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Creosote will ignite if highly heated. Inspect 

chimney flue for damage. If damaged, repair 

flue before operating appliance.

4.  This log set is designed to be smokeless. 

If logs ever appear to smoke, turn off appli

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ance and call a qualified service person.

 

Note: During initial operation, slight smok-

ing could occur due to log curing and 

the burning of manufacturing residues. 

You may wish to add more ventilation by 

opening a window.

5.  To reduce the creation of soot, follow the 

instructions in 

Cleaning and Maintenance

page 15.

6.  The installation and provisions for combus

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tion and ventilation air must conform with the 

National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z233.1/NFPA 

54, Air for Combustion and Ventilation

.

7.  Do not run log set

• where flammable liquids or vapors are 

used or stored

• under dusty conditions

8.  Do not burn solid fuel in the fireplace after 

installing the log set. Do not use this log 

set to cook food or burn paper or other 

objects.

SAFETY

Continued

9.  Do not use appliance if any part has been 

exposed to or under water. Immediately 

call  a  qualified  service  technician  to  in

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spect the room appliance and to replace 

any  part  of  the  control  system  (if  using 

GA9050A-1  or  GA9150A)  and  any  gas 

control which has been under water.

10. To help prevent breakage, new logs must 

be broken-in (see 

Curing Logs

 page 14).

11. Turn log set off and let cool before servic

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ing, installing, or repairing. Only a qualified 

service person should install, service, or 

repair log set.

12. Provide adequate clearances around air 

openings.

13. This  vented  gas  log  set  may  not  be 

installed in a bedroom or bathroom in 

the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

14. The  installation  of  these  appliances  in 

manufactured  homes  in  the  U.S.  must 

conform  with  the 

Manufactured Home 

Construction and Safety Standard, Title 

24 CFR, Part 3280,

 in the United States, 

or when such a standard is not applicable, 

Manufactured Home Installations Stan-

dard, ANSI/NCSBCS A225.1/NFPA 501A

.

.

LOCAL CODES

Install and use log set with care. Follow all local 

codes. In the absence of local codes, use the lat

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est edition of 

The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 

Z223.1

/NFPA 54*.

*Available from:

American National Standards Institute, Inc.

1430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269

UNPACKING

  CAUTION:  Do  not  remove 

the data plates from the burner 

pan. The data plates contain 

important product information.

1.  Remove logs, hearth kit, pan materials, 

and hardware from carton.

2.  Remove all protective packaging applied 

to logs and base for shipment.

3.  Check appliance for any shipping damage. 

If  heater  is  damaged  call  INNOVATIVE 

HEARTH PRODUCTS at 1-800-655-2008 

for replacement parts before returning to 

dealer.

Summary of Contents for FVDR18

Page 1: ...ed Refer to the National Fual Gas Codes ANSI Z233 1 NFPA 54 Section 5 3 for Combustion and Ventilation WARNING If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may...

Page 2: ...on must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts WARNING Thisproductcon tainsand orgenerateschemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth...

Page 3: ...nce SAFETY Continued Appliance assembly becomes very hot when in use Keep chil dren and adults away from hot surfacetoavoidburnsorclothing ignition Appliancewillremainhot for a time after shutdown All...

Page 4: ...o help prevent breakage new logs must be broken in see Curing Logs page 14 11 Turn log set off and let cool before servic ing installing or repairing Only a qualified service person should install ser...

Page 5: ...em may be connected to a wall switch or hand held wireless remote control See Accessories page 24 REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES There is an optional hand held ON OFF re mote control that can be purchased...

Page 6: ...6 27 18 18 INSTALLATION Continued NOTICE Installation service andrepairofthisappliancemust be performed by a qualified in staller serviceagency company orgassupplierexperiencedwith this type of gas ap...

Page 7: ...op must be installed or the damper blade must be cut or removed INSTALLATION Continued Damper Clamp Damper Clamp Damper Manufactured Fireplace Masonry Fireplace Figure 3 Attaching Damper Clamp Damper...

Page 8: ...use an open flame to check for a leak Applyanoncorrosiveleakdetec tion fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM Test Pressur...

Page 9: ...ting through hole and into burner manifold see Fig ure 6 Tighten using a wrench If using propane LP gas see Propane LP Gas Conversion page 11 6 Using burner clamp screw and nut pro vided assemble clam...

Page 10: ...ion Natural Gas Installation 1 Thread gas control valve onto burner inlet fitting see Figure 8 Use thread sealant on male threads of burner inlet fitting Hold burner inlet fitting with a wrench to pre...

Page 11: ...is supplied with orifice installed for a 24 log set If you have an 18 or 30 set you must change this orifice also See Figure 1 page 5 for product identification Burner Inlet Fitting 1 Remove burner in...

Page 12: ...nection s using pipe joint compound until burner system is leak free 4 When burner is tested and leak free observe individual tongues of flame on burner Note Burner design includes more ports on the o...

Page 13: ...TION Continued Figure 16 Installing Front and Back Logs Number and style may vary 5 Place smaller top logs onto bottom logs see Figure 17 Leave as much open space between logs as possible to mini mize...

Page 14: ...el Gas Codes ANSI Z233 1 NFPA 54 Air for Combustion and Ventilation If you don t smell gas go to the next step 5 Turn control knob counterclockwise to the PILOT position and press in Keep control knob...

Page 15: ...ough 7 page 14 8 Turn control knob counterclockwise to the ON position Burner should light If burner does not light call a quali fied service person 9 To leave pilot lit and shut off burners only turn...

Page 16: ...y cleaned and checked 3 Separate the logs to allow more flame passage 4 Remove any foreign items from the flame pattern and or check for proper orifice sizing 5 Preheat flue in very cold weather 1 Rel...

Page 17: ...pment shutoff valve 2 Turn control knob to PILOT position 3 Press in control knob while in PILOT position 4 Continue holding down control knob Repeat ignit ing operation until air is removed 5 Adjust...

Page 18: ...et burning vapors from paint hair spray glues cleaners chemi cals new carpet etc See IMPORTANT statement above 2 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 1 Gas leak See Warning statement at top o...

Page 19: ...iginal replacement parts This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replac...

Page 20: ...03 901064 02 901064 03 901064 04 Natural Gas Injector 1 5 901208 01 901208 02 901207 01 901207 02 901207 03 Burner Manifold 1 6 Burner Pan 1 7 901242 01 901242 01 901242 01 901242 01 901242 01 Damper...

Page 21: ...Bottom Front Log VCB 13 1 901123 02 Bottom Front Log VCB 14 1 901123 03 Bottom Front Log VCB 16 1 3 901122 01 Bottom Front Log VCB 11 1 901122 02 Bottom Front Log VCB 12 1 901122 03 Bottom Front Log V...

Page 22: ...1 8 901126 01 Top Log FS 15 1 9 901131 01 Top Log FR 14 1 10 901458 01 Bottom Rear Log CR 16 1 901458 02 Bottom Rear Log CR 20 1 11 901459 01 Bottom Front Log CPR 18 1 901459 02 Bottom Front Log CPR...

Page 23: ...PR 13S 1 4 118040 01 Bottom Log FA 19 1 5 118038 01 Bottom Log FA 9 1 6 118041 01 Bottom Log FA 12 1 F A 1 8 F A 2 4 F A 3 0 1 4 2 3 5 6 Appalachian Oak Logs PARTS LOG SET MODELS FA18 FA24 AND FA30 Th...

Page 24: ...on INDIVIDUAL ROUND LOG GA9450A For decorative purposes only Not to be used as additional logs on unit Purchase these accessories from your local dealer If they can not supply these accessories call I...

Page 25: ...ll produce excessive temperatures and could result in a fire hazard c damages caused by failing to provide proper maintenance and service in accordance with the instructions provided with the Product...

Page 26: ...located on product or identification tag ______________________________ Serial No located on product or identification tag ___________________________ Date Purchased ___________________________ Keep...

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