Factory Buys Direct FGB14-1 Manual

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VENTED MATCH THROW GLASS BURNER
FOR INSTALLATION IN SOLID-FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES
For Use With Fire Glass/Fire Gems
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 va-
pors 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.
Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call
our customer service department at 1-855-607-6557, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm EST,
Monday through Friday or email info@factorybuysdirect.com
BURNER SYSTEMS
FGB14-1, FGB18-1
FGB24-1
Safety Pilot Kit Available
PFS
®
US

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  • Page 1 VENTED MATCH THROW GLASS BURNER FOR INSTALLATION IN SOLID-FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES BURNER SYSTEMS FGB14-1, FGB18-1 FGB24-1 Safety Pilot Kit Available ® For Use With Fire Glass/Fire Gems 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety ............2 Care and Maintenance ......13 Specifications ..........4 Technical Service........13 Product Features ........5 Troubleshooting ........14 Local Codes..........5 Parts ............16 Air For Combustion and Ventilation ... 6 Replacement Parts ........18 Unpacking..........
  • Page 3 SAFETY Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of 4. Before installing in a solid fuel burning carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, fireplace, the chimney flue and fire-box with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes have these signs, the heater may not be work- and loose paint by a qualified chimney ing properly.
  • Page 4: Specifications

    Model Front Width* Rear Width * Depth Height FGB14-1 26" NG/30" LP 20" NG/22" LP 12" NG/15" LP 18" FGB18-1 28" NG/32" LP 24" NG/28" LP 12" NG/15" LP 18" FGB24-1 34" NG/40" LP 28" NG/34" LP 12" NG/15" LP 18"...
  • Page 5: Product Features

    SPECIFICATIONS Model FGB14-1 FGB18-1 FGB24-1 Gas Type Natural Natural Natural BTU Input* 45,000 BTU/Hr 55,000 BTU/Hr 65,000 BTU/Hr Minimum Vent Opening 8" Diameter 8" Diameter 8" Diameter Burner Orifice (Propane/LP)** 205 (mm) 225 (mm) 242 (mm) * Btu/Hr Rating is the same when unit is converted to Propane/LP gas.
  • Page 6: Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    UNPACKING CAUTION: Do not remove the metal data plates from the burner pan. The data plates contain important product information. Check all items for any shipping damage. If damaged, promptly inform dealer where you bought the product. AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING: Before installing WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be operated does...
  • Page 7: Installation

    INSTALLATION CHECK GAS TYPE Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is not natural gas, you must install On/Off Safety Pilot Valve Kit (see Accessories, page 19). If the fireplace does not have a gas supply shutoff valve, one must be installed. VENTING SPECIFICATIONS FOR INSTALLATION The fireplace chimney flue and vent must be If the smoke spills out into the room, extin-...
  • Page 8 INSTALLATION Installing Glass Burner Set 5. Using thread sealant (resistant to the ac- tion of natural gas) on larger end of fitting, 1. Fill burner pan with vermiculite until they screw the burner inlet fitting through hole just cover the burner tube (see Figure 5). and into burner manifold.
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION CONNECTION TO GAS SUPPLY Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads. WARNING: A qualified ser- This will prevent excess sealant from going vice person must connect ap- into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result in a clogged burner injector. pliance to gas supply.
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Never use an WARNING: Test all gas piping open flame to check for a leak. and connections for leaks after Apply a noncorrosive leak detec- installing or servicing. Correct tion fluid to all joints. Bubbles all leaks immediately.
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION TESTING BURNER FOR LEAKS 4. When the burner is tested and leak free, WARNING: Never check for observe the individual tongues of flame gas leaks with open flame. on the burner. Note: Let the burner manifold cool first 1. Generously apply a noncorrosive leak before removing to unclog port blockages.
  • Page 12: Operation

    OPERATION FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING not use any phone in your building. WARNING: If you do not fol- • Immediately call your gas supplier low these instructions exactly, a from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the fire or explosion may result caus- gas supplier’s instructions.
  • Page 13: Care And Maintenance

    Blockage can affect the operation of the pilot assembly. TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact Factory Buys Direct at 1-855-607-6557. When calling, please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready. www.factorybuysdirect.com 200254-01A...
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING 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 15 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Appliance produces a 1. Metal expanding while heat- 1. This is common with most clicking/ticking noise just ing or contracting while appliances. If noise is ex- after burner is lit or shut cooling. cessive, contact qualified off.
  • Page 16: Parts

    PARTS MODELS FGB14-1, FGB18-1 AND FGB24-1 www.factorybuysdirect.com 200254-01A...
  • Page 17 PARTS MODELS FGB14-1, FGB18-1 AND FGB24-1 This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 18 of this manual. ITEM FGB14-1 FGB18-1 FGB24-1 DESCRIPTION **FG14B1001-01 **FG18B1001-01 **FG24B1001-01 Burner Pan...
  • Page 18: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product. • Model and serial number of your heater If they can’t supply original replacement •...
  • Page 19: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, contact customer service department for information. EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE For all models. Equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap. Fits 1/2" NPT pipe. NVDWA2 - ON/OFF SAFETY PILOT VALVE KIT For all models.
  • Page 20: Warranty

    Factory Buys Direct makes no other warranties regarding this product. Factory Buys Direct’s liability is limited to the purchase price of the product and Factory Buys Direct shall not be liable for any other damages whatsoever under any circumstances including direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

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