Important Installation Guidelines; General Information - Empire Comfort Systems LS48THF-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

Before You Begin
It is recommended that prior to installing the LS48THF Logs and
Rock Kit, test fire the fireplace to make sure it is operational.
Proper Log Placement
Log placement is critical to proper burner performance. Logs
must be correctly positioned. The photos in this manual show
the proper pinned position for logs and rocks on this set. Owners
need to be shown proper log and rock placement and instructed
not to move the logs and rocks.
Logs and rocks must fit firmly onto the locating pins when
positioned as shown in the photos. Malformed logs, rocks, or logs
with sloppy pin holes must be replaced.
Proper Placement of Crushed Glass Media
This fireplace is designed to use one layer deep of crushed glass
media on the burner. The maximum amount of crushed glass
media on the burner screen should not exceed 2-1/2 lbs. An
additional 5 lbs. of crushed glass media maybe spread out over
the burner cover and accent light glass panels.
It is recommended that prior to placing the rocks and logs, add
the single layer of crushed glass on the burner screen after only.
Then the remainder of crushed glass media be added after the
log and rock set has been properly installed.
Qualified Installing Agency
Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization
equipment or accessories and repair and servicing of
equipment shall be performed only by a qualified agency.
The term "qualified agency" means any individual, firm,
corporation, or company that either in person or through
a representative is engaged in and is responsible for (a)
the installation, testing, or replacement of gas piping or
(b) the connection, installation, testing, repair, or servicing
of equipment; that is experienced in such work; that
is familiar with all precautions required, and that has
complied with all the requirements of the authority having
jurisdiction.
The installation must conform with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54.*
*Available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc. 11 West
42nd St., New York, N.Y. 10018.
36474-0-0316

GENERAL INFORMATION

CAUTION: Do not place crushed glass around the pilot
assembly. Crushed glass must be placed on the burner screen
in a single layer. Additional crushed glass may be placed on
the barrier cover areas away from the barrier screen. See
complete installation section on page 22.
Make Owners Aware of Proper Log Set Operation
Properly installed and properly maintained log sets do not deposit
soot on the logs. If users see soot appear on a log, call for
service. Do not continue to operate the fireplace.
State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made
by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts.
Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas-fired supple-
mental room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a
copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.
Appliance Certification
This logset is design certified in accordance with American
National Standard/CSA Standard ANSI Z21.88/CSA 2.33 and
by Underwriters Laboratories for use with a Direct Vent Gas
Fireplace Heater and shall be installed according to these
instructions.
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