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OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
PFS
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Patent Pending
NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)KC36NE AND (V)KCC36NE SERIES
PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)KC36PE AND (V)KCC36PE 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)KC36NE AND (V)KCC36NE SERIES PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)KC36PE AND (V)KCC36PE 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 Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these signs, the log set may not be work- ing properly. Get fresh air at once! Have log set serviced. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others.
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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 (KC36 Series) Glass Door Screen Door Assembly (KCC36 Series) Lava Rock Log Set Electronic Control Valve Nailing Flange Andiron Assembly Lower Louver Panel Burner (KC36 Series) Assembly Glowing Embers Switch Bracket for Optional Remote and Blower Figure 1 - Direct-Vent Fireplace with Millivolt Ignition LOCAL CODES... -
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: Tem. Do Not Install This Fireplace
PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued NOTICE: This fireplace is in- tended for use as supplemental " heat. Use this fireplace along " 15" with your primary heating sys- " tem. Do not install this fireplace as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating "... -
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 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:... - Page 11 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.
- Page 12 VENTING INSTALLATION GROUND FLOOR INSTALLATION Recommended Applications: Continued • Installation using cabinet surrounds Minimum Pipe Siding Standoff • Through the wall using round or square Overlap 1 " termination (up to 12" adjustable pipe) • NOT FOR CORNER INSTALLATION Direct-Vent Pipe Screws Adjustable...
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Page 13: Color
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: Color
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. -
Page 15: Color
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’s Customer elevations from 0-2000 feet. Service Department at 1-866-328-4537. When installing this fireplace at an elevation...
- Page 18 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 Kits HTS-58 Horizontal Square Termination, Number Description Galvanized P58-6 6" Section Double Wall Pipe, HTKS-58 Horizontal Square Termination Kit...
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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 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 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 CAUTION: Use only new, sediment trap/drip leg where trapped matter black iron or steel pipe.
- Page 23 FIREPLACE 5. Reconnect fireplace and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply. Check recon- INSTALLATION nected fittings for leaks. Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than Red Surface 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) Flexible Indicates For Equipment 1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Fig- Gas Line Propane/LP Use Shutoff...
- 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 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LAVA ROCK AND Removing Glass Door If replacement of glass is necessary, entire GLOWING EMBERS assembly, glass and frame, must be replaced. It is very important to keep logs exactly as If glass is broken, wear gloves and tape re- installed.
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Page 26: Brick Panels
FIREPLACE between burner assembly and side of firebox (see Figure 40). INSTALLATION 10. Install right brick panel using same Continued method described in step 6 for left brick panel. Andiron 11. Replace deflector shield using screws Plenum removed in step 7. 12. -
Page 27: Wiring Diagram
FIREPLACE Fireplace Remote INSTALLATION Receptacle Control Receiver Continued a battery. Receiver can be installed by first plugging short extension cord into fireplace receptacle. Plug receiver unit into extension cord. Plug ignition module plug into receiver unit (see Figure 41). 3. Activate remote handset battery by re- Ignition Extension Cord moving insulating tab on back of handset... -
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 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 (see Wiring Diagram, page module 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
• fireplace will not produce specified heat numbers of your heater ready. • propane/LP gas supply might be low (pro- You can also visit FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s web pane/LP units only) site at www.fmiproducts.com. You may feel your gas pressure is too low. If so, contact your local gas supplier. -
Page 35: Accessories
PT36B - Brushed Brass dealer. If they can not supply these accessories PT36P - Platinum 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. BRICK LINER KIT... -
Page 36: Parts
PARTS MODELS (V)KC36(NE)(PE) AND (V)KCC36(NE)(PE) SERIES www.fmiproducts.com 116238-01L... - 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 • • 108010-01 Door Assembly •...
- Page 38 PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS (V)KC36(NE)(PE) AND (V)KCC36(NE)(PE) SERIES 31 33 www.fmiproducts.com 116238-01L...
- Page 39 PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS (V)KC36(NE)(PE) AND (V)KCC36(NE)(PE) SERIES 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. 116212-01 Burner Pan Assembly 116538-01 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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