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P/N 126848-01 Rev. A 01/2014
P126848-01
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not
prohibited by local codes. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.
WARNING: This appliance is for installation only in a solid-fuel burning masonry or UL127 factory-built
fireplace or in a listed ventless firebox enclosure. It is design-certified for these installations in accordance
with ANSI Z21.11.2. Exception: DO NOT install this appliance in a factory-built fireplace that includes
instructions stating it has not been tested or should not be used with unvented gas logs.
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 6 of this manual.
WARNING: If the information in these instructions 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 performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
Installation and Operation Instructions
Superior™ Unvented (Vent-Free) Gas Log Heater
Models
FVFM27NR
FVFM27PR
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- Page 1 Installation and Operation Instructions Superior™ Unvented (Vent-Free) Gas Log Heater P/N 126848-01 Rev. A 01/2014 Models FVFM27NR FVFM27PR P126848-01 INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference. This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety ..............2 Cleaning and Maintenance ........ 21 Product Identification ........... 5 Wiring Diagram ..........22 Local Codes............5 Specifications ............ 22 Unpacking............5 Replacement Parts ..........22 Product Features ..........6 Service Hints ............. 22 Remote Control Accessories ....... 6 Technical Services .......... - Page 3 SAFETY Continued WARNING: This product WARNING: Do not use a blower contains and/or generates insert, heat exchanger insert, or chemicals known to the State other accessory not approved for use with this heater. of California to cause cancer or birth defects, or other reproduc- tive harm.
- Page 4 SAFETY Continued 9. This log heater is designed to be smoke- Keep the appliance area clear less. If logs ever appear to smoke, turn off and free from combustible heater and call a qualified service person. materials, gasoline, and other Note: During initial operation, slight smok- flammable vapors and liquids.
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Page 5: Product Identification
22. Solid fuels shall not be burned in a fire- installation must conform with the Manu- place in which an unvented room heater factured Home Construction and Safety or decorative appliance is installed. Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 or when standard is not applicable, with Manufac- 23. -
Page 6: Product Features
PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION APPLICATION This heater is clean burning. It requires no These multisided logs are designed to be outside venting. There is no heat loss out a vent equally beautiful when viewed from any angle. or up a chimney. Heat is generated by realistic, They are designed specifically for use in see- dancing yellow flames. - Page 7 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued and ventilation. However, in buildings of un- Space: Includes the room in which you will usually tight construction, you must provide install heater plus any adjoining rooms with additional fresh air. doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms.
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Page 8: Ventilation Air
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued The space in this example is a confined space because the actual Btu/Hr used is more than the 12" maximum Btu/Hr the space can support. You must provide additional fresh air. Your options Ventilation are as follows: Ventilation Grills Grills Into... -
Page 9: Installation
INSTALLATION NOTICE: This heater is intended WARNING: Never install the for use as supplemental heat. Use heater this heater along with your primary • in a bedroom or bathroom unless heating system. Do not install this installed as a vented appliance, heater as your primary heat source. - Page 10 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES NOTICE: Manual control heaters (Vent-Free Operation Only) may be used as a vented product. If so, you must always run heater WARNING: Maintain the with chimney flue damper open. minimum clearances. If you can, If running heater with damper provide greater clearances from open, noncombustible material floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall.
- Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued You must have noncombustible material(s) Mantel Shelf 12" above both fireplace openings. Noncombus- 10" Underside tible materials (such as slate, marble, tile, etc.) 8" of Mantel must be at least 1/2" thick. With sheet metal, Shelf 6" you must have noncombustible material be- 2½"...
- Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued If your heater is a manually controlled model, NOTICE: If your installation does you may use this heater as a vented product. not meet the minimum clear- There are three reasons for operating your ances shown, you must do one heater in the vented mode: of the following: 1.
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Page 13: Safety Information
INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING HEATER BASE gas hose to gas control fitting in heater (see Figure 11). IMPORTANT: Hold gas ASSEMBLY fitting with wrench when connecting flex- ible gas hose. CAUTION: Do not remove the 2. Locate two masonry screws in hardware data plates attached to the heater package. - Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY CAUTION: Use only new, WARNING: A qualified black iron or steel pipe. Inter- service person must connect nally-tinned copper tubing may heater to gas supply. Follow all be used in certain areas. Check local codes. your local codes.
- Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture and CAUTION: For propane/LP contaminants. This keeps them from going into heater controls. If sediment trap is not gas, make sure external regula- installed or is installed wrong, heater may tor has been installed between not run properly.
- Page 16 INSTALLATION Continued 3. Check all joints from gas meter to equip- 6. Light heater (see Operation, pages 17). ment shutoff valve for natural gas or Check all other internal joints for leaks. propane/LP supply to equipment shutoff 7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to valve for propane/LP (see Figure 16 or Appliance, page 19).
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Page 17: Operation
INSTALLATION Continued 3. Place top left log (#4) and top right log Top Left (#5) as shown in Figure 20. Log (#4) 4. Make sure open areas of logs line up with burner ports (see Figure 21). Logs will fit Top Right securely on chassis. - Page 18 OPERATION Continued LIGHTING 4. Press in and turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position. INSTRUCTIONS 5. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. WARNING: Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” •...
- Page 19 OPERATION Continued 11. Set flame adjustment knob to any level MANUAL LIGHTING between HI and LO. PROCEDURE 12. To leave pilot lit and shut off burners only, 1. Follow steps 1 through 6 under Lighting turn control knob clockwise Instructions, page 18. the PILOT position, use remote control 2.
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Page 20: Inspecting Burners
INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame If burner flame pattern is incorrect as shown patterns often. in Figure 31 • turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Ap- PILOT FLAME PATTERN pliance, page 19) Figure 28 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. •... -
Page 21: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 4. Check injector holder located at the end of WARNING: Turn off heater the burner tube again. Remove any large and let cool before cleaning. particles of dust, dirt, lint, or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle. 5. -
Page 22: Wiring Diagram
Remote TPTH Gas Control TPTH TP Thermopile White Thermopile SPECIFICATIONS FVFM27NR FVFM27PR • Rating (Variable): 20,000/39,000 Btu/Hr • Rating (Variable): 20,000/39,000 Btu/Hr • Gas Type: Natural Gas • Gas Type: Propane/LP • Ignition: Piezo • Ignition: Piezo • Manifold Pressure: 3.5" W.C. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
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. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY... - Page 24 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ODS/pilot lights but flame 1. C o n t r o l k n o b n o t f u l l y 1. Press in control knob fully goes out when control knob pressed in is released 2.
- Page 25 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Moisture/condensation no- 1. Not enough combustion/ 1. Refer to Air for Combustion ticed on windows ventilation air and Ventilation require- ments (page 6) Heater produces a whistling 1. Turning control knob to HI 1.
- Page 26 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. Fol- low the gas supplier’s instructions.
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Page 27: Parts
PARTS MODELS FVFM27NR AND FVFM27PR NOTE: Part numbers 22 and 23 are for natural gas model only. www.SuperiorFireplaces.US.com 126848-01A... - Page 28 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 22 of this manual. PART NUMBER FVFM27NR FVFM27PR DESCRIPTION QTY. 104676-01 104676-01 One Piece Log Set 110397-06 110397-06 Five Piece Log Set...
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Page 29: Accessories
ACCESSORIES Purchase these accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories call INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS at 1-800-655-2008 for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. FIREPLACE HOOD RECEIVER AND ON/OFF REMOTE Black - GA6050 CONTROL KIT - MRC... -
Page 30: Warranty
THE WARRANTY Innovative Hearth Products Limited Three Year Warranty ("IHP") warrants your Superior™ brand Gas Log Set ("Product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. The logs and grate carry the Limited Three Year Warranty. After installation, if covered components manufactured by IHP are found to be defec- tive in materials or workmanship during the Limited Three Year Warranty period and while the Product remains at the site of the original installation, IHP will, at its option, repair or replace the covered components. - Page 31 KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model (located on product or identification tag) _____________________________ Serial No. (located on product or identification tag) __________________________ Date Purchased __________________________ Keep receipt for warranty verification. www.SuperiorFireplaces.US.com 126848-01A...
- Page 32 1508 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 108 Nashville, TN 37210 126848-01 1-800-655-2008 Rev. A www.IHP.US.com 01/14 P126848-01...