FMI (V) DVF42NH Owners Manual And Installation Manual Download

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WARNING: If the information in this manual is not

followed exactly, a fire 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.

• 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.

Direct-vent FirePLAce

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Page 1: ...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 fied installer service agency or the gas supplier INSTALLER Leave this manual with the appliance CONSUMER Retain this manual for future reference D...

Page 2: ...n monoxide poisoning DANGER Carbonmonoxide poisoning may lead to death This vented gas fireplace is a sealed combus tion gas fireplace designed for residential ap plications This fireplace must be installed with FMI PRODUCTS LLC vent pipe components and terminations This fireplace complies with the National Safety Standards and is listed and tested by PFS Corporation to ANSI Z21 50 standard as ven...

Page 3: ...vicingmustbereplacedprior to operating fireplace WARNING Donotuseablow er insert heat exchanger insert orotheraccessorynotapproved for use with this fireplace WARNING This appliance is only for use with the type of gasindicatedontheratingplate Thisapplianceisnotconvertible for use with other gases unless a certified kit is used Safety Continued WARNING Donotallowfans toblowdirectlyintothefireplace...

Page 4: ...ing 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 Safety Continued 6 Have venting system inspected annually by a qualified service person If needed have venting system cleaned or repaired See Cleaning and Maintenance page 24 7 Do not use any solid fuels wood coal paper cardboard etc in this fireplac...

Page 5: ...t 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 Each time you turn on your fireplace you may notice some amount of condensation on the inside of ...

Page 6: ...ding the full width and depth of the fireplace see Figure 3 Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations Wall or fram ing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface on back sides or top of your fireplace except where standoff spacers are integrally attached If standoff spacers are attached to your fireplace these spacers can be placed directly against wal...

Page 7: ...ral heating system you may run system s circulat ingblowerwhileusingfireplace This will help circulate the heat throughout the house Framing and finishing Figure 4 shows typical framing of this fireplace Figure 5 shows framing for corner installation All minimum clearances must be met If you are using a separate combustible man tel piece refer to Figure 6 for proper instal lation height You can in...

Page 8: ...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 Canada 6 ft 1 83m minimum In US 3 ft 91 cm above if within 10 ft 3 m horizontally L clearance above paved side walk or a paved driveway located on public property 84 213 3 cm minimum M clearance under veranda porch deck 12 30 5 cm minimum N clearance above a roof shall extend a m...

Page 9: ...ctly 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 inspecto...

Page 10: ...ipe 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 appliance A direct vent appliance must have its own venting system DO NOT common vent this appliance These models are approved to be vented either horizontally through an outside wall or vertically throug...

Page 11: ...dentations These lugs will slide straight 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 Horizontal runs of vent must be sup ported every three feet Use wall straps for this purpose 3 Assemble desired combination of pipe and elbows to fireplace flue coll...

Page 12: ... Siding standoff must sit flush against exterior fascia material 6 Connecting Vent Cap with Horizontal Vent Pipe Slide wall firestop over vent pipe before connecting horizontal run to vent cap see Figure 12 Figure 10 Installing Horizontal Vent Cap Noncombustible Exterior Wood Screw Vent Cap Figure 11 Installing Siding Standoff Combustible Exterior Wall Cut Siding Away to Fit Standoff Wood Screw Sc...

Page 13: ...e or loss of life GROUND FLOOR INSTALLATION Recommended Applications Through the wall using round or square termination NOT FOR CORNER INSTALLATION Figure 14 Horizontal Termination Using One 90 Elbow Vertical Termination Installation Note Vertical restrictor must be installed in all vertical installations 1 Determine route your vertical venting will take If ceiling joists roof rafters or other fra...

Page 14: ...s you must support vent pipe every 3 feet Use wall straps for this pur pose see Figure 15 Whenever possible use 45 elbows instead of 90 elbows The 45 elbow offers less restriction to the flow of flue gases 5 Place flashing over pipe section s ex tending through roof Secure base of flashing to roof and framing with roofing nails Be sure roofing material overlaps top edge of flashing as shown in Fig...

Page 15: ...to decrease the input rating by changing the existing burner orifice to a smaller size Reduce input 4 for each 1000 feet above sea level Check with your local gas company for proper orifice size identification When installing this fireplace at an elevation above 4500 feet check with local authorities Parts list for venting kits and components FMI 5 8 Pipe Vent Kits Number Description P58 6 6 Secti...

Page 16: ...nt shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection Purchase the equipment shutoff valve from your retailer For propane LP connection only the installer must supply an external regulator The exter nal regulator will reduce incoming gas pres sure You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 of w c pressure If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure ...

Page 17: ...as We recommend that you install a sediment trap drip leg in supply line as shown in Figure 19 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 matter is not likely to freeze A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants This keeps them from going into fireplace gas controls...

Page 18: ...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 3 5 kPa 1 Close equipment shutoff valve see Fig ure 21 2 Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP gas fireplace or opening ma...

Page 19: ... removing broken glass Do not remove if glass is hot Keep children and pets away from glass WARNING If fireplace has been running turn off fireplace Let cool before removing glass doors Figure 24 Removing Replacing Door Removing Glass Door If replacement of glass is necessary the entire frame assembly must be replaced Gloves must be worn when removing replacing glass door If glass is broken tape r...

Page 20: ... blockburnerportsorpilotportsbyoverlapping ember flakes in one area It is not necessary to use all ember material provided 5 Place scrap log pieces randomly behind grate as shown in Figure 28 on lava rock and around but not on burner ports 6 Place grate in front of logs as shown in Figure 28 Be sure grate is balanced so it does not fall or lean onto logs Grate does not attach to hearth assembly Fi...

Page 21: ...ion fluid to joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct leaks at once CAUTION The gas supply shall be shut off prior to discon necting the electrical power if any before proceeding with this installation CAUTION Use gloves when removing the log set burner modulefromyourfirebox Some metal edges may be sharp Use caution with log sets as logs are fragile 1 Remove glass door see page 19 2 Remove grate...

Page 22: ...under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water Lighting instructions NOTICE Duringinitialoperation of new fireplace burning logs will give off a paper burning smell Orange flame will also be present Open damper or window to vent smell This will only last a few hours 1 ...

Page 23: ...ch pilot and main burners If appliance will not stay lit after several attempts follow instructions under To Turn Off Gas To Appliance and call your service technician or gas supplier Sensing Rod Pilot Burner Ignitor Figure 34 Pilot OPERATION Continued TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1 Turn off safety shutoff switch 2 Turn off all electric power to appliance if service is to be performed 3 Remove cen...

Page 24: ...vent configuration is installed incorrectly flames will lift or ghost This can be danger ous Inspect flames after installation to ensure proper installation and performance Figure 36 shows a typical flame pattern If burner flame pattern differs from that de scribed turn fireplace off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 23 see Troubleshooting page 26 Figure 36 Typical Flame Pattern Cleaning and M...

Page 25: ...place see Replacement Parts page 36 for detail on ordering No substitutions may be made See Removing Replacing Glass Door page 19 for instructions for re placing glass doors Cleaning and Maintenance Continued WARNING Do not operate fireplace with glass door un latched removed cracked or broken Pilot and burners Remove material before cleaning burners and replace when cleaning is complete Burner an...

Page 26: ...ifyouhavegas supply and that equipment 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 dirt inspect and clean any other possible obstructions 4 Contact your gas supplier to check pressure 5 Have a qualified technician replace pilot line 6 R...

Page 27: ... roded 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 cessive contact qualified service person 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Loo...

Page 28: ...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 18 2 Replace control valve 1 Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign matter 2 Loca...

Page 29: ...ce 56 V DVF42PS V DVF42PH Rating 37 000 Btu hr Gas Type Propane LP Gas Only Ignition Electronic Manifold Pressure 10 0 w c Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure 11 w c Maximum Inlet Supply Pressure 13 w c Front Orifice 56 Rear Orifice 55 DVF36NS HA DVF36NH HA Rating 33 500 Btu hr Gas Type Natural Gas Only Ignition Electronic Manifold Pressure 3 8 w c Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure 5 w c Maximum Inlet Suppl...

Page 30: ...ls V dvf36ns V dvf36ps V dvf36nh V dvf36ph dvf 36ns ha dvf36nh ha V dvf42ns V dvf42ps V dvf42nh V dvf42ph dvf 42ns ha and dvf42nh ha 1 2 3 8 32 32 33 36 32 42 8 9 10 11 17 22 25 26 27 7 4 5 12 16 18 19 20 29 31 30 23 24 28 21 13 14 15 6 34 35 36 ...

Page 31: ...sembly 42 NG High Altitude 1 7 123210 01 Grate 36 1 123210 02 Grate 42 1 8 122652 01 Door Latch 2 9 Firebox Leg 4 10 Firebox Bottom 1 11 121431 01 Gasket 36 1 111913 02 Gasket 42 1 12 122919 01 Draft Diverter 1 13 Air Exchange 1 14 5 Gasket 1 15 5 Inner Connector 1 16 A E Insulation 1 17 Firebox Surround 1 18 Firebox Top 1 19 Relief Assembly 2 20 Relief Bracket 4 21 Top Plenum 1 22 Rear Plenum 1 2...

Page 32: ...2 Parts Burner Assembly Models V dvf36ns V dvf36ps V dvf36nh V dvf36ph dvf 36ns ha dvf36nh ha V dvf42ns V dvf42ps V dvf42nh V dvf42ph dvf 42ns ha and dvf42nh ha 8 15 1 2 3 4 5 7 24 6 9 4 5 10 16 14 12 13 17 25 13 11 18 19 22 23 20 21 ...

Page 33: ...8 Dia x 11 1 15 111817 09 Flextube Dormont 3 8 Dia x 24 1 16 Pilot Bracket 1 17 122116 01 Dexen Valve NG 1 122117 01 Dexen Valve LP 1 123782 01 Dexen Valve NG High Altitude 3 8 1 18 112823 01 Brass T Fitting 3 8 1 19 122118 01 Control Module 1 20 122119 01 Battery Relay 1 21 122121 01 Battery Pack 1 22 122860 01 Valve Bracket 1 23 120066 01 Remote Receiver 1 24 Log Assembly 36 1 Log Assembly 42 1 ...

Page 34: ...www fmiproducts com 125078 01B 34 Parts Refractory parts 1 2 4 5 6 3 Herringbone Brick Shown ...

Page 35: ...d 36 White 1 125089 02 Left Refractory Stacked 36 Red 1 3 125128 01 Right Refractory Herringbone 42 White 125128 02 Right Refractory Herringbone 42 Red 1 125092 01 Right Refractory Herringbone 36 White 125092 02 Right Refractory Herringbone 36 Red 1 125127 01 Right Refractory Stacked 42 White 125127 02 Right Refractory Stacked 42 Red 1 125091 01 Right Refractory Stacked 36 White 125091 02 Right Re...

Page 36: ...ask you to return the part to the factory Service Hints When Gas Pressure Is Too Low pilot will not stay lit burners will have delayed ignition fireplace will not produce specified heat propane LP gas supply might be low pro pane LP units only You may feel your gas pressure is too low If so contact your local gas supplier Accessories Purchase these accessories from your local dealer If they can no...

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Page 40: ...s 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 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 Excluded f...

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