Comfort Flame CDCFpRB Owners Manual And Installation Manual

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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) Gas CompaCT ClassiC HEaRTH

oWNER's opERaTioN aND iNsTallaTioN maNUal

PFS

Shown with Optional Cabinet Mantel/Hearth Base Accessory

REmoTE-REaDy moDEls CDCFpRB, CDCFNRB, CDCFpRB-1,

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

Comfort

DUal BURNER FiREplaCE

CDCFNRB-1

Flame

by FMI PRODUCTS, LLC

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Page 1 Comfort Comfort Flame Flame by FMI PRODUCTS, LLC UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) Gas CompaCT ClassiC HEaRTH ® DUal BURNER FiREplaCE oWNER’s opERaTioN aND iNsTallaTioN maNUal ® Shown with Optional Cabinet Mantel/Hearth Base Accessory REmoTE-REaDy moDEls CDCFpRB, CDCFNRB, CDCFpRB-1, CDCFNRB-1 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
TaBlE oF CoNTENTs Safety ..............2 Inspecting Burners..........20 Product Identification ........... 4 Cleaning and Maintenance ........ 20 Optional Remote Control Accessories ....4 Wiring Diagram ..........21 Local Codes............5 Troubleshooting ..........22 Product Features ..........5 Parts ..............26 Unpacking............
Page 3 saFETy Do not place clothing or other Continued flammable material on or near the appliance. Never place any DANGER: Carbon monoxide objects on the heater. poisoning may lead to death! Fireplace front and screen be- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs come very hot when running of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the heater.
Page 4: Product Identification
saFETy Continued 5. Do not use this fireplace as a wood-burn- page 6. If fireplace keeps shutting off, see ing fireplace. Use only the logs provided Troubleshooting, page 21. with the fireplace. 11. Do not run fireplace 6. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as •...
Page 5: Local Codes
4. Check fireplace for any shipping damage. 4. Replace top louver using screws removed If fireplace is damaged, call FMI PROD- in step 1. UCTS, LLC at 1-866-328-4537. Please Wrapped do not return it to the store.
Page 6: Hood Assembly
HooD assEmBly 6. Insert screws as shown in Figure 4. WARNING: Always have Tighten screws firmly. screen in place before operating fireplace. This prevents exces- Shoulder Screw sive temperatures on fireplace Screen surfaces. WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this fireplace may result in prop-...
Page 7 aiR FoR ComBUsTioN aND VENTilaTioN Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications: FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION 1. Unusually Tight Construction Determining if You Have a Confined or 2. Unconfined Space Unconfined Space 3.
Page 8 aiR FoR ComBUsTioN aND VENTilaTioN Continued The space in the previous example is a confined space because the actual Btu/Hr used is more 12" than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can sup- port. You must provide additional fresh air. Your Ventilation Ventilation Grills Grills Into...
Page 9: Installation
iNsTallaTioN IMPORTANT: Vent-free fireplaces add mois- NOTICE: This heater is intended ture to the air. Although this is beneficial, for use as supplemental heat. Use installing fireplace in rooms without enough this heater along with your primary ventilation air may cause mildew to form from heating system.
Page 10: Fireplace Clearances
iNsTallaTioN Continued FIREPLACE CLEARANCES B. Clearances from the top of the fireplace opening to the ceiling should not be less WARNING: Maintain the than 36". minimum clearances shown C. For mantel clearances, see Figure 11 on page 12. in Figure 7. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO ceiling and joining wall.
Page 11 iNsTallaTioN Continued 2. If installing GA3450TA blower accessory, 3. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This do so at this time. Follow instructions installation includes an approved flexible included with blower accessory. gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the equipment shutoff valve.
Page 12 iNsTallaTioN Continued NOTICE: If your installation does WARNING: Do not allow any not meet the minimum clear- combustible/noncombustible ances shown, you must do one materials to overlap the firebox of the following: front facing. • raise the mantel to an accept- able height WARNING: Do not allow •...
Page 13 iNsTallaTioN Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate Continued NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY NPT tap must be upstream from heater (see WARNING: This appliance Figure 14).
Page 14 iNsTallaTioN Continued We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 14, page 13. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel supply and heater. Locate sedi- ment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze.
Page 15: Connecting To Gas Supply
iNsTallaTioN pane/LP supply to equipment shutoff valve for propane/LP (see Figures 18 or 19). Continued Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. CAUTION: Make sure exter- 4. Correct all leaks at once. nal regulator has been installed PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS between propane/LP supply and CONNECTIONS...
Page 16 iNsTallaTioN Continued OPTIONAL WALL MOUNTED WARNING: Do not con- THERMOSTAT - GWMT1 nect the thermostat to a power source. Electrical shock and/or WARNING: Read and fol- a fire hazard will occur. low installation instructions. Installation should be done by 6. Connect one bare wire end to each termi- a qualified installer familiar with nal (“W”...
Page 17 iNsTallaTioN Continued 8. Move temperature adjustment back and INSTALLING LOG SET AND SCREEN forth to insure the bimetal is free from re- 1. Remove log packaging material and strictions. discard packaging. Gently place log over 9. Replace cover onto base. (Upon installa- burner (see Figure 25).
Page 18: Operation
opERaTioN NOTICE: During initial operation FOR YOUR SAFETY of new fireplace, burning logs READ BEFORE LIGHTING will give off a paper-burning WARNING: If you do not fol- smell. Open window to vent low these instructions exactly, smell. Operate fireplace on HI a fire or explosion may result position to burn off odor.
Page 19 opERaTioN Continued • If control knob does not pop out when TO TURN OFF GAS released, contact a qualified service TO APPLIANCE person or gas supplier for repairs. Shutting Off Fireplace Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps 4 1. Turn control knob clockwise to the through 8.
Page 20: Inspecting Burners
iNspECTiNG BURNERs Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 29 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 30 shows an incorrect pilot flame pat- Figure 31 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern tern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple.
Page 21: Wiring Diagram
ClEaNiNG aND maiNTENaNCE Continued We also recommend that you keep the burner inlet hole about 2" from where the pilot flame tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust comes out of the pilot assembly (see Figures and dirt. To clean these parts we recommend 34 or 35 depending on model).
Page 22: Troubleshooting
TRoUBlEsHooTiNG WARNING: Turn off and unplug 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 ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. ObSERvED PRObLEM POSSIbLE CAUSE REMEDY...
Page 23 TRoUBlEsHooTiNG Continued ObSERvED PRObLEM POSSIbLE CAUSE REMEDY ODS/pilot lights but flame 1. Control knob not fully 1. Press in control knob fully goes out when control knob pressed in is released 2. Control knob not pressed in 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep long enough control knob pressed in 30 seconds...
Page 24 TRoUBlEsHooTiNG Continued ObSERvED PRObLEM POSSIbLE CAUSE REMEDY Slight smoke or odor during 1. Residues from manufac- 1. Problem will stop after a few initial operation turing processes and log hours of operation curing 2. Not enough air 2. Check burner for dirt and debris.
Page 25 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.
Page 26: Parts
paRTs FIREbOx MODELS CDCFPRb, CDCFNRb, CDCFPRb-1, CDCFNRb-1 www.fmiproducts.com 124979-01C...
Page 27 paRTs FIREbOx MODELS CDCFPRb, CDCFNRb, CDCFPRb-1, CDCFNRb-1 This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 30 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION qTY. Outer Casing Top •...
Page 28 paRTs REMOTE-READY MODELS CDCFNRb, CDCFPRb, CDCFNRb-1, CDCFPRb-1 Natural Gas Only www.fmiproducts.com 124979-01C...
Page 29 paRTs REMOTE-READY MODELS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 30 of this manual. PART NO. DESCRIPTION qTY. 111069-01 Dual Burner • • • • 099056-29 Orifice •...
Page 30: Specifications
When calling, have ready: component, please do not return it to the store. • your name Call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866-328-4537 • your address to answer questions and replace parts under • model and serial numbers of your heater warranty.
Page 31: Accessories
WALL-MOUNT THERMOSTAT dealer. If they can not supply these accessories SWITCH - GWMT1 call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866-328-4537 For all models. The desired comfort setting for information. You can also write to the ad- can be selected on the wall thermostat and dress listed on the back page of this manual.
Page 32: Warranty
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...

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