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Proper Log Placement
Log placement is critical to proper burner performance. Logs must
be correctly positioned onto the burner. The photos in this manual
show the proper pinned position for logs on this set. Owners need
to be shown proper log placement and instructed not to move the
logs.
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the photos. Misformed logs or logs with sloppy pin holes must be
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Proper Placement of Rock Wool and Decorative Lava Rock
Rock wool can be added to burners for a glowing ember effect.
It must be positioned only on the front portion of the burner. The
photos in this manual show the proper placement of rock wool.
Decorative lava rock or small wood pieces should never be placed
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during the operation of vent-free logs. If the air blows directly
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should be turned off or redirected. Ceiling fans could be reversed
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other accessory not approved for use with this heater.
Candles
Avoid the use of scented or decorative candles while the log set
is in operation. Candles produce a residue in the air that creates a
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produce soot. The amount of time burned and the quantity of
candles burned will determine the amount of soot produced and
deposited.
Make Owners Aware of Proper Log Set Operation
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free of all creosote before installing a gas burning log set. Creosote
will soften when heated and can drop on the logset causing odors
and possibly sooting.
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person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible
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the authority having jurisdiction.
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RIORFDOFRGHVZLWKWKHNational Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA54.*
*Available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc.
11 West 42nd St., New York, N.Y. 10018.
State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made by a
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sachusetts.
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts vent free products
are not approved.
State of Massachusetts requirement for installation of vented
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Avented decorative gas appliancemust be installed in avented
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must be removed or welded permanently open.
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