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OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
PFS
Patent Pending
NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)TC36N AND (V)TCC36N SERIES AND
PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)TC36P AND (V)TCC36P SERIES
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.
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- Page 1 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ® Patent Pending NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)TC36N AND (V)TCC36N SERIES AND CTDV36NR-HA PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)TC36P AND (V)TCC36P SERIES 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 Cleaning and Maintenance ........ 31 Product Identification ........... 4 Troubleshooting ..........32 Local Codes............5 Specifications ............ 36 Product Features ..........5 Replacement Parts ..........36 Pre-Installation Preparation ......... 5 Service Hints ............. 36 Location of Termination Cap ........ -
Page 3: With Fireplace
SAFETy Continued Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs WARNING: Do not allow fans of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the to blow directly into the fireplace. flu, with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these signs, the fireplace may not Avoid any drafts that alter burner be working properly. -
Page 4: Product Identification
SAFETy Continued 2. If you smell gas from carpeting, bedding material, etc. • shut off gas supply Turn off the gas valve and pilot light before • do not try to light any appliance cleaning fireplace. • do not touch any electrical switch; do 6. -
Page 5: Local Codes
PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION LOCATION AND SpACE REqUIREMENTS Determine the safest and most efficient loca- tion for your FMI PRODUCTS, LLC direct-vent Flush with a wall fireplace. Make sure that rafters and wall studs are not in the way of the venting system. - Page 6 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued • If your fireplace is to be installed directly on CLEARANCES carpeting, vinyl tile or any combustible ma- Minimum clearances to combustibles for the terial other than wood, it must be installed fireplace are as follows: on a metal or wood panel extending the full *Back and sides 0"...
- Page 7 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued Wall " Top of Louver Opening " 21" Horizontal Vent " Vertical Vent Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for Installation Against an Exterior Wall Mantel from Mantel Top of Louver Ref. Depth Ref. Opening " " 14" 16"...
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Page 8: Location Of Termination Cap
LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP Fixed Openable Fixed Closed Closed Openable TERMINATION CAP GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA AIR SUPPLY INLET (TERMINATION PROHIBITED) A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or I = clearance to service regulator vent outlet [*72" (182.9 cm) balcony [*12"... -
Page 9: Venting Installation
Failure to do so could result in These models are tested and approved for serious injury, property damage use with FMI PRODUCTS, LLC (direct-vent) or loss of life. pipe components and terminations. The venting system must terminate on the... - Page 10 VENTING INSTALLATION 3. Use a 45° elbow to connect venting sys- tem to fireplace flue collar. The elbow is Continued designed to be twist-locked onto flue collar as described in step 2. IMPORTANT: Do WARNING: Vent pipe air not attempt to alter configuration of elbow space clearances to combus- by cutting, twisting, bending, etc.
- Page 11 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Apply Combustible Exterior Wall: For vinyl Mastic to All siding, stucco or wood exteriors, a siding Four Sides standoff may be installed between vent cap and exterior wall. Siding standoff Vent Cap prevents excessive heat from damaging siding materials.
- Page 12 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Carefully move fireplace, with vent as- NOTICE: Do not seal termination sembly attached, toward wall and insert cap to vent pipe. Cap must be vent pipe into horizontal termination. Pipe removable for vent inspection overlap should be a minimum of 1 "...
- Page 13 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued WARNING: Never run vent downward as this may cause exces- sive temperatures which could cause a fire. Operation of improperly installed and maintained venting system could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life. CORNER INSTALLATION Required Recommended Applications: Vertical (V)
- Page 14 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued HORIZONTAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION USING TWO 90° ELBOWS The following configurations show the minimum vertical rise requirements for a horizontal sys- tem using two 90° elbows. 45° Elbow Venting with Two 90° Elbows Horizontal (H Vertical (V) Horizontal (H Horizontal (H 5' min.
- Page 15 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL should be framed to 11 " x 11 " inside dimensions, as shown in Figure 9 on page TERMINATION 10 using framing lumber the same size as Note: Vertical restrictor must be installed in ceiling joists.
- Page 16 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued 5. Place flashing over pipe section(s) ex- similar factors may cause poor draft or tending through roof. Secure base of down-drafting in high winds. Increasing flashing to roof and framing with roofing the vent height may solve this problem. nails.
- Page 17 HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION existing burner orifice to a smaller size. Re- duce input 4% for each 1000 feet above sea Your FMI PRODUCTS, LLC direct-vent level. Check with your local gas company for fireplace has been tested and approved for proper orifice size identification.
- Page 18 90° Elbow, 18 Screws) HHTK-58 High Wind Round Horizontal PARTS LIST FOR VENTING KITS Termination Kit (Includes Round AND COMpONENTS Termination, Wall Firestop, 45° Elbow) FMI PRODUCTS, LLC (5"/8") Pipe & Vent HHT-58 High Wind Round Horizontal Kits Termination Kit, Galvanized Number Description...
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Page 19: Fireplace Installation
FIREPLACE 5. Mount speed control box to switch bracket by placing plastic control shaft forward INSTALLATION through round opening in switch bracket (see Figure 27). CHECK GAS TYPE 6. While supporting speed control, secure Use proper gas type for the fireplace unit you control shaft with lock nut by pushing are installing. - Page 20 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 3. Place blower against lower rear wall of CAUTION: Never touch the firebox outer wrapper with exhaust port di- rected upward and thermodisc positioned blower wheel while in operation. up near fireplace bottom. Thermodisc must be oriented near fireplace bottom 9.
- Page 21 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 7. Check to make sure that power cord is INSTALLING GAS pIpING TO completely clear of blower wheel and FIREpLACE LOCATION that there are no foreign objects in blower wheel. Also double check all wire leads WARNING: A qualified and make sure wire routing is not pinched service person must connect or in a precarious position.
- Page 22 FIREPLACE We recommend that you install a sediment trap/drip leg in supply line as shown in Figure INSTALLATION 32. Locate sediment trap/drip leg where it is Continued within reach for cleaning. Install in piping sys- tem between fuel supply and fireplace. Locate sediment trap/drip leg where trapped matter CAUTION: Use only new, is not likely to freeze.
- Page 23 FIREPLACE 4. Check all joints of gas supply piping sys- tem. Apply noncorrosive leak detection INSTALLATION fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a Continued leak. Correct all leaks at once. 5. Reconnect fireplace and equipment To Gas Supply shutoff valve to gas supply. Check recon- (Natural) Equipment nected fittings for leaks.
- Page 24 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued pRESSURE TESTING FIREpLACE GAS INSTALLING OpTIONAL WIRELESS CONNECTIONS HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure TRC AND MRC SERIES 34, page 23). NOTICE: Use only alkaline bat- 2. Open propane/LP supply tank valve for teries (not included).
- Page 25 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Replacing Screen Door Assembly WARNING: If fireplace has (TCC36 Series) been running, turn off and un- Push magnetic door latch out to the open plug fireplace. Let cool before re- position. Position screen door tabs with slot openings in upper face frame.
- Page 26 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 7. Replace louvers by reversing procedure under Removing Louver Panels, page 25 WARNING: The glass door for TC36 series. must be securely in place before 8. Replace screen door assembly, see remov- running this fireplace. Do not run ing screen door assembly, page 25, for this fireplace if glass is missing TCC36 series.
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Page 27: Brick Panels
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING BRICK LINER MODELS 9. Replace deflector shield using screws removed in step 4. BL36D-A(S-A) AND BL36DH-A(S-A) 10. Using screws removed in step 4, replace WARNING: If fireplace has plenum and attach to burner. been running, turn off unit. Let 11. -
Page 28: Operation
OPERATION FOR YOUR SAFETY 6. The pilot is located by the main burner and READ BEFORE LIGHTING should not require accessing for lighting. 7. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise WARNING: If you do not fol- to PILOT (see Figure 44) low these instructions exactly, 8. -
Page 29: Manual Lighting
OPERATION Continued MANUAL LIGHTING OpERATING OpTIONAL pROCEDURE GWMT1 - WALL MOUNTED 1. Remove glass door (see Removing/Replac- THERMOSTAT ing Glass Door, page 24). WARNING: Do not con- 2. Follow steps 1 through 8 under Lighting Instructions, page 28. nect the thermostat to a power 3. -
Page 30: Inspecting Burners
INSPECTING bURNERS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. pILOT ASSEMBLY WARNING: Turn off fireplace The pilot assembly is factory preset for the proper and let cool before cleaning. flame height. Alterations may have occurred during shipping and handling. -
Page 31: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued pILOT AND BURNERS WARNING: Only parts sup- • Remove ember material before cleaning plied by the manufacturer should burners and replace when cleaning is complete. be used when replacing broken • Burner and controls should be cleaned or damaged glass door panel with compressed air to remove dust, dirt (see Replacement Parts, page... -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
TROUbLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean pilot. This can damage pilot unit. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM pOSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY... - Page 33 TROUbLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM pOSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Pilot lights but flame goes 1. Gas control knob not fully 1. Press in gas control knob out when control knob is pressed in fully released 2. Gas control knob not 2. After pilot lights, keep gas pressed in long enough control knob pressed in 30 seconds...
- Page 34 TROUbLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM pOSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Heater produces a whistling 1. Turning gas control knob to 1. Turn gas control knob to noise when burner is lit HI position when burner is LO position and let warm cold up for a minute 2.
- Page 35 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.
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Page 36: Specifications
You may have further questions about • pilot will not stay lit installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at • burners will have delayed ignition 1-866-328-4537. When calling please have • fireplace will not produce specified heat your model and serial numbers of your •... -
Page 37: Accessories
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 ad- dress listed on the back page of this manual. THERMOSTATICALLY-... -
Page 38: Parts
PARTS MODELS (V)TC36N, (V)TCC36N, (V)TC36P, (V)TCC36P SERIES AND CTDV36NR-HA www.fmiproducts.com 116192-01Q... - Page 39 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 36 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIpTION QTY. Firebox Assembly • • Face Weldment • • 108010-01 Door Assembly •...
- Page 40 PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS (V)TC36N, (V)TC36P, (V)TCC36N, (V)TCC36P SERIES AND CTDV36NR-HA www.fmiproducts.com 116192-01Q...
- Page 41 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 36 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIpTION QTY. Burner Pan Assembly Base Grate Firebox Base Bottom 26808 Valve Bracket 11107 Screw, #10-32 x 1/4 Zinc...
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Page 44: 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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