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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 Ashland Series • ASH42 OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-916 • Rev A • 2/20/15
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 Ashland Series • ASH42 OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-916 • Rev A • 2/20/15... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
1. Hardwood vs. Softwood 2. Moisture content 3. Seasoning 4. Storing Wood 5. Burning Process 6. Creosote Formation D. Processed Solid Fuel Firelogs E. First Fire F. Lighting Instructions VCG Ashland Series • ASH42 OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-916 • Rev A • 2/20/15... -
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 Ashland Series • ASH42 OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-916 • Rev A • 2/20/15... -
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 Ashland Series • ASH42 OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-916 • Rev A • 2/20/15...
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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 poisonous gases fireplace with the chimney removed. (i.e. carbon monoxide). VCG Ashland Series • ASH42 OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-916 • Rev A • 2/20/15... -
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 Ashland Series • ASH42 OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-916 • Rev A • 2/20/15... -
Page 8: Grate
If doors are left partly open, gas and flame may be drawn out of the fireplace opening. VCG Ashland Series • ASH42 OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-916 • Rev A • 2/20/15... -
Page 9: General Operating Parts
UP to Open pull towards the inside of the fireplace to open. DOWN to Close Reverse steps to close & lock. Figure 3.2 General Operating Parts VCG Ashland Series • ASH42 OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-916 • Rev A • 2/20/15... -
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 Ashland Series • ASH42 OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-916 • Rev A • 2/20/15... -
Page 11: Fuel
Soft woods Hard woods • Douglas Fir • Oak • Pine • Maple • Spruce • Apple • Cedar • Birch • Poplar • Aspen • Alder VCG Ashland Series • ASH42 OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-916 • Rev A • 2/20/15... -
Page 12: Seasoning
Avoid covering the sides and ends completely. Doing so may trap moisture from the ground and impede • all labels have been removed air circulation. VCG Ashland Series • ASH42 OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-916 • Rev A • 2/20/15... -
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 Ashland Series • ASH42 OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-916 • Rev A • 2/20/15... -
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 Ashland Series • ASH42 OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-916 • Rev A • 2/20/15... -
Page 15: Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning
Slip Section TR11/TR11T ST1175 TCT1175 Round Termination Cap Square Termination Cap Terra Cotta DTO/DTS Series Termination Cap Termination Cap Figure 4.1 Chimney & Termination Cap Cleaning VCG Ashland Series • ASH42 OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-916 • Rev A • 2/20/15... -
Page 16: Grate
The panels should be replaced if • Cracks exceed ¼ inch (6 mm) in width • Metal is exposed behind a panel • Large pieces of panel fall out VCG Ashland Series • ASH42 OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-916 • Rev A • 2/20/15... -
Page 17: 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 Ashland Series • ASH42 OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-916 • Rev A • 2/20/15... -
Page 18: Faqs
Be sure you have air available for combustion and that your firewood is dry and well seasoned. Build your fires properly and according to the instructions given in op- VCG Ashland Series • ASH42 OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-916 • Rev A • 2/20/15... - Page 19 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 Ashland Series • ASH42 OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-916 • Rev A • 2/20/15...
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Page 20: Reference Materials
Qty 2 req SRV4059-111 Firescreen Assembly Qty 2 req SRV4059-028 Grate Assembly GR29 Hearth Refractory SRV4059-891 Starter Collar SRV4059-137 Additional service parts on following page 2/15 VCG Ashland Series • ASH42 OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-916 • Rev A • 2/20/15... - Page 21 Left Panel SRV4059-856 Back Panel SRV4059-855 Right Panel SRV4059-857 Refractory Fastener Pack SRV4059-668 Contains: 8 #6 X 1 1/2” Panhead screw, 3/32” Drill Bit, 8 Clips, VCG Ashland Series • ASH42 OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-916 • Rev A • 2/20/15...
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Page 22: Accessories
DFG4042 Series Glass Bi-fold Doors (optional) DFS4042 Series Mesh Cabinet-Style Doors (optional) 2. Gas Inserts 3. Gas Log Sets 4. Gas Log Lighters 5. Wood-burning Inserts VCG Ashland Series • ASH42 OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-916 • Rev A • 2/20/15... - Page 23 This page intentionally left blank. VCG Ashland Series • ASH42 OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-916 • Rev A • 2/20/15...
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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 Ashland Series • ASH42 OWNERS MANUAL • 4059-916 • Rev A • 2/20/15...