Design Dynamics VTD-18NV-JHB Owner'S Operation And Installation Manual Download Page 12

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OPERATION

Continued 

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 

prevent draining battery. 

3.  Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 

8, page 9).

Figure 12 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern

Figure 13 - Incorrect Burner Flame 

Pattern

Yellow 

Tipping

INSPECTING BURNERS

BURNER FLAME PATTERN

Check flame pattern often. Figure 12 shows 

correct burner flame pattern.

NOTICE: Do not mistake orange 

flames with yellow tipping. Dirt 

or other fine particles are burned 

by  appliance,  causing  brief 

patches of orange flame.

If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown 

in Figure 13 

•  turn appliance off (see 

To Turn Off Gas 

to Appliance

, page 12

•  see 

Troubleshooting

, page 13

MANUAL LIGHTING  

PROCEDURE

1.  Follow steps 1 through 6 under 

Lighting 

Instructions

, page 10.

2.  Depress control knob and light pilot with 

match. 

3.  Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec

-

onds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, 

release control knob. Now follow steps 9 

through 11 under 

Lighting Instructions, 

page 10.

CLEANING AND 

MAINTENANCE

 WARNING: Turn off heater 

and let cool before cleaning.

  CAUTION:  You  must  keep 

control  areas,  burner  and  cir

-

culating  air  passageways  of 

fireplace  clean.  Inspect  these 

areas  of  fireplace  before  each 

use. Have fireplace and chimney 

inspected yearly by a qualified 

service  person.  Fireplace  may 

need more frequent cleaning due 

to excessive lint from carpeting, 

bedding material, pet hair, etc.

Summary of Contents for VTD-18NV-JHB

Page 1: ...touch any electrical 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 f...

Page 2: ... with other gases Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer WARNING This appliance is for installation only in a solid fuel burning masonry or UL127 factory built fireplace constructed of noncombustible material and connected to a working flue See page 6 for minimum flue opening WARNING This is a gas fired heater It uses air oxygen from the room in which it is ...

Page 3: ...edforusewithtypeofgas indicated on rating plate WARNING Donotallowfans toblowdirectlyintothefireplace Avoidanydraftsthatalterburner flame patterns Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out oftrafficandawayfromfurniture and draperies SAFETY Continued Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance Never place any objects on the heater Appliance base ass...

Page 4: ...he creation of soot follow the instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance page 13 8 The installation and provisions for com bustion and ventilation air must conform with the National Fuel Gas Codes ANSI Z233 1 NFPA 54 Air for Combustion and Ventilation 9 To prevent performance problems do not use propane LP fuel tank of less than 100 lb capacity propane LP units only 10 Do not run log set where flam...

Page 5: ...no matches batteries or other sources to light appliance OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES VTD HLCN P Converts valve from ON OFF to HI LO OFSM RCN P Converts valve from ON OFF to HI LO for use with hand held ON OFF remote included OF RC Converts ON OFF valve for use with hand held ON OFF remote See Accessories page 19 INSTALLATION WARNING Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace the chimney flue and...

Page 6: ...UT MIN VENT OPENING VTD 18NV JHB VTD 18PV JHB 18 Ramp 59 000 8 dia VTD 24NV JHB VTD 24PV JHB 24 Ramp 69 000 8 dia VTD 30NV JHB VTD 30PV JHB 30 Ramp 74 000 8 dia MINIMUM FIREBOX SIZES MODEL FRONT WIDTH BACK WIDTH DEPTH HEIGHT VTD 18NV JHB VTD 18PV JHB 28 16 14 18 VTD 24NV JHB VTD 24PV JHB 29 3 4 20 15 1 2 18 VTD 30NV JHB VTD 30PV JHB 36 27 18 18 At depth indicated BURNER ORIFICE LOG SIZE NATURAL PR...

Page 7: ...nce if allowed by local codes sealant resistant to propane LP gas not provided 1 Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas fitting not provided Con nect approved flexible gas hose to inlet side of gas control valve see Figure 5 Figure 5 Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to Gas Control Valve Flexible Gas Hose If Allowed by Local Codes Gas Control Valve INSTALLATION Continued 2 Position appl...

Page 8: ...ec tor if allowed by local codes provided An 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 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 ...

Page 9: ... 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Disconnect appliance with its individual equipment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system Pressure in excess of 1 2 psig will damage appliance regulator 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where equip ment shutoff valve was connected 3 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 g...

Page 10: ...n 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 appliance is in the OFF position 4 Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to gas control see Figure 9 page 9 or Figure 10 Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles form ing show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Light appliance see Operation ...

Page 11: ...n This will light pilot If needed keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights Note If pilot does not stay lit contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Until repairs are made light pilot with match To light pilot with match see Manual Lighting Procedure page 12 8 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec onds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob If cont...

Page 12: ...of orange flame If burner flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 13 turn appliance off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 12 see Troubleshooting page 13 MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 under Lighting Instructions page 10 2 Depress control knob and light pilot with match 3 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec onds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release contr...

Page 13: ... in PILOT position 4 Air in gas lines when in stalled 5 Depleted gas supply pro pane LP only 6 Pilot is clogged 7 Gas regulator setting is not correct Whenignitorbuttonispressed there is no spark at pilot Whenignitorbuttonispressed there is spark at pilot but no ignition 1 Reconnect ignitor cable 2 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 3 Tighten nut holding pi...

Page 14: ...ob is released One or both burner does not light after ODS pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner Burner backfiring during combustion 1 Press in control knob fully 2 After pilot lights keep con trol 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 ...

Page 15: ...ers are lit Whitepowderresidueforming within burner box or on adja cent walls or furniture Remote does not function Appliance produces a click ing ticking noise just after burners are lit or shut off 1 Check burner for dirt and debris If found clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 12 2 Replace gas regulator 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation 1 Turn control knob to LO posit...

Page 16: ...ners chemi cals new carpet etc See IMPORTANT statement above 2 Low fuel supply propane LP only 3 Gas leak See Warn ing statement at top of page 1 Not enough fresh air is available 2 Low line pressure 3 ODS pilot is partially clogged 1 Gas leak See Warn ing statement at top of page 2 Control valve or gas con trol defective 1 Foreign matter between control valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warn ing st...

Page 17: ...e Gas Natural Ignition Piezo Manifold Pressure 3 5 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Max 10 5 W C Min 5 0 W C VTD 18PV JHB Rating Variable 59 000 Btu Hr Type Gas Propane LP Ignition Piezo Manifold Pressure 10 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Max 14 W C Min 11 W C VTD 24PV JHB Rating Variable 69 000 Btu Hr Type Gas Propane LP Ignition Piezo Manifold Pressure 10 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water...

Page 18: ...ropane LP units 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 TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation 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 our web ...

Page 19: ...ess listed on the back page of this manual LAVA ROCK GA6060 Order when additional rock is desired 1 8 lb bag DAMPER CLAMP GA6080 Permanently opens chimney flue damper for vented operation ON OFF REMOTE CONVERSION KIT OF RC Converts ON OFF valve for use with hand held ON OFF remote HI LO CONVERSION KIT VTD HLCN NG VTD HLCP LP Converts valve from ON OFF to HI LO ON OFF HI LO REMOTE CONVERSION KIT OF...

Page 20: ...www fmiproducts com 114370 02H 20 PARTS MODELS VTD 18NV JHB VTD 24NV JHB VTD 30NV JHB 2 10 11 26 27 28 20 13 7 9 13 19 1 8 12 3 5 6 4 12 5 24 29 22 18 13 23 14 17 15 16 13 29 21 25 12 12 ...

Page 21: ...98 01 Switch 1 16 103284 02 Wire Harness 1 17 103784 01 ON OFF Extension Knob 1 18 14512 Valve MV NG 1 14513 Valve MV LP 1 19 112804 05 Valve Bracket 1 20 114395 01 Pilot Bracket 1 114395 02 Pilot Bracket 1 21 116910 01 Brass 3 8 NPT Coupling 1 22 117005 01 Shroud 1 23 117005 02 Face Plate 1 24 14264 Elbow 90 Brass 3 8M x 3 8 FLRE 1 25 901062 01 Brass Elbow 1 26 901075 01 Screw PH 8 x 0 25 2 27 90...

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Page 24: ...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...

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