MODEL FDLR18-1 VENT-FREE GAS LOG CHASSIS OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL PFS ® US WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. — WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do not try to light any appliance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety......................................................... 3 Qualified Installing Agency......................... 4 Specifications............................................. 5 Product Features........................................ 5 Product Identification.................................. 5 Local Codes............................................... 6 Unpacking.................................................. 6 Water Vapor: A By-Product Of Unvented Room Heaters....................
SAFETY IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning. Failure to follow these instructions will void the warranty. Only a qualified installer, service agent, or local gas supplier may install and service this product.
SAFETY 1. Do not place Propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Propane/LP supply tank(s) must be placed outdoors. 2. This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom. 3. This heater needs fresh air ventilation to run properly. This heater has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 7 and 8. If heater keeps shutting off, see Troubleshooting, page 25. 4.
SPECIFICATIONS Model FDLR18-1 Ignition Electronic Piezo Ignitor Gas Type Natural Gas Propane Gas Maximum Input Rating 30,000 Btu/Hr 30,000 Btu/Hr Minimum Input Rating 16,000 Btu/Hr 27,000 Btu/Hr Manifold Pressure 4" W.C. 9" W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure* (inches of water) Max. 9" Max. 14" Min. 5" Min. 11" *For purposes of input adjustment PRODUCT FEATURES This log set has been tested and approved to ANSI Z21.11.2 standard for Unvented Heaters and can be operated with the flue damper closed.
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. 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association, Inc. 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02269-9101 This heater is designed for vent-free operation. State and local codes in some areas prohibit the use of vent-free heaters.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces (see options 1 and 2, Figure 2). You can also remove door into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 2). Follow the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.
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 qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture to the air. Although this is beneficial, installing heater in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form too much moisture. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 7 and 8. Before beginning assembly or operation of the product, make sure all parts are present. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble, install or operate the product. Contact customer service for replacement parts.
INSTALLATION If Using Mantel You must have noncombustible material(s) above the fireplace 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. If noncombustible material is less than 12", you must install the fireplace hood accessory.
INSTALLATION FLOOR CLEARANCES A. If installing appliance on the floor level, you must maintain the minimum distance of 14" to combustibles (see Figure 8). 14" Min. B. If combustible materials are less than 14" to the fireplace, you must install appliance at least 5" above the combustible flooring (see Figure 9). Combustible Material Hearth 5" Min.
INSTALLATION GAS SELECTION This appliance is factory preset for propane/LP gas. No changes are required for connecting to propane/LP. Only a qualified installer or service technician can perform gas selection and connecting to gas supply. Insert Gas Fitting for Propane/LP Gas Blue Propane/ LP Gas Plunger Underneath Dust Cover CAUTION: Two gas line installations at the same time are prohibited.
INSTALLATION 2. Apply thread sealant to the threads on the connection fitting. While pushing in, rotate the fitting clockwise until the threads engage the regulator. After the fitting has been hand tightened into the regulator use a wrench to complete tightening of the fitting. Install additional fitting to connect to the house supply. Use only the cap supplied on the regulator. Do not use an off the shelf pipe plug. This can damage the plunger.
INSTALLATION CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: A qualified service technician must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. WARNING: This appliance requires a 3/8" NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator. WARNING: For natural gas, Never connect heater to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas. CAUTION: For propane/LP gas, never connect heater directly to the gas supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied).
INSTALLATION Typical Inlet Pipe Diameters Use 3/8" black iron pipe or greater. 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 an equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location. The equipment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance. For propane/LP installations, apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads.
INSTALLATION 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 flame to check for a leak. Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. If bubbles form, there is a leak. Correct all leaks at once. PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1.
INSTALLATION PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS CONNECTIONS 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 18, page 17). Apply a noncorrosive leak 16, page 17). detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. 2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or open pro- 5. Correct all leaks at once. pane/LP supply tank valve. 6. Light heater (see Lighting Instructions on 3. Make sure control knob of heater is in the page 19). Check all other internal joints OFF position. for leaks. 4.
OPERATION FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire 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 floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
OPERATION 8. Be sure the slide switch on the front of the receiver box is in the ON position. 9. Turn control knob counterclockwise to the ON position. The main burner should light. Note: If burner does not light, push the slide switch on the receiver box to the OFF position, then back to the ON position. Note: Please wait one minute after shutting off heater to allow the control valve to reset before starting again. 10. Make sure heater screen is in place before operating heater. 11.
OPERATION REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM Programming the Remote and Receiver The remote and receiver must be “learned” to one another. To prepare the receiver box for learning, use a pen or small screwdriver to gently press and hold the learn button until you hear 3 series of beeps. 1. Place the slide switch on the receiver in the remote position (see Figure 24). 2. Turn control knob on the heater to the ON position. 3.
OPERATION Setting°F/°C Scale The factory setting for temperature is °F. To change this setting to °C, press the ON key and the OFF key on the remote control at the same time (see Figure 24, page 21). This will change from °F to °C. Follow this same procedure to change from °C back to °F. Manual Function To operate the system in the manual “MODE” do the following. ON OPERATION Press the ON key and the appliance flame will come on. During this time the LCD screen will show ON (see Figure 26).
INSPECTING BURNERS IMPORTANT: Owner’s should check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often. Incorrect flame patterns indicate the need for cleaning (see Care and Maintenance, page 24) or service. WARNING: Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. This includes maintenance requiring replacement or alteration of components. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 28 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 29 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service technician. Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, pet hair, etc. WARNING: Failure to keep the primary air opening(s) of the burner(s) clean may result in sooting and property damage.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ODS/PILOT Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air, or a small, soft bristled brush to clean. A yellow tip on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot assembly. There is a small pilot air inlet hole about 2" from where the pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly (see Figure 33). With the unit off, lightly blow air through the air inlet hole. You may blow through a drinking straw if compressed air is not available.
TROUBLESHOOTING Using natural gas and pilot will not light. Possible Cause Inlet pressure exceeds 9" WC. Bypass pressure switch. See instructions below. Pressure Switch When using natural gas (NG), there is a pressure switch that acts to turn off the gas flow to the pilot if the inlet pressure exceeds 9" WC. This is to prevent the operation of the unit on the wrong gas (propane/LP). If your natural gas supply exceeds 9" WC the unit will not operate.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action ODS/pilot lights but flame 1. Control knob is not fully 1. Press in control knob fully. goes out when control pressed in. knob is released. 2. Control knob is not pressed 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep in long enough. control knob pressed in 30 seconds. 3. Equipment shutoff valve is 3. Fully open equipment shutoff not fully open. valve. 4. Thermocouple connection is 4. Hand tighten until snug, and loose at control valve.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Slight smoke or odor 1. Residues from manufactur- 1. Problem will stop after a few during initial operation. ing process. hours of operation. Heater produces a whis- 1. Turning control knob to high 1. Turn control knob to low position and let warm up for tling noise when burner position when burner is cold. a minute. is lit. 2. Operate burner until air is 2. Air in gas line. removed from line. Have gas line checked by local gas supplier. 3.
REPLACEMENT PARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement parts, call Customer Service toll free at 1-855-607-6557 for referral information.
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PARTS MODEL FDLR18-1 This list contains replaceable parts for your heater. When ordering replacement parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 29 of this manual.
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