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Vermont Casting RFS42 manual

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  • Page 1

    INSTALLER: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL - LEAVE FOR HOMEOWNER 10000834 11/01 Rev. 2 DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPOURS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. FOR YOUR SAFETY WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electric switch • Do not use any phone in you[...]

  • Page 2

    - 2 - T ABLE OF CONTENTS PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE. Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a Majestic fireplace IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will voi[...]

  • Page 3

    - 3 - This gas fireplace should be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with local building codes and with current CAN / CGA-B149 (. 1 or .2) Installation codes for Gas Burning Fireplaces and Equipment. FOR U.S.A Installations follow local codes and/or the current National Fuel Gas Code. ANSI Z223.1. FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION [...]

  • Page 4

    - 4 - A C B D E F K G H I J A B C D E F G H J I K A B C N K D M J I H L FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS MODEL RFS22 MODEL RFS32 A 25" 635mm B 24 1/8" 613mm C 16" 406mm D 20" 508mm E 19" 483mm F 21" 533mm G 31 3/4" 806mm H 17 3/4" 451mm I 29 5/8" 752mm J 9" 229mm K5 1/4" 133mm L– – M– – N– – MO[...]

  • Page 5

    - 5 - GAS INLET & MANIFOLD PRESSURES Input Minimum Input Maximum Manifold Pressure NATURAL LP (Propane) 11" wc 13" wc 10" wc 4.5" wc 7" wc 3.5" wc 1/2" GAS SUPPLY 1/2" X 3/8" REDUCER 3/8" NIPPLE 3/8" NIPPLE 3/8" NIPPLE 3/8" X 3/8" SHUT OFF VALVE 3/8" UNION DO NOT USE THI[...]

  • Page 6

    - 6 - INSTALLATION OF REMOTE SWITCH FOR RN/RP GAS VALVE Install on/off switch assembly on either the rear right or left side of the RFS22/RFS32/RFS42 Gas Fireplace. 1. Remove the screw at the back of the cabinet top either on the left or the right side of the fireplace. 2. Position switch assembly onto the back of the fireplace, then fasten two scr[...]

  • Page 7

    - 7 - Fig. 10 STRAIGHT B VENT CHIMNEY COMMON FLUE INSTALLATIONS In some areas it is possible to vent more than one gas fireplace into the same flue. You must ensure that the flue being shared has the proper capacity to handle both fireplaces. Check installation codes for venting capacity information. As always it is best to check with the authority[...]

  • Page 8

    - 8 - Check Draft Here Fig. 12 Retrofitting To An Existing Brick Chimney The CFM Majestic Products Company strongly recommends installing an approved chimney liner in an existing brick chimney. This will maximize the potential draft of the chimney and lessen the effects of slow chimney start up. This is important because many homes (including older[...]

  • Page 9

    - 9 - GENERAL GLASS INFORMATION Only glass approved for use in The CFM Majestic Products Company products may be used for replacement. 1. The use of substitute glass will void all product warranties. 2. Care must be taken to avoid breakage of the glass. Under no circumstances should this fireplace be operated without the front glass or with a broke[...]

  • Page 10

    - 10 - KR2 KR5 KR6 KR4 KR3 KR1 Burner Lava Rock Placement Fig. 16 GLASS CLEANING It will be necessary to clean the glass periodically. During start-up condensation, which is normal, forms on the inside of the glass and causes lint, dust and other airborne particles to cling to the glass surface. Also initial paint curing may deposit a slight film o[...]

  • Page 11

    - 11 - CLEANING PROCEDURE 1. Turn off pilot light at gas valve. 2. Remove front glass. 3. Remove logs. CAUTION: LOGS MAY BE HOT 4. Vacuum burner compartment especially around orifice/ primary air openings. 5. Reinstall logs. 6. Check pilot and main burner operation. 7. Reinstall front glass. 8. Recheck pilot and main burner operation. 9. Check visu[...]

  • Page 12

    - 12 - 4 . Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise t o "OFF". Do not force. 5 . Close control access panel. 1 0 . Push the control knob all the way in and hold. Immediately light the pilot by repeatedly depressing the piezo spark ignitor until a flame appears. Continue to hold the control knob in for about one (1) minute afte[...]

  • Page 13

    - 13 - SIT 630 GAS V AL VE Note: Before trouble shooting the gas control system, be sure external gas shut off is in the "On" position. WARNING: BEFORE DOING ANY GAS CONTROL SERVICE WORK, REMOVE GLASS FRONT. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Spark ignitor will not light A. Defective or misaligned Using a match, light pilot. If [...]

  • Page 14

    - 14 - TROUBLE SHOOTING THE GAS CONTROL SYSTEM SIT NOV A 820 MILLIVOL T V AL VE Note: Before trouble shooting the gas control system, be sure external gas shut off is in the "On" position. WARNING: BEFORE DOING ANY GAS CONTROL SERVICE WORK, REMOVE GLASS FRONT. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Spark ignitor will not light A. De[...]

  • Page 15

    - 15 - • GAS SUPPLY ON • SUPPLY LINE HOOKED UP • SHUTOFF VALVE OPEN NO NO NO NO • LOCKOUT HAS ENGAGED. WAIT 60 SECONDS AND TRY AGAIN. • FOR SPARK AT ELECTRODE WHILE DEPRESSING PIEZO — 1/8" GAP TO PILOT HOOD NEEDED. • ALL WIRING CONNECTIONS • REPLACE PIEZO IGNITOR • FOR AIR IN THE LINES • THERMOPILE NEEDS A MINIMUM 325mV. AD[...]

  • Page 16

    - 16 - REPLACEMENT P ARTS LIST D ESCRIPTION RFS22 RFS32 RFS42 (1) Top or Bottom With Magnets 1. Log Set Complete 10000160 10000160 10000205 1a. Log Ember Front KR1 KR1 SR1 1b. Log Front Left KR2 KR2 SR2 1c. Log Front Right KR3 KR3 SR3 1d. Log Rear KR4 KR4 SR4 1e. Log Top Left KR5 KR5 SR5 1f. Log Top Right KR6 KR6 SR6 2. Burner Lava Rock (Package) 5[...]

  • Page 17

    - 17 - REPLACEMENT P AR TS 29 30 27 5/6a/b 19 18 13 11 17 15 28 7a/b 21a,b 44 41 42 43 31 32 36 a/b 37 39 46 45 39 43 41 42 it HI LO OFF PILOT 25a/b 48 47 40 14 33 38 42 39 34 35 39 43 33 49 26 #1 - COMPLETE LOG SET -- RFS22/RFS32 1b 1d 1e 1f 1a 1c 22 23 3a/b 4 2 40 8 a/b 12 17 16 L O H I PILOT ADJ PILOT ON OFF 24 a/b 20 10 a/b 9 a/b #1 COMPLETE LO[...]

  • Page 18

    - 18 - MRC1 - On/Off Button Remote Control MRC2 - Temperature Control Remote MRC3 - Temperature Control w/digital display & 24 hour programmable clock I M T - Wall Mounted Thermostat REMOTE CONTROL For units with RN/RP valves OPTION S[...]