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DIRECT-VENT CORNER UNIT FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Right Side Corner
Model Shown
(V)DVF36TCR(E) AND (V)DVF36TCL(E)
(V)DVF36TCR(-HA) AND (V)DVF36TCL(-HA)
(V)DVF36TCRP(E) AND (V)DVF36TCLP(E)
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 OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ® Right Side Corner Model Shown NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)DVF36TCR(E) AND (V)DVF36TCL(E) (V)DVF36TCR(-HA) AND (V)DVF36TCL(-HA) PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)DVF36TCRP(E) AND (V)DVF36TCLP(E) 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 Cleaning and Maintenance ........ 26 Dimensions ............5 Operating Fireplace ........... 27 Pre-Installation Preparation ......... 6 Specifications ............ 29 General Venting ........... 8 Troubleshooting ..........30 Requirements for the Commonwealth of Wiring Diagrams ..........32 Massachusetts........... - Page 3 Fan Kit models DVFFBK are available for these read these instructions through completely. units as an option. If you are uncertain as to what • This FMI PRODUCTS, LLC fireplace and its gas your unit is equipped for, please check the components are safe when installed according rating plate located in the interior of the appliance to this installation manual.
- Page 4 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance.
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Page 5: Dimensions
SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 3. Never install the fireplace 7. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper, cardboard, etc.) in this fireplace. Use only the • in a recreational vehicle gas type indicated on fireplace nameplate. • in windy or drafty areas where curtains or 8. -
Page 6: Pre-Installation Preparation
REQUIREMENTS Vent Surface (Side and Bottom) 1" Determine the safest and most efficient location Top Vent Surface (Horizontal Run) 2" for your FMI PRODUCTS, LLC direct-vent Ceiling to Opening 36" fireplace. Make sure that rafters and wall studs Floor 0"... -
Page 7: Mantel Clearances
PRE-INSTALLATION screws can be used to secure the unit to the floor. The gas supply line may be connected through PREPARATION the side framing or alternately through the lower Continued sub-flooring or a platform base if provided (see Figure 8). Depending on installation, refer to ap- Left Side TOP VIEW 0"... -
Page 8: General Venting
Exterior Vent Terminal Figure 10 - Vent Opening Height GENERAL VENTING These models are approved for use with FMI • If using a venting configuration of only hori- PRODUCTS, LLC 5"-8" Series, rigid type direct zontal venting with no vertical run, a 1/4" rise vent pipe as supplied by FMI PRODUCTS, LLC for every 12"... - Page 9 GENERAL VENTING Continued 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"...
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Page 10: 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 11: Venting Installation Instructions
VENTING INSTALLATION • Installation of any component part not manufac- INSTRUCTIONS tured or approved by FMI PRODUCTS, LLC • Installation other than as instructed by these instructions WARNING: Read all instruc- tions completely and thoroughly WARNING: This gas fireplace before attempting installation. - Page 12 14" rise and a 36" rise (see Your FMI PRODUCTS, LLC direct-vent fireplace page 18). Follow the same installation proce- has been tested for a minimum 3' rise with a maxi- dures used for standard horizontal terminations.
- Page 13 VENTING INSTALLATION Apply a bead Noncombustible Exterior Wall: of non-hardening mastic around the outside INSTRUCTIONS edge of the vent cap. Position the vent cap in the Continued center of the hole on the exterior wall with the The female ends of the Twist-lock Procedure: arrow on the vent cap pointing up.
- Page 14 VENTING INSTALLATION 45° Starter INSTRUCTIONS Elbow Continued Slide Combustible Exterior Wall Only: interior wall firestop over vent pipe before connecting horizontal run to vent cap (see Figure 18). Interior Wall Surface Wall Firestop Horizontal Venting Vertical (V) Horizontal (H) 49.5" min.* 17"...
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Page 15: Installation For Vertical Termination
VENTING INSTALLATION Lowest Listed Discharge INSTRUCTIONS Vent Cap Opening Continued Minimum Listed INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL TERMINATION Vent NOTICE: Use rigid pipe only. Flex Roof Pitch is venting is not to be used with a x 12 Listed Clearance vertical termination. H (Min.) Height from Roof 1. -
Page 16: Cathedral Ceiling Installation
VENTING INSTALLATION Note: If the vent pipe passes through any occupied areas above the first floor, including storage spaces INSTRUCTIONS and closets, you must enclose pipe. You may frame Continued and sheetrock the enclosure with standard construc- tion material. Make sure and meet the minimum 2. - 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. 5. Complete the cathedral ceiling installation 8' min. 8' max. by following the same procedures outlined in 20' max.
- Page 18 PARTS LIST FOR FMI PRODUCTS, LLC 45° Starter VENTING KITS AND COMPONENTS Elbow FMI PRODUCTS, LLC (5"/8") Pipe & Vent Kits Number Description VKR-58 R o o f Ve n t K i t , G a l v a n i z e d (Includes: 45°...
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Page 19: Installation
90° Elbow, Galvanized pliance (see Figure 33, page 20). FSE58-45 45° Starter Elbow (Dura Vent to 2. Connect the 18 gauge wires from wall switch FMI Pipe) to the gas control valve terminals marked TH FP-58 Firestop Plate and TPTH or to the ignition module using the... - Page 20 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND- CAUTION: Due to high tem- HELD REMOTE CONTROL MRC - SERIES peratures, make sure wires are Note: If using an optional wireless hand-held not touching upper firebox. remote control, the wall switch is no longer operational.
- Page 21 INSTALLATION Continued Installing SKYTECH/WRC Model Remote GAS LINE HOOK-UP Control (Electronic Models Only) WARNING: Before you pro- 1. Remove lower louver access panel in fire- ceed, make sure your gas supply place (see step 1 of Wall Switch Installation, page 19). is OFF.
- Page 22 Line Permitted by The millivolt system with a manual HI/LO ap- Local Codes plies only to the DVF36TCR, DVF36TCRP, DVF36TCL and DVF36TCLP models. The gas control valve is accessible from the lower control compartment. Two pressure taps are provided on...
- Page 23 INSTALLATION 7. Place logs “B” as shown in Figure 46, page 24. Lift end of log “A” that will be propped up Continued and place log “B” under it. At the same time, Pilot the other side of log “B” is placed over other Pilot Gas Line Adjustment Cap log “A”.
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Page 24: Pilot/Electrode Assembly Adjustment
INSTALLATION DECORATIVE FACING Continued Any noncombustible material may be used for facing (glass, tile, brick, etc.) as long as proper 8. Take twigs “C” (shaped like a “Y”) and place clearances are observed (see Clearances, page them as shown in Figure 47. 6). -
Page 25: Burner Flame Adjustment
PILOT/ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT CORRECT Continued Long, Blue Flame with Yellow Tips The electrode is installed at the factory for proper INCORRECT positioning. However, alterations to the position CLOSE may have occurred due to shipping and handling. SHUTTER These settings may need adjustment and must be Short, Sharp, Blowing Flame done by a qualified technician. -
Page 26: Cleaning And Maintenance
BURNER FLAME WARNING: Make certain ADJUSTMENT that wires and gas lines are not Continued touching underside of firebox. 5. To reinstall burner, follow reverse steps making sure air shutter on burner tube is WARNING: Children and completely seated over orifice mount. adults should be alerted to the 6. -
Page 27: Operating Fireplace
CLEANING AND OPERATING FIREPLACE MAINTENANCE MILLIVOLT Continued FOR YOUR SAFETY 2. To clean glass door, DO NOT remove glass READ BEFORE LIGHTING from frame. Use any glass cleaner to clean glass. Do not use abrasive cleaners as this may damage glass. WARNING: If you do not fol- 3. - Page 28 OPERATING FIREPLACE 3. Remove control access panel. 4. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn Continued clockwise to OFF. Do not force. 6. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. 5. Replace control access panel. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B”...
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Page 29: Specifications
Adjustment Pressure Pressure Knob Figure 57 - Electronic Control Valve SPECIFICATIONS Models (V)DVF36TCRP and Models (V)DVF36TCR and (V)DVF36TCL (V)DVF36TCLP • Input Rating: 35,000/23,300 Btu/Hr • Input Rating: 31,500/20,000 Btu/Hr • Fuel: Natural Gas • Fuel: Propane/LP Gas • Manifold Pressure: 3.5" W.C. -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off fireplace, disconnect power if applicable 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: The two most common causes of malfunctioning gas appliances are loose wiring connections and construction debris clogging pilot and/or control valve filter. - Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When ignitor button is pressed, 1. Defective ignitor 1. Replace ignitor if wire is prop- there is no spark at pilot erly connected and you have no spark 2. Defective pilot or misaligned 2. Using a match, light pilot. If pi- electrode at pilot lot lights turn off pilot and push piezo again.
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Page 32: Wiring Diagrams
TROUBLESHOOTING Continued PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner will not stay lit 1. Loose wiring on ignition 1. Check ignition wire connec- module tion (see Wiring Diagrams) 2. Poor ground to ignition 2. Check ground wire connection (see Wiring Diagrams) module 3. -
Page 33: Service Hints
TECHNICAL SERVICE information. You may have further questions about installation, When calling, have ready operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact FMI • your name • your address PRODUCTS, LLC’s Technical Service Department • model and serial numbers of your fireplace at 1-866-328-4537. -
Page 34: Parts And Accessories
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Continued BLOWER KIT GRATE - 11184 DVFFBK For all models. Increases air circulation to maxi- mize heat distribution. END GLASS ASSEMBLY 26624 END LOUVER KIT Black - 01645 LOUVER KIT Black - 01627 SCREEN ASSEMBLY - 25903 BURNER ASSEMBLY - 27243 SIDE DOOR ASSEMBLY - 27200 PIEZO IGNITOR - 097159-04... - Page 35 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Continued Front (Bottom) FENWAL Left/Right (Bottom) AUTOMATIC IGNITION SYSTEM IGNITION CONTROL - 14384 HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE - 14386 Rear Face REFRACTORY PIECES Front (Bottom) - 25854 Left/Right (Bottom) - 25856 LOG SET - 27237 Rear - 25855 Face - 112111-01 Log Piece A - 27238 Log Piece B - 27239...
- Page 36 This is FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s exclusive warranty, and to the full extent allowed by law; this express war- ranty excludes any and all other warranties, express or implied, written or verbal and limits the duration of any and all implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose to four (4) year on new products and 30 days on factory reconditioned products from the date of first purchase.
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