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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
MANUALLY CONTROLLED MODELS
NATURAL GAS
(V)L32(HN, LHN), (V)L36(EN, LEN)
PROPANE/LP GAS
(V)L32(HP, LHP), (V)L36(EP, LEP)
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
PFS
®
REMOTE CONTROL READY MODELS
(V)L36(ZNR, LZNR), (V)L42(ZNR, LZNR)
(V)L36(ZPR, LZPR), (V)L42(ZPR, LZPR)
US
NATURAL GAS
PROPANE/LP GAS
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- Page 1 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ® MANUALLY CONTROLLED MODELS REMOTE CONTROL READY MODELS NATURAL GAS NATURAL GAS (V)L32(HN, LHN), (V)L36(EN, LEN) (V)L36(ZNR, LZNR), (V)L42(ZNR, LZNR) PROPANE/LP GAS PROPANE/LP GAS (V)L32(HP, LHP), (V)L36(EP, LEP) (V)L36(ZPR, LZPR), (V)L42(ZPR, LZPR) 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 Troubleshooting ..........27 Local Codes............4 Specifications ............ 31 Product Features ..........5 Wiring Diagram ..........31 Product Specifications ......... 5 Parts ..............32 Locating Firebox ..........7 Replacement Parts ..........40 Air For Combustion and Ventilation ..... 7 Service Hints ............. - Page 3 SAFETY Continued Do not place clothing or other DANGER: Carbon monoxide flammable material on or near poisoning may lead to death! the appliance. Never place any Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs objects on the heater. of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness or nausea.
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Page 4: Local Codes
SAFETY Continued 3. If you smell gas system. The ODS shuts down the fire- place if enough fresh air is not available. • shut off gas supply See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, • do not try to light any appliance page 7. -
Page 5: Product Features
PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION BLOWER ACCESSORY This firebox is designed for use with approved The circulating models will accept a rotary ANSI Z21.11.2 decorative type unvented room type fan (model BK) accessory. The blower heaters. (Physical size limitations apply. Refer circulates heated air from the firebox into the to minimum firebox requirements supplied room. - Page 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Continued 36" AND 42" MODELS Note: If only one dimension is shown, the dimension is the same for both 36" and 42" models. Firebox Top View Left Side View with Outside Air Air Kit Kit Location (Optional) Right Side View Front View...
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Page 7: Locating Firebox
LOCATING FIREbOx PLANNING 2. Everything needed to complete installation. 3. These models CANNOT be installed in a Plan where you will install the firebox. This will save bedroom unless the maximum Btu rating of time and money later when you install the firebox. the installed vent-free log set is less than Before installation, consider the following: 10,000 Btu/hr. - Page 8 AIR FOR COMbUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW _______ Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support) FOR HEATER LOCATION _______ Btu/Hr (actual amount used) Determining if You Have a Confined or Example: 63,360 Btu/Hr (maximum Unconfined Space the space can support) Use this work sheet to determine if you have 79,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount a confined or unconfined space.
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Page 9: Installation
AIR FOR COMbUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued wall connecting the two spaces (see options nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling 1 and 2, Figure 3). You can also remove door and one within 12" of the floor. Connect these into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 3). -
Page 10: Installation Clearances
INSTALLATION Continued IMPORTANT: Make sure the firebox is level. CAUTION: Do not install If firebox is not level, log set will not work the firebox directly on carpet properly. Note: Your firebox is designed to be used in or vinyl. zero clearance installations. - Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued IMPORTANT: If installing blower acces- CAUTION: Do not allow the sory (circulating models with louvers only), vent-free gas log heater to touch see Hard-Wiring Firebox, page 12. or extend beyond the fireplace 3. Carefully set firebox in front of rough open- ing with back of firebox inside wall open- screen.
- Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL 5. Attach firebox to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing ACCESSORIES flange (see Figure 8). To install a mantel or blower see instructions 6. If using an optional perimeter trim kit, provided with accessory.
- Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING FIREPLACE HOOD CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY AND SCREEN WARNING: This appliance 1. Attach hood to firebox using screws pro- requires a 1/2" NPT (National vided (see Figure 10). Pipe Thread) inlet connection to 2. Insert each rod through all rings located the pressure regulator.
- Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued For propane/LP units, the installer must We recommend that you install a sediment supply an external regulator. The external trap in supply line as shown in Figures 13 regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. and 14, depending on your model. Locate You must reduce incoming gas pressure to sediment trap where it is within reach for between 11"...
- Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued 2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equip- CAUTION: Avoid damage to ment shutoff valve was connected. regulator. Hold gas regulator 3. Pressurize supply piping system by either with wrench when connecting opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas or opening main gas it to gas piping and/or fittings valve located on or near gas meter for...
- Page 16 Continued INSTALLING LOGS 4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to control valve (Manually-Con- (Models (V)L32HN, (V)L32LHN. (V) trolled Models) or to gas control (Remote- L32HP and (V)L32LHP Ready Models) (see Figures 16 and 17). Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to WARNING: Failure to posi- all joints.
- Page 17 INSTALLATION Continued IMPORTANT: Make sure logs do not cover 3. Slide groove on back of rear log against any burner ports (see Figure 19). rear grate prongs. Make sure peg on the log is on top (see Figure 22). 3. Place lava rock around base of heater if desired.
- Page 18 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOGS 3. Position middle log as shown in Figure 24 making sure grooves in bottom of log Models (V)L36(ZNR, LZNR, ZPR, LZPR) fit over grate prongs. This log will rest on and (V)L42(ZNR, LZNR, ZPR, LZPR) top of bottom log. 4.
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Page 19: Operation
OPERATION MANUALLY-CONTROLLED MODELS FOR YOUR SAFETY LIGHTING READ BEFORE LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: If you do not fol- WARNING: low these instructions exactly, • If fireplace has glass doors, a fire or explosion may result never operate this heater with causing property damage, per- glass doors closed. - Page 20 OPERATION Continued MANUALLY-CONTROLLED MODELS 5. Press in control knob and turn counter- 9. To leave pilot lit and shut off burners only, turn control knob clockwise to the PI- clockwise to the PILOT position. LOT position. Press in and turn control knob Keep control knob pressed in for five (5) seconds (see Figure 27).
- Page 21 OPERATION Continued REMOTE-READY MODELS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ LIGHTING BEFORE LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: If you do not fol- WARNING low these instructions exactly, • If fireplace has glass doors, a fire or explosion may result never operate this heater with causing property damage, per- glass doors closed.
- Page 22 OPERATION Continued REMOTE-READY MODELS 11 . To leave pilot lit and shut off burners only, WARNING: Burners will turn control knob clockwise come on automatically within the PILOT position, use remote control manual OFF button, set selector switch one minute when the selector in the OFF position.
- Page 23 OPERATION Continued REMOTE-READY MODELS Control Knob in TO TURN OFF GAS Flame Adjustment On Position Knob TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1. Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position. REMOTE 2a. Set selector switch in the OFF position. Selector Toggle Switch 2b.
- Page 24 OPERATION Continued REMOTE-READY MODELS Manual Mode Note: Do not leave the hand-held remote in 1. Press the POWER and LOCK buttons the AUTO mode close to the fireplace. The together to turn on the hand-held remote radiant heat from the fireplace will turn off the control.
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Page 25: Inspecting Burners
INSPECTING bURNERS FRONT BURNER FLAME PATTERN Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. Figure 37 shows correct front burner flame pattern. Figure 38 shows incorrect front PILOT FLAME PATTERN burner flame pattern. The incorrect burner Figure 35 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. flame pattern shows yellow tipping at top of Figure 36 shows an incorrect pilot flame pat- blue flame. -
Page 26: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 4. Check the injector holder located at the WARNING: Turn off heater end of the burner tube again. Remove and let cool before cleaning. any large particles of dust, dirt, lint or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle. -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
TROUbLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off and unplug 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 ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY... - Page 28 TROUbLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ODS/pilot lights but flame 1. Control knob not fully 1. Press in control knob fully goes out when control knob pressed in is released 2. Control knob not pressed 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep in long enough control knob pressed in 30 seconds...
- Page 29 TROUbLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner backfiring during com- 1. Burner orifice is clogged or 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning bustion damaged and Maintenance, page 26) or replace burner orifice 2. Damaged burner 2. Replace damaged burner 3. Gas regulator defective 3.
- Page 30 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 31: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Manually-Controlled Models (V)L32HN, (V)L32LHN (V)L32HP, (V)L32LHP • Rating (Variable): 16,000/27,000 Btu/Hr • Rating (Variable): 16,000/27,000 Btu/Hr • Type Gas: Natural • Type Gas: Propane/LP • Ignition: Piezo • Ignition: Piezo • Manifold Pressure: 3.5" W.C. • Manifold Pressure: 8" W.C. -
Page 32: Parts
PARTS MANUAL MODELS L32HN, L32LHN, L32HP, L32LHP, VL32HN, VL32LHN, VL32HP AND VL32LHP www.fmiproducts.com 115254-01C... - Page 33 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 40 of this manual. PART NUMBER L32HN L32HP L32LHN L32LHP VL32HN VL32HP VL32LHN VL32LHP DESCRIPTION QTY. 108441-01 108441-01 108441-01 108441-01 Screen...
- Page 34 PARTS MANUAL MODELS L36EN, L36LEN, L36EP, L36LEP, VL36EN, VL36LEN, VL36EP AND VL36LEP 29-2 29-1 23/24 www.fmiproducts.com 115254-01C...
- Page 35 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 40 of this manual. PART NUMBER L36EN L36LEN L36EP L36LEP VL36EN VL36LEN VL36EP VL36LEP DESCRIPTION QTY. 12116 12116 12116 12116 Screen...
- Page 36 PARTS REMOTE-READY MODELS L36ZNR, L36LZNR, L36ZPR, L36LZPR, L42ZNR, L42LZNR, L42ZPR, L42LZPR, VL36ZNR, VL36LZNR, VL36ZPR, VL36LZPR, VL42ZNR, VL42LZNR, VL42ZPR AND VL42LZPR 23/24 www.fmiproducts.com 115254-01C...
- Page 37 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 40 of this manual. PART NUMBER (V)L36ZNR/PR (V)L36LZNR/PR (V)L42ZNR/PR (V)L42LZNR/PR DESCRIPTION QTY. 12116 12116 12116 12116 Screen 106691-01 106691-01 106691-01 106691-01...
- Page 38 PARTS LOG SETS FOR MODELS L36EN, L36LEN, L36EP, L36LEP, VL36EN, VL36LEN, VL36EP AND VL36LEP NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 110314-02 Front Left Log 110314-01 Front Right Log 110314-03 Middle Log 110314-04 Rear Log 110314-05 Crossover Log REFRACTORY PART NUMBERS FROM PAGE 35 L36EN L36LEN VL36EN...
- Page 39 PARTS LOG SETS FOR MODELS L36ZNR, L36LZNR, L36ZPR, L36LZPR, VL36ZNR, VL36LZNR, VL36ZPR, VL36LZPR, L42ZNR, L42LZNR, L42ZPR, L42LZPR, VL42ZNR, L42LZNR, VL42ZPR AND VL42LZPR LOG PART NUMBERS NO. (V)L36 MODELS (V)L42 MODELS DESCRIPTION 114984-01 114984-08 Middle Log 114984-02 114984-09 Left Top Log 114984-03 114984-10 Right Top Log...
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Page 40: Replacement Parts
Contact authorized dealers of this product. • your address If they can’t supply original replacement • model and serial numbers of your heater part(s), call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866- • how heater was malfunctioning 328-4537. • purchase date Usually, we will ask you to return the part to the factory. -
Page 41: Accessories
LT42B - 42" Louver Trim Kit, Brushed Brass dealer. If they can not supply these accessories LT42P - 42" Louver Trim Kit, Platinum call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866-328-4537 for information. You can also write to the ad- PERIMETER TRIM dress listed on the back page of this manual. - Page 42 NOTES _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ www.fmiproducts.com 115254-01C...
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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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