LOG Placement

Before you begin: Do not, handle these logs with your bare hands! Always wear gloves to prevent skin irritation. After handling logs, wash your hands gently with soap and water.

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 the logs are not properly and firmly positioned in the appliance.

Refer to Figure 1 for the following warning.

Warning: Failure to position the parts in accordance with this diagram or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury.

PROPER INSTALLATION SEQUENCE:

LS-(18, 24, 30)FA(C,O,S) (Figure 1)

1.Place back left (#1) log onto left, rear pin on rear log support.

2.Place back right (#2) log onto right, rear pin on rear log support.

3.Place front left (#3) log onto two (2) left, front pins on burner pan.

4.Place front right (#4) log onto two (2) right, front pins on burner pan.

5.Place front (#5) log in front of burner pan.

6.Compare the completed log installation with the appropriate photo from pages 5 through 7. Review previous steps to make any necessary adjustments.

7.Log placement is completed.

Apply loose material (glowing embers) per appropriate Installation Instructions and Owner's Manual. Replacement of loose material (glowing embers) must be purchased from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Application of excess loose material (glowing embers) may adversely affect performance of the heater. WARNING: All previously applied loose material must be removed prior to reapplication.

Replacement Loose Material (glowing embers) Part Number

LS-18FA(C, O, S)	15999

LS-24FA(C, O, S)	15970

LS-30FA(C, O, S)	15970

Attention: Use the following procedure to connect ON/OFF switch or remote receiver to VFSR burner assembly.

Remove ON/OFF switch from switch log assembly. Install ON/ OFF switch into switch bracket. Connect the 2-1/4" terminals onto the TH and TH/TP terminals on valve. Place switch bracket to right of the gas valve and burner assembly. When connecting to remote receiver, cut off 1/4" terminals from wires attached to ON/ OFF switch. Strip wires back about 1/4". Connect stripped ends into remote receiver.

Log Placement

LS-(18, 24, 30)FA(C,O,S) Logs

Figure 1

Attention: Do not use Figure 1 to order replacement logs. Refer to Page 8 Parts List and Parts View to order logs for your appropriate model number.

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.

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LS-30FAS-1, LS-24FAC-1, LS-30FAO-1, LS-24FAO-1, LS-24FAS-1 specifications

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