Vermont Casting R18CFL, R24CFL, R30CFL User Manual
Installation and Operating
Instructions for
Vented Gas Log Sets
LISTED BY
Models R18CFL, R24CFL, R30CFL
LISTING NO. 1254
Decorative Gas Appliance for Installation in Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces
WARNING
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property
damage, injury, or loss of life.
—Do not store gasoline or other flammable
vapors or liquids near this or any other
appliance.
—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 b uilding.
• 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 fire department.
Installation, service and repair of this
appliance must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, company or
gas supplier experienced with this type of
gas appliance.
Installer:
Read this instructions completely and carefully prior to beginning installation. After
installation, leave these instructions with the
owner.
Owner:
ATTENTION
Read these instructions and follow the warnings. Save this manual for future reference.
Department of Building and Safety, Rule of General Application No. RGA2-72,
“Standard for Decorative Log Sets for Installation in Wood Burning Fireplaces”.
Decorative Gas Appliances for Installation in Solid-Fuel Burning Fireplaces.
CFM Specialty Home Products
410 Admiral Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N6 • 905-670-7777
www.majesticproducts.com • www.vermontcastings.com
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property
damage. Read these directions thoroughly before installation. For assistance or additional information, consult your gas log dealer, qualified installer, service agency or
gas supplier.
WARNING
Do not use this appliance or any part that 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.
If not installed, operated, and maintained in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, this product could expose you to substances in fuel or fuel combustion which are
known to the state of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm.
WARNING
WARNING
A properly sized, unobstructed chimney will normally vent all fumes and products of combustion.
Any odor or smoke detected in the room is an indication that the flue is not properly removing the
combustion products. Turn off the gas supply valve immediately! The cause of the venting problem must be discovered and corrected before using this gas log set. Disregarding this warning
can cause illness as well as soot damage to your fireplace, room, and furnishings.
WARNING
Young children are not allowed to operate this unit and must be supervised when they are in the
same room as the appliance.
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
Fireplace damper MUST be locked fully open when operating the gas log set.
If the fireplace has glass doors, operate gas log set only with doors fully opened. The fire-
place screen must be in place when the appliance is operating and, unless other provisions for
combustion air are provided, the screen shall have an opening(s) for introduction of
combustion air.
The log set and its individual shut-off valve MUST be isolated from the gas supply piping system
by closing its individual shut-off valve during any pressure testing of gas supply at test pressures
equal to or less than 1/2 psig.
The log set and its individual shut-off valve MUST be disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig.
Keep the gas log set clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
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General Information
In order to assure a safe and effective installation, only a qualified service person who is
familiar with the building codes and installation techniques appropriate to your area may
install and service this appliance.
The Logsets have been designed and tested to
operate safely when installed according to the
installation instructions contained in this manual.
Read all instructions before starting the installation.
• The logset should be inspected before use and at
least annually thereafter. More frequent cleaning
may be necessary because of excessive lint from
carpeting or bedding material.
• In the United States, the installation and operation
must conform to local codes or, in the absence of
local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, latest edition, CSA-B149
Installation Code, and with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA70 (latest edition).
• The gas logset and its individual shutoff valve
must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during any pressure testing of that system
at test pressures in excess of 1/2 p.s.i.g. (3.5 kPa)
The gas logset 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 p.s.i.g. (3.5 kPa)
• Do not, under any circumstances, burn solid fuel
(wood, paper, coal) in the fireplace where you
have installed your logset. Do not use it for
cooking. Put nothing on top of the logs.
• The logset must be compatible with its fuel.
Natural gas requires different hardware than
propane. Never attempt to use natural gas with a
propane logset or vice versa.
• For a propane burning logset, the supply tank
must include a high to low gas pressure regulator.
The tank must be outdoors. Do not, under any
circumstances, locate supply tanks inside any
structure.
• The fireplace must include a screen made of
chain mesh or a similar material. You must keep
the screen closed at all times during the operation
of the logset; it will protect you in the event of an
explosion.
• WARNING: If the fireplace contains glass doors,
they must remain open at all times during the
operation of the logset, allowing combustion air to
circulate.
• In order to avoid any possible gas leaks, apply
pipe joint compound to all non-flared threaded
connections involved in this installation. For
propane, the joint compound must be resistant to
the corrosive action of propane.
• To check for leaks, always use a soapy water
solution or a sniffer. Never test by using an open
flame.
• The area around the gas logset must be free of all
combustible materials, especially gasoline or other
highly flammable, vapor producing liquids.
• Due to high temperatures, locate this logset away
from both high traffic areas and furniture and
draperies.
• Children and adults alike should be aware of the
high surface temperatures; to avoid the risk of
burns or ignition of clothing they should stay away.
• Do not touch any part of the logset other than the
controls while it is operating or immediately after
you turn it off.
• Supervise young children and pets carefully when
they are in the room where the logset is operating.
• Do not place clothing or other flammable material
on or near the logset.
• Make sure that any safety screen or guard,
removed during servicing, has been replaced
before you use the logset.
• Do not, under any circumstances, install the logset
in any bedroom, bathroom, other small, enclosed
room, mobile home or recreational vehicle.
• Do not install the logset in a drafty area or use it
with any aftermarket blower system that may
cause drafting and consequently alter the flame
pattern.
• It is imperative that you keep clear all burner
areas, control compartments and passageways for
circulating air.
• Do not move the logset in any way that might
dislodge the logs from their fixed positions. If you
bump the logset check to see if you have dislodged anything.
• Provide adequate clearances around air openings
into the combustion chamber and adequate
accessibility clearance for servicing and proper
operation. NEVER obstruct the front opening of
the fireplace.
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Pre-Installation Checklist Yes No
Are you burning Natural Gas? If you have Propane Gas, you need to purchase a
factory authorized safety pilot kit (see below).
Is the gas supply inlet pressure correct?NG: Min. 3.5” w.c./Max. 7.0” w.c.
Does the firebox meet the minimum size dimensions below?
Is your fireplace plumbed with gas on the right side (facing) of the fireplace?
If not, see Page 4.
Is the gas supply line sized properly (Minimum 1/2” iron pipe)?
Do you have a solid fuel (wood burning) fireplace with a vented flue?
Do you have a manual gas supply valve installed at your fireplace? If not, a licensed
plumber, gas company technician or other qualified installer must install one.
Have you checked local building codes? (Check with your local building department)
Does your fireplace have a wire mesh screen in place?
CAUTION: If you answered “NO” to any item, or have any questions regarding your installation, please
contact your dealer/distributor for assistance.
Minimum Clearances & Specifications
Natural Gas Units
Minimum Firebox Dimensions Minimum Gas Fuel Line
Set Input Width Flue Pressure
Size Btu/hr Back Front Depth Height Size Minimum Maximum
18” 54,000 16” 24” 15” 18” 51 sq.in. 3.5” w.c. 7.0” w.c.
24” 90,000 20” 30” 15” 18” 79 sq.in. 3.5” w.c. 7.0” w.c.
30” 90,000 27” 36” 18” 18” 79 sq.in. 3.5” w.c. 7.0” w.c.
NOTE: Use of a Pilot or LP Conversion Kit will add 3” to the minimum width requirements.
Refer to the pilot kit’s installation instructions.
Propane (LP) Conversion
USE OF THIS SET WITH LP OR PROPANE FUEL REQUIRES THE INSTALLATION OF ONE
OF OUR FACTORY AUTHORIZED SAFETY PILOT KITS:
MODEL SPK P - Pilot Kit with Piezo Spark Ignition
MODEL RVKRP - Millivolt Pilot Kit with Remote Control Capabilities
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Tools Required
8” adjustable crescent wrench; Pipe thread sealant compound or teflon tape; 12” pipe wrench or channel lock pliers.
Gas Plumbed on Left Hand Side of Fireplace
NOTE: Your gas log set is assembled at the factory to be installed in a fireplace plumbed with the gas
on the right side (facing). If your fireplace is plumbed with the gas on the left side remove fittings on
right and left side of straight burner tube and switch sides, at the same time put front burner tube on
right side with the elbow fitting. (Fig. 5a and 5b)
You may also run a flexible connector (or as per local codes) along the back wall of the fireplace to
bring your gas line to the right hand side. You can then place the set in front of the flexible connector.
(Fig. 5c)
Damper Stop Installation:
For Use with BR, BC, SR, SC, TF and TL Series
CFM Specialty Home Products Fireplaces
This Damper Stop is designed to work on all CFM
Specialty Home Products BR, BC, SR, SC, TF
and TL series fireplaces. For all other fireplaces,
refer to Page 6.
When installing a decorative gas appliance in a
fireplace, some local codes require this Damper
Stop to be used so the Damper will not close
completely. To install the Damper Stop:
The Damper Locking Bracket is already installed
on all BR, BC, SR, SC, TF and TL fireplaces.
Locate the Damper Locking Bracket on the left
side of the fireplace’s Combustion Dome. (Fig. 1)
Damper Locking Bracket
Damper Plate
With the Damper open, align the two slots on
either side of the cut-out on the Damper Stop with
the two small holes on the angled portion of the
Damper Locking Bracket. Attach the Damper
Stop with the Screws provided, as shown in
Figure 2.
NOTE: Some of the early fireplace units may not
have the holes in the end of the Damper Locking
Bracket. If this is the case, use the Damper Stop
as a template to drill two (2) 1/8” holes in the
Damper Locking Bracket to mount the Damper
Stop.
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Figure 1
Damper Stop Screw
Figure 2
Damper Locking
Bracket
Damper Stop
DP100
DP101
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