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530501
18 24 30VL
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The design of this appliance complies with Standard Z21.11.2 of the American National Standards Institute 
and is so certified by the International Approval Service.
In accordance with Standard Z21.11.2, this appliance may be operated as an unvented heater when installed 
in a solid-fuel burning fireplace with the flue damper closed or an ANSI approved ventless firebox enclosure. 
Follow the applicable instructions contained in this manual. (State or Local Codes may only allow operation of 
this appliance in a vented configuration. Check your state or local codes.)

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Unvented Gas Log 

Heater

 

Installation and Operating 

Instructions

This is an unvented gas-fired 
heater. It uses air (oxygen) 
from the room in which it is 
installed. Provisions for adequate 
combustion and ventilation air 
must be provided.  
Refer to page 7. 

WARNINGS

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, 
a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, 
personal injury or loss of life.

–  Do  not  store  or  use  gasoline  or  other  flammable 

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other 
appliance.

–  WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

 

•  Do not try to light any appliance.

 

•  Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any 

phone in your building.

 

•  Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor'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  qualified  installer,  service  agency  or  the  gas 
supplier.

This appliance may be installed 
in an aftermarket, permanently 
located, manufactured (mobile) 
home, where not prohibited by 
local codes.
This appliance is only for use 
with the type of gas indicated on 
the rating plate. This appliance is 
not convertible for use with other 
gases.

MODELS: 18VL, 24VL and 30VL

Natural Gas or Propane/LPG 

Control Type: Millivolt  

53D0501  7/09  Rev. 7

Summary of Contents for 24VL

Page 1: ...efer to page 7 WARNINGS If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life Do not store or use gasoline or...

Page 2: ...during and after the installation of the gas log appliance The installer of the gas log appliance should carefully study this manual before installing the appliance All people who will be operating th...

Page 3: ...ll not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air When properly installed used and maintained this appl...

Page 4: ...state or local codes to determine if unvented heaters are permitted in your area If unvented heaters are permitted in your area follow the instructions accompanying the ventless firebox enclosure Do n...

Page 5: ...volt 28 000 18 000 24VLNV Milli volt 34 000 25 000 30VLNV Milli volt 34 000 25 000 18VLNT Thermostat 28 000 18 000 24VLNT Thermostat 38 000 25 000 30VLNT Thermostat 38 000 25 000 Propane LPG Note An e...

Page 6: ...less firebox enclosure It has been design certified for these installations Exception DO NOT install this appliance in a factory built fireplace that includes instructions stating it has not been test...

Page 7: ...ashed line shown in Figure 2 The mantel extension is the distance the mantel extends from the fireplace facing The mantel clearance is the distance from the fireplace opening to the bottom of the mant...

Page 8: ...control valve in the OFF position for a few minutes until the pilot valve closes should the knob be turned OFF while the pilot is burning This prevents escape of unburned gases The control system als...

Page 9: ...is approved by the local code authority Unions in gas lines shall be of the ground joint type Compounds used on threaded joints of gas piping must be resistant to the action of liquefied petroleum gas...

Page 10: ...space must not exceed 76 160 BTU per hour 3 808 divided by 50 x 1 000 equals 76 160 BTU per hour Normal air infiltration into an unconfined space will be adequate to supply the necessary fresh air for...

Page 11: ...u have any questions about fresh air requirements for proper combustion and ventilation of gas fired appliances This appliance is equipped with an ODS oxygen depletion sensor pilot light safety system...

Page 12: ...er ate Connecting Optional Wall Switch or Thermostat 1 Use 18 awg two wire cable 15 feet maximum length 2 At one end of the cable connect both wires to the wall switch or thermostat At the other end c...

Page 13: ...e wire harness to the wire harness attached to the unit located on the left side Do not let the wires touch the grate or burner 3 Stick velcro pads with self adhesive backing to the side of the remote...

Page 14: ...this appliance may be operated as an unvented heater when installed in a solid fuel burning fireplace with the flue damper closed or in an ANSI approved ventless firebox enclosure 2 WARNING If this a...

Page 15: ...he gas line carefully with a soap and water or liquid gas leak solution for leaks Bubbles indicate leaks Repair any leaks before proceeding 8 It is most convenient to light the pilot burner and check...

Page 16: ...conds after the top main burner ignites turn the control knob clockwise to pilot and read the troubleshooting section of this manual for help in determining why ignition did not occur Always follow th...

Page 17: ...ly as shown in Figure 12 Make sure the holes in the middle log fit onto the matching pins projecting from the log support assembly 4 Set the front log on the log support assembly Make sure the holes i...

Page 18: ...e log stops The middle log can be identified by the burned area in its center Figure 13 3 Set the front log into position with the locating pads on each side of the middle log blocks Figure 14 4 Set t...

Page 19: ...ed the screen shall have an opening s for introduction of combustion air NOTICE This appliance will go through a curing process during its initial first 2 to 3 hours operating period and will emit som...

Page 20: ...because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for your safety read before lighting warning If you do not follow these instruction exactly a fire or explosio...

Page 21: ...eft side of the heater behind the middle log and on the back of the rear burner If piezo ignitor does not light the pilot refer to Match Lighting Instructions 8 Hold the control knob in for an additio...

Page 22: ...ay be necessary to press in the control knob for 30 seconds or longer to allow air to bleed out of the gas piping 7 With the control knob pushed in push in and release the piezo ignitor button to ligh...

Page 23: ...f the knob does not pop out when released stop and immediately call your service technician or gas supplier If the ODS pilot will not stay lit after several tries push and turn the gas control knob cl...

Page 24: ...soline and any flammable or explosive material 11 Do follow the lighting and operation procedures provided 12 Do periodically inspect the flames of the pilot burner and main burners as described by th...

Page 25: ...h may have accumulated on each of the logs Do not remove the vermiculite particles glued to some of the logs these particles glow during operation of the appliance to produce ember effect After cleani...

Page 26: ...s supply line must be performed by a qualified service person If the appliance is moved even slightly for any reason the gas supply lines must be rechecked for leaks immediately with a soap and water...

Page 27: ...me Insufficient primary air Clean burner s air intake area Delayed ignition of Pilot flame too small Clean pilot and pilot orifice top main burner Top main burner ports clogged Clean ports Low pressur...

Page 28: ...28 53D0501 18 24 30VL Unvented Gas Logs replacement parts 530501 18 24 30VL parts 11 08 Refractory Log Set Fiber Log Set 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12c 18 12b 12a 16 15 13 19 20 21 23 22 28 27 26 24 25 14...

Page 29: ...8 Front Cover Millivolt 1 53D0019 53D0019 53D0019 9 10 Manual Millivolt Knob 1 18D0603 18D0603 18D0603 11 Thermostat Knob 1 18D0602 18D0602 18D0602 12a Manual Valve Nat 1 30D0201 30D0201 30D0201 12a M...

Page 30: ...30 53D0501 18 24 30VL Unvented Gas Logs...

Page 31: ...od of time as this written warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you 3 MHSC shall not be liable for incidental c...

Page 32: ...MHSC 149 Cleveland Drive Paris Kentucky 40361 www mhsc com...

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