WARNING: This appliance is equipped for (Natural and Propane) gas. Field conversion is not permitted other than between natural or propane gases. VENT-FREE GAS FIREPLACE INSERT Model # FBD32RT CAUTION – FOR YOUR SAFETY 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 vicinity of this or any other appliance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Information ......................................................................................................................................... 3 Air For Combustion and Ventilation ............................................................................................................................... 7 Installation ...................................................................................................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 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. Only a qualified installer, service agent, or local gas supplier may install and service this product.
1. Do not place Propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Place Propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors. 2. This heater needs fresh air ventilation to run properly. This heater has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shut-off system. The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 7 through 9. If heater keeps shutting off, see Troubleshooting, pages 26 through 28. 3.
PRODUCT FEATURES SAFETY PILOT This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS/pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air. PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM This heater is equipped with an electronic piezo control system. This system requires AAA batteries (provided). 2 GAS OPTIONS CAPABLE Your heater is equipped to operate on either propane or natural gas. The heater is shipped from the factory ready for connecting to propane.
UNPACKING 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Remove top inner pack. Tilt carton so that heater is upright. Remove protective side packaging. Slide heater out of carton. Remove protective plastic wrap. Hold the screen lift and pull forward. Remove log set by cutting plastic. Carefully unwrap log. Check for any shipping damage. If heater or log is damaged, promptly inform your dealer where you bought the heater.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND 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 Z223.1/NFPA 54, the International Fuel Gas Code, or applicable local codes. PRODUCING ADEQUATE VENTILATION All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications: 1. Unusually Tight Construction 2.
2. Divide the space volume by 50 cu. ft. to determine the maximum BTU/hr the space can support. __________ (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft.= (Maximum BTU/hr the space can support) Example: 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = 51.2 or 51,200 (maximum BTU/hr the space can support) 3. Add the BTU/hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space.
Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two permanent openings: one within 12 inches of 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 NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1. Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts.
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. WARNING: A qualified technician must install heater. Follow all local codes.
NOTE: When heater is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other combustible material, other than wood flooring, the heater must be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the heater. BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Built-in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace into a framed-in enclosure. This makes the front of the fireplace flush with wall. If installing a built-in mantel above the fireplace, you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 5.
IMPORTANT: When finishing your firebox, Combustible materials such as wall board, gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, etc, must have ½ -in. clearance to the sides and top of the firebox. Combustible materials should never overlap the firebox front facing. WARNING: Do not allow any combustible materials to overlap the firebox front facing. WARNING: Do not allow combustible or noncombustible materials to cover any necessary openings like louvered slots.
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: A qualified technician must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. WARNING: This appliance requires a 3/8 in. NPT inlet connection to pressure regulator (see Figure 10). CAUTION: Never connect heater directly to the gas supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied). The external regulator between the gas supply and heater must be installed.
CAUTION: Use only new black iron or steel pipe. Internally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of ½ inch diameter or greater to allow proper volume gas to heater. If pipe is too small, loss of pressure will occur. Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union, and plugged 1/8-inch NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from heater (see Figure 12).
CAUTION: Two gas line installations at the same time are prohibited. The access plate to the simple switching means shall not be opened while the heater is in operation. This appliance can be used with propane or natural gas. It is shipped from the factory adjusted for use with propane. Only a qualified installer or service technician can perform gas selection and connecting to gas supply.
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks immediately. WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. If bubbles form, there may be a leak. Correct all leaks immediately. Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG ( 3.5kPa ) 1.
Installation for Decorative Trim: 1. Installation for Left/Right Decorative Trim: Wedge two flanged screws on sides of the shell into slots of Left/Right Decorative Trim. (See Figure 18) 2. Installation for Top Decorative Trim: Wedge two flanged screws on top cover into slots of Top Decorative Trim. (See Figure 19) Figure 19 Figure 18 Installation for Remote Receiver: The remote receiver operates on four 1.5V AA-size batteries.
INSTALLING LOGS WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts included may result in property damage or personal injury. CAUTION: After installation, and periodically thereafter, check to ensure that no flame comes in contact with any log. With the heater set to high, check to see if flames Figure 22 - Installing Log Set contact any log. If so, reposition logs according to the log installation instructions in this manual.
STEP 6: Install the log 6 on the right front angle. STEP 7: Insert the pinhole on the upper part of log 7 in the pin on log 1, log 3 and log 5. STEP 8: Insert the pinhole on the upper part of log 8 in the pin on the log 4 and log 2 . STEP 9: Insert the pinhole on the upper part of log 9 in the pin on log 4 and log 6. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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. NOTICE: During initial operation of new heater, burning logs will give off a paper burning smell. Orange flame will also be present. Open a window to vent smell. This will last only a few hours. CAUTION: Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve. A.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety information on the front and back of the warning plate on page 20. 2. Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open. 3. Unscrew ignitor cap and install an AAA type battery with the anode (+) pointing out. Replace cap. 4. Install two (2) AAA size batteries in the remote transmitter. 5. Be sure the slide switch on the front of the receiver box is in the REMOTE position. 6. Push in the control knob slightly and turn clockwise 7.
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION MATCHING SECURITY CODES When matching security codes, be sure slide button on the receiver is in the REMOTE position. To program the remote receiver to LEARN a new security code, press and release the LEARN button on the top of the remote receiver, and then press ON or OFF button on the transmitter. A change in the beeping pattern at the receiver, indicates the transmitter's code has been programmed into the receiver.
OFF OPERATION Press the OFF key and the appliance flame will shut off. During this time the LCD screen will show OF (figure 30). After 3 seconds the LCD screen will default to display room temperature and the wood TEMP will show (figure 31). THERMOSTAT FUNCTION Figure 30 SETTING DESIRED ROOM TEMPERATURE Figure 31 This remote control system can control the thermostat when the transmitter is in the THERMO mode (The word ROOM must be displayed on the screen).
INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN 1. Turn control knob to pilot position 2. Inspect pilot flame and refer to Figure 34 and 35. Figure 34 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 35 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool. When the thermocouple cools, the heater will shut down. If the pilot flame is incorrect, as shown in Figure 35.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Failure to keep primary air openings of burners clean may result in sooting and property damage. 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, bedding material, pet hair, etc.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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 heater where impurities in air exist may create odors.
OBSERVED PROBLEM ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released. PROBABLE CAUSE 1. 2. 3. 4. Control knob is not fully pressed in. Control knob is not pressed in long enough. Equipment shutoff valve is not fully open. Thermocouple connection is loose. REMEDY 1. 2. 3. 4. Press in control knob fully. After ODS/pilot lights, keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds. Fully open equipment shut-off valve. Hand tighten until snug, and then tighten ¼ turn more. Replace thermocouple.
OBSERVED PROBLEM Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit. PROBABLE CAUSE 1. Residues from manufacturing process. 1. Turning control knob to high (5) position when burner is cold. 2. Air in gas line. 3. Air passageways on heater are blocked. 4. Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice. REMEDY 1. Problem will stop after a few hours of operation. 1. Turn control knob to low (1) position and let warm up for a minute. 2.
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 (1-877-886-5989) for referral information.
PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on 29 of this manual.
WARRANTY INFORMATION Keep This Warranty IMPORTANT: We urge you to fill your warranty registration card within TEN (10) days of date of installation, complete with the entire serial number which can be found on the rating plate. Retain this portion of the card for your record. Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with customer service. We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty.
