Vented Outdoor Gas Log Set Installation And Operating Instructions Models: VWFOD24, VWFOD30 Natural Gas or Propane/LPG Control Type: Manual Match Light WARNING For Outdoor Use ONLY WARNINGS 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.
CONTENTS VWFOD Vented Outdoor Gas Log Set Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of an MHSC Gas Log Set PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE! IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty. Product Features & Specifications ........................... 4 Fireplace & Hearth Dimensions................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION VWFOD Vented Outdoor Gas Log Set OWNER INSTALLER Please leave these instructions with the appliance. Please retain these instructions for future reference. IMPORTANT WARNING Read these instructions carefully before installing or trying to operate this vent-free gas heater. • Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous. • Improper installation or use of the heater can cause serious injury or death from fire, burns, explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning.
VWFOD Vented Outdoor Gas Log Set GETTING STARTED - Features and SPECIFICATIONS Make sure you have received all parts: Check your packing list to verify that all listed parts have been received.
FIREPLACE and HEARTH DIMENSIONS VWFOD Vented Outdoor Gas Log Set WARNING Minimum Opening Area of Chimney Damper for Venting IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THIS GAS LOG SET PLACEMENT IN A FIREPLACE WITH A RESTRICTIVE BARRIER The fireplace and gas logs function as a system. If the fireplace is not drafting properly and spilling into the room (check with a match or a smoke stick), reposition the damper clamp until a positive draft is obtained by opening the damper.
INSTALLATION VWFOD Vented Outdoor Gas Log Set Install and operate the appliance as directed in this manual. Damper stop installation A damper stop must be provided with the unit. The damper stop must be installed as shown in Figure 3 to prevent full closure of the fireplace damper blade and provide a minimum flue opening, per table on page 5.
CONNECT THE GAS VWFOD Vented Outdoor Gas Log Set check gas type Use proper gas type for the log set you are installing. If you have conflicting gas type, do not install log set. See dealer where you purchased the log set for proper log set for your gas type or conversion kit. A qualified installer or service person must connect appliance to gas supply. Follow all local codes.
CONNECT THE GAS Only persons licensed to work with gas piping may make the necessary gas connections to this appliance. CAUTION WARNING VWFOD Vented Outdoor Gas Log Set A manual shutoff valve must be installed upstream of the appliance. Union tee and plugged 1/8” NPT pressure tapping point should be installed upstream of the appliance. Figure 6 NOTE : The gas line connection may be made using 1/2" rigid tubing or an approved flex connector.
log placement VWFOD Vented Outdoor Gas Log Set filling THE burner pan Fill the burner pan with lava rock to the bottom of the grate bars and sloped to the front edge of the burner pan. Excess lava rock can spill forward or to the side of the burner pan. Do not overfill the propane model. The lava rock may also be used to cover the front and side areas of the fireplace floor. Rear Log #1 VWF24 massive oak logs 1. Center rear log #1 on grate bars and flush with rear of the grate.
log placement VWFOD Vented Outdoor Gas Log Set Left Top Log #7 Right Side Middle Log #5 5. Install right side middle log #5. Figure 10 6. Install left top log #7 as shown. Figure 10 LG779 Figure 10 Place Right Side Middle Log #5 and Left Top Log #7 Right Top Log #6 LG779 VWF24 top left right logs 7. Install right top log #6 as shown.
log placement VWFOD Vented Outdoor Gas Log Set VWF30 massive oak logs Rear Log #1 1. Center rear log #1 on grate bars and flush with rear of the grate. Figure 12 Front Right Log #3 Front Left Log #2 LG781 Figure 12 Center Rear Log #1 on Grate Bars 2. PlaceLG781 front left log #2 on the front of the grate and to the left. Figurerear 13 log VWF30 3. Place front right log #3 on the front of the grate and to the right. Figure 13 NOTE: Allow 2" between the back log and the two front logs.
log placement VWFOD Vented Outdoor Gas Log Set VWF24 American oak logs Back Log #2 NOTE: Each log has an identifying number embossed on bottom surface. 1. Place Back Log #2 on grate bars on back of grate. Figure 16 Front Log #1 LG785 Figure 16 Place Back Log #2 on Grate Bars at Back of Grate 2. Place Front Log #1 on front of grate. Figure 17 NOTE: Allow 2" between back and front logs.
log placement VWFOD Vented Outdoor Gas Log Set VWF30 American oak logs NOTE: Each log has an identifying number embossed on bottom surface. Back Log #2 1. Place Back Log #2 on grate bars on back of grate. Figure 20 LG789 Figure 20 Place Back Log #2 on Grate Bars at Back of Grate. LG789 VWF30AO back log Front Log #1 2. Place Front Log #1 on front of grate. Figure 21 NOTE: Allow 2" between back and front logs.
log placement VWFOD Vented Outdoor Gas Log Set VWF30 American oak logS (continued) Top Right/Left Log #5 Top Right/Left Log #5 5. Place Top Right/Left Log #5 on Log # 4 and Log #1. Figure 23 6. Place Top Right/Left Log #5 on Log 4 and Log #1. Figure 23 Figure 23 Place Two (2) Top Right/Left Logs #5 LG792 Left Crossover Log #7 LG792 VWF30AO top left right logs 7. Place Left Crossover Log #7 on Log #2 and Log #5.
log placement VWFOD Vented Outdoor Gas Log Set models VWF30/24 split river oak Back Log #1 1. Place Back Log #1 on back of grate. Figure 26 LG795 Figure 26 Place Rear Log #1 on Back of Grate Bottom Right Log #3 LG795 VWFSRO rear log 2. Place Bottom Left Log #2 in front of back log on left arm of grate. Rest end of bottom left log between second and third prong of grate. Figure 27 3. Place end of Bottom Right Log #3 on cutout of back log #1.
log placement VWFOD Vented Outdoor Gas Log Set models VWF30/24 split river oak (continued) Bottom Front Left Log #5 5. Place Bottom Left Log #5 on back log #1 and to the outside of the left grate prong on floor. Figure 29 LG798 Figure 29 Place Bottom Front Left Log #5 LG798 VWFSRO front left log Top Center Log #7 6. Place end of Top Left Log #6 on bottom left log. Rest the other end between the first and second grate prongs. Figure 30 7.
log placement VWFOD Vented Outdoor Gas Log Set models VWF36/30 split river oak Rear Log #1 1. Place Back Log #1 on back of grate. Figure 31 Bottom Right Log #3 Bottom Left Log #2 Figure 31 Place Rear Log #1 on Back of Grate 2. Place Bottom Left Log #2 in front of back log on left arm of grate. Place end of bottom left logLG800 between third and fourth prong of grate. Figure 32 30 rear log VWF36 3. Place end of Bottom Right Log #3 on cutout of back log #1.
log placement VWFOD Vented Outdoor Gas Log Set MODELS VWF24 split Pine Left Front Log #1a Right Front Log #1b 1. Place Left Front Log #1a on front left of grate. Figure 35 2. Place Right Front Log #1b on front right of the grate. Figure 35 Side Support Log #2 LG804 Figure 35 Place Left Front Log #1a and Right Front Log #1b LG804 VWF24SPA front logs 3. Place front end of Side Support Log #2 on top left of Log #1a. Rest other end of Log #2 on rear grate bar.
log placement VWFOD Vented Outdoor Gas Log Set Right Middle Log #5 Left Log #6 6. Place front of Right Middle Log #5 on top right of Log #1ab. Rest back end of Log #5 on top right of Log #4. Figure 39 7. Place front of Left Log #6 just left of the middle of Log #1a and back end of Log #6 just left of middle of Log #3. Figure 39 LG808 Figure 39 Place Right Middle Log #5 and Left Log #6 Top Center Log #7 LG808 VWF24SPA left rt mid log 8.
log placement VWFOD Vented Outdoor Gas Log Set MODELS VWF30 split Pine Right Front Log #1b Left Front Log #1a 1. Place Left Front Log #1a on front left of grate. Figure 42 2. Place Right Front Log #1b on front right of the grate. Figure 42 Side Support Log #2 LG811 Figure 42 Place Right Front Log #1b on Grate LG811 VWF30SPA front logs 3. Place front end of Side Support Log #2 on top left of Log #1a. Place other end of Log #2 on rear grate bar.
log placement VWFOD Vented Outdoor Gas Log Set Right Middle Log #7 7. Place front of Right Middle Log #7 on top right of Log #1b. Place back end of Log #5 on top right of Log #4. Figure 46 LG815 Figure 46 Place Right Middle Log #7 Top Left Log #8 Top Center Log #5 LG815 VWF30SPA Right mid log 8. Place Top Center Log #5 across log #7 with front end on Log #1b. Figure 47 9. Place front end of Top Left Log #8 on Log #6. Let back end of Log #8 rest on Log #3.
log placement VWFOD Vented Outdoor Gas Log Set Model VWF30/24WP Weathered PINE LOG Rear Log #1 1. Place Rear Log #1 on back of grate. Left side should fit on grate in front of rear stand. Right side goes on the rear stand of grate. Figure 49 Rear Stand of Grate Center Grate Bar LG818 Middle Left Grate Bar Figure 49 Place Rear Log #1 on Back Grate Bottom Right Log #2 LG818 30 24WP rear log 2. Place Bottom Right Log #2 along outside of grate. Rest end on Rear Log #1.
log placement VWFOD Vented Outdoor Gas Log Set Bottom Left Log #3 Top Right Log #4 3. Place Top Right Log #4 on Bottom Right Log #2 resting on grate. Figure 51 4. Place Bottom Left Log #3 on grate. The “V” of the log should straddle the end grate bar. Figure 51 LG820 Top Left Log #5 Figure 51 Place Bottom Left Log #3 and Top Right Log #4 LG820 30 24WP front logs 5. Place Top Left Log #5 behind Rear Log #1 on the notch on rear left of grate stand. Figure 52 6.
log placement VWFOD Vented Outdoor Gas Log Set Model VWF36/30WP Weathered PINE LOG Back Log #1 1. Place Rear Log #1 on back of grate. Left side should fit on grate in front of rear stand. Right side goes on the rear stand of grate. Figure 54 Bottom Left Log #3 Bottom Right Log #2 LG823 Figure 54 Place Rear Log #1 on Back Grate LG823 2. Place Bottom Right Log #2 along outside of grate. 36 30wp back log Rest end on Rear Log #1. Control knob will stick through bottom notch of log. Figure 55 3.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS VWFOD Vented Outdoor Gas Log Set SAFeTY INSTRUCTION FOR MATCH LIGHT MANUAL CONTROL A. BEFORE OPERATING 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. WARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
flame appearance VWFOD Vented Outdoor Gas Log Set Checking Burner flames Flame should be yellow and extend vertically (not curling toward fireplace screen). Ember bed should have small flames through lava rock. LG827 Figure 59 Flame Appearance LG827 VWFOD log flames pilot flame appearance The pilot flame must always be present when appliance is operating. It should just touch the top of the thermocouple/thermopile tip.
fireplace draft test VWFOD Vented Outdoor Gas Log Set IMPORTANT: Fireplace Draft Test During Initial Installation It is critical to verify that your chimney is drafting properly because the fireplace and gas logs function as a system. WARNING Although MHSC. goes to great lengths to design vented gas log sets that minimize sooting, all vented log sets will soot over time. Sooting normally appears as areas of black powder-like substance on the logs.
CLEANING and SERVICING WARNING VWFOD Vented Outdoor Gas Log Set Turn off gas logs and allow to cool before cleaning. Disconnect electrical power if applicable before cleaning or servicing. Figure 60 Remove Soot with a Soft Bristle Brush FP2645 FP2645 clean log The log set should be cleaned at least once a year for maximum performance. Turn gas supply off. Allow unit to cool. Remove logs, handling carefully by holding gently at each end. Gloves are recommended when handling the log.
replacement Parts VWFOD Vented Outdoor Gas Log Set 1 11 2 3 15 13 4 5 7 12 6 14 8 9 10 Ref. 1. 2. 3. 3a. 4. 4a. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
replacement Parts VWFOD Vented Outdoor Gas Log Set 2 4 6 1 8 5 7 3 MASSIVE OAK LOGS Ref. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 30 Description Back Log Left Front Log Right Front Log Left Side Middle Log Right Side Middle Log Right Top Log Left Top Log Top Crossover Log Qty.
VWFOD Vented Outdoor Gas Log Set replacement Parts 1 2 4 6 3 8 7 5 AMERICAN OAK LOGS Ref. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Description Front Log Back Log Right Middle Log Left Middle Log Top Right Log Top Left Log Top Center Log Top, Top Center Log 20300546 Qty.
replacement Parts VWFOD Vented Outdoor Gas Log Set 2 3 6 1 7 5 8 4 SPLIT RIVER OAK LOGS Ref. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 32 Description Front Log Bottom Left Log Bottom Right Log Top Right Log Bottom Front Left Log Top Left Log Center Top Log Front Right Log Qty.
replacement Parts VWFOD Vented Outdoor Gas Log Set 8 8 7 9 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 2 2 3 1a 3 1a VWFOD24SPA 1b VWFOD30SPA SPLIT PINE LOGS Ref. 1a. 1b. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Description Front Left Log Right Front Log Side Support Log Rear Log Right Log Right Middle Log Left Log Top Center Log Top Left Log Top, Top Left Log 20300546 Qty.
replacement Parts VWFOD Vented Outdoor Gas Log Set 2 1 1 2 3 4 4 3 7 7 5 5 6 6 WEATHERED PINE LOGS Ref. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 34 Description Rear Log Bottom Right Log Bottom Left Log Top Right Log Top Left Log Mid Front Log Top Center Log 0546 Qty.
Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter when installed within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Note Regarding Vented Products Flex line installation must not exceed 36 inches and must have a T shutoff valve. Any residence with a direct vent product must have a CO detector installed in the residence.
Limited lifetime warranty policy Lifetime Warranty The following components are warranted for life to the original owner, subject to proof of purchase: Firebox, Combustion Chamber, Heat Exchanger, Grate, Stainless Steel Burners and Refractory Logs. Five Year Warranty The following components are warranted five (5) years to the original owner, subject of proof of purchase: Ceramic Fiber Logs, Catalytic Filter and Aluminized Burners.