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OPERATION 

Continued

REMOTE READY MODELS

Figure 26 - Pilot 

(Propane/LP)

Ignitor 
Electrode

Pilot 
Burner

Figure 27 - Pilot 

(Natural)

Pilot Burner

THERMOSTAT SERIES (MODEL 
HRC200)

The hand-held remote can be operated 
using either the manual mode (MANU) or 
thermostatic mode (AUTO) (see Figure 30, 
page 23). To select Fahrenheit/Centigrade 
mode display, carefully press the ˚C/˚F mode 
button with the end of a paper clip or similar 
blunt object.

Manual Mode

1.  Press the POWER and LOCK buttons 

together to turn on the hand-held remote 
control.

2.  Press the MANU button to turn on the 

fireplace.

3.  Press the POWER and LOCK buttons 

together to turn off the fireplace.

Figure 28 - Setting the Selector Switch, 

Control Knob and Flame Adjustment 

Knob for Hand-Held Remote Operation

ON
OFF
REMOTE

O

F

F

   

PILOT

   

LO 

IH 

O

N

   

     

   

   

  

Selector Switch in Remote Position 
(Optional Remote Control)

Control Knob 
in On Position

Flame Adjustment Knob

Figure 29 - On/Off Hand-Held Remote 

Control Unit (HRC100)

Control Button 
Turns Burners 
On and Off

Note: The burner may light if hand-held re-
mote was on when selector switch was last 
turned off. You can now turn the burner on and 
off with the hand-held remote control unit.
IMPORTANT

: Do not leave the selector switch 

in the REMOTE or ON position when the pilot 
is not lit. This will drain the battery.

ON/OFF SERIES (MODEL HRC100)

Hold the control button on the hand-held remote 
until burner turns on. Hold the control button 
again until burner turns off (see Figure 29).
TO LOCK press both buttons on hand-held 
remote control until light stops flashing. Hand-
held remote control is now locked. If the fire 
is on it will be turned off automatically. In the 
locked state, the light will not light up when 
any button is pressed. 
TO UNLOCK press both buttons together 
on hand-held remote control until the light 
stops flashing. The hand-held remote is now 
unlocked.

MANUAL LIGHTING 

PROCEDURE

1.  Follow steps 1 through 6 under 

Lighting 

Instructions

, pages 20.

2.  Depress control knob and light pilot 

with match.

3.  Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds 

after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release 
control knob. Now follow steps 9 through 11 
under 

Lighting Instructions

, page 20.

OPTIONAL HAND-HELD 

REMOTE OPERATION

Note: All remote control accessories must 
be purchased separately (see Accessories, 
pages 31). Follow instructions included with 
the remote control.

NOTICE: You must light the pilot 
before using the hand-held re-
mote control unit. See Lighting 
Instructions
 on page 20.

After lighting, let pilot flame burn for about one 
minute. Turn control knob to ON position. Ad-
just flame adjustment knob anywhere between 
HI and LO. Slide the selector switch to the 
REMOTE position (see Figure 28). 

Summary of Contents for VYD18NRB

Page 1: ...hone 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 ga...

Page 2: ...llation only in a solid fuel burn ing masonry or UL127 factory built fireplace or in a listed ventless firebox enclosure It is design cer tifiedfortheseinstallations in accordance with ANSI Z21 11 2 E...

Page 3: ...p this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater WARNING Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous WARNING Do not use a blower insert heat exch...

Page 4: ...ure there are no obstructions across openings of fireplace 8 To prevent the creation of soot follow the instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance page 24 9 Before using furniture polish wax carpet clea...

Page 5: ...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 Commonwealth of Massachusetts LOCAL CODES Install and use heater...

Page 6: ...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 fire...

Page 7: ...0 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 __________ Btu Hr Gas water heater __________ Btu Hr Gas furnace ________...

Page 8: ...ducts You must provide two perma nent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors These spaces incl...

Page 9: ...to heater Installing heater next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities such as but not limited to tobacco smoke aromatic candles cleaning flu ids oilorkerosenelamps et...

Page 10: ...mple Minimum Noncombustible Material Clearances If Not Using Mantel Note If using a mantel proceed to If Using Mantel page 11 If not using a mantel follow the information on this page You must have no...

Page 11: ...and 7 for minimum clearances IMPORTANT If you cannot meet these mini mum clearances you must operate heater with chimney flue damper open Go to Install ing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation...

Page 12: ...ucted of noncombustible material For Massachusetts Residents Only Instal lation of this vented gas log set in the Com monwealth of Massachusetts requires the damper be permanently removed or welded in...

Page 13: ...Remote Ready models connect approved flexible gas hose to gas control fitting in heater see Figure 12 IMPORTANT Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting flexible gas hose Variable Manually Contr...

Page 14: ...lant resistant to propane LP gas equipment shutoff valve test gauge connection sediment trap tee joint pipe wrench A equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge...

Page 15: ...t that is resistant to liquid petroleum LP gas We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 15 or Figure 16 page 15 depending on your model Lo cate sediment trap whe...

Page 16: ...alve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or using compressed air 4 Check all joints of gas supply piping system Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a le...

Page 17: ...grams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury CAUTION After installa tion and periodically thereafter check to ensure that...

Page 18: ...RE 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...

Page 19: ...repairs are made light pilot with match To light pilot with match see Manual Lighting Procedure page 20 Figure 23 Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location Control Knob Ignitor Button OPERATION Continu...

Page 20: ...of the HI heat setting but will find the heat output excessive You can open the chimney damper if you have one fully or partially to release some of the heat Thermocouple Ignitor Electrode Pilot Burn...

Page 21: ...ION Continued REMOTE READY MODELS Note If pilot does not stay lit contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Until repairs are made light pilot with match To light pilot with match...

Page 22: ...e REMOTE or ON position when the pilot is not lit This will drain the battery ON OFF SERIES MODEL HRC100 Hold the control button on the hand held remote until burner turns on Hold the control button a...

Page 23: ...ton Locks System to Prevent Accidental Ignition Turns Burners On or Off Increases or Decreases Room Temperature in AUTO Mode Digital Display Shows Temperature and Settings the room temperature If the...

Page 24: ...ore each use Have heaterinspectedyearlybyaquali fied service person Heater may needmorefrequentcleaningdue to excessive lint from carpeting pet hair bedding material etc WARNING Failure to keep the pr...

Page 25: ...to Installing Logs page 17 to properly replace logs Replace log s if broken or chipped dime sized or larger MAIN BURNER Periodically inspect all burner flame holes with the heater running All slotted...

Page 26: ...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...

Page 27: ...ODS pilot lights keep control knob pressed 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 natur...

Page 28: ...LP gas company 3 Observe minimum installa tion clearances see pages 9 through 11 4 Clean burners see Cleaning and Maintenance page 24 or replace burner orifice 1 Turn heater off when us ing furniture...

Page 29: ...eaning and Maintenance page 24 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Con nections page 16 2 Replace control valve 1 Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign matter 2 Locate and correct all l...

Page 30: ...ximum 14 w c Minimum 11 w c VYD18NRB Rating 21 000 30 000 Btu hr Gas Type Natural Ignition Piezo Manifold Pressure 3 5 w c Inlet Supply Pressure inches of water Maximum 10 5 w c Minimum 5 w c VYD24PRB...

Page 31: ...T SWITCH GWMT1 For all Remote Ready Models The desired comfort setting can be selected on the wall thermostat and the log heater will auto matically cycle from pilot to the heat setting selected WALL...

Page 32: ...products com 113093 01J 32 PARTS VARIABLE MANUALLY CONTROLLED BASE ASSEMBLY FOR FLAME MAX VINTAGE OAK LOG MODELS VYS18PB VYS18NB VYS24PB AND VYS24NB 4 1 12 3 10 11 3 7 3 5 8 9 15 14 16 19 2 18 13 19 1...

Page 33: ...Gas 1 111331 04 Outlet Burner Natural Gas 1 9 102798 01 Inlet Tube 1 10 099056 21 Burner Orifice Injector Propane LP Gas 1 099056 20 Burner Orifice Injector Natural Gas 1 099056 19 Burner Orifice Inje...

Page 34: ...REMOTE READY BASE ASSEMBLY FOR FLAME MAX GOLDEN OAK LOG MODELS VYD18PRB VYD18NRB VYD24PRB VYD24NRB VYD30PRB AND VYD30NRB Parts 23 and 24 Natural Gas Only 4 13 14 22 13 18 7 6 9 12 5 16 15 17 3 11 2 1...

Page 35: ...jector LP 1 099056 16 Burner Orifice Injector NG 1 099056 37 Burner Orifice Injector LP 1 8 14579 Switch 1 9 102980 01 Burner 1 102772 01 Burner 1 10 099387 15 Pilot Tube NG 1 099387 13 Pilot Tube LP...

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 m...

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