FMI LVF43NR, LVF43PR, VLVF43NR, VLVF43PR Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

UNVENTED (VENT-

PFS

US

FREE) GAS FIREPLACE

OWNER’S OPERATION

AND INSTALLATION

MANUAL

®

MODELS (V)LVF43NR AND

(V)LVF43PR

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

— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.

• 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.

ed installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Product identication ........................................... 5

Product Features ................................................. 5

Air for Combustion and Ventilation ...................... 6

Installation ........................................................... 9

Operation ........................................................... 20

Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 24

Inspecting Burners............................................. 25

SAFETY

Wiring Diagram .................................................. 26

Troubleshooting ................................................. 27

Specications .................................................... 30

Replacement Parts ............................................ 30

Service Hints ..................................................... 30

Technical Service............................................... 30

Accessories ....................................................... 31

Parts .................................................................. 32

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

WARNING: Improper

installation, adjustment,

alteration, service or
maintenance can cause

injury or property dam­age. Refer to this manual

for correct installation

and operational proce­dures. For assistance or

additional information

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

WARNING: This is an

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

from the room in which

it is installed. Provisions
for adequate combustion

and ventilation air must

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

of this manual.

This appliance may be in-

stalled in an aftermarket,*

permanently located,
manufactured (mobile)
home, where not prohib­ited by local codes.

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

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

WARNING: This product

contains and/or generates

chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer or

birth defects or other reproduc­tive harm.

IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
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.

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SAFETY

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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, 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 inu-

ence 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 heater.

WARNING: Any change to

this heater or its controls can

be dangerous.

WARNING: Do not allow fans

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

WARNING: Do not use a

blower insert, heat exchanger
insert or other accessory not ap­proved for use with this heater.

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

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

Fireplace become very hot when
running replace. Keep children

and adults away from hot sur-

faces to avoid burns or clothing
ignition. Fireplace will remain
hot for a time after shutdown.
Allow surfaces to cool before
touching.

Carefully supervise young chil-

dren when they are in the room

with replace. When using the
remote control, keep selector
switch in the OFF position to
prevent children from turning
on burners with remote.

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

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

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

3. If you smell gas

• shut off gas supply

• do not try to light any appliance

• do not touch any electrical switch; do not

use any phone in your building

• immediately call your gas supplier from

a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas sup­plier’s instructions

• if you cannot reach your gas supplier,

call the re department

4. This replace shall not be installed in a

bedroom or bathroom.

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SAFETY

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5. Do not use this replace as a wood-burn­ing replace. Use only high temperature

pebbles.

6.

To prevent the creation of soot, follow the

instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance,
page 24.

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. This replace needs fresh air ventilation to
run properly. This replace has an Oxygen

Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff
system. The ODS shuts down the re­place if enough fresh air is not available.
See Air for Combustion and Ventilation,

page 6. If replace keeps shutting off, see

Troubleshooting, page 27.

9. Do not run replace

• where ammable liquids or vapors are

used or stored

• under dusty conditions

10. Do not use this replace to cook food or

burn paper or other objects.

11. Do not use replace if any part has been

exposed to or under water. Immediately

call a qualied service technician to inspect
the replace and to replace any part of the

control system and any gas control which
has been under water.

12. Turn fireplace off and let cool before

servicing. Only a qualied service person
should service and repair replace.

13. Operating replace above elevations of
4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.

14. To prevent performance problems in

propane/LP units, do not use propane/LP

fuel tanks of less than 100 lbs. capacity
(propane/LP units only).

15. Provide adequate clearances around air

openings.

LOCAL CODES

Install and use replace with care. Follow all
local codes. In the absence of local codes,

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

*Available from:

American National Standards Institute, Inc.

1430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269

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State of Massachusetts: The installation
must be made by a licensed plumber or
gas tter 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.

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

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Spacers

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Nailing
Flange

Pebble Pan

Access Door

Figure 1 - Vent Free Linear Fireplace

PRODUCT FEATURES

OPERATION

This vent-free replace is clean burning. It
requires no outside venting. There is no heat

loss out a vent or up a chimney. Heat is gen-

erated by both realistic ames. This heater

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

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SAFETY DEVICE

This replace has a pilot with an Oxygen Deple­tion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The

ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-free

room heaters. The ODS/pilot system shuts off

the replace if there is not enough fresh air.

AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

WARNING: This heater shall

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

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

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

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

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

ing heating months, home owners want their

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

efcient, your home needs to breathe. Fresh

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

Exhaust fans, replaces, clothes dryers and

fuel burning appliances draw air from the house

to operate. You must provide adequate fresh

air for these appliances. This will insure proper
venting of vented fuel-burning appliances.

PROVIDING ADEQUATE

VENTILATION

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

All spaces in homes fall into one of the three

following ventilation classications:

1. Unusually Tight Construction

2. Unconned Space

3. Conned Space

The information on pages 5 through 7 will
help you classify your space and provide

adequate ventilation.

Unusually Tight Construction

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

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

additional fresh air.

Unusually tight construction is dened as

construction where:

a. walls and ceilings exposed to the out-

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

b. weather stripping has been added on

openable windows and doors and

c. caulking or sealants are applied to areas

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

If your home meets all of the three criteria

above, you must provide additional fresh air.

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

teria above, proceed to Determining Fresh-Air
Flow For Heater Location.

Conned and Unconned Space

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

whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per

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

gregate input rating of all appliances installed

in that space and an unconned space as a

space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic

feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kw) of

the aggregate input rating of all appliances
installed in that space. Rooms communicating
directly with the space in which the appliances

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

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

-11

kg per pa-sec-m2) or less

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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

Continued

DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW

FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION

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

Use this work sheet to determine if you have
a conned or unconned space.

Space: Includes the room in which you will

install replace plus any adjoining rooms with

doorless passageways or ventilation grills be­tween the rooms.

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

Length x Width x Height =__________cu. ft.

(volume of space)

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

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

(volume of space)

If additional ventilation to adjoining room

is supplied with grills or openings, add the

volume of these rooms to the total volume
of the space.

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

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

mum Btu/Hr the space can support)

Example: 2,560 cu. ft. (volume of space) x
20 = 51,200 (maximum Btu/Hr the space can

support)

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

Vent-free replace _________ Btu/Hr
Gas water heater* _________Btu/Hr
Gas furnace _________ Btu/Hr
Vented gas heater _________ Btu/Hr
Gas replace logs _________ Btu/Hr
Other gas appliances* + ________ Btu/Hr
Total = ________ Btu/Hr
* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances.

Direct-vent draws combustion air from the
outdoors and vents to the outdoors.

Example:
Gas water heater _________ Btu/Hr
Vent-free replace + ________ Btu/Hr
Total = ________ Btu/Hr

40,000
33,000
73,000

4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can
support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used.

_______ Btu/Hr (maximum the space can

support)

_______ Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr

used)

Example: 51,200 Btu/Hr (maximum the

space can support)

73,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of

Btu/Hr used)

The space in the example is a conned space

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

A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an

adjoining room. If the extra space provides an

unconned space, remove door to adjoining

room or add ventilation grills between rooms.
See Ventilation Air From Inside Building,
page 8.

B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See

Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 8.

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

Hr size makes room unconned.

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

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

fresh air ventilation.

WARNING: If the area in which

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

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

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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

Outlet
Air

Ventilated
Attic

Outlet
Air

Inlet
Air

Inlet Air

Ventilated

Crawl Space

To

Crawl

Space

To Attic

Or

Remove
Door into
Adjoining

Room,
Option

3

Ventilation Grills

Into Adjoining Room,

Option 2

Ventilation

Grills

Into Adjoining

Room,

Option 1

12"

12"

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VENTILATION AIR

Ventilation Air From Inside Building

This fresh air would come from an adjoining

unconned space. When ventilating to an

adjoining unconned space, you must provide

two permanent openings: one within 12" of the

ceiling and one within 12" of the oor on the

wall connecting the two spaces (see options

1 and 2, Figure 2). You can also remove door

into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 2).

Follow the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI

Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and

Ventilation for required size of ventilation

grills or ducts.

Ventilation Air From Outdoors

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

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

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

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

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

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

Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside

Building (Fireplace may differ from

actual model)

INSTALLATION

NOTICE: This heater is intended

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

WARNING: A qualified
service person must install
replace. Follow all local codes.

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Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors

(Fireplace may differ from actual model)

WARNING: Never install the

replace

• in a bedroom or bathroom

• in a recreational vehicle

• where curtains, furniture,
clothing or other ammable
objects are less than 36"
from the front and 42" top of
replace. For side clearances
see Figure 7, page 10

• in high trafc areas

• in windy or drafty areas

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CAUTION: This replace cre-

ates warm air currents. These

currents move heat to wall sur-

faces next to replace. Installing
replace next to vinyl or cloth
wall coverings or operating
heater where impurities (such
as, but not limited to, tobacco

smoke, aromatic candles, clean-

ing uids, oil or kerosene lamps,
etc.) in the air exist, may discolor
walls or cause odors.

Note: Standoff spacers are attached to the

sides and top of your replace, these spacers

can be placed directly against wall or framing
materials.

Use the dimensions shown for rough openings

to create the easiest installation as shown in
Figure 4 page 10.

IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture

to the air. Although this is benecial, installing
replace in rooms without enough ventilation

air may cause mildew to form from too much
moisture. See Air for Combustion and Ventila-
tion, page 6.

CHECK GAS TYPE

Use the correct gas type (natural or pro­pane/LP) for your fireplace. If your gas

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

INSTALLATION CLEARANCES

WARNING: Maintain the

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

Carefully follow the instructions below. This
will ensure safe installation.

CLEARANCES

Minimum clearances to combustibles for the

replace are as follows:

*Back and sides 1"
Perpendicular walls 8"
Floor (From bottom of Fireplace) 0"
Ceiling (From top of opening) 42"
Top of Standoffs 0"

* For back and sides of replace, do not pack

with insulation or other materials.

FRAMING AND FINISHING

Figure 4 page 10 shows typical framing of this

replace. Figure 5 page 10 shows framing

for see-thru installation. All minimum clear­ances must be met. Steel framing may be
necessary or wood studs may be notched.
Concrete board is provided for facing around

the replace as shown in Figure 6 page 10.

If you are using a separate combustible

mantel piece, refer to Figure 7, page 10 for

proper installation height. You can install
noncombustible mantels at any height above

the replace.

Note: Noncombustible mantels may discolor!

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.

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15.25"

17.50"

53.25"

38"

15.25"

INSTALLATION

38"

53.25"

Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for One

Sided Application

38"

53.25"

Continued

Noncombustible
material may project
off this surface above
the firebox hood

Concrete
Board

Figure 6 - Installing Concrete Board

Mantel

Ref.

Note: All vertical
measurements are
from top of fireplace
hood opening to
bottom of mantel
shelf.

A

B

C

D

E

Supplied firebox
hood must be
used at all times.

1

2

3

4

5

Depth Ref.

1 12" A 24"
2 9" B 21"
3 6" C 18"
4 4" D 16"
5 2" E 14"

Wall

Mantel

from

Top of

Opening

Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for See-

Thru Application

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Combustible
Material May
Be Used

4" to Face Opening

SAFE
ZONE

5"

33°

8"

Perpendicular
Wall

Figure 7 - Clearances for Combustible

Mantels

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1"

29 13/16"

Gas Line

Access

8 1/4"

1"

1 13/16"

47"

44 1/16"

52"

55 1/16"

11 13/16"

16 1/2"

17 1/2"

5/8"

8 1/4"

16 9/32"

29 25/32"

7 1/32"

Gas Line

Access

Electrical

Outlet

Figure 8 - (V)LVF43 Series Dimensions

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Mantel Clearances for Built-In
Installation

If placing mantel above built-in replace, you

must meet minimum clearance between man-

tel shelf and top of replace opening.

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

of the following:

• raise the mantel to an accept-

able height

• remove the mantel

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

minimum clearances shown in

this manual.

ELECTRICAL WIRING
INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove electrical cover plate with bush-

ing from left side of replace front by

removing 2 sheet metal screws as shown
in Figure 9.

2. Slide power source wiring through electri­cal bushing opening and electrical cover
plate and make all necessary connec­tions.

3. Slide all wiring connections in electrical
housing as shown in Figure 9.

4. Secure electrical cover plate with screws
previously removed.

Note: Electrical housing and cover plate have
sharp edges. Wear protective gloves.

Sheet
Metal
Screws

Electrical
Bushing

14GA
Electrical
Housing

Receptacle
(Supplied)

Black &

White

Ground
(16GA Green)

Figure 9 - Connecting Electricity

Electrical
Cover
Plate

Wire Nut (3x)
(Not Supplied)

Power Source Wiring
(Not Supplied)

To Power
Source

Electrical Cover
Plate and
Electrical Bushing

Outer Wrapper
of Fireplace

CHECK GAS TYPE

Use proper gas type for the replace unit you
are installing. If you have conicting gas types,
do not install replace. See retailer where you
purchased the replace for proper replace

according to your gas type.

INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO
FIREPLACE LOCATION

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

CAUTION: Never connect pro­pane/LP replace directly to the
propane/LP supply. This replace
requires an external regulator
(not supplied). Install the external
regulator between the replace
and propane/LP supply.

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INSTALLATION

Continued

WARNING: Never connect

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

Installation Items Needed

Before installing replace, make sure you

have the items listed below.

• external regulator for propane/LP unit only

(supplied by installer)

• piping (check local codes)

• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)

• equipment shutoff valve *

• test gauge connection *

• sediment trap (optional)

• tee joint

• pipe wrench

• approved exible gas line with gas connec-

tor (if allowed by local codes) (not provided)

* An equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT

tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge

connection. Purchase the optional equipment

shutoff valve from your dealer.

For propane/LP units, the installer must

supply an external regulator. The external
regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure.
You must reduce incoming gas pressure to
between 11" and 14" of water. If you do not re-

duce incoming gas pressure, heater regulator

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

10. Pointing the vent down protects it from

freezing rain or sleet.

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 replace.
If pipe is too small, undue loss
of volume will occur.

External
Regulator

Figure 10 - External Regulator on

Propane/LP Supply Tank with Vent

Pointing Down

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 replace

(see Figure 10).

IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff valve
in an accessible location. The equipment

shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off
the gas to the appliance.

Check your building codes for any special

requirements for locating equipment shutoff
valve to replaces.

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

result in clogged replace valves. Never use
sealant on are threads.

Propane/LP
Supply Tank

Vent
Pointing
Down

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

We recommend that you install a sediment

trap in supply line as shown in Figure 11,

page 14. Locate sediment trap where it is
within reach for cleaning. Install in piping

system between fuel supply and replace.

Locate sediment trap where trapped matter

is not likely to freeze. A sediment trap traps

moisture and contaminants. This keeps them

from going into replace gas controls. If sedi­ment trap is not installed or is installed wrong,
replace may not run properly.

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Equipment Shutoff

Valve With 1/8" NPT
Tap*

3" Minimum

Cap Pipe Tee
Nipple Joint

INSTALLATION

Continued

Natural Gas

From Gas Meter
(5" W.C.** to

10.5" W.C.
Pressure)

Propane/LP

From External
Regulator
(11" W.C.**
to 14" W.C.
Pressure)

1. Route exible gas line (provided by in­staller) from equipment shutoff valve to
replace. Route exible gas supply line

through one of the access holes on side

of replace.

2. Attach exible gas line from gas supply to

control valve (see Figure 12).

3. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections.

CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS

WARNING: Test all gas pip-

ing and connections, internal

and external to unit, for leaks

after installing or servicing. Cor­rect all leaks at once.

Sediment Trap

Figure 11 - Gas Connection

* Purchase the optional equipment shutoff

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

adjustment.

CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS
SUPPLY

Installation Items Needed

• 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver

• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not

provided)

Flexible

Gas Shutoff
Valve

1/2" NPT
Incoming
Gas Line

Gas Line
Do NOT
Kink

Note:

1) Wire connections not
shown for clarity

2) * 1/8" NPT Plugged
Tapping

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
replace. See guidelines under

Connecting Fireplace to Gas
Supply.

Outlet Pressure Tap

Inlet Pressure Tap

Pilot Adjustment

Figure 12 - Connecting Incoming Gas Line to Flex Gas Line

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INSTALLATION

Continued

PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY
PIPING SYSTEM

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

1. Disconnect replace with its appliance
main gas valve (control valve) and equip-

ment shutoff valve from gas supply piping
system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig

will damage replace regulator.

2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equip-

ment shutoff valve was connected.

3. Pressurize supply piping system by either

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

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

uid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a

leak.

5. Correct all leaks at once.

6. Reconnect fireplace 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 equipment shutoff valve (see Fig­ure 13).

2. Pressurize supply piping system by either

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

3. Check all joints from gas meter to equip­ment shutoff valve for natural gas or

propane/LP supply to equipment shutoff

valve for propane/LP (see Figures 14 or

15). Apply noncorrosive leak detection uid

to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.

4. Correct all leaks at once.

Equipment

Shutoff
Valve

Figure 13 - Equipment Shutoff Valve

Open

Closed

Equipment

Propane/
LP Supply
Tank

Figure 14 - Checking Gas Joints for

Propane/LP Gas Fireplace

Gas Meter

Figure 15 - Checking Gas Joints for

PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS

CONNECTIONS

1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure

13).

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 replace is in

the OFF position.

4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff

valve to gas control valve (see Figures 14
or 15). Apply noncorrosive leak detection

uid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a

leak.

5. Correct all leaks at once.

6. Light replace (see Operation, page 20).

Check all other internal joints for leaks.

7. Turn off replace (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance, page 21).

Shutoff Valve

Gas Valve

Equipment

Shutoff Valve

Gas Valve

Natural Gas Fireplace

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INSTALLATION

Continued

FINISHING FIREPLACE FOR

INSTALLATION

(V)LVF43 series replace come with the rear

panel semi-installed. If you will be using the

replace for a one sided regular application,
you will need to nish the installation of the
rear panel. If you will be upgrading the re­place to a see-thru, the rear panel will need to

be removed (See Upgrading (V)LVF43 Series
to See-Thru Application).

1. Using self-tapping screws provided and
holes on rear panel as a guide, screw
the rear panel to the replace as shown

in Figure 16.

INSTALLING HOOD

1. Loosen screws at top of face opening and
slide hood through screws as shown in
Figure 17.

2. Tighten screws securing hood to replace.

UPGRADING (V)LVF43 TO SEE-THRU
APPLICATION

Removing Rear Panel

1. In the rear of the replace, locate screws

at top of rear panel and remove as shown
in Figure 18. Discard screws and rear
panel.

2. Unscrew mount bracket from top face as

shown in Figure 19. Discard mounting
bracket and replace screws.

Figure 16 - Installing Rear Panel for

Regular Applications

Figure 17 - Installing Hood

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Figure 18 - Removing Rear Panel for

See-Thru Applications

Figure 19 - Removing for See-Thru

Applications

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INSTALLATION

Continued

Removing False Door

1. In the rear of the replace, Unlock 3 door

latches on top of firebox using your

ngers or the latch opener provided.

2. Hook opener over latch as shown in Fig­ure 20. Swing the bottom of the opener
down toward the door. You will not need
to pull down.

3. Tilt open false door 45° from the top of

rebox and lift up to release door from

retaining channel.

Figure 20 - Latch Opener

Removing Rear Interior Wall

1. Through rebox opening in the front of the
replace, unscrew 4 corner brackets from
the rebox top (See Figure 21).

2. Remove 2 side walls and then the rear
wall. Discard rear wall.

3. Replace 2 side walls and reinstall the
corner brackets.

Rear
Panel

Installing Access Door Retaining

Brackets

1. Screw access door retaining brackets into
the inner side face using 2 screws on both
the left and right side as shown in Figure

22.

Installing Side Face Filler

1. Screw side face ller into rebox side
bafe using 2 screws on both the left and

right side as shown in Figure 23.

Retaining
Bracket

Figure 22 - Installing Access Door

Retaining Brackets for See-Thru

Applications

Bracket

Side
Panel

Figure 21 - Removing Rear Interior Wall

for See-Thru Applications

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Figure 23 - Installing Side Face Filler for

See-Thru Applications

INSTALLATION

Continued

Installing Access Door

1. Place access door into retangular opening
in front of the glass door with the slanted
side facing forward. The slanted surface

will slide underneath the ange of the

bottom face Insert tabs on side of access
door into slots on retaining brackets (See
Figure 24).

Side
Filler

Retaining
Bracket

Flange on
Face Bottom

Figure 24 - Access Door for See-Thru

Applications

Installing Hood

1. If required, install hood as shown on page

16.

INSTALLING BATTERIES IN
REMOTE CONTROL AND RECEIVER

Access
Door

Figure 25 - Remote Display

Battery Housing
Cover

+

AAA

-

+

-

AAA

+

AAA

-

Figure 26 - Battery Install Hand-Held

Remote Control

Locating Remote Receiver

1. Remove Access Plate (See Figure 24).

2. Remove 2 screws on top of the electronic
access cover (See Figure 27).

3. Remove electronic access cover by gently

pulling up and out of the replace. There

are two switches connected to cover.

4. The remote receiver is located on the right

as shown in Figure 28, page 19.

WARNING: Make sure your

selector switch is in OFF posi­tion before installing or chang­ing batteries in your hand-held
remote or receiver.

Installing Battery into Remote

1. Remove battery housing cover from back
of hand-held remote (See Figure 25).

2. Install 3 AAA batteries.

3. Replace battery housing cover.

When batteries are installed, the "little house"

icon with current room temperature will be dis­played (see Figure 25). This icon will always
show in the control window as long as the
batteries have power.

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Remove
Screws

Electronic
Access
Cover

Figure 27 - Removing Control Access

Cover (Face Bottom not shown for

Clarity)

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INSTALLATION

Continued

Remote
Receiver

Figure 28 - Remote Receiver (Face

Bottom not shown for Clarity)

Installing Battery into Remote Receiver

1. Remove screws from cover plate.

2. Remove battery housing cover.

3. Install 4 AA batteries.

5. Replace battery housing cover.

6. Replace cover plate.

Installing Cover Plate Onto Remote Receiver

1. Locate and remove cover plate from
packaging.

2. Make sure sliding selector switch ts over

switch on receiver.

3. Attach cover plate to receiver with 2
screws as shown in Figure 29.

4. See page 23 for instructions on program­ming remote receiver to hand-held remote
control if needed.

Note: For hand-held remote control to

work, programming (synchronizing) re­mote to receiver must be completed.

Backup
Battery

GLASS PEBBLE INSTALLATION

WARNING: Do not change
or substitute glass pebbles
provided with this replace. If
replacing, use only replacement
glass pebbles. See Replacement
Parts page 30.

Clear glass pebbles are included with your

replace.

1. Place glass pebbles in a single layer
evenly on the pebble pan. Make sure not
to place any on the burner in the center
of the pebble pan.

GLASS PANEL INSTALLATION

The glass panel assembly should be installed

after the replace is completely framed and
nished. The brackets are attached to the front
side face of the replace using two screws as

shown in Figure 30. Position the glass panel
in the bracket so that it is securely in place.

Receiver

Battery Housing
Cover

Screws

Cover Plate

Figure 29 - Battery Install Remote

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Bracket

Screws

Glass Panel

Figure 30 - Installing Glass Panel

OPERATION

FOR YOUR SAFETY

READ BEFORE LIGHTING

WARNING: If you do not fol-

low these instructions exactly,

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

A. This appliance is equipped with an igni-

tion device which automatically lights
the pilot. Do not light pilot by hand.

B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around

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

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• 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.

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.

LIGHTING

INSTRUCTIONS

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

This appliance requires 120V electricity for
normal operation. Control module should be
plugged into electrical outlet located under-

neath rebox bottom. Back up battery supply

is available for power outages.

1. STOP! Read the safety information, col­umn 1.

2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully

open.

3. Turn safety shutoff switch to the OFF
position.

4. Remove access cover.

5. Turn equipment shutoff valve clockwise

6. Wait ve (5) minutes to clear out any gas.

7. Turn equipment shutoff valve counter-

8. Replace access cover.

9. Turn on all electric power to appliance.

10. Turn safety shutoff switch to the ON

11. Visually locate pilot. Ignitor should begin

Inlet Pressure Tap

to the OFF position (see Figure

31). Do not force.

Then smell for gas, including near the
oor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B”

in the safety information. If you don't smell

gas, go to the next step.

clockwise to the ON position. Do
not force.

position.

to spark and main burner should ignite

once ame appears at pilot.

• If lighting appliance for the rst time each

season, it may take several attempts

before supply gas can reach pilot and
main burners.

• If appliance will not stay lit after several

attempts, follow instructions under To

Turn Off Gas To Appliance on page 21
and call your service technician or gas

supplier.

Outlet Pressure Tap

Incoming
Gas Line

Equipment

Shutoff Valve

Pilot Adjustment

Figure 31 - Turning Equipment Shutoff Valve to the OFF Position

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OPERATION

Continued

CAUTION: Do not try to ad-

just heating levels by using the
equipment shutoff valve.

TO TURN OFF GAS

TO APPLIANCE

1. Turn off safety shutoff switch.

2. Turn off all electric power to appliance if
service is to be performed.

3. Remove center brick/control cover.

4. Turn equipment shutoff valve clockwise

to OFF. Do not force.

5. Replace access cover.

MANUAL LIGHTING

PROCEDURE

1. Set the switch on the remote receiver to
the ON position.

2. Turn pilot switch to the ON position.

HAND-HELD

REMOTE OPERATION

BATTERIES

WARNING: Make sure your

selector switch is in OFF posi­tion before installing or chang­ing batteries in your hand-held
remote or receiver.

For installing or replacing batteries in remote

control or receiver, see Installing Batteries in
Remote Control and Receiver on page 19.

Low Battery - Hand-Held Remote Control

When batteries in hand-held remote control

are low, an icon will appear on display (see

Figure 32).

ON

Low Battery - Remote Receiver

When batteries in receiver are low, no "beep"

will be admitted from the receiver when ON/
OFF button is pressed. This is an alert for a
low battery condition for the receiver. When
the batteries are replaced the "beep" will be
emitted from the receiver when the ON/OFF
button is pressed.

FAHRENHEIT/CELSIUS INDICATOR

You can set your remote control to display the
temperature in either Fahrenheit or Celsius.

With remote control off, press Thermostat

button and Mode button at the same time.
This will toggle the display from °F to °C (See
Figure 33).

MINIMUM MAXIMUM

Figure 33 - Remote Control Display of

Fahrenheit/Celsius

OPERATING REMOTE CONTROL

WARNING: Fireplace can
turn on suddenly. Keep away
from burner.

When any button is pushed on remote control,

the LCD display will glow blue. The blue glow
will go off after several seconds if no action is
being taken with remote.

ON/OFF

Push ON/OFF button and burners will come

on in high position (see Figure 34, page

22). A beep from the receiver conrms the

command.
Push ON/OFF button again and burners will

turn off. A beep from the receiver conrms

the command.

Figure 32 - Low Battery Display

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OPERATION

Continued

LCD
Display

ON/OFF

THERMOSTAT

ROOM THERMOSTAT

The remote control can operate as a room
thermostat. The thermostat can be set to a
desired temperature to control the comfort
level in the room.

To activate, press THERMOSTAT button on re­mote control (see Figure 36). The word ON will
appear to the right of temperature bulb graphic

on display (see Figure 36). Use UP/DOWN

arrow button to set desired room temperature.

Control system will cycle replace on or off to

maintain selected temperature.

UP/ DOWN

Arrows

MODE

Figure 34 - Remote Control

FLAME HEIGHT

This function allows you to control the height

of the ames through 6 levels. Select manual
ame height function by pressing MODE but­ton until a ame is shown in lower left corner
of display. Use the UP/DOWN arrow button
to set desired ame height. A beep from the
receiver conrms the command.

ON ON

OFF Level 1

ON ON

Room

ON

Temperature

Set
Temperature

Figure 36 - Room Temperature Setting

SMART THERMOSTAT

The Smart Thermostat adjusts ame height

in accordance to differences between set
temperature and room temperature. As room
temperature gets closer to set temperature the

smart function will modulate the ame lower.
As room temperature cools, it will modulate
the ame higher.

To activate this function, press THERMOSTAT

button until the word SMART appears to the
right of temperature bulb graphic on display.

Use UP/DOWN arrow button to set desired

room temperature. The control system will
cycle the replace on or off to maintain se­lected temperature.

SMART

MAX

Level 5 MAXIMUM

Figure 35 - Remote Control Display of
Flame Height Minimum and Maximum

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MAX

Figure 37 - Smart Thermostat Setting

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CHILD SAFETY LOCK-OUT

This function lets you deactivate the remote
control buttons. It is active when the lock icon
is lit on the display.

To activate, press MODE button and UP ar­row button at the same time. To deactivate,

press again.

ON

Figure 38 - Child Safety Lock-Out

LIGHT CONTROL

The control of lighting output can be adjusted
to six different levels. To activate this function

use the mode key (see Figure 34, page 22)

to index to the icon (Figure 39).

Use the up/down arrow keys (Figure 34, page

22) to turn ON/OFF or adjust the light level

(Figure 40). a single ''beep'' will conrm the

reception of the command.

PROGRAMMING REMOTE CONTROL TO

RECEIVER

If your remote ever needs to be replaced you
will not need to replace the receiver.

To program receiver with a new hand-held

remote, insert a small pin or paper clip into

hole on receiver face plate marked PRG.
The receiver will beep 3 times to indicate it
is ready to accept a new remote transmitter.
Press the ON/OFF button on your remote

and the receiver will beep 4 times to conrm

it receives commands from the new remote.

To Program Receiver

ON REMOTE OFF

PRG

Figure 41 - Programing Remote Control

to Receiver

Figure 39

Figure 40

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Turn off replace

and let cool before cleaning.

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

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

BURNER INJECTOR HOLDER AND

PILOT AIR INLET HOLE

The primary air inlet holes allow the proper
amount of air to mix with the gas. This provides

a clean burning ame. Keep these holes clear
of dust, dirt, lint and pet hair. Clean these air in-

let holes prior to each heating season. Blocked
air holes will create soot. We recommend that
you clean the unit every three months during
operation and have heater inspected yearly by

a qualied service person.

We also recommend that you keep the burner
tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust
and dirt. To clean these parts we recommend
using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI.

Your local computer store, hardware store or

home center may carry compressed air in a

can. If using compressed air in a can, please

follow the directions on the can. If you don’t
follow directions on the can, you could dam­age the pilot assembly.

1. Shut off the unit, including the pilot. Allow

the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes.

2. Inspect burner, air shutter and orice for

dust and dirt (see Figures 42 and 43).

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

4. Check the orice located at the end of

the burner tube again. Remove any large

particles of dust, dirt, lint or pet hair with a
soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle.

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

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

Clean the pilot assembly also. A yellow tip on

the pilot ame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot

assembly. There is a small pilot air inlet hole
on the pilot assembly (see Figure 43). With

the unit off, lightly blow air through the air inlet

hole. You may blow through a drinking straw
if compressed air is not available.

Burner

Venturi

Air Shutter

Figure 42 - Injector Holder On Outlet

Burner Tube

Pilot Air
Inlet Hole

Figure 43 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole

Ports/Slots

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INSPECTING BURNERS

Check pilot ame pattern and burner ame

patterns often.

PILOT FLAME PATTERN

Figure 44 shows a correct pilot ame pattern.
Figure 45 shows an incorrect pilot ame pat­tern. The incorrect pilot ame is not properly

heating the sensing electrode and the heater
will shut down.

If pilot ame pattern is incorrect, as shown

in Figure 45

• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Ap­pliance, page 21)

• see Troubleshooting, page 27

Note: The pilot ame on a natural gas units will
have a slight curve, but ame should be blue

and have no yellow or orange color.

Pilot
Burner

Spark
Electrode

Sense
Electrode

Figure 44 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern

Pilot
Burner

Spark
Electrode

BURNER PRIMARY AIR HOLES

Air is drawn into the burner through the holes

in the tting at the burner entrance. These

holes may become blocked with dust or lint.
Periodically inspect these holes for any block­age and clean if needed. Blocked air holes
will create soot.

MAIN BURNER

Periodically inspect all burner ame holes with
the replace running. Some burner ame holes
may become blocked by debris or rust, with no
ame present. If so, turn off replace and let
cool. Remove blockage. Blocked burner ame

holes will create soot.

BURNER FLAME PATTERN

WARNING: If yellow tipping
occurs, your replace could
produce increased levels of
carbon monoxide.

NOTICE: Do not mistake orange
ames with yellow tipping. Dirt
or other ne particles enter the
replace and burn causing brief
patches of orange ame.

Burner ames will be steady, not lifting or
oating. Flame patterns will be different from

unit to unit and will vary depending on instal­lation type and weather conditions. This can

be dangerous. Inspect ames after installation

to ensure proper installation and performance.
If burner ame pattern differs from that de-

scribed:

• turn replace off (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance, page 21)

• see Troubleshooting, page 27

Sense
Electrode

Figure 45 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern

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WIRING DIAGRAM

Sense

Electrode

Pilot

Bracket

Screwed to Pilot

Spark

Electrode

Orange/Yellow/Brown/Black

Black

Control

Module

Yellow

Black

Yellow

Green

Orange

Pilot

Switch

White

Blue

White

White

Green

Red

Black

Blue

White

Green

Red

Black

Red

Black

Plug

Lights 3 Prong

To J-Box

Orange/Yellow/Brown/Black

SIZE

Not

Used

"9V"

Battery Backup

Grey/Black/Red

Pink

Blue

Power Module

Remote

Receiver

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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

qualied service person should service and repair heater.

CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean

ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit.

Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation.

OBSERVED PROBLEM

When ignitor button is pressed,

there is no spark at ODS/
pilot

When ignitor button is pressed,

there is spark at ODS/pilot but
no ignition

Burner does not light after
ODS/pilot is lit

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. Ignitor electrode not con­nected to ignitor cable

2. Ignitor cable pinched or
wet

3. Broken ignitor cable

4. Ignitor electrode positioned
wrong

5. Ignitor electrode broken

1. Gas supply turned off or

equipment shutoff valve

closed

2. Depleted gas supply (pro­pane/LP only)

3. ODS/pilot is clogged

4. Gas regulator setting is not
correct

1. Inlet gas pressure is too low

2. Burner orice(s) clogged

3. Thermopile leads dis­connected or improperly
connected

4. Burner will not come on in
remote position

REMEDY

1. Reconnect ignitor cable

2. Free ignitor cable if pinched
by any metal or tubing.
Keep ignitor cable dry

3. Replace ignitor cable

4. Replace pilot assembly

5. Replace pilot assembly

1. Turn on gas supply or open

equipment shutoff valve

2. Contact local propane/LP
gas company

3. Clean ODS/pilot (see

Cleaning and Maintenance,

page 24) or replace ODS/
pilot assembly

4. Replace gas regulator

1. Contact local natural or
propane/LP gas company

2. Clean burner(s) (see Clean-

ing and Maintenance,

page 24) or replace burner

orice(s)

3. Reconnect leads (see Wir­ing Diagram, page 26)

4. Replace battery in transmit­ter and receiver

Delayed ignition of one or both
burners

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1. Manifold pressure is too low

2. Burner orice(s) clogged

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1. Contact local natural or
propane/LP gas company

2. Clean burner(s) (see Clean-

ing and Maintenance,

page 24) or replace burner

orice(s)

OBSERVED PROBLEM

Slight smoke or odor during
initial operation

TROUBLESHOOTING

Continued

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. Not enough air

REMEDY

1. Check burner for dirt and

debris. If found, clean

burner (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 24)

Heater produces a whistling
noise when burners are lit

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

Remote does not function

1. Not enough combustion/
ventilation air

1. Pressing button to HI posi­tion when burners are cold

2. Air in gas line

3. Air passageways on heater
blocked

4. 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. Wire connection loose or
wire broken

1. Refer to Air for Combustion
and Ventilation require-
ments (page 6)

1. Press button to LO posi­tion and let warm up for a
minute

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

3. Observe minimum instal­lation clearances (see
page 9)

4. Clean burners (see Clean-

ing and Maintenance,

page 24) or replace burner

orice(s)

1. Turn heater off when us-

ing furniture polish, wax,

carpet cleaners or similar
products

1. Replace 4 AA batteries in
receiver and 3 AAA batteries
in hand-held remote control

2. Check wiring connections
(see Wiring Diagram, page

26). Replace wiring harness
if necessary

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

Burner backfiring during
combustion

1. Metal expanding while
heating or contracting while
cooling

1. Burner orice is clogged or

damaged

2. Damaged burner

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1. This is normal with most
heaters. If noise is exces­sive, contact qualied ser­vice person

1. Clean burner (see Cleaning

and Maintenance, page 24)
or replace burner orice(s)

2. Replace damaged burner

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Continued

WARNING: If you smell gas

• Shut off gas supply.

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your
building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Fol­low the gas supplier’s instructions.

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

IMPORTANT: Operating replace where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning
supplies, 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

Fireplace produces unwanted
odors

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. Heater 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 above

REMEDY

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

2. Refill supply tank (pro­pane/LP only)

3. Locate and correct all
leaks (see Checking Gas

Connections, page 14)

Fireplace shuts off in use
(ODS operates)

Gas odor even when control
button is in OFF position

Gas odor during combustion

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1. Not enough fresh air is
available

2. Low line pressure

3. ODS/pilot is partially
clogged

1. Gas leak. See Warning

statement above

2. Control valve or gas con­trol defective

1. Foreign matter between
control valve and burner

2. Gas leak. See Warning

statement above

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1. Open window and/or door
for ventilation

2. Contact local natural or
propane/LP gas company

3. Clean ODS/pilot (see

Cleaning and Mainte­nance, page 24)

1. Locate and correct all
leaks (see Checking Gas

Connections, page 14)

2. Replace control valve or
gas control

1. Take apart gas tubing and
remove foreign matter

2. Locate and correct all
leaks (see Checking Gas

Connections, page 14)

SPECIFICATIONS

(V)LVF43NR

• Rating (Variable): 25/39,000 Btu/Hr

• Gas Type: Natural Gas

• Ignition: Piezo

• Pressure Manifold Setting: 3.5" W.C.

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

Minimum* - 5.5" W.C.
* For purposes of input adjustment

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Note: Use only original replacement parts.
This will protect your warranty coverage for
parts replaced 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.

(V)LVF42PR

• Rating (Variable): 29/37,000 Btu/Hr

• Gas Type: Propane/LP Gas

• Ignition: Piezo

• Pressure Manifold Setting: 10.5" W.C.

• Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water):

Maximum - 14" W.C.
Minimum* - 11" W.C.
* For purposes of input adjustment

When calling, have ready:

• your name

• your address

• model and serial numbers of your heater

• how heater was malfunctioning

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

the factory.

SERVICE HINTS

When Gas Pressure Is Too Low

• pilot will not stay lit

• burner will have delayed ignition

• replace will not produce specied heat

• for propane/LP unit, propane/LP gas supply

may be low

You may feel your gas pressure is too low. If

so, contact your local gas supplier.

TECHNICAL SERVICE

You may have further questions about
installation, operation, or troubleshooting.
If so, contact FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at

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

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

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ACCESSORIES

NOTICE: All accessories may

not be available for all replace
models.

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.

SMOOTH GLASS PEBBLES (6 LBS)

GP43SO - Speckled Orange
GP43A - Amber
GP43G - Green
GP43B - Blue

DECORATIVE FACE TRIM

DFT43B - Black
DFT43AS - Aged Silver
DFT43AC - Aged Copper

SEE-THRU DOOR KIT

LVSTI

DRAFT SHIELD KIT

LV43DS

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PARTS

13

MODELS (V)LVF43NR & (V)LVF43PR

4

3

18

12

17

10

1

4

4

2

5

6

4

7

8

9

11

9

15

19

20

14

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This list contains replaceable parts used in your replace. When ordering parts, follow the

PARTS

instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 30 of this manual.

KEY
NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION (V)LVF43NR (V)LVF43PR QTY.

1 126487-01 Shield, Draft ODS Pilot VF • • 1
2 126043-04 Pilot, NG • 1

126043-05 Pilot, LP • 1
3 125752-01 Burner Assembly • • 1
4 125961-02 Light Assembly w/ Wire Harness • • 1

126130-02 Light Bulb, G9 120V/20W • • 4
5 24874 Orice, #32 • 1

23106 Orice, #49 • 1
6 14296 Brass Elbow • • 1
7 116573-01 Flat Washer • • 7
8 11214 Bulkhead Fitting • • 1
9 14399 Brass Elbow • • 2
10 111817-01 Flextube • • 1
11 125932-01 Burner Gasket • • 2
12 126050-01 Electronic Access Cover • • 1
13 N/A 9V Battery • • 1
14 125072-02 Battery Backup Bracket • • 1
15 126048-01 Valve Bracket • • 1
16 126043-01 Valve, NG • 1

126043-02 Valve, LP • 1
17 125976-01 Electronic Support Bracket • • 1
18 126043-06 Control Module • • 1
19 126043-03 Ignition Board • • 1
20 121129-08 Remote Receiver • • 1

125999-01 Clear Pebbles (6 lbs) • • 1

121129-10 Control Module Wire Harness

121129-11 Remote Receiver Wire Harness

121129-09 Proame Remote Control • • 1

14253 30" Flex Line • • 1

PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN

• • 1

(See Page 35)

• • 1

(See Page 35)

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PARTS

MODELS (V)LVF43NR & (V)LVF43PR

1

5

6

7

8

2

3

4

14

11

5

7

12

13

9

8

10

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PARTS

BURNER ASSEMBLY

This list contains replaceable parts used in your replace. When ordering parts, follow the

instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 30 of this manual.

KEY
NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION

1 125847-01 Top Spacer
2 125757-02 Top Nailing Flange
3 125805-01 Rear Panel
4 125741-02 False Door Assembly
5 125757-01 Side Nailing Flange
6 110037-01 Electric Duct Assembly
7 125766-01 Side Face Filler
8 125767-01 Access Cover Retaining Bracket
9 125768-02 Access Door
10 125975-01 Fireplace Hood
11 125763-01 Corner Bracket
12 125813-01 Side Walls
13 125753-01 Pebble Pan
14 125814-01 Rear Wall

(V)LVF43NR (V)LVF43PR

• •

• •

• •

• •

• •

• •

• •

• •

• •

• •

• •

• •

• •

• •

QTY.

4
2
1
1
4
1
2
2
1
2
4
2
1
1

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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 allow­ance for labor when provided by a FMI PRODUCTS, LLC Authorized Service Center or a provider approved by
FMI PRODUCTS, LLC. Warranty parts must be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and/or FMI
PRODUCTS, LLC who will provide original factory replacement parts. Failure to use original factory replacement

parts voids this warranty.

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

the owner.

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

This is FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s exclusive warranty, and to the full extent allowed by law; this express warranty
excludes any and all other warranties, express or implied, written or verbal and limits the duration of any and all
implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose to four (4) 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:

Factory Reconditioned Products

Terms Common to All Warranties

) _____________________________

) __________________________

New Products

2701 S. Harbor Blvd.

Santa Ana, CA 92704

1-866-328-4537

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