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b-VeNt deCoratIVe eleCtroNIC IGNItIoN Gas FIrePlaCe
oWNer's oPeratIoN aNd INstallatIoN maNual
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 YOUR SAFETY
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Natural Gas models
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Vm36e(b,h) aNd Vm42e(b,h)
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Vm36eP(b,h) aNd Vm42eP(b,h)
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- Page 1 b-VeNt deCoratIVe eleCtroNIC IGNItIoN Gas FIrePlaCe oWNer’s oPeratIoN aNd INstallatIoN maNual ® Natural Gas models m36e(b,h), m42e(b,h), Vm36e(b,h) aNd Vm42e(b,h) ProPaNe/lP Gas models m36eP(b,h), m42eP(b,h), Vm36eP(b,h) aNd Vm42eP(b,h) WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. FOR YOUR SAFETY — Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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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
A 6" B-Type completely. venting system and a listed type vent cap are not This FMI PRODUCTS, LLC appliance and its supplied but are required for proper operation. approved components are safe when installed See venting instructions on pages 9 and 10. -
Page 5: Selecting Location
INtroduCtIoN Continued The installation must conform with local codes CAUTION: Do not connect or, in the absence of local codes, with the cur- appliance before pressure test- rent National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA 54. This appliance complies with ANSI ing gas piping. Damage to gas Z21.50/CSA 2.22. valve may result and an unsafe condition may be caused. -
Page 6: Product Specifications
ProduCt sPeCIFICatIoNs GAS RATING - NATURAL M36E(B,H), VM36E(B,H) M42E(B,H), VM42E(B,H) Max. Input Rating: 40,000 Btu/Hr 45,000 Btu/Hr Manifold Pressure: 3.5" WC (.87 kPa) 3.5" WC (.87 kPa) Minimum Supply Pressure: 4.5" WC (1.12 kPa) 4.5" WC (1.12 kPa) Maximum Supply Pressure: 10.5" WC (2.66 kPa) 10.5"... -
Page 7: Preinstallation Preparation
PreINstallatIoN PreParatIoN CLEARANCES MANTEL CLEARANCES AND WALL DETAILS Minimum clearances to combustibles are: Back and Sides of Outer Surround 0" min. A combustible mantle shelf maybe installed a maximum 12" (22.9 cm) from wall. Figures 5 Drywall to Sides of Front Face and 6 show the minimum allowable distances (Nailing Flanges) 0"... - Page 8 PreINstallatIoN PreParatIoN Continued FRAMING 1. Frame appliance enclosure as illustrated in Figures 7 and 8. Note: If a wall covering is used to line enclosure, then all measurements must be from surface of covering. 2. Place appliance into framing and se- cure.
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Page 9: Venting Installation
PreINstallatIoN PreParatIoN Continued INSTALLING TRANSITION PIPE AND B-Vent Piping STARTER COLLAR The transition pipe and starter collar shown Starter Collar in Figure 9 are supplied with fireplace, unat- tached and ready for installation. Remove starter collar and set aside. Slide transition Transition Pipe pipe over vent collar and attach with a mini- mum of three screws. - Page 10 VeNtING INstallatIoN Continued Listed Vent Cap Listed Listed Vent Cap Vent Cap Maintain Maintain Listed Listed Clearance Clearance Maintain Listed Maintain Support Each Clearance Listed Lateral At Clearance Least Every 45° 60° 6 Feet 12' Min. 45° Position Position Firestop Firestop Position 12' Min.
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Page 11: Installation
VeNtING INstallatIoN Continued CHECKING FOR PROPER VENTING NOTICE: This appliance is After completing and checking electrical, equipped with a vent safety gas and vent connections, follow the lighting shutoff switch which will shut instructions and allow the main burner to run down the appliance in the case of for approximately 5 minutes. - Page 12 INstallatIoN Continued FMI PRODUCTS, LLC recommends that a 3. Activate remote handset battery by re- black iron gas line be routed from the gas moving insulating tab on back of handset source, through a sediment trap (shown in (see Figure 15). Battery is included pre- Figure 18) and into appliance.
- Page 13 INstallatIoN Continued Complete your gas installation by connect- CAUTION: Compounds used ing incoming gas line with flexible gas line. on threaded joints of gas piping Secure tightly with wrench but DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. shall be resistant to the action of Liquefied Petroleum (LP or EMBER AND PAN MATERIAL propane) and should be applied PLACEMENT lightly to ensure excess sealant 1. Open bag(s) of vermiculite and fill entire does not enter the gas line.
- Page 14 INstallatIoN Continued NOTICE: Do not put lava rock Grate Pan and Ember Material inside the burner pan or around 0.5" the air mixer fitting. Placing lava rock inside the burner pan or blocking the openings of the pro- pane/LP air mixer could cause 0.5" performance problems. Burner Pan Log 4 Figure 22 - Pan and Ember Material Clearances Log 3 LOG PLACEMENT FOR MODELS Log 2 M36E, M36EP, VME36 AND VM36EP...
- Page 15 INstallatIoN Continued LOG PLACEMENT FOR MODELS 5. Place upper end of log 5 into notch on top inner right of log 1 (see Figure 29). Rest M42E, M42EP, VME42 AND VM42EP lower end of log 5 on middle grate finger 1. Place large back log (log 1) onto grate as shown in Figure 30.
- Page 16 INstallatIoN Continued COMBUSTION AIR KIT MODEL AK4 INSTALLING OPTIONAL GLASS (OPTIONAL) DOOR ACCESSORY The outside air kit may be installed on the left CAUTION: Use only glass side of fireplace only. The vent can be installed doors certified for use with this through any outside wall a minimum of three feet below fireplace termination cap.
- Page 17 INstallatIoN Continued 6. Repeat process for opposite door as- Spring Hold-Down Clip sembly. Screw 7. To adjust doors, slide them partially open. Side Using a screwdriver, loosen hold-down Front screws in the spring clip (see Figure 34) Face and pivot plate. 8.
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Page 18: Operation
oPeratIoN FOR YOUR SAFETY 1. STOP! Read the safety information, in column 1. READ BEFORE LIGHTING 2. Turn off all electric power to appliance. WARNING: If you do not fol- 3. Turn wall switch to the OFF position. low these instructions exactly, 4. -
Page 19: Inspecting Burners
oPeratIoN Continued TO TURN OFF GAS 1. Turn equipment shutoff valve to ON posi- tion. You can now turn burner on and off TO APPLIANCE with the hand-held remote control unit. 1. Turn off wall switch. IMPORTANT: Be sure to press ON/OFF 2. -
Page 20: Cleaning And Maintenance
• how heater was malfunctioning Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement • purchase date part(s), call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866- Usually, we will ask you to return the part to 328-4537. the factory. -
Page 21: Wiring Diagram
• fireplace will not produce specified heat and serial numbers of your heater ready. • propane/LP gas supply may be low if using You can also visit FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s propane/LP gas web site at www.fmiproducts.com. If using propane/LP gas, you may feel your gas pressure is too low. -
Page 22: 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... - Page 23 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.
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Page 24: Parts
Parts MODELS M36E(B,H), M36EP(B,H), M42E(B,H), M42EP(B,H), VM36E(B,H), VM36EP(B,H), VM42E(B,H) AND VM42EP(B,H) 35 34 www.fmiproducts.com 108796-01U... - Page 25 Parts This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 20 of this manual. M36E(P)(B,H) M42E(P)(B,H) VM36E(P)(B,H) VM42E(P)(B,H) DESCRIPTION 14153 14153 Micro Switch 109098-01 109098-01 Wire Harness 108863-01 108863-01 24"...
- Page 26 Parts This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 20 of this manual. M36(B,H) M42(B,H) VM36(B,H) VM42(B,H) DESCRIPTION 106658-02 107812-02 Left Refractory, Std. Brick (M36EB/ME42B) 108164-02 108169-02 Left Refractory, Herringbone (M36EH/M42EH) 106658-01 107812-01 Left Refractory, Std.
- Page 27 Parts LOGSETS FOR MODELS M36(B,H), M36P(B,H), VM36(B,H) AND VM36P(B,H) NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 107999-01 Log Set 108724-01 Right Front 9" Split Log 901098-01 Rear Log 108720-01 Top Right Log - 11 " 108721-01 Top Right Log - 16" 108722-01 Top Left Log - 13 "...
- Page 28 Parts LOGSETS FOR MODELS M42(B,H), M42P(B,H), VM42(B,H) AND VM42P(B,H) NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 107999-02 Log Set 901098-02 Rear Log 108723-01 Left Front Log - 11" 108839-01 Right Front Log - 15 " Round 108722-01 Top Left Log - 13 " Y-Log 108838-01 Inside Top Left Log - 15 "...
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Page 29: Accessories
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. BLOWER KIT... - Page 30 Notes _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ www.fmiproducts.com 108796-01U...
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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 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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