FMI VCD36RN Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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Page 1 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL NATURAL GAS MODELS NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)CD36RN, (V)CD36RNE, (V)CD36TN, (V)CD36TNE, (V)CDC36RN, (V)CDC36RNE (V)CDC36TN, (V)CDC36TNE PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)CD36RP, (V)CD36RPE, (V)CD36TP, (V)CD36TPE, (V)CDC36RP, (V)CDC36RPE (V)CDC36TP, (V)CDC36TPE 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 Safety ..............2 Inspecting Burners..........36 Product Identification ........... 4 Cleaning and Maintenance ........ 37 Local Codes............5 Troubleshooting ..........38 Product Features ..........5 Specifications ............ 44 Pre-Installation Preparation ......... 5 Replacement Parts ..........44 Location of Termination Cap ........ 9 Service Hints .............
Page 3 SAFETY Continued you have these signs, the fireplace may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have fireplace serviced. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. These include pregnant women, people with heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the influ- ence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.
Page 4: Product Identification
SAFETY Continued 4. Turn fireplace off and let cool before servic- Carefully supervise young chil- ing, installing or repairing. Only a qualified dren when they are in the room service person should install, service or re- with fireplace. pair this fireplace. Have fireplace inspected annually by a qualified service person.
Page 5: Local Codes
REQUIREMENTS B149.1 installation code (CANADA). Determine the safest and most efficient loca- *Available from: tion for your FMI PRODUCTS, LLC direct-vent American National Standards Institute, Inc. fireplace. Make sure that rafters and wall 1430 Broadway studs are not in the way of the venting system.
Page 6 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued • When locating termination cap, it is impor- tant to observe the minimum clearances Fire Board shown in Figure 7, page 7. Collar • If recessing into a wall, you can avoid extra Protector framing by positioning your fireplace against an already existing framing member.
Page 7: Framing And Finishing
PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued FRAMING AND FINISHING MANTEL CLEARANCES Figure 5 shows typical framing of this fireplace. Figure 7 shows projected mantel depths at Figure 6 shows framing for corner installation. various heights above the top of the louver All minimum clearances must be met. opening.
Page 8 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued Outer Surround Combustible Material May Be Used " SAFE ZONE (3.8 cm) 6" 33° (15.2 cm) " (14 cm) " (9.5 cm) Perpendicular To Fireplace 12" Side Wall Opening (30.5 cm) Figure 8 - Side Clearances for Combustible Materials "...
Page 9: 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 10: 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 11: Venting Installation
• Installation of any component part not manufac- such as vinyl, wood, stucco, etc. tured or approved by FMI PRODUCTS, LLC • Never run the vent downward as this may • Installation other than as instructed by these...
Page 12: Installation Planning
VENTING INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION PLANNING 5. Carefully determine location where vent pipe assembly will penetrate outside wall. There are two basic types of direct-vent Center of hole should line up with center installation: line of horizontal vent pipe. Mark wall for a •...
Page 13 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued WARNING: Do not recess vent termination into any wall. Apply Mastic to This will cause a fire hazard. All Four Sides 6. Noncombustible Exterior Wall: Position Vent Cap horizontal vent cap in center of 8 " round hole and attach to exterior wall with four wood screws provided.
Page 14 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued NOTICE: Do not seal termination WARNING: Never run vent cap to vent pipe. Cap must be downward as this may cause removable for vent inspection excessive temperatures which and maintenance. could cause a fire. Operation of improperly installed and main- Vent tained venting system could result in serious injury, property...
Page 15 VENTING INSTALLATION Horizontal Square Straight/Adjustable Termination Continued Pipe 24" Max. Straight/Adjustable 90° Pipe 18" Max. Elbow Horizontal Square Termination 45° Elbow Wall Firestop Wall Firestop Corner Installation Vertical (V) Horizontal (H) Corner Installation " Min. " Max Vertical (V) Horizontal (H) Figure 21 - Horizontal Termination "...
Page 16 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued SNORKEL TERMINATION INSTALLATION Snorkel terminations are available for installa- Recommended Applications Models (V)(CD) tions requiring a vertical rise on the exterior of (CDC)36R and (V)(CD)(CDC)36T: the building. If installing snorkel below grade you must provide proper drainage to prevent •...
Page 17 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Venting with Two 90° Elbows Horizontal (H)+ Vertical (V) Horizontal (H) Horizontal (H 5' Min. 2' Max. 6' Max 6' Min. 3' Max. 8' Max 7' Min. 4' Max. 10' Max 90° 8' Min. 5' Max. 12' Max Elbow 12' Min.
Page 18 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Note: If an offset is needed to avoid obstruc- 1.5" 1" tions, you must support vent pipe every 3 feet. Use wall straps for this purpose (see Figure 26, page 17). Whenever possible, use 45° elbows instead of 90° elbows. The 45°...
Page 19 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Vertical Termination Configurations for Rear Vent Note: Install a Figures 29 and 30 show two different configu- VR-58 vertical rations for vertical termination. restrictor ring into inner pipe VERTICAL VENT INSTALLATIONS USING section prior to MULTIPLE 90° ELBOWS (V)(CD)(CDC)36R attaching vent REAR VENT termination cap.
Page 20 VENTING INSTALLATION Venting with Two 90° Elbows Continued Vertical (V) Horizontal (H) 8' Min. 6' Max Vertical Termination Configurations for 9' Min. 8' Max Top Vent 10' Min. 10' Max Figures 31 and 34 show four different configu- 12' Min. 14' Max rations for vertical termination.
Page 21 PARTS LIST FOR VENTING KITS Wall Firestop, 45° Elbow) AND COMPONENTS VT-58 Vertical Round Termination, Galv. ST-58-14 14" Snorkel Termination, Galv. FMI PRODUCTS, LLC (5"/8") Pipe & Vent Kits ST-58-36 36" Snorkel Termination, Galv. Number Description SC-58 Storm Collar, Galvanized P58-6 6"...
Page 22: Fireplace Installation
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CONNECTION 5. Remove two screws and outer cover on the left side of the outer cabinet. CAUTION: Disconnect the 6. Reinsert junction box retaining flange electrical power to the supply through slot now on the left side and swing screw mounting tab back through notch circuit before attempting to con- as before.
Page 23 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 2. Attach green ground wire from power cord to blower housing using screw pro- Lower Firebox vided (see Figure 36). Tighten screws Cavity securely. 3. Place blower against lower rear wall Side View Blower Location of firebox outer wrapper with exhaust Magnetic Spade port directed upward.
Page 24 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 2. Connect wire harness and power cord terminals. Connect the jumper wire to the blower motor terminal to the terminal of the thermal switch. Connect one wire of the thermal switch and one wire to the other remaining blower motor terminal. Note: The power cord outer insulation sleeve may have to be stripped slightly to allow Wiring Diagram Decal...
Page 25: Wiring Diagrams
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 10. The blower will only run when speed con- Pilot Burner trol knob is in the ON position and thermal switch senses temperature after fireplace Ignitor Lead Orange begins to heat up. Blower speed can be Transformer adjusted by rotating control knob.
Page 26 Figure 47 - Installing Battery Into Handset WRC HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION Figure 45 - Control Valve Terminals Your FMI PRODUCTS, LLC direct-vent fireplace INSTALLING OPTIONAL WIRELESS has been tested and approved in the USA for elevations from 0-2000 feet (610 m) .
Page 27 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued CHECK GAS TYPE CAUTION: Use only new, Use proper gas type for the fireplace unit you black iron or steel pipe. Inter- are installing. If your gas supply is not correct, nally-tinned copper tubing may do not install fireplace. See retailer where you purchased the fireplace for proper fireplace be used in certain areas.
Page 28 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued We recommend that you install a sediment To Gas Supply (Natural) Equipment trap/drip leg in supply line as shown in Figure Shutoff Valve 49. Locate sediment trap/drip leg where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in piping sys- tem between fuel supply and fireplace.
Page 29 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 6. Reconnect fireplace and equipment PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS shutoff valve to gas supply. Check recon- CONNECTIONS nected fittings for leaks. 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 51). Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 2. Open propane/LP supply tank valve for 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) propane/LP fireplace or main gas valve 1.
Page 30 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 3. Pull entire panel out until bottom tabs are pops the screen door out. Hold the screen door assembly at the bottom and swing the door up free of slot openings in lower face frame. to disengage the shoulder screws on the upper left and right side of the face frame.
Page 31 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 5. Lift lower frame tabs out from position- WARNING: If fireplace has ing slots found on lower frame retaining been running, turn off and let bracket (see Figure 58). 6. Remount new frame in reverse order by cool before accessing or servic- placing positioning tabs on glass frame ing the unit.
Page 32: Operation
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued WARNING: The glass door must be securely in place before running this fireplace. Do not run this fireplace if glass is missing or broken. 4. Open bag of ember materials. 5. Break apart about quarter sized pieces Ember and place a single layer along full length Material...
Page 33: Supplier
OPERATION Continued MILLIVOLT MODELS 8. Push in gas control knob all the way and 4. Keep gas control knob pressed in for hold. Immediately light pilot by repeatedly 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 pressing the piezo spark ignitor until a seconds, release gas control knob.
Page 34 OPERATION Continued MILLIVOLT MODELS Note for BKT Only: If you are using BKT OPERATING OPTIONAL blower with optional thermostat (wall mounted BLOWER ACCESSORY or remote control) for the fireplace, your fire- Locate blower controls by opening lower place and blower will not turn on and off at the louver panel on fireplace.
Page 35 OPERATION Continued ELECTRONIC IGNITION MODELS TO TURN OFF GAS OPERATING OPTIONAL TO APPLIANCE BLOWER ACCESSORY 1. Turn off wall switch. Locate blower controls by opening lower louver panel on fireplace. Blower controls are 2. Turn off all electric power to appliance if located on the right side of switch bracket to service is to be performed.
Page 36: Inspecting Burners
INSPECTING BURNERS BURNER FLAME PATTERN Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. Burner flames will be steady; not lifting or float- ing. Flame patterns will be different from unit PILOT ASSEMBLY to unit and will vary depending on installation The pilot assembly is factory preset for the type and weather conditions.
Page 37: 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 44).
Page 38: Troubleshooting
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued LOGS spots or streaks and, in extreme cases, holes). Have these items replaced im- • If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to mediately by a qualified service person. Installing Logs, Lava Rock and Glowing 2. Remove vent cap and shine a flashlight Embers, page 31, to properly replace logs.
Page 39 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When ignitor button is pressed, 1. Gas supply turned off or 1. Turn on gas supply or open there is spark at pilot but no equipment shutoff valve equipment shutoff valve ignition closed 2.
Page 40 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 Cleaning clogged and Maintenance, page 37) or replace burner orifice Burner backfiring during com- 1.
Page 41 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 42 TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRONIC IGNITION OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Ignitor will not spark or pilot 1. No gas supply, or shutoff 1. Check to see if you have gas will not light valve is OFF supply and that equipment shutoff valve is opened 2.
Page 43 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 44: Specifications
• model and serial numbers of your fireplace Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they • how fireplace was malfunctioning can’t supply original replacement part(s), call FMI • purchase date PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866-328-4537. Usually, we will ask you to return the part to When calling, have ready: the factory.
Page 45: Accessories
If they can not supply these acces- sories, either contact your nearest Parts MANUAL BLOWER KIT - BK Central or call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at Manual variable control blower accessory 1-866-328-4537 for information. You can provides better heat distribution. Complete in-...
Page 46: Parts
PARTS FIREPLACE ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS (V)CD36(RN)(RP), (V)CDC36(TN)(TP), (V)CD36RN-HA AND (V)CD36TN-HA (V)CDC36RN-HA AND (V)CDC36TN-HA www.fmiproducts.com 116035-01N...
Page 47 PARTS FIREPLACE ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS V)CD36(RN)(RP), (V)CDC36(TN)(TP), (V)CD36RN-HA AND (V)CD36TN-HA (V)CDC36RN-HA AND (V)CDC36TN-HA This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 44 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
Page 48 PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS V)CD36(RN)(RP), (V)CDC36(TN)(TP), (V) CD36RN-HA AND (V)CD36TN-HA (V)CDC36RN-HA AND (V)CDC36TN-HA www.fmiproducts.com 116035-01N...
Page 49 PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS V)CD36(RN)(RP), (V)CDC36(TN)(TP), (V)CD36RN-HA AND (V)CD36TN-HA (V)CDC36RN-HA AND (V)CDC36TN-HA This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 44 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
Page 50 PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS (V)CD36(RNE)(RPE), (V)CD36(TNE) (TPE), AND (V)CDC36(RNE)(RPE), (V)CDC36(TNE)(TPE), www.fmiproducts.com 116035-01N...
Page 51 PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS (V)CD36(RNE)(RPE), (V)CD36(TNE) (TPE), AND (V)CDC36(RNE)(RPE), (V)CDC36(TNE)(TPE), This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 44 of this manual. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 116719-01 Gas Valve Wire Harness (MV/PV) •...
Page 52: 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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