Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
MaSOnRY RaDIant GaS FIREPLaCE
OwnER'S OPERatIOn anD InStaLLatIOn ManuaL
FIREBOX MODELS
BVC-36Y, BVC-42Y anD BVC-50Y
natuRaL GaS MODuLE MODELS
BBM-36n-tKa, BBM-42n-tKa anD
BBM-50n-tKa
PROPanE/LP MODuLE MODELS
BBM-36P-tKa, BBM-42P-tKa anD
BBM-50P-tKa
SPLIt BRICK PanELS wIth
BRICKS SERIES MBK-36,42,50(SS)
(Sh)-(R)I)
WARNING: If the information in these instructions
is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or death.
— Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable
vapors or 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
wIth ELECtROnIC IGnItIOn
FOR YOUR SAFETY
PFS
®
US
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for FMI BVC-36Y
Summary of Contents for FMI BVC-36Y
- Page 1 MaSOnRY RaDIant GaS FIREPLaCE wIth ELECtROnIC IGnItIOn OwnER’S OPERatIOn anD InStaLLatIOn ManuaL FIREBOX MODELS BVC-36Y, BVC-42Y anD BVC-50Y natuRaL GaS MODuLE MODELS BBM-36n-tKa, BBM-42n-tKa anD BBM-50n-tKa PROPanE/LP MODuLE MODELS BBM-36P-tKa, BBM-42P-tKa anD BBM-50P-tKa SPLIt BRICK PanELS wIth BRICKS SERIES MBK-36,42,50(SS) (Sh)-(R)I) ®...
-
Page 2: Table Of Contents
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, al- teration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual for correct in- stallation and operational procedures. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. NOT FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL CHECK LOCAL CODES PRIOR TO INSTALLATION SAVE THIS BOOK... -
Page 3: Safety
SaFEtY 1. This appliance is only for use with the type WARNING: This product con- of gas indicated on the rating plate. This tains and/or generates chemicals appliance is not convertible for use with other gases unless a certified kit is used. known to the State of California 2. -
Page 4: Unpacking
SaFEtY Continued 11. Keep the area around your fireplace clear ings into the combustion chamber along of combustible materials, gasoline and with adequate accessibility clearance for other flammable vapor and liquids. Do servicing and proper operation. not run fireplace where these are used or 16. -
Page 5: Introduction
TKA and BBM-50(N,P)-TKA are vented gas appliance should be done by a appliances that use an electronic control valve and electronic ignition system. A FMI qualified service person. PRODUCTS, LLC venting system and vent cap are not supplied but are required for... -
Page 6: Selecting Location
SELECtInG LOCatIOn To determine the safest and most efficient Corner installations make use of space location for your appliance, you must take into that may not normally be used and provides consideration the following guidelines: a wider and more efficient range for radiant heat transference. -
Page 7: Product Dimensions
PRODuCt DIMEnSIOnS 29" " " 22" " " " (Ref.) " " " " 36" HEARTH 11" OUTSIDE AIR 67" ACCESS 61" 58" 49" 30" GAS LINE ACCESS " " 7" 1" " 36" " " 1" " 11" " Figure 3 - 36"... - Page 8 PRODuCt DIMEnSIOnS Continued " " 25" " " " (Ref.) 29" " " " " 42" HEARTH 5/8" OUTSIDE 11" ACCESS 58" 67" 61" 49" 30" GAS LINE ACCESS " " 7" " " 42" " 1" 13" " 17" Figure 4 - 42"...
- Page 9 PRODuCt DIMEnSIOnS Continued " 24" 33" " " " (Ref.) " " " " " 50" HEARTH OUTSIDE 11" ACCESS 67" 58" 49" 61" GAS LINE ACCESS 30" " " 7" " 1" " 50" " 59" 13" 17" Figure 5 - 50" Model BVC-50Y www.fmiproducts.com 122280-01E...
-
Page 10: Preinstallation Preparation
PREInStaLLatIOn PREPaRatIOn SELECTING LOCATION fabricated to fit your required platform height. Ember protector should extend To determine the safest and most efficient under fireplace a minimum of 1 ". Ember location for the fireplace, you must take into protector should be made of galvanized consideration the following guidelines: sheet metal (28 gauge minimum to pre- 1. - Page 11 PREInStaLLatIOn PREPaRatIOn Continued 6. Using screws or nails, secure fireplace to The maximum height for the framing through flanges located on sides air vent can not exceed 3 feet of fireplace. below the flue gas outlet of the WARNING: When finishing termination. appliance, do not overlap com- bustible material onto the black MANTELS front face. Brick, tile or other A combustible mantle shelf maybe installed noncombustible materials may a maximum 12"...
-
Page 12: Venting Installation
(30.5 cm) Figure 10 - Side Clearances - Top View (Cross Section) VEntInG InStaLLatIOn A FMI PRODUCTS, LLC or an 8" B-type vent- Vent terminations must be located in ac- ing system must be connected to appliance for cordance with height and proximity rules of venting to the outside of building. - Page 13 HEIGHT 3 FT. MINIMUM TO OFFSET Figure 12 - Typical Residential Installations VENTING INSTALLATION USING FMI PRODUCTS, LLC VENTING SySTEM FMI PRODUCTS, LLC chimney system PART NO. DESCRIPTION consists of 12", 18", 24", 36" and 48" snap- 12-8DM Pipe Section lock, double-wall pipe segments, planned...
- Page 14 VEntInG InStaLLatIOn Continued ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF FIRESTOP SPACERS (V3600FS-8DM) DOUBLE WALL CHIMNEY SYSTEM Firestop spacers are required at each point where chimney penetrates a floor space. Each double wall chimney section consists of Their purpose is to establish and maintain a galvanized outer pipe, a stainless steel in- required clearance between chimney and ner flue pipe and a wire spacer.
- Page 15 VEntInG InStaLLatIOn Continued PENETRATING ROOF FLASHING INSTALLATION (V6F-8DM OR V12F-8DM) To maintain a 1" clearance to pipe on a roof with a pitch, a rectangular opening must Determine flashing to be used with roof open- be cut. ing chart. Slide flashing over pipe until base is 1.
- Page 16 VEntInG InStaLLatIOn Continued VENTING INSTALLATION USING 8" Terminations/Spark Arrestor Fireplace system must be terminated with B-TYPE VENTING SYSTEM listed round top or chase terminations. In any Transition pipe model BTC-8 and starter collar case, refer to installation instructions supplied are shown in Figure 20. Remove starter collar with termination.
-
Page 17: Installation
GAS LINE HOOK-UP CAUTION: Do not kink flex- WARNING: A qualified ser- ible gas line. vice person must connect heater FMI PRODUCTS, LLC recommends that a to gas supply. Follow all local black iron gas line be routed from the gas codes. source, through a sediment trap (shown in Figure 24, page 18) and into appliance. Once... - Page 18 InStaLLatIOn Continued CAUTION: Compounds used on threaded joints of gas piping shall be resistant to the action of Liquefied Petroleum (LP or propane) and should be applied lightly to ensure excess sealant does not enter the gas line. Gas Line Opening Equipment Valve on WARNING: All gas piping Shutoff Valve Module and connections must be tested Figure 23 - Installing Gas Line for leaks after the installation is completed. After ensuring that gas valve is on, apply a commercial leak Incoming...
- Page 19 InStaLLatIOn Continued REMOVING AND INSTALLING 4. Using self-tapping screws and a drill, place screws into large holes in back and side SMOKE SHELF panels (see Parts, page 38), through wire IMPORTANT: Smoke shelf must mesh and into firebox wrapper to secure. be removed before installing and Hole in grouting bricks.
- Page 20 InStaLLatIOn Continued IVORY S109 S109 FULL FULL (112140-01) (112140-05) ASH BRICK ASH BRICK F079 F079 (120848-01) (120848-02) F012R F012W F036 F036 F036R F036W F079R F079W F140 F140 F104R F104W F128R F128W 120848-01 F140R F140W FULL FULL F104 F104 S109R S109W F128 F012 F012...
- Page 21 InStaLLatIOn Continued 36" SPLIT STACKED BRICK MATRIX FULL S047 S046 FULL FULL S050 LEFT REFRACTORY S047 FULL S046 IVORY FULL FULL FULL FULL S050 (112140-02) (112140-06) S047 FULL S046 S043R S043W FULL FULL S050 S044R S044W S047 FULL S046 S045R S045W S046R S046W...
- Page 22 InStaLLatIOn Continued 42" SPLIT STACKED BRICK MATRIX S050 S077 FULL FULL S076 FULL S046 LEFT REFRACTORY S050 FULL FULL IVORY S077 FULL FULL FULL S076 S046 (112140-02) (112140-06) S050 S077 FULL FULL S045R S045W S046R S046W S046 FULL S076 S050R S050W S050 FULL...
- Page 23 InStaLLatIOn Continued 50" SPLIT STACKED BRICK MATRIX S076 S046 FULL S077 FULL FULL S050 LEFT REFRACTORY S076 S046 FULL IVORY FULL FULL S050 S077 FULL FULL (112140-02) (112140-06) S076 S046 FULL S043R S043W S077 FULL FULL S050 S045R S045W S076 S046 FULL S046R...
- Page 24 InStaLLatIOn Continued 36" SPLIT HERRINGBONE BRICK MATRIX LEFT REFRACTORY S003 IVORY FULL FULL (112140-02) (112140-06) S001R S001W S002R S002W S003R S003W S004R S004W S032R S032W S058R S058W S069R S069W S071R S071W S072R S072W S073R S073W S074R S074W S075R S075W S103R S103W F120R F120W...
- Page 25 InStaLLatIOn Continued 42" SPLIT HERRINGBONE BRICK MATRIX S003 S003 LEFT REFRACTORY S087 IVORY FULL FULL S085 (112140-02) (112140-06) S001R S001W S085 S002R S002W S003R S003W S085 S004R S004W S054R S054W S085 S075R S075W S074R S074W S085 S085R S085W S087R S087W S085 S088R S088W...
- Page 26 InStaLLatIOn Continued 50" SPLIT HERRINGBONE BRICK MATRIX LEFT REFRACTORY S003 S003 IVORY FULL FULL (112140-02) (112140-06) S001R S001W S002R S002W S003R S003W S004R S004W S007R S007W S067R S067W S093R S093W S097R S097W S098R S098W S099R S099W S105R S105W S106R S106W F120R F120W F130R...
- Page 27 InStaLLatIOn Continued GROUTING INSTRUCTIONS Mixture should be a little higher than the brick surface. Material provided: 7. Using a trowel, remove excess grout mix- 1 or 2 - 10 lb. bags of cement (depending ture by moving trowel in the direction of the on model) joint.
- Page 28 InStaLLatIOn Continued INSTALLING BATTERIES IN 6. Remove battery housing cover on remote receiver to expose battery housing (see WIRELESS HAND-HELD REMOTE Figure 30). CONTROL AND RECEIVER 7. Install 4 AA batteries into housing follow- NOTICE: Use only alkaline bat- ing positive and negative directions on teries (not included).
- Page 29 InStaLLatIOn Continued CAUTION: Gloves should be worn when installing module into fireplace. Metal edges may be sharp. 1. Plug module into J-Box on the right side of firebox floor. 2. Connect shutoff valve of module to flexible Andiron gas line. 3. Connect wires from limit switch to module Ember Ember (see Wiring Diagram, page 35).
- Page 30 InStaLLatIOn Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL GLASS INSTALLING GLASS DOORS Spring clips have been installed but some DOOR ACCESSORY adjustments may be needed. Install the doors IMPORTANT: Install glass door using the following steps: frame before installing glass 1. With bifold doors completely folded, insert door.
-
Page 31: Operation
OPERatIOn FOR YOUR SAFETY 1. STOP! Read the safety information READ BEFORE LIGHTING above. 2. Turn off all electric power to appliance. WARNING: If you do not fol- 3. Turn wall switch to the OFF position or low these instructions exactly, press OFF on hand-held remote. - Page 32 OPERatIOn Continued TO TURN OFF GAS COMBUSTION AIR KIT TO APPLIANCE MODEL AK4 (OPTIONAL) 1. Turn off wall switch or press OFF on hand- The outside air kit lever is located at the left held remote. and right hand sides of fireplace (see Figure 40).
-
Page 33: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEanInG anD MaIntEnanCE WARNING: Fireplaces WARNING: Installation and equipped with glass doors repair should be done by a quali- should be operated only with fied service person. The appli- doors fully opened or doors fully ance should be inspected before closed. Doors, if left partly open, each use and at least annually may draw gas and flame out of by a qualified service person. the fireplace opening creating More frequent cleaning may be risks of both fire and smoke. -
Page 34: Replacement Parts
NOTICE: All accessories may not be available for all fireplace models. Purchase these accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866-328-4537 for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. BI-FOLD GLASS MASONRY DOORS AIR KIT - AK4 AND AK4F BDMO36E - 36"... -
Page 35: Wiring Diagram
wIRInG DIaGRaM PILOT CONNECTORS BATTERY PACK VALVE CONTROL MODULE THTP SIZE SIZE "D" "D" Bu Bu REMOTE RECIEVER (NOTE: CUT CONNECTOR & STRIP 1/4") BATTERY RELAY TO J-BOX 4 "AA" SIZE BATTERY ADAPTER NOTE: CONNECTION IN FIELD LIMIT SWITCH 13 CABLE TIE www.fmiproducts.com 122280-01E... -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
tROuBLEShOOtInG 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. Loose wiring connections 2. Construction debris clogging the pilot and/or gas control valve filter OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Ignitor will not spark or pilot 1. - Page 37 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. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. IMPORTANT: Operating fireplace where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles, etc., create fumes.
-
Page 38: Parts
PaRtS MODELS BVC-36y, BVC-42y AND BVC-50y 15/16 www.fmiproducts.com 122280-01E... - Page 39 PaRtS This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 34 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. Face Assembly • • • Firebox Bottom Assembly • •...
- Page 40 PaRtS MODULE MODELS BBM-36(N,P)-TKA, BBM-42(N,P)-TKA AND BBM-50(N,P)-TKA www.fmiproducts.com 122280-01E...
- Page 41 PaRtS This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 34 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. Base Weldment • • • • • • 122122-01 Pilot, NG •...
- Page 42 PaRtS This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 34 of this manual. BRICK PANEL ASSEMBLIES PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 120842-01 36" Split Stack Left Panel Assembly •...
- Page 43 nOtES _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ www.fmiproducts.com 122280-01E...
-
Page 44: Warranty
FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s liability is limited to the purchase price of the product, and FMI PRODUCTS, LLC shall not be liable for any other damages whatsoever under any circumstances including indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the BVC-36Y and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers