FMI COMPACT HEAT MAJIC FMH26TP Owner'S Operation And Installation Manual Download Page 11

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OWNER’S MANUAL

Assembling Brass Trim (Brass
trim shipped with mantel)

1.

Remove packaging from three remain-
ing pieces of brass trim.

2.

Locate two adjusting plates with set
screws, and two shims in the hardware
packet.

3.

Align shim under adjusting plate as
shown in Figure 15.

4.

Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim
in slot on mitered edge of top brass trim
(see Figure 15).

5.

Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim
in slot on mitered edge of side brass
trim (see Figure 15).

6.

While firmly holding edges of brass
trim together, tighten both set screws
on the adjusting plate with slotted
screwdriver.

7.

Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other corner.

8.

Set brass assembly aside for later in-
stallation.

Side Brass
Trim

Top Brass Trim

Mitered
Edge

Figure 15 - Assembling Brass Trim

Shim

Set
Screws

Adjusting

Plate

Slot

Slot

INSTALLATION

Continued

INSTALLING BLOWER
ACCESSORY GA3450T

Removing Upper Louver
Assembly

To install the blower accessory, you must
first remove the upper louver assembly.

1.

Lift screen off heater.

2.

Remove 4 screws from louver assem-
bly (see Figure 16). Save these screws.

3.

Pull louver assembly straight out from
the cabinet. Be careful not to scratch
the paint. Set louver assembly and
screws aside.

Figure 16 - Removing Upper Louver
Assembly

Upper Louver
Assembly

Black Screws

Blower Bracket
Mounting Holes

1

2

Remove
Screw

Valve
Cover
Shield

Shoulder
Screw

Removing Valve Cover Shield

1.

Open bottom louver assembly by
swinging the assembly down (see Fig-
ure 17).

2.

Using short Phillips screwdriver, re-
move the screw under the center of the
branch support. Rotate valve cover
shield clockwise and slide out.

IMPORTANT:

 Do not remove shoul-

der screw on the left side of valve cover
shield. Slide the valve cover shield off
of the shoulder screw (see Figure 17).

Note:

   If you do not have a short

Phillips screwdriver, the screen, log set,
and branch support must be removed
so a longer screwdriver may be used.
See Connecting Fireplace To Gas Sup-
ply
, page 15 and follow step 2.

Figure 17 - Removing Valve Cover Shield

Branch
Support

Snap
Bushings

Bottom Louver
Assembly

Continued

Installing Blower Assembly

 CAUTION: Label all wires

prior to disconnection when ser-
vicing controls. Wiring errors
can cause improper and danger-
ous operation.

 CAUTION: Verify proper op-

eration after servicing.

Note:

 If you are using a mantel with your

heater, use the following instructions. If
your heater is built-in, see For Built-In In-
stallation 
on page 13.

1.

Install snap bushings found in hardware
kit into both holes in rear of valve cover
shield.

2.

Make sure the wire harness is firmly
connected to the terminals on the blower
bracket assembly.

3.

Note the wire locations on back of
AUTO/OFF/ON switch. The terminals
on back of switch are numbered 1, 2,
and 3. Carefully remove red wire from
terminal 1 and blue wire from terminal
3. Black wire can remain on middle
terminal 2 (see Figure 18, page 12).

Summary of Contents for COMPACT HEAT MAJIC FMH26TP

Page 1: ...stallation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING Improper installa tion adjustment alteration ser vice or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Re fer to this manual for correct installation and operational pro cedures For assistance or addi tional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARN...

Page 2: ...free from combustible materials gasoline andotherflammableva pors and liquids You must operate this fireplace with a fireplace screen in place Make sure fireplace screen is in place before running fireplace if you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department 4 This fireplace shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom 5 Do not use this fireplace as a wood burning fireplace Use only ...

Page 3: ...ower gas bills Ignitor Button Screen Fireplace Cabinet Logs Control Knob UNPACKING 1 Remove log box and fireplace from carton The hood is not attached IMPORTANT The fireplace hood is inside the cardboard protective end wrap on the left side of fireplace as viewed from front A decal is on the outside of the cardboard end wrap stat ing hood is enclosed see Figure 2 2 Remove hood from cardboard prote...

Page 4: ...ace log set on burner support see Figure 3 The log should fit flat against top of burner support and log locator tabs fit into the slots under the log Do not allow log to contact flame If flame contacts log soot will be created 5 Reattach screen by placing the notches in the screen frame over the shoulder screws and pushing down Figure 3 Assembling Fireplace Log Screen Burner Support with Log Loca...

Page 5: ...re have a con tinuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm 6 x 10 11 kg per pa sec m2 or less with open ings gasketed or sealed and b weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and c caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames be tween sole plates and floors be tween wall ceiling joints between wall panels at penetrations for...

Page 6: ...gas appliances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu Hr used _____________ Btu Hr maximum the space can support _____________ Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used Example 51 200 Btu Hr maximum the space can support 56 000 Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used The space in the above ...

Page 7: ...ombustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grillsorducts Youmustprovidetwoperma nent openings one within 12 of the ceiling andonewithin12 ofthefloor Connectthese items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors These spaces include attics and crawl spaces Follow the National Fuel...

Page 8: ...ireplace insert in high traffic areas in windy or drafty areas CAUTION This fireplace cre ateswarmaircurrents Thesecur rents move heat to wall surfaces next to fireplace Installing fire place next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating fireplace where impurities such as but not limited to tobacco smoke aromatic candles cleaning flu ids oilorkerosenelamps etc in the air exist may discolor wa...

Page 9: ...ify or cover the louvered slots on the front of the firebox Continued For convenience and efficiency install fireplace where there is easy access for operation inspection and service in coldest part of room An optional blower kit is available from your dealer see Accessories page 26 If planningtouseblower locatefireplacenear an electrical outlet 267 8 267 8 3 4 Off The Floor Minimum 10 1 2 Figure ...

Page 10: ...od base next to wall at instal lation location 10 Attach wood base to floor with two 1 3 4 black screws provided see Figure 14 Ifthefloorisconcreteuseanchormethod seeAttachingWoodBasetoSolidFloor page 14 11 Install gas line See Connecting To Gas Supply page 14 12 Check for leaks See Checking Gas Connections page 16 13 Place mantel around fireplace Be care ful not to damage wall or mantel 14 Place ...

Page 11: ...w Valve Cover Shield Shoulder Screw Removing Valve Cover Shield 1 Open bottom louver assembly by swinging the assembly down see Fig ure 17 2 Using short Phillips screwdriver re move the screw under the center of the branch support Rotate valve cover shield clockwise and slide out IMPORTANT Do not remove shoul der screw on the left side of valve cover shield Slide the valve cover shield off of the ...

Page 12: ...here the valve shield was removed see Figure 18 7 Insert the 4 wire harness into one of the round holes in the rear of the valve cover shield and through the rectangular hole in the front of shield see Figure 18 8 Reconnect red wire to switch position 3 Reconnect blue wire to switch posi tion 1 Reconnect green and white wires 9 Install the switch plate on the valve cover shield with 2 10 screws pr...

Page 13: ...from middle switch terminal 2 3 Remove black plastic strain relief and power cord from switch plate The power cord supplied will not be used in built in installations Pop in the plastic snap bushing found in hardware kit into the hole left by supply cord strain relief 4 A licensed electrician must follow the wiring diagram to connect incoming electrical supply to fan kit wiring har ness see Figure...

Page 14: ...e Tap anchor flush to floor 4 Insert mounting screws through base and into floor anchors 5 Tighten screws until base is firmly fas tened to floor Figure 22 Folding Anchor 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 fireplace see Figure 24 IMPORTANT Install equipment shutoff valve...

Page 15: ...ing Branch Support From Fireplace Figure 26 Attaching Flexible Gas Line to Equipment Shutoff Valve Branch Support Shoulder Screw Flexible Gas Line Screen CAUTION Usepipejointseal ant that is resistant to liquid pe troleum LP gas We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 24 page 14 Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning Install in piping sys...

Page 16: ... rect all leaks at once WARNING Neveruseanopen flame to check for a leak Apply a noncorrosiveleakdetectionfluid toalljoints Bubblesformingshow a leak Correct all leaks at once CAUTION Make sure external regulator has been installed be tweenpropane LPsupplyandfire place See guidelines under Con necting to Gas Supply page 14 Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Close equipment shu...

Page 17: ...de lightpilotwith match To light pilot with match see Manual Lighting Procedure page 18 7 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 3 through 7 This fireplace has a safety interlock system Wait one 1 minute before lighting pilot again 8 Turn control knob counterclockwise C clockwise to desired heating ...

Page 18: ... temperature depending on housingconstruction installationlocation room size open air temperatures etc Frequent use of your fireplace will let you determine your own comfort levels Shutting Off Fireplace 1 Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position 2 Turn off all electric power to the ap pliance if service is to be performed Shutting Off Burner Only pilot stays lit Turn control knob...

Page 19: ...heating season Blockedairholeswillcreatesoot We recommendthatyoucleantheuniteverythree months during operation and have heater in spected yearly by a qualified service person Wealsorecommendthatyoukeeptheburner tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dustanddirt Tocleanthesepartswerecom mend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI Your local computer store hard ware store or home center may ...

Page 20: ...ed 8 Control valve damaged REMEDY 1 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 2 Reconnect ignitor cable 3 Replace ignitor cable 4 Replace piezo ignitor 5 Replace piezo ignitor 6 Replace piezo ignitor 1 Turn on gas supply or open equipment shutoff valve 2 Turn control knob to PILOT position 3 Press in control knob while in PILOT position 4 Continue holding down con...

Page 21: ...lace burner orifice 1 Turn heater off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner Burner backfiring during combustion Yellow flame during burner combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Fireplace produces a whistling noise when burner is lit Whitepowderresidueformingwith...

Page 22: ...ment at top of page 2 Control valve defective 1 Foreign matter between control valve and burner 2 Gas leak SeeWarning statement at top of page 1 Not enough combustion ventilation air OBSERVED PROBLEM Fireplace produces a clicking ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off Fireplace produces unwanted odors Fireplace shuts off in use ODS operates Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF pos...

Page 23: ...art s call DESA International s Technical Service Department at 1 866 672 6040 for referral information WhencallingDESAInternational haveready your name your address modelandserialnumbersofyourfireplace how fireplace was malfunctioning typeofgasused propane LPornaturalgas purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the part to the factory PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of ...

Page 24: ...PANE LP VENT FREE FIREPLACE SYSTEM ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FMH26TP 23 29 40 32 36 38 13 7 8 33 40 11 10 4 7 30 1 3 2 9 19 6 22 31 21 41 26 42 39 39 16 15 18 24 12 28 5 34 25 27 20 4 35 24 14 25 14 40 3 37 17 12 ...

Page 25: ...02875 01 Regulator Bracket 1 23 101381 01 Valve Cover and Piezo 1 24 099387 11 Pilot Tube 1 25 098271 06 Ignitor Cable 1 26 107186 01 Injector 1 27 101006 02 Pilot Bracket 1 28 098249 01 Nut M5 2 29 098522 22 Gas Valve 1 30 102639 01 Baffle 1 31 101628 01 Flexible Connector 1 32 102869 01 Control Bracket 1 33 102731 01 Control Shield 1 34 103295 03 Screen Assembly 1 35 107153 01 Log Set Assembly K...

Page 26: ...itisraisedoffof the floor Provides a finished appearance by covering rough edges of wall opening CLEANING KIT GCK Not Shown For all models Your vent free gas appli ance requires regular cleaning and mainte nance to prevent performance problems This kit gives you the tools and instructions to make it easy to clean all critical areas of your appliance CABINET MANTEL WITH FULL HEARTH BASE AND ROUNDED...

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Page 28: ...ed by improper installation Travel diagnostic cost labor transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective fireplace will be the responsibility of the owner TOTHEFULLEXTENTALLOWEDBYTHELAWOFTHEJURISDICTIONTHATGOVERNSTHESALEOFTHEPRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUD...

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