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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)
NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
FPVF33NR
(MILLIVOLT)
REMOTE READY
GAS FIREPLACE
SYSTEM
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 qualified installer, service agency, or the
gas supplier.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*, permanently located, manufac-
tured (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.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
Save this manual for future reference.
Patent Pending
Shown with optional
cabinet mantel and
hearth base accessories.
WARNING: Improper installa-
tion, adjustment, alteration, ser-
vice, or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Re-
fer to this manual for correct
installation and operational
procedures. For assistance or
additional information consult
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 pro-
vided. Refer to Air for Com-
bustion and Ventilation sec-
tion on page 4 of this manual.
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- Page 1 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL FPVF33NR (MILLIVOLT) REMOTE READY GAS FIREPLACE Patent Pending SYSTEM Shown with optional cabinet mantel and hearth base accessories. WARNING: Improper installa- WARNING: If the information in this manual is not...
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Page 2: Safety Information
UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE SAFETY Do not use this fireplace as a wood- Due to high temperatures, the burning fireplace. Use only the logs appliance should be located out INFORMATION provided with the fireplace. of traffic and away from furniture Do not add extra logs or ornaments and draperies. -
Page 3: Product Identification
OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT LOCAL CODES IDENTIFICATION Install and use fireplace 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*. One Piece Log Set *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. -
Page 4: Product Features
UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE PRODUCT AIR FOR Unusually tight construction is de- fined as construction where: FEATURES COMBUSTION AND a. walls and ceilings exposed to the OPERATION outside atmosphere have a con- VENTILATION tinuous water vapor retarder with This vent-free fireplace is clean burning. It a rating of one perm (6 x 10 WARNING: This heater shall requires no outside venting. - Page 5 OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR FIREPLACE 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 fireplace plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms.
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Page 6: Ventilation Air
UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND 12" VENTILATION Ventilation Continued Ventilation Grills Grills Into Adjoining Room, Into Adjoining VENTILATION AIR Option 2 Room, Remove Ventilation Air From Inside Option 1 Door into Building Adjoining Room, This fresh air would come from an adjoining Option unconfined space. -
Page 7: Installation
OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION Note: The instructions below show assem- Use the dimensions shown for rough open- ings to create the easiest installation. See bling and attaching brass trim to fireplace. Built-In Fireplace Installation, page 9. Remove packaging from three pieces NOTICE: This heater is intended of brass trim. -
Page 8: Installation Clearances
UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE INSTALLATION CONVENTIONAL FIREPLACE Center cabinet mantel on hearth base (see Figure 10). Make sure mantel is INSTALLATION Continued flush against wall. Conventional installation of this fireplace INSTALLATION Break off nailing flanges (see Figure involves installing fireplace along with the 11, page 9) with hammer or pliers. -
Page 9: Built-In Fireplace Installation
OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION 9. Attach flexible gas line to gas supply. WARNING: A qualified electri- See Connecting Fireplace to Gas Sup- Continued cian must connect electrical wir- ply, page 11. ing to duplex outlet for built-in 10. Plug electrical cord into electrical out- installation. -
Page 10: Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location
UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO NOTICE: If your installation does FIREPLACE LOCATION not meet the minimum clearances Continued shown, you must do one of the Mantel Clearances for Built-In following: WARNING: This appliance re- Installation • raise the mantel to an accept- quires a 1/2"... -
Page 11: Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply
OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION CONNECTING FIREPLACE Route gas line (provided by installer) from equipment shutoff valve to fire- TO GAS SUPPLY Continued place. Route flexible gas supply line Installation must include an equipment through one of the access holes. Installation Items Needed shutoff valve, union, and plugged 1/8"... -
Page 12: Checking Gas Connections
UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) Connections Continued 1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Fig- Open equipment shutoff valve (see Fig- ure 20). ure 20). CHECKING GAS 2. -
Page 13: Installing Logs
OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION One Piece Continued Log Set INSTALLING LOGS WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property Middle damage or personal injury. Section at Bottom of Log Set... - Page 14 UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing 9-Volt Battery in Hand- Held Remote Control Unit Continued Remove battery cover on back of re- OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND- White Wire mote control unit. From Receiver HELD REMOTE CONTROL Attach terminal wires to the battery. ACCESSORIES Place battery into the battery housing.
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Page 15: Operating Fireplace
OWNER’S MANUAL OPERATING LIGHTING Note: You may be running this heater for the first time after hook- INSTRUCTIONS FIREPLACE ing up to gas supply. If so, the con- trol knob may need to be pressed in FOR YOUR SAFETY WARNING: You must operate for 30 seconds or more. -
Page 16: To Turn Off Gas To Appliance
UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE OPERATING OPTIONAL REMOTE IMPORTANT : Do not leave the selec- tor switch in the REMOTE position OPERATION FIREPLACE when the pilot is not lit. This will Note: All remote control accessories must drain the battery. Continued be purchased separately (see Accessories, IMPORTANT: Be sure to press the page 23). -
Page 17: Inspecting Burners
OWNER’S MANUAL OPERATING INSPECTING OPTIONAL BLOWER OPERATION FIREPLACE BURNERS Continued Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame Locate the blower switch by opening lower patterns often. louver on fireplace. Blower switch is lo- IMPORTANT: This remote control cated at lower right inside louver door. PILOT FLAME PATTERN has been specially engineered to The GA3700T Series thermostat-con-... -
Page 18: Cleaning And Maintenance
UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE CLEANING AND LOGS 5. Blow air into the primary air holes on the injector holder. • If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to MAINTENANCE 6. In case any large clumps of dust have Installing Logs, page 13, to properly re- now been pushed into the burner repeat place logs. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater CAUTION: Never use a wire, and let cool before servicing. Only needle, or similar object to clean Note: For additional help, visit DESA a qualified service person should ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/ International’s technical service web site service and repair heater. - Page 20 UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit 1. Burner orifice clogged 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 18) or replace burner orifice 2. Inlet gas pressure is too low 2.
- Page 21 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. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
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Page 22: Specifications
Usually, we will ask you to return the defec- SERVICE HINTS SPECIFICATIONS tive part to the factory. PARTS NOT UNDER When Gas Pressure Is Too Low FPVF33NR REMOTE READY WARRANTY • pilot will not stay lit Btu (Variable) 20,000/30,000 Contact authorized dealers of this product. - Page 23 OWNER’S MANUAL ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call Fireplace Manufac- turers Incorporated’s Parts Department at 1-800-888-2050 for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual.
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Page 24: Illustrated Parts Breakdown
UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN REMOTE READY MODEL FPVF33NR 105271... -
Page 25: Parts List
OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 22 of this manual. REMOTE READY MODEL FPVF33NR PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 102785-02 Log, Golden Oak... - Page 26 UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE FPVF33NR 105271...
- Page 27 OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 22 of this manual. FIREPLACE FPVF33NR PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 101357-01 Top Outer Casing 103207-01...
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Page 28: Warranty Information
WARRANTY INFORMATION KEEP THIS WARRANTY 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.
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