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Safety Alert Key:
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DANGER!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury.
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WARNING!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury.
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CAUTION!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
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NOTICE:
Indicates practices which may cause damage to the fireplace or to property.
Table of Contents
1 Welcome
A. Congratulations
3
B. LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
4
2 Product Specific and General Information
A. Appliance Certification
6
B. Vented Gas Log Sets, Gas Inserts, Gas Log Lighters, Wood-
burning Inserts
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. Creosote Formation
12
7. Processed Solid Fuel Firelogs
12
D. First Fire
12
E. Lighting Instructions
13
4 Maintenance and Service
A. Chimney Inspection
14
B. Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning
14
C. Grate
15
D. Glass Cleaning
15
E. Ash Removal
15
F. Refractory
15
5 Troubleshooting
A. FAQs
17
6 Reference Materials
A. Service Parts
19
B. Accessories
21
C. Contact Information
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VCG Biltmore Series • SB100 Owner’s Manual • 4013-304 • Rev A • 02/19/15
