FMI FVFM27PR - Manual (Page 20)

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UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER
FIREPLACE MANUFACTURERS INCORPORATED
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Turn off heater
and let cool before cleaning.
CAUTION: You must keep
control areas, burner, and circu-
lating air passageways of heater
clean. Inspect these areas of
heater before each use. Have
heater inspected yearly by a quali-
fied service person. Heater may
need more frequent cleaning due
to excessive lint from carpeting,
pet hair, bedding material, etc.
LOGS
• If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to
Installing Logs, page 13, to properly re-
place logs.
• Replace log(s) if broken or chipped
(dime-sized or larger).
CLEANING BURNER
INJECTOR HOLDER AND
PILOT AIR INLET HOLE
The primary air inlet holes allow the proper
amount of air to mix with the gas. This
provides a clean burning flame. Keep these
holes clear of dust, dirt, and lint. Clean these
air inlet holes prior to each heating season.
Blocked air holes will create soot. We rec-
ommend that you clean the unit every 2,500
hours of operation or every three months.
We also recommend that you keep the burner
tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust
and dirt. To clean these parts we recommend
using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI.
Your local computer store, hardware store, or
home center may carry compressed air in a
can. You can use a vacuum cleaner in the
blow position. If using compressed air in a
can, please follow the directions on the can.
If you don't follow directions on the can, you
could damage the pilot assembly.
1. Shut off the unit, including the pilot.
Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty
minutes.
2. Inspect burner, pilot, and primary air
inlet holes on injector holder for dust
and dirt (see Figure 27).
3. Blow air through the ports/slots and
holes in the burner.
4. Check the injector holder located at the
end of the burner tube again. Remove
any large particles of dust, dirt, lint, or
pet hairs with a soft cloth or vacuum
cleaner nozzle.
Figure 27 - Injector Holder On Outlet
Burner Tube
5. Blow air into the primary air holes on
the injector holder.
6. In case any large clumps of dust have
now been pushed into the burner repeat
steps 3 and 4.
Clean the pilot assembly also. A yellow tip
on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in
the pilot assembly. There is a small pilot air
inlet hole about two inches from where the
pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly
(see Figure 28). 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.
Burner
Tube
Injector Holder
(May Be Brass
or Aluminum
Depending on
Model)
Primary Air Inlet
Holes (Shape of
Holes May Vary
by Model)
Figure 28 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole
Burner
Tube
Pilot
Assembly
Pilot Air
Inlet
Hole
Ports/Slots
SERVICE HINTS
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.
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.
SPECIFICATIONS
27 " Remote Ready
Btu (Variable) 20,000/39,000
Type Gas Propane/LP Only
Ignition Piezo
Pressure Manifold 8.0" W.C.
Inlet Gas Pressure
(in. of water)
Maximum 14"
Minimum* 11"
Shipping Weight 32 lbs.
* For input adjustment
MAIN BURNER
Periodically inspect all burner flame holes
with the heater running. All slotted burner
flame holes should be open with yellow
flame present. All round burner flame holes
should be open with a small blue flame
present. Some burner flame holes may be-
come blocked by debris or rust, with no flame
present. If so, turn off heater and let cool.
Either remove blockage or replace burner.
Blocked burner flame holes will create soot.