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Vented Gas Log Set
Models: VWF18STN,
VWF24STN
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.
–
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable 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.
This gas log set is to be installed only in a
solid-fuel burning fireplace with a working flue
constructed of noncombustible material.
278851
VWFST cover
Installation and Operating
Instructions
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future refer-
ence.
27D8851 1/13 Rev. 5
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- Page 1 Vented Gas Log Set Models: VWF18STN, VWF24STN WARNINGS 278851 If the information in this manual is not VWFST cover followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. – Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS VWFST Series Vented Gas Log Set Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a Vermont Castings Group Log Set. PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE! IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
2. Installation and repair should be done by a qualified to inspect the gas logs and replace any part of the service person. Vermont Castings Group Vented Gas control system and any gas control which has been Logs must be installed only in a masonry or a UL 127 under water. -
Page 4: Product Specifications
VWFST Series Vented Gas Log Set GAS SPECIFICATIONS Nominal Never connect unit to private (non- Model Fuel Control BTU/h utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly VWF18STN Natural Manual 80,000 known as wellhead gas. VWF24STN Natural Manual 90,000 GAS PRESSURES... -
Page 5: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED VWFST Series Vented Gas Log Set MINIMUM FREE OPENING AREA OF CHIM- MAKE SURE YOU HAVE RECEIVED ALL PARTS NEY DAMPER FOR VENTING Check your packing list to verify that all listed parts have been received. You should have the following: The fireplace and gas logs function as BURNER - GRATE ASSEMBLY 18", 24"... -
Page 6: Placement In A Fireplace With A Restrictive Barrier
PLACEMENT IN A FIREPLACE WITH A RESTRICTIVE BARRIER VWFST Series Vented Gas Log Set IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THIS GAS LOG The following are guidelines for placing a VWF log set with SPK, MVVK, or CVTHL kit in a fireplace that has a restrictive barrier along the bottom front opening of the fireplace. -
Page 7: Installation
INSTALLATION VWFST Series Vented Gas Log Set INSTALL AND OPERATE THE APPLIANCE AS DIRECTED IN THIS MANUAL. Damper Stop 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 mini- mum flue opening, according to the table on Page 5. -
Page 8: Installation For Gas Valve Kits
INSTALLATION FOR GAS VALVE KITS VWFST Series Vented Gas Log Set LP sets must be installed with a SPK or SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPK- MVVKLP Kit which includes the air mixing NGA/SPK-LPA nut and vermiculite. The natural gas orifice must be removed. Adjust pilot flame to cover thermocouple Natural Gas... - Page 9 INSTALLATION FOR GAS VALVE KITS VWFST Series Vented Gas Log Set Screw Figure 7 - Install Pilot LG1052 Heat Shield LG1052 install pilot LG1053 Figure 8 - Install Heat Shield Gas Control Valve Control Knob Knob Extensions 27D8851 LG1053...
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Page 10: Manvk
INSTALLATION FOR GAS VALVE KITS VWFST Series Vented Gas Log Set SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR MANVK The MANVK kit is for Natural Gas Only Injector MANVK Kit Includes LG1054 Valve Knob Extenders Reducer Control Knob Valve Control Knob Knob Extenders Figure 9 - MAnVK SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS... -
Page 11: Cvthlng
INSTALLATION FOR GAS VALVE KITS VWFST Series Vented Gas Log Set SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CVTHL-NG Heat Shield CVTHL-NG Kit Includes Valve Pilot for NG Pipe Nipple Knob Extender Heat Shield Self Tapping Screws Pilot Bracket Reducer Pipe Nipple Natural Gas Injector Burner Fitting... -
Page 12: Wiring -Millivolt
WIRING -MILLIVOLT VWFST Series Vented Gas Log Set Label all wires prior to disconnection when Do not connect to 110 Volt supply servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing THTP Millivolt Valve Pilot FP2738 Figure 14 -... -
Page 13: Connect The Gas
CONNECT THE GAS VWFST Series Vented Gas Log Set Use new black iron pipe, steel pipe, copper NOTICE: A qualified gas appliance installer tubing, or internally tinned copper tubing. must connect the appliance to the gas Copper or internally tinned copper tubing supply. -
Page 14: Log Placement
LOG PLACEMENT VWFST Series Vented Gas Log Set PLACEMENT OF DECORATIVE VOLCANIC FILLING THE BURNER PAN ROCK Fill the burner pan with vermiculite to the center and sloped to the front/back of the burner pan. Excess vermiculite can S p r i n k l e v o l c a n i c a r o u n d t h e... - Page 15 LOG PLACEMENT VWFST Series Vented Gas Log Set Left/Right Curved Log #3 Left/Right Curved Log #3 4. Place a left/right curved log (#3) on top of front and back bottom left logs. Place second left/right curved log (#3) on top of front and back bottom right logs.
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Page 16: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPK AND CVTHL KITS VWFST Series Vented Gas Log Set SAFETY INSTRUCTION FOR MANUAL CONTROL (SPK) AND HI/LO CONTROL (CVTHL) FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING A. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the If you do not follow these instructions appliance area for gas. -
Page 17: Millivolt Control Lighting Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MVVK KITS VWFST Series Vented Gas Log Set MILLIVOLT CONTROL LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS The Millivolt control does not come preassembled with an on/off switch so that it may be customized for the specific application with a wall switch, remote, etc. A switch/remote must be connected to enable the burner to light. -
Page 18: Operating Instructions For Manvk Kits
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MANVK KIT VWFST Series Vented Gas Log Set SAFETY INSTRUCTION FOR MANUAL CONTROL WITHOUT PILOT If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING B. -
Page 19: Flame Appearance
FLAME APPEARANCE VWFST Series Vented Gas Log Set CHECKING BURNER FLAMES Flame should be yellow and extend vertically (not curling toward fireplace screen). LG1064 Ember bed should have a yellow/orange glow Figure 21 - Flame Appearance LG1064 Thermocouple/ Thermopile Tip VWFST log flames PILOT FLAME APPEARANCE The pilot flame must always be present when appliance is... -
Page 20: Fireplace Draft Test
Although Vermont Castings Group goes to great deposited within the room. This effect can lengths to design vented gas log sets that minimize be a sign of a blocked chimney, a faulty vent sooting, all vented log sets will soot over time. -
Page 21: Remote Control Receiver Replacement
CLEANING AND SERVICING VWFST Series Vented Gas Log Set REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER REPLACE- Turn off gas logs and allow to cool before MENT cleaning. Disconnect electrical power if The remote control receiver and batteries are very sensi- applicable before cleaning or servicing. tive to heat. -
Page 22: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS VWFST Series Vented Gas Log Set ASSEMBLY Ref. Description MANVK SPK-NGA SPK-LPA MVVKNA MVVKLPA CVTHL-NG CVTHL-LP 278851 1. Injector 27D7022 27D7022 27D0406 27D7022 27D0406 27D7022 27D0406 VWFST burner parts 2. Manual Control Valve 27D0303 27D8951 27D8951 3. Millivolt Control Valve 27D8006 27D8005 4. -
Page 23: Vwfst Logs
REPLACEMENT PARTS VWFST Series Vented Gas Log Set Ref. Description Qty. VWF18MOST VWF24MOST Bottom Left Front Log #1 27D7501 27D7507 Bottom Right Front Log #2 27D7502 27D7508 Left/Right Curved Log #3 27D8830 27D8581 278851 Top Left/Right Split/Charred Log #4 27D8831 27D8834 VWFST log parts Curved Center Top Log #5... - Page 24 VWFST Series Vented Gas Log Set 27D8851...
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Page 26: Massachusetts Requirements
VWFST Series Vented Gas Log Set Massachusetts Residents Only — Please read and follow these special requirements 2. Approved Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Each carbon NOTE REGARDING VENTED PRODUCTS monoxide detector as required in accordance with the above This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter provisions shall comply with NFPA 720 and be ANSI/UL 2034 when installed within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. -
Page 27: Lifetime Warranty
Vermont Castings Group in the appliance are found to be defective in materials or workmanship, Vermont Castings Group will, at its option, replace or repair the defective components at no charge to the original owner. Vermont Castings Group will also pay for reasonable labor costs incurred in replacing or repairing such components for a period of two years from the date of installation. - Page 28 Vermont Castings Group 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.vermontcastingsgroup.com...
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