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Vantage Hearth BG18NV Owner's Manual

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UNVeNteD (VeNt-Free) GaS loG Heater
oWNer'S oPeratioN aND iNStallatioN maNUal
Variable remote bUrNer SYStem moDelS
bG18NV, bG18PV, bG2436NV, bG2436PV,
bGe18NV, bGe18PV, bGe2436NV aND bGe2436PV
For USe WitH tHe FolloWiNG loGS
lbG18-Sm, lbG24-Sm, lbG30-Sm aND lbG36-Sm
Also Design-Certified as Vented Decorative Appliance
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
lbG18-rm, lbG24-rm, lbG30-rm,
PFS
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US

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  • Page 1 UNVeNteD (VeNt-Free) GaS loG Heater oWNer’S oPeratioN aND iNStallatioN maNUal ® Variable remote bUrNer SYStem moDelS bG18NV, bG18PV, bG2436NV, bG2436PV, bGe18NV, bGe18PV, bGe2436NV aND bGe2436PV For USe WitH tHe FolloWiNG loGS lbG18-rm, lbG24-rm, lbG30-rm, lbG18-Sm, lbG24-Sm, lbG30-Sm aND lbG36-Sm Also Design-Certified as Vented Decorative Appliance...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    table oF CoNteNtS Safety ..............2 Troubleshooting ..........30 Unpacking............5 Parts ..............34 Product Identification ........... 5 Specifications ............ 41 Local Codes............5 Wiring Diagram ..........42 Product Features ..........6 Service Hints ............. 43 Air For Combustion and Ventilation ..... 6 Technical Service..........
  • Page 3 SaFetY Continued WARNING: This product con- WARNING: Do not allow fans tains and/or generates chemicals to blow directly into the fireplace. known to the state of California Avoid any drafts that alter burner to cause cancer or birth defects flame patterns. Ceiling fans can or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 4 SaFetY Continued 1. This appliance is only for use with the type 9. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet of gas indicated on the rating plate. This cleaner or similar products, turn heater off. If appliance is not convertible for use with heated, the vapors from these products may other gases.

  • Page 5: Unpacking

    UNPaCkiNG Note: Do not pick up heater base assem- CAUTION: Do not remove the bly by burners. This could damage heater. Always handle base assembly by grate. data plates from the grate as- 2. Remove all protective packaging applied sembly. The data plates contain to logs and heater for shipment.

  • Page 6: Product Features

    ProDUCt FeatUreS OPERATION SAFETY DEVICE This heater is clean burning. It requires no This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Deple- outside venting. There is no heat loss out a tion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The vent or up a chimney. Heat is generated by ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-free both realistic flames and glowing coals.
  • Page 7 air For CombUStioN aND VeNtilatioN Continued If your home meets all of the three criteria 2. Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support. above, you must provide additional fresh air. See Ventilation Air From Outdoors, ________ (volume of space) x 20 = (Maxi- page 8.
  • Page 8 air For CombUStioN aND VeNtilatioN Continued Ventilation Air From Outdoors WARNING: If the area in which Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation the heater may be operated does grills or ducts. You must provide two perma- nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling not meet the required volume for and one within 12"...

  • Page 9: Installation

    iNStallatioN NOTICE: This heater is intended WARNING: Seal any fresh for use as supplemental heat. air vents or ash clean-out doors Use this heater along with your located on floor or wall of fire- primary heating system. Do not place. If not, drafting may cause install this heater as your pri- pilot outage or sooting.
  • Page 10 iNStallatioN Continued CHECK GAS TYPE Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf, etc. is made of combustible material and Use the correct type of gas (natural or propane/ protrudes 3 " from the wall. This com- LP). If your gas supply is not the correct gas bustible material must be 4"...

  • Page 11: Mantel Clearances

    iNStallatioN Continued MINIMUM NONCOMBUSTIBLE If Using Mantel MATERIAL CLEARANCES You must have noncombustible material(s) above the fireplace opening. Noncombustible If Not Using Mantel materials (such as slate, marble, tile, etc.) Note: If using a mantel proceed to If Using must be at least 1/2" thick. With sheet metal, Mantel.
  • Page 12 iNStallatioN Continued FLOOR CLEARANCES Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When Using a Hood A. If installing appliance on the floor level, If minimum clearances in Figure 6, page 11, you must maintain the minimum distance are not met, you must have a hood. When of 14"...
  • Page 13 iNStallatioN Continued INSTALLING HEATER BASE If reasons number 1 or 2 apply to you, you must permanently open chimney flue damper. ASSEMBLY You must install the damper clamp accessory (to order, see Accessories, page 43). This WARNING: You must secure will insure vented operation (see Figure 10).
  • Page 14 iNStallatioN Continued CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY 1. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas fitting (provided). For Re- WARNING: This appliance mote models connect approved flexible gas hose to inlet side of gas control (see requires a 1/2" NPT (National Figure 11).
  • Page 15 iNStallatioN Continued For propane/LP units, the installer must Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT supply an external regulator. The external threads. This will prevent excess sealant from regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could You must reduce incoming gas pressure to result in clogged heater valves.
  • Page 16 iNStallatioN Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) WARNING: Test all gas piping 1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Fig- ure 15). and connections, internal and 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either external to unit, for leaks after opening propane/LP supply tank valve installing or servicing.
  • Page 17 Figure 18 - Installing Log Support Brackets BG & BGE Series Burner System - Log Compatibility Chart FIBER LOG CONCRETE LOG Burner System Models MODELS MODELS BG18NV, BG18PV, LBG18-SM LBG18-RM BGE18NV, BGE18PV LBG24-SM, BG2436NV, BG2436PV, LBG24-RM, LBGB30-SM, LBGB30-RM...
  • Page 18 iNStallatioN Continued FIBER LOG MODELS LBG(18,24,30,36)-SM Middle Right Log Note: Your appliance may vary from model Middle shown but log placement will be the same. Left Log 1. Place bottom log in center of the base as- sembly as shown in Figure 19. 2.
  • Page 19 iNStallatioN Continued 2. The log must sit flat on the black sheet metal and behind the left metal tab as shown in Figure 24. Ramp LBG(18,24,30)-SM MODELS Metal Figure 24 - Installing Log Set LBG36-SM MODELS 3. Place front left and right logs and rear log Figure 22 - Correct Log Placement as shown in Figure 25.
  • Page 20 iNStallatioN Continued Top Right Log Top Left Log Description Front Left Log 012 001 007 Front Right Log 013 002 008 Rear Log 014 003 009 Top Left Log 016 005 011 Top Right Log 015 004 010 Small Top Right Log 006 006 006 EMBER PLACEMENT - BGE SERIES Front Left BURNER SYSTEMS...
  • Page 21 iNStallatioN Continued 2. Two ember materials are supplied with Rock Wool placement. Place rock wool this log set. Platinum Bright Embers give material on front flat burner in areas away a bright glow appearing as hot coals. from ports as shown in Figure 30. Follow instructions for the ember material 3.
  • Page 22 iNStallatioN Continued INSTALLING BATTERIES IN When batteries are installed, the "little house" icon with current room temperature will be dis- REMOTE CONTROL AND RECEIVER played (see Figure 32). This icon will always show in the control window as long as the WARNING: Make sure your batteries have power.

  • Page 23: Operation

    oPeratioN FOR YOUR SAFETY NOTICE: During initial operation READ BEFORE LIGHTING of new fireplace, burning logs will give off a paper-burning WARNING: If you do not fol- smell. Open damper or window low these instructions exactly, to vent smell. This will only last a fire or explosion may result a few hours.
  • Page 24 oPeratioN Continued 7. With control knob pressed in, press and ON REMOTE OFF release ignitor button. This will light pilot. The pilot is attached to the front burner. If needed, keep ignitor button pressed in until pilot lights. Note: If pilot does not stay lit, contact a qualified service person or gas supplier Figure 35 - Remote Selector Switch in for repairs.
  • Page 25 oPeratioN Continued HAND-HELD OPERATING REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE OPERATION WARNING: Fireplace can BATTERIES turn on suddenly. Keep away from burner. WARNING: Make sure your selector switch is in OFF posi- After lighting pilot, let pilot flame burn for about tion before installing or chang- one minute.
  • Page 26 oPeratioN Continued FLAME HEIGHT This function allows you to control the height of flames through 5 levels (see Figure 42). Select the manual flame height function by pressing the MODE button until a flame is shown in the lower left corner of the display. Use UP/DOWN arrow button to set desired flame height for front and rear burner (see Figure 42).
  • Page 27 oPeratioN Continued SMART THERMOSTAT REPLACING HAND-HELD REMOTE The Smart Thermostat adjusts flame height CONTROL ONLY in accordance to differences between set If your remote ever needs to be replaced you temperature and room temperature. As room will not need to replace the receiver. temperature gets closer to set temperature the PROGRAM RECEIVER TO REMOTE smart function will modulate the flame lower.

  • Page 28: Inspecting Burners

    iNSPeCtiNG bUrNerS FRONT BURNER FLAME PATTERN Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. Figure 49 shows correct front burner flame pattern. Figure 50 shows incorrect front PILOT FLAME PATTERN burner flame pattern. The incorrect burner Figure 47 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. flame pattern shows yellow tipping at top of Figure 48 shows an incorrect pilot flame pat- blue flame.

  • Page 29: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CleaNiNG aND maiNteNaNCe 5. Blow air into the primary air holes on the WARNING: Turn off heater injector holder. and let cool before cleaning. 6. In case any large clumps of dust have now been pushed into the burner repeat steps 3 and 4.

  • Page 30: 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 31 troUbleSHootiNG Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ODS/pilot lights but flame 1. Control knob not fully 1. Press in control knob fully goes out when control knob pressed in is released 2. Control knob not pressed in 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep long enough control knob pressed in 30 seconds...
  • Page 32 troUbleSHootiNG Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Yellow flame in front burner 1. Not enough air 1. Check burner(s) for dirt during burner combustion and debris. If found, clean burner(s) (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 29) 2. Gas regulator defective 2.
  • Page 33 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 34: Parts

    PartS VARIABLE REMOTE CONTROL MODELS BG18NV, BG18PV, BG2436NV, BG2436PV www.fmiproducts.com 125527-01A...
  • Page 35 PartS This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 43 of this manual. PART NO. DESCRIPTION BG18NV BG18PV BG2436NV BG2436PV QTY. 098271-12 Ignitor Cable • • •...
  • Page 36 PartS VARIABLE REMOTE CONTROL MODELS BGE18NV, BGE18PV, BGE2436NV, BGE2436PV PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN PART NO. DESCRIPTION BGE18NV BGE18PV BGE2436NV BGE2436PV QTY. 101480-12 Wire Harness • • • • 100563-01 Warning Plate • • • • 123482-01 Lighting Instruction Plate • •...
  • Page 37 PartS This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 43 of this manual. PART NO. DESCRIPTION BGE18NV BGE18PV BGE2436NV BGE2436PV QTY. 098271-12 Cable Ignitor • • • •...
  • Page 38 PartS LOG MODELS LBG18-SM, LBG24-SM, LBG30-SM This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 43 of this manual. MODEL NUMBER LBG18-SM LBG24-SM LBG30-SM DESCRIPTION 121699-05 121699-11 121699-17 Front Right Log 121699-04 121699-10 121699-16 Front Left Log 121699-02 121699-08 121699-14 Middle Right Log 121699-03 121699-09 121699-15 Middle Left Log...
  • Page 39 PartS LOG MODELS LBG36-SM This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 43 of this manual. MODEL NUMBER LBG36-SM DESCRIPTION 121699-13 Bottom Log 121699-14 Middle Right Log 121699-15 Middle Left Log 121699-20...
  • Page 40 PartS LOG MODELS LBG18-RM, LBG24-RM, LBG30-RM This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 43 of this manual. PART NUMBER LBG18-RM LBG24-RM LBG30-RM DESCRIPTION 125055-13 125055-02 125055-08 Front Right Log 125055-12 125055-01 125055-07 Front Left Log 125055-15 125055-04 125055-10 Middle Right Log 125055-16 125055-05 125055-11 Middle Left Log...

  • Page 41: Specifications

    • Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water): • Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water): Max - 14" W.C., Min* - 11" W.C. Max - 14" W.C., Min* - 11" W.C. BG18NV BG2436NV • Rating (Variable): 19,000/28,000 Btu/Hr • Rating (Variable): 25,000/36,000 Btu/Hr •...

  • Page 42: Wiring Diagram

    WiriNG DiaGram Split Flow Valve Receiver Black Pink/Blue Motor Green Wiring Harness White TPTH To Pilot White Remote Control Valve www.fmiproducts.com 125527-01A...

  • Page 43: Service Hints

    SerViCe HiNtS teCHNiCal SerViCe You may have further questions about When Gas Pressure Is Too Low 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 •...

  • Page 44: 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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