American Hearth ALS-18YK-1 Owner's manual

Brand: American Hearth

Model: ALS-18YK-1

Type: Owner's manual

This manual is also suitable for

Yorktown Refractory Log Set (ALS_YK)

American Hearth ALS-18YK-1 is a gas log set for unvented gas log heaters or vented decorative appliances. It complies with ANSI Z21.11.2 Unvented Heaters and also complies with ANSI Z21.60 Decorative Vented Appliances for Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces. The log set features proper log placement, rock wool can be added to burners for a glowing ember effect, and decorative lava rock or small wood pieces should never be placed on the burner. Ceiling fans, portable fans, or logs installed near cold air returns can affect the performance of the log set and should be avoided.

Page 1

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AND OWNER'S MANUAL

LOG SET FOR UNVENTED

GAS LOG HEATER

VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE

MODELS

ALS-18YK-1

ALS-24YK-2

ALS-30YK-2

WARNING: If not installed, operated and maintained

in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions,

this product could expose you to substances in fuel

or from fuel combustion which can cause death or

serious illness.

Log sets comply with ANSI Z21.11.2 Unvented Heaters

and also comply with ANSI Z21.60 Decorative Vented

Appliances for Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces. State or

local codes may only allow operation of log sets in a

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YORKTOWN

Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance.

Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference.

LS-24YK-2 Shown

GAS-FIRED

WARNING: If the information in these instructions

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sult causing property damage, personal injury or

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vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any

other appliance.

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use any phone in your building.

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neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s

instructions.

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— Installation and service must be performed by a

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plier.

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“how-to” video. To get started, scan the code with your

smart phone or tablet.

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Section Page

Important Installation Guidelines ....................................................................................................3

General Information ........................................................................................................................3

Requirements for Canada ..............................................................................................................4

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Log Placement LS-24YK .........................................................................................................14-21

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Log Placement LS-30YK .........................................................................................................23-31

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Ember Placement LS-24YK Photos .............................................................................................33

Ember Placement LS-30YK Photos .............................................................................................34

Master Parts Distributor List .........................................................................................................35

How to Order Repair Parts ...........................................................................................................35

Parts Lists and Parts Views ..........................................................................................................36

TABLE OF CONTENTS

28190-2-1015 Page 3

Proper Log Placement

Log placement is critical to proper burner performance. Logs must

be correctly positioned onto the burner. The photos in this manual

show the proper pinned position for logs on this set. Owners need

to be shown proper log placement and instructed not to move the

logs.

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the photos. Malformed logs or logs with sloppy pin holes must be

replaced.

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Rock wool can be added to burners for a glowing ember effect. It

must be positioned only on the front portion of the burner. The photos

in this manual show the proper placement of rock wool.

Decorative lava rock or small wood pieces should never be placed

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obstructions build-up around or inside the venturi. Any obstruction

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inlet and/or is not aligned with the venturi. Any misalignment of the

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Ceiling Fans, Portable Fans or Logs Installed Near Cold Air

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during the operation of vent-free logs. If the air blows directly into

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turned off or redirected. Ceiling fans could be reversed to possibly

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situation.

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other accessory not approved for use with this heater.

Candles

Avoid the use of scented or decorative candles while the log set is in

operation. Candles produce a residue in the air that creates a soot like

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soot. The amount of time burned and the quantity of candles burned

will determine the amount of soot produced and deposited.

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Do not continue to operate the log set.

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Glass Doors

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logset. The opening of the glass door frame should be the dimension

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Wood Burning Fireplaces

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free of all creosote before installing a gas burning log set. Creosote

will soften when heated and can drop on the logset causing odors

and possibly sooting.

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the authority having jurisdiction.

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NFPA54.*

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42nd St., New York, N.Y. 10018.

State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made

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of Massachusetts.

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mental room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a

copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.

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rooms and bathrooms.

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

GENERAL INFORMATION

28190-2-1015Page 4

REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADA

This unit cannot EH LQVWDOOHG LQ D 819(17(' DSSOLFDWLRQ WKLV

unit can only be installed as a VENTED application with these

requirements.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

This unit complies with ANSI Z21.60and CGA 2.26 Decorative

Gas Appliances For Installation In Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces.

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gas log set is installed. This appliance is for installation only in

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

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tion and ventilation air or in the absence of local codes follow

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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.

3. Do not operate this log set with glass doors in the closed posi-

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burning. Adequate combustion air must be provided for proper

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adequate combustion air into the room. A damper clamp must

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damper clamp.

4. Young children must be carefully supervised when they are in

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

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5. Do not substitute or use materials other than those supplied

for use with the log set.

6. Also refer to IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION on page

3 of this manual

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or near the appliance.

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eration.

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bonding agents. These bonding agents are not harmful but

may produce annoying smoke and smells as they are burned

off during initial operation of the appliance. This is a normal

temporary occurrence. A window should be opened during the

initial bake out period.

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person. The appliance should be inspected before use and

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ance be kept clean.

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 Do keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible

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 Do make a periodic visual check of pilot and burners. Clean

and replace damaged parts.

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

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appliance and to replace any part of the control system and

any gas control which has been under water.

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stalled.

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ances for Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces. State or local codes

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ration. Check your state or local codes.

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Log

Description

Part Number Front View Top View

Log A R10257

Log B 5

Log C R10260

Log D R10259

Log F R10262

Note: ALS-18YK does not contain a Log E and is not needed for assembly.

ALS-18YK LOG IDENTIFICATION

28190-2-1015Page 6

Ember Placement

Apply loose material (glowing embers) per appropriate Installation

Instructions and Owner's Manual. Replacement of loose material

(glowing embers) must be purchased from Empire Comfort Sys-

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may adversely affect performance of the heater. WARNING: All

previously applied loose material must be removed prior to reap-

plication.

Note: A single layer of embers is to be used when applying Platinum

Bright Embers (alone or in combination with production embers)

to the burner.

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wash your hands gently with soap and water.

All Logs

The positioning of the logs is critical to the safe and clean operation

of this heater. Sooting and other problems may result if the logs are

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Replacement Loose Material

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Part Number

$/6<. 15999

Platinum Bright Embers PE-20-1

LOG PLACEMENT ALS-18YK

Scan this code to see the log assembly video.

WARNING

Failure to position the parts in accordance with this diagram or

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may result in property damage or personal injury.

WARNING

This appliance is equipped for (natural or propane) gas. Field

conversion is not permitted.

Attention: Do not use Figure 1 to order replacement logs. Refer to

Page 35 Parts List and Parts View to order logs for your appropriate

model number.

Log Placement

LS-18YK Logs

Figure 1

Note: LS-18YK does not contain a Log E and is not needed

for assembly.

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1. Place Log C onto right rear pin on rear log support as shown below.

LOG PLACEMENT ALS-18YK

28190-2-10153DJH

2. Place Log D onto left rear pin on rear log support as shown below.

LOG PLACEMENT ALS-18YK

28190-2-1015 Page 9

3. Place Log A onto two front left burner pins as shown below.

LOG PLACEMENT ALS-18YK

28190-2-1015Page 10

4. Place Log B onto two front right burner pins as shown below.

LOG PLACEMENT ALS-18YK

28190-2-1015 Page 11

5. Insert boss on Log F into recess on right side of Log C and Log B as shown below.

LOG PLACEMENT ALS-18YK

28190-2-1015Page 12

6. Log placement is completed.

LOG PLACEMENT ALS-18YK

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Log

Description

Part Number Front View Top View

Log A R10264

Log B R10265

Log C R10267

Log D R10266

Log E 5

Log F R10262

ALS-24YK LOG IDENTIFICATION

28190-2-1015Page 14

Ember Placement

Apply loose material (glowing embers) per appropriate Installation

Instructions and Owner's Manual. Replacement of loose material

(glowing embers) must be purchased from Empire Comfort Sys-

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may adversely affect performance of the heater. WARNING: All

previously applied loose material must be removed prior to reap-

plication.

Note: A single layer of embers is to be used when applying Platinum

Bright Embers (alone or in combination with production embers)

to the burner.

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wash your hands gently with soap and water.

All Logs

The positioning of the logs is critical to the safe and clean operation

of this heater. Sooting and other problems may result if the logs are

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Replacement Loose Material

(glowing embers)

Part Number

ALS-24YK 15970

Platinum Bright Embers PE-20-1

LOG PLACEMENT ALS-24YK

Scan this code to see the log assembly video.

WARNING

Failure to position the parts in accordance with this diagram or

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may result in property damage or personal injury.

WARNING

This appliance is equipped for (natural or propane) gas. Field

conversion is not permitted.

Attention: Do not use Figure 2 to order replacement logs. Refer to

Page 35 Parts List and Parts View to order logs for your appropriate

model number.

Log Placement

LS-24YK Logs

Figure 2

28190-2-1015 Page 15

1. Place Log C onto right rear pin on rear log support as shown below.

LOG PLACEMENT ALS-24YK

28190-2-1015Page 16

2. Place Log D onto left rear pin on rear log support as shown below.

LOG PLACEMENT ALS-24YK

28190-2-1015 Page 17

3. Place Log A onto two front left burner pins as shown below.

LOG PLACEMENT ALS-24YK

28190-2-10153DJH

4. Place Log B onto two front right burner pins as shown below.

LOG PLACEMENT ALS-24YK

28190-2-1015 Page 19

5. Insert boss on Log F into recess on right side of Log C and Log B. See image below.

LOG PLACEMENT ALS-24YK

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6. Insert boss on Log E into recess on Log D and resting on Log A. See image below.

LOG PLACEMENT ALS-24YK

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