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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS
LOG HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND
INSTALLATION MANUAL
PFS
VARIABLE REMOTE CONTROL BURNER SYSTEM MODELS
TF MODELS MAY BE USED WITH THE FOLLOWING LOGS (SEE REFERENCE CHART ON
PAGE 17 FOR MORE INFORMATION) LTF18-MO, LTF24-MO, LTF30-MO, LTF18-MM,
LTF24-MM, LTF30-MM, LTF18-SO, LTF24-SO, LTF30-SO, LTF18-RS, LTF24-RS AND LTF30-RS
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
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TF18NV/PV, TF2430NV/PV,

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL ® VARIABLE REMOTE CONTROL BURNER SYSTEM MODELS TF18NV/PV, TF2430NV/PV, TF MODELS MAY BE USED WITH THE FOLLOWING LOGS (SEE REFERENCE CHART ON PAGE 17 FOR MORE INFORMATION) LTF18-MO, LTF24-MO, LTF30-MO, LTF18-MM, LTF24-MM, LTF30-MM, LTF18-SO, LTF24-SO, LTF30-SO, LTF18-RS, LTF24-RS AND LTF30-RS...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety ..............2 Specifications ............ 33 Product Identification ........... 5 Wiring Diagram ..........33 Local Codes............5 Troubleshooting ..........34 Unpacking............5 Parts ..............38 Product Features ..........6 Replacement Parts ..........44 Air For Combustion and Ventilation ..... 6 Service Hints .............
  • Page 3 SAFETY Continued WARNING: Do not allow fans WARNING: This product con- to blow directly into the fireplace. tains and/or generates chemicals Avoid any drafts that alter burner known to the state of California flame patterns. Ceiling fans can to cause cancer or birth defects 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 of gas indicated on the rating plate. This cleaner or similar products, turn heater off. If appliance is not convertible for use with heated, the vapors from these products may other gases.

  • Page 5: Product Identification

    2. Remove all protective packaging applied information. to logs and heater for shipment. 3. Check heater for any shipping damage. If heater is damaged call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866-328-4537 for before return- ing to dealer. www.fmiproducts.com 125566-01C...

  • Page 6: Product Features

    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 Vent-free fireplace __________ Btu/Hr The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/ Gas water heater* __________ Btu/Hr NFPA 54 defines a confined space as a space Gas furnace __________ Btu/Hr whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per Vented gas heater __________ Btu/Hr 1,000 Btu/hr (4.8 m...
  • Page 8 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Ventilation Air From Outdoors WARNING: If the area in which Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation the heater may be operated does grills or ducts. You must provide two perma- nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling not meet the required volume for and one within 12"...

  • Page 9: Installation

    INSTALLATION NOTICE: This heater is intended WARNING: Never install the for use as supplemental heat. heater Use this heater along with your • in a bedroom or bathroom primary heating system. Do not unless installed as a vented install this heater as your pri- appliance, see page 12 mary heat source.
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES FOR VENT-FREE OPERATION WARNING: Maintain the Example minimum clearances. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling and adjoining wall. MINIMUM FIREPLACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS *Minimum 16" from Side Wall Side Wall 16", Ceiling 42" Figure 4 - Minimum Clearance for Floor 5", Front: 36"...

  • Page 11: Mantel Clearances

    INSTALLATION Continued Mantel Shelf 10" Underside of 8" Mantel Shelf Heat Resistant 6" Material " All minimum distances are in inches Minimum Non- Combustible Log Set Material 12" 18" 20" 22" 24" 24"/30" Models 8" 14" 17" 19" 20" 18" Model Top of Fireplace Opening Minimum Non-...
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING HEATER BASE NOTICE: Surface temperatures ASSEMBLY of adjacent walls and mantels be- come hot during operation. Walls WARNING: You must secure and mantels above the firebox this heater to fireplace floor. If may become hot to the touch. not, heater will move when you If installed properly, these tem- adjust controls.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: This appliance Flexible Gas Hose requires a 1/2" NPT (National (Install if allowed Pipe Thread) inlet connection to by local codes) the pressure regulator. WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must connect heater Elbow, 1/2 NPT x to gas supply.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued For propane/LP units, the installer must Propane/LP Supply Tank supply an external regulator. The external External regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. Regulator You must reduce incoming gas pressure to with Vent between 11" and 14" of water. If you do not re- Pointing duce incoming gas pressure, heater regulator Down...
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued 3. Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane/LP supply tank valve CAUTION: Avoid damage to for propane/LP gas or opening main gas gas control. Hold gas control valve located on or near gas meter for with wrench when connecting it natural gas or using compressed air.
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION Continued Equipment Shutoff Valve Gas Meter Battery Housing Cover Control Valve Location Figure 17 - Battery Install Hand-Held Remote Control Figure 16 - Checking Gas Joints (Natural 2. Install or replace batteries. Gas Only) 3. Replace battery housing cover. PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS CONNECTIONS When batteries are installed, the "little house"...
  • Page 17 Note: Each log is marked with a part number. Log #2 See page 40 for part numbers. TF Series Burner System - Log Compatibility Chart Burner System Fiber Log Concrete Models Models Log Models TF18NV LTF18-MO LTF18-SO TF18PV LTF18-MM LTF18-RS LTF24-SO LTF24-MO LTF30-SO TF2430NV LTF24-MM...
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION Continued 4. Place front log (#4) on top of left and right bottom logs as shown in Figure 23. Notches in bottom of log #4 will fit over ribs in logs #2 and #3. 5. Place top left log (#5) onto rear log (#1) and front log (#3).
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION Continued Base as- sembly ''U'' - Burner 18" Models Figure 28 - Installing Log # 1 24" Models 30" Models Figure 27- Correct LTF(18,24,30)-SO & EMC Log Placement Figure 29 - Installing Log # 2 LTF(18,24,30)-MO SERIES LOG PLACEMENT Place the front left log (#3) onto the base It is very important to install the logs exactly assembly between the middle log and the...
  • Page 20 INSTALLATION Continued Metal Pin Figure 30- Installing Log # 3 Figure 32- Installing Log # 5 Metal Figure 31- Installing Log # 4 Figure 33- Installing Log # 6 Place the right crossover log (#7) on top Place the left top back log (#5) on top of of the middle log and rear log as shown in the rear log.
  • Page 21 INSTALLATION LTF(18,24,30)-MM LOG PLACEMENT It is very important to install the logs exactly as Continued instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use logs supplied with heater or as identified for use with the heater as shown in Figure 20, page 17.
  • Page 22 INSTALLATION Place the left back top log (#5) on top of the rear log (#1). Match the rectangular Continued peg on top of the left side of the rear log (#1) with the rectangular hole on the bot- tom of the left back top log (#5). Match the metal pin on the top of the rear log (#1) with the round hole in the bottom of the left back top log (#5).
  • Page 23 INSTALLATION Continued Place the right rear chunk log (#7) on top of the middle log (#2) and rear log (#1) as shown in Figure 43. Match the round peg on the top of the rear log (#1) with the round hole on the bottom of the right rear chunk (#7) log and square peg on the top of the middle log (#2) with the square hole on the bottom of the right...
  • Page 24 INSTALLATION Continued LTF(18,24,30)-RS LOG PLACEMENT It is very important to install the logs exactly as instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use logs supplied with heater or as identified for use with the heater as shown. Place bottom ember log on base as- sembly as shown in Figure 49.
  • Page 25 INSTALLATION Continued Place the right front log onto the base Place the right crossover log onto the and grate assembly as shown in Figure rear log and the right front log as shown 51. The log has notches in the bottom in Figure 53.
  • Page 26 INSTALLATION Continued EMBER PLACEMENT 1. Two ember materials are supplied with this log set. Platinum Bright Embers give a bright glow appearing as hot coals. WARNING: Do not use any Should embers need replacing, see Parts, other ember material not sup- page 38.

  • Page 27: Operation

    OPERATION 1. STOP! Read the safety information, col- FOR YOUR SAFETY umn 1. READ BEFORE LIGHTING 2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open. WARNING: If you do not fol- 3. Set remote selector switch in OFF low these instructions exactly, position.
  • Page 28 OPERATION Continued TO TURN OFF GAS 8. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec- onds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, TO APPLIANCE release control knob. 1. Turn control knob clockwise to the • If control knob does not pop out when OFF position.
  • Page 29 OPERATION Continued HAND-HELD OPERATING REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE OPERATION WARNING: Fireplace can BATTERIES turn on suddenly. Keep away from burner. WARNING: Make sure your selector switch is in OFF posi- After lighting pilot, let pilot flame burn for about tion before installing or chang- one minute.
  • Page 30 OPERATION Continued FLAME HEIGHT To activate this function, press THERMOSTAT This function allows you to control height of button until the word SMART appears to the flames through 5 levels (see Figure 64). Se- right of temperature bulb graphic on display. lect manual flame height function by pressing Use UP/DOWN arrow button to set desired MODE button until a flame is shown in lower...

  • Page 31: Inspecting Burners

    INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame Pilot Burner patterns often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 68 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 69 shows an incorrect pilot flame pat- Thermocouple tern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple.
  • Page 32 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued LOGS Clean pilot assembly also. Additional clean- ing may be needed for proper pilot operation • If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to based on use/lack of use. A yellow tip on the Installing Logs Embers and Lava Rock, page 17, to properly replace logs.

  • Page 33: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS TF18NV TF18PV • Rating (Variable): 21,000/30,000 Btu/Hr • Rating (Variable): 24,000/30,000 Btu/Hr • Type Gas: Natural • Type Gas: Propane/LP • Ignition: Electronic • Ignition: Electronic • Manifold Pressure: 3.4" W.C. • Manifold Pressure: 7.9" W.C. • Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water): •...

  • Page 34: 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 35 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 3.
  • Page 36 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Yellow flame in front burner 1. Not enough air 1. Check burner(s) for dirt during burner combustion and debris. If found, clean burner(s) (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 31) 2. Gas regulator defective 2.
  • Page 37 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.

  • Page 38: Parts

    PARTS VARIABLE REMOTE CONTROL MODELS TF18(N,P)V, TF2430(N,P)V PARTS AVAILABLE, NOT SHOWN 100563-01 Warning Plate 103877-01 Lighting Instruction Plate 100639-12 Caution Decal 101137-02 Hardware Kit GA6060 Lava Rock 120466-01 Flextube with Fitting (TF models only) 125071-01 Rockwool Embers 125070-01 Platinum Bright Embers Kit 099998-01 Fan Switch 103284-11...
  • Page 39 PARTS VARIABLE REMOTE CONTROL MODELS This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 44 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 125051-01 18" Dual Burner • •...
  • Page 40 PARTS LOG SETS FOR MODELS LTF18-SO, LTF14-SO, LTF30-SO This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 44 of this manual. PART NUMBERS DESCRIPTION LTF18-SO LTF24-SO LTF30-SO 125027-01 125027-02 125027-03 Log Set...
  • Page 41 PARTS LOG SETS FOR MODELS LTF18-MO, LTF24-MO, LTF30-MO This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 44 of this manual. PART NUMBERS DESCRIPTION LTF18-MO LTF24-MO LTF30-MO 125334-01 125334-02 125334-03 Log Set...
  • Page 42 PARTS LOG SETS FOR MODELS LTF18-MM, LTF24-MM, LTF30-MM This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 44 of this manual. PART NUMBERS DESCRIPTION LTF18-MM LTF24-MM LTF30-MM 125335-01 125336-01 125337-01 Rear Log #1...
  • Page 43 PARTS LOG SETS FOR MODELS LTF18-RS, LTF24-RS, LTF30-RS This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 44 of this manual. PART NUMBERS LTF18-RS LTF24-RS LTF30-RS DESCRIPTION 125867-03 125867-09 125867-09 Bottom Ember Log #1...

  • Page 44: Replacement Parts

    You may have further questions about • pilot will not stay lit installation, operation or troubleshooting. If so, contact FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at • burners will have delayed ignition 1-866-328-4537. When calling please have • heater will not produce specified heat your model and serial numbers of your •...
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  • Page 48: Warranty

    This warranty covers the cost of part(s) required to restore this product to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a FMI PRODUCTS, LLC Authorized Service Center or a provider approved by FMI PROD- UCTS, LLC. Warranty parts must be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and/or FMI PRODUCTS, LLC who will provide original factory .

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