Fireplace Specifications - Vermont Castings A18CFLRN/P Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Vented gas log set - dragonfire hearth kits
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A. The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional
service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from
carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is imperative that control compartments, burners and
circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.
B. Your fireplace must include a chain mesh or similar screen. The screen must remain
fully closed while operating your log set. Any safety screen or guard removed for
servicing this appliance must be replaced prior to operation.
C. If your fireplace includes glass doors, they must remain fully open to allow for combustion
air during operation, and to prevent overheating of the gas valve.
D. Your log set must be installed in a solid fuel burning fireplace constructed of
noncombustible material with a working flue.
E. Solid fuels shall not be burned in the fireplace where your gas log set is installed.
F.
If this log set is to be used with propane gas, your propane supply tank MUST include a
high to low gas pressure regulator, and must be located outside. DO NOT place supply
tanks inside any structure .
G. Never use sand or other dense pan material with propane gas: use vermiculite only.
H. Be sure to apply pipe joint compound to all non-flared, threaded connections involved in this
installation to avoid possible gas leaks. Compounds used in liquid propane
applications must be resistant to the action of that gas.
I.
Always test for leaks using a soapy solution. NEVER USE OPEN FLAME.
J. The manufacture and shipping of your log set involves compounds which may cause
detectable yet harmless odors during initial operation. Provide extra ventilation to the
room for the initial 2-3 hour break-in period.
K. This gas log set may be installed in the approved fireplace in an aftermarket* manufactured
(mobile) home where not prohibited by state or local codes.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer.
L. The fireplace damper MUST be fully open when operating this log set.
Before installation, the chimney flue, venting system, and firebox must be cleaned of all soot,
creosote, ashes and loose paint, by a qualified chimney cleaner.
• A working flue and venting system with the minimum openings indicated on Page .
• A gas supply shut off valve. If your fireplace does not have such a valve, one must be installed.
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Before You Begin -- ATTENTION!
Fireplace Specifications
Your Fireplace Must Include:
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