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

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The White Mountain
Vented Slope Glaze Burner
WARNING: If the information in these in-
structions are 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 sup-
plier'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.
14015-5-0107

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
JANUARY 2007
Installer: Leave this manual with the appli-
ance.
Consumer: Retain this manual for future refer-
ence.
AVERTISSEMENT: Assurez vous de bien suivre les
instructions données dans cette notice pour réduire
au minimum le risque d'incendie ou d'explosion ou
pour éviter tout dommage matériel, toute blessure
ou la mort.
— Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d'essence ni d'autres
vapeurs ou liquides inflammables dans le vois-
nage de cet appareil ou de tout autre appareil.
— QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR
DE GAZ:
Ne pas tenter d'allumer d'appareil.
Ne touchez a aucun interrupteur. Ne pas vous
servir des téléphones se trouvant dans le bâti-
ment où vous vous trouvez.
Appelez immédiatement votre fournisseur de
gaz depuis un voisin. Suivez les instructions
du fournisseur.
Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur de
gaz, appelez le service des incendies.
— L'installation et l'entretien doivent être as-
surés par un installateur ou un service
d'entretien qualifié ou par le fournisseur de
gaz.
VSR-18-1
VSR-24-1
VSR-30-1
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  • Page 1: 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 these in- structions are 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 ....................9 Operation Instructions/Flame Appearance ......................9 VSM-(18, 24, 30) Lighting Instructions .......................10 VSR-(18, 24, 30) Lighting Instructions ......................11...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

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

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

    INTRODUCTION Product Components the rating plate. • Burner Pan Assembly Instructions to Installer — "M" model includes manual gas valve, regulator and 1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after safety pilot. installation. — "R" model includes millivolt valve and safety thermo- 2.
  • 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 FUEL TIVE APPLIANCES FOR INSTALLATION IN SOLID FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES 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 •...
  • 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 2. When facing the appliance, the remote receiver must be placed Thermostats are not approved on vented decorated in the right side firebox, toward the front. appliances. Note: Do not let remote control receiver come in contact with Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. burner assembly.
  • 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

    Do not order bolts, screws, washers or nuts. They are standard hardware items and can be purchased at any local hardware store. Shipments contingent upon strikes, fires and all causes beyond our control. Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave. Belleville, Illinois 62222-0529 Page 16...
  • Page 17: Propane (Lp) Gas Conversion Instructions

    Attention: The Propane (LP) gas conversion kit must be burner orifice marked 43 for 60,000 BTUH input. ordered from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. 7. Remove pilot tubing from pilot burner. 8. Remove Natural gas pilot orifice from pilot burner. Save the Natural gas pilot orifice removed from the appliance for future...
  • Page 18: Natural Gas Conversion Instructions

    28 for 50,000 BTUH input. Attention: The Natural gas conversion kit must be ordered For VSM-30, install one Natural gas main burner orifice from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. marked 24 for 60,000 BTUH input. For VSR-18, install one Natural gas main burner orifice marked 31 for 40,000 BTUH input.
  • Page 19: Service Notes

    SERVICE NOTES 14015-5-0107 Page 19...
  • Page 20 PH: 1-618-233-7420 PH: 1-800-851-3153 FAX: 1-618-233-7097 Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. FAX: 1-800-443-8648 Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave. E-MAIL: info@empirecomfort.com Belleville, Illinois 62220-2623 WEB SITE: www.empirecomfort.com Page 20 14015-5-0107...

This manual is also suitable for:

Vsm-24-1Vsr-24-1Vsr-18-1Vsm-30-1Vsr-30-1

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