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FMI FVFM27NR Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Unvented (vent-free) natural gas log heater owner's operation and installation manual fvfm27nr
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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) NATURAL GAS
ALSO DESIGN-CERTIFIED AS A VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Multi-Sided
Log Design
FVFM27NR
(Millivolt) Remote
Control Ready Model
WARNING: If the information in this
manual is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
•
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 cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
— Installation and service must be per-
formed by a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in
which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be
provided. Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation section on page 4 of this manual.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by state
or local codes.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
LOG HEATER
Save this manual for future reference.
WARNING: Improper installation, ad-
justment, alteration, service, or main-
tenance can cause injury or property
damage. Refer to this manual for cor-
rect installation and operational pro-
cedures. For assistance or additional
information consult a qualified installer,
service agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This appliance is for in-
stallation only in a solid-fuel burning
masonry UL127 factory-built fireplace,
or in an approved ventless firebox. It
is design-certified for these installa-
tions in accordance with ANS Z21.11.2.
Exceptions: Do not install this appli-
ance in a factory-built fireplace that
includes instructions stating it has
not been tested or should not be used
with unvented gas logs.
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  • Page 1 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) NATURAL GAS ALSO DESIGN-CERTIFIED AS A VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Multi-Sided Log Design FVFM27NR (Millivolt) Remote Control Ready Model WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    FIREPLACE MANUFACTURERS INCORPORATED UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS WARNING ICON G 001 IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper- ate, or service this heater. Im- proper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide...

  • Page 3: Product Identification

    PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Optional Piezo Remote Ignitor Control Flame Optional Remote Adjustment Selector Switch Knob Figure 1 - Product Identification 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 ANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*.

  • Page 4: Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    FIREPLACE MANUFACTURERS INCORPORATED UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ven- tilation air. Read the following in- structions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home.

  • Page 5: Determining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Location

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued 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 rooms.

  • Page 6: Ventilation Air

    FIREPLACE MANUFACTURERS INCORPORATED UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION 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"...

  • Page 7: Installation

    INSTALLATION NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat. Use this heater along with your pri- mary heating system. Do not in- stall this heater as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using log heater.
  • Page 8 FIREPLACE MANUFACTURERS INCORPORATED UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER INSTALLATION Continued NOTICE: Manual control heaters may be used as a vented product. If so, you must always run heater with chimney flue damper open. If running heater with damper open, noncombustible material above fireplace opening is not needed.

  • Page 9: Mantel Clearances

    INSTALLATION Continued MANTEL CLEARANCES In addition to meeting noncombustible ma- terial clearances, you must also meet required clearances between fireplace open- ings and mantel shelf on each side of the fireplace. If you do not meet the clearances listed below, you will need a hood. Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance If you meet minimum clearance between...

  • Page 10: Installing Damper Clamp Accessory For Vented Operation

    FIREPLACE MANUFACTURERS INCORPORATED UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER INSTALLATION Continued 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.

  • Page 11: Connecting To Gas Supply

    INSTALLATION Continued 7. Mark screw locations through one hole on each side of the mounting flanges (see Figure 12). If installing in a brick- bottom fireplace, mark screw locations in mortar joint of bricks. 8. Remove heater base from fireplace. 9.

  • Page 12: Checking Gas Connections

    FIREPLACE MANUFACTURERS INCORPORATED UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas pip- ing and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Cor- rect all leaks at once. WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints.

  • Page 13: Installing Logs

    INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOGS 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. CAUTION: After installation and periodically thereafter, check to ensure that no flame comes in contact with any log.

  • Page 14: Operating Heater

    FIREPLACE MANUFACTURERS INCORPORATED UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER OPERATING HEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A.

  • Page 15: To Turn Off Gas To Appliance

    OPERATING HEATER Continued 8. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release control knob. • If control knob does not pop out when released, contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs.

  • Page 16: Inspecting Burners

    FIREPLACE MANUFACTURERS INCORPORATED UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER OPERATING HEATER Continued IMPORTANT: The hand-held remote control unit must be near the heater. Do not keep the hand-held remote control unit too close to the heater. The thermostat on the hand-held re- mote control unit will heat up too quickly and turn the heater off.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Note: For additional help, visit DESA International’s Technical Service web site at www.desatech.com. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot When ignitor button is pressed, there is...
  • Page 18 FIREPLACE MANUFACTURERS INCORPORATED UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING Continued 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 White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture...
  • Page 19 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.

  • Page 20: Cleaning And Maintenance

    If so, contact your local natural gas supplier. TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about in- stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact Fireplace Manufacturers Incorporated’s Technical Service Depart- ment at 1-888-427-8322. You can also visit DESA International’s Technical Service site www.desatech.com. 105223...

  • Page 21: Replacement Parts

    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 page of this manual. FIREPLACE HOOD Black - HDABK (Part # 01244) Brass - HDABR (Part # 01245)

  • Page 22: Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    FIREPLACE MANUFACTURERS INCORPORATED UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FVFM27NR 105223...

  • Page 23: Parts List

    PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 21 of this manual. FVFM27NR 105223 OWNER’S MANUAL Part Number DESCRIPTION 104676-01 Log, Multi-Sided 103779-01 ODS Pilot (NG)

  • Page 24: Warranty Information

    WARRANTY INFORMATION Model Serial No. Date Purchased 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. VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS LOG HEATERS Fireplace Manufacturers Inc.

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