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PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER
ALSO DESIGN-CERTIFIED AS A VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Heat Majic™
Models FVF18PW,
FVF24PW, and
FVF30PW (Millivolt)
Remote Ready
WARNING: If the information in this manual
is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, per-
sonal 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 per-
formed by a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This is an unvented gas-fired 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 4 of this manual.
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.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)
Save this manual for future reference.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjust-
ment, alteration, service, or maintenance
can cause injury or property damage.
Refer to this manual for correct installa-
tion and operational procedures. For as-
sistance or additional information con-
sult a qualified installer, service agency,
or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This appliance is for installa-
tion only in a solid-fuel burning masonry
or UL127 factory-built fireplace, or in an
approved ventless firebox. It is design
certified for these installations in accor-
dance with ANSI Z21.11.2. Exception: Do
not install this appliance in a factory-
built fireplace that includes instructions
stating it has not been tested or should
not be used with unvented gas logs.
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- Page 1 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER ALSO DESIGN-CERTIFIED AS A VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Heat Majic™ Models FVF18PW, FVF24PW, and FVF30PW (Millivolt) Remote Ready WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, per- sonal injury, or loss of life.
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Page 2: Safety Information
FIREPLACE MANUFACTURERS INCORPORATED UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS WARNING ICON G 001 IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper- ate, or service this heater. Im- proper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning. -
Page 3: Local Codes
SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 13. Do not use this heater to cook food or burn paper or other objects. 14. Do not use heater if any part has been exposed to or under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to in- spect the room heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water. -
Page 4: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
FIREPLACE MANUFACTURERS INCORPORATED UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ven- tilation air. Read the following in- structions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home. -
Page 5: Determining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Location
3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space. Vent-free heater _____________ Btu/Hr Gas water heater* _____________ Btu/Hr Gas furnace _____________ Btu/Hr Vented gas heater _____________ Btu/Hr Gas fireplace logs _____________ Btu/Hr Other gas appliances* + _____________ Btu/Hr Total _____________ Btu/Hr * Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. -
Page 6: Ventilation Air
FIREPLACE MANUFACTURERS INCORPORATED UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must pro- vide two permanent openings: one within 12"... -
Page 7: Check Gas Type
INSTALLATION NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat. Use this heater along with your pri- mary heating system. Do not in- stall this heater as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using heater. - Page 8 FIREPLACE MANUFACTURERS INCORPORATED UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER INSTALLATION Continued NOTICE: Manual control heaters may be used as a vented product. If so, you must always run heater with chimney flue damper open. If running heater with damper open, noncombustible material above fireplace opening is needed.
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Page 9: Mantel Clearances
INSTALLATION Continued MANTEL CLEARANCES In addition to meeting noncombustible mate- rial clearances, you must also meet required clearances between fireplace opening and mantel shelf. If you do not meet the clear- ances listed below, you will need a hood. Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance If you meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening, a... -
Page 10: Installing Damper Clamp Accessory For Vented Operation
FIREPLACE MANUFACTURERS INCORPORATED UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY FOR VENTED OPERATION Note: When used as a vented heater, appli- ance must be installed only in a solid-fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and constructed of noncombustible material. -
Page 11: Connecting To Gas Supply
INSTALLATION Continued 3. Place heater base in fireplace. Place logs in their proper position on heater base (see Installing Logs, page 13). 5. Center heater base and logs front-to- back and side-to-side in fireplace. Carefully remove logs without moving heater base. 7. -
Page 12: Checking Gas Connections
FIREPLACE MANUFACTURERS INCORPORATED UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER INSTALLATION Continued CSA Design-Certified Equipment Shutoff Valve With 1/8" NPT Tap Approved Flexible Gas Hose (if allowed by local codes) Gas Control Figure 14 - Gas Connection * Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment. CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas pip-... -
Page 13: Installing Logs
INSTALLATION Continued Propane/LP Supply Tank Figure 16 - Checking Gas Joints INSTALLING GWMS2 (OPTIONAL) WALL MOUNTED SWITCH Items Included for Installation • Switch • Switch Cover (with screws) • 25 Ft. Wire Connecting to Log Set Connect one terminal of 25 ft. wire to bottom contact of switch located on heater front control panel (see Figure 17). -
Page 14: Operating Heater
FIREPLACE MANUFACTURERS INCORPORATED UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER OPERATING HEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. -
Page 15: To Turn Off Gas To Appliance
OPERATING HEATER Continued 9. Slightly push in and turn control knob counterclockwise to the ON position. 10. Wait one minute and switch selector switch to the ON position to light burner. Note: AUTO is only functional when using GWMT1 or GWMS2 op- tional accessories. -
Page 16: Inspecting Burners
FIREPLACE MANUFACTURERS INCORPORATED UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER OPERATING HEATER Continued GHRCTA Series Operation: 2b. Press the AUTO/ON/OFF button on the hand-held remote control (see Figure 22, page 17). The lights to the left of the button will show AUTO, ON, or OFF. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Note: For additional help, visit DESA International’s technical service web site at www.desatech.com. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot When ignitor button is pressed, there is spark at ODS/pilot but no ignition ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released... - Page 18 FIREPLACE MANUFACTURERS INCORPORATED UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Moisture/condensation noticed on windows Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture...
- Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued • 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.
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Page 20: Cleaning And Maintenance
FIREPLACE MANUFACTURERS INCORPORATED UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circu- lating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a quali- fied service person. -
Page 21: Service Hints
ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call Fireplace Manufacturers Incorporated at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information. You can also write to the ad- dress listed on the back page of this manual. FIREPLACE HOOD Black - GA6050 Brass - GA6052... -
Page 22: Illustrated Parts Breakdown
FIREPLACE MANUFACTURERS INCORPORATED UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN HEAT MAJIC™ LOG MODELS FVF18PW, FVF24PW, AND FVF30PW 105194... -
Page 23: Parts List
PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 20 of this manual. HEAT MAJIC™ LOG MODELS FVF18PW, FVF24PW, AND FVF30PW FVF18PW 105186-01 103778-01 098249-01 105197-02... -
Page 24: Warranty Information
WARRANTY INFORMATION Model Serial No. Date Purchased Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied.
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