 in. Outside Air Inlet Ring SRV25692 Screen Cover (top only) SRV29926TB Side Trim Qty 2 req SRV31326TB Strip Protector Qty 2 req SRV18320 Additional service parts on following page. 2/15 VCG Biltmore Series • SB60/SB80 Owner’s Manual • 4013-301 • Rev A • 02/19/15... - Page 22 Brick Refractory - Back SRV4013-327 Brick Refractory - Hearth SRV4013-326 Brick Refractory - Right/Left Side SRV4013-323 Refractory Retainer Qty 3 req SRV11847 Owner’s Manual 4013-301 Installation Manual 4013-300 VCG Biltmore Series • SB60/SB80 Owner’s Manual • 4013-301 • Rev A • 02/19/15...
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Page 23: Accessories
Glass doors - Bi-fold, clear view, black DM6036S DM8042S Glass doors - Bi-fold, clear view, stainless steel Hearth extension Gas Inserts Gas Log Sets Gas Log Lighters Wood-burning Inserts VCG Biltmore Series • SB60/SB80 Owner’s Manual • 4013-301 • Rev A • 02/19/15... -
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 • SB60/SB80 Owner’s Manual • 4013-301 • Rev A • 02/19/15...