FMI MF42IPV, MF42IPR, MF48INV, MF48IPV, MF48IPR Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS LOG HEATER

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OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

REMOTE-READy LOG SET AND BURNER SySTEM MODELS

MF42INR, MF42IPR, MF48INR, MF48IPR

VARIABLE-REMOTE LOG SET AND BURNER SySTEM MODELS

MF42INV, MF42IPV, MF48INV, MF48IPV

MF42 MODELS MAY BE USED WITH LMF42-SC LOGS ONLY

MF48 MODELS MAY BE USED WITH LMF48-SC LOGS ONLY

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not

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

— Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable

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

— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.

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

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

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

— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-

ed installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

Optional Remote Control Accessories ................. 5

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

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

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

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

Operation ........................................................... 23

Inspecting Burners............................................. 29

SAFETy

WARNING: Improper

installation, adjustment,

alteration, service or main-

tenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer

to this manual for correct

installation and operational procedures. For assis-

tance or additional infor-

mation consult a qualied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

WARNING: This appliance is for installation only in a solid-fuel burning masonry or UL127 factory-built replace or in a listed ventless rebox enclosure. It is design-certied for these installations

in accordance with ANSI

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

includes instructions stat-

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

Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 30

Specications .................................................... 31

Wiring Diagram .................................................. 31

Troubleshooting ................................................. 32

Parts .................................................................. 36

Replacement Parts ............................................ 39

Service Hints ..................................................... 39

Technical Service............................................... 39

Accessories ....................................................... 40

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

WARNING: This is an

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

from the room in which

it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion

and ventilation air must

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

of this manual.

This appliance may be in-

stalled in an aftermarket,*

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

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

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

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SAFETy

Continued

WARNING: This product con-

tains and/or generates chemicals

known to the state of California

to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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

DANGER: Carbon monoxide

poisoning may lead to death!

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of

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

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

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

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

odor-making agent is added to these gases. The odor helps you detect a gas leak. How-

ever, the odor added to the gas can fade. Gas

may be present even though no odor exists. Make certain you read and understand all

warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of

this replace.

gases are odorless. An

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.

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

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

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

will remain hot for a time after

shutdown. Allow surface to cool before touching.

Carefully supervise young chil-

dren when they are in the room

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

You must operate this heater with the replace screen and hood in place. Make sure replace screen and hood are in place before running heater.

WARNING: Do not use a

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

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

SAFETy

Continued

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 heater shall not be installed in a bed-

room or bathroom, unless installed as a

vented appliance. See Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation,

page 12. This gas log set may not be installed as a vented appliance in a bedroom or bathroom in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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

Creosote will ignite if highly heated. A dirty

chimney ue may create and distribute

soot within the house. Inspect chimney

ue for damage. If damaged, repair ue and rebox before operating heater.

6. Do not burn solid-fuel in a masonry or

UL127 factory-built replace in which a

vent-free room heater is installed.

7. If replace has glass doors, never operate

this heater with glass doors closed. If you

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

burst. Make sure there are no obstructions

across openings of replace.

8. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the

instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance, page 30.

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

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

10. This heater needs fresh, outside air ventilation to run properly. This heater has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS shuts down the heater if enough fresh air is not available. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation,

page 6. If heater keeps shutting off, see Troubleshooting, page 32.

11. Do not run heater

• where ammable liquids or vapors are

used or stored

• under dusty conditions

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

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

a qualied service technician to inspect

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

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

(dime-sized or larger).

15. Turn heater off and let cool before servic-

ing, installing or repairing. Make sure the

selector switch is in the OFF position. Only

a qualied service person should install,

service or repair heater.

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

17. Remote-ready heaters must not be connected to any external electrical source.

18. Operating heater above elevations of

4,500 feet may cause pilot outage.

19. To prevent performance problems, do

not use propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100 lb. capacity (propane/LP units only).

20. Provide adequate clearances around air openings.

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Chassis Control

Glowing

Embers

MF Model Series

Figure 1 - Product Identication

Knob

Flame Adjustment Knob

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.

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

1430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269

OPTIONAL REMOTE

CONTROL ACCESSORIES

There are four optional remote controls that can be purchased separately for RemoteReady Models Only:

• wall switch

• hand-held ON/OFF remote

• wall thermostat

• hand-held thermostat remote

See Accessories, page 40. The wall thermostat or hand-held thermostat

may not be used where vented decorative listing is required.

Variable remote control models include a thermostat remote control.

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

Sellers of unvented propane or natural

gas-red supplemental room heaters shall

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

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

UNPACkING

CAUTION: Do not remove the

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

1. Remove logs and heater base assembly from carton(s).

Note: Do not pick up heater base assem-

bly by burners. This could damage heater. Always handle base assembly by grate.

2. Remove all protective packaging applied to logs and heater for shipment.

3. Check heater for any shipping damage. If

heater is damaged call FMI PRODUCTS,

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

PRODUCT FEATURES

OPERATION

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

both realistic ames and glowing coals. This

heater is designed for vent-free operation

with ue damper closed. It has been tested

and approved to ANSI Z21.11.2 standard for unvented heaters. State and local codes in some areas prohibit the use of vent-free heaters. This heater may also be operated as a vented decorative (ANSI Z21.60) product by

opening the ue damper.

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.

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SAFETY DEVICE

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

ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM

This heater has an electronic ignitor to light heater fuel supply.

All spaces in homes fall into one of the three

following ventilation classications:

1. Unusually Tight Construction

2. Unconned Space

3. Conned Space

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

Unusually Tight Construction

The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for 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 less with openings gasketed or sealed

and

b. weather stripping has been added on

openable windows and doors and

c. caulking or sealants are applied to

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

If your home meets all of the three criteria

above, you must provide additional fresh air.

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

criteria above, proceed to Determining FreshAir Flow For Heater Location, page 7.

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kg per pa-sec-m2) or

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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

Continued

Conned and Unconned Space

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

whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per

1,000 Btu/hr (4.8 m3 per kw) of the aggregate

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/hr (4.8 m

3

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.

DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION

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

Use this work sheet to determine if you have

a conned or unconned space.

Space: Includes the room in which you will install

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) = 2560 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: 2560 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.

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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

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 used) Example: 51,200 Btu/Hr (maxim um th e

space can support)

73,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of

Btu/Hr used)

The space in the above example is a conned

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

A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an

adjoining room. If the extra space provides an unconned space, remove door to 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.

40,000 33,000 73,000

WARNING: If the area in which

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

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

or applicable local codes.

AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

Outlet Air

Ve ntilated Attic

Outlet

A

ir

Inlet Air

Ve ntilated

Crawl Space

T o

Crawl

Space

T o Attic

Or

Remove Door into Adjoining

Room, Option

3

Ve ntilation Grills

Into Adjoining Room,

Option 2

Ve ntilation

Grills Into

Adjoining

Room,

Option 1

12"

Continued

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.

Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building

Ventilation Air From Outdoors

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

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

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

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

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

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

Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors

INSTALLATION

NOTICE: This heater is intended

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

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

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NOTICE: State or local codes

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

WARNING: Make sure the

selector switch is in the OFF position before installing heater.

WARNING: Seal any fresh

air vents or ash clean-out doors

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

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INSTALLATION

Continued

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

CHECK GAS TYPE

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

type, do not install heater. Call dealer where

you bought heater for proper type heater.

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

INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES

FOR VENT-FREE OPERATION

WARNING: Never install the

heater

• in a bedroom or bathroom

unless installed as a vented

appliance, see page 12

• in a recreational vehicle

•

where curtains, furniture, cloth-

ing or other ammable objects are less than 36" from front, 42" from top of heater; for side clearances see Figure 4, page 10

• in high trafc 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, but not limited to, tobacco smoke, aromatic candles, cleaning uids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may discolor walls or cause odors.

IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture

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

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

tion, page 6.

WARNING: Maintain the

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

MINIMUM FIREPLACE CLEARANCE TO

COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS

Side Wall 16", Ceiling 42"

Floor 5", Front: 36"

LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS

Log

Size

42" 29" 15.5" 39" 26.75" 48" 29" 20" 47" 33"

* Also approved for use in Vantage Hearth Model

VFB42, VTFB42 and VUM42 replaces.

Carefully follow the instructions below. This

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

Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible Material, Side Wall and Ceiling

A. Clearances from the side of the replace

cabinet to any combustible material and

wall should follow diagram in Figure 4,

page 10.

Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf,

etc. is made of combustible material and protrudes 3 combustible material must be 4" from the

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

Minimum Firebox Size

Height Depth

1

/2" from the wall. This

Front

Width

Rear* Width

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INSTALLATION

Heat Resistant Material

(A)

Continued

Note: When installing your gas logs into

a manufactured rebox, follow rebox

manufacturer’s instructions for minimum clearances to combustible materials.

B. Clearances from the top of the replace

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

NOTICE: Manual control heaters

may be used as a vented product.

If so, you must always run heater

with chimney ue damper open. If running heater with damper open, noncombustible material above replace opening is not needed. Go to Installing Damper

Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation, page 12.

Example

Noncombustible

Material Distance

(A)

1

2" or more Noncombustible mate-

Between 8" and 12"

Less than 8"

Requirements for

Safe Installation

rial OK.

Install replace hood accessory (GA6050 or GA6053 see Accesso- ries, page 40).

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

Between 8" and 12",

above. If you cannot

extend material, you

must operate heater

with ue damper open.

*

*Minimum 16" from Side Wall

Figure 4 - Minimum Clearance for

Combustible to Wall

Minimum Noncombustible Material

Clearances

If Not Using Mantel

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

You must have noncombustible material(s)

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

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

material is less than 12", you must install the replace hood accessory (24" and 30"

Models Only). See Figure 5 for minimum clearances.

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Figure 5 - Heat Resistant Material (Slate,

Marble, Tile, etc.) Above Fireplace

If Using Mantel

You must have noncombustible material(s)

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

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

tible material is less than 12", you must install the replace hood accessory (24" and 30"

Models Only). Even if noncombustible mate-

rial is more than 12", you may need the hood accessory to deect heat away from your

mantel shelf. See Figure 5 and Figures 6 and

7, page 11, for minimum clearances.

IMPORTANT: If you cannot meet these mini-

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

ing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation, page 12.

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INSTALLATION

14" Min.

Combustible Material

Noncombustible Material

Minimum NonCombustible Material

Minimum NonCombustible Material Height

Distances to Underside of Mantel

Top of Fire place Opening

Underside of Mantel Shelf

12"

(A)

18" 20" 22" 24"

All minimum distances are in inches

2

1

/2

"

6"

8"

10"

Mantel Shelf

Minimum Noncombustible Material

8" Min.

12" 15" 18" 20"

2

1

/2

"

6"

8"

10"

12"

Distances to Underside of

Mantel

Hood (GA6050

or GA6053)

Top of Fireplace Opening

Underside

of Mantel

Shelf

Mantel Shelf

Hearth

5" Min.

Combustible Material

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MANTEL CLEARANCES

In addition to meeting noncombustible mate-

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

mantel shelf. If you do not meet the clearances

listed below, you will need a hood.

Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance

If you meet minimum clearance between

mantel shelf and top of replace opening, a

hood is not required (see Figure 6).

Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances

Without Using Hood

Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When Using a Hood

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

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

ances shown in Figure 7, when using hood.

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

Follow all minimum clearances

shown in this manual.

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

of the following:

• operate the logs only with the

ue damper open

• raise the mantel to an accept-

able height

• remove the mantel

FLOOR CLEARANCES

A. If installing appliance on the oor level,

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

B. If combustible materials are less than 14"

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

(see Figure 9).

Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances

Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances

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Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances

If Installed at Floor Level

Above Combustible Flooring

INSTALLATION

Continued

INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP

ACCESSORY FOR VENTED

OPERATION

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

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

If your heater is a manually-controlled model,

you may use this heater as a vented product. There are three reasons for operating your heater in the vented mode.

1. The replace does not meet the clearance

to combustibles requirements for ventfree operation.

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

3. You prefer vented operation.

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

damper. You must install the damper clamp

accessory (to order, see Accessories, page

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

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

See chart below for minimum permanent ue

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

Area of Various Standard Round Flues

Diameter Area

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

Chimney Minimum Permanent Height Flue Opening

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

Damper Clamp

Damper

Damper Clamp

Damper

Masonry Fireplace

Figure 10 - Attaching Damper Clamp

Manufactured Fireplace

Damper

INSTALLING HEATER BASE ASSEMBLY

WARNING: You must secure

this heater to replace oor. If

not, heater will move when you

adjust controls. Moving heater may cause a gas leak.

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

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

IMPORTANT: Make sure the heater burners are level.

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INSTALLATION

Continued

Installation Items Needed

• hardware package (provided with heater)

• approved exible gas hose and ttings

provided (if allowed by local codes)

• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not

provided)

• electric drill with 3/16” masonry drill bit

Note: Install optional MRC Series receiver and hand-held remote control kit (see Accessories, page 40) before installing gas log heater. See installation instructions included with the kit.

1. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male

threads of the 1/2 NPT side of gas tting

elbow (provided) and connect to inlet

side of gas control. Remove gas tting from exible gas hose (provided) before

connecting to elbow (see Figure 11).

2. Position heater base assembly in replace.

3. Mark screw locations through holes in front panel of base (see Figure 12). If

installing in a brick-bottom replace, mark

screw locations in mortar joint of bricks.

4. Remove heater base from replace.

5. Drill holes at marked locations using 3/16" drill bit.

6. Attach base, through holes in back side panels of base, to replace oor using masonry

screws provided in hardware package (see Figure 12).

7. Connect to gas supply. See Connecting To Gas Supply.

Flexible Gas Hose (Provided with VGC

Series Models Only) (Install if allowed by local codes)

Elbow, 1/2 NPT x

3/8 Flare

Gas Control

Figure 11 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose

to Heater Gas Regulator

Masonry Screw

Figure 12 - Attaching Base to Fireplace

Floor

CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY

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

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

CAUTION: Never connect

propane/LP replace directly to the propane/LP supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the heater and propane/LP supply.

WARNING: Never connect

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

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INSTALLATION

Continued

Installation Items Needed

Before installing heater, make sure you have

the items listed below.

• external regulator (supplied by installer)

• piping (check local codes)

• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)

• equipment shutoff valve *

• test gauge connection *

• sediment trap

• tee joint

• pipe wrench

• approved exible gas line with gas con-

nector (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

13. 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 heater. If pipe is too small, undue loss of volume will occur.

Installation must include an equipment shutoff

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

NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from heater (see Figure 14).

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 heater valves.

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

Propane/LP Supply Tank

Figure 13 - External Regulator With Vent

Equipment Shutoff Valve With 1/8" NPT Tap*

Approved Flexible

Gas Hose (if

allowed by local codes)

Gas

Control

Figure 14 - Gas Connection (Remote-

* Purchase the optional equipment shutoff

valve from your dealer.

**Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input

adjustment.

Pointing Down

3" Minimum

Pipe Cap Tee Nipple Joint

Sediment Trap

Ready Models Only)

External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down

PROPANE/LP

From External

Regulator

(11" W.C.**

to 14" W.C.

Pressure)

NATURAL

From Gas

Meter

(5" W.C.**

to 10.5"

W.C.

Pressure)

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INSTALLATION

Continued

We recommend that you install a sediment

trap in supply line as shown in Figure 14, page

14. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel supply and heater. Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely

to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture and

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

installed or is installed wrong, heater may

not run properly.

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

CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS

WARNING: Test all gas piping

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

installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once.

WARNING: Never use an

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

3. Pressurize supply piping system by either

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

4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system.

Apply noncorrosive leak detection uid to

all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.

5. Correct all leaks at once.

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

ttings for leaks.

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

1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 15).

2. Pressurize supply piping system by either

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

3. Check all joints from gas meter to equipment shutoff valve for natural gas or propane/LP supply to equipment shutoff valve for propane/LP (see Figure 16 or

Figure 17, page 16). Apply noncorrosive leak detection uid to all joints. Bubbles

forming show a leak.

4. Correct all leaks at once.

Equipment Shutoff Valve

Open

CAUTION: Make sure exter-

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

der Connecting to Gas Supply,

Figure 15 - Equipment Shutoff Valve

Propane/LP Supply Tank

Closed

Equipment Shutoff Valve

page 13.

PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)

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

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

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Figure 16 - Checking Gas Joints

(Propane/LP Only)

Control Valve Location

INSTALLATION

Continued

Equipment Shutoff Valve

Gas Meter

Control Valve Location

Figure 17 - Checking Gas Joints (Natural

PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS

CONNECTIONS

1.

Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure

15, page 15).

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

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

4. Check all joints from gas meter to equipment shutoff valve for natural gas or propane/LP supply to equipment shutoff valve

for propane/LP (see Figure 16, page 15 or Figure 17, page 16). Apply noncorrosive leak detection uid to all joints. Bubbles

forming show a leak.

5. Correct all leaks at once.

6. Light heater (see Operation, page 23). Check all other internal joints for leaks.

7.

Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to

Appliance, page 25 for Remote Ready

models or page 27 for Variable Remote Models.

INSTALLING SWITCH (REMOTE READY MODELS)

The AUTO/OFF/ON switch for this log set is installed into the small single log accompanying this log set. This switch needs to be used only if remote or wall switch is not being used.

Control Valve

Figure 18 - Connecting Wires

Gas Only)

To OFF Terminal on Switch

To AUTO Terminal on Switch

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Connect the wires to the valve from the switch assembly as shown in Figure 18.

INSTALLING OPTIONAL REMOTE ACCESSORIES (REMOTE READY MODELS)

Installing Remote Receiver

Remote control accessories are available separately (see Accessories, page 40). Read instructions shipped with remote control along with instructions below before attempting installation.

1. If unit is already installed in replace, continue with these instructions. If unit has not

been installed in replace, go to step 6 and

continue installation of remote accessory.

WARNING: Turn off heater

and let cool before handling any part of heater. Make sure gas is turned of to unit.

2. Carefully remove logs and set aside.

3. Locate mounting screws on sides of heater base assembly and remove screws. Set screws aside for reinstallation.

4. Disconnect gas line from heater base as

shown in Figure 11, page 13.

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

5. Remove heater base from replace.

6. If installed, disconnect AUTO/OFF/ON

switch wire from control valve at TPTH and TH locations (see Figure 19).

7. Connect wires from hardware pack (with remote receiver bracket) to control valve at the TPTH and TH locations as shown in Figure 19. Connect other ends of these wires to remote receiver wires.

Note: Make sure excess wire does not interfere with burner or pilot.

8.

If heater was removed from fireplace

before installation of remote accessory, see

Installing Heater Base Assembly on page 12 to

reinstall heater into replace. Test gas connection for leaks (see Checking Gas Connections, page 15).

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9. If logs were removed from heater for in-

stall remote accessory, replace logs (see

Installing Logs, Embers and Lava Rock, Page 18).

10. Place remote receiver on replace oor

next to control valve. Make sure the remote receiver and wires are not on or touching either gas burner on the log set.

Installing Batteries for Remote Receiver

and Hand Held Remote Control

Two 9-volt alkaline batteries (not included) are required to operate this heater with the wireless hand-held remote control set. One battery must be installed in the receiver and one in the handheld remote control unit.

Note: Only use alkaline batteries.

Switch

Control Valve

Figure 19- Disconnecting Switch from Control

Valve (Remote Ready Models Only)

INSTALLING BATTERIES IN REMOTE CONTROL AND RECEIVER

(VARIABLE REMOTE MODELS)

WARNING: Make sure your

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

Battery Housing Cover

Figure 20 - Battery Install Hand-Held Remote

Control

3. Replace battery housing cover.

When batteries are installed, the "little house"

icon with current room temperature will be displayed (see Figure 21). This icon will always show in the control window as long as the batteries have power.

Figure 21 - Remote Display

Remote Receiver

The remote receiver uses 4 AA batteries (not included). To install or replace batteries:

1. Open lower louver to gain access to receiver.

2. Remove screws from cover place.

3. Remove battery housing cover.

4. Install or replace batteries.

5. Replace battery housing cover.

6. Replace cover plate.

Hand-Held Remote Control

The hand-held remote control uses 3 AAA batteries (not included).

To install batteries:

Receiver

Battery Housing Cover

1. Remove battery housing cover from back of hand-held remote (see Figure 20).

2. Install or replace batteries.

Screws

Cover Plate

Figure 22 - Battery Install Remote

Control Receiver

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INSTALLATION

Continued

MF SERIES BURNER SYSTEM-LOG COMPATIBILITY

CHART

Burner System Model

MF42INR,MF42IPR, MF42INV, MF42IPV

MF48INR, MF48IPR, MF48INV, MF48IPV

Figure 23 - MF Series Burner System- Log Compatibility Chart

INSTALLING LOGS, EMBERS AND LAVA ROCK

WARNING: Failure to position the

parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury.

CAUTION: After installa-

tion and periodically thereafter, check to ensure that no ame comes in contact with any log.

With heater set to Hi, check to

see if ames contact any log. If so, reposition logs according to log installation instructions in this manual. Flames contacting logs will create soot.

LMF (42 AND 48)-SC SERIES LOG PLACEMENT

It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use

logs supplied with heater or as identied for

use with the heater as shown in Figure 23.

Note: Each log includes an identifying number cast in the log. Look at each log when placing them on the burner system to be certain it is correct.

Find the right front log (LMF42-SC: D-019 1.

or LMF48-SC: D027). See Figures 24, 24A, 24B, and 24C for reference. The log

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Refractory Concrete Logs For Use With This Burner System

LMF42-SC

LMF48-SC

has a rectangular shape on the bottom

that ts between the black metal base, the square grate, and the round tube burner.

Place the log on the base assembly as shown in Figures.

Burner Tube

Right Front Log (D-019 or D027)

Base assembly

Figure 24 - Installing Right Front Log

Grate Finger

Round Tube Burner

Grate

Finger

Figure 24A - Installing Right Front Log,

Top View

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Burner Tube

INSTALLATION

Continued

Square Grate

Log Notch

Burner Tube

Figure 25A - Installing Back Left Log

Figure 24B - Installing Right Front Log,

Figure 24C - Installing Right Front Log,

Find the back left log (LMF42-SC: D-018 2.

or LMF48-SC: D026). See Figures 25, 25A, and 25B. Figure 25A shows how the log must t against the end of the burner. Figure 25B shows how the log ts against

the vertical portion of the burner tube. Place this log on the base assembly by inserting it from the left side as shown in Figure 25. You may need to twist the log slightly to get

it to t against the burners properly.

Back Left Log (D-018 or D026)

Top View

Side View

Flat Part of Log

Pilot Bracket

Vertical Portion of Burner Tube

Figure 25B - Installing Back Left Log

(D-018) Rear View

Find the front left log (LMF42-SC: D017 or 3.

LMF48-SC: D025). See Figures 26, 26A,

and 26B. The log has a rectangular slot

on the bottom that ts on the black metal base as shown in gure 26A, page 20. The bottom of this log has a notch that ts

over the square grate as shown in Figure

26B, page 20. Place the log on the base assembly as shown in gures.

Front Left Log (D-017 or D025)

Grate Fingers

Log Notch

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Burner Tube

Figure 25 - Installing Back Left Log

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Figure 26 - Installing Front Left Log

INSTALLATION

Continued

Figure 26A - Installing Front Left Log

Grate Finger

Figure 26B - Installing Front Left Log

Find the charred log (D-020). See Figures 4.

27, 27A, and 27B. The log has a notch in the bottom that ts over the square grate

as shown in Figure 27. Place this log on

the base as shown in gures.

Side View

Log Slot

Charred Log

Log Notch

Figure 27A - Installing Charred Log

Square Grate

Figure 27B - Installing Charred Log Top

Find the middle split log (LMF42-SC: D-021 5. or LMF48-SC: D028). See Figures 28 and 28A. The split side of the log faces forward.

The log has a notch that ts around the

burner tube on the right side. Place the log over the burner and pull the right side forward until it touches the back of the front right log. The log is placed properly when it sits parallel to the tube burner and

the square peg is pointing up. See gures

for reference.

Top View

Log Notch

Side View

Square Peg

Middle Split Log (D-021 or D028)

Right Front Log

Figure 27 - Installing Charred Log

Figure 28 - Installing Middle Split Log (D-021)

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INSTALLATION

Burner Tube

Figure 28A - Installing Middle Split Log

Rear Top Side View

Find the right split crossover log (D-022) 6. The bottom of the log has a rectangular

shape that ts in the rectangular slots on

the right side of the front right log and the middle split log. Place this log as shown in Figure 29.

Square Peg

Log Notch

Right Split Crossover Log (D-022)

Continued

Front Top Log (D-024)

Middle Split Log

Figure 30 - Installing Front Top Log

Find the back top log (LMF-SC: D-023 or 8.

LMF48-SC: D029).See Figures 31, and

31A. The left end of this log has a round

hole that ts over a round peg that is on

the top of the back left log. The right end

of this log has a rectangular hole that ts

over a rectangular peg on the top of the right crossover log.

Rectangular Peg

Back Top Log (D-023 or D029)

Right Split Crossover Log (D-022)

Right Front Log)

Figure 29 - Installing Right Split

Find the front top log (D-024). See Figure 7.

30. The left end of this log has a square hole

that ts over a square peg that is on the top

of the middle split log. The right end of this log rests against the knot on the top of the front right log and also rests on top of the right split crossover log.

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Crossover Log

Figure 31 - Installing Back Top Log and

Final Assembly

Figure 31A - Installing Back Top Log,

Top View

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INSTALLATION

Continued

EMBER PLACEMENT

Two ember materials are supplied with •

this log set. Platinum Bright Embers give a bright glow appearing as hot coals.

Should embers need replacing, see Accessories, page 40.

• Platinum Bright Ember placement.

Add embers to front, at burner. Gently

remove embers from bag. Separate pieces of ember material and place on

surface of at burner just behind horizontal ports as shown in Figure 32.

WARNING: Do not use any

other ember material not supplied with this unit.

WARNING: Do not operate unit without ember material correctly in place as shown in Figures 32 & 33. Do NOT place ember material anywhere else on the unit. Use only ember material supplied with unit. Excessive or incorrectly placed ember material may produce carbon monoxide or soot.

LAVA ROCK PLACEMENT

Rock Wool placement.• Place rock wool

material on front at burner in areas away

from ports as shown in Figure 33.

Add lava rock; Lava rock may cover 1/2 • inch of the front burner(at metal ember

pan burner) but shall not be allowed to come in contact with either the burner ports or ame around base of heater if desired. DO NOT place rock or additional

logs on front burner or on logs except as directed above. Placing any material

on unit other than ember material on front burner may result in production of carbon monoxide or soot. A switch log is included with each log set. This log is designed to house a switch on remote ready models.

On variable remote models, this switch

is not needed. The log can be placed on

the oor of the replace to enhance the

look of the log set. Use lava rock to hide wires from switch/log to control valve. Place switch/log so the switch is easy to access.

Ember Material

Rock Wool

Figure 33 - Placement of Rock Wool (shown with Platinum Bright Embers)

Figure 32 - Platinum Bright Embers

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Flat Front Burner

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OPERATION

REMOTE READy MODELS

OPERATION

FOR YOUR SAFETY

READ BEFORE LIGHTING

WARNING:

• If replace has glass doors,

LIGHTING

INSTRUCTIONS

never operate this heater with

WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly,

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

A. This appliance has a pilot which must

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

B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around

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

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.

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

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

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

C. Use only your hand to push in or turn

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

D. Do not use this appliance if any part

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

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glass doors closed. If you operate heater with doors closed,

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

•

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

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

Note: Home owners generally prefer to operate their heater with the chimney damper closed. This will put all the heat into the room. However,

there may be times you will desire the full ames of the HI heat setting but will nd the heat output

excessive. You can open the chimney damper (if you have one) fully or partially to release some of the heat.

WARNING: Damper handle will be hot if heater has been running.

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

2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open.

3. Set switch to OFF position.

4. Press in and turn control knob clockwise

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

to the OFF position (see Figure 34,

page 24).

Then smell for gas, including near the oor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information, column 1. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.

REMOTE READy MODELS OPERATION

AUTO OFF ON

Continued

6. Press in and turn control knob counterclockwise

Press in control knob for ve (5) seconds

(see Figure 34).

Note: You may be running this heater

for the rst time after hooking up to gas

supply. If so, the control knob may need to be pressed in for 30 seconds or more. This will allow air to bleed from the gas system.

7. With control knob pressed in, press and

release ignitor button on left side of log set. This will light pilot. The pilot is attached to

the front of U-shaped burner. If needed,

keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights.

Note: If pilot does not stay lit, contact a

qualied service person or gas supplier for

repairs. Until repairs are made, light pilot with match. To light pilot with match, see Manual Lighting Procedure, page 25.

8. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec-

onds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds,

release control knob.

• If control knob does not pop out when

released, contact a qualified service

person or gas supplier for repairs.

Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps 4

through 8.

9. Slightly push in and turn control knob counterclockwise using a hand-held remote control acces-

sory, go to Optional Hand-Held Remote Operation on page 25.

10. Wait one minute and put switch in ON position to light burners.

Ignitor

to the PILOT position.

to the ON position. If

Flame Adjustment Knob

Control Knob in OFF Position

Note: AUTO is only functional when using

GWMT1 or GWMS2 optional accessories. If hand-held remote control is installed but not being used, slide remote selector switch to ON (It must be in this position for burners to light. Switch will be in REMOTE position if using hand-held remote).

11. Set ame adjustment knob to any level

between HI and LO.

12. To leave pilot lit an shut off burners only: turn control knob clockwise

PILOT position, or use remote control manual OFF button , or set selector switch

in the OFF position.

to the

CAUTION: Do not try to ad-

just heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve.

WARNING: Make sure the

remote selector switch is in the

OFF position when you are away from home for long periods of time. Heater will come on auto-

matically with selector switch in

the ON position.

Pilot Burner

Ignitor Electrode

Figure 35 - Pilot (Natural)

Selector Switch

Figure 34 - Control Knob, Ignitor Button

and AUTO/OFF/ON Switch

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OPERATION

Continued

TO TURN OFF GAS

TO APPLIANCE

1. Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position.

2a. Set switch in the OFF position. 2b. If Using Optional Hand-Held Remote:

Set selector switch in the OFF position to prevent draining battery.

3. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure

15, page 15).

MANUAL LIGHTING

PROCEDURE

1. Follow steps 1 through 6 under Lighting Instructions, page 23.

2. Press control knob and light pilot with match.

3. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 sec-

onds, release control knob. Now follow steps 9 through 11, Lighting Instructions,

page 23.

OPTIONAL HAND-HELD

REMOTE OPERATION

Note: All remote control accessories must be purchased separately (see Accessories, page 40). Follow instructions included with the remote control.

NOTICE: You must light the pilot before using the hand-held remote control unit. See Lighting Instructions on page 23.

After lighting, let pilot ame burn for about

one minute. Turn control knob to ON position. Adjust ame adjustment knob anywhere between HI and LO. Slide the selector switch to the REMOTE position (see Figure 36).

Control Knob in OFF Position

Selector Switch

Flame Adjustment Knob

Ignitor

Note: The burner may light if hand-held remote was on when selector switch was last turned off. You can now turn burner on and off with hand-held remote control unit.

IMPORTANT: Do not leave selector switch in

the REMOTE or ON position when pilot is not lit. This will drain the battery.

Note: Do not hold hand-held remote for a long time. Body temperature will affect its operation in the AUTO mode.

VARIABLE REMOTE

MODELS 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, per-

sonal injury or loss of life.

A. This appliance has a pilot which must

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

B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around

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

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.

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

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

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

C. Use only your hand to push in or turn

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

D. Do not use this appliance if any part

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

Figure 36 - Control Knob, Ignitor Button

and Remote Selector Switch

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O

F

P

I

L

O

T

O

N

ON REMOTE OFF

PRG

Continued

LIGHTING

INSTRUCTIONS

NOTICE: During initial operation of new replace, burning logs will give off a paper-burning smell. Open damper or window to vent smell. This will only last a few hours.

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

2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open.

3. S et remote select or swit ch in O FF position.

WARNING: Burners will come on automatically within one minute when the selector switch is in the ON position after the pilot is lit.

4. Press in and turn control knob clockwise

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

6. Press in and turn control knob counter-

Note: You may be running this heater for

just heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve.

to the OFF position.

Then smell for gas, including near the oor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information, column 1. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.

clockwise

to the PILOT position.

Press in control knob for ve (5) seconds

(see Figure 37).

the rst time after hooking up to gas supply. If so, the control knob may need to be pressed in for 30 seconds or more. This will allow air to bleed from the gas system.

CAUTION: Do not try to ad-

7. With control knob pressed in, press and

release ignitor button. This will light pilot. The pilot is attached to the front burner.

If needed, keep ignitor button pressed in

until pilot lights.

Note: If pilot does not stay lit, contact a

qualied service person or gas supplier for repairs. Until repairs are made, light pilot with match. To light pilot with match, see

Manual Lighting Procedure, page 27.

8. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec-

onds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds,

release control knob.

• If control knob does not pop out when released, contact a qualified service

person or gas supplier for repairs.

Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps 4

through 8.

9. Slightly p ush in and turn control knob counterclockwise

to the ON

position.

10. Wait one minute and switch selector switch to the ON position to light burners (see Figure 38). When using in the ON position (without remote) burners will light on high. There is no adjustment to

the ames without using remote.

11. To leave pilot lit and shut off burners only,

turn control knob clockwise

to the

PILOT position, or use remote control manual OFF button, or set selector switch

in the OFF position.

WARNING: Make sure the se-

lector switch is in the OFF position

when you are away from home for

long periods of time. Heater will

come on automatically with selec-

tor switch in the ON position.

Ignitor Button

Control Knob

Figure 37 - Control Knob and Ignitor

Button Location

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Figure 38 - Remote Selector Switch in

ON Position

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ON

Continued

Pilot Burner

BATTERIES

HAND-HELD

REMOTE OPERATION

Ignitor Electrode

Figure 39 - Pilot (Natural/ Propane/LP)

TO TURN OFF GAS

TO APPLIANCE

1. Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position.

2. Set selector switch in the OFF position.

3. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure

15, page 15).

MANUAL LIGHTING

PROCEDURE

1. Follow steps 1 through 6 under Lighting Instructions, page 26.

2. Depress control knob and light pilot with match.

3. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec-

onds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds,

release control knob. Now follow steps 9 through 11 under Lighting Instructions, page 26.

BLOWER

OPERATION

WARNING: This replace has a three-prong, grounded electrical plug. This plug helps protect you against electrical shock. Only connect plug to a properly grounded, three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

Locate the blower switch by opening lower

louver on replace. Blower switch is located

at lower center inside louver door.

Note: It is safe to operate replace with blower turned off. However, the blower helps distribute heated air from the replace.

Note: Periodically check the louvers of the

rebox and remove any dust, dirt or other

obstructions.

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 17.

Low Battery - Hand-Held Remote Control

When batteries in hand-held remote control

are low, an icon will appear on display.

Low Battery - Remote Receiver

When batteries in receiver are low, no acoustic

signal will be given when ON/OFF button is

pressed. If batteries in receiver are low, replace

can be switched on manually by moving remote selector switch to ON (see Figure 40).

Figure 40 - Low Battery Display

FAHRENHEIT/CELSIUS INDICATOR

You can set your hand-held 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.

Figure 41 - Remote Control Display

Fahrenheit to Celsius

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ON ON

MAX

ON

Continued

OPERATING REMOTE CONTROL

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

After lighting pilot, let pilot ame burn for about

one minute. Slide remote selector switch to REMOTE position. You can now turn burner on and off with remote.

IMPORTANT: Do not leave selector switch in REMOTE or ON position when pilot is not lit. This will drain batteries.

When any button is pushed on remote control,

LCD display will glow blue. 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 4 2). An

acoustic signal from the receiver conrms

the command. Push ON/OFF button again and burners will

turn off. A beep from receiver conrms the

command.

LCD Display

FLAME HEIGHT

This function allows you to control height

of ames through 5 levels (see Figure 43). Select manual ame height function by pressing MODE button until a ame is shown in

lower left corner of display. Use UP/DOWN

arrow button to set desired ame height (see Figure 42). A beep from receiver conrms

the command.

MINIMUM MAXIMUM

Figure 43 - Remote Control Display of Flame Height Minimum and Maximum

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 42). The word ON will appear to the right of temperature bulb graphic on display (see Figure 44). Use UP/DOWN arrow button to set desired room temperature.

Control system will cycle replace on or off to

maintain selected temperature.

ON/OFF

Figure 42 - Hand-Held Remote Control

THERMOSTAT

UP/ DOWN Arrows

MODE

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Room Temperature

Set Temperature

Figure 44 - 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.

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SMART

MAX

ON

ON REMOTE OFF

PRG

Continued

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.

Figure 45 - Smart Thermostat Setting

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.

INSPECTING BURNERS

Check pilot ame pattern and burner ame

patterns often.

PILOT FLAME PATTERN

Figure 48 shows a correct pilot ame pattern. Figure 49 shows an incorrect pilot ame pattern. The incorrect pilot ame is not touching

the thermocouple. This will cause the thermo-

couple to cool. When the thermocouple cools,

the heater will shut down.

If pilot ame pattern is incorrect, as shown

in Figure 49

• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 27

• see Troubleshooting, page 32

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

and have no yellow or orange color.

Pilot Burner

Thermocouple

Figure 48 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern

Pilot Burner

Figure 46 - Child Safety Lock-Out

REPLACING HAND-HELD REMOTE

CONTROL ONLY

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

Figure 49 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern

Thermocouple

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

Figure 47 - Programing Remote Control

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Turn off heater

and let cool before cleaning.

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

cool for at least thirty minutes.

2. Inspect burner, pilot and primary air inlet

holes on injector holder for dust and dirt (see Figure 50).

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

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

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

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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.

Clean pilot assembly also. Additional cleaning may be needed for proper pilot operation based on use/lack of use. A yellow tip on the

pilot ame may indicate dust and dirt in the

pilot assembly. There is a small pilot air inlet

hole about from where the pilot ame comes

out of pilot assembly (see Figure 51). With

unit off, lightly blow air through air inlet hole.

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

Injector Holder

Burner Tube

Primary Air Inlet Holes

Figure 50 - Injector Holder On Outlet

Pilot Assembly

Figure 51 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole (Your pilot

Burner Tube

Pilot Air Inlet Hole

may vary from pilot shown)

LOGS

• If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to

Installing Logs Embers and Lava Rock, page 18, to properly replace logs.

• Replace log(s) if broken or chipped (dime-

sized or larger).

MAIN BURNER

Periodically inspect all burner ame holes with

heater running. All slotted burner flame holes

should be open with ame present. All round burner ame holes should be open with a small blue ame present. Some burner ame holes may become blocked by debris or rust, with no ame present. If so, turn off heater and let cool. Remove blockage, blocked burner ame holes will create soot.

WARNING: The injector holders (air shutters) are not adjustable. Do not move injector holders from their original positions.

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SPECIFICATIONS

MF42INR, MF42INV, MF48INR AND MF48INV

• Rating (Variable): 29,000/40,000 Btu/Hr

• Type Gas: Natural

• Ignition: Electronic

• Manifold Pressure: 3.4" W.C.

• Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water): Max - 10.5" W.C., Min* - 5" W.C.

*For purpose of input adjustment

MF42IPR, MF42IPV, MF48IPR, AND MF48IPV

• Rating (Variable): 29,000/40,000 Btu/Hr

• Type Gas: Propane/LP

• Ignition: Electronic

• Manifold Pressure: 7.9" W.C.

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

*For purpose of input adjustment

WIRING DIAGRAM (REMOTE READy MODELS)

To

Thermopile

To OFF Terminal on Switch

To AUTO Terminal on Switch

WIRING DIAGRAM (VARIABLE CONTROL MODELS)

Note: For proper operation of remote control, wires from thermopile to control receiver must

be connected exactly as shown.

Black Connectors

White

Red

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Receiver

To Thermopile

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

Embers won't stay on burner

Wh e n i g nit o r b utt o n i s

pressed, there is no spark

at ODS/pilot

Wh e n i g nit o r b utt o n i s

pressed, there is spark at

ODS/pilot but no ignition

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. Ember placement

1. Ignitor electrode not connected to ignitor cable

2. Ignit or cabl e pinched or wet

3. Broken ignitor cable

4. Bad ignitor

5. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong

6. Ignitor electrode broken

7. Battery not installed, battery

power low or battery not installed correctly (electronic ignition models only)

1. Gas supply turned off or

equipment shutoff valve closed

2. Control knob not in PILOT position

3. Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position Air in gas lines when in-

4. stalled

5. Depleted gas supply (propane/LP only)

6. ODS/pilot is clogged

7. Gas regulator setting is not

correct

REMEDY

1. Overlap ember mater ia l 1/4" (see page 18)

1. Reconnect ignitor cable

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

3. Replace ignitor cable

4. Replace ignitor

5. Replace pilot assembly

6. Replace pilot assembly

7. Install new alkaline battery in electronic ignitor. Verify battery is installed correctly

1. Turn on gas supply or open equipment shutoff valve

2. Turn control knob to PILOT position

3. Press in control knob while in PILOT position

4. Co nti nu e h old in g d own control knob. Repeat igniting operation until air is removed

5. Contact local propane/LP gas company

6. Clean ODS/pilot (see Clean-

ing and Maintenance, page

30) or replace ODS/pilot assembly

7. Replace gas regulator

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OBSERVED PROBLEM

ODS/pilot lights but ame

goes out when control knob is released

TROUBLESHOOTING

Continued

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. Cont r o l kn o b no t ful l y pressed in

2. Control knob not pressed in long enough

3. Safety interlock system has been triggered

4. Equipment shutoff valve not fully open

5. Pilot f lame not touching

thermocouple, which allows thermocouple to cool, causing pilot ame to go

out. This problem could be caused by one or both of the following:

A) Low gas pressure B) Dirty or partially clogged

ODS/pilot

6. Thermocouple connection loose at control valve

7. Thermocouple damaged

8. Control valve damaged

REMEDY

1. Press in control knob fully

2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep

control knob pressed in 30 seconds

3. Wait one minute for safety interlock system to reset. Repeat ignition operation

4. Fully open equipment shutoff valve

5. A) Contact local natural or propane/LP gas company

B) Clean ODS/pilot (see

Cleaning and Maintenance,

page 30) or replace ODS/ pilot assembly

6. Hand tighten until snug,

then tighten 1/4 turn more

7. Replace pilot assembly

8. Replace control valve

One or both burners do not light after ODS/pilot is lit

Delayed ignition of one or both burners

Burner ba ck fi ring during combustion

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1. Inlet gas pressure is too low

2. Burner orice(s) clogged

3. Thermopile leads disconnected or improperly connected.

4. Remote selector in OFF position

5. Wire disconnected from gas control

1. Manifold pressure is too low

2. Burner orice(s) clogged

3. Mislocated crossover tube

1. Burner orice is clogged or

damaged

2. Damaged burner

3. Gas regulator defective

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1. Contact l ocal natura l or propane/LP gas company

2. C l e a n b u r n e r ( s ) ( s e e

Cleaning and Maintenance,

page 30) or replace burner

orice(s)

Reconnect leads see wiring

3. diagram, page 30

4. Put remote selector in ON position

5.

See Wiring Diagram, page 31

1. Contact l ocal natura l or propane/LP gas company

2. C l e a n b u r n e r ( s ) ( s e e Cleaning and Maintenance, page 30) or replace burner

orice(s)

3.

Contact qualied service person

1. Clean burner (see Cleaning

and Maintenance, page 30) or replace burner orice

2. Replace damaged burner

3. Replace gas regulator

OBSERVED PROBLEM

Yellow ame in front burner

during burner combustion

TROUBLESHOOTING

Continued

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. Not enough air

2. Gas regulator defective

REMEDY

1. Check burn er(s) for dir t

and debris. If found, clean

burner(s) (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 30)

2. Replace gas regulator

Slight smoke or odor during initial operation

Heater produces a whistling noise when burners are lit

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

Moisture/condensation noticed on windows

Remote does not function (R e mot e-R e ady Mo dels Only)

1. Residues from manufacturing processes and logs curing

1. Turning control knob 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. Not enough combustion/ ventilation air

1. Battery is not installed. Battery power is low

1. Problem will stop after a few hours of operation

1. Turn control knob 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 pages 9 through 11)

4. Clean burners (see Clean-

ing and Maintenance,

page 30) or replace burner

orice(s)

1. Turn heater off when us-

ing furniture polish, wax,

carpet cleaners or similar products

1. Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation requirements (page 6)

1. Replace 9-volt batteri es in receiver and hand-held remote

Heater produces a clicking/ ticking noise just after burners are lit or shut off

1. Met al e xpa ndi n g whil e heating or contracting while cooling

2. Wire connection loose or wire broken

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

2. Check wiring connections (see wiring diagram, page

31). Replace wire harness if necessary.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Continued

WARNING: If you smell gas

• Shut off gas supply.

• Do not try to light any appliance.

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

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

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

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

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

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

OBSERVED PROBLEM

Heater produces unwanted odors

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. Heater burning vapors from

paint, hair spray, glues, cleaners, chemicals, new carpet,

etc. (See IMPORTANT state- ment above)

2. Low fuel supply (propane/ LP only)

3. Gas leak. See Warn ing statement at top of page

REMEDY

1. Ope n win dow to ven tilate room. Stop using odor ca using pro duc ts while heater is running

2. Rell supply tank (propane/

LP only)

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

nections, page 15)

Heater shuts off in use (ODS operates)

Gas odor even when control

knob is in OFF position

Gas odor during combustion

Log set cycles to pilot, but

room temperature drops to a lower than ideal level before log set comes back on

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1. No t enough fresh air is available

2. Low line pressure

3.

ODS/pilot is partially clogged

1. Gas leak. See Warn ing statement at top of page

2. Control valve or gas control defective

1. Foreign m atter between control valve and burner

2. Gas leak. See Warn ing statement at top of page

1. Hand-held remote control is too close to heater

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1. Open window and/or door for ventilation

2. Contact l ocal natura l or propane/LP gas company

3. Clean ODS/pi l o t ( s e e

Cleaning and Maintenance, page 30)

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

nections, page 15)

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 Con-

nections, page 15)

1. Move hand-held remo te control unit farther away from the heater

PARTS

2

1

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

31

32

33

11

30

12

13

14

15

16

17 18

19

10

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

34

28

29

REMOTE-READY VARIABLE CONTROL MODELS

MF42INR, MF42IPR, MF48INR, MF48IPR, MF42INV, MF42IPV, MF48INV, MF48IPV

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REMOTE-READY VARIABLE CONTROL MODELS

PARTS

MF42INR, MF42IPR, MF48INR, MF48IPR, MF42INV, MF42IPV, MF48INV, MF48IPV

This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed

under Replacement Parts on page 39 of this manual.

KEY

NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.

1 125219-01 Burner MF Dual Yellow Flame • • • • • • • • 1

MF42INR

MF42IPR

MF48INR

2 125022-02 Base • • • • • • • • 1 3 125213-01 Bracket Right Burner • • • • • • • • 1 4 125213-02 Bracket Left Burner • • • • • • • • 1 5 125021-01 Bracket Remote Valve • • • • • • • • 1 6 103781-01 Gas Valve, NG • • 1

103781-02 Gas Valve, LP • • 1 111440-03 Valve, Remote (w/Stepper Mt.) NG • • 1

111440-04 Valve, Remote (w/Stepper Mt.) LP • • 1 7 103784-01 Knob Short Extension (Pilot) • • • • • • • • 1 8 103784-02 Knob Short Extension (HI-LO) • • • • 1 9 098264-02 Male Connector • • • • • • • • 1 10 125559-01 Tube Inlet • • • • • • • • 1 11 125247-01 Asm Pan Burner • • • • • • • • 1 12 125023-01 Bracket Front Burner • • • • • • • • 2 13 097384-01 Nut Captive Washer • • • • • • • • 2 14 112829-02 Air Shutter • • • • • • • • 1 15 124933-01 Orice Holder 90 Degree • • • • • • • • 1 16 099056-46 Orice .051 (Pan) • • • • 1

099046-45 Orice .028 (Pan) • • • • 1 17 M11084-38 Screw, HWH AB 8-18 X .38 • • • • • • • • 4 18 119321-01 Venturi Tube • • • • • • • • 1 19 119795-01 Burner Gasket • • • • • • • • 1 20 111435-01 Ignitor, Electronic • • • • • • • • 1 21 125019-01 Bracket Ignitor • • • • • • • • 1 22 098271-12 Cable Ignitor • • • • • • • • 1 23 M12461-26 Screw HX SLT WSR 10-32 x 3/8 • • • • • • • • 4 24 M11084-26 Screw HWH AB 10-16 X .38 • • • • • • • • 22 25 111819-03 Orice Elbow P53 95 420 (Rear) • • • • 1

111819-04 Orice Elbow P52 85 1000 (Rear) • • • • 1 26 116559-03 Air Shutter • • • • 1

116559-04 Air Shutter • • • • 1 27 125339-01 Pilot ODS LP Copreci # 231 • • • • 1

125339-02 Pilot ODS NG Copreci # 240 • • • • 1 28 099387-09 Tube Pilot • • • • • • • • 1 29 098249-01 Nut ODS • • • • • • • • 2 30 125515-01 Grate MF42 • • • • 1

125515-02 Grate MF48 • • • • 1 31 121129-04 Wire Harness, Proame • • • • 1 32 121129-05 Proame Receiver Kit • • • • 33 121129-01 Remote, Proame • • • • 1 34 125561-01 Bracket Pilot MF42 • • • • 1

MF42INV

MF48IPR

MF42IPV

MF48INV

MF48IPV

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PARTS

LOG SETS FOR MODELS MF42INR, MF42IPR, MF48INR, MF48IPR, MF42INV, MF42IPV, MF48INV, MF48IPV

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

instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 39 of this manual.

7

4

2

3

1

9

KEY

NO. DESCRIPTION QTYPart Number Log ID Number Part Number Log ID Number

1 125573-01 D-019 125591-01 D-027 Log, Front Right 1 2 125573-02 D-018 125591-02 D-026 Log, Back Left 1 3 125573-03 D-017 125591-03 D-025 Log, Front Left 1 4 125573-04 D-020 125573-04 D-020 Log, Charred 1 5 125573-05 D-021 125591-04 D-028 Log, Middle Split 1 6 125573-06 D-022 125573-06 D-022 Log, Right Split Crossover 1 7 125573-07 D-024 125573-07 D-024 Log, Front Top 1 8 125573-08 D-023 125591-06 D-029 Log, Back Top 1 9 125538-01 None 125538-01 None Log, Switch 1

MF42I(N,P)(R,V) MF48I(N,P)(R,V)

8

5

6

Each log includes a reference number. The rst number indicates the order it is placed on the burner assembly. The next two numbers indicate the set size.

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

instructions listed under Replacement Parts below.

PARTS AVAILABLE, NOT SHOWN - ALL MODELS

100563-01 Warning Plate 1 103877-01 Lighting Instruction Plate 1 100639-12 Caution Decal 1 101137-02 Hardware Kit 1 GA6060 Lava Rock 1 120466-01 Flextube with Fitting 1 125071-01 Rockwool Embers 1 125070-01 Platinum Bright Embers Kit 1 099998-01 Fan Switch 1 103284-11 Wire Harness 1 103284-10 Wire Harness 1

REPLACEMENT PARTS

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

pa r t(s ), ca l l F M I P R ODU CTS , LLC at

1-866-328-4537.

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

• burners will have delayed ignition

• heater will not produce specied heat

• propane/LP gas supply may be low

You may feel your gas pressure is too low. If

so, contact your local propane/LP or natural

gas supplier.

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TECHNICAL SERVICE

You may have further questions about

installation, operation or troubleshooting. If so, contact FMI PROD UC TS, LLC a t

1-866-328-4537. When calling please have your mod el a nd serial numbers of your heater ready.

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

ACCESSORIES

F

ON

OFF

MODE

SET

ON

OFF

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

accessories, call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at

1-866-328-4537 for referral information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual.

FIREPLACE HOOD

Black - GA6050 Antique Brass - GA6053 For all models. Helps deect heat away from

mantel or wall above replace. Fits openings

28" to 48" wide.

RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL

KIT - TRC (REMOTE READY MODELS ONLY)

For all remote-ready models. Allows the

replace to be operated in a manually or

thermostatically controlled mode. You can turn

the replace on and off without ever leaving

the comfort of your easy chair.

WALL-MOUNT THERMOSTAT SWITCH

- GWMT1 (REMOTE READY MODELS ONLY)

For all models. The desired comfort setting

can be selected on the wall thermostat and the log heater will automatically cycle from pilot to the heat setting selected.

WALL-MOUNT ON/OFF SWITCH

GWMS2 (REMOTE READY MODELS ONLY)

For all models. Allows the gas log heater to

be turned on and off with a wall switch.

DAMPER CLAMP - GA6080

For all models. Permanently opens chimney

ue damper for vented operation.

LAVA ROCK - GA6060

For all models. Order when additional rock

is desired.

FLOOR MEDIA KIT - FM100

For all models. Includes lava rock, burner

embers, and burner cinders.

CONTROL COVER KIT - CC100

For all models. Includes control cover log

and 6 unique fall-away logs.

RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD RE-

MOTE CONTROL KIT - MRC (REMOTE READY MODELS ONLY)

For all models. Allows the replace to be

turned on and off by using a hand-held remote control.

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WARRANTy

kEEP THIS WARRANTy

Model (

located on product or identication tag

Serial No. (

located on product or identication tag

Date Purchased __________________________

Keep receipt for warranty verication.

FMI PRODUCTS, LLC LIMITED WARRANTIES

Standard Warranty: FMI PRODUCTS, LLC warrants this new product and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of four (4) years from the date of rst purchase from an authorized dealer provided the product has been installed, maintained and operated in accordance with FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s

warnings and instructions.

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

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

warnings and instructions.

The following terms apply to all of the above warranties:

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

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

This warranty covers the cost of part(s) required to restore this product to proper operating condition and an allow-

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

parts voids this warranty.

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

the owner.

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

This is FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s exclusive warranty, and to the full extent allowed by law; this express warranty excludes any and all other warranties, express or implied, written or verbal and limits the duration of any and all implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose to four (4) years on new products and 30 days on factory reconditioned products from the date of rst purchase. FMI PRODUCTS, LLC

makes no other warranties regarding this product.

FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s liability is limited to the purchase price of the product, and FMI PRODUCTS, LLC shall not be liable for any other damages whatsoever under any circumstances including indirect, incidental, or consequential

damages.

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

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

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

For information about this warranty contact:

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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FMI MF42IPV, MF42IPR, MF48INV, MF48IPV, MF48IPR Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

SAFETy

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

LOCAL CODES

UNPACkING

PRODUCT FEATURES

AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

INSTALLATION

OPERATION

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

REPLACEMENT PARTS

SERVICE HINTS

TECHNICAL SERVICE

ACCESSORIES

WARRANTy