Hearth & Home MEDIA-AMBER-MS User manual

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Hearth & Home Technologies • Media Instructions for Appliances Fitted with STPR-MOD-KIT • 2488-945 • 2/17
MEDIA-AMBER-MS, MEDIA-CLEAR-MS, MEDIA-COBALT-MS,
MEDIA-EBONY-MS, MEDIA-FOG-MS, MEDIA-RED-MS
MODELS: Appliances Fitted with STPR-MOD-KIT
- Installation Instructions -
Cleaning the Media
During shipment of the media, dust and debris can ac-
cumulate. It is recommended that the media be rinsed
thoroughly with water to remove dust and small particles.
An easy method to clean the media is to place the media
into a pail and rinse thoroughly. Spread the media out over
paper towels and allow the media to dry before installing
them into the fireplace.
Figure 1. Rock Stop Jig Location
WARNING
Delayed Ignition Risk
• Place media according to instructions.
• Do NOT place media in area in front of pilot
• Do NOT place media in a position that they may
fall into area in front of pilot.
• Do NOT use any media other than the media
supplied with this fireplace.
• Do NOT exceed one layer of media on base pan.
Fireplace will not function properly.
Delayed ignition may occur.
CAUTION! Risk of Cuts, Abrasions or Flying Debris.
Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during instal-
lation. Sheet metal edges are sharp.
Leave this manual with party responsible for use
and operation.
WARNING! Choking Hazard! Keep media out of reach
of children.
INSTALLATION
Note: This media is only approved with the use of the
STPR-MOD-KIT modern kit which must be installed prior
to media placement.
CAUTION! Risk of Burns! The fireplace should be turned
off and cooled before media is installed.
1. The rock stop jig, included with the STPR-MOD-KIT,
shown in Figure 1, MUST be used any time media is
placed on the burner to ensure that none ends up in
the burner lighting area. Verify that the rock stop jig is
correctly installed in the appliance. See Figure 1.
ROCK STOP JIG
WARNING
Risk of Asphyxiation or Fumes.
• Place media according to instructions.
• Do NOT place media in area between glass and
firebox.
• Do NOT place media in a position that they may
fall into area between glass and firebox.
• Do NOT use any media other than the media
supplied with this fireplace.
Fireplace will not function properly.
Gas leak may occur.
2. Spread an even layer of media on the burner, base
pan and pilot shield as shown in Figure 2. For optimal
performance and flame appearance, ensure the media
is spread evenly.
NOTICE! Use only the bags of media provided in this
kit. Additional or excessive media could cause sooting.

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3. Remove the screw, noted in Figure 2, from the rock stop
jig and carefully lift the jig out of the appliance. DO NOT
allow any pieces of media to fall into the area in front
of the pilot. See Figure 3.
5. Place the glass frame assembly back on the appliance
according to the instructions provided in the appliance
installation manual. Assure that there is no media be-
tween the glass and the firebox. Media in this area will
prevent the glass gasket from sealing.
Fogging Option
(MEDIA-FOG-MS “Teco-Sil” Only)
4. If desired, the media can be fogged using high temper-
ature black paint (Hearth & Home Technologies part
number TUP-GBK-12). See Figure 4. See below for
fogging tips. Prior to painting, take precautions to pre-
vent any overspray from reaching the pilot assembly.
• Ensure firebox interior refractory or liner kit (if installed)
are covered to prevent overspray.
• Reduce the lighting in the room while applying the paint.
• Fog the media to the desired look.
• Allow the paint to dry/cure a minimum of 15 minutes.
Figure 4. Fogging the Media
WARNING! Risk of Asphyxiation! Install glass assem-
bly with care. Gasket MUST be sealed. Remove all me-
dia between glass and firebox.
Figure 2. Media Installed
Figure 3. Pilot Area
WARNING! Risk of Explosion. DO NOT place media
directly in front of the pilot assembly. Delayed ignition
could occur.
MEDIA ALLOWED
ON PILOT SHIELD
NO MEDIA
ALLOWED
SCREW

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Please contact your Hearth & Home Technologies
dealer with any questions or concerns.
For the location of your nearest Hearth & Home Technologies
dealer,
please visit www.hearthnhome.com.
Hearth & Home Technologies
7571 215th Street West, Lakeville, MN 55044
www.hearthnhome.com
TROUBLESHOOTING
After the initial start up burn, it may be necessary to adjust
the media placement to achieve the best flame appear-
ance. While flame height variation is normal, there may
appear to be higher peaks in some areas and low flame
peaks in other areas.
If the flame height appears to be excessively high in
some spots, applying more media to these areas on top
of the burner will help even out the flames. Spreading
the media as evenly as possible is the most effective way
to achieve optimal flame appearance and the most even
flame heights. One or more test burns may be required
to watch the flames mature and see how even they look
before making adjustments.
Avoid using media pieces larger than two inches in diam-
eter, these can be disruptive to the flame patterns. If you
find exra large media pieces, discard.