FMI (V)GL36PNP User's Manual
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1. FMI PRODUCTS LLC 3 SIDED PENINSULA VENTED DECORATIVE GAS APPLIANCE OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL We recommend that our A products be installed and serviced by professionals who are certified in the U S A m National Fireplace Institute R www nficertified org NATURAL GAS MODELS V GL36PN AND V GL36PNE PROPANE LP GAS MODELS V GL36PNP AND V GL36PNEP WARNING If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS e 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 aneighbor 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 For more information visit www fmiproducts com WARNING Improper installation adjustment altera tion service or maintenance can cause injury or prop erty damage Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures For assistance or addi tional information consult a qualified2. ON position Wall switch wires defective Thermopile or sensor not generating sufficient voltage Check electrical connections and wires for continuity See Pilot will not stay lit above Frequent pilot outage Pilot flame may be too low causing safety pilot to drop out Clean and adjust pilot flame for maximum flame impinge ment on thermopile Pilot goes out when wall switch 1 is ON Millivolt output on thermo pile too high Have a qualified technician replace thermopile 55175G www fmiproducts com ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM Note Before troubleshooting the system make sure the gas shutoff valve is ON TROUBLESHOOTING The two most common causes of a malfunctioning gas appliance are 1 Loose wiring connections 2 Construction debris clogging the pilot and or gas control valve filter OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Pilot will not light 1 No gas supply or shutoff valve is OFF Construction debris clog ging pilot orifice Low gas pressure Control valve knob is not on the PILOT position Kinked pilot line Bad valve 1 2 Check to see if you have gas supply Remove debris and dirt in spect and clean any other possible obstructions Contact your gas supplier Refer to section on pilot lighting Have a qualified technician replace pilot line Replace control valve see Repla
3. Read this owner s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble op erate or service this fireplace Improper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explosions electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning A DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death This fireplace is a vented product This fireplace will not produce any gas leakage into your home if properly installed This fireplace must be properly installed by a qualified service person If this unit is not properly installed by a qualified service person gas leakage can occur Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with headaches dizziness or nausea If you have these signs the fireplace may not have been installed properly Get fresh air at once Have fireplace inspected and serviced by a qualified service person 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 influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes Propane LP gas and natural gas are both odorless An odor making agent is added to each of these gases The odor helps you detect a gas leak How ever the odor added to these gases can fade Gas may be present even though no odor exists Make certain you read and understand all warnings Keep this manual for reference It is your
4. s outer surround at the location to be used 2 Remove insulation from inside the gas line conduit sleeve 3 Run gas line through sleeve Prepare incoming black iron gas line with Teflon tape or pipe joint compound Check local codes as to the use of Teflon tape Accaution Compounds used on threaded joints of gas piping shall be resistant to the action of Liquefied Petroleum LP or propane and should be applied lightly to ensure excess sealant does not enter the gas line 5 Connect incoming gas line to regulator Secure all joints tightly with wrench but do not over tighten Ifa flexible gas line is used take care not to kink the connector 6 Re pack insulation in and around the conduit sleeve and flexible gas line WARNING All gas piping and connections must be tested for leaks after the installation is completed After ensuring thatthe gas valve is on apply a commercial leak detection solution to all con nections and joints If bubbles appear leaks can be detected and corrected Do not use an open flame for leak testing and do not operate any appliance if a leak is detected Typical Exterior Wall Gas Shutoff Installation Figure 15 Typical Exterior Wall Gas Shut Off Installation LOG SET PLACEMENT Carefully remove log set from packaging Place the two bottom logs over grate and align with pins Place three loose logs or twigs onto alignment pins on two bottom logs see Figu
5. Bottom Rear Log 25795 Bottom Front Log 25794 Top Left Log 25797 Top Center Log 25672 Top Right Log 25796 For use with all models 1 TYPE VENT PIPE For use with all models Any B 1 type 6 diam eter gas vent pipe may be purchased from your local vent manufacturer 55175G www fmiproducts com 19 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 For products purchased for commercial industrial or rental usage this warranty is limited to 90 days from the date of first purchase Factory Reconditioned Products Limited Warranty FMI PRODUCTS LLC warrants factory reconditioned products and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 30 days 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 Terms Common t
6. gas to this appliance AX CAUTION Do not connect appliance before pressure test ing gas piping Damage to gas valve may result and an unsafe condition may be caused The appliance and its individual shut off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa The appliance must be isolated from the gas sup ply piping system by closing its individual manual shut off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa This unit has been tested for installation at high altitude Higher altitudes affect the atmospheric pressure and heat valve of gaseous fuels When installing this unit at high altitudes the rated input will be lower than at sea level The lowered oxygen content in the air and the lowered gas density require installation of a different size orifice in order to achieve clean combustion of the unit Consult the unit data plate for the proper high altitude orifice size Fill out the information sticker attached to the unit when field converting See Specifications page 15 when derating The gas control valve is secured to the burner pan assembly underneath the front ledge A 1 8 NPT plugged tapping is provided on the gas control valve for a test gauge connection immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the ap pliance see Fi
7. guide to safe and proper operation of this fireplace WARNING Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous 55175G 1 This appliance is for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This ap pliance is not convertible for use with other gases For propane LP fireplace do not place propane LP supply tank s inside any structure Locate propane LP supply tank s outdoors To prevent performance problems do not use propane LP fuel tank of less than 100 lbs capacity 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 e immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions e ifyou cannot reach you gas supplier call the fire department Never install the fireplace e ina recreational vehicle where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable objects are less than 42 from the front top or sides of the fireplace in high traffic areas in windy or drafty areas This fireplace reaches high temperatures Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition Fireplace will remain hot for a time after shutdown Allow surfaces to cool before touching Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with fireplace A hearth extension is not required with
8. installer service agency or the gas supplier NOT FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL CHECK LOCAL CODES PRIOR TO INSTALLATION SAVE THIS BOOK This book is valuable In addition to instructing you on how to install and maintain your appliance it also con tains information that will enable you to obtain replace ment parts or optional accessory items when needed Keep it with your other important papers This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indi cated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Technical 15 4 Specifications INMfOGUCHON a 5 Wiring Diagrams 5 Fireplace 6 Replacement Parts 19 Operating 13 Limited 2 Year Back Cover Cleaning and 15 2 www fmiproducts com 55175G SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING This product contains and or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproduc tive harm IMPORTANT
9. supplier Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE During initial operation of new heater burning logs will give off a paper burning smell Orange flame will also be pres ent Open window to vent smell This will only last a few hours STOP Read the safety information column 1 Set the thermostat to lowest setting if applicable Turn off wall switch Open control access panel or louver Smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information in column 1 If you don t smell gas go to the next step Turn the main burner wall switch to the ON position for ignition There will be a spark at the electrode Replace control access panel or louver once there is a flame at the burner A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot If burner will not stay lit after several tries follow these instructions exactly flip the wall switch to OFF and call your B BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the service technician or gas supplier appliance area for gas Be sure to smell n
10. this appliance If one is installed it is for aesthetic purposes only and does not have to meet the standard requirements Turn fireplace off and let cool before servicing or repairing Only a qualified service person should install service or repair this fireplace Have fireplace inspected annually by a quali fied service person You must keep control compartments burn ers and circulating air passages clean More frequent cleaning may be needed due to ex cessive lint and dust from carpeting bedding material etc Turn off the gas valve and pilot light before cleaning fireplace Have venting system inspected annually by a qualified service person If needed have vent ing system cleaned or repaired See Cleaning and Maintenance page 15 www fmiproducts com 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 11 Keep the area around your fireplace clear of combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapor and liquids Do not run fire place where these are used or stored Do not place items such as clothing or decorations on or around fireplace 12 Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or other objects 13 Do not use any solid fuels wood coal paper cardboard etc in this fireplace Use only the gas type indicated on fireplace nameplate 14 This appliance when installed must be electri cally grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the Nati
11. As required by design as N long as ceiling clearance is maintained Figure 7 Framing Dimensions Prior to Placing Appliance Using a Platform 1 Min to Combustibles Nailing Flanges Prepared Framing x or Screws Figure 8 Securing Appliance with Nailing Flanges VENT PIPE INSTALLATION 1 type gas vent pipe is a double wall vent ing system not supplied which must be installed during rough framing of the appliance Any B 1 type gas vent system may be used for proper vent ing as long as the vent system is installed per the vent manufacturer s recommendations FMI PRODUCTS LLC supplies this appliance with a tapered starter pipe for a snug fit Slide B 1 type vent pipe over this starter pipe until vent pipe is fully seated Secure this first section of B vent pipe by strapping the connector around the vent pipe and then tightening the strap with any 1 8 nut and bolt see Figure 9 Note Visually inspect for proper vent connection by looking inside top of appliance If connection does not appear to be correct contact your local service technician B 1 Type Vent Not Supplied Strap Fasten with Screw Bolt Figure 9 Installing B Vent Pipe 55175G www fmiproducts com T FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT MODEL AK4 The installation of an outside air kit should be completed during the rough framing of the fire place due to the natur
12. W C 2 74 kPa Supply Pressure in of water Minimum 12 0 2 89 kPa Maximum 13 0 3 23 kPa e Orifice Size at Altitudes 2 000 ft 49 2 000 ft to 4 000 ft 51 For the purpose of input adjustment 55175G www fmiproducts com 15 WIRING DIAGRAMS PILOT THERMOPILE DO NOT CONNECT TO 120V N C SW HEAT LIMIT SWITCH gt i INCOMING MAIN GAS SUPPLY PILOT SAFETY WIRE WALL SWITCH SUPPLIED MILLIVOLT WIRING DIAGRAM PILOT IGNITOR WALL SWITCH SUPPLY sensor SUPPLIED 4 tee ed BLACK INCOMING WHITE 120V AC E GREEN of USER 3 eee eee N C SW IF T lt HEAT LIMIT SWITCH SHG O O 22 05 ELECTRICAL RATING BE 120v 60Hz 0 7A MHE ef til Ltt 24V AC STEP DOWN TRANSFORMER a 120V AC 1 OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL ELECTRONIC WIRING DIAGRAM 16 www fmiproducts com 55175G MILLIVOLT SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING Note Before troubleshooting the system make sure the gas shutoff valve is ON The two most common causes of a malfunctioning gas applianc
13. acement Parts and Accessories page 19 Long Pivot Pin Installing Glass Door 1 Be sure top spring clip hole is aligned with hole in fireplace frame see Figure 21 Fit glass door top pin into aligned holes 2 Swing inner end of bottom clip out away from Bottom Slot fireplace frame Fit door bottom pin into clip Adjustment Clip Push clip into frame until bottom door pin Figure 21 Installing Glass Doors slips into hole in frame 3 Check door alignment If doors do not align with each other use top spring clip to align a Use Phillips screwdriver to loosen screw that holds top spring clip in place b Push spring clip left or right in its align ment slot until door is at proper angle aligned with opposing door Moving spring clip to the LEFT your left as you es face the fireplace moves glass door s top inner corner UP moving spring clip to the RIGHT moves glass door s top inner corner DOWN c When door alignment is satisfactory use Phillips screwdriver to retighten spring clip screw Glass Doors Must be Fully Open as Shown or Fully Closed when Appliance is in Operation 12 my WARNING When fireplace is in ope ration both sets of Figure 22 Glass Doors Shown Fully cabinet doors eachside of the Open fireplace must be either FULLY OPEN or FULLY CLOSED If not a fire hazard may be created Only doors cer
14. bly is located behind the burner next to the rear refractory piece at the right hand side The thermopile in millivolt models or the sensor in electronic models should be engulfed with the pilot flame approximately 3 8 to 1 2 in order for the regulator to receive proper signal see Figures 18 and 19 Pilot Burner Ignitor 3 8 to 1 2 10 mm 13 mm Thermopile Figure 18 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Millivolt Assembly Figure 19 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Electronic Assembly BURNER FLAME ADJUSTMENT The air shutter located at the base of the main burner tube has been factory preset to the proper air to bas ratio which results in a long blue cleaner burning flame see Figure 20 If readjustment is necessary loosen the air shut ter screw and rotate air shutter until proper flame setting is achieved retighten air shutter screw See Figure 20 for air shutter location Closing the air shutter reduces the air to gas mix resulting in a longer yellow flame which produces excessive carbon monoxide CO and could also cause sooting Burner Pan a Air Shutter Screw Orifice Gas Valve Figure 20 Air Shutter Adjustment 55175G www fmiproducts com 11 FIREPLACE Top Slot Under Frame INSTALLATION ee Continued LEN LClip gy OPTIONAL GLASS DOOR Adjustment Glass doors are optional with this gas appliance see Screw Repl
15. cement Parts and Acces sories page 19 Pilot will not stay lit Loose wiring on thermopile to regulator valve No mil livolt current is being sent back to regulator If valve knob and wall switch are in the ON position prob able defective control valve Check wiring connections Refer to wiring diagrams on page 16 Have a qualified technician replace valve see Replace ment Parts and Accessories page 19 No gas to burner although wall switch and valve are set to the ON position 16 Wall switch wires defective Thermocouple generator or sensor not generating suf ficient voltage Check electrical connections and wires for continuity See Pilot will not stay lit above Frequent pilot outage Pilot flame may be too low causing safety pilot to drop out Clean and adjust pilot flame for maximum flame impinge ment on thermopile Pilot goes out when wall switch is ON l Output on flame sensor too high Replace flame sensor www fmiproducts com 55175G REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace replacement parts and accessories from your local dealer If they can not supply these parts call FMI PRODUCTS LLC at 1 866 328 4537 for referral information You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual Before ordering please have your appliance s model name or number and part number o
16. e are 1 Loose wiring connections 2 Construction debris clogging the pilot and or gas control valve filter POSSIBLE CAUSE OBSERVED PROBLEM REMEDY Pilot will not light 1 No gas supply or shutoff valve is OFF Air in gas line Construction debris clog ging pilot orifice Low gas pressure Control valve knob is not on the PILOT position Kinked pilot line Bad valve 1 2 Check to see if you have gas supply Hold regulator control valve in the PILOT position for 2 to 3 minutes to purge air If you smell gas stop and wait for a few minutes before trying to light the fireplace Remove debris and dirt in spect and clean any other possible obstructions Contact your gas supplier Refer to section on pilot lighting Have a qualified technician replace pilot line Replace control valve see Replacement Parts and Acces sories page 19 Pilot will not stay lit Loose wiring on thermopile to control valve No millivolt current is being sent back to regulator If valve knob and wall switch are in the ON position prob able defective control valve Check wiring connections Refer to wiring diagrams on page 15 Have a qualified technician check millivolts Have a qualified technician replace valve see Replace ment Parts and Accessories page 19 No gas to burner although wall 1 switch and valve are set to the
17. e of it s location Outside combustion air is accessed through a vented crawl space A CAUTION Air inlet ducts must not be terminated in an attic space Avoid installing outside air eyebrow in areas where inlet opening may be blocked by snow bushes or other obstacles see Figure 10 The maximum height for the air inlet termination cannot exceed 3 feet below the B vent termination exhaust height Secure to Collars with Duct Tape or Screws Air Inlet Location Must Allow For Bushes or Snow Y Q Air Inl t C Q Eyebrow Vent Hood Required for Wall Installation Vented Crawl Space Check Local Codes Before Installing in a Vented Crawl Space Figure 10 Outside Air Kit MILLIVOLT MODELS GL36PN PNP AND VGL36PN PNP The installation of a wall switch in this millivolt control appliance allows you to activate the gas control valve without the use of normal current CAUTION Do not connect this millivolt system wall switch to a regular 120v power source Gas valve will be damaged be yond repair Wall Switch Installation 1 Remove the J box cover plate from side of appliance s outer surround 2 Using 18 ga millivolt wire and wall switch both supplied connect wiring per wiring diagram see Figure 11 For more detail see Wiring Diagrams on page 16 Note If any of the original 10 feet supplied wire must be rep
18. ectively These systems require a 6 B type venting system for operation The 6 B type vent is not supplied by FMI PROD UCTS LLC For installation guidelines check your B vent instructions WARNING This gas appli ance must not be connected to a chimney flue servicing a solid fuel burning appliance Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 This appliance complies with ANSI 721 50 as a Vented Gas Appliance and is listed and tested by the PFS Corporation A WARNING Installation of this appliance should be done by a qualified service person well trained in the installation of such appliances You will also need a building permit from your local Building and Safety Commissioner before installing this appliance otherwise your insurance compa ny may not cover this appliance Models V GL36PN and V GL36PNE are smooth face units for natural gas only The V GL36PNP and V GL36PNEP are smooth face units for propane LP gas only To determine which type of gas your unit is approved and tested for check the rating plate on the lift out plate located inside the firebox under the access panel BEFORE YOU BEGIN Before beginning the installation of your appli ance read these instructions through completely This appliance and its approved components are safe when installed according to this installation manual and are operated as recommended by FMI PRODUCTS LLC Unless you use FMI PRODUCTS LLC approved comp
19. erpendicular wall 4 End glass to facing 12 e Side glass to facing 36 Bottom of fireplace to floor or platform 0 yent Suae em 1 Top of fireplace opening to ceiling 35 See Figures 3 and 4 AX CAUTION Do not block required air spaces with insu lation or any other material Do not obstruct effective opening of appliance with any type of facing material a 1 Minimum Clearance to Combustibles 1 Minimum Clearance from Pipes to Combustibles 7 223 19 11 3 5 lop 21 7 7 4 Min from the Perpendicular Side Wall to the Fireplace Opening Typ Figure 3 Clearances from Top View 7 2 x 1 Min Clearance Doublewall from Pipes to Combustibles 6 B Vent 35 Min to 120 Effective Do Not Pack Space Opening Between Spacer with to Ceiling Any Type of Insulation IA To 2 63 74 Minimum 7 11 0 to Floor 1 7 M Figure 4 Clearances from Side View MANTEL CLEARANCES Woodwork such as wood trims mantels and other combustible materials should not be placed within 7 of the opening of this appliance see Figure 5 Combustible material above the fireplace projecting more than 1 1 2
20. ext To to the floor because some gas is heavier than Main air and will settle on the floor Burner WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS O 5 gt gt Do not try to light any appliance From 59 11 touch any electric switch do not oe Outlet use any phone in your building UPPIY Inlet Pressure e Immediately call your gas supplier from Pressure a neighbor s phone Follow the gas sup Figure 25 Electronic Control Valve plier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department 14 www fmiproducts com 55175G OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued Figure 26 Pilot TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1 Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed 2 Remove control access panel 3 Close the gas valve CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person The appliance should be inspected before each use and at least annually by a qualified service person More frequent clean ing may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material pet hair etc It is imperative that the control compartments burners and circulating air system be kept clean WARNING The logs can be hot Handle only when cool WARNING Turn off gas and electrical power before
21. f the item s you are ordering ready The model name or number for your particular appliance may be found on the rating label located inside the appliance MILLIVOLT VALVE Natural Gas 14512 Propane LP Gas 14513 ELECTRONIC VALVE Natural Gas 14569 Propane LP Gas 14570 MILLIVOLT PILOT ASSEMBLY Natural Gas 112784 01 Propane LP Gas 112784 02 ELECTRONIC PILOT ASSEMBLY Natural Gas 108866 01 Propane LP Gas 108866 02 TRANSFORMER 14129 For use with all models PIEZO IGNITER 14261 For use with all models ORIFICE Natural Gas 23105 Propane LP Gas 23106 For use with all models WALL SWITCH KIT 22180 Wall Switch 14112 Cover Plate 14113 For use with all models IGNITION CONTROL 110286 01 For use with all models GAS VALVE CONVERSION KIT Millivolt Propane LP Gas PC GL36 Millivolt Natural Gas NC GL36 Electronic Propane LP Gas PC GL36E Electronic Natural Gas NC GL36E CABINET STYLE DOOR KIT Brushed Brass DBBGL36PN Platinum DCGL36PN Black DBGL36PN For use with all models BURNER ASSEMBLY 23439 For use with all models ON OFF REMOTE CONTROL KIT MLCR For Millivolt Units Only Batteries required for receiver and transmitter VENT HOOD AK4 For use with all models REFRACTORY Side Refractory 23519 Bottom Refractory 23516 Face 112139 01 For use with all models GRATE ASSEMBLY 11159 For use with all models LOG SET ASSEMBLY 25793
22. from appliance s front face must not be less than 12 from the ap pliance opening Al i 6 Ref aterial 12 Min 1217 Ref Y MN Header Fireplace Top Drywall 7 Min to Effective Opening 111 Note Mantel clearances apply to both sides of the applliacne 1 Figure 5 Mantel Clearances www fmiproducts com 55175G FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued FRAMING Construct framing using dimensions shown if Figures 6 7 and 8 Use the figure applicable to your applica tion Figure 6 shows the framing dimensions prior to having the appliance in place If installing on a platform platform must be solid flat and fully sup ported see Figure 7 Once the unit has been fitted bring studs in against nailing flanges located on the side of the appliance making sure a 1 clearance is maintained as shown in Figure 8 Ifthe fireplace is to be installed directly on carpeting tile other than ceramic or any combustible mate rial other than wood flooring the fireplace must be installed upon a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace sandal M40 52 3 ST Figure 6 Framing Dimensions Prior to Placing Appliance
23. gures 13 and 14 Pilot Gas Line Pilot Do Not Kink pilot ON OFF Adjustment Burner Knob P G To Main WS Inlet Outlet Pressure Pressure Figure 13 Millivolt Control Valve To Main Burner From ol ce Gas Outlet Supply Inlet Peis Pressure Figure 14 Electronic Control Valve GAS LINE HOOK UP WARNING Gas line hookup should be done by your gas supplier or a qualified service person A WARNING Before you pro ceed make sure your gas supply is OFF A manual shutoff valve has been included in the appliance s gas supply system You may consider installing an extra gas shutoff valve outside the ap pliance s enclosure check with local codes where it can be accessed more conveniently with a key through a wall as shown in Figure 15 page 10 A 30 long 1 2 NPT SCHD 40 flexible gas line supplied may be used between the incoming 1 2 NPT black iron gas line and the fireplace regulator located inside the firebox under the access plate The incoming gas line may be routed toward the appliance from either the left or right hand side of fireplace outer surround 55175G www fmiproducts com 9 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued To install 1 Remove gas line cover plate from appliance
24. laced use Thermostat Millivolt Wire 18 AWG Type CL2 105 C or equivalent only IMPORTANT Do not hook up to standard 120 VAC household wiring Wall Switch Supplied To Thermopile 946 Route Wires Supplied Through Electrical Conduit Bushing Figure 11 Wall Switch Installation ELECTRONIC MODELS GL36PNE PNEP AND VGL36PNE PNEP This appliance must be properly wired to standard 120v household current through the FMI PROD UCTS LLC provided wall switch before its remote control unit can be used to activate the automatic pilot ignition turn fireplace flames ON Wall Switch Installation 1 Remove the J box cover plate from side of appliance s outer surround 2 Using the 18 ga wires coming through strain relief grommet on side of appliance s outer wall to standard household 120 VAC current through the wall switch provided as shown in Figure 12 page 9 For more detail see Wiring Diagrams page 16 Note If any of the original 10 feet supplied wire must be replaced use 20 AWG electrical wire or equivalent only 8 www fmiproducts com 55175G FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued D O Strain Relief Grommet Common Ground Wire Figure 12 Wiring Through Outer Surround GAS SUPPLY TESTING Note This section is intended as a guide for quali fied technicians installing
25. ny part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE During initial operation of new heater burning logs will give off a paper burning smell Orange flame will also be pres ent Open window to vent smell This will only last a few hours 55175G 1 nee STOP Read the safety information column 1 Turn wall switch to the OFF position Turn off all electric power to the appliance Open control access panel Push in gas control knob and turn clock wise to the OFF position see Figure 23 Note It is recommended that you maintain the gas control knob in the full OFF position during lengthy periods of seasonal non usage Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information above If you don t smell gas go to the next step Turn control knob counterclockwise to the PILOT position Push in control knob all the way and hold in Immediately light the pilot by pressing the red ignitor button until a flame ap pears Continue to hold the control knob in for about 1 minute after the pilot is lit Release knob and it will pop back up Pilot should remain lit If it goes out repeat steps 5 through 8 Ifknob doe
26. o All Warranties The following terms apply to all of the above warranties Always specify model number and serial number when contacting the manufacturer To make a claim under this warranty the bill of sale or other proof of purchase must be presented This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser when purchased from an authorized dealer and only when installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with this product This warranty covers the cost of part s required to restore this product to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a FMI PRODUCTS LLC Authorized Service Center or a provider approved by FMI PRODUCTS LLC Warranty parts must be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and or FMI PRODUCTS LLC who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty Travel handling transportation diagnostic material labor and incidental costs associated with warranty repairs unless expressly covered by this warranty are not reimbursable under this warranty and are the responsibility of the owner Excluded from this warranty are products or parts that fail or become damaged due to misuse accidents improper installation lack of proper maintenance tampering or alteration s This is FMI PRODUCTS LLC s exclusive warranty and to the full extent allowed by law this e
27. onal Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air in any way Provide adequate clearances around air openings into the combus tion chamber along with adequate accessibility clearance for servicing and proper operation 15 16 20 Do not install fireplace directly on carpeting vinyl tile or any combustible material other than wood The fireplace must set on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace Do not use fireplace if any part has been ex posed to or under water Immediately call a qualified service person to arrange for replace ment of the unit Do not operate fireplace if any log is broken Do not use a blower insert heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with this fireplace Provide adequate clearances around air openings DIMENSIONS T 6 O D 21h 24 t A 20 5 8 1 9 Ll 40 TOP VIEW I wo de 52 1 Wi 514 F h o L 13 40 24 FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW BACK VIEW 4 www fmiproducts com 55175G INTRODUCTION Models V GL36PN P and V GL36PNE P are decorative gas appliances that use a millivolt gas control and piezo pilot or an electronic gas control valve with an electronic ignition system resp
28. onents tested for this appliance YOU MAY CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD The FMI PRODUCTS LLC warranty will be voided by and FMI PRODUCTS LLC disclaims any respon sibility for the following actions A Modification of the appliance or any of the components manufactured by FMI PROD UCTS LLC unless otherwise permitted by FMI PRODUCTS LLC B Use of any component part not approved by FMI PRODUCTS LLC in combination with this appliance Installation and or operation in a manner other than instructed in this manual D The burning of anything other than the type of gas approved for use in this gas appliance This appliance when installed must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 The installation must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the current National NOTICE This appliance is not intended to be used as a primary source of heat SELECTING LOCATION To determine the safest and most efficient location for your appliance you must take into consider ation the following guidelines 1 The location must allow for proper clearances see Clearances page 6 Note This decora tive appliance is not designed for outdoor installation 2 location should be in a place where drafts air conditioning ducts windows or doors will not affect fireplace heat output 3 location
29. re 16 Bottom Logs Top Logs Twigs Figure 16 Log Placement FIREPLACE FACING Any non combustible material may be used for facing glass tile brick etc as long as the proper clearances are adhered to and the fireplace open ings are not blocked or obstructed in any way See Clearances page 6 and Figure 17 on page 11 Use only heat resistant noncombustible mortar or adhesive when securing facing material to the front of the fireplace 10 www fmiproducts com 55175G FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Geass 2y Noncombustible Facing Material Ignitor Flame Sensor 3 8 to 1 2 Pilot Burner 1 8 to 1 4 Pan Burner 0 4 of DoNot 7 Effective f 2124 Opening 1 _ Shaped N Metal Support 1 Noncombustible Facing Material NN Figure 17 Fireplace Facing Material MANTELS Mantels combustible or non combustible may be constructed as long as proper clearances are observed see Figure 5 page 6 and Clearances page 6 PILOT ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT The pilot assembly is factory preset for the proper flame height Alteration to factory settings may have occurred during shipping If this is the case some minor readjustments may be necessary and should be done by a qualified technician The pilot assem
30. s not pop up when released stop and immediately call your service technician or gas supplier If the pilot will not stay lit after sev eral tries turn the gas control knob to OFF and call your service technician or gas supplier Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to ON Knob can be turned to ON only if the control knob is popped out 10 Replace control access panel 11 Turn on all electric power to the appliance Gas Control Knob VY Gxt oOo A A Position Indicator Figure 23 Millivolt Control Valve www fmiproducts com 13 TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued 1 Turn off the wall switch 2 Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed 3 Remove control access panel 4 Pushin gas control knob and turn clockwise to OFF Do not force 5 Replace control access panel Pilot Burner Thermopile Ignitor Figure 24 Pilot ELECTRONIC MODELS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING rel A WARNING If you do not fol low these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage per sonal injury or loss of life C Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or turn by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified service tech nician or gas
31. servicing appliance Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operat ing the appliance WARNING Failure to keep the primary air opening s of the burner s clean may resultin sooting and property damage Keep control compartment logs burner and area surrounding logs clean by vacuuming or brushing at least twice a year Take care not to alter the set tings on the pilot assembly Do not use abrasive liquids or cleaners for cleaning glass doors and trims Any household glass cleaner should suffice Do not clean doors when hot Allow appliance to cool before cleaning TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation operation or troubleshooting If so contact FMI PRODUCTS LLC s Technical Service Depart ment at 1 866 328 4537 When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready You can also visit our web site at www fmiproducts com SPECIFICATIONS V GL36PNE Maximum Input Rating at Altitudes 2 000 ft 42 000 Btu hr 2 000 ft to 4 000 ft 37 800 Btu hr e Manifold Pressure 3 5 W C 87 kPa Supply Pressure in of water Minimum 4 5 1 12 kPa Maximum 11 0 2 74 kPa e Orifice Size at Altitudes 2 000 ft 30 2 000 ft to 4 000 ft 31 sa mete V GL36PNEP Maximum Input Rating at Altitudes 2 000 ft 42 000 Btu hr 2 000 ft to 4 000 ft 37 800 Btu hr e Manifold Pressure 11 0
32. that avoids the cutting of joists or roof rafters will make installation easier Figure 2 shows a typical three sided fireplace installation IMPORTANT Side openings must be located at least 3 feet from facing wall or combustible mate rial End opening must be located at least 1 foot from facing wall or combustible material Existing Side Wall 4 From Opening to Perpendicular Wall Access Control Panel Figure 2 Typical Two Sided Fireplace Installation 55175G www fmiproducts com 5 SELECTING LOCATION Continued In selecting a location the following precautions must be observed 1 Do not connect this appliance to a chimney system used for a solid fuel burning fire place 2 Install in an area providing ventilation and adequate combustion air 3 Due to high temperatures do not locate this appliance in high traffic areas or near furniture and draperies 4 Never obstruct the front opening of the appli ance or the flow of combustion and ventilation air Keep control compartments accessible 5 DO NOT locate in the vicinity where gasoline or other flammable liquids may be stored The appliance area must be kept clear and free from these combustible materials FIREPLACE INSTALLATION CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles are e Fireplace flanges to studs 0 Fireplace back sides 1 e Fireplace spacers to framing 0 e Openings to p
33. tified with this appliance may be used When operating doors do not slam or abuse them Always keep area below bottom edge of doors clear of obstacles or debris Do not operate this appliance if glass doors are broken or dam aged See Figure 22 12 www fmiproducts com 55175G OPERATING FIREPLACE MILLIVOLT MODELS i READ BEFORE LIGHTING FOR YOUR SAFETY WARNING If you do not fol low these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage per sonal injury or loss of life a This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS e Do not try to light any appliance Do touch any electric switch do not use any phone in your building e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow gas sup plier s instructions e If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or turn by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified service tech nician or gas supplier Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion Do not use this appliance if a
34. xpress war ranty excludes any and all other warranties express or implied written or verbal and limits the duration of any and all implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose to two 2 year on new products and 30 days on factory reconditioned products from the date of first purchase FMI PRODUCTS LLC makes no other warranties regarding this product 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 Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state For information about this warranty contact Emi FMI PRODUCTS LLC 2701 S Harbor Blvd Santa Ana CA 92704 1 866 328 4537 www fmiproducts com 09 109
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