FMI GL36St Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

2-sided, vented decorative gas appliance

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2-SIDED (SEE-THROUGH), VENTED DECORATIVE GAS APPLIANCE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
PFS
NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)GL36ST AND (V)GL36STE
PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)GL36STP AND (V)GL36STEP
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.
®
US
FOR YOUR SAFETY
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  • Page 1 2-SIDED (SEE-THROUGH), VENTED DECORATIVE GAS APPLIANCE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ® NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)GL36ST AND (V)GL36STE PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)GL36STP AND (V)GL36STEP 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service or maintenance can cause injury or prop- erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or addi- tional 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 This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you on how to install and maintain your appliance, it also con- tains information that will enable you to obtain replace- ment parts or optional accessory items when needed. Keep it with your other important papers. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indi- cated on the rating plate.
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This ap- pliance is not convertible for use with other WARNING: This product gases. contains and/or generates 2. For propane/LP fireplace, do not place propane/ chemicals known to the State LP supply tank(s) inside any structure.
  • Page 4: Dimensions

    SAFETY INFORMATION 15. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air in any way. Provide adequate Continued clearances around air openings into the combus- 11. Keep the area around your fireplace clear of tion chamber along with adequate accessibility combustible materials, gasoline and other clearance for servicing and proper operation.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    These systems require a 6", B-type WARNING: Installation of venting system for operation. this appliance should be done The 6" B-type vent is not supplied by FMI by a qualified service person PRODUCTS,LLC . For installation guidelines, well trained in the installation check your B-vent instructions.
  • Page 6: Fireplace Installation

    SELECTING LOCATION 1" (22 mm) Minimum 1" (22 mm) Minimum Clearance from Pipes Clearance to Combustibles Continued to Combustibles In selecting a location, the following precautions " must be observed: (578 mm) 19" 1. Do not connect this appliance to a chimney (483 mm) "...
  • Page 7: Nailing Flanges

    FMI PRODUCTS,LLC supplies this appliance with a tapered starter pipe for a snug fit. Slide B-1 type vent pipe over this starter pipe until vent pipe is fully seated.
  • Page 8 (Check Local Codes Wall Installation Before Installing in a Vented Crawl Space) Figure 10 - Outside Air Kit MILLIVOLT MODELS (GL36ST/STP) Strain Relief The installation of a wall switch in this millivolt Grommet Common control appliance allows you to activate the gas Ground Wire control valve without the use of normal current.
  • Page 9: Gas Supply Testing/Line Hook-Up

    FIREPLACE Pilot Gas Line Do Not Kink INSTALLATION Pilot To Pilot Adjustment Burner ON/OFF Continued Knob GAS SUPPLY TESTING Note: This section is intended as a guide for quali- To Main fied technicians installing gas to this appliance. Burner CAUTION: Do not connect Inlet appliance before pressure test- Outlet...
  • Page 10: Fireplace Facing

    FIREPLACE Shutoff Valve INSTALLATION Continued To install: 1. Remove gas line cover plate from appliance’s outer surround at the location to be used. 2. Remove insulation from inside the gas line Extension conduit sleeve. 3. Run gas line through sleeve. Typical Exterior Wall Gas 4.
  • Page 11: Pilot Assembly Adjustment

    FIREPLACE Ignitor Flame Pilot Burner INSTALLATION Sensor 1/8" to 1/4" Continued 3/8" to 1/2" Noncombustible Facing Material Burner Do Not Block Effective Opening Figure 18 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern - "L" Shaped Electronic Assembly Metal Support Noncombustible Facing Material BURNER FLAME ADJUSTMENT The air shutter, located at the base of the main burner tube, has been factory preset to the proper...
  • Page 12: Optional Glass Door

    FIREPLACE Top Slot Under Frame INSTALLATION Adjustment Continued Clip OPTIONAL GLASS DOOR Adjustment Screw Glass doors are optional with this gas appliance (see Replacement Parts and Accessories, page 19). Long Pivot Pin Installing Glass Door 1. Be sure top spring clip hole is aligned with hole in fireplace frame (see Figure 20).
  • Page 13: Operating Fireplace

    OPERATING FIREPLACE few hours. MILLIVOLT MODELS 1. STOP! Read the safety information, column 1. FOR YOUR SAFETY 2. Turn wall switch to the OFF position. READ BEFORE LIGHTING 3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance. 4. Open control access panel. WARNING: If you do not fol- 5.
  • Page 14 OPERATING FIREPLACE C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the Continued knob will not push in or turn by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a qualified service tech- 10.
  • Page 15: Cleaning And Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation, WARNING: Installation and operation or troubleshooting. If so, contact FMI repair should be done by a PRODUCTS, LLC’s Technical Service Depart- ment at 1-866-328-4537. When calling please qualified service person. The...
  • Page 16: Wiring Diagrams

    WIRING DIAGRAMS PILOT THERMOPILE IGNITOR DO NOT CONNECT TO 120V N.C.SW HEAT LIMIT SWITCH TH/TP INCOMING MAIN GAS SUPPLY PILOT SAFETY WIRE WALL SWITCH WALL SWITCH (SUPPLIED) (NOT SUPPLIED) MILLIVOLT WIRING DIAGRAM PILOT INCOMING WALL SWITCH IGNITOR WALL SWITCH MAIN GAS (NOT SUPPLIED) (SUPPLIED) SUPPLY...
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING MILLIVOLT SYSTEM 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 18 TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM 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 19: Replacement Parts And Accessories

    Purchase these fireplace replacement parts and accessories from your local dealer. If they can not BURNER ASSEMBLY - 23439 supply these parts, call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at For use with all models. 1-866-328-4537 for referral information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD of this manual.
  • Page 20 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 two (2) year on new products and 30 days on factory reconditioned products from the date of first purchase.

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