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MODELS (V)LVFO43NE AND
(V)LVFO43PE
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.
WARNING: For Outdoor Use Only.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
For more information, visit www.fmiproducts.com
®
US
STAINLESS LINEAR
OUTDOOR GAS FIREPLACE
SYSTEM
OWNER'S OPERATION AND
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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- Page 1 STAINLESS LINEAR OUTDOOR GAS FIREPLACE SYSTEM OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ® MODELS (V)LVFO43NE AND (V)LVFO43PE 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. —...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety ..............2 Wiring Diagram ..........20 Local Codes............4 Troubleshooting ..........21 Product identification ........... 4 Parts ..............24 Product Features ..........4 Specifications ............ 27 Installation ............5 Replacement Parts ..........27 Operation ............16 Service Hints ............. - Page 3 SAFETY Continued a well ventilated space and shall not be used Fireplace become very hot when in a building, garage or any other enclosed in use. Keep children and adults area. away from hot surfaces to avoid 5. Do not use this fireplace as a wood-burn- burns or clothing ignition.
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Page 4: Local Codes
SAFETY Continued LOCAL CODES State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made by a licensed plumber or Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Mas- local codes. In the absence of local codes, sachusetts. -
Page 5: Installation
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES CAUTION: This fireplace Minimum clearances to combustibles for the creates warm air currents. fireplace are as follows: These currents move heat to *Back and sides 1" wall surfaces next to fireplace. Perpendicular walls 8" Floor (From bottom of Fireplace) 0"... - Page 6 INSTALLATION Continued 17.50" Concrete Board 38" 53.25" Figure 4 - Installing Concrete Board Mantel Figure 2 - 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 7 INSTALLATION Continued Figure 6 - (V)LVFO43E Series Dimensions www.fmiproducts.com 126417-01A...
- Page 8 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 9 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 10: 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 11 INSTALLATION Continued PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY Equipment PIPING SYSTEM Shutoff Valve 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 12 INSTALLATION Continued FINISHING FIREPLACE FOR UPGRADING (V)LVFO43 TO SEE- INSTALLATION THRU APPLICATION (V)LVFO43 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 16.
- Page 13 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 14 INSTALLATION Continued 5. Light switch is located on the right hand Installing Access Door side as shown in Figure 24. 1. Place access door into rectangular open- 6. ON/OFF switch is located on the left hand ing in front of the glass door with the side as shown in Figure 24.
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Page 15: Gas Control Module System
INSTALLATION Continued GLASS PANEL INSTALLATION NOTE: The module must be programmed to the Remote Control Transmitter. The glass panel assembly should be installed • To program the module (make sure the after the fireplace is completely framed and system has power), locate the learn but- finished. -
Page 16: Operation
INSTALLATION Continued Note: Reference only, not to scale IGNITOR ASSEMBLY The ignitor assembly is factory preset for Ignitor proper ignition of the burner. Alterations may have occurred during shipping and handling. Ground Call a qualified service person to readjust the Electrode ignitor assembly if necessary. - Page 17 OPERATION Continued LIGHTING • If lighting appliance for the first time each season, it may take several attempts INSTRUCTIONS before supply gas can reach pilot and This appliance requires 120V electricity for main burners. normal operation. Control module should be •...
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Page 18: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE home center may carry compressed air in a WARNING: Turn off fireplace can. If using compressed air in a can, please and let cool before cleaning. follow the directions on the can. If you don’t follow directions on the can, you could dam- age the ignitor. -
Page 19: Inspecting Burners
INSPECTING BURNERS BURNER PRIMARY AIR HOLES BURNER FLAME PATTERN Air is drawn into the burner through the holes WARNING: If yellow tipping in the fitting at the burner entrance. These occurs, your fireplace could holes may become blocked with dust or lint. Periodically inspect these holes for any block- produce increased levels of age and clean if needed. -
Page 20: Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAM www.fmiproducts.com 126417-01A... -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off appliance and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair appliance. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. Remote /Ignitor has a special feature. It will allow heat from the burner to dry the probe and burner assembly due to excess moisture, caused by rain, humidity or condensation. - Page 22 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Delayed ignition of burner 1. Manifold pressure is too low 1. Contact local natural or propane/LP gas company 2. Burner orifice clogged 2. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 18) or replace burner orifice(s) Burner backfiring during com- 1.
- Page 23 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 24: Parts
PARTS MODELS (V)LVFO43NE & (V)LVFO43PE www.fmiproducts.com 126417-01A... - Page 25 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 27 of this manual. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. (V)LVFO43NE (V)LVFO43PE 126396-01 Pilot Bracket • • 126398-01 Ignitor, Direct Spark •...
- Page 26 PARTS MODELS (V)LVFO43NE & (V)LVFO43PE This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 27 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION (V)LVF43NE (V)LVF43PE QTY. 125847-01 Top Spacer •...
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Page 27: 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 28: Warranty
This warranty covers the cost of part(s) required to restore this product to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a FMI PRODUCTS, LLC Authorized Service Center or a provider approved by FMI PROD- UCTS, LLC. Warranty parts must be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and/or FMI PRODUCTS, LLC who will provide original factory replacement parts.
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