FMI VC36N Series Owner's Operation & Installation Manual
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DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
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NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)VC36N AND CGCDV36NR SERIES
PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)VC36P AND CGCDV36PR SERIES
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
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- Page 1 DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ® Patent Pending NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)VC36N AND CGCDV36NR SERIES PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)VC36P AND CGCDV36PR SERIES WARNING: If the information in this manual is not — WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS For more information, visit www.fmiproducts.com...
- Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY State of Massachusetts: alteration, service or maintenance can cause for correct installation contains and/or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or additional information staller, service agency or stalled in an aftermarket,* indicated on the rating with other gases, unless www.fmiproducts.com...
- Page 3 SAFETY Continued WARNING: Do not allow fans WARNING: Any change to adults away from hot surface to WARNING: Do not use a dren when they are in the room insert or other accessory not materials, gasoline and other for use with other gases unless www.fmiproducts.com 116200-01M...
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Page 4: Product Identification
SAFETY Continued Cleaning and Maintenance National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Figure 1 - Direct-Vent Fireplace with Millivolt Ignition www.fmiproducts.com 116200-01M... -
Page 5: Local Codes
LOCAL CODES National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54* CSA- B149.1 Installation Code PRODUCT FEATURES Accessories PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION LOCATION AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS Figure 2 - Common Fireplace Locations 29" " 41" Figure 3 - Fireplace Bottom Dimensions www.fmiproducts.com 116200-01M... -
Page 6: Framing And Finishing
PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued CLEARANCES If you have a central heating FRAMING AND FINISHING Accessories High Altitude Installation Note: Noncombustible mantels may dis- color! www.fmiproducts.com 116200-01M... - Page 7 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued Wall " Top of Louver Opening " Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for Installation Against an Exterior Wall Mantel from Mantel " " 15" " 14" 16" 12" 14" 10" 12" " 8" 10" 41" 6" 8" "...
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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
VENTING INSTALLATION NOTICE: Read these instruc- NOTICE: Failure to follow these instructions will void the war- NOTICE: Do not seal termination INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS The venting system must NEVER on the horizontal sections, WARNING: Read all instructions www.fmiproducts.com 116200-01M... -
Page 10: Installation Planning
VENTING INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION PLANNING Horizontal Termination Installation IMPORTANT Figure 8 - Vent Pipe Connections Vent Opening Combustible Wall " Inside Framing (29.2 cm) " (29.2 cm) " (29.2 cm) Twist-Lock Procedure: (Framing Detail) Vent Opening Noncombustible Wall " (21.6 cm) Note: Horizontal runs of vent must be sup- ported every three feet. - Page 11 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued WARNING: Do not recess Note: Four wood screws provided should Figure 10 - Installing Horizontal Vent Cap be replaced with appropriate fasteners for (Noncombustible Exterior) stucco, brick, concrete or other types of sidings. Figure 11 - Installing Siding Standoff (Combustible Exterior Wall) IMPORTANT: Figure 12 - Connecting Vent Cap with...
- Page 12 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued GROUND FLOOR INSTALLATION " " Figure 13 - Typical Horizontal Termination Cap Mounting with Additional Siding Standoff Installed IMPORTANT NOTICE: Do not seal termination Round Termination WARNING: Never run vent downward as this may cause Figure 14 - Horizontal Termination Terminations tained venting system could www.fmiproducts.com...
- Page 13 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued CORNER INSTALLATION 90° Elbow 12" www.fmiproducts.com 116200-01M...
- Page 14 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued HORIZONTAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION USING TWO 90° ELBOWS Horizontal (H Horizontal (H Horizontal (H Horizontal (H Horizontal (H with Termination at 90° with Fireplace www.fmiproducts.com 116200-01M...
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Page 15: Installation For Vertical Termination
VENTING INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL TERMINATION Note: Vertical restrictor must be installed in all vertical installations. Note: Pay special attention to these instal- lation instructions for required clearances (air space) to combustibles when passing through ceilings, walls, roofs, enclosures, attic rafters, etc. - Page 16 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued similar factors may cause poor draft or down-drafting in high winds. Increasing vent height may solve this problem. Note: If vent pipe passes through any occu- spaces and closets, you must enclose pipe. You may frame and sheetrock enclosure with standard construction material.
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Page 17: High Altitude Installation
VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Vertical Venting Note: Install restrictor into inner Note: Install restrictor into inner collar of as shown. Vertical (V With No Horizontal Run (Vertical Round High Wind Termination Shown) Note: Vertical (V ) + Vertical (V ) = 40' max. Figure 23 - Vertical Venting (Vertical Round High Wind Termination Shown) - Page 18 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued 12" Figure 25 - Recommended 12" Extension for High Altitude Installation AND COMPONENTS www.fmiproducts.com 116200-01M...
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Page 19: Fireplace Installation
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Accessories INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORIES electrical outlet installed in the Figure 26 - Blower Model BK Figure 27 - Attaching Speed Control to Firebox www.fmiproducts.com 116200-01M... - Page 20 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued CAUTION: Never touch the Figure 28 - Location of Wiring Diagram Decal (Model May Vary From Illustration) Note: When installing the BKT thermostati- thermal switch bracket to blower if it has not already been factory installed. Note: Power cord outer insulation sleeve may have to be stripped slightly to allow enough wire length to reach and make all connec- tions.
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Page 21: Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location
FIREPLACE INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO INSTALLATION FIREPLACE LOCATION Continued WARNING: Never connect gas is commonly known as Installation Items Needed Blower Wiring Diagram Variable Fan Switch Fan Switch (N.O.) Black 110/115 Blue V.A.C. Black Blower Motor White Green Figure 30 - Blower Wiring Diagram for Thermostat-Controlled Models www.fmiproducts.com 116200-01M... -
Page 22: Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued CAUTION: Use only new, Natural IMPORTANT CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed Figure 31 - External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down (Propane/LP Only) Checking Gas Connections, www.fmiproducts.com 116200-01M... - Page 23 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued to Millivolt Valve and connections, internal and external to unit, for leaks after Figure 34 - Equipment Shutoff Valve WARNING: Never use an PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM www.fmiproducts.com 116200-01M...
- Page 24 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS INSTALLING OPTIONAL WIRELESS CONNECTIONS HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL Installing Remote Receiver Operation To Turn Off Gas to Appliance INSTALLING OPTIONAL WALL Figure 38 - Attaching Alkaline Battery to Receiver To Wall Thermostat Figure 39 - Control Valve Terminals Figure 37 - Connecting Wall Switch to Control Valve www.fmiproducts.com...
- Page 25 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Installing 9-Volt Alkaline Battery in Hand- Removing Louver Panels Held Remote Control Unit Figure 41 - Removing Louver Panel Removing Glass Door Figure 40 - Installing Battery in Hand- REMOVING/REPLACING GLASS DOOR tion see Replacement Parts, CAUTION: Wear gloves and Unlock Lock safety glasses while handling...
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Page 26: Glowing Embers
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued WARNING: The glass door Removing Louver Panels, Cleaning Glass Door Cleaning and Maintenance GLOWING EMBERS Figure 43 - Placing Ember Material on Burner WARNING: Logs are unitized Accessories Removing CAUTION: Always handle Glass Door Removing Glass Door Removing Glass Door www.fmiproducts.com... -
Page 27: Operation
FIREPLACE OPERATION INSTALLATION FOR YOUR SAFETY Continued READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, tion device which automatically lights gas is heavier than air and will settle WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Installing Lava Rock and Glowing Embers, Removing Glass Door the control system and any gas control... -
Page 28: Manual Lighting Procedure
OPERATION Continued MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE Removing/Re- placing Glass Door Lighting Instructions Lighting Instructions Removing/Re- placing Glass Door OPTIONAL HAND-HELD REMOTE OPERATION Note: All remote control accessories must be purchased separately (see Accessories, page 42). Follow instructions included with remote control. Lighting Instructions Note: Burner may light if hand-held remote... - Page 29 OPERATION Continued Ideally, place the hand-held remote in the center Note: Do not hold the hand-held remote for a long time. Body temperature will affect its operation in the AUTO mode. AUTO ROOM TEMP TEMP TEMP LOCK POWER MANU AUTO ºC/ºF AUTO Figure 48 - Thermostat Hand-Held...
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Page 30: Inspecting Burners
OPERATION Continued OPERATING OPTIONAL OPERATING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORY THERMOSTAT WARNING: Do not con- Lighting In- structions IMPORTANT: INSPECTING BURNERS PILOT ASSEMBLY Figure 49 - Pilot Assembly To Turn Off Gas to Appliance Troubleshooting www.fmiproducts.com 116200-01M... -
Page 31: Burner Flame Pattern
INSPECTING BURNERS Continued BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 50 - Typical Flame Pattern To Turn Off Gas to Appliance Troubleshooting CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Do not use sive household glass cleaner to GLASS DOOR Removing/Replacing Glass WARNING: Handle glass Door with the glass door unlatched, (see Replacement Parts www.fmiproducts.com 116200-01M... -
Page 32: Venting System
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued LOGS CAUTION: Wear gloves and safety glasses while handling Installing Lava Rock and Glowing Embers Replacement Parts Removing/Replacing Glass Replacement Parts Door VENTING SYSTEM CAUTION: Do not vacuum if Replace- ment Parts Removing/ Replacing Glass Door unlatched, removed, cracked PILOT AND BURNERS www.fmiproducts.com... -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Cleaning and Maintenance, www.fmiproducts.com 116200-01M... - Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Clean- ing and Maintenance, Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance www.fmiproducts.com 116200-01M...
- Page 35 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Cleaning and Maintenance Installing Brick Liner Models BL36DA(SA) and BL36DHA(SA), Venting Installation www.fmiproducts.com 116200-01M...
- Page 36 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING: If you smell gas OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY See Warning Checking Gas Connec- tions Lighting Instructions Cleaning and Maintenance, Checking Gas Connec- tions See Warning Checking Gas Connec- tions See Warning Checking Gas Connec- tions www.fmiproducts.com 116200-01M...
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Page 37: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS VC36N, VVC36N AND CGCDV36NR VC36P, VVC36P AND CGCDV36PR REPLACEMENT PARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. PARTS UNDER WARRANTY SERVICE HINTS TECHNICAL SERVICE When Gas Pressure Is Too Low www.fmiproducts.com 116200-01M... - Page 38 PARTS MODELS VC36N, VVC36N, VC36P, VVC36P, CGCDV36NR AND CGCDV36PR SERIES www.fmiproducts.com 116200-01M...
- Page 39 PARTS MODELS VC36N, VVC36N, VC36P, VVC36P, CGCDV36NR AND CGCDV36PR SERIES Replacement Parts DESCRIPTION 108010-01 108010-02 108011-01 108011-02 109082-01 116215-01 116338-01 116339-01 108719-01 12105 11418 14123 21171 24353 24460 116210-01 116210-02 116211-05 116374-01 118372-01 120945-01 PARTS AVAILABLE - NOT SHOWN 25487 27253 55240 116388-01...
- Page 40 PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS VC36N, VVC36N, VC36P, VVC36P, CGCDV36NR AND CGCDV36PR www.fmiproducts.com 116200-01M...
- Page 41 PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS VC36N, VVC36N, VC36P, VVC36P, CGCDV36NR AND CGCDV36PR Replacement Parts DESCRIPTION 26808 11107 11102 121877-01 111288-02 108084-02 108084-03 108084-05 14389 14390 117370-01 11165 111913-01 14500 116345-01 26827 11226 11214 14296 24873 23097 14492 14511 PARTS AVAILABLE - NOT SHOWN 108085-03 www.fmiproducts.com 116200-01M...
- Page 42 ACCESSORIES NOTICE: All accessories may FPD36 FPD36B FPD36P LT36B LT36P DEFLECTION HOODS HD36 BL36D-A BL36DS-A PT36 BL36DH-A PT36B PT36P BL36DHS-A FLEXIBLE GAS LINE CONNECTOR PROPANE/NATURAL GAS IMPORTANT: PCDM-36VC NCDM-36VC THERMOSTATICALLY- www.fmiproducts.com 116200-01M...
- Page 43 ACCESSORIES Continued WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT WALL MOUNTED ON/OFF SWITCH RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD ON/ www.fmiproducts.com 116200-01M...
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Page 44: Warranty
WARRANTY KEEP THIS WARRANTY _____________________________ __________________________ __________________________ FMI PRODUCTS, LLC LIMITED WARRANTIES New Products Standard Warranty: Factory Reconditioned Products Limited Warranty: Terms Common to All Warranties 1-866-328-4537 116200-01 www.fmiproducts.com...
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