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-V b eNt deCoratIVe eleCtroNIC IGNItIoN Gas FIrePla Ce
oWNer’s oPeratIoN aNd INstallatIoN maNual
PFS
®
C US
Natural Gas models
m36e(b,h), m42e(b,h),
Vm36e(b ,h) aNd Vm42e(b,h)
ProP aNe/lP Gas models
m36eP(b,h), m42eP(b,h),
Vm36eP(b ,h) aNd Vm42eP(b,h)
W ARNING: If the information in these instructions
is not follow ed 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 ot
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W ARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, al- teration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual for correct in- stallation and operational procedures. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified 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 ins
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saFety 1. This appliance is only for use with the type WARNING: This product con- of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with tain s an d/o r generates ch emicals other gases unless a certified kit is used. known to the State of California 2. For propane/LP fireplace, do not place to cause cancer or birth defects propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any or other reproductive harm. structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors.
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saFety Continued 11. Keep the area around your fireplace clear adequate clearances around air open- of combustible materials, gasoline and ings into the combustion chamber along other flammable vapor and liquids. Do with adequate accessibility clearance for not run fireplace where these are used or servicing and proper operation. stored. Do not place items such as clothing 16. Do not install fireplace directly on carpet- or decorations on or around fireplace. ing, vinyl tile or any combustible
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INtroduCtIoN Continued The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the cur- CAUTION: Do not connect rent National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/ appliance before pressure test- NFPA 54. This appliance complies with ANSI ing gas piping. Damage to gas Z21.50/CSA 2.22. valve may result and an unsafe condition may be caused. WARNING: Installation of this a p p l i a n c e s h o u l d b e d o n e b y The appliance and it’s individua
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ProduCt sPeCIFICatIoNs GAS RATING - NATURAL M36E(B,H), VM36E(B,H) M42E(B,H), VM42E(B,H) Max. Input Rating: 40,000 Btu/Hr 45,000 Btu/Hr Manifold Pressure: 3.5" WC (.87 kPa) 3.5" WC (.87 kPa) Minimum Supply Pressure: 4.5" WC (1.12 kPa) 4.5" WC (1.12 kPa) Maximum Supply Pressure: 10.5" WC (2.66 kPa) 10.5" WC (2.66 kPa) Orifice Size: # 30 # 29 GAS RATING - PROPANE/LP M36P(B,H), VM36P(B,H) M42P(B,H), VM42P(B,H) Max. Input Rating: 40,000 Btu/Hr 45,000 Btu/Hr Manifold Pressure: 10" WC (2.49 kPa) 10" WC
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PreINstallatIoN PreP aratIoN CLEARANCES MANTEL CLEARANCES AND WALL Minimum clearances to combustibles are: DETAILS Back and Sides of Outer Surround 0" min. A combustible mantle shelf maybe installed a maximum 12" (22.9 cm) from wall. Figures 5 Drywall to Sides of Front Face and 6 show the minimum allowable distances (Nailing Flanges) 0" min. from various combustible mantle components “B” Vent Surfaces 1" min. in relation to fireplace opening. Ceiling to Opening 42" min. Floor 0" min. Co
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PreINstallatIoN PreP aratIoN Continued FRAMING 1. Frame appliance enclosure as illustrated in Figures 7 and 8. Note: If a wall covering is used to line enclosure, then all measurements must be from surface of covering. 2. Place appliance into framing and se- A cure. B Note: If appliance is to be raised above floor level, a platform must be built to C support appliance. M36E(B,H), M42E(B,H), 3. Install supply line to appliance using a 1/2" 5 M36EP(B,H) M42EP(B,H) 16 NPT black iron gas l
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PreINstallatIoN PreP aratIoN Continued INSTALLING TRANSITION PIPE AND B-Vent Piping STARTER COLLAR The transition pipe and starter collar shown Starter Collar in Figure 9 are supplied with fireplace, unat- tached and ready for installation. Remove starter collar and set aside. Slide transition Transition Pipe pipe over vent collar and attach with a mini- mum of three screws. Replace starter collar over transition pipe and attach using four Vent Collar screws located on leg stands (five use
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VeNtING INstallatIoN Continued Listed Vent Cap Listed Listed Vent Cap Vent Cap Maintain Maintain Listed Listed Clearance Clearance Maintain Maintain Listed Support Each Listed Clearance Lateral At Least Every Clearance 45° 60° 6 Feet 12' Min. 45° 8' 10' Position Position 6' Firestop Firestop Position 12' Min. 12' Min. 45° Firestop Maintain Maintain Maintain Listed Listed Listed Clearance Clearance Clearance EXAMPLE 1 EXAMPLE 2 EXAMPLE 3 Figure 10 - Typical B-Vent Configuration If venting horizon
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VeNtING INstallatIoN Continued CHECKING FOR PROPER VENTING NOTICE: This appliance is After completing and checking electrical, equipped with a vent safety gas and vent connections, follow the lighting sh u to ff sw i tch w h i ch w i l l sh u t instructions and allow the main burner to run down the appliance in the case of for approximately 5 minutes. Hold a lighted match or cigarette near the top edge of fire- a venting problem. Do not bypass place opening and
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INstallatIoN Continued FMI PRODUCTS, LLC recommends that a 3. Activate remote handset battery by re- black iron gas line be routed from the gas moving insulating tab on back of handset source, through a sediment trap (shown in (see Figure 15). Battery is included pre- Figure 18) and into appliance. Once con- installed. nected through appliance, a flexible gas line 4. Once the battery is activated unit is ready may be used for ease of installation to gas to use. control valve (see Figure 1
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INstallatIoN Continued Complete your gas installation by connect- C A U T I O N : C o m p o u n d s u s e d ing incoming gas line with flexible gas line. Secure tightly with wrench but DO NOT on threaded joints of gas piping OVERTIGHTEN. shall be resistant to the action of Liquefied Petroleum (LP or EMBER AND PAN MATERIAL propane) and should be applied PLACEMENT lightly to ensure excess sealant 1. Open bag(s) of vermiculite and fill entire burner pan until
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INstallatIoN Continued Grate Pan and Ember NOTICE: Do not put lava rock 0.5" Material inside the burner pan or around the air mixer fitting. Placing lava rock inside the burner pan or blocking the openings of the pro- 0.5" pane/LP air mixer could cause performance problems. Burner Pan Log 4 Figure 22 - Pan and Ember Material Clearances Log 3 LOG PLACEMENT FOR MODELS Log 2 M36E, M36EP , VME36 AND VM36EP Notches 1. Place small front right log (log 1) on righ
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INstallatIoN Continued 5. Place upper end of log 5 into notch on top LOG PLACEMENT FOR MODELS inner right of log 1 (see Figure 29). Rest M42E, M42EP , VME42 AND VM42EP lower end of log 5 on middle grate finger 1. Place large back log (log 1) onto grate as shown in Figure 30. making sure notches rest over grate (see 6. Place log 6 into notch on top right of log Figure 27). 1 (see Figure 29). Rest lower end of log 2. Insert lower end of log 2A between first 6 on top of log 2B (see Figure
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INstallatIoN Continued COMBUSTION AIR KIT MODEL AK4 INSTALLING OPTIONAL GLASS (OPTIONAL) DOOR ACCESSORY The outside air kit may be installed on the left CAUTION: Use only glass side of fireplace only. The vent can be installed through any outside wall a minimum of three doors certified for use with this feet below fireplace termination cap. The appliance. handle to operate damper door for outside air inlet will be located inside left “screen pocket” Note: Glass door may be heavy for
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INstallatIoN Continued 6. Repeat process for opposite door as- Spring Hold-Down Clip sembly. Screw 7. To adjust doors, slide them partially open. Side Using a screwdriver, loosen hold-down Front screws in the spring clip (see Figure 34) Face and pivot plate. 8. Close both doors until evenly joined at Partially the middle and note gap at outer edges Opened of face. Door 9. Reopen one door at a time and retighten Figure 34 - Adjusting Glass Doors upper and lower hold-down screws. 10. R
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oPeratIoN 1. STOP! Read the safety information, in FOR YOUR SAFETY column 1. READ BEFORE LIGHTING 2. Turn off all electric power to appliance. WARNING: If you do not fol- 3. Turn wall switch to the OFF position. low these instructions exactly , 4. Fully open glass doors if installed. a fire or explosion may result 5. Remove front refractory brick access panel. causing property damage, per- 6. Turn equipment shutoff valve clockwise sonal injury or loss of life. to the OFF posit
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oPeratIoN Continued 1. Turn equipment shutoff valve to ON posi- TO TURN OFF GAS tion. You can now turn burner on and off TO APPLIANCE with the hand-held remote control unit. 1. Turn off wall switch. IMPORTANT: Be sure to press ON/OFF 2. Turn off all electric power to appliance if buttons on hand-held remote control unit service is to be performed. for up to 3 seconds to assure proper 3. Fully open glass doors if installed. operation. 4. Remove front hearth brick and control 2. Press the
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CleaNING aNd maINteN aNCe W ARNING: Failure to keep WARNING: Installation and repair should be done by a quali- t h e p r i m a r y a i r o p e n i n g ( s ) o f the burner(s) clean may result in fied service person. The appli- sooting and property damage. a n c e s h o u l d b e i n s p e c t e d b e f o r e each use and at least annually PILOT AND BURNER by a qualified service person. • Remove logs and ember material before More frequent clean
