FINAL INSTALLATION

ROCK WOOL PLACEMENT

1.Place rock wool on burner to provide glowing embers. For best results, pull the rock wool apart into pieces the size of a dime or smaller.

2.Distribute one layer of rock wool to cover the burner. See Figure 40.

3.Place the logs on the burner. See Log Placement below. Light unit and after 15 minutes, check burner flame and glow. See Burner Flame, page 38.

If the flame is blue and only in the center, turn off unit and let cool. After unit cools, remove logs. If the back holes are clear, add more rock wool to the center of the burner. Replace logs and check flame again. Save left over rock wool to refresh when cleaning later. Too much rock wool can disturb the flame and cause sooting on the glass or logs.

Burner

Cover with

Rock Wool

Figure 40 - Placement of Rock Wool on Burner

WARNING

Do not use the entire bag of rock wool

 

 

to cover the burner. This could cause

 

the flame to burn poorly and may lead

 

to sooting.

 

 

LOG PLACEMENT

1.Place rear log (#1) on grate assembly. Log should rest firmly on the two log mounting pins on the bars. See Figure 41.

2.Place top right log (#2) on the rear log. Rest the right back side of the log in the flat area of the rear log. Place the narrow front end of the log next to the center vertical grate bar. See Figure 41.

3.Place the top left log (#3) on the rear log. Nest the forked end of the top left log into the fork or the rear log. Rest the narrow end of the top left log behind the center vertical grate bar. See Figure 41.

LAVA ROCK AND EMBER PLACEMENT

Sprinkle lava rock on the floor of the inner combustion chamber. Evenly distribute the rock. Do not pile the lava rock up in front of grate. Do not place lava rock on the burner. If desired, purchase optional embers to decorate the floor of the fireplace.

(#1) Rear

Log

Log Mounting Pins

Left Vertical

Grate Bar

Center Vertical

Grate Bar

(#3) Top

(#2) Top

Left Log

Right Log

Flat

Area

WARNING

Do not sprinkle the lava rock or ember chunks on top of the burner. This may cause potential sooting, glass breakage and a fire hazard.

Right

Vertical

Grate Bar

Figure 41 - Log Placement

(BDV300, 400 shown)

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Monessen Hearth BDV500, BDV600 Final Installation, Rock Wool Placement, LOG Placement, Lava Rock and Ember Placement

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