F. Install Andirons, Lava Rock, Rockwool

•Remove four screws from the front of the hearth pan as indicated in Figure 15.15.

Figure 15.15 Remove Screws from Front of Hearth Pan

•Align the holes in the andirons with the holes in the hearth pan and fasten, using the four screws removed in the previous step. See Figure 15.16.

Figure 15.16 Install Andirons

•Place lava rock as shown in Figure 15.18 to cover the front of the hearth pan and the front ridge of the burner pan.

•Sprinkle vermiculite over lava rock.

Lava Rock in this area

Figure 15.17 Install Lava Rock

WARNING! Risk of Explosion! Follow rockwool placement instructions. DO NOT place rockwool directly over burner ports. Replace rockwool material annually. Improperly placed rockwool interferes with proper burner operation.

•Place pieces of rockwool on the front of the burner pan in front of the logs. See Figure 15.18.

Rub Rockwool here

Place Rockwool here

Figure 15.18 Place Rockwool

•Rub rockwool over the burnt look on the two front logs (as indicated in Figure 15.19). The particles left behind will give the logs a glowing embers look.

G. Complete Log Installation

•Place the last two logs in the lava rock and against the andirons as shown in Figure 15.19.

Place last two logs as shown

Figure 15.19 Install Logs #4061-178 and #4061-179

•Replace fixed glass assembly.

Note: If sooting on logs occurs (LP units), readjust the logs out of the flame.

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QFP38-NG, QFP38-LP specifications

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