White Mountain LS18SRAO-1 Quick start guide

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
LOG SET FOR UNVENTED
GAS LOG HEATER
OR
VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE
MODELS
LS18SRAO-1
LS24SRAO-1
LS30SRAO-1
WARNING: If not installed, operated and maintained in ac-
cordancewiththemanufacturer'sinstructions,thisproduct
couldexposeyoutosubstancesinfuelorfromfuelcombus-
tion which can cause death or serious illness.
Log sets comply with ANSI Z21.11.2 Unvented Heaters and
alsocomplywithANSIZ21.60DecorativeVentedAppliances
for Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces. State or local codes may
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Check your state or local codes.
WARNINGS
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in your building.
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installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
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The White Mountain Log Collection
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES............................................................3
GENERAL INFORMATION......................................................................................3
REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADA............................................................................4
LOG IDENTIFICATION ............................................................................................5
LOG PLACEMENT..............................................................................................6-14
EMBER PLACEMENT - ALL BURNERS................................................................15
PLACEMENT OF GLOWING EMBERS LS18SRAO-1.....................................16-17
PLACEMENT OF GLOWING EMBERS LS24SRAO-1.....................................18-19
PLACEMENT OF GLOWING EMBERS LS30SRAO-1.....................................20-21
PARTS LIST & PARTS VIEW.................................................................................22
MASTER PARTS DISTRIBUTOR LIST..................................................................23
HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS........................................................................23
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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
showtheproperpinnedpositionforlogsonthisset.Ownersneedto
beshownproperlogplacementandinstructednottomovethelogs.
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the photos. Misformed 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
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obstructions build-up around or inside the venturi. Any obstruction
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inlet and/or is not aligned with the venturi.Any misalignment of the
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during the operation of vent-free logs. If the air blows directly into
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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
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producesoot.Theamountoftimeburnedandthequantityofcandles
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
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Do not continue to operate the log set.
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Glass Doors
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logset.Theopeningoftheglassdoorframeshouldbethedimension
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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.
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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
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mental room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a
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IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
GENERAL INFORMATION

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REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADA
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unit can only be installed as a VENTED application with these
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
This unit complies with ANSI Z21.60 and CGA 2.26 Decorative
Gas Appliances For Installation In Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces.
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gas log set is installed. This appliance is for installation only in
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be dangerous. Improper installation or use of the gas log set can
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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 this log set with glass doors in the closed po-
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is burning. Adequate combustion air must be provided for
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and adequate combustion air into the room. A damper clamp
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INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP section.
4. Young children must be carefully supervised when they are in
the same room as the gas log while in operation. Do not place
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5. Do not substitute or use materials other than those supplied
for use with the log set.
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or near the appliance.
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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.Awindow should be opened during the
initial bake out period.
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person. The appliance should be inspected before use and
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ance be kept clean.
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 Do keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible
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 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.
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appliance and to replace any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been under water.
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stalled.
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ances for Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces. State or local codes
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LOG IDENTIFICATION

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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.
Log Placement
LS(18, 24, 30)SRAO Logs
Figure 1
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.
LOG PLACEMENT
Attention: Referto Page 22 Parts ListandParts Viewtoorder logs
for your appropriate model number.
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Replacement Loose Material (glowing embers) Part Number
LS18SRAO 15999
LS24SRAO 15970
LS30SRAO 15970

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FRONT VIEW
1. Place Back Ember Log (A) between the rear log support shelf and the main burner pan. The left side of the Back Ember Log will
set on the venturi shield.
LOG PLACEMENT

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FRONT VIEW
2. Place the Back Right Log (B) so that it sets on Back Ember Log (A) and the main burner pan. The back of the Back Right Log will
rest against the rear log support shelf.
LOG PLACEMENT

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FRONT VIEW
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Back Ember Log (A).
LOG PLACEMENT

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4. Place the Front Left Log (D) onto the two front left pins on the burner pan.
LOG PLACEMENT

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5. Place the Front Right Log (E) onto the two front right pins on the burner pan.
LOG PLACEMENT

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FRONT VIEW
6. Place the Top Middle Log (F) into the right recess on the Back Left Log (C) and the left end of the Right Front Log (E).
LOG PLACEMENT

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7. Place the Top Left Log (G) into the left recess on the Back Left Log (C) and the recess on the Front Left Log (D).
LOG PLACEMENT

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8. Place the Top Right Log (H) into the recess on the Back Right Log (B) and right recess on the Front Right Log (E).
LOG PLACEMENT

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EMBER PLACEMENT - ALL BURNERS
TOP VIEW
FRONT VIEW

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PLACEMENT OF GLOWING EMBERS LS18SRAO-1

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PLACEMENT OF GLOWING EMBERS LS18SRAO-1
Do not cover any large rear ports with glowing embers.
Area for glowing embers.
Do not cover any large front ports with glowing embers.

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PLACEMENT OF GLOWING EMBERS LS24SRAO-1

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PLACEMENT OF GLOWING EMBERS LS24SRAO-1
Area for glowing embers.
Do not cover any large rear ports with glowing embers.
Do not cover any large front ports with glowing embers.

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PLACEMENT OF GLOWING EMBERS LS30SRAO-1