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SPECIFICATIONS

KC36N, VKC36N, KCC36N and VKCC36N

•  Rating: 23,000/33,000 Btu/hr
•  Gas Type: Natural Gas Only
•  Ignition: Piezo
•  Manifold Pressure: 3.5" w.c.
•  Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure: 5.5" w.c.
•  Firebox Dimensions (HxWxD) (Flanges and 

Standoffs Not Included in Measurement): 

36" x 41" x 21 

1

/

8

" (91 x 104 x 54 cm)

KC36P, VKC36P, KCC36P and VKCC36P

•  Rating: 22,000/31,000 Btu/hr
•  Gas Type: Propane/LP Gas Only
•  Ignition: Piezo
•  Manifold Pressure: 10" w.c.
•  Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure: 11" w.c.
•  Firebox Dimensions (HxWxD) (Flanges and 

Standoffs Not Included in Measurement): 

36" x 41" x 21 

1

/

8

" (91 x 104 x 54 cm)

KC36N-HA, VKC36N-HA, KCC36N-HA 

and VKCC36N-HA

•  Rating: 23,400/33,000 Btu/hr
•  Gas Type: Natural Gas Only
•  Ignition: Piezo
•  Manifold Pressure: 3.8" w.c.
•  Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure: 5.5" w.c.
•  Firebox Dimensions (HxWxD) (Flanges and 

Standoffs Not Included in Measurement): 

36" x 41" x 21 

1

/

8

" (91 x 104 x 54 cm)

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Note: Use only original replacement parts. 

This will protect your warranty coverage for 

parts replaced under warranty.

Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they 

can’t supply original replacement part(s), call FMI 

PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866-328-4537.
When calling, have ready:

•  your name
•  your address
•  model and serial numbers of your heater
•  how heater was malfunctioning
•  purchase date
Usually, we will 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.

TECHNICAL SERVICE

You may have further questions about installa

-

tion, 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 heater ready.
You can also visit web site at

 

www.fmiproducts.com

.

Summary of Contents for (V)KC36N series

Page 1: ...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 Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must...

Page 2: ...uc tive harm IMPORTANT Read this owner s manualcarefullyandcompletely before trying to assemble op erate or service this log set Improper use of this log set can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explosion electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning DANGER Carbonmonoxide poisoning may lead to death This fireplace must be installed by a qualified certified or licensed service person ...

Page 3: ... can be dangerous Do not modify this fireplace under any circumstances Any parts removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operat ing fireplace WARNING Do not use a blower insert heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with this fireplace WARNING This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use w...

Page 4: ...ff and let cool before servicing installing or repairing Only a qualified service person should install service or repair this fireplace Have fire 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 g...

Page 5: ...cessories page 37 This fireplace does not require electricity to operate Only the blower requires electricity if in stalled and if you plan to install the blower at a later date do not forget to wire the outlet at the bottom of the fireplace when framing A piezo ignitor and ceramic electrode cre ate spark to ignite the pilot light It does not require any matches batteries or any other sources of i...

Page 6: ...tegrally attached If standoff spac ers are attached to your fireplace these spacers can be placed directly against wall or framing material See framing details on page 7 If you plan on installing a television or entertainment center recessed above your fireplace it is recommended that you maintain a minimum 18 above top of louver opening When locating termination cap it is impor tant to observe th...

Page 7: ...installation All minimum clearances must be met For available accessories for this fireplace see Accessories on page 37 If you are using a separate combustible mantel piece refer to Figure 6 for proper installation height You can install noncombustible mantels at any height above the fireplace Note Noncombustible mantels may discolor Figure 4 Framing Clearances for Installation Against an Exterior...

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: ...minate on the out side of the structure and can not be attached to a chimney or flue system serving a separate solid fuel or gas burning appliance Adirect 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 through a roof or chase enclosure using the following guidelines W...

Page 10: ...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 supported every three feet Use wall straps for this purpose 3 Use a 45 elbow to connect venting sys tem to fireplace flue collar The elbow is designed to be twist locked onto flue collar as described in step 2...

Page 11: ...ood screws provided see Figure 11 Siding standoff must sit flush against exterior fascia material 7 Connecting Vent Cap with Horizontal Vent Pipe Slide wall firestop over vent pipe before connecting horizontal run to vent cap see Figure 12 Carefully move fireplace with vent as sembly attached toward wall and insert vent pipe into horizontal termination Pipe overlap should be a minimum of 1 1 4 see...

Page 12: ...quired NOTICE Donotsealtermination 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 installed and main tained venting system could result in serious injury property damage or loss of life GROUND FLOOR INSTALLATION Recommended Applications Installation ...

Page 13: ... Recommended Applications Installations requiring a vertical rise on building exterior Any installation using snorkel termination to achieve one foot above ground Snorkel terminations are available for installations requiring a vertical rise on the exterior of the building If installing snorkel termination below grade you must provide proper drainage to prevent water from entering snorkel terminat...

Page 14: ...s for a horizontal system using two 90 elbows Figure 18 Horizontal Termination Configuration for Venting Using Two 90 Elbows with Termination at 90 with Fireplace 45 Elbow Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical V Horizontal H1 Horizontal H2 5 min 6 max 6 min 12 max 7 min 18 max 8 min 20 max 20 max 20 max Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical V Horizontal H1 Horizontal H1 Horizontal H2 5 min 2 max 6 max...

Page 15: ... If area above ceiling is an insulated ceiling or an attic nail firestop from top side This prevents loose insulation from falling into required clear ance space If area above ceiling is a living space install firestop below framed hole Firestop should be installed with no less than three nails per side see Figure 20 2 Assemble the desired lengths of pipe and elbows necessary to reach from firepla...

Page 16: ... Vertical Venting Configuration Using One 90 Elbow Vertical Round High Wind Termination Shown 45 Elbow Note Install restrictor into inner collar of fireplace as shown similar factors may cause poor draft or down drafting in high winds Increasing vent height may solve this problem 7 Twist lock vent cap onto last section of vent pipe Note If vent pipe passes through any occu pied areas above first f...

Page 17: ...HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION Your FMI PRODUCTS LLC direct vent fireplace has been tested and approved for elevations from 0 2000 feet Fireplaces for High Altitude models ending in HA are for installation above 4000 feet only These fireplaces are equipped with parts specific for higher altitudes When installing a non high altitude fireplace at an elevation above 2000 feet you may need to decrease the...

Page 18: ...rm Collar Roof Flashing 0 12 6 12 26 Screws VKC 58 Corner Vent Kit Galvanized Includes 45 Elbow 7 12 Adjustable Pipe Wall Firestop Horizontal Termination 6 Pipe 90 Elbow 18 Screws HHTK 58 High Wind Round Horizontal Termination Kit Includes Round Termination Wall Firestop 45 Elbow HHT 58 High Wind Round Horizontal Termination Kit Galvanized HTS 58 Horizontal Square Termination Galvanized HTKS 58 Ho...

Page 19: ...ted upward Blower will fit inside back opening and be held in position against back wall by magnets see Figure 26 4 Be certain that all wire terminals are securely attached to terminals on blower motor and that screw retaining green ground wire is tight Blower Location Side View Figure 26 Blower Model BK Magnetic Strips Exhaust Port Screw Green Ground Wire Spade Terminals Lower Firebox Cavity 5 Mo...

Page 20: ...emaining blower motor terminal Note Power cord outer insulation sleeve may have to be stripped slightly to allow enough wire length to reach and make all connec tions DO NOT trim excessive length away Enable just enough to make all connections securely 3 Place the blower against the lower rear wall of the firebox outer wrapper with the exhaust port directed upward Attach Thermal disc magnetic brac...

Page 21: ...lue Variable Fan Switch Fan Switch N O Green White On 110 115 V A C Blower Motor Black Off 1 2 Black INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION WARNING A qualified service person must connect fireplace to gas supply Follow all local codes CAUTION For propane LP units neverconnectfireplacedi rectly to the propane LP supply This heater requires an external regulator not supplied Install the externa...

Page 22: ...pply line as shown in Figure 32 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 If sedi ment trap drip leg is not installed or is installed wr...

Page 23: ...or opening 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 ...

Page 24: ...er minals are in positions on unit as pictured in Figure 37 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 location to mount your switch 3 Connect one bare wire end to each termi nal of GWMS2 wall switch 4 Install wall switch and cover in the wall FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Figure 37 Connecting...

Page 25: ...r Panel Spring Latch Removing Screen Door Assembly KCC36 Series Pushscreendoorassemblyintowardthebottom left and right sides until the magnetic door latch pops the screen door out Hold the screen door assembly at the bottom and swing the door up to disengage the tabs on the top of the door from inside the slots underneath the upper face Figure 40 Removing Replacing Screen Door Assembly KCC36 Serie...

Page 26: ...n louvers remove screen unlock door latches and open glass door See Removing Glass Door steps 1 and 2 page 25 1 Pull ember material apart into pieces no larger than a dime Place these pieces loosely and sparingly directly onto ex posed front section of burner see Figure 42 This will create the glowing ember appearance as flame touches ember material Do not block air slots by using too much ember m...

Page 27: ...step 6 for left brick panel 11 Replace deflector shield using screws removed in step 7 12 Using screws removed in step 6 replace plenum and attach to burner 13 Carefully replace ember pod and log set 14 Use screws removed in step 4 to replace andiron assembly 15 Install lava rock and glowing embers See Installing Lava Rock and Glowing Embers page 26 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Figure 43 Insta...

Page 28: ...b does not pop up when released stop and immediately call your service technician or gas supplier If pilot will not stay lit after several tries turn the gas control knob to OFF and call your service technician or gas supplier 9 Turn on all electric power to fireplace 10 Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to ON OPERATION Continued O F F PILOT LO IH O N Figure 44 Control Valve Piezo Ignitor Gas...

Page 29: ...trol knob back to PILOT Pilot will remain lit IMPORTANT To turn pilot off turn gas control knob on heater to the OFF position OPERATING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORY Locate blower controls by opening lower louver panel on fireplace Blower controls are located on right side of switch bracket to the left just inside louver panel The BK manual blower and BKT thermostati cally controlled blower have an ON...

Page 30: ...rborne particles to cling to the glass surface During initial start up a slight film may form on the glass due to paint curing The glass should be cleaned several times with a non ammonia nonabrasive household clean er and warm water after the first two weeks of operation Thereafter clean the glass two or three times during each heating season depending on the usage and circumstances present Refer...

Page 31: ...with compressed air to remove dust dirt or lint Use a vacuum cleaner or small soft bristled brush to remove excess dust dirt or lint LOGS If you remove logs for cleaning refer to Installing Lava Rock and Glowing Embers page 26 to properly replace logs Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any carbon buildup on logs Replace log s if broken See Replacement Parts on page 36 Replace ember material periodical...

Page 32: ... when in stalled 5 Depleted gas supply pro pane LP models only 6 Pilot is clogged 7 Gas regulator setting is not correct REMEDY 1 Reconnect ignitor cable 2 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 3 Tighten nut holding piezo ig nitor Nut is located behind the mounting bracket 4 Replace ignitor cable 5 Replace piezo ignitor 6 Replace pilot assembly 7 Tighten elect...

Page 33: ...any 2 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 30 or replace burner orifice 1 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 30 or replace burner orifice 2 Replace damaged burner 3 Replace gas control 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Gas control knob not fully pressed in 2 Gas control knob not pressed in long enough 3 Equipment shu...

Page 34: ...heck vent configuration specifications see Venting Installation page 9 1 This is normal If noise is excessive contact qualified service person 1 Replace 9 volt batteries in receiver and hand held remote control 1 Clean out air holes at burn er inlets Periodically repeat as needed 2 Remove blockage or re place burner 3 Have vent system inspect ed including termination cap Remove any restric tions o...

Page 35: ... leak See Warning statement above 2 Control valve defective 1 Gas leak See Warning statement above OBSERVED PROBLEM Fireplace produces un wanted odors Fireplace shuts off in use Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas odor during combustion REMEDY 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connec tions page 23 1 Fireplace has been tested for up to 40 mph winds However extreme c...

Page 36: ...surement 36 x 41 x 21 1 8 91 x 104 x 54 cm REPLACEMENT PARTS Note Use only original replacement parts This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty Contactauthorizeddealersofthisproduct Ifthey can tsupplyoriginalreplacementpart s callFMI PRODUCTS LLC at 1 866 328 4537 When calling have ready your name your address model and serial numbers of your heater how heater was ...

Page 37: ...s FPD36P Platinum ROLLED LOUVER TRIM KIT LT36B Brushed Brass LT36P Platinum ON OFF F TEMP SET ON ROOM OFF MODE SET MANUAL BLOWER KIT BK Manual variable control blower accessory provides better heat distribution Complete in stallation and operation instructions included in this manual THERMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED BLOWER KIT BKT Provides better heat distribution Blower turns off and on automatically ...

Page 38: ...www fmiproducts com 116226 01N 38 PARTS MODELS V KC36N V KCC36N V KC36P AND V KCC36P SERIES 6 7 20 17 18 13 2 12 19 8 1 4 11 9 3 5 10 24 21 23 22 25 26 14 16 15 28 28 29 29 27 ...

Page 39: ...r Assembly 1 6 Fireplace Top 1 7 Fireplace Top Insulation 1 8 Fireplace Surround 1 9 109082 01 Heat Shield 1 10 116541 01 Burner Assembly NG see page 40 1 116541 02 Burner Assembly LP see page 40 1 116541 05 Burner Assembly for HA Models see page 40 1 11 See Below Left Refractory Brick Panel 1 12 See Below Rear Refractory Brick Panel 1 13 See Below Right Refractory Brick Panel 1 14 108719 01 Scree...

Page 40: ...www fmiproducts com 116226 01N 40 PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS V KC36 N P AND V KCC36 N P SERIES 7 15 10 12 1 12 2 3 13 9 11 21 22 TPTH TP TH 6 12 14 18 17 17 18 19 20 16 14 8 4 5 ...

Page 41: ... 1 9 111288 02 Flex Gas Line 1 10 108084 02 Pilot Assembly NG 1 108084 03 Pilot Assembly LP 1 108084 05 Pilot Assembly HA Models 1 11 14389 Natural Gas Valve 1 14390 Propane LP Gas Valve 1 117370 01 Natural Gas High Altitude Valve 1 12 11165 Screw 10 x 5 8 Zinc 23 13 Burner Base Gasket 1 14 14396 Brass Fitting 2 15 116345 01 Pilot Bracket 1 16 26827 Switch Bracket 1 17 116573 01 Flat Washer 7 8 ID...

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Page 44: ...is 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 ...

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