FMI FVFC24NR, Owner'S Operation And Installation Manual

Page 1: ...al switch do not use any phone in your building Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor 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 referenc...

Page 2: ...lation 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 Z21 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 WARNING This is an unvented...

Page 3: ...al for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this fireplace WARNING Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous WARNING Do not use a blower insert heat exchanger insertorotheraccessorynotap proved for use with this heater SAFETY Continued WARNING Donotallowfans toblowdirectlyintothefireplace Avoidanydraftsthatalterburner flame patterns Ceiling fans can create dr...

Page 4: ...urst Make sure there are no obstructions across openings of fireplace 8 To prevent the creation of soot follow the instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 9 Before using furniture polish wax carpet cleaner or similar products turn heater off If heated thevaporsfromtheseproductsmay create a white powder residue within burner box or on adjacent walls and furniture 10 This heater needs fresh...

Page 5: ...tion 1 Remove heater assembly from cartons 2 Remove all protective packaging applied to heater for shipment 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 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...

Page 6: ...d the warm air in During heating months home owners want their homes as airtight as possible While it is good to make your home energy efficient your home needs to breathe Fresh air must enter your home All fuel burning ap pliances 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 prov...

Page 7: ...penings 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 2560 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 Vent free fireplace _______...

Page 8: ...gure 2 You can also remove door 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 Figure 2 Ventilation Air from Inside Building Or Remove Door into Adjoining Room Option 3 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 2 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 1 12...

Page 9: ...moisture to the air Although this is beneficial installing heater in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture See Air for Combustion and Ventila tion page 6 NOTICE Thisheater isintended 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 centralheatingsy...

Page 10: ...e or listed vent free firebox 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 bookshelf 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...

Page 11: ...ble material s above the fireplace opening Noncombustible materials such as slate marble 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 noncombus tible material is less than 12 you must install the fireplace hood accessory 24 30 and 36 Models Only Even if noncombustible mate r...

Page 12: ...s installation instruc tions for minimum clearances If permitted by the fireplace installation instructions combus tible material may be installed up to the bottom edge of the fireplace face see figure 8 Minimum Noncombustible Material 8 Min 12 15 18 All minimum distances are in inches 24 30 Models 20 2 1 2 6 8 10 12 Distances to Underside of Mantel Hood GA6050 or GA6053 Top of Fireplace Opening U...

Page 13: ...This could damage heater Only handle base assembly by grates IMPORTANT Make sure the heater burners are level If heater is not level heater will not work properly Installation Items Needed hardware package provided with heater approved flexible gas hose and fittings if allowed by local codes sealant resistant to propane LP gas not provided electric drill with 3 16 masonry drill bit Note Install op...

Page 14: ...11 Attaching Base to Fireplace Floor Screws CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING This appliance requires a 1 2 NPT National Pipe Thread inlet connection to the pressure regulator WARNING A qualified ser vicepersonmustconnectheater to gas supply Follow all local codes CAUTION Never connect propane LP fireplace directly to the propane LP supply This heaterrequiresanexternalregu lator not supplied Instal...

Page 15: ...ped 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 CAUTION Avoid damage to gas control Hold gas control with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and or fittings Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve union and plugged...

Page 16: ...or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or using compressed air 4 Check all joints of gas supply piping sys tem 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 3 5...

Page 17: ...th this heater may result in property damage or personal injury CAUTION Glass pebbles may have sharp edges Wear gloves when handling glass pebbles Clear glass pebbles are included with your fireplace Place glass pebbles evenly across the burner and even with the burner s metal flanges Do not place any pebbles over the rectangular holes above the pilot Do not place pebbles higher than the top of th...

Page 18: ...exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage per sonal injury or loss of life A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pi lot 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...

Page 19: ...anual Lighting Procedure 8 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec onds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob If control knob does not pop out when released contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 4 through 8 9 Slightly push in and turn control knob coun terclockwise to the ON position 10 You may shut off the burners a...

Page 20: ...have a slight curve but flame should be blue and have no yellow or orange color BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 22 shows correct burner flame pattern Figure 23 shows incorrect burner flame pat tern The incorrect burner flame pattern shows dark orange flame WARNING This burner is designed to burn with a bright yellow flame The flame will have a blue base If burner flame pattern is incorrect as shown in...

Page 21: ...es prior to each heating season Blocked air holes will create soot We recommend that you clean the unit every three months during operation and have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person We also recommend that you keep the burner tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt To clean these parts we recommend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI Your local computer ...

Page 22: ...e unit off lightly blow air through the air inlet hole You may blow through a drinking straw if compressed air is not available CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued GLASS PEBBLES If you remove glass pebbles for cleaning refer to Installing Glass Pebbles page 17 to properly replace glass pebbles Replace glass pebbles if broken MAIN BURNER Periodically inspect all burner flame holes with the heater ru...

Page 23: ...in PILOT position 4 Air in gas lines when in stalled 5 Depleted gas supply pro pane LP only 6 ODS pilot is clogged 7 Gas regulator setting is not correct REMEDY 1 Reconnect ignitor cable 2 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 3 Replace ignitor cable 4 Replace ignitor 5 Replace pilot assembly 6 Replace pilot assembly 7 Install new alkaline battery in electroni...

Page 24: ... control knob pressed in 30 seconds 3 Wait one minute for safety interlock system to reset Repeat ignition operation 4 Fully open equipment shut off valve 5 A Contact local natural or propane LP gas company B Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 or replace ODS pilot assembly 6 Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more 7 Replace pilot assembly 8 Replace control valve 1 Cont...

Page 25: ... let warm up 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 installa tion clearances see pages 9 through 11 4 Clean burners see Clean ing and Maintenance page 21 or replace burner orifice s 1 Turn heater off when us ing furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products 1 Refer to Air for Combust...

Page 26: ...ee Warning statement at top of page 2 Control valve or gas control defective 1 Foreign matter between control valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 1 Optional Hand held remote control is too close to heater Remote Ready Models Only REMEDY 1 Open window to venti late room Stop using odor causing products while heater is running 2 Refill supply tank propane LP only 3 Locat...

Page 27: ...Note Use only original replacement parts This will protect your warranty 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 s Technical Ser vice Department at 1 866 328 4537 When calling have ready your name your address model and serial numbers of your heater how heater was malfunctioning typ...

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Page 29: ...or Electronic 1 14 124933 01 Orifice Holder 1 15 099056 38 Injector 111 2 82MM 1 099056 19 Injector 0670 1 70MM 1 16 112829 02 Air Shutter 1 17 119321 01 Tube Venturi 1 18 119975 01 Gasket Burner 1 19 099998 01 Switch ON OFF 1 20 098265 02 Elbow Male 1 21 098264 02 Connector Male 3 8 NPT 1 22 125817 03 Flex Line 14 375 Tube w nuts 1 PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 100563 01 Warning Plate 1 103877 06 Lig...

Page 30: ...tandard to premium series designs DAMPER CLAMP GA6080 For all models Permanently opens chimney flue damper for vented operation LAVA ROCK GA6060 For all models Order when additional rock is desired SMOOTH GLASS PEBBLES GP43A Amber glass pebbles 6 lbs GP43B Blue glass pebbles 6 lbs GP43G Green glass pebbles 6 lbs GP43SO Speckled Orange glass pebbles 6 lbs F TEMP SET ON ROOM OFF MODE SET ON OFF ACCE...

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Page 32: ...s 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 f...