Superior VTDGT24NR Installation And Operation Instructions Manual Download Page 3

SAFETY

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1.  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. 

2.  Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any struc-

ture. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors (propane/

LP units only).

3.  If you smell gas

• shut off gas supply

• 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 depart

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ment

4.  This appliance shall not be installed in a bedroom or bath-

room, unless installed as a vented appliance. See 

Installing 

Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation

, page 6. 

This gas log set may not be installed as a vented appli-

ance in a bedroom or bathroom in the Commonwealth of 

Massachusetts.

5.  Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace, the chim

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ney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote, 

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  for  damage.  If  damaged,  repair  flue  and 

firebox before operating appliance.

6.  If fireplace has glass doors, never operate this appliance 

with glass doors closed. If you operate appliance with doors 

closed, heat buildup inside fireplace will cause glass to 

burst. Make sure there are no obstructions across open-

ings of fireplace.

7.  To prevent the creation of soot, follow the instructions in 

Cleaning and Maintenance

, page 16.

8.  Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaner or similar 

products, turn appliance off. If heated, the vapors from these 

products may create a white powder residue within burner 

box or on adjacent walls and furniture.

9.  Do not use this appliance as a wood burning appliance. 

Use only the logs provided with the appliance. Do not burn 

solid fuels in this appliance.

10.Do not run appliance

• where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored

• under dusty conditions

11.Do not use this appliance to cook food or burn paper or 

other objects.

12.Do not use this appliance if any part has been exposed to 

or under water. Immediately call a qualified service tech

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nician to inspect the room appliance and to replace any 

part of the control system and any gas control which has 

been under water. 

13.Do not operate appliance if any log is broken.
14.Turn appliance off and let cool before servicing, installing 

or repairing. Only a qualified service person should install, 

service or repair appliance.

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Figure 1 - Product Identification

Control 

Knob

Flame Adjustment Knob

VTDGT/MF Model Series

15.This appliances must not be connected to any external 

electrical source.

16.Operating appliance above elevations of 4,500 feet may 

cause pilot outage.

17.To prevent performance problems, do not use propane/

LP fuel tank of less than 100 lb. capacity (propane/LP 

units only).

18.Provide adequate clearances around air openings.

19.Do not operate fireplace if any log is broken.

If used with MFEB accessory ember burner, this appli

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ance shall only be installed in a wood burning fireplace.

WARNING: This appliance shall not be installed in a 

room or space unless the required volume of indoor 

combustion air is proved by the method described in 

the 

National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, 

the

 

International Fuel Gas Code.

Any part removed for servicing the appliance must be 

replaced prior to operating the appliance.

When installing as a vented appliance in a manufactured 

home or mobile home, the installation must conform 

with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety 

Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 or when standard is 

not  applicable,  with 

Manufacture  Home  Installations 

Standard, ANSI/NCSBCS A225.1/NFPZ 501A.

Summary of Contents for VTDGT24NR

Page 1: ...er appliance An LP cylinder not connected for use shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can caus...

Page 2: ...information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING This appliance is for installation only in a solid fuel burning masonry or UL127 factory built fireplace or in a l...

Page 3: ...alls and furniture 9 Do not use this appliance as a wood burning appliance Use only the logs provided with the appliance Do not burn solid fuels in this appliance 10 Do not run appliance where flammab...

Page 4: ...these instructions ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM This appliance has an electronic ignitor to light appliance fuel supply INSTALLATION WARNING Aqualified service person must install appliance Follow all...

Page 5: ...If you cannot meet these minimum clearances you must operate appliance with chimney flue damper open Go to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Opera tion page 7 Heat Resistant Material A Figu...

Page 6: ...el Clearances When Using Hood Minimum Non Combustible Material Minimum Non Combustible Material Height Distances to Underside of Mantel Top of Fireplace Opening Underside of Mantel Shelf 12 A 18 20 22...

Page 7: ...This will insure adequate air flow and guard against sooting and controls being dam aged Raisefireplacefloorwithnoncombustible material Make sure material is secure Installation Items Needed hardware...

Page 8: ...reads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged appliance valves WARNING Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum LP gas...

Page 9: ...um inlet gas supply pressure for purpose of input adjustment Figure 12 Gas Connection Pipe Cap Tee Nipple Joint Gas Control 3 Minimum Sediment Trap Equipment Shutoff Valve With 1 8 NPT Tap Approved Fl...

Page 10: ...ee Checking Gas Connections page 9 9 If logs were removed from appliance for install remote ac cessory replace logs see Installing Logs and Lava Rock Page 11 10 Place remote receiver on fireplace floo...

Page 11: ...anual Flamescontacting logs will create soot LOG PLACEMENT It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed Do not modify logs Only use logs supplied with appliance Note Each log inclu...

Page 12: ...ertical portion of the burner tube Place this log on the base assembly by inserting it from the left side as shown in Figure 19 You will need to twist the log slightly to get it to fit against the bur...

Page 13: ...36 inch models D 028 See Figures 22 and 22A The split side of the log faces forward The log has a notch that fits around the burner tube on the right side The left side of the burner tube fits into th...

Page 14: ...ehind the knot on the top of the front right log 8 Find the back top log VFGT24 inch models D 062 or VFGT30 inch models D 023 or VTGF36 inch models D 029 See Figures 25 and 25A The left end of this lo...

Page 15: ...you don t smell gas go on the next step 6 Press in and turn control knob counterclockwise to the PILOT position Press in control knob for five 5 seconds see Figure 26 7 With control knob pressed in p...

Page 16: ...l areas burnersandcirculatingairpassagewaysofap plianceclean Inspecttheseareasofappliance before each use Have appliance inspected yearly by a qualified service person WARNING Failure to keep the prim...

Page 17: ...vary from pilot shown Thermocouple Thermopile 1 8 Pilot Burner Piezo Ignitor 3 8 to 1 2 LOGS If you remove logs for cleaning refer to Installing Logs and Lava Rock page 11 to properly replace logs Re...

Page 18: ...Gas Pressure in of water Max 14 W C Min 11 W C For purpose of input adjustment VTDGT24NR VTDGT30NR AND VTDGT36NR Rating Variable 29 000 40 000 Btu Hr Type Gas Natural Ignition Electronic Manifold Pre...

Page 19: ...n installed 5 Depleted gas supply propane LP only 6 ODS pilot is clogged 7 Gas regulator setting is not cor rect REMEDY 1 Reconnect ignitor cable 2 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing...

Page 20: ...lights keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds 3 Wait one minute for safety in terlock system to reset Repeat ignition operation 4 Fully open equipment shutoff valve 5 A Contact local natural or pro...

Page 21: ...from line Have gas line checked by local natural or pro pane LP gas company 3 Observe minimum installation clearances see pages 9 through 11 4 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 16 or rep...

Page 22: ...ply propane LP only 3 Gas leak See Warning state ment at top of page 1 Low line pressure 2 ODS pilot is partially clogged 1 Gas leak See Warning state ment at top of page 2 Control valve or gas contro...

Page 23: ...wall above fireplace Fits openings 28 to 48 wide RECEIVER AND HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROL KIT MRC REMOTE READY MODELS ONLY For all models Allows the fireplace to be turned on and off by using a hand hel...

Page 24: ...SuperiorFireplaces US com 127038 01A 24 PARTS REMOTE READY CONTROL MODELS VTDGT24NR VTDGT24PR VTDGT30NR VTDGT30PR VTDGT36NR VTDGT36PR 1 2 5 6 8 9 10 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 22 11 12 12 7...

Page 25: ...ase 2 13 125603 01 Grate Stainlees MF42 1 125603 02 Grate Stainlees MF48 1 14 111435 01 Ignitor Electric 1 15 125019 01 Bracket Ignitor 1 16 116559 02 Shutter Air NG 1 116559 03 Shutter Air LP 1 17 09...

Page 26: ...NO PART NO LOG ID NO DESCRIPTION QTY 1 125948 01 D 061 125573 01 D 019 125591 01 D 027 Log Front Right 1 2 125948 02 D 060 125573 02 D 018 125591 02 D 026 Log Back Left 1 3 125948 03 D 059 125573 03...

Page 27: ...ing purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the part to the factory SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low pilot will not stay lit burners will have delayed ignition appliance will not pro...

Page 28: ...ll produce excessive temperatures and could result in a fire hazard c damages caused by failing to provide proper maintenance and service in accordance with the instructions provided with the Product...

Page 29: ...eriorFireplaces US com 127038 01A 29 KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model located on product or identification tag Serial No located on product or identification tag Date Purchased Keep receipt for warranty verif...

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Page 32: ...127038 01 Rev A 01 14 1508 Elm Hill Pike Suite 108 Nashville TN 37210 1 800 655 2008 www IHP US com P127038 01...

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