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OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
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NATURAL GAS "TUDOR" MODELS (V)T32EN-A, (V)TC32EN SERIES
PROPANE/LP GAS "TUDOR" MODELS (V)T32EP-A, (V)TC32EP
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
lowed 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.
• 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.
— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-
fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
For more information, visit www.fmiproducts.com
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- Page 1 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ® NATURAL GAS “TUDOR” MODELS (V)T32EN-A, (V)TC32EN SERIES PROPANE/LP GAS “TUDOR” MODELS (V)T32EP-A, (V)TC32EP SERIES WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol- lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information ..........2 Operating Fireplace ........... 29 Product Identification ........... 5 Inspecting Burners..........30 Local Codes............5 Cleaning and Maintenance ........ 29 Product Features ..........5 Troubleshooting ..........32 Pre-Installation Preparation ......... 6 Replacement Parts ..........35 Location of Termination Cap ........ - Page 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued This fireplace must be installed by a qualified (certified or licensed) service person. It has a sealed gas combustion chamber that uses a coaxial pipe (pipe within a pipe and having the same center) venting system. It brings in fresh air for combustion through the outer pipe and combustion gases are exhausted through the inner pipe.
- Page 4 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued Do not operate fireplace with glass door removed, cracked or broken. Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids. Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near fire- place.
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Page 5: Product Identification
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Upper Louver Panel Glass Door Assembly (T32 Series) Door Screen (TC32 Series) Flue Collar Glowing Embers Nailing Burner Assembly Flange Electronic Control Valve Grate Assembly Lava Lower Louver Panel Rock (T32 Series) Switch Bracket for Optional Remote and Blower Figure 1 - Direct-Vent Fireplace with Electronic Ignition LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace with care. -
Page 6: Pre-Installation Preparation
Determine the safest and most efficient loca- exterior surface on the back, sides or top of tion for your FMI PRODUCTS, LLC direct-vent your fireplace, except where standoff spacers fireplace. Make sure that rafters and wall studs are integrally attached. - Page 7 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued NOTICE: This fireplace is in- tended for use as supplemental " " " heat. Use this fireplace along " with your primary heating sys- tem. Do not install this fireplace Nailing as your primary heat source. Tabs "...
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Page 8: Location Of Termination Cap
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"... -
Page 9: Requirements For The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS INSPECTION For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or The state or local gas inspector of the side structure used in whole or in part for residential wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment purposes, including those owned or operated by shall not approve the installation unless, upon... -
Page 10: Venting Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT: Do not seal vent cap to pipe. Cap must be removable for service. These models are tested and approved for use with FMI PRODUCTS, LLC (direct-vent) INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS pipe components and terminations. • Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection The venting system must terminate on the •... -
Page 11: Installation Planning
VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued INSTALLATION PLANNING vent pipe. Mark the wall for a 11 " x 11 " square hole. Cut and frame the square There are two basic types of direct-vent hole in the exterior wall where the vent will installation: be terminated. - Page 12 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued attach with screws provided (see Figure Position the Noncombustible Exterior Wall: 12). See Figure 13, page 13 for horizontal horizontal vent cap in the center of the 8 termination details. " round hole and attach to the exterior wall with four screws.
- Page 13 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued GROUND FLOOR INSTALLATION Siding Standoff Recommended Applications: • Installation using cabinet surrounds • Through the wall using round or square Screws termination (up to 12" horizontal pipe) Minimum Pipe Overlap 1 " • NOT FOR CORNER INSTALLATION Wall 45°...
- Page 14 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued CORNER INSTALLATION Recommended Applications: • Corner ground floor installation • Ground floor installation where pipe vents horizontally through wall (over 12" horizontal pipe) • Basement installation where one foot clearance from ground to termination is possible Not to Exceed 90°...
- Page 15 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued HORIZONTAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION USING TWO 90° ELBOWS The following configurations show the minimum vertical rise requirements for a horizontal system using two 90° elbows. Venting with Two 90° Elbows Horizontal (H Vertical (V) Horizontal (H Horizontal (H 5' min.
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Page 16: Venting Installation
VENTING INSTALLATION Flat Ceiling Installation 1. Cut a 11 " square hole in the ceiling us- INSTRUCTIONS ing the locating hole as a center point. The Continued opening should be framed to 11 " x 11 " inside dimensions, as shown in Figure INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL 9 on page 10 using framing lumber the TERMINATION... - Page 17 VENTING INSTALLATION Venting with One 90° Elbow Vertical (V) Horizontal (H) INSTRUCTIONS 5' min. 2' max. Continued 6' min. 4' max. 7' min. 6' max. 6. Continue to add pipe sections until the 8' min. 8' max. height of the vent cap meets the minimum 20' max.
- Page 18 For assistance with any high altitude installa- Continued tion contact FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s Custom- er Service Department at 1-866-328-4537. PARTS LIST FOR VENTING KITS AND COMPONENTS FMI PRODUCTS, LLC (5"/8") Pipe & Vent Kits Number Description P58-6 6" Section Double Wall Pipe,...
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Page 19: Fireplace Installation
VENTING INSTALLATION FIREPLACE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION Continued CHECK GAS TYPE Number Description Use proper gas type for the fireplace unit you HHTK-58 High Wind Round Horizontal are installing. If your gas supply is not correct, Termination Kit (Includes Round do not install fireplace. See retailer where you Termination, Wall Firestop, purchased the fireplace for proper fireplace 45°... - Page 20 FIREPLACE Speed Switch Control INSTALLATION Blower Bracket Plug-In Continued 3. Place the blower against the lower rear wall of the firebox outer wrapper with the exhaust port directed upward. The blower will fit inside the back opening and be held in position against the back wall by the Duplex Outlet magnets (see Figure 25, page 19).
- Page 21 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued To Blower 3. Place the blower against the lower rear Power Cord Thermal Motor Terminal wall of the firebox outer wrapper with Disc the exhaust port directed upward. Attach Magnetic Magnetic Thermal disc magnetic bracket to the bot- Strips Bracket tom of the firebox sub-floor.
- Page 22 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO CAUTION: Use only new, FIREPLACE LOCATION black iron or steel pipe. Inter- WARNING: A qualified nally-tinned copper tubing may service person must connect be used in certain areas. Check fireplace to gas supply. Follow your local codes.
- Page 23 FIREPLACE Red Surface Indicates For INSTALLATION Flexible Gas Propane/LP Equipment Continued Line Do NOT Use Only Shutoff Kink Valve IMPORTANT: Install main gas valve (equip- ment shutoff valve) in an accessible location. The main gas valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance.
- Page 24 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS CONNECTIONS Continued 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 33). 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 2. Open propane/LP supply tank valve for 1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure propane/LP fireplace or main gas valve 33).
- Page 25 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Replacing Screen Door Assembly (TC32 Series) Continued Push magnetic door latch out to the open Removing Louver Panels position. Position screen door tabs with slot Remove the top and bottom louver panels by openings in upper face frame. Swing door simultaneously pulling both top end spring screen assembly in towards the bottom face, latches towards the center of the appliance...
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Page 26: Brick Panels
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 8. Replace deflector shield using screws removed in step 4. Continued 9. Follow instructions beginning in column 2 INSTALLING OPTIONAL BRICK to install logs, lava rock and ember mate- rial. LINER MODEL BL32D 10. Close glass door, lock latches on top and WARNING: If fireplace has bottom of door and replace screen (see steps 5 and 6 of Removing Glass Door,... - Page 27 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 5. Place log #5 (base log) onto front left part of grate making sure log fits over metal pin Continued of grate. See Figure 45. 2. Rest log #2 (front log) on pins on front part 6. Place log #6 (left log) onto pin on left side of grate (see Figure 42).
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Page 28: Wall Switch Installation
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued WALL SWITCH INSTALLATION Remote Fireplace The installation of a wall switch allows you to ac- Control Receptacle tivate the gas control valve and turn the fireplace Receiver on and off. The wall switch is to be connected to the incoming 120 volt regular household wir- ing that supplies the electricity to the fireplace. -
Page 29: Operating Fireplace
OPERATING FIREPLACE 6. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near FOR YOUR SAFETY the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Fol- low “B” in the safety information on READ BEFORE LIGHTING page 6. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step. -
Page 30: Inspecting Burners
OPERATING FIREPLACE during shipping and handling. The pilot is located on the left hand side of the burner. Continued The flame must envelope 1/4" of top of the OPTIONAL REMOTE ignitor/sensor and grounding stem. OPERATION If your pilot assembly does not meet these requirements: Note: The WRC receiver and hand-held •... - Page 31 CLEANING AND CAUTION: Do not vacuum if MAINTENANCE pieces are hot. Continued GLASS DOOR Use only the tempered glass door replace- ment intended for this fireplace (see Replace- WARNING: Handle glass ment Parts, page 35 for detail on ordering). No substitutions may be made.
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Page 32: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair fireplace. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean pilot. This can damage pilot unit. Note: Before troubleshooting the system, make sure the gas shutoff valve is ON. The two most common causes of a malfunctioning gas appliance are: 1. - Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Pilot will not stay lit 1. Loose wiring on ignitor wire 1. Check wiring connection. to ignition module and/ Refer to wiring diagram or poor ground to ignition (see Wiring Diagram, page module 28) and/or check ground wire to ignition module 2.
- Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued 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.
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Page 35: Replacement Parts
Contact authorized retailers of this product. • Ignition: Piezo If they can not supply original replacement • Manifold Pressure: 3.5" W.C. part(s), call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s Techni- • Minimum Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water): cal Service Department at 1-866-328-4537. 5.5"... - Page 36 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS (V)T32E(N)(P)-A, (V)T32E(NB)(PB)-A, (V)T32E(NR)(PR)-A, (V) T32ENRB-A (V)T32EPRB-A, (V)TC32E(N)(P) AND (V)TC32E(NB)(PB) 22-3 22-5 22-4 22-6 22-2 22-1 www.fmiproducts.com 116647-01H...
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Page 37: Parts List
PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 35 of this manual. (V)T32EN-A (V)T32ENR-A (V)T32EP-A (V)T32EPR-A (V)T32ENB-A (V)T32ENRB-A (V)T32EPBA (V)T32EPRB-A (V)TC32EN (V)TC32EPB (V)TC32ENB (V)TC32EP DESCRIPTION QTY. - Page 38 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS (V)T32E(N)(P)-A, (V)T32E(NB)(PB)-A, (V) T32E(NR)(PR)-A, (V)T32ENRB-A, (V)T32EPRB-A, (V)TC32E(N)(P) AND (V) TC32E(NB)(PB) www.fmiproducts.com 116647-01H...
- Page 39 PARTS LIST BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS (V)T32E(N)(P)-A, (V)T32E(NB)(PB)-A, (V) T32E(NR)(PR)-A, (V)T32ENRB-A, (V)T32EPRB-A, (V)TC32E(N)(P) AND (V) TC32E(NB)(PB) This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 35 of this manual. PART NO.
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Page 40: Accessories
Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local retailer. If they can not supply these accessories, call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s Sales Department at 1-866-328-4537. for information. You can also write to the address MANUAL BLOWER KIT - BK listed on the back page of this manual. - Page 41 NOTES _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ www.fmiproducts.com 116647-01H...
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- Page 44 This warranty covers the cost of part(s) required to restore this product to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a FMI PRODUCTS, LLC Authorized Service Center or a provider approved by FMI PROD- UCTS, LLC. Warranty parts must be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and/or FMI PRODUCTS, LLC who will provide original factory replacement parts.
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