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OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
PFS
Patent Pending
NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)VC36NE AND (V)VCC36NE SERIES
PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)VC36PE AND (V)VCC36PE 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)VC36NE AND (V)VCC36NE SERIES PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)VC36PE AND (V)VCC36PE 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 Inspecting Burners..........29 Product Identification ........... 4 Cleaning and Maintenance ........ 30 Local Codes............5 Troubleshooting ..........31 Product Features ..........5 Replacement Parts ..........34 Pre-Installation Preparation ......... 5 Service Hints ............. 34 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 log set may not Avoid any drafts that alter burner be working properly. -
Page 4: Product Identification
SAFETy Continued 2. If you smell gas Turn off the gas valve and pilot light before • shut off gas supply cleaning fireplace. • do not try to light any appliance 6. Have venting system inspected annually by • do not touch any electrical switch; do a qualified service person. -
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 • Your fireplace is designed to be used in CLEARANCES zero clearance installations. Wall or framing Minimum clearances to combustibles for the material can be placed directly against any fireplace are as follows: exterior surface on the back, sides or top of *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
NOTICE: Do not seal termination These models are tested and approved for cap to vent pipe. Cap must be use with FMI PRODUCTS, LLC (direct-vent) removable for vent inspection pipe components and terminations. and maintenance. The venting system must terminate on the... -
Page 10: Installation Planning
VENTING INSTALLATION 5. Carefully determine location where vent pipe assembly will penetrate outside wall. Continued Center of hole should line up with center INSTALLATION pLANNING line of horizontal vent pipe. Mark wall for a " x 11 " square hole. Cut and frame There are two basic types of direct-vent square hole in exterior wall where vent will installation:... - Page 11 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Apply Mastic on All Four Sides WARNING: Do not recess vent termination into any wall. Vent Cap This will cause a fire hazard. 6. Noncombustible Exterior Wall: Position horizontal vent cap in center of 8 " round hole and attach to exterior wall with four wood screws provided.
- Page 12 VENTING INSTALLATION GROUND FLOOR INSTALLATION Recommended Applications: Continued • Installation using cabinet surrounds Minimum Pipe • Through the wall using round or square Siding Standoff Overlap 1 " termination (up to 12" adjustable pipe) Direct-Vent • NOT FOR CORNER INSTALLATION Pipe Screws Adjustable...
- Page 13 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued CORNER INSTALLATION Required Recommended Applications: Vertical (V) Vertical Pipe Horizontal (H) • Corner ground floor installation " min. None 30" max. • Ground floor installation where pipe vents " min. 1 ft. 48" max. horizontally through wall (over 12" horizon- "...
- 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.
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Page 15: Installation For Vertical Termination
VENTING INSTALLATION should be framed to 11 " x 11 " inside dimensions, as shown in Figure 9 on page Continued 10 using framing lumber the same size as INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL ceiling joists. If area above ceiling is an TERMINATION insulated ceiling or an attic, nail firestop from top side. - Page 16 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued 5. Place flashing over pipe section(s) ex- poor draft or down-drafting in high winds. tending through roof. Secure base of Increasing vent height may solve this flashing to roof and framing with roofing problem. nails. Be sure roofing material overlaps 7.
- Page 17 Your FMI PRODUCTS, LLC direct-vent For assistance with any high altitude installa- fireplace has been tested and approved for tion contact FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s Customer elevations. Service Department at 1-866-328-4537. When installing this fireplace at an elevation...
- Page 18 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued PARTS LIST FOR VENTING KITS Elbow) Number Description AND COMpONENTS HHT-58 High Wind Round Horizontal FMI PRODUCTS, LLC (5"/8") Pipe & Vent Termination Kit, Galvanized Kits HTS-58 Horizontal Square Termination, Number Description Galvanized P58-6 6" Section Double Wall Pipe,...
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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 26). 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 31. Locate sediment trap/drip leg where it is Continued within reach for cleaning. Install in piping sys- tem between fuel supply and fireplace. Locate CAUTION: Use only new, sediment trap/drip leg where trapped matter black iron or steel pipe.
- 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. Red Surface Indicates For Flexible Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than Equipment Propane/LP Use Gas Line...
- Page 24 FIREPLACE Removing Louver Panels Remove top and bottom louver panels by INSTALLATION simultaneously pulling both top end spring Continued latches towards center of appliance until they are disengaged from locating holes pRESSURE TESTING FIREpLACE GAS (see Figure 36). Repeat for bottom spring CONNECTIONS latches and pull louvers outward.
- Page 25 INSTALLING LAVA ROCK AND FIREPLACE INSTALLATION GLOWING EMBERS Continued It is very important to keep logs exactly as Removing Glass Door installed. Do not modify logs. Only use log set If replacement of glass is necessary, entire designed for this fireplace. Logs under log/grate assembly, glass and frame, must be replaced.
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Page 26: Brick Panels
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING BRICK LINER MODELS 13. Close glass door and lock latches on top and bottom of door and replace screen. BL36DA(SA) AND BL36DHA(SA) See Removing Glass Door, steps 5 and 6, page 25. WARNING: If fireplace has 14. -
Page 27: Wiring Diagram
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Remote Fireplace Control Receptacle Battery Cover Receiver 12 Volt Battery Extension Cord Ignition Pull to Remove Back of Module Plug Insulation Tab Handset Figure 41 - Installing the WRC Remote Figure 42 - Installing Battery into Back of Receiver Handset WIRING DIAGRAM... -
Page 28: Operation
OPERATION 6. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the FOR YOUR SAFETY floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” READ BEFORE LIGHTING in the safety information in column 1. If you don't smell gas, go to the next step. -
Page 29: Inspecting Burners
OPERATION Continued OpTIONAL REMOTE located on the left side of switch bracket to the right just inside louver panel. OpERATION The BK manual blower and BKT thermostati- Note: The WRC receiver and hand-held re- cally-controlled blower have an ON setting mote control kit must be purchased separately and an OFF setting. -
Page 30: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off fireplace WARNING: Only parts supplied and let cool before cleaning. by the manufacturer should be used when replacing broken or damaged glass door panel (see Replacement CAUTION: You must keep Parts, page 34). This glass door control areas, burners and panel is a complete unit. -
Page 31: Troubleshooting
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued VENTING SYSTEM 3. Check for evidence of excessive con- densation. Continuous condensation can Conduct annual inspection of the venting cause corrosion of caps, pipes and fittings system following these guidelines: and can be caused by having excessive 1. - Page 32 TROUbLEShOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM pOSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Pilot will not stay lit 1. Loose wiring on ignitor wire to 1. Check wiring connection. ignition module and/or poor Refer to wiring diagram (see ground to ignition module Wiring Diagram, page 27) and/or check ground wire to ignition module 2.
- Page 33 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 34: Replacement Parts
When Gas pressure Is Too Low installation, operation, or troubleshooting. • pilot will not stay lit 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 35: Accessories
PT36P - Platinum 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. -
Page 36: Parts
PARTS MODELS (V)VC36(NE)(PE), (V)VCC36(NE)(PE), SERIES www.fmiproducts.com 116235-01M... - Page 37 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 34 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIpTION QTY. Firebox Assembly • • • • Face Weldment • •...
- Page 38 PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS (V)VC36(NE)(PE), AND (V)VCC36(NE)(PE) www.fmiproducts.com 116235-01M...
- Page 39 PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS (V)VC36(NE)(PE) AND (V)VCC36(NE)(PE) This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 34 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIpTION QTY. Burner Pan Assembly Base Grate Bottom Firebox Base 26808...
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Page 40: 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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