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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)

PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

ALSO DESIGN-CERTIFIED AS A VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE

18", 24" and 30" Variable

Manually-Controlled Models

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by state or
local codes.

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

®

Patent Pending

Heat Majic™

Models FVF18P,

FVF24P, and

FVF30P

WARNING: If the information in this manual
is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, per-
sonal 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, ser-
vice 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 as-
sistance or additional information con-
sult a qualified installer, service agency,
or the gas supplier.

WARNING: This appliance is for installa-
tion only in a solid-fuel burning masonry
or UL127 factory-built fireplace, or in an
approved ventless firebox. It is design
certified for these installations in accor-
dance with ANS Z21.11.2. Exception: Do
not install this appliance in a factory-built
fireplace that includes instructions stat-
ing 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.

Содержание Heat Majic FVF18P

Страница 1: ...ow 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 ser vice 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 as sis...

Страница 2: ...r damage If damaged operate heater with flue damper closed 8 If fireplace has glass doors never op erate this heater with glass doors closed If you operate heater with doors closed heat buildup inside fireplace will cause glass to burst Also if fireplace open ing has vents at the bottom you must open the vents before operating heater 9 You must operate this heater with a fire placescreeninplace Ma...

Страница 3: ...ed as a vented decorative ANS Z21 60 product by opening the flue damper SAFETY PILOT This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor Shutoff System ODS TheODS pilotisarequiredfeatureforvent free room heaters The ODS pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM This heater has a piezo ignitor This system requires no matches batteries or other sources to ...

Страница 4: ...als increased insulation and new construction methods helpreduceheatlossinhomes Homeowners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in During heating months home owners want their homes as airtight as possible While it is good to make your home energy efficient your home needs to breathe Fresh air must enter your home All fuel burning appliances ne...

Страница 5: ...on air 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 becau...

Страница 6: ...ir From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two per manent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor Connect these items directly to the outdoors orspacesopentotheoutdoors Thesespaces include attics and crawl spaces IMPORTANT Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermostat controlledp...

Страница 7: ...ed chimney cleaner Creosote will ignite if highly heated A dirty chimney flue may create and dis tribute soot within the house In spect chimney flue for damage If damaged operateheaterwithflue damper closed WARNING Seal any fresh air vents or ash clean out doors lo cated on floor or wall of fireplace If not drafting may cause pilot outage or sooting Use a heat resistant sealant Do not seal chimney...

Страница 8: ... 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 Figure 5 Heat Resistant Material Slate Marble Tile etc Above Fireplace Heat Resistant Material A NOTICE Manual control heaters maybeusedasaventedproduct If so you must always run heater with chimney flue damper open If running...

Страница 9: ...required Followminimumclear ances shown in Figure 7 when using hood Minimum Non Combustible Material Minimum Non Combustible Material Height Distances to Underside of Mantel Top of Fireplace Opening Underside of Mantel Shelf Mantel Shelf 12 8 A 18 8 20 14 22 163 4 24 20 All minimum distances are in inches Log Set 24 30 Models 18 Model 2 1 2 6 8 10 Figure 8 Minimum Fireplace Clearances If Installed...

Страница 10: ...inches 6 29 sq inches 7 39 sq inches 8 51 sq inches Chimney Minimum Permanent Height ft Flue Opening sq ins 6 to 15 39 sq inches 15 to 30 29 sq inches Figure 10 Attaching Damper Clamp INSTALLING HEATER BASE ASSEMBLY WARNING If installing in a sunken fireplace special care is needed You must raise the fire place floor to allow access to heater control panel This will in sure adequate air flow and g...

Страница 11: ...nect approved flex ible gas hose to gas regulator of heater see Figure 11 IMPORTANT Hold gas regulator with wrenchwhenconnectingflexiblegashose 2 Locate two masonry screws in hard ware package 3 Place heater base in fireplace 4 Place logs in their proper position on heater base 5 Center heater base and logs front to back and side to side in fireplace 6 Carefully remove logs without moving heater b...

Страница 12: ...he items listed below external regulator supplied by installer piping check local codes sealant resistant to propane LP gas manual shutoff valve test gauge connection sediment trap tee joint pipe wrench AnA G A design certifiedmanualshutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection The installer must supply an external regu lator The external regulator will reduc...

Страница 13: ... using compressed air or opening propane LP supply tank valve 3 Check all joints from propane LP sup ply tank to manual shutoff valve see Figure 16 Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak 4 Correct all leaks at once Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections 1 Open manual shutoff valve see Fig ure 15 2 Open propane LP supply tank valve 3 Make sure control knob...

Страница 14: ...om of front log is in front of U shaped cutout in center of chassis see Figure 17 IMPORTANT Make sure log does not cover any burner ports 2 Place lava rock on fireplace floor around base of heater CAUTION After installation andperiodicallythereafter check to ensure that no flame comes in contact with any log With the heater set to High check to see if flames contact any log If so re position logs ...

Страница 15: ...ce Make sure fireplace screen is closed before running heater NOTICE During initial operation of new heater burning logs will give off a paper burning smell Open damper or window to vent smell Thiswillonlylastafewhours Note 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...

Страница 16: ...ition MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE WARNING Do not operate heater between PILOT and HIGH positions CAUTION Donottrytoadjust heating levels by using the manual shutoff valve The variable control valve can be set to anyheatsettingandflameheightdesired by simply turning the control knob until that setting is attained Even the lowest setting provides realistic dancing yellow flames Selectinghighersettings...

Страница 17: ...or 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 ignitor 7 Replace ignitor 1 Turn on gas supply or open manual shutoff valve 2 Turn control knob to PILOT position 3 Press in control knob while in PILOT position...

Страница 18: ...e gas line checked by local natural gas company 3 Observe minimum installation clear ances see pages 7 through 9 4 Clean burners see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 20 or replace burner orifice 1 Turn heater off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products 1 Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti lation requirements pages 4 through 6 1 Properly locate logs see Installing Logs ...

Страница 19: ...h air is available 2 Low line pressure 3 ODS pilot is partially clogged 1 Gas leak SeeWarning statement at top of page 2 Control valve defective 1 Foreign matter between control valve and burner 2 Gas leak SeeWarning statement at top of page OBSERVED PROBLEM Heater produces a clicking ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off Heater produces unwanted odors Heater shuts off in use ODS oper...

Страница 20: ... air inlet holes allow the proper amount of air to mix with the gas This provides a clean burning flame Keep these holesclearofdust dirt andlint Cleanthese air inlet holes prior to each heating season Blocked air holes will create soot We rec ommend that you clean the unit every 2 500 hours of operation or every three months Wealsorecommendthatyoukeeptheburner tube and pilot assembly clean and fre...

Страница 21: ...ers Incorpo rated have ready model number of your heater the replacement part number REPLACEMENT PARTS SPECIFICATIONS Heat Majic Heat Majic 18 Variable 24 30 Variable Manually Manually Controlled Controlled Btu Variable 16 000 27 000 16 000 31 500 Type Gas Propane LP Only Propane LP Only Ignition Piezo Piezo Pressure Manifold 8 0 W C 8 0 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 14 14 Minimum 11 ...

Страница 22: ...2 UNVENTED PROPANE LP GAS LOG HEATER FIREPLACE MANUFACTURERS INCORPORATED ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN HEAT MAJIC FVF18P FVF24P FVF30P ODS Pilot 4 12 21 10 11 21 7 21 5 6 8 9 15 14 16 19 2 18 13 19 17 20 18 3 1 ...

Страница 23: ... 21 099056 19 099056 19 Burner Orifice Injector 1 11 102843 01 102843 01 102843 01 Burner Clip 1 12 102963 01 102773 01 102773 01 Burner 1 13 102568 08 102568 08 102568 08 Control Valve 1 14 098508 01 098508 01 098508 01 Valve Retainer Nut 1 15 098354 01 098354 01 098354 01 Control Knob 1 16 102445 01 102445 01 102445 01 Piezo Ignitor 1 17 098249 01 098249 01 098249 01 Nut M5 2 18 099387 08 099387...

Страница 24: ... MUST be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear or parts that fail or become damaged as a result of misuse accidents lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by improper installation Travel diagnostic cost labor transpo...

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