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MODELS (V)LVF43NR AND
(V)LVF43PR
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
®
US
UNVENTED (VENT-
FREE) GAS FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION
AND INSTALLATION
MANUAL
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- Page 1 FREE) GAS FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ® MODELS (V)LVF43NR AND (V)LVF43PR 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety ..............2 Wiring Diagram ..........26 Local Codes............4 Troubleshooting ..........27 Product identification ........... 5 Specifications ............ 30 Product Features ..........5 Replacement Parts ..........30 Air for Combustion and Ventilation ...... 6 Service Hints ............. 30 Installation ............ - Page 3 SAFETY Continued Do not place clothing or other DANGER: Carbon monoxide flammable material on or near poisoning may lead to death! the appliance. Never place any objects on the heater. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the Fireplace become very hot when flu, with headaches, dizziness or nausea.
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Page 4: Local Codes
SAFETY Continued 5. Do not use this fireplace as a wood-burn- • under dusty conditions ing fireplace. Use only high temperature 10. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or pebbles. burn paper or other objects. 6. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the 11. -
Page 5: Product Identification
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Spacers Nailing Flange Pebble Pan Access Door Figure 1 - Vent Free Linear Fireplace PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION SAFETY DEVICE This vent-free fireplace is clean burning. It This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen Deple- requires no outside venting. There is no heat tion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. -
Page 6: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Unusually Tight Construction WARNING: This heater shall The air that leaks around doors and windows not be installed in a room or may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation. However, in buildings of un- space unless the required vol- usually tight construction, you must provide ume of indoor combustion air... -
Page 7: Local Codes
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW 4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used. FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION _______ Btu/Hr (maximum the space can Determining if You Have a Confined or support) Unconfined Space _______ Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr... - Page 8 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation Ventilation Air From Inside Building grills or ducts. You must provide two perma- This fresh air would come from an adjoining nent openings: one within 12"...
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Page 9: Installation
INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION CLEARANCES CAUTION: This fireplace cre- WARNING: Maintain the ates warm air currents. These minimum clearances. If you can, currents move heat to wall sur- provide greater clearances from faces next to fireplace. Installing floor, ceiling and adjoining wall. fireplace next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating Carefully follow the instructions below. - Page 10 INSTALLATION Continued 17.50" Concrete Board 38" 53.25" Figure 6 - Installing Concrete Board Mantel Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for One from Sided Application Mantel Top of Ref. Depth Ref. Opening Note: All vertical 15.25" 12" 24" measurements are 9" 21"...
- Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued Figure 8 - (V)LVF43 Series Dimensions www.fmiproducts.com 125899-01E...
- Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued Sheet Mantel Clearances for Built-In Metal Installation Screws If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must meet minimum clearance between man- tel shelf and top of fireplace opening. NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the minimum clear- Electrical Electrical ances shown, you must do one...
- Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued External Propane/LP WARNING: Never connect Regulator Supply Tank natural gas fireplace to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas. Installation Items Needed Vent Before installing fireplace, make sure you Pointing have the items listed below. Down •...
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Page 14: Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply
INSTALLATION Continued Equipment Shutoff 1. Route flexible gas line (provided by in- Valve With 1/8" NPT staller) from equipment shutoff valve to Tap* fireplace. Route flexible gas supply line Natural Gas through one of the access holes on side From Gas Meter of fireplace. - Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY Equipment Shutoff Valve PIPING SYSTEM Propane/ Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG LP Supply (3.5 kPa) Tank 1. Disconnect fireplace with its appliance main gas valve (control valve) and equip- ment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system.
- Page 16 INSTALLATION Continued FINISHING FIREPLACE FOR UPGRADING (V)LVF43 TO SEE-THRU INSTALLATION APPLICATION (V)LVF43 series fireplace come with the rear Removing Rear Panel panel semi-installed. If you will be using the 1. In the rear of the fireplace, locate screws fireplace for a one sided regular application, at top of rear panel and remove as shown you will need to finish the installation of the in Figure 18.
- Page 17 INSTALLATION Continued Removing False Door Installing Access Door Retaining 1. In the rear of the fireplace, Unlock 3 door Brackets latches on top of firebox using your 1. Screw access door retaining brackets into fingers or the latch opener provided. the inner side face using 2 screws on both the left and right side as shown in Figure 2.
- Page 18 INSTALLATION Continued Installing Access Door 1. Place access door into retangular opening in front of the glass door with the slanted side facing forward. The slanted surface will slide underneath the flange of the bottom face Insert tabs on side of access door into slots on retaining brackets (See Figure 24).
- Page 19 INSTALLATION Continued GLASS PEBBLE INSTALLATION WARNING: Do not change or substitute glass pebbles provided with this fireplace. If replacing, use only replacement glass pebbles. See Replacement Parts page 30. Remote Clear glass pebbles are included with your Receiver Backup fireplace. Battery 1.
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Page 20: Operation
OPERATION This appliance requires 120V electricity for FOR YOUR SAFETY normal operation. Control module should be READ BEFORE LIGHTING plugged into electrical outlet located under- neath firebox bottom. Back up battery supply WARNING: If you do not fol- is available for power outages. low these instructions exactly, 1. - Page 21 OPERATION Continued Low Battery - Remote Receiver CAUTION: Do not try to ad- When batteries in receiver are low, no "beep" just heating levels by using the will be admitted from the receiver when ON/ equipment shutoff valve. OFF button is pressed. This is an alert for a low battery condition for the receiver.
- Page 22 OPERATION Continued ROOM THERMOSTAT The remote control can operate as a room thermostat. The thermostat can be set to a desired temperature to control the comfort Display level in the room. To activate, press THERMOSTAT button on re- mote control (see Figure 36). The word ON will appear to the right of temperature bulb graphic on display (see Figure 36).
- Page 23 OPERATION Continued CHILD SAFETY LOCK-OUT PROGRAMMING REMOTE CONTROL TO This function lets you deactivate the remote RECEIVER control buttons. It is active when the lock icon If your remote ever needs to be replaced you is lit on the display. will not need to replace the receiver.
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Page 24: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 4. Check the orifice located at the end of WARNING: Turn off fireplace the burner tube again. Remove any large and let cool before cleaning. particles of dust, dirt, lint or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle. CAUTION: You must keep 5. -
Page 25: Inspecting Burners
INSPECTING BURNERS BURNER PRIMARY AIR HOLES Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. Air is drawn into the burner through the holes in the fitting at the burner entrance. These PILOT FLAME PATTERN holes may become blocked with dust or lint. Figure 44 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. -
Page 26: Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAM Yellow Green Orange White Blue Blue White Green Black Remote Receiver www.fmiproducts.com 125899-01E... -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY... - Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Slight smoke or odor during 1. Not enough air 1. Check burner for dirt and initial operation debris. If found, clean burner (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 24) Heater produces a whistling 1. Not enough combustion/ 1.
- Page 29 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 30: Specifications
When Gas Pressure Is Too Low installation, operation, or troubleshooting. • pilot will not stay lit If so, contact FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at • burner 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 31: Accessories
DFT43AC - Aged Copper Purchase these accessories from your SEE-THRU DOOR KIT local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at LVSTI 1-866-328-4537 for information. You can also DRAFT SHIELD KIT write to the address listed on the back page LV43DS of this manual. -
Page 32: Parts
PARTS MODELS (V)LVF43NR & (V)LVF43PR www.fmiproducts.com 125899-01E... - Page 33 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 30 of this manual. PART NO. DESCRIPTION (V)LVF43NR (V)LVF43PR QTY. 126487-01 Shield, Draft ODS Pilot VF • •...
- Page 34 PARTS MODELS (V)LVF43NR & (V)LVF43PR www.fmiproducts.com 125899-01E...
- Page 35 This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 30 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION (V)LVF43NR (V)LVF43PR QTY. 125847-01 Top Spacer • • 125757-02 Top Nailing Flange •...
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Page 36: 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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Where can I get a replacement remote control?
You can find a replacement remote control by contacting FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866-328-4537 or by writing to the address listed on the back page of the manual.
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