Operating Instructions; Lighting Procedure; Shutdown Procedure; First Fire - FPI U32 Owners & Installation Manual

OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Before operating this appliance, proceed through
the following check list.
1) Read and understand these Instructions
before operating this appliance.
2) Check to see that all wiring is correct and
enclosed to prevent possible shock.
3) Check to ensure there are no gas leaks.
4) Make sure the glass door is in place. Never
operate the appliance with the door glass
removed.
5) Verify that all venting and the cap is
unobstructed.
6) Verify log placement. If the pilot cannot be
seen when lighting the unit - the logs or the
embers have been incorrectly positioned.
7) The unit should never be turned off and on
again without a minimum of a 60 second
wait.
8) When lighting the appliance, the inside of
the glass may fog up. This will burn off after
a few minutes of operation.
DO NOT BURN THE APPLIANCE
WITH THE GLASS ASSEMBLY
REMOVED.
LIGHTING
PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT
To ignite or reignite the pilot, you must fi rst
release the tension springs below the door.
Only when the pilot holds, without pressure
being applied to the control knob, reapply the
tension springs to the door. The unit must
not be operated with the tension springs
unattached.
NOTE: For all propane units and units equipped
with electric spark boxes, see "Copy of Lighting
Plate Instructions" section for more details.
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.
3) Push in gas control knob slightly and turn
clockwise to "OFF". Knob cannot be turned
from "PILOT" to "OFF" unless knob is pushed
in slightly. Do not force.
4) Wait fi ve minutes to allow gas, that may
have accumulated in the main burner
compartment, to escape. If you do smell
gas, follow the instructions on the front of
this manual. If you don't smell gas continue
on to the next step.
5) Turn the gas control counter clockwise to
"PILOT".
6) Push in control knob all the way and hold
in. Continually push and release the black
button on spark igniter until pilot lights.
Continue to hold the control knob in for
approximately one minute, then release
the gas control knob. The pilot fl ame should
continue to burn. If the pilot does not remain
lit, repeat operation allowing a longer period
before releasing gas control knob.
7) Turn gas control knob counter clockwise to
"ON".
8) Use the rocker switch to operate main
burner.
9) Rotate the variable fl ame control to adjust
the fl ame height higher or lower.
10) Close the bottom louver assembly.
SHUTDOWN
PROCEDURE
1) Use the rocker switch to turn off the main
burner.
2) Open the bottom louver assembly.
3) Push in the gas control knob slightly and
turn clockwise to "OFF". Do not force.
4) Disconnect all electric power and gas to the
appliance if service is to be performed.

FIRST FIRE

The fi rst fi re in your stove is part of the paint
curing process. To ensure that the paint is
properly cured, it is recommended that you
burn your fi replace for at least four (4) hours
the fi rst time you use it with the fan on. When
fi rst operated, the unit will release an odour
caused by the curing of the paint, the burning
off of any oils remaining from manufacturing.
Smoke detectors in the house may go off at
this time. Open a few windows to ventilate the
room for a couple of hours.
The glass panel may require cleaning
after the unit has cooled down. DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE
GLASS WHILE IT IS HOT.
Note: When the glass is cold and the
appliance is lit, it may cause
condensation and fog the glass.
This condensation is normal and
will disappear in a few minutes as
the glass heats up.
DO NOT BURN THE APPLIANCE
WITHOUT THE GLASS FRONT IN
PLACE.
During the fi rst few fi res, a white fi lm
may develop on the glass front as part
of the curing process. The glass should
be cleaned or the fi lm will bake on and
become very diffi cult to remove. Use a
non-abrasive cleaner and NEVER clean
the glass while it is hot.
AUTOMATIC
CONVECTION FAN
OPERATION
The fan operates automatically, turn the knob on
the side of the faceplate to adjust to the desired
speed. The fan will turn on as the stove comes
up to operating temperature. After the unit has
been turned off and the unit cooled to below a
useful heat output range the fan will shut off
automatically.
NORMAL OPERATING
SOUNDS OF
GAS APPLIANCES
It is possible that you will hear some sounds
from your gas appliance. This is perfectly normal
due to the fact that there are various gauges
and types of steel used within your appliance.
Listed below are some examples. All are normal
operating sounds and should not be considered
as defects in your appliance.
Blower:
FPI gas appliances use high tech blowers to
push heated air farther into the room. It is not
unusual for the fan to make a "whirring" sound
when ON. This sound will increase or decrease
in volume depending on the speed setting of
your fan speed control.
Burner Tray:
The burner tray is positioned directly under the
burner tube(s) and logs and is made of a different
gauge material from the rest of the fi rebox and
body. Therefore, the varying thicknesses of steel
will expand and contract at slightly different
rates which can cause "ticking" and "cracking"
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