Vermont Casting G400 User manual

Brand: Vermont Casting

Model: G400

Category: Water heaters & boilers

Type: User manual

Vermont Casting G400 is a vented gas fireplace heater that is designed to provide both ambiance and heat to your home. Here are some of its key features and possible applications:

Installation: The G400 must be installed by a qualified professional, according to the instructions provided in the manual. It is designed to be installed in a well-ventilated area, away from flammable materials and high-traffic areas.
Safety: The G400 is equipped with several safety features, including a flame failure device that automatically shuts off the gas supply if the flame goes out, and a high-temperature limit switch that turns off the heater if the temperature gets too high.

Vermont Casting G400 is a vented gas fireplace heater that is designed to provide both ambiance and heat to your home. Here are some of its key features and possible applications:

Installation: The G400 must be installed by a qualified professional, according to the instructions provided in the manual. It is designed to be installed in a well-ventilated area, away from flammable materials and high-traffic areas.
Safety: The G400 is equipped with several safety features, including a flame failure device that automatically shuts off the gas supply if the flame goes out, and a high-temperature limit switch that turns off the heater if the temperature gets too high.

OWNERS

MANUAL

GENTURY

HEATING

G400

VENTED

GAS

FIREPLAGE

HEATER

WARNING:

the

information

in this

manual

not

followed

exactly,

fire

or explosion

may

result causing

property

damage,

personal iniury

or loss

life

Do not

store

use

gasoline

other

ftammable

vapors

and

liquids

the

vicinity

this

or any

other

appliance-

-WHAT

YOU

SMELL

GAS

not

try

light

any

aPPliance.

not

touch

any electrical

switch.

not

use

any

phone

your

building.

lmmediately

call

your

gas

supplier

from

neighbor's

Phone.

the

gas

supplier's

instructions.

ydu

cannot

reach

your

gjas

supplier,

call

the

fire

dePartment.

INSTALLATION

AND

SERVIGE

MUST

PERFORMED

QUALIFIED

INSTALLER,

SERVICE

AGENCY

THE

GAS

SUPPLIER

"WARNTNG:"

IMPROPER

|NSTALUTTON,

ADJTJSTMENT

ALTERNION,

SERV,CE

MAINTENANCE OqN CNUSE

NJURY

OR PROPERTY

DAMAGE.

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THE

OWNER'S

tNFoRMATtox

unuuAL

pRovtDED

wtrH

THts

AppLtANcE

FoR

Ass/srAwcE

FoR

ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION

CONSTJLT

QIJALIFIED

INSTALLER,

SERVICE

AGENCV

OR GAS

SUPPLIER.

made

CANADA

labriqu6

au CANAOA

NOTES:

THIS IS A SEALED

APPLIANCE

AND

THE

GLASS

RETAINER

MUST

ALWAYS

BE INSTALLED

DURING

OPERATION.

NEVER

OPERATE

iHEnpplnNcE

wlTH

BROKEN

GLASS

wlTH

THE

GLASS

RETAINER

OFF.

ANY

LEAKAGE MAY

CAUSE

DANGEROUS

AIR

POLLUTION.

SAVE

THIS

MAI'IUAL

F()R

FUTURE

REFERET'ICE

Part No.

519402

Rev.3 08/99

PRINTED

IN CANAOA

,rrr2

CENTURY

HEATING

INSTALLATION

AND

OPERATION

INSTHUCTIONS

PLEAilEREADTHTIMANUALBEF1RETNiTALLINGAND|JStNGYoUnyENTEDGAS

FIREPLACE

HEATER

FOR

YOUB

SAFETY

not

store

use

gasoline

otner

flammable

vaPorc

and

liquids

in the

vlcinitY

this

any

other

appliance.

FOR

YOUR

SAFETY

you

smell

gas:

not

try

light

any

applianc.e'.

nol

touch

any

electrical

switcn;

nqt

use

any

phone in

the

buildlng'

tMIuiEDnrELY

CALL

YOqR

cAC

SuPPLIER

lrom

neighbor's

phone.

the

gas

suPPlier's

instructions.

iit6u

cannol

reach

your

gas

supplier'

cail

the

lire

dePartment.

DUE

HIGH

TEMPERATURES'

THE

APPLIANCE

SHOULD

UOCITEO

OUT

TRAFFIC

AND

NWNV

FROM

FURNITURE

AND

DRAPERIES.

NOT

PLACE

CLOTHING

oinen

FLAMMABLE

MATERI4L

OT.T

NEAR

THE

APPLIANCE.

ciiruoneN

AND

ADULTS

sHo-uLD

B-E

AtEtrTED

THE

HAZARDS-

iiloH

suRFAcE

TEMPERATURE

NTIO

STTOULD

STAY

AWAY

IVbrO

BURNS

CLOTHING

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INSTALLATION,

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511274

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511275

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Cable

16"

511183

Pilot

Tubing

16"

S41220

Burner

(G4OO)

S14073

Orifice

(LP)

514072

Orifice

(NG)

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Filter

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shut-off

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Device

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Thermostat.

Pilot Adjustment

Outlets

(2)

Maximum

TECHNTCAL

SPEC|FICAT|ONS

(EUROS|T

VALVE)

Inlets

(2)

3/8 NPT

Female

3/8 NPT

Female

Working

Pressure

1/2

PSIG

HIGH ELEVATION

INSTALLANON

A.G.A. Oesign

certified

units are

tested and

approved

for

elaations

from

0-2000 feet.

approved

unils are

certified

lor

elaations from

G4500 feet.

When installing

this unit at an

elention

above

2000

feet,

(in

United

States)

it is

necessary

decrease the input

nting by

changing

the

existing burner

orifice t0 a smaller

size. lnput

should be reduced

percent

for

each 1ffi0leel

aborc

sea

la/el.

Check with

the

local

gas

utility

for

proper

orifice size identification.

When installing

this unit at

an elaation

betneen

2000-4500leet

(in

Canada)

input

nting

mug

be reduced

by 10

percent.

When installing

this unit at

an elantion

abon

45fi)

(in

Canada),

check with

local authorities.

Consuh

your

local

gas

company lor

asigance in

determining

the

proper

orifice lor

your

location.

Working

Temperature

(oF)

32oF

to 175oF

Thermostat

Range

fF)--

55oF to IOOoF

(Standard)

Calibration

Temperature (oF)

100oF

Hl Knob

position

Max.

Regulated

Capacily

N.G.

4q,000

BTU/hr.(')

Min.

Regulated

Capacity-

1o,ooo

BTU/hr.

Pilot

Flow

Rate

2.5 Ft./hr. at

0.S" Pressure

Drop

Weight

'1.2lb.

(')

Based

on 1,000

BTU/Ff

:0.64

s.g.gas

at 1.00"W.C.

pressure

drop.

This

unit

features

a thermostaticilly,

modulating

eurosit control

valve which requires

electricity

operate.

(Valve

shovrn

hge

SI; Once

you

have

selected

your

desired temperature

using

the control

knob,

the

temperature

sensing

O0tO

will controlthe

amount

of fuel consumed

accordingly. For

example

you

set

the

control

knob

the Hi

position

(110'R

the temperature

sensing butb

will reduce

the amount

of fuel

consumed

your

rooms

ambient temperature

rises.

you

have

selected

lower

setting

and

you

rooms

ambient

temperature

rises above

that

setting the valve

will

"shut

off" the flow

gas

the

burner

until

the rooms

ambient

temperature

drops,

at which

time the valve will

automatically re-light.

Due

the

sensitivity

of the

thermostatic bulb, we

recommend

that

placed

cool a

location

possible.

One

possible

location

is to

place

the

bulb

your gas piping

far from

the stove

possible.The

coolgas

entering

your

home

will keep

the

temperature

sensing bulb cool allowing

maximum heat output.

PILOT BUHNER

---\

stove

Parts

llst

(sEE PAGE

Koy#

otv.

3.8'

5.25'

Part

llumbcr

Dorcdptlon

S41217

Stove

Back

Weld't

S31189

Door

AssemblY

Gold

S31190

Door

AssemblY

Black

541222

Door

Weld't'

Gold

541224

DoorWeld't'

Black

S1OO14

Glass'Hi

TemP

S15001

1/8"

Window

TaPe

S15011

5/8"

Door

Gasket

S37026

Glass

GliP

S11086

Screw

Comb

#10

S11066

Hinge

Pin'

Brass

S110O5

Hinge

Pin'

Black

S11O9O

Push

Nut'3/8"

S11007

SPring

Handle

'112"

S41219

Gas

Grate

S16154

Gas

Log

Set

516069

Glowing

Ember

S11211

Access

Door

Handle

c/w

Screw

S32098

Brass

Trim

24"

532062

Brass

Trim

17"

S11086

Screw

Comb

#10

S32397

Burner

Deflector

Shield

Replacement

parts

arc

avattable

through

lour

local

dealer'

ANY

SAFETY

SCREEN

GUARD

REMOVED

FOR

SERVICING

APPLIANCE

MUST

REPLACED

PRIOR

OPERATING

THE

APPLIANCE.

''WARNING''

NOT

OPERATE

THE

APPLIANCE

WITH

THE

GLASS FRONT

REMOVED,

CRACKED

OR BROKEN.

REPLACEMENT

OFTHE

GLASS

SHOUT

D BE DONE

LICENSED

QUALIFIED

SERVICE

PERSON.

YOUNG

CHILDREN

SHOULD

CAREFULLY

SUPERVISED

WHEN

THEY AHE

THE

SAME

ROOM

THE

APPLIANCE.

door

lock

screw

REMOVE

DOOR

LOCK

SCREW

BEFORE

ATTEMPTING

OPEN DOOR.

SURE

REPLACE

AFTER

SERVTCING

AVOID

ACCIDENTAL

OPENING

OF DOOR.

set

assembly

mlneral

wool

placement

Remove

a handfulof

mineralwoolfrom

bag

suppfied.

Break

into

pieces

roughly

314',

S4".

Loosely

and

evenly

place

wool

in front

log

tray

grate

shorn

above.

HUTION:

NOI

PACK

WOOL

UNDER

BURNER

NOT

USE

"TOO

ilUCH"

WOOL.

USE

ONLY IN

LOCATION

SPECIFIED.

RE-INSTALL

DOOR

LOCK

SCREW

BEFORE

OPERATING

UNIT.

UUT,ON;

EIVSURE

FRONT

PORT/ION

OF BURNEN

'GA"TES

AFIER

, rszlr,r.rwc

wooL.

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fan

lnstallatlon

instructlons

(ipttonal

fan

klt

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Remove

fan

from

carton.

Using

four

screws

provided

attach

fan.to

stove

shown

above'

sure

install

rubber

gromets as

shown

above'

Speed

control

switch

inserted

into

pedestal, as

shown,

and

tighten

until

secure.

Snap

variable

speed

control

knob

into

place'

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wlnt

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fan

in.

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Goundl4

Inrtucllonr

This appliance

b €quiPPed

wilh

throeprong

(grcunding)

Plug

for

your

protsction

againsl

shock

hazard

and

should

Plugged

directly

inlo

Pfoporly

grounded

threeprong

receBeclo.

not cut

or tamwe

the

groun'

ding

prong

lrom this

Plug'

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LINE

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Parl

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541225

Fan

Case

Weld't'G40O

S41059

Motor

AssY

G300

S14003

SPeed

Control

Switch

S140OS

Power

Cord

S140Og

Speed

Control

Knob

FAN

MOTOR

11OV

60Hz

1.5

AMP

VARIABLE

SPEED

CONTROL

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CIOTHING

OTHER

FLAMMABLE

MATER'AIS

SHOULD NOT

BE PLACED

O'V

NEAR

THE APPLIANCE.

installation

instructions

GAS

SPECIFICATIONS

Manifold Pressure

Minimum Inlet Pressure'

Maximum lnlet

Pressure

Fl'U Input

Rating

(Max.)

BTU

Input

Rating

(Min.)

llatural

Gas

3.5" W.C.

5.0" w.c.

10.5"

W.C.

30,000

23,500

Propane/LP

10.0" w.c.

11.0"

WC.

13.0" W.C.

26,000

23,500

'For

purpose

ot lnput

Mustment.

Make

gas

connection

the

valve

assembly

with:

l) Black iron

pipe

or malleable

iron fittings or . .

ll) A corrugated

metal

connector

(not

to exceed 2

feet

length)

. .

lll)

Copper

pipe

or tubing

(internally

tinned)

accep-

table to the authority

having

jurisdiction.

Turn

gas

supply

on and

check for leaks. DO NOf

USE

OPEN FLAME.

Use soap and

water solution.

For correct

positioning

of logs

on the

grate,

refer to

SET

ASSEMBLY.

lnstallation and

provision

for

combustion

and

ventila-

tion air must

conlorm

with local

codes o[ in absence

local

codes,

with

the National

Fuel Gas Code, ANSI

Z,223|l

latest

edition

the

United States

or, in

Canada, with

the

current CAN/CGA

Bl49.lnstallation

Code.

CLEARANCE

COMBUSTIBLES

Ceiling

Height

Minimum

24"

Sides

Minimum

Front

Minimum

36"

Back

of Stove

Minimum

Keep operating area

clear

and

free lrom combustible

materials,

gasoline,

and other

llammable

liquids

and

vapours.

The appliance and

its

individual

shut off

valve

must be

disconnected from the

gas

supply

piping

system during

any

pressure

testing

of the

system at test

pressures

excess

1/2

psig (3.5

kPa.)

The

appliance

musl be

isolated

from the

gas

supply

pip

ing

closing its individual

manual

shut

otf

valve

dur-

ing

any

pressure

testing

of the

gas

supply

piping

systom

at test

pressure

equalto

less than

112

psig

(35

kPa.).

A 1/8" inch

N.Hl-.

plugged

tapping,

accessible for

test

gauge

connection

must be

provided

immediately

upstream

of the

gas

supply connection

to the appliance.

gas

appliance must

not be connected

a chimney

llue

serving

a soparate

solid

fuel burning appliance.

DUE

TO HIGH TEMPERATURES,

THE APPLIANCE

SHOULD

BE LOCATED OUT

OF TRAFFIC AND

AWAY

FROM FURNITURE

AND DBAPERIES.

The

appliance,

when installed

must

electrically

connected

and

grounded

in accordance

with local

codes or, in

the absence

local

codes,

with

the

current

C9{ C22-1

Canadian

Electric C'ode

(Canada)

the National

Electrical

code ANSI/NFPA

TGlatest

edition

DO NOT

USE

lfits heater

lf any

paft

has

been under

water. lmmedlately call a

qualtfled

serylce

technlclan to

inspect

lhe fieater

and

to replace any

part

of the

control

system and

any

gas

control

whlch

has been under

waten

CH'LDREN

AND ADULTS

SHOUTD

BE ALERTED

THE HATARDS OF HIGH SURFACE

TEMPENNURE

AND

SHOUTD

STAY

AWAY TO

AVOID

BUR'VS

OR CI.OTHING

'G'V'T'O'V.

please

note

normalfor your

Century

Heating fireplace

give

otf some odour the first tlme

it is burned.

This

due

to the curing

of the

paint

and

any undetected

oll

from

the manufacturing

process.

Please

ensure

that

your

room is wellventllatqd

open

atlwindows.

IMPEBATIVE

THAT

THE CONTROL

COMPARITUENT

BURNER, AND CTRCULATING AIB PASSAGE

WAYS

KEPT

CLEAN

AND

CLEAR.

PROVTDE FOR

ADEOUATE

COMBUSTION

AND VENTILATION AIR.

PROVIDE

ADEOI'ATE

CLEARANCES

AROUND AIR OPENINGS

AND

ADEOUATE ACCESSIBILITY

CLEARANCE

FOR

SERI/ICE

AND PROPER

OPERATTON. NEVER

OBSTRUCT THE

FRONT

OPENING OF THE

APPLTANCE OR

THE

DIRECT

VENT

TERi'INATION

THE EXTERIOR

OF THE

BUILDING.

temperature

range

The thermostat

(#1

see berow

drawing)

caribrated

and

set

the

factory'

(55-110"F)

gas

flow

Maximum

flow

rate

can

checked

cooling

the

thermostat

bulb

below

room

temperature

and

turning

the

knob

(#4 see

below

drawing)

counter

clockwise

the

position'

Minimum

flow

rate

can

be checked

cooling

the

thermostatic

bulb

below

room

temperature

and

turning

the

knob

(#4 see

berow

drawing)

counter

crockwise

$;rt

"no

rtopping

when

you hear

the

"snap"'

This

flow

rate

determined

the

o.E.M.

the

design

rt"i"

and

seiwitfr

pre-drilled

screw

(minimum

rate

screw).

This

screw

(#3

see

below

drawing)

must

driven

fully

down

assure

proper

flow'

pressure

readings

tnret

pressure

can

checked

turning

captured

screw

(#6 see

drawing

below)

counter

clockwise

2 or

turns

and

then

placing tubing

gauge

over

test

point'

Oulet

pressure can

be checled

[he

same

manner

above

using

captured

screw

(#7)'

WARN'NG;

AFTER

TAKING

PRESSURE

READINGS,

SURE_I9JIJRN

CAPTURED

SCREWs

cLOcKwGi

rrnnrLY

RESEAL.

NOT

OVER

ToROUE'

WARN'NG;

THE

CONTROL

HAS

INTERLOCK

DEVICE;

AFTER

SHUTTING

OFF

ALL

cAs

FLow,

rHE

ptLor

BURNER

crnHor

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CONTROL

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BE-OPERATED

HAND'

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rHrs

opERAiiNG.

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Adiushent

Screw

Minimun

Rate Screw

Pressure

Regulalor

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Pressure

Test

Pornt

lnlel

Plessure

Iesl

Poinl

Iemperalure

Sensing

Bulb

yentlng

Instaltailon

guldeflnes

PROPER

INSTALLATION

GAS

VENTING

IMPORTANT

SAFETY

AND

APPLIANCE

PERFOFMANCE

CONCERN.

YOU

ARE

NOT

QUALIFIED,

NOT

ATTEMPT

INSTALLATIONS

NCPNIRS

GAS

APPLIANCES,

PIPTNG

VENTING.

flsted

vents

listed

gas

vent

factory

made

and

listed

system

designed,

and

instalted

exctusively

toi

iemoving p.Oj"tJoi

combustion,

excess

airi

and

diiution

air

reiutting

tro;

burning

fuel

gas.

metal

vents,

moslcommon

type

,"_"1!,9T?l_oy

doubte

wail

construction

enclosing

iniufat_

rng

atr

space.

This

air.spac-e

both

helps

keep-flue

gases

warm

and reduce

heat

transferred

niarOy

cbmbusiibles.

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vent

instalfa$on

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Irfgl"

beginning

instailation

sure

that

the

overail

height

and

Gas

Vent

size

conform

building

coJe

requiremen-tr.

!1q

vents.

extending

through pitcnJi

i*f,

."n

exrend

mrnrmum

height

lea.st

g0O

(2')

higher

than

any

obstruction

wirhin

(10').

cas

venti-dxrenoing

ihiiugf,

fla!

rools

are

requiredr6

exireno

"tliili

6db',rn

iz,)

aooie

the

roof

and

least

60O

(2')

frigfrerinan

any

portion

.of the.

bu.itdi

adjolnin

Oujrainglvitfrin'gm

O,i

if,"

Gas

Vent.

Where

thc

Gas

vent

cxtonds

through

accegslble

8pace3,

should

cncloseO

iod

pereonal

cortact

and

damage.

Enclosurr,"afli

"froufd

hare

l1re Taung- 9Qual

grcater

than

thc

ftoore

tnrough

whtch

the

Gas.%nt

pasc--

-xcept

alnglc

two-hmily

dwelllngr.

Thls

appllance

equlpped

wlth

sahty

contrcl

syst?m

deslgned

protect

agalnst

lmproper

ventlng

combustion

products.

THIS

APPLIANCE

MUST

NOT

CONNECTED

CHIMNEY

FI.UE

SERYING

SEPARATE

SOLID

FUEL

BURNING

APPLIANCE

Use

only

vents

labelled

'.FOR

EXTERIOR

USE',

above

the

roofllne.

Consult

the

Authorlty

havlng

furlsdlcilon

setect

the conect

Gas

\tentiilametJr.

eroic

;t;i

targer

than

necessary

yent

diameter.

TYPICAL

"B''

VENT

IT{STALLATION

Keep

Eleclricit

wires

and

Buitdrnq

Insutalron

Awey

From

Gis

Vcnt

rnd

Out

The

Reeurrcd

Art

Sorc:

EnClosure

Wall

Gas Vent

Length

25 mm

fl'l

Clearance

Combustrbtcs

rrgglgp

Spacer

suDport Ptata

Adtustable

Length

',:j

.ii

.rj

lrl

:!l

i'i{

iii

Ilr

ti,

Ji:i

Sltuate

the

Gas

Vent

the

atructure

so that

can

Inctatted

wtrhour

cutilnj

i"t.6;;iltr,

ptates

malortoad

beqtng

partrtroni'oi;;i#;.

I te

atso

tmportant

locete

the

base

the

Gas

Vent

n9l

posslbte

the

heailng

appltance.

I}1,_rl"^,.app[ance

Instailed

dtrecili

carpeung,.ille

other

combusilble

materlal

bther

than

wood

f toortng,

ttra

ippr[nce;;jil"

Instath

metat

or wood

panel

extendlng

the

full

wldth

and

depth

the

ippflance.

-l

venting

installation

guldellnes

WARN'NG!

Installations

should

only

made

qualilied

persons

who

are

famillar

wlth the safety

procedures

required for the

Installation

the

Product'

who

arc

equipped

wlth the

proper

iools

and

testing

instruments,

and

who

have athleved

Proper.certificatlon

licensing.

Installations

made

be unqualiiied

persons

can

result

hazards

sublectlng

the

unqualified

peron

to the

risk of injury

electrlcat

shock

whlch

can

serious

even

fatal not only

io the

Installer,

but also to

persons

being

serued

the

equlpment.

installatlon

llisted

B.O

Yentl

continued

CHECKING

VENT

CAPACITY

Complete

all

gas

piping, electrical,

-: -

.,'

and

vent connections.

After

adiusting

the

appliance(s)

and

../ |

lighting

the main

burner(s),

allow

.r'

couple

minutss

forwarm'up.

Hold

| -

lighted

match

iust

under

the

rim

of the

draft

hood

relief

op€n-

il .. *'oI Ine

oI Ing

gralt

lllJu(J

lElrer

vPerr-

ing(s).

Proper

venting

willdraw

the

k)-.

flame toward

into

the

draft

hood.

ilamg

lowaro

lnto

InGt

ulalt

rr|",t

-\ -

)

lmproper

venting,

indicated

escape

or sPillage

burned

gas'

will

cause

match

flicker

out.

smoke

from

a cigarette

will also

pulled

into

the

draft

hood

if the

vent

drawing

properly'

The dratt

hood

must

lfrstalled

in the

same

atmosphiiic

pressure

zone

the

combus'

tion

air

Inlet

the

aPPllance.

When

venting

through

a side

wall

your vent

PiPe

must

have

the

ProPer

iemperature

rating.

Manulacturer's

clearances

must

also

maintain'

ed.

Consult

the

authoritY

having

jurisdiction in

your

area

regarding

venting

through

side

wall.

{xi

venting

installation

guidelines

WARNING!

Installations

should

only

made

qualified

persons

who

are familiar

with

the

salety

procedures

required

for

the

installation

the

product,

who

are

equipped

with

the

proper

tools

and

testing

instruments,

and

who

have

achieved proper

certificaiion

licensing.

Installations

made

unqualified

persons

can

result

in-hazards

sublecting

the

unqualified

person

the

risk

lnirty

electrical

shock

which

can

serious

or evin

latat

not

only

the

instafler,

but

also

persons

being

served

the

equipment.

chimneys

Complete

familiarity

with

chimney

condition,

height,

size,

clearance

combustibles

and

other

lactors

essential.

Consult

the

authorlty

having

jurisdiction

your

area

regarding

masonry

chimney

venting

applicalions.

complete

chimney

inspection

made

qualified

persons

should

performed.

Appliances

using

vent

connectors

to vent

into

masonry

or factory-built

chimney

should

not

exceed

1-1/2

feet

length

for

every

inch

of connector

diameter (3

inch

vent

connector

has

a maximum

4-ll?tdot

length;

inch

connector

has

maximum

7-112

foot

length).

Oversized

chirnneyd

should

be relined

with

bppropriate

listed

relining

systems.

Cleanout

access

may

be required.

relining

systems

Suitability

and

approval

of relining

materials

should

determined.

Condition,

size,

height,

termination

the

chimney

relined

must

determined.

substitution

components

should

made.

Joints

and

connectors

should

made

according

manufacturer's

instructions.

Consult

the

authority

having

lurlsdiction

your

area

regarding

listed

chimney

liner

venting

applications.

OPERATION

IMPROPERLY

INSTALLED

AND

MAINTAINED

VENTING

SYSTEM

COULD

RESULT

SERIOUS

INJURY,

PROPERTY,

DAMAGE

LOSS

OF LIFE.

installation

STRAIGHT

INSTALLATION

INTO

MASONRY

CHIMNEY

TYPICAL

STRAIGHT

INSTALLATION

installation

gitt"ffiii"y

Liner)

F- rr

rollow

all

Instructions

and

guidelines

in this

manual.

Failure

to follow

these

instructions

exactly may

result

fire

explosion,

property

damage

loss

of life.

flltrlN

ErrttrNvs

INSTr|UGTIONS

Periodic

visual checks

of the

pilot

should

conducted

lo ensure that the

flame

present

excgpt

when the

valve control knob

the

"OFF"

position.

Periodically

remove

the

logs

from the

grate

assembly

and

vacuum

any

loose

particles

from the

grate

and

burner areas.

GAS

CONTROL

TYPICAL

FLAME

PATTERN SHOWING

AURNER

(A)

AND CARRY

DOWN POFTS

(B)

VIEW

PILOT

FLAME

FROM

ABOVE

All component

parts

are available directly

through

the

manufacturer. Write

phone.

Century Heating

330

Humberline Drive,

Etobicoke

Ontario, Canada, MgW 1R5

1-800-836-1210 United States

Watts

Line

1-416-798-2800 Canada

WARiltNG:

NOr ADJUST

THE GAS

ORIFICE.

KEEP.AREA

CLEAR

AND

FREE

FROM

COMBUSTIBLE

MATERIALS,

GASOLINE

AND OTHER

FLAMMABLE

VAPOURS

AND

LIQUIDS.

inspection

Pilot and main

burner

flames

should

checked

visually

each

month.

Check

and clean

the

main

burner

once

year.

Venting should

checked

once

year

assure

proper

functioning.

cleaning

main

burner

and

orifice

(Dlsconnect

all

power

and

gas

supply

to fhe unit).

1. Remove

burner

hold down

screws

and

remove

burner and

burner

deflector

shield.

2. Using

vacuum, clean

bottom

firebox

and

orifice.

3. Cleai

burner

parts

using

vacuum

and

any

particals

that may

lodged

ports

are

removed

using

small wire

paperclip. Ensure

that all

parts

are free

from

debris.

4. Re-install

burner

and

burner

deflector

and

put

logs in their

proper

location.

installation

and

all

repairs

should

be done

by a

qualified

service

person. The

appliance

should

inspected

before

use

and

least

annually

by a

quititiea

service

person. lt is

imperative

that

control

compartments,

burners

and

circulatin-g

air

passageway's of

the

appliance

kgpJ

clean.

ireque-nt

clianing

may

required

due.to

exces'

sivd

lint from

carpeting,

bedding

material

etc.

5. Disconnect

all

power

to unit

before

servicing'

F('r| V('U]|

BEAD BEFORE

SAFETY

LIGHTING

WARNING:

YOU

NOT

THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

EXACTLY

A FIRE

EXPLOSION

MAY

RESULT

CAUSING

PROPERIY

DAMAGE,

PERSONAL

INJURY OR LOSS

OF LIFE.

This

appliance

has

piezo

ignition

pilot.

When

lighting

the

pilot,

these

instructions

exacily.

BEFORE

LIGHTING

smellatlaround

the

apptiance

area for

gas.

sure

smell next

to the floor

because

some

gas

heavier

than air

and

will

setile

on the floor.

WHAT

OO IF

YOU

SMELL

GAS

not try

to light

any

appliance.

Do not

touch

any

electrical

switch;

do not use

any

phone

your

building.

lmmediately

call

your gas

supplier

from

neighbour's

phone.

the

gas

supplier's

instructions.

you

cannot reach

your

gas

supplier, call

the

fire

department.

Use only

your

hand to

push

or turn

the

gas

control

knob. Never use tools. lf

the

knob will

not

push

or turn

by hand,

don't try to

repair

it,

call

qualified

service

technician. Force

attempted

repair

may result

a fire

or explosion.

not

use

this appliance if

any

part

has

been

under

water.

lmmediately 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.

Wait

five

(5)

minutes

clear

out any

gas.

you

then

smell

gas,

STOP! Follow

"8"

the saiety

information.

you

don't smell

gas, go

to next

step.

-TO

TUI|N

('FF

GAS

Push

gas

control

knob

slightly

and turn

clockwise

/-:r

"OFF".

not force.

LIGHTING

TNSTRUCIIONS

STOP!

Read

tfre

safety information.

2. Push

gas

control knob

slightly and

turn clockwise

"OFF".

Find

pilot.

Turn

knob

gas

control counter-clockwise

"PILOT".

Push

control knob

all the way

and hold

in.

lmmediately

light the

pilot

with ignitor,

Continue

hold

the

control knob in for

approx.

(2)

minutes

after

the

pilot

is lit. Release

knob

and

will

pop

back

up. Pilot

should remain

lit. lf it

goes

out,

repeat

steps

5 through

lf knob

does not

pop

when released,

stop

and

immediately

call

your

service

technician

gas

supplier.

lf the

pilot

will not stay lit

after

several tries,

turn

the

gas

control

knob

"OFF"

and

call

your

service

technician or

gas

supplier.

Disconect

all

power

source

to the

unit,

Turn

gas

control knob

counter-clockwise

"ON".

r-.

T(,APPLIANGE-

T}Io)UBLE

SHOOTTNG.

G4OO

With

proper

instailation

and

maintenance,

your

new Gas

Fireplace

should

provide

yeaq

of troubl+

tree

dervice.

you

experience a

problem,

refer

to the

trouble

shooting-

guide

shown

below. This

guide

will assiit a

qualiiied

servic'e

persion

the diagnosis

problems

and

the

correctlve

action

to be taken.

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE

CAUSE

l. Spark

tgnitor

will not light

Defective

lgnitor

(no

spark

after

repeated triggerlng

electrode).

red

button.

ll.

Pilot

will not

stay

lit after

caretully

following lighting

Instructions.

L.P. in tank.

A. Defective

thermocouple.

B Defective

valve.

Plugged burner

orifice.

CORRECTIVE

ACTION

1. Check

for

spark

at electrode

and

pilot;

if no

spark

and electrode

wire

properly connecled,

replace

ignitor.

Low

pressure

can

be caused

variety

of situatlons

such

as a

bent

line,

too

narrow

diameter

pipe

even

low

line

Pressure.

Check

lor kinked

lines.

lf none,

consult

with

Plumber

gas

supplier.

Check

L.P.

(ProPane)

You

maY

be out

fuel.

Check

pilot

flame'

Must

imPinge

thermocouPle.

Clean

and

adjust

pilot

for

maximum

llame

impingement

thermocouPle'

1. Replace

valve

(lt is not

field

serviceable).

1. Check

burner

orilice

tor stoP'

page

and

remove.

Delective

pilot

misaligned

Using

match,

light

pilot'

pilot

electrode

pitot (spark

lights,

turn

otf

pilot-and

trigger the

electrode).

red

button

again.

pilot

lights,

imProPer

gas/air

mixture

caused

the

imProPer

lighting

and

longer

Purge

Period

recommended.

Pilot

will

not

light'check

gap

electrode

and

Pilot'

should

be 1/8

inch

have

a strong

sPark'

OK,

rePlace

Pilot'

gas

low

gas

pressure.

check

remote

shut

off valves

lrom

fireplace.

Usually

there

valve

near

the

firePlace

and

sometimes

there

is a

valve near

the

main.

There

can

more than

one

(1)

valve

between

the

fireplace

and

main'

- TFOUBLE

SHOOTING

G4('('-

CORBECT.IVE

AGTTON

Clean

and

adjust

pilot

flame

for maximum flame

impingement

on thermocouple.

1. Allow

unit

cool. Then

repeat

lighting instructions.

2. lf 1.

above does not

allow for

ignition, check high limit

switch.

Place

jumper

wires across

high

limit

switch.

you

can

re-ignite

the

pilot,

your

high

limit

switch

defective. Do

not

use fireplace

until

the high limit

switch is

replaced,

this is an

important

safety feature.

lf the

unit

does

not

light

with

jumper

wires

place,

the wires

may

defective

the connectors

are bad.

Check L.P

(Propane)

tank.

You may

be out

of fuel.

1. Replace if

necessary.

1. Adjust

the log

set

so that

the

flame

does not impinge

if.

1. Adjust

the

air shutter

the

base

the

burner.

lnspect

the base

ol the

burner.

It is imperative

that

material

placed

around

the

base

of the

burner

bottom

front

grille

air

passage

way,

Check to

make

sure

that the

minwool has

not

been improperly

placed

at the

burner base

blocking

botlom front

grille.

sYlrPTOm

lll. Frequent

pilot

outage

problem.

lV.

Pilot

and

maln

burner

out white

belng in

operation.

POSSTBLE

GAUSE

Pilot

flame

may

too low or

blowing

(high),

causing

the

pitot

safety

to drop

out.

High

limit

switch

defective

has

reached

it's

maximum

temperature.

Glass

soots.

....

B. NO

L.P. in

tank.

C. Bad

thermocouple.

A. Flame

impingement

on logs.

B. lmproper

venturi

setting,

Minwool

around

base

burner

or blocking

bottom

lront

grille.

Vl.

Flame

burns

blue

and lifts

otl burner.

A. Insufficient

oxygen

being

supplied.

\'ENTTNG

TROUBLE

Most

venting

problems

are

caused

incorrect

vent

sizing, improper

installation,

inadequate

air supply. A

preliminary

check

for a

field

problem

might

include:

Using a

draft

meter

determine

venting

system

draft meets

manufacturer's

specifica-

tions.

Checking

the vent

sizing according

manufacturer's

specifications,

appliance

input,

and venting

configuration.

Examining

the

entire

venting system

for

faults

such

as disconnected

joints

damaged vent

sections.

Making

sure vent

and air openings

are

not

obstructed.

lf these

procedures

do not reveal

the source

of the

problem,

troubleshooting

may

include

attention to

common

venting

problems

discussed below.

FLUE GAS

SPILLAGE

Spillage

occurs when flue

gases

cannot

exit

the

vent system and back up into

the dwelling.

primary

symptom of appliances

equipped

with

Vent

Safety Shutoff System

(flue

spill

switch)

unexplained appliance

shutoffs.

Other

symptoms

flue

gas

spillage

at the draft

hood include cendensation on

walls and

windows and/or

noticeable

odours.

But spillage

may

also

result

in the release

carbon

monoxide,

colourless, odourless,

highly toxic

gas.

A simple spillage test can

conducted

if spillage

suspected; see owners

manual.

CAUSES

OF SPILLAGE

AND

CORRECTIVE

ACTION

Incorrect

Vent

Sizing

(H)

the

vent

is too

small

too short,

spillage

may

occur.

lf the

vent

is too

large,

excessive

dilution

air may

cool flue

gases

and

reduce

draft,

causing

spillage. The

vent

cap size

should

also

checked. Check manufacturer's

instruc-

tions,

appliance input rating,

and

appropriate

sizing

tables.

Venting

Condltion

Loose

joints

can

affect

draft

and

cause

spillage.

Mashed-in

vent

sections

and damaged

vent

caps can

restrict

flow and

cause

spillage.

Examine and

replace

needed.

Obsfructions

Small animals

birds

may

get

into and

block

the vent

draft

hood

outlet.

Dust, lint,

and

foreign objects

may

obstruct

air

inlets. Remove

obstructions

and

clean oPenings.

Lateral

Run

(L)

Lengthy

horizontal

non-vertical

runs

cause

resistance

to flow

and

may

reduce

draft enough

to cause

spillage.

The

pitch

lateral runs

can

also

be a

problem; lateral

runs should

pitched

114" rise

per

foot

horizontal

run

from

the

appliance

the

vent.

Elbows

Too many elbows

cause

excessive

restriction

of flow and may

result

in spillage.

Usually, two

90 degree turns

can

be tolerated

in a

properly

sized venting

system.

than

two may-

cause

problems

and

necessitate

changing the

system.

Negative

pressure

in the

Dwelling

extremelly

tight

house

may

not supply

adequate combustion

and

venting

air. Use

mechanical exhaust

such

a dryer

vent

range vent may

worsen

the

problem.

air

exchange

system

must

be installed

the

dwell'

ing to correct

this

Problem.

Flue Gas Cooling

Venting exposed

to extremelY

cold

temperatures

venting

of single

wallconstruc-

tion

lose heat

needed

maintain

draft;

massive

masonry

chimneys

absorb

needed

heat. lf the

flue

gases

cool

excessively,

draft

is reduced and

spillage

may

result.

Use

proper

materials,

insulate

and

protect

properly'

reline

when necessary.

Down

Drafts

tn certain

wind

conditions

and

in certain

relationships

with

nearby

structures

and

objects,

high

pressure

conditions

rnay

atfect

draft

negatively.

Relocate

the

vent

cap,

raise

its heighl, or

use

approved

high

wind cap.

Pl|OBLEMS

SHOOTING

DECORATIUE

COLI.AR

INSTALLATION

Supplied

with

your

G400

gas

unit

a decorative

collar

you

may wish

use to

enable

you

give

your

unit that

"woodstove"

look

hiding

your

venting

inside

regular

6" stove

pipe.

I NSTALLATION

NSTRUCTIONS

Center

collar

vent

opening

and

mark

holes

places).

Drill

the

3 marks

using

118"

drill

and install collar

with

3 screws

provided.

Install

venting

followed

black

pipe

you

go.2.

IMPORTANT

pipe

used

for

appearance

only.

NOf

approved

for

use as venting.

See venting instrucfrons.

CFM Corporation

269

Meado

e Boule

vard

Mississau

Ontari

8A3

Canada

(800)

668-5323

www.cfmco

.com

Vermont Casting G400 User manual

Brand: Vermont Casting

Model: G400

Category: Water heaters & boilers

Type: User manual

Vermont Casting G400 is a vented gas fireplace heater that is designed to provide both ambiance and heat to your home. Here are some of its key features and possible applications:

Installation: The G400 must be installed by a qualified professional, according to the instructions provided in the manual. It is designed to be installed in a well-ventilated area, away from flammable materials and high-traffic areas.
Safety: The G400 is equipped with several safety features, including a flame failure device that automatically shuts off the gas supply if the flame goes out, and a high-temperature limit switch that turns off the heater if the temperature gets too high.

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