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VENT-FREE GAS SYSTEM
OWNER'S OPERATION
AND INSTALLATION
MANUAL
MODELS
FDF400RT-ZC SERIES
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:Thisapplianceisequippedfornaturaland propane/LPgas.Fieldconversionisnotpermittedother than between natural or propane/LP 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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Specifications............................................. |
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Inspecting Burners................................... |
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Qualified Installing Agency......................... |
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Care And Maintenance............................. |
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Product Features........................................ |
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Service Hints............................................ |
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Product Identification.................................. |
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Technical Service..................................... |
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Unpacking.................................................. |
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Troubleshooting....................................... |
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Local Codes............................................... |
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Accessories.............................................. |
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Water Vapor: A By-Product Of |
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Parts......................................................... |
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Unvented Room Heaters...................... |
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Replacement 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.
This appliance is only for use withthetypeofgasindicatedon the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.
DANGER:Carbonmonoxide
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/LPgas are odorless.An odor-making 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 use a blower insert, heat exchange insertorotheraccessorynotapproved for use with this heater.
WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into the heater. Avoidanydraftsthatalterburner flame pattern including ceiling fans. Altered burner patterns can cause sooting.
WARNING: Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance. Never place any objects in the heater.
WARNING: Due to high temperatures,theapplianceshould belocatedoutoftrafficandaway from furniture and draperies.
WARNING: Heater becomes very hot when running. Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Heater will remain hot for a time after shutoff. Allow surfaces to cool before touching.
WARNING: Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with the heater.
WARNING: Make sure a fireplace screen is in place before running heater.
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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 should 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. SeeAir for Combustion and Ventilation, page 7.
If heater keeps shutting off, see Troubleshooting, page 26.
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.Always run heater with control knob at PILOT/IGN or ON locked positions. never set control knob between locked positions. Poor combustion and higher levels of carbon monoxide may result.
9.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.
10.Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater.
11.Operating heater above elevations of
4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.
12.To prevent performance problems, do not use propane/LP fuel tank of less than
100 lbs. capacity.
13.Do not use this heater as a wood-burning heater. Use only the logs provided with the heater.
14.To prevent the creation of soot, follow the instructions under Care and Maintenance 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 log heater is designed to be smokeless. If logs ever appear to be smoking, turn off heater and call a qualified service technician. NOTE: During initial operating, slight smoking could occur due to log curing and heater burning off manufacturing residues.
17.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.
18.Do not use this heater if any log is broken.
Do not operate heater if a log is chipped
(dime-size or larger).
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SPECIFICATIONS
FDF400RT-ZC
Gas Type |
Natural |
Propane/LP |
Maximum Input Rating |
32,000 BTU/Hr |
32,000 BTU/Hr |
Minimum Input Rating |
N/A |
N/A |
Regulator Pressure Setting |
4" W.C. |
9" W.C. |
Inlet Gas Pressure* |
Max. 9.5" W.C. |
Max. 14" W.C. |
(inches of water) |
Min. 5" W.C. |
Min. 11" W.C. |
Ignition |
Electronic Piezo Ignitor |
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Heater Dimensions (H x W x D) |
29.5" x 29.1" x 15.6" |
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Carton Dimensions (H x W x D) |
31.1" x 31.5" x 18.1" |
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Fireplace Weight |
69.5 lbs. |
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Shipping Weight |
79.5 lbs. |
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* For purposes of input adjustment.
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
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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.
PRODUCT FEATURES
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
10 and the markings on the heater.
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Hood 
Screen 
Logs 
Heater Controls
(Inside Panel)
Figure 1 - Vent-Free Fireplace Insert
UNPACKING
1.Remove top inner pack.
2.Tilt carton so that heater is upright.
3.Remove protective side packaging.
4.Slide heater out of carton.
5Remove protective plastic wrap.
6.Hold the screen, lift, and pull forward.
7.Remove log set by cutting plastic ties.
8.Carefully unwrap log.
9.Check for any shipping damage. If heater or log is damaged, promptly inform your dealer where you bought the heater.
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.
25 West 43rd Street
New York, NY 10036
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269-9101
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.
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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.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a confined spaceorunusuallytightconstructionunlessprovisionsareprovided for adequate combustion and ventilationair.Readthefollowing 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, orapplicablelocalcodes.
WARNING:Iftheareainwhich theheatermaybeoperateddoes notmeettherequiredvolumefor indoorcombustionair,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 International Fuel Gas Code, orapplicablelocalcodes.
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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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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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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
•where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than 42" from the front, top, or 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.
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, page 7.
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.
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INSTALLATION
GAS SELECTION
This appliance is factory preset for propane/LP gas. No changes are required for connecting to propane/LP.
Onlyaqualifiedinstallerorservice techniciancanperformgasselectionandconnectingtogassupply.
CAUTION: Two gas line installations at the same time are prohibited.
CAUTION:Toavoidgasleakageforthegasnotbeingusedat the inlet of regulator, a qualified installer or service technician must use supplied cap.
You will notice a color coded plungerontheinsideoftheregulator.Thisisnormal.Whentheinlet connection fitting is inserted and tightened, this plunger will be pushed back by the fitting making all of the adjustments for the gas being supplied. DO NOT REMOVE THE PLUNGER. The regulator will not work.
Theinletregulatoriscolorcoded for identification of the correct gastype.Blueisforpropane(LP gas)andyellowisfornaturalgas.
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Figure 4 - Gas Regulator
FOR PROPANE/LP GAS INSTALLATION: BLUE
1. Remove blue dust cover.
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Install Gas Fitting Here
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