Vermont Casting VL21 Indoor Fireplace User Manual


 
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Planning
Planning the installation is an important first step. It will
save time and money later in the actual installation. In
planning the installation, consider:
Where the heater will be located.
All components needed to complete the installation.
DO NOT use this heater in bedrooms, bathrooms,
mobile homes or in recreational vehicles.
Installation and repair should be done by a qualified
service person.
DO NOT use this heater if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified technician to inspect
the appliance and replace any part of the control sys-
tem and any gas control which has been under water.
When used as an unvented heater, always ensure
that there is adequate ventilation from the room where
the appliance is operating. This appliance is equipped
with an ODS (oxygen depletion sensor) pilot light safety
system designed to shut off the appliance if enough
fresh air is not available.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE USED WITH GLASS
DOORS IN CLOSED POSITION.
Keep the burner and control compartment clean. See
installation and operating instructions supplied with the
heater.
WARNING: DURING MANUFACTURING, FABRICAT-
ING AND SHIPPING, VARIOUS COMPONENTS OF
THIS APPLIANCE ARE TREATED WITH CERTAIN
OILS, FILMS OR BONDING AGENTS. THESE CHEMI-
CALS ARE NOT HARMFUL, BUT MAY PRODUCE
ANNOYING SMOKE AND SMELLS AS THEY ARE
BURNED OFF DURING THE INITIAL OPERATION
OF THE APPLIANCE, POSSIBLY CAUSING HEAD-
ACHES OR EYE OR LUNG IRRITATION. THIS IS A
NORMAL AND TEMPORARY OCCURRENCE. THE
INITIAL BREAK-IN OPERATION SHOULD LAST 2-3
HOURS WITH THE BURNER AT ITS HIGHEST SET-
TING. PROVIDE MAXIMUM VENTILATION BY OPEN-
ING WINDOWS, DOORS AND THE CHIMNEY FLUE
TO ALLOW ODORS TO DISSIPATE. ANY ODORS
REMAINING AFTER THIS INITIAL BREAK-IN WILL BE
SLIGHT AND WILL DISAPPEAR WITH CONTINUED
USE.
State or local codes may only allow operation of this
appliance in vented configurations. Check your state or
local codes. If unvented room heaters are not permit-
ted, the fireplace vent damper must be locked at the
minimum vent area required by local codes or by the
National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, latest
edition) and CSA-B149.1 Installation Codes for Gas
Burning Appliances.
Installation Precautions
1. This vent-free gas appliance and its components
have been tested and will operate safely when installed
in accordance with this Installation Manual. Read all
instructions before starting the installation, and fol-
low these instructions carefully during installation to
maximize the appliance’s benefit and safety. Failure to
follow them will void your warranty and may present a
fire hazard.
2. After opening the carton, refer to Replacement Parts
illustrationon Page 17, and remove the various parts.
Report to your dealer if any parts were damaged in
shipment.
The CFM Corporation warranty will be voided by,
and CFM Corporation disclaims any responsibility
for, the following actions:
Installation of any damaged appliance.
Modification of the appliance.
Installation other than as instructed by CFM
Corporation.
Improper positioning of the gas logs.
Installation and/or use of any component part
or accessory not manufactured or approved by
CFM Corporation, not withstanding any inde-
pendent testing laboratory or other third-party
approval of such component part or accessory.
Any such action may create a possible fire hazard.
Consult your local building codes.
W A R N I N G
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this manual. For
assistance or additional information, consult
a qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
When installed as a Decorative Gas Appliance for
installation in a solid-fuel burning fireplace, a minimum
permanent free opening of 29 square inches must be
maintained with a fixed damper stop provided with the
appliance. Minimum flue size for this appliance is 29
square inches.
This heater shall not be installed in a confined
space unless provisions are provided for adequate
combustion and ventilation air.