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 identication ........................................... 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

Specications .................................................... 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
inuence 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 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 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 qualied service technician to inspect
the replace and to replace any part of the

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

11. Turn fireplace off and let cool before

servicing. Only a qualied 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.

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SAFETY

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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"

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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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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 conicting gas types,
do not install replace. See retailer where you
purchased the replace for proper replace

according to your gas type.

INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO
FIREPLACE LOCATION

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

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

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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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Equipment Shutoff

Valve With 1/8" NPT
Tap*

3" Minimum

Cap Pipe Tee
Nipple Joint

Sediment Trap

Figure 9 - Gas Connection

* Purchase the optional equipment shutoff

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

adjustment.

CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO
GAS SUPPLY

Installation Items Needed

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

• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not

provided)

Natural Gas

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

10.5" W.C.
Pressure)

Propane/LP

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

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

through one of the access holes on side

of replace.

2. Attach exible gas line from gas supply to

control valve (see Figure 10).

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

CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS

WARNING: Test all gas pip-

ing and connections, internal

and external to unit, for leaks

after installing or servicing. Cor­rect all leaks at once.

WARNING: Never use an

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

CAUTION: Make sure exter-

nal regulator has been installed
between propane/LP supply and
replace. See guidelines under

Connecting Fireplace to Gas
Supply.

Gas Shutoff
Valve

1/2" NPT Incoming
Gas Line

Note:

1) Wire connections not shown for clarity

2) * 1/8" NPT Plugged Tapping

Flexible Gas Line
Do NOT Kink

Figure 10 - Connecting Incoming Gas Line to Flex Gas Line

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Inlet Pressure Tap

Outlet Pressure Tap

Pilot Adjustment

IN

PILOTADJ

MAIN

PILOT
OUT

Set Screw

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PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY
PIPING SYSTEM

Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG

(3.5 kPa)

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

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

will damage replace regulator.

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

ment shutoff valve was connected.

3. Pressurize supply piping system by either

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

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

uid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a

leak.

5. Correct all leaks at once.

6. Reconnect fireplace and equipment

shutoff valve to gas supply. Check recon-

nected ttings for leaks.

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

1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Fig­ure 11).

2. Pressurize supply piping system by either

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

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

propane/LP supply to equipment shutoff

valve for propane/LP (see Figures 12 or

13). Apply noncorrosive leak detection uid

to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.

4. Correct all leaks at once.

Equipment

Shutoff
Valve

Figure 11 - Equipment Shutoff Valve

Open

Closed

Equipment

Propane/
LP Supply
Tank

Figure 12 - Checking Gas Joints for

Propane/LP Gas Fireplace

Gas Meter

Figure 13 - Checking Gas Joints for

PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS
CONNECTIONS

1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure

11).

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

3. Make sure control knob of replace is in

the OFF position.

4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff

valve to gas control valve (see Figures 12
or 13). Apply noncorrosive leak detection

uid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a

leak.

5. Correct all leaks at once.

6. Light replace (see Operation, page 16).

Check all other internal joints for leaks.

7. Turn off replace (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance, page 17).

Shutoff Valve

Gas Valve

Equipment

Shutoff Valve

Gas Valve

Natural Gas Fireplace

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FINISHING FIREPLACE FOR
INSTALLATION

(V)LVFO43 series replace come with the rear

panel semi-installed. If you will be using the

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

to be removed (See Upgrading (V)LVFO43
Series to See-Thru Application).

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

in Figure 14.

INSTALLING HOOD

1. Loosen screws at top of face opening and
slide hood through screws as shown in
Figure 15.

2. Tighten screws securing hood to replace.

UPGRADING (V)LVFO43 TO SEE-

THRU APPLICATION

Removing Rear Panel

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

at top of rear panel and remove as shown
in Figure 16. Discard screws and rear
panel.

2. Unscrew mount bracket from top face as

shown in Figure 17. Discard mounting
bracket and replace screws.

Figure 14 - Installing Rear Panel for

Regular Applications

Figure 15 - Installing Hood

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Figure 16 - Removing Rear Panel for

See-Thru Applications

Figure 17 - Removing for See-Thru

Applications

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Removing False Door

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

latches on top of firebox using your

ngers or the latch opener provided.

2. Hook opener over latch as shown in Fig­ure 18. Swing the bottom of the opener
down toward the door. You will not need
to pull down.

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

rebox and lift up to release door from

retaining channel.

Figure 18 - Latch Opener

Removing Rear Interior Wall

1. Through rebox opening in the front of the
replace, unscrew 4 corner brackets from
the rebox top (See Figure 19).

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

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

Rear
Panel

Installing Access Door Retaining

Brackets

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

20.

Installing Side Face Filler

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

right side as shown in Figure 21.

Retaining
Bracket

Figure 20 - Installing Access Door

Retaining Brackets for See-Thru

Applications

Bracket

Side
Panel

Figure 19 - Removing Rear Interior Wall

for See-Thru Applications

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Figure 21 - Installing Side Face Filler for

See-Thru Applications

INSTALLATION

Continued

Installing Access Door

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

surface will slide underneath the ange of

the bottom face Insert tabs on side of ac­cess door into slots on retaining brackets
(See Figure 22).

Side
Filler

Access
Door

5. Light switch is located on the right hand
side as shown in Figure 24.

6. ON/OFF switch is located on the left hand
side as shown in Figure 24.

Flange on
Face Bottom

Figure 22 - Access Door for See-Thru

Applications

Installing Hood

1. Install hood as shown on page 12.

Locating Control Module

1. Remove Access Plate (See Figure 22).

2. Remove 2 screws on top of the electronic
access cover (See Figure 23).

3. Remove electronic access cover by gently

pulling up and out of the replace. There

are two switches connected to cover.

4. The control module is located on the left
as shown in Figure 24.

ON/OFF
Switch

Module

Figure 24 - Control Module (Face Bottom

Remote
Receiver

Gas

not shown for Clarity)

Backup
Battery

Light

Switch

GLASS PEBBLE INSTALLATION

WARNING: Do not change
or substitute glass pebbles
provided with this replace. If
replacing, use only replacement
glass pebbles. See Replacement
Parts page 27.

Green glass pebbles are included with your

replace.

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

Electronic
Access Cover

Figure 23 - Removing Control Access Cover
(Face Bottom not shown for Clarity)

Remove
Screws

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GLASS PANEL INSTALLATION

The glass panel assembly should be installed

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

shown in Figure 25. Position the glass panel
in the bracket so that it is securely in place.
The glass panel can be placed in two different
height locations.

Bracket

NOTE: The module must be programmed to
the Remote Control Transmitter.

• To program the module (make sure the

system has power), locate the learn but-

ton (Figure 27) on the module. Locate
the metal shield that is covering the
module and remove the screw on top.

Use a small thin object like a paper clip

(not sharp points) to press and release
the learn button. There will be a beep
sound from the module. Then press any
button on the remote transmitter. Once
the module's internal receiver accepts

the transmitter code, there will be a
series of conrming beeps.

• The remote system is ready for use.

• Pushing and holding the LEARN but-

ton for 6 seconds will result in clearing
the transmitter security code from the
module's memory. The module will make
three long beeps in succession when it
has been cleared.

Remote/Off Switch

ADJ.

Screws

Glass
Panel

“S” Pilot Connection

“I” Pilot Connection

Figure 25 - Installing Glass Panel

GAS CONTROL MODULE SYSTEM

Figure 26 - Gas Module Right Side

REMOTE CONTROL FEATURE

The module has a built in remote control
receiver that allows the user to program
the remote transmitter at any time during or
after the installation of the burner.

Learn Button

AUX Connection

1. There is a switch located on the right
side of the module that reads RE­MOTE/OFF (Figure 26).

2. When the remote/off switch is in the

OFF position, the burner will operate

from the rocker switch or wall switch
connected to the two BROWN wires
on the module.

Figure 27 - Gas Module Left Side

3. When the remote/off is in the REMOTE
position the burner will operate from
the Remote Control Transmitter.

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Continued

IGNITOR ASSEMBLY

The ignitor assembly is factory preset for
proper ignition of the burner. Alterations may
have occurred during shipping and handling.

Call a qualied service person to readjust the

ignitor assembly if necessary.
The ignitor should be positioned as shown

in Figure 28.

Note: Figure 28, shows the correct positioning

of the ignitor and sensing rod.
If your ignitor assembly does not meet these

requirements:

• turn appliance off (see To Turn Off Gas to

Appliance, page 17).

• see Troubleshooting, page 18

OPERATION

Note: Reference only, not to scale

Ignitor

Ground
Electrode

Sensing
Rod

Spark
Gap

0.120

0.8000

Figure 28 - Ignitor

FOR YOUR SAFETY

READ BEFORE LIGHTING

WARNING: If you do not fol-

low these instructions exactly,

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

A. This appliance does not have a pilot,

it is equipped with an ignition device
which automatically lights the pilot. Do
not light pilot by hand.

B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around

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

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WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.

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

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

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

C.

Do not use this appliance if any part has
been under water. Immediately call a
qualied service technician to inspect
the appliance and to replace any part of
the control system and any gas control
which has been under water.

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OPERATION

Continued

LIGHTING

INSTRUCTIONS

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

neath rebox bottom. Back up battery supply

is available for power outages.

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

2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully

open.

3. Turn safety shutoff switch to the OFF
position.

4. Remove access cover.

5. Turn equipment shutoff valve clockwise

to the OFF position (see Figure

29). Do not force.

6. Wait ve (5) minutes to clear out any gas.
Then smell for gas, including near the
oor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B”

in the safety information. If you don't smell

gas, go to the next step.

7. Turn equipment shutoff valve counter-

clockwise to the ON position. Do
not force.

8. Replace access cover.

9. Turn on all electric power to appliance.

10. Turn safety shutoff switch to the ON
position.

11. Visually locate ignitor. Ignitor should begin
to spark and main burner should ignite

once ame appears at pilot.

• If lighting appliance for the rst time each
season, it may take several attempts

before supply gas can reach pilot and
main burners.

• If appliance will not stay lit after several
attempts, follow instructions under To

Turn Off Gas To Appliance and call your
service technician or gas supplier.

CAUTION: Do not try to ad-

just heating levels by using the
equipment shutoff valve.

TO TURN OFF GAS

TO APPLIANCE

1. Push remote control to “OFF” position.

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

3. Turn equipment shutoff valve clockwise

to OFF. Do not force.

4. Replace access cover.

MAIN

IN

PILOTADJ

PILOT

Incoming
Gas Line

Equipment

OUT

Shutoff Valve

Figure 29 - Turning Equipment Shutoff Valve to the OFF Position

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Turn off replace

and let cool before cleaning.

CAUTION: You must keep
control areas, burner and cir­culating air passageways of
replace clean. Inspect these
areas of replace before each
use. Have replace inspected
yearly by a qualied service
person.

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 replace 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 ignitor.

1. Shut off the unit. Allow the unit to cool for
at least thirty minutes.

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

dust and dirt (see Figure 30).

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

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

the burner tube again. Remove any large

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

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

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

Burner

Venturi

Figure 30 - Injector Holder On Outlet

Burner Tube

Ports/Slots

Air Shutter

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INSPECTING BURNERS

BURNER PRIMARY AIR HOLES

Air is drawn into the burner through the holes

in the tting at the burner entrance. These

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

MAIN BURNER

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

holes will create soot.

REPLACING LIGHT BULB

BURNER FLAME PATTERN

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

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

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

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

be dangerous. Inspect ames after installation

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

scribed:

• turn replace off (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance, page 17)

• see Troubleshooting, page 21

Light assembly is located underneath the
burner assembly (see page 24 for reference).

1. Unplug power supply.

2. Remove access door (Figure 22, page

14).

3. Remove glass panel if installed (Figure

25, page 15).

4. Remove rear interior panels (Figure 19,
page 13).

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5. Remove glass Pebbles.

6. Remove six screws holding the pebble
pan (see item #17 on page 26 for refer­ence).

7. Using a small slotted screw driver, care-
fully slide it under the edge of light bulb
cover and pry it open. Pull burned out
bulb and replace.

8. Replace all in reverse order.

WIRING DIAGRAM

Orange

Orange

Orange

Red

Brown

Black

Solenoid

White

Brown

Brown

Green

Ignitor

Pilot

I

S

AUX

AF-5000MOD

AF-4000

AF-4000B/P

Control Module

Black

Black

Optional DC Battery Back-up

Red

SWI

SWI

(GND)

Black

Red

HI/LO

Main

Black

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TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING: Turn off appliance and let cool before servicing. Only

a qualied service person should service and repair appliance.

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

Remote /Ignitor has a special feature. It will allow heat from the burner to dry the probe and

burner assembly due to excess moisture, caused by rain, humidity or condensation. To activate:

• Press and hold the HI and LO buttons on the transmitter for 30-45 seconds. This allows

the sparking to start and the burner to ignite.

• Release the HI and LO buttons, after the allotted time, sparking will stop and the burner

will go out.

• Press and hold the ON button and sparking will start again and burner should ignite.

• Release the ON button. The sparking will stop, and the burner should stay ON.

• Repeat if necessary.

OBSERVED PROBLEM

When ''ON'' button on remote

control is pressed, there is no

spark at ignitor assembly

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. Ignitor electrode not con­nected to ignitor cable

2. Ignitor cable 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)

REMEDY

1. Reconnect ignitor cable

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

3. Replace ignitor

4. Replace ignitor

5. Adjust ignitor wires as
shown in Figure 28 on page

16. Replace ignitor assem­bly if repositioning does not
correct the problem

6. Replace ignitor

7. Install new alkaline battery
in remote control and bat­tery pack. Verify batteries
are installed correctly. (5.4

volts batteries required to

operate valve system)

When ''ON'' button on remote

control is pressed, there is

spark at ignitor but no ignition

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1. Gas supply turned off or

equipment shutoff valve

closed

2.

Air in gas lines when in­stalled

3. Depleted gas supply (pro­pane/LP only)

4. Control module not in RE­MOTE position

5. Gas control valve pressure
setting is not correct

6. Inlet gas pressure is too low

7. Burner orice(s) clogged

8. Wire disconnected from
gas control

9. Ground wire issue

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1. Turn on gas supply or open

equipment shutoff valve

2. Repeat igniting operation
until air is removed

3. Contact local propane/LP
gas company

4. Set control module to RE­MOTE position

5. Contact qualified service

person to check pressure

6. Contact local natural or
propane/LP gas company

7. Clean burner (see Cleaning

and Maintenance, page 18)
or replace burner orice(s)

8.

See Wiring Diagram, page
20

9.

Verify black ground wire
from module is secured un­der screw adjacent to ignitor

OBSERVED PROBLEM

Delayed ignition of burner

TROUBLESHOOTING

Continued

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. Manifold pressure is too low

2. Burner orice clogged

REMEDY

1. Contact local natural or
propane/LP gas company

2. Clean burner (see Cleaning

and Maintenance, page 18)
or replace burner orice(s)

Burner backring during com-

bustion

Slight smoke or odor during
initial operation

Appliance produces a whis­tling noise when burners are lit

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

Remote does not function

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

1. Burner orice is clogged or

damaged

2. Damaged burner

1. Residues from manufactur­ing processes

1. Air in gas line

2. Air passageways on appli­ance blocked

3. Dirty or partially clogged

burner orice.

1. When heated, vapors from
furniture polish, wax, carpet
cleaners, etc. may turn into

white powder residue

1. Battery is not installed. Bat­tery power is low

1. Metal expanding while
heating or contracting while
cooling

2. Ignitor Assembly is out of
position

3. Wind is disturbing the burn­er flame and the ignitor
assembly is relighting the
burner

4. Wire connection loose or
wire broken

1. Clean burner (see Cleaning

and Maintenance, page 18)
or replace burner orice

2. Replace damaged burner

1. Problem will stop after a few
hours of operation

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

2. Observe minimum installa­tion clearances (see pages
5 through 8)

3. Clean burner (see Cleaning

and Maintenance, page 18)
or replace burner orice(s)

1. Turn appliance off when

using furniture polish, wax,

carpet cleaners or similar
products

1. Replace batteries in bat­tey pack and in hand-held
remote

1. This is normal with most
appli ances. If noise is exces-

sive, contact qualied service

person

2. Check ignitor position and
adjust if needed. See Figure
28 page 16.

3. Should wind disturb the

burner flame, the ignitor

will automatically spark
to relight the burner. This
is normal when the appli­ance is installed outdoors
in windy conditions.

4. Check wiring connections
(see wiring diagram, page

20). 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 replace where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning
supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles,
etc., create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors. These odors

will disappear over time.

OBSERVED PROBLEM

Appliance produces un­wanted odors

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. Appliance burning vapors

from paint, hair spray, glues,
cleaners, chemicals, new car­pet, etc. (See IMPORTANT

statement above)

2. Low fuel supply (propane/
LP only)

3. Gas leak. See Warning

statement at top of page

REMEDY

1. Stop using odor causing
products while appliance
is running

2. Refill supply tank (pro­pane/LP only)

3. Locate and correct all
leaks (see Checking Gas

Connections, page 10)

Appliance shuts off in use

Gas odor even when control
knob is in OFF position

Module makes one beep
every one second

Gas odor during combustion

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1. Low line pressure

1. Gas leak. See Warning

statement at top of page

2. Control valve or gas control
defective

1. The burner did not suc­cessfully ignite

1. Gas leak. See Warning

statement at top of page

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1. Contact local natural or
propane/LP gas company

1. Locate and correct all
leaks (see Checking Gas

Connections, page 10)

2. Replace control valve or
gas control

1. Press OFF then ON but­tons to re-attempt ignition.
Refer to '' When ''on'' but­ton on remote control is

pressed, there is spark at

ignitor but no ignition'' on
page 21

1. Locate and correct all
leaks (see Checking Gas

Connections, page 10)

PARTS

MODELS (V)LVFO43NE & (V)LVFO43PE

4

4

3

4

5

6

4

2

1

12

13

14

16

15

17

18

19

11

8

9

10

12

4

22

20

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

PARTS

instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 27 of this manual.

KEY
NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION (V)LVFO43NE (V)LVFO43PE QTY.

1 126396-01 Pilot Bracket • • 1
2 126398-01 Ignitor, Direct Spark • • 1
3 125752-02 Burner Assembly Stainless Steel • • 1
4 125961-02 Light Assembly w/ Wire Harness • • 1

126130-02 Light Bulb, G9 120V/20W • • 2

5 24874 Orice, #32 • 1

23106 Orice, #49 • 1
6 14296 Brass Elbow • • 1
7 114027-01 Grommet SC 1/2'' ID 1 1/16'' OD • • 1
8 116573-01 Flat Washer • • 7
9 11214 Bulkhead Fitting • • 1
10 14399 Brass Elbow • • 2
11 111817-01 Flextube, • • 1
12 125932-01 Burner Gasket • • 2
13 126050-02 Electronic Access Cover LVFO • • 1
14 126051-01 Insulation Heat Shield • • 1
15 125976-02 Bracket Valve Components • • 1
16 14607 Switch, Rocker ON/OFF Remote • • 1
17 11408 Bushing, Double Insulation • • 1
18 125643-01 Module, Control • • 1
19 125067-01 Module, Power • • 1
20 125068-01 Battery, Backup (W/Batteries) • • 1
21 125236-01 Valve Assy. W/Set Screw NG. • • 1
22 14396 Connector, 3/8 Tube X 3/8 MPT • • 1

121129-10 Control Module Wire Harness • • 1

121129-11 Remote Receiver Wire Harness • • 1

121129-09 Proame Remote Control • • 1

14253 30" Flex Line • • 1

125999-04 Green Pebbles (6 lbs) • • 1

PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN

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MODELS (V)LVFO43NE & (V)LVFO43PE

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

instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 27 of this manual.

1

1

5

6

9

7

8

9

17

10

14

16

15

KEY
NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION

12

13

16

11

10

13

1 125847-01 Top Spacer
2 125757-02 Top Nailing Flange
3 125805-01 Rear Panel
4 125741-02 False Door Assembly
5 125757-01 Side Nailing Flange
6 110037-01 Electric Duct Assembly
7 21171 Cover Gas Conduit
8 125767-02 Access Cover Retaining Bracket

9 125763-02 Corner Bracket Stainless
10 125766-02 Side Walls
11 125761-02 Rear Wall LVFO
12 125768-02 Access Door Stainless
13 125766-02 Side Face Filler Stainless
14 125975-02 Fireplace Hood Stainless
15 126399-01 Glass, tempered
16 126397-01 Bracket, Glass Retainer
17 125753-02 Pebble Pan LVFO

1

1

8

7

(V)LVF43NE (V)LVF43PE

2

2

4

• •

• •

• •

• •

• •

• •

• •

• •

• •

• •

• •

• •

• •

• •

• •

• •

• •

3

5

QTY.

4
2
1
1
4
1
2
2

4
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1

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SPECIFICATIONS

(V)LVFO43NE

• Rating (Variable): 25/39,000 Btu/Hr

• Gas Type: Natural Gas

• Ignition: Electronic

• Pressure Manifold Setting: 3.5" W.C.

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

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

REPLACEMENT PARTS

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

Contact authorized dealers of this product.

If they can’t supply original replacement

part(s), call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at

1-866-328-4537.

(V)LVFO42PE

• Rating (Variable): 29/37,000 Btu/Hr

• Gas Type: Propane/LP Gas

• Ignition: Electronic

• Pressure Manifold Setting: 10.5" W.C.

• Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water):

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

When calling, have ready:

• your name

• your address

• model and serial numbers of your heater

• how heater was malfunctioning

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

the factory.

SERVICE HINTS

When Gas Pressure Is Too Low

• pilot will not stay lit

• burner will have delayed ignition

• replace will not produce specied heat

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

may be low

You may feel your gas pressure is too low. If

so, contact your local gas supplier.

ACCESSORIES

NOTICE: All accessories may

not be available for all replace
models.

Purchase these accessories from your
local dealer. If they can not supply these
accessories call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at
1-866-328-4537 for information. You can also
write to the address listed on the back page
of this manual.

TECHNICAL SERVICE

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

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

You can also visit our web site at
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SMOOTH GLASS PEBBLES (6 LBS)

GP43SO - Speckled Orange
GP43A - Amber
GP43C - clear
GP43B - Blue

OUTDOOR SEE-THRU DOOR KIT

LVOST

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WARRANTY

KEEP THIS WARRANTY

Model (

located on product or identication tag

Serial No. (

located on product or identication tag

Date Purchased __________________________

Keep receipt for warranty verication.

FMI PRODUCTS, LLC LIMITED WARRANTIES

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

warnings and instructions.

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

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

warnings and instructions.

The following terms apply to all of the above warranties:

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

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

This warranty covers the cost of part(s) required to restore this product to proper operating condition and an allowance
for labor when provided by a FMI PRODUCTS, LLC Authorized Service Center or a provider approved by FMI PROD­UCTS, LLC. Warranty parts must be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and/or FMI PRODUCTS, LLC

who will provide original factory replacement parts. Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty.

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

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

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

makes no other warranties regarding this product.

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

damages.

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

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

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

For information about this warranty contact:

New Products

Factory Reconditioned Products

Terms Common to All Warranties

) _____________________________

) __________________________

2701 S. Harbor Blvd.

Santa Ana, CA 92704

1-866-328-4537

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