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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

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tive Gas Appliances For Installation In Solid Fuel Burning 

Fireplaces. Do not burn wood or solid fuels in a fireplace 

where a decorative gas log set is installed. This appliance is 

for installation only in a solid fuel burning fireplace, masonry 

fireplace or manufactured fireplace.

warning: 

Any modification to this gas log set or to controls 

can be dangerous. Improper installation or use of the gas 

log set can cause serious injury or death from fire, 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

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tion Code (Canada installation).

2.  Proper installation, burner pan location and log place-

ment is important to achieve optimum look and per-

formance of your gas log set. The logs have been de-

signed 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 

position. A fireplace screen must be in place when the 

log set is burning. Adequate combustion air must be 

provided for proper venting. All flames should go up and 

out the top of the firebox into the flue vent. If any flames 

float or curl forward into the room do not operate appli

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ance. Check for an open flue and adequate combustion 

air into the room. A damper clamp must be installed on 

the firebox damper to maintain an open flue vent condi

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tion.    Refer  to  fireplace  owners  manual  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 stockings, clothing or any flammable ma

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terial above or near the fireplace.

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 fireplace Owner's Manual.

wArNINg; DO NOT OPerATe THIS gAS LOg SeT 

wITH gLASS DOOrS cLOSeD

•  Clothing  or  other  flammable  material  should  not  be 

placed on or near the appliance.

•  Do not place trash or other articles on the log set during 

operation.

•  During manufacturing, fabricating and shipping, various 

components of this appliance are treated with certain 

oils,  films  or  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. 

A window should be opened during the initial bake out 

period. 

•  Keep burner and control compartment clean. 

• 

wArNINg: 

Before installing in a solid fuel burning fire

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place,  the  chimney  flue  and  firebox  must  be  cleaned 

of soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by a qualified 

chimney cleaner.

•  Installation  and  repair  should  be  done  by  a  qualified 

service person. The appliance should be inspected 

before use and at least annually by a qualified 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

 put anything around the fireplace that will ob

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struct the flow of ventilation air.

• 

Do

 keep the appliance area clear and free from com-

bustible material, gasoline and other flammable vapors 

and liquids.

•  A yearly examination and cleaning of the venting sys

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tem  of  the  solid-fuel  burning  fireplace  must  be  per

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formed by a qualified agency.

• 

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.  Immediately  call  a  qualified  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 fireplace 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  configuration.  Check  your  state  or  local 

codes.

Summary of Contents for BIRCH

Page 1: ...ED WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed ex actly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable 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 bui...

Page 2: ...nformation 4 Requirements for Canada 5 Birch Log Placement 6 Ember Placement LS 18B2 1 Photos 7 Ember Placement LS 24B2 1 Photos 8 Ember Placement LS 30B2 1 Photos 9 Birch Parts List and Parts View 10 Master Parts Distributor List 11 How to Order Repair Parts 11 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 3: ...possibly eliminate flame impingement and the floor fan could be redirected Upon installation be aware of any cold air returns or vents in the proximity of the log set Any draft created around a vent free log set can cause the flame to impinge on the log and create a sooting situation WARNING Donotallowfanstoblowdirectlyintothefireplace Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns WARNING Do n...

Page 4: ...h 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 National Fuel Gas Code 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 by a lic...

Page 5: ... than those sup plied for use with the log set 6 Also refer to IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION in the fireplace Owner s Manual WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS GAS LOG SET WITH GLASS DOORS CLOSED Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance Do not place trash or other articles on the log set during operation During manufacturing fabricating and shipping various compon...

Page 6: ...r log support 2 Place left front 2 log onto two 2 left front pins on burner pan 3 Place right front 3 log onto two 2 right front pins on burner pan 4 Place Y Branch 4 onto two 2 pins on rear log 5 Compare the completed log installation with the appropriate photo from pages 8 through 10 Review previous steps to make any necessary adjustments 6 Log placement is completed Replacement Loose Material g...

Page 7: ...13 Page 7 Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Do not cover any large rear ports with loose material glowing embers Do not cover any large front ports with loose material glowing embers EMBER PLACEMENT LS 18B2 PHOTOS ...

Page 8: ...13 Page 8 Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Do not cover any large rear ports with loose material glowing embers Do not cover any large front ports with loose material glowing embers EMBER PLACEMENT LS 24B2 PHOTOS ...

Page 9: ...13 Page 9 Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Do not cover any large rear ports with loose material glowing embers Do not cover any large front ports with loose material glowing embers EMBER PLACEMENT LS 30B2 PHOTOS ...

Page 10: ...arts Could Cause Injury Or Death 1 2 3 4 Index No Part Number Description BIRCH LOG SETS LS 18B2 1 R8331 Rear Log 2 R8329 Left Front Log 3 R8330 Right Front Log 4 R8332 Y Branch LS 24B2 1 R8335 Rear Log 2 R8333 Left Front Log 3 R8334 Right Front Log 4 R8336 Y Branch LS 30B2 1 R8288 Rear Log 2 R8337 Left Front Log 3 R8338 Right Front Log 4 R8339 Y Branch BIRCH PARTS LIST PARTS VIEW ...

Page 11: ...rranty parts All parts listed in the Parts List have a Part Number When ordering parts first 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 N...

Page 12: ...ms Empire Comfort Systems Inc 918 Freeburg Ave Belleville IL 62220 If you have a general question about our products please e mail us at info empirecomfort com If you have a service or repair question please contact your dealer www empirecomfort com ...

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