FMI FVF24PW manual

UNVENTED (VENT -FREE) PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER Heat Majic™ Models FVF18PW , FVF24PW, and FVF30PW (Millivolt) Remote Ready ALSO DESIGN-CER TIFIED AS A VENTED DECORA TIVE APPLIANCE OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL P I L O T O F F O N LO O F F O N A U T O HI Save this manual for future reference. WARNING: If the information in this [...]

2 105194 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INCORPORA TED 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. G[...]

3 105194 OWNER’S MANUAL A U T O O F F O N O F F P I L O T O N H I L O H I L O PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 *. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Bro[...]

4 105194 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INCORPORA TED PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Sec- tion 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation. All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications: 1. Unusually Tight Co[...]

5 105194 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 105194 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INCORPORA TED 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[...]

7 105194 OWNER’S MANUAL LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS Log Minimum Firebox Size Height Depth Front Rear * Width Width 18" 17" 14" 24" 20" 24" 17" 14" 28" 21" 30" 17" 14" 34" 24" INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES (Vent-Free Operation Only) WARNING: Maintain the mini- mum clearances. If [...]

8 105194 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INCORPORA TED INST ALLA TION Continued Minimum Noncombustible Material Clearances If Not Using Mantel Note: If using a mantel, proceed to If Using Mantel . If not using a mantel, follow the information below. You must have noncombustible material(s) above the fireplace opening. [...]

9 105194 OWNER’S MANUAL Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood INST ALLA TION 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[...]

10 105194 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INCORPORA TED INST ALLA TION Continued 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 guard against soot[...]

11 105194 OWNER’S MANUAL CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. CAUTION: Never connect heater directly to the propane/LP supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator be- tween the heater and propane/LP supply. Inst[...]

12 105194 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INCORPORA TED ON POSITION OFF POSITION Figure 15 - Equipment Shutoff Valve Open Closed Equipment Shutoff Valve 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 [...]

13 105194 OWNER’S MANUAL A U T O O F F O N A U T O O F F O N O F F P I L O T O N H I L O H I L O INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 16 - Checking Gas Joints 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.[...]

14 105194 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INCORPORA TED O F F P I L O T O N L O I H AUTO OFF ON 1. STOP! Read the safety inf ormation in column 1. 2. Make sure equipment shutoff valv e is fully open. 3. Set switch in OFF position. OPERA TING HEA TER FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not fol- low t[...]

15 105194 OWNER’S MANUAL Figure 21- Pilot Ignitor Electrode Pilot Burner 9. Slightly push in and turn contr ol knob counterclockwise to the ON position. 10. W ait one minute and switch selector switch to the ON position to light b urner . Note: AUT O is only functional when using GWMT1 or GWMS2 op- tional accessories. 11. Set flame adjustment kno[...]

16 105194 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INCORPORA TED OPERA TING HEA TER Continued Figure 22 - Setting the Selector Switch, Control Knob, and Flame Adjustment Knob for Remote Operation Selector Switch in Remote Position (Optional Remote Control) ON OFF REMOTE O F F P I L O T O N L O I H Control Knob in On Position Fl[...]

17 105194 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified 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. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Ignitor electrode not connected to igni- tor cable 2. Ignitor[...]

18 105194 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INCORPORA TED 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 Moisture/condensation noticed on windows Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit Wh[...]

19 105194 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 105194 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INCORPORA TED REPLACEMENT PA R T S 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 F[...]

21 105194 OWNER’S MANUAL SPECIFICA TIONS Heat Majic ™ 18" Heat Majic ™ 24" and 30" Remote Ready Remote Ready Btu 17,500/27,000 19,000/31,500 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" [...]

22 105194 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER FIREPLACE MANUF ACTURERS INCORPORA TED ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN HEAT MAJIC ™ LOG MODELS FVF18PW, FVF24PW, AND FVF30PW 4 13 13 14 22 13 8 18 7 6 10 9 1 12 5 23 16 15 17 3 11 2 10 19 24 19 20 21 O F F P I L O T O N H I L O O F F P I L O T O N H I L O[...]

23 105194 OWNER’S MANUAL P AR TS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 20 of this manual. KEY PART NUMBER FOR NO. FVF18PW FVF24PW FVF30PW DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 105186-01 105186-02 105186-03 Log, 1 Piece 1 2 103778-01 103778-01 103778-01 ODS P[...]

105194-01 Rev. D 03/02 NOT A UPC 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 S[...]