Vermont Castings ODGSR36A Mounting instructions

Outdoor Gas Fireplace
Models:
ODGSR36A, ODGSR42A
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL
BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING
APPLIANCE.
WARNING: If the information in this
manual is not followed exactly, a re or
explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
—Do not store or use gasoline or other
ammable 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, call the re department.
—Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING: Improperinstallation,
 adjustment,alteration,serviceor
 maintenancecancauseinjuryor
 property damage. Read the installation,
operating and maintenance instructions
thoroughly before installing or servicing
thisequipment.
WARNING:
For Outdoor Use ONLY.
INSTALLER/CONSUMER
SAFETY INFORMATION
Homeowner'sInstallationand
OperatingManual
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INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

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Table of Contents
Thank you and Congratulations on your purchase of a Vermont Castings Group replace.
PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION & OPERATING 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 re hazard and will void the warranty.
Installation & Operating Instructions..........................................................................................3
 GeneralInformation.............................................................................................................3
 FireplaceDimensions..........................................................................................................4
 MoistureResistance............................................................................................................5
 ScreenedPorchInstallation................................................................................................ 5
 ClearancetoCombustibles.................................................................................................5
 Mantels...............................................................................................................................5
 Hearth ...............................................................................................................................5
 MoistureResistance............................................................................................................6
 Framing&Finishing............................................................................................................ 6
 FinalFinishing.....................................................................................................................6
 GasSpecications...............................................................................................................7
 GasInlet&ManifoldPressures...........................................................................................7
 HighElevations................................................................................................................... 7
 ValveAccess.......................................................................................................................7
 ExteriorChaseInstallation.................................................................................................. 8
 GasLineInstallation............................................................................................................8
 RemoteWallSwitch............................................................................................................9
Operating Instructions
 LogInstallation..................................................................................................................10
 LavaRock......................................................................................................................... 10
 FirstFiring......................................................................................................................... 10
 FlameAdjustment.............................................................................................................. 11
 FlameCharacteristics........................................................................................................ 11
 OptionalWeatherEnclosures............................................................................................12
 OptionalStainlessSteelHood...........................................................................................12
 Lighting&OperatingInstructions......................................................................................13
 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................. 14
Maintenance.................................................................................................................................15
Replacement Parts......................................................................................................................16
Accessories..................................................................................................................................18
Warranty....................................................................................................................................... 19
Proposition 65 Warning:Fuelsusedingas,woodburn-
ingoroilredappliances,andtheproductsofcombus-
tionofsuchfuels,containchemicalsknowntotheState
of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other
reproductiveharm.
CaliforniaHealth&SafetyCodeSec.25249.6
IMPORTANT:
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
Removeanyplasticfromtrimpartsbeforeturningthe
replace“ON”.
Itisnormalforreplacesfabricatedofsteeltogiveoff
some expansion and/or contraction noises during the
startuporcooldowncycle.Similarnoisesarefoundwith
yourfurnaceheatexchangerorcarengine.
ItisnotunusualforyourVermontCastingsGroupFire-
placesgasreplacetogiveoffsomeodorthersttimeit
isburned.Thisisduetothecuringofthepaintandany
undetectedoilusedinthemanufacturingprocess.
Itisrecommendedthatyouburnyourreplaceforatleast
ten(10)continuoushoursthersttimeyouuseit.

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General Information
Thisgasapplianceshouldbeinstalledbyaqualiedin-
staller in accordance with local building codes and with
current CSA-B149.1 Installation codes for Gas Burning
AppliancesandEquipment.
FORU.S.AInstallationsfollowlocalcodesand/orthecur-
rentNational Fuel Gas Code. ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, all gas ttings
andinstallationofthisheatershallonlybedonebyali-
censedgastterorlicensedplumber.
FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION PLEASE
NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1. This appliance gives off high temperatures and should be
locatedoutofhightrafcareasandawayfromfurniture.
2. Childrenandadultsshouldbealertedtothehazardsofthe
highsurfacetemperaturesofthisapplianceandshouldstay
awaytoavoidburnsorignitionofclothing.
3. Childrenshouldbecarefullysupervisedwhentheyareinthe
sameroomasyourappliance.
4. Undernocircumstancesshouldthisappliancebemodied.
Partshavingtoberemovedforservicingshouldbereplaced
priortooperatingthisapplianceagain.
5. Installationandanyrepairstothisapplianceshouldbecar-
riedoutbyaqualiedserviceperson.Aprofessionalservice
personshouldbecontactedtoinspectthisapplianceannually.
Makeitapracticetohaveallofyourgasapplianceschecked
annually.  More frequent cleaning may be required due to
excesslintanddustfromcarpeting,beddingmaterial,etc.
6. Controlcompartments,burnersandairpassagesinthisap-
plianceshouldbekeptcleanandfreeofdustandlint.Make
surethatthegasvalveandpilotlightareturnedoffbefore
youattempttocleanthisunit.
7. Keeptheareaaround your appliance clear of combustible
materials,gasolineandotherammablevapor andliquids.
Thisapplianceshouldnotbeusedasadryingrackforcloth-
ing,norshouldChristmasstockingsordecorationsbehung
intheareaofit.
8. Undernocircumstancesshouldanysolidfuels(wood,coal,
paperorcardboardetc.)beusedinthisappliance.
9. Theowofcombustionandventilationairmustnotbeob-
structedinanyway.
10.Whethertheapplianceisinstalleddirectlyoncarpeting,vinyl
tileoranycombustiblematerialotherthanwood,thisappliance
mustbeinstalledonametalorwoodpanelextendingthefull
widthanddepthoftheappliance.
11.Thisappliancerequiresadequateventilationandcombustion
airtooperateproperly.
12.Donotusethisapplianceifanyparthasbeenunderwater.
Immediatelycallaqualiedservicetechniciantoinspectthe
applianceandtoreplaceanypartofthecontrolsystemorgas
controlthathasbeenunderwater.
13. Inspect the burner before each use of the appliance. The
burner must be replaced prior to operation if there is evi-
dencetheburnerisdamaged.Useonlyburnerspeciedby
manufacturer.
LP-cylinderenclosures,ifprovidedbytheconsumermustconform
tothedesignparametersasdetailedbelow.
Enclosures for LP-Gas Supply Systems
Enclosures for LP-gas supply cylinders shall be ventilated by
openingsatthelevelofthecylindervalveandatoorlevel.The
effectivenessoftheopening(s)forpurposesofventilationshall
bedeterminedwiththeLP-gassupplycylinder(s)inplace.This
shallbeaccomplishedbyoneofthefollowing:
a. Onesideoftheenclosureshallbecompletelyopen;or
b. Foranenclosurehavingfoursides,atopandabottom:
1. Atleasttwoventilationopeningsatcylindervalvelevelshall
beprovidedinthesidewall,equallysized,spacedat180
degrees(3.14rad),andunobstructed.Eachopeningshall
haveatotalfreeareaofnotlessthan1/2squareinchper
pound(3.2sq.cm/kg)ofstoredfuelcapacityandnotless
thanatotalfreeareaof10squareinches(64.5sq.cm).
2. Ventilationopening(s)shallbeprovidedatoorleveland
shallhaveatotalfreeareaofnotlessthan1/2squareinch
perpound(3.2sq.cm/kg)ofstoredfuelcapacityandnot
lessthanatotalfreeareaof10squareinches(64.5sq.cm).
Ifventilationopeningsatoorlevelareinasideall,there
shallbeatleasttwoopenings.Thebottomoftheopenings
shallbeatoorlevelandtheupperedgenomorethan5
inches(127mm)abovetheoor.Theopeningsshallbe
equallysized,spacedat180degrees(3.14rad)andun-
obstructed.
3. Everyopeningshallhaveminimumdimensions soasto
permittheentranceofa1/8inch(3.2mm)diameterrod.
Cylindervalvesshallbereadilyaccessibleforhandoperation.
Adoorontheenclosuretogainaccesstothecylindervalvesis
acceptable,provideditisnon-lockingandcanbeopenedwithout
theuseoftools.
Thereshallbeaminimumclearanceof2inches(51mm)be-
tweenthelowersurfaceoftheooroftheLP-gassupplycylinder
enclosureandtheground.
Thedesign oftheapplianceshallbe suchthat(1)theLP-gas
supplycylinder(s)canbeconnected,disconnectedandthecon-
nectionsinspectedandtestedoutsidethecylinderenclosure;and
(2)thoseconnectionswhichcouldbedisturbedwheninstalling
the cylinder(s) in the enclosure can be leak tested inside the
enclosure.
Description
TheODGSRSeriesareradiantreplaces.Donotburnwoodor
othermaterialsintheseappliances.Eachmodelisavailablewith
standingpilotforusewithNaturalorPropanegasunits.
Reporttoyourdealeranypartsdamagedinshipment.
Adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided.
Theowof combustionandventilationair MUSTNOT beob-
structed.
Provide adequate clearances around the air opening into the
combustionchamber;andadequateaccessibilityclearancefor
servicingandproperoperation.NEVERobstructthefrontopen-
ingoftheappliance.
This replace is not designed to be water tight. There-
fore, when installing this unit against an exterior wall,
the wall must be nished before setting unit in place.

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42"
(1067mm)
46"
(1168mm)
396"
(1007mm)
6" (16mm)
50" (1270mm)
50" (1270mm)
56O" (13mm)
56O"
56O" (1791mm)
"
(610mm)
436M"
(1111mm)
56O"
(191mm)
56O"
(165mm)
56O"
(191mm)
Rough
Opening
Height
6"
(16mm)
22"
(559mm)
56O"
(572mm)
56M"
(667mm)
Recessed
Nailing
Flange
Rough Opening Width 47"
Rough
Opening
Depth
3"
(76mm)
3556M" (895mm)
(1194mm)
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ODUVSR42A
specs
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1456M"
(362mm)
36M"
(95mm)
Low Voltage
Wire Access
Gas Line Access
1456M"
(362mm)
Low Voltage
Wire
Access
Fireplace Dimensions
Fig. 2 ODGSR42Aspecicationandframingdimensions.
36"
(914mm)
40"
(1016mm)
396"
(1007mm)
6" (16mm)
56O" (13mm)
56O"
6" (822mm)
"
(622mm)
436M"
(1111mm)
856M"
(210mm)
56O"
(165mm)
56O"
(191mm)
Gas Line Access
Rough
Opening
Height
6"
(16mm)
22"
(559mm)
56O"
(572mm)
" (559mm)
Recessed
Nailing
Flange
Rough Opening Width 41"
Rough
Opening
Depth
36M"
(95mm)
(1041mm)
3(6"
(98mm)
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ODUVSR36A
Specs
11/03
6856O" (1740mm)
4856O" (1232mm)
4856O" (1232mm)
1456M"
(362mm)
36M"
(95mm)
Low Voltage
Wire Access 1456M"
(362mm)
Low Voltage
Wire
Access
Fig. 1 ODGSR36Aspecicationandframingdimensions.
Fireplace Dimensions

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Moisture Resistance
Thisoutdoorreplacewillshedmoderateamountsofwa-
ter, but is not waterproof. Water and condensing water
vapormayenterthechaseundercertainconditions.
Thereplace willnot perform as an exterior wall. Mois-
turepenetrationmustbeconsideredforconstructionthat
placesthereplaceinstructurewallsoronmoisturesen-
sitivesurfaces.
When installed on exterior walls: Vermont Castings
Group recommends the replace chase be constructed
outsidethestructure'sweatherenvelope.Wheretheplat-
formmeetsthewall,useaashingdetailsimilartothat
required for attached decks. Chase platforms, including
hearthsshouldslopeawayfromthestructureat1/4inper
foot.Thereplacecanbeshimmedlevel.
When installed on surfaces where water may collect or
causedamage:VermontCastingsGrouprecommendsa
slopeof1/8into1/4inperfoottowardsthedrainportsug-
gested.Thereplacecanbeshimmedlevel.
Hearthsshouldslopeawayfromthefrontofthereplace
andchaseat1/8into1/4inperfoot.Metalsafetystrips
mustbeontopofanycombustiblehearthmaterialsused
formoisturemanagement.
Clearance to Combustibles
Appliances
 Top..........................................................0”(0mm)
 Bottom.....................................................0”(0mm)
 Side.........................................................0”(0mm)
 Back........................................................0”(0mm)
 PerpendicularSidewall...........................0”(0mm)
 Topofunittoceiling..........................36”(914mm)
 Frontofunittocombustibles.............36”(914mm)
Screened Porch Installation
TheODGSRmaybeinstalledsafelyandisdesigncerti-
edbyCSAtobeinstalledinascreenedporchwiththese
guidelines:
 Minimumporcharea..............................96sq.feet(9sqm)
 Minimumceilingheight.................................... 92"(234cm)
 Minimumoftwo(2)wallsmustbescreened
 Minimumtopofscreenheight,sidewalls........6'6"(198cm)
 Minimumscreenarea............................64sq.feet(6sqm)
Mantels
WARNING:A4"hoodmustbeusedifamantel
istobeinstalled.
Theheightthatacombustiblemantelisttedabovethe
replaceisdependentonthedepthofthemantel.Thisalso
appliestothedistancebetweenthemantelleg(iftted)
andthereplace.
ForthecorrectmountingheightandwidthsrefertoFigures
3aand3b
Noncombustiblemantelsandlegsmaybeinstalledatany
heightandwidtharoundtheappliance.
When using paint or lacquer to finish the
mantel, such paint or lacquer must be heat
resistant to prevent discoloration.
AB
Y
Z
Fireplace
CFM146
DV Mantel Chart
7/5/01 sta
Ref. Mantel Ref. Mantel From Top
Shelf Depth of Comb. Chamber
 Y 8" (203mm) A 28" (711mm)
 Z 1¹⁄₂"(38mm) B 26" (660mm)
CFM146
TopofCombustion
Chamber
Fig. 3aMantelclearances.
Side View
Standoff
Maintainminimum
3/4"(19mm)
clearancetocom-
bustible.
Hearth
Ahearthisnotmandatorybutisrecommendedforaesthetic
purposes.Werecommendanoncombustiblehearth.