FMI COMFORTFLAME CGFB32CC User's Manual
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1. with Air Kit Outside Air Kit Location f Optional i 221 2 8 e _ _ gt k T Firebox Top View 10 17 g N 8 t a he 5 8 316 a 8157 29 251 s J 347 16 gt k 19 2 gt 36 8 2 13e 16 11 16 gt N 12 1 4 Standoffs ae cae F JF Ner J EJ 8 Si 361 7 Built In E a Side t a Nailing 32 4 Flanges 187 16 163 4 1415 46 ke 19 16 29 2 Square t Gas Line_ 7 T IE Access 81 5 a a Holes art 22 16 65 16 Pra 3 a 4 4 Electrical af 214 7 Access Hole 8 1s Front View 93 4 Right Side View Figure 1 Firebox Dimensions 32 Models 124970 01B www fmiproducts com 5 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION A WARNING This heater shall not be installed in a room or space unless the required vol ume of indoor combustion air is provided by the method de scribed in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 the International Fuel Gas Code or applicable local codes Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel burning appliances in your home Today s homes are built more energy efficient than ever New materials increase2. 2 www fmiproducts com 124970 01B SAFETY Continued Firebox frontand screen become very hot when running heater Keep children and adults away from hot surface to avoid burns or clothing ignition Firebox will remain hot for a time after shutdown Allow surface to cool before touching Carefully supervise young chil dren when they are in the room with firebox You must operate this fireplace with the provided fireplace screen hood if provided in place Make sure these parts are in place and screens are closed before running firebox The supplied hood may not be replaced with a hood which may be provided with a log heater Keep the fireplace area clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids 1 Do not use this firebox as a wood burning fireplace Use only decorative unvented room heaters log sets 2 Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as pine cones vermiculite or rock wool Using these added items can cause sooting 3 Use only the provided hood or appropri ate hood accessory See Accessories on page 17 4 Vent free gas log heaters installed in these fireboxes require fresh air ventilation to run properly See Air for Combustion and Ventilation page 6 5 Do not run firebox where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored e under dusty conditions 6 Do not use this firebox to cook food or burn paper or oth
3. CG lame by FMI PRODUCTS LLC UNVENTED VENT FREE UNIVERSAL FIREBOX OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL CIRCULATING MODELS CGFB32CC A 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 FOR USE ONLY WITH ALISTED GAS FIRED UNVENTED DECORATIVE ROOM HEATER NOT TO EXCEED 40 000 BTU HR DO NOT BUILD A WOOD FIRE Carefully review the instructions supplied with the decorative type unvented room heater for the minimum fireplace size requirement DO NOT INSTALL AN APPLIANCE IN THIS FIREBOX UNLESS THIS FIREBOX MEETS THE MINIMUM DIMEN SIONS REQUIRED FOR THE INSTALLATION INSTALLER Leave this manual with the appliance CONSUMER Retain this manual for future reference For more information visit www fmiproducts com This firebox has been tested and approved under ANSI 221 91 for use with any ANSI Z21 11 2 approved gas logs TABLE OF CONTENTS SAIL reeda nettare iaaa aa re eee Local CodeS 22 xed sses a e a aE Product Features Locating Firebox Product Specifications Air For Combustion and Ven IAstallatio Missense cepeuscaeh tehicdsbcenacde 8 Replacement Parts Technical Service Accessories ONARAN Back Cover Warranty SAFETY A WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury o
4. Model BK Installation 1 Attach the power cord to blower motor by firmly pushing two female terminals at end of power cord onto two spade terminals on blower motor see Figure 11 2 Attach green ground wire from power cord to blower housing using screw provided see Figure 11 Tighten screws securely with a phillips screwdriver 3 Place blower against lower rear wall of firebox outer wrapper with exhaust port di rected upward Depending on your model you may have to carefully route the blower assembly past controls and brackets and position blower inside back opening The blower will be held in position against the back wall by magnets incorporated onto blower housing see Figure 11 4 Be certain that all wire terminals are securely attached to terminals on blower motor and that the screw retaining the green ground wire is tight 5 Position speed control bracket over flange on hearth pan by sliding it up between firebox face and hearth pan flange then down until seated onto lower flange of lou ver opening see Figure 12 page 14 6 Mount speed control box by placing plas tic control shaft through bottom hole on speed control bracket Top screw head on control box will fit inside top hole on bracket see Figure 12 on page 14 Se Magnetic Strips Air Flow Direction Blower Side View 4 Installed Firebox Bottom After o Lower L Panel Blower Removed Location Magnets Figure 11 Blower Model BK
5. 124970 01B cure speed control to bracket with lock nut by pushing and turning lock nut with pliers clockwise until it is tight against bracket 7 Remove knockout plug from louver panel by pressing top and bottom retaining clips 8 Place louver panel louvers pointing up back into framed opening Align control shaft with rectangular opening by sliding control bracket along flange see Figure 12 on page 14 9 Fully seat louver panel into frame open ing by gently pressing along ends until all dimpled retainers have snapped in place 10 Place control knob provided onto control shaft see Figure 12 11 Check to make sure power cord is com pletely clear of blower wheel and there are no foreign objects in blower wheel Also double check all wire leads and make sure wire routing is not pinched or in a precarious position Correct accordingly A CAUTION Never touch blow er wheel while in operation Firebox Face Screw Head and Top Hole on Bracket Lower rarae SS et ey Control Lower Shan Louver Figure 12 Attaching Speed Control to Firebox with Panel Louvers www fmiproducts com 13 INSTALLATION Continued 12 Turn on power to duplex outlet if previ ously turned off per warning in column 2 page 12 13 Plug in blower power cord to duplex outlet see Figure 10 page 12 14 Turn blower on and check for operation Turn blower off by turning knob fully coun terclockwise before
6. Q Rear Hole Figure 20 Installing Fireplace Screen Model May Vary From Illustration REPLACEMENT PARTS Note Use only original replacement parts This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty If your new product is missing a part or has a broken component please do not return it to the store Call FMI PRODUCTS LLC at 1 866 328 4537 to answer questions and replace parts under warranty When calling have ready your name your address model and serial numbers of your heater e how heater was malfunctioning purchase date TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation operation or troubleshooting If so contact FMI PRODUCTS LLC at 1 866 328 4537 When calling please have your model and se rial numbers of your heater ready You can also visit FMI PRODUCTS LLC s web site at www fmiproducts com 16 www fmiproducts com 124970 01B ACCESSORIES Purchase these accessories from your local dealer If they can not supply these accessories call FMI PRODUCTS LLC at 1 866 328 4537 for information You can also write to the ad dress listed on the back page of this manual BLOWER KIT BK Squirrel Cage Blower With Speed Control BK3 Triple Fan Blower System REFRACTORY BRICK LINER KIT BL32S Smooth White HOODS H32B Brushed Brass H32P Platinum MANTELS 32 WALL MANTELS W32TU 32 Unfinished Trad
7. continuing 15 Peel off backing paper and stick supplied wiring diagram decal on firebox bottom approximately 12 in from of blower see Figure 13 16 Replace all panels and or brick bottom panel if previously removed Model BK3 Installation 1 Remove knockout plug from louver panel by pressing top and bottom retaining clips 2 Place BK3 fan assembly between two leg stands with fan blades pointing toward rear of fireplace see Figure 14 3 Using screws provided fasten upper flange of blower bracket to hearth pan and end flanges to leg stands see Figure 16 page 15 Note The wire assembly must be ar ranged in front of and away from fan blades to reach power receptacle plug Variable Fan Switch Fan Switch N O 110 115 VAC Only Wiring Diagram Decal 12 in Front of Blower Figure 13 Location of Wiring Diagram Decal Model May Vary From Illustration 14 www fmiproducts com Screws Leg Stands Figure 14 Mounting BK3 Blower BK3 Blower 4 Remove 2 connectors from ON OFF rocker switch located on wiring harness see Figure 15 5 Insert rocker switch into lower lover panel with switch lever pointing outward 6 Reconnect previously removed wire con nectors onto switch terminals 7 Check to make sure power cord is com pletely clear of blower and that there are no foreign objects in blower Also double check all wire leads and make sure wire rou
8. supply and remove from firebox Contact a qualified service person to do this There are two 2 blower accessory options for use in the vent free fireboxes Blower acces sory models are BK and BK3 Model BK is a rotary squirrel cage type blower with magnetic attachment and variable speed control The BK3 is a triple fan blower system with an on off rocker switch The blower must be installed by removing the lower face panel and placing blower into its proper mounting position Decide which way you intend to gain access into the bottom rear of the firebox to install the blower accessory The lower front panel can be removed easily by snapping out the front with a flat blade screwdriver Use cau tion not to scratch any surfaces Models with louvered front panels can also be removed by inserting fingertips between slots and gently pulling out DO NOT FORCE The panels are actually held in place by means of a retention dimple embossed on the edge of removable panels WARNING Ifthere is a duplex electrical outlet installed in the right side of the bottom of the fireplace base area see Figure 10 be sure that the electrical power to the outlet is turned off before proceeding with blower installation Failure to do this may result in serious injury Duplex Electrical Outlet Figure 10 Accessing Duplex Electrical Outlet Installed in Bottom Right Side of Firebox 124970 01B INSTALLATION Continued
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10. ageways or ventilation grills between them 124970 01B 1 124970 01B AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space Space Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms Determine the volume of the space length x width x height Length x Width x Height volume of space Example Space size 22 ft length x 18 ft width x 8 ft ceiling height 3168 cu ft volume of space If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space Multiply the space volume by 20 to deter mine the maximum Btu Hr the space can support cu ft volume of space x 20 Maxi mum Btu Hr the space can support Example 3168 cu ft volume of space x 20 63 360 maximum Btu Hr the space can support Add the Btu Hr of all fuel burning appli ances in the space Vent free heater Btu Hr Gas water heater Btu Hr Gas furnace Btu Hr Vented gas heater Btu Hr Gas fireplace logs Btu Hr Other gas appliances Btu Hr Total Btu Hr Do not include direct vent gas appli ances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors Exampl
11. alls and mantels become hot during operation Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot to the touch If installed properly these temperatures meet the requirement of the national product standard Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual www fmiproducts com 9 INSTALLATION Continued NOTICE Ifyourinstallation does not meet the minimum clear ances shown you must do one of the following e raise the mantel to an accept able height e remove the mantel BUILT IN FIREBOX INSTALLATION Built in installation of this firebox involves installing firebox into a framed in enclosure This makes the front of firebox flush with wall Optional brass trim accessories are available see Accessories page 17 The brass trim will extend past sides of firebox approximately 1 2 This will cover the rough edges of the wall opening If installing a mantel above the firebox you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 6 Follow the instructions below to install the firebox in this manner 1 Frame in rough opening The firebox fram ing should be constructed of 2 x 4 lumber or heavier Use dimensions in Table 1 and rough opening layout in Figure 6a Adjust framing so that firebox flushes with finished wall surface If installing in a corner use dimensions in Figures 6b for rough opening 2 Install gas piping to firebox location See In stalling Gas Line page 11 and Connecting to Gas Supply
12. d insulation and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in During heating months home owners want their homes as airtight as possible While it is good to make your home energy efficient your home needs to breathe Fresh air must enter your home All fuel burning ap pliances need fresh air for proper combustion and ventilation Exhaust fans fireboxes clothes dryers and fuel burning appliances draw air from the house to operate You must provide adequate fresh air for these appliances This will insure proper venting of vented fuel burning appli ances PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Air for Combustion and Ventilation All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications 1 Unusually Tight Construction 2 Unconfined Space 3 Confined Space The information on page 6 through 8 will help you classify your space and provide adequate ventilation 6 www fmiproducts com Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation However in buildings of un usually tight construction you must provide additional fresh air Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where a walls and ceilings exposed to th
13. e Gas water heater Vent free heater Total 40 000 Btu Hr _ 39 000 Btu Hr 79 000 Btu Hr 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu Hr used Btu Hr maximum the space can support Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used Example 63 360 Btu Hr maximum the space can support 79 000 Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used The space in the above example is a confined space because the actual Btu Hr used is more than the maximum Btu Hr the space can sup port You must provide additional fresh air Your options are as follows A B C Rework worksheet adding the space of an adjoining room If the extra space provides an unconfined space remove door to adjoining room or add ventilation grills between rooms See Ventilation Air Erom Inside Building page 8 Vent room directly to the outdoors See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 8 Install a lower Btu Hr heater if lower Btu Hr size makes room unconfined If the actual Btu Hr used is less than the maximum Btu Hr the space can support the space is an unconfined space You will need no additional fresh air ventilation WARNING Ifthe area in which the heater may be operated does not meet the required volume for indoor combustion air combus tion and ventilation air shall be provided by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 the nternational Fuel Gas Code or applicab
14. e out side atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm 6 x 10 kg per pa sec m or less with openings gasketed or sealed and b weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and c caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames between sole plates and floors between wall ceiling joints between wall panels at penetrations for plumbing electrical and gas lines and at other openings If your home meets all of the three criteria above you must provide additional fresh air See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 8 If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above proceed to Determining Fresh Air Flow for Firebox Location page 7 Confined and Unconfined Space The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 2223 1 NFPA 54 defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m per kw of the ag gregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an unconfined space as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed through openings not furnished with doors are considered a part of the un confined space Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless pass
15. ebox in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture See Air for Combustion and Ventilation page 6 IMPORTANT Make sure firebox is level If firebox is not level log set will not work properly Note Your firebox is designed to be used in zero clearance installations Wall or framing material can be placed against any exterior surface on the rear sides top or bottom of your firebox except where standoff spacers are integrally attached If standoff spacers are attached to your firebox these spacers can be placed directly against wall or framing ma terials Use the dimensions shown for rough opening to create the easiest installation Use dimensions shown for rough openings to create the easiest installation see Built In Firebox Installation page 10 INSTALLATION CLEARANCES AX WARNING Maintain the minimum clearances If you can provide greater clearances from floor ceiling and adjoining wall Carefully follow these instructions This will ensure safe installation Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances see Figure 4 A Clearances from the side of fireplace cabinet to any combustible material and wall should follow diagram in Figure 4 Example The face of a mantel bookshelf etc is made of combustible material and protrudes 3 1 2 from the wall This com bustible material must be 4 from the side of the fireplace cabinet see Figure 4 B Clearances from the top o
16. er objects 7 Turn firebox off and let cool before servic ing Only a qualified service person should service and repair firebox 8 Operating firebox above elevations of 4 500 feet could cause pilot outage 9 Do not use the firebox if it has been un der water due to the shock hazard that could result with the blower accessary if installed in place LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care Follow all local codes In the absence of local codes use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Firebox must be electrically grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA70 latest edition Available from American National Standards Institute Inc 1430 Broadway New York NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association Inc Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 State of Massachusetts The installation must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Mas sachusetts Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas fired supplemental room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit Vent free gas products are prohibited for bedroom and bathroom installation in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 124970 01B www fmiproducts com 3 PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION This firebox is designed for use with approved ANSI Z21 11 2 decorative type unvented room heaters Physical size limitations apply Refer to minim
17. f firebox opening to ceiling should not be less than 42 C When firebox is installed on carpeting or other combustible material other than wood flooring firebox should be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of enclosure D Clearances from bottom of firebox to the floor is 0 These fireboxes can be installed as freestand ing units against a wall with the approved 124970 01B optional cabinet mantels see Accessories page 17 or as a built in unit Clearances are the same for either installation method CAUTION Do not install the firebox directly on carpet or vinyl 12 4 10 2 Example 8 7 5 4 3 2 19 4 7 8 716 INCHES FIREBOX 5 1 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 INCHES Minimum 16 from Side Wall Figure 4 Minimum Clearance for Combustible to Wall Mantel Clearances for Built In Installation If placing custom mantel above built in firebox you must meet the minimum allowable clear ance between mantel shelf and top of firebox opening shown in Figure 5 page 10 These are the minimum allowable mantel clearances for a safe installation Use larger clearances wherever possible to minimize the heating of objects and materials placed on the mantel AX CAUTION Do not allow the vent free gas log heater to touch or extend beyond the fireplace screen NOTICE Surface temperatures of adjacent w
18. ike louvered slots A WARNING Do not allow noncombustible materials to cover any necessary openings like louvered slots A WARNING Use only non combustible mortar or adhe sives when overlapping the front facing with noncombustible facing material Nails or Wood Screws Figure 7 Attaching Firebox to Wall Studs 124970 01B INSTALLING FIREBOX USING OPTIONAL ACCESSORY MANTELS Ay WARNING A qualified ser vice person mustinstall firebox Follow all local codes This firebox may be installed using a cabinet mantel accessory against a wall in your home The firebox and cabinet mantel can be installed directly on the floor A trim kit is included with the mantel accessories Follow instructions with mantel for installation INSTALLING GAS LINE NOTICE A qualified service per son must connect heater to gas supply Follow all local codes IMPORTANT See Connecting to Gas Supply in your log set owner s manual for details on gas hookup You may run the gas line from either side of the firebox see Figure 8 Decide which side you want to run the gas line from Note This is one option for installing shutoff valve Check local codes for equipment shut off valve location requirements Equipment Shutoff A Valves Install One X Knockout Locations Knock Out One Hole Gas Line Hole7 lt Figure 8 Ins
19. in log set owner s manual Wall board or facing material above firebox may be of combustible material including decorative mantel ornaments or other similar projec tions off of the facing material Mantel Shelf Note Any portion of the mantel shelf must NOT extend beyond this profile Framing Material Noncombustible Material May Project Off this 12 16 20 Surface above the Firebox Hoo Note All vertical measurements are from top of fireplace hood opening to bottom of mantel shelf These minimum clearances replace any other recommended clearances supplied with your ANSI Z21 11 2 approved gas logs Wire mesh Screen Supplied Firebox Hood Must Be Used at All Times Figure 5 Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built In Installation 10 www fmiproducts com Table 1 Rough Opening Dimensions for Built in Installation Front Width Depth Model Inside to Inside Height Min 32 34 7 3 36 3 4 16 1 4 Nee Figure Sel 6a Wishes Height LL a Mwoa __S A Qaside to nside FOR 32 MODELS 0 CLEARANCE Figure 6b 27 3 4 10 1 2 10 1 2 34 1 2 55 5 s These dimensions allow for min Clearances to a 45 projected side wall However clearances to projected mantel trims and facings are allowed within a min Of 16 to a perpenducular wall as shown in Fig
20. itional W32TO 32 Oak Stain Traditional W32CO 32 Oak Stain Classic W32D0O 32 Oak Stain Dentil W32G0 32 Oak Stain Georgian 32 CORNER MANTELS C32TU 32 Unfinished Traditional C32TO 32 Oak Stain Traditional C32CO 32 Oak Stain Classic C32GO 32 Oak Stain Georgian 124970 01B LOUVER TRIM For use with Rolled Louvers only LT32B 32 Brushed Brass LT32P 32 Platinum PERIMETER TRIM PT32B 32 Brushed Brass PT32P 32 Platinum FACE LOUVER PANEL KITS SP32 32 Smooth Faced Black SL32 32 Stamped Louver Black RL32 32 Rolled Louver Black FP32 32 Filigree Panel Black FP32B 32 Filigree Panel Brushed Brass FP32P 32 Filigree Panel Platinum www fmiproducts com 17 PARTS MODELS CGFB32CC A LZ JL JLA LLLI Lhe we 124970 01B www fmiproducts com PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual KEY Part Number 26 27 28 29 _ CGFB32CC 108441 01 108700 01 11418 108414 01 lt 108423 02 lt 108423 05 kk kk 108434 02 108430 02 lt 108432 02 108426 02 lt 108428 02 20027 108415 01 xk lt 108403 03 20280 lt 110037 01 108654 01 21171 14123 xk 108425 01 113140 01 DESCRIPTION Screen Screen Rod Pu
21. le local codes www fmiproducts com AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space you must provide two permanent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces see options 1 and 2 Figure 3 You can also remove door into adjoining room see option 3 Figure 2 Follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts Ventilation Grills Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Or Into Adjoining Room Room Option 2 Option 1 remove Door into Adjoining Room Option O 3 JE Z Z Z UI U x Figure 2 Ventilation Air from Inside Building Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two perma nent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors These spaces include attics and crawl spaces Follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts IMPORTANT Do not provide openings for inlet or ou
22. lex outlet cover Route electrical cable through strain relief Connect electrical cable to duplex outlet Match wire colors to those on duplex out Duplex Box Handy Box Strain Relief Figure 17 Hard Wiring Firebox COMBUSTION AIR KIT MODEL AK4 OPTIONAL The outside air kit may be installed on the left side of the fireplace only The vent can be installed through any outside wall a minimum of three feet below fireplace termination cap The handle to operate the damper door for the outside air inlet will be located inside the left screen pocket of the firebox see Figure 18 Pull the handle to open or push to close cAuTION Air inlet ducts are not to terminate in attic space Screen Pocket Air Kit Handle Figure 18 Air Kit Handle Location www fmiproducts com 15 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING FIREPLACE HOOD AND SCREEN 1 Attach hood to firebox using screws pro vided see Figure 19 2 Insert each rod through all rings located at top of screen 3 Insert first rod into rear hole in left side of firebox Fasten rod to rear hole near center of firebox using 10 x 3 8 Phillips screw provided see Figure 20 4 Insert other rod into front hole on right side of firebox and fasten using remaining Phillips screw Alio Sai Figure 19 Screw and Hood Placement Model May Vary From Illustration Top View of Rod Layout s S
23. o 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 to 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 a
24. r property dam age Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational proce dures For assistance or additional information consult a qualified in staller service agency or the gas supplier This appliance may be in stalled in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured mobile home where not prohib ited by local codes Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer IMPORTANT Read this owner s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble operate or service this heater Improper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explo sion electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning A WARNING Any change to this firebox or its controls can be dangerous WARNING Do notallow fans to blow directly into the firebox Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns Altered burner patterns can cause sooting WARNING Donotuse ablow er insert heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with this firebox Ay 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 Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance Never place any objects in the firebox or on logs
25. sh On Nut Deflector Hood Face Top Panel Face Bottom Panel Face Weldment Firebox Support Leg Left Refractory Red Rear Refractory Red Right Refractory Red Bottom Rear Refractory Red Bottom Front Refractory Red Firebox Bottom Firebox Surround Refractory Retainer Fireplace Top Insulation Firebox Top Starter Pipe Collar Insulation Pan Fireplace Top Top Spacer Fireplace Surround Junction Box Gas Conduit Left and Right Assembly Gas Knock Out Cover _ Strain Relief Air Kit Door Assembly Air Rod Retainer l PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN Perimeter Trim Kit Not a field replaceable part 124970 01B www fmiproducts com QTY ese iol fh fe A fe Bo Be pp By SR BS Bop fo H pL SS 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 years 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 t
26. ssociated 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 express 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 years 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 270
27. talling Gas Line and Equipment Shutoff Valve Model May Vary From Illustration www fmiproducts com 11 INSTALLATION Continued Locate the recessed knockout in one of the firebrick sidewall liners see Figure 8 on page 11 and Figure 9 Firmly tap the center of the knockout with a chisel until it is released Carefully chisel the rough edges of the hole you have made to smooth edges This hole will line up with the hole in the outer casing Locate the recessed knockout in one of the firebrick sidewall liners see Figure 8 on page 11 and Figure 9 Firmly tap the center of the knockout with a chisel until it is released Carefully chisel the rough edges of the hole to smooth edges This hole will line up with the hole in the outer casing CAUTION Do not use exces sive force to remove the knock out Too much force may damage the firebrick concrete insert 1 Thick Liner Firebrick Side Wall E Side a View Remove this Area K Knockout Chisel Figure 9 Location of Knockout for Gas Line INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORIES NOTICE The firebox identifica tion label including model num ber serial number clearances etc is located in the right side screen pocket area on the front of the firebox See Figure 19 page 16 Note Appearance of firebox may vary depending on model 12 www fmiproducts com NOTICE If a log set is installed in the firebox disconnect log set from gas
28. ting is not pinched or in a precarious position Correct accordingly Turn on power to duplex outlet if previ ously turned off per warning in column 1 page 12 Switch Terminals ON OFF Rocker Switch Wire Harness Connectors Figure 15 Connecting Rocker Switch 124970 01B 1 1 1 Hot Black o e Nuetral Black INSTALLATION Continued see Figure 10 page 12 0 Using ON OFF rocker switch to turn blower on and check for operation Turn blower off before continuing 1 Peel off backing paper and stick supplied wiring diagram decal on firebox bottom approximately 12 in from of blower see Figure 16 2 Replace all panels and or brick bottom panel if previously removed ON OFF ies Panel Switch VA Figure 16 BK3 Wiring Diagram HARD WIRING FIREBOX Plug in blower power cord to duplex outlet NOTICE A qualified electrician mustconnectelectrical wiring to duplex outlet for built in instal lation Follow all local codes In absence of local codes follow The National Electric Code ANSI NFPA 70 The Handy Box with duplex outlet is pro vided in the firebox located in the lower right b q 2 4 Place duplex outlet back into handy box and secure with screws Replace outlet cover 124970 01B ase area to handy box Remove duplex outlet and handy box see Figure 17 let Be sure to connect the ground wire Remove screw holding dup
29. tlet air into attic if attic has a thermo stat controlled power vent Heated air entering the attic will activate the power vent N Ventilated Outlet i Air S Attic Outlet Ar To Attic To Crawl Space Inlet Air i Ventilated niet Ai Crawl Space Figure 3 Ventilation Air from Outdoors INSTALLATION A WARNING A qualified ser vice person must install firebox Follow all local codes AA WARNING Never install the firebox in a bedroom or bathroom e in a recreational vehicle e where curtains furniture cloth ing or other flammable objects are less than 42 from the front top or sides of the firebox e in high traffic areas e in windy or drafty areas Unless the installed log set is rated at 10 000 Btu Hr or less in a bedroom or 6 000 Btu Hr or less in a bathroom 8 www fmiproducts com A CAUTION Log heaters installed in this firebox create warm air currents These cur rents move heat to wall surfaces next to firebox Installing firebox next to vinyl or cloth wall cover ings or operating firebox where impurities such as but not limited to tobacco smoke aro matic candles cleaning fluids oil or kerosene lamps etc in the air exist may discolor walls or cause odors 124970 01B INSTALLATION Continued IMPORTANT Vent free gas log heaters add moisture to the air Although this is beneficial installing fir
30. um firebox requirements supplied with log heater It requires no outside vent ing or chimney making installation easy and inexpensive When used without the blower the firebox requires no electricity making it ideal for emergency backup heat BLOWER ACCESSORY The circulating models will accept either a ro tary type fan model Bk or the triple radial fan blower system model BK3 accessories The blower circulates heated air from the firebox into the room Use of blower is optional REFRACTORY BRICK LINER Your firebox may feature a concrete refrac tory brick liner As with all concrete liners this liner may develop slight cracks when exposed to heat These cracks will not affect the performance of the fireplace or vent free gas logs LOCATING FIREBOX PLANNING Plan where you will install the firebox This will save time and money later when you install the firebox Before installation consider the following 1 Where the firebox will be located Allow for wall and ceiling clearances see nstalla tion Clearances page 9 2 Everything needed to complete installation 4 www fmiproducts com 3 These models CANNOT be installed in a bedroom unless the maximum BTU rating of the installed vent free log set is less than 10 000 Btu Hr 4 Proper air for combustion and ventilation page 6 124970 01B PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 32 MODELS Left Side View
31. ure 4 on page 9 Figure 6 Rough Opening for Installing in Wall IMPORTANT lf installing blower accessory circulating models with louvers only see Hard Wiring Firebox page 15 3 Carefully set firebox in front of rough open ing with back of firebox inside wall open ing IMPORTANT If installing a perimeter trim kit see instructions included with trim accessory You must install shoulder screws from trim kit now Carefully insert firebox into rough opening 5 Attach firebox to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing flange see Figure 7 on page 11 124970 01B INSTALLATION Continued 6 If using an optional perimeter trim kit install the trim after final finishing and or painting of wall See instructions included with trim accessory for attaching trim 7 Install and properly test gas log heater Follow installation instructions included with the vent free gas log heater that is being installed IMPORTANT When finishing your firebox combustible materials such as wall board gypsum board sheet rock drywall plywood etc may be butted up next to the sides and top of the firebox Combustible materials should never overlap the firebox front facing A WARNING Do not allow any combustible materials to overlap the firebox front facing IMPORTANT Noncombustible materials such as brick tile etc may overlap the front facing but should never cover any necessary open ings l
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