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Heatmaster HMVF-R 24LP Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Natural & lp gas unvented gas log heater
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Installation and Operating Instructions for Natural & LP Gas
State and local codes may only allow operation of this appliance in a vented configuration. Check your local and state codes.
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND WITHOUT
ERROR OR FAILURE TO HEED ANY AND ALL WARNINGS IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN
RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION, FIRE OR THE PRODUCTION OF CARBON MONOXIDE GAS
WHICH CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
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 telephone in your building.
•
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's telephone.
•
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 is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is in-
stalled. Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to
page 8.
"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."
IMPORTANT: READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE
BEGINNING INSTALLATION OF THIS ROOM HEATER.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
IM-115
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
10/2018
Unvented Gas Log Heater
HMVF-R-24 & 30/36"
HMVF-IPI-ECO 24" & 30/36"
ANSI Z21.11 2-2016 APPROVED / ANSI Z21.60 -2017 CSA 2.26 2017
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire
This appliance is intended for supplemental heating.
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  • Page 1 Installation and Operating Instructions for Natural & LP Gas Unvented Gas Log Heater HMVF-R-24 & 30/36” HMVF-IPI-ECO 24” & 30/36” ANSI Z21.11 2-2016 APPROVED / ANSI Z21.60 -2017 CSA 2.26 2017 State and local codes may only allow operation of this appliance in a vented configuration. Check your local and state codes. WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND WITHOUT ERROR OR FAILURE TO HEED ANY AND ALL WARNINGS IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION, FIRE OR THE PRODUCTION OF CARBON MONOXIDE GAS...

  • Page 2: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS HMVF-R 24LP HMVF-R 24NG HMVF-R 30/36LP HMVF-R 30/36NG Product Inlet BTU 39,000 39,000 40,000 40,000 Min. BTU 25,000 25,000 26,000 27,000 HMVF-ECO 24LP HMVF-ECO 24NG HMVF-ECO 30/36LP HMVF-ECO 30/36NG Product Inlet BTU 39,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 Min. BTU...
  • Page 3 Important safety information WARNING • Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous and void any warranty. • Do not allow fans to blow directly into fireplace. Avoid drafts that alter burner flame patterns. • Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or any other accessory not approved for use with this heater.
  • Page 4 Important safety information cont Do not use this room heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the room heater and to replace any part on the control system and any gas control which has been underwater.
  • Page 5 General Installation Information The following formula can be used to determine the maximum heater rating per the definition of confined space: Counter BTU/HR= (L ) FT X (W)FT X (H)FT X 1000 Fireplace Example: Refer to Figure 1. Two (2) connecting rooms with and open area between , with the following dimensions.
  • Page 6 CLEARANCE/ HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS 2 1/2 2 1/2 24 5/8 26" 18 5/8 28" 20 1/2 Heat resistant Heat resistant 22 1/2" 14 1/2 material material 8" Hood Figure 3. Figure 4. Minimum Mantel Clearance with No Hood. Minimum Mantel Clearance with Hood. Example: The bottom of a mantel may project from Example: A mantel may project from the wall the wall a minimum of 14”...
  • Page 7 CLEARANCE/ HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS cont Heat resistant material ( minimum requirements) with wooden mantel or other combustible projection: 8" or more of 8” or more of heat resistant material heat resistant To install the heater with a wooden mantel, shelf or other combustible projection above, first measure material the heat resistant material shown in Figure 7.

  • Page 8: Provisions For Adequate Combustion And Ventilation Air

    General Instructions PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54 defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8m per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an unconfined space as a space whose volume is not less that...

  • Page 9: Fireplace Preparation

    FIREPLACE PREPARATION Before fully installing the unit: • Turn OFF the gas supply to the fireplace or firebox. • Seal any fresh air vents and/or ash clean-out doors located on the floor or wall of the fireplace. If left unsealed, drafting may cause pilot outage or sooting. Use a heat resistant sealant. Do not seal the chimney flue damper.
  • Page 10 PLACING GLOWING EMBER MATERIAL. WARNING All previously applied loose material must be removed prior to reapplication. Apply all loose material per instruction manual. DO NOT apply extra material or material not supplied with heater. Replace only with Thermafiber, Granulated HP. Part No. F-EMBERS.
  • Page 11 PLACING GLOWING EMBER MATERIAL. (Cont’) Step 3. Pull embers apart and gently place thin pieces on top of the middle burner and all the way across the bottom burner. Do not pack. Start like this Finish like this Step 4. Continue pulling embers apart and gently placing thin pieces until the mesh part of the burner is covered.
  • Page 12 LOG & LAVA Placement & IPI ECO Burner Operation LOGS AND VOLCANIC ROCK MUST BE POSI- TIONED CORRECTLY. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RE- SULT IN SOOTING AND POOR COMBUSTION. LOG PLACEMENT A DIAGRAM OF THE LOG SET IS IN THE BOX WITH YOUR LOGS. WARNING : FAILURE TO POSITION THE PARTS IN ACCORD- ANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS OR FAILURE TO USE ONLY...

  • Page 13: Gas Piping And Gas Pressure Requirements

    GAS PRESSURE/PILOT FLAME APPEARANCE Place the entire unit system in the center of the fireplace to allow proper air flow on all sides of the unit. GAS PIPING AND GAS PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS Check the type of gas that is supplied to your fireplace. Use only the gas type indicated on the heat- er’s rating plate.

  • Page 14: For Your Safety Read Before Lighting

    FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING ROTARY WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance is equipped with a push button piezo ignition device, which can be used to light the pilot.

  • Page 15: Lighting Instructions

    Electronic Ignition FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
  • Page 16 IPI ECO BURNER OPERATION * IMPORTANT: Place the cover log with 3 switches on the left side of the burner. Place the battery pack cover log on the right side of the burner. Cover log with 3 switches Battery pack cover log A.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING HMVF-R Turn appliance OFF and allow to cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and/or repair the heater. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When igniter is turned there is no Igniter electrode positioned wrong.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING HMVF-R Cont’ OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ODS/pilot lights, but flame goes out Control knob not fully pushed in. Press in control knob fully. when control knob is released. Control knob not pressed in After ODS/pilot lights, keep con- long enough.
  • Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING HMVF-R IPI ECO OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Either the remote or switch are Missing or weak batteries at power Check batteries and replace if pressed to start the burner ignition supply box or remote. needed. Set the multimeter to DC sequence and there is no function Box is unplugged.
  • Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING HMVF-R IPI ECO OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When igniter button is pressed on the Gas supply turned off or equipment 1. Turn on the gas supply or open remote or switch pad, the pilot sparks shutoff valve is closed. equipment shutoff valve.

  • Page 21: Maintenance Of The System

    MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM Under normal use this appliance will require only limited cleaning. Constant airflow through this appliance will cause dust to collect on the burners, base and logs. An excessive build up of dust can cause the pilot and burners to operate incorrectly and produce high levels of carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas. To clean the burner and base, turn the control to OFF and allow the system to cool down.

  • Page 22: Cleaning And Servicing

    CLEANING AND SERVICING Annual inspection and cleaning by your dealer or qualified technician is recommended to prevent malfunction and/or sooting. If the gas quality is bad, your pilot light may not stay lit, the burners may produce soot and the heater may backfire when lit. If the gas quality or pressure is low, contact you local gas supplier immediately.
  • Page 23 GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATION/MAINTENANCE OF ODS PILOTS Technical Application: 1. For accurate and consistent ODS intervention (cutoff) performance, the applied ODS must always be connected to a control valve having a preferred dropout rating of 80mA and not less than 65mA. 2.
  • Page 24 F-Embers 5 oz Glowing embers for 30/36” 15-0000 Platinum Embers F-Lava-5 Lava Rock 09-1004 Optional Remote I- Lava Rock G-Embers H-Platinum Embers For parts, call your local dealer or Heatmaster, LLC, 3625 Benson Rd, Angier, NC 27501 919-331-0078 or 919-331-0079...
  • Page 25 5 oz Glowing Embers for 30/36” 16-1132 Spark Wire 15-0000 Platinum Embers 16-1131 V Wire F-Lava-5 Lava Rock For parts, call your local dealer or T- Lava Heatmaster, LLC Rock 3625 Benson Rd Angier, NC 27501 919-331-0078 or 919-331-0079 S-Platinum R-Embers Embers...
  • Page 26 All refractory cement logs manufactured by Heatmaster LLC have a lifetime warranty against breakage due to heat to the original owner in the original installation. All other logs supplied from Heatmaster LLC have a 2 year warranty against breakage due to heat to the original owner in the original installation. All metal parts, including burners and grate assemblies, are warranted for 5 years.

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