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Installation and service of this fireplace should be 

performed by qualified personnel. Vermont Cast-

ings Group recommends NFI certified profession-

als, or technicians supervised by an 

NFI certified professional.

WOODBURNING FIREPLACE

Fire Risk.

WARNING

For use with solid wood fuel only.

Other fuels may overfire and generate 

poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).

Model(s):

• 

DO NOT

 store or use gasoline or other flam-

mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this 

or any other appliance.

•  DO NOT

 overfire. Overfiring will void your 

warranty.

•  Comply with all minimum clearances to com-

bustibles as specified. Failure to comply may 

cause house fire.

   WARNING: If the information in these 

instructions is not 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 children 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.

INSTALLER:  Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.

OWNER:  Retain this manual for future reference.

NOTICE: DO NOT

 discard this manual!

Contact your dealer with questions on installation, operation, or service.

VCG Biltmore Series • SB100 Owner’s Manual • 4013-304 • Rev A • 02/19/15

SB100

Summary of Contents for SB100

Page 1: ...is not 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 Al...

Page 2: ...rts 6 3 Important 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 10 3 Glass Doors 10 C Fuel 11 1 Hardwood vs Softwood 11 2 Moisture content 11 3 Seasoning 12 4 Storing Wood 12 5 Burning Process 12 6...

Page 3: ...OD FUEL ONLY YES NO CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES CHIMNEY 2 IN MIN FIREBOX IN MIN DO NOT OVERFIRE USE ONLY SOLID WOOD FUEL OR LISTED DECORATIVE GAS APPLIANCE DO NOT USE A FIREPLACE INSERT OR OTHER PRODUCTS NOT SPECIFIED FOR USE WITH THIS PRODUCT IF DOORS ARE USED OPERATE FIREPLACE WITH DOORS FULLY OPEN OR CLOSED ONLY WHEN BURNING A DECORATIVE GAS APPLIANCE IN THE FIREPLACE ADJUST DAMPER TO THE FULLY O...

Page 4: ...D 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...

Page 5: ...rafting 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 appli...

Page 6: ... in this fireplace If an unvented gas appliance is installed it must incorpo 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 Biltmore Series SB100 Owner s Manual 4013 304 Rev A 02 19 15 A Appliance Certification This fireplace may ...

Page 7: ...ion 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 Compre...

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: ...ults 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 Flue Damper Section 2 F UP to Open DOWN to Close Outside Air Control Section 2 I UP to Open DOWN to Close Figure 3 2 General Operating Parts Caution I...

Page 10: ...LY OPEN CORRECT PARTLY CLOSED INCORRECT PARTLY OPEN INCORRECT FULLY CLOSED CORRECT Figure 3 3 Operating Positions of Bi fold Doors Refer to Figure 3 2 for location and operation of control The outside air kit supplies some combustion air for your fireplace It may help reduce the effects of nega tive air pressure Close the inlet to prevent cold drafts when the fireplace is not being used 2 Outside ...

Page 11: ...u 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 in...

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: ...You 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 pie...

Page 14: ...nnual inspection 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 be...

Page 15: ...ustible 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 otherwise locally dispersed they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled D Glass Cleaning Frequency As necessary By Homeowner Tools Needed Vinegar or glass cleaner soft towel Clean glass with a non abrasive glas...

Page 16: ...tion 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 p...

Page 17: ...an exterior factory built chim ney or exterior masonry chimney Try holding a burning rolled up newspaper as close to the flue outlet as pos sible for a few minutes then 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 ta...

Page 18: ... Outside 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 Biltmore Series SB100 Owner s Manual 4013 304 Rev A 02 19 15 ...

Page 19: ...eq SRV34567 6 Top Face SRV4013 208TB 7 Top Front Face SRV34544TB 8 Column Right or Left SRV34546TB 9 Bottom Front Face SRV34542TB 10 Grate GR31 11 Smoke Shelf SRV4013 185 12 Smoke Shield SRV4013 184TB 13 Firescreen Assembly w Rod Qty 2 req SRV35211 Firescreen Rod 1 ea SRV34571 Firescreen Assembly 1 ea SRV34590 Firescreen Handle 1 ea SRV10002 Heat Shield SRV34568 Nailing Flange Qty 6 req SRV31190 O...

Page 20: ...ack SRV413 347 Brick Refractory Hearth SRV4013 331 Brick Refractory Left Side SRV4013 349 Brick Refractory Right Side SRV4013 348 Traditional Refractory SB100 Brick Refractory Back SRV4013 332 Brick Refractory Hearth SRV4013 331 Brick Refractory Left Side SRV4013 334 Brick Refractory Right Side SRV4013 333 Refractory Retainer Qty 3 req SRV11847 Grate Retainer Qty 2 req SRV4017 060 Owner s Manual 4...

Page 21: ...m Contour Cabinet Style Mesh Doors black or bronze CONTOUR100BK CONTOUR100BZ Gas Inserts Gas Log Sets Gas Log Lighters Wood burning Inserts Grand Vista Cabinet Style Mesh Doors black or bronze GV100BK VCG Biltmore Series SB100 Owner s Manual 4013 304 Rev A 02 19 15 ...

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