FMI LVF043NE, LVF043PE, VLVF043NE, VLVF043PE Owner's Operation And Installation Manual
STAINLESS LINEAR
PFS
®
USC
OUTDOOR GAS FIREPLACE
SYSTEM
OWNER’S OPERATION AND
INSTALLATION MANUAL
MODELS (V)LVFO43NE AND
(V)LVFO43PE
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a re or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s
phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the re
department.
ed installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING: For Outdoor Use Only.
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Safety .................................................................. 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Local Codes......................................................... 4
Product identication ........................................... 4
Product Features ................................................. 4
Installation ........................................................... 5
Operation ........................................................... 16
Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 18
Inspecting Burners............................................. 19
Replacing Light Bulb.......................................... 19
SAFETY
Wiring Diagram .................................................. 20
Troubleshooting ................................................. 21
Parts .................................................................. 24
Specications .................................................... 27
Replacement Parts ............................................ 27
Service Hints ..................................................... 27
Technical Service............................................... 27
Accessories ....................................................... 27
Warranty ..............................................Back Cover
WARNING: Improper
installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or
maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Refer to this manual
for correct installation
and operational procedures. For assistance or
additional information
consult a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for
purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
WARNING: This product
contains and/or generates
chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer or
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, operate or service this 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
heater serviced. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. These
include pregnant women, people with heart
or lung disease or anemia, those under the
inuence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.
Natural and Propane/LP Gas: Natural and
propane/LP gases are odorless. An odormaking agent is added to the gas. The odor
helps you detect a gas leak. However, the
odor added to the gas can fade. Gas may be
present even though no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all
warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It
is your guide to safe and proper operation of
this
replace
.
WARNING: Any change to
this replace or its controls can
be dangerous.
Due to high temperatures, the
appliance should be located out
of trafc 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 replace.
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SAFETY
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Fireplace become very hot when
in use. Keep children and adults
away from hot surfaces to avoid
burns or clothing ignition. Fireplace will remain hot for a time
after shutdown. Allow surfaces
to cool before touching.
Carefully supervise young chil-
dren when they are in the room
with replace. When using the
remote control, keep selector
switch in the OFF position to
prevent children from turning
on burners with remote.
Keep the appliance area clear
and free from combustible
materials, gasoline and other
ammable vapors and liquids.
The nish of the front face is
protected with a self adhering
plastic coating that must be
removed before fireplace is
operated. To prevent melting,
ensure that the plastic coating
protecting the nish is removed.
1. This appliance is only for use with the type
of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with
other gases.
2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s)
inside any structure. Locate propane/
LP supply tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP
units only).
3. If you smell gas
• shut off gas supply
• do not try to light any appliance
• do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building
• immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions
• if you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the re department
4. This replace shall be used only outdoors in
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a well ventilated space and shall not be used
in a building, garage or any other enclosed
area.
5. Do not use this replace as a wood-burning replace. Use only high temperature
pebbles that are approved for use with
this replace.
6.
To prevent the creation of soot, follow the
instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance,
page 18.
7. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet
cleaner or similar products, turn
off. If heated, the vapors from these prod-
ucts may create a white powder residue
within burner box or on adjacent walls or
furniture.
8. Do not run replace
• where ammable liquids or vapors are
used or stored
• under dusty conditions
9. Do not use this replace to cook food or
burn paper or other objects.
10. Do not use replace if any part has been
exposed to or under water. Immediately
call a qualied service technician to inspect
the replace and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which
has been under water.
11. Turn fireplace off and let cool before
servicing. Only a qualied service person
should service and repair replace.
12. To prevent performance problems in
propane/LP units, do not use propane/LP
fuel tanks of less than 100 lbs. capacity
(propane/LP units only).
13. Provide adequate clearances around air
openings.
replace
SAFETY
Continued
LOCAL CODES
Install and use replace with care. Follow all
local codes. In the absence of local codes,
use the latest edition of The National Fuel
Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*.
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Top
Spacers
State of Massachusetts: The installation
must be made by a licensed plumber or
gas tter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Sellers of unvented propane or natural
gas-fired supplemental room heaters
shall provide to each purchaser a copy of
527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.
Vent-free gas products are prohibited for
bedroom and bathroom installation in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Pebble Pan
Access Door
Figure 1 - Outdoor Linear Fireplace
PRODUCT FEATURES
OPERATION
This replace is clean burning. It requires no
outside venting. There is no heat loss out a
vent or up a chimney. Heat is generated by
realistic ames. This replace is designed
for outdoor use only. It has been tested
and approved to ANSI Z21.97 standard for
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Nailing
Flange
outdoor decorative gas appliance and CAN
1-2.21-M85 standard for gas-red appliance
for outdoor installation.
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INSTALLATION
CAUTION: This fireplace
creates warm air currents.
These currents move heat to
wall surfaces next to replace.
Installing replace next to vinyl
or cloth wall coverings or operating replace 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.
Note: Standoff spacers are attached to the
sides and top of your replace, these spacers
can be placed directly against wall or framing
materials.
IMPORTANT: Make sure replace is level. If re-
place is not level, burner will not work properly.
Use dimensions shown for rough openings to
create the easiest installation (see Figures 2
thru 5, page 6).
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/LP) for your fireplace. If your gas
supply is not correct, do not install replace.
Call dealer where you bought replace for
proper type gas.
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 CLEARANCES
WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances. If you can,
provide greater clearances from
oor, ceiling and adjoining wall.
Carefully follow the instructions below. This
will ensure safe installation.
CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances to combustibles for the
replace are as follows:
*Back and sides 1"
Perpendicular walls 8"
Floor (From bottom of Fireplace) 0"
Ceiling (From top of opening) 42"
Top of Standoffs 0"
* For back and sides of replace, do not pack
with insulation or other materials.
OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE
REQUIREMENTS
Must conform to one of the following conditions:
• With walls on all sides, but with no overhead cover;
• Within a partial enclosure which includes
an overhead cover and no more than
two side walls. These side walls may
be parallel, as in breezeway or at right
angles to each side; or
• Within a partial enclosure which includes
an overhead cover and three sidewalls,
as long as 30% or more of the horizontal
periphery of the enclosure is permanently open.
FRAMING AND FINISHING
Figure 2 page 6 shows typical framing of this
replace. Figure 3 page 6 shows framing for
see-thru installation. All minimum clearances
must be met. Steel framing may be necessary
or wood studs may be notched. Concrete
board is provided for facing around the replace as shown in Figure 4 page 6.
If you are using a separate combustible
mantel piece, refer to Figure 5, page 6 for
proper installation height. You can install
noncombustible mantels at any height above
the replace.
Note: Noncombustible mantels may discolor!
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15.25"
17.50"
53.25"
38"
15.25"
INSTALLATION
38"
53.25"
Figure 2 - Framing Clearances for One
Sided Application
38"
53.25"
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Noncombustible
material may project
off this surface above
the firebox hood
Concrete
Board
Figure 4 - Installing Concrete Board
Mantel
Ref.
Note: All vertical
measurements are
from top of fireplace
hood opening to
bottom of mantel
shelf.
A
B
C
D
E
Supplied firebox
hood must be
used at all times.
1
2
3
4
5
Depth Ref.
1 12" A 24"
2 9" B 21"
3 6" C 18"
4 4" D 16"
5 2" E 14"
Wall
Mantel
from
Top of
Opening
Figure 3 - Framing Clearances for See-
Thru Application
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TOP VIEW
Combustible
Material May
Be Used
4" to Face Opening
SAFE
ZONE
5"
33°
8"
Perpendicular
Wall
Figure 5 - Clearances for Combustible
Mantels
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1.816
Gas Line
Access
3.208
11 13/16"
16 1/2"
17 1/2"
5/8"
8 1/4"
29 13/16"
16 9/32"
29 25/32"
7 1/32"
2.716
1"
47"
44 1/16"
52"
55 1/16"
8.255
13.217
Gas Line
Access
1.816
Electrical
Outlet
Figure 6 - (V)LVFO43E Series Dimensions
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INSTALLATION
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Mantel Clearances for Built-In
Installation
If placing mantel above built-in replace, you
must meet minimum clearance between man-
tel shelf and top of replace opening.
NOTICE: If your installation does
not meet the minimum clearances shown, you must do one
of the following:
• raise the mantel to an acceptable height
• remove the mantel
NOTICE: Surface temperatures
of adjacent walls and mantels
become hot during operation.
Walls and mantels above the
rebox may become hot to the
touch. If installed properly,
these temperatures meet the
requirement of the national
product standard. Follow all
minimum clearances shown in
this manual.
ELECTRICAL WIRING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove electrical cover plate with bush-
ing from left side of replace front by
removing 2 sheet metal screws as shown
in Figure 7.
2. Slide power source wiring through electrical bushing opening and electrical cover
plate and make all necessary connections.
3. Slide all wiring connections in electrical
housing as shown in Figure 7.
4. Secure electrical cover plate with screws
previously removed.
Note: Electrical housing and cover plate have
sharp edges. Wear protective gloves.
Sheet
Metal
Screws
Electrical
Bushing
14GA
Electrical
Housing
Receptacle
(Supplied)
Black &
White
Ground
(16GA Green)
Figure 7 - Connecting Electricity
Electrical
Cover
Plate
Wire Nut (3x)
(Not Supplied)
Power Source Wiring
(Not Supplied)
To Power
Source (120V)
Electrical Cover
Plate and
Electrical Bushing
Outer Wrapper
of Fireplace
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use proper gas type for the replace unit you
are installing. If you have conicting gas types,
do not install replace. See retailer where you
purchased the replace for proper replace
according to your gas type.
INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO
FIREPLACE LOCATION
WARNING: A qualied service
person must connect replace
to gas supply. Follow all local
codes.
CAUTION: Never connect propane/LP replace directly to the
propane/LP supply. This replace
requires an external regulator
(not supplied). Install the external
regulator between the replace
and propane/LP supply.
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INSTALLATION
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WARNING: Never connect
natural gas replace to private
(non-utility) gas wells. This
gas is commonly known as
wellhead gas.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing replace, make sure you
have the items listed below.
• external regulator for propane/LP unit only
(supplied by installer)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection *
• sediment trap (optional)
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
• approved exible gas line with gas connec-
tor (if allowed by local codes) (not provided)
* An equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT
tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge
connection. Purchase the optional equipment
shutoff valve from your dealer.
For propane/LP units, the installer must
supply an external regulator. The external
regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure.
You must reduce incoming gas pressure to
between 11" and 14" of water. If you do not
reduce incoming gas pressure, fireplace
regulator damage could occur. Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as
shown in Figure 8. Pointing the vent down
protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
CAUTION: Use only new,
black iron or steel pipe. Internally-tinned copper tubing may
be used in certain areas. Check
your local codes. Use pipe of
1/2" diameter or greater to allow
proper gas volume to replace.
If pipe is too small, undue loss
of volume will occur.
External
Regulator
Figure 8 - External Regulator on
Propane/LP Supply Tank with Vent
Pointing Down
Installation must include an equipment shutoff
valve, union and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate
NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up.
NPT tap must be upstream from replace
(see Figure 8).
IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff valve
in an accessible location. The equipment
shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off
the gas to the appliance.
Check your building codes for any special
requirements for locating equipment shutoff
valve to replaces.
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT
threads. This will prevent excess sealant from
going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could
result in clogged replace valves. Never use
sealant on are threads.
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Vent
Pointing
Down
WARNING: Use pipe joint
sealant that is resistant to liquid
petroleum (LP) gas.
We recommend that you install a sediment
trap in supply line as shown in Figure 9, page
10. Locate sediment trap where it is within
reach for cleaning. Install in piping system
between fuel supply and replace. Locate
sediment trap where trapped matter is not
likely to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture
and contaminants. This keeps them from go-
ing into replace gas controls. If sediment trap
is not installed or is installed wrong, replace
may not run properly.
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