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MODEL
FDLR18-1
VENT-FREE GAS LOG
CHASSIS
OWNER’S OPERATION AND
INSTALLATION MANUAL
PFS ®
US
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
—Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
—WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
•Do not try to light any appliance.
•Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
—Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This appliance is equipped for Natural and Propanegas.Fieldconversionisnotpermittedotherthan between natural or propane gases.
Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call
our customer service department at 1-855-607-6557, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm EST, Monday through Friday or email info@factorybuysdirect.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety......................................................... |
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Operation................................................. |
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Qualified Installing Agency......................... |
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Inspecting Burners................................... |
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Specifications............................................. |
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Care And Maintenance............................. |
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Product Features........................................ |
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Troubleshooting....................................... |
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Product Identification.................................. |
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Replacement Parts................................... |
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Local Codes............................................... |
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Accessories.............................................. |
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Unpacking.................................................. |
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Service Hints............................................ |
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Water Vapor: A By-Product Of |
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Technical Service..................................... |
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Unvented Room Heaters...................... |
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Parts......................................................... |
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Air For Combustion and Ventilation............ |
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Warranty................................................... |
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Installation.................................................. |
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SAVE THIS BOOK
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequatecombustionandventilationairmustbeprovided.
Refer to Air For Combustion and Ventilation section on page 7 of this manual.
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.
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 propane or natural gas. Field conversion by any other means including the use of a kit is not permitted.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer.
PATENT INFORMATION
This product may be covered by one or more of the following United States patents:
8,915,239 8,851,065 8,764,436 8,757,202 8,757,139 8,752,541 8,568,136
8,545,216 8,517,718 8,516,878 8,506,290 8,465,277 8,317,511 8,297,968
8,281,781 8,241,034 8,235,708 8,152,515 8,011,920 7,967,006 7,967,007
7,654,820 7,730,765 7,677,236 7,607,426 7,434,447
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SAFETY
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manualcarefullyandcompletely before trying 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. Failure to follow these instructions will void the warranty.
Onlyaqualifiedinstaller,service agent, or local gas supplier may install and service this product.
WARNING: Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustiblematerials,gasoline, andotherflammablevaporsand
liquids.
WARNING: This appliance can be used with propane or natural gas. It is shipped from thefactoryadjustedforusewith propane.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness or nausea.
If you have these signs, the heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have heater 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 influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.
NATURAL AND PROPANE/LP GAS: Natural and Propane/LP gas 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.
WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can
be dangerous.
WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into fireplace. Avoidanydraftsthatalterburner flame patterns.
WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchange insert or other accessory not approvedforusewiththisheater.
WARNING: Due to high temperatures, the appliance should belocatedoutoftrafficandaway from furniture and draperies.
WARNING: Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance. Never place any objects in the heater.
WARNING: The log set becomes very hot when running. Keep children and adults away fromhotsurfacestoavoidburns or clothing ignition. Fireplace will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool before touching.
WARNING: Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with the heater.
WARNING:Youmustoperate
this log set with screen in place.
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SAFETY
1.Do not place Propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Propane/LP supply tank(s) must be placed outdoors.
2.This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.
3.This heater needs fresh air ventilation to run properly. This heater has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available. See
Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 7 and 8. If heater keeps shutting off, see
Troubleshooting, page 25.
4.Keep all air openings in front and bottom of heater clear and free of debris. This will ensure enough air for proper combustion.
5.If heater shuts off, do not relight until you have provided fresh, outside air. If heater keeps shutting off, have it serviced.
6.Do not run heater:
•Where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored.
•Under dusty conditions.
7.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.
8.Do not use heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified 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.
9.Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater.
10.Operating heater above elevations of
4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.
11.To prevent performance problems, do not use propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100 lbs. capacity.
12.Do not use this heater as a wood-burning heater. Use only the logs provided with the heater.
13.Solid fuels should not be burned in fireplace in which a vent-free log set is installed. Do not use this heater to cook food or burn paper or other objects.
14.To prevent sooting, follow the instructions in Care and Maintenance (see page 24).
15.Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as pine cones, vermiculite, or rock wool. Using these added items can cause sooting. Do not add lava rock around base. Rock and debris could fall into the control area of heater. After servicing, always replace screen before operating heater.
16.This heater is designed to be smokeless. If logs ever appear to smoke, turn off heater and call a qualified service person.
Note: During initial operation, slight smoking could occur due to log curing and the heater burning manufacturing residues.
17.If fireplace has glass doors, never operate this heater with glass doors closed. If you operate heater with doors closed, heat will build up inside fireplace and cause glass to burst. If fireplace opening has vents at the bottom, you must open the vents before operating log set. Always operate heater with glass doors fully open.
18.Do not use this heater if any log is broken.
Do not operate heater if a log is chipped
(dime-size or larger).
QUALIFIED INSTALLING AGENCY
Only a qualified agency should install and replace gas piping, gas utilization equipment or accessories, and repair and equipment servicing. The term “qualified agency” means any individual, firm, corporation, or company that either in person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for:
a)Installing, testing, or replacing gas piping
or
b)Connecting, installing, testing, repairing, or servicing equipment; that is experienced in such work; that is familiar with all precautions required; and that has complied with all the requirement of the authority having jurisdiction.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model FDLR18-1
Ignition |
Electronic Piezo Ignitor |
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Gas Type |
Natural Gas |
Propane Gas |
Maximum Input Rating |
30,000 Btu/Hr |
30,000 Btu/Hr |
Minimum Input Rating |
16,000 Btu/Hr |
27,000 Btu/Hr |
Manifold Pressure |
4" W.C. |
9" W.C. |
Inlet Gas Pressure* |
Max. 9" |
Max. 14" |
(inches of water) |
Min. 5" |
Min. 11" |
*For purposes of input adjustment
PRODUCT FEATURES
This log set has been tested and approved to ANSI Z21.11.2 standard for Unvented Heaters and can be operated with the flue damper closed. State and local codes in some areas prohibit the use of vent-free heaters.
SAFETY PILOT
This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS/pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air.
PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM
This heater is equipped with an electronic piezo control system. This system requires AAA batteries (provided).
THERMOSTAT HEAT CONTROL
The control automatically cycles the burner on and off to maintain a desired room temperature.
2 GAS OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Your heater is equipped to operate on either
Propane/LP or Natural gas. The heater is shipped from the factory ready for connecting to Propane/LP. The heater can easily be changed to Natural gas by having your qualified installer follow the instructions on page
13 and the markings on the heater.
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Pilot
Ignitor Button
Burner
Control Knob
Figure 1 - Vent-Free Log Chassis
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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.
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269-9101
This heater is designed for vent-free op - eration. State and local codes in some areas prohibit the use of vent-free heaters.
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-fired supplemental room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.
In the State of Massachusetts the gas cock must be a T-handle type. The State of Massachusetts requires that a flexible appliance connector cannot exceed three feet in length.
UNPACKING
1.Remove logs and burner base assembly from carton.
Note: Do not pick up burner base assembly by burners as this could damage heater. Always handle base assembly by grate.
2.Remove all protective packaging applied to logs and heater for shipment.
3.Check all items for any shipping damage.
If damaged, promptly inform dealer where you purchased the heater.
WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS
Water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion. An unvented room heater produces approximately one (1) ounce (30 mL) of water for every 1,000 BTUs (0.3 KWs) of gas input per hour. Unvented room heaters are recommended as supplemental heat (a room) rather than a primary heat source (an entire house). In most supplemental heat applications, the water vapor does not create a problem. In most applications, the water vapor enhances the low humidity atmosphere experienced during cold weather.
The following steps will help ensure that water vapor does not become a problem.
1.Be sure the heater is sized properly for the application, including ample combustion air and circulation air.
2.If high humidity is experienced, a dehumidifier may be used to help lower the water vapor content of the air.
3.Do not use an unvented room heater as the primary heat source.
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
WARNING: This heater shall notbeinstalledinaconfinedspace or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Read the following instructionstoinsureproperfresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home.
Today’s homes are built more energy efficient 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 efficient, 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, fireplaces, clothes dryers and fuel burning appliances draw air from the house to operate. You must provide adequate fresh air for these appliances. This will insure proper venting of vented fuel-burning appliances.
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.
WARNING:Iftheareainwhich the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space or if the building is of unusually tight construction, provide adequate combustion and ventilation air byoneofthemethodsdescribed in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, the International Fuel Gas Code, or applicable local codes.
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
VENTILATION AIR
Ventilation Air From Inside Building
This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor 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.
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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 floor. 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.
Rework worksheet, adding the space of the adjoining unconfined space. The combined spaces must have enough fresh air to supply all appliances in both spaces.
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Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
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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 centralheatingsystem,youmay run system’s circulating blower whileusingheater.Thiswillhelp circulatetheheatthroughoutthe house. In the event of a power outage, you can use this heater as your primary heat source.
WARNING: A qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace, the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner. Creosote will ignite if highly heated.Adirtychimneyfluemay createanddistributesootwithin thehouse.Inspectchimneyflue and firebox for damage. If damaged, repair flue before operating heater.
WARNING: Seal any fresh air vents or ash clean-out doors located on floor or wall of fireplace. If not, drafting may cause pilot outage or sooting. Use a heat-resistant sealant. Do not seal chimney flue damper.
WARNING: Never install the heater
•in a bedroom or bathroom
•in a recreational vehicle
•wherecurtains,furniture,clothing,orotherflammableobjects arelessthan36"fromthefront, 42" from top, or 16" from sides of the heater.
•in high traffic areas
•in windy or drafty areas
CAUTION: This heater creates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to heater. Installing heater next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities (such as tobaccosmoke,aromaticcandles, cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may discolor walls or cause odors.
NOTICE: State or local codes may only allow operation of this applianceinaventedconfiguration. Check your state or local codes.
WARNING: This appliance is designed for installation in only a solid-fuel burning masonry or UL 127 factory-built fireplace or inalistedventlessfireboxenclosure. Exception: DO NOT install this appliance in a factory-built fireplace that includes instructions stating it has not been tested or should not be used with unvented gas logs.
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INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture to the air.Although this is beneficial, installing heater in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form too much moisture.
See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 7 and 8.
Before beginning assembly or operation of the product, make sure all parts are present. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble, install or operate the product. Contact customer service for replacement parts.
Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below:
•Hardware package (provided with heater)
•Electric drill with 3/16" drill bit
•Phillips screwdriver
CHECK GAS TYPE
Be sure your gas supply is right for your heater. Otherwise, call dealer where you bought the heater for proper type heater.
CLEARANCES TO
COMBUSTIBLES
WARNING: Maintain the minimumclearances.Ifpossible, providegreaterclearancesfrom floor,ceiling,andadjoiningwall. Measure from outermost point of heater.
Minimum Fireplace Clearance To
Combustible Materials
Side Wall 16", Ceiling 42", Front 36"
LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Firebox Size
18" Log Set: Height 20", Depth 13",
Front Width 29", Rear Width 22"
Minimum Clearances For Side
Combustible Material, Side Wall
and Ceiling
A.Clearance from the side of the fireplace cabinet to any combustible material and wall should follow diagram in Figure 4.
B.Clearance from the top of the fireplace opening to the ceiling must not be less than 42".
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*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 the information below.
You must have noncombustible material(s) above the fireplace 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 12" up (for all models). See Figure 5 for minimum clearances.
Requirements for Safe Installation
(A) 12" or more: Noncombustible material OK.
(A) Between 8" and 12":
Install fireplace hood accessory.
(A) 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 flue damper open.
Noncombustible
Material Distance
Figure 5 - Heat Resistant Material (Slate,
Marble, Tile, etc.) Above Fireplace
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