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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) UNIVERSAL FIREBOX
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
PFS
®
US
NON-CIRCULATINg MODELS
V32S, VFB32NC, V36S, V36SH, VFB36NC1, V42S, V42SH AND VFB42NC1
CIRCULATINg MODELS
V32, V36, V42, CUVF36C, VFB32C, VFB36C1, VFB42C1, V36H AND V42H
OUTSIDE AIR MODELS
V32A, V32AS, VFB32AC, VFB32ANC, V36A, V36AS, V36ASH,
V36AH, VFB36AC, VFB36ANC, V42A, V42AS, V42ASH, V42AH,
VFB42AC, VFB42ANC
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.
FoR use oNly WIth A lIsted GAs-FIRed uNveNted
decoRAtIve Room heAteR Not to exceed 40,000
Btu/Hr. Do not BuilD a wooD fire.
Carefully review the instructions supplied with the
decorative type unvented room heater for the minimum
fireplace size requirement.
do Not INstAll AN ApplIANce IN thIs FIRebox
uNless thIs FIRebox meets the mINImum dImeN-
sions requireD for tHe installation.
this firebox has been tested and approved under ansi
Z21.91 for use with any ansi Z21.11.2 approved gas logs.
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 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) UNIVERSAL FIREBOX OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ® NON-CIRCULATINg MODELS V32S, VFB32NC, V36S, V36SH, VFB36NC1, V42S, V42SH AND VFB42NC1 CIRCULATINg MODELS V32, V36, V42, CUVF36C, VFB32C, VFB36C1, VFB42C1, V36H AND V42H OUTSIDE AIR MODELS V32A, V32AS, VFB32AC, VFB32ANC, V36A, V36AS, V36ASH, V36AH, VFB36AC, VFB36ANC, V42A, V42AS, V42ASH, V42AH, VFB42AC, VFB42ANC WARNING: If the information in this manual is not...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety ..............2 Installation ............9 Local Codes............3 Replacement Parts ..........18 Product Features ..........4 Technical Service..........18 Locating Firebox ..........4 Accessories ............18 Product Specifications ......... 5 Parts ..............20 Air For Combustion and Ventilation ..... 7 Warranty ..........Back Cover SAFETy ImpoRtANt: Read this owner’s... -
Page 3: Local Codes
SAFETy Continued 1. Do not use this firebox as a wood-burning firebox front and screen become fireplace. Use only decorative unvented very hot when running heater. room heaters (log sets). Keep children and adults away 2. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such from hot surface to avoid burns as pine cones, vermiculite or rock wool. -
Page 4: Product Features
PRODUCT FEATURES opeRAtIoN ReFRActoRy bRIck lINeR This firebox is designed for use with approved Your firebox may feature a concrete refrac- ANSI Z21.11.2 decorative type unvented room tory brick liner. As with all concrete liners, heaters. (Physical size limitations apply. Refer this liner may develop slight cracks when to minimum firebox requirements supplied exposed to heat. -
Page 5: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 32" models Outside Air Kit Location (Optional) " 4" " " " " 5/8" " " " " " " " " " " Standoffs " " " Built-In " Side Nailing " Flanges " " " " "... -
Page 6: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Continued 36" ANd 42" models Note: If only one dimension is shown, the dimension is the same for both 36" and 42" mod- els. Outside Air Firebox Top View Kit Location (Optional) Right Side View www.fmiproducts.com 108662-01L... -
Page 7: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION unusually tight Construction WARNING: this heater shall The air that leaks around doors and windows not be installed in a room or may provide enough fresh air for combustion space unless the required vol- and ventilation. However, in buildings of un- usually tight construction, you must provide ume of indoor combustion air additional fresh air. - Page 8 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued deteRmINING FResh-AIR FloW 4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu/ FoR heAteR locAtIoN Hr used. Determining if You Have a Confined or _________ Btu/Hr (maximum the space unconfined space can support) Use this work sheet to determine if you have...
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Page 9: Installation
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION veNtIlAtIoN AIR ventilation Air From outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation Ventilation air from inside Building grills or ducts. You must provide two perma- This fresh air would come from an adjoining nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling unconfined space. -
Page 10: Standoffs 4
INSTALLATION Continued IMPORTANT: Vent-free gas log heaters add optional cabinet mantels (see Accessories, moisture to the air. Although this is beneficial, page 18) or as a built-in unit. Clearances are the installing firebox in rooms without enough same for either installation method. ventilation air may cause mildew to form from cAutIoN: do not install too much moisture. - Page 11 INSTALLATION table 1 NotIce: If your installation does rough opening Dimensions for not meet the minimum clear- built-in Installation ances shown, you must do one Front Width Depth of the following: Model (Inside to Inside) Height (Min.) 32" " " "...
- Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued IMPORTANT: If installing blower accessory IMPORTANT: Noncombustible materials such (circulating models with louvers only), see as brick, tile, etc. may overlap the front facing, Hard-Wiring Firebox, page 16. but should never cover any necessary open- ings like louvered slots. 3.
- Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued INstAllING GAs lINe INstAllING optIoNAl bloWeR AccessoRIes notiCe: a qualified service per- son must connect heater to gas NotIce: the firebox identifica- supply. follow all local codes. tion label (including model num- ber, serial number, clearances, IMPORTANT: See Connecting to Gas Supply etc.) is located in the right side in your log set owner’s manual for details on screen pocket area on the front...
- Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued Decide which way you intend to gain access model bk Installation into the bottom rear of the firebox to install 1. Attach the power cord to blower motor by the blower accessory. The lower front panel firmly pushing two female terminals at end can be removed easily by snapping out the of power cord onto two spade terminals front with a flat blade screwdriver.
- Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued bracket (see Figure 14). Secure speed 14. Turn blower on and check for operation. control to bracket with lock nut by pushing Turn blower off by turning knob fully coun- and turning lock nut with pliers clockwise terclockwise before continuing. until it is tight against bracket.
- Page 16 INSTALLATION Continued 3. Using screws provided, fasten upper 12. Replace all panels and/or brick bottom flange of blower bracket to hearth pan and panel if previously removed. end flanges to leg stands (see Figure 16, ON/OFF 110/115 Panel Switch page 15). V.A.C.
- Page 17 INSTALLATION Continued combustIoN AIR kIt model Ak4 INstAllING FIReplAce hood (oPtional) ANd scReeN The outside air kit may be installed on the 1. Attach hood to firebox using screws pro- left side of the fireplace only. The vent can be vided (see Figure 21).
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Page 18: Replacement Parts
• model and serial numbers of your heater If they can’t supply original replacement • how heater was malfunctioning part(s), call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866- • purchase date 672-6040. Usually, we will ask you to return the part to the factory. - Page 19 ACCESSORIES Continued mANtels FAce/louveR pANel kIts 32" WAll mANtels smooth Faced - black W32tu - 32" Unfinished, Traditional sp32 - 32" Model, sp36 - 36" Model, W32to - 32" Oak Stain, Traditional sp42 - 42" Model W32co - 32" Oak Stain, Classic stamped louver - Black W32do - 32"...
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Page 20: Parts
PARTS models v32, v32A, v32s, v32As, vFb32c, vFb32Ac, vFb32Nc, vFb32ANc www.fmiproducts.com 108662-01L... - Page 21 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 18 of this manual. pARt NumbeR v32As, v32s v32, v32A vFb32Nc vFb32c vFb32ANc vFb32Ac descRIptIoN qtY. 108441-01 108441-01 Screen 108700-01 108700-01 Screen Rod 11418...
- Page 22 PARTS models cuvF36c, v36, v36A, v36s, v36As, v36Ash, v36h, v36Ah, v36sh, vFb36Ac, vFb36ANc v42, v42A, v42s, v42As, v42Ash, v42h, v42Ah, v42sh, vFb42Ac, vFb42ANc, vFb36Nc1, vFb42Nc1, vFb36c1, vFb42c1 24/25 www.fmiproducts.com 108662-01L...
- Page 23 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 18 of this manual. pARt NumbeR cuvF36c v42s, v36s, v36As v36, v36A v42As v36Ash v36h, v42Ash v42, v42A, v36sh, v36Ah, v42sh,...
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Page 24: 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 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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