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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS LOG HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
PFS
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.
For more information, visit www.fmiproducts.com
VF-18N-PJD, VF-18P-PJD
VF-24N-PJD, VF-24P-PJD
®
VF-30N-PJD, VF-30P-PJD
US
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- Page 1 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS LOG HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL VF-18N-PJD, VF-18P-PJD VF-24N-PJD, VF-24P-PJD ® VF-30N-PJD, VF-30P-PJD 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety ..............2 Troubleshooting ..........22 Product Identification ........... 5 Specifications ............ 25 Local Codes............5 Service Hints ............. 25 Unpacking............5 Technical Service..........25 Product Features ..........6 Replacement Parts ..........26 Air For Combustion and Ventilation ..... 6 Accessories ............ - Page 3 SAFETy Continued WARNING: Vent-free products WARNING: This product con- are prohibited for bedroom and tains and/or generates chemicals bathroom installation in the Com- known to the State of California monwealth of Massachusetts. to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. WARNING: Do not allow fans IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s to blow directly into the heater.
- Page 4 SAFETy You must operate this heater 8. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance, with a fireplace doors or screen page 21. in place and fully closed. Un- 9. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet less provided by other means, cleaner or similar products, turn heater off.
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Page 5: Product Identification
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Log Set Assembly Control Valve Hand-Held Chassis Remote Control Assembly Figure 1 - Product Identification LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care. Follow all State of Massachusetts: The installa- local codes. In the absence of local codes, tion must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of use the latest edition of The National Fuel... -
Page 6: Product Features
PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION SAFETY DEvICE This heater is clean burning. It requires no out- This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Deple- side venting. There is no heat loss out a vent tion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The or up a chimney. - Page 7 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Confined and Unconfined Space * Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. Direct-vent draws combustion air from the The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/ outdoors and vents to the outdoors. NFPA 54 defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per Example: 40,000...
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Page 8: Installation
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION 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 un- nent openings: one within 12"... - Page 9 INSTALLATION Continued CHECK GAS TYPE WARNING: Before installing Use correct gas type (natural or propane/LP) in a solid fuel burning fireplace, for your unit. If your gas supply is not correct, the chimney flue and firebox do not install fireplace. Call dealer where you must be cleaned of soot, creo- bought fireplace for proper type fireplace.
- Page 10 INSTALLATION Continued Note: When installing your gas logs into Noncombustible Requirements for a manufactured firebox, follow firebox Material Distance Safe Installation manufacturer’s instructions for minimum clearances to combustible materials. 12" or more Noncombustible mate- B. Clearances from the top of the fireplace rial OK.
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Page 11: Mantel Clearances
INSTALLATION Continued MANTEL CLEARANCES NOTICE: Surface temperatures In addition to meeting noncombustible mate- of adjacent walls and mantels be- rial clearances, you must also meet required come hot during operation. Walls clearances between fireplace opening and and mantels above the firebox mantel shelf. - Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP Damper Clamp ACCESSORY FOR vENTED OPERATION Damper Note: When used as a vented heater, ap- pliance must be installed only in a solid-fuel Damper burning fireplace with a working flue and con- Clamp structed of noncombustible material. For Massachusetts Residents Only: Instal- lation of this gas log set as a vented appliance Damper...
- Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued Installation Items Needed WARNING: Never connect • control cover kit (provided with heater) natural gas fireplace to private • approved flexible gas hose (provided) (if (non-utility) gas wells. This allowed by local codes) gas is commonly known as •...
- Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued CAUTION: Use only new, WARNING: Use pipe joint black iron or steel pipe. Inter- sealant that is resistant to liquid nally-tinned copper tubing may petroleum (LP) gas. be used in certain areas. Check We recommend that you install a sediment your local codes.
- Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS PIPING SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG Figure 14). (3.5 kPa) 1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance 2. Open main gas valve located on or near main gas valve (control valve) and equip- gas meter for natural gas or open pro- ment shutoff valve from gas supply piping...
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Page 16: Operation
OPERATION • Do not touch any electric switch; do FOR YOUR SAFETY not use any phone in your building. READ BEFORE LIGHTING • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the WARNING: If you do not fol- gas supplier’s instructions. - Page 17 OPERATION Continued REMOTE OPERATION Setting The Time 6. Press the buttons at the same time. A short acoustic signal confirms the • After connecting the battery or by si- start sequence has begun. multaneously pressing display will start to flash. You are in the Further short acoustic signals (0.2 sec., 1 set mode.
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Page 18: Manual Operation
OPERATION Continued The controller compares the room tem- • Set the temperature with the (40°F perature with set temperature and sends a is the minimum temperature). signal to the receiver to turn the gas valve • Wait or press OFF to go to temperature motor up or down, to adjust the flame height control mode. - Page 19 OPERATION Continued MANUAL OPERATION Lighting with Piezo Ignitor TO TURN GAS OFF 1. Disconnect ignitor cable from receiver and TO APPLIANCE connect to Piezo Ignitor Tab (see Figure 18 and Wiring Diagram on page 27). Shutting Off Heater Press OFF button on remote control to switch 2.
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Page 20: Inspecting Burners
INSPECTING BURNERS BURNER FLAME PATTERN Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. Figure 22 shows correct burner flame pat- tern. PILOT FLAME PATTERN NOTICE: Do not mistake orange Figure 20 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 21 shows an incorrect pilot flame pat- flames with yellow tipping. -
Page 21: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 1. Remove the two screws that hold the WARNING: Turn off heater front log bracket onto the assembly (see and let cool before cleaning. Figure 24). The log is attached to this bracket. Gently lift up on the log and bracket. -
Page 22: 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 23 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Delayed ignition burner 1. Manifold pressure is too 1. Contact local natural or propane/LP gas company 2. Burner orifice(s) clogged 2. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 21) or replace burner orifice Burner backfiring during 1.
- Page 24 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 25: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Models VF-24N-PJD and VF-30N-PJD Models VF-18N-PJD • Input Rating: 21,000/39,000 Btu/Hr • Input Rating: 21,000/30,000 Btu/Hr • Fuel: Natural Gas • Fuel: Natural Gas • Ignition: Piezo • Ignition: Piezo • Manifold Pressure: 3.5" W.C. • Manifold Pressure: 3.5" W.C. -
Page 26: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. When calling, have ready: This will protect your warranty coverage for • your name parts replaced under warranty. • your address • model and serial numbers of your heater PARTS UNDER WARRANTY •... -
Page 27: Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAM MAN Knob Motor Knob Combination Control ON/OFF Switch (Optional) Thermocurrent Interrupter Block 8 Wire Connecting Cable Thermocurrent Cable #2 or ON/OFF Switch Soldered Cable Thermocurrent Thermocouple Cable #1 Ignition Cable Antenna Receiver SPARK SPARK ON/OFF Switch Pilot 4 AA Batteries Battery Compartment Thermocurrent Interrupter Block... -
Page 28: Parts
PARTS MODELS VF-18N-PJD AND VF-18P-PJD www.fmiproducts.com 111826-04E... - Page 29 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow instruc- tions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual. PART NUMBER VF-18N-PJD VF-18P-PJD DESCRIPTION QTY. Chassis 112791-01 112791-01 Grate 116672-01 116672-02 PJD Remote Valve...
- Page 30 PARTS MODELS VF-24N-PJD AND VF-24P-PJD www.fmiproducts.com 111826-04E...
- Page 31 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow instruc- tions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual. PART NUMBER VF-24N-PJD VF-24P-PJD DESCRIPTION QTY. Chassis 111811-01 111811-01 Grate 116672-01 116672-02 PJD Remote Valve 116673-01 116673-01 PJD Module, Maxitrol...
- Page 32 PARTS MODELS VF-30N-PJD AND VF-30P-PJD www.fmiproducts.com 111826-04E...
- Page 33 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow instruc- tions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual. PART NUMBER VF-30N-PJD VF-30P-PJD DESCRIPTION QTY. Chassis 116403-01 116403-01 Grate 116672-01 116672-02 PJD Remote Valve 116673-01 116673-01 PJD Module, Maxitrol...
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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) year 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.
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