FMI FVF24PW Local Codes, Unpacking, Product Features, Identification, Remote Control Accessories

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OWNER’S MANUAL

SAFETY

INFORMATION

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13.Do not use this heater to cook food or burn paper or other objects.

14.Do not use heater if any part has been exposed to or under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to in- spect the room heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.

15.Do not operate heater if any log is bro- ken. Do not operate heater if a log is chipped (dime-sized or larger).

16.Turn heater off and let cool before ser- vicing, installing, or repairing. Make sure the remote selector switch is in the OFF position. Only a qualified service person should install, service, or repair heater.

17.Make sure the remote selector switch is in the OFF position when you are away from home for long periods of time.

18.Operating heater above elevations of 4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.

19.Provide adequate clearances around air openings.

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 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269

Note: Where listed vented decorative logs are required, thermostat operation is not permitted.

UNPACKING

CAUTION: Do not remove the data plates from the grate assem- bly. The data plates contain impor- tant product information.

1.Remove logs and heater base assem- bly from carton. Note: Do not pick up heater base assembly by the burner. This could damage heater. Always handle base assembly by grate.

PRODUCT

FEATURES

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- proved to ANSI Z21.11.2 standard for unvented heaters. State and local codes in some areas prohibit the use of vent-free heaters. This heater may also be operated as a vented decorative (ANSI Z21.60) product by opening the flue damper (for non-ther- mostat operation only).

SAFETY PILOT

This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Deple- tion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent- 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 light heater.

PRODUCT

2.

Remove all protective packaging ap-

 

plied to logs and heater for shipment.

IDENTIFICATION

 

3.

Check all items for any shipping dam-

age. If damaged, promptly inform dealer where you bought heater.

REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES

There are four optional remote controls that can be purchased separately for this log heater:

Piezo Ignitor

Selector

Switch

AUTO

OFF

I

H

 

LO

IH

 

LO

 

O

NO

F

F

T O

P

Flame Adjustment Knob

One Piece Log Set

Base Assembly

wall switch

wall thermostat

hand-held ON/OFF remote

hand-held thermostat remote

See Accessories, page 21.

The wall thermostat or hand-held thermo- stat may not be used where vented decora- tive listing is required.

Figure 1 - Product Identification

Control Knob

105194

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Contents Save this manual for future reference What to do if YOU Smell GASSafety Information Unpacking Product FeaturesRemote Control Accessories Local CodesConfined and Unconfined Space AIR for Combustion and VentilationProviding Adequate Ventilation Unusually Tight ConstructionAIR for Combustion Ventilation Determining FRESH-AIR Flow for Heater LocationDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Ventilation AIR Ventilation Air From Inside BuildingVentilation Air From Outdoors LOG Sizing Requirements InstallationCheck GAS Type Minimum Fireplace Clearance to Combustible MaterialsMinimum Noncombustible Material Clearances If Using MantelDetermining Minimum Mantel Clearance Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When using a HoodMantel Clearances Floor ClearancesArea of Various Standard Round Flues Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented OperationInstalling Heater Base Assembly Installation Items NeededAttaching Base Assembly to Fireplace Floor Connecting to GAS SupplyPressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Pressure Testing Heater Gas ConnectionsChecking GAS Connections Connecting to Log Set Installing GWMS2 Optional Wall Mounted SwitchInstalling Logs Items Included for InstallationFor Your Safety Read Before Lighting Operating HeaterLighting Instructions Manual Lighting Procedure To Turn OFF GAS To ApplianceOptional Remote Operation Main Burner Inspecting BurnersPilot Flame Pattern Burner Primary AIR HolesObserved Problem Possible Cause TroubleshootingMaintenance, Observed Problem Possible Cause RemedyGas leak. See Warning statement at Replacement Parts Cleaning and MaintenanceSpecifications AccessoriesService Hints Technical ServiceHeat Majic LOG Models FVF18PW, FVF24PW, FVF30PW Illustrated Parts BreakdownKEY Part Number for FVF18PW FVF24PW FVF30PW Description QTY Parts ListLimited Warranty VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS LOG Heaters Warranty Information

FVF18PW, FVF30PW, FVF24PW specifications

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