Vermont Castings UVL18RP Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Vermont Castings UVL18RP Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Vent-free gas log sets

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Installation and Operation
Instructions for
Vent-Free Gas Log Sets*
Models UVL18RN, UVL18MN,
UVL24RN, UVL24MN, UVL30RN,
UVL30MN (Natural Gas)
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result,
causing property damage, injury, or loss of life.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicin-
ity 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.
INSTALLER PLEASE NOTE:
DO NOT begin installation of this gas
logset until all instructions have been
read and understood.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING MAY LEAD TO DEATH.
When used without fresh air, vent-free log sets may give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, poisonous gas.
Some people - pregnant women, people with heart or lung disease, anemia, or persons under the influence of
alcohol, and persons at high altitudes are more affected by carbon monoxide than others.
Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu - headache, dizziness, and/or nausea. If you have these
signs, the heater may not be installed or working properly. GET FRESH AIR AT ONCE! Have the heater serviced
before using it again.
*These logsets are not for exterior use.
W A R N I N G
W A R N I N G
Tested and listed to ANSI Z21.11.2a-2003,
Unvented Heaters, and Z21.60a-2003; CSA 2.26a-2003
Decorative Gas Appliances for Installation in
Solid-Fuel Burning Fireplaces.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Models UVL18RP, UVL18MP, UVL24RP,
UVL24MP, UVL30RP, UVL30MP
(Propane)
ATTENTION
Installation and service must be per-
formed by a qualified agency, individual,
firm, corporation, or company, experi-
enced in the installation, repair, and
servicing of this type of gas appliance. Do
not modify, alter or tamper with any part
of this heater, control, or logs.
This appliance may be installed in an
aftermarket, permanently located, manu-
factured (mobile) home, where not prohib-
ited by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the
type of gas indicated on the rating plate.
This appliance is not convertible for use
with other gases.
C E RT I F I E D
7412957 10/04 Rev. 11

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Instructions for Vent-Free Gas Log Sets* Models UVL18RN, UVL18MN, Models UVL18RP, UVL18MP, UVL24RP, UVL24RN, UVL24MN, UVL30RN, UVL24MP, UVL30RP, UVL30MP UVL30MN (Natural Gas) (Propane) W A R N I N G If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property damage, injury, or loss of life.
  • Page 2: General Information

    General Information combustible materials, especially gasoline or other highly In order to assure a safe and effective installa- flammable, vapor producing liquids. tion, only a qualified service person who is • Due to high temperatures, locate this logset away from familiar with the building codes and installation both high traffic areas and furniture and draperies.
  • Page 3: Installation Requirements

    3.5” 24” UVL24MN 18,000 35,000 30” UVL30RN 25,000 39,000 25¹⁄₂” 23” 13¹⁄₂” 18” 5.5” 14.0” 3.5” 30” UVL30MN 28,500 39,000 18” UVL18RP 11.0” 18,000 24,000 20¹⁄₂” 17” 13¹⁄₂” 18” 11.0” 14.0” 18” UVL18MP 10.0” 17,000 24,000 24” UVL24RP 11.0” 26,000...
  • Page 4: Installation Precautions

    Planning Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas, woodburning or oil fired appliances, and the Planning the installation is an important first step. It will products of combustion of such fuels, contain save time and money later in the actual installation. In chemicals known to the State of California to planning the installation, consider: cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive...
  • Page 5: Provide For Adequate Ventilation

    Installation Requirements If your home meets all of the above criteria, you Fresh Air Requirements for must provide additional fresh air for the appliance as Combustion and Ventilation detailed on Page 6. WARNING If your home does not meet the above criteria, follow the procedure below.
  • Page 6 Example: B. Vent the room directly to the outdoors. (Provide one square inch of opening for each 4,000 BTU/hr.) Gas Range 55,000 BTU/hour For further information on ventilation guidelines and Vent-Free LogSet +25,000 BTU/hour sizing specifications, follow the National Fuel Gas Total 80,000 BTU/hour Code/NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Section 5.3.
  • Page 7: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions WARNING Do not install this appliance in bedrooms or bathrooms. Do not allow fans to blow directly into the WARNING: Any change to this heater or its fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner controls can be dangerous. flame patterns.
  • Page 8: Damper Stop Installation

    Damper Stop Installation Damper Locking Bracket When installing a decorative gas appliance in a fireplace, some local codes require a damper stop be added so the damper will not close completely. The CFM Corporation damper stop is designed so the damper can be locked in the closed position, and still allow a vent for the pilot gasses.
  • Page 9 Front View Without Hood With Hood 8” 42” Flat Mantel Noncom- 3¹⁄₂” Min. Shelf bustible Stand-off Material 8” 38¹⁄₂” 4” Stand-off 20” 12” 7¹⁄₂” Seal with 3¹⁄₂” Noncombustible 4” Noncom- Min. Facing Material bustible 4” Hood Material Top View Mantel Trim Finished Wall Material Firebox...
  • Page 10: Gas Line Connection

    Gas Line Connection WARNING Check the gas type. Use only the gas type indicated Connection directly to an unregulated LP tank on the appliance rating plate. If the gas listed on the can cause an explosion. plate is not the type of gas supplied, DO NOT During the initial purging and subsequent INSTALL the logset.
  • Page 11: Fireplace Screen

    UVL18 UVL24 UVL30 LG114 LG112 LG113 Fig. 8 Positioning logs on grate assembly. Fireplace Screen Control Knob To Wall Switch The fireplace screen must be in place when the appliance is operating, and unless other provisions for combustion air are made, the screen must have openings for the introduction of combustion air.
  • Page 12: Flame Appearance

    Operating Instructions The First Firing On completing the gas line connection, a small amount of air will be trapped in the gas line. When you first light the unit with the pilot light, it will take a few minutes to purge the trapped air. Once you have Red Glow purged the gas line, the pilot and burner will light and operate normally.
  • Page 13: For Your Safety Read Before Lighting

    Lighting And Operating 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 heater has a pilot which must be lit manu- •...
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Honeywell Valve (UVL-R series) START CHECK • Supply line hooked up Gas supply on • Shutoff valve open • Lockout has engaged. Wait 60 seconds and try again • Piezo screws are tight for good ground Pilot lights with Piezo •...
  • Page 15 Troubleshooting SIT 630 Eurosit Valve (‘M’ Series) With proper installation and maintenance, your new Gas Appliance should provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a problem, this guide will help a CERTIFIED SERVICE PERSON in the diagnosis of problems and the corrective action to take. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION...
  • Page 16: Inspecting The Venting System

    In extreme situations, carbon monoxide poisoning or Maintenance and Safeguards suffocation may occur. Keep the control compartment, logs and burner area Periodic examination and cleaning of the venting around the logs clean by vacuuming or brushing at system of the solid-fuel burning fireplace must be least twice a year.
  • Page 17 Piezo Ignitor 9a,b Screw 6a,b PILOT 12a,b 14a,b 15a,b 13a,b 21a,b 18a,b CFM Specialty Home Products reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. UVL18/24/30 Premium Vent Free Gas Logs Ref.
  • Page 18 UVL18/24/30 Premium Vent Free Gas Logs (continued) Ref. Description UVL18 UVL24 UVL30 Middle Right Log 20001887 3/8” Flare Tubing 7060120 7060120 7060120 3/8” Flare Tubing (M Series) 20004146 20004146 Volcanic Rock 20000198 20000198 20000198 Elbow Fitting 1/2” NPT (F) x 3/8” Flare 7523184 7523184 7523184...
  • Page 19 Accessories The following accessories are available from your Vermont Castings Dealer. If you need additional informa- tion beyond what your dealer can supply, contact CFM Specialty Home Products, 410 Admiral Blvd, Missis- sauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N6, Attention: Technical Service.
  • Page 20 UVL Series 2020...
  • Page 21 ALL OF WHICH ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY INCLUDED. warranties specified in paragraphs A and B below with IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY PRE- respect to its VERMONT CASTINGS Decorative Gas SCRIBED BY LAW (NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGO- Appliances (the “Gas Appliance”), including the CFM...
  • Page 22 CFM Specialty Home Products 410 Admiral Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N6 • 905-670-7777 www.majesticproducts.com • www.vermontcastings.com © CFM Specialty Home Products...

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