Vermont Castings SA18SHKRN User manual

410 Admiral Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N6 • 905-670-7777
www.majesticproducts.com • www.vermontcastings.com
CFM Corporation
Decorative Gas Appliance For Installation In Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning May Lead To Death
When used without fresh air, gas logs may give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, poisonous gas. Some
people such as pregnant women, people with heart or lung disease, and persons at high altitudes are
more affected by carbon monoxide than others.
Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu: Headache, dizziness, and/or nausea. If
you have these signs, the gas logs may not be installed or working properly. Get fresh air at once!
Have the gas log set and chimney serviced before using it again.
Certified to ANSI Z21.60
and CGA 2.26 Standards
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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.
Installation and Operating
Instructions for Vented Gas Log
Sets - Remote Hearth Kits
Models:
SA18SHKRN, SA18SHKRP,
SA24SKHRN, SA24SHKRP,
SA30SKHRN, SA30SKHRP
ATTENTION
Installation, service, and repair of this ap-
pliance must be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency, company or gas
supplier experienced with this type of gas
appliance.
INSTALLER:
Read these instructions completely and care-
fully prior to beginning installation. After instal-
lation, leave these instructions with the owner.
OWNER:
Read these instructions and follow the warn-
ings. Save this manual for future reference.
Check local codes before installing this log set.
In some areas of the country, gas log sets are
restricted.
The installation and the provisions for combus-
tion and ventilation air must conform with the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable 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 suppli-
er’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
Please record your gas log’s model number for
future reference here:
Note: This model # can be found on the box or
the label attached to the back of the burner pan.

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WARNING
Do not use this appliance or any part that has
been under water. Immediately call a qualified
service technician to inspect the appliance and
to replace any part of the control system and any
gas control which has been under water.
WARNING
Young children are not allowed to operate this
unit and must be supervised when they are in
the same room as the appliance.
Children and adults should be alerted to the
hazards of high surface temperature and should
stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
Technical Information
The operation of a gas log set, and the provision for combustion and ventilation air must conform with
the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 and applicable codes.
Gas Pressure Testing: This gas log set and its individual shut-off valve MUST be disconnected from
the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess
of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPA). The gas log set must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing
its individual manual shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test
pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa)
Component Parts: Only factory authorized components listed in these instructions may be used in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and all codes and requirements of the authority hav-
ing jurisdiction. Any modifications to this kit, or use of unauthorized components or accessory items will
void the manufacturer’s warranty, and may result in a hazardous condition.
WARNING
Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and
draperies. In addition, clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the appli-
ance.
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Read these directions thoroughly before installation. For assistance or additional
information, consult your gas log dealer, qualified installer, service agency or
gas supplier.
WARNING
A properly sized, unobstructed chimney will normally vent all fumes and products of combustion. Any
odor or smoke detected in the room is an indication that the flue is not properly removing the combustion
products. Turn off the gas supply valve immediately! The cause of the venting problem must be discov-
ered and corrected before using this gas log set. Disregarding this warning can cause illness as well as
soot damage to your fireplace, room, and furnishings.

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Before You Begin -- Attention!
A. The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service person.
More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material,
etc. It is imperative that control compartments, burners and circulating air passageways of the appli-
ance be kept clean.
B. Your fireplace must include a chain mesh or similar screen. The screen must remain fully closed
while operating your log set. Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing this appliance must be
replaced prior to operation.
C. If your fireplace includes glass doors, they must remain fully open to allow for combustion air during
operation, and to prevent overheating of the gas valve.
D. Your log set must be installed in a solid fuel burning fireplace constructed of noncombustible material
with a working flue.
E. Solid fuels shall not be burned in the fireplace where your gas log set is installed.
F. If this log set is to be used with propane gas, your propane supply tank MUST include a high to low
gas pressure regulator, and must be located outside. DO NOT place supply tanks inside any structure
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G. Never use sand or other dense pan material with propane gas: use vermiculite only.
H. Be sure to apply pipe joint compound to all non-flared, threaded connections involved in this installa-
tion to avoid possible gas leaks. Compounds used in liquid propane applications must be resistant to
the action of that gas.
I. Always test for leaks using a soapy solution. NEVER USE OPEN FLAME.
J. The manufacture and shipping of your log set involves compounds which may cause detectable yet
harmless odors during initial operation. Provide extra ventilation to the room for the initial 2-3 hour
break-in period.
K. This gas log set may be installed in the approved fireplace in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile)
home where not prohibited by state or local codes. *Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose
of resale, from the manufacturer.
L. The fireplace damper MUST be fully open when operating this log set.
Fireplace Specifications
Before installation, the chimney flue, venting system, and firebox must be cleaned of all soot, creosote,
ashes and loose paint, by a qualified chimney cleaner.
Your Fireplace Must Include:
• A working flue and venting system with the minimum openings indicated on page 8.
• A gas supply shut off valve. If your fireplace does not have such a valve, one must be installed

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CAUTION: If you answered “NO” to any item, or have any questions regarding your installation, please
contact your dealer/distributor for assistance.
Is the gas supply inlet pressure correct?
NG: Min. 5.5” w.c./Max. 14.0” w.c. LP: Min. 11” w.c./Max. 14.0” w.c.
Does the firebox meet the minimum size dimensions below?
Is your fireplace plumbed with gas on the right side (facing) of the fireplace?
If not, refer to ee Page 5
Is the gas supply line sized properly (Minimum 1/2” iron pipe)?
Do you have a solid fuel (wood burning) fireplace with a vented flue?
Do you have a manual gas supply valve installed at your fireplace? If not, a licensed
plumber, gas company technician or other qualified installer must install one.
Have you checked local building codes? (Check with your local building department)
Does your fireplace have a wire mesh screen in place?
Pre-Installation Checklist Yes No
Minimum Clearances & Specifications
Natural Gas Units
Propane Gas Units
Size Btu/hr Back Front Depth Height Size Minimum Maximum”
18” 45,000 16” 33” 15” 18” 51 sq.in. 5.5”w.c. 14.0”w.c. 3.5”w.c.
24” 60,000 20” 36” 15” 18” 51 sq.in. 5.5”w.c. 14.0”w.c. 3.5”w.c.
30” 60,000 27” 39” 15” 18” 51 sq.in. 5.5”w.c. 14.0”w.c. 3.5”w.c.
Minimum Firebox Dimensions Minimum Gas Fuel Line Manifold
Set Input Width Flue Pressure Pressure
Size Btu/hr Back Front Depth Height Size Minimum Maximum
18” 40,000 16” 33” 15” 18” 51 sq.in. 11.0”w.c. 14.0”w.c. 10.0”w.c.
24” 45,000 20” 36” 15” 18” 51 sq.in. 11.0”w.c. 14.0”w.c. 10.0”w.c.
30” 60,000 27” 39” 15” 18” 51 sq.in. 11.0”w.c. 14.0”w.c. 10.0”w.c.
Minimum Firebox Dimensions Minimum Gas Fuel Line Manifold
Set Input Width Flue Pressure Pressure
NOTE: All dimensions are minimums.
NOTE: All dimensions are minimums.

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This Damper Stop is designed to work on all CFM
Corporation BR, BC, SR, SC, TF and TL series
fireplaces. For all other fireplaces, refer to Page 6.
When installing a decorative gas appliance in a
fireplace, some local codes require this Damper
Stop to be used so the Damper will not close com-
pletely. To install the Damper Stop:
The Damper Locking Bracket is already installed
on all BR, BC, SR, SC, TF and TL fireplaces. Lo-
cate the Damper Locking Bracket on the left side
of the fireplace’s Combustion Dome. (Fig. 1)
With the Damper open, align the two slots on
either side of the cut-out on the Damper Stop with
the two small holes on the angled portion of the
Damper Locking Bracket. Attach the Damper Stop
with the Screws provided, as shown in Figure 2.
NOTE: Some of the early fireplace units may not
have the holes in the end of the Damper Lock-
ing Bracket. If this is the case, use the Damper
Stop as a template to drill two (2) 1/8” holes in the
Damper Locking Bracket to mount the Damper
Stop.
NOTE: Your gas log set is assembled at the factory to be installed in a fireplace plumbed with the gas on
the right side (facing). If your fireplace is plumbed with the gas on the left side, you will need to run a flex-
ible connector (or as per local codes) along the back wall of the fireplace to bring your gas line to the right
hand side. You can then place the set in front of the flexible connector.
Gas Plumbed on Left Hand Side of Fireplace
8” adjustable crescent wrench ; Pipe thread sealant compound or teflon tape ; 12” pipe wrench or channel
lock pliers.
Tools Required
Damper Stop Installation:
For Use with BR, BC, SR, SC, TF and TL Series CFM Corporation Fireplaces
DP100
Damper locking bracket
3/19/99 djt
Figure 1
Damper
Plate
Damper Locking Bracket
DP100
DP101
Damper stop
3/19/99 djt
Figure 2
Damper Locking Bracket
Damper Stop Screw
Damper Stop DP101

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The Damper Clamp provided keeps your damper
from accidentally closing during operation of your
set. This Damper Clamp must be installed
onto your Damper at all times. NOTE: The
damper clamp is designed to hold the damper
plate open 3 inches. However, the damper
must be fully open when the log set is in op-
eration.
Install the Damper Clamp onto the edge of the
damper plate. Attach by securing the bolt provid-
ed to the damper plate with an adjustable wrench.
(Fig. 3)
If the Damper Clamp does not fit, drill a 1/4” hole
into the damper plate and install an anchor bolt
with nut, at a 90 degree angle, so that the damper
plate will remain fully open.
The proper finished installation of the Damper
Clamp is shown in Figure 4. If the bolt fails to
block the damper in an open position, the damper
should be removed from the chimney.
To check your vent for proper drafting: Light a
tightly rolled newspaper on one end and place it at
the inside front edge of the fireplace. Observe the
smoke and be sure the vent is properly drawing it
up the chimney. If the smoke is drawn back into
the room, extinguish the flame and remove any
obstruction until proper venting is achieved. If that
fails, check with a qualified chimney sweep.
Damper Stop Installation:
For Use With All Other Fireplaces
DP104
Damper clamp
Harris
Figure 3
Damper Plate
Damper Clamp
DP104
DP103
Damper clamp
Harris
Figure 4
Chimney
Clamp
Damper
DP103

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Adding Pan Material
1. Open the bag of Vermiculite and spread it
evenly across the Burner Pan, to the top, as
shown in Figure 5. You may overflow the front
and sides of the pan to cover the entire pan
and connecting hardware.
2. Next, open the bag of Glowing Embers and
place them on top of the Vermiculite, evenly
across the Burner Pan. Be sure to separate
the Glowing Embers into very small pieces
before placing them.
Connection To Gas Supply
1. Hook the U-Shaped part of the Grate Clips over
the back horizontal bar of the Grate, as shown
in Figure 6. Repeat with the other Clip.
2. Slide the rear edge of the burner pan into the
three-pronged slot in the front edge of the grate
clip, as shown in Figure 6.
1. Center the burner pan from left to right in the
fireplace and with the back of the grate against
the back wall of the fireplace.
2. Attach the Gas Supply Fitting onto your fire-
place’s gas supply pipe. Remember to use pipe
thread sealant or teflon tape on this connection.
3. Attach one end of the Flexible Gas
4. Connector to the brass fitting on the back of
the control valve, as shown in Figure 7.
5. Attach the other end of the Gas Connector to
the flared side of the Gas Supply Fitting.
Grate Clip Installation
LG216
ASHK
pan material
11/29/01 djt
Figure 5 Vermiculite
Glowing Embers
LG216
LG216
grate clip
11/29/01 djt
Figure 6
Grate Clip
Back Bar Of Grate
LG217
Flexible Gas
Connector
Figure 7
Gas Supply Fitting
LG218

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Leak Test Procedures
Create a mixture of equal parts soap and water. Apply to all the joints of the pipe fittings from the gas sup-
ply pipe to the burner. Turn on the gas supply valve for no longer than 3-5 seconds. If bubbles appear
in the soap solution applied to the joints, there is a leak. Turn off the gas supply valve and tighten those
fittings. Repeat the above procedure until no bubbles appear in the soap solution. Remember to test all
joints.
WARNING: DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME TO TEST FOR LEAKS!
NOTE: Always perform a leak test any time the appliance has been moved or disconnected from the gas
supply line.
Remote Installation
Connect remote (GWSK or MRC 1, 2, 3) wires to
ON/OFF/RS switch. (Fig. 8) If the MRC (remote) is
used, the receiver can be placed to the front right
of the gas valve to ensure safe operation.
O
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TP
TH TH/TP
Lg188
AGa pilot wiring
Thermo Generator
(“T(“Thermopile”)
Pilot
Assembly
On/Off/Rs
Switch
Remote
Switch
LG188
Figure 8

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Optional Fettel Cast Front Grate
Attach the fettel to the front of the grate as shown
in Figure 9.
Log Placement
1. Place the larger bottom logs onto the grate,
leaving as much space between them as pos-
sible. When burning, the flames should come
up directly between the logs.
2. Place the smaller top logs diagonally onto the
bottom logs. The top logs can be arranged to
achieve your desired flame pattern. Be sure
you leave as much open space between the
logs as possible to minimize flame impinge-
ment and sooting.
3. Open the bag of lava rock and spread the rocks
onto the fireplace floor around the burner pan
for decorative purposes.
Available Log Sets
LG330
18" Standard
round log set
4/04 djt
LG330
18” Standard Round Log Set
24” Standard Round Log Set
LG331
LG331
24" Standard
round log set
4/04 djt
LG332
30" Standard
round log set
4/04 djt
30” Standard Round Log Set
LG332
LG204
Grate Enhance kit
11/01
Grate Clip
Fettel Cast Front Grate
Grate
Figure 9 LG204

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LG333
18" Standard
split log set
4/04 djt
18” Standard Split Log Set
LG333
LG334
24" Standard
split log set
4/04 djt
24” Standard Split Log Set
LG334
LG335
30" Standard
split log set
4/04 djt
30” Standard Split Log Set
LG335
LG336
18" Standard
combo log set
4/04 djt
18” Standard Combination Log Set
LG336
LG337
24" Standard
combo log set
4/04 djt
24” Standard Combination Log Set
LG337
LG338
30" Standard
combo log set
4/04 djt
30” Standard Combination Log Set
LG338