
FIRELOG MATE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Models CGFLB18 and CCGFLB18
FIRELOG MATE
MANUEL D’UTILISATION ET D’INSTALLATION
Modèles CGFLB18 et CCGFLB18
FIRELOG MATE
MANUAL DE USO E INSTALACIÓN DEL PROPIETARIO
Modelos CGFLB18 y CCGFLB18

FIRELOG MATE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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Models CGFLB18 and CCGFLB18
Designed for use with any brand of manufactured (wax) fire log or gelled-alcohol fuel.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and
completely before trying to assemble, operate, or
service this product. Improper use can cause serious
injury or death from burns or fire.
IMPORTANT: When paired with a manufactured (wax)
fire log, the Firelog Mate must be used in a masonry
fireplace or a UL 127 listed woodburning firebox with
the damper in the fully open position.
IMPORTANT: When burning gelled-alcohol fuel, ensure the cross-over logs do not come in contact with
flames. This will cause soot. Follow manufacturer’s
instructions.
WARNING: Not for use with solid fuels other than
those specified for use with this product.
WARNING: Logs, grate, and ash pan become very
hot when in use. Keep children, adults, and animals
away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing
ignition. Logs, grate, and ash pan will remain hot for
a time after use. Allow surfaces to cool completely
before touching.
WARNING: Do not allow children near this product when operating. Especially watch for toddlers.
Children should be carefully supervised while in the
hearth area. They may not understand the danger of
fire or the safety precautions of using this product.
They could be severely injured due to burns.
WARNING: Do not place clothing, paper products, or any other flammable materials on or near this
product.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
PRODUCT INFORMATION
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UNPACKING
INSTALLATION
SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Keep the area around the product clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, or other flammable vapors and liquids.
2. You must operate this log set with a fireplace screen in place.
Make sure fireplace screen is closed during burning.
3. Let log set cool off before servicing or repairing.
4. Do not cook anything with this product. This includes hot dogs,
marshmallows, hamburgers, or any other food. Grease from
food could flame up causing severe burns or ignite clothing.
5. Surfaces of this product can become extremely hot. Therefore,
children and pets should be carefully supervised when they
are in the area of this product. This log set should not be left
unattended while it is burning.
6. Do not operate this product around intoxicated people. They
could injure themselves or others when using this product.
7. Except in cases of emergency, do not extinguish fire with water or other liquid or solid material. This may cause damage to
the logs.
8. Wax firelogs produce soot and creosote which may accumulate in the fireplace venting system, and may ignite if highly
heated. A qualified agency or certified chimney sweep should
examine and clean the venting system once every year.
INSTALLATION
1. Slide the two rear log grate steps over the two outer horizontal
supports on the grate as shown in Figure 2.
2. Place grate assembly in center of fireplace floor.
3. Place the back log onto the grate steps (see Figure 3).
4. Place the front log on the grate and slide forward against the
front bars on the grate (see Figure 4).
5. Place the smaller top logs onto the bottom logs (see Figure 5).
Leave as much open space between logs as possible to minimize flame impingement and sooting.
they are handled roughly or if hit together while being placed.
6. Slide ash pan underneath center of grate and logs (see Figure 6).
Grate Steps
Grate
Note:
Grate
Assembly
Logs may chip if
Back Log
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Front Log
Grate
Top Logs
Ash Pan
Figure 1 - Product Identification
Grate Steps
Back
Log
UNPACKING
1. Remove logs, grate, ash pan, and grate steps from carton.
2. Remove all protective packaging applied to logs and ash pan
for shipment.
3. Check all items for any shipping damage. If damaged, promptly
inform dealer.
Figure 2 - Installing Grate Steps
Front Log
Front Bars
on Grate
Figure 4 - Installing Front Log Figure 5 - Installing Top Logs
Ash Pan
Figure 3 - Installing Back Log
Top Logs
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Figure 6 - Installing Ash Pan
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OPERATION
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN
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3
OPERATION
1. Remove smaller top logs and set aside carefully.
2. If using wax log, place wax log on grate between larger bottom logs (see Figure 7). Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Note:
Combustion air is needed for the fire log to burn properly. The rear log grate step can be adjusted to create more
space between the front and back log allowing more air around
the fire log.
3. If using gelled-alcohol fuel, place 1 to 3 canisters on grate
between larger bottom logs (see Figure 8). Follow
manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Replace top logs roughly perpendicular to, and toward outside
of bottom logs (see Figure 5).
Note:
When burning gelled-alcohol fuel, ensure the cross-over
logs do not come in contact with flames. This will cause soot.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Ignite paper on wax log and allow to burn completely.
IMPORTANT:
Damper must be fully open.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
• Keep the area around the log set clean and clear of debris.
• Occasionally, you may use a soft bristle brush to clean logs.
• Once every year a qualified agency or certified chimney sweep
should examine and clean the venting system of the fireplace.
• Empty ash pan after each use. Let product cool completely
before emptying ash pan.
ILLUSTRATED PARTS
BREAKDOWN
7
5
6
2
Figure 7 - Installing Wax Log (Follow Manufacturer's Instructions)
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3
1
KEY PART
NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 108699-01 Grate 1
2 901630-01 Grate Steps 2
3 108650-01 Ash Pan 1
4 901713-01 Front Log 1
5 901111-01 Back Log 1
6 901102-01 Top Log 1 1
7 901476-01 Top Log 2 1
Figure 8 - Installing Gelled-Alcohol Fuel (Follow Manufacturer's
Instructions)
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