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SAFETy

Continued

2.  If you smell gas

• shut off gas supply
• do not try to light any appliance
• do not touch any electrical switch; do not 

use any phone in your building

• immediately call your gas supplier from 

a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas sup

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plier's instructions

• if you cannot reach you gas supplier, call 

the fire department.

3.  Never install the fireplace 

• in a recreational vehicle
• in windy or drafty areas where curtains 

or other combustible (flammable) objects 
can  make  contact  with  the  fireplace 
front

• in high traffic areas

4.  Turn  appliance  off  and  let  cool  before 

servicing,  installing  or  repairing.  Only  a 
qualified  service  person  should  install, 
service or repair this fireplace. Have fire

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place  inspected  annually  by  a  qualified 
service person.

5.  You  must  keep  control  compartments, 

burners  and  circulating  air  passages 
clean.  More  frequent  cleaning  may  be 
needed  due  to  excessive  lint  and  dust 
from  carpeting,  bedding  material,  etc. 
Turn off the gas valve and pilot light before 
cleaning fireplace.

6.  Have venting system inspected annually by 

a qualified service person. If needed, have 
venting system cleaned or repaired. See 

Cleaning and Maintenance

, page 30.

7.  Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, 

paper, cardboard, etc.) in this fireplace. 

8.  This appliance, when installed, must be 

electrically grounded in accordance with 
local  codes  or,  in  the  absence  of  local 
codes, with the 

National Electrical Code, 

ANSI/NFPA 70.

9.  Do not use fireplace if any part has been 

exposed to or under water. Immediately 
call a qualified service person to arrange 
for replacement of the unit.

10. Do  not  operate  fireplace  if  any  log  is 

broken. 

11. Do not operate fireplace with glass door 

removed, cracked or broken.

12. Provide adequate clearances around air 

openings.

Figure 1 - Tudor Direct-Vent Fireplace 

with Millivolt Ignition

Glass Door 
Assembly

ON/OFF/
REMOTE 
Switch (Optional 
Installation)

Upper Louver 
Panel

Lower 
Louver 
Panel

Flue Collar

Nailing 
Flange

LOCAL CODES

Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all 
local  codes. In the absence  to local  codes, 
use the current 

National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 

Z223.1/NFPA 54*

 (USA).

*Available from:

American National Standards Institute, Inc.

1430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269

PRODUCT 

IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT FEATURES

These are a few facts that can help you under

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stand and enjoy your direct-vent fireplace:
•  The venting system may be routed to the 

outside of your home in several ways. It may 
vent through the roof (vertical) or it may vent 
to an outside/exterior wall (horizontal). The 
vent  pipe  installation  is  very  important  to 
allow for proper operation. You must follow 
the  venting  instructions  very  carefully  for 
either vertical or horizontal applications.

•  This fireplace may be installed in any room 

of your house provided all local codes and 
these installation instructions are followed.

Control 
Valve

Glowing 
Embers

Blower Switch 
(Optional 
Installation)

Grate 
Assembly

Lava Rock

Log Set

Piezo 
Ignitor

Summary of Contents for CHDV32NR

Page 1: ...uids 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 Immediatelyca...

Page 2: ...ce must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING This product contains and or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birthdefec...

Page 3: ...an be dangerous Do not modify this fireplace under any circum stances Any parts removed for servicingmustbereplacedprior to operating fireplace WARNING This appliance is only for use with the type of...

Page 4: ...ational Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 9 Do not use fireplace if any part has been exposed to or under water Immediately call a qualified service person to arrange for replacement of the unit 10 Do not...

Page 5: ...gh temperatures do not locate this fireplace in high traffic areas windy or drafty areas or near furniture or draperies Proper clearances must be maintained If your fireplace is to be installed direct...

Page 6: ...terials 0 clear ance to combustible materials are for framing purpose only NOTICE This fireplace is in tended for use as supplemental heat Use this fireplace along with your primary heating sys tem Do...

Page 7: ...0 000 and 50 000 12 30 cm in Canada if between 10 000 and 100 000 12 30 cm in US if greater than 50 000 36 91 cm in Canada if greater than 100 000 K clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet In Canad...

Page 8: ...pipe components and terminations The venting system must terminate on the outside of the structure and can not be at tached to a chimney or flue system serving a separate solid fuel or gas burning ap...

Page 9: ...ht into match ing slots on male ends of adjacent pipes Push pipe sections together and twist one section clockwise approximately one quarter turn until sections are fully locked see Figure 8 Note Hori...

Page 10: ...ews provided see Figure 11 Siding standoff must sit flush against exterior fascia material 7 Combustible Exterior Wall Only Slide wall firestop over vent pipe before con necting horizontal run to vent...

Page 11: ...ion cap to vent pipe Cap must be removable for vent inspection and maintenance WARNING Never run vent downward as this may cause excessive temperatures which could cause a fire Operation of improperly...

Page 12: ...1 2 min None 30 max 51 1 2 min 1 ft 48 max 63 1 2 min 2 ft 60 max 75 1 2 min 3 ft 84 max 87 1 2 min 4 ft 20 max Ground Floor Corner Venting Not to Exceed H Limits SNORKEL TERMINATION INSTALLATION Rec...

Page 13: ...iguration for Venting Using Two 90 Elbows 45 Elbow HORIZONTAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION USING TWO 90 ELBOWS The following configurations show the minimum vertical rise requirements for a horizontal sys tem...

Page 14: ...ould be framed to 10 x 10 inside dimensions as shown in Figure 9 on page 9 using framing lumber the same size as the ceiling joists If the area above the ceiling is an insulated ceiling or attic space...

Page 15: ...H2 5 min 2 max 6 min 4 max 7 min 6 max 8 min 8 max 20 max 8 max Figure 21 Vertical Venting Configuration Using Two 90 Elbows with Two Horizontal Runs Vertical Round High Wind Termination Shown Note In...

Page 16: ...wn 45 Elbow High Altitude Installation Your FMI PRODUCTS LLC direct vent fire place has been tested and approved for eleva tions from 0 2 000 feet USA and elevations from 0 4 500 feet Canada When inst...

Page 17: ...ipe Wall Firestop Storm Collar Roof Flashing 0 12 6 12 26 Screws VKC 47 Corner Vent Kit Galvanized Includes 45 Elbow 7 12 Adjustable Pipe Wall Firestop Horizontal Termination 6 Pipe 90 Elbow 18 Screws...

Page 18: ...The blower will fit inside backopeningandbeheldinpositionagainst back wall by magnets see Figure 25 4 Be certain that all wire terminals are securely attached to terminals on blower motor and screw r...

Page 19: ...o sense temperature and properly operate Blower will be held in position against back wall by magnets incorporated onto blower housing see Figure 28 4 Be certain that all wire terminals are securely a...

Page 20: ...have the items listed below external regulator supplied by installer piping check local codes sealant resistant to propane LP gas equipment shutoff valve test gauge connection sediment trap tee joint...

Page 21: ...ine as shown in Figure 31 Locate sediment trap drip leg where it is within reach for cleaning Install in piping sys tem between fuel supply and fireplace Locate sediment trap drip leg where trapped ma...

Page 22: ...ce or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas fireplace or using compressed air 3 Check all joints from propane LP supply tank or gas meter to equipment shutoff valve see F...

Page 23: ...als are in positions on unit as pictured in Figure 36 If wires are not connected as shown switch will not work 2 Route 25 ft wire through openings pro vided on sides of burner system to a con venient...

Page 24: ...ire assembly glass and frame must be replaced If glass is broken wear gloves and tape the remaining fragments onto the frame 1 Remove screen assembly by pushing the rod either left or right and then d...

Page 25: ...el 7 Install the right brick panel using the same method described 8 Replace deflector shield using screws removed in step 4 9 Install logs lava rock and ember material see Installing Logs Lava Rock a...

Page 26: ...and grate prongs see Figure 49 This will create glowing ember appear ance as flame touches ember material Do not block air slots by using too much ember material in one area It is not necessary to us...

Page 27: ...igure 50 5 Slide other end of adjusting plate shim in slot on mitered edge of side trim see Figure 50 Side Trim Mitered Edge Shim Adjusting Plate Set Screws Top Trim Slot Slot Figure 50 Assembling Tri...

Page 28: ...pped with an igni tion device which automatically lights the pilot Do not try to light by hand B BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because...

Page 29: ...ssory Gas Control Knob in ON Position Variable Control Knob Figure 54 On Off Hand Held Remote Control Unit HRC100 Control Button Indicator Light IMPORTANT Do not leave the selector switch in the REMOT...

Page 30: ...et wall thermostat to desired temperature This thermostat has been electronically cali brated at the factory and requires no adjust ment or leveling Upon installation the thermostat must be al lowed t...

Page 31: ...Figure 57 Typical Flame Pattern Thermocouple Thermopile 1 8 Pilot Burner Piezo Ignitor Figure 56 Pilot Assembly 3 8 to 1 2 Cleaning and Maintenance WARNING Turn off fireplace and let cool before clea...

Page 32: ...to remove dust dirt or lint Use a vacuum cleaner or small soft bristled brush to remove excess dust dirt or lint Cleaning and Maintenance Continued logs If you remove logs for cleaning refer to Insta...

Page 33: ...uipment shutoff valve closed 2 Gas control knob not in PILOT position 3 Gas control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position 4 Air in gas lines when in stalled 5 Depleted gas supply pro pane LP mod...

Page 34: ...d pressure is too low 2 Burner porting or orifice clogged 1 Burner orifice is clogged or damaged 2 Damaged burner 3 Gas regulator defective 1 Residues from manufac turing processes and logs curing REM...

Page 35: ...installa tion REMEDY 1 Turn gas control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local propane LP or natural gas compan...

Page 36: ...above 2 Control valve defective 1 Gas leak See Warning statement above 1 Improper log placement 2 Air holes at burner inlet blocked 3 Burner flame holes blocked 4 Improper venting or exces sive blocka...

Page 37: ...and serial numbers of your heater ready You can also visit our web site at www fmiproducts com Specifications CHDV32NR Rating 12 000 18 000 Btu Hr Gas Type Natural Ignition Piezo Manifold Pressure 3 5...

Page 38: ...nted on off switch gwms2 Allows burner system to be turned on and off with a wall switch Accessories Continued Thermostatically controlled blower kit BKT Provides better heat distribution Blower turns...

Page 39: ...www fmiproducts com 111986 01G 39 Parts Model CHDV32NR 6 7 21 18 19 10 13 2 12 20 8 22 2 22 6 22 4 22 5 22 3 22 1 1 14 9 11 17 15 4 5 16 3...

Page 40: ...108897 01 Rear Refractory Brick Panel Not Included 1 12 109082 03 Heat Shield 1 13 108901 01 Right Refractory Brick Panel Not Included 1 14 108901 02 Left Refractory Brick Panel Not Included 1 15 1141...

Page 41: ...www fmiproducts com 111986 01G 41 Parts BURNER ASSEMBLY Model CHDV32NR 3 2 1 13 14 18 15 16 4 5 7 8 6 9 12 10 11 17 19...

Page 42: ...m 1 5 14389 Millivolt Valve Natural Gas 1 6 14492 Piezo Ignitor 1 7 14500 Brass Fitting 2 8 14253 Flexible Connector 1 9 14511 Ignitor Bracket 1 10 14528 Brass Elbow Fitting 1 11 104506 25 Orifice Nat...

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Page 44: ...product and or FMI PRODUCTS LLC who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty Travel handling transportation diagnostic mat...

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