Design Dynamics VTD-18ND-TKA, VTD-24ND-TKA, VTD-18PD-TKA, VTD-124PD-TKA Owner's Operating And Installation Manual

VENTED DECORATIVE GAS LOG APPLIANCE

PFS

®

US

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

MODELS

VTD-18ND-TKA, VTD-18PD-TKA,

VTD-24ND-TKA AND VTD-24PD-TKA

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

Local Codes......................................................... 4

Unpacking............................................................ 4

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

Installation ........................................................... 5

Operation ........................................................... 10

Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 12

Inspecting Burners............................................. 13

Troubleshooting ................................................. 14

SAFETy

Specications .................................................... 17

Service Hints ..................................................... 17

Technical Service............................................... 17

Wiring Diagram .................................................. 18

Replacement Parts ............................................ 19

Accessories ....................................................... 19

Parts .................................................................. 20

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

WARNING: Improper instal-

lation, 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.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,* permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.

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

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

WARNING: This appliance

is for installation only in a

solid-fuel burning masonry or UL127 factory-built replace, constructed of noncombustible

material and connected to a

working ue. (See page 6 for minimum ue opening.)

WARNING: This is a 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 the National

Fuel Gas Codes, ANSI Z233.1/ NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and Ventilation.

State of Massachusetts: Installa-

tion must be made by a licensed plumber or gas tter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate or service this log set. Improper use of this log set can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning.

WARNING: This product con t ains and /or gene r ates

chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING: Keep ue open when operating unit.

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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, log set may not be working

properly. Get fresh air at once! Have log set 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uence

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

propane/LP gases are odorless. An odormaking agent is added to the gas. 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 log set.

WARNING: Any change to this log set or its controls can be dangerous.

WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with this appliance.

WARNING: Do not allow fans

to blow directly into replace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner ame patterns.

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 heater.

Log set becomes very hot when running. Keep children and

adults away from hot surface to

avoid burns or clothing ignition. Log set will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow surface to cool before touching.

Carefully supervise young chil-

dren when they are in the room

with log set. When using handheld remote accessory, keep selector switch in OFF position to prevent children from turning on burners with remote.

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

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

1. This appliance, as supplied, is only for

use with type of gas indicated on rating plate.

2. 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 gas supplier’s instructions

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

3. Never install log set

• in a recreational vehicle

• where curtains, furniture, clothing or other ammable objects are less than 42" from front, top or sides of log set

• in windy or drafty areas

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SAFETy

Continued

4. Before installing in a solid fuel burning

replace, 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. Inspect chimney ue for damage. If damaged, repair ue before operating

appliance.

5. You must operate this log set with replace

screen in place and fully closed. Any glass doors must be open during operation.

6. This log set is designed to be smokeless.

If logs ever appear to smoke, turn off appliance and call a qualied service person.

Note: During initia l ope ra tion, slight

smoking could occur due to log curing and burning of manufacturing residues. You may wish to add more ventilation by opening a window.

7. To reduce creation of soot, follow instructions

in Cleaning and Maintenance, page 12.

8. Installation and provisions for combustion and ventilation air must conform with the National Fuel Gas Codes, ANSI

Z233.1/NFPA 54, Air for combustion and Ventilation.

LOCAL CODES

Install and use log set 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*

UNPACKING

9. Do not run log set

• where ammable liquids or vapors are

used or stored

• under dusty conditions

10. Do not burn solid fuel in replace after

installing log set. Do not use this log set to cook food or burn paper or other

objects.

11. Do not use appliance if any part has been exposed to or under water. Immediately call a qualied service technician to inspect room heater and to replace any part of control system and any gas control which has been under water.

12. Turn log set off and let cool before servic-

ing, installing or repairing. Only a qualied service person should install, service or

repair log set.

13. Provide adequate clearances around air openings.

14. The receiver on this unit (see Figure 12,

page 9) has an antenna that has been attached with adhesive. DO NOT remove or alter placement of this antenna as this will short circuit receiver.

*Available from:

American National Standards Institute, Inc.

1430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

Battery March Park

Quincy, MA 02269

CAUTION: Do not remove data

plates from grate assembly. Data plates contain important warranty and safety information.

1. Remove contents from side compartments (see Figure 1).

2. Remove log set by lifting tray handles. Set

tray on oor.

3. Remove log set from tray by cutt ing

zip ties.

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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Carton Tray with Handles

Figure 1 - Log Set in Packing Box

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

WARNING: Failure to position parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury.

INSTALLATION

WARNING: The Massachu-

setts State Board requires all installations be performed by a Licensed Plumber or Gas Fitter. Massachusetts state code requires all vent dampers be welded open or removed.

WARNING: A qualied service person must install this appliance. Follow all local codes.

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 ue for damage. If damaged, repair ue damper before operating appliance.

Log Set

Receiver

Chassis Assembly

Receiver Cover Log

Figure 2 - Product Identication (Ramp

Control Knobs

Pan Burner)

Remote

NOTICE: Installation, service and

repair of this appliance must be performed by a qualied installer, service agency, company or gas supplier experienced with this type of gas appliance. Only factory authorized components

listed in these instructions may

be used in accordance with

manufacturer's instructions and

all codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. Any modications to or use of unauthorized components or ac-

cessory items will void manufac-

turer’s warranty and may result in a hazardous condition.

INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES

Figure 3 shows technical information regarding installation of your gas log set. Please

make sure that all specications shown are

applicable before installation is attempted.

SPECIFICATIONS (W.C.)

FUEL INLET PRESSURE MANIFOLD

NG

Min. Max.

LP

Figure 3 - Technical Information Chart

7" 10.5" 3.5"

11" 14" 10"

PRESSURE

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Flue Opening Specications

Note: This vented appliance must be installed only in a solid-fuel burning replace constructed of noncombustible material.

The replace must include a ue and venting system with minimum openings shown in Figure 4.

LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Firebox Size

Log

Height Depth

Size

18" 20" 14" 32" 22" 8" 24" 20" 14" 39" 25" 8"

* Measured at 14" depth.

Figure 4 - Sizes and Clearances

Front Width

CHECK GAS TYPE

Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/ LP) for your unit. If your gas supply is not

correct, DO NOT install this gas log set. Call

dealer where you bought the appliance for proper type of appliance.

Rear

Width*

Min. Flue

Size

Minimum ue sizes shown in Figure 3, page 5,

are based on a 6' chimney height using round

pipe. Your minimum ue size will vary based

on input rate and chimney height. Refer to the

National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Section 6.6 for details.

INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP

Secure damper stop clamp to edge of damper as shown in Figure 5. If for any reason this

clamp doesn't work on your replace, another

suitable clamp or permanent stop must be

installed, or damper blade must be cut or

removed.

Damper Clamp

Damper

Damper Clamp

Damper

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.

VENTING SPECIFICATIONS FOR INSTALLATION

The replace chimney ue and vent must be

drafting properly. To check vent for proper draft-

ing, light a tightly rolled newspaper on one end and place it to inside front edge of replace.

Observe smoke and be sure vent is properly drawing it up the chimney. If smoke spills out

into room, extinguish ame and remove any

obstruction until proper venting is achieved. The chimney ue must remain open a mini-

mum of 43 sq. inches of free air opening during operation of this log set. A multipurpose

damper clamp is provided to x damper in

position. For Massachusetts Residents Only: Instal-

lation of this vented gas log set in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires the damper be permanently removed or welded in the fully open position.

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Masonry

Fireplace

Figure 5 - Attaching Damper Clamp

Manufactured

Fireplace

INSTALLING APPLIANCE ASSEMbLY

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

CAUTION: Do not pick up appliance assembly by logs. This could damage unit. Only handle assembly by grates.

IMPORTANT: Make sure appliance is level. If

unit is not level, unit will not work properly.

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Installation Items Needed

• control cover kit (provided with appliance)

• approved exible gas hose and ttings

(provided with appliance) (if allowed by local codes)

• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not

provided)

1. Position appliance in replace.

2. Connect to gas supply (see Connecting to Gas Supply).

Flexible Gas Hose with Regulator

Control Valve

Figure 6 - Flexible Gas Hose and Gas

Regulator

CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY

WARNING: This appliance requires 3/8" NPT National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to pressure regulator.

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

CAUTION: Never connect

propane/LP appliance directly to propane/LP supply. This unit requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install external regulator between unit and propane/LP supply.

Installation Items Needed

Before installing log set, make sure you have

items listed below.

• external regulator (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)

* An equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase optional equipment shutoff valve from your dealer.

For propane/LP units, 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, regulator damage

could occur. Install external regulator with vent pointing down as shown in Figure 7.

Pointing vent down protects it from freezing

rain or sleet.

External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down

Propane/LP Supply Tank

WARNING: Never connect

Figure 7 - External Regulator with Vent

Pointing Down

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

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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 log set (see Figure 8).

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

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.

We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 8. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel supply and appliance. 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: Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum (LP) gas.

Equipment Shutoff Valve with 1/8" NPT

Approved Flexible Gas Hose (If allowed by local codes)

* Purchase the optional shutoff valve from your dealer.

** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input

adjustment.

3" Min.

Pipe Cap Tee Nipple Joint

Sediment Trap

Figure 8 - Gas Connection

Tap*

From Gas Meter (5" W.C.** to 10.5" W.C. Pressure)

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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 appliance. See guidelines

under Connecting to Gas Supply, page 7.

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 appliance regulator.

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

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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 appliance and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply. Check recon-

nected ttings for leaks.

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

1. Close e qu ip me nt shutoff valve (see Figure 9).

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 equip-

ment shutoff valve for natural gas or propane/LP supply to equipment shutoff valve for propane/LP (see Figures 10 and 11).

Apply noncorrosive leak detection uid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.

4. Correct all leaks at once.

Equipment Shutoff Valve

Figure 9 - Equipment Shutoff Valve

Propane/LP Tank

Equipment Shutoff Valve

Open

Closed

Equipment Shutoff Valve

Gas Meter

Figure 11 - Checking Gas Joints

(Natural Gas Only)

PRESSURE TESTING APPLIANCE GAS CONNECTIONS

1. Open equipmen t shutoff valve (see Figure 9).

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 appliance is in OFF position.

4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff

valve to gas control (see Figures 10 and

11). Apply noncorrosive leak detection

uid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a

leak.

5. Correct all leaks at once.

6. Light appliance (see Operation, page 10).

Check all other internal joints for leaks.

7. Turn off appliance.

INSTALLING RECEIVER AND COVER LOG

1. Place receiver into position beside chassis

in replace. Receiver should lay at on oor of replace (see Figure 12).

2. Place receiver cover log over receiver. This will hide receiver from view (see Figure 12).

Log Set

Receiver Cover Log

Receiver Flat on Service

Figure 10 - Checking Gas Joints

(Propane/LP Gas Only)

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Antenna on Top of Receiver

Figure 12 - Receiver and Cover Log

SET

OFF

STAND

BY

FOR YOUR SAFETY

READ bEFORE LIGHTING

WARNING: Keep ue open

when operating unit.

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 lighted by hand. When lighting 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.

REMOTE OPERATION

REMOTE LIGHTING

INSTRUCTIONS

NOTICE: During initial operation of new appliance, metallic components may emit an odor as paint and assembly compounds are heated and cured. Be sure to provide adequate fresh air if odors are detected.

CAUTION: A mild gas ash

within 10 seconds is normal

during shutdown of this heater.

Remain clear of hearth area for

the entire shutdown process to avoid possible injury.

1. STOP! Read safety information, above.

2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open.

3. Turn motor knob clockwise to 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 safety information, above. If you don’t smell gas, go to next step.

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OPERATION

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• 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 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.

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

WARNING: burner will come

on automatically within one min-

ute after pilot burner is lighted.

6. Press buttons and at the same

time. A short acoustic signal conrms start

sequence has begun.

Further short acoustic signals (0.2 sec.,

1 Hz) indicate 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 14.

7. Press to turn on main burner and in-

crease ame height. Press to decrease ame height and shut off main burner.

Figure 13 - Control Panel for Remote

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REMOTE OPERATION

8. Short tapping of either button allows

incremental change in ame height.

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

10. To turn off burners only, press to decrease ame height and shut off main

burner. Close equipment shutoff valve

(see Figure 9, page 9).

FUNCTIONS OF

REMOTE CONTROL

battery

• After charged battery has been correctly

installed, remote hand set is ready for

operations.

• Remove battery if remote handset will not

be used more than one year.

Changing 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. (DIP switch is located inside hand held control at top of battery compartment.) Press receiver's reset button on bottom of receiver module until you hear a second (longer) signal. When pressing

button on remote handset in the following

20 sec., receiver learns new code.

Shut Off Procedure

To save battery power; press to turn main gas to pilot gas. Press OFF button to shut off

heater including pilot ame. Heater can be shut off with ON/OFF switch, thus disabling

remote hand set.

MANUAL OPERATION

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 safety information, page 10.

2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open.

Setting Display ( °C/24h and °F/12h)

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

Setting Time

• After connecting battery or by simultaneously pressing and display will start

to ash. You are in SET mode.

• From SET mode press to set hour and

to set minute.

• Wait or press OFF to return to manual

mode.

Battery Replacement

Remote handset battery needs to be changed when LED is dim. Battery life expectancy is 2 to 3 years. If 4 "AA" batteries are used in

receiver, 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 16).

TO TURN OFF GAS

TO APPLIANCE

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

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 10. If you do not smell gas, go to next step.

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

position.

6. With MAN knob on valve in MAN position,

a metallic core is visible. (see Figure 14,

page 12).

7. Push and hold down metal core fully by

using a non-sharp object such as a pen. This lets pilot gas ow.

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MANUAL OPERATION

8. Light pilot burner with a match, (see

Figure 15).

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

after releasing metal core. If not, repeat steps 1 thru 4, page 11.

10. Turn MAN knob counterclockwise

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.

8 Wire Receiver Jack Microswitch

Motor Knob in ON Position

Figure 14 - Control Valve

Ignitor

Figure 15 - Pilot

Lighting with Piezo Ignitor

1. Disconnect ignitor cable from receiver and

connect to Piezo Ignitor Tab (see Figure

14 and Wiring Diagram on page 18).

ON/OFF Switch

Metallic Core for Manual Ignition

Piezo

Ignitor

Piezo

Ignitor Tab

MAN Knob in Manual Position

Pilot Burner

2. STOP! Read safety information, page 10.

3. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open.

4. Turn motor knob clockwise to 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 10.

6. ON/OFF switch in "—" ON position.

7. MAN-knob on valve is in MAN position (see Figure 14). When in MAN position you can see a metallic core.

8. Push and hold down metal core fully with

a pen while 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 metal

core. Pilot should stay lit. If not, repeat

steps 1 through 4.

11. Turn MAN knob counterclockwise to ON position. This lets main gas ow.

12. Turn motor knob to adjust ame. Knob

has a slipping clutch that allows manual

ame height adjustment.

13. To turn off burners only, press to decrease ame height and shut off main

burner. Close equipment shutoff valve

(see Figure 9, page 9).

TO TURN GAS OFF

TO APPLIANCE

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

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Keep area around log set clean and clear

of debris.

• Periodically inspect air mixer and burner

tube for foreign matter blocking air inlet

and ame holes.

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• Once every year, a qualied agency or

certied chimney sweep should examine and clean venting system of replace.

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INSPECTING bURNERS

Check pilot ame pattern and burner ame

patterns often.

PILOT FLAME PATTERN

Figure 16 shows a correct pilot ame pattern. Figure 17 shows an incorrect pilot ame pattern. The incorrect pilot ame is not touching thermocouple. When thermocouple cools,

heater will shut down.

If pilot ame pattern is incorrect, as shown

in Figure 17

• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 11 or 12)

• see Troubleshooting, page 14

Note: Pilot ame on natural gas units will have

a slight curve, but ame should be blue and

have no yellow or orange color.

Figure 16 - Correct

Pilot Flame

Figure 17 - Incorrect

Pilot Flame

bURNER FLAME PATTERN

Figure 18 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 19,

• turn appliance off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 11 or 12)

• see Troubleshooting, page 14

Figure 18 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern

Figure 19 - Incorrect Burner Flame

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Pattern

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. Switc h in OFF position (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 any metal o r 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. Clean ODS/pilot (see Clean-

ing and Maintenance, page

12) or replace ODS/pilot assembly

7. Replace gas regulator

8. Replace module

1. Contact local natur al or propane/LP gas company

2. Reconnect leads (see Wir-

ing Diagram, page 18)

3. Replace module

4. Clean burner (see Cleaning

and Maintenance, page 12) 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 local natur al or propane/LP gas company

2. Clean burner (see Cleaning

and Maintenance, page 12) or replace burner orice

Bu rne r back fir ing 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. Battery is not installed. Battery power is low

2. Bad module

1. Clean burner (see Cleaning

and Maintenance, page 12) or replace burner orice

2. Replace damaged burner

3. Replace gas regulator

1. Check burner for dirt and

de b ris. If fou n d, c lea n

burner (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 12)

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 12) 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 click-

ing/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 ex pa ndi ng wh ile heating or contracting while cooling

1. Operating unit with glass doors closed

2. Bad receiver module

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1. This is normal with most appliances. If noise is ex-

cessive, contact qualified

service person

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

2. Replace receiver module

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/pilot i s p a r t i a l l y 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 a ttery 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 n ot successful,

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 8)

1. Open window and/or door for ventilation

2. Contact local natur al or propane/LP gas company

3. C l ean O D S / p i l o t ( s e e

Cleaning and Maintenance,

page 12)

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

nections, page 8)

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 8)

1. Replace battery

1. Connect cables

1. Swit c h to O N . Re p e at procedure

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SPECIFICATIONS

VTD-18ND-TKA

• Rating: 35,000/50,000 Btu/Hr

• Type Gas: Natural Gas

• Ignition: Piezo

• Manifold Pressure: 3.5" W.C.

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

• Shipping Weight: 48 lbs. * For purpose of input adjustment.

VTD-24ND-TKA

• Rating: 45,000/68,000 Btu/Hr

• Type Gas: Natural Gas

• Ignition: Piezo

• Manifold Pressure: 3.5" W.C.

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

• Shipping Weight: 57 lbs. * For purpose of input adjustment.

VTD-18PD-TKA

• Rating: 35,000/50,000 Btu/Hr

• Type Gas: Propane/LP

• Ignition: Piezo

• Manifold Pressure: 10" W.C.

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

• Shipping Weight: 48 lbs. * For purpose of input adjustment.

VTD-24PD-TKA

• Rating: 41,000/58,000 Btu/Hr

• Type Gas: Propane/LP

• Ignition: Piezo

• Manifold Pressure: 10" W.C.

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

• Shipping Weight: 57 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

• propane/LP gas supply may be low

You may feel your gas pressure is too low. If

so, contact your local natural gas supplier.

TEChNICAL SERVICE

You may have further questions about

installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If s o, cont act FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at

1-866-328-4537. When calling please have your model and serial number s of your heater ready.

You can also visit FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s

web site at www.fmiproducts.com.

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SPARK

Pilot

4 AA Batteries

ON/OFF

Switch

Thermocurrent

Interrupter Block

SW

TC

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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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

pa r t(s ), cal l FMI PRO DUCT S, LLC at

1-866-328-4537.

When calling FMI PRODUCTS, LLC, have

ready:

• your name

• your address

• model and serial numbers of your heater

• how heater was malfunctioning

• purchase date

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.

Usually, we will ask you to return the part to

the factory.

PARTS NOT 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 for referral information. A list of authorized deal-

ers can be found by visiting www.fmiproducts. com.

When calling FMI PRODUCTS, LLC, have

ready:

• model and serial numbers of your heater

• the replacement part number

DAMPER CLAMP - GA6080

For Remote-Ready and Variable Manually-Controlled Models. Permanently opens

chimney ue damper for vented operation.

LAVA ROCK - GA6060

For all models. Order when additional rock

is desired.

EMbER FLAKE KIT - 112799-01

For all models.

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.

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PARTS

5

13/17

15

22

13/17

10

21

16

5

10

19

1

3

2

9

20

18

8

14

12

7

6

9

4

11

MODELS VTD-18ND-TKA, VTD-18PD-TKA, VTD-24ND-TKA AND VTD-24PD-TKA

Note: Air shutter setting is 1/8" open for natural gas and full open for propane/LP gas.

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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 19 of this manual.

KEY

NO.

VTD-18ND-TKA VTD-18PD-TKA VTD-24ND-TKA VTD-24PD-TKA

PART NUMbER

DESCRIPTION QTY.

1 ** ** ** ** Grate Assembly 1 2 124694-03 124694-04 124694-01 124694-02 Gas Train Assembly 1 3 124693-02 124693-02 124693-01 124693-01 Chassis Weldments 1 4 ** ** ** ** Log Plate Assembly

(Logs not shown) 5 124692-01 124692-01 124692-01 124692-01 Venturi 2 6 116856-01 116856-02 116856-01 116856-02 Pilot 1 7 112813-01 112813-02 112813-01 112813-02 Valve Assembly 1 8 121515-01 121515-01 121515-01 121515-01 Pilot Bracket 1 9 14396 14396 14396 14396 Adapter 3/8" x 3/8" Brass 2 10 112370-01 112370-01 112370-01 112370-01 Gasket 2 11 111800-01 111800-01 111800-01 111800-01 Screw #10 x 3/8" 15 12 114378-01 114378-01 114378-01 114378-01 Bracket Stiffener 1 13 111 87 11187 11187 1118 7 Screw #8 x 1/4" 2 14 112817-01 112817-01 112817-01 112817-01 Screw #10 x 1 1/

4

15 111824-01 111824-01 111824-01 111824-01 Compression Nut/ Sleeve 3/8" 2 16 111817-05 111817-05 111817-05 111817-05 Flextube 3/8" x 15" 1 17 112829-01 112829-01 112829-01 112829-01 Air Shutter 2 18 121516-01 121516-01 121516-01 121516-01 Black Hose 1 19 121545-01 121545-01 121545-01 121545-01 Receiver Cover Log 1 20 116673-01 116673-01 116673-01 116673-01 Module 1 21 111817-01 111817-01 111817-01 111817-01 Flextube 3/8" x 7" 1 22 114365-21 114365-08 114365-22 114365-23 Orice 2

PARTS AVAILAbLE — NOT SHOWN

100563-01 100563-01 100563-01 100563-01 Warning Plate 1 112796-01 112796-01 112796-01 112796-01 Lighting Instructions Plate 1 100639-01 100639-01 100639-01 100639-01 Caution Decal 1 111288-02 111288-02 111288-02 111288-02 Gas Line Flex 18" 1 112363-01 112363-01 112363-01 112363-01 Log Scrap Kit #1 1 112364-01 112364-01 112364-01 112364-01 Log Scrap Kit #2 1 114380-01 114380-01 114380-01 114380-01 Remote Transmitter 1 111801-17 111801-17 111801-17 111801-18 Rating Plate 1 26839 26839 26839 26839 Rockwool 1

1

2

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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) years 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.

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.

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 allow-

ance 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) years 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

Factory Reconditioned Products

Terms Common to All Warranties

) _____________________________

) __________________________

2701 S. Harbor Blvd.

Santa Ana, CA 92704

1-866-328-4537

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