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PLACEMENT OF THE GLOWING EMBERS
Cover the burner pan with glowing embers (rock wool) provided. Tear pieces approximately
1
/
2
" in size (roughly
the size of a nickel) and cover the burner evenly.
DO NOT…
1. Pile the rock wool too thickly on pan.
2. Place rock wool higher than the top of the front grate bar.
3. Cover the pilot with rock wool.
PLACEMENT OF DECORATIVE VOLCANIC ROCk
Sprinkle volcanic rock in front of front glowing embers and to both sides.
DO NOT SPRINkLE ON BURNERS,
PILOT OR LOGS.
IMPORTANT: FIREPLACE DRAFT TEST DURINg INITIAL INSTALLATION
It is critical to verify that your chimney is drafting properly because the fireplace and gas logs function as a sys-
tem.
Although MHSC goes to great lengths to design vented gas log sets that minimize sooting, all vented log sets will
soot over time. Sooting normally appears as areas of a black powder-like substance on the logs. It is important
to periodically clean and inspect the logs per the cleaning and servicing section of the manual.
FIREPLACE DRAFT TEST
FIREPLACE DRAFT TEST METHOD
To determine if your fireplace is drafting properly, turn the log set on. After the log set has been burning for about
10 minutes, place a match or smoke stick along the top and sides of the fireplace opening. If the flame or smoke
is not pulled into the fireplace, then the
fireplace is not venting properly.
At this point the damper stop should
be adjusted so that the damper opening is increased. If the problem remains after the open area of the damper
is increased, then the fireplace system should be professionally inspected to determine if your firebox/chimney
is venting properly.
W
ARNING
Fireplace systems that do not draft properly can increase the amount of soot produced
by normal operation of the log set and in extreme cases can cause soot to be deposited
within the room. This effect can be a sign of a blocked chimney, a faulty vent system or
the result of negative pressure within the home. The dealer should be able to diagnose if a
problem exists and be able to provide a solution to improve the venting of the fireplace.
