FMI VVC36N Series Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

PFS

Patent Pending

NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)VC36N, (V)VCC36N AND CGCDV36NR

PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)VC36P, (V)VCC36P AND

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.

For more information, visit www.fmiproducts.com

DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE

SERIES

CGCDV36PR SERIES

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Page 1 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ® Patent Pending NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)VC36N, (V)VCC36N AND CGCDV36NR SERIES PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)VC36P, (V)VCC36P AND CGCDV36PR 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.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TAbLE OF CONTENTS Safety ..............2 Cleaning and Maintenance ........ 31 Product Identification ........... 4 Troubleshooting ..........33 Local Codes............5 Specifications ............ 37 Product Features ..........5 Replacement Parts ..........37 Pre-Installation Preparation ......... 5 Service Hints ............. 37 Location of Termination Cap ........
Page 3 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 " " 15" Ref. Depth Ref. Opening "...
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
These models are tested and approved for NOTICE: Do not seal termination use with FMI PRODUCTS, LLC (direct-vent) cap to vent pipe. Cap must be pipe components and terminations. removable for vent inspection The venting system must terminate on the out- side of the structure and can not be attached and maintenance.
Page 10 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION PLANNING 5. Carefully determine location where vent pipe assembly will penetrate outside There are two basic types of direct-vent wall. Center of hole should line up with installation: center line of horizontal vent pipe. Mark • Horizontal Termination wall for a 11 "...
Page 11 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued WARNING: Do not recess vent termination into any wall. Apply Mastic to This will cause a fire hazard. All Four Sides 6. Noncombustible Exterior Wall: Position Vent Cap horizontal vent cap in center of 8 " round hole and attach to exterior wall with four wood screws provided.
Page 12 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued GROUND FLOOR INSTALLATION Minimum Pipe Siding Standoff Overlap 1 " Recommended Applications: • Installation using cabinet surrounds Direct-Vent Screws • Through the wall using round or square Pipe termination (up to 12" adjustable pipe) • NOT FOR CORNER INSTALLATION Wall Firestop Adjustable...
Page 13 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued CORNER INSTALLATION Required Recommended Applications: Vertical (V) Vertical Pipe Horizontal (H) " min. None 30" max. • Corner ground floor installation " min. 1 ft. 48" max. • Ground floor installation where pipe vents " min. 2 ft. 60"...
Page 14 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued HORIZONTAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION USING TWO 90° ELBOWS The following configurations show the minimum vertical rise requirements for a horizontal system using two 90° elbows. 45° Elbow Venting with Two 90° Elbows Horizontal (H Vertical (V) Horizontal (H Horizontal (H 5' min.
Page 15: Installation For Vertical Termination
VENTING INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL dimensions, as shown in Figure 9 on page 10 using framing lumber the same size as TERMINATION ceiling joists. If area above ceiling is an Note: Vertical restrictor must be installed in insulated ceiling or an attic, nail firestop all vertical installations.
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 vent height may solve this problem. nails.
Page 17 HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION by changing the existing burner orifice to a smaller size. Reduce input 4% for each Your FMI PRODUCTS, LLC direct-vent 1000 feet above sea level. Check with your fireplace has been tested and approved for local gas company for proper orifice size elevations from 0-2000 feet (USA) and eleva- identification.
Page 18 Termination Kit (Includes Round PARTS LIST FOR VENTING KITS Termination, Wall Firestop, 45° AND COMPONENTS Elbow) HHT-58 High WInd Round Horizontal FMI PRODUCTS, LLC (5"/8") Pipe & Vent Kits Termination Kit, Galvanized Number Description HTS-58 Horizontal Square Termination, P58-6 6" Section Double Wall Pipe,...
Page 19: Fireplace Installation
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION CHECK GAS TYPE 6. While supporting speed control, secure control shaft with lock nut by pushing Use proper gas type for the fireplace unit you and turning lock nut with pliers clockwise are installing. If you have conflicting gas types, until it is tight against front panel.
Page 20 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 3. Place blower against lower rear wall of CAUTION: Never touch the firebox outer wrapper with exhaust port di- blower wheel while in operation. rected upward and thermodisc positioned up near fireplace bottom. Thermodisc 9. Check to make sure that power cord is must be oriented near fireplace bottom completely clear of blower wheel and as shown in Figure 29 in order to sense...
Page 21 FIREPLACE INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION INSTALLATION Continued WARNING: A qualified 7. Check to make sure that power cord is service person must connect completely clear of blower wheel and fireplace to gas supply. Follow that there are no foreign objects in blower all local codes.
Page 22 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued We recommend that you install a sediment CAUTION: Use only new, trap/drip leg in supply line as shown in Figure 32. Locate sediment trap/drip leg where it is black iron or steel pipe. Inter- within reach for cleaning. Install in piping sys- nally-tinned copper tubing may tem between fuel supply and fireplace.
Page 23 FIREPLACE fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once. INSTALLATION 5. Reconnect fireplace and equipment Continued shutoff valve to gas supply. Check recon- nected fittings for leaks. To Gas Supply (Natural) Equipment Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than Shutoff Valve 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1.
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 WARNING: The glass door under Removing Louver Panels, page 25 for (V)VC36 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 (V) this fireplace if glass is missing VCC36 series.
Page 27: Brick Panels
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING BRICK LINER MODELS panel. BL36D-A(S-A) AND BL36DH-A(S-A) 9. Replace deflector shield using screws removed in step 4. WARNING: If fireplace has 10. Using screws removed in step 4, replace been running, turn off unit. Let plenum and attach to burner. cool before installing brick liner.
Page 28: Operation
OPERATION 6. The pilot is located by the main burner and FOR YOUR SAFETY should not require accessing for lighting. READ BEFORE LIGHTING 7. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to PILOT (see Figure 44). WARNING: If you do not fol- 8.
Page 29 OPERATION Continued MANUAL LIGHTING OPERATING OPTIONAL PROCEDURE GWMT1 - WALL MOUNTED 1. Remove glass door (see Removing/Re- THERMOSTAT placing Glass Door, page 25). 2. Follow steps 1 through 8 under Lighting WARNING: Do not con- Instructions, page 28. nect the thermostat to a power 3.
Page 30: Inspecting Burners
INSPECTING bURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame BURNER FLAME PATTERN patterns often. Burner flames will be steady; not lifting or float- ing. Flame patterns will be different from unit PILOT ASSEMBLY to unit and will vary depending on installation The pilot assembly is factory preset for the type and weather conditions.
Page 31: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Only parts sup- WARNING: Turn off fireplace plied by the manufacturer should and let cool before cleaning. be used when replacing broken or damaged glass door panel CAUTION: You must keep (see Replacement Parts, page control areas, burners and 37).
Page 32 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued LOGS 2. Remove vent cap and shine a flashlight into vent. Remove any foreign material. • If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to 3. Check for evidence of excessive con- Installing Lava Rock and Glowing Embers, densation.
Page 33: 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 34 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 35 TROUbLEShOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Heater produces a whistling 1. Turning gas control knob to 1. Turn gas control knob to LO noise when burner is lit HI position when burner is position and let warm up for cold a minute 2.
Page 36 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.
Page 37: Specifications
• your name You may have further questions about • your address installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at • model and serial numbers of your heater 1-866-328-4537. When calling please have • how heater was malfunctioning your model and serial numbers of your heater •...
Page 38: Parts
PARTS MODELS (V)VC36(N)(P), (V)VCC36(N)(P), CGCDV36NR AND CGCDV36PR SERIES www.fmiproducts.com 116200-01N...
Page 39 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 37 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. Firebox Assembly • • Face Weldment • • 108010-01 Door Assembly •...
Page 40 PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS (V)VC36(N)(P), (V)VCC36(N)(P), CGCDV36NR AND CGCDV36PR www.fmiproducts.com 116200-01N...
Page 41 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 37 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...
Page 42: Accessories
ROLLED LOUVER TRIM KIT dealer. If they can not supply these accessories LT36B - Brushed Brass call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866-328-4537 LT36P - Platinum for information. You can also write to the ad- dress listed on the back page of this manual.
Page 43 ACCESSORIES Continued WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT CONTROL KIT - GWMT1 Allows easy wall access for thermostatic operation of your fireplace. MODE WALL MOUNTED ON/OFF SWITCH GWMS2 Allows burner system to be turned on and off with a wall switch. RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT - TRC Allows the fireplace to be operated in a manu-...
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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