Vermont Casting RHE42 - Manual (Page 2)

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Vermont Castings, Majestic Products RHE Natural Vent Insert
Table of Contents
Please read the Installation & Operating Instructions before using this appliance.
Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a Majestic fireplace insert.
IMPORTANT - Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the manufacturers' warranty.
Installation Instructions
General Information .......................................................................................................................... 3
Important Curing/Burn Information .................................................................................................... 3
Locating Your Fireplace .................................................................................................................... 3
Insert Applications ............................................................................................................................. 3
Fireplace Dimensions ........................................................................................................................ 4
Mantels .............................................................................................................................................. 5
Framing and Finishing ....................................................................................................................... 5
Combustion Air .................................................................................................................................. 5
Zero Clearance Applications ............................................................................................................ 6
Gas Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 6
Gas Line Installation .......................................................................................................................... 6
Remote Switch for RN / RP Valves ................................................................................................... 7
Venting Instructions ........................................................................................................................... 8
Venting and Installation ..................................................................................................................... 8
Common Flue Installations ................................................................................................................ 9
Liner Installation ................................................................................................................................ 9
Draft Relief Opening .......................................................................................................................... 9
Test Chimney Draw ........................................................................................................................... 9
Vent Safety System ........................................................................................................................... 9
Fan Kit ............................................................................................................................................. 10
Fan Removal Instructions ............................................................................................................... 10
Operating Instructions
General Glass Information ............................................................................................................. 11
Louvre Removal .............................................................................................................................. 11
Glass Cleaning ................................................................................................................................ 11
Glass Frame Removal ..................................................................................................................... 11
Installation of Logs & Burner Lava Rock ......................................................................................... 11
Large Lava Rock Placement ........................................................................................................... 12
Flame Adjustment (RN /RP Models) ............................................................................................... 12
Temperature Adjustment (TN / TP Models) .................................................................................... 12
Flame Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 12
First Firing ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Lighting & Operating Instructions .................................................................................................... 14
Troubleshooting Gas Control (SIT 820 Gas Valve) ......................................................................... 15
Troubleshooting Gas Control (SIT 630 Gas Valve) ......................................................................... 16
Troubleshooting Gas Control (Honeywell Valve) ........................................................................... 17
Maintenance
Cleaning the Standing Pilot Control System ................................................................................... 18
Brass Cleaning ................................................................................................................................ 18
Replacement Parts .............................................................................................................................................. 19
Optional Accessories
Ceramic Refractory ......................................................................................................................... 22
Zero Clearance Kit .......................................................................................................................... 22
Remote Controls ............................................................................................................................. 22
A Trim Options for RHE25 .............................................................................................................. 22
B Trim Options for RHE32 .............................................................................................................. 26
C Trim Options for RHE42 .............................................................................................................. 34
Warranty .............................................................................................................................................................. 38