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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS LOG HEATER

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

For more information, visit www.fmiproducts.com

 

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 supplier, call the fire 

department.

—  Installation and service must be performed by a quali

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fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

INSTALLER:  Leave  this  manual  with  the  appliance.

 

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

VF-18N-PJD, VF-18P-PJD
VF-24N-PJD, VF-24P-PJD
VF-30N-PJD, VF-30P-PJD

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Содержание VF-30P-PJD

Страница 1: ...ther 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 Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor s phone 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 gas s...

Страница 2: ...an unvented 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 us...

Страница 3: ...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 Vent freeproducts are prohibited for bedroom and bathroomi...

Страница 4: ...losed heat buildup inside fireplace will cause glass to burst Make sure there are no obstructions across openings of fireplace 8 To prevent the creation of soot follow the instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 9 Before using furniture polish wax carpet cleaner or similar products turn heater off If heated the vapors from these products may create a white powder residue within burner box...

Страница 5: ...n 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 Hand Held Remote Control Chassis Assembly Control Valve Log Set Assembly CAUTION Donotremovethe data plates from the grate as sembly The data plates contain important warranty and safe...

Страница 6: ... 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 appliances This will insure proper venting of vented fuel burning appliances PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTI...

Страница 7: ...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 __________ Btu Hr Gas water heater __________ Btu Hr Gas furnace __________ Btu Hr Vented gas heater __________ Btu Hr Gas fireplace logs __________ Btu Hr Other gas appliances _________ Btu Hr Total __________ Btu Hr Do not include direct vent gas appliances Direct ven...

Страница 8: ... 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 include attics and crawl spaces Follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts IMPORTANT Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermo ...

Страница 9: ...eated Adirtychimneyfluemay create and distribute soot within the house Inspect chimney and firebox flue for damage If dam aged repair flue and firebox before operating heater WARNING Never install the heater in a bedroom or bathroom un less installed as a vented unit see page 12 in a recreational vehicle where curtains furniture cloth ing or other flammable objects are less than 42 from the front ...

Страница 10: ...e Marble Tile etc Above Fireplace Noncombustible Material Distance A Requirements for Safe Installation 12 or more Noncombustible mate rial OK Between 8 and 12 24 or 30 Models Install fireplace hood accessory GA6050 GA6052 or GA6053 see Accessories page 26 18 Model Noncom bustible material OK Less than 8 Noncombustible mate rial must be extended to at least 8 See Between 8 and 12 above If you cann...

Страница 11: ... Underside of Mantel Hood GA6050 GA6052 or GA6053 Top of Fireplace Opening Underside of Mantel Shelf Mantel Shelf Hearth 5 Min Combustible Material Figure 9 Minimum Fireplace Clearances Above Combustible Flooring NOTICE Surface temperatures ofadjacentwallsandmantelsbe comehotduringoperation Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot to the touch If installed properly these tem peratures me...

Страница 12: ... The damper clamp will keep damper open Installation instructions are included with clamp accessory See chart below for minimum permanent flue opening you must provide Attach damper clamp so the minimum permanent flue open ing will be maintained at all times Area of Various Standard Round Flues Diameter Area 5 20 sq inches 6 29 sq inches 7 39 sq inches 8 51 sq inches Chimney Minimum Permanent Heig...

Страница 13: ...ct natural gas fireplace to private non utility gas wells This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas Installation Items Needed Before installing heater make sure you have the items listed below external regulator for propane LP units only supplied by installer piping check local codes sealant resistant to propane LP gas equipment shutoff valve test gauge connection sediment trap tee joint pipe wre...

Страница 14: ...ittings checking gas connections WARNING Testallgaspiping and connections internal and external to unit for leaks after installing or servicing Correct all leaks at once WARNING Never 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 CAUTION Make sure exter nal regulator has been installed between propan...

Страница 15: ...ain gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or using compressed air 3 Check all joints from gas meter to equip ment shutoff valve for natural gas or propane LP supply to equipment shutoff valve for propane LP see Figure 15 or 16 Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak 4 Correct all leaks at once INSTALLATION Continued Figure 14 Equipment Shu...

Страница 16: ...will come on automatically within one minute after pilot burner is lighted Do not touch any electric 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 C Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the knob wil...

Страница 17: ...et in the following 20 sec the receiver learns the new code SET OFF STAND BY Figure 17 Control Panel for Hand Held Remote Battery Replacement Remote handset battery needs to be changed when LED is dim Battery life expectancy is 2 to 3 years Replacement is recommended at the beginning of heating season Bat tery needs to be changed when acoustic error message appears during ignition see Identifying ...

Страница 18: ...ress OFF button on remote control to switch off main gas and pilot gas Shutting Off Burner Only pilot stays lit Press to decrease the flame height and shut off main burner Set the temperature with the or 40 F is the minimum temperature Wait or press OFF to go to temperature control mode If temperature control in moon times should be off lower battery consumption decrease the night temperature unti...

Страница 19: ...h a pen while the pilot gas flows 9 Press and release piezo ignitor button until pilot lights 10 Continue holding down metal core for about 10 seconds and then release the metal core Pilot should stay lit If not repeat steps one through 4 11 Turn MAN knob to ON position main gas flows 12 Turn Motor knob to adjust flame Knob has a slipping clutch that allows manual flame height adjustment Figure 18...

Страница 20: ...correct Burner Flame Pattern Yellow Tipping at Top of Blue Flame Inspecting Burners Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 20 shows a correct pilot flame pattern Figure 21 shows an incorrect pilot flame pat tern The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple When the thermocouple cools the heater will shut down If pilot flame pattern is inc...

Страница 21: ... inspected yearly by a qualified service person Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material pet hair etc WARNING Failure to keep the primary air opening s of theburner s cleanmayresultin sooting and property damage Burner Injector Holder The primary air inlet holes allow the proper amount of air to mix with the gas This pro vides a clean burning fla...

Страница 22: ... is too low 2 Wire disconnected from gas control 3 Bad module 4 Burner orifice s clogged OBSERVED PROBLEM When and arepressed at the same time there is no spark at ODS pilot When and arepressed there is spark at ODS pilot but no ignition Burner does not light after pilot is lit REMEDY 1 Push switch on valve to position 2 Replace batteries 3 Reconnect ignitor cable 4 Free ignitor cable if pinched b...

Страница 23: ...ours of operation 1 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local natural or propane LP gas company 2 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 or replace burner orifice 1 Turn appliance off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products 1 Replace batteries in remote control 2 Replace module 1 This is normal with most appliances If noise ...

Страница 24: ...een control valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 1 Battery nearly down When signal appears the first time approximately 10 ignitions left 1 Cable is not connected ON OFF switch is in OFF posi tion 1 Ignition not successful possible air in supply line REMEDY 1 Open window to ventilate room Stop using odor caus ing products while appliance is running 2 Refill supply tank ...

Страница 25: ...sure 10 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Max 14 W C Min 11 W C Shipping Weight 32 lbs For purpose of input adjustment Models VF 24N PJD and VF 30N PJD Input Rating 21 000 39 000 Btu Hr Fuel Natural Gas Ignition Piezo Manifold Pressure 3 5 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Max 10 5 W C Min 5 0 W C Shipping Weight 34 lbs For purpose of input adjustment Models VF 24P PJD and VF 30P PJD Input Ratin...

Страница 26: ...e these accessories from your local dealer If they can not supply these accessories call FMI PRODUCTS LLC at 1 866 328 4537 for information You can also write to the ad dress listed on the back page of this manual fireplace HOOD Black GA6050 Antique Brass GA6053 For all models Helps deflect heat away from mantel or wall above fireplace Fits openings 28 to 48 wide Damper Clamp GA6080 For Remote Rea...

Страница 27: ...k SW SW TC TC Battery Compartment MA GR MO SW PANEL Receiver Antenna Ignition Cable Thermocouple Thermocurrent Interrupter Block Combination Control ON OFF Switch Optional OFF ON 8 Wire Connecting Cable Thermocurrent Cable 2 or ON OFF Switch Soldered Cable Thermocurrent Cable 1 Motor Knob MAN Knob Wiring Diagram ...

Страница 28: ...www fmiproducts com 111826 04E 28 Parts Models VF 18N PJD and vf 18p pjd 1 2 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 3 6 4 19 20 21 22 23 5 ...

Страница 29: ...16242 01 Log Support Bracket 1 18 111817 06 111817 06 Front Flextube 1 19 104285 01 104286 01 ODS Pilot 1 20 098249 01 098249 01 ODS Nut 2 21 116329 02 116329 02 Front Log Bracket 1 22 111817 03 111817 03 3 16 Flextube 1 23 111828 01 111828 01 3 16 Nut Sleeve 1 24 M11084 26 M11084 26 Screw 10 24 x 0 375 17 PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 116680 01 116680 01 Front Log Kit 1 116680 07 116680 07 Ember Pod ...

Страница 30: ...www fmiproducts com 111826 04E 30 1 2 3 6 4 25 25 25 25 25 25 7 8 9 10 11 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 5 PARTS Models VF 24N PJD and vf 24p pjd ...

Страница 31: ... Ember Plate 1 18 111817 06 111817 06 Front Flextube 1 19 116680 04 116680 05 Pilot Bracket Kit 1 20 104285 01 104286 01 ODS Pilot 1 21 116337 01 NG Pilot Shield 1 22 116329 01 116329 01 Front Log Bracket 1 23 111817 03 111817 03 3 16 Flextube 1 24 111828 01 111828 01 3 16 Nut Sleeve 1 25 M11084 26 M11084 26 Screw 10 24 x 0 375 18 PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 116680 02 116680 02 Front Log Kit 1 11668...

Страница 32: ...www fmiproducts com 111826 04E 32 1 3 18 5 6 4 24 2 24 24 24 7 9 11 10 11 12 24 19 17 24 13 8 14 15 16 22 23 20 25 21 PARTS Models VF 30N PJD and vf 30p pjd ...

Страница 33: ...7 06 111817 06 Front Flextube 1 19 117416 01 117416 01 Left Ember Plate 1 20 104285 01 104286 01 ODS Pilot 1 21 116329 03 116329 03 Front Log Bracket 1 22 111817 03 111817 03 3 16 Flextube 1 23 111828 01 111828 01 3 16 Nut Sleeve 1 24 M11084 26 M11084 26 Screw 10 24 x 0 375 21 25 098249 01 098249 01 ODS Nut 2 PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 116680 03 116680 03 Front Log Kit 1 116680 10 116680 10 Back Lo...

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Страница 36: ...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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