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OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
PFS
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
lowed 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
Comfort
Comfort
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE
®
US
NATURAL GAS
CTDV36NR-A
Flame
Flame
by FMI PRODUCTS, LLC
TM
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- Page 1 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ® NATURAL GAS CTDV36NR-A WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol- lowed 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information ..........2 Cleaning and Maintenance ........ 29 Local Codes............4 Troubleshooting ..........31 Product Identification ........... 4 Replacement Parts ..........35 Product Features ..........4 Service Hints ............. 35 Pre-Installation Preparation ......... 5 Technical Service..........35 Location of Termination Cap ........ - Page 3 SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: Do not use a blow- Continued er insert, heat exchanger insert or This fireplace must be installed by a qualified other accessory not approved for (certified or licensed) service person. It has use with this fireplace. a sealed gas combustion chamber that uses a coaxial pipe (pipe within a pipe and having the same center) venting system.
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Page 4: Local Codes
SAFETY INFORMATION LOCAL CODES Continued Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence to local codes, 2. If you smell gas use the current National Fuel Gas Code ANSI • shut off gas supply Z223.1/NFPA 54*. •... -
Page 5: Pre-Installation Preparation
PRODUCT FEATURES • Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations. Wall or framing Continued material can be placed directly against any • This fireplace requires a wall switch, hand- exterior surface on the back, sides or top of held remote or wall thermostat (millivolt) for your fireplace, except where standoff spac- operation (see Accessories, page 36). - Page 6 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows: Back and sides 0" " Perpendicular walls 6" Floor 0" Ceiling to louver opening 42" " " Front 36" Top of Standoffs 0" Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for Vent (See venting Installation Against an Exterior Wall...
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Page 7: 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) minimum] balcony [*12"... -
Page 8: Venting Installation Instructions
VENTING INSTALLATION WARNING: Read all instruc- INSTRUCTIONS tions completely and thoroughly before attempting installation. NOTICE: Read these instruc- Failure to do so could result in tions completely before at- serious injury, property damage tempting installation. or loss of life. These models are tested and approved for use with FMI PRODUCTS, LLC (direct-vent) NOTICE: Failure to follow these in- pipe components and terminations as well as... - Page 9 VENTING INSTALLATION as subassemblies for convenience. INSTRUCTIONS 5. Carefully determine the location where the vent pipe assembly will penetrate Continued the outside wall. The center of the hole should line up with the center-line of the INSTALLATION PLANNING horizontal vent pipe. Mark the wall for a There are two basic types of direct-vent 10"...
- Page 10 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Apply Mastic to All Four Sides Continued Vent Cap WARNING: Do not recess vent termination into any wall. This will cause a fire hazard. Position the Noncombustible Exterior Wall: horizontal vent cap in the center of the 7 "...
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Page 11: Venting Installation Instructions
VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Minimum Pipe Siding Standoff GROUND FLOOR INSTALLATION Overlap 1 " Recommended Applications: Direct-Vent • Installation using cabinet surrounds Pipe Screws • Through the wall using round or square termination (up to 12" horizontal pipe) Wall • NOT FOR CORNER INSTALLATION Firestop Adjustable Horizontal... - Page 12 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Not to Exceed CORNER AND ALTERNATE INSTALLATION (H) Limits Recommended Applications: Square Termination • Corner ground floor installation 90° Elbow • Ground floor installation where pipe vents hori- zontally through wall (over 12" horizontal pipe) • Basement installation where one foot clear- ance from ground to termination is possible Wall 90°...
- Page 13 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued HORIZONTAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION USING TWO 90° ELBOWS The following configurations show the minimum vertical rise requirements for a horizontal sys- tem 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 14: Installation For Vertical Termination
VENTING INSTALLATION Drop a plumb line from the inside of the roof to the locating hole in the ceiling. INSTRUCTIONS Mark the center point where the vent will Continued penetrate the roof. Drill a small locating hole at this point. INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL TERMINATION Flat Ceiling Installation... - Page 15 VENTING INSTALLATION Vertical Termination Configurations Figures 21 through 24 show four different INSTRUCTIONS configurations for vertical termination. Continued Venting with Two 90° Elbows 4. Connect a section of pipe and extend up Horizontal (H through the hole. Vertical (V) Horizontal (H Note: If an offset is needed to avoid 5' min.
- Page 16 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Vertical Venting V = 40' max. Note: Install restrictor into Note: Install inner collar of restrictor into fireplace as inner collar of shown. fireplace as shown. 45° Elbow 45° Elbow Venting with Two 90° Elbows Figure 24 - Vertical Venting Vertical (V Horizontal (H) Configuration With No Horizontal Run...
- Page 17 VENTING INSTALLATION Number Description INSTRUCTIONS Horizontal Round Termination Kit (Includes: Round Termination, Continued Wall Firestop and 45° Elbow) PARTS LIST FOR VENTING KITS HTKS-47 Horizontal Square Termination Kit AND COMPONENTS (Includes: Square Termination, Wall Firestop, 45° Elbow) FMI PRODUCTS, LLC Pipe & Vent Kits FMI PRODUCTS, LLC Elbows Number Description...
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Page 18: Fireplace Installation
If your firebox is installed as a free- 36). A conversion kit is supplied with the standing unit with an accessory man- CTDV36NR-A. tel, determine whether power cord will exit left side or right side of firebox. INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER... -
Page 19: Fireplace Installation
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION attached to terminals on blower motor and thermal switch, and that screw for thermodisc Continued bracket and green ground wire is tight. 9. Check to make sure power cord is com- 5. Mount speed control box against mounting pletely clear of blower wheel and there are plate provided in lower fireplace cavity by no other foreign objects in blower wheel. - Page 20 FIREPLACE Installation Items Needed Before installing fireplace, make sure you have INSTALLATION the items listed below. Continued • external regulator (supplied by installer) 11. Peel off backing paper and stick supplied • piping (check local codes) wiring diagram decal on firebox bottom •...
- Page 21 FIREPLACE CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY INSTALLATION Continued Installation Items Needed • 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver Installation must include an equipment shutoff • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Lo- provided) cate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook 1.
- Page 22 FIREPLACE Equipment Shutoff Valve INSTALLATION Propane/LP Supply Tank Continued PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Disconnect fireplace and its individual equipment shutoff valve from gas supply Gas Valve piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa) will damage fireplace gas Figure 34 - Checking Gas Joints for regulator.
- Page 23 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL WALL Removing Louver Panels Remove the top and bottom louver panels by MOUNT SWITCH - GWMS2 simultaneously pulling both top end spring 1. Connect one terminal of 25 ft. wire for latches towards the center of the appliance wall switch to TPTH terminal on the valve.
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Page 24: Brick Panels
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 4. Remove three screws from deflector shield Unlock Lock Latch on inside top of firebox. Set shield and screws aside. 5. Install rear brick panel first. Rest bottom edge of panel on back edge of grate (see Figure 39). - Page 25 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Rear Log INSTALLING LOGS, LAVA ROCK AND GLOWING EMBERS Front Log It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use logs supplied with fireplace. Metal Open louvers, remove screen, unlock door latches, and open glass door.
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Page 26: Operating Fireplace
FIREPLACE OPERATING FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING 7. Place lava rock along sides and front of firebox bottom in areas that are visible WARNING: If you do not fol- only. It is not necessary to use all of lava low these instructions exactly, rock provided. -
Page 27: Operating Fireplace
OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued 1. STOP! Read the safety information, TO TURN OFF GAS above. TO APPLIANCE 2. Open lower louver panel. 1. Open lower louver panel. 3. Turn off all electric power to the fire- 2. Set selector switch in the OFF position place. - Page 28 OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued After lighting, let pilot flame burn for about control knob back to PILOT. The pilot will one minute. Turn control knob to ON remain lit. position. Adjust flame adjustment knob IMPORTANT: To turn the pilot off, turn the anywhere between HI and LO.
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Page 29: Inspecting Burners
INSPECTING BURNERS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. WARNING: Turn off fireplace PILOT ASSEMBLY and let cool before cleaning. The pilot assembly is factory preset for the proper flame. Alterations may have occurred during shipping and handling. The pilot is CAUTION: You must keep located on the back right hand side of the control areas, burners, and... - Page 30 CLEANING AND LOGS MAINTENANCE • If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to Installing Logs, Lava Rock, and Glowing Continued Embers, page 25, to properly replace logs. WARNING: Only parts sup- • Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any plied by the manufacturer should carbon buildup on logs.
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Page 31: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean pilot. This can damage pilot unit. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY... - Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Pilot lights but flame goes 1. Gas control knob not fully 1. Press in gas control knob out when control knob is pressed in fully released 2. G a s c o n t r o l k n o b n o t 2.
- Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Heater produces a whistling 1. Turning gas control knob to 1. Turn gas control knob to LO noise when burner is lit HI position when burner is position and let warm up for cold a minute 2.
- Page 34 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 35: Replacement Parts
SPECIFICATIONS CTDV36NR-A • Rating: 15,400/22,000 Btu/Hr • Gas Type: Natural • Ignition: Piezo • Manifold Pressure: 3.5" W.C. • Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure: 5.5" W.C. • Dimensions (Actual size of firebox. Mea- surements do no include nailing flanges or standoffs): 36" x 41" x 21 "... -
Page 36: Accessories
Com- CONVERSION KIT plete installation and operation instructions included in this manual. (Not Shown) Included with CTDV36NR-A Model WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT PCDM-36TA - Propane/LP Gas CONTROL KIT - GWMT1 NCDM-36TA - Natural Gas (Not Shown) - Page 37 ACCESSORIES Continued ROOM TEMP MODE RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD ON/ THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL OFF REMOTE CONTROL KIT - KIT - CTRC CMRC Allows the fireplace to be turned on and off Allows the fireplace to be operated in a manu- conveniently without leaving the comfort of ally or thermostatically-controlled mode.
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Page 38: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODEL CTDV36NR-A 22-6 22-5 22-3 22-4 22-2 22-1 www.fmiproducts.com 111250-01H... -
Page 39: Parts List
PARTS LIST MODEL CTDV36NR-A This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 35 of this manual. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. Firebox Assembly Face Weldment 108010-01 Door Assembly... - Page 40 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN BURNER FOR MODEL CTDV36NR-A www.fmiproducts.com 111250-01H...
- Page 41 PARTS LIST BURNER FOR MODEL CTDV36NR-A This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 35 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 11102 Screw #8-32 x 3/8 PPH Zinc...
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- Page 44 WARRANTY KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model (located on product or identification tag) _____________________________ Serial No. (located on product or identification tag) __________________________ Date Purchased __________________________ Keep receipt for warranty verification. FMI PRODUCTS, LLC LIMITED WARRANTIES New Products Standard Warranty: FMI PRODUCTS, LLC warrants this new product and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) year from the date of first purchase from an authorized dealer provided the product has been installed, maintained and operated in accordance with FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s warnings and instructions.
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