Vermont Castings DSR42 User manual

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Installation and service of this replace should be
performed by qualied personnel. Vermont Cast-
ings Group recommends NFI certied profession-
als, or technicians supervised by an
NFI certied professional.
WOODBURNING FIREPLACE
Fire Risk.
WARNING
For use with solid wood fuel only.
Other fuels may overre and generate
poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).
Model(s): • DO NOT store or use gasoline or other am-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
• DO NOT overre. Overring will void your
warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to com-
bustibles as specied. Failure to comply may
cause house re.
WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a re
or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or death.
Owner’s Manual
Operation and Care
WARNING
HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are hot during
operation AND cool down.
Hot glass will cause burns.
• DO NOT touch glass until it is cooled
• NEVER allow children to touch glass
• Keep children away
• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
replace.
• Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures.
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other ammable
materials.
• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other ammable
materials away.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.
OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference.
NOTICE: DO NOT discard this manual!
Contact your dealer with questions on installation, operation, or service.
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Safety Alert Key:
• DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury.
• WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury.
• CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
• NOTICE: Indicates practices which may cause damage to the replace or to property.
Table of Contents
1 Welcome
A. Congratulations 3
B. LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 4
2 Product Specic and General Information
A. Appliance Certication 6
B. Vented Gas Log Sets, Gas Inserts, Gas Log Lighters
and Wood-burning Inserts 6
3 Important Safety and Operating Information
A. Fireplace Safety 7
1. Clear Space 7
2. Grate 8
3. Refractory 8
4. Firescreen 8
5. Flue Damper 8
6. Glass Doors 8
7. Over-Firing Your Fireplace 8
8. Chimney Fire 8
B. General Operating Parts 9
1. Flue Damper 10
2. Outside Air (Optional) 10
3. Glass Doors 10
C. Fuel 10
1. Hardwood vs. Softwood 10
2. Moisture content 11
3. Seasoning 11
4. Storing Wood 11
5. Burning Process 12
6. Creosote Formation 12
7. Processed Solid Fuel Firelogs 12
D. First Fire 12
E. Lighting Instructions 12
4 Maintenance and Service
A. Chimney Inspection 13
B. Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning 13
C. Grate 14
D. Glass Cleaning 14
E. Ash Removal 14
F. Refractory/Firebrick 14
5 Troubleshooting
A. FAQs 16
6 Reference Materials
A. Service Parts 18
B. Accessories 20
C. Contact Information 21
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Read this manual before installing or operating this replace.
Please retain this owner’s manual for future references.
A. Congratulations
Listing Label Information/Location The model information regarding your specic replace can be found on
the rating plate usually located in the control area of the replace.
1 Welcome
Brand: ________________________________________________ Model Name: ___________________________
Serial Number:__________________________________________ Date Installed: __________________________
Fireplace Information:
Local Dealer Information
DEALER: Fill in
your name, address,
phone and e-mail
information here and
replaceinformation
below.
Dealer Name: ________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Phone: _____________________________________________________________
E-mail: _____________________________________________________________
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Congratulations on selecting a VCG wood burning re-
place. The VCG replace you have selected is designed
to provide the utmost in safety and reliability.
As the owner of a new replace, you'll want to read and
carefully follow all of the instructions contained in this
Owner's Manual. Pay special attention to all Cautions and
Warnings.
This Owner's Manual should be retained for future refer-
ence. We suggest that you keep it with your other impor-
tant documents and product manuals.
Your new VCG wood burning replace will give you years
of durable use and trouble-free enjoyment. Welcome to
the Heatilator family of replace products!
SERIAL NO./NUMERO DESERE
MODEL/MODELE
MFG. DATE
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE DAMAGE. REPLACE GRATE WITH HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES
FIREPLACE ALSO FOR USE
IN MANUFACTURED HOMES
YES NO
CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLES:
FIREBOX/
FOYER
IN.
MIN.
FAN KIT/
KIT DU VENTILATUER
MODEL NO.
AMP.
IF INSTALLATION OR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ARE MISSING CONTACT:
HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES,
7571 215th Street West, Lakeville, MN 55044.
P.N. 4021-954A
FIRE CHAMBER INTENDED FOR USE WITH HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES
LISTED FIREPLACE PARTS AND GLASS DOOR KITS. SEE INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS MODEL.
GRATE MODEL/GRILLE MODELE
DEGAGEMENT DES
MATEIAUX COMBUSTIBLES:
MM
MIN.
AVERTISSEMT:RISQUE DE DOMMAGE PARINCENDIE, REMPLACEZ LA GRILLE AVEC
HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES
CHIMNEY/CHEMNEE
2 IN. MIN.
51 MM
RATED AT/CAPACITE
115 VOLTS, 50/60 HZ
Serial Number
Grate
Fireplace Model

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Vermont Castings Group
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
Vermont Castings Group, on behalf of its hearth brands (”VCG”), extends the following warranty for VCG wood
appliances that are purchased from a VCG authorized dealer.
WARRANTY COVERAGE:
VCG warrants to the original owner of the VCG appliance at the site of installation, and to any transferee taking ownership
of the appliance at the site of installation within two years following the date of original purchase, that the VCG appliance
will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. After installation, if covered
components manufactured by VCG are found to be defective in materials or workmanship during the applicable warranty
period, VCG will, at its option, repair or replace the covered components. VCG, at its own discretion, may fully discharge
all of its obligations under such warranties by replacing the product itself or refunding the verified purchase price of the
product itself. The maximum amount recoverable under this warranty is limited to the purchase price of the product. This
warranty is subject to conditions, exclusions and limitations as described below.
WARRANTY PERIOD:
Warranty coverage begins on the date of original purchase. In the case of new home construction, warranty coverage
begins on the date of first occupancy of the dwelling or six months after the sale of the product by an independent,
authorized VCG dealer/ distributor, whichever occurs earlier.The warranty shall commence no later than 24 months
following the date of product shipment from VCG, regardless of the installation or occupancy date. The warranty period for
parts and labor for covered components is produced in the following table.
The term “Limited Lifetime” in the table below is defined as: 10 years from the beginning date of warranty coverage for
wood appliances. This time period reflects the minimum expected useful lives of the designated components under
normal operating conditions.
See conditions, exclusions, and limitations on next page.
Warranty Period
VCG Manufactured Appliances and Venting
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Parts
Labor
Wood
Venting
Components Covered
1 Year
X
X
All parts and material except
as
covered by Conditions,
Exclusions, and Limitations
listed
2 Years
X
Factory-installed blowers
X
Molded refractory panels
7years
3years
X
VCG chimney and termination
Limited
Lifetime
3years
X
Firebox and heat exchanger
90 Days
X
X All replacement parts
beyond warranty period
B. LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
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WARRANTY CONDITIONS:
•This warranty only covers VCG appliances that are purchased through a VCG authorized dealer or distributor.Alist of
VCG authorized dealers is available on the VCG branded websites.
•This warranty is only valid while the VCG appliance remains at the site of original installation.
•This warranty is only valid in the country in which the VCG authorized dealer or distributor that sold the appliance
resides.
•
Contact your installing dealer for warranty service. If the installing dealer is unable to provide necessary parts, contact
the nearest VCG authorized dealer or supplier.Additional service fees may apply if you are seeking warranty service
from a dealer other than the dealer from whom you originally purchased the product.
•Check with your dealer in advance for any costs to you when arranging a warranty call. Travel and shipping charges
for parts are not covered by this warranty.
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS:
This warranty does not cover the following:
•Changes in surface finishes as a result of normal use. As a heating appliance, some changes in color of interior and
exterior surface finishes may occur.This is not a flaw and is not covered under warranty.
•Damage to printed, plated, or enameled surfaces caused by fingerprints, accidents, misuse, scratches, melted items,
or other external sources and residues left on the plated surfaces from the use of abrasive cleaners or polishes.
•Repair or replacement of parts that are subject to normal wear and tear during the warranty period. These parts
include: paint, wood, gaskets, firebricks, grates, flame guides and the discoloration of glass.
•Minor expansion, contraction, or movement of certain parts causing noise. These conditions are normal and com-
plaints related to this noise are not covered by this warranty.
•Damages resulting from: (1) failure to install, operate, or maintain the appliance in accordance with the installation
instructions, operating instructions, and listing agent identification label furnished with the appliance; (2) failure to
install the appliance in accordance with local building codes; (3) shipping or improper handling; (4) improper opera-
tion, abuse, misuse, continued operation with damaged, corroded or failed components, accident, or improperly/
incorrectly performed repairs; (5) environmental conditions, inadequate ventilation, negative pressure, or drafting
caused by tightly sealed constructions, insufficient make-up air supply, or handling devices such as exhaust fans or
forced air furnaces or other such causes; (6) use of fuels other than those specified in the operating instructions; (7)
installation or use of components not supplied with the appliance or any other components not expressly authorized
and approved by VCG; (8) modification of the appliance not expressly authorized and approved by VCG in writing;
and/or (9) interruptions or fluctuations of electrical power supply to the appliance.
•Non-VCG venting components, hearth components or other accessories used in conjunction with the appliance.
•Any part of a pre-existing fireplace system in which an insert or a decorative gas appliance is installed.
•VCG’s obligation under this warranty does not extend to the appliance’s capability to heat the desired space. Informa-
tion is provided to assist the consumer and the dealer in selecting the proper appliance for the application. Consider-
ation must be given to appliance location and configuration, environmental conditions, insulation and air tightness of
the structure.
This warranty is void if:
•The appliance has been over-fired or operated in atmospheres contaminated by chlorine, fluorine, or other damaging
chemicals. Over-firing can be identified by, but not limited to, warped plates or tubes, rust colored cast iron, bubbling,
cracking and discoloration of steel or enamel finishes.
•The appliance is subjected to prolonged periods of dampness or condensation.
•
There is any damage to the appliance or other components due to water or weather damage which is the result of, but
not limited to, improper chimney or venting installation.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY:
•The owner’s exclusive remedy and VCG’s sole obligation under this warranty, under any other warranty, express or
implied, or in contract, tort or otherwise, shall be limited to replacement, repair, or refund, as specified above. In no
event will VCG
be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by defects in the appliance. Some states
do not allow exclusions or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations m
ay not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific rights; you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. EXCEPT TO
THE EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, VCG MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY
SPECIFIED HEREIN. THE DURATION OF ANYIMPLIED WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO DURATION OF THE
EXPRESSED WARRANTY SPECIFIED ABOVE.
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