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oWneR's oPeRATIon And InsTAllATIon MAnUAl
Convertible from Natural Gas to Propane/LP Gas
f i r e - p a r t s . c o m
FMI Models: FVsA18R, FVsA24R, FVdA18R, FVdA24R
FslR18, FslR24, FdlCR18, FdlCR24 and FdlCR30
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.
GAs loG ReMoTe ReAdY VenTed
deCoRATIVe APPlIAnCe
And FVdA30R
For Use with log set Models:
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- Page 1 ® Convertible from Natural Gas to Propane/LP Gas f i r e - p a r t s . c o m FMI Models: FVsA18R, FVsA24R, FVdA18R, FVdA24R And FVdA30R For Use with log set Models: FslR18, FslR24, FdlCR18, FdlCR24 and FdlCR30...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TAble oF ConTenTs Safety ..............2 Service Hints ............. 14 Product Identification ........... 3 Technical Service..........14 Local Codes............4 Troubleshooting ..........15 Unpacking............4 Parts ..............18 Product Feature ........... 4 Replacement Parts ..........21 Operation ............11 Accessories ............21 Inspecting Burners .......... -
Page 3: Product Identification
sAFeTY Continued 2. If you smell gas flame patterns. Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Altered • shut off gas supply burner patterns can increase sooting. • do not try to light any appliance 9. Do not use a blower insert, heat exchang- •... -
Page 4: Local Codes
Batterymarch Park to logs and base for shipment. Quincy, MA 02269 3. Check heater for any shipping damage. If heater is damaged call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866-328-4537 for replacement parts before returning to dealer. PRodUCT FeATURe REMOTE READY SAFETY VALVE/ Unit is tested and approved to ANSI Z21.60 as... - Page 5 InsTAllATIon Continued CHECK GAS TYPE The charts in Figure 2 indicate technical information regarding the installation of your Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is gas log set. Please make sure that all of the not natural gas, you must convert the appli- specifications shown are applicable before ance to propane/LP.
- Page 6 InsTAllATIon Continued INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve with "T" style handle, gas union and, for Secure the damper stop clamp provided to propane/LP gas only, a plugged 1/8" NPT tap. the leading edge of the damper as shown in Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge Figure 3.
- Page 7 InsTAllATIon Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS Equipment Shutoff Valve WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections, internal and Gas Meter external to unit, for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once. WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Figure 5 - Checking Gas Joints Apply a noncorrosive leak detec- HEARTH PAN INSTALLATION...
- Page 8 InsTAllATIon Continued Propane/LP Gas Conversion 7. Using thread sealant (resistant to the ac- To convert to propane/LP gas, the regulator tion of propane/LP gas) on smaller end pressure must be reset. Also, burner inlet of fitting, screw the burner inlet fitting into fitting and pilot orifice must be replaced.
- Page 9 InsTAllATIon Continued 3. Install identification label enclosed with Changing Pilot Orifice gas valve regulator to valve body where The pilot is provided with a natural gas ori- it can easily be seen (see Figure 11). fice installed. For propane/LP gas you must remove it and replace it with a propane/LP Mounting orifice.
- Page 10 InsTAllATIon Continued ADDING PAN MATERIAL 4. Insert receiver into simulated log control cover, with raised cylinder fitting into the 1. Open bag of ash bed material (vermicu- hole in cover. lite) and spread it evenly across burner 5. The cover may be moved aside when pan to the top.
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Page 11: Operation
InsTAllATIon Continued Manchester Split Oak Logs Figure 16 - Placement of Top Logs (Manchester Split Oak Logs Shown) f i r e - p a r t s . c o m Arlington Round Oak Logs Figure 15 - Installing Front and Back Logs (Number and style of your logs may vary) oPeRATIon... - Page 12 oPeRATIon Continued LIGHTING If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn the gas control knob to "OFF" and call INSTRUCTIONS your service technician or gas supplier. 1. STOP! Read the safety information on 8. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec- page 11.
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Page 13: Inspecting Burners
oPeRATIon Continued After lighting, let pilot flame burn for about one CURING minute. Turn control knob to ON position. Adjust LOGS flame adjustment knob anywhere between HI During the 2-3 hour appliance break-in period, and LO. Slide the selector switch to the RE- you may detect an odor from the appliance MOTE position. -
Page 14: Cleaning And Maintenance
When Gas Pressure is Too Low lation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, • pilot will not stay lit contact FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866-328- • burners will have delayed ignition 4537. When calling please have your model • heater will not produce specified heat and serial numbers of your heater ready. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
TRoUblesHooTInG WARNING: Turn off log set and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair log set. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Log set is smoking/sooting 1. Poor fuel quality. 1. Contact local natural or excessively. - Page 16 TRoUblesHooTInG Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When ignitor button is pressed, 1. Gas supply turned off or 1. Turn on gas supply or open there is spark at pilot but no equipment shutoff valve equipment shutoff valve. ignition. closed. 2.
- Page 17 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 18: Parts
PARTs MODELS FVSA18R, FVSA24R, FVDA18R, FVDA24R AND FVDA30R f i r e - p a r t s . c o m www.fmiproducts.com 901273-01J... - Page 19 PARTs This list contains replaceable parts used in your log set. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 21 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 14325 Brass 38 FLR x 1/2 FPT Elbow •...
- Page 20 PARTs ARLINGTON ROUND OAK LOG MODELS FSLR18 AND FSLR24 MANCHESTER SPLIT OAK LOG MODELS FDLCR18, FDLCR24 AND FDLCR30 This list contains replaceable parts used in your log set. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 21 of this manual. Arlington Round Oak Logs f i r e - p a r t s .
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Page 21: Replacement Parts
• model and serial numbers of your heater If they can’t supply original replacement • how heater was malfunctioning part(s), call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866- • purchase date 328-4537. Usually, we will ask you to return the part to the factory. - Page 22 noTes _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ f i r e - p a r t s . c o m ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________...
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Page 24: Warranty
FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s liability is limited to the purchase price of the product, and FMI PRODUCTS, LLC shall not be liable for any other damages whatsoever under any circumstances including indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
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