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VCFDVI31 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
Clearances ....................................................................8
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
Engine Installation ..................................................15
Log Support Installation .........................................17
Brick Panel Installation ...........................................17
Intake/Exhaust Manifold Removal & Vent Install ...18
Check Gas Type.....................................................19
Install Gas to Insert Location .................................19
Installation Items Needed ......................................19
Check Gas pressure...................................................21
Gas Shutoff Tool .....................................................21
electrical Installation..................................................22
Electrical Wiring .....................................................22
log placement ............................................................23
Operating Instructions ...............................................26
For Your Safety Read Before Lighting ...................26
Operating Instructions ............................................27
To Turn Off Gas ......................................................27
Adjust the Air Shutter (Front Burner) ......................28
Adjust the Air Shutter (Rear Burner) ......................29
signature Command system Operation...................30
Touch Screen Remote Control Operation ..............33
Cleaning and Maintenance ........................................39
Venting System ......................................................39
Cleaning Glass .......................................................39
Pilot and Burner Flames ........................................39
Firebox Cleaning ....................................................40
Yearly Service Procedure .......................................41
troubleshooting .........................................................42
Replacement parts .....................................................43
Optional Accessories .............................................45
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.