OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not remove the metal data plates attached to the burner pan. The data plates contain important warranty in- formation.
WARNING: Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace, the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes, and loose paint by a quali- fied chimney cleaner. Creosote will ignite if highly heated. A dirty
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FVTR18 |
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FVTR24 |
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LOG | FRONT | BACK |
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SIZE | WIDTH* | WIDTH** | DEPTH |
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18" |
| 28" | 16" | 14" |
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24" |
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*Add 2" if safety valve/pilot is used **At depth indicated
chimney flue may create and dis- tribute soot within the house. In- spect chimney flue for damage.
NOTICE: Installation, service, and repair of this appliance must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, company or gas
FUEL INLET PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS ("W.C.)
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NG | 5.5 | 10.5 |
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LP | 11 | 13 |
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BURNER ORIFICE
LOG | NATURAL | PROPANE/LP | ||
SIZE | FRONT | REAR | FRONT | REAR |
18" | .046 | 4x.064 | .036 | 4x.043 |
24" | .064 | 4x.064 | .036 | 4x.0465 |
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supplier experienced with this type of gas appliance. Only fac- tory authorized components listed in these instructions may be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and all codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. Any modifications to this kit, or use of unauthorized components or ac- cessory items will void the manufacturer’s warranty, and may result in a hazardous condition.
FLUE OPENING
SPECIFICATIONS
Note: This vented appliance must be in- stalled only in a
The charts in Figure 4 indicate technical information regarding the installation of your gas log set. Please make sure that all of the specifications shown are applicable be- fore installation is attempted.
The fireplace must include a working flue and venting system with the minimum open- ings shown in the Figure 4.
Figure 4 - Technical Information Charts
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is not natural gas, you must install ON/OFF Safety Valve/Pilot Kit (see Accessories, page 17). Call dealer where you bought log set.
If the fireplace does not have a gas supply
VENTING SPECIFICATIONS FOR INSTALLATION
The fireplace chimney flue and vent must be drafting properly. To check the vent for proper drafting: Light a tightly rolled news- paper on one end and place it at the inside front edge of the fireplace. Observe the smoke and be sure the vent is properly drawing it up the chimney. If the smoke spills out into the room, extinguish the flame and remove any obstruction until proper venting is achieved.
The chimney flue must remain open a mini- mum of 3" at all times during the operation of this log set.
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