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Monessen Hearth VWF18NM Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Monessen Hearth VWF18NM Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 This Owner's Manual is provided and hosted by Appliance Factory Parts. Monessen Hearth VWF18NM Owner's Manual Shop genuine replacement parts for Monessen Hearth VWF18NM Find Your Monessen Hearth Fireplace Parts - Select From 701 Models -------- Manual continues below part list --------...
  • Page 2 Available Replacement Parts for Monessen Hearth VWF18NM 24D0305 REGULATOR-NG 4.0+...
  • Page 3 MHS, Inc. VENTED GAS LOG SET INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODELS: VWF18 VWF24 VWF30 VWF36 Natural Gas or Propane/LPG Control Type: Manual and Milli-Volt 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Operating Instructions ........42 Important Safety Information ......3 Manual Control Lighting Instructions ...42 Product Specifi cations ........4 Milli-Volt Control Lighting Instructions ..43 Getting Started ..........5 Placement in a Fireplace with a Restrictive Flame Appearance ...........44 Barrier ............6 Fireplace Draft Test .........45 Installation ............7 Remote Control Receiver Replacement ..46 Damper Stop Installation ........7...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION OWNER INSTALLER Please retain these instructions for future reference. Please leave these instructions with the appliance. IMPORTANT Read these instructions carefully before installing or trying to operate this gas log set. • Any change to this appliance or its controls can be dangerous. •...

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION We suggest that our gas hearth Never connect unit to private products be installed and (non-utility) gas wells. This serviced by professionals who gas is commonly known as are certifi ed in the U.S. by the wellhead gas. ®...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED MAKE SURE YOU HAVE RECEIVED ALL PARTS: Check your packing list to verify that all listed parts have been received. You should have the following: BURNER - GRATE ASSEMBLY 18, 24, 30, 36" • Burner and Grate Weldment Assembly •...

  • Page 8: Placement In A Fireplace With A Restrictive Barrier

    PLACEMENT IN A FIREPLACE WITH A RESTRICTIVE BARRIER IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THIS GAS LOG SET 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 9: Installation

    INSTALLATION INSTALL AND OPERATE THE APPLIANCE AS DIRECTED IN THIS MANUAL. DAMPER STOP INSTALLATION A damper stop must be provided with the unit. The damper stop must be installed as shown in (Figure 3) to prevent full closure of the fireplace damper blade and provide a minimum flue opening, per table on page 5. Should the clamp not fit, or provide the required permanent opening from the table, have the damper cut to provide a minimum permanent opening or install a permanent stop.

  • Page 10: Installing Valve Cover

    INSTALLATION INSTALLING VALVE COVER Covers must be installed prior to Grate bar must not touch the valve. operation to prevent overheating. Valve Cover Grate Bar Valve Valve Cover Figure 5 - Placing Cover on Manual Control Valve Grate Bar Figure 6 - Placing Cover on Milli-volt Control 27D8520...

  • Page 11: Wiring (Milli-Volt)

    WIRING (MILLI-VOLT) Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors Do not connect to 110 volt supply. can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. THTP Milli-volt Pilot Valve Switch Optional Wall Switch or Remote Reciever Figure 7 - Wiring Diagram The Milli-Volt (thermopile) is a self powered combination gas con- trol that does not require 110VAC to operate.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Gas

    CONNECTING THE GAS NOTICE: A qualifi ed gas appliance installer must connect the appliance to the gas supply. Consult all local codes before installation. Use new black iron pipe, steel pipe, copper tubing, or internally tinned copper tubing. Copper or internally tinned copper tubing can only according to the National Fuel Gas Code, section 2.6.3, providing gas meets sulfi...

  • Page 13: Manual Control

    CONNECTING THE GAS 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 side con- nection is required, the connecting pipe may be led under the rear of the gas logs or behind the grate for connection to the inlet.

  • Page 14: Log Placement

    LOG PLACEMENT FILLING THE BURNER PAN Fill the burner pan with vermiculite to the bottom of the rear log and sloped to the front edge of the burner pan. Excess ver- miculite can spill forward or to the side of the burner pan. Do not overfill the propane model. Do not cover the pilot (if SPK or MVVK is installed) with vermiculite or rock wool (embers).
  • Page 15 LOG PLACEMENT Front Left Log (#2) Place front left log #2 on the front of the grate and to the left. See Figure 13. Place front right log #3 on the front of the grate and to the right. See Figure 14. NOTE: Allow 2"...

  • Page 16: Vwf24 Massive Oak Log Placement

    LOG PLACEMENT VWF24 MASSIVE OAK LOGS Slide shield plate down back of burner pan. See Shield Figure 18. Plate Center rear log #1 on grate bars and flush with rear of the grate. See Figure 19. Place front left log #2 on the front of the grate and to the left.

  • Page 17: Vwf30 Massive Oak Log Placement

    LOG PLACEMENT Install left top log #7 as shown. See Figure 23. Install right top log #6 as shown. See Figure 24. Left Top Log (#7) Right Top Log (#6) Right Side Middle Log (#5) Figure 23 - Installing Right Side Middle Log (#5) Figure 24 - Installing Right Top Log (#6) and Left Top Log (#7) VWF30 MASSIVE OAK LOGS...
  • Page 18 LOG PLACEMENT VWF30 MASSIVE OAK LOGS (continued) Front Left Log (#2) 3. Place front left log #2 on the front of the grate and to the left. See Figure 27. 4. Place front right log #3 on the front of the grate and to the right.

  • Page 19: Vwf36 Massive Oak Log Placement

    LOG PLACEMENT VWF36 MASSIVE OAK LOGS Shield Slide shield plate down back of burner pan. See Figure Plate Center rear log #1 on grate bars and flush with rear of the grate. See Figure 35. Place front left log #2 in front of the plate and to the left.
  • Page 20 LOG PLACEMENT VWF36 MASSIVE OAK LOGS (continued) Left Side Log (#6) Install left side log #6. See Figure 39. Install right side middle log #7. See Figure 40. Install right side log #8. See Figure 41. Install top left middle log #10. See Figure 42. 10.

  • Page 21: Vwf18 American Oak Log Placement

    LOG PLACEMENT VWF18 AMERICAN OAK LOGS NOTE: Each log has an identifying number embossed on bottom surface. Place Back Log #2 on grate bars on back of grate. See Figure 46. Place Front Log #1 on front of grate. See Figure 47. Position Right/Left Middle Log #4 on top right of Log #1 and Log #2.

  • Page 22: Vwf24 American Oak Log Placement

    LOG PLACEMENT VWF24 AMERICAN OAK LOGS NOTE: Each log has an identifying number embossed on bottom surface. Place Back Log #2 on grate bars on back of grate. See Figure 52. Place Front Log #1 on front of grate. See Figure 53. Position Right Log #3 on top right of Log #1 and Log #2.

  • Page 23: Vwf30 American Oak Log Placement

    LOG PLACEMENT NOTE: Each log has an identifying VWF30 AMERICAN OAK LOGS number embossed on bottom surface. Place Back Log #2 on grate bars on back of grate. See Figure 58. Place Front Log #1 on front of grate. See Figure 59. Position Right/Left Middle Log #4 on top right of Log #1 and Log #2.
  • Page 24 LOG PLACEMENT VWF30 AMERICAN OAK LOGS (continued) Place Left Crossover Log #7 on Log #2 and Log #5. See Figure 64. Place Right Crossover Log #8 on Log #5 and Log #7. See Figure 65. Left Crossover Right Crossover Log (#8) Log (#7) Figure 64 - Placing Left Crossover Log (#7) Figure 65 - Placing Right Crossover Log (#8)

  • Page 25: Vwf24B Log Placement

    LOG PLACEMENT MODELS VWF24 B (6 Logs) 1. Slide shield plate down back of burner pan. See Figure 65. 2. Place Back Log #1 on grate bars on back of grate. See Figure 65. 3. Place Middle Log #2 in front of Log #1. See Figure 65. 4.
  • Page 26 LOG PLACEMENT MODELS VWF24/18 SPLIT RIVER OAK Shield Plate Slide shield plate down back of burner pan. See Figure 67. Place Back Log #1 on back of grate. See Figure 68. 3. Place Front Left Log #2 in front of back log on left arm of grate.
  • Page 27 LOG PLACEMENT MODELS VWF24/18 SPLIT RIVER OAK (continued) Rest right end of Top Right Log #4 on bottom right log. See Figure 72. Place end of Top Left Log #6 on bottom left log. Rest the other end between the first and second grate prongs. See Figure 73.
  • Page 28 LOG PLACEMENT MODELS VWF30/24 SPLIT RIVER OAK Slide shield plate down back of burner pan. See Shield Figure 75. Plate Place Back Log #1 on back of grate. See Figure 76. 3. Place Front Left Log #2 in front of back log on left arm of grate.
  • Page 29 LOG PLACEMENT MODELS VWF30/24 SPLIT RIVER OAK (continued) Rest Bottom Left Log #5 on back log #1 and to the outside of the left grate prong. See Figure 80. Place end of Top Left Log #6 on bottom left log. Rest the other end between the first and second grate prongs. See Figure 81.
  • Page 30 LOG PLACEMENT MODELS VWF36/30 SPLIT RIVER OAK Shield Slide shield plate down back of burner pan. See Plate Figure 83. Place Back Log #1 on back of grate. See Figure 84. 3. Place Front Left Log #2 in front of back log on left arm of grate.
  • Page 31 LOG PLACEMENT MODELS VWF36/30 SPLIT RIVER OAK (continued) Rest Bottom Left Log #5 on back log #1 and to the outside of the left grate prong. See Figure 88. Place end of Top Left Log #6 on bottom left log. Rest the other end between the first and second grate prongs. See Figure 89.

  • Page 32: Vwf18 Split Pine Placement

    LOG PLACEMENT MODELS VWF18 SPLIT PINE Slide shield plate down back of burner pan. See Figure Shield Plate Place Left Front Log #1A on front left of grate. See Figure 93. Place Right Front Log #1B on front right of the grate. See Figure 94.
  • Page 33 LOG PLACEMENT MODELS VWF18 SPLIT PINE (continued) Rest front end of Right Log #6 on right top of Log #1B. The back end of Log #6 rests to right hump on Log #3. See Figure 97. Place front of Right Middle Log #5 on top right of Log #4. Rest back end of Log #5 on top right of Log #3. See Figure Lay Top Center Log #7 across log #5 with front end resting on Log #1.

  • Page 34: Vwf24 Split Pine Placement

    LOG PLACEMENT MODELS VWF24 SPLIT PINE Slide shield plate down back of burner pan. See Figure 101. Shield Place Left Front Log #1A on front left of grate. See Plate Figure 102. Place Right Front Log #1B on front right of the grate. See Figure 103.
  • Page 35 LOG PLACEMENT MODELS VWF24 SPLIT PINE (continued) Right Log (#4) 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. See Figure 106. Place front of Right Middle Log #5 on top right of Log #1B.
  • Page 36 LOG PLACEMENT MODELS VWF30 SPLIT PINE Slide shield plate down back of burner pan. See Figure Shield 111. Plate Place Left Front Log #1A on front left of grate. See Figure 112. Place Right Front Log #1B on front right of the grate. See Figure 113.
  • Page 37 LOG PLACEMENT MODELS VWF30 SPLIT PINE (continued) 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. See Figure 116. Rest front of Left Log #6 just left of the middle of Log #1A and back end of Log #6 just left of middle of Log #3. See Figure 117.

  • Page 38: Vwf24/18Wp Weathered Pine Log Placement

    LOG PLACEMENT MODEL VWF24/18WP WEATHERED PINE LOG Shield Slide shield plate down back of burner pan. See Figure Plate 122. Place Rear Log #1 on back of grate. Left side should fit on grate in front of rear stand. Right side goes on the rear stand of grate.
  • Page 39 LOG PLACEMENT MODEL VWF24/18WP WEATHERED PINE LOG (continued) Place Top Left Log #5 behind Rear Log #1 on the notch on rear left of grate stand. See Figure 127. Place Mid Front Log #6 on grate between center and middle left grate bars. Fit notch on back of log on the cross grate bar.

  • Page 40: Vwf30/24Wp Weathered Pine Log Placement

    LOG PLACEMENT MODEL VWF30/24WP WEATHERED PINE LOG Slide shield plate down back of burner pan. See Figure Shield Plate 129. Place Rear Log #1 on back of grate. Left side should fit on grate in front of rear stand. Right side goes on the rear stand of grate.
  • Page 41 LOG PLACEMENT MODEL VWF30/24WP WEATHERED PINE LOG (continued) Place Top Left Log #5 behind Rear Log #1 on the notch on rear left of grate stand. See Figure 134. Place Mid Front Log #6 on grate between center and middle left grate bars. Fit notch on back of log on the cross grate bar.

  • Page 42: Wf36/30Wp Weathered Pine Log

    LOG PLACEMENT MODEL VWF36/30WP WEATHERED PINE LOG Slide shield plate down back of burner pan. See Figure Shield 137. Plate Place Rear Log #1 on back of grate. Left side should fit on grate in front of rear stand. Right side goes on the rear stand of grate.
  • Page 43 LOG PLACEMENT MODEL VWF36/30WP WEATHERED PINE LOG (continued) Place Top Left Log #5 behind Rear Log #1 on the notch on rear left of grate stand. See Figure 142. Place Mid Front Log #6 on grate between center and middle left grate bars. Fit notch on back of log on the cross grate bar.

  • Page 44: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTION FOR MANUAL CONTROL (SPK) FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING A. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appli- ance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor If you do not follow these instructions because some gas is heavier than air and will settle exactly, a fi...

  • Page 45: Milli-Volt Control Lighting Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MILLI-VOLT 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 46: Pilot Flame Appearance

    FLAME APPEARANCE CHECKING BURNER FLAMES Flame should be yellow and extend vertically (not curling toward fireplace screen). Ember bed should have a yellow/orange glow Figure 150 - Flame Appearance PILOT FLAME APPEARANCE The pilot flame must always be present when appliance is operating. It should just touch the top of the thermocouple/thermopile tip.

  • Page 47: Fireplace Draft Test

    FIREPLACE DRAFT TEST IMPORTANT: Fireplace Draft Test During Initial Installation It is critical to verify that your chimney is drafting properly because the fireplace and gas logs function as a system. Although MHS, Inc. goes to great lengths to design vented gas log sets that minimize sooting, all vented log sets will soot over time.

  • Page 48: Remote Control Receiver Replacement

    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 (see 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 49: Replacement Parts Lists

    REPLACEMENT PARTS ASSEMBLY (18,24,30,36) (18,24,30,36) (18,24,30,36) (18,24,30,36) Item Description Injector 27D7022 27D0406 27D7022 27D0406 Manual Control Valve 27D8951 27D8951 — — Milli-volt Control Valve — — 27D8006 27D8005 Manual Shaft Extender 27D0410 27D0410 — — (2 Required) Control Knob 27D0602 27D0602 —...

  • Page 50: Massive Oak Logs

    REPLACEMENT PARTS MASSIVE OAK LOGS Item Description Qty. VWF18MO VWF24MO VWF30MO Back Log 27D7500 27D7506 27D7510 Left Front Log 27D7501 27D7507 27D7511 Right Front Log 27D7502 27D7508 27D7512 Left Side Middle Log 27D7503 27D7503 27D7503 Right Side Middle Log 27D7504 27D7504 27D7504 Right Top Log...

  • Page 51: American Oak Logs

    REPLACEMENT PARTS AMERICAN OAK LOGS Item Description Qty. VWF18AO VWF24AO VWF30AO Front Log 27D8576 27D8584 27D8592 Back Log 27D8577 27D8585 27D8593 Right Middle — 27D8588 — Left Middle Log 27D8580 27D8580 27D8580 Top Right Log — — 27D8594 Top Left Log —...

  • Page 52: Split River Oak Logs

    REPLACEMENT PARTS SPLIT RIVER OAK LOGS Item Description Qty. VWF24/18SRO VWF30/24SRO VWF36/30SRO Front Log 27D8800 27D8807 27D8814 Bottom Left Log 27D8801 27D8808 27D8815 Bottom Right Log 27D8802 27D8809 27D8816 Top Right Log 27D8803 27D8810 27D8817 Bottom Front Left Log 27D8804 27D8811 27D8818 Top Left Log...

  • Page 53: Split Pine Logs

    REPLACEMENT PARTS SPLIT PINE LOGS Item Description Qty. VWF18SPA VWF24SPA VWF30SPA Front Left Log 27D8700 27D8702 27D8704 Right Front Log 27D8701 27D8703 27D8705 Side Support Log 27D8551 27D8551 27D8567 Rear Log 27D8552 27D8560 27D8568 Right Log — 27D8561 27D8569 Right Middle Log 27D8554 27D8562 27D8570...

  • Page 54: Weathered Pine Logs

    REPLACEMENT PARTS WEATHERED PINE LOGS Item Description 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 Item Description VWF30/24WP Rear Log 27D5146 Bottom Right Log 27D5147 Bottom Left Log...

  • Page 55: Massachussetts Residents Only

    MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS ONLY: PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THESE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS NOTE REGARDING VENTED PRODUCTS This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fi tter when installed within the Commonwealth of Massachu- setts. Any residence with a direct vent product must have a CO detector installed in the residence. Installation of the fi...
  • Page 56 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED 2. APPROVED CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS. Each carbon monoxide detector as required in accordance with the above provisions shall comply with NFPA 720 and be ANSI/UL 2034 listed and IAS certifi ed. 3. SIGNAGE. A metal or plastic identifi cation plate shall be permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at a minimum height of eight (8) feet above grade directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance or equipment.
  • Page 57 NOTES 27D8520...

  • Page 58: Limited Lifetime Warranty Policy

    MHS reserves the right to investigate any and all claims against the Limited Warranty and decide upon method of settlement. For information about this warranty, contact: Technical Services Department Monessen Hearth Systems 149 Cleveland Drive Paris, Kentucky 40361 Date: MAY 2007...

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