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SPECIFICATIONS

FVFM27NR AND VYM27NR

•  Rating (Variable): 20,000/39,000 Btu/Hr
•  Gas Type: Natural Gas
•  Ignition: Piezo
•  Manifold Pressure: 3.5" W.C.
•  Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water):
  Maximum - 10.5" W.C., Minimum* - 5" W.C.
•  Shipping Weight: 32 lbs.

FVFM27PR AND VYM27PR

•  Rating (Variable): 20,000/39,000 Btu/Hr
•  Gas Type: Propane/LP
•  Ignition: Piezo
•  Manifold Pressure: 8.0" W.C.
•  Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water):
  Maximum - 14" W.C., Minimum* - 11" W.C.
•  Shipping Weight: 32 lbs.

* For input adjustment

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Note:  Use  only  original  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 part to 

the factory.

SERVICE HINTS

When Gas pressure Is Too Low

•  pilot will not stay lit
•  burners will have delayed ignition
•  heater will not produce specified heat
•  propane/LP gas supply may be low
You may feel your gas pressure is too low. If 
so, contact your local natural or propane/LP 

gas supplier.

TECHNICAL SERVICES

You  may  have  further  questions  about 
installation,  operation,  or  troubleshooting. 
If  so,  contact  FMI  PRODUCTS,  LLC  at 

1-866-328-4537. When calling please have 
your  model  and  serial  numbers  of  your 
heater ready.

You can also visit FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s 
web site at 

www.fmiproducts.com

.

Содержание FLAME-MAX FVFM27NR

Страница 1: ...t 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 UNVENTED VENT FREE GAS LOG HEATER OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL FLAME MAX Multi Sided Log Design FVFM27NR FVFM27PR VYM27NR and VYM27PR Remote Control Ready Models Also Design Certified As A Vented Decorative Appliance Patent Pending ...

Страница 2: ...not prohib ited 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 Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer WARNING This product contains and or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birthdefects orotherreproduc tive harm I...

Страница 3: ...ing fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns Altered burner patterns can cause sooting Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out oftrafficandawayfromfurniture and draperies Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance Never place any objects on the heater Heater base assembly becomes very hot when running heater Keep children and adul...

Страница 4: ...t 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 5 This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom unless installed as a vented appliance see Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation page 11 Thi...

Страница 5: ...nly Application These multisided logs are designed to be equally beautiful when viewed from any angle They are designed specifically for use in see through peninsula and island fireboxes with multiple openings You may also install this log heater in a standard firebox Safety Pilot This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Deple tion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS pilot is a required featur...

Страница 6: ...onsidered a part of the unconfined space Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between them There are 4 optional controls that can be pur chased separately for this log heater wall switch wall thermostat hand held ON OFF remote hand held thermostat remote See Accessories page 29 Note The wall thermostat or hand held thermostat may not be use...

Страница 7: ... space can support _______ Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used 40 000 33 000 73 000 Example 51 200 Btu Hr maximum the space can support 73 000 Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used The space in this example is a confined space because the actual Btu Hr used is more than the maximum Btu Hr the space can support You must provide additional fresh air Your options are as follows A Rework worksheet addin...

Страница 8: ...the attic will activate the power vent 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 whileusingheater Thiswillhelp circulatetheheatthroughoutthe house In the event of a power outage you can use this heat...

Страница 9: ...natural gas or propane LP gas but not both Gas type is indicated on the rat ingplate Fieldconversionisnot permitted INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES Vent Free Operation Only WARNING Maintain the minimum clearances If you can provide greater clearances from floor ceiling and adjoin ing wall MINIMUM FIREPLACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS Side Wall 16 Front 42 Ceiling 42 LOG S...

Страница 10: ...re 5 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 If Using Mantel You must have noncombustible material s above the fireplace opening Noncombustible materials such as slate marble tile etc must be at least 1 2 thick With sheet metal you must h...

Страница 11: ...ntel Top of Fireplace Opening Underside of Mantel Shelf Mantel Shelf 12 A 18 20 22 24 All minimum distances are in inches 2 1 2 6 8 10 Figure 7 Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood Minimum Noncombustible Material 8 Min 12 15 18 20 2 6 8 10 12 Distances to Underside of Mantel Hood GA6050 or GA6053 Top of Fireplace Opening Underside of Mantel Shelf Mantel Shelf INSTALLATION Continued ...

Страница 12: ...liance on the floor level you must maintain the 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 Figure 8 Minimum Fireplace Clearances If Installed at Floor Level INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY FOR VENTED OPERATION Note When used as a vented heater ap...

Страница 13: ...tible material Make sure material is secure CAUTION Do not pick up heater base assembly by the burner This could damage heater Only handle base as sembly by grates IMPORTANT Make sure the heater burner is level If heater is not level heater will not work properly Installation Items Needed hardware package provided with heater approved flexible gas hose provided if allowed by local codes sealant re...

Страница 14: ...xternal regulator not supplied Install the exter nalregulatorbetweentheheater and propane LP supply Figure 13 External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down Propane LP gas only Propane LP Supply Tank External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down WARNING Never connect natural gas heater to private non utility gas wells This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas Installation Items Needed Before installing ...

Страница 15: ...lve With 1 8 NPT Tap Approved Flexible Gas Hose if allowed by local codes Pipe Tee Nipple Cap Joint Sediment Trap Natural Gas From Gas Meter 5 W C to 10 5 W C Pressure Propane LP Gas From External Regulator 11 W C to 14 W C Pressure WARNING Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum LP gas We recommend that you install sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 14 Locate sed...

Страница 16: ...ppliance main gas valve control valve and equip ment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system Pressures in excess of 1 2 psig will damage heater regulator 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where equip ment shutoff valve was connected 3 Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural...

Страница 17: ... create soot It is very important to install the logs exactly as instructed Do not modify logs Only use logs supplied with heater NOTE Log sets may come with either fiber pegs or metal pins The following instructions can be followed for either design 1 Place front log 1 and rear log 2 on grate to fit as illustrated in Figure 18 2 Place center insert log 3 as illustrated in Figure 19 Log should res...

Страница 18: ...utewhentheselectorswitch is in the ON position after the pilot is lit 4 Press in and turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position 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 fo...

Страница 19: ...ds release control knob If control knob does not pop out when released contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 4 through 8 9 Slightly push in and turn control knob coun terclockwise to the ON position Flame Adjustment Knob Figure 22 Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location Shown as Supplied No Control Options O F F P I L O T LO IH AUTO OFF...

Страница 20: ...lector switch to the REMOTE position see Figure 25 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 Operation Continued Figure 25 Setting the Selector...

Страница 21: ...hand held remote in the AUTO mode close to the fireplace The radiant heat from the fireplace will turn off the fireplace Ideally place the hand held remote in the center of the room facing towards the fireplace Note Do not hold the hand held remote for a long time Body temperature will affect its operation in the AUTO mode Safety Features When away from home for an extended period of time or as a ...

Страница 22: ...turn off heater and let cool Remove blockage blocked burner flame holes will create soot Burner FLAME PATTERN Figure 30 shows a correct burner flame pat tern Figure 31 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern If burner flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 31 turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Ap pliance page 20 see Troubleshooting page 24 Figure 30 Correct Flame Pattern Figure 31 Incor...

Страница 23: ...e follow the directions on the can If you don t follow directions on the can you could dam age the pilot assembly 1 Shut off unit including pilot Allow unit to cool for at least thirty minutes 2 Inspect burner pilot and primary air inlet holes on injector holder for dust and dirt see Figure 32 3 Blow air through the ports slots and holes in the burner Cleaning and Maintenance 4 Check injector hold...

Страница 24: ...PILOT position 3 Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position 4 Air in gas lines when in stalled 5 Depleted gas supply pro pane LP gas 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 Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to base panel of log set Nut is located behind ba...

Страница 25: ...te position 1 Manifold pressure is too low 2 Burner orifice clogged 1 Burner orifice is clogged or damaged 2 Damaged burner 3 Gas regulator defective REMEDY 1 Press in control knob fully 2 After ODS pilot lights keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds 3 Fully open equipment shut off valve 4 A Contact local natural or propane LP gas company B Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 23 or ...

Страница 26: ...arpet cleaners etc may turn into white powder residue 1 Battery is not installed Bat tery power is low 1 Metal expanding while heating or contracting while cooling REMEDY 1 Check burner for dirt and debris If found clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 23 2 Replace gas control 3 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation 1 Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation require ments pa...

Страница 27: ...s see Checking Gas Con nections page 15 1 Open window and or door for ventilation 2 Contact local natural or propane LP gas company 3 Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 23 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Con nections page 15 2 Replace control valve 1 Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign matter 2 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Con nections page 15 W...

Страница 28: ...duct 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 part to the factory Service Hints When Gas Pressure Is Too Low pilot will not stay lit burners will have delayed ignition heater will not...

Страница 29: ...ostatically controlled mode You can turn the fireplace on and off without ever leaving the comfort of your easy chair RECEIVER AND HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROL KIT MLCR Allows the fireplace to be turned on and off by using a hand held remote control WALL MOUNT THERMOSTAT SWITCH GWMT1 The desired comfort setting can be selected on the wall thermostat and the log heater will automatically cycle from pil...

Страница 30: ...iproducts com 121353 01H 30 Parts Models fvfm27nr fvfm27pr VYM27NR and VYM27PR 4 8 2 1 12 11 14 13 17 16 11 11 15 20 11 18 5 7 6 3 10 11 19 9 8 22 21 Note Part numbers 21 and 22 are for natural gas model only ...

Страница 31: ...to Pilot 1 9 103781 01 Gas Control Valve 1 103781 02 Gas Control Valve 1 10 104611 01 Lower Bracket 1 11 098304 01 Screw 8 x 0 38 7 12 Painted Base Assembly 1 13 098271 10 Ignitor Cable 1 14 102445 01 Piezo Ignitor 1 15 103587 02 Plate Switch 1 16 103784 02 Flame Adjustment Knob 1 17 103784 01 Off Pilot On Knob 1 18 M12461 26 Screw Hex Slt Wsr 10 32 x 0 38 4 19 103284 02 Wiring Harness 1 20 099998...

Страница 32: ...ww fmiproducts com 121353 01H 32 Parts Models FVFM27NR FVFM27PR VYM27NR and VYM27PR 3 Piece Fiber Log set 5 Piece Fiber Log Set With 1 4 Diameter Metal Pegs or Fiber Locating Pegs 1a 1b 1c 2a 2b 2c 2d 2e ...

Страница 33: ...og 5 1 F V F M 2 7 N R F V F M 2 7 P R V Y M 2 7 N R V Y M 2 7 P R KEY NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 1 104676 01 Log Multi Sided 1 1a 105060 01 Bottom Log 1 1 1b 105064 01 Log Piece 3 1 1c 105062 01 Top Log 2 1 F V F M 2 7 N R F V F M 2 7 P R 3 piece fiber logs 5 piece fiber logs with fiber locating pegs KEY NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 2 110397 06 Log 5 piece Multi Sided 1 2a 110321 01 Front Log 1 1 2...

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Страница 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 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 ...

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