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Report # 10-38 

Flaming Ember Burner 

Owner’s Manual 

General Assembly, Installation, and Operation Instructions. 

If  using the “ EASY”  Safety  Pilot System consult separately attached instructions. 

Register Your Purchase at www.rasmussen.biz.   

Compliant with The Department of Building and Safety, Rule of General Application No. RGA2-72, “Standard for 

decorative Log Sets for Installation in Wood Burning Fireplaces” Decorative Gas Appliances for Installation in 

Solid-Fuel Burning fireplaces. 

The installation and the provisions for combustion and ventilation air must conform with 

The National Fuel Gas 

Code ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA54

, or 

The CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, 

latest edition.

 

ATTENTION! READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLY OR USE

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

 

 

This burner and gas log set are for use in a fully functioning wood burning fireplace with the 

DAMPER WIDE OPEN

it must be installed in a FULLY 

VENTED

 solid-fuel burning fireplace with a working flue constructed of non  

combustible material. The FLUE MUST VENT ALL PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION. 

WARNING: 

A SAFETY PILOT MUST BE INSTALLED ON ALL UNITS DESIGNED OR CONVERTED TO BURN  PROPANE GAS 

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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable 

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other 

appliance. 

 

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WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

 

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Do not try to light any appliance. 

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Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use 

any phone in your building. 

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Immediately call your gas supplier from a 

neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s  

instructions. 

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If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire 

department.

 

 

— Installation and service must be performed by a  

qualified installer, service agency or the gas  

supplier

.

 

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not  

followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus-

ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. 

THE GAS LOG COMPANY 

12028 E. PHILADELPHIA ST.   

WHITTIER, CA   90601   U.S.A.  

www.rasmussen.biz

 

® 

For use with Vented Hearth Kits, Natural Gas Burners; F, FH, FX,  FXH, or  Propane Gas Burners; FA, FAH, FAX, FAXH  

CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING MAY LEAD TO DEATH 

 

 When used without fresh air, decorative gas appliances may give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless,  

poisonous  gas. Some people, pregnant women, persons with heart or lung disease, anemia, persons under the  

influence of alcohol and persons who live at high altitudes are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. 

 

Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu and include; headache, dizziness and/or nausea.  If 

you have these symptoms, the burner or  the appliance may not be installed or working properly, or the flue may 

be blocked. GET FRESH AIR AT ONCE! Verify that the gas log set is properly arranged and have the heater and  

chimney flue serviced before using again.  

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,  

permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, 

where not prohibited by local codes.

 

 

This appliance is only for use with type of gas  

indicated on the rating plate.  

 

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. 

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference

Installation must conform with local codes or, in the  

absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas 

Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. 

Improper installation, alteration, service or 

maintenance can cause property damage, personal 

injury or loss of life. Read these instructions 

thoroughly before installation. For assistance or 

additional information, consult your gas log dealer, 

qualified installer, service agency or gas supplier. 

 REV: FEB 0410 

 Last Printed: 4/27/2010 3:42 PM 

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: 

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Installation must be performed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter. 

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The chimney flue damper, when used with gas logs, will be welded open or completely removed. 

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A CO detector shall be installed in the room where the appliance is installed. 

Summary of Contents for F

Page 1: ...age personal injury or loss of life THE GAS LOG COMPANY 12028 E PHILADELPHIA ST WHITTIER CA 90601 U S A www rasmussen biz For use with Vented Hearth Kits Natural Gas Burners F FH FX FXH or Propane Gas Burners FA FAH FAX FAXH CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING MAY LEAD TO DEATH When used without fresh air decorative gas appliances may give off carbon monoxide an odorless colorless poisonous gas Some people ...

Page 2: ...e or its controls can be dangerous WARNING Failure to keep the primary air opening s of the burner clean may result in sooting and property damage Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids DO NOT use this room appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to in spect the appliance and t...

Page 3: ...ilica Sand SS8 Natural Gas Sets 14 Ember Magic EMX1 15 Black Volcanic Ash VA5 Propane Sets 16 Optional SPK3E RPK3E and RMC1E models come pre assembled with Easy Safety Control The Easy Safety Control is required for Propane sets and may be purchased separately as an upgrade kit 17 Optional V17B Manual Valve Kit A 3 8 MIP x 3 8 MIP Valve V17 B 3 8 x 3 8 Street Elbow C 9 long Key K5 18 All Propane B...

Page 4: ...Figure 2A over edge of fireplace Damper Blade Figure 2B to prevent damper from closing accidentally If unable to attach damper clamp drill a hole or holes in the damper or remove it completely A Damper Clamp B Damper Blade Residents of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts please consult note on page 1 regarding installation before continuing IMPORTANT GUIDELINES The chimney damper must be wide open a...

Page 5: ...rear wall as depth permits Figure 3B 2 Place Burner Pan beneath grate with open edge facing out approximately one inch forward of front legs of grate Figure 2 and 3C Mark positions of Grate and Burner Pan on fireplace floor with pencil then remove from the firebox Figure 3D STEP TWO POSITIONING BURNER PAN AND GRATE FIGURE 3 WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or...

Page 6: ...Insert Rating Plate Heat Shield Figure 4F onto the threads of and the Burner Pipe with labels facing away from the burner STEP FOUR GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION NOTE ENSURE THAT GAS SUPPLY TO FIREPLACE IS OFF 1 Thread 1 2 FIP x 3 8 Flared Elbow Figures 5and 6A onto the Gas Supply Pipe Figures 5 and 6B and wrench tighten If space between Gas Supply Pipe and Firebox floor allows the flared end of the 1 2 F...

Page 7: ...at Factory 2 Thread 3 8 Street Elbow Figure 7C into Burner Pipe and wrench tighten into position shown 3 Thread Orifice Spud Figure 7D Without using pipe compound or Teflon tape into 3 8 V 17 Valve Figure 7E then thread Valve into 3 8 Elbow and wrench tighten into position shown NOTE The Orifice Spud is a gas consumption limiter Higher flames and greater gas consumption may result if orifice spud ...

Page 8: ... position thread one end of the Flex Connector Figures 8 and 9C to the 1 2 FIP x 3 8 Flared Elbow and wrench tighten Do not use pipe compound or tape on any flared threads 3 Attach Flex connector to the tapered end of the V17 valve Figure 9D Remember If Flex Connector is bent into too small of a radius it may kink or break causing air flow noise and or gas leaks 4 Proceed to Page12 Pan Medium Inst...

Page 9: ... remote transmitter Provides safety shutdown in the event of an interruption in the gas supply or flameout It also provides a convenient means of lighting the main burner A safety control is required for all Propane installations is advisable for natural gas and is required in certain jurisdictions Comes with Variable Flame Height Remote Control Transmitter and Remote Receiver Refer to individuall...

Page 10: ...n When pouring Pan Medium White Sand into burner pan do so slowly as it may stir up dust particles Careful not to breath in dust FIGURE 12 Burner Pipe If using a Natural Gas model the Pan Medium is White Sand Volcanic Ash may only be used as dressing for the firebox floor Figure 14 Volcanic ash is recommended for the pan filler for outdoor installation of the burner 2 Sprinkle a light covering of ...

Page 11: ...R use White Sand inside a propane burner pan 2 Sprinkle a light covering of Ember Magic over the Black Volcanic Ash Pull apart Ember Magic fiber material into small loose pieces to enhance the glowing ember effect Spread remaining Ember Magic around ends of pan to add to the ember bed appearance When done the Burner Pan should look somewhat like the illustration below FIGURE 13 Ember Boosters Lead...

Page 12: ... hidden under Volcanic Ash FIGURE 17 Propane model shown with Optional SPK3E Control Figure 17A Volcanic Ash used inside the Burner Pan as pan medium and sprinkled around the outside of the Burner Pan for a decorative effect Volcanic Ash may also be used to conceal the Flex Connector as in Figure 15C above but DO NOT obstruct air mixer holes WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with...

Page 13: ...re provided below with the Burner Pan and Valve omitted for clarity DAMPER AND GLASS DOORS MUST BE FULLY OPEN BEFORE LIGHTING OR BURNING FOR PROPER VENTILATION AND TO PREVENT HEAT DAMAGE TO THE VALVE STEP 6 LOG PLACEMENT CAUTION Crowded logs will cause poor combustion and result in excessive soot formation IMPORTANT YOUR GAS LOG SET SHOULD BE OPERATED FOR THE FIRST 2 3 HOURS AT A LOW FLAME SETTING...

Page 14: ...17 Valve and Fireplace Gas Supply Valve completely STANDARD MATCH LIGHTING 1 Place lighted match on embers near inlet end of burner Figure 23 DO NOT HOLD MATCH IN HAND Move away from front of fireplace 2 Slowly open Fireplace Gas Supply Valve and wait for burner to light 3 Adjust Fireplace Gas Supply Valve for desired flame height 4 To shutdown close Fireplace Gas Supply Valve completely FIGURE 22...

Page 15: ... sure the gas pressure coming into the fireplace does not exceed the maximum pressure allowed with this gas set refer to page 2 If you are using the gas logs with an EASY Safety Pilot Kit make sure you installed the correct orifice into the set Passage of air gas across irregular surfaces There may be burrs paint or other blockages on the burner bar ports Check these ports and remove any blockage ...

Page 16: ... 3 The maximum liability of RASMUSSEN in connection with this limited warranty shall not in any case exceed the contract price paid for the product claimed to be defective or unsuitable 4 This warranty does not extend to any product manufactured by RASMUSSEN which has been subjected to misuse neglect accident improper installation or use in violation of instructions furnished by RASMUSSEN 5 This w...

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