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FIREPLACE CHASSIS MODELS

BVC-36YA, BVC-42YA AND BVC-50YA

NATURAL GAS BURNER & LOG

MODULE MODELS

BBM-36N-JHB, BBM-42N-JHB AND

BBM-50N-JHB

PROPANE/LP GAS BURNER & LOG

MODULE MODELS

BBM-36P-JHB, BBM-42P-JHB AND

BBM-50P-JHB

FIREBRICK WALL SYSTEMS MODELS

MKB-36,42,50(SS)(SH)-(R,I)A SERIES

MOSAIC MASONRY

™

B-VENT GAS FIREPLACE

WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITION

OWNER’S OPERATION AND

INSTALLATION MANUAL

For more information, visit www.fmiproducts.com

FOR YOUR SAFETY

— Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable

vapors or 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.

• 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.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

WARNING: If the information in these instructions

is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result

causing property damage, personal injury or death.

PFS

Summary of Contents for 42"

Page 1: ...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 Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor 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 fi...

Page 2: ...that will enable you to obtain replace ment parts or optional accessory items when needed Keep it with your other important papers State of Massachusetts The installation must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety 3 Unpacking BBM Series 4 Introduction 5 Selecting Location 6 Product Dimensions 7 Pre installation Preparation 9 Requi...

Page 3: ... read and understand all warnings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this fireplace WARNING Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous 1 This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases unless a certified kit is used 2 For propane LP fireplace ...

Page 4: ...proper operation 16 Do not install fireplace directly on carpet ing vinyl tile or any combustible material other than wood The fireplace must set on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace 17 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 18 Do not operate firep...

Page 5: ...MI PRODUCTS LLC disclaims any responsibility for the following actions A Modification of the appliance or any of the components B Use of any component part not approved by FMI PRODUCTS LLC in combination with this appliance C Installation and or operation in a manner other than instructed in this manual D The burning of anything other than the type of gas approved for use in this gas appliance The...

Page 6: ...afters will make installation easier Figure 1 shows a plan view of a few com mon locations Flush installations are recommended where living space is limited or at a premium and since the space required to enclose the ap pliance would be located beyond an outside wall this would also reduce the cutting of joists roof rafters and such Check local codes for any restrictions Projected installations ca...

Page 7: ...cts com 124387 01D 7 29 14 1 2 22 1 2 26 5 8 4 1 2 15 5 8 4 1 2 1 58 7 1 4 11 15 1 4 3 1 2 9 1 2 10 1 2 67 61 49 11 7 30 1 45 1 8 36 OUTSIDE AIR ACCESS GAS LINE ACCESS Figure 3 36 Model BVC 36YA PRODUCT DIMENSIONS ...

Page 8: ...7 5 8 67 61 49 7 1 30 11 58 42 51 1 8 4 1 2 3 1 2 9 1 2 10 1 2 81 2 13 17 OUTSIDE AIR ACCESS GAS LINE ACCESS 38 1 2 28 1 2 43 8 17 5 8 19 1 4 24 49 30 11 61 67 58 7 1 59 50 4 1 2 3 1 2 9 1 2 10 1 2 8 1 2 13 17 GAS LINE ACCESS OUTSIDE AIR ACCESS Figure 5 50 Model BVC 50YA Figure 4 42 Model BVC 42YA ...

Page 9: ...antel clearances see Mantels page 10 Chimney outer pipe surface 1 min Not required at nailing flanges See step 2 of Framing WARNING Do not pack re quiredairspaceswithinsulation or other materials FRAMING 1 Frame opening for fireplace using dimen sions shown in Figures 6 and 7 2 If fireplace is to be installed directly on carpeting tile other than ceramic or any combustible material other than wood...

Page 10: ... Codes Before Installing in a Vented Crawl Space OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT MODEL AK4 AK4F Installation of an outside air kit should be performed during rough framing of fireplace due to the nature of it s location Outside com bustion air is accessed through a vented crawl space AK4F or through a sidewall AK4 CAUTION Combustion air inlet ducts shall not terminate in attic space The maximum height fo...

Page 11: ...rectly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance or equipment The sign shall read in print size no less than 1 2 in size GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS INSPECTION The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installation unless upon inspection the inspec...

Page 12: ...54 These rules apply to vents at 12 diameter or less and require a minimum height in accordance with the roof pitch and a minimum of 8 ft distance from a vertical wall or obstruction see Figure 11 WARNING This appliance must be properly connected to a system and must not be connected to a chimney flue servicing a separate solid fuel burning appliance Lowest Discharge Opening Listed Vent Cap 8 Ft M...

Page 13: ...ions must be assembled independently as chimney is installed When connecting chimney directly to fireplace inner flue pipe section must be installed first with lanced side up Outer pipe section can then be installed over flue pipe section with hemmed end up Press down on each pipe section until lances securely engage hem on fireplace starter The wire will assure proper spacing between inner and ou...

Page 14: ... 8 36 5 cm 30 76 2 cm 1 2 5 cm 1 2 5 cm Minimum Measurements 1 2 5 cm Opening A Nail Only Outer Perimeter of Flashing Storm Collar Flashing Cone Underlap Shingles at Bottom Overlap Shingles Top and Sides Only Figure 17 Flashing Installation Installing Flashing on a Metal Roof When installing flashing on a metal roof it is required that putty tape be used between flashing and roof Flashing must be ...

Page 15: ... model BTC 8 and starter collar are shown in Figure 20 Remove starter collar and set aside Slide transition pipe over vent collar and attach with a minimum of 4 screws Replace starter collar over transition pipe and attach using 4 screws located on leg stands To install b vent piping slide first piece of b vent over transition pipe and attach with either a minimum of 3 screws or other means approv...

Page 16: ...CATION WARNING A qualified service person must connect fireplace to gas supply Follow all local codes CAUTION For propane LP units never connect fireplace directly to the propane LP sup ply This fireplace requires an externalregulator notsupplied Install the external regulator be tweenthefireplaceandpropane LP supply WARNING Before you pro ceed makesureyourgassupply is OFF WARNING For natural gas ...

Page 17: ...ning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Inter nally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas Check your local codes Use pipe of 1 2 diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to fireplace If pipe is too small undue loss of volume will occur We recommend that you install a sediment trap drip leg in supply line as shown in Figure 24...

Page 18: ...g Bricks INSTALLATION Continued 4 Install the left and right leading bricks Set the firebrick wall on the hearth with the sheet metal side toward the firebox surround The bricks will be flush with the face of the fireplace Secure with screws provided as shown in Figure 26 Figure 25 Installing Gas Line Gas Line Opening Equipment Shutoff Valve Valve on Module Install incoming 1 2 gas line as permitt...

Page 19: ...et any excess grout mixture on bricks will easily wipe off 2 In a heavy duty mixing bucket add equal parts cement and sand Add enough water and mix together well using a power drill with mixing wand attachment to a yogurt like consistency Not adding enough water can lead to grout falling out after burning 3 The overall length of piping bag should be about 16 If the bag is longer than 16 cut it dow...

Page 20: ...piping andconnectionsmustbetested for leaks after the installation is completed After ensuring that gas valve is on apply a commercial leak detection solution to all con nections and joints If bubbles appear leaks can be detected and corrected Donotuseanopenflameforleak testing and do not operate any appliance if a leak is detected Complete your gas installation by connect ing incoming gas line wi...

Page 21: ...installing module make sure all batteries have been installed into the receiver and battery backup CAUTION Gloves should be worn when installing module into fireplace Metal edges may be sharp 1 Plug module into J Box on the right side of firebox floor see Figure 32 2 Connect shutoff valve of module to incoming gas line see Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply page 20 3 Connect wires from limit switc...

Page 22: ...ng main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas fireplace or using compressed air 4 Check all joints of gas supply piping sys tem Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once 5 Reconnect fireplace and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply Check recon nected fittings for leaks Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG...

Page 23: ... CONNECTIONS 1 Open equipment shutoff valve see Fig ure 33 page 22 2 Open propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP fireplace or main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas fireplace 3 Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the OFF position 4 Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to gas valve see Figure 34 or Figure 35 page 22 Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to...

Page 24: ...oor Frame Top Door Frame Smoke Shelf Ash Lip Ash Lip INSTALLING GLASS DOORS Spring clips have been installed but some adjustments may be needed Install the doors using the following steps 1 With bifold doors completely folded insert bottom pivot pin into pivot hole located near bottom corner of front face opening and swing door to vertical position making sure top pins slide into door track Door i...

Page 25: ...ch to the OFF posi tion or press OFF on hand held remote 4 Fully open glass doors if installed 5 Remove center brick control cover 6 Turn equipment shutoff valve clockwise to the OFF position see Figure 41 Do not force 7 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information in column 1 If you don t smell gas go...

Page 26: ... remote control receiver that allows the user to program the remote transmitter at any time during or after the installation of the burner 1 There is a switch located on the right side of the module that reads REMOTE OFF Figure 43 2 When the remote off switch is in the OFF position the burner will operate from the rocker switch or wall switch connected to the two BROWN wires on the module 3 When t...

Page 27: ... increase the flame to proper size see Figure 44 Do not remove the adjustment screw see Troubleshooting page 30 BURNER FLAME PATTERN Burner flames will be steady not lifting or float ing Flame patterns will be different from unit to unit and will vary depending on installation type and weather conditions If the vent configuration is installed incorrectly flames will lift or ghost This can be dange...

Page 28: ... too large a fire is built or if combustion air gate is not completely open The following tips should be followed to assure that both fire place and glass doors retain their beauty and function properly Both flue damper and glass doors must be fully opened before starting fire This will provide sufficient combustion air and maintain safe temperatures in firebox Figure 47 Bi Fold Glass Doors Doors ...

Page 29: ... to verify that no pipe section or fitting has been disturbed and loos ened Check mechanical supports such as wall straps for rigidity OUTSIDE AIR AND DAMPER HANDLE OPERATION The damper handle which opens and closes the damper blade is located in the upper front face of the fireplace Pushing the handle for ward and up through the keyway slot will free damper blade to automatically open Pushing the...

Page 30: ...ging pilot orifice 4 Low gas pressure 5 Kinked pilot line 6 Control valve is not opening 7 No power to unit or ignition module REMEDY 1 Check to see if you have gas supply and that equip ment shutoff valve is opened 2 Repeat lighting procedure several times to purge all air out of lines If after re peated attempts appliance does not light call for quali fied service and repair 3 Remove debris and ...

Page 31: ...the two plastic connectors that plug in the face of the gas control valve Confirm the gas control valve is properly grounded to the module 1 Check electrical connec tions 1 Clean and adjust pilot flame for maximum flame im pingement on thermopile 2 Have vent system inspect ed including termination cap Remove any restriction or obstruction 1 This is normal with most fireplaces If noise is ex cessiv...

Page 32: ...g and Maintenance page 28 or replace burner orifice 2 Replace damaged burner 3 Replace gas control 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation 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 pro pane LP or natural gas company 3 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 28 or replace burner orif...

Page 33: ...s not light after pilot is lit REMEDY 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connections page 22 1 Fireplacehasbeentestedforupto 40 mph winds However extreme conditions may occur See Light ing Instructions page 25 2 Check local propane LP or natu ral gas company 3 Clean pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 28 4 Locate and correct all vent con nections see Venting installa tion page 12 ...

Page 34: ...s blocked 3 Improper venting or exces sive blockage 4 Excessive amounts of em bers and pan material OBSERVED PROBLEM Gas odor even when gas control valve is off Gas odor during combustion Glass soots Dark residue on logs or inside of fireplace REMEDY 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Con nections page 22 2 Replace control valve 1 Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign matter 2 Loca...

Page 35: ... Inlet Supply Pressure 4 5 w c Maximum Inlet Supply Pressure 10 5 w c Orifice 19 BBM 50N JHB Rating 66 000 38 000 Btu hr Gas Type Natural Gas Only Ignition Electronic Manifold Pressure 3 5 w c Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure 4 5 w c Maximum Inlet Supply Pressure 10 5 w c Orifice 16 BBM 36P JHB Rating 52 000 39 000 Btu hr Gas Type Propane LP Only Ignition Electronic Manifold Pressure 10 w c Minimum I...

Page 36: ...www fmiproducts com 124387 01D 36 PARTS MODELS BVC 36YA BVC 42YA AND BVC 50YA 1 21 20 5 6 7 10 9 11 12 13 16 17 15 14 8 24 23 3 2 22 4 25 18 19 27 26 ...

Page 37: ...50 1 10 23490SA Standoff 4 11 Fireplace Surround Assembly 1 12 109720 02 Clearance Spacer 6 13 117891 01 Fireplace Handle Bracket 4 14 20042 Outside Air Cover Plate 2 15 21171 Gas Conduit Cover 4 16 109752 01 Conduit One 2 17 109752 02 Conduit Two 2 18 Firebox Support 2 Firebox Support 1 19 Firebox Legs 2 20 Inner Dome Assembly 1 21 Smoke Shield 1 22 Damper Control Bracket 1 23 109457 03 Screen 36...

Page 38: ...www fmiproducts com 124387 01D 38 PARTS MODULE MODELS BBM 36 N P JHB BBM 42 N P JHB AND BBM 50 N P JHB Logs not shown for clarity 9 5 10 2 8 13 6 3 4 1 7 11 12 ...

Page 39: ...ry Backup 1 7 125067 01 Power Module 1 8 125064 01 Control Module 1 9 108368 01 Flex Line 3 8 x 30 1 10 14264 Brass Elbow 1 11 110118 01 Flared Fitting 1 12 901062 01 Brass Elbow 1 13 125673 01 Logset Assembly 36 1 125673 02 Logset Assembly 42 1 125673 03 Logset Assembly 50 1 PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 112799 01 Ember Flakes Kit 1 26839 Rockwool 1 101142 01SA Lave Rock Kit 1 117501 02 Log Scrap Kit...

Page 40: ...www fmiproducts com 124387 01D 40 PARTS MODELS MODELS MKB SERIES Picture may vary from actual 1 6 4 8 7 3 2 5 7 7 7 8 9 Red Brick Page 41 Ivory Brick Page 42 ...

Page 41: ...d 1 125457 01 Right Herringbone 50 Red 1 6 124220 01 Left Stacked 36 Red 1 124232 01 Left Herringbone 36 Red 1 125447 01 Left Stacked 42 50 Red 1 125435 01 Left Herringbone 42 Red 1 125459 01 Left Herringbone 50 Red 1 7 124134 01 Side Retainer 36 Included with Firebox 4 124134 02 Side Retainer 42 50 Included with Firebox 4 124134 04 Side Retainer 36 Stainless Included with Firebox 4 124134 05 Side...

Page 42: ...ar Herringbone 50 Ivory 1 5 124218 02 Right Stacked 36 Ivory 1 124230 02 Right Herringbone 36 Ivory 1 125445 02 Right Stacked 42 50 Ivory 1 125433 02 Right Herringbone 42 Ivory 1 125457 02 Right Herringbone 50 Ivory 1 6 124220 02 Left Stacked 36 Ivory 1 124232 02 Left Herringbone 36 Ivory 1 125447 02 Left Stacked 42 50 Ivory 1 125435 02 Left Herringbone 42 Ivory 1 125459 02 Left Herringbone 50 Ivo...

Page 43: ...pane LP gas supplier TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation operation or troubleshooting If so contact FMI PRODUCTS LLC at 1 866 328 4537 When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your fireplace ready You can also visit FMI PRODUCTS LLC s web site at www fmiproducts com ACCESSORIES NOTICE All accessories may not be available for all fireplace models Pur...

Page 44: ...who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty Travel handling transportation diagnostic material labor and incidental costs associated with warranty repairs unless expressly covered by this warranty are not reimbursable under this warranty and are the responsibility of the owner All warranty will be voided if this product ...

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