Maytag LMDV-40 SERIES Gas Heater User Manual


 
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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
WARNING
The size and position of the log
set was engineered to give the
appliance a safe, reliable and
attractive fl ame pattern. Any
attempt to use a different log
set in the fi replace will void
the warranty and will result in
incomplete combustion, soot-
ing, and poor fl ame quality.
REFERENCE
Firebox Accessories / Parts
Cat. No. Model No. Description
88L53 FGE Bag of Glowing Embers
(1 oz. rockwool)
42363
Vermiculite, Bag (2 liters)
80L42 FDVS
Bag of Decorative
Volcanic Stone
Table 8
Glowing Embers
Bag of Glowing
Embers (rockwool)
Separate into Quarter
Size (separate) Pieces
INSTALL VERMICULITE, VOLCANIC
STONE, GLOWING EMBERS AND LOGS
1. Remove the front glass enclosure panel
(see Removing Glass Enclosure Panels on
this page).
2. Carefully remove the old logs, embers
volcanic stone and vermiculite from the
fi rebox. Handle logs carefully to prevent
breakage.
3. Install Vermiculite - Place some vermiculite
on the fi rebox fl oor around the burner (the
entire bag of vermiculite will NOT be used).
See Figures 8 & 9. DO NOT PLACE ANY
VERMICULITE ON THE BURNER. Mound
up a portion of the vermiculite in front of the
burner.
4. Install decorative volcanic stone - Sprinkle
the decorative volcanic stone (dark colored)
on top of the vermiculite (light colored) in a
pleasing pattern (see Figures 8 & 9).
5. Placement of Glowing Embers -
Separate the Embers (rockwool) into pieces
about the size of a quarter (see Figure 7).
Keep the pieces fl uffed up, not matted.
Distribute these pieces over the surface of
the burner, as shown in Figures 8 & 9. Do
not use more than is necessary. Ensure that
the main burner slots remain uncovered by
the ember material.
Note: This appliance is provided with enough
Glowing Embers for several applications, do
not use all that is in a new bag at one time. For
best glowing effect, replace the ember material
annually.
6. Placement of Logs and Twigs -
All logs that have locating notches or slots to
help ensure that they are properly positioned.
All top logs that rest on lower logs, do so
over notches, indents or pins. Proper twig
placement is critical to prevent sooting. Twigs
should be placed in the gaps between the fl ame
peaks and should be positioned so they do not
impinge the fl ames.
LMDV-3328 & LMDV-3530 - Install as Follows
Carefully position the ceramic fi ber logs and twigs
over the burner as shown in Figure 8. Logs
should be placed in the order shown and per the
following instructions.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to install the logs
until the appliance installation
has been completed, the gas line
connected and tested for leaks
and the initial burner operation
has been checked out.
Figure 7
WARNING
This appliance is not designed
to burn wood. Any attempt to
do so could cause irreparable
damage to appliance and prove
hazardous to your safety.
WARNING
If logs are not installed according
to the log installation instructions,
ame impingement and improper
combustion could occur and result
in soot and/or excessive produc-
tion of carbon monoxide (CO), a
colorless, odorless, toxic gas.
1. Place the rear log (A) as shown. Position the
2 notches on the bottom of the log over the
2 corresponding locating brackets against
the back wall of fi rebox.
2. Place the left log (B) as shown. The notch
on the bottom of the log should fi t over the
corresponding locating bracket.
3. Place the right log (E) as shown. The hole
on the back of the log should fi t over the
corresponding pin on the rear log (A). Make
sure that the log is positioned so it aligns
to the sides of the gas ports on the corner
of the burner.
4. Place the left center log (C) as shown.
The forked end of the log fi ts into the cor-
responding notch on rear log (A). The slot
on the other end (bottom) of log fi ts over
the corresponding locating bracket on the
sub-fl oor.
5. Place the right center log (D) as shown. One
end of the log fi ts into the corresponding
indent on the right log (E). The slot on
the other end (bottom) of log fi ts over the
corresponding locating bracket on the sub-
fl oor.
LMDV-4035 - Install as Follows
Carefully position the ceramic fi ber logs and twigs
over the burner as shown in Figure 9. Logs
should be placed in the order shown and per the
following instructions.
1. Position the center log (C) onto the 2 cor-
responding location pins on the burner.
2. Place the rear log (A) as shown. Position the
2 notches on the bottom of the log over the
2 corresponding locating brackets against
the back wall of fi rebox.
3. Place the left log (B) as shown. The notch
on the bottom of the log should fi t over the
corresponding locating bracket.
4. Place the right log (E) as shown. The notch
on the bottom of the log should fi t over the
corresponding locating bracket. Make sure
that the log is positioned so it aligns to the
sides of the gas ports on the corner of the
burner.
5. Place the center front log (D) as shown.
The slot in the bottom of the log fi ts over
the corresponding location bracket on the
sub-fl oor.