Vermont Castings GPFMN manual

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    1 Vermont Castings Gas Patio Fire INST ALLER / CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMA TION PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INST ALLING AND USING APPLIANCE IMPORT ANT : Installation of natu- ral gas should be completed by a qualified installer , service agency or gas supplier . W ARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed ex- actly , a fire or explos[...]

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    2 Vermont Castings Gas Patio Fire T able of Contents General Information ............................................... 2 Specifications ......................................................... 3 Assembly & Installation .......................................... 4 Log Placement ....................................................... 7 Operati[...]

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    3 Vermont Castings Gas Patio Fire GPF Dimensions 11 ¹⁄₂ " (292mm) 5" (127mm) 12" (305mm) 3 ¹⁄₄ "(83mm) 16 ¹⁄₄ " (413mm) 11 ³⁄₈ " (289mm) 8 ¹⁄₄ " (210mm) Burner 4237 Fig. 1 Physical dimensions. Burner Assembly Flex Line V alve Propane Regulator/Hose Natural Gas Hose FP1 129 Fig. 2 GPF parts[...]

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    4 Vermont Castings Gas Patio Fire Assembly and Installation The logs and burner assembly are shipped together . 1. Remove the gas log set and burner assembly and check for damage. DO NOT install damaged compo- nents. The logs are fragile - handle with care. 2. Place the burner assembly on a flat, stable surface in an outdoor location such as a pati[...]

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    5 Vermont Castings Gas Patio Fire Enclosures for LP Gas Supply Systems If you build an enclosure for an LP gas cylinder , follow these recommended specifications. Y ou must also follow local codes. Enclosures for LP gas supply cylinders shall be ventilated by openings at the level of the cylinder valve and at floor level. The ef fectiveness of the [...]

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    6 Vermont Castings Gas Patio Fire Installation of GPF in Optional V illa Base The Villa Base is designed as a decorative enhance- ment for use with the Gas Patio Fire. T ools required: 7/16”, 3/4” and 1 1/16” wrenches, phillips screwdriver . Installation Instructions 1. Remove octagonal plate from shipping carton. 2. Remove base/Villa from sh[...]

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    7 Vermont Castings Gas Patio Fire Installation of GPF on Optional Chalet Base The Chalet Base is designed as a decorative enhance- ment for use with the Gas Patio Fire. T ools required: 7/16”, 3/4” and 1 1/16” wrenches, phillips screwdriver . Installation Instructions 1. Remove Chalet Base assembly from shipping carton. Remove two (2) 1/4-20 [...]

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    8 Vermont Castings Gas Patio Fire 3. Place volcanic rock evenly around and on burner pan if you have not already done so. (Fig. 10) 4. Place log C1 on burner , using locator pins and holes in bottom of log. (Fig. 1 1) Log C1 LG162a Fig. 1 1 Place log C1 on locator pins onburner . 5. Move around so that flex line is now on your right. Place log C2 w[...]

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    9 Vermont Castings Gas Patio Fire Optional GPF Cover Assembly 1. Lay all parts on the floor . 2. Attach all three frame stands to the top and bottom rings using bolts and nuts provided. (Fig. 16) T op Ring Bottom Ring Frame Stands FP1 164 Fig. 16 Attach frame stands to top and bottom rings. 3. Place vinyl cover on the floor with the opening facing [...]

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    10 Vermont Castings Gas Patio Fire Operation Upon completing the gas line connection, a small amount of air will be in the lines. When first lighting the burner , it will take a few seconds for the lines to purge themselves of this air . Once the purging is complete, the burner will light and operate as indicated in the instruction manual. Subseque[...]

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    11 Vermont Castings Gas Patio Fire 1. The appliance should be inspected before initial use and inspected and cleaned at least annually by a qualified field service person. 2. T ampering is DANGEROUS and voids all warran- ties. Any component that is found to be faulty , must be replaced with an approved component. 3. T o obtain proper operation, it [...]

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    12 Vermont Castings Gas Patio Fire 1 ab c d e f 2 3 4 5 6 8 7a,b 9 4237 V ermont Castings, Majestic Products reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. GPF Item / Model Number Part Number 1. Complete Log Set 20004457 1a. Log C1 20004451 1b. Log C2 [...]

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    13 Vermont Castings Gas Patio Fire Accessories The following accessories for these appliances are available from your local V ermont Castings, Majestic Products distributor . Each accessory comes with a separate installation instructions for the particular appliance. Be sure to read each instruction thoroughly before installing. Description Model N[...]

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    14 Vermont Castings Gas Patio Fire[...]

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    15 Vermont Castings Gas Patio Fire LIMITED W ARRANTY & EXTENDED LIFE TIME PROTECTION For V ermont Castings Gas Appliance Products* BASIC W ARRANTY The V ermont Castings Majestic Products company (hereinafter referred to collectively as the “Company”) warrants that your new V ermont Castings Gas Appliance is free from manufacturing and mater[...]

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    16 Vermont Castings Gas Patio Fire 410 Admiral Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N6 • 905-670-7777 www.majesticproducts.com • www .vermontcastings.com Ve r mont Castings, Majestic Products[...]