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Vermont Castings BE36 Owner's Manual

Vermont Castings BE36 Owner's Manual

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WOODBURNING FIREPLACE

Installation and service of this fireplace should be
performed by qualified personnel. Vermont Cast-
ings Group recommends NFI certified profession-
als, or technicians supervised by an
NFI certified professional.
VCG Royalton Series • BE36/BE42 Owner Manual • 4044-198 • Rev A • 02/18/15
Owner's Manual
Operation and Care
WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a fire
or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or death.
• DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
• DO NOT overfire. Overfiring will void your
warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to com-
bustibles as specified. Failure to comply may
cause house fire.
WARNING
HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are hot during
operation AND cool down.
Hot glass will cause burns.
• DO NOT touch glass until it is cooled
• NEVER allow children to touch glass
• Keep children away
• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
fireplace.
• Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures.
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other flammable
materials.
• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other flammable
materials away.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
For use with solid wood fuel only.
Other fuels may overfire and generate
poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).
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  • Page 1: Woodburning Fireplace

    For use with solid wood fuel only. NFI certified professional. Other fuels may overfire and generate poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide). VCG Royalton Series • BE36/BE42 Owner Manual • 4044-198 • Rev A • 02/18/15...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1. Hardwood vs. Softwood 2. Moisture content 3. Seasoning 4. Storing Wood 5. Burning Process 6. Creosote Formation 7. Processed Solid Fuel Firelogs D. First Fire E. Lighting Instructions VCG Royalton Series • BE36/BE42 Owner Manual • 4044-198 • Rev A • 02/18/15...

  • Page 3: Welcome

    HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES IF INSTALLATION OR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ARE MISSING CONTACT: HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES, 7571 215th Street West, Lakeville, MN 55044. P.N. 4021-954A Grate VCG Royalton Series • BE36/BE42 Owner Manual • 4044-198 • Rev A • 02/18/15...

  • Page 4: Limited Lifetime Warranty

    B. LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Vermont Castings Group LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Vermont Castings Group, on behalf of its hearth brands (”VCG”), extends the following warranty for VCG wood appliances that are purchased from a VCG authorized dealer. WARRANTY COVERAGE: VCG warrants to the original owner of the VCG appliance at the site of installation, and to any transferee taking ownership of the appliance at the site of installation within two years following the date of original purchase, that the VCG appliance will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture.
  • Page 5 THE EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, VCG MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO DURATION OF THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY SPECIFIED ABOVE. 4017-645A 02-24-15 Page 2 of 2 VCG Royalton Series • BE36/BE42 Owner Manual • 4044-198 • Rev A • 02/18/15...

  • Page 6: Product Specific And General Information

    Warning! Risk of Fire! For use with solid wood fuel only. Other fuels may overfire and generate poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide). VCG Royalton Series • BE36/BE42 Owner Manual • 4044-198 • Rev A • 02/18/15...

  • Page 7: Important Safety And Operating Information

    48 in. (1219 mm) Clear Space 12 in. (305 mm) Front of Fireplace Clear Space Sides of Fireplace (from the FP opening) Figure 3.1 Clear Space VCG Royalton Series • BE36/BE42 Owner Manual • 4044-198 • Rev A • 02/18/15...

  • Page 8: Grate

    If doors are left partly open, gas and flame may be drawn out of the fireplace opening. VCG Royalton Series • BE36/BE42 Owner Manual • 4044-198 • Rev A • 02/18/15...

  • Page 9: General Operating Parts

    CAUTION! If you expect that children may come into contact with this fireplace, we recommend a barrier such as a decorative screen. See your dealer for suggestions. B. General Operating Parts WARNING! DO NOT operate fireplace before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate fire- place according to operating instructions could cause fire or injury. Close Open Close Open Outside Air Flue Control Handle Damper Figure 3.2 General Operating Parts VCG Royalton Series • BE36/BE42 Owner Manual • 4044-198 • Rev A • 02/18/15...

  • Page 10: Flue Damper

    FULLY CLOSED PARTLY CLOSED CORRECT CAUTION! Risk of Burns! The outside air control INCORRECT handle is HOT when fireplace is in operation. Adjust BEFORE lighting fire. Figure 3.3 Operating Positions of Bi-fold Doors VCG Royalton Series • BE36/BE42 Owner Manual • 4044-198 • Rev A • 02/18/15...

  • Page 11: Fuel

    Soft woods Hard woods • Douglas Fir • Oak • Pine • Maple • Spruce • Apple • Cedar • Birch • Poplar • Aspen • Alder VCG Royalton Series • BE36/BE42 Owner Manual • 4044-198 • Rev A • 02/18/15...

  • Page 12: Seasoning

    Doing so • refractory is in place may trap moisture from the ground and impede air • all labels have been removed circulation. VCG Royalton Series • BE36/BE42 Owner Manual • 4044-198 • Rev A • 02/18/15...

  • Page 13: Lighting Instructions

    WARNING! Risk of Fire! Keep combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids clear of the fireplace. DO NOT: • store flammable materials close to the fireplace • use gasoline, lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a fire in this fireplace. VCG Royalton Series • BE36/BE42 Owner Manual • 4044-198 • Rev A • 02/18/15...

  • Page 14: Maintenance And Service

    In the event of a chimney fire, Vermont Castings Group recommends replacement of the chimney and inspec- tion of the adjacent structure to the provisions of NFPA Level III inspection criteria. VCG Royalton Series • BE36/BE42 Owner Manual • 4044-198 • Rev A • 02/18/15...

  • Page 15: Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning

    TCT375 TR344/TR342 DTO/DTS Series Square Square Terra Cotta Round Termination Cap Termination Cap Termination Caps Termination Cap Termination Cap Figure 4.1 Chimney & Termination Cap Cleaning VCG Royalton Series • BE36/BE42 Owner Manual • 4044-198 • Rev A • 02/18/15...

  • Page 16: Grate

    F. Refractory/Firebrick Frequency: Tools Needed: • Inspect condition of brick. Replace if crumbly or otherwise deteriorated, or if cracks exceed 1/4 in. (6 mm). VCG Royalton Series • BE36/BE42 Owner Manual • 4044-198 • Rev A • 02/18/15...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Add glass doors to slow down air flow. Overdrafting Check for correct vent height; too much vertical height creates overdrafting. Check location of vent termination (refer to chimney assembly section). VCG Royalton Series • BE36/BE42 Owner Manual • 4044-198 • Rev A • 02/18/15...

  • Page 18: Faqs

    Be sure you have air available for combustion and that your firewood is dry and well seasoned. Build your fires properly and according to the instructions given in op- VCG Royalton Series • BE36/BE42 Owner Manual • 4044-198 • Rev A • 02/18/15...
  • Page 19 Air register from furnace near fireplace? Doors opening and closing? Outside air Window closed Combustion closed? for start-up? air control Figure 5.1 Factory-built Fireplaces: Troubleshooting VCG Royalton Series • BE36/BE42 Owner Manual • 4044-198 • Rev A • 02/18/15...

  • Page 20: Reference Materials

    Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: N/A Royalton Woodburning Fireplace Ending Manufacturing Date: Active 2- Damper Kit (Air Handle) 1Piece Rod Part number list on following page. 02/15 VCG Royalton Series • BE36/BE42 Owner Manual • 4044-198 • Rev A • 02/18/15...

  • Page 21: Service Parts

    Extended Smoke Shield Kit Nailing Flange Qty 4 req SRV4044-161 Smoke Baffl e Qty 2 req SRV4044-116 Strip Protector Qty 2 req SRV18320 Installation Manual 4044-197 4044-198 Owner’s Manual VCG Royalton Series • BE36/BE42 Owner Manual • 4044-198 • Rev A • 02/18/15...
  • Page 22 Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: N/A Royalton Woodburning Fireplace Ending Manufacturing Date: Active 2- Damper Kit (Air Handle) 1Piece Rod Part number list on following page. 02/15 VCG Royalton Series • BE36/BE42 Owner Manual • 4044-198 • Rev A • 02/18/15...
  • Page 23 Extended Smoke Shield Kit Nailing Flange Qty 4 req SRV4044-161 Smoke Baffl e Qty 2 req SRV4044-116 Strip Protector SRV18320 4044-197 Installation Manual Owner’s Manual 4044-198 VCG Royalton Series • BE36/BE42 Owner Manual • 4044-198 • Rev A • 02/18/15...

  • Page 24: Accessories

    B. Accessories Doors DM1036 with Black or Stainless Steel Trim DM1042 with Black or Stainless Steel Trim Gas Inserts Gas Log Sets Gas Log Lighters Wood-burning Inserts VCG Royalton Series • BE36/BE42 Owner Manual • 4044-198 • Rev A • 02/18/15...
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  • Page 26: Contact Information

    7216645, D320652, D445174, D462436; (Canada) 1297749, 2195264, 2225408, 2313972; (Australia) 780250, 780403, 1418504 or other U.S. and foreign patents pending. Printed in U.S.A. - Copyright 2012 VCG Royalton Series • BE36/BE42 Owner Manual • 4044-198 • Rev A • 02/18/15...

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