Empire Comfort Systems LS38DF-1, LS48DF-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

EMPIRE

EMPIRE

Comfort Systems

AND OWNER'S MANUAL

BLUE BAY

LOG SET MODELS

LS38DF-1

LS48DF-1

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

WARNINGS

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly,

a re or explosion may result causing property damage,

personal injury or loss of life.

– Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable

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.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from 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.

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GAS-FIRED

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.

WARNING: If not installed, operated and maintained in ac­cordance with the manufacturer's instructions, this product
could expose you to substances in fuel or from fuel combus­tion which can cause death or serious illness.

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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. Misformed logs or logs with sloppy pin holes must be
replaced.

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. This ow of air is reduced if dirt, lint or other

obstructions build-up around or inside the venturi. Any obstruction

in the venturi tube area must be removed. The ow of air into the
venturi is also reduced if the gas orice isn’t centered in the venturi

inlet and/or is not aligned with the venturi. Any misalignment of the

burner orice may be corrected 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 oor type fans need to be monitored

during the operation of vent-free logs. If the air blows directly into

the ame causing it to impinge on the log set, or rebox, it should be

turned off or redirected. Ceiling fans could be reversed to possibly

eliminate ame impingement, and the oor fan could be redirected.
Upon installation, be aware of any cold air returns or vents in the
proximity of the log set. Any draft created around a vent-free log
set can cause the ame to impinge on the log and create a sooting

situation.

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 log set is operating

magnies the problem. It should be noted that candles, in general,

produce soot. The amount of time burned and the quantity of candles
burned will determine the amount of soot produced and deposited.

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 appear on a log, call for service.

Do not continue to operate the log set.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Qualied Installing Agency

Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization

equipment or accessories and repair and servicing of equip-

ment 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 representa-

tive 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.

State 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.

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LOG IDENTIFICATION

DESCRIPTION

REAR LOG 30901 32823

RIGHT FRONT LOG 30904 30904

LEFT FRONT LOG 30902 32824

PART NUMBER

LS38DF LS48DF

LOG IMAGE

LEFT BRANCH 30903 30903

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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

Properly positioning 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.

WARNING

Failure to position the parts in accordance with the dia­grams and instructions below or failure to use only parts

specically approved for use with this heater may result in

property damage or personal injury.

Index Letter Description

A Rear Log 30901 32823

B Right Front Log 30904 30904

C Left Front Log 30902 32824

D Left Branch 30903 30903

E Log Plate 30437 32821

Part Number

LS38DF LS48DF

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