FMI VFP18MV - Manual (Page 10)

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UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER
FIREPLACE MANUFACTURERS INC.
INSTALLING DAMPER
CLAMP ACCESSORY FOR
VENTED OPERATION
Note: When used as a vented heater, appli-
ance must be installed only in a solid-fuel
burning fireplace with a working flue and
constructed of noncombustible material.
If your heater is a manually-controlled
model, you may use this heater as a vented
product. There are three reasons for operat-
ing your heater in the vented mode.
1. The fireplace does not meet the clear-
ance to combustibles requirements for
vent-free operation.
2. State or local codes do not permit vent-
free operation.
3. You prefer vented operation.
If reasons number 1 or 2 above apply to you,
you must permanently open chimney flue
damper. You must install the damper clamp
accessory (to order, see Accessories, page
22). This will insure vented operation (see
Figure 10). The damper clamp will keep
damper open. Installation instructions are
included with clamp accessory.
See chart below for minimum permanent
flue opening you must provide. Attach
damper clamp so the minimum permanent
flue opening will be maintained at all times.
Area of Various Standard Round Flues
Diameter (ins.) Area (sq. ins.)
5" 20 sq. inches
6" 29 sq. inches
7" 39 sq. inches
8" 51 sq. inches
Chimney Minimum Permanent
Height (ft.) Flue Opening (sq. ins.)
6' to 15' 39 sq. inches
15' to 30' 29 sq. inches
INSTALLATION
Continued
Damper
Clamp
Damper
Masonry Fireplace
Figure 10 - Attaching Damper Clamp
INSTALLING HEATER BASE
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If installing in a
sunken fireplace, special care is
needed. You must raise the fire-
place floor to allow access to
heater control panel. This will in-
sure adequate air flow and guard
against sooting. Raise fireplace
floor with noncombustible mate-
rial. Make sure material is secure.
CAUTION: Do not pick up
heater base assembly by burn-
ers. This could damage heater.
Only handle base assembly by
grates.
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.
CAUTION: Do not remove the
metal data plates attached to the
heater base assembly. The data
plates contain important warranty
information.
Installation Items Needed
• hardware package (provided with heater)
• approved flexible gas hose and fittings
(not provided) (if allowed by local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not
provided)
• electric drill with 3/16" masonry drill bit
1. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads of gas fitting (not provided).
Connect approved flexible gas hose to
gas regulator of heater (see Figure 11,
page 11).
IMPORTANT: Hold gas regulator with
wrench when connecting flexible gas hose.
2. Locate mounting brackets, bolts, and nuts
in hardware package. Attach mounting
brackets to heater base (see Figure 12,
page 11). Attach nuts finger tight.
3. Position heater base assembly in
fireplace.
4. Place logs in their proper position on
heater base.
5. Center heater base and logs front-to-
back and side-to-side in fireplace.
6. Carefully remove logs without moving
heater base.
7. Mark screw locations through holes in
mounting brackets. If installing in a
brick-bottom fireplace, mark screw lo-
cations in mortar joint of bricks.
8. Remove heater base from fireplace. Re-
move mounting brackets from heater base.
9. Drill holes at marked locations using
3/16" drill bit.
10. Attach mounting brackets to fireplace
floor using masonry screws (in hard-
ware package).
11. Reattach heater base to mounting
brackets. Tighten nuts firmly.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the heater burn-
ers are level. If heater is not level, heater will
not work properly.
Manufactured Fireplace
Damper
Damper
Clamp
Damper