VENT-FREE GAS STOVE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL MODELS FDSR25 & FDSR25GF PFS ® US 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 the vicinity of this or any other appliance. — WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do not try to light any appliance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety......................................................... 3 Specifications............................................. 4 Qualified Installing Agency......................... 5 Product Features........................................ 5 Local Codes............................................... 5 Product Identification.................................. 6 Unpacking.................................................. 6 Water Vapor: A By-Product Of Unvented Room Heaters....................
SAFETY IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this stove. Improper use of this stove can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning. Failure to follow these instructions will void the warranty. Only a qualified installer, service agent, or local gas supplier may install and service this product.
SAFETY 1. Do not place Propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Propane/LP supply tank(s) must be placed outdoors. 2. This stove shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom. 3. This stove needs fresh air ventilation to run properly. This stove has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS shuts down the stove if not enough fresh air is available. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 7. If stove keeps shutting off, see Troubleshooting, page 26. 4.
QUALIFIED INSTALLING AGENCY Only a qualified agency should install and replace gas piping, gas utilization equipment or accessories, and repair and equipment servicing.
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Stove Door Screen Logs Stove Controls (Inside Panel) Figure 1 - Vent-Free Stove UNPACKING 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Remove top inner pack. Tilt carton so that stove is upright. Remove protective side packaging. Slide stove out of carton. Remove protective plastic wrap. 6. 7. 8. 9. Rotate door handle and open door. Carefully remove logs. Carefully unwrap logs. Check for any shipping damage. If stove or log is damaged, contact our customer service department.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home. Today’s homes are built more energy efficient than ever. New materials, increased insulation and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two permaVentilated Outlet Attic nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling Air and one within 12" of the floor. Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open Outlet Air To Attic to the outdoors. These spaces include attics and crawl spaces. Follow the National Fuel To Gas Code, ANSI Z223.
INSTALLATION CONNECTING ELECTRICAL SUPPLY This stove requires an 120V electrical outlet within 4 feet of the unit. This is a power supply for the remote receiver located in the bottom of the stove. Extensions cords may be used. The remote receiver requires 4 AA batteries. This powers the stove in case of an electrical power outage. 1. Locate 6V DC adapter. 2. Plug connector end of adapter into the power change assembly on the back of the stove. 3. Plug adapter into a 120V electrical outlet.
INSTALLATION GAS SELECTION This appliance is factory preset for propane/LP gas. No changes are required for connecting to propane/LP. Only a qualified installer or service technician can perform gas selection and connecting to gas supply. WARNING: Make sure Regulator Cap is in the appropriate position ADVERTENCIA: Asegúrese la tapa del regulador esté en la posición adecuada, as shown in diagrams. Installation and service should be done by qualified service technician only.
INSTALLATION 2. Apply thread sealant to the threads on the connection fitting. While pushing in, rotate the fitting clockwise until the threads engage the regulator. After the fitting has been hand tightened into the regulator use a wrench to complete tightening of the fitting. Install additional fitting to connect to the house supply. Use only the cap supplied on the regulator. Do not use an off the shelf pipe plug. This can damage the plunger.
INSTALLATION CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: A qualified service technician must connect stove to gas supply. Follow all local codes. WARNING: This appliance requires a 3/8" NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator. WARNING: For natural gas, Never connect stove to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas. CAUTION: For propane/LP gas, never connect stove directly to the gas supply. This stove requires an external regulator (not supplied).
INSTALLATION For propane/LP installations, apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads. This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged stove valves. The installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11" and 14" of w.c. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, stove regulator damage could occur.
INSTALLATION CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once. WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. If bubbles form, there is a leak. Correct all leaks at once. PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1.
INSTALLATION 4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to control valve (see Figure 14 or 15, page 14). Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. 5. Correct all leaks at once. 6. Light stove (see Lighting Instructions on page 18). Check all other internal joints for leaks. 7. Turn off stove (see To Turn Off Gas Appliance, page 19). INSTALLING BATTERIES CAUTION: Do not mix old and new batteries.
INSTALLATION INSTALLING LOGS WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this stove 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 stove set to high, check to see if flames contact any log. If so, reposition logs according to the log installation instructions in this manual.
INSTALLATION 5. Install hole in log #4 onto pin on the left side of log #2, with one end resting on log #3. 6. Install hole in log #5 onto pin on the right side of log #1, with one end resting on log #2. 7. Install hole in log #6 onto the pin on the right side of log #3. IMPORTANT: Make sure logs do not cover any burner ports. It is very important to install the logs exactly as instructed. Do not modify logs. Use only logs supplied with stove.
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. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
OPERATION Note: If pilot does not stay lit, refer to Troubleshooting, pages 26 though 29. Also contact a qualified service technician or gas supplier for repairs. Until repairs are made, light pilot with match. To light pilot with match, see Manual Lighting Procedure. 8. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release control knob. Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps 4 through 8. This stove has a safety interlock system.
OPERATION REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM Programming the Remote and Receiver The remote and receiver must be “learned” to one another. To prepare the receiver box for learning, use a pen or small screwdriver to gently press and hold the learn button until you hear 3 series of beeps. 1. Place the slide switch on the receiver in the remote position (see Figure 22). 2. Turn control knob on the stove to the ON position. 3.
OPERATION Setting°F/°C Scale The factory setting for temperature is °F. To change this setting to °C, press the ON key and the OFF key on the remote control at the same time (see Figure 22, page 18). This will change from °F to °C. Follow this same procedure to change from °C back to °F. Manual Function To operate the system in the manual “MODE” do the following. ON OPERATION Press the ON key and the appliance flame will come on. During this time the LCD screen will show ON (see Figure 24).
INSPECTING BURNERS IMPORTANT: Owner’s should check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often. Incorrect flame patterns indicate the need for cleaning (see Care and Maintenance, page 23 or service. WARNING: Only a qualified service person should service and repair stove. This includes maintenance requiring replacement or alteration of components. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 26 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 27 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off stove and let cool before servicing. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating air passageways of stove clean. Inspect these areas of stove before each use. Have stove inspected yearly by a qualified service technician. Stove may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, pet hair, etc. WARNING: Failure to keep the primary air opening(s) of the burner(s) clean may result in sooting and property damage.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ODS/PILOT CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/ pilot unit. Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air, or a small, soft bristled brush to clean. A yellow tip on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot assembly. There is a small pilot air inlet hole about 2" from where the pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly (see Figure 31). With the unit off, lightly blow air through the air inlet hole.
WC ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL WIRING Any electrical re-wiring of this stove must be done by a qualified electrician. This wiring must be done in accordance with local codes and/or in Canada with the current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code, and for US installations, the National Electrical Code ANSI/ NFPA NO 70. WARNING: If repairing or replacing any electrical component or wiring, the original wire routing, color coding and securing locations must be followed. Verify proper operation after servicing.
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. WARNING: Only a qualified service technician should service and repair stove. Make sure that power is turned off before proceeding.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action When ignitor button is 1. Ignitor electrode is posi- 1. Replace electrode. pressed in, there is no tioned wrong. Ignitor elecspark at ODS/pilot trode is broken. 2. Ignitor electrode is not con- 2. Replace ignitor cable nected to ignitor cable. 3. Ignitor cable is pinched or 3. Free ignitor cable if pinched wet. by any metal or tubing. Keep ignitor cable dry. 4 Broken ignitor cable. 4. Replace ignitor cable. 5. Bad piezo ignitor. 5.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Burner(s) does not light 1. Burner orifice is clogged. after ODS/pilot is lit 1. Clean burner orifice (see Care and Maintenance, page 23) or replace burner orifice. 2. Burner orifice diameter is too 2. Replace burner orifice. small. 3. Inlet gas pressure is too low. 3. Contact local gas supplier. Delayed ignition of 1. Manifold pressure is too low. 1. Contact local gas supplier. burner(s). 2. Burner orifice is clogged. 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Heater produces un- 1. Heater is burning vapors 1. Ventilate room. Stop using wanted odors. from paint, hair spray, glues, odor causing products while etc. See IMPORTANT stateheater is running. ment, page 26. 2. Gas leak. See Warning State- 2. Locate and correct all leaks ment at the top of page 26. (see Checking Gas Connections, page 14). 3 Low fuel supply. 3. Refill supply tank (Propane/ LP models). Heater shuts off in use 1.
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PARTS MODELS FDSR25 & FDSR25GF This list contains replaceable parts for your stove. When ordering replacement parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts.
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