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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

 WARNING: Only parts supplied 

by the manufacturer should be used 

when replacing broken or damaged 

glass door panel (see 

Replacement 

Parts

,  page  34).  This  glass  door 

panel is a complete unit. No substi

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tute materials may be used.

 CAUTION: Wear gloves and 

safety glasses while handling or 

removing broken glass. Do not re

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move if glass is hot. Keep children 

and pets away from glass.

If  glass  has  been  broken,  carefully  remove 
glass door (see 

Removing/Replacing Glass 

Door

, page 24). Vacuum all glass pieces with 

a shop vac.

 CAUTION: Do not vacuum if 

pieces are hot.

Use  only  the  tempered  glass  door  replace

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ment intended for this fireplace (see 

Replace-

ment Parts

, page 34 for detail on ordering). 

No substitutions may be made. See 

Remov-

ing/Replacing Glass Door

, page 24 for instruc

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tions for replacing glass door.

 WARNING: Do not operate fire

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place with the glass door unlatched, 

removed, cracked or broken.

pILOT AND BURNERS

•  Remove  ember  material  before  cleaning 

burners  and  replace  when  cleaning  is 
complete.

•  Burner  and  controls  should  be  cleaned 

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 25, 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 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  inspected 

yearly  by  a  qualified  service 

person.  Fireplace  may  need 

more frequent cleaning due to 

excessive  lint  from  carpeting, 

bedding material, pet hair, etc.

GLASS DOOR

  WARNING:  Handle  glass 

door  panel  with  care.  Do  not 

strike, slam or otherwise abuse 

glass. Do not operate fireplace 

with the glass door unlatched, 

removed, cracked or broken.

  WARNING:  Do  not  use 

abrasive  cleaners  as  this  may 

damage glass. Use a nonabra

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sive household glass cleaner to 

clean glass. Do not clean glass 

when hot.

Glass  must  be  cleaned  periodically.  During 
start-up it is normal for condensation to form 
on the inside of the glass causing lint, dust and 
other airborne 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

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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 to 

Removing/Replacing Glass 

Door

, page 24 of this manual when removing 

glass door for cleaning.

Summary of Contents for VVCC36NE Series

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

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: ...ccessory not approved for use with this fire place 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 Avoidanydraftsthatalterburner flame patterns Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out o...

Page 4: ...e 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 Use only the gas type indicated on fire place nameplate 8 This appliance when installed must be electrically gr...

Page 5: ...deciding the location of your fireplace follow these rules Do not connect this fireplace venting to a chimney flue serving a separate solid fuel burning fireplace or appliance Due to high 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 directly on carpeting...

Page 6: ...lockage of venting system When using snow blowers do not direct snow towards vent termination area Pre Installation Preparation Continued Clearances Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows 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 mat...

Page 7: ...f Louver Opening 3 2 1 4 5 6 7 Wall Figure 5 Framing Clearances for Corner Installation Figure 6 Clearances for Combustible Mantels Pre Installation Preparation Continued A B E F G H D C Nailing Tabs Ref Mantel Depth Ref Mantel from Top of Louver Opening 1 14 A 16 2 12 B 14 3 10 C 12 4 8 D 10 5 6 E 8 6 4 F 6 7 2 G 4 41 41 1 4 35 3 4 49 5 8 13 3 4 68 1 2 103 8 Nailing Tabs 15 ...

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 system to fireplace flue collar The elbow is de signed to be twist locked onto the flue collar as des...

Page 11: ...wood 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 se...

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: ...ve 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 throu...

Page 16: ...One 90 Elbow Vertical Round High Wind Termination Shown 45 Elbow 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 floor including storage spaces and closets you must enclose pipe You may frame and sheetrock enclosure with standard construction...

Page 17: ...ce 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 Consult your local gas company to help deter mine the proper orifice for your location For assistance with any high altitude installa tion con...

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 Venting Installation Continued Elbow Number Description HHT 58 High Wind Round Horizontal Termination Kit Galvanized HTS 58 Ho...

Page 19: ...ted 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 5 Mount speed control box to switch bracket by placing plastic control shaft forward through round opening in switch bracket see Figure 26 6 While...

Page 20: ...ower 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 blower against lower rear wall of firebox outer wrapper with exhaust port di rected upward and thermodisc positioned up near fireplace bottom Thermodisc must be oriented near f...

Page 21: ... 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 theexter...

Page 22: ...igure 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 drip leg is not installed or is installed wrong fireplace may not r...

Page 23: ...bbles 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 o...

Page 24: ...RNING If fireplace has been running turn off and un plugfireplace Letcoolbeforere moving glass door or louvers Removing Louver Panels Remove top and bottom louver panels by simultaneously pulling both top end spring latches towards center of appliance until they are disengaged from locating holes see Figure 36 Repeat for bottom spring latches and pull louvers outward To install or replace items re...

Page 25: ...ss Frame Assembly Screw Hinge Latch Installing lava rock and glowing embers It is very important to keep logs exactly as installed Do not modify logs Only use log set designed for this fireplace Logs under log grate assemblyareattachedtoburner Donotattempt to move these logs as this will damage logs WARNING Logsareunitized andattachedtothegrate Donot handle log grate assembly by logs Always pick u...

Page 26: ...iner Models BL36DA SA and BL36DHA SA WARNING If fireplace has been running turn off unit Let cool before installing brick liner You may purchase brick liner from your local retailer or see Accessories page 35 CAUTION Always handle brick panels with two hands Do not force brick panels into place Excessiveforcewillbreak brick panels 1 Remove top and bottom louvers to allow access to door latches 2 U...

Page 27: ...ery into Back of Handset Fireplace Receptacle Remote Control Receiver Extension Cord Ignition Module Plug Pull to Remove Insulation Tab Battery Cover 12 Volt Battery Back of Handset EV2 EV1 ORANGE IGNITOR 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 ...

Page 28: ... fire 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 n...

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 proper...

Page 30: ...ner 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 inspecte...

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: ... corroded 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 ...

Page 33: ...ts of embers and pan material OBSERVED PROBLEM Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas odor during combustion Glass soots Dark residue on logs or inside 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...

Page 34: ...8 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 VC36NE VVC36NE VCC36NE and VVCC36NE Rating 22 400 32 000 Btu hr Gas Type Natural Gas Only Ignition Electronic Manifold Pressure 3 5 w c Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure 5 5 w c Firebox Dimensions HxWxD Flanges and Standoffs Not Include...

Page 35: ...hase these accessories from 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 Herring bone BL36DHS A Standard Refractory Her ringbone This brick liner adds a t...

Page 36: ...www fmiproducts com 116235 01M 36 Parts Models V VC36 NE PE V VCC36 NE PE series 6 7 22 19 20 15 2 14 21 8 1 4 13 9 16 3 18 5 17 23 10 11 12 24 25 26 28 28 29 29 27 ...

Page 37: ...e Top Insulation 1 8 Fireplace Surround 1 9 109082 01 Heat Shield 1 10 116215 01 Log Set with Grate Assembly 1 11 116338 01 Right Burner Log 1 12 116339 01 Left Burner Log 1 13 see below Left Refractory Brick Panel 1 14 see below Rear Refractory Brick Panel 1 15 see below Right Refractory Brick Panel 1 16 108719 01 Screen Rod 1 17 12105 Screen 2 18 11418 Push On Nut 2 19 14123 Strain Relief 1 20 2...

Page 38: ...www fmiproducts com 116235 01M 38 7 15 10 12 3 2 13 9 23 24 22 21 11 25 27 26 29 30 28 33 32 31 6 12 14 18 17 17 18 19 20 16 14 8 4 5 1 12 PARTS burner assembly Models V VC36 NE PE AND V VCC36 NE PE ...

Page 39: ...Electric Valve Assembly NG 1 14570 Electric Valve Assembly LP 1 12 11165 Screw 10 x 5 8 Zinc 1 13 111913 01 Burner Base Gasket 1 14 14500 Brass Fitting 2 15 116345 01 Pilot Bracket 1 16 26827 Switch Bracket 1 17 11226 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 24873 Gas Orifice 36 NG 1 23097 Gas Orifice 52 LP 1 21 11186 Screw 8 x 32 x 1 Zinc 2 2...

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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