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FMI CD36MCN-LS Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND
INSTALLATION MANUAL
PFS
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
NATURAL GAS MODEL CD36MCN-LS
WITH THERMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED
PROPANE/LP GAS MODEL CD36MCP-LS
®
WITH THERMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED
US
FAN AND DOOR SWITCH
FAN AND DOOR SWITCH

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  • Page 1 DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL NATURAL GAS MODEL CD36MCN-LS WITH THERMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED FAN AND DOOR SWITCH PROPANE/LP GAS MODEL CD36MCP-LS ® WITH THERMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED FAN AND DOOR SWITCH 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

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ............3 Operation ............24 Selecting Location ..........3 Cleaning and Maintenance ........ 26 Local Codes............4 Troubleshooting ..........27 Safety ..............4 Specifications ............ 32 Product Features ..........6 Replacement Parts ..........32 Pre-Installation Preparation ........6 Service Hints .............

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The FMI PRODUCTS, LLC warranty will WARNING: This product con- be voided by, and FMI PRODUCTS, LLC tains and/or generates chemicals disclaims any responsibility for the following actions: known to the State of California A) Modification to the fireplace, components, to cause cancer or birth defects doors, blower, fans or vent system.

  • Page 4: Local Codes

    SELECTING LOCATION Continued LOCAL CODES • Never obstruct openings of the appliance or flow of ventilation air. Keep control compart- Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all ments accessible. local codes. In the absence to local codes, • Do not locate appliance close to where use the current National Fuel Gas Code ANSI gasoline or other flammable liquids may be Z223.1/NFPA 54* (USA) or the current CSA-...
  • Page 5 SAFETY Continued Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance. Never place any objects on the appliance. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or other flam- mable material.

  • Page 6: Product Features

    SAFETY Continued Turn off the gas valve and pilot light before codes, with the National Electrical Code, cleaning fireplace. ANSI/NFPA 70. 6. Have venting system inspected annually 9. Do not use fireplace if any part has been by a qualified service person. If needed, exposed to or under water.
  • Page 7 PRE-INSTALLATION WARNING: Horizontal sec- PREPARATION tions of this vent system require Continued a minimum clearance of 2" from the top of the pipe and 1" mini- mum to the sides and bottom. Vertical sections of this system Wall require a minimum of 1" clear- ance to combustible materials on all sides of the pipe.
  • Page 8 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued Fixed Openable Fixed Closed Closed Openable TERMINATION CAP GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA AIR SUPPLY INLET (TERMINATION PROHIBITED) I = clearance to service regulator vent outlet [*72" (182.9 cm) A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or 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: Installation

    Female Locking Lugs fireplace. Locking Lugs • Installation other than as instructed by these instructions Vertical Flue NOTICE: All FMI PRODUCTS, Restrictor LLC direct vent fireplaces only (For Vertical approved 5/8" pipe components Venting and terminations. Application) Figure 6 - Venting Installation www.fmiproducts.com...
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued 5. For horizontal installation, an optional Roof siding standoff may be installed between Flashing vent cap and exterior wall. Secure horizon- tal vent cap to standoff. Secure standoff/ vent cap assembly to wall (see Figure 7). Wall Do not seal termination to vent pipe. Vent Strap termination must be removable for service pipe inspection.
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued 90° Elbow TYPICAL CORNER INSTALLATION Not to Exceed As Required (H) Limits Recommended Applications: for (V) Square • Corner ground floor installation See Chart Termination • Ground floor installation where pipe vents for Pipe horizontally through wall (over 12" horizon- Section tal pipe) Required...
  • Page 13 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. Venting with Two 90° Elbows Horizontal (H Vertical (V) Horizontal (H Horizontal (H 5' min. 2' max.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL Vertical Termination Configurations Figures 14 through 17 show four different TERMINATION configurations for vertical termination. Note: Vertical restrictor must be installed in all vertical installations. Venting with Two 90° Elbows 1. Determine the route your vertical venting Horizontal (H will take.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued Venting with One 90° Elbow Vertical (V) Horizontal (H) 5' min. 2' max. 6' min. 4' max. 7' min. 6' max. 8' min. 8' max. 20' max. 8' max. Vertical Venting 45° Elbow V = 40’ max. 45° Elbow Note: Install restrictor Note: Install restrictor into inner collar of...
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION Continued The remote control receiver is factory wired Pilot Gas Line Do Not Kink and connected to the convertible gas valve To Pilot as shown in Figure 19. Pilot Adjustment Burner ON/OFF Knob To Main Burner Inlet Flame Pressure Outlet Adjustment Knob Pressure...

  • Page 17: Checking Gas Connections

    INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS When routing gas line through conduit sleeve, make sure to repack insulation to fill gaps WARNING: All gas piping between gas line and conduit sleeve. Com- pounds used on threaded joints of gas piping and connections must be tested shall be resistant to the action of propane or for leaks after the installation is natural gas.
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION Continued REMOVING SCREEN DOOR Removing Glass Door If replacement of glass is necessary, entire ASSEMBLY AND GLASS DOOR assembly, glass and frame, must be replaced. If glass is broken, wear gloves and tape re- maining fragments onto frame. 1. Remove screen assembly by pushing the rod either left or right, then down and forward to remove screen/rod assembly from firebox.

  • Page 19: Front Log (Log 2)

    INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOGS, LAVA ROCK 3. Place log #3 (crossover log) onto rear and front logs. Make sure it is seated properly AND GLOWING EMBERS on surface of rear log and pin on front log It is very important to install these logs exactly as shown in Figure 29.
  • Page 20 INSTALLATION Continued DECORATIVE FACING 5. Place log #5 (base log) onto front left part of grate making sure notch and hole fit over Any noncombustible material may be used as metal pin and prong of grate. See Figure 31. facing (glass, tile, brick, etc.) as long as the 6.
  • Page 21 INSTALLATION Continued BLOWER ACCESSORY CAUTION: Never touch the WARNING: If there is a duplex blower wheel while in operation. electrical outlet installed in the For thermal disk replacement, loosen screw right side of the bottom of the and slide bracket assembly out from under- fireplace base area, be sure that neath screw (see Figure 35, page 24).
  • Page 22 INSTALLATION Continued Power Cord To Blower Motor Terminal Magnetic strips Air Flow To Thermal Direction Switch Ring Jumper Terminal on Wire Thermal Disc Green Wire Magnetic Bracket Assembly Phillips Screw Figure 34: Blower Assembly Thermal Disc Bracket Assembly Firebox Wiring Diagram Decal 12"...

  • Page 23: Wiring Diagram

    INSTALLATION Continued Blower Wiring Diagram Variable Fan Switch CAUTION: Label all wires Fan Switch (N.O.) prior to disconnection when Black servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dan- gerous operation. Verify proper 110/115 Blue V.A.C. operation after servicing. Black Blower Motor White...

  • Page 24: Burner Flame Adjustment

    BURNER FLAME ADJUSTMENT Burner flame adjustment (shutter opening) has been factory preset (for natural gas) to proper air-to-gas ratio. This ratio results in an even, clean burning flame across burner (see Figure 40). If adjustment is necessary, you can restore proper flame setting by loosening air shutter screw and rotating air shutter until proper setting is achieved (see Figure 41).

  • Page 25: Piezo Ignitor

    OPERATION Continued not use any phone in your building. only if control knob is popped out. • Immediately call your gas supplier 12. Set HI-LO knob to desired setting. from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the Position gas supplier’s instructions. Indicator •...

  • Page 26: Cleaning And Maintenance

    OPERATION Continued After lighting, let pilot flame burn for about Note: The burner may light if hand-held re- one minute. Turn control knob to ON posi- mote was on when selector switch was last tion. Adjust flame adjustment knob anywhere turned off.
  • Page 27 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued VENTING SYSTEM WARNING: Do not operate Conduct annual inspection of the venting fireplace with the glass door system following these guidelines: unlatched, removed, cracked 1. Check areas of venting system that are or broken. exposed to the weather for corrosion (rust spots or streaks and, in extreme cases, holes).

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair fireplace. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Pilot will not stay lit 1. Defective thermocouple 1. Check pilot flame. It must impinge on thermocouple 2.

  • Page 29: Orifice #43

    TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Delayed ignition burner 1. Manifold pressure is too 1. Contact local propane/LP or natural gas company 2. Burner porting or orifice 2. Clean burner (see Clean- clogged ing and Maintenance, page 26) or replace burner orifice Burner backfiring during 1.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Fireplace produces a whis- 1. Turning gas control knob to 1. Turn gas control knob to tling noise when burner is lit HI position when burner is LO position and let warm cold up for a minute 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: Specifications

    • model and serial numbers of your fireplace You may have further questions about • the replacement part number installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866-328-4537. When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your fireplace ready.

  • Page 33: Accessories

    Purchase these accessories from an au- BL36DH-A - 36" Warm Red Herringbone thorized dealer. If they can not supply these Brick accessories call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at FACE EXTENSION - FE-36M 1-866-328-4537. A list of authorized dealers can be found.

  • Page 34: Parts

    PARTS MODELS CD36MCN-LS AND CD36MCP-LS 16-4 16-5 16-3 16-6 16-2 16-1 PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN KEY NO PART NO. DESCRIPTION LP QTY. 101142-01SA Lava Rock • • 110251-01 Micro Switch Assembly • • 26839 Embers • • 125243-01 Remote Control/Receiver kit •...

  • Page 35: Pilot Assembly (Lp Gas)

    PARTS MODELS CD36MCN-LS AND CD36MCP-LS KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION LP QTY. Firebox Assembly • • Face Weldment • • 110994-01 Door Assembly • • 125519-01 Door Latch Magnet • • 125558-01 Door Latch Screw • • Fireplace Top •...

  • Page 36: Www.fmiproducts.com

    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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