Superior FVFM27NR Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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P/N 126848-01 REV. B 05/2017
P126848-01
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured (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.
WARNING: This appliance is for installation only in a solid-fuel burning masonry or UL127 factory-built
fi replace or in a listed ventless fi rebox enclosure. It is design-certifi ed for these installations in accordance
with ANSI Z21.11.2. Exception: DO NOT install this appliance in a factory-built fi replace that includes
instructions stating it has not been tested or should not be used with unvented gas logs.
This is an unvented gas-fi red heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions
for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation
section on Page 6 of this manual.
WARNING:
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death, or property damage.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable 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.
• Leave the building immediately.
• 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 fi re department.
- Installation and service must be performed by a qualifi ed installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
Installation and Operation Instructions
Unvented (Vent-Free) Gas Log Heater
Models
PFS
®
US
Report No. F10-087
FVFM27NR
FVFM27PR

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Instructions Unvented (Vent-Free) Gas Log Heater Models P/N 126848-01 REV. B 05/2017 ® FVFM27NR FVFM27PR Report No. F10-087 P126848-01 INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference. This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety ..............2 Wiring Diagram ..........22 Product Identifi cation ........... 5 Specifi cations ............ 22 Local Codes............5 Replacement Parts ..........22 Unpacking............5 Service Hints ............. 22 Product Features ..........6 Technical Services ..........22 Air for Combustion and Ventilation ......
  • Page 3 SAFETY Continued IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s WARNING: Do not place log manual carefully and completely scraps or volcanic stone on burner. before trying to assemble, operate or service this fi replace. Improper use Due to high temperatures, the ap- of this fi replace can cause serious pliance should be located out of injury or death from burns, fi...
  • Page 4 SAFETY Continued fi replace will cause glass to burst. Make sure Installation and repair should be done there are no obstructions across openings of by a qualifi ed service person. The ap- fi replace. pliance should be inspected before use 9.
  • Page 5: Product Identifi Cation

    22. Solid fuels shall not be burned in a fi replace installation must conform with the Manu- in which an unvented room heater or decora- factured Home Construction and Safety tive appliance is installed. Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 or when standard is not applicable, with Manufac- 23.
  • Page 6: Product Features

    PRODUCT FEATURES beautiful when viewed from any angle. They are OPERATION designed specifi cally for use in see-through, This heater is clean burning. It requires no outside peninsula, and island fi reboxes with multiple venting. There is no heat loss out a vent or up openings.
  • Page 7 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued installed is confi ned or unconfi ned space. The 2. Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support. standard method defi nes a confi ned space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic ________ (volume of space) x 20 = (Maxi- mum Btu/Hr the space can support)
  • 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 appliance is intended WARNING: Never install the for supplemental heating. Use this heater heater along with your primary • in a bedroom or bathroom heating system. Do not install this unless installed as a vented heater as your primary heat source. appliance, see Page 12 If you have a central heating system, •...
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES NOTICE: Manual control heaters (Vent-Free Operation Only) may be used as a vented product. If so, you must always run heater WARNING: Maintain the minimum with chimney fl ue damper open. clearances. If you can, provide greater If running heater with damper clearances from fl...
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued You must have noncombustible material(s) Mantel Shelf 12" above both fi replace openings. Noncombus- 10" Underside tible materials (such as slate, marble, tile, etc.) 8" of Mantel must be at least 1/2" thick. With sheet metal, Shelf 6" you must have noncombustible material be- 2½"...
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued If your heater is a manually controlled model, Notice: If your installation does you may use this heater as a vented product. not meet the minimum clear- There are three reasons for operating your ances shown, you must do one heater in the vented mode: of the following: 1.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued gas hose to gas control fi tting in heater INSTALLING HEATER BASE (see Figure 11). IMPORTANT: Hold gas ASSEMBLY fi tting with wrench when connecting fl ex- ible gas hose. CAUTION: Do not remove the 2. Locate two masonry screws in hardware data plates attached to the heater package.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Internally-tinned WARNING: A qualifi ed service copper tubing may be used in certain person must connect heater to gas areas. Check your local codes. Use supply.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued A sediment trap traps moisture and contami- CAUTION: For propane/LP gas, nants. This keeps them from going into heater controls. If sediment trap is not installed or is make sure external regulator has been installed wrong, heater may not run properly. installed between propane/LP supply and heater.
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION Continued 3. Check all joints from gas meter to equip- 6. Light heater (see Operation, Pages 17). ment shutoff valve for natural gas or Check all other internal joints for leaks. propane/LP supply to equipment shutoff 7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to valve for propane/LP (see Figure 16 or Appliance, Page 19).
  • Page 17: Operation

    INSTALLATION Continued 3. Place top left log (#4) and top right log Top Left (#5) as shown in Figure 20. Log (#4) 4. Make sure open areas of logs line up with burner ports (see Figure 21). Logs will fi t Top Right securely on chassis.
  • Page 18 OPERATION Continued LIGHTING 4. Press in and turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position. INSTRUCTIONS 5. Wait fi ve (5) minutes to clear out any gas. WARNING: Then smell for gas, including near the fl oor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” •...
  • Page 19 OPERATION Continued 11. Set fl ame adjustment knob to any level MANUAL LIGHTING between HI and LO. PROCEDURE 12. To leave pilot lit and shut off burners only, 1. Follow steps 1 through 6 under Lighting turn control knob clockwise Instructions, Page 18.
  • Page 20: Inspecting Burners

    INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot fl ame pattern and burner fl ame If burner fl ame pattern is incorrect as shown patterns often. in Figure 31 • turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Ap- PILOT FLAME PATTERN pliance, Page 19) Figure 28 shows a correct pilot fl...
  • Page 21: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 4. Check injector holder located at the end of WARNING: Turn off heater the burner tube again. Remove any large and let cool before cleaning. particles of dust, dirt, lint, or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle. 5.
  • Page 22: Wiring Diagram

    White CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring er- rors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. SPECIFICATIONS FVFM27NR FVFM27PR • Rating (Variable): 20,000/39,000 Btu/Hr • Rating (Variable): 20,000/39,000 Btu/Hr • Gas Type: Natural Gas •...
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualifi ed 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 24 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ODS/pilot lights but fl ame 1. C o n t r o l k n o b n o t f u l l y 1. Press in control knob fully goes out when control knob pressed in is released 2.
  • Page 25 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Moisture/condensation no- 1. Not enough combustion/ 1. Refer to Air for Com- ticed on windows ventilation air bustion and Ventilation requirements (Page 6) Heater produces a whistling 1. Turning control knob to HI 1.
  • Page 26 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.
  • Page 27: Parts

    PARTS MODELS FVFM27NR AND FVFM27PR CAT. NO. MODEL WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance F0073 FVFM27NR with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifi cally F0074 FVFM27PR approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury.
  • Page 28 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the in- structions listed under Replacement Parts on Page 22 of this manual. PART NUMBER FVFM27NR FVFM27PR DESCRIPTION QTY. J3904 J3904 One Piece Log Set J4454...
  • Page 29: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Purchase these appliance accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, contact IHP at SuperiorFire- places.us.com for referral information. You can also write to the address listed on the VOLCANIC STONE back page of this manual. Cat.
  • Page 30 ACCESSORIES Continued ROOM TEMP MODE RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT Cat. No. F1078, Model TRC For all models. Allows the fi replace to be WALL-MOUNT THERMOSTAT SWITCH operated in a manually or thermostatically Cat. No. F2040, Model GWMT1 controlled mode.
  • Page 31: Warranty

    THE WARRANTY ® Innovative Hearth Products Limited Three Year Warranty ("IHP") warrants your Superior brand Gas Log Set ("Product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. The logs and grate carry the Limited Three Year Warranty. After installation, if covered components manufactured by IHP are found to be defec- tive in materials or workmanship during the Limited Three Year Warranty period and while the Product remains at the site of the original installation, IHP will, at its option, repair or replace the covered components.
  • Page 32 SuperiorFireplaces.us.com Record the following important information about your appliance: Appliance model number Appliance serial number Date appliance was Installed Type of gas appliance uses Dealer name IHP reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design, materials, specifi...

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