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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS LOG HEATER

PFS

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

VF-18N-PJD, VF-18P-PJD VF-24N-PJD, VF-24P-PJD VF-30N-PJD, VF-30P-PJD

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not

followed exactly, a re or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

— Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable

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 re department.

— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-

ed 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety .................................................................. 2

Product Identication ........................................... 5

Local Codes......................................................... 5

Unpacking............................................................ 5

Product Features ................................................. 6

Air For Combustion and Ventilation ..................... 6

Installation ........................................................... 8

Operation ........................................................... 16

Inspecting Burners ............................................ 20

Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 21

SAFETy

Troubleshooting ................................................. 22

Specications .................................................... 25

Service Hints ..................................................... 25

Technical Service............................................... 25

Replacement Parts ............................................ 26

Accessories ....................................................... 26

Wiring Diagram .................................................. 27

Parts .................................................................. 28

Warranty ..............................................Back Cover

WARNING: Improper

installation, adjustment,

alteration, service or maintenance can cause

injury or property damage. Refer to this manual

for correct installation

and operational procedures. For assistance or

additional information

consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

WARNING: This ap-

pliance is for installation only in a solid-fuel burning

masonry or UL127 factory-

built replace or in a listed ventless firebox enclosure. It is design-certied

for these installations in accordance with ANSI

Z21.11.2. Exception: Do not install this appliance in a factory-built replace

that includes instructions

stating it has not been tested or should not be used with unvented gas logs.

WARNING: This is an

unvented gas-red heater. It uses air (oxygen)

from the room in which

it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion

and ventilation air must

be provided. Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation section on page 6

of this manual.

This appliance may be in-

stalled in an aftermarket,*

perma n ently locat e d, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.

This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.

* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer

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SAFETy

Continued

WARNING: This product con-

tains and/or generates chemicals

known to the State of California

to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.

IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely be for e t ryi ng to assemble, operate or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning.

DANGER: Carbon monoxide

poisoning may lead to death!

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of

carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the u, with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these signs, the replace may not be

working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have replace serviced. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. These

include pregnant women, people with heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the inu-

ence of alcohol and those at high altitudes. Natural and Propane/LP gases: Natural and

Propane/LP gases are odorless. An odormaking agent is added to these gases. The

odor helps you detect a gas leak. However, the

odor added to the gas can fade. Gas may be present even though no odor exists.

Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to

safe and proper operation of this replace.

WARNING: Vent-free products are prohibited for bedroom and bathroom installation in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

WARNING: Do not allow fans

to blow directly into the heater. Avoid any drafts that alter burner ame patterns. Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner ame patterns. Altered burner patterns can cause sooting.

WARNING: Do not place log scraps or lava rocks on burner.

Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of trafc and away from furniture and draperies.

Do not place clothing or other ammable material on or near the appliance. Never place any objects on the heater.

Heater base assembly becomes very hot when running heater. Keep children and adults away from hot surface to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Heater

will remain hot for a time after

shutdown. Allow surface to cool before touching.

WARNING: Any change to

this heater or its controls can

be dangerous.

Carefully supervise young chil-

dren when they are in the room

with heater. When using the handheld remote accessory, keep se-

WARNING: Do not use a

blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory not ap-

lector switch in the OFF position to prevent children from turning on burners with remote.

proved for use with this heater.

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SAFETy

You must operate this heater with a replace doors or screen in place and fully closed. Unless provided by other means, screens shall have openings for introduction of combustion air.

Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other ammable vapors and liquids.

1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.

Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP units only).

3. 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. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions

• if you cannot reach your gas supplier,

call the re department

4. This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom unless installed as a vented appliance.

Before installing in a solid fuel burning replace, the chimney ue and rebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by a qualied chimney cleaner.

Creosote will ignite if highly heated. A dirty

chimney ue may create an distribute soot within the house. Inspect chimney ue for damage. If damaged, repair ue before

operating heater.

6. Do not burn solid fuel in a masonry or

UL127 factory-built replace in which a

vent-free room heater is installed.

If replace has glass doors, never operate

this heater with glass doors closed. If you

operate heater with doors closed, heat buildup inside replace will cause glass to

burst. Make sure there are no obstructions

across openings of replace.

8. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the

instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance, page 21.

9. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaner or similar products, turn heater off. If heated, the vapors from these products

may create a white powder residue within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture.

10. This heater needs fresh, outside air ventilation to run properly. This heater has an oxygen depletion sensing (ODS) pilot light safety system. The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation,

page 6. If heater keeps shutting off, see Troubleshooting, page 22.

11. Do not run heater

• where ammable liquids or vapors are

used or stored

• under dusty conditions

12. Do not use this heater to cook food or burn paper or other objects.

13. Do not use heater if any part has been exposed to or under water. Immediately

call a qualied service technician to inspect

the room heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.

14. Do not operate heater if any log is broken. Do not operate heater if a log is chipped

(dime-sized or larger).

15. Turn heater off and let cool before servicing or repairing. Make sure the selector switch is in the OFF position. Only a quali-

ed service person should install, service

or repair heater.

16. Make sure selector switch is in the OFF position when you are away from home for long periods of time.

17. This heater does not need to be connected to any external electrical source.

18. To prevent performance problems, do not

use propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100 lb. capacity (propane/LP units only).

19. Provide adequate clearances around air openings.

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Log Set Assembly

Control Valve

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Chassis Assembly

Figure 1 - Product Identication

LOCAL CODES

Install and use heater with care. Follow all

local codes. In the absence of local codes,

use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*.

*Available from:

American National Standards Institute, Inc.

1430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269

UNPACkING

CAUTION: Do not remove the

data plates from the grate assembly. The data plates contain important warranty and safety information.

1. Remove log set assembly from carton. Note: Do not pick up assembly by logs. This could damage heater. Always handle assembly by grate.

2. Remove control cover oor media components.

Hand-Held Remote Control

State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Sellers of unvented propane or natural

gas-red supplemental room heaters shall

provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.

Vent-free gas products are prohibited for bedroom and bathroom installation in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

3. Remove all protective packaging applied to log set for shipment.

4. Check heater for any shipping damage. If

heater is damaged call FMI PRODUCTS,

LLC at 1-866-328-4537 for replacement parts before returning to dealer.

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PRODUCT FEATURES

OPERATION

This heater is clean burning. It requires no outside venting. There is no heat loss out a vent or up a chimney. Heat is generated by realistic

ames and glowing ceramic logs/coals. This

heater is designed for vent-free operation with ue damper closed. It has been tested and approved to ANSI Z21.11.2 standard for unvented heaters. State and local codes in some areas prohibit the use of vent-free heaters.

AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

WARNING: This heater shall

not be installed in a room or space unless the required volume of indoor combustion air is provided by the method described in the

National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, the International Fuel Gas Code, or applicable

local codes. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home.

Today’s homes are built more energy efcient than ever. New materials, increased insulation

and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes. Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in.

During heating months, home owners want

their homes as airtight as possible. While it is good to make your home energy

efcient, your home needs to breathe. Fresh

air must enter your home. All fuel-burning appliances need fresh air for proper combustion and ventilation.

Exhaust fans, replaces, 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.

PROVIDING ADEQUATE

VENTILATION

The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and Ventilation.

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SAFETY DEVICE

This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-free room heaters. The ODS/pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air.

REMOTE IGNITION AND CONTROL

This gas log set has a battery powered electronic remote ignition and control. This system requires no matches or other source to light log set.

All spaces in homes fall into one of the three

following ventilation classications:

1. Unusually Tight Construction

2. Unconned Space

3. Conned Space

The information on pages 6 through 8 will help you classify your space and provide adequate ventilation.

Unusually Tight Construction

The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combus-

tion and ventilation. However, in buildings of unusually tight construction, you must provide

additional fresh air.

Unusually tight construction is dened as

construction where:

a. walls and ceilings exposed to the out-

side atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm (6 x 10 with openings gasketed or sealed and

b. weather stripping has been added on

openable windows and doors and

c. caulking or sealants are applied to

areas such as joints around window and door frames, between sole plates and oors, between wall-ceiling joints, between wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing, electrical and gas lines and at other openings.

If your home meets all of the three criteria

above, you must provide additional fresh air.

See Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 8. If your home does not meet all of the

three criteria above, proceed to Determining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Location,

page 7.

-11

kg per pa-sec-m2) or less

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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

Continued

Conned and Unconned Space

The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA 54 denes a conned space as a space

whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per

1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kw) of the ag-

gregate input rating of all appliances installed in

that space and an unconned space as a space

whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per

1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kw) of the ag-

gregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space. Rooms communicating directly with

the space in which the appliances are installed*, through openings not furnished with doors, are considered a part of the unconned space.

* Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between them.

DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION

Determining if You Have a Conned or Unconned Space

Use this work sheet to determine if you have

a conned or unconned space.

Space: Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms.

1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height).

Length x Width x Height =__________cu. ft.

(volume of space)

Example: Space size 20 ft. (length) x 16 ft.

(width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 2,560 cu. ft.

(volume of space)

If additional ventilation to adjoining room is sup-

plied with grills or openings, add the volume of

these rooms to the total volume of the space.

2. Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.

________ (volume of space) x 20 = (Maxi-

mum Btu/Hr the space can support)

Example: 2,560 cu. ft. (volume of space) x

20 = 51,200 (maximum Btu/Hr the space can

support

3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances

Vent-free replace _________ Btu/Hr Gas water heater* _________ Btu/Hr Gas furnace _________ Btu/Hr Vented gas heater _________ Btu/Hr Gas replace logs _________ Btu/Hr Other gas appliances* + ________ Btu/Hr Total = _________ Btu/Hr

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)

in the space.

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* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances.

Direct-vent draws combustion air from the

outdoors and vents to the outdoors. Example: Gas water heater _________ Btu/Hr Vent-free replace + _________ Btu/Hr Total = _________ Btu/Hr

4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space

can support with the actual amount of Btu/

Hr used. _______

port) ________

used) Example: 5 1,2 00 Bt u/Hr (maximum the

73,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of

The space in the above example is a conned

space because the actual Btu/Hr used is more than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support. You must provide additional fresh air. Your options are as follows:

A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an

adjoining room. If the extra space provides

an unconned space, remove door to adjoin-

ing room or add ventilation grills between

rooms. See Ventilation Air From Inside

Building, page 8. B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See

Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 8.

C. Install a lower Btu/Hr replace, if lower Btu/

Hr size makes room unconned.

If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maxi-

mum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is an unconned space. You will need no additional

fresh air ventilation.

Btu/Hr (maximum the space can sup-

Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr

space can support)

Btu/Hr used)

40,000 33,000 73,000

WARNING: If the area in

which the heater may be operated does not meet the required volume for indoor combustion air, combustion and ventilation air shall be provided by one of the methods described in the

National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, the Internation- al Fuel Gas Code, or applicable

local codes.

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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

Outlet Air

V e ntilated Attic

Outlet Air

Inlet Air

V e ntilated

Crawl Space

T o

Crawl

Space

T o Attic

Remove Door into Adjoining

Room, Option

Ve ntilation Grills

Into Adjoining Room,

Option 2

Ve ntilation

Grills

Into Adjoining

Room,

Option 1

12"

VENTILATION AIR

Ventilation Air From Inside Building

This fresh air would come from an adjoining un-

conned space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconned space, you must provide two perma-

nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and

one within 12" of the oor on the wall connecting the two spaces (see options 1 and 2, Figure 2).

You can also remove door into adjoining room

(see option 3, Figure 2). Follow the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required

size of ventilation grills or ducts.

Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building

Ventilation Air From Outdoors

Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling

and one within 12" of the oor. Connect these

items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors. These spaces include attics and crawl spaces. Follow the National Fuel

Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size

of ventilation grills or ducts. IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for

inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermostat-controlled power vent. Heated air entering the attic will activate the power vent.

Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors

INSTALLATION

NOTICE: This heater is intended

for use as supplemental heat. Use this heater along with your primary heating system. Do not install this heater as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using heater. This will help circulate the heat throughout the house. In the event of a power outage, you can use this heater as your primary heat source.

vice person must install heater. Follow all local codes.

WARNING: A qualied ser-

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NOTICE: State or local codes may

only allow operation of this appliance in a vented conguration. Check your state or local codes.

WARNING: Make sure the

selector switch is in the OFF position before installing heater.

WARNING: Seal any fresh

air vents or ash clean-out doors

located on oor or wall of replace. If not, drafting may cause pilot outage or sooting. Use a heat-resistant sealant. Do not seal chimney ue damper.

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INSTALLATION

Continued

WARNING: Before installing in a solid fuel burning replace, the chimney ue and rebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner. Creosote will ignite if highly heated. A dirty chimney ue may create and distribute soot within the house. Inspect chimney and rebox ue for damage. If damaged, repair ue and rebox before operating heater.

CHECK GAS TYPE

Use correct gas type (natural or propane/LP)

for your unit. If your gas supply is not correct, do not install replace. Call dealer where you bought replace for proper type replace.

WARNING: This appliance is equipped for either natural gas or propane/LP gas but not both. Gas type is indicated on the rating plate. Field conversion is not permitted.

INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES

FOR VENT-FREE OPERATION

WARNING: Never install the

heater

• in a bedroom or bathroom unless installed as a vented unit,

see page 12

• in a recreational vehicle

• where curtains, furniture, clothing or other ammable objects

are less than 42" from the front,

top or sides of the heater

• in high trafc areas

• in windy or drafty areas

CAUTION: This heater cre-

ates warm air currents. These

currents move heat to wall sur-

faces next to heater. Installing

heater next to vinyl or cloth wall

coverings or operating heater where impurities (such as, but not limited to, tobacco smoke, aromatic candles, cleaning uids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in

the air exist, may discolor walls

or cause odors.

IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture

to the air. Although this is benecial, installing

heater in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See Air for Combustion and Ventila-

tion, page 6.

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WARNING: Maintain the

minimum clearances. If you can, provide greater clearances from oor, ceiling and adjoining wall.

MINIMUM FIREPLACE CLEARANCE TO

COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS

Side Wall 16", Ceiling 42"

Floor 5", Front: 42"

LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Firebox Size Center

Log Size Height Depth

18" 17" 14" 24" 20" 24" 17" 14" 28" 22" 30" 24" 17

*Measured at 14" depth Carefully follow the instructions below. This

will ensure safe installation into a masonry, UL127-listed manufactured replace or listed vent-free rebox enclosure.

Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible Material, Side Wall and Ceiling

A. Clearances from the side of the replace

cabinet to any combustible material and

wall should follow diagram in Figure 4,

page 10.

Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf,

etc. is made of combustible material and protrudes 3 1/2" from the wall. This combustible material must be 4" from the

side of the replace cabinet (see Figure 4, page 10).

Front

Width

/2" 42" 28 3/4"

Rear* Width

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Heat Resistant Material

(A)

INSTALLATION

Continued

Note: When installing your gas logs into

a manufactured rebox, follow rebox

manufacturer’s instructions for minimum clearances to combustible materials.

B. Clearances from the top of the replace

opening to the ceiling should not be less than 42".

Example

*Minimum 16" from Side Wall

Figure 4 - Minimum Clearance for

Combustible to Wall

Minimum Noncombustible Material

Clearances

If Not Using Mantel

Note: If using a mantel proceed to If Using Mantel. If not using a mantel, follow these instructions.

You must have noncombustible material(s)

above the replace opening. Noncombustible materials (such as slate, marble, tile, etc.) must be at least 1/2" thick. With sheet metal, you

must have noncombustible material behind it. Noncombustible material must extend at least 8" up (for all models). If noncombustible

material is less than 12", you must install the replace hood accessory (24" Model Only).

See Figure 5 for minimum clearances.

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Noncombustible

Material Distance

Requirements for

Safe Installation

(A)

2" or more Noncombustible mate-

rial OK.

Between 8" and 12"

24" or 30" Models:

Install replace hood accessory (GA6050,

GA6052 or GA6053 see

Accessories, page 26).

18" Model: Noncombustible material OK.

Less than 8"

Noncombustible material must be extended to at least 8". See

Between 8" and 12",

above. If you cannot

extend material, you

must operate heater

with ue damper open.

Figure 5 - Heat Resistant Material (Slate,

Marble, Tile, etc.) Above Fireplace

If Using Mantel

You must have noncombustible material(s)

above the replace opening. Noncombustible materials (such as slate, marble, tile,

etc.) must be at least 1/2" thick. With sheet metal, you must have noncombustible material behind it. Noncombustible material must extend at least 8" up (for all models). If

noncombustible material is less than 12", you must install the replace hood accessory (24"

Model Only). Even if noncombustible material

is more than 12", you may need the hood accessory to deect heat away from your mantel shelf. See Figure 5 and Figures 6 and 7, page 11, for minimum clearances.

IMPORTANT: If you cannot meet these mini-

mum clearances, you must operate heater with chimney ue damper open. Go to Install-

ing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation, page 12.

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INSTALLATION

14" Min.

Combustible Material

Noncombustible Material

Minimum NonCombustible Material

Minimum NonCombustible Material Height

Distances to Underside of Mantel

T o p of Fireplace Opening

Underside of Mantel Shelf

12"

(A)

18"

14"

20"

17"

22"

19"

24"

20"

All minimum distances are in inches

Log Set

24"/30"/36" Models 18" Model

10"

Mantel Shelf

Minimum Noncombustible Material

8" Min.

12" 15" 18"

Log Sets

18", 24",

& 30"

Models

20"

10"

12"

Distances to Underside of

Mantel

Hood (GA6050,

GA6052,

or GA6053)

T o p of Fireplace Opening

Underside

of Mantel

Shelf

Mantel Shelf

Hearth

5" Min.

Combustible Material

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MANTEL CLEARANCES

In addition to meeting noncombustible mate-

rial clearances, you must also meet required clearances between replace opening and

mantel shelf. If you do not meet the clearances

listed below, you will need a hood.

Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance

If you meet minimum clearance between

mantel shelf and top of replace opening, a

hood is not required (see Figure 6).

Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances

Without Using Hood

Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When Using a Hood

If minimum clearances in Figure 6, are not met, you must have a hood. When using a

hood there are still certain minimum mantel clearances required. Follow minimum clear-

ances shown in Figure 7, when using hood.

NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and mantels become hot during operation. Walls and mantels above the rebox may become hot to the touch. If installed properly, these temperatures meet the requirement of the national product standard.

Follow all minimum clearances

shown in this manual.

NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the minimum clearances shown, you must do one

of the following:

• operate the logs only with the ue damper open

• raise the mantel to an acceptable height

• remove the mantel

FLOOR CLEARANCES

A. If installing appliance on the oor level,

you must maintain the minimum distance of 14" to combustibles (see Figure 8).

B. If combustible materials are less than 14"

to the replace, you must install appliance at least 5" above the combustible ooring

(see Figure 9).

Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances

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When Using Hood

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Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances

If Installed at Floor Level

Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances

Above Combustible Flooring

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INSTALLATION

Continued

INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP

ACCESSORY FOR VENTED

OPERATION

Note: When used as a vented heater, appliance must be installed only in a solid-fuel burning replace with a working ue and constructed of noncombustible material.

For Massachusetts Residents Only: Installation of this gas log set as a vented appliance in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires the damper be permanently removed or welded in the fully open position.

If your heater is a non-thermostatically-

controlled model, you may use this heater as

a vented product. There are three reasons for operating your heater in the vented mode.

1. The replace does not meet the clearance

to combustibles requirements for ventfree operation.

2. State or local codes do not permit ventfree operation.

3. You prefer vented operation.

If reasons number 1 or 2 above apply to you, you must permanently open chimney ue

damper. You must install the damper clamp

accessory (to order, see Accessories, page

26). This will insure vented operation (see Fig-

ure 10). The damper clamp will keep damper open. Installation instructions are included with clamp accessory.

See chart below for minimum permanent ue

opening you must provide. Attach damper clamp so the minimum permanent ue opening will be maintained at all times.

Area of Various Standard Round Flues

Diameter Area

5" 20 sq. inches 6" 29 sq. inches 7" 39 sq. inches 8" 51 sq. inches

Chimney Minimum Permanent Height Flue Opening

6' to 15' 39 sq. inches 15' to 30' 29 sq. inches

Damper Clamp

Damper

Damper Clamp

Damper

Masonry Fireplace

Figure 10 - Attaching Damper Clamp

Manufactured Fireplace

Damper

INSTALLING HEATER ASSEMBLY

CAUTION: Do not remove the

data plates attached to the heater base assembly. The data plates contain important warranty and safety information.

WARNING: If installing in a sunken replace, special care is needed. You must raise the replace oor to allow access to heater control panel. This will insure adequate air ow and guard against sooting and controls being damaged. Raise replace oor with noncombustible material. Make sure material is secure.

CAUTION: Do not pick up heater assembly by the logs. This could damage heater. Only handle base assembly by grates.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the heater burner is

level. If heater is not level, heater will not work

properly.

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INSTALLATION

Continued

Installation Items Needed

• control cover kit (provided with heater)

• approved exible gas hose (provided) (if

allowed by local codes)

• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not

provided)

• pipe wrench

1. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male thr eads of gas fitting (not provided).

Connect approved exible gas hose to

inlet side of gas control (see Figure 11).

IMPORTANT: Hold gas tting with wrench when connecting exible gas hose.

Position heater assembly in replace.

3. Connect to gas supply. See Connecting to Gas Supply.

Flexible Gas Hose (if allowed by local codes)

Fitting

Figure 11 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose

to Heater Gas Regulator

CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY

WARNING: This appliance requires a 1/2" NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator.

WARNING: A qualied service person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes.

WARNING: Never connect

natural gas replace to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas.

Installation Items Needed

Before installing heater, make sure you have

the items listed below.

• external regulator (for propane/LP units only, supplied by installer)

• piping (check local codes)

• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)

• equipment shutoff valve *

• test gauge connection *

• sediment trap

• tee joint

• pipe wrench

• approved exible gas line with gas connec-

tor (if allowed by local codes) (provided)

* A CSA design-certied equipment shutoff

valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase

the optional CSA design-certied equipment

shutoff valve from your dealer.

For propane/LP units, the installer must

supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11" and 14" of water. If you do

not reduce incoming gas pressure, heater

regulator damage could occur. Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 12. Pointing the vent down

protects it from freezing rain or sleet.

CAUTION: Never connect

propane/LP replace directly to the propane/LP supply. This

Propane/LP Supply Tank

External Regulator

heater requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the heater and propane/LP supply.

Figure 12 - External Regulator With Vent

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Pointing Down

Vent Pointing Down

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INSTALLATION

Continued

CAUTION: Use only new,

black iron or steel pipe. Internally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas. Check 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 volume will occur.

Installation must include an equipment shutoff

valve, union and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate

NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from heater (see Figure 13).

IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location. The equipment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance.

To Gas Control

Approved Flexible Gas Hose (if allowed by local codes)

3" Minimum

Figure 13 - Gas Connection

* Purchase the optional CSA design-certied

equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. ** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input

adjustment.

Check your building codes for any special requirements for locating equipment shutoff

valve to replaces.

Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT threads. This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater valves.

CSA Design-Certied

Equipment Shutoff Valve With 1/8" NPT Tap*

Natural Gas

From Gas Meter

(5" W.C.** to 10.5"

W.C. Pressure)

Propane/LP Gas

From External

Regulator

(11" W.C.** to

14" W.C.

Pressure)

Cap Pipe Tee Nipple Joint

Sediment Trap

WARNING: Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum (LP) gas.

We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 13. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel supply and heater. Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely to

freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture and

contaminants. This keeps them from going into heater controls. If sediment trap is not

installed or is installed wrong, heater may

not run properly.

CAUTION: Avoid damage to gas control. Hold gas control with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or ttings.

CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS

WARNING: Test all gas piping

and connections, internal and external to unit, for leaks after

installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once.

WARNING: Never use an

open ame to check for a leak. Apply a noncorrosive leak detection uid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.

CAUTION: Make sure exter-

nal regulator has been installed between propane/LP supply and heater. See guidelines un-

der Connecting to Gas Supply,

page 13.

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INSTALLATION

Continued

PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM

Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)

1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve (control valve) and equipment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage heater regulator.

2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve was connected.

3. Pressurize supply piping system by either

opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or using compressed air.

4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply noncorrosive leak detection

uid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a

leak.

5. Correct all leaks at once.

6. Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply. Check reconnected

ttings for leaks.

Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)

1. Cl os e equip me nt shut off valve ( se e Figure 14).

2. Pressurize supply piping system by either

opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or using compressed air.

3. Check all joints from gas meter to equipment shutoff valve for natural gas or propane/LP supply to equipment shutoff valve for propane/LP (see Figure 15 or

16). Apply noncorrosive leak detection

uid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a

leak.

4. Correct all leaks at once.

PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS

CONNECTIONS

1. Op en equ ip me nt shuto ff v al ve (se e Figure 14).

2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or open propane/LP supply tank valve.

3. Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position.

4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to control valve (see Figure 15 or

16). Apply noncorrosive leak detection

uid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a

leak.

5. Correct all leaks at once.

6. Light heater (see Operation, page 16). Check all other internal joints for leaks.

7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to

Appliance, page 18 or 19).

Equipment Shutoff Valve

Gas Meter

Control Valve Location

Figure 15 - Checking Gas Joints for

Propane/LP Supply Tank

Natural Gas

Equipment Shutoff Valve

Figure 14 - Equipment Shutoff Valve

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Open

Closed

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Control Valve Location

Figure 16 - Checking Gas Joints

(Propane/LP Only)

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OPERATION

FOR YOUR SAFETY

READ BEFORE LIGHTING

WARNING: If you do not fol-

low these instructions exactly,

a re or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

A. This appliance has a pilot which must

be ligh ted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.

B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around

the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the oor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the oor.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.

REMOTE OPERATION

REMOTE LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

• If replace has glass doors, never operate this heater with glass doors closed. If you op-

erate heater with doors closed,

heat buildup inside replace will cause glass to burst. Make sure there are no obstructions across openings of replace.

• You must operate this heater with a replace screen in place. Make sure replace screen is closed before running heater.

NOTICE: During initial operation of new heater, burning logs will give off a paper-burning smell. Orange ame will also be present. Open damper or window to vent smell. This will only last a few hours.

• Do not touch any electric 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 re department.

C. Use only your hand to push in or

turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or turn by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a qualied service technician or gas supplier. Force or attempted repair may result in a re or explosion.

D. Do not use this appliance if any part

has been under water. Immediately call a qualied service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.

CAUTION: A mild gas ash within 10 seconds is normal during shutdown of this heater.

Remain clear of the hearth area

for the entire shutdown process to avoid possible injury.

1. ST OP ! Read t he saf et y inform at io n above.

2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open.

3. Turn motor knob clockwise OFF position.

4. Wait ve (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the oor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B”

in the safety information. If you don’t smell

gas, go to the next step.

5. Make sure ON/OFF switch is in "–" (ON) position.

to the

WARN I NG: Burn e r will

come on automatically within

one minute after pilot burner is lighted.

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OPERATION

SET

OFF

STAND

Continued

REMOTE OPERATION

6. Press the buttons and at the same

time. A short acoustic signal conrms the

start sequence has begun.

Further short acoustic signals (0.2 sec., 1

Hz) indicate the ignition process until it is completed and main gas ows. If pilot is already lit, motor will turn on (max. ame

height) while buttons are pressed down.

If pilot does not light, see Troubleshooting,

page 22.

7. Press

increase ame height. Press

to turn on main burner and

to de-

crease ame height and shut off main

burner.

8. Short tapping of either button allows

incremental change in ame height.

9. Press OFF button to switch off main gas and pilot gas.

FUNCTIONS OF

REMOTE CONTROL

Battery

• After the charged battery has been correctly

installed, the remote hand set is ready for

operations.

• Remove the battery if the remote handset

will not be used more than one year.

Changing The Code

The control is radio frequency operated. A

code (chosen from among 4,000 available codes) is preset for all valves, but can be

changed if required (15 additional codes available). Change DIP switch position. (The DIP switch is located inside the hand held control at the top of the battery compartment.) Then press the receiver's reset button until you hear a second (longer) signal. When pressing the

the following 20 sec., the receiver learns the

new code.

Shut-off Procedure

To save battery power; press

gas to pilot gas. Press OFF button to shut off

the device including pilot ame. The device can be shut off with ON/OFF switch, thus

disabling the remote hand set.

Setting The Display ( °C/24h and °F /12h)

Press and hold OFF and changes from °F (and 12 hour clock) to °C (and 24 hour clock) or vice versa.

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button on the remote handset in

to turn main

until display

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Setting The Time

• After connecting the battery or by simultaneously pressing

and the

display will start to ash. You are in the

set mode.

• From SET mode press

to set the

hour and to set the minute.

• Wait or press OFF to return to the

manual mode.

Figure 17 - Control Panel for Hand-Held

Remote

Battery Replacement

Remote handset battery needs to be changed when LED is dim. Battery life expectancy is 2 to 3 years. Replacement is recommended at the beginning of heating season. Battery needs to be changed when acoustic error message appears during ignition (see Identifying Error Signals from Receiver on page 24).

Changing Mode of Operation

• Press the SET button quickly to change the

mode of operation in the following order:

MAN,

TEMP, TEMP, TIMER.

• Manual flame height adjustment (MAN

appears on display): Press

to turn on

the re (main burner) or to increase ame

height. Press to decrease ame or to go down to pilot only. The receiver acknowledges the transmission with an acoustic signal.

• The day time temperature mode (

appears on display): The sensor in the transmitter measures room temperature.

TEMP

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OPERATION

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The controller compares the room temperature with set temperature and sends a signal to the receiver to turn the gas valve

motor up or down, to adjust the ame height

accordingly.

• The nighttime setback temperature (

TEMP appears on display): The sensor in the transmitter measures the temperature and adjusts it according to the nighttime setback temperature. There is a bigger temperature differential during this cycle.

• Timer: The timer mode ( TIMER ) operates

much like the temperature mode above.

The timer setting allows you to set specic

times for on and off. (There are 2 burner on and 2 burner off cycles every 24 hours.) If the reading for the nighttime temp. is

"– – –", the motor will turn off the valve to

standby pilot position and wait for the next burner on cycle. This display shows the setting temperature every 30 seconds.

Setting the Temperature

• Select the desired mode of operation

(day or night) by pressing the SET button

briey.

• Hold the SET button unti l the display ashes.

MANUAL OPERATION

• Set the temperature with the or (40°F is the minimum temperature).

• Wait or press OFF to go to temperature

control mode.

• If temperat ur e con trol in moon times should be off (lower battery consumption),

decrease the night temperature until "– – –" appears on display.

Set Timer

• Switch to timer mode by pressing the SET button briey.

• Press the SET button until P1

•

Set the hours with and minutes with .

•

Press SET briey for the next burner cycle time.

• If all 4 times are set, pressing the OFF button

or waiting will complete the programming.

ashes.

TO TURN GAS OFF

TO APPLIANCE

Shutting Off Heater

Press OFF button on remote control to switch off main gas and pilot gas.

Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit)

Press to decrease the ame height and shut

off main burner.

MANUAL LIGHTING

PROCEDURE

WARNING: Manual lighting must be performed by a qualied service person.

The system has a "MANUAL OVERRIDE" feature that allows you to light with a match.

Lighting with a Match

1. STOP! Read the safety information on page 16.

2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open.

3. Turn motor-knob clockwise to OFF position.

4. Wait (5) minutes to clear any gas and then smell for gas around heater and

near oor. If you smell gas, STOP! follow "B" on page 16. If you do not smell gas,

go to the next step.

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5. Make sure ON/OFF switch is in "–" (ON) position.

6. MAN knob (valve) in MAN position, a

metallic core is visible. (see Figure 18).

7. Push and hold down metal core fully by using a dull object such as a pen. This lets

the pilot gas ow.

8. Light pilot burner with a match, (see Figure 19, page 19).

9. Continue holding down metal core for about 10 seconds. Pilot should stay lit

after releasing metal core. If not, repeat

step 1 thru 4.

10. Turn MAN knob to ON position. This lets

main gas ow.

11. Turn motor knob to adjust ame. Knob has a slipping clutch that allows manual ame

height adjustment as well as adjustment to pilot gas

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OPERATION

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MANUAL OPERATION

Lighting with Piezo Ignitor

1. Disconnect ignitor cable from receiver and

connect to Piezo Ignitor Tab (see Figure

18 and Wiring Diagram on page 27).

2. STOP! Read safety information on page 16.

3. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open.

4. Turn motor knob clockwise OFF position.

5. Wait (5) minutes to clear any gas and then smell for gas around heater and

near oor. If you smell gas, STOP! follow

"B" on page 16.

6. ON/OFF switch in "—" ON position.

7. MAN-knob on valve is in MAN position

(see Figure 18), When in MAN position

you can see a metallic core.

8. Push and hold down metal core fully with

a pen while the pilot gas ows.

9. Press and release piezo ignitor button until

pilot lights.

10. Continue holding down metal core for about 10 seconds and then release the

metal core. Pilot should stay lit. If not,

repeat steps one through 4.

11. Turn MAN knob to ON position - main gas

ows.

12. Turn Motor-knob to adjust ame. Knob

has a slipping clutch that allows manual

ame height adjustment.

to the

TO TURN GAS OFF

TO APPLIANCE

Shutting Off Heater

Press OFF button on remote control to switch off main gas and pilot gas or manually turn Motor-Knob clockwise to the "O" OFF position.

Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit)

Press to decrease the ame height and shut

off main burner.

Piezo

Ignitor Tab

Piezo Ignitor

Metalic Core for Manual Ignition

Figure 18 - PJD Control Valve

MAN Knob in Manual Position

ON/OFF Switch

Motor Knob in ON Position

Microswitch

Figure 19 - Pilot

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INSPECTING BURNERS

Check pilot ame pattern and burner ame

patterns often.

PILOT FLAME PATTERN

Figure 20 shows a correct pilot ame pattern. Figure 21 shows an incorrect pilot ame pattern. The incorrect pilot ame is not touching

the thermocouple. When the thermocouple

cools, the heater will shut down. If pilot ame pattern is incorrect, as shown

in Figure 21

• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Ap-

pliance, page 18 or 19)

• see Troubleshooting, page 22

Note: The pilot ame on natural gas units will

have a slight curve, but ame should be blue and have no yellow or orange color.

Thermocouple

Figure 20 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern

(Natural Gas Pilot Shown)

BURNER FLAME PATTERN

Figure 22 shows correct burner ame pattern.

NOTICE: Do not mistake orange ames with yellow tipping. Dirt or other ne particles are burned by heater, causing brief patches of orange ame.

If burner ame pattern is incorrect, as shown

in Figure 23

• turn appliance off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 18 or 19)

• see Troubleshooting, page 22

Figure 22 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern

Yellow Tipping at Top of Blue Flame

Thermocouple

Figure 21 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern

(Natural Gas Pilot Shown)

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Figure 23 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Turn off heater

and let cool before cleaning.

CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner and circulating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualied service person. Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, pet hair, etc.

WARNING: Failure to keep the primary air opening(s) of the burner(s) clean may result in sooting and property damage.

BURNER INJECTOR HOLDER

The primary air inlet holes allow the proper amount of air to mix with the gas. This provides a clean burning flame. Keep these

holes clear of dust, dirt, lint and pet hair.

Clean these air inlet holes prior to each heating season. Blocked air holes will create soot. We recommend that you clean the unit every three months during operation and

have heater inspected yearly by a qualied

service person. We also recommend that you keep the burner

tube clean and free of dust and dirt. We recommend using compressed air no greater than

30 PSI. Your local computer store, hardware

store or home center may carry compressed air in a can. You can use a vacuum cleaner in the blow position. If using compressed air in a

can, please follow the directions on the can. If you don't follow directions on the can, you

could damage the pilot assembly.

Before cleaning, shut off the unit, including the

pilot. Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes. You will need to remove the front log to access the front burner.

1. Remove the two screws that hold the front log bracket onto the assembly (see Figure 24). The log is attached to this bracket. Gently lift up on the log and bracket. Set aside.

2. Inspect burner and primary air inlet holes on injector holder for dust and dirt (see Figure 25).

3. Blow air through the ports/slots and holes in the burner.

4. Check the injector holder located at the end of the burner tube again. Remove

any large particles of dust, dirt, lint or pet

hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner

nozzle.

5. Blow air into the primary air holes on the injector holder.

6. In case any large clumps of dust have now been pushed into the burner repeat steps 3 and 4.

Front Log

Figure 24 - Removing Front Log to Clean

Injector Holder

Figure 25 - Injector Holder on Front

Injector

Front Burner

Burner Tube

Primary Air Inlet Opening

Burner Tube

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TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a

qualied 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

When and are pressed

at the same time, there is no

spark at ODS/pilot

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. Switch in OFF positi on (module gives long steady beep)

2. Weak batteries

3. Ignitor electrode not connected to ignitor cable

4. Ignitor cable pinched or wet

5. Broken ignitor cable

6. Bad piezo ignitor

7. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong or broken

8. Bad module

REMEDY

1. Push switch on valve to "–" position

2. Replace batteries

3. Reconnect ignitor cable

4. Free ignitor cable if pinched by a ny meta l or tubing. Keep ignitor cable dry

5. Replace ignitor cable

6. Replace piezo ignitor

7. Replace pilot assembly

8. Replace module

When and are pressed, there is spark at ODS/pilot but no ignition

Burner does not light after pilot is lit

1. Gas supply turned off or equipment shutoff valve closed

2. Control knob not in ON position

3. Air in gas lines when installed

4. Weak batteries

5. Depleted gas supply (propane/LP only)

6. ODS/pilot is clogged

7. Gas regulator setting is not correct

8. Bad module

1. Inlet gas pressure is too low

2. Wire disconnected from gas control

3. Bad module

4. Burner orice(s) clogged

1. Turn on gas supply or open equipment shutoff valve

2. Turn control knob to ON position

3. Continue holding down control knob. Repeat igniting operation until air is removed

4. Replace batteries

5. Contact local propane/LP gas company

6. C lean O D S/pilot ( s e e

Cleaning and Maintenance,

page 21) or replace ODS/ pilot assembly

7. Replace gas regulator

8. Replace module

1. Contact loca l natural or propane/LP gas company

2. Reconnect leads (see Wir-

ing Diagram, page 27)

3. Replace module

4. Clean burner (see Cleaning

and Maintenance, page 21) or replace burner orice(s)

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OBSERVED PROBLEM

Delayed ignition burner

TROUBLESHOOTING

Continued

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. Manifold pressure is too low

2. Burner orice(s) clogged

REMEDY

1. Contact loca l natural or propane/LP gas company

2. Clean burner (see Cleaning

and Maintenance, page 21) or replace burner orice

Bu rner b ackfi ring d uri ng combustion

Orange ame in burner during

burner combustion

Slight smoke or odor during

initial operation (rst hour)

Appliance produces a whistling noise when burner is lit

White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture

Remote does not function

1. Burner orice is clogged or

damaged

2. Damaged burner

3. Gas regulator defective

1. Not enough air

2. Gas regulator defective

1. Residues from manufacturing processes and logs curing

1. Air in gas line

2. Dirty or partially clogged

burner orice(s)

1. When heated, vapors from furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc. may turn

into white powder residue

1. Batte ry is not inst alled . Battery power is low

2. Bad module

1. Clean burner (see Cleaning

and Maintenance, page 21) or replace burner orice

2. Replace damaged burner

3. Replace gas regulator

1. Check burner for dirt and

de b ris . If fo und , cl ean

burner (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 21)

2. Replace gas control

1. Problem will stop after a few hours of operation

1. Operate burner until air is removed from line. Have gas line checked by local natural or propane/LP gas company

2. Clean burner (see Cleaning

and Maintenance, page 21) or replace burner orice

1. Turn appliance off when

using furniture polish, wax,

carpet cleaners or similar products

1. Replace batteries in remote control

2. Replace module

Appliance produces a clicking/ ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off

Batteries drain quickly and must be replaced often

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1. Me tal expa nd ing whil e heating or contracting while cooling

1. Operating unit with glass doors closed

2. Bad receiver module

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cessive, contact qualified

service person

1. Operate unit with screens closed and glass doors fully open

2. Replace receiver module

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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. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the re department.

IMPORTANT: Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning sup-

plies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles, etc.,

create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors. These odors will disappear over time.

OBSERVED PROBLEM

Appliance produces unwanted odors

Appliance shuts off in use (ODS operates)

Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position

Gas odor during combustion

IDENTIFYING ERROR SIGNALS FROM RECEIVER

Long signals (0.8 second tone, 0.2 second break) during ignition

5 second continuous tone

5 short signals (8.2 second

tone, 0.2 second break)

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. Appliance burning vapors

from paint, hair spray, glues, cleaners, chemicals, new carpet, etc. (See IMPOR-

TANT statement above)

2. Low fuel supply (propane/ LP only)

3. Gas leak. See Warning

statement at top of page

1. Not enough fresh air is available

2. Low line pressure

3. ODS/pi l o t i s p a r t i ally clogged

1. Gas leak. See Warning

statement at top of page

2. Control valve defective

1. Foreign matter between control valve and burner

2. Gas leak. See Warning

statement at top of page

1. B attery n e a r l y d o w n . (When signal appears the

rst time approximately 10

ignitions left)

1. Cable is not connected, ON/

OFF switch is in OFF position

1. Ignition not succ essful,

possible air in supply line

REMEDY

1. Open window to ventilate room. Stop using odor causing products while appliance is running

2. Rell supply tank (propane/

LP only)

3. Locate and correct all leaks (see Checking Gas Con-

nections, page 14)

1. Open window and/or door for ventilation

2. Contact loca l natural or propane/LP gas company

3. C lean O D S/pilot ( s e e

Cleaning and Maintenance,

page 21)

1. Locate and correct all leaks (see Checking Gas Con-

nections, page 14)

2. Replace control valve

1. Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign matter

2. Locate and correct all leaks (see Checking Gas Con-

nections, page 14)

1. Replace battery

1. Connect cables

1. Swit c h to ON. Repe a t procedure

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SPECIFICATIONS

Models VF-18N-PJD

• Input Rating: 21,000/30,000 Btu/Hr

• Fuel: Natural Gas

• Ignition: Piezo

• Manifold Pressure: 3.5" W.C.

• Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water): Max. - 10.5" W.C, Min. - 5.0 W.C *

• Shipping Weight: 32 lbs.

* For purpose of input adjustment

Models VF-18P-PJD

• Input Rating: 21,000/30,000 Btu/Hr

• Fuel: Propane/LP Gas

• Ignition: Piezo

• Manifold Pressure: 10" W.C.

• Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water): Max.- 14" W.C, Min. - 11" W.C *

• Shipping Weight: 32 lbs.

* For purpose of input adjustment

SERVICE HINTS

When Gas Pressure Is Too Low

• pilot will not stay lit

• burners will have delayed ignition

• heater will not produce specied heat

• (for propane/LP units) propane/LP gas

supply may be low

You may feel your gas pressure is too low. If

so, contact your local propane/LP or natural

gas supplier.

Models VF-24N-PJD and VF-30N-PJD

• Input Rating: 21,000/39,000 Btu/Hr

• Fuel: Natural Gas

• Ignition: Piezo

• Manifold Pressure: 3.5" W.C.

• Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water): Max. - 10.5" W.C, Min. - 5.0 W.C *

• Shipping Weight: 34 lbs.

* For purpose of input adjustment

Models VF-24P-PJD and VF-30P-PJD

• Input Rating: 21,000/39,000 Btu/Hr

• Fuel: Propane/LP Gas

• Ignition: Piezo

• Manifold Pressure: 10" W.C.

• Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water): Max.- 14" W.C, Min. - 11" W.C *

• Shipping Weight: 34 lbs.

* For purpose of input adjustment

TECHNICAL SERVICE

You may have further questions about instal-

lation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866-328-

4537. When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready.

You can also visit our web site at www.fmiproducts.com.

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REPLACEMENT PARTS

Note: Use only original replacement parts.

This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty.

PARTS UNDER WARRANTY

Contact authorized dealers of this product.

If they can’t supply original replacement

part(s), call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866-

328-4537.

ACCESSORIES

Purchase these accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories

call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866-328-4537

for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual.

FIREPLACE HOOD

Black - GA6050 Antique Brass - GA6053

For all models. Helps deect heat away from

mantel or wall above replace. Fits openings

28" to 48" wide.

When calling, have ready:

• your name

• your address

• model and serial numbers of your heater

• how heater was malfunctioning

• purchase date Usually, we will ask you to return the part to

the factory.

DAMPER CLAMP - GA6080

For Remote-Ready and Variable ManuallyControlled Models. Permanently opens

chimney ue damper for vented operation.

LAVA ROCK - GA6060

For all models. Order when additional rock

is desired.

FLOOR MEDIA KIT- VTA-LS5-1

For all models. Order when additional logs

is desired.

FLOOR MEDIA KIT- VTA-LS5-2

For all models. Order when additional logs

are desired.

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SPARK

Pilot

4 AA Batteries

ON/OFF

Switch

Thermocurrent

Interrupter Block

Battery Compartment

MA GR MO SW

PANEL

Receiver

Antenna

Ignition Cable

Thermocouple

Thermocurrent Interrupter Block

Combination Control

ON/OFF Switch (Optional)

OFF ON

8 Wire Connecting Cable

Thermocurrent Cable #2 or ON/OFF Switch Soldered Cable

Thermocurrent Cable #1

Motor Knob

MAN Knob

WIRING DIAGRAM

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MODELS VF-18N-PJD AND VF-18P-PJD

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This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow instruc-

PARTS

tions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual.

KEY

NO.

PART NUMBER

DESCRIPTION QTY.VF-18N-PJD VF-18P-PJD

1 ** ** Chassis 1 2 112791-01 112791-01 Grate 1 3 116672-01 116672-02 PJD Remote Valve 1 4 116673-01 116673-01 PJD Module, Maxitrol 1

5 116673-02 116673-02 Hand-Held Remote Control 1 6 112814-06 112814-06 Valve Bracket 1 7 116328-01 116328-01 Rear Burner 1 8 116559-01 116559-01 Air Shutter 1 9 114365-04 114365-06 Orice, Front 1 10 114365-05 114365-06 Orice, Rear 1 11 111824-01 111824-01 3/8" Nut/Sleeve 2 12 111817-05 111817-05 Rear Flextube 1 13 116336-01 116336-01 Rear Log Plate 1 14 112812-06 112812-06 Left Burner Bracket 1 15 111804-08 111804-08 Front Burner 1 16 112812-05 112812-05 Right Burner Bracket 1 17 116242-01 116242-01 Log Support Bracket 1 18 111817-06 111817-06 Front Flextube 1 19 104285-01 104286-01 ODS Pilot 1 20 098249-01 098249-01 ODS Nut 2 21 116329-02 116329-02 Front Log Bracket 1 22 111817-03 111817-03 3/16" Flextube 1 23 111828-01 111828-01 3/16" Nut/Sleeve 1 24 M11084-26 M11084-26 Screw, #10-24 x 0.375 17

PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN

116680-01 116680-01 Front Log Kit 1 116680-07 116680-07 Ember Pod Kit 1 116680-08 116680-08 Back Log Kit 1 100563-01 100563-01 Warning Plate 1 112796-01 112796-01 Lighting Instructions Plate 1 100639-05 100693-05 Caution Decal 1 112363-01 112363-01 Log Ember Kit #1 1 12364-01 112364-01 Log Ember Kit #2 1 112799-01 112799-01 Ember Flakes Kit 1 111288-02 111288-02 Gas Line Flex with Shut Off 1

** Not a eld replaceable part.

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PARTS

MODELS VF-24N-PJD AND VF-24P-PJD

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This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow instruc-

PARTS

tions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual.

KEY

NO.

PART NUMBER

DESCRIPTION QTY.VF-24N-PJD VF-24P-PJD

1 ** ** Chassis 1 2 111811-01 111811-01 Grate 1 3 116672-01 116672-02 PJD Remote Valve 1 4 116673-01 116673-01 PJD Module, Maxitrol 1

5 116673-02 116673-02 Hand-Held Remote Control 1 6 112814-06 112814-06 Valve Bracket 1 7 112828-01 112828-01 Rear Burner 1 8 112829-01 112829-01 Air Shutter 1 9 114365-01 114365-03 Orice, Front 1 10 114365-02 114365-03 Orice, Rear 1 11 111824-01 111824-01 3/8" Nut/Sleeve 2 12 111817-05 111817-05 Rear Flextube 1 13 112812-02 112812-02 Rear Log Plate 1 14 112812-06 112812-06 Left Burner Bracket 1 15 111804-05 111804-05 Front Burner 1 16 112812-05 112812-05 Right Burner Bracket 1 17 116331-01 116331-01 Right Ember Plate 1 18 111817-06 111817-06 Front Flextube 1 19 116680-04 116680-05 Pilot Bracket Kit 1 20 104285-01 104286-01 ODS Pilot 1 21 116337-01 — NG Pilot Shield 1 22 116329-01 116329-01 Front Log Bracket 1 23 111817-03 111817-03 3/16" Flextube 1 24 111828-01 111828-01 3/16" Nut/Sleeve 1 25 M11084-26 M11084-26 Screw, #10-24 x 0.375 18

PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN

116680-02 116680-02 Front Log Kit 1 116680-04 116680-05 Left Ember Pod Kit 1 116880-06 116680-06 Right Ember Pod Kit 1 116680-09 116680-09 Back Log Kit 1 100563-01 100563-01 Warning Plate 1 112796-01 112796-01 Lighting Instructions Plate 1 100639-05 100693-05 Caution Decal 1 112363-01 112363-01 Log Ember Kit #1 1 12364-01 112364-01 Log Ember Kit #2 1 112799-01 112799-01 Ember Flakes Kit 1 111288-02 111288-02 Gas Line Flex with Shut Off 1

** Not a eld replaceable part.

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PARTS

MODELS VF-30N-PJD AND VF-30P-PJD

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This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow instruc-

PARTS

tions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual.

KEY

NO.

PART NUMBER

DESCRIPTION QTY.VF-30N-PJD VF-30P-PJD

1 ** ** Chassis 1 2 116403-01 116403-01 Grate 1 3 116672-01 116672-02 PJD Remote Valve 1 4 116673-01 116673-01 PJD Module, Maxitrol 1

5 116673-02 116673-02 Hand-Held Remote Control 1 6 112814-06 112814-06 Valve Bracket 1 7 117118-01 117118-01 Rear Burner 1 8 116659-02 116659-01 Air Shutter 1 9 114365-01 114365-06 Orice, Front 1 10 114365-02 114365-04 Orice, Rear 1 11 111824-01 111824-01 3/8" Nut/Sleeve 2 12 111817-01 111817-01 Rear Flextube 1 13 117686-01 117686-01 Rear Log Plate 1 14 112812-06 112812-06 Left Burner Bracket 1 15 111804-05 111804-05 Front Burner 1 16 112812-05 112812-05 Right Burner Bracket 1 17 117416-02 117416-02 Right Ember Plate 1 18 111817-06 111817-06 Front Flextube 1 19 117416-01 117416-01 Left Ember Plate 1 20 104285-01 104286-01 ODS Pilot 1 21 116329-03 116329-03 Front Log Bracket 1 22 111817-03 111817-03 3/16" Flextube 1 23 111828-01 111828-01 3/16" Nut/Sleeve 1 24 M11084-26 M11084-26 Screw, #10-24 x 0.375 21 25 098249-01 098249-01 ODS Nut 2

PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN

116680-03 116680-03 Front Log Kit 1 116680-10 116680-10 Back Log Kit 1 116680-11 116680-11 Rear Log and Plate Kit 1 116680-12 116680-12 Left Ember Pod Kit 1 116880-13 116680-13 Right Ember Pod Kit 1 100563-01 100563-01 Warning Plate 1 112796-01 112796-01 Lighting Instructions Plate 1 100639-05 100693-05 Caution Decal 1 112363-01 112363-01 Log Ember Kit #1 1 12364-01 112364-01 Log Ember Kit #2 1 112799-01 112799-01 Ember Flakes Kit 1 111288-02 111288-02 Gas Line Flex with Shut Off 1

** Not a eld replaceable part.

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NOTES

_____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

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WARRANTy

kEEP THIS WARRANTy

Model (

located on product or identication tag

Serial No. (

located on product or identication tag

Date Purchased __________________________

Keep receipt for warranty verication.

FMI PRODUCTS, LLC LIMITED WARRANTIES

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) year from the date of rst purchase from an authorized dealer provided the product has been installed, maintained and operated in accordance with FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s warnings and instructions.

For products purchased for commercial, industrial or rental usage, this warranty is limited to 90 days from the date of rst purchase.

Factory Reconditioned Products

Limited Warranty: FMI PRODUCTS, LLC warrants factory reconditioned products and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 30 days from the date of rst purchase from an authorized dealer provided the product has been installed, maintained and operated in accordance with FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s warnings and instructions.

Terms Common to All Warranties

The following terms apply to all of the above warranties:

Always specify model number and serial number when contacting the manufacturer. To make a claim under this warranty the bill of sale or other proof of purchase must be presented.

This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser when purchased from an authorized dealer, and only when installed by a qualied installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished

with this product.

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 PRODUCTS, LLC. Warranty parts must be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and/or FMI PRODUCTS, LLC who will provide original factory replacement parts. Failure to use

original factory replacement parts voids this warranty.

Travel, handling, transportation, diagnostic, material, labor and incidental costs associated with warranty repairs, unless expressly covered by this warranty, are not reimbursable under this warranty and are the

responsibility of the owner.

Excluded from this warranty are products or parts that fail or become damaged due to misuse, accidents, improper installation, lack of proper maintenance, tampering, or alteration(s).

This is FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s exclusive warranty, and to the full extent allowed by law; this express warranty excludes any and all other warranties, express or implied, written or verbal and limits the duration of any and all implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose to four (4) year on new products and 30 days on factory reconditioned products from the date of rst purchase. FMI PRODUCTS, LLC makes no other warranties regarding this product.

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.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of

incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

For information about this warranty contact:

New Products

) _____________________________

) __________________________

2701 S. Harbor Blvd.

Santa Ana, CA 92704

1-866-328-4537

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