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OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLATION
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
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
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.
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
shutoff valve, one must be installed.
CAUTION: Do not remove
the metal data plates attached
to the burner pan. The data plates
contain important warranty in-
formation.
FLUE OPENING
SPECIFICATIONS
Note:
This vented appliance must be in-
stalled only in a solid-fuel burning fireplace
with a working flue and constructed of non-
combustible material.
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.
Continued
MODEL
DESCRIPTION
VVTR18
18" Triple Burner
60,000
50,000
8" dia.
VVTR24
24" Triple Burner
70,000
60,000
8" dia.
Btu Input
Natural Gas
Btu Input
Propane Gas
Minimum
Vent Opening
MINIMUM FIREBOX SIZES
LOG
FRONT
BACK
SIZE WIDTH* WIDTH**
DEPTH HEIGHT
18"
28"
16"
14"
18"
24"
29
3
/
4
"
17"
15
1
/
2
"
18"
*Add 2" if safety valve/pilot is used
**At depth indicated
FUEL INLET PRESSURE
SPECIFICATIONS ("W.C.)
Min.
Max.
NG
5.5
10.5
LP
11
13
Figure 4 - Technical Information Charts
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.
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