Monessen Hearth VWF36, VWF30, VWF18 manual Important Safety Information, Installer, Owner

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

INSTALLER

Please leave these instructions with the appliance.

OWNER

Please retain these instructions for future reference.

IMPORTANT

Read these instructions carefully before installing or trying to operate this gas log set.

WARNING

Any change to this appliance or its controls can be dangerous.

Improper installation or use of the heater can cause serious injury or death from fire, burns, explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning.

Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns.

Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory, not approved for use with this appliance where applicable.

1.The installation, combustion and ventilation air must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, or the CAN/CGA-B149 Installation code (series). This unit complies with ANSI Z21.60 decorative gas appliance for installation in solid-fuel burning fireplace.

2.Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. MHS Vented Gas Logs must be installed only in a masonry or a UL 127 solid-fuel fireplace with minimum venting requirements, see installation sec- tion.

3.To prevent malfunction, gas log set and flue should be cleaned at least annually by a professional service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to exces- sive lint from carpeting, etc. It is imperative that control compartments, burners and circulating air passageways be kept clean.

4.A damper clamp must be installed to provide the mini- mum permanent vent opening to vent flue products, Refer to installation instructions.

5.Never burn solid fuels in a fireplace where a gas log set is installed.

6.This appliance must NOT be used with glass doors in the closed position. A fireplace screen must be in place when the log set is burning. Provisions for adequate combustion air must be provided. Adequate combustion air usually results in all flames curling into the fireplace away from the screen and up the flue.

8.Keep room area clear and free from combustible materi- als, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.

9.Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.

10.Young children should be carefully supervised when they

are in the same room with the gas log set in operation.

11.Do not place clothing or other flammable material near the fireplace when the gas logs are in use.

12.Do not use this gas log set if any part has been underwater. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the gas logs and replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.

13.The gas log set must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5kPa).

14.Secure gas log set to fireplace.

15.This log set will burn off the paint on the front grate bar.

Note: See cleaning section for refurbishing.

16. FOR MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS ONLY:

WARNING

This product must be installed by a

 

 

licensed plumber of gas fitter when

 

installed within the Commonwealth of

 

Massachusetts.

 

 

Installation of this vented gas log in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires the damper be permanently removed or welded in the full open position. In addition, a naturally vented gas log may not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Flex line installation must not exceed 36".

WARNING

This appliance is for installation only in

 

 

a solid fuel burning fireplace (masonry

 

fireplace or manufactured fireplace).

 

 

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Contents Read and Save These Instructions Models VWF18 VWF24 VWF30 VWF36Contents Important Safety Information InstallerOwner Safety Information Product SpecificationsMinimum Hearth Dimensions Minimum Chimney Height and Flue Opening Getting StartedMake Sure YOU have Received ALL Parts Minimum Opening Area of Chimney Damper for VentingHeight of Restriction Minimum Depth of Fireplace/Firebox Placement in a Fireplace with a Restrictive BarrierInstallation Damper Stop InstallationBefore Installing the Appliance Grate bar must not touch the valve Installing Valve CoverCovers must be installed prior to Operation to prevent overheatingWiring MILLI-VOLT Keep wiring away from heatSource and hot surfaces Pipe Connecting the GASPressure Test Point Location Filling the Burner PAN LOG PlacementPlacement of Glowing Embers Rock Wool Placement of Decorative Volcanic RockPlacing Front Left Log #2 on Grate Sliding Shield Plate Down Back VWF24 Massive OAK LogsCentering Rear Log #1 on Grate Bars VWF30 Massive OAK LogsVWF30 Massive OAK Logs Installing Right Middle Log #5Sliding Shield Plate Down Back of Burner Pan VWF36 Massive OAK LogsVWF36 Massive OAK Logs Installing Right Side Middle Log #7Placing Back Log #2 on Grate VWF18 American OAK LogsPlacing Back Log #2 on Grate Bars VWF24 American OAK LogsPlacing Front Log #2 on Front Grate VWF30 American OAK LogsPlacing Left Crossover Log #7 VWF30 American OAK LogsModels VWF24 B 6 Logs Notch Grate ProngPlacing Rear Log #1 on Back of Grate Models VWF24/18 Split River OAKResting Top Right Log #4 on Models VWF24/18 Split River OAKResting Top Right Log #4 on Bottom Left Log Models VWF30/24 Split River OAKModels VWF30/24 Split River OAK Sliding Shield Plate Down Models VWF36/30 Split River OAKResting Center Top Log #7 Bottom Models VWF36/30 Split River OAKPlacing Left Front Log #1A on Grate Models VWF18 Split PineModels VWF18 Split Pine Installing Right Log #6Placing Side Support Log #2 on Top Left of Log #1A Models VWF24 Split PineModels VWF24 Split Pine Installing Top Center Log #7Placing Side Support Log #2 on Top Models VWF30 Split PineModels VWF30 Split Pine Installing Right Middle Log #7Placing Rear Log #1 on Back Grate Model VWF24/18WP Weathered Pine LOGPlacing Top Left Log #5 behind Rear Log Model VWF24/18WP Weathered Pine LOGModel VWF30/24WP Weathered Pine LOG Placing Top Center Log #7 on Rear Log Model VWF30/24WP Weathered Pine LOGStraddling V of Bottom Left Log Model VWF36/30WP Weathered Pine LOGModel VWF36/30WP Weathered Pine LOG Safety Instruction for Manual Control SPK Operating InstructionsWhat to do if YOU Smell GAS MILLI-VOLT Control Lighting Instructions Flame Appearance Checking Burner FlamesPilot Flame Appearance Fireplace Draft Test Method Fireplace Draft TestCleaning and Servicing Remote Control Receiver ReplacementAssembly Replacement PartsVWF18MO VWF24MO VWF30MO Massive OAK LogsBirch Logs American OAK LogsVWF24/18SRO VWF30/24SRO VWF36/30SRO Split River OAK LogsVWF18SPA and VWF24SPA Split Pine LogsDescription Qty VWF24/18WP Weathered Pine LogsCarbon Monoxide Detector Requirements Special Requirements 27D8520 Five Year Warranty Lifetime Warranty