Operation
900414-00 12/2015
Innovative Hearth Products
MHD 35/40 Series Direct-Vent Gas Fireplaces
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Installing the logs, volcanic stone, and glowing embers
WARNING
• Turn OFF all gas and electricity to the appliance before installing the volcanic stone, embers, and logs.
• Do NOT install the logs until the appliance has been completely installed, the gas line connected and
tested for leaks, and the initial burner operation has been confirmed.
• Use of an unapproved log set in the fireplace will void the warranty and will result in incomplete
combustion, sooting, and poor flame quality.
• Logs get very hot and remain hot for up to one hour after the gas supply is turned OFF. Handle the logs
only when cool.
• This appliance is not designed to burn wood. Any attempt to do so could cause irreparable damage to
appliance and prove hazardous.
• If the logs are not installed according to these instructions, improper combustion could occur. This could
result in the excessive production of soot and/or the colorless, odorless, toxic gas carbon monoxide (CO).
NOTE:
If applicable, install the firebox liner before placing the stone. Logs can be installed after the volcanic stone.
Installing the volcanic stone, and glowing embers
1.
If necessary, remove the glass door
(
Page 58
)
.
2.
Spread the decorative volcanic stone in a pleasing pattern on the firebox floor along the slope and to the back
right and left sides of the burner
(
Figure 47
)
.
NOTE:
Do not place stone on the burner.
3.
Separate and fluff the glowing embers into pieces approximately the size of a quarter
(
Figure 48
)
.
Figure 47 - Installing the volcanic stone
Figure 48 - Separating the glowing embers
4.
Position the separated glowing embers over the small holes on the burner surface
(
Figure 49
)
. Do NOT cover the
large burner slots.
Figure 49 - Installing the glowing embers
NOTE:
Enough glowing ember material is provided for several applications. For best glowing effect, replace the
ember material annually.
