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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS FIREPLACE INSERT
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
PFS
Shown with GB38 Surround Kit and
Brick Liner Accessory
REMOTE READY GAS FIREPLACE INSERT
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.
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Vantage
®
US
VI33NRB AND VI33PRB
Hearth
by FMI PRODUCTS, LLC
TM
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- Page 1 OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ® Shown with GB38 Surround Kit and Brick Liner Accessory VI33NRB AND VI33PRB REMOTE READY GAS FIREPLACE INSERT 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 Cleaning and Maintenance ........ 22 Safety ..............2 Wiring Diagrams ..........23 Local Codes............5 Troubleshooting ..........24 Unpacking............5 Parts ..............28 Product Identification ........... 5 Specifications ............ 32 Remote Control Accessories ....... 6 Replacement Parts ..........32 Product Features .......... - Page 3 SAFETY Continued DANGER: Carbon monoxide WARNING: Before installing poisoning may lead to death! in a solid fuel burning fireplace, the chimney flue and fireplace Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs must be cleaned of soot, creo- of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the sote, ashes and loose paint by a flu, with headaches, dizziness or nausea.
- Page 4 SAFETY Continued 1. This appliance is only for use with the 11. Do not run fireplace insert type of gas indicated on rating plate. This • where flammable liquids or vapors are appliance is not convertible for use with used or stored other gases.
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Page 5: Local Codes
LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace insert with care. Fol- State of Massachusetts: The installation low all local codes. In the absence of local must be made by a licensed plumber codes, use the latest edition of The National or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*. -
Page 6: Remote Control Accessories
REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES There are four optional remote controls • hand-held ON/OFF remote that can be purchased separately for this • hand-held thermostat remote fireplace insert: See Accessories, page 33. • wall switch • wall thermostat PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM This vent-free fireplace insert is clean burn- This fireplace insert has a piezo ignitor. - Page 7 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued a. walls and ceilings exposed to the out- Example: Space size 22 ft. (length) x 18 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 3168 cu. ft. side atmosphere have a continuous (volume of space) water vapor retarder with a rating of If additional ventilation to adjoining room one perm (6 x 10...
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maxi- Ventilation Air From Outdoors mum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation an unconfined space. You will need no additional grills or ducts. -
Page 9: Installation
Note: Your VANTAGE HEARTH fireplace in- while using heater. This will help sert is designed to be used in zero clearance installations. Wall or framing material can be... - Page 10 INSTALLATION Continued Screen Mounting Shoulder INSTALLING SURROUND KIT (GB38 Screw (4) (DO NOT DISCARD) OR GB43) Shipping Screw CAUTION: Close masonry (DISCARD) fireplace damper securely be- fore installing fireplace insert. If chimney does not have a damp- er, block or cap top of chimney. Failure to cap an open chimney could cause drafts that can affect the heater’s performance and...
- Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING HOOD 5. Place top surround panel at top of fire- place insert. Bottom edge of panel will Install hood to top of firebox as shown in slide under top edge of insert. Align top Figure 10. Use 5 Phillips screws (provided) panel screw holes with those in insert.
- Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO Mantel Clearances for Insert Installation If there is a mantel above masonry fireplace, FIREPLACE LOCATION you must meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening (see WARNING: A qualified Figure 12). service person must connect fireplace Insert to gas supply.
- Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued For propane/LP units, installer must supply WARNING: Use pipe joint an external regulator. External regulator will sealant that is resistant to liquid reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between petroleum (LP) gas. 11" and 14" of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, heater regulator dam- We recommend that you install a sediment age could occur.
- Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued 2. Remove screws that attach log base base assembly. Make sure the entire flex- assembly to fireplace insert (see Figure ible gas line is in fireplace insert base area. 15). Carefully lift up log base assembly Reattach log base assembly to fireplace and remove from fireplace insert (see insert with screws removed in step 2.
- Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued Equipment Shutoff Valve 4. Check all joints of gas supply piping sys- tem. Apply a noncorrosive leak detection Propane/LP fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a Supply leak. Tank 5. Correct all leaks at once. 6. Reconnect fireplace insert and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply.
- Page 16 INSTALLATION Continued 3. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This 4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim in installation includes an approved flexible slot of top surround trim (see Figure 21). gas line (if allowed by local codes) after 5. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim in equipment shutoff valve.
- Page 17 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOGS WARNING: You must oper- CAUTION: Do not remove the ate this fireplace insert with the warning and instruction labels fireplace insert screen in place. attached to the heater base as- Make sure fireplace insert screen sembly. These markings contain is in place before running fire- important warranty and safety place insert.
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Page 18: Operation
INSTALLATION OPERATION Continued OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-HELD FOR YOUR SAFETY REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES READ BEFORE LIGHTING (MRC and TRC) WARNING: If you do not fol- Installing Remote Receiver Unit low these instructions exactly, 1. Disconnect switch wires from control valve. a fire or explosion may result 2. - Page 19 OPERATION Continued 7. With control knob pressed in, press and NOTICE: During initial operation release ignitor button. This will light pilot. of new fireplace insert, burning The pilot is attached to the front burner. If logs will give off a paper-burning needed, keep pressing ignitor button until smell.
- Page 20 OPERATION Continued Note: The burner may light if hand-held re- Pilot Burner mote was on when selector switch was last Pilot Ignitor Ignitor turned off. You can now turn burner on and off Burner Electrode Electrode with hand-held remote control unit. IMPORTANT: Do not leave selector switch in the REMOTE or ON position when pilot is not lit.
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Page 21: Inspecting Burners
INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 31 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 32 shows an incorrect pilot flame pat- tern. The incorrect pilot flame is not properly heating the thermocouple. When the thermo- couple cools, the heater will shut down. -
Page 22: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE burner (see Figure 36). WARNING: Turn off heater 4. Check injector holder located at the end and let cool before cleaning. of burner tube again. Remove any large particles of dust, dirt, lint or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle. -
Page 23: Wiring Diagrams
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued LOGS • If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to Installing Logs, page 17, to properly replace logs. • Replace log(s) if broken or chipped (dime-sized or larger). BURNER PRIMARY AIR HOLES Air is drawn into burner through holes in fitting at burner entrance. These holes may become blocked with dust or lint. -
Page 24: 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 REMEDY POSSIBLE CAUSE... - Page 25 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM REMEDY POSSIBLE CAUSE ODS/pilot lights but flame 1. Press in control knob fully 1. Control knob not fully goes out when control knob pressed in is released 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep 2. Control knob not pressed in control knob pressed in 30 long enough seconds...
- Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM REMEDY POSSIBLE CAUSE Slight smoke or odor during 1. Check burner for dirt and 1. Not enough air initial operation debris. If found, clean burner (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 22) 2. Replace gas control 2. Gas regulator defective 3.
- Page 27 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 28: Parts
PARTS MODELS VI33NRB AND VI33PRB Note: Items 27 and 28 are for natural gas only www.fmiproducts.com 113195-01N... - Page 29 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace insert. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 122081-04 Back Log • • 122081-05 Front Log •...
- Page 30 PARTS FIREPLACE INSERT MODELS VI33NRB AND VI33PRB www.fmiproducts.com 113195-01N...
- Page 31 PARTS FIREPLACE INSERT MODELS VI33NRB AND VI33PRB This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace insert. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 105517-01 Top Outer Casing...
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Page 32: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS VI33NRB VI33PRB • Rating: 22,000/33,000 Btu/Hr • Rating: 22,000/33,000 Btu/Hr • Gas Type: Natural Gas • Gas Type: Propane/LP Gas • Ignition: Piezo • Ignition: Piezo • Pressure Manifold: 3.5" w.c. • Pressure Manifold: 8.0" w.c. • Inlet Gas Pressure (inches of water): •... -
Page 33: Accessories
ACCESSORIES Purchase these accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these acces- sories, either contact your nearest Parts Central or call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at ROOM TEMP 1-866-328-4537 for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page MODE of this manual. - Page 34 NOTES _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ www.fmiproducts.com 113195-01N...
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Page 36: Warranty
WARRANTY KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model (located on product or identification tag) _____________________________ Serial No. (located on product or identification tag) __________________________ Date Purchased __________________________ Keep receipt for warranty verification. FMI PRODUCTS, LLC LIMITED WARRANTIES New Products Standard Warranty: FMI PRODUCTS, LLC warrants this new product and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of four (4) years from the date of first purchase from an authorized dealer provided the product has been installed, maintained and operated in accordance with FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s warnings and instructions.
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