Empire Comfort Systems LS-24-1 EF Quick start guide

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LOG SET FOR UNVENTED
VFP(32,36)BP FIREPLACE
MODELS
LS-24-1 EF
LS-30-1 EF
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
WARNING: If not installed, operated
and maintained in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions, this product
could expose you to substances in fuel or
fromfuelcombustionwhichcancausedeath
or serious illness.
LogsetscomplywithANSIZ21.11.2Unvented
Heaters. State or local codes may only allow
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not use any phone in your building.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Installation Guidelines..............................................................................3
General Information .................................................................................................3
Log Placement....................................................................................................4 - 9
Parts List and Parts View.......................................................................................10
Placement of Glowing Embers........................................................................11 - 13
Master Parts Distributor List...................................................................................14
How To Order Repair Parts....................................................................................14
Appliance Service History......................................................................................15
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Proper Log Placement
Logplacementis criticaltoproperburner 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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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.Thephotosinthismanual showtheproperplacement
of rock wool.
Decorative lava rock or small wood pieces should never be
placed on the burner. These items are only for placement on
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not aligned with the venturi.Any misalignment of the burner
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duringthe operation of vent-free logs.If theair blows directly
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or other accessory not approved for use with this heater.
Candles
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air that creates a soot like substance. Burning candles while
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timeburnedandthequantityofcandlesburnedwilldetermine
the amount of soot produced and deposited.
Make Owners Aware of Proper Log Set Operation
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call for service. Do not continue to operate the log set.
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
GENERAL INFORMATION
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the authority having jurisdiction.
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ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54.*
*Available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc. 11 West
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State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made
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mental room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a
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bedrooms and bathrooms.

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PROPER INSTALLATION SEQUENCE:
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1. Place Rear Log (A) onto two (2) pins on rear log support.
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All Logs
The positioning of the logs is critical to the safe and clean operation of this heater. Sooting and other problems may result if
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with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury.
FRONT VIEW
TOP VIEW

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4. Place "Y" Branch (E) onto pins on Rear Log (A) and Right Front Log (C).
LS-(24,30)-1 EF LOG PLACEMENT
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5. Place Left Top Branch (D) onto pins on Rear Log (A) and Left Front Log (B).
LS-(24,30)-1 EF LOG PLACEMENT
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LS-(24,30)-1 EF LOG PLACEMENT
6. Compare the completed log installation with the
appropriate photo from pages 4 through 8. Review
previous steps to make any necessary adjustments.
7. Log placement is completed.
Attention: Do not use Figure 1 to order replacement logs.
Refer to Page 10 Parts List and Parts View to order logs for
your appropriate model number.
The following WARNING applies when log set is installed
onto an unvented gas burner assembly.
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propane) gas. Field conversion is not permitted.
Log Placement
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PARTS LIST & PARTS VIEW
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INDEX
NO. TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW
A
B
C
D
E
INDEX NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION
32" Logset 36" Logset
A 27641 27647 Rear Log
B 27639 27645 Left Front Log
C 27640 27646 Right Front Log
D 27642 27648 Left Top Branch
E 27643 27649 Y Branch

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PLACEMENT OF GLOWING EMBERS

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LS-(24,30)-1 EF PLACEMENT OF GLOWING EMBERS

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Replacement glowing embers must be purchased from
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possibly causing soot.
WARNING: All previously applied glowing embers must be
removed prior to reapplication of new embers.
Replacement glowing embers Part Number
9)3)3 15970
Platinum Bright Embers PE-20-1
Note: A single layer of glowing embers is to be used when
applying Platinum Bright Embers (alone or in combination
with production embers) to the burner.
Separatetheember material byhandandmake thecoverage
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Place just enough embers on the burner to obtain the glow
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Do not place glowing embers over large ports in front or rear
portion of burner.
Glowing embers should not be placed in the area of the pilot
assembly.
PLACEMENT OF GLOWING EMBERS

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Please note: Master Parts Distributors are independent businesses that stock the most commonly ordered Original Equip-
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Dey Distributing
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East Coast Energy Products
10 East Route 36
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Victor Division of F. W. Webb Company
200 Locust Street
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Warranty Parts
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lowing illustration and part list. Be sure to give all this information . . .
Appliance Model Number Part Description
Appliance Serial Number Part Number
Type of Gas (Propane or Natural)
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HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS

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APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY
Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed/Notes

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