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KEY

NO.

PART NUMBERS

DESCRIpTION

QTY

VCC18NR/PR VCC24NR/PR VCC30NR/PR

120952-01

120952-02

120952-03

Log.Set

120953-0

12095-0

Rear.Log.(#1)

120953-01

12095-01

Bottom.Left.Log.(#2)

120953-02

12095-02

Bottom.Right.Log.(#3)

120953-03

12095-03

120955-01

Front.Log.(#)

12095-05

Top.Left.Log.(#5)

12095-06

Top.Middle.Log.(#6)

12095-07

Top.Right.Log.(#7)

—

12095-08

Small.Front.Log.(#8)

121079-01

Switch.Log

PARTS

LOG SETS FOR MODELS VCC18PR/NR, VCC24PR/NR AND VCC30PR/NR

This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the

instructions.listed.under.

Replacement Parts

.on.page.36.of.this.manual.

Summary of Contents for EC18NR/PR

Page 1: ... your building Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a quali fied installer service agency or the gas supplier INSTALLER Leave this manual with the appliance CONSUMER Retain this manual for future reference UNVENTED VENT FREE GAS LOG HEAT...

Page 2: ...tion onlyinasolid fuelburning masonry or UL127 fac tory built fireplace or in a listed ventless firebox en closure It is design certi fied for these installations in accordance with ANSI Z21 11 2 Exception Do not install this appliance in a factory built fireplace that includes instructions stating it has not been test ed or should not be used with unvented gas logs WARNING This is an unvented gas...

Page 3: ...chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm IMPORTANT Read this owner s manualcarefullyandcompletely before trying to assemble op erate or service this fireplace Improper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explo sion electricalshockandcarbon monoxide poisoning DANGER Carbonmonoxide poisoning may lead to...

Page 4: ...bstructions across openings of fireplace 8 To prevent the creation of soot follow the instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance page 26 9 Before using furniture polish wax carpet cleaner or similar products turn heater off If heated thevaporsfromtheseproductsmay create a white powder residue within burner box or on adjacent walls and furniture 10 This heater needs fresh outside air ven tilation to ...

Page 5: ...separately for Remote Ready Models Only wall switch hand held ON OFF remote wall thermostat hand held thermostat remote See Accessories page 37 The wall thermostat or hand held thermostat may not be used where vented decorative list ing is required Unpacking CAUTION Donotremovethe data plates from the grate as sembly The data plates contain important warranty and safety information 1 Remove logs a...

Page 6: ... breathe Fresh air must enter your home All fuel burning ap pliances need fresh air for proper combustion and ventilation Exhaust fans fireplaces clothes dryers and fuel burning appliances draw air from the house to operate You must provide adequate fresh air for these appliances This will insure proper venting of vented fuel burning appliances PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following are exce...

Page 7: ...upport 3 Add the Btu Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space Vent free fireplace ___________ Btu Hr Gas water heater ___________ Btu Hr Gas furnace ___________ Btu Hr Vented gas heater ___________ Btu Hr Gas fireplace logs ___________ Btu Hr Other gas appliances __________ Btu Hr Total __________ Btu Hr Do not include direct vent gas appliances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outd...

Page 8: ...ecting the two spaces see options 1 and 2 Figure 2 You can also remove door into adjoining room see option 3 Figure 2 Follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts Figure 2 Ventilation Air from Inside Building Or Remove Door into Adjoining Room Option 3 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 2 Ventil...

Page 9: ...t Vent free heaters add moisture to the air Although this is beneficial installing heater in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture See Air for Combustion and Ventila tion page 6 CHECK GAS TYPE Use the correct type of gas natural or propane LP If your gas supply is not the correct gas type do not install heater Call dealer where you bought heater for p...

Page 10: ...de Wall Example Minimum Noncombustible Material Clearances If Not Using Mantel Note If using a mantel proceed to If Using Mantel If not using a mantel follow these instructions You must have noncombustible material s above the fireplace opening Noncombustible materials such as slate marble tile etc must be at least 1 2 thick With sheet metal you must have noncombustible material behind it Noncombu...

Page 11: ...Underside of Mantel Hood GA6050 GA6052 or GA6053 Top of Fireplace Opening Underside of Mantel Shelf Mantel Shelf Hearth 5 Min Combustible Material Figure 9 Minimum Fireplace Clearances Above Combustible Flooring NOTICE Surface temperatures ofadjacentwallsandmantelsbe comehotduringoperation Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot to the touch If installed properly these tem peratures mee...

Page 12: ...g ure 10 The damper clamp will keep damper open Installation instructions are included with clamp accessory See chart below for minimum permanent flue opening you must provide Attach damper clamp so the minimum permanent flue open ing will be maintained at all times Area of Various Standard Round Flues Diameter Area 5 20 sq inches 6 29 sq inches 7 39 sq inches 8 51 sq inches Chimney Minimum Perman...

Page 13: ...in mortar joint of bricks 4 Remove heater base from fireplace 5 Drill holes at marked locations using 3 16 drill bit 6 Attach base through holes in front panel of base to fireplace floor using masonry screws provided in hardware package see Figure 12 7 Connect to gas supply See Connecting To Gas Supply Figure 11 Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to Heater Gas Regulator Gas Control Flexible Gas Hose Prov...

Page 14: ...diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to heater Ifpipeistoosmall undue loss of volume will occur Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve union and plugged 1 8 NPT tap Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up NPT tap must be upstream from heater see Figure 14 IMPORTANT Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location The equipment shutoff valve is for turnin...

Page 15: ...alve control valve and equip ment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system Pressures in excess of 1 2 psig will damage heater regulator 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where equip ment shutoff valve was connected 3 Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or using compr...

Page 16: ...e in center of log see Figure 18 2 VCG and EC Models Snap switch as sembly into place 3 Attach wires to control valve as shown in Figure 19 Gas Meter Figure 17 Checking Gas Joints Natural Gas Only Control Valve Location Equipment Shutoff Valve Installation Continued Installing optional remote accessories Installing Remote Receiver Remote control accessories are available separately see Accessories...

Page 17: ... Bracket Electronic Ignitor On Base Assembly Push Button Clips Pads 9 Volt Battery Battery Clip Terminal Wires Switch Control Valve 11 If logs were removed from heater for install remote accessory replace logs see In stalling Logs Embers and Lava Rock Installing Batteries for Remote Receiver and Hand Held Remote Control Two 9 volt alkaline batteries not included are required to operate this heater...

Page 18: ...gs Only use logs supplied with heater 1 Place rear log 1 on base assembly as shown in Figure 23 Log will fit over right end of burner and rest in middle of U burner 2 Place middle log 2 in front of U burner and against the edges of plate as shown in Figure 24 3 Place front left log 3 onto pan burner between log 2 and grate Back of log 3 should fit against front of log 2 Place front right log 4 ont...

Page 19: ... 2 pieces to back ports Additional glowing effect can be achieved by fraying edges of ember material WARNING Donotoperateunit without ember material correctly in place as shown in Figure 27 DoNOTplaceembermaterialany where else on the unit Use only embermaterialsuppliedwithunit Excessive or incorrectly placed ember material may produce carbon monoxide or soot WARNING Do not use rock wooloranyother...

Page 20: ...e Figure 34 page 21 8 Place small front log 8 into slot on right bottom log 3 as shown in Figure 35 Installation Continued 2 3 Figure 31 Installing Logs 2 and 3 4 Figure 32 Installing Log 4 5 Figure 33 Installing Log 5 Bottom of Log 2 Rib VCC Model Series It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed Do not modify logs Only use logs supplied with heater 1 Place rear log 1 on bas...

Page 21: ...rial correctly in place as shown in Figure 27 page 19 Do NOT place ember material anywhere else on unit Useonlyembermaterialsupplied withunit Excessiveorincorrectly placed ember material may pro duce carbon monoxide or soot WARNING Do not use rock wooloranyotherembermaterial not supplied with this unit 10 Add lava rock and small decorative logs around base of heater if desired DO NOT place rock or...

Page 22: ...nutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information column 1 If you don t smell gas go to the next step Operation FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING If you do not fol low these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage per sonal injury or loss of life A This appliance has a pilot...

Page 23: ...d turn control knob coun terclockwise to the ON position If using a hand held remote control acces sory go to Optional Hand Held Remote Operation on page 24 AUTO OFF ON Figure 37 Control Knob Ignitor Button and AUTO OFF ON Switch Selector Switch Control Knob in OFF Position Flame Adjustment Knob Ignitor Operation Continued 10 Wait one minute and put switch in ON position to light burners Note AUTO...

Page 24: ...e burner may light if hand held re mote was on when selector switch was last turned off You can now turn the burner on and off with the hand held remote control unit IMPORTANT Do not leave the selector switch in the REMOTE or ON position when the pilot is not lit This will drain the battery On Off Series Model HRC100 Hold the control button on the hand held remote until burner turns on Hold the co...

Page 25: ... Locks System to Prevent Accidental Ignition Turns Burners On or Off Increases or Decreases Room Temperature in AUTO Mode Digital Display Shows Temperature and Settings Operation Continued Safety Features When away from home for an extended period of time or as a child safety feature to prevent accidental ignition of the fireplace the receiver ON OFF REMOTE switch should be in the OFF position Aut...

Page 26: ... To AUTO Terminal on Switch To OFF Terminal on Switch Wiring Diagram Cleaning and Maintenance WARNING Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning CAUTION You must keep control areas burners and circulating air passageways of heaterclean Inspecttheseareas of heater before each use Have heaterinspectedyearlybyaquali fied service person Heater may needmorefrequentcleaningdue to excessive lint from c...

Page 27: ... air into the primary air holes on the injector holder 6 In case any large clumps of dust have now been pushed into the burner repeat steps 3 and 4 Clean the pilot assembly also Additional clean ing may be needed for proper pilot operation based on use lack of use A yellow tip on the pilot flame may indicate dust and dirt in the pilot assembly There is a small pilot air inlet hole about two inches...

Page 28: ... gas lines when in stalled 5 Depleted gas supply pro pane LP only 6 ODS pilot is clogged 7 Gas regulator setting is not correct REMEDY 1 Overlap ember material 1 4 see page 19 1 Reconnect ignitor cable 2 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 3 Replace ignitor cable 4 Replace ignitor 5 Replace pilot assembly 6 Replace pilot assembly 7 Install new alkaline bat t...

Page 29: ...ed in 30 seconds 3 Wait one minute for safety interlock system to reset Repeat ignition operation 4 Fully open equipment shut off valve 5 A Contact local natural or propane LP gas company B Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 26 or replace ODS pilot assembly 6 Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more 7 Replace pilot assembly 8 Replace control valve 1 Contact local natural o...

Page 30: ...ate burners until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local natural or propane LP gas company 3 Observe minimum installa tion clearances see pages 9 through 11 4 Clean burners see Clean ing and Maintenance page 26 or replace burner orifice s 1 Turn heater off when us ing furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products 1 Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation require men...

Page 31: ...ed 1 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 2 Control valve or gas control defective 1 Foreign matter between control valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 1 Hand held remote control is too close to heater REMEDY 1 Open window to venti late room Stop using odor causing products while heater is running 2 Refill supply tank propane LP only 3 Locate and correct all l...

Page 32: ...ol Models VGC18NR VGC18PR VGC24NR VGC24PR VGC30NR VGC30PR EC18NR EC18PR EC124NR EC24PR EC30NR EC30PR VCC18NR VCC18PR VCC24NR VCC24PR VCC30NR and VCC30PR 29 1 30 27 35 30 34 23 29 29 3 2 29 4 5 10 11 23 21 22 20 14 13 16 15 17 12 29 26 9 6 7 8 29 17 19 29 29 24 28 25 ...

Page 33: ...Burner Inlet Tube 1 14 111819 07 Elbow Orifice Front 1 111819 11 Elbow Orifice Front 1 111819 10 Elbow Orifice Front 1 15 118844 01CK Ignitor Bracket 1 16 111435 01 Electronic Ignitor 1 17 118618 01CK Pan Burner Bracket 1 18 098271 10 Ignitor Cable 1 19 118920 01CK Warning Label Bracket 1 20 112829 02 Air Shutter 1 21 119795 01 Gasket 1 22 119321 01 Venturi Tube 1 23 098249 01 ODS Nut 4 24 116559 ...

Page 34: ...for Models VGC18PR NR VGC24PR NR VGC30PR NR EC18PR NR EC24PR NR AND EC30PR NR This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 36 of this manual 1 2 8 5 3 4 6 7 KEY NO PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY EC18NR PR EC24NR PR EC30NR PR 120280 01 120280 02 120280 03 Log Set 1 1 120281 01 120281 02 120281 03 Rear Log 1 ...

Page 35: ...954 03 120955 01 Front Log 4 1 5 120954 05 120954 05 120954 05 Top Left Log 5 1 6 120954 06 120954 06 120954 06 Top Middle Log 6 1 7 120954 07 120954 07 120954 07 Top Right Log 7 1 8 120954 08 120954 08 Small Front Log 8 1 9 121079 01 121079 01 121079 01 Switch Log 1 Parts Log Sets for Models VCC18PR NR VCC24PR NR and VCC30PR NR This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When orderin...

Page 36: ...e 7 9 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Max 14 W C Min 11 W C For purpose of input adjustment VGC30NR EC30NR VCC30NR Rating Variable 28 000 39 000 Btu Hr Type Gas Natural Ignition Electronic Manifold Pressure 3 4 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Max 10 5 W C Min 5 W C For purpose of input adjustment Technical Service You may have further questions about instal lation operation or troubleshootin...

Page 37: ...tion is included WALL MOUNT THERMOSTAT SWITCH GWMT1 For all models The desired comfort setting can be selected on the wall thermostat and the log heater will automatically cycle from pilot to the heat setting selected WALL MOUNT ON OFF SWITCH GWMS2 For all models Allows the gas log heater to be turned on and off with a wall switch VENT FREE LOGMATE FIREBOXES Available in 32 36 and 42 models Circul...

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Page 40: ...riginal condition because of normal wear and tear or parts that fail or become damaged as a result of misuse accidents lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by improper installation Travel diagnostic cost labor transportation and any and all such other costs related to repair will be the responsibility of the owner TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE S...

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