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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 va-
pors 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: This appliance is equipped for either natu-
ral or propane gas. Field conversion is not permitted.
Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call
our customer service department at 1-618-233-7420 or 1-800-851-3153
VENT-FREE GAS LOG
YELLOW FLAME DUAL
BURNER CHASSIS
HVFM18N, HVFM18P
HVFM24N, HVFM24P
HVFR18N, HVFR18P
HVFR24N, HVFR24P
www.hearthrite.com
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- Page 1 VENT-FREE GAS LOG HEATER YELLOW FLAME DUAL BURNER CHASSIS HVFM18N, HVFM18P HVFM24N, HVFM24P HVFR18N, HVFR18P HVFR24N, HVFR24P ® 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
This appliance is only for use with propane or natural gas. Field conversion by any other means including the use of a kit is not permitted. * Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer. www.hearthrite.com 200128-01A... -
Page 3: Specifications
Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death WARNING: Models HVFM18N, from burns, fire, explosion, HVFM24N, HVFR18N and HV- electrical shock and carbon FR24N are equipped for natu- monoxide poisoning. - Page 4 If fireplace opening has vents at the bottom, you must open the vents before operating log set. Always operate heater with glass doors fully open. www.hearthrite.com 200128-01A...
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Page 5: Product Features
National Fire Protection Association, Inc. In the State of Massachusetts the gas 1 Batterymarch Park cock must be a T-handle type. The State Quincy, MA 02269-9101 of Massachusetts requires that a flexible appliance connector cannot exceed three feet in length. www.hearthrite.com 200128-01A... -
Page 6: Qualified Installing Agency
In 3. Do not use an unvented room heater as most applications, the water vapor enhances the primary heat source. the low humidity atmosphere experienced during cold weather. www.hearthrite.com 200128-01A... -
Page 7: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
Exhaust fans, fireplaces, clothes dryers and fuel burning appliances draw air from the house to operate. You must provide adequate fresh air for these appliances. This will insure proper venting of vented fuel-burning appliances. www.hearthrite.com 200128-01A... -
Page 8: Ventilation Air
Room, Door into Option 1 Adjoining Ventilated Outlet Room, Attic Option Outlet To Attic 12" Crawl Space Inlet Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Ventilated Building Inlet Air Crawl Space Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors www.hearthrite.com 200128-01A... -
Page 9: Installation
Use a this appliance in a factory-built heat-resistant sealant. Do not fireplace that includes instruc- seal chimney flue damper. tions stating it has not been tested or should not be used with unvented gas logs. www.hearthrite.com 200128-01A... -
Page 10: Check Gas Type
Figure 4. B. Clearance from the top of the fireplace opening to the ceiling must not be less Figure 5 - Heat Resistant Material (Slate, than 42". Marble, Tile, etc.) Above Fireplace www.hearthrite.com 200128-01A... -
Page 11: Mantel Clearances
Distances to • operate the logs only with the Opening Underside of Mantel flue damper open • raise the mantel to an accept- able height • move the mantel Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood www.hearthrite.com 200128-01A... - Page 12 See chart below for the minimum permanent flue opening you must provide. Attach damper Damper clamp so the minimum permanent opening will be maintained at all times. Figure 10 - Attaching Damper to Fireplace www.hearthrite.com 200128-01A...
- Page 13 This could damage heater. Only handle base assembly by grates. IMPORTANT: Make sure the heater burners are level. If heater is not level, heater will not work properly. Mounting Bracket Figure 11 - Attaching Heater Base to Fireplace Floor www.hearthrite.com 200128-01A...
- Page 14 Check shutoff valve from your dealer. your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to heater. If pipe is too small, undue loss of pressure will occur. www.hearthrite.com 200128-01A...
- Page 15 (11" W.C.** Sediment to 14" W.C. Pipe Nipple 3" Minimum Trap Pressure) Figure 13 - Gas Connection Figure 14 - External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down * Purchase the optional CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. www.hearthrite.com 200128-01A...
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Page 16: Checking Gas Connections
Open Equipment Shutoff Valve Control Valve Equipment Shutoff Valve Location Figure 17 - Checking Gas Joints for Closed Natural Gas Figure 15 - Equipment Shutoff Valve www.hearthrite.com 200128-01A... - Page 17 Verify proper operation after servicing. Note: The millivolt valve is a self-powered combination gas control that does not require 110 VAC to operate. Figure 18 - Wiring Diagram INSTALLING LOGS See Owners Manual provided with your log set for proper log installation. www.hearthrite.com 200128-01A...
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Page 18: Operation
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS the appliance and to replace any part of • Do not try to light any appliance. the control system and any gas control • Do not touch any electric switch; do which has been under water. www.hearthrite.com 200128-01A... -
Page 19: Lighting Instructions
Figure 19 - Ignitor Button and Control 6. With control knob pressed in, push Knob Locations down and release ignitor button. This will light pilot. The pilot is attached to the rear of the burner. If needed, keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights. www.hearthrite.com 200128-01A... -
Page 20: To Turn Off Gas To Appliance
Please see other remote control instructions. After lighting, let pilot flame burn for about one minute. Turn control knob to the ON posi- tion. Adjust flame adjustment knob anywhere between HI and LO. Slide the selector switch to the REMOTE position. www.hearthrite.com 200128-01A... -
Page 21: Inspecting Burners
Air is drawn into the burner through the holes in the fitting at the entrance to the burner. These holes may become blocked with dust or lint. Periodically inspect these holes for any blockage and clean as necessary. Blocked air holes will create soot. www.hearthrite.com 200128-01A... -
Page 22: Care And Maintenance
Figure 28 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole not available. (Propane/LP Shown) LOGS • If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to your • Replace log(s) if broken or chipped (dime- log set owners manual to properly replace logs. size or larger). www.hearthrite.com 200128-01A... -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
4. Clean ODS/pilot (see Care and Maintenance, page 22) or replace ODS/pilot assembly. 5. Control knob not in PILOT 5. Turn control knob to PILOT position. position. 6. Depleted gas supply (pro- 6. Contact local propane/LP pane). gas company. www.hearthrite.com 200128-01A... - Page 24 1. Contact a qualified service bustion. control valve and burner. technician to remove foreign matter. 2. Gas leak. (See Warning 2. Locate and correct all leaks Statement at top of page 23). (see Checking Gas Connec- tions, page 16). www.hearthrite.com 200128-01A...
- Page 25 (see Checking Gas Connec- OFF position. tions, page 16). 2. Control valve is defective. 2. Contact customer service. Moisture/condensation 1. Not enough combustion/ 1. Refer to Air for Combus- noticed on windows. ventilation air. tion and Ventilation require- ments, page 7. www.hearthrite.com 200128-01A...
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Page 26: Parts
PARTS MODELS HVFM18N, HVFM18P, HVFM24N AND HVFM24P This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts of this manual. ITEM HVFM18N HVFM18P HVFM24N HVFM24P DESCRIPTION WYL005-01F WYL005-01F WYL005-01F WYL005-01F Front Log Bracket... -
Page 27: Technical Services
When calling, please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready. ACCESSORIES Purchase heater accessories and parts from your nearest dealer or service center. If they can not supply an accessory or part call 1-618-233-7420 or 1-800-851-3153. www.hearthrite.com 200128-01A... -
Page 28: Warranty
Empire Comfort Systems Inc. warrants this hearth product to be free from defects at the time of manufacture and for the periods specified below. See owner's manual for warranty details. HearthRite Vent Free Burners and Log Sets All parts carry a 1 year limited warranty.
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