Vermont Castings ODGSR36A Operating 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)

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

(76mm)

3556M" (895mm)

(1194mm)

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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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56O

" (1740mm)

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.

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.

ODGSR Series Outdoor Gas Fireplace

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Framing and Finishing

Check appliance to make sure it is levelled

and properly positioned.

Theapplianceshouldonlybemountedonthefollowing

surfaces:

• Aatcombustible(burnable)surface.

• Araisedwoodenplatform.

• Aconcreteblockorothersolidobjectplacedbeneath

eachofthefourcornersoftheappliance.

Tomounttheappliance:

1.Chooseunitlocation.

2.Four(4)nailingangesaresuppliedwiththereplace

(found on the replace hearth). Tolevel the box and

secure it rmly in place, remove the nailing anges

fromthehearthandinstallatthesidesofthereplace

asshowninFigure4.

Finishing

CAUTION: All joints between the nished wall

and the appliance surround (top and sides)

may be sealed only with non-combustible

material. Only noncombustible material can

be applied as facing to the appliance surround

(the black painted face).

Finishthewallwiththematerialofyourchoice.Referto

Figures3aand3bforspecicclearanceswheninstalling

acombustiblemantelorothercombustibleprojection.

FP549

Fig. 4 Adjustabledrywallstrip(nailingange).

FP549

9/29/97

BR/BC

NailTop

Standoffs

NailSide-

Nailing

Flanges

Mantel

Leg

CFM164a

Mantel Leg Chart

06/22/01 sta

CFM170

DV Builder Front

View

 Ref. Mantel Ref. Mantel Leg From

Leg Depth of Comb. Opening

 F 14" (356mm) K 14" (356mm)

 G 12" (305mm) L 12" (305mm)

 H 10" (254mm) M 10" (254mm)

 I 8" (203mm) N 8" (203mm)

 J 1¹⁄₂" (38mm) O 1¹⁄₂" (38mm)

Black

Surround

Face

CFM164

CFM170

Fig. 3bCombustiblemantellegminimuminstallation.

Sideof

CombustionChamber

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.

ODGSR Series Outdoor Gas Fireplace

20007114

Gas Inlet & Manifold Pressures

  Natural LP

 MinimumInletPressure 5.5”w.c. 11.0”w.c.

 MaximumInletPressure 14.0”w.c. 14.0”w.c.

 ManifoldPressure 3.5”w.c. 10.0”w.c.

Gas Specication

    Max. Min.

Model Fuel Gas Control Input Input

 ODGSR36ARN Nat. MillivoltHi/Lo 60,000 42,600

 ODGSR36ARP Prop. MillivoltHi/Lo 60,000 44,000

 ODGSR42ARN Nat. MillivoltHi/Lo 60,000 42,600

 ODGSR42ARP Prop. MillivoltHi/Lo 60,000 44,000

High Elevations

Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and are

certied without deration from elevations up to 4,500

feet (1,370 m) above sea level.

Nuisance outages may occur at altitudes above 4,500

feet (1,370 m) if dirt, dust, lint and/or cobwebs are

allowed to accumulate on burner and/or ODS pilot.

Monthly inspection and cleaning is recommended

for altitudes above 4,500 feet (1,370 m)

For elevations above 4,500 feet (1,370 m), installa-

tions must be in accordance with the current ANSI

Z223.1/NFPA 54 and/or local codes having jurisdic-

tion.

Valve Access

Valveaccesscanbeaccomplishedinoneoftwoways:

1. Removethefrontpaneljustbelowthefrontofthehearth

pan.This is accomplished by lifting on the panel.To

replacethevalveaccesspanellineupthetwopinswith

theholesinthesurroundbottomandpushthepanel

overthefrontofthehearthpan.(Fig.5)

2. LiftthebrickwiththeVermontCastingsGrouplogoon

it.(Fig.6)

ODGSR36A / ODGSR42A

Certied to

ANSI Z21.97

Outdoor Decorative Gas Appliances

CGA CR97-003

Outdoor Gas Fireplaces

FP1414

ODUVSR

valve access

11/24/03 djt

FP1414

Fig. 5Valveaccess.

FP1415

lift brick access

11/24/03 djt

VermontCast-

ingsGroup

LogoBrick

Fig. 6Liftbrickwithlogoonittoaccessvalve.

FP1415

1/2” (13 mm)

FP1642a

concrete install

9/06

NOTE:Wheninstallationis

onahard,atsurface(such

asconcrete),thesurface

mustbesloped1/4"perfoot

awayfromanystructure.

Blocking

Hard,FlatSurface

(i.e.concrete)

FP1642a

Fig. 7Exteriorchaseinstallation.

ODGSR Series Outdoor Gas Fireplace

20007114

FP1416

ODUVSR

part id

11/24/03 djt

Nailing

Flange

ValveAccessPanel

Firebox

Grate

Screen

Standoff

Surround

Gas

LineAc-

cess

FP1416

Fig. 8Partsidentication.

*Donotinstall

headeruntilunit

isinplace.

FP1416

ODUVSR

part id

11/24/03 djt

NailingFlange

ValveAccessPanel

Firebox

Grate

Screen

Standoff

Surround

Gas

Line

Access

*Donotinstall

headeruntilunit

isinplace.

Interiorsidesofanexteriorchase

shouldbeweatherproof

FP1644

Fig. 9Exteriorchaseinstallation.

Gas Line Installation

Thisappliancemustbeisolatedfromthegassupplypiping

systembyclosingitsindividualmanualshutoffvalveduring

anypressureequaltoorlessthan1/2psig(3.45kPa).

Theapplianceanditsindividualshutoffvalvemustbedis-

connectedfromthegassupplypipingsystemduringany

pressuretestingofthatsystemattestpressuresinexcess

of1/2psig(3.45kPa).

Ifgaspipingfromthesourcetotheappliancelocationhas

notbeenaccomplished,installtherequiredpipe.Consult

localplumbingcodetoassureproperpipesize.

Thegaspipelinecanbebroughtinthroughtherightsideof

theappliance.Aknockoutisprovidedtoallowforthegas

pipeinstallationandtestingofanygasconnection.

NOTE: The gas line connection can be made with 3/8"

coppertubingapprovedforpropaneornaturalgas,1/2"

rigidpipeoranapprovedexconnector,thenreducedto

3/8"totheappliance.Becausesomemunicipalitieshave

someadditionallocalcodes,it isalwaysbesttoconsult

yourlocalauthority.

U.S.:ConsultthecurrentNationalFuelGasCode,ANSI

Z223.1/NFPA54.

Canada:CSA-B149.1installationcode.

Testforleaks.Usea50/50solutionofliquidsoapandwater

totestforleaksatgasttingsandjoints.Applywater/soap

solutionwithbrushonly-donotoverapply. NEVER test

withanopename.

Thegascontrolisequipped withacapturedscrewtype

pressuretestpoint,thereforeitisnotnecessarytoprovide

a1/8"testpointupstreamofthecontrol.

Whenusingcopperorexconnectoruseonlyapproved

ttings.Always provide a unionsothatgaslinecanbe

easilydisconnectedforburnerorfanservicing.Seegas

specicationforpressuredetailsandratings.NOTE:Ifex

connectorisused,itmustbekeptinsideoftheappliance.

(Fig.10)

FP598

Fig. 10 Typicalgassupplyinstallation.

GF598

nvb GAS SUPPLY INSTALL

12/4/97

1/2"GasSupply

1/2"x3/8"Shut-offValve

3/8"Nipple

3/8"Union

3/8"Nipple

ODGSR Series Outdoor Gas Fireplace

20007114

Remote Wall Switch

NOTE:Useanapprovedoutdoorswitch.

1.Threadwirethroughthelowvoltagewireaccesshole

locatedoneithersideofunit.Donotcutwireorinsula-

tiononmetaledges.Ensurethatwireisprotected.Run

theotherendtoaconvenientlylocatedwallreceptacle

box.

2.Attachwiretoswitchandinstallswitchintoreceptacle

box.Attachcoverplatetoswitch.

3.Connectwiringtogasvalve.RefertoFigure11.

CAUTION: Do not wire millivolt remote wall

switch for gas appliance to a 120v power

supply.

For lighting instructions, refer to Page 12.

NOTE: If glass doors are installed, the unit must be

operated with the doors fully open. (Fig. 12) If the doors

are not fully open, the thermodisk will automatically

turn the unit off.

CAUTION: After the unit cools, the burner will

automatically come on.

MD706-7

Glass Door Position

1/20/99

OPEN

Correct

Wrong

MD706-7

Fig. 12Correctdoorpositionduringoperation.

Pilot

Thermodisk

On/Off

Switch

Valve

HV105

Fig. 11 Remoteswitchwiring.

HV105

Generic Gas Valve

9/22/99 djt

TPTH

ODGSR Series Outdoor Gas Fireplace

20007114

Operating Instructions

Log Installation

1.Removelogsfromthepackaging.

As with all plastic, these bags

are not toys and should always

be kept away from children and

infants.

2. Place left rear log on rear log support.

Ensure that log is rmly positioned and

thereisnoside-to-sidemovement.(Figs.

13&14)

3.CarefullyplaceEmberLogbetweengrate

andburner.(Figs.13&14)

4. Place the front of right rear log on the

burnerandthebackofthelogontherear

logsupport.

5.Placethetoplogsontothelocatornotches.

Ensure the logs are secure. (Fig. 13 &

14)

First Firing

Uponcompletingthegaslineconnection,asmall

amountofairwillbetrappedintheline.Whenrst

lighting the unit with pilot light, it will take a few

minutestopurgethetrappedair.Oncepurgingis

complete,thepilotandburnerwilllightandoperate

asindicatedintheinstructionmanual.Subsequent

lightingsoftheappliancewillnotrequirepurging.

Whenlitforthersttime,theappliancewillemita

slightodorforanhourortwo.Thisisduetopaint

andlubricantsusedinthemanufacturingprocess.

Aftereachlighting,vapormaycondenseandfog

theglass;thismoisturedisappearsinafewminutes

ofburning.

LG317

UVODSR36

logs

11/24/03 djt

RightCross

Log

LeftCross

Log

LeftRear

Log

RightRear

Log

Ember

Log

LG317

Fig. 13ODGSR36logplacement.

LG318

ODUVSR42

log set

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LeftRear

Log

LeftCross

Log

MiddleCrossLog

RightCross

Log

RightRear

Log

LogLeft

Ember

Grate

Fig. 14ODGSR42Alogplacement.

LG318

LogRight

Ember

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LG320

ODUVSR42

log flames

11/24/03 djt

LG320

Fig. 18ODGSR42Aameappearance.

Fig. 16Properpilotameheight.

FP581

3/8"-1/2"

FP581

NVB-PILOTS

12/4/97

ELECTRONIC

IGNITION

NOVA SIT Pilot

LG319

ODUVSR36

log flames

11/24/03 djt

RedGlow

LG319

Fig. 17 ODGSR36Aameappearance.

Flame Adjustment

ForunitsequippedwithHi/Lovalves,ameadjustmentis

accomplishedbyrotatingtheHi/Loadjustmentknoblocated

nearthecenterofthegascontrol.

Turn

counterclockwise

to increase

flame height

Turn clockwise

to lower

flame height

FP390

FLAME ADJUSTMENT KNOB

11/21/96

Fig. 15FlameadjustmentknobforSIT820valve.

Flame Characteristics

Itisimportanttoperiodicallyperformavisualcheckofthe

pilotandtheburnerames.Comparethemtotheillustra-

tionsbelow(Figs.16,17,18).Ifanyoftheamesappear

abnormalcallaserviceperson.

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Optional Weather Enclosure

Anoptionalweatherenclosureisavailabletoprotectthe

burnerwhennotinuse.

CAUTION:Donotusetheweatherenclosureif

theunithasglassdoorsinstalled.

Installation Instructions

1. TurntheunitOFFandallowtocool.

2. Grabtheweatherenclosurebythehandle(s).

3. Slidethetopoftheweatherenclosureupbetweenthe

backofthesurroundtopandthescreenrail.(Fig.19)

4. Pushthebottomoftheweatherenclosureintothere-

boxjustenoughtoclearthevalveaccesscoverandset

down.(Fig.20)

KT457

place we top

4/1/04 djt

KT457

Fig. 19Placetopofweatherenclosurebetweensurroundtop

andscreenrail.

SurroundTop

WeatherEnclosure

ScreenRail

KT458

place we bottom

4/1/04 djt

Screen

HearthBrick

ValveAccessCover

KT458

Fig. 20Pushbottomofweatherenclosureintorebox.

Optional Stainless Steel Hood

Anoptionalstainlesssteelhoodisavailableforboththe

ODGSR36AandODGSR42A.

NOTE: The stainless steel hood may NOT be

used when the optional glass doors are in-

stalled.

Installation Instructions:

1. Turntheunitoffandallowtocool.

2. Placethehoodsothe2B⁄,"(67mm)slotclearsthesen-

sor plate located under the replace opening onthe

topleftside.(Fig.21)

3. Securethehoodtotheunitusingthethree(3)slotsin

thehoodandthepilotholesintheunitwiththestain-

lesssteelsheetmetalscrewsprovided.(Fig.21)

4. Align the sides of thehood sothe pilotholes onthe

rightandleftsidesoftheunitareexposedthroughthe

slots on the ends of the hood. Secure using the re-

mainingstainlesssteelsheetmetalscrews.(Fig.21)

&0

/$'32HOOD



Stainless

SteelHood

Stainless

SteelSheet

MetalScrews

(5)

SensorPlateSlot

FP1635

Fig. 21Securestainlesssteelhoodwithve(5)sheetmetal

screws.

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3. Opencontrolaccesspanel.

4. Pushingascontrolknobslightlyandturnclock-

wise to"OFF".Donotforce.

5. Closecontrolaccesspanel.

1. STOP!Readthesafetyinformationabove.

2. TurnOFFallelectricalpowertothereplace.

3. ForMN/MP/TN/TPappliancesONLY,goontoStep

4.ForRN/RPappliancesturntheOn/Offswitchto

“OFF”positionorsetthermostattolowestlevel.

4. Opencontrolaccesspanel.

5. Pushingascontrolknobslightlyandturnclock-

wise to"OFF".

6. Waitve(5)minutestoclearoutanygas.Then

Immediatelylightthepilotbyrepeatedlydepress-

ing the piezo spark ignitor until a ameappears.

Continuetoholdthecontrolknobinforaboutone

(1)minuteafterthepilotislit.Releaseknobandit

willpopbackup.Pilotshouldremainlit.Ifitgoes

out,repeatsteps5through8.

 • Ifknobdoesnotpopupwhenreleased,stop

andimmediatelycallyourservicetechnicianorgas

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING

• Ifyoucannotreachyourgassupplier,callthe

FireDepartment

C.Useonlyyourhandtopushinorturnthegascontrol

knob.Neverusetools.Iftheknobwillnotpushinor

turnbyhand,donottrytorepairit,callaqualied

servicetechnician.Applyingforceoranyattempted

repairmayresultinareorexplosion.

D.Donotusethisreplaceifanyparthasbeenunder

water.Immediatelycallaqualiedservicetechnician

toinspecttheheaterandtoreplaceanypartofthe

controlsystemandanygascontrolwhichhasbeen

underwater.

A. Thisheaterhasapilotwhichmustbelitmanu-

ally. When lighting the pilot follow these

instructionsexactly.

B. BEFORELIGHTINGsmellallaroundtheheater

areaforgas.Besuretosmellnexttotheoor

becausesome gasis heavierthan airand will

settleontheoor.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Donottrytolightanyreplace

• Donottouchanyelectricswitch

• Donotuseanyphoneinyourbuilding

• Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneigh-

bor'sphone.Followthegassupplier'sinstruc-

tions.

To Turn Off Gas to Heater

Lighting and Operating Instructions

1. TurntheOn/Offswitchto"OFF"positionorset

thethermostattolowestsetting.

2. Turn off all electric power to the  replace if

serviceistobeperformed.

Lighting Instructions

smellforgas,includingneartheoor.Ifyousmell

gas,STOP!Follow"B"inthesafetyinformation

above.Ifyoudonotsmellgas,gotothenext

step.

7. Removeglassdoorbeforelightingpilot.(See

GlassFrameRemovalsection).

8. Visiblylocatepilotbythemainburner.

9. Turnknobongascontrolcounterclockwise 

to"PILOT".

10. Push the control knob all the way in and hold. 

supplier.

 • Ifafterseveraltries,thepilotwillnotstaylit,

turn the gas control knob to "OFF" and call your

servicetechnicianorgassupplier.

11.Replaceglassdoor.

12.Turngascontrolknobto“ON”position.

13.ForRN/RPappliancesturntheOn/Offswitchto“ON”

positionorsetthermostattodesiredsetting.

14.Turnonallelectricalpowertothereplace.

WARNING:If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a re or explosion

may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

Euro SIT SIT NOVA

Honeywell

PILOT

OFF

FP1067

lighting instruction

knobs

3/9/01 djt

3/8" - 1/2"

FP1068

Lighting instructions

Pilots

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20007114

Troubleshooting

FP396

Gas Supply On

Supply Line Hooked up

Shutoff Valve Open

Lockout has engaged. Wait 60

seconds and try again.

Piezo not tight enough for good

ground.

For spark at electrode while

depressing Piezo (Red Button)

1/8" gap to pilot hood needed.

All wiring connections

Replace Piezo Ignitor

Thermodisk

For Air in the lines

Thermopile needs a minimum

325mV. Adjust pilot flame height.

All wiring connections

Replace Thermopile

Thermocouple needs a minimum

of 14mV.

Defective valve. Turn to pilot,

meter should read greater than

100mV.

Thermodisk

Pilot Lights with

Piezo Ignitor

YES

Pilot Stays Lit

Pilot Lights Main

Burner

System OK

START

CHECK

Wall switch is not turned on.

Watch for grounded wires!

Thermopile needs a minimum

325mV

Plugged burner orifice

Doors not fully open (Fig. 10)

FP396

NVC-standing pilot troubleshooting

5/6/98

Nova SIT 820 Standing Pilot

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Maintenance

Burner and Burner Compartment

Itisimportanttokeeptheburnerandtheburnercompartment

clean.Atleastonceperyearthelogsshouldberemoved

and the burner compartment vacuumed and wiped out.

Remove and replace the logs as per the instructionsin

thismanual.

Always handle the logs with care as they are fragile and

may also be hot if the replace has been in use.

Cleaning

Therearethreemethodsofcleaningthepolishedstainless

steelofyouroutdoorreplace;

1. Warm,soapywater-toloosenanydirtlm

2. Glasscleanerwithammonia

3. Stainlesssteelcleaneravailableathardwarestores

Regardlessofwhichmethodisused,rememberthatany-

thingwithtoomuchabrasivemaydullthenish.

Cleaning the Standing Pilot

Control System

Theburnerandcontrolsystemconsistsof:

• mainburner

• gasorice

• pilotburner

• thermopile

• combinationmillivoltgasvalve

Mostofthesecomponentsmayrequireonlyanoccasional

checkupandcleaningandsomemayrequireadjustment.

Ifrepairisnecessary,itshouldbeperformedbyaqualied

technician.

Inordertoproperlycleantheburnerandpilotassembly,

turnoffthegastotheunit,removelogsexposingtheburner

andpilotassembly.Cleanallforeignmaterialsfromthetop

oftheburner.Checktomakesurethatburnerpartsare

clean.Visuallyinspectpilot.Brushorblowawayanydust

orlintaccumulationIfpilotoriceisplugged,disassembly

mayberequiredtoremoveanyforeignmaterialfromthe

oriceortubing.

Toobtainproperoperation,itisimperativethatthepilot

and burner's ame characteristics are steady, not lifting

oroating.

Typically,thetop3/8"or1/2"ofthethermopileshouldbe

engulfedinthepilotame.(Fig.16)

Toadjustpilotburner,turnpilotscrewmarked"pilot"for

properamesize.

Theairshutterissetatfactorynoadjustmentshouldbe

necessary.

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7114

oduvsr36/42A

parts

11/24/03 DJT

4a/b

E A

THTP

12a/b

18a/b

19a/b

ODGSR36A, ODGSR42A

 Ref. Description ODGSR36A ODGSR42A

 1. Logs-CompleteSet 20007180 20007200

 1a. Log-LeftRear 20007175 20007193

 1b. Log-RightRear 20007176 20007194

 1c. Log-RightCross 20007178 20007197

 1d. Log-LeftCross 20007177 20007195

 1e. Log-MiddleCross -- 20007196

 1f. Log-LeftEmber -- 20007198

 1g. Log-RightEmber -- 20007199

 1h. FrontEmberLog 20007179 --

 2. BurnerHousingAssembly 20007119 20007187

 3. CeramicTile(single) 57803 57803

 4a. BurnerOrice-Natural(Manifold&Orice) 20007106 20007106

 4b. BurnerOrice-LP(Manifold&Orice) 20007159 20007159

 6. SideBrick-Left* 20002008or92D0004 20002021or92D0011

 7. BackBrick* 20002006or92D0002 20002019or92D0005

 8. SideBrick-Right* 20002007or92D0003 20002020or92D0006

 9. LeftHearthBrick* 20007158or92D0008 20007241or92D0010

 10. RightHearthBrick* 20007157or92D0007 20007240or92D0009

 11. Piezo 52464 52464

 12a. PilotTopConvertible-Natural(3WayAssembly) 10002264 10002264

 12b. PilotTopConvertible-LP(3Wayassembly) 10002265 10002265

 13. Thermopile18" 7533113 7533113

VermontCastingsGroupreservestherighttomakechangesindesign,materials,specications,pricesanddiscontinuecolorsandproductsat

anytime,withoutnotice.

7114

1.ODGSR36ALogs 1.ODGSR42ALogs

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ODGSR36A, ODGSR42A (continued)

Ref. Description ODGSR36A ODGSR42A

 14. PilotTubing 10001296 10001296

 15. CableIgnitor24" 7522432 7522432

 16. Thermocouple24" 7531137 7531137

 17. Grate 20006819 20006819

 18a. PilotOrice-Natural 10002268 10002268

 18b. PilotOrice-LP 10002269 10002269

 19a. ValveNOVA-Natural 7529141 7529141

 19b. ValveNOVA-LP 7529142 7529142

 20a. AirShutter-Natural 20009120 20000129

 21. HearthBrickCover 20007183or92D0016 20007183or92D0016

 22. Thermodisk 20007568 20007568

 23. ConversionKitLPtoNatural 20008549 20008550

 24. ConversionKitNaturaltoLP 20008548 20008551

 25. ValveAccessPanelAssy 20009119 20008296

Contact Vermont Castings Group for questions concerning

prices and policies covering replacement parts. Parts may

beorderedthroughyourVermontCastingsGroupFireplaces

distributorordealer.

Youwillneedthefollowinginformationwhenorderingreplace-

mentparts:

1. Theappliancemodelnumber.

2. Theserialnumber.

3. Adescriptionofthepart.

Shouldyouneedadditionalinformationbeyondwhatyourdealer

canfurnish,contact:

 VermontCastingsGroup

 149ClevelandDrive

 Paris,KY40361

Modeland serial numbersare listed on the rat-

ing plate (located on right side of combustion

chamber).

Recordyourmodelandserialnumbersherefor

futurereference:

Model# ____________________________

Serial# ____________________________

*Whenorderingreplacementrebrick,checktheserialnumberandplantcodeofthereplace,locatedontheULlabel

insidetherebox.Serialnumbers/plantcodewitha'P'requiretherebricklistedrstundertherespectivereplace

(whitebrick).Serialnumbers/plantcodewithan'X'requiretherebricklistedsecondundertherespectivereplace

(greybrick).

ODGSR Series Outdoor Gas Fireplace

20007114

Accessories

ThefollowingaccessoriesareavailablefromyourlocalVermontCastingsGroupFireplacesdistributor.Eachaccessory

comeswithaseparateinstallationinstructionformountingtotheparticularrebox.Besuretoreadeachinstruction

thoroughlybeforeinstalling.

CAUTION: This rebox is a highly engineered system, and, as such, must be operated only with Vermont Cast-

ings Group approved components. If you use an unapproved component to make any modications, you may

create a possible re hazard and will void the Vermont Castings Group warranty. In addition, such action may

void the coverage provided by the owner's insurance.

 Accessory Description Model Number

 4"StainlessSteel Forheaterupto40,000BTU'sandmantels UV36SH4  

 Hood 8"highby12"wide UV42SH4

 GlassDoors Designedtoenhancethelookofthereplace 36GDKSSSR  

   42GDKSSSR

 WeatherEnclosure Designedtoprotecttheburnerwhenunitisnotinuse ODG36WE

   ODG42WE

 DrainPan Designedtobeinstalledunderunittoshedwater 20014194(36"models) 

  bymeansofcontainingandpipingwayfromstructure 20014195(42"models)

ODGSR Series Outdoor Gas Fireplace

20007114

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

PRODUCT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY

AllVermontCastingsgasstoves,gasinserts,andgasreplaces,andallMonessenandVermont

CastingsGroupbrandgasreplacesequippedwithanInsta-FlameCeramicBurner,orstandard

BASIC WARRANTY

 Vermont CastingsGroup(hereinafter referred tocollectivelyas the

Company) warrants that your new Vermont Castings, Monessen

or Vermont Castings Group Gas Fireplace/Stove is free from

manufacturingandmaterialdefectsforaperiodofoneyearfromthe

dateofpurchase,subjecttothefollowingconditionsandlimitations.

EXTENDED LIFETIME WARRANTY

 The heat exchanger, where applicable, and combustion chamber

ofeveryVermontCastings, Monessen or Vermont Castings Group

gasproductiswarrantedforlifeagainstthroughwallperforation.All

appliancesequippedwithanInsta-FlameCeramicBurnerhavelimited

lifetimecoverageontheceramicburnerplaque.Warranteesaremade

totheoriginalownersubjecttoproofofpurchaseandtheconditions

andlimitationslistedonthisWarrantyDocument

COMPONENT WARRANTY

CASTIRON:Allexternalandinternalcastironpartsarewarrantedfora

periodofthreeyears.

Note:OnporcelainenamelnishedexternalpartsandaccessoriesThe

CompanyoffersnoWarrantyonchippingofenamelsurfaces.Inspect

allproductpriortoacceptingitforanydamagetotheenamel.

 Thesaltairenvironmentofcoastalareasorahighhumidityenvironment

canbecorrosivetotheporcelainenamelnish.Theseconditionscan

causerustingof the castironbeneath the porcelainenamelnish,

whichwillcausethenishtoakeoff.

 Dyelotvariationswithreplacementpartsand/oraccessoriescanoccur

andarenotcoveredbywarranty.

GLASS DOORS: Glass doors are covered for a period of one year.

Glassdoorsarenotwarrantedforbreakageduetomisuseoraccident.

Glassdoorsarenotcoveredfordiscolorationorburnedinstainsdueto

environmentalissues,orimpropercleaningandmaintenance.

BRASSPLATED PARTSANDACCESSORIES: Brass partsshouldbe

cleanedwithLemonoilonly. Brasscleanerscannotbeused.Mortarmix

andmasonrycleanersmaycorrodethebrassnish.TheCompanywillnot

beresponsiblefor,norwillitwarrantanybrasspartswhicharedamaged

byexternalchemicalsordowndraftconditions.

GASVALVES:Gasvalvesarecoveredforaperiodofoneyear

ELECTRONIC AND MECHANICAL COMPONENTS: Electronic and

mechanicalcomponentsoftheburnerassemblyarecoveredforoneyear.

Allsteeltubeburnersarewarrantedforoneyear.

ACCESSORIES:Unlessotherwisenoted,allcomponentsandVermont

CastingsGroupcompanysuppliedaccessoriesarecoveredforaperiod

ofoneyear.

CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS

• ThisVermontCastingsorVermontCastingsGroupproductmustbe

installedorservicedbyaqualiedinstaller,preferablyNFIorWETT

(Canada)certied,asprescribedbythelocaljurisdiction.Itmustbe

installedandoperatedatalltimesinaccordancewiththeInstallation

andOperatinginstructionsfurnishedwiththeproduct.Anyalteration,

willful abuse, accident, or misuse of the product shall nullify this

warranty.

• Thiswarrantyisnon-transferable,andismadetotheoriginalowner,

providedthatthepurchasewasmadethroughanauthorizedsupplier

oftheCompany.

• ThecustomermustpayforanyAuthorizedDealerin-hometravelfees

orservice charges forin-home repairwork.It isthedealers option

whethertherepairworkwillbedoneinthecustomer’shomeorinthe

dealer’sshop.

• If upon inspection, the damage is found to be the fault of the

manufacturer,repairswillbeauthorizedatnochargetothecustomer

partsand/orlabor.

• Any part and/or component replaced under the provisions of this

warrantyis coveredforsixmonthsor theremainder oftheoriginal

warranty,whicheverislongest.

• Thiswarrantyislimitedtotherepairoforreplacementofpart(s)found

tobedefectiveinmaterialorworkmanship,providedthatsuchpart(s)

havebeensubjectedtonormalconditionsofuseandservice,after

saiddefectisconrmedbytheCompany’sinspection.

• The company may, at its discretion, fully discharge all obligations

withrespecttothiswarrantybyrefundingthewholesalepriceofthe

defectivepart(s)

• Anyinstallation,labor,construction, transportation,orotherrelated

costs/expenses arising from defective part(s), repair,replacement,

orotherwiseofsame,willnotbecoveredbythiswarranty,norshall

theCompanyassumeresponsibilityforsame.Further,theCompany

willnotberesponsiblefor anyincidental,indirect,orconsequential

damagesexceptasprovidedbylaw.

• SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW FOR THE EXCLUSION OR

LIMITATIONSOFINCIDENTALANDCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES

OR LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY

LASTS,SOTHEABOVELIMITATIONSMAYNOTAPPLYTOYOUR

CIRCUMSTANCES.  THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC

RIGHTSANDYOUMAYHAVEOTHERRIGHTSWHICHVARYFROM

STATETOSTATE.

• Allotherwarranties-expressedorimplied-withrespecttotheproduct,

itscomponentsandaccessories,oranyobligations/liabilitiesonthe

partoftheCompanyareherebyexpresslyexcluded.

• The Company neither assumes, nor authorizes any third party to

assumeonitsbehalf,anyotherliabilitieswithrespecttothesaleofthis

VermontCastings,MonessenorVermontCastingsGroupproduct

• Thewarrantiesasoutlinedwithinthisdocumentdonotapplytochimney

componentsorothernon-VermontCastingsGroupaccessoriesused

inconjunctionwiththeinstallationofthisproduct.

• Damagetotheunitwhileintransitisnotcoveredbythiswarrantybut

is subject to claim against the common carrier. Contact the dealer

fromwhomyoupurchasedyourreplace/stove(donotoperatethe

applianceasthismightnegatetheabilitytoprocesstheclaimwiththe

carrier).

• TheCompanywillnotberesponsiblefor:

a) Downdraftsorspillagecausedbyenvironmentalconditionssuch

asnear-bytrees,buildings,rooftops,hills,ormountains.

b) Inadequate ventilation or negative air pressure caused by

mechanicalsystemssuchasfurnaces,fans,clothesdryers,etc.

• Thiswarrantyisvoidif:

a) Thereplacehasbeenoperatedinatmospherescontaminatedby

chlorine,uorine,orotherdamagingchemicals.

b) The fireplace has been subjected to prolonged periods of

dampnessorcondensation

c) Any damages to the fireplace, combustion chamber, heat

exchangerorothercomponentsduetowater,orweatherdamage,

whichistheresultofbutnotlimitedto,improperchimney/venting

installation.

d) Anyalteration,willfulabuse,accident, ormisuseoftheproduct

hasoccurred.

IF WARRANTY SERVICE IS NEEDED…

1) Contactyoursupplier.Makesureyouhaveyourwarranty,your

salesreceipt,andthemodel/serialnumberofyourVermont

CastingsGroupproduct.

2) DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DO ANY SERVICE WORK

YOURSELF.

Vermont Castings Group

149ClevelandDrive•Paris,Kentucky40361

Vermont Castings ODGSR36A, ODGSR42A Operating instructions

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