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Vantage Hearth BG18NM Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Manual is about: Unvented Vent-Free Gas log Heater

Summary of BG18NM

  • Page 1

    For more information, visit www.Fmiproducts.Com 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...

  • Page 2: Safety

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 2 safety table of contents safety .................................................................. 2 unpacking............................................................ 5 product identification ........................................... 5 local codes.................

  • Page 3: Or Other Reproductive Harm.

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 3 warning: this product con- tains and/or generates chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. Important: read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, op- erate or service this...

  • Page 4: Safety

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 4 safety continued 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases. 2. Do not place propane/lp supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/ lp supply tank(s) outdoo...

  • Page 5: Product Identification

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 5 product identification figure 1 - product identification control knob base assembly ember bed (bge models only) rear burner local codes state of massachusetts: the installa- tion must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the commonwealth of massachusetts. S...

  • Page 6: Product Features

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 6 air for combustion and ventilation product features operation this heater is clean burning. It requires no outside venting. There is no heat loss out a vent or up a chimney. Heat is generated by both realistic flames and glowing coals. This heater is designed for ven...

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    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 7 air for combustion and ventilation continued if your home meets all of the three criteria above, you must provide additional fresh air. See ventilation air from outdoors, page 8. If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above, proceed to determin- ing fre...

  • Page 8: Or Applicable Local Codes.

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 8 air for combustion and ventilation continued figure 3 - ventilation air from outdoors outlet air ventilated attic outlet air inlet air inlet air ventilated crawl space to crawl space to attic warning: if the area in which the heater may be operated does not meet the ...

  • Page 9: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 9 installation warning: seal any fresh air vents or ash clean-out doors located on floor or wall of fire- place. If not, drafting may cause pilot outage or sooting. Use a heat-resistant sealant. Do not seal chimney flue damper. Warning: never install the heater • in a ...

  • Page 10: Permitted.

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 10 log sizing requirements minimum firebox size log size height depth front width rear width* 18" 17" 13.5" 20" 14" 24" 17" 13.5" 26" 18" 30" 21" 13.5" 32" 22" 36" 21" 13.5" 38" 27 1 / 2 " *measured at 13.5" depth check gas type use the correct type of gas (natural or ...

  • Page 11: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 11 installation continued heat resistant material (a) figure 5 - heat resistant material (slate, marble, tile, etc.) above fireplace noncombustible material distance (a) requirements for safe installation 12" or more noncombustible mate- rial ok. Between 8" and 12" 24"...

  • Page 12: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 12 installation continued determining minimum mantel clearance when using a hood if minimum clearances in figure 6, page 11, are not met, you must have a hood. When using a hood there are still certain minimum mantel clearances required. Follow minimum clear- ances sho...

  • Page 13: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 13 installation continued area of various standard round flues diameter area 5" 20 sq. Inches 6" 29 sq. Inches 7" 39 sq. Inches 8" 51 sq. Inches chimney height minimum permanent flue opening 6' to 15' 39 sq. Inches 15' to 30' 29 sq. Inches damper damper clamp damper da...

  • Page 14: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 14 installation continued 1. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas fitting (provided). Connect approved flexible gas hose to inlet side of gas control (see figure 11). Important: hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting flexible gas hose. 2. Pos...

  • Page 15: Volume Will Occur.

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 15 for propane/lp units, the installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11" and 14" of water. If you do not re- duce incoming gas pressure, heater regulator dam...

  • Page 16: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 16 installation continued 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 noncorrosiv...

  • Page 17: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 17 installation continued pressure testing heater gas connections 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see fig- ure 18). 2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or open pro- pane/lp supply tank valve. 3. Make sure control knob of heater is in th...

  • Page 18: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 18 installation continued fiber log models lbg(18,24,30,36)-sm note: your appliance may vary from model shown but log placement will be the same. 1. Place bottom log in center of the base as- sembly as shown in figure 19. 2. Rest rear log in back corner sections of bas...

  • Page 19: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 19 installation continued lbg(18,24,30)-sm models lbg36-sm models figure 22 - correct log placement concrete log models lbg(18,24,30)-rm each log is marked with a number. These numbers will help you identify the log when installing (see chart on page 20). It is very im...

  • Page 20: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 20 6. Place the small top right log as shown in figure 27. The bottom of the log is shaped to fit onto the recessed areas of the top right log and the front right log. The re- cessed areas are painted yellow. Figure 27 - installing log small top log installation contin...

  • Page 21: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 21 figure 30 - placement of rock wool for bge series (shown with platinum bright embers) figure 29 - platinum bright embers for bge series flat front burner ember material rock wool installation continued figure 28 - ember chunk placement bge2436 series ember chunk #1 ...

  • Page 22: Operation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 22 operation warning: • if fireplace has glass doors, never operate this heater with glass doors closed. If you op- erate heater with doors closed, heat buildup inside fireplace will cause glass to burst. Make sure there are no obstructions across openings of fireplace...

  • Page 23: Operation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 23 operation continued note: you may be running this heater for the first time after hooking up to gas supply. If so, the control knob may need to be pressed in for 30 seconds or more. This will allow air to bleed from the gas system. 6. With control knob pressed in, p...

  • Page 24: Inspecting Burners

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 24 inspecting burners check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. Pilot flame pattern figure 33 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 34 shows an incorrect pilot flame pat- tern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will...

  • Page 25: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 25 cleaning and maintenance warning: turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. Caution: you must keep control areas, burners and circulating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a quali- fie...

  • Page 26: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 26 4. Check orifice holder 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 orifice holder. 6. In case any large clumps of d...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 27 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 troubleshootin...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 28 possible cause 1. Control knob not fully pressed in 2. Control knob not pressed in long enough 3. Equipment shutoff valve not fully open 4. Pilot flame not touching thermocouple, which allows thermocouple to cool, caus- ing pilot flame to go out. This problem could ...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 29 possible cause 1. Not enough air 2. Gas regulator defective 1. Residues from manufac- turing processes and logs curing 1. Turning control knob to hi position when burners are cold 2. Air in gas line 3. Air passageways on heater blocked 4. Dirty or partially clogged ...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 30 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. Fol- low the ga...

  • Page 31: Specifications

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 31 specifications bg18pm • rating (variable): 19,000/28,000 btu/hr • type gas: propane/lp • ignition: electronic • manifold pressure: 7.9" w.C. • inlet gas pressure (in. Of water): max - 14" w.C., min* - 11" w.C. Bg18nm • rating (variable): 22,000/29,000 btu/hr • type ...

  • Page 32: Parts

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 32 parts variable manual control models bg18nm, bg18pm, bg2436nm, bg2436pm 1 3 13 5 16 27 19 18 17 14 6 9 2 4 24 11 25 12 10 8 7 20 15 21 22 23 26 28.

  • Page 33: Parts

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 33 key no. Part no. Description bg18nm bg18pm bg2436nm bg2436pm qty. 1 098271-12 cable ignitor • • • • 1 2 101449-04 control valve decal • • • • 1 3 098867-09 gas regulator • • 1 098867-10 gas regulator • • 1 4 125491-03 inlet tube • • 1 125491-04 inlet tube • • 1 5 10...

  • Page 34: Parts

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 34 parts variable manual control models bge18nm, bge18pm, bge2436nm, bge2436pm parts available not shown key no. Part no. Description bge18nm bge18pm bge2436nm bge2436pm qty. 120466-01 flex tube • • • • 1 100563-01 warning plate • • • • 1 101055-02 lighting instruction...

  • Page 35: Parts

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 35 parts this list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under replacement parts on page 39 of this manual. Key no. Part no. Description bge18nm bge18pm bge2436nm bge2436pm qty. 1 098271-12 cable ignitor • •...

  • Page 36: Parts

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 36 1 2 3 4 5 6 key no. Model number description qty lbg18-sm lbg24-sm lbg30-sm 1 121699-05 121699-11 121699-17 front right log 1 2 121699-04 121699-10 121699-16 front left log 1 3 121699-02 121699-08 121699-14 middle right log 1 4 121699-03 121699-09 121699-15 middle l...

  • Page 37: Parts

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 37 key no. Model number description qty lbg36-sm 1 121699-13 bottom log 1 2 121699-14 middle right log 1 3 121699-15 middle left log 1 4 121699-20 front left log 1 5 121699-21 front right log 1 6 121699-22 back log 1 7 121699-23 left small front log 1 8 121699-24 right...

  • Page 38: Parts

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 38 key no. Part number description qty lbg18-rm lbg24-rm lbg30-rm 1 125055-13 125055-02 125055-08 front right log 1 2 125055-12 125055-01 125055-07 front left log 1 3 125055-15 125055-04 125055-10 middle right log 1 4 125055-16 125055-05 125055-11 middle left log 1 5 1...

  • Page 39: Service Hints

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125524-01a 39 service hints when gas pressure is too low • pilot will not stay lit • burners will have delayed ignition • heater will not produce specified heat • propane/lp gas supply may be low you may feel your gas pressure is too low. If so, contact your local propane/lp or n...

  • Page 40: Warranty

    125524-01 rev. A 09/10 warranty keep this warranty fmi products, llc limited warranties new products 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 first purchase...