The ceiling must be at least 41" from the fireplace opening. See Figure 3. Mantel Clearances Without Hood (Figure 4) You must have non-combustible materials above the fireplace opening. Non-combustible material must extend at least 12" above fireplace opening. With sheet metal, you must have noncombustible material behind it. Heat resistant materials such as slate and marble must be at least 1/2" thick. Sheet metal should not be installed onto combustible material. Figure 4 If your installation

3. The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa). Attention! If one of the procedures results in pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (14" w.c.) (3.5 kPa) on the appliance gas valve, it will result in a hazardous condition. Page 14 25741-0-0309 25741-0-0309 Page 15 Over time, the rockwool will break down and new rockwo

A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. BEFORE LIGHTING, smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do not try to light any appliance • Do not touch any electrical switch; Do not use any phone in your building • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the

SOME POINTS TO REMEMBER Page 4 21565-3-0906 INTRODUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Read all instructions carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these installation instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty. Save this manual for future reference. Please read this manual before installing and using the appliance. Instructions to Installer 1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after installation. 2. Installermusthaveownerfilloutandmailwarrantyc

If your home meets all of the three criteria above, you must provide additional fresh air. Warning: If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space or if the building is of unusually tight construction, provide adequate combustion and Example of Large Room with 1/2 Wall divider. Figure 1 The following formula can be used to determine the maximum heater rating per the definition of unconfined space: (L1 + L2)FT x (W)FT x (H)FT Btu/Hr = x 1000 50

USE OF ANY OTHER PARTS COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. Page 26 23099-1-0707 23099-1-0707 Page 27 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 20 21 18” BURNER 28 24 27 25 26 5 PIECE LOG SET 13 14 18 19 22 23 VFDR18LB 10 PARTS VIEW VFDT SERIES PARTS LIST Attention: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. INDEX PARTS NUMBERS DESCRIPTION NO. VFDT18LB VFDT24LB VFDT30LB 1 21588 21588 23157 PILOT SHIELD (NAT ONLY) 2 R5170 R5170 R5170 PILOT ASSEMBLY (LPG) 2 R517

WARNING: This appliance is equipped for (natural or propane) gas. Field conversion is not permitted. Before you get started Carefully inspect the contents for shipping damage. If any parts are missing or damaged, immediately inform the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance. Do not attempt to install any part of the appliance unless you have all parts in good condition. Make sure you have received all parts: Check your packing list to verify that all listed parts have been received. You sh

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to "OFF." Do not force. Page 20 23099-1-0707 23099-1-0707 Page 21 Figures 21 and 22 show a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct flame will be blue and will extend beyond the thermocouple. The flame will surround the thermocouple just below the tip. A slight yellow flame may occur where the pilot flame and main burner flame meet. Figures 23 and 24 show an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot fla

A vented decorative appliance must be installed only in a solid- fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and constructed of noncombustible material. Any alteration of the original design, installed other than as shownintheseinstructionsorusewithatypeofgasnotshownon the rating plate is the responsibility of the person and company making the change. Important All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number, Serial Number and type of gas. Attention: During initial use of log you will de

Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or turn by hand, don't try to repair it, call a qualified service technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion. D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water. 1. Set REMOTE/OFF/ON switch to OFF. 2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance i