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STAINLESS LINEAR 

OUTDOOR GAS FIREPLACE 

SYSTEM

OWNER’S OPERATION AND 

INSTALLATION MANUAL

MODELS (V)LVFO43NE AND  

(V)LVFO43PE

 WARNING: 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.

•  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 quali

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fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

 WARNING: For Outdoor Use Only.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

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Summary of Contents for LVF043NE

Page 1: ...iquids 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 Immediately...

Page 2: ...can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explo sion electricalshockandcarbon monoxide poisoning DANGER Carbonmonoxide poisoning may lead to death Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of car...

Page 3: ...phone Follow the gas sup plier s instructions if you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department 4 This fireplace shall be used only outdoors in SAFETY Continued a well ventilated space an...

Page 4: ...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 Commonwea...

Page 5: ...s from floor ceiling and adjoining wall Carefully follow the instructions below This will ensure safe installation CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows Back a...

Page 6: ...Ref Mantel from Top of Opening 1 12 A 24 2 9 B 21 3 6 C 18 4 4 D 16 5 2 E 14 A B C D E 1 2 3 4 5 Wall Supplied firebox hood must be used at all times Note All vertical measurements are from top of fi...

Page 7: ...STALLATION Continued 11 13 16 16 1 2 17 1 2 5 8 29 13 16 8 1 4 1 55 1 16 52 47 44 1 16 29 25 32 7 1 32 16 9 32 2 716 1 816 8 255 13 217 1 816 3 208 Figure 6 V LVFO43E Series Dimensions Gas Line Access...

Page 8: ...nnec tions 3 Slide all wiring connections in electrical housing as shown in Figure 7 4 Secure electrical cover plate with screws previously removed Note Electrical housing and cover plate have sharp e...

Page 9: ...ocal codes Use pipe of 1 2 diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to fireplace If pipe is too small undue loss of volume will occur Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve union a...

Page 10: ...ireplace 2 Attach flexible gas line from gas supply to control valve see Figure 10 3 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Connections CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING Test all gas pip...

Page 11: ...ne LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or using compressed air 3 Check all joints from gas meter to equip ment shutoff valve for natural gas or propane LP sup...

Page 12: ...a guide screw the rear panel to the fireplace as shown in Figure 14 INSTALLING HOOD 1 Loosen screws at top of face opening and slide hood through screws as shown in Figure 15 2 Tighten screws securin...

Page 13: ...igure 20 Installing Access Door Retaining Brackets for See Thru Applications Retaining Bracket Figure 21 Installing Side Face Filler for See Thru Applications Removing Rear Interior Wall 1 Through fir...

Page 14: ...hood as shown on page 12 Locating Control Module 1 Remove Access Plate See Figure 22 2 Remove 2 screws on top of the electronic access cover See Figure 23 3 Remove electronic access cover by gently p...

Page 15: ...ted on the right side of the module that reads RE MOTE OFF Figure 26 2 When the remote off switch is in the OFF position the burner will operate from the rocker switch or wall switch connected to the...

Page 16: ...al injury or loss of life A This appliance does not have a pilot it is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot Do not light pilot by hand B BEFORE LIGHTING smell all arou...

Page 17: ...N position Do not force 8 Replace access cover 9 Turn on all electric power to appliance 10 Turn safety shutoff switch to the ON position 11 Visually locate ignitor Ignitor should begin to spark and m...

Page 18: ...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...

Page 19: ...s enter the fireplace and burn causing brief patches of orange flame Burner flames will be steady not lifting or floating Flame patterns will be different from unit to unit and will vary depending on...

Page 20: ...1A 20 WIRING DIAGRAM Orange Orange Orange Red Brown Black Solenoid White Brown Brown Green Ignitor Pilot I S AUX AF 5000MOD AF 4000 AF 4000B P Control Module Black Black Optional DC Bat Red SWI SWI GN...

Page 21: ...d 2 Air in gas lines when in stalled 3 Depleted gas supply pro pane LP only 4 Control module not in RE MOTE position 5 Gas control valve pressure setting is not correct 6 Inlet gas pressure is too low...

Page 22: ...or assembly is relighting the burner 4 Wire connection loose or wire broken REMEDY 1 Contact local natural or propane LP gas company 2 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 18 or replace burn...

Page 23: ...one second Gas odor during combustion POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Appliance burning vapors from paint hair spray glues cleaners chemicals new car pet etc See IMPORTANT statement above 2 Low fuel supply propane...

Page 24: ...www fmiproducts com 126417 01A 24 PARTS MODELS V LVFO43NE V LVFO43PE 1 2 4 4 4 4 5 8 6 7 3 9 10 11 19 20 21 12 12 13 14 4 22 15 16 18 17...

Page 25: ...C 1 2 ID 1 1 16 OD 1 8 116573 01 Flat Washer 7 9 11214 Bulkhead Fitting 1 10 14399 Brass Elbow 2 11 111817 01 Flextube 1 12 125932 01 Burner Gasket 2 13 126050 02 Electronic Access Cover LVFO 1 14 126...

Page 26: ...ner Bracket Stainless 4 10 125766 02 Side Walls 2 11 125761 02 Rear Wall LVFO 1 12 125768 02 Access Door Stainless 1 13 125766 02 Side Face Filler Stainless 2 14 125975 02 Fireplace Hood Stainless 1 1...

Page 27: ...unctioning purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the part to the factory SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low pilot will not stay lit burner will have delayed ignition fireplace will n...

Page 28: ...nd orFMIPRODUCTS LLC whowillprovideoriginalfactoryreplacementparts Failuretouseoriginalfactoryreplacementpartsvoidsthiswarranty Travel handling transportation diagnostic material laborandincidentalcos...

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