Solas FORTY8 User manual

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FORTY8
DIRECT-VENT LOG SET KIT
PART: LGS-48
INSTALLATION MANUAL
ONLY FOR USE ON SÓLAS MODELS: 48N-SSL, 48P-SSR, 48N-ST, 48P-SSL, 48P-SSR, 48P-ST
WARNING
This log set kit shall be installed by a qualified service agency in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and all applicable
codes and requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction. If
the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire,
explosion or production of carbon monoxide may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life. The qualified
service agency is responsible for the proper installation of this kit.
The installation is not proper and complete until the operation of the
converted appliance is checked as specified in the manufacturer’s
instructions supplied with the kit.
NOT FOR USE WITH VENT-FREE OR OUTDOOR FIREPLACES
SÓLAS BIRCH LOG SET KIT
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with appliance | CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference

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KIT CONTENTS:
• (4) CERAMIC LOGS • 1lb. 3oz. LAVA ROCK
• (5) CERAMIC ROCKS • METAL LOG SET BURNER
LOG SET INSTALLATION
SÓLAS BIRCH LOG SET
BURNER SUPPORT LOCATIONS
Unless the FORTY8 Slim-Line Built-In Gas Fireplace was originally ordered with the Birch Log Set, your
fireplace will have shipped from the factory with a Glass Media burner in place. Before installing the
log set burner, you will need to remove the glass burner. See following steps 1-4 to remove the Glass
Media burner. If the fireplace has been ordered with the Log Set Burner, you can skip to
Step 10 (Page 4 of this manual).
1. The burner is retained by [8] #10 sheet metal screws.
Using a ⁄" nut driver, remove screws located below
the burner (in front of and behind burner).
2. Remove pilot hood.
REMOVAL OF GLASS MEDIA BURNER

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3. The FORTY8 model fireplace has one burner
which is removed by lifting the burner to the right.
Lift the end of the burner up and move towards the
end of the firebox until the burner inlet tube is o of the
burner orifice. Lift the burner out of the fireplace.
4. Once the glass media burner has been removed,
locate the Log Set Burner included in the kit
LGS-48 and install in the fireplace reusing the
hardware removed during disassembly.
5. When converting to propane, remove collar on burner
inlet tube. When converting to natural gas install collar
over burner inlet tube and secure with #8 sheet metal
screw provided using a ⁄” nut driver.
Collar OFF for LP Collar ON for NG

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LOG SET INSTALLATION
1. Install the 3-rock cluster on the 2 pins located just
right of the pilot. (Figure 1)
2. Install the center birch log by placing the left side of
the log on the locating pin left of the pilot. The right
side of the log will rest on top of the 3-rock cluster,
rotate the log so it gently touches the rear enamel
panel of the firebox. (Figure 2)
3. Install the second, smaller, 3-rock cluster on the pin
located right of 3-rock cluster installed during step
#1. Once the 3-rock cluster is sitting on the pin, rotate
clockwise until the lower left rock touches the rear
edge of the burner. (Figure 3)
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
> Start HERE if the FORTY8 Slim-Line Built-In was originally ordered with a Log Set Burner
INTALLATION OF BIRCH LOG SET

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4. Install the right-hand birch log by placing the left side
of the log on the 3-rock cluster installed in step #3.
A groove on the underside of the log which engages
with the leading edge of the burner. The right side of
the log will rest against the right enamel panel within
the firebox. (Figure 4)
5. Install the single rock on the 2 pins located on the
far left of the burner top. The log-locating tab on top
of the rock should be toward the back of the burne.
(Figure 5)
6. Between the rock installed during step #5 and the
center birch log installed in step #2 there are 4 pins
located in close proximity to each other. Place the
first of the 2 individual rocks on the left set of pins.
Look for a gap between the front of the rock and the
leading edge of the burner, if the rock overhangs the
front of the burner the incorrect rock has been used.
(Figure 6)
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6

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7. Place the second of the 2 individual rocks on the right
set of pins as shown in Figure 7. The second rock
should overhang the back of the burner. The second
rock will overhang the rear of the burner, nearly
contacting the rear enamel panel. (Figure 7)
8. Between the rock installed during step #5 and the
pair of rocks installed during steps #7, are 2 pins.
The “Y” shaped log has 2 holes on its underside that
correspond with these 2 pins. The right side of the
log will rest on the pair of rocks as shown in
Figure 8.
9. Evenly distribute the included 1lb and 3oz of lava
rock on the exposed burner top. Cover the burner
top completely but do not compress or “pack” the
lava rock tightly. Pay special attention to tight and
hard to reach areas when placing the media on the
burner. It is ok if small amounts of lava rock are lost
over the edge of the burner. (Figure 9A & 9B)
Figure 7
Figure 9B
Figure 8
Figure 9A

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Installation of the Birch Log Set is now complete, refer to the FORTY8 Installation and
Operation Manual for instructions on final assembly and lighting of the appliance.
10. Using the log-locating tab on the single rock on the
left side of the burner, rest the small birch log on the
rock and “Y” shaped log while aligning it with the
leading edge of the burner as shown in Figure 10.
Figure 10

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