VENT-FREE GAS LOG CHASSIS OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL DUAL FUEL YELLOW FLAME THERMOSTAT MODEL FLT18-1 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 Specifications............................................. 5 Product Features........................................ 5 Product Identification.................................. 5 Qualified Installing Agency......................... 6 Local Codes............................................... 6 Unpacking.................................................. 6 Water Vapor: A By-Product Of Unvented Room Heaters....................
SAFETY WARNING: Do not attempt to access or change the setting of the fuel selection means. Access to and adjustment of the fuel selection means must only be performed by a qualified service person when connecting this appliance to a specified fuel supply at the time of installation. Change of the selector setting to other than the fuel type specified at the time of the installation could damage this appliance and render it inoperable.
SAFETY WARNING: Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance. Never place any objects in the heater. WARNING: The log set becomes very hot when running. 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. WARNING: Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with the heater.
SPECIFICATIONS Ignition Model FLT18-1 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 Inlet Gas Pressure* (inches of water) (*for purposes of input adjustment) 4" W.C. 9" W.C. Max. 9.5" 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.
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. 25 West 43rd Street New York, NY 10036 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 gas. No changes are required for connecting to propane. Only a qualified installer or service technician can perform gas selection and connecting to gas supply. Insert Gas Fitting for Propane Gas Insert Gas Fitting for Natural Gas CAUTION: Two gas line installations at the same time are prohibited.
INSTALLATION FOR NATURAL GAS INSTALLATION: YELLOW 1. Remove the metal cap installed over the NG regulator inlet. Metal Cap 2. Install metal cap over propane regulator inlet. This will keep debris out of regulator. Metal Cap Use only the metal cap. DO NOT use an off the shelf 3/8" NPT pipe plug. This will damage the plungers located inside the regulator. DO NOT REMOVE Yellow Natural Gas Plunger Install Gas Fitting Here Use only the cap supplied on the regulator. Do not use an off the shelf pipe plug.
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) brass 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 gas, never connect heater directly to the gas supply.
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 13). 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 installations, apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads.
INSTALLATION CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS 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. WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections, internal and external to unit, for leaks after installing or servicing. 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 17, page 17). Apply a noncorrosive leak 15, 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 propane 5. Correct all leaks at once. supply tank valve. 6. Light heater (see Lighting Instructions on 3. Make sure control knob of heater is in the page 21). 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. Turn control knob counterclockwise to the desired heating level. The main burner should light. Set control knob to any heat level between 1 (LO) and 5 (HI). Note: Please wait one minute after shutting off heater to allow the control valve to reset before starting again. CAUTION: Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve. WARNING: If input gas type is NG, make sure NG pilot burner ignites. If input gas type is LP, make sure LP pilot burner ignites.
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 22) 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 21 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 22 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 26). 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 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Using natural gas and pilot will not light. Inlet pressure exceeds 9.5" WC. Bypass pressure switch. See instructions below. Problem The entire gas delivery piping including connections inside the heater should be leak tested by the qualified installer. After leak testing the qualified installer should light the appliance. Refer to the correct flame pattern as illustrated on page 21. All flame patterns should be safely inside the product.
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 Heater produces un- 1. Heater is burning vapors from 1. Open a window to ventilate wanted odors. paint, hair spray, glues, etc. room. Stop using odor causSee IMPORTANT statement, ing products while heater is page 25. running. 2. Gas leak. See Warning State- 2. Locate and correct all leaks ment at the top of page 23. (see Checking Gas Connections, page 17). 3 Low fuel supply. 3. Refill supply tank (Propane models). Heater produces a whis- 1.
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.
PARTS MODEL FLT18-1 This list contains replaceable parts for your heater. When ordering replacement parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 27 of this manual. 1 ITEM 1 FLT18-1 161338-01 DESCRIPTION Ignitor QTY 1 PARTS AVAILABLE - NOT SHOWN 18UDC1012B-01 28 Hardware Packet www.factorybuysdirect.
ACCESSORIES To purchase these heating accessories please visit our website www.factorybuysdirect.com or give us a call at 1-855-607-6557. EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE For all models. Equipment shutoff valve with 1/2" NPT tap. INSTALLATION KIT Existing Gas Line Flexible Connector Shutoff Valve Flare & Pipe 200367-01B www.factorybuysdirect.
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