American Hearth ALS18RV-1 Quick start guide

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
LOG SET FOR UNVENTED
GAS LOG HEATER
OR
VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE
STANDARD MODELS
ALS18RV-1
ALS24RV-1
ALS30RV-1
SELECT MODELS
ALS24RVS-1
ALS30RVS-1
WARNING: If not installed, operated and maintained
in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions,
this product could expose you to substances in fuel
or from fuel combustion which can cause death or
serious illness.
Log sets comply with ANSI Z21.11.2 Unvented Heaters
and also comply with ANSI Z21.60 Decorative Vented
Appliances for Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces. State or
local codes may only allow operation of log sets in a
vented conguration. Check your state or local codes.
RAVENWOOD
Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance.
Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference.
GAS-FIRED
WARNING: If the information in these instructions
are not followed exactly, a re or explosion may re-
sult causing property damage, personal injury or
loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use
any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
re department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a
qualied installer, service agency or the gas sup-
plier.
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Section Page
Important Installation Guidelines..............................................................3
General Information .................................................................................3
Requirements for Canada........................................................................4
Log Identication - Standard Models .......................................................5
Log Placement - Standard Models......................................................6-15
Log Identication - Select Models ..........................................................16
Log Placement - Select Models ........................................................17-27
Ember Placement ..................................................................................28
Master Parts Distributor List...................................................................29
How To Order Repair Parts....................................................................29
Fireplace Service History ..................................................................30-31
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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.
Logs must t rmly onto the burner when positioned as shown
in the photos. Malformed logs or logs with sloppy pin holes
must be replaced.
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 on the burner. These items are only for placement on
the oor of the replace or rebox.
Proper Primary Airow into Burner
For proper burner operation and ame appearance, the ow
of primary air into the venturi tube, located on the rear of
the burner, must not be reduced. This ow of air is reduced
if dirt, lint or other obstructions build-up around or inside
the venturi. Any obstruction in the venturi tube area must
be removed. The ow of air into the venturi is also reduced
if the gas orice isn’t centered in the venturi inlet and/or is
not aligned with the venturi. Any misalignment of the burner
orice may be corrected by bending the shutter cap holding
the orice to the inlet of the venturi tube.
Ceiling Fans, Portable Fans or Logs Installed Near Cold
Air Returns
Ceiling fans or oscillating oor type fans need to be monitored
during the operation of vent-free logs. If the air blows directly
into the ame causing it to impinge on the log set, or rebox,
it should be turned off or redirected. Ceiling fans could be
reversed to possibly eliminate ame impingement, and the
oor fan could be redirected. Upon installation, be aware of
any cold air returns or vents in the proximity of the log set.
Any draft created around a vent-free log set can cause the
ame to impinge on the log and create a sooting situation.
WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into the replace.
Avoid any drafts that alter burner ame patterns.
WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert
or 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 soot like substance. Burning candles while the log
set is operating magnies the problem. It should be noted
that candles, in general, 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
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 log set.
Sunken Fireplace
If installing this unit into a sunken replace, you must raise
the oor to insure adequate airow and guard against sooting.
Raise replace oor using a non-combustible material, which
is secure.
Glass Doors
Make sure that glass doors are open during all operations of
the logset. The opening of the glass door frame should be the
dimension used for the minimum front opening of the rebox.
Woodburning Fireplaces
The interior of the rebox and the chimney should be cleaned
and 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.
WARNING: Before installing in a solid-fuel burning replace,
the chimney ue and rebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote,
ashes and loose paint by a qualied chimney cleaner.
Qualied Installing Agency
Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equip-
ment or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall be
performed only by a qualied agency. The term "qualied agency"
means any individual, rm, 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.
State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made by a
licensed plumber or gas tter in the Commonwealth of Mas-
sachusetts.
Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas-red supplemental
room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR
30 upon sale of the unit.
In the State of Massachusetts, unvented propane and natural
gas-red space heaters shall be prohibited in bedrooms and
bathrooms.
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
GENERAL INFORMATION

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REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADA
This unit cannot be installed in a UNVENTED application,
this unit can only be installed as a VENTED application
with these requirements.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
This unit complies with ANSI Z21.60 and CGA 2.26 Decora-
tive Gas Appliances For Installation In Solid Fuel Burning
Fireplaces. Do not burn wood or solid fuels in a replace
where a decorative gas log set is installed. This appliance is
for installation only in a solid fuel burning replace, masonry
replace or manufactured replace.
Warning: Any modication to this gas log set or to controls
can be dangerous. Improper installation or use of the gas
log set can cause serious injury or death from re, burns,
explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning.
1. Please follow all local codes regarding installation,
combustion and ventilation air or in the absence of
local codes follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1(U.S. installation), or CAN/CGA-B149, Installa-
tion Code (Canada installation).
2. Proper installation, burner pan location and log place-
ment is important to achieve optimum look and per-
formance of your gas log set. The logs have been de-
signed for easy location and placement on the grate
and must be followed for proper operation.
3. Do not operate this log set with glass doors in the closed
position. A replace screen must be in place when the
log set is burning. Adequate combustion air must be
provided for proper venting. All ames should go up and
out the top of the rebox into the ue vent. If any ames
oat or curl forward into the room do not operate appli-
ance. Check for an open ue and adequate combustion
air into the room. A damper clamp must be installed on
the rebox damper to maintain an open ue vent con-
dition. See replace instructions manual for installing
damper clamp.
4. Young children must be carefully supervised when they
are in the same room as the gas log while in operation.
Do not place stockings, clothing or any ammable ma-
terial above or near the replace.
5. Do not substitute or use materials other than those sup-
plied for use with the log set.
6. Also refer to IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION on
page 3 of this manual
WARNING; DO NOT OPERATE THIS GAS LOG SET
WITH GLASS DOORS CLOSED
• Clothing or other ammable material should not be
placed on or near the appliance.
• Do not place trash or other articles on the log set during
operation.
• During manufacturing, fabricating and shipping, various
components of this appliance are treated with certain
oils, lms or bonding agents. These bonding agents
are not harmful but may produce annoying smoke and
smells as they are burned off during initial operation of
the appliance. This is a normal temporary occurrence.
A window should be opened during the initial bake out
period.
• Keep burner and control compartment clean.
• WARNING: Before installing in a solid fuel burning re-
place, the chimney ue and rebox must be cleaned
of soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by a qualied
chimney cleaner.
• Installation and repair should be done by a qualied
service person. The appliance should be inspected
before use and at least annually by a qualied service
person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to
excessive lint from carpeting, bedding materials, etc. It
is imperative that control compartments, burners and
circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept
clean.
• Do not put anything around the replace that will ob-
struct the ow of ventilation air.
• Do keep the appliance area clear and free from com-
bustible material, gasoline and other ammable vapors
and liquids.
• A yearly examination and cleaning of the venting system
of the solid-fuel burning replace must be performed by
a qualied agency.
• Do make a periodic visual check of pilot and burners.
Clean and replace damaged parts.
• Do not use this appliance if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualied service technician
to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which has been un-
der water.
• Never burn solid fuels in replace where a gas log set is
installed.
• This unit complies with ANSI Z21.60 Decorative Vented
Appliances for Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces. State or
local codes may only allow operation of this appliance
in a vented conguration. Check your state or local
codes.

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Note: Logs are not shown to scale.
Note: Logs may differ from those shown.
USE ONLY MANUFACTURER'S REPLACEMENT PARTS. USE OF ANY OTHER PARTS COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.
Log
Description
Part Number
Front View Top View
ALS18RV ALS24RV ALS30RV
Log A R11864 R11872 R11877
Log B R11865 R11870 R11875
Log C R11866 R11871 R11876
Log D R11867 R11869 R11874
Log E R11879 R11879 R11879
Log F R11880 R11880 R11880
Log G R11884 R11881 R11884
Log H R11878 R11878 R11889
LOG IDENTIFICATION - STANDARD MODELS