Excalibur P95-4 Owners & Installation Manual

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P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
www.excalibur-fi re.com
WARNING:
If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly,
a fi re or explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable vapours and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualifi ed
installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
Tested by:
918-683b
FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD. 6988 Venture St., Delta, BC Canada, V4G 1H4
MODELS:
P95-NG4 Natural Gas
Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover
and leave this manual with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Please keep these instructions for future reference.
P95-LP4 Propane
FOR YOUR SAFETY
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 neighbour's phone. Follow
the gas supplier's instructions.
 If you
cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fi re department.
Owners &
Installation Manual
06/16/10

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  • Page 1 Owners & P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Installation Manual www.excalibur-fi re.com MODELS: P95-NG4 Natural Gas P95-LP4 Propane WARNING: FOR YOUR SAFETY If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly, What to do if you smell gas: ...
  • Page 2 fi replace at the fl ick of a switch. The model P95-4 has been approved by Warnock Hersey for both safety and effi ciency. As it also bears our own mark, it promises to provide you with economy, comfort and security for many trouble free years to follow.
  • Page 3 This appliance is only use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases, unless a certifi ed kit is used. ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Pilot Adjustment ............26 Gas Pipe Pressure Testing ..........26 Conversion From NG To LP ........27 Optional Brick Panels ..........30 Log Set Installation ............31 Glass Door Installation Front Facade ......35 Optional Screen Doors ..........35 ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 5: Safety Label

    SAFETY LABEL This is a copy of the label that accompanies each P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace. We have printed a copy of the contents here for your review. The safety label is located on the front inside base of the unit, visible when the bottom louver is open.
  • Page 6: Requirements

    (e) A copy of all installation instructions for all Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment, all venting instructions, all parts lists for venting instructions, and/or all venting design instructions shall remain with the appliance or equipment at the completion of the installation. ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 7: Installation

    SERIOUS HOUSE FIRE. CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS OF HIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURES, ESPE- CIALLY THE FIREPLACE GLASS, AND SHOULD STAY AWAY TO AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING IGNITION. ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 8: Important Message

    fi replace. 9) Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection while doing required maintenance. 10) Be aware of electrical wiring locations in walls and ceilings when cutting holes for termination. ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 9: Locating Your Gas Fi Replace

    The kit may be used on either the left or right side. * see mantle clearance instructions in the 6) The P95-4 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace is "Combustible Mantels" section. approved for alcove installations, which meet the clearances listed on this page.
  • Page 10: Combustible Mantels

    The framed opening is 50-1/8" high x 53-3/8" wide x 21-1/4" deep The P95-4 Flat Wall Surround, Hearth Pad and Tile Kit cannot be modifi ed in any way. It must (1276mm high x 1346mm wide x 533mm be installed as manufactured.
  • Page 11: Facing Requirement

    Yo u m u s t t a k e into account the depth of the fl oor covering (carpet, tile, linoleum, etc.) when determining Fireplace the height of the Stand fi replace stand. ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 12: Optional Cover Plate Template

    VENTING PRIOR TO INTRODUCTION INSTALLATION The P95-4 uses the "balanced fl ue" technology Co-axial system. The inner liner vents products The 2 Top Standoffs must be correctly positioned of combustion to the outside while the outer and attached to the top before unit is slipped liner draws outside combustion air into the into position.
  • Page 13: Termination Cap

    FPI Direct Vent System Flex Horizontal Terminations Only These venting systems, in combination with the P95-4 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace, have been tested and listed as a direct vent heater system by Warnock Hersey. The location of the termination cap must conform to the requirements in the Vent Terminal Locations diagram from the "Exterior Vent Termination Locations"...
  • Page 14: Venting Exterior Vent Termination Locations

    * Clearance in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements of the gas supplier 3 feet (91cm) within a height of 15 feet (4.5m) above the meter / regulator assembly 3 feet (91cm) above - if within 10 feet (3m) horizontally ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 15: Simpson Dura-Vent Venting

    Dura-Vent Direct Vent The FPI AstroCap XL is a proprietary trademark of FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. Dura-Vent® and Direct Vent are registered and/or proprietary trademarks of Simpson Dura-Vent Co. Inc. ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 16: 5" X 8" Rigid Pipe Cross Reference Chart

    58DVA-ES - N/A from FPI 5DT-OS Wall Thimble-Black 58DVA-WT 5DT-WT 5DWT TE-5DE90 Wall Thimble Support/Ceiling Support 58DVA-DC TE-5DE90B - N/A from FPI Firestop Spacer 58DVA-FS 5DT-FS 5DFS Trim Plate-Black 58DAV-WFS 5DT-TP 5DCP ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 17 • A Vent Guard is required when the AstroCap is installed above grade at 7 feet or lower. • The Simpson Dura-Vent and Selkirk Direct Temp horizontal termination caps cannot be used in any applications. • Only the AstroCap XL and Snorkels are certifi ed for horizontal terminations. ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 18: Venting Arrangements - Horizontal Terminations

    Stand-offs," "Framing and Finishing," "Facing Requirement," & "Hearth Requirement" sections. • Horizontal vent must be supported every 3 feet. • Firestops are required at each fl oor level and whenever passing through a wall. ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 19 Please note min. 1 5' Min. 4' Max. 10' Min. 7' Max. foot between 90 6' Min. 5' Max. 11' Min. 8' Max. elbows is required. 7' Min. 6' Max. 12' Min. 9' Max. ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 20 5' Max. 7' Min. Please note min. 1 foot 5' Min. 6' Max. 8' Min. between 90 elbows is 6' Min. 7' Max. 9' Min. required. 7' Min. 8' Max. 10' Min. ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 21: Venting Arrangements - Vertical Terminations

    Firestops are required at each fl oor level and whenever passing through a wall. • Maintain clearances to combustibles. Note: Must use optional fl ue adapter when using Simpson Dura-Vent pipe (Part # 770-994). ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 22 INSTALLATION The P95-4 is approved for a maximum 40 ft. straight vertical, with Simpson Dura-Vent Direct Vent vent systems for Propane and Natural Gas, as per the diagram. The shaded area in the diagram shows all allowable combinations of straight vertical and offset to vertical terminations with Simpson Dura-Vent Direct Vent vent systems for Propane and Natural Gas.
  • Page 23: Unit Installation With Horizontal Termination

    (supplied) to every inner pipe connection. are maintained (Diagram 4). Install the Failure to do so may result in drafting or per- termination cap. formance issues not covered under warranty. Silicone (red RTV) is optional. ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 24: Vertical Termination

    16/12 to 18/12 2.13 w o o d s c r e w s over 18/12 to 20/12 2.29 (Diagram 7). over 20/12 to 21/12 2.44 Diagram 3 Diagram 7 ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 25: Installation Procedures

    Note: Only a 1" (25mm) clearance is needed at the termination end when passing thru the wall. We recommend framing a 11"(279mm) x 11"(279mm) (inside dimensions) hole to give structural rigidity for mounting the termination. ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 26: High Elevation

    CAN/CGA B149 installation code. pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig. (3.45 kPa). Disconnect piping from valve at pressures over 1/2 psig. ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 27: Conversion From Ng To Lp

    INSTALLATION CONVERSION KIT# 773-969 FROM NG TO LP FOR P95-4 USING SIT 820 NOVA GAS VALVE THIS CONVERSION MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED GAS FITTER IF IN DOUBT DO NOT DO THIS CONVERSION !! Unscrew the pilot orifi ce with the allen key Each Kit contains one LPG and replace with the LP pilot orifi...
  • Page 28: Installation Of The Dc Sparker

    19) Attach the label "This unit has been converted to LPG near or on top of the serial # decal. 20) Replace yellow "Natural Gas" label with red "LPG" label. Fig.4 ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 29 32) Mount the heat shield to the DC Sparker. DC spark generator wires through the Secure into place with the velcro, which is bushing on the heat shield. provided in the kit. Heat Shield ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 30: Optional Brick Panels

    fi rebox hardware. Note: If the bottom brick panel must be removed: Remove the Rear Log Stand, then remove the Burner Tray. See the instructions in the "Removing Valve" section. ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 31: Log Set Installation

    - do not force into position. 2) Spread vermiculite around the base brick panel. Then take some embers and spread them over the vermiculite as shown. 27-46 Vermiculite and Embers ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 32 27-47 onto the left side of the 1st grate post. The bottom left side of the log will touch the left side brick panel. 27-45 27-47 ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 33 9) Rest the top end of log 27-50 in the notch on the right side of log 27-49, with the bottom end of log 27-50 sitting on the base brick panel. 27-51 27-49 27-50 ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 34 27-52 resting on the 2nd grate post. 27-52 27-45 27-52 2nd Grate Post 27-49 27-52 Completed Log Set Installation 27-45 27-49 27-51 27-47 27-46 27-50 27-52 27-48 ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 35: Glass Door Installation Front Facade

    Fit the bottom brackets over the pins on the base. Secure left side with 2 screws and right side with one screw. ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 36: Accent Kit Installation

    1) Remove the handles by removing the nut and screw. Install the new handles by placing them in position over the holes on the door(s). Put the studs through the holes and secure them by tightening them with a nut. ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 37: Option 1: Remote Control

    4 AA alkaline batteries in the receiver. Install the receiver and its cover in the wall. Switch the remote receiver to "remote" mode. The remote control is now ready for operation. ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 38: Wiring Diagrams

    Caution: Ensure that the wires do CAUTION: Label all wires not touch any hot surfaces and are prior to disconnection when away from sharp edges. servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 39 INSTALLATION PROPANE Units and Units Equipped with DC Spark Boxes* *For installation of the DC Spark Box refer to the LP Conversion instructions in this manual. ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 40: Operating Instructions

    ® Excalibur Installer at the time of installation or service. GLASS WHILE IT IS HOT. IMPORTANT Gas on/off knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF" unless it is partially depressed. ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 41: Normal Operating Sounds Of Gas Appliances

    Unit Body/Firebox: Different types and thicknesses of steel will expand and contract at different rates resulting in some "cracking" and "ticking" sounds will be heard throughout the cycling process. ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 42: Maintenance

    9mm wrench. streaks, and in extreme cases, holes. Disconnect thermopile by loosening 2 screws These components should be replaced marked TP on the valve. immediately. ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 43: Fan Maintenance

    Secure left side with 2 screws and right side with one screw. Position Fan B on mounting studs. ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 44: Removing Valve

    18) Fire up the unit again and check for proper fl ame appearance and glow on logs. 18) Remove the 4 Phillips head screws from the sides of the valve bracket and remove valve. ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 45: Main Assembly

    90) 946-000 Round Duct Adaptor 36) 904-716 #10 x 5/8" Butt Spacer 91) 946-002 Round to Oval Adaptor 511-031 Brick Panel Clip 92) 946-001 Oval Duct Adaptor 93) 946-007 Angle Bracket ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 46 PARTS LIST ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 47: Burner Assembly & Log Set

    Gasket - Relief Door Bottom 79) 770-525 Burner Assy - NG/LP 82) 770-003 Burner Grate Assy 83) * Rear Log Support Bracket 774-930 Log Set *Not available as a replacement part. ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 48: Flush Front Accessories

    Mesh Screen - Double Door 164) * Retaining Plate - Double Door 167) * Door Mounting Bracket - Right 168) * Door Mounting Bracket - Left 146) 790-082 Handle - Black FLUSH DOOR DOUBLE DOORS ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 49 NOTES ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 50 NOTES ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 51: Warranty

    It is the general practice of FPI to charge for larger, higher priced replacement parts and issue credit once the replaced component has been returned to FPI and evalu- ated for manufacturer defect. The authorized selling dealer is responsible for all in-fi eld service work carried out on your Excalibur product. FPI will not be liable for results or costs of workmanship from unauthorized service persons or dealers.
  • Page 52 Date Installed: ______________________________________________________ Serial No.: __________________________________________________________ ® Excalibur is a trademark of FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. Printed in Canada © Copyright 2010, FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. All rights reserved. ® Excalibur P95-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...

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