Monessen Hearth VWF18N, VWF24N, VWF36, VWF30N Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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This gas log set is to be installed

only in a solid-fuel burning fi replace

with a working fl ue constructed of

VWF18N VWF24N VWF30N VWF36

VENTED GAS LOG SET

WARNINGS

– Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any

– WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any

• Immediatel y call your gas suppl i e r from a

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the

– Installation and service must be performed by

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Wiring (Milli-volt)

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VWF18MO Log Placement

VWF24MO Log Placement

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VWF30MO Log Placement

VWF36MO Log Placement

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VWF18AO/24AO/36AO Log Placement

VWD24B Log Placement

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VWF18SPA/24SPA Log Placement

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VWF30SPA Log Placement

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Assembly

American Oak Logs

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Warranty

place with minimum venting requirements, see instal-

More frequent cleaning may be required due to exces-

be kept clean.

high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid

burns or clothing ignition.

piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff

piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2

psig (3.5kPa).

MVVKLP kits.

WARNING

removed or welded in the full open position. In addition, a

Flex line installation must not exceed 36".

WARNING

WARNING

D

C

A

B

Model A B C

VWF18N

17" 13" 20"

23" 13" 26"

VWF30N

24" 13" 32"

VWF36N

36" 13" 34"

LP.

VWF18N 80,000 VWF30N 90,000

VWF24N 90,000 VWF36N 90,000

Model A B C D

VWF18N

18" 12" 12

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VWF24N

24" 12" 14" 20"

VWF30N

30" 11" 18" 26"

VWF36N

36" 12" 20" 28"

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wellhead gas.

WARNING

Chimney Height Flue Opening

6' 64 sq in

8' 64 sq in

10' 64 sq in

15' 51 sq in

20' 51 sq in

30' 51sq in

Chimney Height Flue Opening

• Burner and Grate Weldment Assembly • Lava Rocks (x2) • Reducer

• Glowing Embers (Rock Wool) • Damper Clamp • Injector

• Installation /Operating Instructions • Vermiculite •

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• Shield Plate 90° Elbow,

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• Individual Logs • Installation Instructions

Ensure that the following items are available before proceeding with installation:

• External regulator (for propane/L.P.G. only) • Shutoff valve • Pipe wrench

• Piping which complies with local codes • Drill with masonry bit (for mounting to the fl oor)

• Pipe sealant approved for use with propane/L.P.G. (Resistant to sulfur compounds)

WARNING

WARNING

with adjustable

fully open

while the unit is in

will potentially void the warranty.

WARNING

Height of Restriction (X) Minimum Depth of Fireplace/Firebox

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0 to 1.5" 15"

Greater than 1

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Greater than 3: Any barrier greater than three inches (3") placed in front of the gas log set is not

CAUTION

Damper Stop

Damper

• Turn off gas supply to fi replace or fi rebox.

• Clean fi replace fl oor and chimney before installing log set. Seal any ash. Clean out doors to protect the unit

ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

2. Drill two (2)

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3. Anchor the front pan to the fl oor using the screws provided.

4 of the fi replace damper blade and provide a minimum fl ue opening, per table on page 5.

removed or welded in the full open position. In addi-

Massachusetts.

Adjust pilot fl ame to

WARNING

Natural Gas Injector

Valve

Valve

Valve

Valve

Air Mixing Nut

Valve

Valve

WARNING

Valve

Air Mixing Injector

Vermiculite

Valve

Valve

Valve

Valve

Valve

Air Mixing Nut

Vermiculite

Air Mixing Nut

Valve

Valve

Valve

WIRING (MILLI-VOLT)

be checked with a milli-volt meter having a 0-1000MV

range. Conduct each check shown in chart below by

A. COMPLETE MILLI-VOLT SYSTEM CHECK

a. If the reading is more than 100 milli-volts and the automatic valve still does not come on — replace the control.

b. If the closed circuit reading (“A” reading) is less than 100 milli-volts, determine cause for low reading —

proceed as follows:

a. 325 milli-volts minimum. If the minimum milli-volt reading is not obtainable, readjust pilot for maximum milli-volt

CONNECT

CHECK TO LEADS TO READING

TEST TEST TERMINALS SHOULD BE

A COMPLETE TH & THTP CLOSED

SYSTEM

B THERMOPILE TH & THTP OPEN

OUTPUT

WARNING

Do not connect to 110

volt supply.

WARNING

WARNING

Valve

Valve

Always use an external regulator for all propane/LPG gas logs only,

to reduce the supply tank pressure to a

A manual shutoff valve must be installed upstream of the appliance. Union tee and

CAUTION

WARNING

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

#6

2"

Fill the burner pan with vermiculite to the bottom of the rear log and sloped to the front edge of the burner pan. Excess ver-

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burner evenly. Do no use more rock wool than the amount supplied with the unit. To enhance the appearance of the Wildfi re

VWF18MO LOG PLACEMENT

1. Slide shield plate down back of burner pan.

Figure 17

2. Center rear log #1 on grate bars and fl ush with rear of

3. Place front left log #2 on the front of the plate and to the

4. Place front right log #3 on the front of the plate and to

5. Install left crossover log #4 as shown.

6. Install right crossover log #5 as shown.

7. Install top log #6 as shown.

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

#6

#7

2"

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

#7

#6

#8

2"

VWF24MO LOG PLACEMENT

1. Slide shield plate down back of burner pan.

Figure 18

2. Center rear log #1 on grate bars and fl ush with rear of

3. Place front left log #2 on the front of the plate and to the

4. Place front right log #3 on the front of the plate and to

NOTE: Allow 2" between the back log and the

5. Install left log #4 as shown.

6. Install right top log #5 as shown.

7. Install left top log #6 as shown.

8. Install top crossover log #7 as shown.

VWF30MO LOG PLACEMENT

1. Slide shield plate down back of burner pan.

Figure 19

2. Center rear log #1 on grate bars and fl ush with rear of

3. Place front left log #2 on the front of the plate and to the

4. Place front right log #3 on the front of the plate and to

5. Install left middle log #4 as shown.

6. Install right middle log #5 as shown.

7. Install right top log #6 as shown.

8. Install left top log #7 as shown.

9. Install top crossover log #8 as shown.

2"

#8

#6

#7

#9

#10

#11

#5

#4

#2

#1

#3

Figure20

4. Place center front log #3 on middle grate prong.

Figure 20.

NOTE: Allow 2" between the back log and the

Accessory

#1

#3

#4

#5

#6

#7

#2

#8

1. Place Back Log #1 on grate bars on back of grate.

Figure 22

2. Place Front Log #2 on front of grate.

3. Position Right Log #3 on top right of Log #1 and Log

#2. Make sure back of Log #3 fi ts in right grove in top

4. Place Left Log #4 on top left of Log #1 and Log #2.

Make sure back of Log #4 fi ts in left grove in top of Log

#1.

5. Rest Top Right Log #5 on Log # 3 and Log #2.

Figure 22

6. Rest Top Left Log #6 on Log #4 and Log #2.

7. Place Log #7 on Log #2 and Log #5.

8. Place Log #8 on Log #3 and Log #7.

1. Slide shield plate down back of burner pan.

Figure 22

2. Place Back Log #1 on grate bars on back of grate.

Figure 24.

3. Place Middle Log #2 in front of Log #1 .

Figure 22.

4. Position Right Front Log #3 on right front side of grate.

5. Position Left Front Log #4 on left front side of grate.

Make sure notch in bottom of log sits on grate prong.

6. Rest Top Right Log #5 across top right sides of Log #1

7. Rest Top Left Log #6 across top left side of Log #1 and

Log #2.

#2

#5

#1

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4. Place end of Bottom Right Log #3 on cutout of back

Rest Front Right Log #8 on top

right log #4 and front of burner pan.

#1

#2

#3

#5

#6

#8

#4

AND VWF36/30SRO

(8 LOGS)

#7

#8

Log #1B on front right of the grate.

4. Fit cutout in the bottom left of Rear Log #3 over the back end of log

#2. Rest right end of Log #3 on rear grate bar.

#1. Rest back end of Log #5 on Log #4.

#6.

#8

#2

#4

#1A

#5

#7

#6#3#6

#1B

Accessory Cover

Log #1B on front right of the grate.

4. Fit cutout in the bottom left of Rear Log #3 over the back end of

back end of Log #5 on top right of Log #3.

#1.

#8 rest on Log #6.

#1A

#2

#3

#4

#5

#7

#6

#8

#9

#1B

to “OFF.”

to “PILOT.” Push in control knob for 5 seconds.

hold the control knob in for about one (1) minute after the pilot is lit. Release knob and it

• If knob does not pop up when released, stop and immediately call your service technician

• If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn the gas control knob to off and call

to “ON.”

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING

MANUAL CONTROL LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not attempt to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fi re department.

result in a fi re or explosion.

Do not use this appliance if any part of it has been under water. Immediately call a qualifi ed service tech-

been under water.

because some gas is heavier than air and will settle

to

position. Do not force.

WARNING

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OFF

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1. Turn control knob clockwise

to OFF position to completely shut off the heater.

2. If applicable: Turn ON/OFF switch to OFF position.

MILLI-VOLT CONTROL LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

to the “OFF” position, and turn ON/OFF switch to “OFF” position.

position, turn the gas control knob counterclockwise

to “PILOT” position. Push

to the “ON” position.

position.

and call your service

WARNING

because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the fl oor.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not attempt to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fi re department.

result in a fi re or explosion.

Do not use this appliance if any part of it has been under water. Immediately call a qualifi ed service tech-

been under water.

1. STOP! Read the safety information label.

2. WARNING: BE SURE THE CHIMNEY DAMPER IF FULLY OPEN.

3. Make sure the manual shutoff valve is fully open, and the gas contol valve is fully off.

4. Wait fi ve (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the fl oor. If you smell gas,

5. Place a burning match on the surface of the burner embers (granules). Do not hold the match in hand.

to “ON”.

6. If the burner does not light before the match goes out, immeadiately turn the manual valve clockwise

to “OFF”

1. Turn the manual valve clockwise

to “OFF.”

MANUAL CONTROL LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING

WARNING

Flame should be yellow and extend vertically (not curling toward fi replace screen).

use this appliance with glassed doors closed. This could cause the pilot to go out and severe sooting outside the fi replace.

place a match or smoke stick along the top and sides of the fi replace opening. If the fl ame or smoke is not pulled into the

within the room.This effect can be a sign of a blocked chimney, a faulty vent system or

WARNING

be placed outside of the fi replace.

WARNING

Item Description VWF(18,24,30)NM NG LP MVVKN MVVKLP MXVKN MXVKLP

2 Manual Control Valve 27D0303 27D0304 27D0304 — —

3 Milli-volt Control Valve — — — 27D0800 32D0211 — —

4 Hi/Lo Remote Control Valve — — — — — 27D8521 27D8522

5 Pilot — 27D0301 27D0302 27D7027 27D7028 27D7027 27D7028

6 Shaft Extender (Manual) 27D0410 27D0410 27D0410 — — — —

(2 required)

7 Control Knob 27D0417 27D0602 27D0602 — — — —

ASSEMBLY

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

#7

#6

#8

#8

#6

#7

#9

#10

#11

#5

#4

#2

#1

#3

2 Left Front Log 27D7501 27D7507 27D7511

3 Right Front Log 27D7502 27D7508 27D7512

4 Left Side Middle Log 27D7503 27D7503 27D7503

5 Right Side Middle Log 27D7504 27D7504 27D7504

6 Right Top Log 27D7505 27D7505 27D7505

7 Left Top Log — 27D7509 S7D7509

8 Top Crossover Log — — 27D7513

2 Left Front Log 27D7501 27D7507 27D7511

3 Right Front Log 27D7502 27D7508 27D7512

4 Left Side Middle Log 27D7503 27D7503 27D7503

5 Right Side Middle Log 27D7504 27D7504 27D7504

6 Right Top Log 27D7505 27D7505 27D7505

7 Left Top Log — 27D7509 S7D7509

8 Top Crossover Log — — 27D7513

Item Description Qty 36MO

1 Rear Log 1

2 Left Front Log 1

3 Center Front Log 1

4 Right Front Log 1

5 Left Side Log 1

6 Right Side Log 1

7 Right Side Middle Log 1

8 Top Log 1 27D8586

9 Top Log 1

11 Top Left Log 1

#1

#3

#4

#5

#6

#7

#2

#8

Item Description Qty VWF24B

1 Back Log 1 27D1026

2 Middle Log 1 27D1025

3 Right Front Log 1 27D1024

4 Left Front Log 1 27D1023

5 Top Right Log 1 27D1028

6 Top Left Log 1 27D1027

Item Description Qty VWF24B

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

#6

Item Description VWF18AO VWF24AO VWF30AO

2 Back Log 27D8577 27D8585 27D8593

3 Right Middle Log 27D8580 27D8588 27D8596

4 Left Middle Log 27D8581 27D8589 27D8597

5 Top Right Log 27D8578 27D8586 27D8594

6 Top Left Log 27D8579 27D8587 27D8595

7 Top Center Log — — 27D8598

8 Top Top Center — — 27D8599

AMERICAN OAK LOGS

#1

#2

#3

4#

#5

6#

7#

8#

Item Description Qty VWF24SRO VWF30SRO VWF36SRO

1 Back Log 1 27D8800 27D8807 27D8814

2 Bottom Left Log 1 27D8801 27D8808 27D8815

3 Bottom Right Log 1 27D8802 27D8809 27D8816

4 Top Right Log 1 27D8803 27D8810 27D8817

5 Bottom Front Left Log 1 27D8804 27D8811 27D8818

6 Top Left Log 1 27D8805 27D8812 27D8819

7 Center Top Log 1 27D8806 27D8813 27D8820

8 Front Right Log 1 — — 27D8821

#1A

#1B

#1A

#1B

#2

#2

#3

#3

#4

#4

#5

#5

#6

#6

#7

#7

#8

#8

#9

Item Description Qty VWF18SP VWF24SP VWF30SP

1A Front Left Log 1 27D8700 27D8702 27D8704

1B Right Front Log 1 27D8701 27D8703 27D8705

2 Side Support Log 1 27D8551 27D8559 27D8567

3 Rear Log 1 27D8552 27D8560 27D8568

4 Right Log 1 27D8553 27D8561 27D8569

5 Right Middle Log 1 27D8554 27D8562 27D8570

6 Left Log 1 27D8555 27D8563 27D8571

7 Top Center Log 1 27D8556 27D8564 27D8572

8 Top Left Log 1 27D8557 27D8565 27D8573

9 Top Top Left Log 1 — — 27D8574

Monessen Hearth Systems (MHS) warrants the components and materials in your gas appliance to be free from

MHS will, at its option, replace or repair the defective components at no charge to the original owner. MHS

by a dated proof of purchase.

by an authorized service representative.

MHS reserves the right to investigate any and all claims against the Limited Warranty and decide upon

Monessen Hearth Systems

149 Cleveland Drive

Paris, Kentucky 40361