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Vented Gas Log Set
Models: VWF18, VWF24,
VWF30, VWF36
WARNINGS
If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or
loss of life.
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Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do
not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
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Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
This gas log set is to be installed only in a
solid-fuel burning fireplace with a working flue
constructed of noncombustible material.
Installation and Operating
277300
Instructions
VWF log cover
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future refer-
ence.
27D8520 1/13 Rev. 14
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- Page 1 Vented Gas Log Set Models: VWF18, VWF24, VWF30, VWF36 Installation and Operating 277300 Instructions VWF log cover WARNINGS If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a Vermont Castings Group Log Set. PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE! IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
2. Installation and repair should be done by a qualified the fireplace when the gas logs are in use. service person. Vermont Castings Group Vented Gas 12. Do not use this gas log set if any part has been under- Logs must be installed only in a masonry or a UL 127 water. -
Page 4: Product Specifications
VWF24N Natural Manual 70,000 VWF24P Manual 60,000 VWF30N Natural Manual 80,000 VWF30P Manual 60,000 VWF18, VWF24, WF30, VWF36 VWF36N Natural Manual 80,000 VWF36P Manual 60,000 Certified To ANSI Z21.60 Latest Edition GAS PRESSURES & Natural Propane (LP) CSA 2.26 Latest Edition Manifold Pressure 4.0”... -
Page 5: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set MINIMUM FREE OPENING AREA OF CHIM- MAkE SURE YOU HAVE RECEIVED ALL PARTS NEY DAMPER FOR VENTING Check your packing list to verify that all listed parts have been received. You should have the following: The fireplace and gas logs function as BURNER - GRATE ASSEMBLY 18", 24", 30", 36"... -
Page 6: Placement In A Fireplace With A Restrictive Barrier
PLACEMENT IN A FIREPLACE WITH A RESTRICTIVE BARRIER VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THIS GAS LOG The following are guidelines for placing a VWF log set in a fireplace that has a restrictive barrier along the bottom front opening of the fireplace. -
Page 7: Installation
INSTALLATION VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set INSTALL AND OPERATE THE APPLIANCE FOR MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS ONLY: Installa- tion of this vented gas log in the Commonwealth of Mas- AS DIRECTED IN THIS MANUAL. sachusetts requires the damper be permanently removed DAMPER STOP INSTALLATION or welded in the full open position. -
Page 8: Install Valve Cover
INSTALLATION VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set INSTALL VALVE COVER Covers must be installed prior to operation Grate bar must not touch the valve. to prevent overheating. Valve Cover Valve Cover Grate Bar LG1040 Manual Control Valve Figure 5 - Place Manual Control Valve Cover Grate LG1043... -
Page 9: Wiring - Millivolt
WIRING - MILLIVOLT VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set Label all wires prior to disconnection when Do not connect to 110 Volt supply servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing Millivolt Control Valve Pilot LG1044 Figure 7 -... -
Page 10: Connect The Gas
CONNECT THE GAS VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set NOTICE: A qualified gas appliance installer Connecting directly to an unregulated propane/ must connect the appliance to the gas LPG tank can cause an explosion. supply. Consult all local codes before instal- lation. -
Page 11: Manual Control
CONNECT THE GAS VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set MILLIVOLT CONTROL The gas log set gas inlet connection is 3/8" NPT at the regulator, inlet on the right side facing the gas log. If a left Figure 10 side connection is required, the connecting pipe may be The valve regulator controls the burner pressure which led under the rear of the gas logs or behind the grate for should be checked at the pressure test point. -
Page 12: Log Placement
LOG PLACEMENT VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set FILLING THE BURNER PAN VWF18 MASSIVE OAk LOGS Fill the burner pan with vermiculite to the bottom of the rear 1. Slide shield plate behind burner pan. Figure 11 log and sloped to the front edge of the burner pan. Excess 2. - Page 13 LOG PLACEMENT VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set Front Right Log #3 3. Place front left log #2 on the front of the grate and to the left. Figure 13 Front Left Log #2 4. Place front right log #3 on the front of the grate and to the right.
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Page 14: Vwf24 Massive Oak Log Placement
LOG PLACEMENT VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set VWF24 MASSIVE OAk LOGS Shield Plate 1. Slide shield plate behind burner pan. Figure 16 2. Center rear log #1 on grate bars and flush with rear of the grate. Figure 17 Rear Log #1 Burner Pan Figure 16 -... -
Page 15: Vwf30 Massive Oak Log Placement
LOG PLACEMENT VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set Left Side Middle Log #4 Right Side Middle Log #5 6. Place right side middle log #5 as shown. Figure 20 7. Place left top log #7 as shown. Figure 20 Right Top Log #6 LG844 Figure 20 - Place Right Side Middle Log and Left Top Log... - Page 16 LOG PLACEMENT VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set Front Left Log #2 Front Right Log #3 3. Place front left log #2 on the front of the grate and to the left. Figure 24 4. Place front right log #3 on the front of the grate and to the right.
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Page 17: Vwf36 Massive Oak Log Placement
LOG PLACEMENT VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set VWF36 MASSIVE OAk LOGS Shield Plate 1. Slide shield plate behind burner pan. Figure 28 Burner Pan LG852 Figure 28 - Rear Log #1 Slide Shield Plate Behind Burner Pan Lg852 2. Center rear log #1 on VWF30 shield plate grate bars and flush with rear of the grate. - Page 18 LOG PLACEMENT VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set Right Side Middle Log 6. Install left side log #6. Figure 31 Left Side Right Side Log Log #6 7. Install right side middle log #7. Figure 8. Install right side log #10. Figure 31 Top Left Middle LG855 Log #8...
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Page 19: Vwf18 American Oak Log Placement
LOG PLACEMENT VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set Rear Log #1 VWF18 AMERICAN OAk LOGS NOTE: Each log has an identifying number embossed on bottom surface. 1. Place Back Log #2 on grate bars on back of grate. Figure 35... -
Page 20: Vwf24 American Oak Log Placement
LOG PLACEMENT VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set VWF24 AMERICAN OAk LOGS Rear Log #1 NOTE: Each log has an identifying number embossed on bottom surface. 1. Place Back Log #2 on grate bars on back of grate. Figure Front Log #2 Figure 39 - LG863 Place Back Log on Grate... -
Page 21: Vwf30 American Oak Log Placement
LOG PLACEMENT VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set VWF30 AMERICAN OAk LOGS Rear Log #2 NOTE: Each log has an identifying number embossed on bottom surface. 1. Place Back Log #2 on grate bars on back of grate. Figure 43 LG867 Figure 43 - Front Log #1... - Page 22 LOG PLACEMENT VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set Left Crossover Log #7 7. Place Left Crossover Log #7 on Log #2 and Log #5. Figure 47 Right Crossover Log LG871 Figure 47 - Place Left Crossover Log #7 LG871 8. Place Right Crossover Log #8 VWF30AO left cross log on Log #3 and Log #7.
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Page 23: Vwf24B Log Placement
LOG PLACEMENT VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set MODELS VWF24B (6 Logs) Top Left Top Right Log #6 Figure 49 Log #5 1. Slide shield plate behind burner pan. 2. Place Back Log #1 on grate bars on back of Left Front grate. -
Page 24: Vwf24/18 Split River Oak Log Placement
Burner Pan Rear Log #1 Figure 51 - LG837 Slide Shield Plate Behind Burner Pan LG837 2. Place Rear Log #1 on back of grate. VWF18 shield plate Figure 52 LG875 Bottom Right Log #3 1st Grate 4th Grate Prong... - Page 25 LOG PLACEMENT VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set Bottom Front Left Log #5 5. Rest Bottom Left Log #5 on back log #1 and to the outside of the first grate prong. Figure 54 6. Rest right end of Top Right Log #4 on bottom right log.
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Page 26: Vwf30/24 Split River Oak Log Placement
LOG PLACEMENT VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set MODELS VWF30/24 SPLIT RIVER OAk Shield Plate 1. Slide shield plate behind burner pan. Figure 56 Burner Pan LG830 Figure 56 - Slide Shield Plate Behind Burner Pan Rear Log #1 LG830 VWF24 shield 2. - Page 27 LOG PLACEMENT VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set Bottom Front Left Log #5 5. Rest right end of Top Right Log #4 on bot- tom right log. Figure 59 6. Rest Bottom Left Log #5 on back log #1 and to the outside of the left grate prong. Figure 59 LG881 Top Right Log #4...
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Page 28: Vwf36/30 Split River Oak Log Placement
LOG PLACEMENT VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set MODELS VWF36/30 SPLIT RIVER OAk Shield Plate 1. Slide shield plate behind burner pan. Figure 61 Burner Pan Figure 61 - LG852 Rear Log #1 Slide Shield Plate Behind Burner Pan Lg852 VWF30 shield plate 2. - Page 29 LOG PLACEMENT VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set Bottom Front Left Log #5 5. Rest right end of Top Right Log #4 on bottom right log. Figure 64 6. Rest Bottom Left Log #5 on back log #1 and to the outside of the left grate prong. Figure 64 LG885 Top Right...
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Page 30: Vwf18 Split Pine Placement
LOG PLACEMENT VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set MODELS VWF18 SPLIT PINE Shield Plate 1. Slide shield plate behind burner pan. Figure 66 Burner Pan Figure 66 - LG837 Slide Shield Plate Behind Burner Pan Right Front Log #1b Left Front Log #1a LG837 2. - Page 31 LOG PLACEMENT VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set Rear Log #3 5. Fit cutout in the bottom left of Rear Log #3 over the back end of log #1a. Rest right end of Log #3 on rear grate bar. Figure Right Log #4 LG889 Figure 69 -...
- Page 32 LOG PLACEMENT VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set Top Center Log #7 8. Lay Top Center Log #7 across log #5 with back end resting on Log #3. Figure 72 LG892 Figure 72 - Place Top Center Log LG892 VWF18SP Top ctr log Top Left Log #8 9.
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Page 33: Vwf24 Split Pine Placement
LOG PLACEMENT VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set MODELS VWF24 SPLIT PINE Shield Plate 1. Slide shield plate behind burner pan. Figure 74 Burner Pan Right Front Log #1b Left Front LG830 Log #1a Figure 74 - Slide Shield Plate Behind Burner Pan 2. - Page 34 LOG PLACEMENT VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set Right Log #4 6. Rest front end of right log #4 on right top of log #1b. The back end of log #4 rests to right hump on log #3. Figure 78 Right Middle Log #5 Left Log #6...
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Page 35: Vwf30 Split Pine Placement
LOG PLACEMENT VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set MODELS VWF30 SPLIT PINE 1. Slide shield plate behind burner pan. Figure 82 Shield Plate Burner Pan Figure 82 - LG821 Slide Shield Plate Behind Burner Pan Right Front Log Left Front Log LG821 2. - Page 36 LOG PLACEMENT VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set Left Log #6 Right Log #4 6. Rest front end of right log #4 on right top of log #1b. The back end of log #4 rests to right hump on log #3. Figure 86 7.
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Page 37: Vwf24/18Wp Weathered Pine Log Placement
Figure 90 - LG837 Slide Shield Plate Behind Burner Pan Rear Log #1 LG837 VWF18 shield plate 2. Place Rear Log #1 on back of grate. Left side should fit on grate in front of rear stand. Right side Rear Stand goes on the rear stand of grate. - Page 38 LOG PLACEMENT VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set Top Left Log #5 Top Right Log #4 5. Place Top Right Log #4 on Bottom Right Log #2 resting on grate. Figure 93 6. Place Top Left Log #5 behind Rear Log #1 on the notch on rear left of grate stand.
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Page 39: Vwf30/24Wp Weathered Pine Log Placement
LOG PLACEMENT VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set MODEL VWF30/24WP WEATHERED PINE Shield Plate 1. Slide shield plate behind burner pan. Figure 94 Burner Pan Rear Log #1 LG830 Figure 95 - Slide Shield Plate Behind Burner Pan 2. Place Rear Log #1 on back of grate. LG830 Left side should fit on grate in front VWF24 shield... - Page 40 LOG PLACEMENT VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set Top Right Log #4 Bottom Left Log #3 4. Place Top Right Log #4 on Bottom Right Log #2 resting on grate. Figure 97 5. Place Bottom Left Log #3 on grate. The “V”...
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Page 41: Wf36/30Wp Weathered Pine Log Placement
LOG PLACEMENT VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set MODEL VWF36/30WP WEATHERED PINE Shield Plate 1. Slide shield plate behind burner pan. Figure 99 Burner Pan LG830 Figure 99 - Slide Shield Plate Behind Burner Pan Rear Log LG830 VWF24 shield 2. - Page 42 LOG PLACEMENT VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set Top Left Log #5 5. Place Top Right Log #4 on Bottom Right Log #2 resting on grate. Figure 6. Place Top Left Log #5 behind Rear Log #1 on the notch on rear left of grate stand.
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Page 43: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPk AND CVTHL kITS VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set SAFETY INSTRUCTION FOR MANUAL CONTROL (SPk) FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING A. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor. -
Page 44: Millivolt Control Lighting Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MVVk kITS VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set MILLIVOLT CONTROL LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety information label. 2. Make sure the manual shutoff valve is fully open. 3. Turn gas control knob clockwise to the “OFF” position, and turn ON/OFF switch to “OFF” position. 4. -
Page 45: Flame Appearance
FLAME APPEARANCE VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set CHECkING BURNER FLAMES Flame should be yellow and extend vertically (not curling toward fireplace screen). Ember bed should have a yellow/orange glow LG909 Figure 104 - Flame Appearance LG909 VWF30 Flame appearance PILOT FLAME APPEARANCE Thermocouple/ Thermopile Tip... -
Page 46: Fireplace Draft Test
It is critical to verify that your chimney is drafting properly because the fireplace and gas logs function as a system. Although Vermont Castings Group goes to great lengths to design vented gas log sets that minimize sooting, all vented log sets will soot over time. Sooting normally appears as areas of black powder-like substance on the logs. -
Page 47: Remote Control Receiver Replacement
CLEANING AND SERVICING VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER REPLACEMENT The remote control receiver and batteries are very sensitive to heat. Exposure to high temperatures can cause the receiver to malfunction and shorten the life of the batteries. If your fireplace does NOT have a restrictive barrier (Page 6), such as glass doors, it is recommended that the remote receiver be affixed to the right hand side of the heat shield or placed in the front, right corner of the fireplace. -
Page 48: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set Ref. Description Qty. VWFNM VWFPM VWFNV VWFPV 1. Injector 27D7022 27D0406 27D7022 27D0406 2. Manual Control Valve 27D8951 27D8951 3. Millivolt Control Valve 27D8006 27D8005 4. Manual Shaft Extender 27D0410 27D0410 5. Control Knob 27D0602 27D0602 6. -
Page 49: Massive Oak Logs
REPLACEMENT PARTS VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set 4 2 6 1 8 5 7 3 MASSIVE OAk LOGS Ref. Description Qty. VWF18MO VWF24MO VWF30MO Back Log 27D7500 27D7506 27D7510 Left Front Log 27D7501 27D7507 27D7511 Right Front Log 27D7502 27D7508 27D7512 277300... -
Page 50: American Oak Logs
REPLACEMENT PARTS VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set AMERICAN OAk LOGS 1 Ref. Description Qty. VWF18AO VWF24AO VWF30AO 2 Front Log 27D8576 27D8584 27D8592 Back Log 27D8577 27D8585 27D8593 Right Middle Log 27D8588 Left Middle Log 27D8580 27D8580 27D8580 Top Right Log 27D8594 Top Left Log 27D8587... -
Page 51: Split Pine Logs
REPLACEMENT PARTS VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set 8 8 7 9 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 2 2 3 3 1a 1a 1b 1b SPLIT PINE LOGS Ref. Description Qty. VWF18SPA VWF24SPA VWF30SPA Front Left Log 27D8700 27D8702 27D8704 Right Front Log... -
Page 52: Weathered Pine Logs
REPLACEMENT PARTS VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set WEATHERED PINE LOGS Ref. Description Qty. VWF24/18WP Rear Log 27D5140 Bottom Right Log 27D5141 Bottom Left Log 27D5142 Top Right Log 27D5143 Top Left Log 27D5144 Mid Front Log 27D5145 WEATHERED PINE LOGS 277300 Ref. - Page 53 VWF Series Vented Gas Log Set 27D8520...
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Page 54: Massachusetts Residents Only
Massachusetts Residents Only — Please read and follow these special requirements 2. Approved Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Each carbon NOTE REGARDING VENTED PRODUCTS monoxide detector as required in accordance with the above This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter provisions shall comply with NFPA 720 and be ANSI/UL 2034 when installed within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. -
Page 55: Warranty
Vermont Castings Group in the appliance are found to be defective in materials or workmanship, Vermont Castings Group will, at its option, replace or repair the defective components at no charge to the original owner. Vermont Castings Group will also pay for reasonable labor costs incurred in replacing or repairing such components for a period of two years from the date of installation. - Page 56 Vermont Castings Group 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.vermontcastingsgroup.com...
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