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Service Parts

SA42C

Beginning Manufacturing Date: N/A

Ending Manufacturing Date: Active

Sovereign

42” Woodburning Fireplaces

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

COMMENTS

PART NUMBER

Starter Section

SRV22069

Top Standoff

Qty 4 req

SRV4044-111

Drywall Flange

SRV28388

Front Face (Top or Bottom)

SRV29902TB

Upper Grille Assembly

SRV4010-082TB

Glass Support (Top or Bottom)

SRV30569TB

Smoke Shield

SRV35221TB

Column (Right or Left)

SRV29899TB

Hearth Filler

SRV30332TB

Lower Grille Assembly

SRV4010-081TB

Grate

GR19

Grate Clip

Qty 2 req.

SRV28062

Additional service parts on following page.

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VCG Sovereign Series • SA36/42C Owners Manual • 4010-263 • Rev A • 02/18/15

Summary of Contents for SA36C

Page 1: ...ot followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death Owner s Manual Operation and Care WARNING HOT SURFACES Glass and other surfaces are hot during operation AND cool down Hot glass will cause burns DO NOT touch glass until it is cooled NEVER allow children to touch glass Keep children away CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as fireplace Alert ...

Page 2: ... Safety and Operating Information A Fireplace Safety 7 1 Clear Space 7 2 Grate 8 3 Refractory 8 4 Firescreen 8 5 Flue Damper 8 6 Glass Doors 8 7 Over Firing Your Fireplace 8 8 Chimney Fire 8 B General Operating Parts 9 1 Flue Damper 10 2 Outside Air Optional 10 3 Glass Doors 10 4 Fan Kit 10 C Fuel 11 1 Hardwood vs Softwood 11 2 Moisture content 11 3 Seasoning 12 4 Storing Wood 12 5 Burning Process...

Page 3: ...the utmost in safety and reliability As the owner of a new fireplace you ll want to read and carefully follow all of the instructions contained in this Owner s Manual Pay special attention to all Cautions and Warnings This Owner s Manual should be retained for future refer ence We suggest that you keep it with your other impor tant documents and product manuals Your new VCG wood burning fireplace ...

Page 4: ...Warranty coverage begins on the date of original purchase In the case of new home construction warranty coverage begins on the date of first occupancy of the dwelling or six months after the sale of the product by an independent authorized VCG dealer distributor whichever occurs earlier The warranty shall commence no later than 24 months following the date of product shipment from VCG regardless o...

Page 5: ...afting caused by tightly sealed constructions insufficient make up air supply or handling devices such as exhaust fans or forced air furnaces or other such causes 6 use of fuels other than those specified in the operating instructions 7 installation or use of components not supplied with the appliance or any other components not expressly authorized and approved by VCG 8 modification of the applia...

Page 6: ...rate an automatic shutoff device and must be installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code Z223 1 Latest edition Warning Do Not operate an unvented gas log set in this fireplace with the chimney removed VCG Sovereign Series SA36 42C Owners Manual 4010 263 Rev A 02 18 15 A Appliance Certification This fireplace may be installed in sleeping rooms This fireplace is not approved for installa...

Page 7: ...on adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage 1 Clear Space Combustible materials must not be stored on the hearth extension Room furnishings such as drapes curtains chairs or other combustibles must be at least 4 ft 1219 mm from the front of the fireplace Combustible materials are materials made of or sur faced with any of the following materials Wood Compres...

Page 8: ...plied grate or one approved by VCG Warning Risk of Fire Use only the factory sup plied integral grate Keeps logs in place Allows proper air circulation around the fire 3 Refractory The refractory is supplied to contain heat and provide an attractive interior It will break down over time and will need occasional replacement Small hairline cracks and discoloration are normal and do not affect its sa...

Page 9: ...and adults to hazards of high temperatures High temperatures may ignite clothing or other flammable materials Keep clothing furniture draperies and other flammable materials away HOT SURFACES Glass and other surfaces are hot during operation AND cool down Open Close Close Open Flue Damper Control Section 2 F Outside Air Kit Control Section 2 I Figure 3 2 General Operating Parts Caution If you expe...

Page 10: ...CORRECT Figure 3 3 Operating Positions of Bi fold Doors 4 Fan Kit Fan kit is optional Refer to instructions included with fan kit Refer to Figure 3 2 for location and operation of control The outside air kit supplies some combustion air for your fireplace Move handle to left to open It may help reduce the effects of negative air pressure Close the inlet to prevent cold drafts when the fireplace is...

Page 11: ... can use the softwood for starting the fire giv ing off quick heat to bring the fireplace up to operating temperature Add the hardwood for slow even heat and longer burn time 2 Moisture content The majority of the problems fireplace owners expe rience are caused by trying to burn wet unseasoned wood Freshly cut wood can be as much water as it is wood having a moisture content of around 50 Imag ine...

Page 12: ...he time it takes to season wood varies from around nine months for soft woods to as long as eighteen months for hardwoods The key to seasoning wood is to be sure it has been split exposing the wet interior and increasing the surface area of each piece A tree that was cut down a year ago and not split is likely to have almost as high a moisture content now as it did when it was cut To season wood C...

Page 13: ...u may notice an in dustrial odor the first few fires This is considered normal Use well seasoned wood Open the flue damper to a fully open position Place crumpled or twisted paper under the fireplace grate Loosely arrange kindling or small pieces of wood to form a tent on the fireplace grate Pre warm the flue to establish a draft to help reduce smoke spillage during start up Hold a rolled up piece...

Page 14: ...spection by qualified technician recommended Check condition of doors surrounds and fronts condition of glass and glass assembly obstructions of combustion and ventilation air obstructions of termination cap Clean glass air passageways grilles Warning Risk of Fire Ignited creosote is extremely HOT Prevent creosote buildup B Creosote Chimney Cleaning Frequency As needed at least annually before lig...

Page 15: ...ntainer metal shovel fireplace broom Warning Risk of Fire Do not remove ashes until the fire is out and the fireplace is cold Ashes should be placed in metal container with tight fitting lid The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or other...

Page 16: ...ion Bed of coals not established before adding wood Start with paper kindling to establish bed of coals refer to starting fire section Flue blockage such as birds nests or leaves in termination cap Have chimney inspected for creosote and cleaned by a certified chimney sweep Down draft or negative pressure Competition with exhaust devices Do not use exhaust fans during start up refer to negative pr...

Page 17: ...n light the paper under the kindling The heat generated from the burning rolled up newspaper should help get the draft established Still other factors can affect how well your flue system performs Neighboring structures high winds tall trees even hillsides can affect air currents around the chim ney Well designed chimney caps are available that can help Your fireplace dealer is the local expert in...

Page 18: ...utside air closed Overhead fan operating Overhanging tree Bird s nest or leaves in termination cap Structural changes in chimney area Creosote buildup in flue Strong win d s a r o u nd chimney termination Unsealed can lights Combustion air control Figure 5 1 Factory built Fireplaces Troubleshooting VCG Sovereign Series SA36 42C Owners Manual 4010 263 Rev A 02 18 15 ...

Page 19: ...11 3 Drywall Flange SRV29238 4 Front Face Top or Bottom SRV29901TB 5 Upper Grille Assembly SRV7010 080TB 6 Glass Support Top or Bottom SRV30568TB 7 Smoke Shield SRV31191TB 8 Column Right or Left SRV29899TB 9 Hearth Filler SRV30331TB 10 Lower Grille Assembly SRV4010 081TB 11 Grate GR18 Grate Clip Qty 2 req SRV28062 Additional service parts on following page 2 15 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 4 4 6 9 10 11 12 VCG S...

Page 20: ...irescreen Handle Qty 2 req SRV10002 Firescreen Rod Qty 2 req SRV12052 Junction Box SRV21878 12 Nailing Flange Qty 4 req SRV31190 Outside Air Kit AK22 Refractory Retainer Qty 3 req SRV11847 Smoke Diverter SRV30559 Strip Protector Qty 2 req SRV18320 Upper Door Track SRV15425TB Installation Manual 4010 262 Owner s Manual 4010 263 13 1 Hearth Refractory SRV29993 13 2 Back Refractory SRV29992 13 3 Side...

Page 21: ...e SRV28388 4 Front Face Top or Bottom SRV29902TB 5 Upper Grille Assembly SRV4010 082TB 6 Glass Support Top or Bottom SRV30569TB 7 Smoke Shield SRV35221TB 8 Column Right or Left SRV29899TB 9 Hearth Filler SRV30332TB 10 Lower Grille Assembly SRV4010 081TB 11 Grate GR19 Grate Clip Qty 2 req SRV28062 Additional service parts on following page 2 15 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 4 4 6 9 10 11 12 VCG Sovereign Series SA...

Page 22: ...irescreen Handle Qty 2 req SRV10002 Firescreen Rod Qty 2 req SRV28404 Junction Box SRV21878 12 Nailing Flange Qty 4 req SRV31190 Refractory Retainer Qty 3 req SRV11847 Smoke Baffle Right SRV35329 Smoke Baffle Left SRV35330 Strip Protector Qty 2 req SRV18320 Upper Door Track SRV15427TB Installation Manual 4010 262 Owner s Manual 4010 263 13 1 Hearth Refractory SRV28391 13 2 Back Refractory SRV28394...

Page 23: ...6S Louver Trim Kit Stainless Steel Gas Inserts Gas Log Sets Gas Log Lighters Wood burning Inserts Grand Vista Cabinet Style Mesh Door GV36BK GV42BK Gasketed Cabinet Style Doors GGD36BK GGD42BK VCG Sovereign Series SA36 42C Owners Manual 4010 263 Rev A 02 18 15 ...

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