Empire White Mountain Hearth Super Sassafras Gas Logs
Empire White Mountain Hearth LS30RSS 30" Super Sassafras Refractory Gas Log Set
The Empire White Mountain Hearth LS30RSS is a 30-inch, seven-piece Super Sassafras refractory gas log set designed for a compatible 30" Empire Slope Glaze burner. Its hand-painted refractory logs create a substantial traditional fireplace presentation while allowing the burner, Natural Gas or Liquid Propane fuel configuration, ignition, controls, and operating setup to be selected separately.
Model
LS30RSS / LS-30RSS
Nominal Size
30"
Log Count
7 Pieces
Material
Refractory
Style
Super Sassafras
Required Burner
30" Slope Glaze
Fuel
NG / LP via Burner
Shipping Weight
66 lb
Important: Log Set Only — Burner Not Included
This listing includes the Empire LS30RSS seven-piece Super Sassafras refractory log set only. A compatible 30" Empire Slope Glaze burner is required and sold separately.
System selection matters:
Choose the exact burner according to the available fuel supply, preferred controls, fireplace dimensions, and intended installation configuration.
Large 30" Super Sassafras Fireplace Presentation
The LS30RSS is designed for homeowners who want a large, traditional gas-log appearance with the substantial look of individually finished refractory logs.
Its seven-piece Super Sassafras arrangement creates a layered wood-fire presentation while maintaining flexibility over the burner platform installed beneath it.
Empire's compatible Slope Glaze burners use ceramic beads to tumble the gas and create flame movement around the log arrangement.
Empire LS30RSS at a Glance
Brand
Empire / White Mountain Hearth
Product Type
Gas Fireplace Log Set
Log Style
Super Sassafras
Is the Empire LS30RSS Right for Your Fireplace?
Best For
- Buyers wanting a large 30" traditional gas-log presentation.
- Projects using a compatible 30" Empire Slope Glaze burner.
- Homeowners who prefer substantial refractory logs.
- Natural Gas installations using the correct burner.
- Propane / LP installations using the correct burner.
- Manual-control configurations.
- Millivolt-control configurations.
- Variable-flame configurations.
- Intermittent-pilot configurations.
- Approved vented or vent-free applications where permitted.
Do Not Choose This Log Set If
- You need a complete burner-and-log system.
- You expect gas controls or a burner to be included.
- Your fireplace cannot accommodate the required 30" burner.
- Your existing burner is not approved for the LS30RSS.
- Your firebox cannot meet the exact burner's dimensional requirements.
- You need an 18" or 24" Super Sassafras set instead.
- Your intended vent-free installation is prohibited by local requirements.
What's Included?
Included
- 1 × Empire White Mountain Hearth LS30RSS 30" Super Sassafras refractory log set
- 7 individual refractory logs
Not Included
- 30" Empire Slope Glaze burner
- Gas valve and burner controls
- Ignition system associated with the selected burner
- Remote control unless included with the separately selected burner
- Gas-supply components
Product-image note: A burner shown in product photography is for presentation and is not included with this log-set-only listing.
Compatible Empire Fireboxes
Empire lists the LS30RSS for use with the following Empire fireboxes:
VFD42FB
Listed by Empire for the LS30RSS platform.
VFP42FB
Listed by Empire for the LS30RSS platform.
VFS42FB
Listed by Empire for the LS30RSS platform.
Complete system verification is still required. Confirm the exact burner, fuel, control configuration, and installation requirements before ordering.
Compatible 30" Empire Slope Glaze Burners
| Burner Family |
Control Type |
Size |
Maximum Input |
| VFSM-30 |
Manual, Standing Pilot / Piezo |
30" |
38,000 BTU |
| VFSR-30 |
On/Off Millivolt, Standing Pilot |
30" |
38,000 BTU |
| VFSV-30 |
Variable Flame, Standing Pilot / Piezo |
30" |
38,000 BTU |
| VFSE-30 |
Intermittent Pilot with Thermostat Variable Remote |
30" |
38,000 BTU |
BTU clarification: The 38,000 BTU rating belongs to the compatible burner, not to the LS30RSS refractory logs themselves.
Which Burner Control Style Is Right for You?
VFSM-30 Manual Burner
Uses manual operation with a standing pilot and piezo ignition.
VFSR-30 Millivolt Burner
Uses a millivolt control system with a standing pilot and supports applicable Empire control accessories.
VFSV-30 Variable-Flame Burner
Provides adjustable flame-height control rather than basic on/off operation.
VFSE-30 Intermittent-Pilot Burner
Uses intermittent-pilot ignition with thermostat variable remote functionality for the applicable installation.
Natural Gas or Propane?
The LS30RSS logs themselves are not fuel-specific.
Fuel type is determined by the exact compatible burner installed beneath the log set.
Natural Gas
Select the exact Natural Gas version of the compatible 30" Slope Glaze burner.
Liquid Propane
Select the exact Propane / LP version of the compatible 30" Slope Glaze burner.
Do not assume fuel conversion. Confirm the gas type before ordering and use the burner configuration specified for that fuel.
Fireplace Fit & Sizing Requirements
Do not choose the LS30RSS based only on its 30-inch nominal log size. The complete burner-and-log system must fit the fireplace or approved firebox.
For several compatible 30" Slope Glaze burner configurations—including VFSR-30, VFSV-30, and VFSE-30—Empire lists approximately the following minimum dimensions for qualifying non-Empire fireplaces:
| Minimum Front Width |
34" |
| Minimum Rear Width |
26" |
| Minimum Depth |
14" |
| Minimum Height |
20" |
The VFSM-30 manual burner has different minimum-width requirements. Always verify the dimensions for the exact burner model before ordering.
Vent-Free vs. Vented Installation
Vent-Free Configuration
- Use an approved compatible vent-free Slope Glaze burner.
- Provide adequate combustion and ventilation air.
- Verify firebox dimensions and combustible clearances.
- Maintain the required log arrangement.
- Confirm local vent-free requirements.
Vented Decorative Configuration
- Use a burner configuration approved for vented operation.
- Follow the applicable damper requirements.
- Maintain a properly functioning flue.
- Follow the burner and fireplace instructions.
- Verify all required venting provisions.
The LS30RSS itself does not determine venting. Final operating configuration depends on the selected burner, fireplace, installation, and applicable local requirements.
Combustion & Ventilation Air
Vent-free gas heaters use room air for combustion.
A qualifying vent-free installation must satisfy the combustion and ventilation-air requirements in the applicable burner manual.
Vent-free does not mean air-free. A burner should not be installed in a space that cannot provide the required air volume or approved additional ventilation.
Correct Log Placement Matters
The seven Super Sassafras logs must remain in the manufacturer-prescribed positions.
Flame Pattern
Correct positioning supports the intended flame path through and around the logs.
Combustion
Incorrect positioning can interfere with proper burner operation.
Soot Prevention
Flame impingement against incorrectly positioned logs can contribute to excessive sooting.
Do not add or substitute logs. Use only the approved LS30RSS components in their intended positions.
Fans, Drafts & Flame Pattern
Do not allow ceiling fans, portable fans, air registers, or other strong drafts to blow directly into the fireplace.
Drafts can alter flame direction, cause flame impingement, and contribute to improper combustion or soot formation.
Glass Fireplace Door Requirements
Glass doors must remain open during operation for applicable gas-log installations.
Follow the instructions supplied with the exact burner and fireplace being used.
Installation & Service Requirements
Gas piping, burner installation, control setup, testing, repair, and servicing should be completed by a qualified installer, service agency, or gas supplier.
- Verify fireplace or firebox dimensions before ordering.
- Confirm a compatible 30" Slope Glaze burner will fit.
- Select the correct Natural Gas or Propane version.
- Choose the desired control system.
- Determine whether the installation will operate vent-free or as an approved vented decorative system.
- Check applicable local codes.
- Follow the installation manual for the exact burner.
- Keep burner compartments and air passages clean and unobstructed.
Complete Empire LS30RSS Specifications
| Brand |
Empire / White Mountain Hearth |
| Model |
LS30RSS / LS-30RSS |
| Product Type |
Gas Fireplace Log Set |
| Log Style |
Super Sassafras |
| Nominal Size |
30" |
| Number of Logs |
7 |
| Material |
Refractory |
| Finish |
Hand-Painted |
| Color |
Brown / Natural Wood Appearance |
| Required Burner Size |
30" |
| Required Burner Platform |
Empire Slope Glaze |
| Fuel Compatibility |
Natural Gas or Liquid Propane Depending on Selected Compatible Burner |
| Compatible Empire Fireboxes |
VFD42FB, VFP42FB, VFS42FB |
| Burner Included |
No |
| Maximum Compatible Burner Input |
Up to 38,000 BTU |
| Shipping Weight |
66 lb |
| Country of Manufacture |
USA |
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Flame Authority Expert Recommendation
Choose the Empire White Mountain Hearth LS30RSS when you want a large 30" seven-piece Super Sassafras refractory presentation and have already identified a compatible 30" Empire Slope Glaze burner.
Its strongest advantage is the flexibility to pair the decorative log set with the burner control style and fuel type suited to the project while retaining a coordinated Empire fireplace system.
Before ordering, verify the exact burner model, Natural Gas or Propane supply, control preference, fireplace dimensions, compatible firebox, vented or vent-free operating configuration, combustion-air requirements, and applicable local requirements.
Official Manufacturer Resources
White Mountain Hearth Vent-Free Gas Log Sets & Slope Glaze Series Brochure
Manufacturer information covering gas-log styles, Slope Glaze burner families, fireboxes, fuel configurations, controls, and product specifications.
Stacked Aged Oak Log Set Installation & Owner's Manual — Related Slope Glaze Reference
Related manufacturer Slope Glaze log-set reference provided with the original product resources.
Vent-Free Slope Glaze Burners Installation & Owner's Manual
Manufacturer installation, combustion-air, fireplace-fit, clearance, gas-supply, operation, and safety information.
Vent-Free Slope Glaze Variable Flame Burner Manual
Manufacturer instructions for compatible VFSV variable-flame burner configurations.
Vent-Free Slope Glaze Intermittent Pilot Burner Manual
Manufacturer instructions for compatible VFSE intermittent-pilot configurations.
Vented Slope Glaze Burner Installation & Owner's Manual
Manufacturer requirements for applicable vented Slope Glaze burner installations.
Empire LS30RSS FAQs
Does the Empire LS30RSS include the burner?
No. The LS30RSS includes the seven-piece Super Sassafras refractory log set only. A compatible 30" Empire Slope Glaze burner is required separately.
What burner does the Empire LS30RSS require?
The LS30RSS requires a compatible 30-inch Empire Slope Glaze burner.
How many logs are included?
The LS30RSS includes seven refractory logs.
Can the LS30RSS use Natural Gas?
Yes, when paired with the correct Natural Gas version of a compatible 30" Slope Glaze burner.
Can the LS30RSS use Propane?
Yes, when paired with the correct Propane / LP burner configuration.
Which burner control options are available?
Documented 30" burner families include VFSM manual, VFSR millivolt, VFSV variable-flame, and VFSE intermittent-pilot configurations.
Is the LS30RSS rated at 38,000 BTU?
No. The LS30RSS is the refractory log set. Compatible 30" Slope Glaze burners are documented at up to 38,000 BTU.
Which Empire fireboxes are listed for the LS30RSS?
Empire lists VFD42FB, VFP42FB, and VFS42FB.
What fireplace size is required?
Requirements depend on the exact burner. Several documented VFSR-30, VFSV-30, and VFSE-30 configurations require approximately 34" front width × 26" rear width × 14" depth × 20" height.
Does the VFSM-30 require the same fireplace dimensions?
No. The supplied product information states that the 30" VFSM manual burner has different minimum-width requirements. Verify the exact VFSM-30 burner documentation before ordering.
Can the LS30RSS be installed vent-free?
It can be part of an approved vent-free installation when paired with the proper compatible burner and installed in a qualifying fireplace or vent-free firebox where local requirements allow it.
Can the LS30RSS also be used in a vented gas-log installation?
Certain compatible burner configurations may support approved vented decorative installation when installed according to their specific instructions.
Does a vent-free installation require combustion air?
Yes. Vent-free gas heaters use room air for combustion and require adequate combustion and ventilation air.
Can fans affect the burner flame?
Yes. Do not allow ceiling fans, portable fans, air registers, or other drafts to blow directly into the fireplace.
Can fireplace glass doors remain closed?
No, for the applicable gas-log installations described in the supplied information. Fireplace glass doors should remain open during operation.
Can I add extra logs or decorative material?
Do not add unauthorized logs, debris, or other materials to the burner or log arrangement.
Can I install the LS30RSS myself?
Gas piping, burner installation, controls, testing, and service should be handled by a qualified installer, service agency, or gas supplier.
What other Super Sassafras sizes are available?
The supplied product content also links to 18" LS18RSS and 24" LS24RSS Super Sassafras log sets.
What should I check before buying the LS30RSS?
Confirm your fireplace dimensions, compatible 30" burner, Natural Gas or Propane supply, preferred control system, intended vented or vent-free installation, and all applicable installation requirements. Remember that the burner is not included.
Before You Order
Confirm Before Purchase
- You specifically need the Empire LS30RSS.
- You want the 30" seven-piece Super Sassafras refractory configuration.
- You have identified a compatible 30" Empire Slope Glaze burner.
- You have confirmed Natural Gas or Propane fuel.
- You have selected the desired manual, millivolt, variable-flame, or intermittent-pilot controls.
- Your fireplace meets the dimensional requirements of the exact burner.
- You have confirmed vented or vent-free installation requirements.
- You can provide required combustion and ventilation air for vent-free use.
- You can meet all applicable clearances.
- You understand that the burner and gas controls are sold separately.
- You will follow the manufacturer instructions for the burner and log arrangement.
Do Not Assume
- That the burner is included.
- That every 30" gas burner is compatible.
- That the logs determine fuel type.
- That the LS30RSS itself produces 38,000 BTU.
- That all compatible burner models require the same firebox dimensions.
- That nominal 30" log size alone guarantees fireplace fit.
- That vent-free operation is allowed everywhere.
- That vented and vent-free requirements are identical.
- That strong drafts or fans cannot affect flame behavior.
- That glass fireplace doors can remain closed during operation.
Final planning check: Use the supplied Empire Slope Glaze burner manuals and applicable fireplace documentation to verify the exact burner model, fuel configuration, controls, BTU input, fireplace dimensions, combustion air, vented or vent-free configuration, clearances, flame conditions, and final installation before ordering.
