Page 2 - SAFETY; Air for Combustion; chemicals known to the state; TABLE OF CONTENTS
www.fmiproducts.com 113084-01L 2 SAFETY W A R N I N G : T h e SVYD18NRA/PRA series vent-free gas log heater is only approved for use in the CISB, CISNI, CISAW, or CISAS cast iron stove models. (* Indicates Color Suffix Designation) WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or m...
Page 3 - this heater or its controls can; Continued; and adults away from hot surface
www.fmiproducts.com 113084-01L 3 Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have heater serviced. Some people are more affected by c...
Page 4 - Figure 1 - Typical Stove Cabinet Model with Gas Log Heater; PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
www.fmiproducts.com 113084-01L 4 6. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as pine cones, vermiculite or rock wool. Using these added items can cause sooting. 7. This log heater is designed to be smoke- less. If logs ever appear to smoke, turn off heater and call a qualified service person. Note: D...
Page 5 - The National Fuel; State of Massachusetts:; PRODUCT FEATURES; OPERATION; WARNING: This heater shall; National Fuel Gas; the; International Fuel Gas Code,; or; National Fuel
www.fmiproducts.com 113084-01L 5 LOCAL CODES AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION 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...
Page 6 - and; you must provide additional fresh air. See; AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
www.fmiproducts.com 113084-01L 6 Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation. However, in buildings of un - usually tight construction, you must provide additional fresh air. Unusually tight construction is defi...
Page 7 - WARNING: If the area in which; National Fuel; VENTILATION AIR; Ventilation Air From Inside Building; National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI; Ventilation Air From Outdoors; Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation; Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
www.fmiproducts.com 113084-01L 7 Example: 51,200 Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support) 70,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used) The space in the above example is a confined space because the actual Btu/Hr used is more than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can sup- port. You must provide additional ...
Page 8 - INSTALLATION; Air for Combustion and Ventila-; CHECK GAS TYPE
www.fmiproducts.com 113084-01L 8 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 from too much moisture. See Air for Combustion and Ventila- tion , page 5. CHECK GAS TYP...
Page 9 - Figure 4 - Minimum Clearance to Walls; Figure 5 - Unpacking Stove from Wooden; STOVE BACK; UNPACKING
www.fmiproducts.com 113084-01L 9 6" Minimum 48" Minimum Ceiling Floor Back Wall INSTALLATION Continued Figure 4 - Minimum Clearance to Walls and Ceiling (Stove May Vary Depending on Model) Top View Side View 12" Minimum 12" Minimum 48" Minimum Ceiling Side Wall Side Wall Back Wal...
Page 10 - CAUTION: Do not remove the; INSTALLING GAS LOG INTO STOVE; Log will fit securely on base.; With the heater set to HI, check; Figure 7 - Top View of One-Piece Log Set; CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY; CAUTION: Never connect
www.fmiproducts.com 113084-01L 10 INSTALLATION Continued CAUTION: Do not remove the data plates attached to the heater base assembly. The data plates contain important warranty and safety information. WARNING: Failure to posi - tion the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only ...
Page 11 - WARNING: Never connect; Installation Items Needed; Figure 8 - Gas Regulator Location and; Back View; Figure 9 - External Regulator With Vent
www.fmiproducts.com 113084-01L 11 INSTALLATION Continued WARNING: Never connect natural gas heater to private (non- utility) gas wells. This gas is com - monly known as wellhead gas. Installation Items Needed Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below.• external regulator - ...
Page 12 - Figure 10 - Gas Connection; CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS; and connections, internal and; necting to Gas Supply; Figure 11 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
www.fmiproducts.com 113084-01L 12 INSTALLATION Continued CAUTION: Avoid damage to regulator. Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings. * Purchase the optional equipment shutoff valve from your dealer.** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment. Fi...
Page 13 - Figure 12 - Checking Gas Joints; INSTALLING ROD AND SCREEN
www.fmiproducts.com 113084-01L 13 INSTALLATION Continued PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS CONNECTIONS 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 11, page 12). 2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or open pro-pane/LP supply tank valve. 3. Make sure control knob of heater is...
Page 14 - FOR YOUR SAFETY; low these instructions exactly,; WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS; LIGHTING; come on automatically within
www.fmiproducts.com 113084-01L 14 OPERATION FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, per - sonal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When l...
Page 15 - Note: AUTO is only functional; WARNING: Make sure the; TO TURN OFF GAS; Shutting Off Heater; MANUAL LIGHTING; Figure 16 - Control Knob and Ignitor; REMOTE OPERATION; Lighting
www.fmiproducts.com 113084-01L 15 OPERATION Continued person or gas supplier for repairs. Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps 4 through 8. 9. Slightly push in and turn control knob coun- terclockwise to the ON position. 10. Wait one minute and switch remote se - lector switch to the ON position to...
Page 16 - in ON Position; INSPECTING BURNERS; BURNER PRIMARY AIR HOLES; turn off heater and let cool. Remove blockage.; PILOT FLAME PATTERN; To Turn Off Gas to Ap-
www.fmiproducts.com 113084-01L 16 ON OFF REMOTE O FF PILOT LO IH O N Figure 18 - Setting the Remote Selector Switch, Control Knob and Flame Adjustment Knob for Remote Operation Remote Selector Switch in REMOTE Position (Optional Remote Control) Flame Adjustment Knob Control Knob in ON Position OPERA...
Page 17 - CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE; Figure 22 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole; WARNING: Turn off heater; BURNER INjECTOR HOLDER AND
www.fmiproducts.com 113084-01L 17 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 2. Inspect burner, pilot and primary air inlet holes on injector holder for dust and dirt (see Figure 21). 3. Blow air through the ports/slots and holes in the burner. 4. Check injector holder located at end of burner tube again. Remove any ...
Page 18 - TROUBLESHOOTING; WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a; Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation.; POSSIBLE CAUSE; Cleaning; OBSERVED PROBLEM
www.fmiproducts.com 113084-01L 18 TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. Note: All troubleshootin...
Page 20 - TANT; REMEDY; nections
www.fmiproducts.com 113084-01L 20 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. Fol - low the gas supplier’s instructions...
Page 21 - SPECIFICATIONS; WIRING DIAGRAM; Contact authorized dealers of this product.; TECHNICAL SERVICE; You can also visit our web site at; SERVICE HINTS; When Gas Pressure Is Too Low
www.fmiproducts.com 113084-01L 21 AUTO OFF ON Thermopile SPECIFICATIONS REPLACEMENT PARTS SVYD18PRA • Rating: 21,000/31,000 Btu/hr (Variable)• Gas Type: Propane/LP• Ignition: Piezo• Pressure Manifold: 8" W.C.• Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water): Maximum - 14" W.C., Minimum - 11" W.C.• Shi...
Page 22 - PARTS; MODELS SVYD18PRA AND SVYD18NRA
www.fmiproducts.com 113084-01L 22 PARTS MODELS SVYD18PRA AND SVYD18NRA 17 17 18 19 24 15 14 16 13 12 12 11 22 23 20 10 9 21 4 8 5 3 2 21 7 6 1
Page 23 - Replacement Parts
www.fmiproducts.com 113084-01L 23 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 21 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 104026-01 Stove Log • • 1 2 103778-01 ODS Pilot • 1 103779-01 O...
Page 24 - ACCESSORIES; RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD; Allows the gas; CAST IRON STOVE BODY; CISB
www.fmiproducts.com 113084-01L 24 ACCESSORIES RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT - TLCR For remote-ready models. Allows the gas log heater to be operated in a manually or thermostatically controlled mode. You can turn the gas log heater on and off without ever leaving the comfort o...
Page 25 - NOTES
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Page 28 - WARRANTY; KEEP THIS WARRANTY; FMI PRODUCTS, LLC LIMITED WARRANTIES; located on product or identification tag
113084-01Rev. L02/10 WARRANTY KEEP THIS WARRANTY FMI PRODUCTS, LLC LIMITED WARRANTIES New Products Standard Warranty: FMI PRODUCTS, LLC warrants this new product and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of four (4) years from the date of first purchase f...