Desa FVF18N manual

UNVENTED (VENT -FREE) NA TURAL GAS LOG HEA TER ALSO DESIGN- CERTIFIED AS A VENTED DECORA TIVE APPLIANCE OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL ® Patent Pending Save this manual for future reference. 18", 24" and 30" Variable Manually-Controlled Models This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) h[...]

UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INCORPORA TED 2 105191 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. SAFETY INFORMA TION Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning re- semble the flu, with headaches[...]

OWNER’S MANUAL 3 105191 PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION PRODUCT FEA TURES OPERATION This heater is clean burning. It requires no outside venting. There is no heat loss out a vent or up a chimney. Heat is generated by realistic, dancing yellow flames. This heater is designed for vent-free operation with flue damper closed. It has been tested and ap- prove[...]

UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INCORPORA TED 4 105191 PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code. NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1, Sec- tion 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation. All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications: 1. Unusually T ight Cons[...]

OWNER’S MANUAL 5 105191 DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. Space: Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the ro[...]

UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INCORPORA TED 6 105191 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building Outlet Air Ventilated Attic Outlet Air Inlet Air Inlet Air Ventilated Crawl Space To Crawl Space To Attic Or Remove Door into Adjoini[...]

OWNER’S MANUAL 7 105191 WARNING: Never install the heater • in a bedroom or bathroom un- less installed as a vented ap- pliance (see page 10) • in a recreational vehicle • where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than 42 inches from the front, top, or sides of the heater • in high traffic areas • in windy[...]

UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INCORPORA TED 8 105191 Minimum Noncombustible Material Clearances If Not Using Mantel Note: If using a mantel, proceed to If Using a Mantel. If not using a mantel, follow the information below. You must have noncombustible material(s) above the fireplace opening. Noncombus- tible materials [...]

OWNER’S MANUAL 9 105191 INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood Minimum Non- Combustible Material 8" Min. 12" 15" 18" All minimum distances are in inches 20" 2 1 /2 " 6" 8" 10" 12" Distances to Underside [...]

UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INCORPORA TED 10 105191 Area of Various Standard Round Flues Diameter (ins.) Area (sq. ins.) 5" 20 sq. inches 6" 29 sq. inches 7" 39 sq. inches 8" 51 sq. inches INSTALLING HEATER BASE ASSEMBLY WARNING: You must secure this heater to fireplace floor. If not, heater will m[...]

OWNER’S MANUAL 11 105191 INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 11 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to Heater Gas Regulator Figure 12 - Attaching Base Assembly to Fireplace Floor Masonry Screw Bracket with Screw Holes Continued Installation Items Needed • hardware package (provided with heater) • approved flexible gas hose (not provided) (if allowed by[...]

UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INCORPORA TED 12 105191 Tee Joint Pipe Nipple Cap 3" Minimum Sediment Trap Gas Regulator From Gas Meter (5" W.C.** to 10.5" W.C. Pressure) A.G.A. Design-Certified Manual Shutoff Valve With 1/8" NPT Tap Approved Flexible Gas Hose (if allowed by local codes) Figure 13 - Ga[...]

OWNER’S MANUAL 13 105191 Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG 1. Close manual shutoff v alve (see Fig- ure 14). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by ei- ther using compressed air or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter . 3 . Check all joints from gas meter to manual shutof f valv e (see Figure 15). Apply mixture of liquid[...]

UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INCORPORA TED 14 105191 It is very important to install the logs exactly as instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use logs supplied with heater. 1. Place one-piece log set on grate to fit as illustrated in Figure 16. Make sure bottom of front log is in front of “U”- shaped cutout in cent[...]

OWNER’S MANUAL 15 105191 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS OPERA TING HEA TER FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, f ollow [...]

UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INCORPORA TED 16 105191 TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1. Press in and turn contr ol knob clock- wise Clockwise to the HIGH position. 2 . T urn the control knob clockwise Clockwise to the PILOT position. 3. Press in contr ol knob and turn clock- wise Clockwise to the OFF P[...]

OWNER’S MANUAL 17 105191 TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off and un- plug heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified ser- vice person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/ pilot unit. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Ignitor electrode not connected to igni- tor c[...]

UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INCORPORA TED 18 105191 OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit Moisture/condensation noticed on windows Dark [...]

OWNER’S MANUAL 19 105191 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. • 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 re[...]

UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INCORPORA TED 20 105191 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circu- lating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a quali- fi[...]

OWNER’S MANUAL 21 105191 Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), call Fireplace Manufacturers Incorporated’s Technical Service Depart- ment at 1-888-[...]

UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INCORPORA TED 22 105191 ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN HEAT MAJIC™ FVF18N FVF24N FVF30N 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[...]

OWNER’S MANUAL 23 105191 P ARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 21 of this manual. KEY PART NUMBER FOR NO. FVF18N FVF24N FVF30N DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 105186-01 105186-02 105186-03 One Piece Log Set 1 2 098276-01 098276-01 098276-01 Hex [...]

KEEP THIS WARRANTY W ARRANTY INFORMA TION Model Serial No. Date Purchased Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. 105191-0[...]