White Mountain VSM-18-1 - Manuals

Page 6 14015-1-0903 GENERAL INFORMATION (continued) Qualified Installing Agency Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equip-ment or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shallbe performed only by a qualified agency. The term "qualifiedagency" means any indiv...

14015-1-0903 Page 7 BEFORE FULLY INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace, the chimneyflue and firebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and loosepaint by a qualified chimney cleaner. You must secure the gas log heater to the fireplace floor.If not, the ent...

Page 8 14015-1-0903 GAS SUPPLY Check all local codes for requirements, especially for the size andtype of gas supply line required. Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter Pipe Length Schedule 40 Pipe Tubing, Type L (Feet) Inside Diameter Outside Diameter Nat. L.P. Nat. L.P. 0-10 1/2" 3/8" 1/2" 3/...

14015-1-0903 Page 9 PLACEMENT OF GLOWING EMBERS AND LAVA ROCK Placement of the glowing embers (rock wool) is very individualand light coverage of the areas indicated will provide your besteffects. We recommend separation of the rock wool by hand andmake your coverage as light and fluffy as possible....

Page 10 14015-1-0903 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow th...

14015-1-0903 Page 11 1. Set the ON/OFF switch to "OFF". 2. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to "OFF". Do not force. FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damag...

Page 12 14015-1-0903 PILOT AND MAIN BURNER FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Pilot Flame Pattern (Figure 9) Figure 8 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct flame will be blue and will extend beyond the thermocouple/thermopile. Theflame will surround the thermocouple/thermopile just below the tip. A sl...

Page 14 14015-1-0903 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS-POSSIBLE CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS 1. Match will not light pilot. a. Main shut-off valve closed. • Make sure that the shut-off valve located on the pipe supplying gas to the fireplace is open. b. Air in the gas line. • Light a match, turn valve knob to "...

14015-1-0903 Page 15 Index Part No. Number Description Index Part No. Number Description COMMON PARTS 1 15426 REAR LOG SUPPORT (18) 1 15427 REAR LOG SUPPORT (24) 1 15428 REAR LOG SUPPORT (30) 2 11376 BURNER SUPPORT - LEFT 3 P-271 ORIFICE FITTING 5 R-5675 AIR SHUTTER-LPG 5 R-5676 AIR SHUTTER-NAT 6 15...

Page 16 14015-1-0903 Parts can be ordered only through your service person or dealer. For best results, the service person or dealer should order parts through the distributor. Parts can be shipped directly to the service person/dealer . All parts listed in the Parts List have a Part Number. When or...

Page 18 14015-1-0903 NATURAL GAS CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS 1. If applicable, turn OFF gas supply to vented decorative log set. 2. If applicable, remove gas supply line from vented decorative log set. 3. For VSM-(18, 24, 30) only, remove Propane gas inlet regulator from burner assembly. 3. For VSR-(18,...