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Page 1: ...not 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 LOG HEATER OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL PFS US THERMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED BURNER SYSTEM MODELS BG18NT BG18PT B...

Page 2: ...tion only in a solid fuel burning masonry or UL127 factory built fireplace or in a listed ventless firebox enclo sure It is design certified for these installations in accordance with ANSI Z21 11 2 Exception Do not install this appliance in a factory built fireplace that includes instructions stating it has not been test ed or should not be used with unvented gas logs WARNING This is an unvented g...

Page 3: ...sts Make certain you read and understand all warnings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this fireplace WARNING Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous WARNING Do not use a blower insert heat exchanger insertorotheraccessorynotap proved for use with this heater SAFETY Continued WARNING Donotallowfans toblowdirectlyintothefireplace Avo...

Page 4: ...no obstructions across openings of fireplace 8 To prevent the creation of soot follow the instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance page 28 9 Before using furniture polish wax carpet cleaner or similar products turn heater off If heated thevaporsfromtheseproductsmay create a white powder residue within burner box or on adjacent walls and furniture 10 This heater needs fresh outside air ven tilation...

Page 5: ... the grate as sembly The data plates contain important warranty and safety information 1 Remove logs and heater base assembly from cartons Note Do not pick up heater base assem bly by burners This could damage heater Always handle base assembly by grate 2 Remove all protective packaging applied to logs and heater for shipment 3 Check heater for any shipping damage If heater is damaged call FMI PRO...

Page 6: ...s home owners want their homes as airtight as possible While it is good to make your home energy efficient your home needs to breathe Fresh air must enter your home All fuel burning ap pliances need fresh air for proper combustion and ventilation Exhaust fans fireplaces clothes dryers and fuel burning appliances draw air from the house to operate You must provide adequate fresh air for these appli...

Page 7: ...penings add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space 2 Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine the maximum Btu Hr the space can support _________ volume of space x 20 Maxi mum Btu Hr the space can support Example 2560 cu ft volume of space x 20 51 200 maximum Btu Hr the space can support 3 Add the Btu Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space Vent free fireplace _______...

Page 8: ...gure 2 You can also remove door into adjoining room see option 3 Figure 2 Follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts Figure 2 Ventilation Air from Inside Building Or Remove Door into Adjoining Room Option 3 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 2 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 1 12...

Page 9: ...rs IMPORTANT Vent free heaters add moisture to the air Although this is beneficial installing heater in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture See Air for Combustion and Ventila tion page 6 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 so...

Page 10: ...ireplace or listed vent free firebox Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible Material Side Wall and Ceiling A Clearances from the side of the fireplace cabinet to any combustible material and wall should follow diagram in Figure 4 Example The face of a mantel bookshelf etc is made of combustible material and protrudes 3 1 2 from the wall This com bustible material must be 4 from the side of the fi...

Page 11: ... See Figure 5 for minimum clearances If Using Mantel You must have noncombustible material s above the fireplace opening Noncombustible materials such as slate marble tile etc must be at least 1 2 thick With sheet metal you must have noncombustible material be hind it Noncombustible material must extend at least 8 up for all models If noncombus tible material is less than 12 you must install the f...

Page 12: ...oncombustible Material Figure 8 Minimum Fireplace Clearances If Installed at Floor Level Figure 7 Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood FLOOR CLEARANCES A If installing appliance on the floor level you must maintain the minimum distance of 14 to combustibles see Figure 8 B If combustible materials are less than 14 to the fireplace you must install appliance at least 5 above the combustible flo...

Page 13: ...llowed by local codes sealant resistant to propane LP gas not provided electric drill with 3 16 masonry drill bit 1 Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas fitting provided Con nect approved flexible gas hose to gas regulator of heater see Figure 10 IMPORTANT Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting flexible gas hose 2 Position heater base assembly in fireplace 3 Mark screw l...

Page 14: ...N Use only new black iron or steel pipe Inter nally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas Check your local codes Use pipe of 1 2 diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to heater 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...

Page 15: ...ce main gas valve control valve and equip ment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system Pressures in excess of 1 2 psig will damage heater regulator 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where equip ment shutoff valve was connected 3 Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas o...

Page 16: ...Equipment Shutoff Valve Figure 15 Checking Gas Joints Propane LP Only Thermostat Gas Valve or Control Valve Location Propane LP Supply Tank Equipment Shutoff Valve Open Closed Equipment Shutoff Valve Gas Meter Figure 16 Checking Gas Joints Natural Gas Only Thermostat Gas Valve or Control Valve Location Equipment Shutoff Valve PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS CONNECTIONS 1 Open equipment shutoff valve s...

Page 17: ...Installing Log Set Bottom Log Base Assembly Front Right Log Front Left Log Figure 19 Installing Log Set Middle Right Log Middle Left Log Bottom Log Pin on Front Left Log 5 Place middle right log over front right and bottom logs as shown in Figure 19 Be sure hole in middle right log seats over pin in bottom log 6 Place middle left log over front left and bottom logs as show in Figure 19 Be sure hol...

Page 18: ...ry important to install these logs exactly as instructed Do not modify logs Only use logs supplied with heater Note Your appliance may vary from model shown but log placement will be the same 1 Place fiber ramp log in center on chassis as shown in Figure 22 The fiber ramp log can be identified by its shape and much lighter weight when compared to the other logs 2 The log must sit flat on the black...

Page 19: ...ce the small top right log as shown in Figure 26 The bottom of the log is shaped to fit onto the recessed areas of the top right log and the front right log The re cessed areas are painted yellow FIBER LOG MODELS LBG 18 24 30 CM Note Your appliance may vary from model shown but log placement will be the same 1 Place rear log in back corner sections of base assembly as shown in Figure 27 The rear l...

Page 20: ...ft log see Figure 31 Figure 31 Installing Top Left Front Log Front Top Left Log Front Top Right Log Rectangular Projection Rectangular Projection Rectangular Hole Underneath Rectangular Hole Underneath Figure 32 Installing Top Right Front Log 6 Place top right front log onto front right log Match the rectangular projection on top of the front right log with the rectangular hole on the bottom of of...

Page 21: ...he base assembly Figure 33 Installing Middle Log Figure 34 Installing Rear Left Top Log and Rear Right Top Log Figure 35 Installing Ember Logs Middle Log Ramp Log Rear Left Top Log Rear Right Top Log Metal Pins Left Ember Log Right Ember Log CONCRETE LOG MODELS LBG 18 24 30 BM Note Your appliance may vary from model shown but log placement will be the same 1 Place fiber ramp log in center of chass...

Page 22: ... Ember Bed Log Right Ember Bed Log Left Middle Log Hole Underneath Grate Prong Figure 41 Installing Right Middle Log Right Middle Log Rear Middle Log Figure 42 Installing Rear Middle Log 5 The left middle log has a groove on the bottom to sit on the chassis and has to sit on the tab on the back of the left front log as shown in Figure 40 6 The right middle log has a groove on the bottom to sit on ...

Page 23: ...e number 1 on the left 2 in the center and 3 on the right These numbers are embossed on the back of each piece for identification 9 Place the left top log onto the rear log and the left middle log Make sure to place the projection on the bottom of the left top log into the recessed areas on the rear and left middle logs see Figure 44 Figure 43 Installing Rear Log Figure 44 Installing Left Top Log ...

Page 24: ...aterial you choose Should embers need replac ing see Parts page 34 Platinum Bright Ember placement Add embers to front flat burner Gently remove embers from bag Separate pieces of ember material and place on surface of flat burner just behind horizontal ports as shown in Figure 48 Rock Wool placement Place rock wool material on front flat burner in areas away from ports as shown in Figure 49 3 Add...

Page 25: ... If you do not fol low these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage per sonal injury or loss of life 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 se...

Page 26: ... control knob counterclockwise to desired heating level The burn ers should light Set control knob to any heat level between HI and LO 9 To leave pilot lit and shut off burners only turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position CAUTION Do not try to ad just heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1 Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position 2 Close...

Page 27: ...Flame Pattern Your pilot may vary from pilots shown Thermocouple Thermocouple Pilot Burner FRONT BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 54 shows correct front burner flame pattern Figure 55 shows incorrect front burner flame pattern The incorrect burner flame pat tern shows yellow tipping at top of blue flame WARNING If yellow tipping occurs your heater could pro duce increased levels of carbon monoxide If f...

Page 28: ...t least thirty minutes 2 Inspect burner pilot and primary air inlet holes on injector holder for dust and dirt see Figure 56 3 Blow air through the ports slots and holes in the burner 4 Check injector holder located at the end of the burner tube again Remove any large particles of dust dirt lint or pet hair with a Figure 56 Injector Holder On Outlet Burner Tube Burner Tube Injector Holder Primary ...

Page 29: ...cated on the gas valve assembly This location allows the thermostat to keep the room temperature at an ideal comfort level for most fireplace appli cations If positioning the thermostat sensing bulb elsewhere follow these directions Tools needed 5 16 hex driver or socket 1 Locate the gas valve assembly and ther mostat sensing bulb see Figure 58 2 With 5 16 hex driver or socket loosen the thermosta...

Page 30: ...in PILOT position 4 Air in gas lines when in stalled 5 Depleted gas supply pro pane LP only 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 Replace ignitor cable 4 Replace ignitor 5 Replace pilot assembly 6 Replace pilot assembly 7 Install new alkaline battery in electroni...

Page 31: ...d in 30 seconds 3 Wait one minute for safety interlock system to reset Repeat ignition operation 4 Fully open equipment shut off valve 5 A Contact local natural or propane LP gas company B Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 28 or replace ODS pilot assembly 6 Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more 7 Replace pilot assembly 8 Replace control valve 1 Contact local natural or...

Page 32: ... let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burners until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local natural or propane LP gas company 3 Observe minimum installa tion clearances see pages 9 through 11 4 Clean burners see Clean ing and Maintenance page 28 or replace burner orifice s 1 Turn heater off when us ing furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products 1 Refer to Air for Combus...

Page 33: ...See Warning statement at top of page 2 Control valve or gas control defective 1 Foreign matter between control valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 1 Thermostat sensing bulb needs to be repositioned REMEDY 1 Open window to venti late room Stop using odor causing products while heater is running 2 Refill supply tank propane LP only 3 Locate and correct all leaks see Chec...

Page 34: ...www fmiproducts com 125526 01C 34 PARTS THERMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED MODELS BG18NT BG18PT BG2436NT BG2436PT 1 3 13 5 16 21 19 18 17 14 6 9 2 4 11 25 12 10 8 7 20 15 22 23 24 18 ...

Page 35: ... 101329 30 Gas Valve Service Kit 1 101329 31 Gas Valve Service Kit 1 101329 26 Gas Valve Service Kit 1 9 Plate NG Conversion 1 10 111435 01 Electronic Ignitor 1 11 112465 01 Front Ramp Burner 1 112465 02 Front Ramp Burner 1 12 113242 01 Rear Ramp Burner 1 113242 02 Rear Ramp Burner 1 13 112713 01 Pilot Bracket 1 112713 02 Pilot Bracket 1 14 Min Rate Screw 1 15 112782 01 Air Deflector Bracket 1 112...

Page 36: ... 120466 01 Flex Tube 1 100563 01 Warning Plate 1 101054 01 Lighting Instruction Plate 1 100639 12 Caution Decal 1 101137 02 Hardware Kit 1 GA6060 Lava Rock 1 125527 01 Left Ember Chunk 1 1 125527 02 Middle Ember Chunk 2 1 125527 03 Right Ember Chunk 3 1 125071 01 Rockwool Embers 1 125070 01 Platinum Embers 1 1 3 13 5 16 21 19 18 17 14 6 9 2 4 11 25 12 10 8 7 20 15 22 23 24 18 27 32 31 29 28 29 26 ...

Page 37: ...ice Kit 1 101329 31 Gas Valve Service Kit 1 101329 26 Gas Valve Service Kit 1 9 Plate NG Conversion 1 10 111435 01 Electronic Ignitor 1 11 112465 01 Front Ramp Burner 1 112465 02 Front Ramp Burner 1 12 113242 01 Rear Ramp Burner 1 113242 02 Rear Ramp Burner 1 13 112713 01 Pilot Bracket 1 112713 02 Pilot Bracket 1 14 Min Rate Screw 1 15 125489 01 Air Deflector Bracket 1 125489 02 Air Deflector Brac...

Page 38: ...eft Log 1 3 121699 02 125683 01 125683 01 Middle Right Log 1 4 121699 03 121699 09 121699 15 Middle Left Log 1 5 121699 01 121699 13 121699 13 Bottom Log 1 6 121699 06 121699 12 121699 18 Rear Log 1 PARTS LOG MODELS LBG18 SM LBG24 SM LBG30 SM This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 44 of this manual...

Page 39: ...1699 21 Front Right Log 1 6 121699 22 Back Log 1 7 121699 23 Left Small Front Log 1 8 121699 24 Right Small Front Log 1 9 121699 25 Left Control Cover Log 1 10 121699 26 Right Control Cover Log 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 PARTS LOG MODELS LBG36 SM This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 44 of this manual...

Page 40: ...5055 10 Middle Right Log 1 4 125055 16 125055 05 125055 11 Middle Left Log 1 5 125056 01 125056 02 125056 02 Ramp Log 1 6 125055 14 125055 03 125055 09 Rear Log 1 7 125055 06 125055 06 125055 06 Top Log 1 PARTS LOG MODELS LBG18 RM LBG24 RM LBG30 RM This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 44 of this ...

Page 41: ...8 06 125829 04 Log Top Right Front 1 7 125827 07 125828 07 125828 07 Log Middle 1 8 125827 08 125828 08 125828 08 Log Top Left 1 9 125827 09 125828 09 125828 09 Log Top Right 1 10 125827 10 125827 10 125827 10 Log Left Ember 1 11 125827 11 125827 11 125827 11 Log Right Ember 1 12 125830 01 125830 01 125830 01 Log Switch 1 PARTS LOG MODELS LBG18 CM LBG24 CM LBG30 CM This list contains replaceable p...

Page 42: ...Log Left Middle 1 7 125851 07 125852 07 125852 07 Log Right Middle 1 8 125851 08 125852 08 125852 08 Log Rear Middle 1 9 125851 09 125852 09 125852 09 Log Rear 1 10 125851 10 125851 10 125851 10 Log Left Top 1 11 125851 11 125852 11 125852 11 Log Middle Crossover 1 12 125851 12 125852 12 125852 12 Log Top Rear 1 13 125851 13 125851 13 125851 13 Log Switch 1 PARTS LOG MODELS LBG18 BM LBG24 BM LBG30...

Page 43: ...tural Ignition Electronic Manifold Pressure 3 4 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Max 10 5 W C Min 5 W C BG2436PT Rating Variable 25 000 36 000 Btu Hr Type Gas Propane LP Ignition Electronic Manifold Pressure 7 9 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Max 14 W C Min 11 W C BG2436NT Rating Variable 25 000 36 000 Btu Hr Type Gas Natural Ignition Electronic Manifold Pressure 3 4 W C Inlet Gas Pressure i...

Page 44: ...s and burner cinders CONTROL COVER KIT CC100 For all models Includes control cover log and 6 unique fall away logs TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about instal lation operation or troubleshooting If so contact FMI PRODUCTS LLC s Technical Service Department at 1 866 328 4537 When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready You can also visit FMI PRODUCTS...

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Page 48: ...s 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 f...

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