Operating Instructions
Choice of site Installation Operation&Maintenance Outdoor Installation
NEW 
Model 2002E freestanding ceramic fireplace
UL Certified by Omni Testing Labs of Beaverton OR, to UL 737. The fireplace has been certified EPA Exempt.
Your Earthfire fireplace is not only a beautiful and unique piece of art, it is a highly engineered product that will give you years of enjoyment. It is easily installed by a qualified dealer or certified installer. A detailed instruction manual is included with each firepot.
The Earthfire fireplace is designed to be free-standing on a non-combustible floor or platform with a heat transmission or k-factor of at least 0.84. It must also stand beyond the minimum clearances from combustible materials ( see below ), and be where a suitable chimney flue can be run directly up through the ceiling and roof, or through a side wall ( not recommended unless your ceiling is at least 10’) , or into an existing lined masonry chimney. Your Earthfire Fireplace will become the focal point for the room and should be placed where the fire can be seen and enjoyed, but it should not be closer than 36" to any furniture or wood fuel.
Placing the Earthfire Fireplace on a platform can look very nice. The platform can become another design element, it can provide a way to differentiate the floor material below the fireplace, and it facilitates putting wood into the fireplace and removing ash.
Making a fire
A match and a single fire starter with reasonable kindling will get your fire going quite quickly and then you can add fuel as you like to build the size fire you would like. The spark guard is simply moved aside to add fuel, and then returned to its place in front of the fire.
The wood you burn will determine the heat output and the need for your spark guard. Some wood will burn quietly, while others will crackle and spit.We recommend that you get the best wood that you can, and keep it dry, to get maximum enjoyment. Keeping a wood rack near the fireplace, but beyond the specified clearances, will allow for steady and easy refueling.
Never use gasoline, or lantern fuels, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or any similar accelerators. These will smell and can damage the unit.
The chimney will get quite hot, but if the chimney actually glows, you are over firing. Heating and cooling of the chimney will cause it to change color, but most owners believe this adds to the overall beauty of their fireplace.
Cleaning the Firepot
The Earthfire fireplace only needs to be cleaned once every 15 to 20 fires. If dry wood is used, the ash produced will be very fine. Wait 12 hours after the last fire for the ash to cool and brush the ash out of the mouth opening. Dispose of the ash properly, and make sure that the level of the sand in the bottom of the pot is not lowered and replenish as necessary.
Disposal of ashes
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should then be placed on a non-combustible floor, or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil, or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have been thoroughly cooled.
Creosote formation and removal
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors can condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire, and as a result creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote produces an extremely hot fire. The chimney and the chimney connector should be inspected regularly, every two months if fires are being burned daily, to determine if a creosote has occurred. If so, it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
Chimney maintenance
Inspect the system at the top of the firepot and at the top of the chimney. Cooler surfaces tend to build up creosote deposits quicker, so it is important to check the chimney from the top as well as from the bottom.
Creosote should be removed with a brush specifically designed for the type of chimney in use. A professional service company can perform this service. It is important before each season, to professionally inspect the system and clean and repair it as necessary.
Installation in a covered outdoor room, or under cover of any kind, will require one to proceed per the steps as indoor an installation. The same floor protection and clearances will apply.
For Installations that are outdoors, and not under cover of any kind, we recommend use of an Earthfire Outside Chimney Kit, and Earthfire Cover.
Introduction Parts List Installation Log Placement & Lighting Maintenance Trouble Shooting
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this appliance. Improper use of this appliance can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion and carbon monoxide poisoning.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas clearly marked on the log set box. If the appliance must be converted for use with propane/LP gas, a conversion kit must be obtained from American Gas Log Company or Earthfire USA.
This gas log set is only to be installed and burned in an Earthfire Ceramic Fireplace that has been installed by an approved Earthfire installer. The fireplace must be fully vented and the chimney must be free of any obstructions. This gas log set installation manual must be read in conjunction with the installation manual supplied with the fireplace.
The Earthfire ceramic fireplace has been certified for burning either wood or gas (both natural gas and LP/ propane).The fireplace installation for both wood and gas must conform to the specifications set out in the fireplace installation manual, particularly regarding clearances from combustible materials and the use of a Class A chimney.
WARNING: Do not burn wood or other material in this fireplace with a gas log set installed.
To operate this gas log set, the fireplace damper (if installed) must be fully opened and locked. Do not use the log set if fumes from the burner emerge into the room when the damper is fully open. This indicates that there is not an adequate draft and the gas log set must not be used until the problem has been corrected.
WARNING: Improper use or improper installation may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide, which is an odorless and colorless gas, is a by-product of combustion. Caution must be taken to insure the fireplace is properly vented when logs are in use. To avoid having potentially dangerous fumes enter the living area, be sure the chimney is drawing properly and has sufficient draft.
The Earthfire fireplace screen must be in place when operating this gas log set. If another screen is used this screen must have an opening for the introduction of combustion air.
Nominal inlet gas pressure for this appliance is 7" water column for natural gas and 11" water column for LP
Assembly of Safety Pilot Valve Kit and Burner Pan
The Safety Pilot Kit contains a Control Valve certified by A.G.A which provides a safe and convenient way to ignite your energy efficient gas log set. The Control Valve has been pre-fitted with either a natural gas orifice or an LP orifice. Please follow the correct set of instructions below for the placing of the burner pan and use of vermiculite. (See Parts List as a guide to reference part numbers.)
For ease of installation it is advisable to install the burner pan and log set through the top of the fireplace (i.e. with the lid removed).
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Insert Control Valve (#1) into Bracket (#2) as shown in fig1.
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Attach your gas supply line to the Control Valve (#1) as shown in fig 3.
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Attach Gas Outlet Tube (#3) to Control Valve (#1) at the indicated junction. (fig 3)
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Place Bracket (#2) in the Wrought Iron Stand with the Control Valve (#1) facing forwards (fig2).
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Position the Wrought Iron Stand in the desired place in the room, Control Valve to the front.
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Insert the Firepot (without lid) into the Wrought Iron Stand. Lower it carefully vertically downwards and center it on the Wrought Iron Stand.
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Place the 2 Firebricks (#4) in the base of the fireplace, side by side lengthways front to back. Do not cover the two holes drilled into the base of the fireplace, which are to accommodate the Gas Outlet tube (#3) and the Thermocouple Leads (#5).
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Attach the Pilot Gas Line (silver in color) and Thermocouple Lead (copper in color) Assembly (#5) to the Burner Pan (#6) using the 90o Bracket (#7)
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Feed the Thermocouple Leads (#5) through the hole drilled in the base of the firepot closest to the front. NOTE: When bending the Pilot Gas Line and Thermocouple Lead do not kink either line or Pilot will malfunction.
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Attach the Thermocouple Leads (#5) to the Control Valve (#1) as shown in fig 3. NOTE: When screwing into the Control Valve hand tighten each line and tighten 1/8 turn with a wrench. OVERTIGHTNING WILL CASUE PILOT FAILURE.
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Feed the Gas Outlet Pipe (#3) through the hole drilled in the base of the firepot closest to the back.
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Attach the Gas Outlet Pipe (#3) to the elbow (#8) on the Burner Pan (#6).
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Attach the Burner Bar Cap (#9) to the open end of the Burner Bar
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Place the Burner Pan in the center of the fireplace on the Firebricks (#4), touching the front of the firepot.
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Be certain all connections are tight and use pipe compound on all male threads to seal joints. Test all connections with a soapy water solution with the gas supply turned on. If bubbles appear on any connection, retighten and retest. Once it is determined there are no leaks whatsoever, turn off gas supply and move to next assembly step.
If optional Remote Control (#10) and Receiver (#11) are purchased the Cable (#12) leads must be attached to the Control Valve (#1).
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The receiver prongs on the Control Valve are located in the upper left corner on the face of the valve. The small lead should be attached to the small prong on the bottom first and then the larger lead on top.
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Attach the Receiver (#11) to the bottom of the Bracket(#2), behind the Control Valve(#1) with double-sided tape.
Vermiculite, Ember and Log Placement
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Place Vermiculite (# 13) over the installed burner pan. Material should be sloped to the same angle as the burner pan, filling the entire pan.
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Spread Glowing Embers (# 14) over the top of the Vermiculite (#13) covering the entire area, concentrating on the front and sides of the burner pan for the most realistic burning effect.
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Place the Platinum Embers (# 15) in the most visible places between the logs and around the Burner Pan.
Log Placement (Part Numbers A through E, fig A)
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Place S-Shaped log in the front of the Burner Pan.
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Arrange remaining logs on top of the two base logs.Top logs can be rearranged to achieve the desired flame pattern. Use fig A in the Parts List as a guide.
Lighting Your Gas Log Set (Manual valve only)
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Open chimney flue damper to the full open position.
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Turn control knob on right side of valve to "PILOT" position.
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Place lighter at pilot head attached to burner pan and push in knob.
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Hold knob in until pilot lights and remains lit for 60 seconds.
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If pilot light goes out repeat steps B, C, and D.
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Once pilot is lit turn control knob to "ON" position.
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Control knob on left can now be used to turn logs off and on or up and down.
Remote Lighting
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Open chimney flue damper to the full open position.
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Turn control knob on right side of valve to "ON" position
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Press to turn on the main burner and to increase flame height. Press to decrease flame height and to shut of the main burner.
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Short tapping on either of the buttons allows incremental change in flame height.
It is recommended to turn the Controller to either the "PILOT" or "OFF" position if the appliance is left unattended for long periods (eg vacation), so that it cannot receive commands from the transmitter. Exercise caution when leaving the appliance unattended while in use: in exceptional cases soundwaves from sources other than the transmitter can cause changes in flame height adjustment.
Very little maintenance is required. The carbon deposit resulting from combustion is natural and adds to the realistic appearance of the set. If carbon becomes excessive it can be lightly brushed or vacuumed away.
Problem Cause Corrective Action
1 No ignition valve not on turn valve on
gas line not clear inspect supply lines for tube kinks or obstructions
2 Inadequate flame valve partially closed open valve fully
gas line obstruction burner inspection for tubekinks or obstructions
log arrangement rearrange logs to desired pattern