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Vantage Hearth VD1824NM Owner's Manual

Summary of VD1824NM

  • 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 125501-01b 2 safety warning: improp- er installation, adjust- ment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property dam- age. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or addi- tional information consult a qualified i...

  • Page 3: Warning:  This  Product

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125501-01b 3 warning: this product contains and/or generates chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproduc- tive 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 125501-01b 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) outdoor...

  • Page 5: Local Codes

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125501-01b 5 figure 1 - yellow flame vent-free gas log heater local codes unpacking product identification 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/nfpa 54*. *available ...

  • Page 6

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125501-01b 6 air for combustion and ventilation warning: this heater shall not be installed in a room or space unless the required volume of in- door combustion air is provided by the method described in the national fuel gas code, ansi z223.1/nfpa 54, the international fuel gas ...

  • Page 7: Or Applicable Local Codes.

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125501-01b 7 1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height). Length x width x height =__________cu. Ft. (volume of space) example: space size 20 ft. (length) x 16 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 2,560 cu. Ft. (volume of space) if additional ventilation to a...

  • Page 8: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125501-01b 8 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 pri- mary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower ...

  • Page 9: Caution: This Heater Cre-

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125501-01b 9 caution: this heater cre- ates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall sur- faces next to heater. Installing heater next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities (such as, but not limited to, tobacco smoke, aromatic candles, c...

  • Page 10: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125501-01b 10 minimum noncombustible material minimum noncombustible material height distances to underside of mantel top of fireplace opening underside of mantel shelf mantel shelf 12" ( a) 18" 20" 22" 24" all minimum distances are in inches 2 1 / 2 " 6" 8" 10" installation cont...

  • Page 11: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125501-01b 11 installation continued 14" min. Combustible material noncombustible material hearth 5" min. Combustible material figure 9 - minimum fireplace clearances above combustible flooring figure 8 - minimum fireplace clearances if installed at floor level determining minimu...

  • Page 12: Warning: You Must Secure

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125501-01b 12 installing heater base assembly warning: you must secure this heater to fireplace floor. If not, heater will move when you adjust controls. Moving heater may cause a gas leak or log misplacement. Installation continued if reasons number 1 or 2 apply to you, you must...

  • Page 13: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125501-01b 13 8. Remove heater base from fireplace. If installing optional control accessories, do so at this time. Follow all directions provided with accessory. 9. Drill holes at marked locations using 3/16" drill bit. 10. Attach base assembly to fireplace floor using two mason...

  • Page 14: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125501-01b 14 * purchase the optional equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. ** minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment. Figure 14 - gas connection gas control 3” minimum equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" npt tap* approved flexible gas hose (if allowed by local ...

  • Page 15: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125501-01b 15 installation continued figure 15 - equipment shutoff valve open closed equipment shutoff valve figure 16 - checking gas joints (propane/lp model shown) gas control valve location propane/lp supply tank equipment shutoff valve caution: make sure exter- nal regulator ...

  • Page 16: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125501-01b 16 figure 18 - installing rear and middle logs rear log burner pin for hole in bottom of log center log figure 19 - installing front log front log grate installation continued lvd18-go and lvd24-go it is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed. Do no...

  • Page 17: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125501-01b 17 installation continued figure 20 - installing left, center and right crossover logs right crossover log left crossover log center crossover log square peg on rear log square peg on middle log round peg on front log round peg on center log lvd18-pp and lvd24-pp 1. Pl...

  • Page 18: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125501-01b 18 lvd18-ch and lvd24-ch it is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use logs supplied with heater. 1. Place the rear log onto base. Notches in the back of the log must seat over the pins on base as shown in figure 24. Mak...

  • Page 19: Installation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125501-01b 19 installation continued figure 28 - installing middle log figure 29 - installing top left log figure 30 - final assembly 5. Place the top middle log onto the rear & middle logs as shown in figure 28. Make sure to match up the shape on the bottom of the top middle log...

  • Page 20: Operation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125501-01b 20 operation for your safety read before lighting warning: if you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, per- sonal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When li...

  • Page 21: Operation

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125501-01b 21 5. Press in control knob and turn counter- clockwise to the pilot position (see figure 31). The ignitor will spark once. Keep control knob pressed in for 5 seconds. If control knob does not pop up when released, contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for...

  • Page 22: Inspecting Burners

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125501-01b 22 note: pilot flame on natural gas units will have a slight curve, but flame should be blue and have no yellow or orange color. Burner primary air holes air is drawn into burner through holes in fit- ting at entrance to burner. These holes may become blocked with dust...

  • Page 23: Cleaning and Maintenance

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125501-01b 23 figure 34 - orifice holder on outlet burner tube burner tube primary air inlet holes (shape of holes may vary by model) orifice holder (may be brass or aluminum depending on model) figure 35 - pilot inlet air hole pilot assembly pilot air inlet hole cleaning and mai...

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125501-01b 24 troubleshooting warning: turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servic- ing. 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 t...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125501-01b 25 troubleshooting continued observed problem ods/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released burner does not light after ods/pilot is lit delayed ignition of burner burner backfiring during com- bustion remedy 1. Press in control knob fully 2. After ...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125501-01b 26 troubleshooting continued observed problem slight smoke or odor during initial operation moisture/condensation no- ticed on windows heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit white powder residue forming within burner box or on adja- cent walls or furnitur...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125501-01b 27 observed problem heater produces unwanted odors heater shuts off in use (ods operates) gas odor even when control knob is in off position gas odor during combustion possible cause 1. Heater burning vapors from paint, hair spray, glues, cleaners, chemicals, new carpe...

  • Page 28: Parts

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125501-01b 28 parts burner systems vd1824nm and vd1824pm 1 9 10 2 16 4 15 15 8 11 13 5 12 3 14 7 6.

  • Page 29: Parts

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125501-01b 29 parts this list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under replacement parts on page 33 of this manual. Key no. Part no. Description qty. 1 ** log base • • 1 2 120783-01 cast iron grate • • 1 3 120786-01...

  • Page 30: Parts

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125501-01b 30 parts lvd18-go and lvd24-go logs key no. Part no. Description qty. 1 124673-01 front log • 1 124674-01 front log • 1 2 124673-02 center log • 1 124674-02 center log • 1 3 124673-03 rear log • 1 124674-03 rear log • 1 4 124673-04 left crossover log • 1 124674-04 left...

  • Page 31: Parts

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125501-01b 31 parts lvd18-pp and lvd24-pp logs key no. Part no. Description qty. 1 123190-01 rear log • 1 123190-06 rear log • 1 2 123190-02 middle log • 1 123190-07 center log • 1 3 123190-03 front log • 1 123190-08 front log • 1 4 123190-04 top right log • 1 123190-09 top right...

  • Page 32: Parts

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125501-01b 32 parts lvd18-ch and lvd24-ch logs 2 3 4 5 6 1 key no. Part numbers description qty lvd18-ch lvd24-ch 1 125959-04 125959-05 rear log (#1) 1 2 125959-03 125959-03 middle log (#2) 1 3 125959-01 125959-02 front log (#3) 1 4 125959-08 125959-08 top right log (#4) 1 5 1259...

  • Page 33: Replacement Parts

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125501-01b 33 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 1-866-32...

  • Page 34: Accessories

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125501-01b 34 accessories damper clamp - ga6080 for all models. Permanently opens chimney flue damper for vented operation. Lava rock - ga6060 for all models. Order when additional rock is desired. Floor media kit - fm100 for all models. Includes lava rock, burner embers, and bur...

  • Page 35: Notes

    Www.Fmiproducts.Com 125501-01b 35 _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________...

  • Page 36: Warranty

    125501-01 rev b 06/11 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 ...