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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) Gas CompaCT ClassiC HEaRTH
oWNER's opERaTioN aND iNsTallaTioN maNUal
PFS
Shown with Optional Cabinet Mantel/Hearth Base Accessory
THERmosTaT moDEls VDCFTNB aND VDCFTpB
REmoTE-REaDy moDEls VDCFRpB aND VDCFRNB
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
Vantage
DUal BURNER FiREplaCE
®
US
Hearth
TM
by FMI PRODUCTS, LLC
®
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- Page 1 ® Shown with Optional Cabinet Mantel/Hearth Base Accessory THERmosTaT moDEls VDCFTNB aND VDCFTpB REmoTE-REaDy moDEls VDCFRpB aND VDCFRNB 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 Inspecting Burners..........23 Product Identification ........... 4 Cleaning and Maintenance ........ 23 Optional Remote Control Accessories ....4 Wiring Diagram ..........24 Local Codes............5 Troubleshooting ..........25 Product Features ..........5 Specifications ............ 29 Unpacking............ - Page 3 saFETy Do not place clothing or other Continued flammable material on or near the appliance. Never place any DANGER: Carbon monoxide objects on the heater. poisoning may lead to death! Fireplace front and screen be- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs come very hot when running of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the heater.
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Page 4: Product Identification
saFETy Continued 5. Do not use this fireplace as a wood-burn- page 6. If fireplace keeps shutting off, see ing fireplace. Use only the logs provided Troubleshooting, page 25. with the fireplace. 11. Do not run fireplace 6. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as •... -
Page 5: Local Codes
loCal CoDEs Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all State of Massachusetts: The installation local codes. In the absence of local codes, must be made by a licensed plumber or use the latest edition of The National Fuel gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Mas- Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*. -
Page 6: Hood Assembly
HooD assEmBly 6. Insert screws as shown in Figure 3. WARNING: Always have Tighten screws firmly. screen in place before operating fireplace. This prevents exces- Shoulder Screw sive temperatures on fireplace Screen surfaces. WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this fireplace may result in prop-... - Page 7 aiR FoR ComBUsTioN aND VENTilaTioN Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications: FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION 1. Unusually Tight Construction Determining if You Have a Confined or 2. Unconfined Space Unconfined Space 3.
- Page 8 aiR FoR ComBUsTioN aND VENTilaTioN Continued The space in the previous example is a confined space because the actual Btu/Hr used is more 12" than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can sup- port. You must provide additional fresh air. Your Ventilation Ventilation Grills Grills Into...
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Page 9: Installation
iNsTallaTioN IMPORTANT: Vent-free fireplaces add mois- NOTICE: This heater is intended ture to the air. Although this is beneficial, for use as supplemental heat. Use installing fireplace in rooms without enough this heater along with your primary ventilation air may cause mildew to form from heating system. -
Page 10: Fireplace Clearances
iNsTallaTioN Continued Note: If desired, purchase a four-sided pe- B. Clearances from the top of the fireplace rimeter trim kit for built-in installations. See opening to the ceiling should not be less Accessories, page 36. than 36". C. For mantel clearances, see Figure 10 on FIREPLACE CLEARANCES page 12. - Page 11 iNsTallaTioN Continued 2. If installing GA3450TA blower accessory, 3. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This do so at this time. Follow instructions installation includes an approved flexible included with blower accessory. gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the equipment shutoff valve.
- Page 12 iNsTallaTioN Continued NOTICE: If your installation does WARNING: Do not allow any not meet the minimum clear- combustible/noncombustible ances shown, you must do one materials to overlap the firebox of the following: front facing. • raise the mantel to an accept- able height WARNING: Do not allow •...
- Page 13 iNsTallaTioN Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate Continued NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY NPT tap must be upstream from heater (see Figure 13). WARNING: This appliance IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff valve requires a 45°...
- Page 14 iNsTallaTioN 4. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, below. Feed Continued flexible gas line into fireplace. Make sure We recommend that you install a sediment the entire flexible gas line is in fireplace. trap in supply line as shown in Figure 13, page 13.
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Page 15: Connecting To Gas Supply
iNsTallaTioN pane/LP supply to equipment shutoff valve for propane/LP (see Figures 17 or 18). Continued Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. CAUTION: Make sure exter- 4. Correct all leaks at once. nal regulator has been installed PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS between propane/LP supply and CONNECTIONS... - Page 16 iNsTallaTioN Continued OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-HELD OPTIONAL WALL MOUNTED REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES THERMOSTAT - GWMT1 Remote-Ready Models Only (MRC (Remote-Ready Models Only) and TRC) WARNING: Read and fol- Installing Receiver low installation instructions. 1. Disconnect jumper wires from the control Installation should be done by valve (see Figure 19).
- Page 17 iNsTallaTioN Continued 7. Install base onto wall with provided WARNING: Do not con- screws. nect the thermostat to a power 8. Move temperature adjustment back and source. Electrical shock and/or forth to insure the bimetal is free from a fire hazard will occur. restrictions.
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Page 18: Operation
iNsTallaTioN Continued INSTALLING LOG SET AND SCREEN 1. Remove log packaging material and discard Shoulder packaging. Gently place log over burner (see Screw Figure 24). Do not allow log to contact flame. If flame contacts log, soot will be created. 2. -
Page 19: Thermostat Control
opERaTioN Continued THERmosTaT-CoNTRollED moDEls 2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully lock system. Wait one (1) minute for system open. to reset before lighting pilot again. 3. Turn control knob clockwise to the 8. Turn control knob counterclockwise OFF position. to desired heating level. - Page 20 opERaTioN Continued THERmosTaT-CoNTRollED moDEls MANUAL LIGHTING Note: Your fireplace and thermostat blower will not turn on and off at the same time. PROCEDURE The fireplace may run for several minutes 1. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting before the blower turns on. After the heater Instructions, beginning on page 18.
- Page 21 opERaTioN Continued REmoTE-REaDy moDEls 1. STOP! Read the safety information, 10. To leave pilot lit and shut off burners only, page 20. turn control knob clockwise to PILOT posi- 2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully tion. If using optional hand-held remote, open.
- Page 22 opERaTioN Continued REmoTE-REaDy moDEls OPTIONAL GWMT1 WALL OPTIONAL HAND-HELD MOUNTED THERMOSTAT REMOTE OPERATION Set the temperature adjustment on wall ther- Note: All remote control accessories must mostat to the desired setting. The thermostat be purchased separately (see Accessories, has been electronically calibrated at the fac- page 36).
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Page 23: Inspecting Burners
iNspECTiNG BURNERs Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 33 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 34 shows an incorrect pilot flame pat- Figure 35 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern tern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. -
Page 24: Wiring Diagram
ClEaNiNG aND maiNTENaNCE Continued We also recommend that you keep the burner inlet hole about 2" from where the pilot flame tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust comes out of the pilot assembly (see Figures and dirt. To clean these parts we recommend 38 or 39 depending on model). -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
TRoUBlEsHooTiNG WARNING: Turn off and unplug fireplace and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair fireplace. 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 26 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 27 TRoUBlEsHooTiNG Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Slight smoke or odor during 1. Residues from manufac- 1. Problem will stop after a few initial operation turing processes and log hours of operation curing 2. Not enough air 2. Check burner for dirt and debris.
- Page 28 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 29: Specifications
THERMOSTAT MODELS REMOTE-READY MODELS VDCFTPB VDCFRPB • Rating (Variable): 17,000/26,000 Btu/Hr • Rating (Variable): 17,000/26,000 Btu/Hr • Type Gas: Propane/LP • Type Gas: Propane/LP • Ignition: Piezo • Ignition: Piezo • Manifold Pressure: 8" W.C. • Manifold Pressure: 8" W.C. -
Page 30: Parts
FIREBOx MODELS VDCFRPB, VDCFRNB, VDCFTNB AND VDCFTPB www.fmiproducts.com 123502-01E... - Page 31 FIREBOx MODELS VDCFRPB, VDCFRNB, VDCFTNB AND VDCFTPB This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 29 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. Outer Casing Top •...
- Page 32 paRTs THERMOSTAT MODELS VDCFTPB AND VDCFTNB www.fmiproducts.com 123502-01E...
- Page 33 paRTs THERMOSTAT MODELS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 29 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 111069-01 Dual Burner • • 099056-29 Injector • 099056-34 Injector •...
- Page 34 REMOTE-READY MODELS VDCFRNB AND VDCFRPB Natural Gas Only www.fmiproducts.com 123502-01E...
- Page 35 paRTs REMOTE-READY MODELS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 29 of this manual. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 111069-01 Dual Burner • • 099056-29 Injector • 099056-34 Injector •...
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Page 36: 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 THERMOSTAT-CONTROLLED for information. You can also write to the ad- BLOWER KIT - GA3450TA dress listed on the back page of this manual. - Page 37 aCCEssoRiEs Continued WALL-MOUNT THERMOSTAT SWITCH BRICK LINERS - GWMT1 HFL200 - Aged Almond, Straight Brick For all models. The desired comfort setting Pattern can be selected on the wall thermostat and HFL201 - Aged Red, Straight Brick Pattern the fireplace will automatically cycle from pilot For all models.
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- Page 40 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 two (2) 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.