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VC31LDVI/VC31CDVI Gas Fireplace Insert
CONteNts
Important safety Information ......................................3
Code Approval ..............................................................4
product Features
Product Specifications .............................................5
High Elevations ........................................................5
Gas Pressures .........................................................5
Gas Specifications ...................................................5
Insert Dimensions ........................................................6
Installation Information ................................................7
Before You Start .......................................................7
Insert Applications ....................................................7
Clearances ....................................................................7
Insert Clearances .....................................................8
Mantel Clearances ...................................................8
Hearth Requirements ...............................................8
Installation .....................................................................9
Insert Placement ......................................................9
Remove Command Center Bracket .........................9
Zero-Clearance Fireplace Requirements ...............10
Venting Installation .....................................................11
Installation Precautions ..........................................11
Venting Requirements ............................................11
Altitude Considerations ..........................................12
Venting Configurations ...........................................13
Insert Installation ........................................................14
Glass Frame Removal ...........................................14
Brick Panel Installation ...........................................14
Porcelain Panel Installation ....................................15
Intake/Exhaust Manifold Removal & Vent Install ...16
Check Gas Type.....................................................17
Install Gas to Insert Location .................................17
Installation Items Needed ......................................17
Check Gas pressure...................................................19
Gas Shutoff Tool .....................................................19
electrical Installation..................................................20
Electrical Wiring .....................................................20
log placement ............................................................21
Rock Wool Placement ............................................21
Decorative Glass & Glass Bead Installation ..........24
Operating Instructions ...............................................25
For Your Safety Read Before Lighting ...................25
Operating Instructions ............................................26
To Turn Off Gas ......................................................26
Adjust the Air Shutter (Front Burner) .....................27
(VC31LDVI ONLY)
Adjust the Air Shutter (Rear Burner) ......................28
signature Command system Operation...................29
Touch Screen Remote Control Operation ..............32
Troubleshooting .....................................................37
Cleaning and maintenance ........................................38
Venting System ......................................................38
Cleaning Glass .......................................................38
Pilot and Burner Flames ........................................38
Firebox Cleaning ....................................................38
Yearly Service Procedure .......................................39
troubleshooting .........................................................40
Replacement parts .....................................................41
Optional Accessories .................................................44
For massachusetts Residents ONly ........................46
Warranty ......................................................................47
efficiencies..................................................................48
thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a
Vermont Castings Gas Fireplace Insert
pleAse ReAD the INstAllAtION AND OpeRAtION INstRuCtIONs BeFORe usING the ApplIANCe!
ImpORtANt: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty.