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U32 Gas Insert
Installation Manual
MODELS: U32-NG5 Natural Gas U32-LP5 Propane
WARNING: FOR YOUR SAFETY
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or What to do if you smell gas:
maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to Do not try to light any appliance
this manual. For assistance or additional information consult Do not touch any electrical switch:
an authorized installer, service agency or the gas supplier
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TO THE NEW OWNER Congratulations! You are the owner of a state-of-the-art Gas Insert by FPI. The FPI Gas Insert Series of hand crafted appliances has been designed to provide you with all the warmth and charm of a fi replace, at the fl ick of a switch. The models U32-NG5 and U32-LP5 of this series have been approved by Warnock Hersey for both safety and effi ciency. As it also bears our own mark, it promises to provide you with economy, comfort and security for many trouble free years to fo
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TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY LABEL Serial No. Decal ............................................................4 Operating Instructions ................................................29 Lighting Procedure ......................................................29 Shutdown Procedure ...................................................29 REQUIREMENTS First Fire ......................................................................29 Automatic Convection Fan Operation .........
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SAFETY LABEL This is a copy of the labels that accompany each U32-5 Gas Insert. We NOTE: FPI units are constantly being improved. Check the label have printed a copy of the contents here for your review. The safety label on the unit and if there is a difference, the label on the unit is the is located on a plate inside the base of the unit visible when the bottom correct one. louver is opened. For the State of Massachusetts, installation and repair must be done by a plumber or gasfi tter licens
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REQUIREMENTS MA Code - CO Detector (for the State of Massachusetts only) 5.08: Modifications to NFPA-54, Chapter 10 (2) Revise 10.8.3 by adding the following additional requirements: (a) For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust vent termination is less than seven (7) feet above finished gr
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INSTALLATION General Safety Information IMPORTANT MESSAGE GAS PRESSURE TESTING 1) The appliance installation must conform SAVE THESE with local codes or in the absence of local INSTRUCTIONS codes, with CAN/CGA B149 (in Canada) or The appliance must be isolated from the gas the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 in supply piping system by closing its individual The FPI Gas Insert must be installed in the U.S.A. This appliance should be installed manual shut off valve during any pressu
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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION MANUFACTURED CLEARANCES TO CHECKLIST MOBILE HOME COMBUSTIBLES ADDITIONAL Before installing vent system ensure that the Minimum Clearances to Combustibles damper plate is open and secure to prevent the REQUIREMENTS damper plate from falling down and crushing From Unit the liner. Sides A 10" / 255 mm 1) Ensure that structural members are not cut Ceiling B 47.5" / 1205 mm or weakened during installation. The FPI Gas Insert i
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INSTALLATION The Air Intake pipe must be attached to the VENTING inlet air collar of the termination cap. THE APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE CONNECTED TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING A SEPARATE SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE. This appliance is designed to be attached to two 3" (76mm) co-linear aluminium fl ex running the full length of the chimney. The fl ue length must be a minimum length of 8 ' (2.44m) and a maximum of 35' (10.7m). See chart below for minimum distances from roof. Periodically check th
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INSTALLATION 1) Make sure the valve is in the "OFF" OPTIONAL position. BRICK PANEL 2) Loosen the "IN" and/or "OUT" pressure tap(s), turning counterclockwise with a 1/8" 1) Unwrap the brick pattern panels from the wide fl at screwdriver. protective wrapping. 3) Attach manometer to "IN" and/or "OUT" 2) Remove the glass front if it is already pressure tap(s) using a 5/16" ID hose. installed, see "Standard Flush Door" section. 4) Light the pilot and turn the valve to "ON" position. 3) Put t
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INSTALLATION LOG SET INSTALLATION Read the instructions below carefully and refer to the images. 2) Spread vermiculite around the exposed fi rebox base. Then take some Dangerous operating conditions may occur if the logs are not embers and spread them over the vermiculite as shown. positioned in their correct locations. If the logs are broken do not use the unit until they are replaced. Broken logs can interfere with the pilot operation. IMPORTANT For LP units the Air Defl ector MUST be insta
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INSTALLATION 6) Fit the groove in log 27-34 into the tab on the right side of the burner. Rest the other end of log 27-34 on the notch in log 27-33. 27-32 27-34 5) Fit log 27-33 into the pins at the front of the burner. Tab 27-33 27-34 27-33 7) Fit the bottom end of log 27-35 into the pin in log 27-33 and rest the top end of log 27-35 on the notch in log 27-31. 27-33 27-35 27-33 U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert 11
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INSTALLATION 9) Place embers along the front of the burner as shown. Ensure not to cover any burner ports. 27-35 Embers 8) Fit log 27-36 into the pins on logs 27-33 and 27-31. 10) Separate platinum embers and place on the burner just in front of the logs as shown. Avoid stacking platinum embers. 27-31 27-36 27-33 Platinum Embers 27-36 12 U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert
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INSTALLATION Completed Log Set Installation 27-34 27-35 27-31 27-33 27-32 27-36 U32-5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert 13
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INSTALLATION REGENCY FACEPLATE & TRIM INSTALLATION 1) Lay the faceplate panels fl at, face down on something soft so they don't scratch. 2) Take the top faceplate and align the holes in it with the holes in the side panels. Using the screws provided, attach from the top of the panel (the holes in the top panel are slightly larger than the holes in the side panel to facilitate easier installation). Diagram 1. Diagram 4 Rear View: Trim Assembly Diagram 2 5) Connect the fan switch wires by
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INSTALLATION Use the hook to pull the spring out until you STANDARD OPTIONAL DOUBLE can put the hook into the slot on the bottom door bracket. Repeat for 2nd spring. See FLUSH DOOR SCREEN DOORS diagram 3. 1) Pull out the top The standard fl ush door comes with a black frame. To install the frame, simply hook the top louver. door fl ange onto the top of the unit and swing the door towards the unit, diagram 1. Be careful 2) Center the that the glass gasket does not roll up; there screen
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INSTALLATION 2) Install the Spring Hinges on the left and right BAY LOUVERS side of the bottom of the Firebox using 2 screws per hinge. 1) Install top louver by sliding the two bracket clips into the brackets located on top of the bay door. See below. The fi tted louver leaves a small gap between faceplate bottom and louver top. 3) Place the Bottom Louver near the hinge. Flip hinge over the Bottom Louver and secure using 3 screws. Hinge Location SIT Extension knobs for Bay Front only. Rem
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INSTALLATION CONVERSION KIT #514-969 FROM NG TO LP for P36D-1 / P36-4 / U32-5 / U37-1 using SIT 820 NOVA Gas Valve THIS CONVERSION MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED GAS FITTER IF IN DOUBT DO NOT DO THIS CONVERSION !! 6) Pull off the pilot cap to expose the pilot For P36D-1 / P36-4 Only: Each Kit contains one LPG orifi ce. Conversion Kit and one DC 5) Remove the 2 screws holding the Burner Assembly to the fi rebox base. Push the Sparker Kit. Burner Assembly to the left and lift out. Conversion Kit
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INSTALLATION 9) Reinstall new burner orifi ce LPG 16) Verify that if the conversion is from Installation of the DC Sparker: stamped #52 and tighten. NG to LPG, the screw must be re- assembled with the red o-ring visible 21) Locate the Piezo Ignitor situated at the 10) Turn control knob to the “OFF” position. (Fig. 5). side of valve. LPG Configuration Red o-ring visible Piezo Ignitor 11) Remove the black protection cap by hand from the hi-low knob (Fig.1). Fig.5 Fig.1 17) Re-assemble the b
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INSTALLATION 25) Locate the ground lug. 28) Install the 1/2" bushing to the heat 32) Mount the heat shield to the DC Sparker. shield. Secure into place with the velcro, which is For P36D-1 / P36-4 Only: provided in the kit. 25a) By the receptical box, left of the unit. 33) Find a location which is not too hot and 29) Plug the DC spark generator wires to the is easy to reach for changing the battery. DC Sparker. Note: It should be kept away from the chain. Chain For U32-5 Only: 25b) Locat
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INSTALLATION FULL SCREEN DOORS 1) Hold the full screen door frame up against the unit in order to make 3) Completely secure the full screen door frame to the unit by securing the following wire connections. 4 screws to the Left and Right Side Trims. Pull the ON/OFF connector wires from the fi rebox and connect them to the switch. Connect the fan switch wires with the wire connectors from the fan speed control. Place clips over wires and tuck into side trim. . NOTE: When mounting the full s
