Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product FVF18PW FMI
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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 com.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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