Important Soot Prevention Steps - Empire Comfort Systems White Mountain Hearth VFP24FP20LN-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SOOT PREVENTION STEPS

SOOT MAY BE CREATED IF THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED.
1. Ensure the air shutter is set to the specification. See Figures
1 and 3 and the table on page 4.
2. Ensure burner, venturi, and air shutter are free of dirt, lint animal
hair (i.e. cat and dog) or anything that may block the needed
air flow. See Cleaning and Servicing, page 18.
WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into the
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fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns.
Pay particular attention to ceiling fans and exhaust fans.
4. Do not place trash, logs or other articles on the log set during
operation.
5. Avoid the use of scented air fresheners while the log set is in
operation. A residue can be produced which may produce soot.
6. Avoid the use of decorative or scented candles while the log set
is in operation. Soot may be produced from the by-products of
a burning candle. Some candles also produce soot.
7. Do not place lava rocks on burner or burner ports. The lava
rocks should only be placed on the fireplace floor.
8. Do not place rock wool (embers) over the large ports of the
burner.
9. Check level of ceramic media in burner, if the burner has ceramic
media. Burner should be full, up to the level of the openings
in the burner top.
10. Annual inspection and cleaning by your dealer or qualified
service technician is recommended to prevent malfunction
and/or sooting.
11. Install logs according to the installation instructions. Do not
alter log placement from the prescribed layout in this manual.
12. Verify the venturi tube is not bent or distorted, The main burner
orifice must be centered in the venturi tube for proper combustion
and to prevent sooting.
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NOTICE IMPORTANT
INSTALLER - SERVICE PERSON - HOMEOWNER
NOTICE
Verify the air shutter for the correct setting. Refer to the tables for
specific air shutter settings for each model.
Natural Gas Models - The air shutter setting must be 1/16".
See Figures 1 and 2 and Table 1 on page 4.
NOTICE: Orifice shield removed for photo clarity.
Figure 1 - 1/16" Opening Shown
Test 1/16" air shutter setting with a round object like a drill bit.
The object should barely slide between the opening. See Figure 2.
Figure 2 - 1/16" Opening Shown
Propane Gas Model - The air shutter setting must be "fully open."
See Figure 3 and table on page 4. The air shutter setting must
be set to the maximum opening.
NOTICE: Orifice shield removed for photo quality.
Figure 3 - Air Shutter Fully Open
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