Factory Buys Direct FGB14-1, Manual

Page 1: ...s 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 VENTED MATCH THROW GLASS BURNER FOR INSTALLATION IN SOLID FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES BURNER SYSTEMS FGB14 1 FGB18 ...

Page 2: ...erational procedures For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket per manently located manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by local codes This appliance is only for use with type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases unle...

Page 3: ... and fire box must be cleaned of soot creosote ashes and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner Creosote will ignite if highly heated Inspect chimney flue for damage 5 You must operate this appliance with a fire place screen in place Make sure fireplace screen is closed before running appliance If the fireplace has glass doors they must remain OPEN while this appliance is in operation 6 Do not...

Page 4: ...allation of your gas appliance Please make sure that all of the specifications shown are applicable before installation is attempted The fireplace must include a working flue and venting system with the minimum openings shown as below The fireplace must have a gas supply line that has been installed by a qualified technician in accordance with all local codes The gas supply line must have a 1 2 mi...

Page 5: ...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 In the State of Massachusetts the gas cock must be a T handle type The State of Massachusetts requires that a flexible appliance connector cannot exceed three feet in length Minimum Free Opening Area of Chimney Damper for Venting sq in For Factory Built Firepla...

Page 6: ...l en sure proper venting of vented fuel burning appliances 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 highly heated Adirtychimneyfluemay createanddistributesootwithin the house Inspect chimney flue for damage NOTICE Installation service and re...

Page 7: ... another suitable clamp or permanent stop must be installed or the damper blade must be cut or removed VENTING SPECIFICATIONS FOR INSTALLATION Figure 2 Attaching Damper Clamp Masonry Fireplace Manufactured Fireplace Damper Damper Damper Damper Clamp HEARTH KIT ASSEMBLY Note The following instructions apply to dual flame U style burners Be sure all pipe threaded connections are tight and have threa...

Page 8: ...nt of pan faces forward 2 Thread the gas supply fitting to the fire place gas supply pipe Use thread sealant 3 Install adapter fitting onto the burner inlet fitting using thread sealant on male threads of burner inlet fitting see Figure 4 4 Install the gas connector tube to the gas supply fitting Carefully shape tube to at tach to adapter fitting Installing Glass Burner Set 1 Fill burner pan with ...

Page 9: ... 8 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 Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result in a clogged burner injector Install sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 8 Locate sediment ...

Page 10: ...cted 3 Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening gas sup ply tank valve 4 Check all joints of gas supply piping sys tem Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak 5 Correct all leaks immediately 6 Reconnect appliance and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply Check recon nected fittings for leaks Test Pressures Equal To or Les...

Page 11: ... off the gas valve immedi ately Tighten or reassemble the loose connection s using pipe joint compound until burner system is leak free 4 When the burner is tested and leak free observe the individual tongues of flame on the burner Note Let the burner manifold cool first before removing to unclog port blockages The burner design includes more ports on the outside of the bar Make sure that all port...

Page 12: ...ystem and any gas control which has been under water LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1 STOP Read the safety information above 2 Turn the gas shutoff valve to OFF 3 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas If you still smell gas STOP Follow the safety information above If you don t smell gas go on to the next step 4 Light a match and lay it on top of the pan material about 2 from the end of the sup ply side ...

Page 13: ...ped to be sure they are free of dirt of debris 3 Check the burner ports and burner orifice to make sure they are free from debris Blocked burner ports and orifices may result in a fire 4 Flames should be blue at the base and a combination of blue yellow at the body and tips The flames should be 16 to 18 tall Inspect the flames periodically If they appear different contact a qualified service techn...

Page 14: ...ng sooting excessively 1 Poor fuel quality 2 Fireplace venting system not drafting properly 3 Excessive flame impinge ment or blockage 4 Improper fuel air mixture 5 Excessive gas supply pres sure 6 Improper glass gems place ment or amount 1 Contact local natural gas company 2 Adjust damper wide open and or have fireplace and venting professionally cleaned and checked 3 Separate the logs to allow m...

Page 15: ...king Gas Connec tions page 10 2 Replace control valve Gas odor during com bustion 1 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 14 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connec tions page 10 Unevenflamedistribution lower at one end of the burner 1 Clogged or blocked port holes 2 Insufficient gas pressure and or supply 3 Decorative media may be packed too tightly 4 Auxiliary shutoff valv...

Page 16: ...www factorybuysdirect com 200254 01A 16 PARTS MODELS FGB14 1 FGB18 1 AND FGB24 1 1 2 6 7 3 4 5 ...

Page 17: ...ounting 1 4 WAL07 01N WAL07 02N WAL07 03N Injector 1 5 BL050 01 BL050 01 BL050 01 Female Flare Adaptor 1 6 WAL19 01 WAL19 01 WAL19 01 Burner Bracket 1 7 FG14B1002 01 FG18B1002 01 FG24B1002 01 Glass Support 1 PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN WAL11 01 WAL11 01 WAL11 01 Vermiculite 1 WAN300B WAN300B WAN300B Hardware Package 1 WAB03 WAB03 WAB03 Damper Clamp 1 Included in harware package Not a field replaceab...

Page 18: ...functioning Type of gas supply and Propane LPtank size Purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the defective part to the factory Note Use only original replacement parts This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty PARTS UNDER WARRANTY PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s call Cust...

Page 19: ...our local dealer If they can not supply these accessories contact customer service department for information EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE For all models Equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap Fits 1 2 NPT pipe NVDWA2 ON OFF SAFETY PILOT VALVE KIT For all models Required for propane LP installation ...

Page 20: ...ost of part s required to restore this product to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a Factory Buys Direct Authorized Service Center or a provider ap proved by Factory Buys Direct Warranty parts must be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and or Factory Buys Direct who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use original factor...