Superior Log-Oak-MDLX4045 Oak Log Set for DRT6340 and DRT6345
The Superior Log-Oak-MDLX4045 is the seven-piece split oak log set for Superior's DRT6300 traditional direct-vent gas fireplaces, the 40" Superior DRT6340 and the 45" Superior DRT6345. Those fireplaces don't ship with logs, and this set is the one Superior specifies for both, so it's ordered with the fireplace.
The logs lock onto pins on the burner, on the grate and on each other, over a bed of volcanic stone and glowing embers that come with the fireplace. A firebox liner kit is the other required piece; it goes in before the logs.
Key Features
- Seven-piece split oak log set for the Superior DRT6340 and DRT6345
- Required with both fireplaces, which ship without logs
- Logs locate on burner pins, grate pins and pins in other logs
- Sits over the volcanic stone and glowing embers that come with the fireplace
- One set fits both the 40" and 45" models
What's Included
- Log 1, center
- Log 2, rear
- Log 3, center left
- Log 4, center right
- Log 5, rear top
- Log 6, front left
- Log 7, front center
What to Order With It
Required – The fireplace:
Required – Firebox liner (one, sized to the fireplace):
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Porcelain Liner Kit, Black, 40" (LKP-BK-MDLX40)
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Porcelain Liner Kit, Black, 45" (LKP-BK-MDLX45)
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Ceramic Liner Kit, Buff Herringbone, 40" (BLKH-LSM40)
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Ceramic Liner Kit, Buff Herringbone, 45" (BLKH-LSM45)
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Ceramic Liner Kit, Buff Rustic, 40" (LKC-BFRS-MDLX40)
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Ceramic Liner Kit, Buff Rustic, 45" (LKC-BFRS-MDLX45)
Optional – Replacement media:
Specifications
| Model |
LOG-OAK-MDLX4045 |
| Order number |
H8676 |
| Type |
Split oak log set, 7 pieces |
| Fits |
Superior DRT6340 (40") and DRT6345 (45") traditional direct-vent fireplaces |
| Required? |
Yes, one set per fireplace |
| Placement |
Pins on the burner, the grate and the logs |
| Use with |
Volcanic stone and glowing embers (included with the fireplace); a firebox liner kit |
| Warranty |
Logs: 1 year, thermal breakage (see Warranty below) |
Compatibility
| Superior DRT6340 |
40" traditional direct-vent fireplace |
| Superior DRT6345 |
45" traditional direct-vent fireplace |
| Other fireplaces |
Not approved |
Installation Requirements
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When: only after the fireplace is fully installed, the gas line has been leak-tested and the burner has been lit and checked. Handle the logs with the gas and power off and the logs cool; they stay hot for up to an hour after the fireplace shuts off.
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Liner and stone: install the ceramic or porcelain liner panels first. Spread volcanic stone around the burner, never on it; the whole bag isn't needed.
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Embers: tear the glowing embers into pieces about the size of a quarter, keep them fluffed, and spread them over roughly 75% of the burner on natural gas. On propane, keep embers off the main burner ports. Too much ember material causes soot.
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Logs, in order: follow the numbered drawings in the fireplace manual. Log 1 goes on the two pins on the burner, logs 2, 3 and 4 locate on the grate pins as shown, log 5 sits on the pin in log 2, log 6 on a grate pin, and log 7 on the pin in log 4. Placed right, the twigs sit between the flame peaks without touching the flames.
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Rules: the fireplace can't be run without both the log set and a liner installed, a different log set can't be substituted, and wood is never burned in it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need this log set?
Yes. The DRT6340 and DRT6345 ship without logs, and Superior lists this set as required for both, along with one firebox liner kit. The fireplace can't be operated without them.
Does one set fit both sizes?
Yes. The same MDLX4045 set is specified for the 40" DRT6340 and the 45" DRT6345.
Are the embers and volcanic stone included?
They come with the fireplace, not the log set. Replacement glowing embers (FGE) and volcanic stone (FDVS) are sold separately; Superior suggests replacing the embers once a year for the best glow.
How should the embers look?
Fluffed, quarter-size pieces covering about three-quarters of the burner on natural gas. On propane, none go on the main ports. More isn't better: too much ember material causes soot and a poor flame.
How do I clean the logs?
Wait until they're cool, lift them out carefully (fiber logs get fragile once they've been fired) and clean off carbon with a vacuum or a soft brush, such as a paintbrush. Put each piece back exactly where the instructions show; logs out of position cause carbon build-up and change how the fireplace burns.
What if I see soot on the logs or glass?
Soot almost always means a flame is touching a log. Turn the fireplace off, let it cool, and check every piece against the placement instructions so nothing sits in the flames or over the burner ports. If it still soots with the logs in the right place, have a qualified service technician check the burner's air adjustment.
Warranty
The log set is covered under Superior's 20 Year Limited Warranty on the Superior DRT6340 or DRT6345 it's installed in, which treats logs this way:
- Logs: replacement for one year from installation, against thermal breakage only
- Labor: paid at IHP rates for the logs' one-year warranty period
Wear and tear, misuse and faulty installation aren't covered, and Superior says using a log set that isn't approved for the fireplace voids the fireplace's warranty. The warranty is for the original owner of a fireplace installed in the US or Canada. Full terms are in the warranty certificate.
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