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FMI V)DVF36NS Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
PFS
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MODELS (V)DVF36NS, (V)DVF36PS, (V)DVF36NH, (V)DVF36PH,
DVF36NS-HA, DVF36NH-HA, (V)DVF42NS, (V)DVF42PS,
(V)DVF42NH, (V)DVF42PH, DVF42NS-HA, AND DVF42NH-HA
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
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  • Page 1 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ® MODELS (V)DVF36NS, (V)DVF36PS, (V)DVF36NH, (V)DVF36PH, DVF36NS-HA, DVF36NH-HA, (V)DVF42NS, (V)DVF42PS, (V)DVF42NH, (V)DVF42PH, DVF42NS-HA, AND DVF42NH-HA 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

    This fireplace must be installed with other gases, unless a certified FMI PRODUCTS, LLC vent pipe components kit is used. and terminations. This fireplace complies with the National...
  • Page 3 SAFETY Continued affected by carbon monoxide than others. These include pregnant women, people with heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes. Natural and Propane/LP Gas: Natural and propane/LP gas are odorless. An odor-making agent is added to the gas.

  • Page 4: With Fireplace

    SAFETY Continued 4. Turn fireplace off and let cool before Carefully supervise young chil- servicing, installing or repairing. Only a dren when they are in the room qualified service person should install, with fireplace. service or repair this fireplace. Have fire- place inspected annually by a qualified service person.

  • Page 5: Local Codes

    LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. local codes. In the absence to local codes, 1430 Broadway use the current National Fuel Gas Code ANSI New York, NY 10018 Z223.1/NFPA 54*. National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

  • Page 6: Pre-Installation

    PRE-INSTALLATION LOCATION AND SPACE accidental blockage of venting system. REQUIREMENTS When using snow blowers, do not direct snow towards vent termination area. Determine the safest and most efficient loca- tion for your direct vent fireplace. Make sure that rafters and wall studs are not in the way of the venting system.
  • Page 7 PRE-INSTALLATION Continued CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows: *Back and sides 1" Perpendicular walls 6" Floor 0" Ceiling to louver opening 42" Front 36" Top of Standoffs 0" Vent (See venting instructions for specific venting clearances.) Combustible material with a maximum thick- 41"...

  • 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: Requirements For The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts

    REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS INSPECTION For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or The state or local gas inspector of the side structure used in whole or in part for residential wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment purposes, including those owned or operated by shall not approve the installation unless, upon...

  • Page 10: Venting Installation

    These models are tested and approved for use with FMI PRODUCTS, LLC (direct vent) INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS pipe components and terminations. • Wear gloves and safety glasses for The venting system must terminate on the...
  • Page 11 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION PLANNING etrated is constructed of noncombustible material, such as masonry block or con- There are two basic types of direct vent crete, a 8 " hole with zero clearance is installation: acceptable (see Figure 9). • Horizontal Termination •...
  • Page 12 VENTING INSTALLATION Cut Siding Away to Continued Fit Standoff 5. Noncombustible Exterior Wall: Position Standoff Wood horizontal vent cap in center of the 8 " round Screw hole and attach to exterior wall with four wood screws provided. Before attaching vent cap Vent to exterior wall, run a bead of non-hardening mastic (pliable sealant) around outside edges...
  • Page 13 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Horizontal Termination Configurations NOTICE: Do not seal termination Figure 15 shows a configuration for venting cap to vent pipe. Cap must be with horizontal termination with a chart of removable for vent inspection critical minimum and maximum dimensions and maintenance.
  • Page 14 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Venting with Two 90° Elbows Horizontal (H Vertical (V) Horizontal (H 6' min. 8' max. 7' min. 10' max. 8' min. 15' max. 20' max. 20' max. Figure 16 - Horizontal Termination Using Two 90° Elbows Vertical Termination Installation Note: Vertical restrictor must be installed in all vertical installations.
  • Page 15 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Flat Ceiling Installation down-drafting in high winds. Increasing 1. Cut a 11 " square hole in ceiling using vent height may solve this problem. locating hole as a center point. Opening 7. Twist-lock vent cap onto last section of should be framed to 11 "...
  • Page 16 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION Your FMI PRODUCTS, LLC direct vent Vertical fireplace has been tested and approved for Venting elevations from 0-2000 feet. V = 40' max. Fireplaces for high altitude (-HA Models) are for installations above 4,000 feet only. These fireplaces are equipped with parts specific for higher altitudes.

  • Page 17: Fireplace Installation

    FIREPLACE INSTALLATION CHECK GAS TYPE For propane/LP connection only, the installer must supply an external regulator. The exter- Use proper gas type for the fireplace unit you nal regulator will reduce incoming gas pres- are installing. If you have conflicting gas types, sure.
  • Page 18 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Check your building codes for any special WARNING: Use pipe joint requirements for locating equipment shutoff valve to fireplaces. sealant that is resistant to liquid Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT petroleum (LP) gas. threads. This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe.
  • Page 19 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS 3. Check all joints from propane/LP supply tank or gas meter to equipment shutoff WARNING: Test all gas piping valve (see Figure 25 or Figure 26). Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all and connections, internal and joints.
  • Page 20 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 3. Make sure control knob of fireplace is in Removing Glass Door the OFF position. If replacement of glass is necessary, the entire frame assembly must be replaced. Gloves 4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff must be worn when removing/replacing glass valve to gas valve (see Figure 25 or door.
  • Page 21 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued LAVA ROCK, DECORATIVE GRATE, Loose Log #3 Loose Log #2 EMBER FLAKES AND SCRAP LOG INSTALLATION Lava rock, ember flakes and scrap log pieces are included with your fireplace. Install these items while glass doors are open and/or removed. 1.
  • Page 22 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued REMOVING LOG SET/BURNER 5. Place scrap log pieces randomly behind grate as shown in Figure 31 on lava rock MODULE and around (but not on) burner ports. Connecting and Disconnecting Gas Line 6. Place grate in front of logs as shown in Figure 31.
  • Page 23 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued WARNING: Never use an Assembly Burner Base open flame to check for a leak. Apply noncorrosive leak de- tection fluid to joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct leaks at once. CAUTION: The gas supply Spacers shall be shut off prior to discon- Firebox necting the electrical power, if Bottom...

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued MATCHING SECURITY CODES TROUBLESHOOTING Each remote control can use one of 65,536 If you encounter problems with your fireplace unique security codes. It may be necessary system, the problem may be with the fireplace to program the remote receiver to "LEARN" itself or it could be with the remote control.

  • Page 25: Operation

    OPERATION 6. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. FOR YOUR SAFETY Then smell for gas, including near the READ BEFORE LIGHTING floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information. If you don't smell WARNING: If you do not fol- gas, go to the next step.

  • Page 26: Inspecting Burners

    OPERATION Continued PILOT Equipment Shutoff Valve Figure 36 - Turning Equipment Shutoff Valve to the OFF Position Ignitor Pilot Burner Sensing Rod Figure 37 - Pilot INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. Sensing PILOT ASSEMBLY Pilot The pilot assembly is factory preset for the Ignitor/...

  • Page 27: Cleaning And Maintenance

    INSPECTING BURNERS Continued BURNER FLAME PATTERN Burner flames will be steady, not lifting or float- ing. Flame patterns will be different from unit to unit and will vary depending on installation type and weather conditions. If the vent configuration is installed incorrectly, flames will lift or "ghost".
  • Page 28 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued PILOT AND BURNERS WARNING: Only parts sup- • Remove material before cleaning burners plied by the manufacturer and replace when cleaning is complete. should be used when replacing • Burner and controls should be cleaned with broken or damaged glass door compressed air to remove dust, dirt or lint.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair fireplace. 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 30 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Pilot will not stay lit 1. Loose wiring on ignitor wire 1. Check wiring connection. to ignition module and/ Refer to wiring diagram or poor ground to ignition (see Wiring Diagram, page module 38) and/or check ground wire to ignition module 2.
  • Page 31 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 32: Parts

    PARTS MODELS (V)DVF36NS, (V)DVF36PS, (V)DVF36NH, (V)DVF36PH, DVF-36NS- HA, DVF36NH-HA, (V)DVF42NS, (V)DVF42PS, (V)DVF42NH, (V)DVF42PH, DVF-42NS-HA, AND DVF42NH-HA 33(36") 32(42") www.fmiproducts.com 125078-01G...
  • Page 33 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 39 of this manual. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 122653-01 Door Assembly, 36" • • • 122653-02 Door Assembly, 42" •...
  • Page 34 PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS (V)DVF36NS, (V)DVF36PS, (V)DVF36NH, (V) DVF36PH, DVF-36NS-HA, DVF36NH-HA, (V)DVF42NS, (V)DVF42PS, (V) DVF42NH, (V)DVF42PH, DVF-42NS-HA, AND DVF42NH-HA www.fmiproducts.com 125078-01G...

  • Page 35: Burner Assembly

    PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLY This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 39 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 122839-02 Burner Tube, 36" • • • 122839-01 Burner Tube, 42"...
  • Page 36 PARTS REFRACTORY PARTS Herringbone Brick Shown www.fmiproducts.com 125078-01G...
  • Page 37 PARTS REFRACTORY PARTS NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 125124-01 Rear Refractory, Herringbone 42" White • 125124-02 Rear Refractory, Herringbone 42" Red • 125088-01 Rear Refractory, Herringbone 36" White • 125088-02 Rear Refractory, Herringbone 36" Red • 125123-01 Rear Refractory, Stacked 42" White •...

  • Page 38: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS (V)DVF36NS, (V)DVF36NH (V)DVF42PS, (V)DVF42PH • Rating: 33,500 Btu/hr • Rating: 37,000 Btu/hr • Gas Type: Natural Gas Only • Gas Type: Propane/LP Gas Only • Ignition: Electronic • Ignition: Electronic • Manifold Pressure: 3.5" w.c. • Manifold Pressure: 10.0" w.c.

  • Page 39: 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 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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