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A. B. C

PARTS LIST

(Parts not shown to scale)

All Flaming Ember Burners will include the parts listed below except where otherwise noted.

The quantity and/or size of parts and supplies shown will vary with each style burner and control.

REQUIRED TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Adjustable Wrench, Pipe Wrench and Pipe Sealing compound (required if fittings not already pre-wrapped with Teflon thread

tape). Consult individually supplied instructions for assembly and/or parts not listed below.

1. Grate (HFG15-48)

2. Burner Pan (FX shown)

3. Rating/I.D. Plate

4. Orifice Spud (01-XX)

5. Burner Plug

6. Damper Clamp (DC1)

7. 3/8” x 1/2” FIP Flared

Brass Fitting (A1)

8. Orifice Holder (Internally

Tapped 3/8” x 3/8” Flared

MIP Fitting) (A2T)

9. Air Mixer for

Propane

Gas burners (MA2)

10.  Valve Knob Extender for Manual “EASY
    Safety Valve (STV-10)
11.  Log Lifters (LL)
12.  Flex Connector (SSCB-14)
13.  White Silica Sand (SS8) (Natural Gas Sets)
14. Ember Magic (EMX1)
15.  Black Volcanic Ash (VA5) (Propane Sets)

16. Optional -SPK3E, -RPK3E and -RMC1E

models come pre-assembled with

“Easy” Safety Control. The “Easy”

Safety Control is required for Propane

sets and may be purchased separately

as an upgrade kit.

17. Optional V17B Manual Valve Kit

A) 3/8” MIP x 3/8” MIP Valve (V17)

B) 3/8” x 3/8” Street Elbow

C) 9” long Key (K5)

18. All

Propane

Burners require an “EASY” Safety Pilot Kit, shown below. Optional for Natural Gas. A) SPK3E

(Manual “EASY” Control), B) RPK3E (Remote Ready “EASY” Control), C) RMC1E (Variable Flame Height “EASY” Control)

Optional V17B Manual Valve

assembly (see Pg 5 also)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preparation……………………………………..

Positioning Burner Pan and Grate……………

Assembly and Gas Supply Connection

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Standard Match Lighted Models……...….

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Optional Accessory Match Lighted with

Manual V17 Valve………………………..

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“EASY” Safety Pilot Kits…………………

Pan Medium Installation

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Natural Gas………

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Propane…….........

Log Placement…………………………………

Lighting and Operation………………………..

Maintenance and Troubleshooting…………...

Warranty………………………………………..

Summary of Contents for F

Page 1: ...age personal injury or loss of life THE GAS LOG COMPANY 12028 E PHILADELPHIA ST WHITTIER CA 90601 U S A www rasmussen biz For use with Vented Hearth Kits Natural Gas Burners F FH FX FXH or Propane Gas Burners FA FAH FAX FAXH CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING MAY LEAD TO DEATH When used without fresh air decorative gas appliances may give off carbon monoxide an odorless colorless poisonous gas Some people ...

Page 2: ...e or its controls can be dangerous WARNING Failure to keep the primary air opening s of the burner clean may result in sooting and property damage Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids DO NOT use this room appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to in spect the appliance and t...

Page 3: ...ilica Sand SS8 Natural Gas Sets 14 Ember Magic EMX1 15 Black Volcanic Ash VA5 Propane Sets 16 Optional SPK3E RPK3E and RMC1E models come pre assembled with Easy Safety Control The Easy Safety Control is required for Propane sets and may be purchased separately as an upgrade kit 17 Optional V17B Manual Valve Kit A 3 8 MIP x 3 8 MIP Valve V17 B 3 8 x 3 8 Street Elbow C 9 long Key K5 18 All Propane B...

Page 4: ...Figure 2A over edge of fireplace Damper Blade Figure 2B to prevent damper from closing accidentally If unable to attach damper clamp drill a hole or holes in the damper or remove it completely A Damper Clamp B Damper Blade Residents of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts please consult note on page 1 regarding installation before continuing IMPORTANT GUIDELINES The chimney damper must be wide open a...

Page 5: ...rear wall as depth permits Figure 3B 2 Place Burner Pan beneath grate with open edge facing out approximately one inch forward of front legs of grate Figure 2 and 3C Mark positions of Grate and Burner Pan on fireplace floor with pencil then remove from the firebox Figure 3D STEP TWO POSITIONING BURNER PAN AND GRATE FIGURE 3 WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or...

Page 6: ...Insert Rating Plate Heat Shield Figure 4F onto the threads of and the Burner Pipe with labels facing away from the burner STEP FOUR GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION NOTE ENSURE THAT GAS SUPPLY TO FIREPLACE IS OFF 1 Thread 1 2 FIP x 3 8 Flared Elbow Figures 5and 6A onto the Gas Supply Pipe Figures 5 and 6B and wrench tighten If space between Gas Supply Pipe and Firebox floor allows the flared end of the 1 2 F...

Page 7: ...at Factory 2 Thread 3 8 Street Elbow Figure 7C into Burner Pipe and wrench tighten into position shown 3 Thread Orifice Spud Figure 7D Without using pipe compound or Teflon tape into 3 8 V 17 Valve Figure 7E then thread Valve into 3 8 Elbow and wrench tighten into position shown NOTE The Orifice Spud is a gas consumption limiter Higher flames and greater gas consumption may result if orifice spud ...

Page 8: ... position thread one end of the Flex Connector Figures 8 and 9C to the 1 2 FIP x 3 8 Flared Elbow and wrench tighten Do not use pipe compound or tape on any flared threads 3 Attach Flex connector to the tapered end of the V17 valve Figure 9D Remember If Flex Connector is bent into too small of a radius it may kink or break causing air flow noise and or gas leaks 4 Proceed to Page12 Pan Medium Inst...

Page 9: ... remote transmitter Provides safety shutdown in the event of an interruption in the gas supply or flameout It also provides a convenient means of lighting the main burner A safety control is required for all Propane installations is advisable for natural gas and is required in certain jurisdictions Comes with Variable Flame Height Remote Control Transmitter and Remote Receiver Refer to individuall...

Page 10: ...n When pouring Pan Medium White Sand into burner pan do so slowly as it may stir up dust particles Careful not to breath in dust FIGURE 12 Burner Pipe If using a Natural Gas model the Pan Medium is White Sand Volcanic Ash may only be used as dressing for the firebox floor Figure 14 Volcanic ash is recommended for the pan filler for outdoor installation of the burner 2 Sprinkle a light covering of ...

Page 11: ...R use White Sand inside a propane burner pan 2 Sprinkle a light covering of Ember Magic over the Black Volcanic Ash Pull apart Ember Magic fiber material into small loose pieces to enhance the glowing ember effect Spread remaining Ember Magic around ends of pan to add to the ember bed appearance When done the Burner Pan should look somewhat like the illustration below FIGURE 13 Ember Boosters Lead...

Page 12: ... hidden under Volcanic Ash FIGURE 17 Propane model shown with Optional SPK3E Control Figure 17A Volcanic Ash used inside the Burner Pan as pan medium and sprinkled around the outside of the Burner Pan for a decorative effect Volcanic Ash may also be used to conceal the Flex Connector as in Figure 15C above but DO NOT obstruct air mixer holes WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with...

Page 13: ...re provided below with the Burner Pan and Valve omitted for clarity DAMPER AND GLASS DOORS MUST BE FULLY OPEN BEFORE LIGHTING OR BURNING FOR PROPER VENTILATION AND TO PREVENT HEAT DAMAGE TO THE VALVE STEP 6 LOG PLACEMENT CAUTION Crowded logs will cause poor combustion and result in excessive soot formation IMPORTANT YOUR GAS LOG SET SHOULD BE OPERATED FOR THE FIRST 2 3 HOURS AT A LOW FLAME SETTING...

Page 14: ...17 Valve and Fireplace Gas Supply Valve completely STANDARD MATCH LIGHTING 1 Place lighted match on embers near inlet end of burner Figure 23 DO NOT HOLD MATCH IN HAND Move away from front of fireplace 2 Slowly open Fireplace Gas Supply Valve and wait for burner to light 3 Adjust Fireplace Gas Supply Valve for desired flame height 4 To shutdown close Fireplace Gas Supply Valve completely FIGURE 22...

Page 15: ... sure the gas pressure coming into the fireplace does not exceed the maximum pressure allowed with this gas set refer to page 2 If you are using the gas logs with an EASY Safety Pilot Kit make sure you installed the correct orifice into the set Passage of air gas across irregular surfaces There may be burrs paint or other blockages on the burner bar ports Check these ports and remove any blockage ...

Page 16: ... 3 The maximum liability of RASMUSSEN in connection with this limited warranty shall not in any case exceed the contract price paid for the product claimed to be defective or unsuitable 4 This warranty does not extend to any product manufactured by RASMUSSEN which has been subjected to misuse neglect accident improper installation or use in violation of instructions furnished by RASMUSSEN 5 This w...

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