Vantage Hearth TM by FMI PRODUCTS, LLC UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS FIREPLACE INSERT OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL PFS ® US Shown with GB38 Surround Kit and Brick Liner Accessory VI33NRB AND VI33PRB REMOTE READY GAS FIREPLACE INSERT 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety................................................................... 2 Local Codes......................................................... 5 Unpacking............................................................ 5 Product Identification............................................ 5 Remote Control Accessories................................ 6 Product Features.................................................. 6 Air For Combustion and Ventilation...................... 6 Installation.....
SAFETY Continued DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death! Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these signs, the fireplace may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have fireplace 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 influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.
SAFETY Continued 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on 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.
LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace insert 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 State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES There are four optional remote controls that can be purchased separately for this fireplace insert: • wall switch • wall thermostat • hand-held ON/OFF remote • hand-held thermostat remote See Accessories, page 33. PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION This vent-free fireplace insert 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 flames and glowing embers.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued a. walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm (6 x 10-11 kg per pa-sec-m2) or less with openings gasketed or sealed and b. weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and c.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is an unconfined space. You will need no additional fresh air ventilation. WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be operated does not meet the required volume for indoor combustion air, combustion and ventilation air shall be provided by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.
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 fireplace insert.
INSTALLATION Continued Screen Mounting Shoulder Screw (4) (DO NOT DISCARD) INSTALLING SURROUND KIT (GB38 OR GB43) CAUTION: Close masonry fireplace damper securely before installing fireplace insert. If chimney does not have a damper, block or cap top of chimney. Failure to cap an open chimney could cause drafts that can affect the heater’s performance and increase surface temperatures.
INSTALLATION Continued 5. Place top surround panel at top of fireplace insert. Bottom edge of panel will slide under top edge of insert. Align top panel screw holes with those in insert. Install four #8 Phillips screws, do not tighten. See Figure 8. 6. Align screw holes in side panels with holes in top panel (see Figure 9). Insert and tighten #8 Phillips screws. 7. Reinstall louver removed in step 4, page 10. 8. Carefully inspect fireplace surround assembly. Make sure each part fits properly.
INSTALLATION Continued Mantel Clearances for Insert Installation If there is a mantel above masonry fireplace, you must meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening (see Figure 12). NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and mantels become hot during operation. Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot to the touch. If installed properly, these temperatures meet the requirements of the national product standard.
INSTALLATION Continued For propane/LP units, installer must supply an external regulator. 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, heater regulator damage could occur. Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 13. Pointing vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet. CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe.
INSTALLATION Continued 2. Remove screws that attach log base assembly to fireplace insert (see Figure 15). Carefully lift up log base assembly and remove from fireplace insert (see Figure 15). CAUTION: Do not pick up log base assembly by burners. This could damage burners. Only handle base by grates. 3. Route gas supply line through access opening of fireplace insert (see Figure 15). NOTICE: Most building codes do not permit concealed gas connections.
INSTALLATION Continued Equipment Shutoff Valve 4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. 5. Correct all leaks at once. 6. Reconnect fireplace insert and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply. Check reconnected fittings for leaks. Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 17). 2.
INSTALLATION Continued 3. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes an approved flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after equipment shutoff valve. Flexible gas line must be the last item installed on gas piping. See Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location, page 12. 4. Carefully set fireplace insert in front of masonry fireplace with back of insert inside wall opening. 5. Attach flexible gas line to gas supply. See Connecting Fireplace Insert to Gas Supply, page 13.
INSTALLATION Continued Back Log #1 H I Grate Prongs L O F F P It is very important to install logs exactly as instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use logs supplied with heater. 1. Place back log #1 on grate to fit as illustrated in Figure 23. Make sure middle section at bottom of log set is seated into “U”-shaped cutout in center of chassis (see Figure 23). IMPORTANT: Make sure log does not cover any burner ports (see Figure 24). 2.
INSTALLATION OPERATION OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES (MRC and TRC) FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING Continued Installing Remote Receiver Unit 1. Disconnect switch wires from control valve. 2. Remove screws attaching switch plate. 3. Remove switch plate (see Figure 26). Discard after removing. 4. Install remote receiver unit onto gas log heater base or set on fireplce floor. 5. Connect wires as shown in Figure 27.
OPERATION Continued NOTICE: During initial operation of new fireplace insert, 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. Set switch to OFF position. WARNING: Burners will come on automatically within one minute when the remote selector switch is in the ON position after the pilot is lit. 4.
OPERATION Continued Pilot Burner Pilot Burner Ignitor Ignitor Electrode Electrode Natural Gas Propane/LP Gas 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 battery. Flame Adjustment Knob Figure 29 - Pilot TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1.
INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 31 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 32 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not properly heating the thermocouple. When the thermocouple cools, the heater will shut down.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. 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 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.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued LOGS • If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to Installing Logs, page 17, to properly replace logs. • Replace log(s) if broken or chipped (dime-sized or larger). BURNER PRIMARY AIR HOLES Air is drawn into burner through holes in fitting at 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot 1. Ignitor electrode not connected to ignitor cable 2. Ignitor cable pinched or wet 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released 1. Control knob not fully pressed in 2. Control knob not pressed in long enough 1. Press in control knob fully 3. Equipment shutoff valve not fully open 4. Pilot flame not touching thermocouple, which allows thermocouple to cool, causing pilot flame to go out.
TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Slight smoke or odor during initial operation 1. Not enough air 1. Check burner for dirt and debris. If found, clean burner (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 22) 2. Replace gas control 3. Problem will stop after a few hours of operation 2. Gas regulator defective 3. Residues from manufacturing processes and logs curing Moisture/condensation noticed on windows 1. Not enough combustion/ ventilation air 1.
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 fire department. IMPORTANT: Operating fireplace insert where impurities in air exist may create odors.
PARTS MODELS VI33NRB AND VI33PRB 1A 1C 1B 2 4 6 3 7 5 8 14 9 4 27 15 Note: Items 27 and 28 are for natural gas only 28 10 16 22 H I 21 O F F O O N L ILOT 19 12 13 P 25 11 18 17 19 20 23 24 26 28 www.fmiproducts.
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PARTS FIREPLACE INSERT MODELS VI33NRB AND VI33PRB 1 24 27 10 7 14 2 4 14 12 3 9 9 18 13 14 5 9 21 23 25 14 22 17 6 8 22 15 14 14 16 8 26 19 11 20 23 14 30 www.fmiproducts.
PARTS FIREPLACE INSERT MODELS VI33NRB AND VI33PRB This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace insert. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NO.
SPECIFICATIONS VI33NRB • Rating: 22,000/33,000 Btu/Hr • Gas Type: Natural Gas • Ignition: Piezo • Pressure Manifold: 3.5" w.c. • Inlet Gas Pressure (inches of water): Max. - 10.5" w.c., Minimum* - 5" w.c. * For input adjustment VI33PRB • Rating: 22,000/33,000 Btu/Hr • Gas Type: Propane/LP Gas • Ignition: Piezo • Pressure Manifold: 8.0" w.c. • Inlet Gas Pressure (inches of water): Max. - 14" w.c., Minimum* - 11" w.c. * For input adjustment REPLACEMENT PARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts.
ACCESSORIES Purchase these accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, either contact your nearest Parts Central or 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. F ROOM SET TEMP ON OFF MODE SET RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT - TRC For all models. Allows the gas log heater to be operated in a manually or thermostaticallycontrolled mode.
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WARRANTY KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model (located on product or identification tag)______________________________ Serial No. (located on product or identification tag)___________________________ Date Purchased ___________________________ Keep receipt for warranty verification.
