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U32 Gas Insert
Installation Manual
MODELS: U32-NG3 Natural Gas U32-LP3 Propane
WARNING: FOR YOUR SAFETY
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or main- What to do if you smell gas:
tenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this Do not try to light any appliance
manual. For assistance or additional information consult an Do not touch any electrical switch:
authorized installer, service agency
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FPI GAS INSERT 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 fireplace, at the flick of a switch. The models U32-NG3 and U32-LP3 of this series have been approved by Warnock Hersey for both safety and efficiency. As it also bears our own mark, it promises to provide you with economy, comfort and security for many trouble free
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FPI GAS INSERT Unit Dimensions ............................................................ 2 Kensington Front 2-Panel Door ................................... 19 Kensington Front 3-Panel Door ................................... 20 Safety Label .................................................................. 4 Optional Wall Thermostat ............................................ 20 Optional Remote Control ............................................. 20 Final Check ..........
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SAFETY LABEL This is a copy of the labels that accompany NOTE: FPI units are constantly being im- each U32-3 Gas Insert. We have printed a copy proved. Check the label on the unit and if of the contents here for your review. The there is a difference, the label on the unit safety label is located on a plate inside the base is the correct one. of the unit visible when the bottom louver is opened. For the State of Massachusetts, installation and repair must be done by a plumber or gasfitter licens
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INSTALLATION 2) Installation and repair should be done GAS PRESSURE IMPORTANT: by a qualified service person. TESTING SAVE THESE 3) The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional INSTRUCTIONS The appliance must be isolated from the gas service person. More frequent cleaning supply piping system by closing its individual may be required due to excessive lint from The FPI Gas Insert must be installed in accord- manual shut off valve during any pressure carpe
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INSTALLATION 1) Check all clearances to combustibles, page MATERIALS REQUIRED CLEARANCES TO 6. COMBUSTIBLES No electrical power supply is required for the 2) Make the gas connection. See page 7. gas control to operate. A 120 Volt AC power Minimum Clearances to Combustibles cord is hooked up to the fan. Plug the 3 wire 3) Install the 3" flue liner to the sliding connec- tor plate. See page 7. cord into a suitable receptacle. Do not cut the From Unit ground termina
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INSTALLATION pass through the chimney above the appli- The Air Intake pipe must be attached to the inlet ance. Move the appliance into the exact air collar of the termination cap. location where it is to be installed. Ensure that the Insert is level. VENTING 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 FLUE LINER two 3" (76mm) co-linear aluminium flex running the full length of the chimney.
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INSTALLATION 2) Loosen the "IN" and/or "OUT" pressure OPTIONAL tap(s), turning counterclockwise with a 1/ 8" wide flat screwdriver. BRICK PANEL 3) Attach manometer to "IN" and/or "OUT" 1) Unwrap the brick pattern panels from the pressure tap(s) using a 5/16" ID hose. protective wrapping. 4) Light the pilot and turn the valve to "ON" 2) Remove the glass front if it is already position. installed, see page 11. 5) The pressure check should be carried out 3) Put the rear brick panel flat against the
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INSTALLATION 6) Place the Left Top Log D)02-46 on the pin 3) Place Rear Log A)02-43 on the two pins on LOG SET on Log C)02-56 and on top of the cutout the rear log support. on Log A)02-43. INSTALLATION Read the instructions below carefully and refer to the diagrams. If logs are A)02-43 broken do not use the unit until they are D)02-46 replaced. Broken logs can interfere with A)02-43 the pilot operation. The gas log kit contains the following: C)02-56 a) 02-43 Rear Log b) 02-45 Front Right Log
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F)02-48 INSTALLATION A)02-43 FACEPLATE & TRIM F)02-48 INSTALLATION 1) Lay the faceplate panels flat, face down on something soft so they don't scratch. Side View 2) Take the top faceplate and align the holes in it with the holes in the side panels. Using Front edge of Bracket the screws provided, attach from the top rear burner of the panel (the holes in the top panel are The bottom right edge of Log F)02-48 must slightly larger than the holes in the side sit snugly against the bracket and the
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INSTALLATION OPTIONAL DOUBLE DOOR FIRE SCREEN 1) Pull out the top louver. 2) Center the screen door Diagram 2 and hook over Use the hook to pull the spring out until you can the flush door. put the hook into the slot on the bottom door bracket. Repeat for 2nd spring. See diagram 3. Diagram 4 Diagram 3 3) Open the screen door(s) and secure the screen door to the flush door front with 2 To remove the flush door, reverse the above clips on the bottom left and right side. steps. NOTE: The chain must
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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 fitted louver leaves a small gap between faceplate bot- tom 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. Removing
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INSTALLATION Conversion Kit from Natural Gas to Propane Model #512-969 THIS CONVERSION MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED GAS FITTER IF IN DOUBT DO NOT DO THIS CONVERSION !! 1) Turn the unit off and allow it to cool to room temperature. 8) Remove regulator from valve and replace with Propane regulator. See diagram 1. 2) Unplug or disconnect power source to stove. 3) Remove glass front (see manual). 4) Remove logs and brick panels (if installed). 5) Remove the Grate by removing the screws on each side o
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INSTALLATION FULL SCREEN FRONT 1) Hold the full screen door up against the unit in order to make the 3) Completely secure the full screen door to the unit by securing 4 following wire connections. screws to the Left and Right Side Trims. Pull the ON/OFF connector wires from the firebox 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 screen door to the u
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INSTALLATION 7) Install the Left and Right Side Screen Doors in the fully open position 4) Install Spring Hinges on the Left and Right Side of the bottom of the firebox using 2 screws per hinge. by placing over top of the hinges on the full screen door. Hinge 5) Place Bottom Frame near hinge. Flip hinge over Bottom Frame and secure with 3 screws. Screen Door Hinge Location Bottom Frame 8) Close screen doors. NOTE: If you find that the doors do not align properly, adjust the hinges on the door(s)
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INSTALLATION 5) Connect the ON/OFF switch HAMPTON CAST wires by taking the black and red wires with the blue female FACEPLATE INSTALLATION ends thru the hole provided and connecting them to the 1) Lay the faceplate panels flat, face down on something soft so they ON/OFF switch. don't scratch. 6) Connect the fan switch wires 2) Attach the side filler brackets to the left and right sides using 3 by taking the black and red screws and washer per side. wires with the male ends (in the grey harness)
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INSTALLATION 11) Mount the cast faceplate panels onto the insert body, sliding the side HAMPTON CAST FACEPLATE filler brackets into the space between the glass and the firebox. Secure using the 4 remaining black screws, 2 per side. GRILL INSTALLATION Slide side filler Before the grills are installed, a grill stop bracket needs to be put in place. bracket into gap between glass and 1) The U32 grill stop bracket is installed in the bottom left corner just under fire box. the firebox as shown be
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INSTALLATION THE KENSINGTON FRONT INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: Please use the gloves provided when handling the Kensington Front to avoid fingerprints. 2) Mount the Kensington Front onto the firebox by securing in place 1) Place the Kensington Front up against the unit , but do not secure. Make the following wire connections: using 4 screws, 2 per side. Connect the fan switch wires by taking the black and red wires with the male ends (in the grey harness) and connect them with the wire connectors f
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INSTALLATION THE KENSINGTON 2-PANEL DOOR INSTALLATION 3) Hook the Left Side Screen Door to the Door Frame by placing the door 1) Install the Sub-Frame by hooking the top flange onto the top of the hinges (top & bottom) over the pins on the Door Frame. Repeat for Glass Door and swing the Sub-Frame towards the unit. Pull out the Right Side Screen Door. hooks which already secure the Glass Door and place them thru the holes in the bottom of the Sub-Frame to secure both the Glass Door Note: It wi
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INSTALLATION THE KENSINGTON OPTIONAL WALL FINAL CHECK THERMOSTAT 3-PANEL DOOR Before leaving this unit with the customer, the installer must ensure that the appliance is firing INSTALLATION A wall thermostat may be installed if desired, correctly. This includes: follow the wiring diagram below. FPI offers an 1) Install the Sub-Frame by hooking the top optional programmable thermostat but any 250- 1) Clocking the appliance to ensure the cor- flange onto the top of the Glass Door and 750 millivo
