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FMI LDV43NE Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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MODELS (V)LDV43NE AND (V)LDV43PE
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.
For more information, visit www.fmiproducts.com
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DIRECT VENT

FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND
INSTALLATION MANUAL

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  • Page 1: Direct Vent

    FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ® MODELS (V)LDV43NE AND (V)LDV43PE 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety ..............2 Replacing Light Bulbs ........29 Local Codes............4 Gas Control Module System......30 Product Identification ........... 5 Remote Control Operation......... 30 Product Features ..........5 Specifications ............ 33 Requirements for the Commonwealth of Replacement Parts ..........33 Massachusetts.............

  • Page 3: With Fireplace

    WARNING: Do not use a tion gas fireplace designed for residential ap- plications. This fireplace must be installed with blower insert, heat exchanger FMI PRODUCTS, LLC vent pipe components insert or other accessory not ap- and terminations. proved for use with this fireplace.

  • Page 4: Local Codes

    SAFETY Continued 6. Have venting system inspected annually Keep the area around your by a qualified service person. If needed, fireplace clear of combustible have venting system cleaned or repaired. materials, gasoline and other See Cleaning and Maintenance, page 28. flammable vapor or liquids.

  • Page 5: Product Identification

    PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Spacers Glass Door Flue Collar Nailing Flange Pebble Pan Access Door Figure 1 - Direct Vent Linear Fireplace PRODUCT FEATURES These are a few facts that can help you un- • Each time you turn on your fireplace, you derstand and enjoy your direct vent fireplace: may notice some amount of condensation on the inside of the fireplace glass.

  • Page 6: Requirements For The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts

    REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS INSPECTION For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or The state or local gas inspector of the side structure used in whole or in part for residential wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment purposes, including those owned or operated by shall not approve the installation unless, upon...

  • Page 7: Pre-Installation

    PRE-INSTALLATION LOCATION AND SPACE CLEARANCES REQUIREMENTS Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows: Determine the safest and most efficient loca- *Back and sides 1" tion for your direct vent fireplace. Make sure that rafters and wall studs are not in the way Perpendicular walls 8"...
  • Page 8 PRE-INSTALLATION Continued 17.50" Concrete Board 38" 53.25" Figure 4 - Installing Concrete Board Figure 2 - Framing Clearances for One Sided Application Wall 15.25" 38" Mantel Mantel from Ref. Depth Ref. Top of Opening 12" 24" 9" 21" 6" 18" 4"...
  • Page 9 PRE-INSTALLATION Continued Figure 6 - (V)LDV43 Series Dimensions www.fmiproducts.com 125898-01F...

  • Page 10: Location Of Termination Cap

    LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP Fixed Openable Fixed Closed Closed Openable TERMINATION CAP GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA AIR SUPPLY INLET (TERMINATION PROHIBITED) A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or I = clearance to service regulator vent outlet [*72" (182.9 cm) balcony [*12"...

  • Page 11: Venting Installation

    These models are tested and approved for use with FMI PRODUCTS, LLC (direct vent) INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS pipe components and terminations. • Wear gloves and safety glasses for The venting system must terminate on the...
  • Page 12 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION PLANNING etrated is constructed of noncombustible material, such as masonry block or con- There are two basic types of direct vent crete, a 8 " hole with zero clearance is installation: acceptable (see Figure 9). • Horizontal Termination •...
  • Page 13 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Carefully move fireplace, with vent as- 5. Noncombustible Exterior Wall: Position sembly attached, toward wall and insert horizontal vent cap in center of the 8 " vent pipe into horizontal termination. Pipe round hole and attach to exterior wall overlap should be a minimum of 1 "...
  • Page 14 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Minimum Siding Pipe Standoff Horizontal Termination Configurations Overlap Direct Figure 14 and 15, page 15, shows the configu- Screws Vent rations for venting with horizontal termination Pipe Wall with a chart of critical minimum and maximum Firestop dimensions which MUST be met.
  • Page 15 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued GROUND FLOOR INSTALLATION Recommended Applications: • Through the wall using round or 1' Pipe Min. On 90° Elbow square termination Horizontal Run V + 90· Elbow Wall Firestop Horizontal High Wind Square Termination 53'' Min. (V) Vertical Required (H) Horizontal Plus ¼''...
  • Page 16 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Vertical High Wind Termination Vent Termination Chart Installation Minimum Height Note: Vertical restrictor must be installed in Roof Pitch Feet Min. all vertical installations. Flat to 6/12 1. Determine route your vertical venting 6/12 to 7/12 1.25 will take.
  • Page 17 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Vertical Termination Configurations 2. Assemble desired lengths of pipe and elbows necessary to reach from fireplace Figure 17 and 18, page 17 and 18, shows the flue up through firestop. Be sure all pipe configurations for vertical termination. and elbow connections are fully twist- locked (see Figure 8, page 12).
  • Page 18 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued PARTS LIST FOR VENTING KITS Vertical AND COMPONENTS Venting FMI PRODUCTS, LLC (5/8") Pipe & Vent V = 40' max. Kits Number Description P58-6 6" Section Double Wall Pipe, Galvanized P58-12 12" Section Double Wall Pipe, Galvanized P58-24 24"...

  • Page 19: Fireplace Installation

    FIREPLACE INSTALLATION CHECK GAS TYPE For propane/LP connection only, the installer Use proper gas type for the fireplace unit you must supply an external regulator. The exter- are installing. If you have conflicting gas types, nal regulator will reduce incoming gas pres- do not install fireplace.
  • Page 20 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Check your building codes for any special WARNING: Use pipe joint requirements for locating equipment shutoff valve to fireplaces. sealant that is resistant to liquid Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT petroleum (LP) gas. threads. This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe.
  • Page 21 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS 3. Check all joints from propane/LP supply tank or gas meter to equipment shutoff WARNING: Test all gas piping valve (see Figure 24 or Figure 25). Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all and connections, internal and joints.
  • Page 22 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued REMOVING/REPLACING GLASS 3. Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the OFF position. DOOR 4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff CAUTION: Do not operate valve to gas valve (see Figure 24 or Figure 25, page 21). Apply noncorrosive this fireplace with a broken glass leak detection fluid to all joints.
  • Page 23 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Replacing Glass Door touches ember material. Do not block air slots by using too much ember material 1. Position door frame in front of firebox in one area. Do not block pilot ports with opening tilting top of door about 45° to- embers.
  • Page 24 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Removing False Door 1. In the rear of the fireplace, remove false door just as you would remove the front glass door. Refer to Removing/Replacing Glass Door, page 22 of this manual for instruction. Discard false door. Removing Rear Interior Wall 1.
  • Page 25 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Side You may chose to drill pilot holes into the Access Filler face using a 1/8" drill bit. Do not use self Door tapping screws, use any #10 x 1/2" screw. 3. In locations of extreme weather, it is rec- ommended to apply a bead of high tem- perature sealant around the edge where the exterior door meets the fireplace face.

  • Page 26: Operation

    FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Removing Exterior Glass Door 1. Using a flat head screw driver, pop out Trim the top and bottom trim pieces as shown in Figure 37. 2. Remove 8 screws at top and bottom of glass door and remove glass door. Screws Trim Figure 37 - Removing Exterior Glass...
  • Page 27 OPERATION Continued TO TURN OFF GAS 10. Turn safety shutoff switch to the ON position. TO APPLIANCE 11. Visually locate pilot. Ignitor should begin 1. Turn off safety shutoff switch. to spark and main burner should ignite 2. Turn off all electric power to appliance if once flame appears at pilot.

  • Page 28: Inspecting Burners

    INSPECTING BURNERS If burner flame pattern differs from that de- Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame scribed: patterns often. • turn fireplace off (see To Turn Off Gas to PILOT ASSEMBLY Appliance), page 27 The pilot assembly is factory preset for the •...

  • Page 29: Replacing Light Bulbs

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued PILOT AND BURNERS other airborne particles to cling to the glass surface. During initial start-up a slight film may • Remove material before cleaning burners form on the glass due to paint curing. The and replace when cleaning is complete. glass should be cleaned several times with a •...

  • Page 30: Gas Control Module System

    GAS CONTROL MODULE SYSTEM The module has 2 special features built into 3. When the remote/off is in the REMOTE the system. position the burner will operate from the Remote Control transmitter. Continuous Pilot Feature This allows the change from a spark to pilot NOTE: The module must be programmed to system to a standing pilot system the Remote Control transmitter.
  • Page 31 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Continued Day and Time Display • The current day of week and time of day will be continuously displayed in the Cont. ROOM TIME/PROG Zone (except during Setup Pilot operations). ° ° • The day of week will be displayed as one of the following: S, M, T, W, T, F, S S M T W T F S PROGRAM...
  • Page 32 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Continued MODES OF OPERATION changed during operation (either manu- ally or automatically), the control will re- Operation modes: member and use the adjusted setting on • MANUAL OFF subsequent manual ON cycles (Flame-A • MANUAL ON setting memory). The modes may be cycled in the order above •...

  • Page 33: Specifications

    You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. • pilot will not stay lit If so, contact FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at • burners will have delayed ignition 1-866-328-4537. When calling please have • fireplace will not produce specified heat your model and serial numbers of your •...

  • Page 34: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM COMM Blk. Brown Yellow Orange www.fmiproducts.com 125898-01F...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair fireplace. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean pilot. This can damage pilot unit. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY...
  • Page 36 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Pilot will not stay lit 1. Loose wiring on ignitor wire 1. Confirm the "S" wire and to ignition module and/ the "I" wire are properly or poor ground to ignition connected to the module module in the proper "S"...
  • Page 37 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.

  • Page 38: Parts

    PARTS MODELS (V)LDV43NE & (V)LDV43PE www.fmiproducts.com 125898-01F...
  • Page 39 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 33 of this manual. PART NO. DESCRIPTION (V)LDV43NE (V)LDV43PE QTY. 125609-02 Pilot Bracket • • 125699-01 Pilot, NG •...
  • Page 40 PARTS MODELS (V)LDV43NE & (V)LDV43PE www.fmiproducts.com 125898-01F...

  • Page 41: Accessories

    SEE-THRU DOOR KIT Purchase these accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories LDSTI call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866-328-4537 OUTDOOR DOOR KIT for information. You can also write to the ad- LDSTO dress listed on the back page of this manual.
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  • Page 44: 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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