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LOG PLACEMENT FOR M42E, M42EP,
VME42 AND VM42EP MODELS
1. Place large back log (log 1) onto grate making
sure notches rest over grate (see Figure 27).
2. Insert lower end of log 2A between the first two
grate fingers and position the upper end into
the notch on the front of log 1. See Figure 27.
Place log 2B on the front right side of grate as
shown in Figure 27.
3. Place log 3 into notch on top left of log 1, rest-
ing the lower end on the left two grate fingers
(see Figure 28).
4. Place the upper end of log 4 into the notch on
log 1 as shown in Figure 28. Rest the lower
end of log 4 on the middle grate finger as
shown in Figure 29.
5. Place the upper end of log 5 into the notch on
the top inner right of log 1 (see Figure 29).
Rest the lower end of log 5 on the middle grate
finger as shown in Figure 30.
6. Place log 6 into the notch on the top right of log
1 (see Figure 29). Rest the lower end of log 6
on top of log 2B (see Figure 30).
As an option to enhance the look of the hearth,
you may place the lava rock provided around the
front and sides of the burner pan.
NOTICE: Do not put lava rock
inside the burner pan or around
the air mixer fitting. Placing lava
rock inside the burner pan or
blocking the openings of the
propane/LP air-mixer could cause
performance problems.
Figure 27 - Installing Logs 1, 2A and 2B
Log A
Log B
Log 1
Notch
Figure 28 - Installing Logs 3 and 4
Log 4
Log 3
Log 1
Notches
Figure 29 - Installing Logs 5 and 6
Figure 30 - Logs Installed for M42E,
M42EP, VM42E and VM42EP Models
Log 6
Log 5
Notch
Log 1
Log B