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OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
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Patent Pending
NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)TC36NE AND (V)TCC36NE SERIES
PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)TC36PE AND (V)TCC36PE 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)TC36NE AND (V)TCC36NE SERIES PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)TC36PE AND (V)TCC36PE 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.
- Page 4 SAFETY Continued Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with fireplace. Keep the area around your fireplace clear of combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapor or liquids. Do not run fireplace where these are used or stored. 1.
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Page 5: Product Identification
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Upper Louver Panel Door Screen Flue Collar (TC36 Series) Assembly (TCC36 Series) Nailing Flange Glass Door Assembly Lava Rock Electronic Control Log Set Valve Burner Assembly Lower Louver Panel (TC36 Series) Glowing Switch Bracket for Optional Embers Remote and Blower Figure 1 - Direct-Vent Fireplace with Electrionic 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 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued NOTICE: This fireplace is in- tended for use as supplemental " " 15" heat. Use this fireplace along with your primary heating sys- " tem. Do not install this fireplace as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating "...
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Page 8: Location Of Termination Cap
LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP Fixed Openable Fixed Closed Closed Openable TERMINATION CAP AIR SUPPLY INLET GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA (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 to All WARNING: Do not recess Four Sides vent termination into any wall. This will cause a fire hazard. Vent Cap 6. Noncombustible Exterior Wall: Posi- tion horizontal vent cap in center of 8 " round hole and attach to exterior wall with 4 wood screws provided.
- Page 12 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued GROUND FLOOR INSTALLATION Minimum Pipe Siding Standoff Recommended Applications: Overlap 1 " • Installation using cabinet surrounds Direct-Vent • Through the wall using round or square Pipe Screws termination (up to 12" adjustable pipe) • NOT FOR CORNER INSTALLATION Wall Firestop 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 Continued INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL should be framed to 11 " x 11 " inside dimensions, as shown in Figure 9 on page TERMINATION 10, using framing lumber the same size as Note: Vertical restrictor must be installed in ceiling joists. - Page 16 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued 5. Place flashing over pipe section(s) ex- similar factors may cause poor draft or tending through roof. Secure base of down-drafting in high winds. Increasing flashing to roof and framing with roofing vent height may solve this problem. nails.
- 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’ Customer elevations from 0-2000 feet. 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
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued the exhaust port directed upward. Attach CAUTION: Never touch the Thermal disc magnetic bracket to the bot- blower wheel while in operation. tom of the firebox sub-floor. The thermo- disc must be oriented near the fireplace 9. Check to make sure that power cord is bottom as shown in Figure 6, in order to completely clear of blower wheel and sense temperature and properly operate. - Page 21 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO 7. Check to make sure that power cord is 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 sediment trap/drip leg where trapped matter CAUTION: Use only new, is not likely to freeze.
- 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- Red Surface nected fittings for leaks. Flexible Indicates For Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than Equipment Gas Line Propane/LP Use...
- Page 24 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Removing Louver Panels Remove top and bottom louver panels by Continued simultaneously pulling both top end spring PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS latches towards center of appliance until CONNECTIONS they are disengaged from locating holes 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure (see Figure 36).
- Page 25 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION log/grate assembly are attached to burner. Do not attempt to move these logs as this Continued will damage logs. Removing Glass Door If replacement of glass is necessary, entire WARNING: Logs are unitized assembly, glass and frame, must be replaced. and attached to the grate.
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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 Receiver Battery Cover 12 Volt Battery Ignition Extension Cord 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 READ floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” 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 the BKT ther- Note: The WRC receiver and hand-held re- mostatically-controlled blower have an ON mote control kit must be purchased separately setting 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 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 address listed on the back page of this manual.. -
Page 36: Parts
PARTS MODELS (V)TC36NE, (V)TC36PE, (V)TCC36NE, AND (V)TCC36PE www.fmiproducts.com 116234-01L... - 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)TC36(NE)(PE) AND (V)TCC36(NE)(PE) 33 32 www.fmiproducts.com 116234-01L...
- Page 39 PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS (V)TC36(NE)(PE) AND (V)TCC36(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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