FMI VSGF36NRC manual

For more information, visit www .fmiproducts.com W ARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly , a re or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. — Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. — WHA T TO DO IF YO[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 121082-01K 2 SAFETY T ABLE OF CONTENTS Safety .................................................................. 2 Local Codes......................................................... 4 Product Identication ........................................... 5 Unpacking............................................................ 5 P[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 121082-01K 3 W ARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into replace. A void any drafts that alter burner ame patterns. Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner ame patterns. Altered burner patterns can cause sooting. Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of trafc and away from furn[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 121082-01K 4 1. This appliance is only for use with type of gas indicated on rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases. 2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP units only). 3. If you smell gas • shut off gas supply •[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 121082-01K 5 Remote Control PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Figure 1 - Log Base Assembly Log Set Base Assembly Front Burner Rear Burner T op Louver Assembly Fireplace Hood Bottom Louver Assembly Screen Assembly T op Outer Casing Figure 2 - Fireplace UNP ACKING CAUTION: Do not remove data plates attached to heater base assembly . The da[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 121082-01K 6 LOCA TING FIREBO X Figure 3 - Firebox Dimensions Firebox T op View Front View Right Side View Left Side View PLANNING Plan where you will install rebox. This will save time and money later when you install your rebox. Before installation, consider the following: 1. Where rebox will be located. Allow for wa[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 121082-01K 7 AIR FOR COMB USTION AND VENTILA TION W ARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a room or space unless the required vol - ume of indoor combustion air is provided by the method de - scribed in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFP A 54, the International Fuel Gas Code, or applicable local codes. Read the[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 121082-01K 8 AIR FOR COMB USTION AND VENTILA TION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEA TER LOCA TION Determining if Y ou Have a Conned or Unconned Space Use this work sheet to determine if you have a conned or unconned space. Space: Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms [...]

www .fmiproducts.com 121082-01K 9 VENTILA TION AIR V entilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconned space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconned space, you must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of ceiling and one within 12" of oor on wall connecting two spaces (see optio[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 121082-01K 10 CAUTION: This replace cre - ates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall sur- faces next to replace. Installing replace next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities (such as, but not limited, to tobacco smoke, aromatic candles, clean - ing uids, oil or kerosene[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 121082-01K 11 INST ALLA TION Continued Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation If placing custom mantel above built-in rebox, you must meet minimum allowable clearance between mantel shelf and top of firebox opening shown in Figure 7. These are mini- mum allowable mantel clearances for a safe installation. Use larger cle[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 121082-01K 12 Rough Opening Dimensions for Built-in Installation Front Width (Inside to Inside) Height Depth (Minimum) 41 1 / 2 " 40 1 / 2 " 20 3 / 4 " 2. Install gas piping to rebox location. See Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location on page 13 and Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply , page 15. IMPORT AN[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 121082-01K 13 INST ALLA TION Continued INST ALLING FIREBOX USING OPTIONAL ACCESSORY MANTELS W ARNING: A qualied service person must install rebox. Fol - low all local codes. This rebox may be installed using the corner or cabinet mantel with hearth base acces - sories against a wall in your home. A trim kit is included[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 121082-01K 14 INST ALLA TION Continued W ARNING: Never connect natural gas replace to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas. Installation Items Needed Before installing replace, make sure you have the items listed below . • external regulator for propane/LP unit only (supplied by in[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 121082-01K 15 Note: If adding the G8007 series brick liner accessory , install it now . Follow instructions in G8007 accessory kit. CAUTION: Do not pick up log base assembly by burner . This could damage burner . Only handle base by grates. 3. Route gas line (provided by installer) from equipment shutoff valve to replace. Ro[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 121082-01K 16 CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas pip - ing and connections, int ern al and external to unit, for leaks after installing or servicing. Cor - rect all leaks at once. WARNING: Never use an open ame to check for a leak. Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a le[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 121082-01K 17 INST ALLA TION Continued PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS CONNECTIONS 1 . Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 18, page 16). 2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or open pro - pane/LP supply tank valve. 3. Make sure control knob of replace is in the OFF position. 4. Check all jo[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 121082-01K 18 INST ALLING LOGS W ARNING: Failure to posi - tion the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specically app rove d with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. CAUTION: Do not remove the data plates attached to the heater base assembly . The data plates contai[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 121082-01K 19 INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 27 - Hood Placement (Model May V ary From Illustration) HARD-WIRING FIREBOX NOTICE: A qualied electrician must connect electrical wiring to duplex outlet for built-in instal - lation. Follow all local codes. In absence of local codes follow The National Electric Code ANSI/ NFP A [...]

www .fmiproducts.com 121082-01K 20 O F F P I L O T O N OFF HI LO NOTICE: During initial operation of new replace, burning logs will give off a paper-burning smell. Open damper or window to vent smell. This will only last a few hours. 1. STOP! Read the safety information, col - umn 1. 2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open. 3 . Set re[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 121082-01K 21 7. With control knob pressed in, press and release ignitor button. This will light pilot. The pilot is attached to the front burner . If needed, keep ignitor button pressed in until pilot lights. Note: If pilot does not stay lit, contact a qualied service person or gas supplier for repairs. Until repairs are ma[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 121082-01K 22 OPERA TION Continued HAND-HELD REMOTE OPERA TION BA TTERIES W ARNING: Make sure your selector switch is in OFF posi - tion before installing or chang - ing batteries in your hand-held remote or receiver . For installing or replacing batteries in remote control or receiver , see Installing Batteries in Remote Contr[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 121082-01K 23 OPERA TION Continued FLAME HEIGHT T his function allows you to control height of ames through 5 levels (see Figure 36) . Se- lect manual ame height function by pressing MODE button until a ame is shown in lower left corner of display . Use UP/DOWN arrow button to set desired ame height (see Figure 35, [...]

www .fmiproducts.com 121082-01K 24 Figure 41 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Pilot Burner Figure 42 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern Pilot Burner Thermocouple (Pilot May V ary From Ones Shown) Figure 43 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern Figu re 44 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern Y ellow Tipping At T op of Blue Flame INSPECTING B URNERS Check pilot am[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 121082-01K 25 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE W ARNING: T urn off replace and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: Y ou must keep control areas, burner and cir - culating air passageways of replace clean. Inspect these areas of replace before each use. Have replace inspected yearly by a qualied service person. Fireplace m[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 121082-01K 26 TROUBLESHOO TING W ARNING: T urn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualied service 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. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OB[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 121082-01K 27 TROUBLESHOO TING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released. 1 . Control knob not fully pressed in. 2. Control knob not pressed in long enough. 3. Equipment shutoff valve not fully open. 4 . Pilot flame not touching thermocouple, which allows [...]

www .fmiproducts.com 121082-01K 28 TROUBLESHOO TING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Slight smoke or odor during initial operation. 1. Not enough air . 2. Gas regulator defective. 3 . Residues from manufac - turing processes and logs curing. 1. Check burner for dirt and debris. If found, clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance [...]

www .fmiproducts.com 121082-01K 29 TROUBLESHOO TING Continued W ARNING: 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. Fol - low the gas supplier ’ s instructions. ?[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 121082-01K 30 SPECIFICA TIONS Figure 47 - Remote Control Wiring Diagram Black Connectors Receiver T o Thermopile White Red Model VSGF36NRC • Rating (V ariable): 33,000/21,500 Btu/Hr • T ype Gas: Natural Gas • Ignition: Electronic • Pressure Manifold: 3.5" W .C. • Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water): Maximum 10.5&qu[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 121082-01K 31 REPLACEMENT P ARTS ACCESSORIES Purchase these rebox accessories from your local dealer . If they can not supply these accessories, call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866-328-4537 for information. Y ou can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. FIREBOX BRICK LINER - HFL401 All Models . Cerami[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 121082-01K 32 P ARTS MODELS VSGF36PRC, VSGF36NRC 23 17 19 15 12 12 14 11 16 24 25 18 31 20 (NG Only) 21 (NG Only) 33 34 38 27 14 13 32 26 LP G 7 22 28 6 2 4 3 (NG Only) 35 36 5 1 37 9 10 8 23 30 29 AA Battery Positive UP AAA Battery Negative UP Install Battery According to this Illustration[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 121082-01K 33 P ARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your rebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual. KEY NO. P ART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 1 12466-02 Rear Burner Assembly • • 1 2 1 12465-02 Front Burner Assembly • • 1 3 107634-01 NG Conve[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 121082-01K 34 P ARTS MODELS VSGF36PRC AND VSGF36NRC 1 4 8 7 6 27 9 10 28 11 12 22 18 29 25 26 20 17 21 19 16 15 13 5 2 3 14 23 24[...]

www .fmiproducts.com 121082-01K 35 KEY NO. P ART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 1 13190-01CK Screen 2 2 1 16865-01CK Bottom Louver Assembly 1 3 ** Face W eldment 1 4 101355-03CK Hood 1 5 1 16864-01CK Louver Assembly 1 6 ** Firebox Bottom Bracket 1 7 ** Right Firebox Support Leg 1 8 ** Left Firebox Support Leg 2 9 ** Firebox Surround 1 10 ** Firebox T op S[...]

121082-01 Rev . K 01/1 1 WARRANTY KEEP THIS WARRANTY FMI PRODUCTS, LL C LIMITED WARRANTIES New Products Standard W arranty: FMI PRODUCTS, LLC warrants this new product and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of four (4) years from the date of rst purchase from an authorized dealer provided the produ[...]