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FIREPLACE MANTIS LOG SET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Log Installation
Proper Positioning of the logs is critical to the safe and clean op
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eration of this fireplace. If the logs are not placed in the proper
position, the fireplace can soot, or create an unsafe operating con
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dition.
CAUTION
Do not handle these logs with your bare hands! Al-
ways wear gloves to prevent skin irritation. After han-
dling the logs, wash your hands gently with soap and
water.
Log Placement
1. Place the Rear Log (A) onto the rear log support. The notch
in the Rear Log fits over the rear igniter. The Rear Log (A)
should be all the way to the back of the firebox and as far to
the left side as possible. See Figure 64.
2. Place Left Log (B) on the left rear log support shelf. The
charred portion of the log must face inward. See Figure 64.
3. Place the Middle Log (D) on front log support between the
front and back burners. The log must be as far back on the
support as possible. See Figure 64.
4. Place the Right Log (C) on the right rear log support shelf. The
top of log rests on Rear Log (A) and bottom of log rests the
Log Placement
Figure 65
B
F
D
A
H
C
G
E
Log Placement
Figure 64
front log support shelf. The charred portion of log must face
inward. See Figure 65.
5. Place the Front Right Log (F) on the right side of firebox bot
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tom. The notch in the bottom of Front Right Log fits over the
front flame sensor. The log should be positioned fully forward
and to the right against the Right Log (C). See Figure 64.
6. Place the Front Left Log (E) on left side of the firebox bottom.
The notch in bottom of Front Left Log fits over front Igniter.
The log should be positioned full forward and to the left. See
Figure 65.
7. Place the Left Top Long Log (G) on the pin on Left Log (B).
The upper left leg of Left Top Log will rest on Rear Log (A).
The upper right leg of Left Top Log will rest on Middle Log (D).
8. Place the Right Top Log (H) on the pin on the Right Log (C).
The bottom right leg of the Right Top Log (H) will rest on the
Front Right Log (F).
9. Verify that the logs are not in contact with the flame sensor.
Interference with the flame sensor will effect the fireplace’s
operation.
Firebox Layout
Figure 67
REAR LOG SUPPORT
FRONT LOG SUPPORT
FIREBOX BOTTOM
REAR HOT SURFACE IGNITOR
REAR FLAME SENSOR
REAR BURNER
RIGHT REAR
LOG SUPPORT
SHELF
FRONT BURNER
FRONT FLAME SENSOR
FRONT HOT SURFACE IGNITOR
LEFT REAR
LOG SUPPORT
SHELF
A
Rear Log
B
Left Log
C
Right Log
D
Middle Log
E
Front Left Log
F
Front Right Log
G
Left Top Log
H
Right Top Log
Log Assembly
Figure 66