Before You Start; General Safety Information; Installation Checklist - FPI P36D-NG Owners & Installation Manual

IMPORTANT:
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
The P36D-NG or P36D-LP Direct Vent Fireplace
must be installed in accordance with these in-
structions. Carefully read all the instructions in this
manual first. Consult the "authority having juris-
diction" to determine the need for a permit prior to
starting the installation. It is the responsibility of the
installer to ensure this fireplace is installed in
compliance with manufacturer's instructions and
all applicable codes.

BEFORE YOU START

Safe installation and operation of this appliance
requires common sense, however, we are
required by the Canadian Safety Standards
and ANSI Standards to make you aware of the
following:
INSTALLATION AND REPAIR SHOULD
BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSON. THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE
INSPECTED BEFORE USE AND AT
LEAST ANNUALLY BY A PROFESSION-
AL SERVICE PERSON. MORE FREQUENT
CLEANING MAY BE REQUIRED DUE TO
EXCESSIVE LINT FROM CARPETING,
BEDDING MATERIAL, ETC. IT IS IMPER-
ATIVE THAT CONTROL COMPART-
MENTS, BURNERS AND CIRCULATING
AIR PASSAGEWAYS OF THE APPLI-
ANCE BE KEPT CLEAN.
DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES, THE
APPLIANCE SHOULD BE LOCATED OUT
OF TRAFFIC AND AWAY FROM FURNI-
TURE AND DRAPERIES.
WARNING: FAILURE TO INSTALL THIS
APPLIANCE CORRECTLY WILL VOID
YOUR WARRANTY AND MAY CAUSE A
SERIOUS HOUSE FIRE.
CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE
ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS OF HIGH
SURFACE TEMPERATURES, ESPECIAL-
LY THE FIREPLACE GLASS, AND
SHOULD STAY AWAY TO AVOID BURNS
OR CLOTHING IGNITION.
YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CARE-
FULLY SUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE
IN THE SAME ROOM AS THE APPLI-
ANCE.
FPI P36D Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE MA-
TERIAL SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON
ANCE.
OR NEAR THE APPLI
GENERAL SAFETY
INFORMATION
1) The appliance installation must conform
with local codes or, in the absence of local
codes, with the current Canadian or Na-
tional Gas Codes, CAN1-B149 or ANSI
Z223.1 Installation Codes.
2) The appliance when installed, must be
electrically grounded in accordance with
local codes, or in the absence of local
codes with the current National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or CSA C22.1 Cana-
dian Electrical Code.
3) See general construction and assembly
instructions. The appliance and vent should
be enclosed.
4) This appliance must be connected to the
specified vent and termination cap to the
outside of the building envelope. Never
vent to another room or inside a building.
Make sure that the vent is fitted as per
Venting instructions.
5) Inspect the venting system annually for
blockage and any signs of deterioration.
6) Venting terminals shall not be recessed into
a wall or siding.
7) Any safety glass removed for servicing
must be replaced prior to operating the
appliance.
8) To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who
is unfamiliar with the operation to use the
fireplace.
9) Wear gloves and safety glasses for pro-
tection while doing required maintenance.
10) Be aware of electrical wiring locations in
walls and ceilings when cutting holes for
termination.
11) Under no circumstances should this appli-
ance be modified. Parts that have to be
removed for servicing should be replaced
prior to operating this appliance.
12) Installation and any repairs to this appliance
should be done by a qualified service per-
son. A professional service person should
be called to inspect this appliance annually.
Make it a practice to have all of your gas
appliances checked annually.
13) Do not slam shut or strike the glass door.
INSTALLATION
14) Under no circumstances should any solid
fuels (wood, paper, cardboard, coal, etc.)
be used in this appliance.
15) The appliance area must be kept clear and
free of combustible materials, (gases and
other flammable vapours and liquids).
Emissions from burning wood or gas could
contain chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
INSTALLATION
CHECKLIST
1) Locate appliance
a) Room location, page 8.
b) Clearances to Combustibles, pages 9 -
14.
c ) Mantle Clearances, pages 11 - 13.
d) Framing & Finishing Requirements,
page 15.
e) Venting Requirements, pages 21 - 25.
2) Assemble Top Standoffs and Top Facing
Support and Side Nailing Strips, page 19.
(NOTE: must be done before installing unit
into fireplace.)
3) Install vent, pages 30 - 32.
4) Make gas and electrical connections. Test
the pilot. Must be as per diagram. Page 34.
5) Install brick panels (optional), page 36.
6) Install log set where indicated on page 36.
7) Install standard Flush Door, page 35.
8) Install Optional Regency Flush or Bay Fronts.
pages 47 - 51.
9) Install Optional Hampton Cast Faceplate,
page 54.
10) Install Optional Palace Series Fronts, pages
57 - 59.
11) Install optional Wall Switch, Remote Con-
trol, or Wall Thermostat, page 39.
12) Install Optional Fan, page 41.
13) Final check.
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