FMI VFP18MV manual

Save this manual for future reference. UNVENTED (VENT -FREE) PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER ALSO DESIGN-CER TIFIED AS A VENTED DECORA TIVE APPLIANCE OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL LO PILOT OFF HI VFP18MV VFP24MV VFP30MV V ariable Manually- Controlled WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosio[...]

2 105071 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INC. SAFETY INFORMA TION DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death! Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may not be work- ing properly. Get fresh [...]

3 105071 OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Figure 1 - Ember Master Front Logs PRODUCT FEA TURES UNP ACKING 1. Remove logs and heater base assem- bly from carton. Note: Do not pick up heater base assembly by b urners. This could damage heater . Always handle base assembly by grate. 2. Remove all protective packaging ap- plied to logs and heat[...]

4 105071 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INC. Confined and Unconfined Space The National Fuel Gas Code, ANS Z223.1 defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m 3 per kw) of the aggre- gate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an unconfin[...]

5 105071 OWNER’S MANUAL 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[...]

6 105071 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INC. AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must pro- vide two permanent openings: one within 12"[...]

7 105071 OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES (Vent-Free Operation Only) WARNING: Maintain the mini- mum clearances. If you can, pro- vide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall. INST ALLA TION WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must install heater. Follow all local codes. WARNING: Before installing in a solid fuel bu[...]

8 105071 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INC. Heat Resistant Material (A) INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 5 - Heat Resistant Material (Slate, Marble, Tile, etc.) Above Fireplace Noncombustible Requirements for Material Distance (A) Safe Installation 12" or more Noncombustible material OK. Between 8" and 12&qu[...]

9 105071 OWNER’S MANUAL Continued Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood MANTEL CLEARANCES In addition to meeting noncombustible mate- rial clearances, you must also meet required clearances between fireplace opening and mantel shelf. If you do not meet the clear- ances listed below, you will need a hood. Determining Minimum Mant[...]

10 105071 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INC. 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 model, yo[...]

11 105071 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION Continued Continued WARNING: Never connect heater to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas. CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Inter- nally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diameter or greater[...]

12 105071 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INC. Pressure Testing gas Supply Piping system Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve (control valve) and equipment shutof f valv e from gas sup- ply piping. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage heater reg[...]

13 105071 OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING: Failure to posi- tion the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in prop- erty damage or personal injury. INSTALLING LOGS INST ALLA TION Continued Bottom Middle Log (#2) Metal Post Metal Post Groove Groove Grate Figure 18 - Installing[...]

14 105071 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INC. 4. W ait fi ve (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor . If you smell gas, STOP! F ollow “B” in the safety in- formation, column 1. If you don’ t smell gas, go to the next step. 5. Press in contr ol knob and turn coun- terclockw[...]

15 105071 OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING: Do not operate heater between locked positions. CAUTION: Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the equip- ment shutoff valve. The variable control valve can be set to any heat setting and flame height desired, by simply turning the control knob until that setting is attained. Even the lowest setting provid[...]

16 105071 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INC. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burners, and cir- culating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a quali- fied se[...]

17 105071 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. 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[...]

18 105071 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INC. TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM One or both burners do not light after ODS/ pilot is lit Delayed ignition of one or both burners Burner backfiring during combustion Yellow flame in front burner during burner combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operati[...]

19 105071 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 canno[...]

20 105071 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INC. ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN VFP18MV VFP24MV VFP30MV 17 19 18 25 24 20 20 26 27 28 6 7 27 27 24 9 8 10 11 12 14 21 22 26-1 26-2 23 6-1 6-2 13 15 16 4 5 3 2 1R 1L[...]

21 105071 OWNER’S MANUAL This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 22 of this manual. P ARTS LIST VFP18MV VFP24MV VFP30MV KEY PART NUMBER FOR NO. VFP18MV VFP24MV VFP30MV DESCRIPTION QTY. 1L 105241-01 105241-02 105998-01 Left Front Log (#1L) 1 1R __[...]

22 105071 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INC. ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call Fireplace Manufacturers Incorporated’s Parts Department at 1-800- 888-2050 for referral information. You can also write to the address listed on the back [...]

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KEEP THIS WARRANTY W ARRANTY INFORMA TION 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. Model Serial No. Date Purchased LIMITED [...]