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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Installer: Leave these instructions with the owner for future 

reference.

For Installation In Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces. Do not burn 

wood or solid fuels in a fireplace where a decorative gas log set 

is installed. This appliance is for installation only in a solid fuel 

burning fireplace, masonry fireplace or manufactured fireplace.

 

WARNING

Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace, the chimney 

flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and 

loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner.

 

WARNING

Do not allow fans to blow directly into or at the fireplace. Avoid 

any drafts that alter burner flame patterns.

 

WARNING

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

accessory not approved for use with this appliance.

 

DANGER

Any modification to this gas log set or to controls can be 

dangerous. Improper installation or use of the gas log set can 

cause serious injury or death from fire, burns, explosion or 

carbon monoxide poisoning.

 

WARNING

Do not operate this burner with glass doors closed. 

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Installation and repair must be done by a qUALIFIED 

SERvICE PERSON. 

The appliance should be inspected 

before use and at least annually by a qualified 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.

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Dot not place clothing or other flammable material on or near 

the appliance.

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Do not place trash or other articles on the log set during 

operation.

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Do not put anything around the fireplace that will obstruct the 

flow of ventilation air.

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Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. 

Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the 

appliance and to replace any part of the control system and 

any gas control which has been under water.

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Do not use thermostats on vented burner applications 

 

Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible 

material, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.

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Keep burner and control compartment clean. 

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A yearly examination and cleaning of the venting system 

of the solid-fuel burning fireplace must be performed by a 

qualified agency.

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Make a periodic visual check of pilot and burners. Clean and 

replace damaged parts.

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Alert children and adults to the hazards of high surface 

temperatures and caution them to stay away to avoid burns 

or clothing ignition.

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Carefully supervise young children when they are in the 

same room as the appliance.

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During manufacture, this fireplace is treated with certain 

oils, films and bonding agents. These bonding agents are 

not harmful but may produce smoke and odors as they are 

burned off during initial operation of the fireplace. This is 

normal. Open a window during the initial bake out period. 

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Proper installation, burner pan 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.

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Do not operate this log set with glass doors in the closed 

position. A fireplace screen must be in place when the log 

set is burning. Adequate combustion air must be provided for 

proper venting. All flames should go up and out the top of the 

firebox into the flue vent. If any flames float or curl forward 

into the room do not operate appliance. Check for an open 

flue and adequate combustion air into the room. A damper 

clamp must

 be installed on the firebox damper to maintain 

an open flue vent condition. See page 9.

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Young children must be carefully supervised when they are 

in the same room as the gas log while in operation. Do not 

place stockings, clothing or any flammable material above or 

near the fireplace.

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Do not substitute or use materials other than those supplied 

for use with the log set.

 

WARNING

Follow all gas leak check procedures in this manual, prior to 

operation.

 

WARNING

Fuels used in gas or oil-fired appliances, and the products of 

combustion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to the State 

of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and/or other re

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productive harm. This warning is issued pursuant to California 

Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6.  

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISCONNECT THE GAS OR ANY GAS 

FITTING WHILE THIS APPLIANCE IS IN OPERATION.

NEVER leave the decorative gas log set unattended while in 

operation.
NEvER allow children to operate this decorative gas log set.
NEvER place hands or fingers on the front-edge of this decora

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tive gas log set.

NEVER use liquid propane gas in a natural gas unit, or natural 

gas in a liquid propane unit.
DO NOT use solid-fuel or lighter fluid in any decorative gas log 

set.

Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance 

must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.

Summary of Contents for AV36MTEKN-1

Page 1: ...h the homeowner for future reference Installer Leave this manual with the appliance Consumer Retain this manual for future reference WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a...

Page 2: ...General Information 8 Product Specifications 8 Fireplace Preparation 9 Introduction 9 Gas Supply 10 Before Fully Installing the Appliance 11 Installation 12 14 Final Set Up 15 Operation 16 Door Operat...

Page 3: ...nsulted before installation 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...

Page 4: ...pression Fitting 1 5 Ember Burner Pan 1 6 Ember Burner 1 7 Damper Clamp 1 8 Flexline 1 9 Street Elbow 1 2 X 3 8 1 10 Rockwool Mix 2 12 Decorative Rock 3 13 Crushed Glass 2 See Parts Lists on page 18 f...

Page 5: ...ace damaged parts Alert children and adults to the hazards of high surface temperatures and caution them to stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition Carefully supervise young children when they a...

Page 6: ...n a fire or explosion WARNING All gas burning appliances produce smoke and carbon mon oxide gas during operation These fumes can be harmful if the appliance is used in any other than a fully vented fi...

Page 7: ...e odor of LP gas Your local LP Gas Dealer can give you a Scratch and Sniff pamphlet Use it to find out what the propane odor smells like If you suspect that your LP Gas has a weak or abnormal odor cal...

Page 8: ...ut should be reduced 4 percent for each 1000 feet above sea level However if the heating value of the gas has been reduced this general rule may not apply Check with local gas utility for proper orifi...

Page 9: ...duction Always consult your local Building Department regarding regula tions codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of a vented decorative gas log set in a solid fuel burning fireplace Th...

Page 10: ...the gas control to aid in servicing It is required by the National Fuel Gas Code that a drip line be installed near the gas inlet This should consist of a vertical length of pipe tee connected into t...

Page 11: ...loor using noncombustible materials Assembly Procedure 1 Place the burner in the fireplace or firebox Make certain the entire ember burner is inside the front edge of the fireplace or firebox 2 An anc...

Page 12: ...ss of 1 2 PSI 3 5 KPA Use a system manual shut off valve to shut off the gas supply to this gas appliance before continuing with installation proce dures WARNING WHEN INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE DO NOT O...

Page 13: ...terclockwise direction 7 Clean the pipe threads on the gas stub using either a wire brush or steel wool Apply Teflon tape or pipe dope to the steel fittings before making any connection Notice All gas...

Page 14: ...ttom lip of the ember burner pan under the ember burner See Figure 10 3 Push the ember burner pan backwards towards the main burner snapping the top of the ember burner pan beneath the grate support S...

Page 15: ...e 14 3 Place the lava rock cinders around the burner assembly Figure 15 WARNING Apply loose material embers and lava rock cinders per instruction manual DO NOT apply extra material not supplied with t...

Page 16: ...ireplace WARNING A fireplace screen must be in place when this appliance is in operation Unless other provisions for combustion air are provided the screen shall have an opening s for introduction of...

Page 17: ...ther than altitude de rate or pilot flame NEVER enlarge valve orifices or burner ports Sooting Some sooting of your log set is normal adding to the appearance of burned wood If excessive sooting accum...

Page 18: ...e Burner Assembly 4 R12072 R12134 Orifice 5 R12055 R12055 Orifice Holder 6 R12083 R12083 Flexline 7 R12165 R12166 Ember Burner Pan 8 R12116 R12116 Compression Fitting 9 R12160 R12161 Ember Burner 10 R...

Page 19: ...be ordered by your Service Person or Dealer Proof of purchase is required for warranty parts All parts listed in the Parts List have a Part Number When ordering parts first obtain the Model Number an...

Page 20: ...tions furnished with the ap pliance A bill of sale cancelled check or payment record should be kept to verify purchase date and establish warranty period Ready access to the appliance for service What...

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