White Mountain Hearth VSM-18-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Vented slope glaze burner/vented decorative log set

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The White Mountain
Vented Slope Glaze Burner
WARNING: If the information in this
manual is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property dam-
age, personal injury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
— 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.
— Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
WARNING: This log set is to be installed only in
a solid-fuel burning fireplace with a working
flue constructed of non-combustible material.
The vent damper must also have a damper
clamp attached to it to keep the damper from
accidentally closing during operation.
WARNING: If not installed, operated and main-
tained in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions, this product could expose you to
substances in fuel or from fuel combustion which
can cause death or serious illness.
14015-1-0903

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

OWNER'S MANUAL
AND
VENTED DECORATIVE LOG SET
FOR INSTALLATION IN
SOLID-FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES
MODELS
VSM-18-1
VSM-24-1
VSM-30-1
EFFECTIVE DATE
SEPTEMBER 2003
Installer: Please leave these instructions with the
consumer.
Consumer: Please retain these instructions for
future use.
AVERTISSEMENT: Si les informations dans
ce manuel ne sont pas exactement suivies, un
feu ou une explosion peut en résulter causant
des dommages à la propriété, des blessures
corporelles ou la mort.
— Ne pas entreposer ou employer de la gazoline
ou d'autres vapeurs ou liquides inflammables
à proximité de cet appareil ou tout autre
appareil.
— Que faire si vous sentez le gaz.
N'essayer pas d'allumer un appareil.
Ne toucher pas un interrupteur élec-trique;
n'employer pas un téléphone dans le
bâtiment.
Appeler immédiatement votre fournis-seur
de gaz en employant le téléphone de votre
voisin. Suivre les instructions du
fournisseur de gaz.
Si vous ne pouvez pas contacter votre
fournisseur de gaz, appeller le poste de
pompiers.
— L'installation et le service doivent être exécutés
par un installateur qualifié, une agence
d'entretien ou un fournisseur de gaz.
VSR-18-1
VSR-24-1
VSR-30-1
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  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OWNER'S MANUAL The White Mountain VENTED DECORATIVE LOG SET Vented Slope Glaze Burner FOR INSTALLATION IN SOLID-FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES MODELS VSM-18-1 VSR-18-1 VSM-24-1 VSR-24-1 VSM-30-1 VSR-30-1 WARNING: If the information in this EFFECTIVE DATE manual is not followed exactly, a fire or...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page Important Safety Information ......................... 3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas ......................4 Introduction ..............................5 General Information ............................ 5-6 Fireplace Preparation ........................... 6-7 Before Fully Installing the Appliance ......................7 Gas Supply ..............................8 Placement of Glowing Embers and Lava Rock .....................
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Installer: Please leave these instructions with the owner for 2. Proper installation, burner pan location and log placement future reference. is important to achieve optimum look and performance of your gas log set. The logs have been designed for easy This unit complies with ANSI Z21.60and CGA 2.26 Decora- location and placement on the grate and must be followed tive Gas Appliances For Installation In Solid Fuel Burning...
  • Page 4: Safety Information For Users Of Lp Gas

    SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS by point with the members of your household. Someday Propane (LP-Gas) is a flammable gas which can cause fires and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and when there may not be a minute to lose, everyone's safety will depend on knowing exactly what to do.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Product Components Instructions to Installer 1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after • Burner Pan Assembly — "M" model includes manual gas valve, regulator and installation. safety pilot. 2. Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card —...
  • Page 6: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION (continued) Qualified Installing Agency High Altitude Installation Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equip- When installing this unit at an elevation above 2000 feet (in the ment or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall United States) it may be necessary to decrease the input rating by be performed only by a qualified agency.
  • Page 7: Before Fully Installing The Appliance

    FOR FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACES FOR MASONRY BUILT FIREPLACES FREE OPENING AREA OF CHIMNEY DAMPER FOR FREE OPENING AREA OF CHIMNEY DAMPER FOR VENTING COMBUSTION PRODUCTS FROM DECORA- VENTING COMBUSTION PRODUCTS FROM DECORA- TIVE APPLIANCES FOR INSTALLATION IN SOLID TIVE APPLIANCES FOR INSTALLATION IN SOLID FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES Appliance Input Rate (kBTU/hr)
  • Page 8: Gas Supply

    GAS SUPPLY Check all local codes for requirements, especially for the size and type of gas supply line required. Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter Pipe Length Schedule 40 Pipe Tubing, Type L (Feet) Inside Diameter Outside Diameter Nat. L.P. Nat. L.P. 0-10 1/2"...
  • Page 9: Placement Of Glowing Embers And Lava Rock

    PLACEMENT OF GLOWING EMBERS AND LAVA ROCK Placement of the glowing embers (rock wool) is very individual and light coverage of the areas indicated will provide your best effects. We recommend separation of the rock wool by hand and make your coverage as light and fluffy as possible. Place just enough embers on the burner to obtain the glow and a gold, yellow flame.
  • Page 10: Vsm-(18, 24, 30) Lighting Instructions

    VSM-(18, 24, 30) LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. •...
  • Page 11: Vsr-(18, 24, 30) Lighting Instructions

    VSR-(18, 24, 30) LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by •...
  • Page 12: Pilot And Main Burner Flame Characteristics

    PILOT AND MAIN BURNER FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Pilot Flame Pattern (Figure 9) Figure 8 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct flame will be blue and will extend beyond the thermocouple/thermopile. The flame will surround the thermocouple/thermopile just below the tip. A slight yellow flame may occur where the pilot flame and main burner flame meet.
  • Page 13: Wiring

    WIRING Thermostats are not approved on vented decorated appliances. VSR Wiring Diagram (Figure 10) Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. VSR gas valve does not require 24 or 110 volts. See Figure 10 to provide optional wall switch or remote control.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS-POSSIBLE CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS 1. Match will not light pilot. 3. Pilot burning, no gas to burner, valve knob "On," wall a. Main shut-off valve closed. switch "On." • Make sure that the shut-off valve located on the pipe a.
  • Page 15: Parts List

    PARTS LIST Index Part Index Part Number Description Number Description COMMON PARTS VSM-18,24,30 15426 REAR LOG SUPPORT (18) P-265 ORIFICE-LPG (18) (40,000 BTU) 15427 REAR LOG SUPPORT (24) P-211 ORIFICE-NAT (18) (40,000 BTU) 15428 REAR LOG SUPPORT (30) P-256 ORIFICE-LPG (18) (65,000 BTU) 11376 BURNER SUPPORT - LEFT P-273...
  • Page 16: Parts View

    PARTS VIEW HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS Parts can be ordered only through your service person or dealer. For best results, the service person or dealer should order parts through the distributor. Parts can be shipped directly to the service person/dealer. All parts listed in the Parts List have a Part Number.
  • Page 17: Propane (Lp) Gas Conversion Instructions

    PROPANE (LP) GAS CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS 1. If applicable, turn OFF gas supply to vented decorative log 10. Attach pilot tubing into pilot burner. set. 11. Connect gas supply line to vented decorative log set. 2. If applicable, remove gas supply line from vented decorative 12.
  • Page 18: Natural Gas Conversion Instructions

    NATURAL GAS CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS 1. If applicable, turn OFF gas supply to vented decorative log 7. Remove pilot tubing from pilot burner. set. 8. Remove Propane (LP) gas pilot orifice from pilot burner. 2. If applicable, remove gas supply line from vented decorative Save the Propane (LP) gas pilot orifice removed from the log set.
  • Page 19: Service Notes

    SERVICE NOTES 14015-1-0903 Page 19...
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