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STAINLESS OUTDOOR GAS FIREPLACE SYSTEM
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NATIONAL We recommend that our gas
FIREINSTrrrUUTE hearth products be installed
and serviced by profes-
sionals who are certified in
the U.S.by the National D
Fireplace Institute°(NFI)as
CERTIFIED NFI Gas Specialists.
REMOTE CONTROL. READY
NATURAL GAS MODELS (1)036NRB SERIES AND (1n042NRB SERIES
PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS(1n036PRB SERIES AND M042PRB SERIES
A WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, afire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
® Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
® WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building.
e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
Installation and service must be performed by a quali-
fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
A WARNING: For Outdoor Use Only.
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A WARNING: Fireplace must be operated only with
doors fully open.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety..................................................................2 Specifications.......................................:............15
Local Codes.........................................................3 Wiring Diagram.................................................. 15
Product Features.................................................4 Replacement Parts............................................16
Locating Fireplace...............................................4 Service Hints.....................................................16
.. Product Specifications.........................................4 Technical Service...............................................16
Installation...........................................................5 Accessories....................................................... 16
Operation...........................................................12 Troubleshooting................................................. 17
Inspecting Burners.............................................13 Parts..................................................................20
Cleaning and Maintenance................................14 Warranty..............................................Back Cover
SAFETY
WARNING: lm ro er instal_ Natural and Propane/LP Gas: Natural and
P p propane/LP gases are odorless. An odor-
lation, adjustment, alteration, making agent is added to the gas. The odor
service or , maintenance can helps you detect a gas leak. However, the
cause injury or property damage. odor added to the gas can fade. Gas may be
Read the installation, operating present even though no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all
and maintenance instructions warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It
thoroughly before installing or is your guide to safe and proper operation of
servicing this equipment. this fireplace.
A WARNING: Any change to
A WARNING: This product con- this heater or its controls can
tainsand/or generates chemicals be dangerous.
known to the state of California
to cause cancer or birth defects Due to high temperatures, the
or other reproductive harm. appliance should be located out
of traffic and awayfrom furniture
IMPORTANT., Read this owner's and draperies.
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, op- ®o not place clothing or other
erate or service this fireplace. flammable material on or near
Improper use of this fireplace the appliance. Never place any
can cause serious injury or objects on the fireplace.
death from burns, fire, explo-
sion,electrical shock and carbon Fireplace front and screen be-
monoxide poisoning. come very hotwhen running fire-
piace. beep children and adults
A ®ANGER: Carbon monoxide away from hot surfaces to avoid
poisoning may lead to death! burns or clothing ignition. Fire-
place Will remain hot for a time
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs after Shutdown. AIIOW surfaces
of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the to cool before touching.
flu, with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If
you have these signs, the heater may not
be working properly. Get fresh air at once[ Carefully supervise young chil-
Have heater serviced. Some people are dren When they are in the area
more affected by carbon monoxide than oth- of the fireplace. When using the
ers. These include pregnant women, people hand-held remote accessory,
with heart or lung disease or anemia, those keep selector switch in the OFF
under the influence of alcohol and those at
high altitudes. position to prevent children from
turning on burners with remote.
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SAFETY
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You roust operate this fireplace 5. Do not use this fireplace as a wood burning
with the fireplace screen in place. fireplace. Use only the logs provided with
the fireplace. Do not burn solid fuels in this
Make sure fireplace screen is in fireplace.
place before running heater. 6. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as
pine cones, vermiculite or rock wool. Using
The finish of the front face is these added items can cause sooting.Do not
protected with a self adhering add lava rock around base. Rock and debris
plastic coating that must be could fall into the control area of fireplace.
removed before fireplace is 7. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the
instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance,
operated. To prevent melting, page 14.
ensure that the plastic coating 8. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet
protecting the finish is removed. cleaner or similar products,turn fireplace off.
If heated,the vapors frorn these products may
Keep the appliance area clear create a white powder residue within burner
and free from combustible box or on adjacent walls or furniture.
materials, gasoline and other 9. Do not run fireplace
whereflammable liquids orvapors are used
flammable vapors and liquids. or stored
1. This fireplace is only for use with the type of °under dusty conditions
gas indicated on the rating plate.This fireplace 10. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn
is not convertible for use with other gases. paper or other objects.
2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s)inside 11. Do not use this appliance if any part has been
any structure. Locate propane/LP supply underwater. Immediately calla qualified ser-
tank(s)outdoors(propane/LP units only). vice technician to inspect the appliance and to
3. If you smell gas replace any part of the control system and any
o shut off gas supply gas control which has been underwater.
•do not try to light any appliance 12. Do not operate fireplace if any log is broken.
o do nottouch any electrical switch;do not use Do not operate fireplace if a log is chipped
any phone in your building (dime-sized or larger).
.immediately call your gas supplier from a 13. Turn fireplace off and let cool before servicing.
neighbor's phone.Follow the gas supplier's Only a qualified service person should service
instructions and repair fireplace.
.if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call 14. Operating fireplace above elevations of4,500
the fire department feet could cause pilot outage.
4. This fireplace shall be used only outdoors in 15. Provide adequate clearance around air open-
a well ventilated space and shall not be used ings.
in a building, garage or any other enclosed
area.
ti LOCAL CODES
Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all State of Massachusetts: The installation
local codes. In the absence of local codes, must be made by a licensed plumber or
' use the latest edition of The National Fuel gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Mas-
S Gas Code ANSI Z223.9/NFPA 54*.
sachusetts.
*Available from: Sellers of unvented propane or natural
American National Standards Institute, Inc. gas-fired supplemental room heaters shall
1430 Broadway provide to each purchaser a copy of 527
New York, NY 10018 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
arch Park Vent-free gas products are prohibited for
Batterym
Quincy, ar 0226 bedroom and bathroom installation in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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PRODUCT FEATURES LOCAMNO FEREPLACE
REFRACTORY BRICK LINER PLANNING
Your fireplace features a concrete refractory Plan where you will install the fireplace. This
brick liner.As with all concrete liners,this liner will save time and money later when you in-
may develop slight cracks when exposed to stall the fireplace.Before installation,consider
heat. These cracks will not affect the perfor- the following:
mance of the fireplace. 1. Where the fireplace will be located.Allow
forwall and ceiling clearances(see Instal-
lation Clearances, page 5).
2. Everything needed to complete installation.
3. These models are for outdoor use only.
4. Proper air for combustion and ventilation.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATMONS
36"AND 4.2" MODELS
Note:If only one dimension is shown, the dimension is the same for both 36"and 42"models.
Fireplace Top View
29"(36"Models)
I°4 36"(42"Models)
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Side
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41°(36"Models)
" 48"(42"Models)
13'/z" + 43"(36"Models)
50"(4P'Models)
I-21"(36°Models)_ J '
I 23°(42'Models) "I .
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24"(42"Models) 00 0.
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Right 35°(36"Models) m e a r
7 42"(42'Models)
Side
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Electrical
(36"Models)
Acce "
Holess (42�Models)
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(36"Models)
16 Js
(42"Models)
Figure 1 -Fireplace Dimensions(36"and 42"Models)
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IMPORTANT Make sure fireplace is level.if fire- OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE
place is not level, log set will not work properly. REQUIREMENTS
Use dimensions shown for rough openings Must conform to one of the following condi-
to create the easiest installation (see Built-In tions:
Fireplace Installation, page 6). °With walls on all sides, but with no over-
head cover;
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
°Within a partial enclosure which includes
,( �1ARNIta90. Maintain the an overhead cover and no more than
L two side walls. These side walls may
minimum Clearances. If you Can, be parallel, as in breezeway or at right
provide greater clearances from angles to each side; or
floor, ceiling and adjoining wall. °Within a partial enclosure which includes
an overhead cover and three sidewalls,
Carefully follow these instructions. This will as long as 30%or more of the horizontal
ensure safe installation. Fireplace hood periphery of the enclosure is perma-
must be used if combustible mantel material nently open.
is installed. A CAUTION: Do not install'
Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances(see
Figure 2) the fireplace directly on carpet
A. Clearances from the side of the fireplace or vinyl.
cabinet to any combustible material and
wall should follow diagram in Figure 2.
g g ® 11VARNINC. Fireplace hood
Example:The face of a mantel, bookshelf, must be used if a combustible
etc. is made of combustible material and mantel material is installed.
protrudes 3 1/2" from the wall. This com-
bustible material must be 4"from the side
of the fireplace cabinet(see Figure 2). Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation
B. Clearances from the top of the fireplace If placing custom mantel above built-in fire-
opening to the ceiling should not be less place,you must meet the minimum allowable
than 42". clearance between mantel shelf and top of
C. When fireplace is installed on carpet- fireplace opening shown in Figure 3, page6. These are the minimum allowable mantel
ing or other combustible material, other clearances for a safe installation. Use larger
than wood flooring, fireplace should be clearances wherever possible to minimize
installed on a metal orwood panel extend- the heating of objects and materials placed
ing the full width and depth of enclosure. on the mantel.
D. Clearances from bottom of fireplace to the
floor is 0". NOTICE: Surface temperatures
ofadjacentwalls and mantels be-
come hotduring operation.Walls
and mantels above the fireplace
8 12'/"A m-
2 may become hot to the touch.
Example If installed properly, these te
- peratures meet the requirement
5'/' = of the national product standard.
3'/2 z
13/, Follow all minimum clearances
7/8 shown in this manual.
' 7/16
FIREBOXA.514 6 8 10 12 14 16`
INCHES
*Minimum 16"from Side Wall
Figure 2-Minimum Clearance for
Combustible to Wall
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Facing material above firebox Table 7
must be of noncombustible
material.A 12"concrete board
projecting the width of the Mantel Shelf Note:Anyporiion Rough Opening Dimensions for Built-in
fireplace is supplied. of the mantel shelfmust NOT Installation
extend beyond this profile.
? 12" _ Front Width Depth
12"Minimum
63/4" Model (Inside to Inside) Height (Min.)
3611 44 42 3l4" 21"
Framing I 42" 51" 461/2` 23"
Material
12" 16"20"
Noncombustible
Material May
Firebox Project Off this
Surface above
the Firebox Hood
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Fi ure 4a
Wire-mesh Hood MUST be used if a g
Screen combustible mantel Is Installed.
Height
Note:All vertical measurements are
from top of fireplace hood opening to
bottom of mantel shelf.
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Figure 3-Minimum Mantel Clearances
for Built-In Installation 4�
FOR 36"
NOTICE: If our installation does MODELS
� �`� Figure 4b
notmeetthe minimum clearances 37"
shown, you must do one of the 450
following: 0---44"
• raise the mantel to an accept- 1= 74" -�{
able height TOP VIEW
• remove the mantel - FOR 42"
MODELS
BUILT-IN FIREPLACE �^
INSTALLATION 43' Figure 4c
1. Frame in rough opening. The fireplace 45'
framing must be constructed of steel stud
material.Steel studs are provided and are 8611�
permanently fixed amount the perimeter TOP VIEW
of the unit. Use dimensions in Table 1 Figure 4-Rough Opening for Installing
and rough opening layout in Figure 4a. in Wall
Adjust framing so that fireplace is flush
with finished wall surface. If installing in a
corner, use dimensions in Figures 4b and
4c for rough opening.
2. Install as piping to fireplace location see no minimum
g p p g p � Steel Stud or �` noncombustible
Connecting to Gas Supply, page 7.) Steel Framing wall board
Required. or facing
3. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough material above
opening with back of fireplace inside wall fireplace.
opening. Combustible �12"minimum
4. Carefullyinsert fireplace into rough materials noncombustible
p g not allowed wall board or facing
opening. adjacent to materials on sides.
fireplace.
Figure 5-Installing Firebox
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INSTALLATION
Continued
INSTALLING DRAIN PAN DP36/DP42 Notches
• on Hood
The fireplace enclosure must allow for ad-
equate drainage and fresh air ventilation.
It is recommended that a sealed, corrosion
resistant catch pan with provision for drainage �' �!
be installed under fireplace within fireplace
enclosure (see Accessories, page 16).
INSTALLING FIREPLACE SCREEN
1. Insert each rod through all rings located
at top of screen. Screws
2. Insert first rod into rear hole in left side Figure 7-Installing Hood
of fireplace. Fasten rod to rear hole near INSTALLING EI-FOLD GLASS
center of fireplace using#10 x 3/8"Phillips DOORS
screw provided (see Figure 6).
3. Insert other rod into front hole on right side IMPORTANT. Use only glass
of fireplace and fasten using remaining doors certified for use with this
Phillips screw. fireplace (See Accessories,
Identification a
Top View of Rod Layout Label Location page 'l6).
` Door Installation
Rear Hole Pivot and spring clips have been installed
and pretested at the factory, but some read-
Front justments may be needed due to movement
Hole during shipping or handling.
Install doors using the following steps. If you
find doors do not close properly or do not ap-
pear level or straight, proceed with section on
Rod door adjustment.
Ring i 1. With bi-fold door completely folded, insert
bottorn pivot pin into pivot plate or pivot
hole located near bottom corner of front
5 face opening and swing door to the vertical
Screen ~ o° position making sure top pins slide into door
track. Door is installed when top door pin
Screw snaps into spring clip (see Figure 8).
2. Repeat step 1 for remaining door.
Figure 6-Installing Fireplace Screen
' Spring Clip
INSTALLING FIREPLACE HOOD Fold
= Door and �_� Insert Pin
HS36/HS42 Slide Top -
1. Remove protective film from stainless Pins into I into Spring
Track I Clip
_ hood. I
2. Align three notches located on back side
j of hood with front face of fireplace (see j
Figure 7). Notches should be at least 31/2" I Insert Bottom
up from edge of fireplace opening. I Pivot Pin into
3. Hold fireplace hood in place. Using a#10
Pivot Plate
drill bit, drill through three notches . Pivot Plate I r'Hole and
or Pivot _,Swing Door
4. Insert three screws through notches in Hole _ N into a Vertical
hood into holes in fireplace. Position
Figure 8:Installing Bi-Fold Glass Door
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_ ENSTALLATI®N • Do not operate this appliance if glass doors
Continued are broken or damaged.
• Do not use abrasive liquids or cleaners
_ ® WARNING: Fireplace must for cleaning of glass and door trims. Any
be operated only with doors fully household glass cleaner should suffice.
Do not clean doors when hot, allow the
Opened. appliance to cool before cleaning.
Door Adjustment CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
Remove doors and slightly loosen lower pivot
plate (if equipped) and upper spring clips. AWARNING:A qualified service
Replace doors and fully close them. Use 1/8" person must connect heater to
shims(any material)to level doors. Once the gas supply.Followall local Codes.
proper setting is achieved, carefully open
doors enough so that you can access pivot
and spring clips with a Phillips screwdriver. A WARNING: This appliance
Tighten screws (see Figure 9). requires a 3/8" NPT (National
Please read the following care and operation Pipe Thread) inlet connection
guidelines before operating your appliance to the control valve.
or fireplace.
• Glass doors should be operated in the fully
open position only(see Figure 10). A CAUTION: Never connect
• If doors are not fully open, the thermo disk propane/LP unit directly to the
will automatically turn off burner.See Safety propane/LP supply.This unit re-
Device on page 15 for instructions on how quires an external regulator(not
to reset the thermo disk. Supplied). Install the external
•When operating doors, do not slam shut or regulator between the unit and
abuse them. the propane/LP supply.
• Always keep area below bottom edge of
doors clear from obstacles or debris.
Spring A WARNING: Never connect
Clip natural gas fireplace to private
(non-utility) gas wells. This
- gas is commonly known as
Partially ________ __ wellhead gas.
Opened _______----__ _______-_-__
Door --
Installation Items Needed
Before installing heater, make sure you have
' the items listed below.
Figure 9:DoorAdjustment • approved flexible gas hose and fittings
(supplied with appliance, if allowed by local
codes)
• external regulator (propane/LP models
only)
//% • piping (check local codes)
j% sealant(resistant to propane/LP gas)
0 ' • equipment shutoff valve*
• test gauge connection*
• sediment trap
• tee joint
jLyoPErJ * pipe wrench
An equipment shutoff valve with 1/8 NPT
tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge
connection. Purchase the optional equipment
Figure 90:Bi-Fold Doors Fully Open shutoff valve from your dealer.
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INSTALLATION o The bottom openings must be 1800 op-
Continued posing and be placed 5" (12.7 crn) above
bottom floor.
For propane/LP units, the installer must • There must be 2" (5 cm) minimum clear-
supply an external regulator. The external ance from the floor to ground level of
regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. enclosure.
You must reduce incoming gas pressure to
between 11" and 14" of water. If you do not ®CAUTION:Use only new,black
reduce incoming gas pressure, control valve
damage could occur. Install external regula-
tor with the vent pointing down as shown in copper tubing may be used in
Figure 11. Pointing the vent down protects it certain areas. Check your local
from freezing rain or sleet. codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diameter
Propane/LP orgreaterto allow proper gas vol-
Supply Tank o ume to heater.If pipe is too small,
External undue loss of volume will occur.
Regulator
Installation must include an equipment shutoff
Vent valve, union and plugged 1/8"NPTtap. Locate
Pointing NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up.
Down NPT tap must be upstream from log set(see
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Figure 13, page 10 p g )•
o., o IMPORTANT Install equipment shutoff valve
in an accessible location. The equipment
Figure 11 -External Regulator with Vent shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off
Pointing Down the gas to the appliance.
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT
REMOTE PROPANE/LP GAS threads.This will prevent excess sealant from
SUPPLIES AND ENCLOSURES going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could
If appliance is to be permanently connected result in clogged heater valves.
to a gas piping system from a remote supply
tank, installation must be in accordance with WARNING: Use pipe joint
local codes or, in absence Of IOcal codes, sealantthatis resistant to liquid
with the National Fuel Gas Codes ANSI petroleum (LP) gas.
Z223.1INFRA 54.
Enclosures may be used to conceal propane/ Minimum of 5"(12.7 cm)
LP supply tanks and must be constructed to From Floor To Top Of
Bottom Opening
meet the following minimum construction
requirements:
• An enclosure must have either one open Top
Openings
side or at least four opposing vent open- At Valve
ings,top and bottom,which meet minimum Level �s
requirements for size and location (see 2Openings
Figure 12). Top and
Bottom on
• Each opening must provide a minimum or Each Side
1/2 square inches(3,23 cm2)of open area Minimum
0.5 inch'
for each pound propane/LP contained in (3.23 cm2)
enclosed supply tank. of Free air ° o °
Example:A full enclosure for a 20 pound Space For Minimum of
Each Pound 2"(5 cm)
propane/LP tank must have at least four, of Fuel But No From Floor
10 square inches (65 cm2) openings [a 2' Less Than Bottom To
10 inches' Minimum 118"
x 5„ (5 x 13 cm)square]. (65 cm2)Total
(0.3 cm) Ground Level
The top openings must be 180' opposing Permissible
and be placed at valve level. Openings
Figure 12-Propane/LP Tank Enclosure
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ENSTAi�1LA I®N
Continued CAUTION: Make sure exter-
We recommend that you install a sediment nal regulator has been installed
trap in supply line as shown in Figure 13. Lo- between propane/LP supply
cate sediment trap where it is within reach for and appliance. See guidelines
cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel under Connecting to Gas Sup-
supply and appliance. Locate sediment traps page 7.
where trapped matter is not likely to freeze.
A sediment trap traps moisture and contami- PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY
nants.This keeps them from going into heater PIPING SYSTEM
controls. If sediment trap is not installed or is Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
installed wrong, heater may not run properly. (3.5 kPa)
1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance main
® CAUTION: Avoid damage to gas valve (control valve) and equipment
gas control. Hold gas control shutoff valve from gas supply piping system.
with wrench when connecting it Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage
control valve.
to gas piping and/or fittings. 2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equip-
ment shutoff valve was connected.
Equipment Shutoff 3. Pressurize supply piping system by either
Valve with 1/8" NPT opening propane/LP supply tank valve
Tap* for propane/LP gas or opening main gas
Natural valve located on or near gas meter for
From Gas natural gas or using compressed air.
Approved Flexible Meter(5'W.C.** 4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system.
Gas Hose(If to 10.5"W.C. Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all
allowed by local Pressure) joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
codes) 3" Min. 5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff
Propane/LP valve to gas supply. Check reconnected
Pipe Cap Tee From External fittings for leaks.
Nipple Joint Regulator(11"
Sediment TrapWC.**to 14" Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than
W.C. Pressure) 112 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
Figure 93-Gas Connection 1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see
* Purchase the optional shutoff valve from Figure 14).
your dealer. 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either
**Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input opening propane/LP supply tank valve
adjustment. for propane/LP gas or opening main gas
valve located on or near gas meter for
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS natural gas or using compressed air.
3. Check all joints from gas meter to equip-
= AWARNING:Testall gas piping ment shutoff valve for natural gas or
propane/LP supply to equipment shutoff
and connections for leaks after valve for propane/LP (see Figure 15 or
installing or servicing. Correct 16, page 11). Apply noncorrosive leak
all leaks at once. detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles form-
ing show a leak.
� A 4. Correct all leaks at once.WARNING: Never use an open Open
flame to check for a leak.Apply a
noncorrosive leak detection fluid Equipment
Shutoff =_ __ _�
toalljoints.Bubblesforming show Valve
a leak. Correct all leaks at once. Closed
Figure 94-Equipment Shutoff Valve
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Continued
Propane/LP Equipment PLACEMENT OF LOOSE EMBERS
Supply Tank Shutoff Valve
- A CAUTION: ®o not place
any loose embers around pilot
assembly.
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Two bags of loose embers are provided with
this unit. For this installation use the embers
that are approximately 1" square in size. If
needed, larger embers can be broken to size.
These embers aid in concealing the burner
Control Valve pan, directing flames through the ember bed,
Location quiet operation of the unit and gives a natural
Figure 15- Checking Gas Joints random flame pattern.
(Propane/LP Gas Only) Place embers as follows:
Equipment 1. Place embers around center ember bed
Shutoff Valve or ember pod.
2. Place individual embers on their edge(not
flat)along the top of burner pan.This aids
in directing flames from the burner through
Gas Meter ember bed.
\' Note:Too many embers or embers placed
® flat along burner pan can suppress the
flames.
°
3. When unit is lit, check flames for random
Control Valve appearance and ember bed glowing red-
Location orange in color(see Burner Flame Pattern,
Figure 16- Checking Gas Joints page 17). If this is not happening, either
(Natural Gas Only) add, remove or reposition loose embers.
Pressure Testing Appliance Gas IMPORTANT.- Turn unit off and let cool
Connections before repositioning loose embers.
1. Open equipment shutoff valve(see Figure rFu 714, page 10).
2. Open main gas valve located on or near r ;:,.,.�s•' ,`_
gas meter for natural gas or open pro-
pane/LP supply tank valve.
3. Make sure control knob of appliance is in ;
the OFF position.
= 4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff
valve to gas control(see Figure 15 or 16). Figure 17-Placement of Embers
Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to
all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light appliance(see Operation, page 12)
Check all other internal joints for leaks.
7. Turn off appliance.
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® FOR YOUR SAFETY If you then smell gas,STOP!Follow"B"in
READ BEFORE LIGHTING ® the safety information in column 1. If you
don't smell gas, go on the next step.
WARNING. If you do not fol- 6. Press in and turn control knob counter-
low these instructions exactly, clockwise ?' � to the PILOT position.
a fire or explosion may result Press in control knob for five(5) seconds
causing property damage, per- (see Figure 18).
7. With control knob pressed in, press and
sonal injury or loss of life. release ignitor button.This will light pilot.
A. This appliance has a pilot which must If needed, keep pressing ignitor button
be lighted with a piezo ignitor. When until pilot lights.
lightning the pilot,follow these instruc- Note: If pilot does not stay lit, contact a
tions exactly. qualified service person or gas supplier
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around for repairs.
the appliance area for gas. Be sure to 8. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec-
smell next to the floor because some onds after lighting pilot.After 30 seconds,
gas is heavier than air and will settle release control knob.
on the floor. °If control knob does not pop out when
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS released,turn off gas supply and contact
•Do not try to light any appliance. a qualified service person or gas supplier
Do not touch any electric switch; do for repairs.
not use any phone in your building. Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps 4
Immediately call your gas supplier through 8.
from a neighbor's phone. Follow the 9• Slightly push in and turn control knob coun-
gas supplier's instructions. terclockwise��to the ON position.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, 10. Wait one minute and move switch to the
call the fire department. ON position to light burner.
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn Note:AUTO is only functional when using
gas control knob. Never use tools. If optional remote control accessory.
the knob will not push in or turn by 11. Set flame adjustment knob to any level
hand,do not try to repair it,call a quali- between HI and LO.
fied technician. Force or attempted
repair may result in a fire. Control
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has Knob
been under water. Immediately call a Piezo 0 0 e
qualified service technician to inspect Ignitor I
the appliance and to replace any part of
the control system and any gas control Flame Adjustment Knob
which has been underwater. Figure 18-Setting Control Knobs
LIGHTING TO TURNOFF GAS
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLIANCE
1. STOP! Read the safety information, 1. Push switch into OFF position. The pilot
above. will remain lit for normal service.
2. Make sure switch is in the OFF position. 2. Access control knobs.
3. Be sure gas line shut-off valve is OPEN. 3. Press gas control knob slightly and turn
4. Press in and turn control knob clock- clockwise to OFF. Do not force.
wise to the OFF position (see 4. Close equipment shutoff valve(see Figure
Figure 18). 14, page 10).
Note:Knob cannot be turned from PILOT
to OFF unless knob is pushed in slightly.
DO NOT FORCE.
5. Wait five(5) minutes to clear out any gas.
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OPERATION Note: The burner may light if hand-held re-
Continued mote was on when selector switch was last
turned off. You can now turn the burner on
HAND-FIELD and off with the hand-held remote control unit.
REMOTE OPERATION IMPORTANT Do not leave the selector switch
NOTICE:You must light the pilot in the REMOTE or ON position when the pilot
is not lit. This will drain the battery.
before using the hand-held re- Control Knob
mote control unit. See Lighting
Instructions,1�J�/L / l/�L79 page 1 /•
PE-F
TEO O
After lighting, let pilot flame burn for about D o
one minute. Turn control knob to ON posi-
tion. Adjust flame adjustment knob any- Selector Switch in
where between HI and LO. Slide the se- Piezo Flame REMOTE Position
lector switch to the REMOTE position Ignitor Adjustment
on Remote Receiver (see Figure 19). Knob
Figure 99-Settings for Remote Operation
INSPECTING BURNERS
Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame Thermopile
patterns often.
3/8"to 1/2"
PILOT ASSEMBLY
The pilot assembly is factory preset for the Pilot Burner
proper flame height. Alterations may have
occurred during shipping and handling. Call 1/8"
a qualified service person to readjust the pilot
if necessary. \
The height of the thermopile must be 3/8"to Thermocouple
1/2"above the pilot flame as shown in Figure 01
22. The thermocouple must be at a height of
about 1/8" above the pilot flame. The flame Piezo
from the pilot burner must extend beyond both Ignitor
the thermocouple and thermopile. Figure 22-Pilot Assembly
If you pilot assembly does not meet these Yellow Flames with
requirements: ----Orange Streaks
• turn fireplace off (see To Turn Off Gas to f�
Appliance, page 12)
• see Troubleshooting, page 17
BURNER FLAME PATTERN _ y
Figure 23 shows correct burner flame pattern.
I L !I J1
• NOTICE: Do not mistake orange Figure 23- Correct Burner Flame Pattern
flames with yellow tipping. Dirt Dark Orange
or other fine particles are burned I lames
by appliance, causing brief
patches of orange flame. ,
= If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown
in Figure 24.
• turn appliance off(see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance, page 12)
• see Troubleshooting. page 17 Figure 24-Incorrect Burner Flame
Pattern
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OPTIONAL HAND-HELD
REMOTE CONTROL
ACCESSORIES o MRC
NOTICE: Use only alkaline bat-
teries (included with MIRC).
Figure 20 a Disconnecting Jumper Wires
Installing Receiver From Control Valve
1. Disconnect jumper wires from the control
valve(see Figure 20). Requires 4-AA 1.5v
alkaline batteries
2. Locate the battery cover on the back of
the receiver(see Figure 21). Learning
3. Install 4-AA batteries (included) into re- button
de
ceiver before installing into fireplace. Switch �o
/00
4. Connect wires from.remote receiver to REMOTE orl
control valve. See instructions provided OFF Slides
with remote control kit for further informa- Frequency BatteN cove r
"s0
tion. adjusting
access hole
Remote Receiver
Figure 29-Attaching Batteries to
Receiver
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
If, after a period of use, the flames start to
WARNING: Turn off the ap- exhibit unusual shapes and behavior or the
pliance and allow to cool before burner fails to ignite smoothly,then the burner
Cleaning. holes may require some cleaning. If this hap-
pens, we recommend that you contact your
nearest authorized service technician to get
CAUTION: You must keep the appliance serviced.
Control areas, burners and cir- o Keep area around log set clean and clear
culating air passageways of of debris.
fireplace clean. Inspect these , Periodically inspect the air mixer and burner
areas of fireplace before each tube for foreign matter blocking the air inlet
use. Have fireplace inspected and flame holes.
yearly by a qualified service per- HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION
son. Fireplace may need more When the fireplace is installed at an elevation
frequent cleaning due to exces- above 2000 feet, you may need to decrease
sive lint from carpeting, bedding the input rating by changing the existing
burner orifice to a smaller size. Reduce input
material, etc. 4%for every 1000 feet above 2000 feet which
Only limited cleaning will be required under they are installed. Check with your local gas
normal use of this appliance. Dust the front company for proper orifice size identification.
y grate and top of receiver/valve. Do not use
cleaning fluids to clean logs or any other part
of the appliance.
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SAFETY DEVDCE
High Temperature Limit Switch 3. Carefully pull limit plate out and press the
The high temperature limit switch is located in- reset button.
side the upper right hand corner of the firebox. 4. Mount limit switch plate back using two
This feature will prevent the fireplace from screws previously removed.
operating at abnormally high temperatures. 5. Re-light the burner following instructions
The burner will automatically turn off without on page 12.
interrupting the pilot flame;the limit switch will
lock out and must be reset manually.To reset WARNING: Only a qualified
the limit switch: service person should service
1. Turnoff the burner by turning the gas con- the fireplace.
trol knob clockwise to the off position.
2. Remove limit switch plate by removing
two screws.
SPECI ICATiONS
(V)036NRB Series (V)042NRB Series
• Rating (Variable): 28,000/41,000 Btu/Hr ^ Rating (Variable): 32,000/47,000 Btu/Hr
• Gas Type: Natural ^ Gas Type: Natural
• Ignition: Piezo o Ignition: Piezo
• Manifold Pressure: 3.5"W.C. o Manifold Pressure: 3.5"W.C.
• Inlet Gas Pressure (inches of water): ^ Inlet Gas Pressure (inches of water):
Max. 10.5"W.C., Min. 5.0"W.C.* Max, 10.5"W.C., Min. 5.0"W.C.*
• Air Shutter: 3/16 OPEN o Air Shutter: 3/16 OPEN
(V)036PRB Series (V)042PRB Series
Rating (Variable): 32,000/41,000 Btu/Hr e Rating (Variable): 35,000145,000 Btu/Hr
• Gas Type: Propane/LP o Gas Type: Propane/LP
• Ignition: Piezo ° Ignition: Piezo
Manifold Pressure: 10"W.C. ° Manifold Pressure: 10"W.C.
. Inlet Gas Pressure (inches of water): ^ Inlet Gas Pressure(inches of water):
Max. 14"W.C., Min. 11"W.C.* Max. 14"W.C., Min. 11"W.C.*
Air Shutter: FULLY OPEN o Air Shutter: FULLY OPEN
*For purpose of input adjustment
WIRING DIAGRAM
®WARNING: Fireplace must be operated only with doors fully open.
TO PILOT
HEAT LIMIT SWITCH
BLACK
ELECTRICAL WIRE CONNECTION WILL
REQUIRE MALETO MALE CONNECTORS BLACK
• TPTH
OPTIONAL OPTIONAL
ON/OFF REMOTER TP CONTROL
SWITCH RECEIVER WHITE VALVE
TH INCOMING
MAIN GAS
SUPPLY
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REPLACEMENT PAR73
Note: Use only original replacement parts. When calling, have ready:
This will protect your warranty coverage for < your name
parts replaced under warranty. • your address
Contact authorized dealers of this product. o model and serial numbers of your heater
If they can't supply original replacement . how heater was malfunctioning
part(s), call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at
1-866-328-4537. ° purchase date
Usually, we will ask you to return the part to
the factory.
SERVICE HINTS TECHNICAL SERVICE
When Gas Pressure Is Too Low You may have further questions about
• pilot will not stay lit installation, operation, or troubleshooting.
• burner will have delayed ignition If so, contact FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at
• fireplace will not produce specified heat 1-866-328-4537.When calling please have
• propane/LP gas supply may be low if using your model and serial numbers of your
propane/LP gas heater ready.
If using propane/LP gas, you may feel your You can also visit FMI PRODUCTS, LLC's
gas pressure is too low. If so, contact your web site at www.fmiproducts.com.
local propane/LP gas supplier.
ACCESSORIES
Purchase these accessories from your local
dealer.If they can not supply these accessories o
call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866-328-4537 0
for information. You can also write to the ad-
dress listed on the back page of this manual.
FIREPLACE HOOD
HS36 (36" MODELS)
HS42 (42" MODELS) RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD
Helps deflect heat away from mantel or wall REMOTE CONTROL KIT - MRC
above fireplace. Allows the log set to be turned on and off
DRAIN PAN by using a hand-held remote control.A wall-
DP36 (36" MODELS) mount docking station is included.
DP42 (42" MODELS)
A sealed, corrosion resistant catch pan with
provisions for draining to be installed under
fireplace within fireplace enclosure.
BI-FOLD GLASS DOORS
BD036 - 36" BLACK
BDO36B -36" BRUSHED BRASS
BD036P - 36" PLATINUM
' BD042 -42" BLACK
BD042B -42" BRUSHED BRASS
BD042P -42" PLATINUM
METAL OUTDOOR COVER - OC36
AND OC42
Door for closing unit when not in use.
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TROUBLESHO®TRNS
A& WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a
qualified service person should service and repair heater.
CAUTION: Newer use a wire, needle or similar object to clean
pilot. This can damage pilot unit.
Note:All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation.
OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
When ignitor button is pressed, 1. Ignitor electrode not con- 1. Reconnect ignitor cable
there is no spark at pilot nected to ignitor cable
2. Ignitor cable pinched or 2. Free ignitor cable if pinched
wet by any metal or tubing.
Keep ignitor cable dry
3. Piezo ignitor nut is loose 3. Tighten nut holding piezo ig-
nitor. Nut is located behind
the mounting bracket
4. Broken ignitor cable 4. Replace ignitor cable
5. Bad piezo ignitor 5. Replace piezo ignitor
6. Ignitor electrode broken 6. Replace pilot assembly
7. Ignitor electrode positioned 7. Tighten electrode. Replace
wrong if necessary
When ignitor button is pressed, 1. Gas supply turned off or 1. Turn on gas supply or open
there is spark at pilot but no equipment shutoff valve equipment shutoff valve
ignition closed
2. Gas control knob not in 2. Turn gas control knob to
PILOT position PILOT position
3. Gas control knob not 3. Press in gas control knob
pressed in while in PILOT while in PILOT position
position
4. Air in gas lines when in- 4. Continue holding down
stalled control knob. Repeat ignit-
ing operation until air is
removed
5. Depleted gas supply (pro- 5. Contact local propane/LP
pane/LP models only) gas company
6. Pilot is clogged 6. Clean pilot (see Cleaning
and Maintenance, page 14)
or replace pilot assembly
7. Gas regulator setting is not 7. Replace gas regulator
correct
Burner does not light after 1. Burner orifice clogged 1. Clean burner(see Cleaning
pilot is lit and Maintenance, page 14)
or replace burner orifice
2. Inlet gas pressure is too 2. Contact local propane/LP or
low natural gas company
3. Thermopile leads discon- 3. Reconnect leads to TP &
nected or improperly con- TPTH terminals on control
nected valve
4. Thermopile is defective 4. Replace thermopile
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OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Pilot lights but flame goes 1. Gas control knob not fully 1. Press in gas control knob
out when control knob is pressed in fully
released 2. Gas control knob not 2. After pilot lights, keep gas
pressed in long enough control knob pressed in 30
seconds
3. Equipment shutoff valve 3. Fully open equipment shut-
not fully open off valve
4. Pilot flame not touching 4. A) Contact local natural or
thermocouple,which allows propane/LP gas company
thermocouple to cool, caus- B)Clean pilot(see Cleaning
ing pilot flame to go out.This and Maintenance, page 14)
problem could be caused by or replace pilot assembly
one or both of the following:
A) Low gas pressure
B)Dirty or partially clogged
pilot
5. Thermocouple connection 5. Hand tighten until snug,
loose at control valve then tighten 1/4 turn more
6. Thermocouple damaged 6. Replace pilot assembly
7. Control valve damaged 7. Replace control valve
Delayed ignition burner 1. Manifold pressure is too 1. Contact local propane/LP or
low natural gas company
2. Burner porting or orifice 2. Clean burner(see Cleaning
clogged and Maintenance, page 14)
or replace burner orifice
Burner backfiring during com- 1. Burner orifice is clogged or 1. Clean burner(see Cleaning
bustion damaged and Maintenance, page 14)
or replace burner orifice
2. Damaged burner 2. Replace damaged burner
3. Gas regulator defective 3. Replace gas control
Slight smoke or odor during 1. Residues from manufac- 1. Problem will stop after a few
initial operation turing processes and logs hours of operation
curing
Heater produces a whistling 1. Turning gas control knob to 1. Turn gas control knob to LO
noise when burner is lit HI position when burner is position and let warm up for
cold a minute
2. Air in gas line 2. Operate burner until air is
removed from line. Have
gas line checked by local
propane/LP or natural gas
company
3. Dirty or partially clogged 3. Clean burner(see Cleaning
burner orifice and Maintenance, page 14)
or replace burner orifice
Fireplace produces a clicking/ 1. Metal expanding while 1. This is normal. If noise is
ticking noise just after burners heating or contracting excessive,contact qualified
are lit or shut off while cooling service person
Remote does not function 1. Battery is not installed or 1. Replace batteries in receiv-
battery power is low er and hand-held remote
control (see page 13)
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