FMI EZC 18 Series, Owner'S Operation And Installation Manual

Page 1: ...our 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 reference UNVENTED VENT FREE GAS LOG HEATER...

Page 2: ...s 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 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 W...

Page 3: ...erence 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 drafts that ...

Page 4: ...s across openings of fireplace 8 To prevent the creation of soot follow the instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance page 27 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 outside air ven tilation to run proper...

Page 5: ...rton Note Do not pick up heater base assem bly by burners This could damage heater Always handle base assembly by grate 2 Remove all protective packaging applied to logs and 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 I...

Page 6: ...to keep the cold air out and 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 hou...

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: ...ficial 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 centralheatingsystem youmay run system s circulating blow...

Page 10: ...afe installation into a masonry UL127 listed manufactured fireplace 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 Figure 4 Minimum Clearance for Combustible to Wall Minimum 16 from Side Wall Example Example The face of a man...

Page 11: ...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 and 30 Models Only Even if noncombustible mate rial is more than...

Page 12: ...pliance 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 Hearth 5 Min Combustible Material Figure 9 Minimum Fireplace Clearances Above Combustible Flooring Minimum Noncombustible Material 8 Min 12 15 18 Log Sets 1...

Page 13: ...will not work properly For thermostat models avoid damage to thermostat bulb Avoid nicks or sharp bends in thermostat bulb wire Keep thermostat bulb in mounting bracket until ready to mount base to floor See Optional Positioning Of Thermostat Sensing Bulb page 27 Installation Items Needed hardware package provided with heater approved flexible gas hose and fittings not provided if allowed by local...

Page 14: ...asonry screws provided in hardware package see Figure 13 7 Connect to gas supply See Connecting To Gas Supply Heater Gas Regulator Flexible Gas Hose if allowed by local codes Figure 11 Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to Heater Gas Regulator Thermostatically Controlled Models Only Figure 12 Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to Heater Gas Regulator Remote Ready Models Only Gas Control Flexible Gas Hose if all...

Page 15: ...ameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to heater If pipe is too small undue loss of volume will occur 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 15 or Figure 16 on page 16 depending on your model Propane LP Supply Tank External Regulator with Vent Pointin...

Page 16: ...ld gas control with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and or fittings Remote Ready Models Only CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING Testallgaspiping and connections internal and external to unit for leaks after installing or servicing Correct all leaks at once WARNING Never use an open flame to check for a leak Applyanoncorrosiveleakdetec tion fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Corr...

Page 17: ...pply Tank Equipment Shutoff Valve Open Closed Equipment Shutoff Valve Gas Meter Figure 19 Checking Gas Joints Natural Gas Only Thermostat Gas Valve or Control Valve Location Equipment Shutoff Valve Installation Continued Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections 1 Open equipment shutoff valve see Fig ure 17 2 Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or open pro pane LP supply...

Page 18: ...d behind the left metal tab as shown in Figure 22 Installation Continued 3 Place front left and right logs and rear log as shown in Figure 23 4 Place top left log as shown in Figure 24 The bottom of the log is shaped to fit onto the recessed areas of the front left log and the rear log The recessed areas are painted yellow 5 Place top right log as shown in Figure 24 The bottom of the log is shaped...

Page 19: ...next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electric 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 Figure 25 Installing L...

Page 20: ...ou can open the chimney damper if you have one fully or partially to release some of the heat Operation Continued Thermostat Controlled Models WARNING Damper handle will be hot if heater has been running 1 STOP Read the safety information on page 20 2 Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open 3 Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position 4 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then sm...

Page 21: ...ressed in for 30 sec onds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Now follow step 8 under Lighting Instructions page 20 TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1 Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position Operation Continued Thermostat Controlled Models Remote Ready Models FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING If you do not fol low these instructions exactly a fire or explosion...

Page 22: ... ON position after the pilot is lit 5 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 page 21 If you don t smell gas go to the next step 6 Press in and turn control knob counter clockwise to the PILOT position Press in control knob for five 5 seconds see Figure 28 Note You may be running this heater for t...

Page 23: ...me Heater will come on automati cally with selector switch in the ON position Figure 29 Pilot Propane LP Ignitor Electrode Pilot Burner Figure 30 Pilot Natural Ignitor Electrode Pilot Burner TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1 Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position 2a Set selector switch in the OFF position 2b If Using Optional Hand Held Remote Set selector switch in the OFF position to preven...

Page 24: ...ot may vary from pilots shown Thermocouple Thermocouple Pilot Burner FRONT BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 33 shows correct front burner flame pattern Figure 34 shows incorrect front burner flame pattern The incorrect burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping at top of blue flame WARNING If yellow tipping occurs your heater could pro duce increased levels of carbon monoxide If front burner flame patte...

Page 25: ...r 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 store h...

Page 26: ...gh the air inlet hole You may blow through a drinking straw if compressed air is not available Cleaning AND MAINTENANCE Continued LOGS If you remove logs for cleaning refer to Installing Logs page 18 to properly replace logs Replace log s if broken or chipped dime sized or larger main burner Periodically inspect all burner flame holes with the heater running All slotted burner flame holes should b...

Page 27: ...rmostat screw Carefully slide the thermostat sensing bulb out of the retain ing clamp see Figure 38 Note Do not remove screw Make sure you tighten screw after removing thermo stat sensing bulb IMPORTANT Do not force or bend ther mostat sensing bulb or capillary 3 The thermostat sensing bulb may be located to the lower right front side of fireplace Place bulb in an area that will be close to room t...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...hts keep 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 25 or replace ODS pilot assembly 6 Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more 7 Replace pilot assembly 8 Replace control valv...

Page 30: ...s 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 25 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 Combustion and Ventilation require ments page 6 ...

Page 31: ...matter between control valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 1 Thermostat sensing bulb needs to be repositioned Thermostat Controlled Models Only 2 Hand held remote control is too close to heater Re mote 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 Locate and corr...

Page 32: ...w fmiproducts com 125009 01A 32 Parts Thermostat controlled Models VULC18NT VULC18PT VULC24NT VULC24PT VULC30NT VULC30PT LPG 11 10 4 1 8 3 12 8 2 5 6 7 24 25 21 2 22 15 13 16 9 8 8 19 17 20 18 14 23 26 27 ...

Page 33: ... 11 Front Burner Injector Natural 1 101004 10 Front Burner Injector Propane LP 1 101004 22 Front Burner Injector Natural 1 101004 06 Front Burner Injector Propane LP 1 13 112708 02 Thermostat Burner Tube 1 14 099211 01 Screw 2 15 098544 01 Thermobulb Clip 1 16 099387 09 Pilot Tube 1 17 101053 01 Adapter 1 18 101329 21 Thermostat Gas Valve Natural 1 101329 30 Thermostat Gas Valve Propane LP 1 10132...

Page 34: ...34 PARTS Remote Ready Variable Control Models VULC18NR VULC18PR VULC24NR VULC24PR VULC30NR VULC30PR EZC18NR EZC18PR EZC24NR EZC24PR EZC30NR EZC30PR LPG 5 6 21 14 22 14 23 26 24 2 2 19 20 16 1 18 17 10 11 4 3 8 8 12 14 13 7 15 9 8 25 ...

Page 35: ...or Natural 1 101004 10 Front Burner Injector Propane LP 1 101004 08 Front Burner Injector Natural 1 101004 06 Front Burner Injector Propane LP 1 13 112708 01 Remote Burner Tube 1 14 M12461 26 Screw 5 15 099918 02 Pilot Regulator Natural 1 16 099387 12 Pilot Tube Natural 1 099387 09 Pilot Tube Propane LP 1 17 098264 02 Male Fitting 1 18 103781 01 Gas Control Valve Natural 1 103781 02 Gas Control Va...

Page 36: ... Middle Left Log 1 5 125056 01 125056 02 125056 02 Ramp Log 1 6 125055 14 125055 03 125055 09 Rear Log 1 7 125055 06 125055 06 125055 06 Top Log 1 Parts Log Models VULC18NT VULC18PT VULc24NT VULc24PT VULc30NT VULc30PT VULC18NR VULC18PR VULc24NR VULc24PR VULc30NR VULc30PR ezC18NR ezC18PR ezc24NR ezc24PR ezc30NR ezc30PR This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts fol...

Page 37: ... Technical Service Department 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 technical services web site at www fmiproducts com Replacement Parts 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 ca...

Page 38: ...s The desired comfort setting can be selected on the wall thermostat and the log heater will auto matically cycle from pilot to the heat setting selected Accessories Continued WALL MOUNT ON OFF SWITCH GWMS2 For all Remote Ready Models Allows the gas log heater to be turned on and off with a wall switch VENT FREE LOGMATE FIREBOXES Available in 32 36 and 42 models Circulating fireboxes feature louve...

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Page 40: ...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...