Vermont Casting VL24LP, VL18LP, VL21 General Information, N O T I C E, W A R N I N G, 20002538

General Information

In order to assure a safe and effective instal- lation, only a qualified service person who is familiar with the building codes and installation techniques appropriate to your area may install and service this appliance.

The Logsets have been designed and tested to operate safely when installed according to the installation instructions con- tained in this manual. Read all instructions before starting the installation.

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, all gas fitting and installation of this heater shall only be done by a licensed gas fitter or licensed plumber.

•This appliance is for supplemental heating only, It should not be used as the primary heat source for a dwelling.

•The vent-free gas logset must be installed only in a fire- place constructed of noncombustible material.

•The logset should be inspected before use and at least annually thereafter. More frequent cleaning may be necessary because of excessive lint from carpeting or bedding material.

•In the United States, the installation and operation must conform to local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, latest edition, CSA-B149 Installation Code, and with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA70 (latest edition).

•The gas logset and its individual shutoff valve must be dis- connected from the gas supply piping system during any pres- sure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 p.s.i.g. (3.5 kPa) The gas logset 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 p.s.i.g. (3.5 kPa)

•Do not, under any circumstances, burn solid fuel (wood, paper, coal) in the fireplace where you have installed your log- set. Do not use it for cooking. Put nothing on top of the logs.

•The logset must be compatible with its fuel. Natural gas requires different hardware than propane. Never attempt to use natural gas with a propane logset or vice versa.

•For a propane burning logset, the supply tank must include a high to low gas pressure regulator. The tank must be out- doors. Do not, under any circumstances, locate supply tanks inside any structure.

•The fireplace must include a screen made of chain mesh or a similar material. You must keep the screen closed at all times during the operation of the logset; it will protect you in the event of an explosion.

•WARNING: If the fireplace contains glass doors, they must remain open at all times during the operation of the logset, allowing combustion air to circulate.

•In order to avoid any possible gas leaks, apply pipe joint compound to all non-flared threaded connections involved in this installation. For propane, the joint compound must be resistant to the corrosive action of propane.

•To check for leaks, always use a soapy water solution or a sniffer. Never test by using an open flame.

•The area around the gas logset must be free of all combus- tible materials, especially gasoline or other highly flammable, vapor producing liquids.

•Due to high temperatures, locate this logset away from both high traffic areas and furniture and draperies.

•Children and adults alike should be aware of the high surface temperatures; to avoid the risk of burns or ignition of clothing they should stay away.

•Do not touch any part of the logset other than the controls while it is operating or immediately after you turn it off.

•Supervise young children and pets carefully when they are in the room where the logset is operating.

•Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the logset.

•Make sure that any safety screen or guard, removed during servicing, has been replaced before you use the logset.

•Do not, under any circumstances, install the logset in any bedroom, bathroom, other small, enclosed room, mobile home or recreational vehicle.

•Do not install the logset in a drafty area or use it with any aftermarket blower system that may cause drafting and con- sequently alter the flame pattern.

•It is imperative that you keep clear all burner areas, control compartments and passageways for circulating air.

•Do not move the logset in any way that might dislodge the logs from their fixed positions. If you bump the logset check to see if you have dislodged anything.

•Vent-free logsets require additional fresh air. You may sup- ply additional air with any combination of: opening windows or doors; or by operating a central furnace blower or exhaust fan.

•Provide adequate clearances around air openings into the combustion chamber and adequate accessibility clearance for servicing and proper operation. NEVER obstruct the front opening of the fireplace.

W A R N I N G

This appliance is for installation in a masonry fireplace with a working flue, a U.L.-127 listed manufactured solid-fuel burning fireplace or in a CFM Corporation vent free fireplace.

N O T I C E

This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxy- gen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to pages 5 and 6.

This appliance operates as an unvented domestice room heater when fitted to a masonry or factory-bilt woodburn- ing fireplace with the flue damper closed, or as a decorative appliance when the flue damper is fully open. It must not be used for any other purpose and must be fitted in a masonry or factory-built fireplace or ventless firebox enclosure.

Avoid propane tank dropping below 25% full. This will help keep soot from occurring.

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