Direct vent
naturas gas model with thermostatically controlled fan and door switch
propane/lp gas model with thermostatically controlled fan and door switch (36 pages)
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DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ® NATURAL GAS MODELS NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)CD36RN, (V)CD36RNE (V)CD36TN, (V)CD36TNE, PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)CD36RP, (V)CD36RPE (V)CD36TP, (V)CD36TPE WARNING: If the information in this manual is not — WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY State of Massachusetts: alteration, service or maintenance can cause for correct installation chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or additional information stalled in an aftermarket,* www.fmiproducts.com 116035-01K...
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SAFETY Continued adults away from hot surface to dren when they are in the room WARNING: Do not allow fans www.fmiproducts.com 116035-01K...
SAFETY Continued Cleaning and Maintenance National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Figure 1 - Top and Rear Direct-Vent Fireplaces LOCAL CODES National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54* www.fmiproducts.com 116035-01K...
PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued FRAMING AND FINISHING MANTEL CLEARANCES Accessories used and the face are sealed with Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Installation Against an Exterior Wall THESE DIMENSIONS ALLOW FOR 1" OF CLEARANCE AT THE " (6.3 cm) SIDES AND BACK OF MIN.
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PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued Outer Surround Combustible Material May Be Used " SAFE ZONE (3.8 cm) 6" 33° (15.2 cm) " (14 cm) " (9.5 cm) Perpendicular To Fireplace 12" Side Wall Opening (30.5 cm) Figure 8 - Side Clearances for Combustible Materials "...
LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP Fixed Openable Fixed Closed Closed Openable TERMINATION CAP GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA AIR SUPPLY INLET (TERMINATION PROHIBITED) A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or I = clearance to service regulator vent outlet [*72" (182.9 cm) balcony [*12"...
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS INSPECTION MONOXIDE DETECTORS MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS Provided SIGNAGE www.fmiproducts.com 116035-01K...
VENTING INSTALLATION NOTICE: Read these instruc- NOTICE: Failure to follow these in- NOTICE: Do not seal termination INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS WARNING: Read all instruc- on the horizontal sections, Failure to do so could result in IMPORTANT: www.fmiproducts.com 116035-01K...
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VENTING INSTALLATION Continued WARNING: Do not recess Figure 13 - Installing Horizontal Vent Cap (Noncombustible Exterior) sidings (see Figure 13). Figure 14 - Installing Siding Standoff (Combustible Exterior Wall) IMPORTANT: Figure 15 - Installing Outer Wall Firestop (Combustible Exterior Wall) www.fmiproducts.com 116035-01K...
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VENTING INSTALLATION Continued NOTICE: Do not seal termination WARNING: Never run vent downward as this may cause IMPORTANT Figure 16 - Installing Inner Wall Firestop Figure 17 - Typical Horizontal Termination Cap Mounting with Additional Siding Standoff Installed Figure 18 - Horizontal Termination (Model (V)CD36R) www.fmiproducts.com 116035-01K...
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VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Horizontal (H (Model (V)CD36T) TERMINATION all vertical installations. WS-58 OSR58-30 (305 Figure 26 - 45° and 30° Offset with Wall Strap www.fmiproducts.com 116035-01K...
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VENTING INSTALLATION Continued 1.5" 1" 3" Offset 1" Clearance 1" 20° Offset 3.5" 1.5" Clearance Figure 27 - OSR58-30 Offset and Return for (V)CD36T Series Units Figure 28 - Installing Firestop www.fmiproducts.com 116035-01K...
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VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Note: Install a VR-58 vertical restrictor ring attaching vent Note: Install a VR-58 vertical restrictor ring attaching vent Horizontal Horizontal (H Note: Figure 29 - Vertical Venting (Model (V)CD36R with Vertical Round Figure 30 - Vertical Venting High Wind Termination) (Model (V)CD36R with Vertical Round High Wind Termination)
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VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Note: Install a VR-58 vertical restrictor ring Note: Install a attaching vent VR-58 vertical restrictor ring attaching vent termination Figure 32 - Vertical Venting (Model (V)CD36T with Vertical Round High Wind Termination) Horizontal Note: Install a VR-58 vertical restrictor ring Horizontal (H Horizontal (H...
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VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Note: Install a VR-58 vertical restrictor ring attaching vent WS-5 8 Note: Install an OSR58-30 30° as necessary to maintain 1" Clearance to all Figure 34 - Vertical Venting (Model (V)CD36T with Vertical Round High Wind Termination) AND COMPONENTS OSR58-30 www.fmiproducts.com...
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CONNECTION CAUTION: Disconnect the of local code, with the current National Electric Code, ANSI/ NFPA 70. ACCESSORIES electrical outlet installed in the to do this may result in serious Figure 35 - Relocating Junction Box Receptacle and Electrical Supply Connection www.fmiproducts.com 116035-01K...
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Figure 36 - Blower Model BK Figure 37 - Attaching Speed Control to Firebox (Millivolt Models) Figure 38 - Attaching Speed Control to Firebox (Electronic Models) www.fmiproducts.com 116035-01K...
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Figure 39 - Location of Wiring Diagram Decal (Model May Vary From Illustration) nections securely. Figure 40 - Blower Model BKT www.fmiproducts.com 116035-01K...
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Pilot Burner Ignitor Lead Orange Transformer Gas Valve Black Black Black Ground Blue Blue Green Figure 43 - Electronic Ignition Wiring Diagram WIRING DIAGRAMS INSTALLING OPTIONAL WALL Variable Fan Switch Fan Switch (N.O.) Black 110/115 Blue V.A.C. Black Blower IMPORTANT:...
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL WIRELESS Held Remote Control Unit HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL Figure 47 - Installing Battery in Hand- Held Remote Control Unit INSTALLING OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL FOR ELECTRONIC IGNITION Figure 45 - Attaching Alkaline Battery to Receiver REMOTE ON OFF Towards Front...
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued CAUTION: Use only new, Natural IMPORTANT: CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed Figure 50 - External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down (Propane/LP Only) www.fmiproducts.com 116035-01K...
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued to Millivolt Valve and connections, internal and external to unit, for leaks after WARNING: Never use an Figure 53 - Equipment Shutoff Valve PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM www.fmiproducts.com 116035-01K...
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS CONNECTIONS Figure 56 - Removing Lower Louver Access Panel DOOR Replacement Parts Figure 57 - Removing Top Louver Trim Panel www.fmiproducts.com 116035-01K...
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Note Figure 59 - Installing Logs Door www.fmiproducts.com 116035-01K...
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Figure 60 - Applying Ember Material OPERATION FOR YOUR SAFETY WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS MILLIVOLT MODELS LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 61 - Control Valve www.fmiproducts.com 116035-01K...
OPERATION Continued MILLIVOLT MODELS Lighting Instructions Removing/Re- OPTIONAL HAND-HELD REMOTE OPERATION Note: All remote control accessories must Accessories, the remote control. Lighting Instructions TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE hand-held remote control unit. IMPORTANT: MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE Removing/Re- Figure 62 - Setting the Selector Switch, Lighting Instructions Knob for Remote Operation...
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OPERATION Continued MILLIVOLT MODELS Safety Features Auto Shutoff Feature Figure 63 - On/Off Hand-Held Remote Control Unit HRC100 Manual Mode AUTO ROOM TEMP TEMP TEMP LOCK POWER MANU AUTO ºC/ºF AUTO Figure 64 - Thermostat Hand-Held Remote Control Unit HRC200 www.fmiproducts.com 116035-01K...
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OPERATION Continued MILLIVOLT MODELS OPERATING OPTIONAL OPERATING OPTIONAL THERMOSTAT WARNING: Do not con- Lighting Instructions IMPORTANT: ELECTRONIC IGNITION MODELS LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 65 - Turning Equipment Shutoff Valve to the OFF Position Figure 66 - Pilot www.fmiproducts.com 116035-01K...
OPERATION Continued ELECTRONIC IGNITION MODELS OPERATING OPTIONAL THERMOSTAT WARNING: Do not con- Lighting Instructions TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE OPTIONAL WIRELESS IMPORTANT: REMOTE OPERATION OPERATING OPTIONAL rately (see Accessories remote control. IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: Figure 67 - Control Knob and Variable Control Knob for Remote Operation www.fmiproducts.com 116035-01K...
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE (see Replacement Parts GLASS DOOR CAUTION: Do not vacuum if ment Parts Remov- unlatched, removed, cracked www.fmiproducts.com 116035-01K...
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued LOGS Installing Logs, Parts TROUBLESHOOTING REMEDY www.fmiproducts.com 116035-01K...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Continued REMEDY Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance www.fmiproducts.com 116035-01K...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Continued REMEDY Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance www.fmiproducts.com 116035-01K...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Continued REMEDY Light- ing Instructions, Cleaning and Maintenance Installation Plan- ning Install- www.fmiproducts.com 116035-01K...
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ACCESSORIES NOTE: All accessories may PROPANE/NATURAL GAS Note: Not Intended For Use With High- Altitude Models (V)CD36RN-HA or (V)CD36TN-HA THERMOSTATICALLY - THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL SERIES WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT WALL MOUNTED ON/OFF SWITCH www.fmiproducts.com 116035-01K...
WARRANTY KEEP THIS WARRANTY _____________________________ __________________________ __________________________ FMI PRODUCTS, LLC LIMITED WARRANTIES New Products Standard Warranty: Factory Reconditioned Products Limited Warranty: Terms Common to All Warranties 116035-01 1-866-328-4537 www.fmiproducts.com...
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