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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) UNIVERSAL FIREBOX
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
PFS
®
US
NON-CIRCULATINg MODELS
BV36(B), VBV36, BV42(B) AND VBV42
CIRCULATINg MODELS
BV36L(B), VBV36L, BV42L(B) AND VBV42L
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 BV36(B), VBV36, BV42(B) AND VBV42 CIRCULATINg MODELS BV36L(B), VBV36L, BV42L(B) AND VBV42L 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety ..............2 Installation ............7 Local Codes............3 Parts ..............12 Product Features ..........3 Replacement Parts ..........14 Locating Firebox ..........4 Technical Service..........14 Product Specifications ......... 4 Accessories ............14 Air For Combustion and Ventilation ..... 5 Warranty ..........Back Cover SAFETy warninG: improper instal-... -
Page 3: Local Codes
SAFETy Continued Do not place clothing or other Keep the fireplace area clear and flammable material on or near free from combustible materials, the appliance. never place any gasoline and other flammable objects in the firebox or on vapors and liquids. logs. -
Page 4: Locating Firebox
LOCATINg FIREBOX plANNING 2. Everything needed to complete installation. 3. These models CANNOT be installed in a Plan where you will install the firebox. This will bedroom unless the maximum Btu rating save time and money later when you install of the installed vent-free log set is less the firebox. -
Page 5: 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 space may provide enough fresh air for combustion unless the required volume of in- and ventilation. - Page 6 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 FoR heAteR locAtIoN Btu/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 7: Installation
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued 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"... -
Page 8: Installation Clearances
INSTALLATION Continued IMPORTANT: Vent-free gas log heaters add Caution: Do not install fire- moisture to the air. Although this is beneficial, installing firebox in rooms without enough box directly on carpet or vinyl. ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture. - Page 9 INSTALLATION Continued buIlt-IN FIRebox INstAllAtIoN 5. Attach firebox to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing Built-in installation of this firebox involves flange (see Figure 7, page 10). installing firebox into a framed-in enclosure. 6. If using an optional perimeter trim kit, This makes the front of firebox flush with wall.
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Page 10: Installing Gas Line
INSTALLATION Continued INstAllING FIRebox usING WARNING: do not allow any optIoNAl AccessoRy mANtels combustible materials to overlap warninG: a qualified ser- the firebox front facing. vice person must install firebox. IMPORTANT: Noncombustible materials such follow all local codes. as brick, tile, etc. may overlap the front facing, This firebox may be installed using a cabinet but should never cover any necessary open- mantel accessory against a wall in your... - Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued usING optIoNAl FIbeR pANels INstAllING FIReplAce hood There is a gas knockout in each side panel Attach hood to firebox using screws provided for the gas line to feed through. Determine on (see Figure 10). which side the gas connection will be located. Using a utility knife or cutting blade, remove the identified gas knockout.
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Page 12: Parts
PARTS non-CirCulatinG MoDels BV36(B), VBV36, BV42(B) anD VBV42 CirCulatinG MoDels BV36l(B), VBV36l, BV42l(B) anD VBV42l www.fmiproducts.com 123492-01F... - Page 13 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 14 of this manual. no. Part no. descRIptIoN qtY. Insulation Pan • • • • • • • •...
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Page 14: Replacement Parts
You may have further questions about When calling please have your model and installation, operation, or troubleshooting. serial numbers of your heater ready. If so, contact FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at You can also visit FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s 1-866-328-4537. web site at www.fmiproducts.com. - Page 15 NOTES _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ 123492-01F www.fmiproducts.com...
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Page 16: 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.
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