FMI Vantage Hearth BG18NV Owner'S Operation And Installation Manual Download

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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 41 of this manual.

KEY

NO.

MODEL NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

QTY

LBG18-SM LBG24-SM LBG30-SM

121699-05 121699-11 121699-17 Front Right Log

121699-04 121699-10 121699-16 Front Left Log

121699-02 125683-01 125683-01 Middle Right Log

121699-03 121699-09 121699-15 Middle Left Log

121699-01 121699-13 121699-13 Bottom Log (Remote)

121699-06 121699-12 121699-18 Rear Log

126080-01 126080-01 126080-01 Switch Log

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Summary of Contents for Vantage Hearth BG18NV

Page 1: ...ot 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 VARIABLE REMOTE BURNER SYSTEM MODELS BG18NV BG18PV BG2436NV BG2436PV BGE18NV BGE18PV BGE2436NV AND BGE2436PV BG MODELS MAY BE USE WITH LBG 18SM LBG2...

Page 2: ...nted gas 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 ...

Page 3: ...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 Avoidanydraftsthatalterburner flame patterns Ceiling fans can create drafts th...

Page 4: ...bstructions across openings of fireplace 8 To prevent the creation of soot follow the instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance page 34 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 to ...

Page 5: ...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 PRODUCTS LLC at 1 866 328 4537 for replacement parts before returning t...

Page 6: ... out and the warm air in During heating months 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 mu...

Page 7: ... 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 ___________ Bt...

Page 8: ...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 12 Ven...

Page 9: ...talling 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 source If you have a centralheatingsystem youmay run system s circulating blower whileus...

Page 10: ...eplace 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 fireplace cabinet see Figure 4 Note When installing your gas logs into a manufactured firebox follow firebox manufacturer s instructions for minimu...

Page 11: ... 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 fireplace hood accessory 24 30 and 36 Models Only Even if noncombustible mate rial is more than 12 ...

Page 12: ...he 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 flooring see Figure 9 Hearth 5 Min Combustible Material Figure 9 Minimum Fireplace Clearances Above Combustible Flooring INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY FOR VENTED OPERATION Note When used as a vented heater ap pliance mus...

Page 13: ...up heater base assembly by burn ers This could damage heater Only handle base assembly by grates IMPORTANT Make sure the heater burners are level If heater is not level heater will not work properly Installation Items Needed hardware package provided with heater approved flexible gas hose and fittings if allowed by local codes sealant resistant to propane LP gas not provided electric drill with 3 ...

Page 14: ... Screw CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING This appliance requires a 1 2 NPT National Pipe Thread inlet connection to the pressure regulator WARNING A qualified ser vicepersonmustconnectheater to gas supply Follow all local codes CAUTION Never connect propane LP fireplace directly to the propane LP supply This heaterrequiresanexternalregu lator not supplied Install the external regulator between the ...

Page 15: ...LP Supply Tank External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down Figure 13 External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down INSTALLATION Continued Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT threads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater valves WARNING Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum LP gas We recommend that you ...

Page 16: ... on or near gas meter for natural gas or using compressed air 4 Check all joints of gas supply piping sys tem Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply Check reconnected fittings for leaks Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Close equipment shutoff va...

Page 17: ...ort brackets before installing logs These brack ets are provided with the BG E 2436 series burner systems 1 Install left bracket to left side of chassis using 2 screws provided see Figure 18 2 Install right bracket to right front of chassis using 2 screws provided see Figure 18 This bracket will also be used as remote control bracket if remote is installed Figure18 InstallingLogSupportBrackets Lef...

Page 18: ...Figure 20 Installing Log Set Middle Right Log Middle Left Log Bottom Log Pin on Front Left Log Figure 21 Installing LBG36 SM Model Control Cover Logs Left Control Cover Log Right Control Cover Log Right Small Front Log Left Small Front Log Bracket Bracket 5 Place middle right log over front right and bottom logs as shown in Figure 20 Be sure hole in middle right log seats over pin in bottom log 6 ...

Page 19: ...pe and much lighter weight when compared to the other logs Figure 23 Installing Log Set Base Assembly Ramp Log Figure 24 Installing Log Set Ramp Log Metal Tab 2 The log must sit flat on the black sheet metal and behind the left metal tab as shown in Figure 24 3 Place front left and right logs and rear log as shown in Figure 25 4 Place top left log as shown in Figure 26 page 20 The bottom of the lo...

Page 20: ...0 R M Figure 26 Installing Logs Top Right Log Front Left Log Front Right Log Top Left Log Small Top Log Front Right Log Top Right Log 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 28 The rear log is designed to lean back slightly when installed correctly ...

Page 21: ...left front log onto front left log Match the rectangular projection on top of front left log with the rectangular hole on the bottom of the top left front log The top left front log will rest on top of the front left log see Figure 32 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 the top...

Page 22: ... Place the left and right ember logs as shown in Figure 36 Do not place the logs on the ember bed pan they are intended to cover the sheet metal on the front of the base assembly CONCRETE LOG MODELS LBG 18 24 30 BM Note Your appliance may vary from model shown but log placement will be the same 1 Before placing any logs on the chassis you will need to remove the Air Shield located on the left side...

Page 23: ...eds to rest against the front of the base assembly Make sure the flame from the ember pan does not touch the ember bed log 5 The right ember bed log 24 30 D 047 has a hole in the log that sets on the grate finger and the other end rest on the fireplace floor place log as shown in Figure 41 The right ember bed logs for 18 D 072 has a groove on the side that sets on the ember bed pan and the back of...

Page 24: ...dle log 18 D 068 24 30 D 042 should fit between the ramp log and the rear burner The left and right middle logs have recessed areas for the rear middle log to sit into See Figure 44 There may be a small gap between the rear middle log and the ramp log this is normal Be careful not to push the rear burner out of position while installing this log 9 Rest the rear log 18 D 069 24 30 D 043 on the chas...

Page 25: ...ed over a shoulder screw Place the ember chunks as shown in Figure 49 on page 25 by placing the ember chunk with the 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 purposes Please note that BGE18 burner systems do not include ember chunks Figure 47 Installing Middle Crossover Log Figure 48 Installing Top Rear Log Top ...

Page 26: ...ing see Parts page 42 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 50 Rock Wool placement Place rock wool material on front flat burner in areas away from ports as shown in Figure 51 3 Add lava rock and small decorative logs around b...

Page 27: ...es are installed the little house icon with current room temperature will be dis played see Figure 53 This icon will always show in the control window as long as the batteries have power Figure 53 Remote Display AAA AAA AAA Figure 52 Battery Install Hand Held Remote Control Battery Housing Cover Figure 54 Battery Install Remote Control Receiver Battery Housing Cover Cover Plate Screws Receiver Rem...

Page 28: ...or Button OPERATION FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING 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 ne...

Page 29: ...ners will light on high There is no adjustment to the flames without using remote 11 To leave pilot lit and shut off burners only turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position or use remote control manual OFF button or set selector switch in the OFF position WARNING Make sure the selector switch is in the OFF positionwhenyouareawayfrom home for long periods of time Heater will come on automati...

Page 30: ... display the temperature in either Fahrenheit or Celsius With remote control off press Thermostat button and Mode button at the same time This will toggle the display from F to C Figure 60 Remote Control Display Fahrenheit to Celsius Figure 61 Hand Held Remote Control ON OFF MODE UP DOWN Arrows THERMOSTAT LCD Display OPERATING REMOTE CONTROL WARNING Fireplace can turn on suddenly Keep away from bu...

Page 31: ...press the UP arrow button to relight the unit A beep from receiver confirms the command ON ON MAX Figure 63 Remote Control Display of Flame Height Minimum and Maximum MINIMUM MAXIMUM ON Figure 64 Room Temperature Setting Room Temperature Set Temperature ROOM THERMOSTAT The remote control can operate as a room thermostat The thermostat can be set to a desired temperature to control the comfort leve...

Page 32: ...hild Safety Lock Out CHILD SAFETY LOCK OUT This function lets you deactivate the remote control buttons It is active when the lock icon is lit on the display To activate press MODE button and UP ar row button at the same time To deactivate press again REPLACING HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROL ONLY If your remote ever needs to be replaced you will not need to replace the receiver PROGRAM RECEIVER TO REMOT...

Page 33: ... gas units will have a slight curve but flame should be blue and have no yellow or orange color Figure 70 Correct Front Burner Flame Pattern Figure 71 Incorrect Front Burner Flame Pattern Yellow Tipping At Top of Blue Flame FRONT BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 70 shows correct front burner flame pattern Figure 71 shows incorrect front burner flame pattern The incorrect burner flame pattern shows yell...

Page 34: ... minutes 2 Inspect burner pilot and primary air inlet holes on injector holder for dust and dirt see Figure 72 3 Blow air through the ports slots and holes in the burner 4 Check injector holder located at the end of burner tube again Remove any large particles of dust dirt lint or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle 5 Blow air into the primary air holes on the injector holder 6 In ...

Page 35: ...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 electronic ignitor Verify battery...

Page 36: ... 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 34 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 propan...

Page 37: ...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 10 through 12 4 Clean burners see Clean ing and Maintenance page 34 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 Combustion and Ventila...

Page 38: ...as leak 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 Hand held remote control is too close to heater 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 s...

Page 39: ...nition Electronic Manifold Pressure 3 4 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Max 10 5 W C Min 5 W C BG2436PV 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 BG2436NV Rating Variable 25 000 36 000 Btu Hr Type Gas Natural Ignition Electronic Manifold Pressure 3 4 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of wat...

Page 40: ...www fmiproducts com 125527 01E 40 Receiver Wiring Harness To Pilot Remote Control Valve TPTH White Red White TH Green Motor WIRING DIAGRAM fire parts com ...

Page 41: ...iginal 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 1 866 328 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...

Page 42: ...www fmiproducts com 125527 01E 42 PARTS VARIABLE REMOTE CONTROL MODELS BG18NV BG18PV BG2436NV BG2436PV 1 3 20 16 5 10 8 9 19 7 22 18 23 21 17 6 11 2 4 26 24 13 25 14 20 15 fire parts com ...

Page 43: ...ont Ramp Burner 1 14 113242 01 Rear Ramp Burner 1 113242 02 Rear Ramp Burner 1 15 112713 01 Pilot Bracket 1 112713 03 Pilot Bracket 1 16 112715 01 Heat Shield 1 17 112782 02 Air Deflector Bracket 1 112782 03 Air Deflector Bracket 18 121120 01 Air Shield 1 19 125019 01 Ignitor Bracket 1 20 098265 02 Elbow 1 21 125003 01 Air Shield 1 22 Assembly Ramp Base 1 23 125539 01 Burner Inlet Tube 1 24 125300...

Page 44: ...PV BGE2436NV BGE2436PV QTY 100563 01 Warning Plate 1 123482 01 Lighting Instruction Plate 1 100639 12 Caution Decal 1 101137 02 Hardware Kit 1 101142 01 Lava Rock 1 125557 01 Left Ember Chunk 1 1 125557 02 Middle Ember Chunk 2 1 125557 03 Right Ember Chunk 3 1 125071 01 Rockwool Embers 1 125070 01 Platinum Embers 1 121129 06 Proflame Remote 1 121129 07 Wire Harness 1 121129 08 Proflame Receiver Ki...

Page 45: ...2465 02 Front Ramp Burner 1 15 113242 01 Rear Ramp Burner 1 113242 02 Rear Ramp Burner 1 16 112713 01 Pilot Bracket 1 17 112715 01 Heat Shield 1 18 120466 02 Flex Tube 1 19 121120 01 Air Shield 1 20 097384 01 Captive Washer Nut 2 21 125019 01 Ignitor Bracket 1 22 119795 01 Burner Gasket 1 23 119321 01 Venturi 1 24 112829 02 Air Shutter 1 25 119416 01 Elbow 1 26 098265 02 Elbow 1 27 125003 01 Air S...

Page 46: ...al 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 KEY NO MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY LBG18 SM LBG24 SM LBG30 SM 1 121699 05 121699 11 121699 17 Front Right Log 1 2 121699 04 121699 10 121699 16 Front Left 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 Remote 1 6 121699 06 121699 12 121699 18 Rear Log 1 7 126080 01 126080 01 126...

Page 47: ...Y NO MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY LBG36 SM 1 121699 13 Bottom Log 1 2 125683 01 Middle Right Log 1 3 121699 15 Middle Left Log 1 4 121699 20 Front Left Log 1 5 121699 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 11 126080 01 Switch Log 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 48: ...MBER DESCRIPTION QTY LBG18 RM LBG24 RM LBG30 RM 1 125055 13 125055 02 125055 08 Front Right Log 1 2 125055 12 125055 01 125055 07 Front Left Log 1 3 125055 15 125055 04 125055 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 8 121079 01 121079 01 12...

Page 49: ...5829 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 parts us...

Page 50: ... 125852 04 D 048 125852 04 D 048 Log Left Front Ember Bed 1 5 125851 05 D 072 125852 05 D 047 125852 05 D 047 Log Right Front Ember Bed 1 6 125851 06 D 066 125852 06 D 040 125852 06 D 040 Log Left Middle 1 7 125851 07 D 067 125852 07 D 041 125852 07 D 041 Log Right Middle 1 8 125851 08 D 068 125852 08 D 042 125852 08 D 042 Log Rear Middle 1 9 125851 09 D 069 125852 09 D 043 125852 09 D 043 Log Rea...

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Page 52: ...ct 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 from thi...

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