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RADIANT VENTED BURNER

(Requires Vented Log Set)

For Installation In Solid-Fuel 

Burning Fireplaces

MANUAL 

MODEL

BFM18MTN

MILLIVOLT 

MODEL

BFR18MTN

DANGER

If not installed, operated and maintained in 

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, 

this product could expose you to substances in 

fuel or from fuel combustion which can cause 

death or serious illness.

CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your 

new GAS BURNER! Your Decorative Gas Burner 

is designed and intended for installation in an 

approved, existing, fully vented, wood-burning 

fireplace, with a gas hook-up. 

This appliance must be installed only in a solid-

fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and 

construction of noncombustible materials.

This unit is NOT for use with solid fuel. Solid 

fuels  shall  NOT  be  burned  in  a  fireplace 

where a decorative appliance is installed.

The vent damper must have a damper clamp 

attached  to  it  to  keep  the  damper  from 

accidentally closing during operation.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AND OWNER’S MANUAL

IMPORTANT! Read these instructions carefully 

before installing or operating this gas appliance. 

These instructions should be left with the 

homeowner for future reference.

INSTALLER: 

Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: 

Retain this manual for future reference.

GAS-FIRED

WARNING

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

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.

•  Leave the building immediately.

•  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 qualified installer, 

service agency or the gas supplier.

Summary of Contents for BFM18MTN

Page 1: ...he damper from accidentally closing during operation INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER S MANUAL IMPORTANT Read these instructions carefully before installing or operating this gas appliance These instructions should be left with the homeowner for future reference INSTALLER Leave this manual with the appliance CONSUMER Retain this manual for future reference GAS FIRED WARNING FIRE OR EXPLOSION HA...

Page 2: ...e Preparation 10 Introduction 10 Gas Supply 11 12 Installation 13 14 Door Operation 15 Millivolt Lighting Instructions 16 Manual Lighting Instructions 17 Pilot And Main Burner Flame Characteristics 18 MV BFR Wiring 19 Maintenance And Service 20 Troubleshooting 21 BFM Parts List And Exploded View 22 BFR Parts List And Exploded View 23 Appliance Service History 24 25 Master Parts Distributor List 26...

Page 3: ...l codes in any way Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before installation Follow all local codes regarding installation combustion and ventilation air or in the absence of local codes follow the National Fuel Gas CodeANSI Z223 1 U S installation or CAN CGA B149 Installation Code Canada installation and with ANSI Z21 60 Decorative Vented Appliances for Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces...

Page 4: ... 1 1 NS Fiber Heat Sink 1 1 BFR 2124 30 MTN Index No Description Quantity Supplied BFR2124 BFR30 2 Burner Assembly With Millivolt Valve 1 1 3 Flexline 1 1 4 Rockwool Mix 5 5 5 Lava Rock 2 2 7 Lighting Rod 1 1 NS Fiber Heat Sink 1 1 See Parts Lists on pages 22 and 23 for ordering replacement parts Do not order batteries bolts screws washers or nuts They are standard hardware items and can be purcha...

Page 5: ...ean and replace damaged parts Alert children and adults to the hazards of high surface temperatures and caution them to stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition Carefully supervise young children when they are in the same room as the appliance During manufacture this burner is treated with certain oils films and bonding agents These substances are not harmful but may produce smoke and odors a...

Page 6: ...this appliance must be in stalled by a licensed plumber or gasfitter WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or main tenance can cause property damage personal injury or loss of life Refer to the owner s information manual provided with this appliance Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier GAS WARNING ODOR If a gas...

Page 7: ...as Your local propane gas dealer can give you a Scratch and Sniff pam phlet Use it to find out what the propane odor smells like If you suspect that your propane gas has a weak or abnormal odor call your Propane Gas Dealer If you are not qualified do not light pilot lights perform service or make adjustments to appliances on the propane gas system If you are qualified consciously think about the o...

Page 8: ...entilation air must conform with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA54 Canadian Installation Code CAN CGA B149 Available from the American National Standards Institute Inc 11 West 42nd St New York N Y 10018 High Altitude Installation When installing this unit at an elevation above 2000 feet in the United States it may be necessary to decrease the input rating by changing the existing burne...

Page 9: ... CKV124 NOTE The air shutter setting for all models is 1 16 open PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Determining the Correct Burner Size for Your Fireplace MINIMUM FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACES CHIMNEY HEIGHT MINIMUM OF 6 FEET Burner Model Log Set Size Rear Width A Depth B Front Width C Height D Minimum Vent in Sq Inches BFM18MTN 18 16 16 20 20 49 MINIMUM FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS FACTORY BUILT FIRE...

Page 10: ...g fireplace This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate Instructions to Installer 1 Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after instal lation 2 Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card sup plied with the fireplace 3 Installer should show owner how to start and operate the fire place WARNING Any change to this appliance or its cont...

Page 11: ...iscomplete allsolutionshouldbecleanedoff Onunexposed connections a pressure test should be made Never use an exposed flame to check for leaks Appliance must be disconnected from piping at inlet of control valve and pipe capped or plugged for pressure test Never pressure test with appliance connected control valve will sustain damage A gas valve and ground joint union should be installed in the gas...

Page 12: ...ss of 1 2 psig 14 in w c 3 5 kPa on the appliance gas valve it will result in a hazardous condition Millivolt Manifold Pressures Both Natural and Propane Millivolt Gas valves have built in pressure regulators Natural Gas models will have a manifold pressure of approximately 4 5 w c at the outlet 5 0 min 14 0 max at inlet Propane Gas models will have a manifold pressure of approximately 10 0 w c at...

Page 13: ...ons beginning on page 9 of this manual IMPORTANT This appliance when first installed and used may produce odors This is normal Open a window when operating the appliance for the first time IMPORTANT This appliance must be installed only in a solid fuel burning fireplace which contains a working flue and is constructed of non combustible materials You must secure the gas burner to the fireplace flo...

Page 14: ...application CAUTION DO NOT place rockwool or lava rock in the area of the safety pilot assembly STOP The LKF Fiber Log Set and LPR2430 Refractory Log Set are the only two log sets which are approved for use on these burners DO NOT substitute a different log set or deviate from the log place ment sequence Refer to the instructions packaged with your Decorative Gas Logs 6 Remove all contents from th...

Page 15: ...ORS CORRECT DOOR POSITION WHEN OPERATING THE FIREPLACE Figure 10 PARTIALLY OPEN DOORS INCORRECT DOOR POSITION WHEN OPERATING THE FIREPLACE WARNING DO NOT operate the fireplace with the doors partially open or closed Operating the fireplace with the doors partially open or closed creates a hazardous situation Partially open doors can cause sooting on front of the fireplace Closed doors can cause th...

Page 16: ...y information above If you do not smell gas go to the next step NOTE Knob cannot be turned from PILOT to OFF unless knob is pushed in slightly Do not force 6 Find Pilot follow metal tube from gas control The pilot is on the right side rear of the burner 7 Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to PILOT 8 Push in control knob all the way and hold in Immediately light the pilot with a match and ligh...

Page 17: ...ORE LIGHTING 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 Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use...

Page 18: ...er the pilot orifice has been removed To Remove Pilot Orifice 1 Disconnect the pilot supply line at the pilot burner 2 Remove pilot orifice from pilot burner It may be necessary to tap on pilot burner in order to remove the pilot orifice Pilot Flame Pattern Figure 12 If pilot flame pattern is incorrect See Troubleshooting page 21 Main Burner Flame Pattern The main burner flame will be yellow with ...

Page 19: ...llow your pilot flame to operate an additional one to two minutes before you turn the gas control knob from the PILOT position to the ON position This time period allows the millivolts electrical current to buildup to a sufficient level to operate properly Millivolt Control The valve regulator controls the burner pressure which should be checked at the pressure test point Turn captured screw count...

Page 20: ...rush the soot off with a brush Do not use water or soot cleaners B When the logs are cold remove logs from burner Take logs outside and remove soot with an air hose Refer to Installation Instructions supplied with logs for re installa tion information Cleaning Keep the control area logs and burner area surrounding the logs clean THELOGSCANGETVERYHOT HANDLEONLYWHENCOOL Always keep the appliance are...

Page 21: ...er lights but does not stay lit while pilot remains on Low gas pressure Check gas supply pressure Faulty valve Replace valve Faulty pilot or thermocouple Replace Safety pilot Clogged or dirty burner ports Clean burner ports Burner pilot light but will not stay on Low gas pressure Check gas supply pressure Not enough fresh air for pilot Open door or window ventilate Faulty valve Replace valve Fault...

Page 22: ... Fitting 1 2 Flare X 3 8 Npt Internal Threads 13 R12219 Flex Line Non Whistling 16 Inch X 1 2 Flare 14 40920 Grate Weldment 15 R2423 Connector 5 16 Tube 3 8 NPT X 1 2 24 16 R12050 Knob 17 R2809 Damper Clamp 18 R734 Lighter Rod 19 R7624 Air Shutter 20 R11044 Regulator 5 3 Inch 21 R11031 Elbow Brass 45 Degree 22 40918 Burner Assembly NS 40421 Fiber Heat Sink WARNING Failure to position the parts in ...

Page 23: ...n 12 R12217 Fitting 1 2 Flare X 3 8 NPT Internal Threads 13 R12219 Flex Line Non Whistling 16 Inch X 1 2 Flare 14 40920 Grate Weldment 15 R2423 Connector 5 16 Tube 3 8 NPT X 1 2 24 16 R2522 On Off Switch 17 R2809 Damper Clamp 18 R734 Lighter Rod 19 R7624 Air Shutter 20 40918 Burner Assembly NS 40421 Fiber Heat Sink R12089 On Off Swtich Wire WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with ...

Page 24: ...40916 0 0919 Page 24 Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY ...

Page 25: ...40916 0 0919 Page 25 Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY ...

Page 26: ...hase and can be ordered by your Service Person or Dealer Proof of purchase is required for warranty parts All parts listed in the Parts List have a Part Number When ordering parts first obtain the Model Number and Serial Number from the name plate on your equipment Then determine the Part Number not the Index Number and the Description of each part from the following illustration and part list Be ...

Page 27: ...tion Duties of the Owner The appliance must be installed by a qualified installer and operated in accordance with the instructions furnished with the appliance A bill of sale cancelled check or payment record should be kept to verify purchase date and establish warranty period Ready access to the appliance for service What Is Not Covered Damages that might result from the use misuse or improper in...

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