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INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not remove
the data plates attached to the
burner pan. The data plates
contain important warranty in
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formation.
WARNING: Before installing
in a solid fuel burning fireplace,
the chimney flue and firebox
must be cleaned of soot, creo
-
sote, ashes and loose paint by
a qualified chimney cleaner.
Creosote will ignite if highly
heated. A dirty chimney flue may
create and distribute soot within
the house. Inspect chimney flue
and firebox for damage. If dam
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aged, repair flue before operat
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ing heater.
NOTICE: Installation, service
and repair of this appliance must
be performed by a qualified in
-
staller, service agency, company
or gas supplier experienced with
this type of gas appliance. Only
factory 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 juris
-
diction. Any modifications to
this kit or use of unauthorized
components or accessory items
will void the manufacturer’s
warranty and may result in a
hazardous condition.
FLUE OPENING SPECIFICATIONS
Note: This vented appliance must be installed
only in a solid-fuel burning fireplace with a
working flue and constructed of noncombus-
tible material.
The charts in Figure 2 indicate technical
information regarding the installation of your
gas log set. Please make sure that all of the
specifications shown are applicable before
installation is attempted.
The fireplace must include a working flue and
venting system with the minimum openings
shown in the Figure 2.
MODEL
Btu/Hr
Input
Natural
Gas
Btu/Hr
Input
Propane/
LP Gas
Minimum
Vent
Opening
VVMR18
FVMR18
18" Multi-Side
55,000
45,000
8" dia.
VVMR24
FVMR24
24" Multi-Side
65,000
55,000
8" dia.
MINIMUM FIREBOX SIZES
LOG
SIZE
FRONT
WIDTH*
BACk
WIDTH**
DEPTH
HEIGHT
18"
28"
28"
16"
18"
24"
29
3
/
4
"
29
3
/
4
"
16"
18"
**At depth indicated
FUEL INLET PRESSURE
SPECIFICATIONS (W.C.)
Min.
Max.
NG
5.5"
10.5"
LP
11"
13"
Figure 2 - Technical Information Charts
BURNER ORIFICE
Log
Size
Natural
Propane/LP
In.
Num.
In.
Num.
18"
0.111
34
0.073
49
24"
0.129
30
0.086
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