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VENT FREE GAS LOG SET

Owner’s Operation and Installation Manual

WARNING: If the information in this manual

is not followed exactly, a ﬁre or explosion

may result causing property damage,

personal injury, or loss of life.

— Do not store or use gasoline or other

ﬂammable vapors and liquids in the

arosihtfoytiniciv ny 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 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 ﬁre department.

— Installation and service must be

performed by a qualified installer,

service agency, or the gas supplier.

This is an unvented gas-ﬁred heater.It uses

air (oxygen) from the room in which it is

installed. Provisions for adequate combus-

tion and ventilation air must be provided.

Refer to page 4, Air for Combustion and

Ventilation.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the

appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future

reference.

This appliance may be installed in an

aftermarket,* permanently located, manu-

factured (mobile) home, where not prohib-

ited by local codes.

This appliance is only for use with the type of

gas indicated on the rating plate. This app-

liance is not convertible for use with other

gases.

* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from

the manufacturer

Thisappliancehasbeentestedandapproved

under

ANS Z21.11.2–2013 Unvented Gas-

Fired Room Heaters.

WARNING: This appliance is for installation

only in a solid fuel burning masonry or UL

127 factory-built fireplace or listed ventless

firebox enclosure. It has been design certi-

fied for these installations. EXCEPTION: DO

NOT install this appliance in a factory-built

fireplace that includes instruction stating it

RIVERSIDE OAK VENT FREE LOG SET

RS18VFTNG RS18VFTLP

RS24VFTNG RS24VFTLP

and OVT22NG OVT22LP

Tested to ANS Z21.11.2 2013

Unvented Heaters

has not been tested or should not be used

with unvented gas logs.

Summary of content (24 pages)

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VENT FREE GAS LOG SET Owner’s Operation and Installation Manual RIVERSIDE OAK VENT FREE LOG SET RS18VFTNG RS18VFTLP RS24VFTNG RS24VFTLP and OVT22NG OVT22LP WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a ﬁre or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. — Do not store or use gasoline or other ﬂammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. — WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do not try to light any appliance.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information ........................................................ 2 Local Codes .................................................................. 3 Unpacking ..................................................................... 4 Product Features............................................................ 4 Speciﬁcations .............................................................. 4 Qualiﬁed Installation Agency .......................................
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SAFETY INFORMATION CONTINUED Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other ﬂammable vapors and liquids. 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases. 2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP units only). 3.
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UNPACKING 1. Remove the carton and log wrap. 2. Remove all protective packaging applied to heater for shipment. 3. Make sure your logset includes one hardware packet. 4. Check heater for any shipping damage. If h eater is damaged, call SHM International at (800) 229-5647 for replacement parts before returning to dealer. PRODUCT FEATURES SAFETY PILOT This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-free room heaters.
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PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54,Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation. All spaces in homes fall into one of the following ventilation classiﬁcations: 1. Unusually Tight Construction 2. Unconﬁned Space VENTILA TION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space.
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION CONTINUED 4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used. ____ Btu/Hr (max. the space can support) ____ Btu/Hr (actual amt. of Btu/Hr used) DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR APPLIANCE LOCATION Determining if You Have a Conﬁned or Unconﬁned Space Use this work sheet to determine if you have a conﬁned or unconﬁned space.
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INSTALLATION WARNING: Before installing in a solidfuel-burning ﬁreplace, the chimney ﬂue and ﬁrebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes, and loose paint by a qualiﬁed chimney cleaner. If the fireplace has an ash-dump or air ducts from outside, they shall be sealed at this time. NOTICE: This appliance is intended for supplemental heating. Use this heater along with your primary heating system. Do not install this heater as your primary heat source.
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INSTALLATION CONTINUED INSTALLATION CLEARANCES WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances. Mantel Clearances for Installation If placing mantel above heater, you must meet the minimum clearance between the mantel shelf and the top of the ﬁrebox opening. NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and mantels become hot during operation. Walls and mantels above the ﬁrebox may become hot to the touch. If installed properly, these temperatures meet the requirement of the national product standard.
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CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Internally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to appliance. If pipe is too small, undue loss of pressure will occur. Shutoff Valve Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union, and plugged 1/8” NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from appliance.
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INSTALLATION CONTINUED Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 6). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter of natural gas or using compressed air. 3. Check all joints from gas meter to equipment shutoff valve for natural gas or propane/LP supply to equipment shutoff valve for propane/LP.
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LOG PLACEMENT, 18” RIVERSIDE OAK LOGS 11
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LOG PLACEMENT, 24” RIVERSIDE OAK LOGS 12
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LOG PLACEMENT, OVT22 13
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OPERATING LOG SET Thermostatically-Controlled Models FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. 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.
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OPERATING LOG SET Continued OPTIONAL POSITIONING OF THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB For Masonry and Factory-built Metal Fireplace If your log set cycles to pilot, but the room temperature drops to a lower than ideal comfort level before the log set comes back on, you may want to reposition the thermostat sensing bulb. Figure 8-ODS Pilot THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION The thermostat control knob can be set to any comfort level between HI and LO.
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OPTIONAL POSITIONING OF THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot ﬂame pattern and burner ﬂame patterns often. Capillary PILOT FLAME PATTERN Retaining Clamp Thermostat Sensing Bulb If pilot ﬂame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 16: • turn heater off (See To Turn Off Gas To Appliance, page 15). • see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 17. Figure 10 - Removing Thermostat Sensing Bulb Thermostat Sensing Bulb AdhesiveBacked Mounting Clip Figure 15 shows a correct pilot ﬂame pattern.
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INSPECTING BURNERS CONTINUED BURNER FLAME PATTERN WARNING: This log set is designed to operate with flames that have yellow tips, but are transparent blue overall. If this is not the case, the heater could produce increased levels of carbon monoxide. If you feel the flames are excessively yellow, have a qualified service person verify the operation of the unit. NOTICE: Do not mistake orange flames for yellow tipping.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CONTINUED Clean the pilot assembly also. A yellow tip on the pilot ﬂame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot assembly. There is a small pilot air inlet hole about two inches from where the pilot ﬂame comes out of the pilot assembly (see Figure 20). With the unit off, lightly blow air through the air inlet hole. You may blow through a drinking straw if compressed air is not available.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed in, there is a spark at ODS/Pilot but no ignition POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Gas supply turned off or equipment shutoff valve closed 2. Control knob is not in pilot position 3. Control knob not fully pressed in while pressing ignitor button 4. Air in gas lines when installed 5. Depleted gas supply (pro pane/LP gas) 6. ODS/pilot is clogged 7.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Burner oriﬁce(s) is clogged 2. Inlet gas pressure is too low REMEDY 1. Clean burner oriﬁce (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 17) or replace burner oriﬁce 2. Contact local natural or propane/LP gas company Delayed ignition of burner 1. Manifold pressure is too low 2. Burner oriﬁce(s) clogged 1. Contact local natural or propane/LP gas company 2.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner shuts off in use, burner ﬂame excessive 1. Connected to incorrect gas 1. Verify gas type, correct by obtaining correct gas unit Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position 1. Gas leak.See Warning statement at top of page 2. Control valve or gas con trol defective 1. Locate and correct all leaks (see Checking Gas Connec tions, page 9) 2. Replace control valve or gas control Gas odor during combustion 1.
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Burner Model: BVFT18/(22,24) 14 2 1 5 6 6 12 3 14 13 7 13 12 4 16 10 11 8 15 9 (Gas supply tube may be carefully bent into needed shape) ITEM 1 2 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 11 12 12 13 14 15 16 22 DESCRIPTION Dual Burner Air Shutter NG Air Shutter LP Elbow, .375 MNPT X .375 Flare Orifice NG Orifice LP FRAME, GRATE BURNER ASSM.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model ______________________________ Serial No. ___________________________ Date Purchased _____________________ Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. LIMITED WARRANTY SHM International Corp. warrants the components of this appliance to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase. SHM International Corp.