FMI VFP18MV - Manual (Page 22)

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UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER
FIREPLACE MANUFACTURERS INC.
ACCESSORIES
Purchase these heater accessories from your
local dealer. If they can not supply these
accessories, call Fireplace Manufacturers
Incorporated’s Parts Department at 1-800-
888-2050 for referral information. You can
also write to the address listed on the back
page of this manual.
FIREPLACE HOOD
Black - HDABK (Part # 01244)
Brass - HDABR (Part # 01245)
For all models. Helps deflect heat away
from mantel or wall above fireplace. Fits
openings 28" to 49" wide.
DAMPER CLAMP - 02017
(Not Shown)
For manually-controlled models. Perma-
nently opens chimney flue damper for vented
operation.
LAVA ROCK - GA6060
(Not Shown)
For all models. Order when additional rock
is desired. (3
1 /
2
lb. bag)
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
part(s), call Fireplace Manufacturers
Incorporated’s Technical Service Depart-
ment at 1-888-427-8322.
When calling Fireplace Manufacturers
Incorporated, have ready
• your name
• your address
• model and serial numbers of your heater
• how heater was malfunctioning
• type of gas used (propane/LP or natural
gas)
• purchase date
Usually, we will ask you to return the defec-
tive part to the factory.
PARTS NOT UNDER
WARRANTY
Contact authorized dealers of this product.
If they can’t supply original replacement
part(s), call Fireplace Manufacturers
Incorporated’s Parts Department at 1-800-
888-2050 for referral information.
When calling Fireplace Manufacturers
Incorporated, have ready
• model number of your heater
• the replacement part number
REPLACEMENT
PARTS SPECIFICATIONS
18" Variable 24" Variable 30" Variable
Manually- Manually- Manually-
Controlled Controlled Controlled
Btu (Variable) 16,000/26,000 20,000/33,000 21,500/36,000
Type Gas Propane/LP Only Propane/LP Only Propane/LP Only
Ignition Piezo Piezo Piezo
Manifold Pressure 7.9" W.C. 7.9" W.C. 7.9" W.C.
Inlet Gas
Pressure (in. of water)
Maximum 14" 14" 14"
Minimum* 11" 11" 11"
Shipping Weight 26 lbs. 30 lbs. 34 lbs.
* For purpose of input adjustment
TECHNICAL
SERVICE
You may have further questions about in-
stallation, operation, or troubleshooting.
If so, contact Fireplace Manufacturers
Incorporated’s Technical Service Depart-
ment at 1-888-427-8322.
You can also visit DESA International’s
technical service web site at
www.desatech.com.
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
When Gas Quality Is Bad
• pilot will not stay lit
• burners will produce flames and soot
• heater will backfire when lit
You may feel your gas pressure is too low or
gas quality is bad. If so, contact your local
propane/LP gas supplier.
SERVICE HINTS