Monessen Hearth VWF36, VWF30, VWF18 manual Fireplace Draft Test Method

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FIREPLACE DRAFT TEST

IMPORTANT: Fireplace Draft Test During Initial Installation

It is critical to verify that your chimney is drafting properly because the fireplace and gas logs function as a system.

Although MHS, Inc. goes to great lengths to design vented gas log sets that minimize sooting, all vented log sets will soot over time. Sooting normally appears as areas of black powder-like substance on the logs. It is important to peri- odically clean and inspect the logs per the cleaning and servicing.

WARNING

Fireplace systems that do not draft properly can increase the amount of soot produced by normal operation of the log set and, in extreme cases, can cause soot to be deposited within the room. This effect can be a sign of a blocked chimney, a faulty vent system or the result of negative pressure within the home. The dealer should be able to diagnose if a problem exists and be able to provide a solution to improve the venting of the ﬁreplace.

FIREPLACE DRAFT TEST METHOD

To determine if your fireplace is drafting properly, turn the log set on. After log set has been burning for about 10 minutes, place a match or smoke stick along the top and sides of the fireplace opening. If the flame or smoke is not pulled into the fireplace, then the ﬁreplace is not venting properly. At this point, the damper stop should be adjusted so that the damper opening is increased. If the problem remains after the open area of the damper is increased, then the fireplace system should be professionally inspected to determine if your firebox/chimney is venting properly.

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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 Make Sure YOU have Received ALL Parts Getting StartedMinimum Opening Area of Chimney Damper for Venting Minimum Chimney Height and Flue OpeningHeight of Restriction Minimum Depth of Fireplace/Firebox Placement in a Fireplace with a Restrictive BarrierInstallation Damper Stop InstallationBefore Installing the Appliance Covers must be installed prior to Installing Valve CoverOperation to prevent overheating Grate bar must not touch the valveWiring MILLI-VOLT Keep wiring away from heatSource and hot surfaces Pipe Connecting the GASPressure Test Point Location Placement of Glowing Embers Rock Wool LOG PlacementPlacement of Decorative Volcanic Rock Filling the Burner PANPlacing 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