Design Dynamics PFS VF-18P-MHD User's Manual
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1. Design N Dandmics Innovation on Fire i The new name in flame UNVENTED VENT FREE GAS LOG HEATER OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL PFS US We recommend that our products be installed and serviced by professionals who MODELS VF 18N MHD VF 18P MHD VF 24N MHD AND VF 24P MHD A WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a quali fied installer service agency or the gas supplier INSTALLER Leave this manual with the appliance CONSUMER Retain this manual for future reference For more information visit www fmiproducts com TABLE OF CONTENTS Safet scceceee a E EE A ee ere 2 Cleaning and Maintenance ccccceeeeeees 20 WM PACKING fo cise as ctcsrsttevueeyeitecsect neS 4 Troubleshooting ccceecseeeseeeceeeeeeeeteeeeeeee Product Identification2. 4 Add lava rock and small decorative logs around base of heater if desired see A WARNING Do not use rock Figure 17 You may place lava rockand wool or any other ember material log pieces up to flat burner DO NOT not supplied with this unit place rock or logs on front burner or on logs Placing any material on unit other than ember material on front burner may result in production of carbon monoxide or soot AX WARNING Do not operate unit without ember material cor rectly in place as shown in Figure S 16 page 14 Do NOT place ember Place L va Rock and material anywhere else on the Small Decorative unit Use only ember material ae Frontot supplied with unit Excessive or incorrectly placed ember material may produce carbon monoxide or soot Figure 17 Placement of Lava Rock OPERATION FOR YOUR SAFETY C Use only your hand to push in or turn E READ BEFORE LIGHTING the gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or turn by A WARNING If you do not fol hand don t try to repair it call a quali 5 fied service technician or gas supplier low these instructions exactly Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion may result a fire or explosion causing property damage per D Do not use this appliance if any part sonal injury or loss of life has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replac
3. 4 Underside 4 of Mantel Shelf Minimum Noncombustible Material z 3 liz las 48 20 Y Y Top of Hood Distances to Fireplace GA6050 or Underside of Opening GAG6053 Mantel Figure 7 Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood www fmiproducts com 116986 01H INSTALLATION Continued MANTEL CLEARANCES In addition to meeting noncombustible mate rial clearances you must also meet required clearances between fireplace openings and mantel shelf on each side of the fireplace If you do not meet the clearances listed below you will need a hood Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance If you meet minimum clearance between man tel shelf and top of fireplace opening a hood is not required see Figure 6 page 10 Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When using a Hood If minimum clearances in Figure 6 page 10 are not met you must have a hood When using a hood there are still certain minimum mantel clearances required Follow minimum clearances shown in Figure 7 page 10 when using hood NOTICE Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and mantels be come hot during operation Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot to the touch If installed properly these tem peratures meet the requirement of the national product standard Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual NOTICE Ifyour installation does not meet the minimum clear ances shown you must do one of t
4. 5 Wiring Diagram Local C odesszai ie 5 Replacement Parts Product Features ceeeee 5 Service Hints Air For Combustion and Ventilation 5 Technical Service InstallatiOmiv s civicicccssscweseeicriscccesecesuersveesseenseceiee 8 ACCOSSOMMOS iaseccenccerscseee ces snata ive cccnecanacneesnts oveeedeens Operation ie ct iisiiidten chaste daa tees 19 PANS sycisisteyies 28s csteetee treed a Inspecting Burners isisa 19 Wartanty osasin eiea SAFETY A WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or main tenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual for correct installation and operation al procedures For assis tance or additional infor mation consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier A WARNING This ap pliance is for installation only in a solid fuel burning masonry or UL127 factory built fireplace or in a listed ventless firebox enclo sure It is design certified for these installations in accordance with ANSI 221 11 2 Exception Do not install this appliance in a factory built fireplace that includes instructions stating it has not been test ed or should not be used with unvented gas logs 2 www fmiproducts com WARNING This is an unvented gas fired heat er It uses air oxygen from the room in which it is installed Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be p
5. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Remote does not function 1 2 Battery is not installed Battery power is low Bad module 1 2 Replace batteries in re ceiver and remote control Replace module Heater produces a clicking ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off 1 Metal expanding while heating or contracting while cooling 1 This is normal with most heaters If noise is exces sive contact qualified ser vice person Heater produces unwanted odors Heater burning vapors from paint hair spray glues cleaners chemicals new carpet etc See IMPOR TANT statement above Low fuel supply propane LP only Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page Open window to venti late room Stop using odor causing products while heater is running Refill supply tank propane LP only Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Con nections page 13 Heater shuts off in use ODS operates Not enough fresh air is available Low line pressure ODS pilot is partially clogged Thermostat on remote is satisfied Open window and or door for ventilation Contact local natural or propane LP gas company Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 20 Adjust temperature Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page Control valv
6. If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 22 e turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Ap pliance page 18 see Troubleshooting page 21 Note The pilot flame on natural gas units will have a slight curve but flame should be blue and have no yellow or orange color Figure 21 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Natural Gas Pilot Shown Thermocouple Figure 22 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern Natural Gas Pilot Shown 116986 01H BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 23 shows correct burner flame pat tern NOTICE Do not mistake orange flames with yellow tipping Dirt or other fine particles are burned by heater causing brief patches of orange flame If burner flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 24 e turn appliance off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 18 e see Troubleshooting page 21 Blue amp Bright Yellow Flames Figure 24 Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern www fmiproducts com 19 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE AX WARNING Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning A CAUTION You must keep control areas burner and circu lating air passageways of heater clean Inspect these areas of heater before each use Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person Heater may need more frequent clean ing due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material pet hair etc AX WARNING Failure to keep the primary air opening s of the
7. 117501 01 117501 01 117501 01 117501 01 5 Piece Scrap Log Kit 1 GA6060 GA6060 GA6060 GA6060 Lava Rock 1 117685 02 117685 02 117685 01 117685 01 Ember Material 1 Not a field replaceable part 116986 01H www fmiproducts com 27 WARRANTY KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model located on product or identification tag Serial No located on product or identification tag Date Purchased Keep receipt for warranty verification FMI PRODUCTS LLC LIMITED WARRANTIES New Products Standard Warranty FMI PRODUCTS LLC warrants this new product and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of four 4 years from the date of first purchase from an authorized dealer provided the product has been installed maintained and operated in accordance with FMI PRODUCTS LLC s warnings and instructions For products purchased for commercial industrial or rental usage this warranty is limited to 90 days from the date of first purchase Factory Reconditioned Products Limited Warranty FMI PRODUCTS LLC warrants factory reconditioned products and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 30 days from the date of first purchase from an authorized dealer provided the product has been installed maintained and operated in accordance with FMI PRODUCTS LLC s warnings and instructions Terms Common to All Warranties The following terms apply to all of the above warranties Always specify model numbe
8. 12 Gas Connection Purchase the optional equipment shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories page 25 Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment 116986 01H where trapped matter is not likely to freeze A sediment trap traps moisture and contami nants This keeps them from going into heater controls If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong heater may not run properly A CAUTION Avoid damage to gas control Hold gas control with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and or fittings CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING Testall gas piping and connections internal and external to unit for leaks after installing or servicing Correct all leaks at once AX WARNING Never use an open flame to check for a leak Apply anoncorrosive leak detec tion fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once AX CAUTION Make sure exter nal regulator has been installed between propane LP supply and heater See guidelines un der Connecting to Gas Supply page 12 PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM Test Pressures In Excess Of 1 2 PSIG 14 W C 1 Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve control valve and equip ment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system Pressures in excess of 1 2 psig will damage heater regulator 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where equip ment shutoff valve was connected Pressuri
9. Propane LP Gas Natural and propane LP gases are odorless An odor mak ing agent is added to these gases The odor helps you detect a gas leak However the odor added to the gas can fade Gas may be present even though no odor exists Make certain you read and understand all warnings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater AX WARNING Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous A WARNING Do not use a blower insert heat exchanger insert or other accessory not ap proved for use with this heater WARNING Do notallow fans to blow directly into the heater Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns Altered burner patterns can cause sooting A WARNING Do not place log scraps or lava rocks on burner Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance Never place any objects on the heater Heater base assembly becomes very hot when running heater Keep children and adults away from hot surface to avoid burns or clothing ignition Heater will remain hot for a time after shutdown Allow surface to cool before touching Carefully supervise young chil dren when they are in the room with heate
10. burner s clean may resultin sooting and property damage BURNER INJECTOR HOLDER AIR INLET HOLE The primary air inlet holes allow the proper amount of air to mix with the gas This pro vides a clean burning flame Keep these holes clear of dust dirt lint and pet hair Clean these air inlet holes prior to each heating season Blocked air holes will create soot We recom mend that you clean the unit every 3 months during operation and have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person We also recommend that you keep the burner tube clean and free of dust and dirt We rec ommend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI Your local computer store hardware store or home center may carry compressed air in a can If using compressed air in a can please follow the directions on the can If you don t follow directions on the can you could damage the pilot assembly Before cleaning shut off unit including pilot Allow unit to cool for at least 30 minutes You will need to remove the front log to access front burner 1 Remove two screws from back of unit that attach main log assembly to base assembly see Figure 25 20 www fmiproducts com N Remove screws from left and right side of front log assembly to remove from base assembly see Figure 25 3 Inspect burner and primary air inlet holes on injector holder of each burner for dust and dirt see Figures 25 and 26 4 Blow air through the ports slots and ho
11. during shutdown of this heater Remain clear of the hearth area for the entire shutdown process to avoid possible injury 1 STOP Read the safety information page 15 2 Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open 3 Turn motor knob clockwise N to the OFF position 4 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information column 1 If you don t smell gas go to the next step 5 Make sure ON OFF switch is in ON position 16 www fmiproducts com Awarnine Burner will come on automatically within one min ute after pilot burner is lighted 6 Press the buttons Ss 4 and A atthe same time Ashort acoustic signal confirms start sequence has begun Further short acoustic signals 0 2 sec 1 Hz indicate the ignition process until it is completed and main gas flows If pilot is already lit motor will turn on max flame height while buttons are pressed down If pilot does not light see Troubleshooting page 21 Press A to turn on main burner and increase flame height Press W to de crease flame height and shut off main burner Short tapping of either button allows incremental change in flame height Press OFF button to switch off main gas and pilot gas 10 To leave pilot lit and shut off burners only press W to decrease flame height and shut off main burner FU
12. for a minute 2 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local natural or propane LP gas company 3 Observe minimum installation clearances see page 9 4 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 20 or replace burner orifice White powder residue forming within burner box or on adja cent walls or furniture 1 When heated vapors from furniture polish wax car pet cleaners etc may turn into white powder residue 1 Turn heater off when us ing furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products Moisture condensation no ticed on windows 22 1 Not enough combustion ventilation air www fmiproducts com 1 Refer to Airfor Combustion and Ventilation require ments page 5 116986 01H TROUBLESHOOTING Continued building A WARNING If you smell gas e Shut off gas supply e Do not try to light any appliance e Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Fol low the gas supplier s instructions e If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department IMPORTANT Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors Cleaning sup plies paint paint remover cigarette smoke cements and glues new carpet or textiles etc create fumes These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors These odors will disappear over time
13. 38 M11084 38 Screw HWH AB 8 18x0 38 1 19 117004 01 117004 01 117004 01 Pilot Shield 1 20 099918 03 099918 02 099918 03 099918 02 Burner Regulator 1 21 116957 01 111803 03 116957 01 Air Shutter 1 22 111824 01 111824 01 111824 01 111824 01 _Nut Sleeve 3 8 2 23 111828 01 111828 01 111828 01 111828 01 Nut Sleeve 3 16 i 24 111817 05 111817 05 111817 05 111817 05 3 8 Flextube 7 2 25 111817 04 111817 04 3 8 Flextube 21 1 ee 111817 09 111817 09 3 8 Flextube 26 1 26 111817 03 111817 03 111817 03 111817 03 3 16 Flextube 1 27 14396 14396 14396 14396 Male Adapter Fitting 2 28 117029 01 117029 01 117029 01 117029 01 Female Adapter Fitting 2 29 117030 01 117030 01 117030 01 117030 01 Compression Adapter Female 2 30 117992 02 117992 02 117026 03 117026 03 Rear Log Kit E 31 117992 01 117992 01 117026 02 117026 02 Front Log Kit 1 32 117495 01 117495 01 117495 01 117495 01 Caution Decal Bracket 1 33 116673 02 116673 02 116673 02 116673 02 Hand Held Remote Control 1 34 117307 01 117307 01 117307 01 117307 01 Velcro Strap 1 E PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN m 100563 01 100563 01 100563 01 100563 01 Warning Plate 112796 01 112796 01 112796 01 112796 01 Lighting Instructions Plate 1 100639 03 100639 03 100639 03 100639 03 Caution Decal 1 111288 02 111288 02 111288 02 111288 02 Gas Line Flex with Shut Off 1 lt 117071 01 117071 01 117071 01 117071 01 Control Cover Kit 1
14. NCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL Battery After the charged battery has been correctly installed the remote hand set is ready for operations Remove the battery if the remote handset will not be used more than one year Changing Code The control is radio frequency operated A code chosen from among 4 000 available codes is preset for all valves but can be changed if required 15 additional codes avail able Change DIP switch position The DIP switch is located inside the hand held control at the top of the battery compartment Then press the receiver s reset button on the bottom of the receiver module until you hear a second longer signal When pressing the W button on the remote handset in the following 20 sec the receiver learns the new code 116986 01H OPERATION Continued Shut Off Procedure To save battery power press W to turn main gas to pilot gas Press the OFF button to shut off the device including pilot flame The device can be shut off with ON OFF switch thus disabling remote hand set Setting Display C 24h and F 12h Press and hold OFF and until display changes from F and 12 hour clock to C and 24 hour clock or vice versa Setting The Time e After connecting battery or by simultane ously pressing and WY the display will start to flash You are in the set mode e From SET mode press A to set the hour and to set the minute e Wait or press OFF to return to manual mode B
15. Tab see Figure 19 and Wiring Diagram on page 24 2 STOP Read safety information on page 15 3 Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open 4 Turn motor knob clockwise to the OFF position 5 Wait 5 minutes to clear any gas and then smell for gas around heater and near floor If you smell gas STOP follow B on page 15 6 ON OFF switch in ON position 7 MAN knob on valve is in MAN position see Figure 19 When in MAN position you can see a metallic core 8 Push and hold down metal core fully with a pen while the pilot gas flows 9 Press and release piezo ignitor button until pilot lights 10 Continue holding down metal core for about 10 seconds and then release the metal core Pilot should stay lit If not repeat steps 1 through 4 11 Turn MAN Knob to ON position main gas flows 12 Turn motor knob to adjust flame Knob has a slipping clutch that allows manual flame height adjustment Zz TO TURN GAS OFF TO APPLIANCE Press OFF button on remote control to switch off main gas and pilot gas or manually turn Motor knob clockwise to the O OFF position 116986 01H INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 21 shows a correct pilot flame pattern Figure 22 shows an incorrect pilot flame pat tern The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple When the thermocouple cools the heater will shut down
16. allows you to light with a match Lighting with a Match 1 STOP Read the safety information on page 15 2 Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open 3 Turn motor knob clockwise to X to OFF position 4 Wait 5 minutes to clear any gas and then smell for gas around heater and near floor If you smell gas STOP follow B on page 15 If you do not smell gas go to the next step 5 Make sure ON OFF switch is in ON position 6 MAN knob valve in MAN position a metallic core is visible see Figure 19 7 Push and hold down metal core fully by using a non sharp object such as a pen This lets the pilot gas flow 8 Light pilot burner with a match see Figure 20 9 Continue holding down metal core for about 10 seconds Pilot should stay lit after releasing metal core If not repeat step 1 thru 4 10 Turn MAN knob to the ON position This lets main gas flow Piezo Metallic Motor Ignitor Core for MAN Knob Knob Tab Manual in Manual in ON Position Position Ignition Piezo Ignitor ON OFF Switch Figure 19 Control Valve Microswitch 18 www fmiproducts com 11 Turn motor knob to adjust flame Knob has a slipping clutch that allows manual flame height adjustment as well as adjustment to pilot gas Qe Pilot Burner AY eS AN Figure 20 Pilot Thermocouple Lighting with Piezo Ignitor 1 Disconnect ignitor cable from receiver and connect to Piezo Ignitor
17. anty coverage for parts replaced under warranty Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s call FMI PRODUCTS LLC at 1 866 328 4537 When calling have ready SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low e pilot will not stay lit burners will have delayed ignition e heater will not produce specified heat propane LP gas supply may be low You may feel your gas pressure is too low If so contact your local propane LP or natural gas supplier your name your address model and serial numbers of your heater e how heater was malfunctioning e purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the part to the factory TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installa tion operation or troubleshooting If so contact FMI PRODUCTS LLC at 1 866 328 4537 When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready You can also visit FMI PRODUCTS LLC s web site at www fmiproducts com ACCESSORIES Purchase these accessories from your local dealer If they can not supply these accessories call FMI PRODUCTS LLC at 1 866 328 4537 for information You can also write to the ad dress listed on the back page of this manual FIREPLACE HOOD Black GA6050 Antique Brass GA6053 For all models Helps deflect heat away from mantel or wall above fireplace Fits openings 28 to 48 wide 116986 01H LAVA ROCK GA6060 For a
18. attery Replacement Remote handset battery needs to be changed when LED is dim Battery life expectancy is 2 to 3 years Replacement is recommended at the beginning of heating season Battery needs to be changed when acoustic error message appears during ignition see dentify ing Error Signals from Receiver page 24 Changing Mode of Operation e Press the SET button quickly to change the mode of operation in the following order MAN TEMP J TEMP TIMER e Manual flame height adjustment MAN ap pears on display Press A to turn on the fire main burner or to increase flame height Press W to decrease flame or to go down to pilot only The receiver acknowledges the transmission with an acoustic signal The day time temperature mode Ke TEMP appears on display The sensor in the transmitter measures room temperature Figure 18 Control Panel for Hand Held Remote 116986 01H The controller compares the room tem perature with set temperature and sends a signal to the receiver to turn gas valve motor up or down to adjust flame height accordingly The nighttime setback temperature J TEMP appears on display The sensor in the transmitter measures the temperature and adjusts it according to the nighttime setback temperature There is a bigger temperature differential during this cycle Timer The timer mode TIMER operates much like the temperature mode above The timer setting allows you to set specific
19. cu ft Vent free fireplace Btu Hr Gas water heater Btu Hr Gas furnace Btu Hr Vented gas heater Btu Hr Gas fireplace logs Btu Hr Other gas appliances Btu Hr Total Btu Hr Do not include direct vent gas appliances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors 116986 01H AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Example Gas water heater 40 000 Btu Hr Vent free fireplace 33 000 _ Btu Hr Total 73 000 _Btu Hr 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu Hr used Btu Hr max the space can support Btu Hr actual amount Btu Hr used Example 51 200 Btu Hr maximum the space can support 73 000 Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used The space in the example is a confined space because the actual Btu Hr used is more than the maximum Btu Hr the space can support You must provide additional fresh air Your options are as follows A Rework worksheet adding the space of an adjoining room If the extra space provides an unconfined space remove door to adjoin ing room or add ventilation grills between rooms See Ventilation Air From Inside Building B Vent room directly to the outdoors See Ventilation Air From Outdoors C Install a lower Btu Hr fireplace if lower Btu Hr size makes room unconfined If the actual Btu Hr used is less than the maxi mum Btu Hr the space can support the space is an unconfined space You will need no additi
20. cy MA 02269 State of Massachusetts The installa tion must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas fired supplemental room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit Vent free gas products are prohibited for bedroom and bathroom installation in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION This heater is clean burning It requires no outside venting There is no heat loss out a vent or up a chimney Heat is generated by realistic flames and glowing ceramic logs coals This heater is designed for vent free operation with flue damper closed It has been tested and approved to ANSI Z21 11 2 standard for unvented heaters State and lo cal codes in some areas prohibit the use of vent free heaters SAFETY PILOT This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Deple tion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS pilot is a required feature for vent free room heaters The ODS pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air REMOTE IGNITION AND CONTROL This gas log set has a battery powered electronic remote ignition and control This system requires no matches or other source to light log set AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION A WARNING This heater shall not be installed in a room or space unless the required volume of indoor combustion air is provided by th
21. e any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly B BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS e Do not try to light any appliance e Do not touch any electric switch do not use any phone in your building e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions e If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department 116986 01H www fmiproducts com 15 OPERATION Continued a REMOTE LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING e If fireplace has glass doors never operate this heater with glass doors closed If you op erate heater with doors closed heat buildup inside fireplace will cause glass to burst Make sure there are no obstructions across openings of fireplace e You must operate this heater with a fireplace screen in place Make sure fireplace screen is closed before run ning heater NOTICE During initial operation of new heater burning logs will give off a paper burning smell Orange flame will also be pres ent Open damper or window to vent smell This will only last a few hours A CAUTION A mild gas flash within 10 seconds is normal
22. e method described in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 the International Fuel Gas Code or applicable local codes Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel burning appliances in your home Today s homes are built more energy efficient than ever New materials increased insulation and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes Home owners weather strip and 116986 01H caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in During heating months home owners want their homes as airtight as possible www fmiproducts com 5 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued While it is good to make your home energy effi cient your home needs to breathe Fresh air must enter your home All fuel burning appliances need fresh air for proper combustion and ventilation Exhaust fans fireplaces clothes dryers and fuel burning appliances draw air from the house to operate You must provide adequate fresh air for these appliances This will insure proper venting of vented fuel burning appliances PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Air for Combustion and Ventilation All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications 1 Unusually Tight Construction 2 Unconfined Space 3 Confined Space The information on pages 5 through 7 will he
23. e or gas control defective Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Con nections page 13 Replace control valve or gas control Gas odor during combustion 116986 01H Foreign matter between control valve and burner Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page www fmiproducts com Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign matter Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Con nections page 13 23 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued IDENTIFYING ERROR SIGNALS FROM RECEIVER OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Long signals 0 8 second Battery nearly down When Replace battery tone 0 2 second break dur signal appears the first time ap ing ignition proximately 10 ignitions left 5 second continuous tone Cableisnotconnected ON OFF Connect cables switch is in OFF position 5 short signals 8 2 second Ignition not successful possible Switch to ON Repeat tone 0 2 second break air in supply line procedure WIRING DIAGRAM MAN Knob ON OFF Switch Optional Thermocurrent Interrupter Block 8 Wire Connecting A Thermocurrent Cable 2 or ON OFF Switch Soldered Cable Thermocurrent 2j l SPARK VE SW TC gt O Thermocouple Thermocurrent Interrupter Block 24 www fmiproducts com 116986 01H REPLACEMENT PARTS Note Use only original replacement parts This will protect your warr
24. er will not work properly IMPORTANT Remote receiver module is at tached to the valve by a velcro strap This module needs to remain where installed If removed and wires cross this can cause the remote to fail www fmiproducts com 11 INSTALLATION Continued Installation Items Needed control cover kit provided with heater approved flexible gas hose if allowed by local codes e sealant resistant to propane LP gas not provided 1 Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas fitting not provided Connect approved flexible gas hose to inlet side of gas control see Figure 10 IMPORTANT Hold gas fitting with wrench when connecting flexible gas hose 2 Position heater assembly in fireplace 3 Connect to gas supply See Connecting to Gas Supply Flexible Gas Hose if allowed by local codes fi to Regulator CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY AX WARNING This appliance requires a 1 2 NPT National Pipe Thread inlet connection to the shutoff valve WARNING A qualified service person mustconnectheaterto gas supply Follow all local codes A CAUTION Never connect propane LP fireplace directly to the propane LP supply This heater requires an external regu lator not supplied Install the external regulator between the heater and propane LP supply AX WARNING Never connect natural gas fireplace to private non utility gas wells This gas is common
25. he following e operate the logs only with the flue damper open e raise the mantel to an accept able height e remove the mantel FLOOR CLEARANCES A If installing appliance on the floor level you must maintain the minimum distance of 14 to combustibles see Figure 8 B If combustible materials are less than 14 to the fireplace you must install appliance at least 5 above the combustible flooring see Figure 9 116986 01H Combustible Q 44 Material i Min DEE N Noncombistbis Material Figure 8 Minimum Fireplace Clearances If Installed at Floor Level ER QOO germ T Min NY Figure 9 Minimum Fireplace Clearances Above Combustible Flooring INSTALLING HEATER ASSEMBLY AXcAUTION Donotremove the data plates attached to the heater base assembly The data plates contain important warranty and safety information A WARNING If installing in a sunken fireplace special care is needed You must raise the fireplace floor to allow access to heater control panel This will in sure adequate air flow and guard against sooting and controls be ing damaged Raise fireplace floor with noncombustible material Make sure material is secure AX CAUTION Do not pick up heater assembly by the logs This could damage heater Only han dle base assembly by grates IMPORTANT Make sure the heater burner is level If heater is not level heat
26. hese items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors These spaces include attics and crawl spaces Follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z2223 1 NFPA 54 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts IMPORTANT Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermo stat controlled power vent Heated air entering the attic will activate the power vent ZZ Ventilated f Attic Air gt Outlet Air To Attic To Crawl Space inlet A Air i Ventilated Inlet Air Crawl Space Figure 3 Ventilation Air from Outdoors www fmiproducts com INSTALLATION NOTICE This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat Use this heater along with your primary heating system Do not install this heater as your pri mary heat source If you have a central heating system you may run system s circulating blower while using heater This will help circulate the heat throughout the house In the event of a power outage you can use this heater as your primary heat source Ay WARNING A qualified ser vice person must install heater Follow all local codes A WARNING Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot creo sote ashes and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner Creosote will ignite if highl
27. igure 14 or 15 Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak 4 Correct all leaks at once PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS CONNECTIONS 1 Open equipment shutoff valve see Fig ure 13 2 Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or open pro pane LP supply tank valve 3 Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position 4 Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to control valve see Figure 14 or 15 Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Light heater see Operation page 15 Check all other internal joints for leaks 7 Turn off heater see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 18 ADDING EMBERS LAVA ROCK AND DECORATIVE LOGS The effect of glowing embers is created by placing ember material on the front burner 1 Make sure the heater is OFF and has cooled if it has been running 2 Gently remove embers from the bag us ing gloves or tweezers This material is a skin irritant Gloves or tweezers are recommended to prevent skin irrita tion Separate the pieces 3 Add embers to front flat burner as shown in Figure 16 12 pieces are supplied with 24 models and 8 pieces with 18 models Additional glowing effect can be achieved by fraying edges of ember material on Burner Ports Figure 16 Placement of Embers 116986 01H INSTALLATION Continued
28. ilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture See Air for Combustion and Ventila tion page 5 CHECK GAS TYPE Use the correct gas type natural or propane LP for your unit If your gas supply is not cor rect do not install heater Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater 116986 01H INSTALLATION Continued Ad WARNING This appliance is equipped for either natural gas or propane LP gas but not both Gas type is indicated on the rat ing plate Field conversionis not permitted INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES FOR VENT FREE OPERATION AX WARNING Maintain the minimum clearances If you can provide greater clearances from floor ceiling and adjoining wall MINIMUM FIREPLACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS Side Wall 16 Ceiling 42 Floor 5 Front 36 LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS Minimum Firebox Size Log Front Rear Size Height Depth Width Width 18 20 14 35 22 1 2 24 20 14 35 22 1 2 Measured at 14 depth Carefully follow the instructions below This will ensure safe installation into a masonry UL127 listed manufactured fireplace or listed vent free firebox enclosure Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible Material Side Wall and Ceiling A Clearances from the side of the fireplace cabinet to any combustible material and wall should follow diagram in Figure 4 Example The face of a mantel bo
29. les in the burner 5 Check the injector holder located at the end of the burner tube again Remove any large particles of dust dirt lint or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle 6 Blow air into the primary air holes on the injector holder 7 Incase any large clumps of dust have now been pushed into the burner repeat steps 5 and 6 Main Log Assembly Cleaning Access Assembly Figure 25 Removing Front Log to Clean Front Burner Burner Tube Injector Holder Primary Air Inlet Opening Injector Figure 26 Injector Holder on Front Burner Tube 116986 01H TROUBLESHOOTING A WARNING Turn off heater and let cool before servicing Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater A CAUTION Never use a wire needle or similar object to clean ODS pilot This can damage ODS pilot unit Note All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When By 4 and are pressed at the same time there is no spark at ODS pilot 1 2 Switch in OFF position mod ule gives long steady beep Bad batteries If batteries fail within 1 heating season see cause no 8 Ignitor electrode not con nected to ignitor cable lgnitor cable pinched or wet Broken ignitor cable Bad piezo ignitor Ignitor electrode positioned wrong or broken Bad module 1 2 Push s
30. ll models Order when additional rock is desired www fmiproducts com 25 PARTS MODELS VF 18N MHD VF 18P MHD VF 24N MHD AND VF 24P MHD 26 www fmiproducts com 116986 01H This list contains PARTS instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual PART NUMBER replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the KEY NO VF 18N MHD VF 18P MHD VF 24N MHD VF 24P MHD DESCRIPTION ary 1 116950 01 116950 01 116805 01 116805 01 Base zi 2 116853 02 116853 02 116853 01 116853 01 Base Support 1 3 116943 02 116943 01 116810 01 116810 02 Left Burner Bracket 1 4 116951 01 116951 01 116806 01 116806 01 Rear Burner 1 5 116952 01 116952 01 116811 01 116811 01 Pan Burner 1 6 111819 07 111819 11 111819 06 111819 10 Front Orifice 1 7 111819 18 111819 19 111819 16 111819 17 Rear Orifice 1 8 116955 01 116955 01 116815 01 116815 01 Grate 1 9 14391 14391 14391 14391 Venturi Tube 1 10 14527 14527 14527 14527 Burner Gasket 1 11 116807 01 116807 02 116807 01 116807 02 Valve Assembly 1 12 116943 02 116943 02 116816 01 116816 01 Right Burner Bracket 1 13 116854 01 116854 01 116854 01 116854 01 Pilot Bracket 1 14 104285 01 104285 01 104285 01 104285 01 ODS Pilot E 15 M11084 26 M11084 26 M11084 26 M11084 26 Screw HWH AB 10 16 x 0 38 27 16 11209 11209 11209 11209 Hex Nut 2 17 112829 01 112829 01 112829 01 112829 01 Air Shutter 1 18 _M11084 38 M11084 38 M11084
31. lp you Classify your space and provide adequate ventilation Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation However in buildings of un usually tight construction you must provide additional fresh air Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where a walls and ceilings exposed to the out side atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm 6 x 10 kg per pa sec m or less with openings gasketed or sealed and b weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and c caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames between sole plates and floors between wall ceiling joints between wall panels at penetrations for plumbing electrical and gas lines and at other openings If your home meets all of the three criteria above you must provide additional fresh air See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 7 If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above proceed to Determining Fresh Air Flow For Heater Location Confined and Unconfined Space The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 defines a confined space as a space 6 www fmiproducts com whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu hr 4 8 m per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an unconfined space as a space
32. ly known as wellhead gas 12 www fmiproducts com Installation Items Needed Before installing heater make sure you have the items listed below e external regulator for propane LP units only supplied by installer piping check local codes sealant resistant to propane LP gas equipment shutoff valve test gauge connection sediment trap e tee joint e pipe wrench approved flexible gas line with gas connec tor if allowed by local codes A equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection Purchase the optional equipment shutoff valve from your dealer See Acces sories page 25 For propane LP units the installer must supply an external regulator The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 of water If you do not re duce incoming gas pressure heater regulator damage could occur Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 11 Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet A CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Inter nally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas Check your local codes Use pipe of 1 2 diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to heater If pipe is too small undue loss of volume will occur Propane LP Supply Tank External Regulator with Ve
33. nt Pointing Down ane ofa of Figure 11 External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down 116986 01H INSTALLATION Continued Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve union and plugged 1 8 NPT tap Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up NPT tap must be upstream from heater see Figure 12 IMPORTANT Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location The equipment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance Check your building codes for any special requirements for locating equipment shutoff valve to fireplaces Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT threads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater valves A WARNING Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum LP gas We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 12 Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning Install in piping system between fuel supply and heater Locate sediment trap To Gas Control Equipment Shutoff Valve With 1 8 NPT Tap Natural Gas From Gas Meter 5 W C to 10 5 W C Pressure Propane LP Gas From External Regulator 11 W C to 14 W C west Cap Pipe Tee Nipple Joint Approved Flexible Gas Hose if allowed by local codes 3 Minimum i SY Sediment Trap Figure
34. okshelf etc is made of combustible material and protrudes 3 1 2 from the wall This com bustible material must be 4 from the side of the fireplace cabinet see Figure 4 Note When installing your gas logs into a manufactured firebox follow firebox manufacturer s instructions for minimum clearances to combustible materials 116986 01H B Clearances from the top of the fireplace opening to the ceiling should not be less than 42 12 4 10 2 Example 7 51 4 it 31 2 Q a 7 8 7 16 FIREBOX 5 1 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 167 INCHES Minimum 16 from Side Wall Figure 4 Minimum Clearance for Combustible to Wall Minimum Noncombustible Material Clearances If Not Using Mantel Note If using a mantel proceed to If Using Mantel If not using a mantel follow the infor mation below You must have noncombustible material s above fireplace opening Noncombustible ma terials such as slate marble tile etc must be at least 1 2 thick With sheet metal you must have noncombustible material behind it Noncombustible material must extend at least 8 up for all models If noncombustible material is less than 12 you must install the fireplace hood accessory 24 models only See Figure 5 page 10 for minimum clearances If Using Mantel You must have noncombustible material s above the fireplace opening Noncombustible materials such as slate ma
35. onal fresh air ventilation WARNING Ifthe area in which the heater may be operated does not meet the required volume for indoor combustion air combus tion and ventilation air shall be provided by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 the International Fuel Gas Code or applicable local codes VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space you must provide two permanent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces see options 1 and 2 Figure 2 You can also remove door 116986 01H into adjoining room see option 3 Figure 2 Follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts SS SSS SSS Ventilation I 7 Grills Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Or Into Adjoining Room Option 2 Pas ae Remove pog ps Door into Adjoining Room Option O i A 12 lt LZ Iz GLA S LA eel Figure 2 Ventilation Air from Inside Building Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two perma nent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor Connect t
36. propane LP gas company Reconnect leads see Wir ing Diagram page 24 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 20 or replace burner orifice s Replace module 21 TROUBLESHOOTING OBSERVED PROBLEM Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Delayed ignition burner 1 Manifold pressure is too low 2 Burner orifice s clogged 1 Contact local natural or propane LP gas company 2 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 20 or replace burner orifice Burner backfiring during combustion 1 Burner orifice is clogged or damaged 2 Damaged burner 3 Gas regulator defective 1 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 20 or replace burner orifice 2 Replace damaged burner 3 Replace gas regulator Orange flame in burner during burner combustion 1 Not enough air 2 Gas regulator defective 1 Check burner for dirt and debris If found clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 20 2 Replace gas control Slight smoke or odor during initial operation first hour 1 Residues from manufac turing processes and logs curing 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit 1 Turning control knob to HI position when burner is cold 2 Air in gas line 3 Air passageways on heater blocked 4 Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice s 1 Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up
37. r You must operate this heater with a fireplace screen in place Make sure fireplace screen is closed before running heater Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible ma terials gasoline and other flam mable vapors and liquids 116986 01H www fmiproducts com SAFETY Continued This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases Do not place propane LP supply tank s in side any structure Locate propane LP supply tank s outdoors propane LP units only If you smell gas e shut off gas supply e do not try to light any appliance e do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Al www fmiproducts com Remove log set assembly from carton 10 heated the vapors from these products may create a white powder residue within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture This heater needs fresh outside air ven tilation to run properly This heater has an oxygen depletion sensing ODS pilot light safety system The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available See Air for Combustion and Ventilation page 5 If heater keeps shutting off see Troubleshooting page 21 immediately call your gas supplier from 11 Do not run heater a neighbor s phone Follow the gas e where flammable liquids or vapors are supplier s instruc
38. r and serial number when contacting the manufacturer To make a claim under this warranty the bill of sale or other proof of purchase must be presented This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser when purchased from an authorized dealer and only when installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with this product This warranty covers the cost of part s required to restore this product to proper operating condition and an allow ance for labor when provided by a FMI PRODUCTS LLC Authorized Service Center or a provider approved by FMI PRODUCTS LLC Warranty parts must be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and or FMI PRODUCTS LLC who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty Travel handling transportation diagnostic material labor and incidental costs associated with warranty repairs unless expressly covered by this warranty are not reimbursable under this warranty and are the responsibility of the owner Excluded from this warranty are products or parts that fail or become damaged due to misuse accidents improper installation lack of proper maintenance tampering or alteration s This is FMI PRODUCTS LLC s exclusive warranty and to the full extent allowed by law this express warranty excludes any and all other warranties express or implied written or verbal and limits the du
39. ration of any and all implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose to four 4 years on new products and 30 days on factory reconditioned products from the date of first purchase FMI PRODUCTS LLC makes no other warranties regarding this product FMI PRODUCTS LLC s liability is limited to the purchase price of the product and FMI PRODUCTS LLC shall not be liable for any other damages whatsoever under any circumstances including indirect incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state For information about this warranty contact IF FMI PRODUCTS LLC 2701 S Harbor Blvd Santa Ana CA 92704 1 866 328 4537 116986 01 www fmiproducts com Rev H 10 09
40. rble tile etc must be at least 1 2 thick With sheet metal you must have noncombustible material be hind it Noncombustible material must extend at least 8 up for all models If noncom bustible material is less than 12 you must install the fireplace hood accessory Even if noncombustible material is more than 12 you may need the hood accessory to deflect heat away from your mantel shelf See Figures 5 6 and 7 page 10 for minimum clearances www fmiproducts com 9 Noncombustible Material Distance A INSTALLATION Continued Requirements for Safe Installation Heat Resistant Material 12 or more Between 8 and 12 Less than 8 Noncombustible material OK Install fire place hood accessory see Accessories page 25 Noncombustible material must be ex tended to at least 8 See Between 8 and 12 above If you cannot extend material you must operate heater with flue damper open Figure 5 Heat Resistant Material Slate Marble Tile etc Above Fireplace 10 Mantel Shelf 8 4 Underside w R of Mantel amp Shelf 24 TE All Minimum r minimum Noncombustible distances Material gt A are in inches 12 18 20 22 24 T Y Uy i y J Top of Minimum Distances to Fireplace Noncombustible Underside of p 2 Material Height Mantel Figure 6 Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood Mantel Shelf 12
41. rovided Refer to Air for Combustion and Ven tilation section on page 5 of this manual This appliance may be in stalled in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured mobile home where not prohib ited by local codes This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer 116986 01H SAFETY Continued WARNING This product con tains and or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm IMPORTANT Read this owner s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble operate or service this heater Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explosion electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with headaches dizziness or nausea If you have these signs the heater may not be work ing properly Get fresh air at once Have heater serviced Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others These include pregnant women people with heart or lung disease or anemia those under the influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes Natural and
42. there are no obstructions use propane LP fuel tank of less than 100 across openings of fireplace lb capacity propane LP units only 8 To prevent the creation of soot follow the 18 Operating heater above elevations of instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance 4 500 feet could cause pilot outage page 20 19 Provide adequate clearances around air 9 Before using furniture polish wax carpet openings cleaner or similar products turn heater off If UNPACKING A Note Do not pick up assembly by logs CAUTION Do not remove the This could damage heater Always handle data plates from the grate as assembly by grate sembly The data plates contain 2 Remove all protective packaging applied important warranty and safety to log set for shipment information 3 Check heater for any shipping damage If heater is damaged call FMI PRODUCTS LLC at 1 866 328 4537 for replacement parts before returning to dealer 116986 01H PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Hand Held Remote Control FP Log Set Assembly Control Valve with Remote Receiver Module Chassis Assembly Figure 1 Product Identification LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care Follow all local codes In the absence of local codes use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Available from American National Standards Institute Inc 1430 Broadway New York NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association Inc Batterymarch Park Quin
43. times for on and off There are 2 burner on and 2 burner off cycles every 24 hours If the reading for the nighttime temp is the motor will turn off the valve to standby pilot position and wait for the next burner on cycle This display shows the setting temperature every 30 seconds Setting Temperature e Select the desired mode of operation day or night by pressing the SET button briefly e Hold SET button until display flashes Set temperature with the A or W 40 F is the minimum temperature e Wait or press OFF to go to temperature control mode If temperature control in moon times should be off lower battery consumption decrease night temperature until appears on display Set Timer e Switch to timer mode by pressing the SET button briefly e Press the SET button until P1 flashes Set hours with and minutes with W e Press SET briefly for the next burner cycle time Ifall4 times are set pressing the OFF but ton or waiting will complete programming Shutting Off Heater Press OFF button on remote control to switch off main gas and pilot gas Shutting Off Burner Only pilot stays lit Press W to decrease the flame height and shut off main burner www fmiproducts com 17 OPERATION Continued MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE AX WARNING Manual lighting must be performed by a qualified service person The system has a MANUAL OVERRIDE feature that
44. tions used or stored eif you cannot reach your gas supplier e under dusty conditions call the fire department 12 Do not use this heater to cook food or burn 4 This heater shall not be installed in a paper or other objects bedroom or bathroom 13 Do not use heater if any part has been ex 5 Before installing in a solid fuel burning fire posed to or under water Immediately call place the chimney flue and firebox must a qualified service technician to inspect be cleaned of soot creosote ashes and the room heater and to replace any part loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner of the control system and any gas control Creosote will ignite if highly heated Inspect which has been under water chimney flue for damage If damaged 14 Do not operate heater if any log is broken repair flue before operating heater Do not operate heater if a log is chipped 6 Do not burn solid fuel in a masonry or dime sized or larger UL127 factory built fireplace in which a 15 Turn heater off and let cool before servicing vent free room heater is installed or repairing Only a qualified service person 7 f fireplace has glass doors never operate should install service or repair heater this heater with glass doors closed If you 16 This heater does not need to be con operate heater with doors closed heat nected to any external electrical source buildup inside fireplace will cause glass tO 47 To prevent performance problems do not burst Make sure
45. whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu hr 4 8 m per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed through openings not furnished with doors are considered a part of the unconfined space Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between them DETERMINING FRESH AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space Space Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms 1 Determine the volume of the space length x width x height Length x Width x Height volume of space Example Space size 20 ft length x 16 ft width x 8 ft ceiling height 2 560 cu ft volume of space If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space 2 Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine the maximum Btu Hr the space can support volume of space x 20 Maxi mum Btu Hr the space can support Example 2 560 cu ft volume of space x 20 51 200 maximum Btu Hr the space can support 3 Add the Btu Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space
46. witch on valve to position Replace batteries Reconnect ignitor cable Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry Replace ignitor cable Replace piezo ignitor Replace pilot assembly Replace module When B4 and A are pressed there is spark at ODS pilot but no ignition Gas supply turned off or equip ment shutoff valve closed Bad batteries If batteries fail within 1 heating season see cause no 9 Control knob not in PILOT position Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position Air in gas lines when in stalled Depleted gas supply pro pane LP only ODS pilot is clogged Gas regulator setting is not correct Bad module Turn on gas supply or open equipment shutoff valve Replace batteries Turn control knob to PILOT position Press in control knob while in PILOT position Continue holding down control knob Repeat ignit ing operation until air is removed Contact local propane LP gas company Clean ODS pilot see Clean ing and Maintenance page 20 or replace ODS pilot assembly Replace gas regulator Replace module Burner does not light after pilot is lit 116986 01H Inlet gas pressure is too low Wire disconnected from gas control Burner orifice s clogged Bad module www fmiproducts com 3 Contact local natural or
47. y heated Adirty chimney flue may create and distribute soot within the house Inspect chimney and firebox flue for damage If dam aged repair flue and firebox before operating heater Ay WARNING Seal any fresh air vents or ash clean out doors located on floor or wall of fire place If not drafting may cause pilot outage or sooting Use a heat resistant sealant Do not seal chimney flue damper www fmiproducts com AX WARNING Never install the heater e in a bedroom or bathroom e in a recreational vehicle e where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable objects are less than 36 from the front and 42 from top of heater For side clearances see Figure 4 page 9 in high traffic areas e in windy or drafty areas AX CAUTION This heater cre ates warm air currents These currents move heat to wall sur faces next to heater Installing heater next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities such as but not limited to tobacco smoke aromatic candles cleaning flu ids oil or kerosene lamps etc in the air exist may discolor walls or cause odors AX WARNING Antenna and ignition cable must maintain a spacing of 3 4 Failure to keep them separated will result in damage to the receiver See Wir ing Diagram on page 24 IMPORTANT Vent free heaters add moisture to the air Although this is beneficial installing heater in rooms without enough vent
48. ze supply piping system by either opening propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or using compressed air www fmiproducts com 13 INSTALLATION Continued 4 Check all joints of gas supply piping system Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply Check reconnected fittings for leaks Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 14 W C 1 Close equipment shutoff valve see Fig ure 13 2 Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or using compressed air Equipment m Open Shutoff ob Closed Figure 13 Equipment Shutoff Valve Equipment Shutoff Valve Gas Meter foes i Control Valve Location Figure 14 Checking Gas Joints for Natural Gas Propane LP Supply Tank Equipment Shutoff Valve Control Valve Location Figure 15 Checking Gas Joints for Propane LP Gas 14 www fmiproducts com 3 Check all joints from gas meter to equip ment shutoff valve for natural gas or propane LP supply to equipment shutoff valve for propane LP see F
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