FMI FLAME-MAX FVFM27NR Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...r 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 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 supp...

Page 2: ...s fired heat er It uses air oxygen from the room in which it is installed Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided Refer to Air for Combustion and Ven tilation section on page 6 of this manual This appliance may be in stalled in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured mobile home where not prohib ited by local codes This appliance is only for use with the typ...

Page 3: ...present even though no odor exists Make certain you read and understand all warnings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater WARNING Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous WARNING Do not use a blower insert heat exchanger insert orotheraccessorynotap proved for use with this heater WARNING Donotallowfans toblowdirectlyintothef...

Page 4: ...bstructions across openings of fireplace 9 This log heater is designed to be smoke less If logs ever appear to smoke turn off heater and call a qualified service person Note During initial operation slight smok ing could occur due to log curing and heater burning manufacturing residues 10 To prevent the creation of soot follow the instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance page 22 11 Before using fu...

Page 5: ... by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Mas sachusetts Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas fired supplemental room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit Vent free gas products are prohibited for bedroom and bathroom installation in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts UNPACKING CAUTION Do not remove the data plates from the grate...

Page 6: ...e through peninsula and island fireboxes with multiple openings You may also install this log heater in a standard firebox SAFETY PILOT This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Deple tion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS pilot is a required feature for vent free room heaters The ODS pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM This heater has a piezo ign...

Page 7: ...less passageways or ventilation grills between them DETERMINING FRESH AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space Space Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms 1 Determine the volume...

Page 8: ...ENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space you must provide two permanent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces see options 1 and 2 Figure 2 You can also remove door into adjoining room see option 3 Figure 2 Fol...

Page 9: ...s appliance is equipped for either natural gas or propane LP gas but not both Gas type is indicated on the rat ingplate Fieldconversionisnot permitted 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 blower whileu...

Page 10: ... 16 from Side Wall Example Figure 5 Heat Resistant Material Slate Marble Tile etc Above Fireplace NOTICE Manualcontrolheaters maybeusedasaventedproduct Ifso youmustalwaysrunheater with chimney flue damper open If running heater with damper open noncombustible material above fireplace opening is not needed GotoInstallingDamper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation page 12 MINIMUM NONCOMBUSTIBLE MATE...

Page 11: ...stible Material Minimum Noncombustible Material Height Distances to Underside of Mantel Top of Fireplace Opening Underside of Mantel Shelf Mantel Shelf 12 A 18 20 22 24 All minimum distances are in inches 2 1 2 6 8 10 Figure 7 Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood Minimum Noncombustible Material 8 Min 12 15 18 20 2 6 8 10 12 Distances to Underside of Mantel Hood GA6050 GA6052 or GA6053 Top of ...

Page 12: ...l keep damper open Installation instructions are included with clamp accessory See chart below for minimum permanent flue opening you must provide Attach damper clamp so the minimum permanent flue open ing will be maintained at all times Area of Various Standard Round Flues Diameter Area 5 20 sq inches 6 29 sq inches 7 39 sq inches 8 51 sq inches Chimney Height Minimum Permanent Flue Opening 6 to ...

Page 13: ...drill bit metal or masonry as applicable flathead screwdriver 1 Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of the fitting to be threaded into gas control Connect approved flexible INSTALLATION Continued gas hose to gas control fitting in heater see Figure 11 IMPORTANT Hold gas fitting with wrench when connecting flex ible gas hose 2 Locate two masonry screws in hardware package 3 Place heate...

Page 14: ...ATION Continued Figure 13 External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down propane LP gas only Propane LP Supply Tank External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply Follow all local codes WARNING Never connect propane LPheaterdirectlytothe propane LP supply This heater requires an external regulator not supplied In...

Page 15: ... make sure external regula tor has been installed between propane LP supply and heater See guidelines under Connect ing to Gas Supply page 14 PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM Test Pressures In Excess Of 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve control valve and equip ment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system Pressures in excess of 1 2 psig will dama...

Page 16: ... Figure 17 Checking Gas Joints for Propane LP Gas Control Valve Location Propane LP Supply Tank Equipment Shutoff Valve Figure 16 Checking Gas Joints for Natural Gas Gas Meter Equipment Shutoff Valve Control Valve Location 6 Light heater see Operation pages 17 Check all other internal joints for leaks 7 Turn off heater see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 19 INSTALLING LOGS WARNING Failure to pos...

Page 17: ...st 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 electric switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your ga...

Page 18: ... Wait one minute and switch selector switch to the ON position to light burner Note AUTO is only functional when using GWMT1 or GWMS2 optional ac cessories Flame Adjustment Knob Figure 22 Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location Shown as Supplied No Control Options O F F P I L O T LO IH AUTO OFF ON O N Control Knob Ignitor Button Selector Switch OPERATION Continued LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING If...

Page 19: ...peration Selector Switch in Remote Position Optional Hand Held Remote Control ON OFF REMOTE O F F PILOT LO IH O N Control Knob in On Position Flame Adjustment Knob Piezo Ignitor MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 under Lighting Instructions page 18 2 Press control knob and light pilot with match 3 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec onds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds ...

Page 20: ... fireplace off This feature is not available in the MANU mode 2 The receiver continuously receives sig nals from the hand held remote to control the room temperature If the hand held remote is misplaced obstructed or for any reason cannot transmit to the receiver the receiver will shut off the fireplace This will occur in 8 or more minutes depending upon location of remote transmitter and strength...

Page 21: ...ter off see To Turn Off Gas to Ap pliance page 19 see Troubleshooting page 24 Note The pilot flame on natural gas units will have a slight curve but flame should be blue and have no yellow or orange color BURNER PRIMARY AIR HOLES Air is drawn into the burner through the holes in the fitting at the burner entrance These holes may become blocked with dust or lint Periodically inspect these holes for...

Page 22: ...lating air passageways of heater clean Inspect these areas of heater before each use Have heaterinspectedyearlybyaquali fied service person Heater may needmorefrequentcleaningdue to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material pet hair etc WARNING Failure to keep the primary air opening s of theburner s cleanmayresultin sooting and property damage CLEANING BURNER INJECTOR HOLDER AND PILOT AIR IN...

Page 23: ...nition Piezo Manifold Pressure 8 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 14 W C Minimum 11 W C Shipping Weight 32 lbs For input adjustment 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 can t supply original replacement part s call FMI PRODUCTS LLC at 1 866 3...

Page 24: ...ff or equipment shutoff valve closed 2 Control knob not in PILOT position 3 Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position 4 Air in gas lines when in stalled 5 Depleted gas supply pro pane LP gas 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 Tighten nut holding piez...

Page 25: ...aged burner 3 Gas regulator defective 1 Not enough air 2 Gas regulator defective 3 Residues from manufacturing processes and logs curing REMEDY 1 Press in control knob fully 2 After ODS pilot lights keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds 3 Fully open equipment shut off valve 4 A Contact local natural or propane LP gas company B Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 22 or replace ODS p...

Page 26: ...lish wax carpet cleaners etc may turn into white powder residue 1 Battery is not installed Bat tery power is low 1 Metal expanding while heating or contracting while cooling REMEDY 1 Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation require ments page 6 1 Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local natural o...

Page 27: ...s see Checking Gas Con nections page 15 1 Open window and or door for ventilation 2 Contact local natural or propane LP gas company 3 Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 22 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Con nections page 15 2 Replace control valve 1 Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign matter 2 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Con nections page 15 W...

Page 28: ... F F P I L O T O N H I L O O F F P I L O T O N H I L O 9 3 2 13 12 15 14 18 17 12 12 16 21 12 19 6 8 7 4 11 12 20 10 9 23 22 1 3 1 1 1 5 1 4 1 2 PARTS MODELS FVFM27NR AND FVFM27PR NOTE Part numbers 22 and 23 are for natural gas model only ...

Page 29: ...9056 16 099056 17 Burner Orifice Injector 1 8 104591 01 104591 01 Burner 1 9 100609 01 099387 13 Pilot Tube Regulator to Pilot 1 10 103781 05 103781 06 Gas Control Valve 1 11 104611 01 104611 01 Lower Bracket 1 12 098304 01 098304 01 Screw 8 x 0 38 7 13 Painted Base Assembly 1 14 098271 10 098271 10 Ignitor Cable 1 15 102445 01 102445 01 Piezo Ignitor 1 16 103587 02 103587 02 Switch Plate 1 17 103...

Page 30: ...manually or thermostatically controlled mode You can turn the gas log heater on and off without ever leaving the comfort of your easy chair RECEIVER AND ON OFF REMOTE CONTROL KIT MRC For all Remote Ready Models Allows the gas log heater to be turned on and off by using a hand held remote control ON OFF F TEMP SET ON ROOM OFF MODE SET RECEIVER AND ON OFF TOUCH SCREEN REMOTE CONTROL KIT TSRC For all...

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Page 32: ...is 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 ...

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