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OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
PFS
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Patent Pending
NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)VC42NE AND (V)VCC42NE SERIES
PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)VC42PE AND (V)VCC42PE 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.
For more information, visit www.fmiproducts.com
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- Page 1 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ® Patent Pending NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)VC42NE AND (V)VCC42NE SERIES PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)VC42PE AND (V)VCC42PE 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 ........... 5 Cleaning and Maintenance ........ 30 Local Codes............5 Troubleshooting ..........31 Product Features ..........5 Replacement Parts ..........34 Pre-Installation Preparation ......... 6 Service Hints ............. 34 Location of Termination Cap ........ - Page 3 SAFETY Continued This fireplace must be installed by a qualified (certified or licensed) service person. It has a sealed gas combustion chamber that uses a coaxial pipe (pipe within a pipe and having the same center) venting system. It brings in fresh air for combustion through the outer pipe and combustion gases are exhausted through the inner pipe.
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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 Keep the area around your service person. -
Page 5: Product Identification
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Upper Louver Panel Flue Collar Screen Door (VC42 Series) (VCC42 Series) Glass Door Assembly Nailing Lava Rock Flange Electronic Control Valve Log Set Burner Assembly Lower Louver Panel (VC42 Series) Glowing Switch Bracket for Optional Embers Remote and Blower Figure 1 - Direct-Vent Fireplace with Millivolt Ignition LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace with care. -
Page 6: Pre-Installation Preparation
Determine the safest and most efficient loca- exterior surface on the back, sides or top of tion for your FMI PRODUCTS, LLC direct-vent your fireplace, except where standoff spac- fireplace. Make sure that rafters and wall ers are integrally attached. -
Page 7: Figure 6, Page 7, For Proper Installation Height
PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued NOTICE: This fireplace is in- tended for use as supplemental " " " heat. Use this fireplace along with your primary heating system. Do " not install this fireplace as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may "... -
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 out-... -
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VENTING INSTALLATION 5. Carefully determine location where vent pipe assembly will penetrate outside Continued wall. Center of hole should line up with INSTALLATION PLANNING center line of horizontal vent pipe. Mark wall for a 11 " x 11 " square hole. There are two basic types of direct-vent Cut and frame square hole in exterior installation:... -
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VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Apply Mastic to 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. -
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VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Minimum Pipe GROUND FLOOR INSTALLATION Siding Standoff Overlap 1 " Recommended Applications: • Installation using cabinet surrounds Direct-Vent • Through the wall using round or square Pipe Screws termination (up to 12" adjustable pipe) Wall • NOT FOR CORNER INSTALLATION Firestop Adjustable Horizontal... -
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VENTING INSTALLATION Continued CORNER INSTALLATION Required Recommended Applications: Vertical (V) Vertical Pipe Horizontal (H) • Corner ground floor installation " min. None 30" max. " min. 1 ft. 48" max. • Ground floor installation where pipe vents horizontally through wall (over 12" horizon- "... -
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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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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- 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 Consult your local gas company to help deter- mine the proper orifice for your location. For assistance with any high altitude installa- tion contact FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’ Customer Service Department at 1-866-328-4537. www.fmiproducts.com 116237-01M...
- Page 18 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued PARTS LIST FOR VENTING KITS Number Description AND COMPONENTS HHT-58 High WInd Round Horizontal Termination Kit, Galvanized FMI PRODUCTS, LLC (5"/8") Pipe & Vent HTS-58 Horizontal Square Termination, Kits Galvanized Number Description HTKS-58 Horizontal Square Termination Kit P58-6 6"...
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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
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 3. Place the blower against the lower rear CAUTION: Never touch the wall of the firebox outer wrapper with the exhaust port directed upward. Attach blower wheel while in operation. Thermal disc magnetic bracket to the bot- tom of the firebox sub-floor. - 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 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 4. Check all joints of gas supply piping sys- tem. Apply noncorrosive leak detection INSTALLATION fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a Continued leak. Correct all leaks at once. 5. Reconnect fireplace and equipment Red Surface shutoff valve to gas supply. Check recon- Indicates For Flexible Equipment...
- 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 FIREPLACE INSTALLING LAVA ROCK AND GLOWING EMBERS INSTALLATION It is very important to keep logs exactly as Continued installed. Do not modify logs. Only use log Removing Glass Door set designed for this fireplace. Logs under log/grate assembly are attached to burner. If replacement of glass is necessary, the entire assembly, glass and frame, must be Do not attempt to move these logs as this...
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Page 26: Brick Panels
FIREPLACE Installing Lava Rock and Glowing Embers, page 25. INSTALLATION 16. Close glass door and lock latches on top Continued and bottom of door and replace screen. See Removing Glass Door, steps 5 and INSTALLING BRICK LINER MODELS 6, page 25. BL42D-A(S-A) AND BL42DH-A(S-A) 17. -
Page 27: Wiring Diagram
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Remote Battery Cover Fireplace Control 12 Volt Battery Receptacle Receiver Back of Pull to Remove Handset Insulation Tab Ignition Extension Cord Module Plug Figure 42 - Installing Battery into Back of Figure 41 - Installing the WRC Remote Handset Receiver 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, 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 sup- and let cool before cleaning. plied by the manufacturer should be used when replacing broken or damaged glass door panel CAUTION: You must keep (see Replacement Parts, page control areas, burners and 34). -
Page 31: Troubleshooting
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued VENTING SYSTEM 3. Check for evidence of excessive condensa- tion. Continuous condensation can cause Conduct annual inspection of the venting corrosion of caps, pipes and fittings and can system following these guidelines: be caused by having excessive lateral runs, 1. - Page 32 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/or Refer to wiring diagram poor ground to ignition mod- (see 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
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. MANUAL BLOWER KIT - BK... -
Page 36: Parts
PARTS MODELS VC42NE, VVC42NE, VCC42NE, VVCC42NE, VC42PE, VVC42PE, VCC42PE AND VVCC42PE SERIES www.fmiproducts.com 116237-01M... -
Page 37: Screen Door
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 VC42(NE)(PE), VVC42(NE)(PE), VCC42(NE) (PE) AND VVCC42(NE)(PE) www.fmiproducts.com 116237-01M...
- Page 39 PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS VC42NE, VC42PE, VVC42NE AND VVC42PE 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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