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Heat Majic™

Models FVF18NW,

FVF24NW, and

FVF30NW (Millivolt)

Remote Ready

ALSO DESIGN-CERTIFIED AS A VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

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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 sup-

plier, call the fire department.

— Installation and service must be per-

formed by a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING: Improper installation, adjust-
ment, alteration, service, or maintenance
can cause injury or property damage.
Refer to this manual for correct installa-
tion and operational procedures. For
assistance or additional information
consult a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING: This appliance is for in-
stallation only in a solid-fuel burning
masonry or UL127 factory-built fire-
place, or in an approved ventless fire-
box. 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 tested or should not be
used with unvented gas logs.

WARNING: This is an unvented gas-fired heater. 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 Ventilation section on page 4 of this manual.

* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*, permanently located, manufac-
tured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.

UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)

NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER

Summary of Contents for Heat Majic FVF18NW

Page 1: ...amage Refer to this manual for correct installa tion and operational procedures For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING This appliance is for in stallation only in a solid fuel burning masonry or UL127 factory built fire place or in an approved ventless fire box It is design certified for these installations in accordance wi...

Page 2: ...toperatethisheaterwith a fireplace screen in place Make sure fireplace screen is closed before running heater Keeptheapplianceareaclearand free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids 1 This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases 2 If you smell gas shut off gas supply...

Page 3: ... and use heater with care Follow all localcodes Intheabsenceoflocalcodes use the latest 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 Note Where listed vented decorative logs are required thermostat operation is not permitte...

Page 4: ... are built more energy effi cient than ever New materials increased insulation and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes Home own ers weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in During heating months home ownerswanttheirhomesasairtightaspossible While it is good to make your home energy efficient your home needs to breathe Fresh a...

Page 5: ...r from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors 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 Btu Hr maximum the space can support 71 500 Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used The space in the above example is a confined space because the actual Btu...

Page 6: ...he floor on the wall connecting the two spaces see options 1 and 2 Figure 2 You can also remove door into adjoining room see op tion 3 Figure 2 Follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provid...

Page 7: ...r operating heater where impurities such as but not limited to tobacco smoke aromatic candles cleaning flu ids oilorkerosenelamps etc in the air exist may discolor walls or cause odors IMPORTANT Vent freeheatersaddmois ture 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 Com bustion and Ven...

Page 8: ...accessory GA6050 GA6052 or GA6053 see Accessories page 21 18 Model Noncombustible material OK Less than 8 Noncombustible material must be extended to at least 8 See Between 8 and 12 above If you cannot extend material you must operate heater with flue damper open NOTICE Manual control heaters maybeusedasaventedproduct If so you must always run heater with chimney flue damper open If running heater...

Page 9: ...CE If your installation does notmeettheminimumclearances shown you must do one of the following operate the logs only with the flue damper open raise the mantel to an accept able height remove the mantel FLOOR CLEARANCES A If installing appliance on the floor level you must maintain the minimum dis tance of 14 to combustibles see Fig ure 8 B If combustible materials are less than 14 to the firepla...

Page 10: ...ION Do not remove the data plates attached to the heater base assembly The data plates contain important war ranty and safety information INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY FOR VENTED OPERATION Note When used as a vented heater appli ance must be installed only in a solid fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and constructed of noncombustible material If your heater is a manually controlled mo...

Page 11: ...T tap within reach for test gauge hook up NPT tap must be upstream from heater see Figure 13 WARNING Usepipejointseal ant that is resistant to liquid pe troleum LP gas 4 Place logs in their proper position on heater base see Installing Logs page 13 5 Center heater base and logs front to back and side to side in fireplace 6 Carefully remove logs without moving heater base 7 Mark screw locations thr...

Page 12: ...st Pressures In Excess Of 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve control valve and equipment shutoff valve from gas sup ply piping system Pressures in excess of 1 2 psig will damage heater regula tor 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve was con nected 3 Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or open ing main gas val...

Page 13: ...ding to the loginstallationinstructionsinthis manual Flames contacting logs will create soot INSTALLING GWMS2 OPTIONAL WALL MOUNTED SWITCH Items Included for Installation Switch Switch Cover with screws 25 Ft wire Connecting to Log Set 1 Connect one terminal of 25 ft wire to bottom contact of switch located on heaterfrontcontrolpanel seeFigure16 2 Connect remaining wire terminal to the TH terminal...

Page 14: ...e Home owners generally prefer to operate their heater with the chimney damper closed This will put all the heat into the room However there may be times you will desire the full flames of the HI heat setting but will find the heat output excessive You can open the chim ney damper if you have one fully or partially to release some of the heat WARNING Damper handle will be hot if heater has been ru...

Page 15: ...light burner Note AUTOisonlyfunctional when using GWMT1 or GWMS2 op tional accessories 11 Set flame adjustment knob to any level between HI and LO Thermostat Control Operation Optional GHRCTA Series Only The thermostat control setting on the remote control unit can be set to any comfort levelbetweenWARMERandCOOLER The burners will turn on and off auto matically to maintain the comfort level you se...

Page 16: ...ld beopenwithasmallblueflamepresent Some burner flame holes may become blocked by debrisorrust withnoflamepresent Ifso turn off heater and let cool Remove blockage Blocked burner flame holes will create soot Figure 22 Thermostat Hand Held Remote Control Unit Selections GHRCTA Series Only GHRCTA Series Operation 2b Press the AUTO ON OFF button on the hand held remote control see Figure 22 page 17 T...

Page 17: ...econnect ignitor cable 2 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 3 Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to base panel of log set Nut is located behind base panel 4 Replace ignitor cable 5 Replace piezo ignitor 6 Replace pilot assembly 7 Replace pilot assembly 1 Turn on gas supply or open equipment shutoff valve 2 Turn control knob to PILOT position 3 Press in contr...

Page 18: ...for Combustion and Venti lation requirements page 4 1 Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local natural gas company 3 Observe minimum installation clear ances see pages 7 through 9 4 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 20 or replace burner orifice 1 Turn heater off when using furniture po...

Page 19: ...ter burner is lit or shut off Heater produces unwanted odors Heater shuts off in use ODS operates Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas odor during combustion REMEDY 1 This is common with most heaters If noise is excessive contact qualified ser vice person 1 Open window and ventilate room Stop using odor causing products while heater is running 2 Locate and correct all leaks see C...

Page 20: ... number CLEANING BURNER INJECTOR HOLDER AND PILOT AIR INLET HOLE The primary air inlet holes allow the proper amount of air to mix with the gas This provides a clean burning flame Keep these holes clear of dust dirt lint and pet hair Clean these air inlet holes prior to each heating season Blocked air holes will cre ate soot We recommend that you clean the unit every three months during operation ...

Page 21: ...ortsetting can be selected on the wall thermostat and the log heater will automatically cycle from pilot to the heat setting selected WALL MOUNTED SWITCH KIT GWMS2 Not Shown For all models Allows convenient access to the operation of your gas log heater FIREPLACE HOOD Black GA6050 Brass GA6052 Antique Brass GA6053 For all models Helps deflect heat away from mantel or wall above fireplace Fits open...

Page 22: ...PLACE MANUFACTURERS INCORPORATED ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN HEAT MAJIC LOG MODELS FVF18NW FVF24NW AND FVF30NW 13 13 14 22 13 4 8 18 1 7 6 9 12 5 16 15 17 3 11 2 10 24 23 23 19 19 20 21 26 25 O F F P I L O T O N H I L O O F F P I L O T O N H I L O ...

Page 23: ...38 M11084 38 Screw 8 x 38 7 14 102775 10CK 102775 06CK 102775 06CK Painted Base Assy 1 15 098271 07 098271 07 098271 07 Ignitor Cable 1 16 102445 01 102445 01 102445 01 Piezo Ignitor 1 17 103587 02CK 103587 02CK 103587 02CK Plate Switch 1 18 104099 01 104099 01 104099 01 Heat Shield 1 19 098304 01 098304 01 098304 01 Screw 2 20 103784 02 103784 02 103784 02 Flame Adjustment Knob 1 21 103784 01 103...

Page 24: ...nd all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TOTHEFULLEXTENTALLOWEDBYTHELAWOFTHEJURISDICTIONTHATGOVERNSTHESALEOFTHEPRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURA TION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO FOUR 4 YE...

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