Empire Comfort Systems LS18WRS-1 Quick start guide

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LogsetscomplywithANSIZ21.11.2Unvented
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.
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WARNING
If not installed, operated and maintained in
accordance with the manufacturer's instruc-
tions, this product could expose you to sub-
stancesinfuelorfromfuelcombustionwhich
can cause death or serious illness.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER’S MANUAL
LOG SET FOR UNVENTED
GAS LOG HEATER OR VENTED
DECORATIVE APPLIANCE
MODELS
LS18WRS-1 LS24WRS-1 LS30WRS-1
Please See Our Website For Log Assembly Videos.
GAS-FIRED
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
If the information in these instructions is
not followed exactly, a re or explosion
may result 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.
• Leave the building immediately.
• 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 supplier.
INSTALLER:
Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER:
Retain this manual for future reference.
SUPER STACKED WILDWOOD
LS24WRS Shown

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
Important Installation Guidelines..................................................................................................................................3
General Information .....................................................................................................................................................3
Requirements For Canada...........................................................................................................................................4
LS(18,24,30)WRS - Log Sets.......................................................................................................................................5
Log Identication - LS18WRS......................................................................................................................................6
Log Identication - LS24WRS......................................................................................................................................7
Log Identication - LS30WRS......................................................................................................................................8
Log Placement - Super Stacked Wildwood...........................................................................................................9 - 17
Ember Placement - LS(18,24,30)WRS ......................................................................................................................18
Master Parts Distributor List.......................................................................................................................................19
How To Order Repair Parts ........................................................................................................................................19

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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. Place
on the front portion of the burner only. The photos in this manual
show the proper placement of rock wool.
Never place decorative lava rock or small wood pieces on the burner.
Place them on the oor of the replace or rebox only.
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. Air ow may be reduced if dirt, lint or other
obstructions build-up around or inside the venturi. Any obstruction
must be removed. Air ow into the venturi is also reduced if the gas
orice isn’t centered in the venturi inlet or is not aligned with the
venturi. Correct any misalignment of the burner orice 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 fans need to be monitored during the
operation of this vent-free burner. If air blows directly into the ame
causing it to impinge on the log set, or rebox, turn off or redirect the
fan. Ceiling fans may be reversed to eliminate ame impingement.
Upon installation, be aware of any cold-air returns or vents in the
proximity of the burner. Any draft created around a vent-free burner
can cause ame impingement and create soot.
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 burner is operating
magnies the problem. Candles in general produce soot. The
amount of time burned and the quantity of candles will determine
the amount of soot produced.
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 on a log, they should call for
service. Do not continue to operate the log set.
Sunken Fireplace
If installing this unit into a sunken replace, raise the oor to ensure
adequate airow and guard against sooting. Raise replace oor
using a non-combustible material, which is secure.
Glass Doors
Keep glass doors 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.
Wood-Burning Fireplaces
The interior of the rebox and the chimney must be cleaned and free
of all creosote before installing a gas log set. Creosote will soften
when heated and can drop onto the logset causing odors and soot.
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.
Initial Operation
Once the installation is complete and the logs and embers are
in place, light the burner and operate it on high for a minimum of
three continuous hours. This will burn off any foreign materials,
such as dust or paint overspray, that might cause odors during
normal operation. Open windows or doors as needed to allow
odors and excess heat to escape.
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 NationalFuelGasCode,ANSIZ223.1/NFPA54.*
*Available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc. 11 West
42nd St., New York, N.Y. 10018.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts: The installation must be
made by a licensed plumber or gas tter in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts. 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 Commonwealth
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 Z21.60and 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 can be dangerous.
Improperinstallationor useofthegaslogsetcan 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 location and log placement
is important to achieve optimum look and performance
of your gas log set. The logs have been designed for
easy location and placement on the grate and must be
followed for proper operation.
3. Do not operate the burner with glass doors in the closed
position. A replace screen must be in place when the
burner 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 condi-
tion. Refer to replace owners manual INSTALLING
DAMPER CLAMP section.
4. Young children must be carefully supervised when they
are in the same room as an operating vent-free burner.
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 in
the replace Owner's 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 debris or other articles on the log set dur-
ing operation.
• A window should be opened during the initial bake out
period.
• 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 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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LS(18,24,30)WRS - LOG SETS
LS30WRS - LOG SET
LS24WRS - LOG SET
LS18WRS - LOG SET

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PART NUMBER
& DESCRIPTION
TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW
R12620
Rear Left
(Log A)
R12619
Rear Right
(Log B)
R12615
Front Right
(Log C)
R12616
Front Left
(Log D)
R12621
Center
(Log E)
R12622
Top Left
(Log F)
R12623
Top Right
(Log G)
LOG IDENTIFICATION - LS18WRS

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PART NUMBER
& DESCRIPTION
TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW
R12480
Rear Left
(Log A)
R12479
Rear Right
(Log B)
R12477
Front Right
(Log C)
R12478
Front Left
(Log D)
R12481
Center
(Log E)
R12482
Top Left
(Log F)
R12483
Top Right
(Log G)
LOG IDENTIFICATION - LS24WRS

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PART NUMBER
& DESCRIPTION
TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW
R12598
Rear Left
(Log A)
R12632
Rear Right
(Log B)
R12599
Front Right
(Log C)
R12600
Front Left
(Log D)
R12481
Center
(Log E)
R12482
Top Left
(Log F)
R12601
Top Right
(Log G)
LOG IDENTIFICATION - LS30WRS

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LOG PLACEMENT - SUPER STACKED WILDWOOD
Before you begin: Do not, handle these logs with your bare hands!
Always wear gloves to prevent skin irritation. After handling logs,
wash your hands gently with soap and water.
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 the logs are
not properly and rmly positioned in the appliance.
Refer to Figure 1 for the following warning.
WARNING
Failure to position the parts in accordance with this diagram
or failure to use only parts specically approved with this
appliance may result in property damage or personal injury.
LS(18,24,30)WRS
REAR LOG SUPPORT
7
6
5
12
3
4
Figure 1
ATTENTION: Do not use Figure 1 to order replacement logs. Refer
to Log Identication LS18WRS on Page 6, or Log Identication
LS24WRS on Page 7, or Log Identication LS30WRS on Page
8 to order logs for your appropriate model number.
The following WARNING applies when log set is installed onto an
unvented gas burner assembly.
WARNING
This appliance is equipped for natural or propane gas. Field
conversion is not permitted.
Apply glowing embers per the ember placement section of this
manual on page 18. Replace glowing embers with appropriate part
number from the table below from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc.
Application of excess glowing embers may adversely affect perfor-
mance of the heater.
WARNING
All previously applied loose material must be removed prior
to reapplication.
Replacement Loose
Material (Glowing Embers) Part Number
LS18WRS 15999
LS24WRS 15970
LS30WRS 15970
Platinum Bright Embers PE20-1
NOTE: A single layer of embers is to be used when applying
Platinum Bright Embers (alone or in combination with production
embers) to the burner. As you add platinum embers, remove a like
amount of standard embers. The total amount of embers must not
exceed the amount provided with the burner. Tear the embers into
dime-size pieces and pull them open to reveal as much surface
area as possible.
Please See Our Website For Log Assembly Videos.

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LOG PLACEMENT - SUPER STACKED WILDWOOD
1. Place left rear Log (A) onto left rear pin on rear log support.
TOP VIEW
FRONT VIEW
LS30WRS LOG SET ONLY: Tuck the "L"
shaped knob on the bottom of the log behind
the burner to lock the log into place. (See
circled area in photo.)

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LOG PLACEMENT - SUPER STACKED WILDWOOD
2. Place right rear Log (B) onto right rear pin on rear log support.
TOP VIEW
FRONT VIEW

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TOP VIEW
FRONT VIEW
LOG PLACEMENT - SUPER STACKED WILDWOOD
3. Place right front Log (C) onto two (2) right front pins on burner pan.

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LOG PLACEMENT - SUPER STACKED WILDWOOD
4. Place left front Log (D) onto two (2) left front pins on burner pan.
FRONT VIEW
TOP VIEW

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TOP VIEW
FRONT VIEW
LOG PLACEMENT - SUPER STACKED WILDWOOD
5. Insert boss on center Log (E) into recess on right side of left rear Log (A) and on right side of left front Log (D).

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TOP VIEW
FRONT VIEW
LOG PLACEMENT - SUPER STACKED WILDWOOD
6. Insert square boss on left top Log (F) into recess on left side of left rear Log (A) and rectangle boss onto back left side of
center Log (E).
LS18WRS
LOG SET
ONLY: Insert
oval boss
on top left
log (F) into
recess on left
side of left
rear Log (A).
(See photo
on right.)

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LOG PLACEMENT - SUPER STACKED WILDWOOD
7. Insert round boss on right top Log (G) into recess on center Log (E) and square boss on right top Log (G) into recess on right
rear Log (B).
TOP VIEW
FRONT VIEW

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LOG PLACEMENT - SUPER STACKED WILDWOOD
8. Log placement is completed.
TOP VIEW
FRONT VIEW

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EMBER PLACEMENT - LS(18,24,30)WRS
Area for glowing embers.
Do not cover any large front ports with glowing embers.
Do not cover any large rear ports with glowing embers.

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To Order Parts Under Warranty, please contact your local Empire dealer. See the dealer locator at www.empirecomfort.
com. To provide warranty service, your dealer will need your name and address, purchase date and serial number, and the
nature of the problem with the unit.
To Order Parts After the Warranty Period, please contact your dealer or one of the Master Parts Distributors listed below. This
list changes from time to time. For the current list, please click on the Master Parts button at www.empirecomfort.com.
Please note: Master Parts Distributors are independent businesses that stock the most commonly ordered Original Equip-
ment repair parts for Heaters, Grills, and Fireplaces manufactured by Empire Comfort Systems Inc.
MASTER PARTS DISTRIBUTOR LIST
Parts Not Under Warranty
Parts can be ordered through your Service Person, Dealer, or a Master Parts Distributor. See this page for the Master Parts Distribu-
tors list. For best results, the service person or dealer should order parts through the distributor. Parts can be shipped directly to the
service person/dealer.
Warranty Parts
Warranty parts will need a proof of purchase and can be ordered by your Service Person or Dealer. Proof of purchase is required for
warranty parts.
All parts listed in the Parts List have a Part Number. When ordering parts, rst obtain the Model Number and Serial Number from the
name plate on your equipment. Then determine the Part Number (not the Index Number) and the Description of each part from the fol-
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)
Do not order bolts, screws, washers or nuts. They are standard hardware items and can be purchased at any local hardware store.
Shipments contingent upon strikes, res and all causes beyond our control.
HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS
Dey Distributing
1401 Willow Lake Boulevard
Vadnais Heights, MN 55101
Phone: [phone]
Toll Free: 800-397-1339
Website: www.deydistributing.com
Parts: Heater, Hearth and Grills
F. W. Webb Company
200 Locust Street
Hartford, CT 06114
Phone: [phone]
Toll Free: 800-243-9360
Fax: [phone]
Toll Free Fax: [phone]
Websites: www.fwwebb.com & www.victormfg.com
Parts: Heater, Hearth and Grills
East Coast Energy Products
10 East Route 36
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
Phone: [phone]
Toll Free: 800-755-8809
Fax: [phone]
Website: www.eastcoastenergy.com
Parts: Heater, Hearth and Grills

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