Damper Stop Installation | Monessen Hearth VWF30, VWF36, VWF18

INSTALLATION

INSTALL AND OPERATE THE APPLIANCE AS DIRECTED IN THIS MANUAL.

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 minimum flue opening, per table on page 5.

Should the clamp not fit, or provide the required permanent opening from the table, have the damper cut to provide a minimum permanent opening or install a permanent stop.

FOR MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS ONLY

Installation of this vented gas log set in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires the damper be permanently removed or welded in the fully open position. In addition, a naturally vented gas log may not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom in the Commonwealth of Masasachusetts.

Damper Stop

Damper

Figure 3 - Damper Stop Installation

In compliance with ANSI Z21.60•CGA2.26 and National Fuel Gas Code, Section 6.

BEFORE INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE:

•Turn off gas supply to fireplace or firebox.

•Clean the fireplace floor and chimney before installing the log set. Seal any ash clean-out doors to protect the unit from down drafts.

ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

1.Place grate/burner assembly into firebox with the front pan facing forward.

2.Drill two (2) 5/32" diameter holes approxi-

mately 1 1/2" deep.

3. Anchor the front pan to the floor using the screws provided.

Proper installation of the grate is essential to prevent any movement of the gas logs and controls during operation.

Screws

Injector

(Natural Gas

only)

Figure 4 - Securing Grate/Burner Assembly into Firebox

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Monessen Hearth VWF30, VWF36, VWF18 manual Damper Stop Installation, Before Installing the Appliance

Contents

Read and Save These Instructions Models VWF18 VWF24 VWF30 VWF36 Contents Installer Important Safety InformationOwner Product Specifications Safety InformationMinimum Hearth Dimensions Minimum Chimney Height and Flue Opening Getting StartedMake Sure YOU have Received ALL Parts Minimum Opening Area of Chimney Damper for Venting Height of Restriction Minimum Depth of Fireplace/Firebox Placement in a Fireplace with a Restrictive Barrier Damper Stop Installation InstallationBefore Installing the Appliance Grate bar must not touch the valve Installing Valve CoverCovers must be installed prior to Operation to prevent overheating Keep wiring away from heat Wiring MILLI-VOLTSource and hot surfaces Pipe Connecting the GAS Pressure Test Point Location Filling the Burner PAN LOG PlacementPlacement of Glowing Embers Rock Wool Placement of Decorative Volcanic Rock Placing Front Left Log #2 on Grate Sliding Shield Plate Down Back VWF24 Massive OAK Logs Centering Rear Log #1 on Grate Bars VWF30 Massive OAK Logs VWF30 Massive OAK Logs Installing Right Middle Log #5 Sliding Shield Plate Down Back of Burner Pan VWF36 Massive OAK Logs VWF36 Massive OAK Logs Installing Right Side Middle Log #7 Placing Back Log #2 on Grate VWF18 American OAK Logs Placing Back Log #2 on Grate Bars VWF24 American OAK Logs Placing Front Log #2 on Front Grate VWF30 American OAK Logs Placing Left Crossover Log #7 VWF30 American OAK Logs Models VWF24 B 6 Logs Notch Grate Prong Placing Rear Log #1 on Back of Grate Models VWF24/18 Split River OAK Resting Top Right Log #4 on Models VWF24/18 Split River OAK Resting Top Right Log #4 on Bottom Left Log Models VWF30/24 Split River OAK Models VWF30/24 Split River OAK Sliding Shield Plate Down Models VWF36/30 Split River OAK Resting Center Top Log #7 Bottom Models VWF36/30 Split River OAK Placing Left Front Log #1A on Grate Models VWF18 Split Pine Models VWF18 Split Pine Installing Right Log #6 Placing Side Support Log #2 on Top Left of Log #1A Models VWF24 Split Pine Models VWF24 Split Pine Installing Top Center Log #7 Placing Side Support Log #2 on Top Models VWF30 Split Pine Models VWF30 Split Pine Installing Right Middle Log #7 Placing Rear Log #1 on Back Grate Model VWF24/18WP Weathered Pine LOG Placing Top Left Log #5 behind Rear Log Model VWF24/18WP Weathered Pine LOG Model VWF30/24WP Weathered Pine LOG Placing Top Center Log #7 on Rear Log Model VWF30/24WP Weathered Pine LOG Straddling V of Bottom Left Log Model VWF36/30WP Weathered Pine LOG Model VWF36/30WP Weathered Pine LOG Operating Instructions Safety Instruction for Manual Control SPKWhat to do if YOU Smell GAS MILLI-VOLT Control Lighting Instructions Checking Burner Flames Flame AppearancePilot Flame Appearance Fireplace Draft Test Method Fireplace Draft Test Cleaning and Servicing Remote Control Receiver Replacement Assembly Replacement Parts VWF18MO VWF24MO VWF30MO Massive OAK Logs Birch Logs American OAK Logs VWF24/18SRO VWF30/24SRO VWF36/30SRO Split River OAK Logs VWF18SPA and VWF24SPA Split Pine Logs Description Qty VWF24/18WP Weathered Pine Logs Carbon Monoxide Detector Requirements Special Requirements 27D8520 Five Year Warranty Lifetime Warranty