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MODELS (V)KC36(NE)(PE) AND (V)KCC36(NE)(PE) SERIES

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Summary of Contents for (V)KC36NE series

Page 1: ...r 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 mu...

Page 2: ...arm 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 It has a ...

Page 3: ...an 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 wit...

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: ...allation instructions are followed The blower requires electricity 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 The electronic ignition creates spark to ignite the pilot light It does not require any matches batteries or any other sources of ignition to light the pilot Each time you turn on your fireplace you may not...

Page 6: ...llows Back and sides 0 Perpendicular walls 6 Floor 0 Ceiling to louver opening 42 Front 36 Top of Standoffs 0 Vent See venting instruc tions for specific vent ing clearances Combustible material with a maximum thick ness of 5 8 may be flush with the top front of fireplace For back and sides of fireplace do not pack with insulation or other materials Zero inch clearance to combustible materials are...

Page 7: ...um clearances must be met For available accessories for this fireplace see Accessories on page 35 If you are using a separate combustible mantel piece refer to Figure 6 page 7 for proper installation height You can install noncombustible mantels at any height above the fireplace Note Noncombustible mantels may dis color Figure 4 Framing Clearances for Installation Against an Exterior Wall 36 1 8 4...

Page 8: ...10 000 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 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 ver...

Page 9: ...t 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 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 thr...

Page 10: ...n 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 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 the flue collar as des...

Page 11: ...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 the 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 terminati...

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 H1 Horizontal H2 5 min 2 max 6 max 6 min 4 max 12 max 7 min 6 max 18 max 8 min 8 max 20 max 20 max 8 max 20 max Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical V Horizontal H1 H...

Page 15: ...bove ceiling is an insulated ceiling or an attic nail firestop from top side This prevents loose insula tion from falling into required clearance 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 desired lengths of pipe and elbows necessary to reach from fireplace flue up thr...

Page 16: ...d High Wind Termination Shown 45 Elbow Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical V Horizontal H1 Horizontal H2 5 min 2 max 6 min 4 max 7 min 6 max 8 min 8 max 20 max 8 max Note Install restrictor into inner collar of fireplace as shown Venting with One 90 Elbow Vertical V Horizontal H 5 min 2 max 6 min 4 max 7 min 6 max 8 min 8 max 20 max 8 max Note Install restrictor into inner collar of fireplace as s...

Page 17: ...ION Your FMI PRODUCTS LLC direct vent fireplace has been tested and approved for elevations from 0 2000 feet When installing this fireplace at an elevation above 2000 feet you may need 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 Venti...

Page 18: ...m 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 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Number Description HHT 58 High WInd Round Horizontal Termination Kit Galvanized HTS 58 Ho...

Page 19: ...d upward Blower will fit inside back opening and be held in position against back wall by magnets see Figure 25 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 25 Blower Model BK Magnetic Strips Exhaust Port Screw Green Ground Wire Spade Terminals Lower Firebox Cavity 5 Moun...

Page 20: ...maining blower motor terminal Note The power cord outer insulation sleeve may have to be stripped slightly to allow enough wire length to reach and make all connections DO NOT trim excessive length away Just enable enough to make all con nections 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 b...

Page 21: ...s Blue 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 never connect fireplace directly to the propane LPsupply This heater requires an external regulator not supplied Install theexte...

Page 22: ... you install a sediment trap drip leg in supply line 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 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 d...

Page 23: ...s 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 33 2 Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP gas fireplace or opening main gas valve located on or...

Page 24: ... Figure 36 Removing Louver Panel Louver Panel Spring Latch Figure 37 Removing Replacing Screen Door Assembly KCC36 Series Magnetic Door Latches KCC36 Series Screen Door Tabs KCC36 Series Slots underneath Upper Face 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 assem...

Page 25: ...art into pieces no larger than a dime Place these pieces loosely and sparingly directly onto ex posed front section of burner see Figure 39 page 26 This will create the glowing ember appearance as flame touches ember material Do not block air slots by using too much ember material in one area Place small pieces of ember material to cover pilot ports It is not necessary to use all of the ember mate...

Page 26: ...ptional wireless hand held remote control wall switch must be in the ON position to be operational Remote control then becomes the switching mechanism for fireplace operation 1 Open lower louver panel 2 The WRC model receiver does not require INSTALLING BRICK LINER MODELS BL36D A S A AND BL36DH A S A WARNING If fireplace has been running turn off unit Let cool before installing brick liner You may...

Page 27: ...OR LEAD GREEN PILOT TRANSFORMER IS1070B SYNETEK CONTROLS INC 24V AC E4 E2 E3 E6 RED E8 E12 BLUE 120V AC GROUND BLACK WHITE WIRING DIAGRAM a battery Receiver can be installed by first plugging short extension cord into fireplace receptacle Plug receiver unit into extension cord Plug ignition module plug into receiver unit see Figure 41 3 Activate remote handset battery by re moving insulating tab o...

Page 28: ... or explosion may result causing property damage per sonal injury or loss of life A This appliance is equipped with an igni tion device which automatically lights the pilot Do not light pilot by hand B BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not tr...

Page 29: ... not remove adjustment screw see Troubleshooting page 31 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 danger ous Inspect flames after installation to ensure prope...

Page 30: ...uum cleaner to remove any carbon buildup on logs Replace log s if broken See Replacement Parts on page 34 Replace ember material periodically as needed See Replacement Parts on page 34 WARNING Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning CAUTION You must keep control areas burners and circulating air passageways of fireplace clean Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use Have fireplace ...

Page 31: ...ing the system make sure the gas shutoff valve is ON The two most common causes of a malfunctioning gas appliance are 1 Loose wiring connections 2 Construction debris clogging the pilot and or gas control valve filter POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 No gas supply or shutoff valve is OFF 2 Air in gas line 3 Construction debris clog ging pilot orifice 4 Low gas pressure 5 Kinked pilot line 6 Control valve is not o...

Page 32: ... 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 restric tion 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 Lo...

Page 33: ... amounts of embers and pan material OBSERVED PROBLEM Gas odor even when gas control valve is off Gas odor during combus tion Glass soots Darkresidueonlogsorinside of fireplace REMEDY 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connec tions page 23 2 Replace control valve 1 Take apart gas tubing and re move foreign matter 2 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connec tions page 23 1 In...

Page 34: ...o 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 FMI PRODUCTS LLC s web site at www fmiproducts com SPECIFICATIONS KC36NE VKC36NE KCC36NE and VKCC36NE Rating 23 00...

Page 35: ... your local dealer If they can not supply these accessories call FMI PRODUCTS LLC at 1 866 328 4537 for information You can also write to the ad dress listed on the back page of this manual BRICK LINER KIT BL36D A Textured Refractory BL36DS A Standard Refractory BL36DH A Textured Refractory Herringbone BL36DHS A Standard Refractory Her ringbone BLX36STL Ledgestone Refractory Kit BLX36SVF Fiber Lin...

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Page 37: ...ttom Louver Assembly 1 6 Fireplace Top 1 7 Fireplace Top Insulation 1 8 Fireplace Surround 1 9 109082 01 Heat Shield 1 10 116541 03 Burner Assembly NG see page 38 1 116541 04 Burner Assembly LP see page 38 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 Screen Rod 1 15 12105 Screen 2 16 11418 Push On N...

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Page 39: ...P 1 11 14569 Electric Valve Assembly NG 1 14570 Electric Valve Assembly LP 1 12 11165 Screw 10 x 5 8 Zinc 1 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 x 1 1 4 OD 2 18 11214 Bulkhead Fitting with Washer 1 19 14296 Elbow 3 8 1 20 116562 01 Gas Orifice 35 NG 1 116564 01 Gas Orifice 51 LP 1 21 11186 Screw 8 x ...

Page 40: ...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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