FPI U32 Owners & Installation Manual

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WARNING:
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to
this manual. For assistance or additional information consult
an authorized installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable vapours and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Installation and service must be performed by an authorized
installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
Tested by:
918-677b
U32 Gas Insert
MODELS: U32-NG5 Natural Gas U32-LP5 Propane
Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover
and leave this manual with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Please keep these instructions for future reference.
FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD. 6988 Venture St., Delta, BC Canada, V4G 1H4
www.hampton-fi re.com
Owners &
Installation Manual
FOR YOUR SAFETY
What to do if you smell gas:
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 neighbour's phone. Follow
the gas supplier's instructions.
If you
cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fi re department.
03/05/08

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  • Page 1 Tested by: 918-677b FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD. 6988 Venture St., Delta, BC Canada, V4G 1H4 MODELS: U32-NG5 Natural Gas U32-LP5 Propane Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover and leave this manual with the homeowner. Homeowner: Please keep these instructions for future reference.
  • Page 2 The FPI Gas Insert Series of hand crafted appliances has been designed to provide you with all the warmth and charm of a fi replace, at the fl ick of a switch. The models U32-NG5 and U32-LP5 of this series have been approved by Warnock Hersey for both safety and effi...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The Kensington 3-panel Door Installation ...26 Optional Wall Thermostat ...26 Optional Remote Control ...26 Final Check ...26 Wiring Diagrams ...27 U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Instructions ...29 Lighting Procedure ...29 Shutdown Procedure ...29 First Fire ...29...
  • Page 4: Safety Label

    SAFETY LABEL This is a copy of the labels that accompany each U32-5 Gas Insert. We have printed a copy of the contents here for your review. The safety label is located on a plate inside the base of the unit visible when the bottom louver is opened.
  • Page 5: Requirements

    (e) A copy of all installation instructions for all Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment, all venting instructions, all parts lists for venting instructions, and/or all venting design instructions shall remain with the appliance or equipment at the completion of the installation. U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 6: Installation

    SOLID FUEL BURNING FIREPLACE OR FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE The U32-5 Gas Inserts have been tested and approved to be vented into any masonry fi replace or approved solid fuel burning factory built fi replace that will allow the insert to physically fi...
  • Page 7: Installation Checklist

    fl ame does not carbon. See "Gas Insert Aeration System" section. c) Ensuring that the appliance is venting correctly. U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert MANUFACTURED MOBILE HOME ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 1) Ensure that structural members are not cut or weakened during installation.
  • Page 8: Gas Connection

    7) Install termination cap. 8) Connect the marked end of the liner to the inlet collar of the vent connector plate marked with an "I", seal connection with high temperature silicone. Secure with gear clamp. U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 9: Gas Pipe Pressure Testing

    Note: To properly check gas pressure, both inlet and manifold pressures should be checked using the valve pressure ports on the valve. U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert 1) Make sure the valve is in the "OFF" position. 2) Loosen the "IN" and/or "OUT" pressure tap(s), turning counterclockwise with a 1/8"...
  • Page 10: Log Set Installation

    3) Fit log 27-31 into the pins on the rear log tray. 27-35 27-34 27-31 4) Fit log 27-32 into the pins on the middle left hand side of the burner. Vermiculite and Embers 27-31 27-32 U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 11 5) Fit log 27-33 into the pins at the front of the burner. 27-33 27-33 U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert INSTALLATION 6) Fit the groove in log 27-34 into the tab on the right side of the burner. Rest the other end of log 27-34 on the notch in log 27-33.
  • Page 12 8) Fit log 27-36 into the pins on logs 27-33 and 27-31. 10) Separate platinum embers and place on the burner just in front of the logs as shown. Avoid stacking platinum embers. 27-31 27-36 27-33 Platinum Embers 27-36 U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION Completed Log Set Installation 27-34 27-31 27-35 27-32 27-36 27-33 U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 14: Regency Faceplate & Trim Installation

    10) Attach the faceplate panels to the insert body using the 4 remaining black screws. Diagram 5. Diagram 4 Diagram 5 ® 11) Push the Regency logo plate into the two holes in the bottom left corner of the faceplate. U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 15: Standard Flush Door

    Diagram 2. Diagram 1a Diagram 1b Diagram 2 U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert Use the hook to pull the spring out until you can put the hook into the slot on the bottom door bracket. Repeat for 2nd spring.
  • Page 16: Bay Louvers

    Bracket as per diagram below. Use the bottom hole in the bracket. 3) Slide the valve extension knobs onto the valve knobs. Match each extension knob with the corresponding valve knob. Extension knobs are for Bay Front installations only. U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 17: Conversion Kit #514-969 From Ng To Lp

    CONVERSION KIT #514-969 FROM NG TO LP for P36D-1 / P36-4 / U32-5 / U37-1 using SIT 820 NOVA Gas Valve THIS CONVERSION MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED GAS FITTER IF IN DOUBT DO NOT DO THIS CONVERSION !!
  • Page 18: Installation Of The Dc Sparker

    23) Disconnect the ignitor wire from the Piezo Ignitor and connect it to the DC Sparker. Sparker Ignitor Wire 24) Connect the DC spark generator wires to the SIT Valve with the screw, which is provided in the kit. U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 19 27) Run the other end of the ground wire and DC spark generator wires through the bushing on the heat shield. Heat Shield U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert 28) Install the 1/2" bushing to the heat shield. 29) Plug the DC spark generator wires to the DC Sparker.
  • Page 20: Full Screen Doors

    fl ange of the side trims are to fi t over the inner side of the unit fl ange and NOT next to the outer side of the unit fl ange. Inside fl ange of Side Trim goes over the inner side of the unit fl ange. U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 21 Top Frame U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert 7) Install the Left and Right Side Screen Doors in the fully open position by placing over top of the hinges on the full screen door frame.
  • Page 22: Hampton Cast Faceplate Installation

    Attach the clip to the rear of the faceplate to ensure that the wires do not touch the side of the unit. 10) The power cord should be run behind the faceplate panel. U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 23: Hampton Cast Grill Installation

    Before the grills are installed, a grill stop bracket needs to be put in place. 1) The U32 grill stop bracket is installed in the bottom left corner just under the fi rebox as shown below. 2) Place top grill into brackets located inside top of fi rebox as shown.
  • Page 24: The Kensington Front Installation

    2 screws. Kensington ® Front Blanking Plate Screw ® Front to avoid fi ngerprints. ® Front onto the fi rebox by securing in place Left Side Shown Blanking Plate Tabs Screw U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 25: The Kensington 2-Panel Door Installation

    Hook 2) Mount the 2-panel Door Frame to the fl ange on Sub-Frame, ensuring to line up holes. Secure using the 6 screws provided. U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert THE KENSINGTON 2-PANEL DOOR INSTALLATION 3) Hook the Left Side Screen Door to the Door Frame by placing the door hinges (top &...
  • Page 26: The Kensington 3-Panel Door Installation

    15 min. to stabilize. 3) Check for proper draft. CAUTION Any alteration to the product that causes sooting or carboning that results in damage to the exterior facia is not the responsibility of the manufacturer. U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 27: Wiring Diagrams

    This appliance is equipped with a three pronged (grounding) plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three- prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug. U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert WIRING DIAGRAMS Units and Units...
  • Page 28 INSTALLATION PROPANE Units and Units Equipped with DC Spark Boxes* *For installation of the DC Spark Box refer to the LP Conversion instructions in this manual. U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 29: Operating Instructions

    IMPORTANT: Gas on/off knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF" unless it is partially depressed. U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1) Open the bottom louver assembly 2) If the control knob is in the "OFF" position proceed to Step 5.
  • Page 30: Copy Of Lighting Instruction Plate

    fl ame pattern has three strong blue fl ames: 1 fl owing around the thermopile and 1 around the thermocouple, and 1 fl owing across the rear of the burner (it does not have to be touching the burner). U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert 918-474a This...
  • Page 31: General Vent Maintenance

    Top View of pilot fl ame If you have an incorrect fl ame pattern, contact your FPI dealer for further instructions. U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert GENERAL VENT MAINTENANCE Conduct an inspection of the venting system semi-annually.
  • Page 32: Fan Maintenance

    Seal fan access panel using high temperature silicone (sparingly). U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 33: Valve Replacement

    10) Remove the 11 Phillips head screws securing the valve tray in place. and then lift the entire assembly out. U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert 11) Push the valve assembly to the left and lift the entrire assembly out.
  • Page 34: Parts List

    48) 320-518 Flue Adaptor Assy 50) * Insulation Hold Down Brkt 51) 420-170 Top Fan Air Channel 52) 420-171 Upper Fan Air Channel 53) 420-172 Lower Fan Air Channel *Not available as a replacement part. U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 35: Burner Assembly & Log Set

    73) * Log Tray Mount Bracket 74) * Log Tray Rear 90) 910-421 Pilot ON/OFF 3" (SIT) Extension Knob 91) 910-422 HI/LOW 3" (SIT) Extension Knob *Not available as a replacement part. U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert PARTS LIST...
  • Page 36: Bay & Flush Front Assembly

    112) 904-196 1" Round Magnet 135) 940-307/P Flush Glass 137) 904-691 U Clip 139) 936-155 Tadpole Glass Gasket 422-943 Double Screen Door (Optional) 171) 512-546 Door Latch Assembly 173) 430-133 Handle 904-712 U-clip for frame U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 37: Faceplate Assembly

    Filler Bracket 146) * Mounting Bracket - Left 147) * Screw #8 x 3/4" Pan Head U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert FACEPLATE ASSEMBLY Part # Description 180) 400-950 Hearth Trim 1" - Regular 181) 320-940 Hearth Trim 1" - Oversize 180) 400-926 Hearth Trim 2"...
  • Page 38: Hampton Cast - Faceplate Assembly

    Logo Plate 207) 402-981** Cast Grill (Set) - Top & Bottom *Not available as a replacement part. ** Last digit of part number represents colour: 1=Black Metallic, 5=Enamel Brown ® CAST - FACEPLATE ASSEMBLY U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 39: Warranty

    Any alteration to the unit which causes sooting or carboning that results in damage to the interior / exterior facia is not the responsibility of FPI. * Subsidy according to job scale as predetermined by FPI. U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 40 FPI fi replaces are designed with reliability and simplicity in mind. In addition, our internal Quality Assurance Team carefully inspects each unit thoroughly before it leaves our door. FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. is pleased to extend this Limited Lifetime Warranty to the original purchaser of a FPI Product.

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