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U32 Gas Insert
Installation Manual
MODELS: U32-NG2 Natural Gas U32-LP2 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 or the gas supplier. d
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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-NG2 and U32-LP2 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 Operating Instructions Safety Label ......................................................................... 4 Operating Instructions ......................................................... 17 Lighting Procedure..............................................................17 Installation Shutdown Procedure...........................................................17 First Fir
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SAFETY LABEL This is a copy of the labels that accompany NOTE: FPI units are constantly being im- each U32-2 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 CLEARANCES TO 6. MATERIALS REQUIRED COMBUSTIBLES 2) Make the gas connection. See page 7. No electrical power supply is required for the gas control to operate. A 120 Volt AC power Minimum Clearances to Combustibles 3) Install the 3" flue liner to the sliding connec- cord is hooked up to the fan. Plug the 3 wire 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- mend using the Simpson Dura-Vent System ance. Move the appliance into the exact (923GK adapter and 991 high-wind cap). location where it is to be installed. Ensure that the Insert is level. The Air Intake pipe must be attached to the inlet air collar of the termination cap. 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 two 3" (76m
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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 on 3) Place Rear Log A)02-43 on the two pins on LOG SET Log C)02-56 and on top of the cutout on Log the rear log support. 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 902-227 b) 02-45 Front R
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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 slightly larger than the holes in the side The bottom right edge of Log F)02-48 must 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 Removing Bay Door OPTIONAL BAY DOOR BAY LOUVERS To remove only the Bay Door - use a screw- The Bay louvers MUST be used 1) Install top louver by sliding the two bracket driver to unclip the Bay Bottom bracket from the with the Bay glass option. clips into the brackets located on top of the flush door and then swing up and unhook from bay door. See below. The fitted louver the top flush door flange. The optional Bay door is an overlay on the leaves a small gap between faceplate bot-
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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 NOTE: Do not install Cast Faceplate when unit is installed into ON/OFF switch. a Zero Clearance Unit. 6) Connect the fan switch wires by taking the black and red 1) Lay the faceplate panels flat, face down on something soft so they wires with the male ends (in don't scratch. the grey harness) thru the ho
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INSTALLATION 11) Mount the cast faceplate panels onto the insert body, sliding the HAMPTON CAST FACEPLATE side 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 1) Install logs and flush glass before going on to the next step. See bracket into gap manual for details. between glass and fire box. 2) Before the grills are inserted onto the firebox, the U32 grill stop bracket needs to be in
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INSTALLATION FINAL CHECK OPTIONAL WALL OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL THERMOSTAT Before leaving this unit with the customer, the installer must ensure that the appliance is firing A wall thermostat may be installed if desired, Use the FPI Remote Control Kit approved for correctly. This includes: follow the wiring diagram below. FPI offers an this unit. Use of other systems may void your optional programmable thermostat but any 250- warranty. 1) Clocking the appliance to ensure the cor- 750 millivolt r
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INSTALLATION WIRING DIAGRAM This heater does not require a 120V A.C. supply for operation. In case of a power failure, the burner switch and the optional remote control/thermostat will continue to operate. However, a 120V A.C. power supply is needed for the fan/blower operation. CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing con- trols. Wiring errors can cause im- proper and dangerous operation. Caution: Ensure that the wires do not touch any hot surfaces and are away from shar
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Note: When the glass is cold and the 4) Wait five minutes to allow gas, that may have OPERATING appliance is lit, it may cause con- accumulated in the main burner compart- densation and fog the glass. This ment, to escape. If you do smell gas, follow INSTRUCTIONS condensation is normal and will the instructions on the front of this manual. disappear in a few minutes as the If you don't smell gas continue on to the next Before operating this appliance, proceed glass heats u
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Blower Thermodisc: COPY OF LIGHTING INSTRUCTION PLATE When this thermally activated switch turns ON it will create a small "clicking" sound. This is the switch contacts closing and is normal. FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING This appliance must be installed in accordance with local codes, if any; if not, Pilot Flame: follow the current CAN1-B149/ANSI Z 223.1 (Australia: AG601, New Zealand: NZS 5261) While the pilot flame is on it can make a very WARNING: If you do not
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MAINTENANCE 8) Periodically check the pilot flames. Correct Clean any fingerprints off before turning GENERAL VENT the unit on. If the top louvers start to flame pattern has three strong blue flames: 1 flowing around the thermopile and 1 discolour, check the door gasket seal MAINTENANCE around the thermocouple, and 1 flowing and replace if necessary. across the rear of the burner (it does not Conduct an inspection of the venting system have to be touching the burner). semi-annually. Recommend
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MAINTENANCE Bay Glass Removal To remove fan: 1) Turn the unit off and allow it to cool to room 1) Remove the door from the unit and place on temperature. a soft surface to prevent scratching. 2) Unplug or disconnect power source to 2) Remove the nuts holding the glass retainers in place. stove. 3) Remove glass front (see page 11). 3) Remove the glass retainers (sides, top and bottom). 4) Remove logs and brick panels, if used. 4) Replace the glass. The glass must have 5) Remove the grate by loose
