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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2 Product Specic and General Information
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Warning! Risk of Fire!
For use with solid wood fuel only.
Otherfuelsmayoverreandgeneratepoisonousgases
(i.e. carbon monoxide).
B. Vented Gas Log Sets, Unvented Gas Log
Sets, Gas or Wood Inserts and Gas Log
Lighters
• Optional
• Gas log sets, gas or wood inserts, or gas log-lighters
can be installed in this replace. Follow the instructions
provided with the accessory for operation.
A. Appliance Certication
This replace may be installed in sleeping rooms. This
replace is not approved for installation in manufactured
homes. If installed with a gas log set, provisions for the
National Fuel Gas Code must be met.
This replace has been tested and listed for use with
the optional components specied in this manual. These
optional components may be purchased separately and
installed at a later date. An outside air kit, gas log set, gas
insert or gas log-lighter should be installed at the time of
replace installation.
This replace system has been tested and listed in accor-
dance with UL 127 and ULC-S610 standards by Under-
writers Laboratories Inc. for installation and operation in
the United States and Canada.
Unvented Gas Logs
CAUTION! If an unvented gas appliance is installed in
the replace, the gas appliance must only be operated
with the replace glass door fully open (if included).
Only unvented gas log sets which have been found to
comply with the standard for unvented room heaters,
ANSI Z211.11.2, are to be installed in this replace. If
an unvented gas appliance is installed it must incorpo-
rate an automatic shutoff device, and must be installed
in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code Z223.1,
Latest edition.
WARNING! Do Not operateanunventedgaslogsetinthis
replacewiththechimneyremoved.

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A. Fireplace Safety
Most problems are caused by improper installation and op-
eration of the replace. To provide reasonable re safety,
the following should be given serious consideration:
• The re should be supervised whenever the replace is
in use.
• An annual inspection should be performed on the
replace system.
• Install at least one smoke detector on each oor of your
home to ensure your safety.
• Install a conveniently located Class A re extinguisher
near the replace.
• Devise a practiced evacuation plan, consisting of at least
two escape routes.
• Devise a plan to deal with a chimney re:
- Evacuate.
- Notify the re department.
3 Important Safety and Operating Information
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Vermont Castings Group dis-
claimsanyresponsibilityfor,andthewarrantyandagency
listingwillbevoidedbythefollowingactions.
DO NOT:
• operatedamagedreplace
• modifyreplace
• overre
• installanycomponentnotapprovedbyVermontCastings
Group
• installpartsorcomponentsnotListedorapproved
• operate the fireplace without fully assembling all
components
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenancecancauseinjuryorpropertydamage.
1. Clear Space
Combustible materials must not be stored on the hearth
extension. Room furnishings such as drapes, curtains,
chairs or other combustibles must be at least 4 ft
(1219 mm) from the front of the replace.
Combustible materials are materials made of or sur-
faced with any of the following materials:
- Wood - Compressed paper
- Plant bers - Plastic
- Plywood/OSB - Drywall
- Any material that can ignite and burn, ame proofed
or not, plastered or un-plastered.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Keep combustible materials,
gasolineandotherammablevaporsandliquidsclearof
thereplace.
DO NOT:
• storeammablematerialsclosetothereplace
• use gasoline, lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter
uidorsimilarliquidstostartor“freshenup”areinthis
replace.
24 in. (610 mm)
Clear Space
Sides of Fireplace Opening
48 in. (1219 mm)
Clear Space
Front of Fireplace
63-3/4 in. (1619 mm)
Clear Space
Bottom of Fireplace to
Lower Edge of
Mantel or Trim
Figure 3.1 Clear Space
Non-combustible materials are materials which will not
ignite and burn, composed of any combination of the
following:
- Steel - Iron
- Brick - Tile
- Concrete - Slate
- Glass - Plasters
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8. Chimney Fire
In the event of a chimney re
• Have the chimney and adjacent structure inspected
by qualied professionals. Vermont Castings Group
recommends that NFI or CSIA certied professionals,
or technicians under the direction of certified
professionals, conduct a minimum of an NFPA 211
Level 2 inspection of the chimney.
• Replace components of the chimney and replace
as specied by the professionals.
• Ensure all joints are properly engaged and the
chimney is properly secured.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! A chimney re can perma-
nently damage your chimney system. Failure to re-
placedamagedcomponentsandmakeproperrepairs
cancauseastructurere.
7. Over-Firing Your Fireplace
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Donotover-re.
Over-firing may ignite creosote or will damage the
replaceandchimney.
Symptoms of over-ring may include one or more of the
following:
• chimney connector or replace glowing
• roaring, rumbling noises
• loud cracking or banging sounds
• metal warping
• chimney re
Topreventover-ringyourreplace.DONOT:
• useammableliquids
• overloadwithwood
• burntrashorlargeamountsofscraplumber
• permittoomuchairtothere
2. Grate
This replace is designed to be used with the supplied
grate or one approved by VCG.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Use only the factory-sup-
pliedintegralgrate.
• Keepslogsinplace.
• Allowsproperaircirculationaroundthere.
3. Refractory
The refractory is supplied to contain heat and provide
an attractive interior.
It will break down over time and will need occasional
replacement. Small hairline cracks and discoloration
are normal and do not affect its safety.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT burnreplacewith-
out refractory. Use only refractory supplied by Vermont
CastingsGroup.
4. Firescreen
The rescreen is provided to control sparks. Keep it
closed when the replace in use.
WARNING! Risk of Fire or Burns!
• Screenwillnotpreventburningmaterialsfromfalling
out.
• Screenpullsorhandlesmaybehot.
5. Flue Damper
The ue damper must be in the fully opened position
during operation of the replace.
WARNING! Risk of Fire and Asphyxiation! Open
damperpriortooperatingreplace.Acloseddamper
overresthereplaceandspillssmokeandames
into the room.
6. Glass Doors
Glass doors are optional.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! InstallONLYdoorsapproved
byVermontCastingsGroup.
WARNING! Risk of Fire and Smoke! Fireplace
equipped with doors should be operated only with
doors fully open or doors fully closed. If doors are left
partlyopen, gas and ame maybe drawnout of the
replaceopening.
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B. General Operating Parts
WARNING! DO NOT operatereplacebeforereadingandunderstandingoperatinginstructions.Failuretooperatere-
placeaccordingtooperatinginstructionscouldcausereorinjury.
WARNING
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.
HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are hot during operation AND cool down.
Damper
Handle
Air Kit Handle Location
(just above stone) open
open
close
close
Figure 3.2 General Operating Parts
CAUTION! Ifyouexpectthatchildrenmaycomeintocontactwiththisreplace,werecommendabarriersuchasadecorative
screen.Seeyourdealerforsuggestions.
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Refer to Figure 3.2 for location and operation of control.
The outside air kit supplies some combustion air for
your replace. It may help reduce the effects of nega-
tive air pressure.
Close the inlet to prevent cold drafts when the replace
is not being used
2. Outside Air (Optional)
CAUTION! Outside air control handle may be warm.
Adjustbeforelightingre.
3. Glass Doors
• Glass doors are optional.
• Refer to Figure 3.3 for how to properly use them.
1. Flue Damper
Refer to Figure 3.2 for location and operation of con-
trol.
Before lighting the replace, verify fully open position
by looking up from the inside of the replace.
PARTLY OPEN
INCORRECT
FULLY OPEN
CORRECT
PARTLY CLOSED
INCORRECT
FULLY CLOSED
CORRECT
Figure 3.3 Operating Positions of Bi-fold Doors Soft woods Hard woods
• Douglas Fir • Oak
• Pine • Maple
• Spruce • Apple
• Cedar • Birch
• Poplar
• Aspen
• Alder
C. Fuel
1. Hardwood vs. Softwood
Your replace’s performance depends on the quality of
the rewood you use. One species of wood varies very
little to the other in terms of energy content. All sea-
soned wood contains about 8,000 BTU’s per pound.
Hardwoods have a greater density than softwoods; a
piece of hardwood will contain about 60% more BTU’s
than an equal size piece of softwood. A cord of sea-
soned oak (hardwood) would contain about 60% more
potential energy than a cord of seasoned pine (soft-
wood).
Most softwoods are coniferous. These are trees with
needle-like leaves that stay green all year and carry
their seeds exposed in a cone. Examples of conifer-
ous trees are Douglas r, pine, spruce and cedar. Soft-
woods, being more porous, require less time to dry,
burn faster and are easier to ignite than hardwoods.
Hardwoods are deciduous trees, broadleaf trees that
lose their leaves in the fall. Their seeds are usually
found within a protective pod or enclosure. Some ex-
amples of deciduous trees are oak, maple, apple, and
birch. However, it should be noted that there are some
deciduous trees that are denitely not considered hard-
woods such as poplar, aspen and alder. Hardwoods
require more time to season, burn slower and are usu-
ally harder to ignite than softwoods. Obviously, you will
use the type of wood that is most readily available in
your area. However, if at all possible the best arrange-
ment is to have a mix of softwood and hardwood. This
way you can use the softwood for starting the re, giv-
ing off quick heat to bring the replace up to operating
temperature. Add the hardwood for slow, even heat and
longer burn time.
WARNING! For use with solid wood fuel only.
Otherfuelsmayoverreandgeneratepoisonousgases(i.e.
carbon monoxide).
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