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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 e or explosion

may result causing property damage,

personal injury, or loss of life.

— Do not store or use gasoline or other

ble 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.

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,

rtment.

— Installation and service must be

performed by a qualified installer,

service agency, or the gas supplier.

This is an unvented 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

This appliance has been tested and approved

under ANSI

Z21.11.2–2011 Unvented Gas-

Fired Room Heaters.

WARNING: This appliance is for installation

only in a solid fuel burning masonry or UL127

factory-built fireplace or listed ventless fire-

box enclosure. It has been design certified for

these installations. EXCEPTION: DO NOT in-

stall this appliance in a factory-built fireplace

that includes instruction stating it has not

been tested or should not be used with un-

vented gas logs.

RIVERSIDE OAK VENT FREE LOG SET

RS18MVTNG RS18MVTLP

RS24MVTNG RS24MVTLP

and OVT22NG OVT22LP

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 RS18MVTNG RS18MVTLP RS24MVTNG RS24MVTLP and OVT22NG OVT22LP WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a e or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. — Do not store or use gasoline or other ble 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 .............................................................. 4 ....................................... 4 ............................ 4 Installation.........................
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SAFETY INFORMATION CONTINUED Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other 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 1. Unusually Tight Construction 2.
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Com are the maximum Btu/Hr the can ort with ____ CONTINUED ____ DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR APPLIANCE LOCATION Btu/Hr (maximum the Determining if You Ha Includes the room in which you will install any adjoining rooms with doorless Determine the volume of the - (length x width x Rework work sheet adding the s ace of an adjoining room If the extra an remove door to adjoining room or add ventilation grills between Ventilation Air from Inside Building Vent roo
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INSTALLATION WARNING: Before installing in a solidfuel-burning e, the chimney and ox must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes, and loose paint by a chimney cleaner. 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. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using heater. This will help circulate the heat throughout the house.
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INSTALLATION CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY CONTINUED INSTALLATION CLEARANCES WARNING: Maintain t . minimum c ar- If placing mantel above heater, you must meet the minimum clearance between the mantel shelf and the top of NOTICE: Su mp ratur s o a nt walls man ls b hot uring . Walls abo o may hot to touch. install pro ly, th t p u m t national pr r . Follow all minimum c shown in this manual. WARNING: This applianc ” UNF National NPT (National gas pro WARNING: A must log i a r rson to gas supply.
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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 HEATER 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 HEATER 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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INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot of- Capillary PILOT FLAME PATTERN 15 Retaining Clamp pilot pilot the Thermostat Sensing Bulb The to the 16 pilot the the (See To Turn Off Gas To Appliance, Cleaning and Maintenance, Thermostat Sensing Bulb AdhesiveBacked Mounting Clip Note: The correct pilot have a slight curve, but yellow or orange color.
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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. Dirt or other particles enter the heater and burn, causing brief e.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CONTINUED Clean the pilot assembly also. A yellow tip on the pilot indicates dust and dirt in the pilot assembly. There is a small pilot air inlet hole about two inches from where the pilot 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. Gas regulator setting is not correct goes out when control knob is released REMEDY 1.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner combustion 1. (s) is clogged 1. Cleaning and Maintenance, page 16) or replace burner 2. Inlet gas pressure is too low 2. Contact local natural or propane/LP gas company 1. Manifold pressure is too low 2. (s) clogged 1. Contact local natural or propane/LP gas company 2. Clean burner ( see Cleaning and maintainence, page 16 1. 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 16) (s) is clogged or damaged 2.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Burner shuts off in use, burner REMEDY 1. 1. See W knob is in OFF position 1. f p e 2. - 1. een (see Che king Gas Connec tions, 2. or 1. - 2. See W 2. (see Checking Gas Connec tions, p e SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE HINTS REPLACEMENT PARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. not not Parts Under Warranty Cont uthori be ers of this pro u t.
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Burner Model: (S,B)VFT18/(22,24) 14 2 1 5 6 6 12 3 14 13 7 13 12 4 10 11 8 15 9 ITEM 1 2 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 11 12 12 13 14 100 100 22 DESCRIPTION Dual Burner Air Shutter NG Air Shutter LP Elbow, .375 MNPT X .375 Flare Orifice NG Orifice LP FRAME, GRATE BURNER ASSM. Burner Support Clip Piezo Igniter with nut Gas Valve, T/Stat NG Gas Valve, T/Stat LP Adapter 375 MNPTx5625 MUNF-4L Orifice Tube, Main Burner ODS Pilot NG ODS Pilot LP Tube, Control Valve to ODS Nut, ODS Mounting Adapter, .375 MNPT X .
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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.