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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS LOG HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
PFS
Remote-Ready Models VYD18(N,P)RB, VYD24(N,P)RB and VYD30(N,P)RB
Variable Manually-Controlled Models VYS18(N,P)B and VYS24(N,P)B
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 performed by a quali-
fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
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Golden Oak Logs Shown
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FLAME-MAX
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Also Design-Certified As Vented Decorative Appliances
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GOLDEN OAK LOG DESIGN
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VINTAGE OAK LOG DESIGN
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- Page 1 ® UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS LOG HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ® Golden Oak Logs Shown FLAME-MAX GOLDEN OAK LOG DESIGN ® Remote-Ready Models VYD18(N,P)RB, VYD24(N,P)RB and VYD30(N,P)RB FLAME-MAX VINTAGE OAK LOG DESIGN ® Variable Manually-Controlled Models VYS18(N,P)B and VYS24(N,P)B Also Design-Certified As Vented Decorative Appliances WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety ..............2 Cleaning and Maintenance ........ 24 Local Codes............5 Replacement Parts ..........25 Product Identification ........... 5 Wiring Diagram ..........25 Optional Remote Control Accessories ....5 Troubleshooting ..........26 Unpacking............5 Specifications ............ 30 Air for Combustion and Ventilation ...... - Page 3 SAFETY Continued WARNING: Do not allow fans WARNING: This product con- tains and/or generates chemicals to blow directly into the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner known to the state of California to cause cancer or birth defects flame patterns. Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner or other reproductive harm.
- Page 4 SAFETY Continued 1. This appliance is only for use with the type 9. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaner or similar products, turn heater off. If of gas indicated on the rating plate. This heated, the vapors from these products may appliance is not convertible for use with create a white powder residue within burner other gases.
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Page 5: Local Codes
LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care. Follow all State of Massachusetts: The installation local codes. In the absence of local codes, must be made by a licensed plumber use the latest edition of The National Fuel or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*. -
Page 6: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION SAFETY DEVICE This heater is clean burning. It requires no This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Deple- outside venting. There is no heat loss out a tion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The vent or up a chimney. Heat is generated by ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-free both realistic flames and glowing coals. - Page 7 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Confined and Unconfined Space Gas fireplace logs __________ Btu/Hr The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/ Other gas appliances* + ________ Btu/Hr NFPA 54 defines a confined space as a space Total = _________ Btu/Hr whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per * Do not include direct-vent gas appliances.
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Page 8: Installation
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation Ventilation Air From Inside Building grills or ducts. You must provide two perma- This fresh air would come from an adjoining nent openings: one within 12"... - Page 9 INSTALLATION Continued WARNING: Before installing CAUTION: This heater cre- in a solid fuel burning fireplace, ates warm air currents. These the chimney flue and firebox must currents move heat to wall sur- be cleaned of soot, creosote, faces next to heater. Installing ashes and loose paint by a quali- heater next to vinyl or cloth wall fied chimney cleaner.
- Page 10 INSTALLATION Continued LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS Minimum Noncombustible Material Clearances If Not Using Mantel Minimum Firebox Note: If using a mantel proceed to If Using Front Rear * Mantel, page 11. If not using a mantel, follow Size Height Depth Width Width the information on this page.
- Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued If Using Mantel IMPORTANT: If you cannot meet these mini- mum clearances, you must operate heater You must have noncombustible material(s) with chimney flue damper open. Go to Install- above the fireplace opening. Noncombustible ing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented materials (such as slate, marble, tile, etc.) must Operation, page 12.
- Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued FLOOR CLEARANCES 2. State or local codes do not permit vent- free operation. A. If installing appliance on the floor level, 3. You prefer vented operation. you must maintain the minimum distance If reasons number 1 or 2 apply to you, of 14"...
- Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING HEATER BASE IMPORTANT: Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting flexible gas hose ASSEMBLY (Variable Manually-Controlled Models Only). Hold gas fitting with wrench when WARNING: You must secure connecting flexible gas hose (Remote- this heater to fireplace floor. If Ready Models Only).
- Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued Installation Items Needed Masonry Before installing heater, make sure you have Screw the items listed below. • external regulator (supplied by installer) • piping (check local codes) • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas) • equipment shutoff valve * •...
- Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate CAUTION: Avoid damage to NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. regulator. Hold gas regulator NPT tap must be upstream from heater (see with wrench when connecting Figure 15 or 16, depending on your model).
- Page 16 INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas or opening main gas WARNING: Test all gas piping valve located on or near gas meter for and connections, internal and natural gas or using compressed air.
- Page 17 INSTALLATION Continued PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS Vintage Oak Logs Only CONNECTIONS 1. Place one piece log set on grate to fit as 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see illustrated in Figure 20. Make sure bottom Figure 17, page 16). of front log is in front of “U”-shaped cutout in center of chassis (see Figure 20).
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Page 18: Operation
INSTALLATION Continued 2. Place front log #2 against front grate prongs as shown in Figure 21, page 17. Burner 3. Place crossover log #3 on top of front Ports and back logs as shown in Figure 21, page 17. 4. Place lava rock around base of heater if desired. - Page 19 OPERATION Continued MANUALLY-CONTROLLED MODELS 7. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec- Note: Home owners generally prefer to oper- ate their heater with the chimney damper onds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, closed. This will put all the heat into the room. release control knob.
- Page 20 OPERATION Continued MANUALLY-CONTROLLED MODELS MANUAL LIGHTING Pilot Ignitor Electrode Burner PROCEDURE Thermocouple 1. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting Instructions, page 19. 2. Press control knob and light pilot with match. (Note: Appearance 3. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec- of pilot assembly onds after lighting pilot.
- Page 21 OPERATION Continued REMOTE READY MODELS Note: If pilot does not stay lit, contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for WARNING: Damper handle repairs. Until repairs are made, light pilot will be hot if heater has been with match. To light pilot with match, see running.
- Page 22 OPERATION Continued REMOTE READY MODELS Pilot Note: The burner may light if hand-held re- Ignitor Burner mote was on when selector switch was last Electrode turned off. You can now turn the burner on and off with the hand-held remote control unit. IMPORTANT: Do not leave the selector switch in the REMOTE or ON position when the pilot Pilot Burner...
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Page 23: Inspecting Burners
OPERATION Continued REMOTE READY MODELS Auto (Thermostatic) Mode the room temperature. If the hand-held 1. Press the POWER and LOCK buttons remote is misplaced, obstructed or together to turn on the hand-held remote for any reason cannot transmit to the control. -
Page 24: Cleaning And Maintenance
INSPECTING BURNERS Continued BURNER PRIMARY AIR HOLES MAIN BURNER Air is drawn into the burner through the holes Periodically inspect all burner flame holes with in the fitting at the burner entrance. These the heater running. All slotted burner flame holes may become blocked with dust or lint. -
Page 25: Replacement Parts
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued 3. Blow air through the ports/slots and holes blow through a drinking straw if compressed in the burner. air is not available. 4. Check the injector holder located at the LOGS end of the burner tube again. Remove •... -
Page 26: 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 27 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ODS/pilot lights but flame 1. Control knob not fully 1. Press in control knob fully goes out when control knob pressed in is released 2. Control knob not pressed in 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep long enough control knob pressed in 30 seconds...
- Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Slight smoke or odor during 1. Not enough air 1. Check burner for dirt and initial operation debris. If found, clean burner (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 24) 2. Gas regulator defective 2. Replace gas control 3.
- Page 29 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 30: Specifications
• Inlet Supply Pressure (inches of water): Maximum - 14" w.c., Minimum - 11" w.c. Maximum - 14" w.c., Minimum - 11" w.c. VYS18NB VYD18NRB • Rating: 16,000/27,000 Btu/hr • Rating: 21,000/30,000 Btu/hr • Gas Type: Natural • Gas Type: Natural •... -
Page 31: Accessories
ACCESSORIES NOTICE: All accessories may not be available for all fireplace models. Purchase these accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866-328-4537 for referral information. You can also write to RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD the address listed on the back page of this REMOTE CONTROL KIT - MLCR... -
Page 32: Parts
PARTS VARIABLE MANUALLY-CONTROLLED BASE ASSEMBLY FOR FLAME-MAX VINTAGE OAK LOG MODELS VYS18PB, VYS18NB, VYS24PB AND VYS24NB www.fmiproducts.com 113093-01J... - Page 33 PARTS VARIABLE MANUALLY-CONTROLLED BASE ASSEMBLY FOR FLAME-MAX VINTAGE OAK LOG MODELS This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual. PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY. 122078-01 One Piece Log Set •...
- Page 34 PARTS REMOTE-READY BASE ASSEMBLY FOR FLAME-MAX GOLDEN OAK LOG MODELS VYD18PRB, VYD18NRB, VYD24PRB, VYD24NRB, VYD30PRB AND VYD30NRB Parts 23 and 24 Natural Gas Only www.fmiproducts.com 113093-01J...
- Page 35 PARTS REMOTE-READY BASE ASSEMBLY FOR FLAME-MAX GOLDEN OAK LOG MODELS This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 122081-02 Front Log •...
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Page 36: Warranty
WARRANTY 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. FMI PRODUCTS, LLC LIMITED WARRANTIES New Products Standard Warranty: FMI PRODUCTS, LLC warrants this new product and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of four (4) years from the date of first purchase from an authorized dealer provided the product has been installed, maintained and operated in accordance with FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s warnings and instructions.