FMI (V)LVF43NR Owner'S Operation And Installation Manual Download

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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

fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

UNVENTED (VENT-

FREE) GAS FIREPLACE

OWNER’S OPERATION

AND INSTALLATION

MANUAL

PFS

MODELS (V)LVF43NR AND

(V)LVF43PR

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Page 1: ...ight 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 supplier INSTALLER Leave this manual with the appliance CON...

Page 2: ...se with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer WARNING This product contains and or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproduc tive harm IMPORTANT Read this owner s manualcarefullyandcompletely ...

Page 3: ...re department 4 This fireplace shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom DANGER Carbonmonoxide poisoning may lead to death Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with headaches dizziness or nausea If you have these signs the heater may not be working properly Get fresh air at once Have heater serviced Some people are more af fected by carbon monox...

Page 4: ...e See Air for Combustion and Ventilation page 6 If fireplace keeps shutting off see Troubleshooting page 27 9 Do not run fireplace where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored under dusty conditions 10 Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or other objects 11 Do not use fireplace if any part has been exposed to or under water Immediately call a qualified service technician t...

Page 5: ...ey Heat is gen erated by both realistic flames This heater is designed for vent free operation It has been tested and approved to ANSI Z21 11 2 standard for unvented heaters State and lo cal codes in some areas prohibit the use of vent free heaters SAFETY DEVICE This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen Deple tion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS pilot is a required feature for vent free ...

Page 6: ...ILATION Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation However in buildings of un usually tight construction you must provide additional fresh air Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where a walls and ceilings exposed to the out side atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rat...

Page 7: ...ct vent gas appliances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors Example Gas water heater __________ Btu Hr Vent free fireplace _________ Btu Hr Total _________ Btu Hr 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 Bt...

Page 8: ...or Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors These spaces include attics and crawl spaces Follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts IMPORTANT Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermostat controlled power vent Heated air entering t...

Page 9: ...e you bought fireplace for proper type fireplace WARNING This appliance is equipped for either natural gas or propane LP gas but not both Gas type is indicated on the rat ingplate Fieldconversionisnot permitted INSTALLATION CLEARANCES WARNING Maintain the minimum clearances If you can provide greater clearances from floor ceiling and adjoining wall Carefully follow the instructions below This will...

Page 10: ...h 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 fireplace hood opening to bottom of mantel shelf Noncombustible material may project off this surface above the firebox hood Figure 6 Installing Concrete Board Concrete Board 8 Combustible Material May...

Page 11: ...899 01E 11 INSTALLATION Continued 11 13 16 16 1 2 17 1 2 5 8 29 13 16 1 13 16 8 1 4 8 1 4 1 55 1 16 52 47 44 1 16 29 25 32 7 1 32 16 9 32 1 Figure 8 V LVF43 Series Dimensions Gas Line Access Gas Line Access Electrical Outlet ...

Page 12: ...e and make all necessary connec tions 3 Slide all wiring connections in electrical housing as shown in Figure 9 4 Secure electrical cover plate with screws previously removed Note Electrical housing and cover plate have sharp edges Wear protective gloves CHECK GAS TYPE Use proper gas type for the fireplace unit you are installing If you have conflicting gas types do not install fireplace See retai...

Page 13: ...cal 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 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 10 IMPORTANT Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location The e...

Page 14: ...kdetec tion fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once CAUTION Make sure exter nal regulator has been installed betweenpropane LPsupplyand fireplace See guidelines under Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply Figure 11 Gas Connection Purchase the optional equipment shutoff valve from your dealer Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment Sediment Trap 3 Minim...

Page 15: ...ane 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 supply to equipment shutoff valve for propane LP see Figures 14 or 15 Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak 4 Correct all leaks at once Figure 13 Equipment Sh...

Page 16: ...s a guide screw the rear panel to the fireplace as shown in Figure 16 INSTALLING HOOD 1 Loosen screws at top of face opening and slide hood through screws as shown in Figure 17 2 Tighten screws securing hood to fireplace Figure 16 Installing Rear Panel for Regular Applications Figure 18 Removing Rear Panel for See Thru Applications Figure 19 Removing for See Thru Applications UPGRADING V LVF43 TO ...

Page 17: ...Removing Rear Interior Wall 1 Through firebox opening in the front of the fireplace unscrew 4 corner brackets from the firebox top See Figure 21 2 Remove 2 side walls and then the rear wall Discard rear wall 3 Replace 2 side walls and reinstall the corner brackets Installing Access Door Retaining Brackets 1 Screw access door retaining brackets into the inner side face using 2 screws on both the le...

Page 18: ...control window as long as the batteries have power Figure 24 Access Door for See Thru Applications Access Door Flange on Face Bottom Side Filler Retaining Bracket INSTALLATION Continued Installing Access Door 1 Place access door into retangular opening in front of the glass door with the slanted side facing forward The slanted surface will slide underneath the flange of the bottom face Insert tabs...

Page 19: ...ontrol to work programming synchronizing re mote to receiver must be completed Figure 28 Remote Receiver Face Bottom not shown for Clarity Backup Battery Remote Receiver GLASS PEBBLE INSTALLATION WARNING Do not change or substitute glass pebbles provided with this fireplace If replacing useonlyreplacement glasspebbles SeeReplacement Parts page 30 Clear glass pebbles are included with your fireplac...

Page 20: ...pliance on page 21 and call your service technician or gas supplier OPERATION LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE Duringinitialoperation of new heater paint will give off a paper burning smell Orange flame will also be present Open damperorwindowtoventsmell This will only last a few hours FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING If you do not fol low these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may...

Page 21: ...r brick control cover 4 Turn equipment shutoff valve clockwise to OFF Do not force 5 Replace access cover MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1 Set the switch on the remote receiver to the ON position 2 Turn pilot switch to the ON position HAND HELD REMOTE OPERATION BATTERIES WARNING Make sure your selector switch is in OFF posi tion before installing or chang ing batteries in your hand held remote or recei...

Page 22: ...at adjusts flame height in accordance to differences between set temperature and room temperature As room temperature gets closer to set temperature the smart function will modulate the flame lower As room temperature cools it will modulate the flame higher To activate this function press THERMOSTAT button until the word SMART appears to the right of temperature bulb graphic on display Use UP DOWN...

Page 23: ... To activate this function use the mode key see Figure 34 page 22 to index to the icon Figure 39 Use the up down arrow keys Figure 34 page 22 to turn ON OFF or adjust the light level Figure 40 a single beep will confirm the reception of the command PROGRAMMING REMOTE CONTROL TO RECEIVER If your remote ever needs to be replaced you will not need to replace the receiver To program receiver with a ne...

Page 24: ...e recommend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI Your local computer store hardware store or home center may carry compressed air in a can If using compressed air in a can please follow the directions on the can If you don t follow directions on the can you could dam age the pilot assembly 1 Shut off the unit including the pilot Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes 2 Inspect b...

Page 25: ... 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 instal lation type and weather conditions This can be dangerous Inspect flames after installation to ensure proper installation and performance If burner flame pattern differs from that de scribed turn...

Page 26: ...ights 3 Prong Plug Yellow Green Orange Blue White Pilot Switch Blue White White Remote Receiver White Green Green Red Black Red Black Red Black Pink Blue Not Used Grey Black Red Orange Yellow Brown Black Orange Yellow Brown Black Yellow Black Black Pilot Spark Electrode Sense Electrode Screwed to Pilot Bracket ...

Page 27: ...ve 2 Contact local propane LP gas company 3 Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 24 or replace ODS pilot assembly 4 Replace gas regulator 1 Contact local natural or propane LP gas company 2 Clean burner s see Clean ing and Maintenance page 24 or replace burner orifice s 3 Reconnect leads see Wir ing Diagram page 26 4 Replace battery in transmit ter and receiver 1 Contact local natural...

Page 28: ... while heating or contracting while cooling 1 Burner orifice is clogged or damaged 2 Damaged burner REMEDY 1 Check burner for dirt and debris If found clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 24 1 Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation require ments page 6 1 Press button to LO posi tion and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burners until air is removed from line Have gas line checked b...

Page 29: ...ak See Warning statement above 1 Not enough fresh air is available 2 Low line pressure 3 ODS pilot is partially clogged 1 Gas leak See Warning statement above 2 Control valve or gas con trol defective 1 Foreign matter between control valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warning statement above REMEDY 1 Open window to ventilate room Stop using odor causing products while heater is running 2 Refill suppl...

Page 30: ... product If they can t supply original replacement part s call FMI PRODUCTS LLC at 1 866 328 4537 When calling have ready your name your address model and serial numbers of your heater how heater was malfunctioning 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 wi...

Page 31: ...ey can not supply these accessories call FMI PRODUCTS LLC at 1 866 328 4537 for information You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual SMOOTH GLASS PEBBLES 6 LBS GP43SO Speckled Orange GP43A Amber GP43G Green GP43B Blue DECORATIVE FACE TRIM DFT43B Black DFT43AS Aged Silver DFT43AC Aged Copper SEE THRU DOOR KIT LVSTI DRAFT SHIELD KIT LV43DS ...

Page 32: ...www fmiproducts com 125899 01E 32 PARTS MODELS V LVF43NR V LVF43PR 9 9 6 16 20 4 4 4 1 4 18 13 19 12 14 5 2 3 15 11 17 8 7 10 ...

Page 33: ...e 49 1 6 14296 Brass Elbow 1 7 116573 01 Flat Washer 7 8 11214 Bulkhead Fitting 1 9 14399 Brass Elbow 2 10 111817 01 Flextube 1 11 125932 01 Burner Gasket 2 12 126050 01 Electronic Access Cover 1 13 N A 9V Battery 1 14 125072 02 Battery Backup Bracket 1 15 126048 01 Valve Bracket 1 16 126043 01 Valve NG 1 126043 02 Valve LP 1 17 125976 01 Electronic Support Bracket 1 18 126043 06 Control Module 1 ...

Page 34: ...www fmiproducts com 125899 01E 34 PARTS MODELS V LVF43NR V LVF43PR 1 4 6 2 8 9 7 5 3 5 11 12 13 14 10 7 8 ...

Page 35: ...1 Electric Duct Assembly 1 7 125766 01 Side Face Filler 2 8 125767 01 Access Cover Retaining Bracket 2 9 125768 02 Access Door 1 10 125975 01 Fireplace Hood 2 11 125763 01 Corner Bracket 4 12 125813 01 Side Walls 2 13 125753 01 Pebble Pan 1 14 125814 01 Rear Wall 1 PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLY This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace When ordering parts follow the instructions listed u...

Page 36: ...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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