StyleCrest VEXAR CD36M-B Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

StyleCrest VEXAR CD36M-B Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
MODELS WITH FAN AND DOOR SWITCH
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed 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
DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE
MODELS WITH FAN
CD36M-B, CD42M AND CD42M-A
CD36M-B2, CD42M-A2
PFS
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  • Page 1 DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ® MODELS WITH FAN CD36M-B, CD42M AND CD42M-A MODELS WITH FAN AND DOOR SWITCH CD36M-B2, CD42M-A2 WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Do not at- tempt to burn any solid fuels in this appliance. This fireplace is manufactured for Stylecrest Inc. under the Vexar brand name by FMI PRODUCTS, LLC. This fireplace may be installed as an OEM installation...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION This Style Crest, Inc.fireplace and its com- WARNING: This product con- ponents are safe when installed according to this installation manual and operated as tains and/or generates chemicals recommended. Unless you use Style Crest, known to the State of California Inc.components designed and tested for to cause cancer or birth defects this fireplace system, YOU MAY CAUSE A...
  • Page 4: Safety

    SELECTING LOCATION Continued • Do not use this appliance if any part has appliance and to replace any part(s) of the been under water. Immediately contact a control ignition system and other related local service technician to examine the components that have been submerged under water.
  • Page 5 SAFETY Continued This fireplace reaches high temperatures. Keep children and adults away from hot surface to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Fireplace will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow surface to cool before touching. Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with fireplace.
  • Page 6: Local Codes

    LOCAL CODES PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence to local codes, use the current National Fuel Gas Code ANSI CAUTION: Do not block Z223.1/NFPA 54*. required air spaces with insula- *Available from: tion or any other material.
  • Page 7 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES FRAMING Final position of your fireplace depends on Once the final location has been determined, location of the vent termination in relation to observing height clearances for vent termina- clearances that must be observed as shown tion, you may construct framing using dimen- in Figure 5 on page 8.
  • Page 8 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued Fixed Openable Fixed Closed Closed Openable TERMINATION CAP GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA AIR SUPPLY INLET (TERMINATION PROHIBITED) I = clearance to service regulator vent outlet [*72" (182.9 cm) A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or 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: Installation

    INSTALLATION WARNING: Read all instruc- WARNING: This gas fireplace tions completely and thoroughly and vent assembly must be before attempting installation. vented directly to the outside. The Failure to do so could result in venting system must NEVER be serious injury, property dam- attached to a chimney serving a age or loss of life.
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued 5. For horizontal installation, an optional Roof siding standoff may be installed between Flashing vent cap and exterior wall. Secure horizon- tal vent cap to standoff. Secure standoff/ vent cap assembly to wall (see Figure 7). Wall Do not seal termination to vent pipe. Vent Strap termination must be removable for service pipe inspection.
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued 90° Elbow TYPICAL CORNER INSTALLATION Not to Exceed As Required (H) Limits Recommended Applications: for (V) Square • Corner ground floor installation See Chart Termination • Ground floor installation where pipe vents for Pipe horizontally through wall (over 12" horizon- Section tal pipe) Required...
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION 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. 2' max.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL Vertical Termination Configurations Figures 14 through 17 show four different TERMINATION configurations for vertical termination. Note: Vertical restrictor must be installed in all vertical installations. Venting with Two 90° Elbows 1. Determine the route your vertical venting Horizontal (H will take.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued Venting with One 90° Elbow Vertical (V) Horizontal (H) 5' min. 2' max. 6' min. 4' max. 7' min. 6' max. 8' min. 8' max. 20' max. 8' max. Vertical Venting 45° Elbow V = 40’ max. 45° Elbow Note: Install restrictor Note: Install restrictor into inner collar of...
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION Continued The remote control receiver is factory wired Pilot Gas Line Do Not Kink and connected to the convertible gas valve To Pilot as shown in Figure 19. Pilot Adjustment Burner ON/OFF Knob To Main Burner Inlet Flame Pressure Outlet Adjustment Knob Pressure...
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION Continued PILOT ADJUSTMENT When routing gas line through conduit sleeve, make sure to repack insulation to fill gaps The pilot or electrode assembly is factory between gas line and conduit sleeve. Com- preset for proper flame height. Alterations pounds used on threaded joints of gas piping to these settings may have occurred during shall be resistant to the action of propane or shipping and handling.
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION Continued REMOVING GLASS PANEL Open Close Figure 26 - Spring Latches INSTALLING OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL TRC SERIES CAUTION: Before you pro- NOTICE: Use only alkaline bat- ceed, make sure your gas control teries (not included). valve is in the OFF position. Installing Remote Receiver 1.
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOGS, LAVA ROCK AND GLOWING EMBERS Model CD36M-B Series Rear Log It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use Front Log logs supplied with fireplace. Open louvers, remove screen, unlock door latches, and open glass door.
  • Page 20 INSTALLATION Continued Model CD42M-A Series 1. Place log #1 (small base log) onto pin on left side of grate extension (see Figure 34). 2. Rest left side of log #2 (front log) on top of log #1 and right side onto pin located on right side of grate extension (see Figure 35).
  • Page 21 INSTALLATION Continued OPTIONAL FACE EXTENSION Lava Rock and Ember Material 1. For all models, place lava rock along sides (AVAILABLE FE-36M FOR MODEL and front of firebox bottom in areas that CD36M SERIES) are visible. It is not necessary to use all Front face extension would add 3 "...
  • Page 22 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER 6. While supporting speed control, secure control shaft with lock nut by pushing ACCESSORIES and turning lock nut with pliers clockwise NOTICE: If installing blower in until it is tight against front panel. Place an existing fireplace with gas provided control knob on shaft.
  • Page 23 INSTALLATION Continued 3. Place blower against lower rear wall of CAUTION: Never touch the firebox outer wrapper with exhaust port di- blower wheel while in operation. rected upward and thermodisc positioned up near fireplace bottom. Thermodisc 9. Check to make sure that power cord is must be oriented near fireplace bottom completely clear of blower wheel and as shown in Figure 44 in order to sense...
  • Page 24 INSTALLATION Continued 7. Check to make sure that power cord is Blower Wiring Diagram completely clear of blower wheel and CAUTION: Label all wires that there are no foreign objects in blower prior to disconnection when wheel. Also double check all wire leads and make sure wire routing is not pinched servicing controls.
  • Page 25: Burner Flame Adjustment

    BURNER FLAME ADJUSTMENT Burner flame adjustment (shutter opening) has been factory preset (for natural gas) to proper air-to-gas ratio. This ratio results in CORRECT an even, clean burning flame across burner Long, Blue Flame with Yellow Tips (see Figure 47). INCORRECT If adjustment is necessary, you can restore CLOSE...
  • Page 26: Operation

    OPERATION OPERATION GUIDELINES D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a • When used for the first time, fireplace may qualified service technician to inspect emit a slight odor for about 16 to 24 hours. the appliance and to replace any part of This is normal and is due to “curing”...
  • Page 27: Gas Conversion

    OPERATION GAS CONVERSION Continued 13. Slide remote sector switch to REMOTE The conversion kit is packaged with the unit. position to operate using remote control. Please check the contents before beginning Selector switch must be in the ON position this conversion. to operate manually.
  • Page 28 GAS CONVERSION Continued 2. Insure that rubber gasket is properly positioned on new pressure regulator Pilot Hood assembly. Install new pressure regulator assembly to valve using new mounting screws supplied with kit. Tighten screws 5/32" Allen securely (approximately 25 in/lb). See Pilot Orifice Wrench Figure 53.
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Pilot will not stay lit...
  • Page 30: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS CD36M-B, CD36M-B2 Natural Gas CD36M-B, CD36M-B2 Propane/LP Gas • Rating: 15,000/22,000 Btu/Hr • Rating: 14,000/20,000 Btu/Hr • Gas Type: Natural Gas Only • Gas Type: Propane/LP Gas Only • Ignition: Piezo • Ignition: Piezo • Manifold Pressure: 3.5" W.C. •...
  • Page 31: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES NOTE: All accessories may not BRICK LINER KITS be available for all fireplace BL36D - 36" Warm Red Traditional Stacked Brick models. BL36DH - 36" Warm Red Herringbone Brick Purchase these accessories from an autho- rized dealer. If they can not supply these acces- BL42D - 42"...
  • Page 32: Parts

    PARTS MODEL CD36M-B SERIES 21-3 21-5 21-4 21-6 21-2 21-1 www.fmiproducts.com 119212-01E...
  • Page 33 PARTS MODEL CD36M-B SERIES NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. Firebox Assembly Face Weldment 108010-01 Door Assembly 108011-01 Top Panel Assembly Louver 108011-02 Bottom Panel Assembly Louver Fireplace Top **** Fireplace Top Insulation Fireplace Surround 108074-01 Burner Assembly 108076-01 Burner Base Gasket —...
  • Page 34 PARTS MODEL CD42M-A 21-4 21-6 21-5 21-7 21-3 21-1 www.fmiproducts.com 119212-01E...
  • Page 35 PARTS MODEL CD42M-A NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. Firebox Assembly Face Weldment 108328-01 Door Assembly 108331-01 Top Panel Assembly Louver 108331-03 Bottom Panel Assembly Louver Fireplace Top Fireplace Top Insulation Fireplace Surround 108329-05 Burner Assembly 108374-01 Burner Base Gasket 111297-01 Rear Refractory 111298-01 Right Refractory 111299-01 Left Refractory 11418...
  • Page 36: Limited Two Year Warranty

    LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model _______________________________ Serial No. ____________________________ Date Purchased _______________________ 1. These products are warranted by Style Crest to the retail consumer for 2 years against defects in materi- als and workmanship. This warranty is transferable. A Consumer Registration Card is enclosed. Return of the registration card is not a requirement to obtain warranty performance but is included to enable Style Crest to locate consumers in the unlikely event of a product problem notification.

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