Empire Comfort Systems LS18CD-1, LS30CD-1, LS24CD-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AND OWNER’S MANUAL

DRIFTWOOD

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INSTALLER:

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CONSUMER:

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WARNING

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
If the information in these instructions is

not followed exactly, a re or explosion

may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.

LOG SET FOR UNVENTED

GAS LOG HEATER OR VENTED

DECORATIVE APPLIANCE

MODELS

LS18CD-1 LS24CD-1 LS30CD-1

GAS-FIRED

WARNING

If not installed, operated and maintained in
accordance with the manufacturer's instruc-

tions, this product could expose you to sub­stances in fuel or from fuel combustion which

can cause death or serious illness.

Log sets comply with ANSI Z21.11.2 Unvented Heaters
and also comply with ANSI Z21.60 Decorative Vented
Appliances for Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces. State or
local codes may only allow operation of log sets in a

vented conguration. Check your state or local codes.

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— Do not store or use gasoline or other

ammable 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 building.

• Leave the building immediately.

• Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the
gas supplier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the re department.

— Installation and service must be

performed by a qualied installer,

service agency or the gas supplier.

Please See Our Website For Log Assembly Videos.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Page

Important Installation Guidelines .................................................................................................................................. 3

General Information .....................................................................................................................................................3

Requirements for Canada ............................................................................................................................................ 4

LS(18,24,30)CD Log Sets ............................................................................................................................................ 5

Log Identication LS18CD ...........................................................................................................................................6

Log Placement LS18CD........................................................................................................................................7 - 16

Log Identication LS24CD .........................................................................................................................................17

Log Identication LS30CD .........................................................................................................................................18

Log Placement LS(24,30)CD ..............................................................................................................................19 - 30

Ember Placement LS(18,24,30)CD............................................................................................................................31

Valve Operation LS(18,24,30)CD ...............................................................................................................................32

Appliance Service History ...................................................................................................................................33 - 34

Master Parts Distributor List ....................................................................................................................................... 35

How To Order Repair Parts ........................................................................................................................................ 35

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IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

Proper Log Placement

Log placement is critical to proper burner performance. Logs must
be correctly positioned onto the burner. The photos in this manual
show the proper pinned position for logs on this set. Owners need to
be shown proper log placement and instructed not to move the logs.

Logs must t rmly onto the burner when positioned as shown in the
photos. Malformed logs or logs with sloppy pin holes must be replaced.

Proper Placement of Rock Wool and Decorative Lava Rock

Rock wool can be added to burners for a glowing ember effect. Place
on the front portion of the burner only. The photos in this manual
show the proper placement of rock wool.

Never place decorative lava rock or small wood pieces on the burner.
Place them on the oor of the replace or rebox only.

Proper Primary Airow into Burner

For proper burner operation and ame appearance, the ow of
primary air into the venturi tube, located on the rear of the burner,
must not be reduced. Air ow may be reduced if dirt, lint or other
obstructions build-up around or inside the venturi. Any obstruction
must be removed. Air ow into the venturi is also reduced if the gas
orice isn’t centered in the venturi inlet or is not aligned with the
venturi. Correct any misalignment of the burner orice by bending
the shutter cap holding the orice to the inlet of the venturi tube.

Ceiling Fans, Portable Fans or Logs Installed Near Cold Air Returns

Ceiling fans or oscillating fans need to be monitored during the
operation of this vent-free burner. If air blows directly into the ame
causing it to impinge on the log set, or rebox, turn off or redirect the
fan. Ceiling fans may be reversed to eliminate ame impingement.
Upon installation, be aware of any cold-air returns or vents in the
proximity of the burner. Any draft created around a vent-free burner
can cause ame impingement and create soot.

WARNING

Do not allow fans to blow directly into the replace. Avoid
any drafts that alter burner ame patterns.

WARNING

Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other

accessory not approved for use with this heater.

Candles

Avoid the use of scented or decorative candles while the log set is
in operation. Candles produce a residue in the air that creates a
soot-like substance. Burning candles while the burner is operating
magnies the problem. Candles in general produce soot. The
amount of time burned and the quantity of candles will determine
the amount of soot produced.

Make Owners Aware of Proper Log Set Operation

Properly installed and properly maintained log sets do not deposit
soot on the logs. If users see soot on a log, they should call for
service. Do not continue to operate the log set.

Sunken Fireplace

If installing this unit into a sunken replace, raise the oor to ensure
adequate airow and guard against sooting. Raise replace oor
using a non-combustible material, which is secure.

Glass Doors

Keep glass doors open during all operations of the logset. The
opening of the glass door frame should be the dimension used for
the minimum front opening of the rebox.

Wood-Burning Fireplaces

The interior of the rebox and the chimney must be cleaned and free
of all creosote before installing a gas log set. Creosote will soften
when heated and can drop onto the logset causing odors and soot.

WARNING

Before installing in a solid-fuel burning replace, the chimney
ue and rebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes
and loose paint by a qualied chimney cleaner.

Initial Operation

Once the installation is complete and the logs and embers are
in place, light the burner and operate it on high for a minimum of
three continuous hours. This will burn off any foreign materials,
such as dust or paint overspray, that might cause odors during
normal operation. Open windows or doors as needed to allow
odors and excess heat to escape.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Qualied Installing Agency

Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equip­ment or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall be
performed only by a qualied agency. The term "qualied agency"
means any individual, rm, corporation, or company that either in
person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible
for (a) the installation, testing, or replacement of gas piping or (b) the
connection, installation, testing, repair, or servicing of equipment;
that is experienced in such work; that is familiar with 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.

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts: The installation must be
made by a licensed plumber or gas tter in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts. Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas-red
supplemental room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a
copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit. In the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts, unvented propane and natural gas-red space
heaters shall be prohibited in bedrooms and bathrooms.

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 Decora­tive Gas Appliances For Installation In Solid Fuel Burning
Fireplaces. Do not burn wood or solid fuels in a replace
where a decorative gas log set is installed. This appliance is
for installation only in a solid fuel burning replace, masonry
replace or manufactured replace.

Warning: Any modication to this gas log set can be dan­gerous. Improper installation or use of the gas log set can
cause serious injury or death from re, 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-

tion Code (Canada installation).

2. Proper installation, burner location and log placement
is important to achieve optimum look and performance
of your gas log set. The logs have been designed for
easy location and placement on the grate and must be
followed for proper operation.

3. Do not operate the burner with glass doors in the closed
position. A replace screen must be in place when the
burner is burning. Adequate combustion air must be
provided for proper venting. All ames should go up and
out the top of the rebox into the ue vent. If any ames
oat or curl forward into the room do not operate appli­ance. Check for an open ue and adequate combustion
air into the room. A damper clamp must be installed on
the rebox damper to maintain an open ue vent condi­tion. Refer to replace owners manual INSTALLING
DAMPER CLAMP section.

4. Young children must be carefully supervised when they
are in the same room as an operating vent-free burner.
Do not place stockings, clothing or any ammable ma­terial above or near the replace.

5. Do not substitute or use materials other than those sup­plied for use with the log set.

6. Also refer to IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION in
the replace Owner's Manual.

WARNING; DO NOT OPERATE THIS GAS LOG SET
WITH GLASS DOORS CLOSED

• Clothing or other ammable material should not be
placed on or near the appliance.

• Do not place debris or other articles on the log set dur-

ing operation.

• A window should be opened during the initial bake out

period.

• Installation and repair should be done by a qualied
service person. The appliance should be inspected
before use and at least annually by a qualied 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 use this appliance if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualied service technician
to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which has been un­der water.

• Never burn solid fuels in replace 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 conguration. Check your state or local
codes.

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LS(18,24,30)CD - LOG SETS

LS18CD - LOG SET

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LS24CD - LOG SET

LS30CD - LOG SET

LOG IDENTIFICATION - LS18CD

PART NUMBER

& DESCRIPTION

R12544

Rear Left

(Log A)

R12545

Rear Right

(Log B)

R12546

Front Left

(Log C)

TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW

R12547

Center

(Log D)

R12548

Front Right

(Log E)

R12549

Side Left

(Log F)

R12550

Top Left

(Log G)

R12551

Side Right

(Log H)

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LOG PLACEMENT LS18CD

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 rmly 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 specically approved with this

appliance may result in property damage or personal injury.

LS18CD

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.

Apply glowing embers per the ember placement section of this
manual on page 30. Replace glowing embers with appropriate part
number from the table below from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc.
Application of excess 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)

LS18CD 15999

Platinum Bright Embers PE-20-1

NOTE: A single layer of embers is to be used when applying
Platinum Bright Embers (alone or in combination with production
embers) to the burner. As you add platinum embers, remove a like
amount of standard embers. The total amount of embers must not
exceed the amount provided with the burner. Tear the embers into
dime-size pieces and pull them open to reveal as much surface

area as possible.

Part Number

Figure 1

ATTENTION: Do not use Figure 1 to order replacement logs. Refer

to Log Identication LS18CD on Page 5 log to order logs for your

appropriate model number.

Please See Our Website For Log Assembly Videos.

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LOG PLACEMENT LS18CD (CONT'D)

1. Place Log (B) onto right rear pin on rear log support.

TOP VIEW

FRONT VIEW

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LOG PLACEMENT LS18CD (CONT'D)

2. Place Log (A) onto left rear pin on rear log support.

TOP VIEW

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FRONT VIEW

LOG PLACEMENT LS18CD (CONT'D)

3. Place Log (C) onto two (2) left front pins on burner pan.

TOP VIEW

FRONT VIEW

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LOG PLACEMENT LS18CD (CONT'D)

4. Place the "T" shaped end of Log (D) onto the recess on Log (B), matching and covering the red dots and the other end of Log (D)
onto the recess on Log (C) matching and covering the red dots.

TOP VIEW

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FRONT VIEW