Page 2 - CONTENTS; Placement in a Fireplace with a Restrictive
2 27D8520 CONTENTS Important Safety Information .......................... 3 Product Specifi cations ..................................... 4 Getting Started ................................................. 5 Placement in a Fireplace with a Restrictive Barrier ..........................................
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION; A damper clamp must be installed to provide the mini-; FOR MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS ONLY:; ARNING
27D8520 3 INSTALLER Please leave these instructions with the appliance. OWNER Please retain these instructions for future reference. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 1. The installation, combustion and ventilation air must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fue...
Page 4 - Figure 1 - Minimum Hearth Dimensions; MINIMUM HEARTH DIMENSIONS; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; MANUAL CONTROL
4 27D8520 The manifold pressure for propane is 10" WC.The manifold pressure for natural is 4"WC. The minimum inlet gas supply pressure is 4" WC for natural and 10" WC for LP.The maximum inlet gas supply pressure for this log set is 10" WC for natural and 13" WC for LP. Nomina...
Page 5 - GETTING STARTED; MAKE SURE YOU HAVE RECEIVED ALL PARTS:; Do not attempt to install any part of the appliance unless you; MINIMUM OPENING AREA OF CHIMNEY DAMPER FOR VENTING; CAUTION
27D8520 5 CHIMNEY HEIGHT FLUE OPENING 6' 64 sq in 8' 64 sq in 10' 64 sq in 15' 51 sq in 20' 51 sq in 30' 51sq in GETTING STARTED MAKE SURE YOU HAVE RECEIVED ALL PARTS: Check your packing list to verify that all listed parts have been received. You should have the following: BURNER - GRATE ASSEMBLY 1...
Page 6 - Minimum Depth of Fireplace/Firebox; PLACEMENT IN A FIREPLACE WITH A RESTRICTIVE BARRIER; IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THIS GAS LOG SET; fully open; Figure 2
6 27D8520 Height of Restriction (X) Minimum Depth of Fireplace/Firebox No restriction 13" Manual Control 13 1 / 2 " Milli-Volt Control 0 to 1.5" 15" Greater than 1 1 / 2 " to 3" 15" Greater than 3" ANY BARRIER GREATER THAN THREE INCHES (3") PLACED IN FRONT OF THE ...
Page 7 - FOR MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS ONLY; BEFORE INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE:; INSTALLATION; Figure 4 - Securing Grate/Burner Assembly into Firebox; INSTALL AND OPERATE THE APPLIANCE AS DIRECTED IN THIS MANUAL.; DAMPER STOP INSTALLATION; Figure 3 - Damper Stop Installation; ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
27D8520 7 Damper Stop Damper Injector (Natural Gas only) FOR MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS ONLY Installation of this vented gas log set in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires the damper be permanently removed or welded in the fully open position. In addition, a naturally vented gas log may not be i...
Page 8 - Grate bar must not touch the valve.; NOTICE; Figure 5 - Placing Cover on Manual Control; INSTALLING VALVE COVER
8 27D8520 C o v e r s m u s t b e i n s t a l l e d p r i o r t o operation to prevent overheating. W ARNING Grate bar must not touch the valve. NOTICE Figure 5 - Placing Cover on Manual Control Figure 6 - Placing Cover on Milli-volt Control INSTALLATION Grate Bar INSTALLING VALVE COVER Valve Cover ...
Page 9 - Do not connect to 110 volt supply.; Valve; CHECKING SYSTEM OPERATION; Optional Wall Switch
27D8520 9 Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. W ARNING Do not connect to 110 volt supply. W ARNING Keep wiring away from heat source and hot surfaces. W ARNING THTP TP TH Mi...
Page 10 - CONNECTING THE GAS; Figure 8 - Gas Connection
10 27D8520 CONNECTING THE GAS Pipe Coupling To Gas Log Set or to Gas Valve Shutoff Valve Gas Supply Inlet Figure 8 - Gas Connection Pipe IMPORTANT: Hold appliance firmly with a wrench to prevent movement when connecting to inlet piping. Always use an external regulator for all propane/LPG gas logs o...
Page 11 - Test Port; DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME.; Check the gas pressure with the appliance burning.
27D8520 11 Figure 9 - Pressure Test Point Location Test Plug MANUAL CONTROL (Figure 9) The pressure regulator is preset and locked to discourage tampering. If the pressure is not as specified, replace with the correct part from the parts list in this manual.Remove 1/8" NPT plug, located on side ...
Page 12 - LOG PLACEMENT; FILLING THE BURNER PAN; Slide shield plate down back of burner pan.; Figure 11 - Sliding Shield Plate Down Back of
12 27D8520 LOG PLACEMENT FILLING THE BURNER PAN Fill the burner pan with vermiculite to the bottom of the rear log and sloped to the front edge of the burner pan. Excess ver-miculite can spill forward or to the side of the burner pan. Do not overfill the propane model. Do not cover the pilot (if SPK...
Page 14 - VWF24 MASSIVE OAK LOGS; S l i d e s h i e l d p l a t e d o w n b a c k o f b u r n e r p a n .
14 27D8520 LOG PLACEMENT VWF24 MASSIVE OAK LOGS 1. S l i d e s h i e l d p l a t e d o w n b a c k o f b u r n e r p a n . S e e Figure 18 . 2. Center rear log #1 on grate bars and flush with rear of the grate. See Figure 19. 3. Place front left log #2 on the front of the grate and to the left. See ...
Page 15 - VWF30 MASSIVE OAK LOGS
27D8520 15 Figure 23 - Installing Right Side Middle Log (#5) and Left Top Log (#7) Figure 24 - Installing Right Top Log (#6) Right Side Middle Log (#5) Left Top Log (#7) Right Top Log (#6) 7. Install left top log #7 as shown. See Figure 23. 8. Install right top log #6 as shown. See Figure 24. LOG PL...
Page 16 - Place front left log #2 on the front of the grate and to the left.
16 27D8520 LOG PLACEMENT VWF30 MASSIVE OAK LOGS (continued) 3. Place front left log #2 on the front of the grate and to the left. See Figure 27. 4. Place front right log #3 on the front of the grate and to the right. See Figure 28. NOTE: Allow 2" between the back log and the two front logs. 5. I...
Page 17 - VWF36 MASSIVE OAK LOGS; Slide shield plate down back of burner pan.
27D8520 17 LOG PLACEMENT VWF36 MASSIVE OAK LOGS 1. Slide shield plate down back of burner pan. See Figure 34 . 2. Center rear log #1 on grate bars and flush with rear of the grate. See Figure 35. 3. Place front left log #2 in front of the plate and to the left. See Figure 36. NOTE: Allow 2" betw...
Page 19 - VWF18 AMERICAN OAK LOGS; Bars in Back of Grate
27D8520 19 LOG PLACEMENT VWF18 AMERICAN OAK LOGS 1. Place Back Log #2 on grate bars on back of grate. See Figure 46. 2. Place Front Log #1 on front of grate. See Figure 47. 3. Position Right/Left Middle Log #4 on top right of Log #1 and Log #2. See Figure 48. 4. Place Right/Left Middle Log #4 on top...
Page 20 - VWF24 AMERICAN OAK LOGS; Back of Grate
20 27D8520 LOG PLACEMENT VWF24 AMERICAN OAK LOGS 1. Place Back Log #2 on grate bars on back of grate. See Figure 52. 2. Place Front Log #1 on front of grate. See Figure 53. 3. Position Right Log #3 on top right of Log #1 and Log #2. See Figure 54. 4. Place Right/Left Log #4 on top left of Log #1 and...
Page 21 - VWF30 AMERICAN OAK LOGS; Back Log
27D8520 21 LOG PLACEMENT VWF30 AMERICAN OAK LOGS 1. Place Back Log #2 on grate bars on back of grate. See Figure 58. 2. Place Front Log #1 on front of grate. See Figure 59. 3. Position Right/Left Middle Log #4 on top right of Log #1 and Log #2. See Figure 60. 4. Place Right/Left Middle Log #4 on top...
Page 22 - Left Crossover
22 27D8520 VWF30 AMERICAN OAK LOGS (continued) 7. Place Left Crossover Log #7 on Log #2 and Log #5. See Figure 64. 8. Place Right Crossover Log #8 on Log #5 and Log #7. See Figure 65. Figure 64 - Placing Left Crossover Log (#7) Figure 65 - Placing Right Crossover Log (#8) Left Crossover Log (#7) Rig...
Page 23 - See; Grate; Shield
27D8520 23 LOG PLACEMENT 1. Slide shield plate down back of burner pan. See Figure 65 . 2. Place Back Log #1 on grate bars on back of grate. See Figure 65. 3. Place Middle Log #2 in front of Log #1. See Figure 65. 4. Position Right Front Log #3 on right front side of grate. See Figure 65. 5. Positio...
Page 24 - MODELS VWF24/18 SPLIT RIVER OAK
24 27D8520 LOG PLACEMENT Shield Plate MODELS VWF24/18 SPLIT RIVER OAK 1. Slide shield plate down back of burner pan. See Figure 67 . 2. Place Back Log #1 on back of grate. See Figure 68. 3. Place Front Left Log #2 in front of back log on left arm of grate. Rest end of bottom left log between second ...
Page 26 - MODELS VWF30/24 SPLIT RIVER OAK
26 27D8520 LOG PLACEMENT Shield Plate MODELS VWF30/24 SPLIT RIVER OAK 1. Slide shield plate down back of burner pan. See Figure 75 . 2. Place Back Log #1 on back of grate. See Figure 76. 3. Place Front Left Log #2 in front of back log on left arm of grate. Rest end of bottom left log between second ...
Page 28 - MODELS VWF36/30 SPLIT RIVER OAK; Figure 83 - Sliding Shield Plate Down
28 27D8520 LOG PLACEMENT MODELS VWF36/30 SPLIT RIVER OAK 1. Slide shield plate down back of burner pan. See Figure 83 . 2. Place Back Log #1 on back of grate. See Figure 84. 3. Place Front Left Log #2 in front of back log on left arm of grate. Rest end of bottom left log between third and fourth pro...
Page 30 - MODELS VWF18 SPLIT PINE; Figure 92- Sliding Shield Plate Down Back of
30 27D8520 LOG PLACEMENT MODELS VWF18 SPLIT PINE 1. Slide shield plate down back of burner pan. See Figure 92 . 2. Place Left Front Log #1A on front left of grate. See Figure 93 . 3. Place Right Front Log #1B on front right of the grate. See Figure 94. 4. Place front end of Side Support Log #2 on to...
Page 32 - MODELS VWF24 SPLIT PINE; Figure 101 - Sliding Shield Plate Down Back of
32 27D8520 LOG PLACEMENT MODELS VWF24 SPLIT PINE 1. Slide shield plate down back of burner pan. See Figure 101 . 2. Place Left Front Log #1A on front left of grate. See Figure 102. 3. Place Right Front Log #1B on front right of the grate. See Figure 103. 4. Place front end of Side Support Log #2 on ...
Page 33 - Place front of Right Middle Log #5 on top right of Log
27D8520 33 LOG PLACEMENT MODELS VWF24 SPLIT PINE (continued) 6. Rest front end of Right Log #4 on right top of Log #1B. The back end of Log #4 rests to right hump on Log #3. See Figure 106. 7. Place front of Right Middle Log #5 on top right of Log #1B. Rest back end of Log #5 on top right of Log #4....
Page 34 - Figure 111 - Sliding Shield Plate Down Back of; MODELS VWF30 SPLIT PINE
34 27D8520 LOG PLACEMENT Figure 111 - Sliding Shield Plate Down Back of Burner Pan Burner Pan Shield Plate MODELS VWF30 SPLIT PINE 1. Slide shield plate down back of burner pan. See Figure 111. 2. Place Left Front Log #1A on front left of grate. See Figure 112. 3. Place Right Front Log #1B on front ...
Page 36 - Figure 122 - Sliding Shield Plate Down Back of; MODEL VWF24/18WP WEATHERED PINE LOG
36 27D8520 LOG PLACEMENT Figure 122 - Sliding Shield Plate Down Back of Burner Pan Burner Pan Shield Plate MODEL VWF24/18WP WEATHERED PINE LOG 1. Slide shield plate down back of burner pan. See Figure 122 . 2. Place Rear Log #1 on back of grate. Left side should fit on grate in front of rear stand. ...
Page 37 - Center Grate Bar
27D8520 37 LOG PLACEMENT Figure 127 - Placing Top Left Log (#5) behind Rear Log Top Left Log (#5) Mid Front Log (#6) Figure 128 - Placing Mid Front Log (#6) on Grate Between Center and Middle Left Grate Bars. Center Grate Bar Middle Left Grate Bar MODEL VWF24/18WP WEATHERED PINE LOG (continued) 6. P...
Page 38 - Figure 129 - Sliding Shield Plate Down Back of; MODEL VWF30/24WP WEATHERED PINE LOG
38 27D8520 LOG PLACEMENT Figure 129 - Sliding Shield Plate Down Back of Burner Pan Burner Pan Shield Plate MODEL VWF30/24WP WEATHERED PINE LOG 1. Slide shield plate down back of burner pan. See Figure 129 . 2. Place Rear Log #1 on back of grate. Left side should fit on grate in front of rear stand. ...
Page 40 - Figure 137 - Sliding Shield Plate Down Back of; MODEL VWF36/30WP WEATHERED PINE LOG
40 27D8520 LOG PLACEMENT Figure 137 - Sliding Shield Plate Down Back of Burner Pan Burner Pan Shield Plate MODEL VWF36/30WP WEATHERED PINE LOG 1. Slide shield plate down back of burner pan. See Figure 137 . 2. Place Rear Log #1 on back of grate. Left side should fit on grate in front of rear stand. ...
Page 42 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; SAFETY INSTRUCTION FOR MANUAL CONTROL (SPK); NOTE: Knob cannot be turned to “OFF” unless knob is pushed in slightly.; FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING; Control Knob; WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:; TO TURN OFF GAS TO HEATER; OFF
42 27D8520 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTION FOR MANUAL CONTROL (SPK) 1. STOP! Read the safety information label.2. Make sure the manual shutoff valve is fully open.3. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to “OFF.” NOTE: Knob cannot be turned to “OFF” unless knob is pushed in...
Page 43 - “To Turn Off Gas to Heater”; Figure 148 - Control Knob
27D8520 43 ON OFF PIILO T OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety information label.2. Make sure the manual shutoff valve is fully open.3. Turn gas control knob clockwise to the “OFF” position, and turn ON/OFF switch to “OFF” position. 4. Wait (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for...
Page 44 - FLAME APPEARANCE; CHECKING BURNER FLAMES; Figure 151 - Pilot Flame Apearance; PILOT FLAME APPEARANCE; Figure 150 - Flame Appearance
44 27D8520 FLAME APPEARANCE CHECKING BURNER FLAMES Flame should be yellow and extend vertically (not curling toward fireplace screen). Figure 151 - Pilot Flame Apearance PILOT FLAME APPEARANCE The pilot flame must always be present when appliance is operating. It should just touch the top of the the...
Page 45 - FIREPLACE DRAFT TEST; IMPORTANT: Fireplace Draft Test During Initial Installation; FIREPLACE DRAFT TEST METHOD; the fi replace is not venting properly
27D8520 45 FIREPLACE DRAFT TEST IMPORTANT: Fireplace Draft Test During Initial Installation It is critical to verify that your chimney is drafting properly because the fireplace and gas logs function as a system. Although MHS, Inc. goes to great lengths to design vented gas log sets that minimize so...
Page 46 - Figure 152 - Removing Soot with a Soft Bristle Brush; DO NOT USE LIQUID SOOT REMOVER ON LOGS!; RNING
46 27D8520 The remote control receiver and batteries are very sensitive to heat. Exposure to high temperatures can cause the receiver to malfunction and shorten the life of the batteries. If your fireplace does NOT have a restrictive barrier (see page 6), such as glass doors, it is recommended that ...
Page 47 - REPLACEMENT PARTS; ASSEMBLY
27D8520 47 2 5 REPLACEMENT PARTS ASSEMBLY Item Description VWF (18,24,30,36) NM VWF (18,24,30,36) PM VWF (18,24,30,36) NV VWF (18,24,30,36) PV 1 Injector 27D7022 27D0406 27D7022 27D0406 2 Manual Control Valve 27D8951 27D8951 — — 3 Milli-volt Control Valve — — 27D8006 27D8005 4 Manual Shaft Extender ...
Page 48 - MASSIVE OAK LOGS; Item
48 27D8520 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 8 10 6 7 9 8 11 5 4 2 1 3 REPLACEMENT PARTS MASSIVE OAK LOGS Item Description Qty. VWF18MO VWF24MO VWF30MO 1 Back Log 1 27D7500 27D7506 27D7510 2 Left Front Log 1 27D7501 27D7507 27D7511 3 Right Front Log 1 27D7502 27D7508 27D7512 4 Left Side Middle Log 1 27D7503 27D7503 27D...
Page 49 - Item Description
27D8520 49 1 3 4 5 6 7 2 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 BIRCH LOGS AMERICAN OAK LOGS REPLACEMENT PARTS Item Description Qty. VWF18AO VWF24AO VWF30AO 1 Front Log 1 27D8576 27D8584 27D8592 2 Back Log 1 27D8577 27D8585 27D8593 3 Right Middle Log 1 — 27D8588 — 4 Left Middle Log 2 27D8580 27D8580 27D8580 5 Top Right Log ...
Page 50 - SPLIT RIVER OAK LOGS
50 27D8520 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 REPLACEMENT PARTS SPLIT RIVER OAK LOGS Item Description Qty. VWF24/18SRO VWF30/24SRO VWF36/30SRO 1 Front Log 1 27D8800 27D8807 27D8814 2 Bottom Left Log 1 27D8801 27D8808 27D8815 3 Bottom Right Log 1 27D8802 27D8809 27D8816 4 Top Right Log 1 27D8803 27D8810 27D8817 5 Botto...
Page 51 - SPLIT PINE LOGS
27D8520 51 1A 1B 1A 1B 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 REPLACEMENT PARTS SPLIT PINE LOGS Item Description Qty. VWF18SPA VWF24SPA VWF30SPA 1A Front Left Log 1 27D8700 27D8702 27D8704 1B Right Front Log 1 27D8701 27D8703 27D8705 2 Side Support Log 1 27D8551 27D8551 27D8567 3 Rear Log 1 27D8552 27D8560 2...
Page 53 - MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS ONLY:
27D8520 53 NOTE REGARDING VENTED PRODUCTS This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fi tter when installed within the Commonwealth of Massachu-setts. Any residence with a direct vent product must have a CO detector installed in the residence. Installation of the fi replace or vente...
Page 54 - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED; “GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW. KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS.”; NFPA 54 as adopted by the Board and
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED 2. APPROVED CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS. Each carbon monoxide detector as required in accordance with the above provisions shall comply with NFPA 720 and be ANSI/UL 2034 listed and IAS certifi ed. 3. SIGNAGE. A metal or plastic identifi cation plate shall be permanently ...
Page 55 - NOTES
Page 56 - LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY POLICY; LIFETIME WARRANTY; BASIC WARRANTY; Technical Services Department
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY POLICY LIFETIME WARRANTY The following components are warranted for life to the original owner, subject to proof of purchase: Firebox, Combustion Chamber, Heat Exchanger, Grate, Stainless Steel Burners, and Vented Fiber Ceramic and Refractory Logs. FIVE YEAR WARRANTY The fo...