Vermont Casting NVC39 User Manual

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NVC Series B-Vent 
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Test Chimney Draw
A "Chimney Draw" test must be made before the instal-
lation is complete.
1.  Close all doors and windows in the home and start 
exhaust fans in the kitchen and bathroom.
2.  Light unit and operate for 5 minutes.
3.  Hold an ignited match, cigarette, or smoke match in 
front of the unit. Refer to Figure 17 for location of the 
draft hood opening.
4.  Check to make sure smoke from the match, cigarette 
or smoke match is drawn into the fireplace. If it is 
not, turn the unit off and check for causes creating 
the lack of adequate draft.
Do not operate the unit until lack of ad-
equate draft has been determined and 
rectified.
Fig. 16  Approximate flame heights for each model.
FP393
NVC36
NVC43
FP393
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NVC FLAME HEIGHTS
NVC39
Inspecting the Venting System
This appliance venting system is designed and con-
structed to develop a positive flow adequate to remove 
flue gases to the outside atmosphere.
Any foreign objects in the venting system, except those 
designed specifically for the venting system, may cause 
spillage of flue gases.
To inspect the venting system,  make sure the main gas 
valve is off. Remove the window frame assembly (Refer 
to Page 10). Using a flashlight, check the area above 
the baffle in the combustion dome. Clean if necessary.
FP1197
draft test location
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Test for Draft at This Location
FP1197
Fig. 17  Draft test location.
First Firing
Remove window frame assembly before lighting.
Upon completing the gas line connection, a small 
amount of air will be trapped in the line. When first 
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 appli-
ance will not require purging.
When lit for the first time, the appliance will emit a slight 
odor for awhile. This is due to paint and lubricants used 
in the  manufacturing process. After each lighting, vapor 
may condense and fog the glass; this moisture disap-
pears within a few minutes of burning.