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INSTALLATION
Continued
INSTALLING LOGS
(MODELS VSGF36NTA, VSGF36PTA,
VSGF36NRA AND VSGF36PRA)
WARNING: Failure to posi-
tion the parts in accordance
with these diagrams or failure
to use only parts specifically
approved with this heater may
result in property damage or
personal injury.
CAUTION: Do not remove
the data plates attached to the
heater base assembly. The data
plates contain important safety
and warranty information.
It is very important to install these logs exactly
as instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use logs
supplied with heater.
1. Place front log on top of the grate. Make sure
the notches in the bottom of the log fit over
the grate prongs (see Figure 21). Push back
of logs flush with metal grate bars.
2. Rest middle log behind metal posts on grate as-
sembly. Make sure the grooves in the bottom of
the log fit over the grate. Bring the log forward
next to the metal posts (see Figure 22).
3. Slide the grooves in the back of the rear log
against the rear grate prongs. Make sure the log
fits securely over the prongs (see Figure 23).
Make sure log is completely vertical and not
leaning in toward burner where the flame will
touch the log.
WARNING: You must operate
this fireplace with the fireplace
screen in place. Make sure fire-
place screen is in place before
running fireplace.
Figure 21 - Installing Front Log
Figure 23 - Installing Rear Log
Figure 22 - Installing Middle Log
Front Log
Grate
Prongs
Metal
Grate
Bars
Notch
Middle Log
Metal Post
Grate
Groove
Groove
Rear Log
Grate
Prong
Groove
in Back
of Log
Groove in
Back of Log
Grate
Prong
4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve
to gas control valve (see Figures 19 or 20, page
16). Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid
to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light fireplace (see
Operating Fireplace
, page
19. Check all other internal joints for leaks.
7. Turn off fireplace (see
To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance
, pages 20 or 22, depending on your
model).
