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FPI P36-3 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace

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To the New Owner:

Congratulations!

You are the owner of a state-of-the-art Gas Fireplace by  FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS
INTERNATIONAL LTD.  The P36 has been designed to provide you with all  the warmth and charm
of a wood fireplace at the flick of a switch.  The model P36 has been approved by Warnock Hersey
for both safety and efficiency.  As it also bears our own mark, it promises to provide you with
economy, comfort and security for many trouble free years to follow.  Please take a moment now
to acquaint yourself with these instructions and the many features of your FPI Fireplace.

INFORMATION FOR MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES AFTER FIRST SALE

This FPI  product has been tested and listed by Warnock Hersey as a Vented Gas Fireplace Heater to the following standards:  CAN/CGA-2.17-
M91, and ANSI Z21.88b-2003/CSA 2.33b-2003.

This Direct Vent System Appliance must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions and the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, or the current Standard of Fire Safety Criteria for Manufactured Home Installations, Sites,
and Communities ANSI/NFPA 501A, and with CAN/CSA Z240-MH Mobile Home Standard in Canada.

This appliance installation must comply with the manufacturer's installation instructions and local codes, if any. In the absence of local codes follow
the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 and the current National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 in the U.S.A., and the current CAN/CGA
B149 Gas Installation Code and the current Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1 in Canada.

This FPI Mobile/Manufactured Home Listed appliance comes
factory equipped with a means to secure the unit.

This FPI  Mobile/Manufactured Home listed appliance comes
equipped with a dedicated #8 ground lug to which an 18
gauge copper wire from the steel chassis ground must be
attached.

This appliance may only be installed in an aftermarket
permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where
not prohibited by local codes.

This appliance is only 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.

Summary of Contents for P36-LP3

Page 1: ...llowed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life FORYOURSAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity o...

Page 2: ...fety Standard Title 24 CFR Part 3280 or the current Standard of Fire Safety Criteria for Manufactured Home Installations Sites and Communities ANSI NFPA 501A and with CAN CSA Z240 MH Mobile Home Stand...

Page 3: ...S Fan Installation optional 43 Operating Instructions 43 Lighting Procedure 44 Shutdown Procedure 44 First Fire 44 Aeration Adjustment 44 Normal Operating Sounds 44 Lighting Plate Instructions 45 SAFE...

Page 4: ...Replacement 46 Bay Glass Replacement 46 Removing Valve 47 Installing Valve 47 REGENCY FLUSH BAY DOOR OPTIONS Flush Trim 49 Louvers Flush 49 Double Screen Door 49 Bay Door 50 Bay Trim 50 Bay Louvers 50...

Page 5: ...unitsareconstantlybeingimproved Check the label on the unit and if there is a difference the label on the unit is the correct one SAFETY LABEL Copy of Safety Decal for P36 NG3 Natural Gas For the Sta...

Page 6: ...FPI P36 3 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 6 SAFETY LABEL Copy of Safety Decal for P36 LP3 Propane...

Page 7: ...should be done by a qualified service per son A professional service person should be called to inspect this appliance annually Make it a practice to have all of your gas appliances checked annually I...

Page 8: ...d during installation 2 Ensure proper grounding using the 8 ground lug provided See page 41 5 This appliance is Listed for bedroom instal lations when used with a Listed Millivolt Thermostat Some area...

Page 9: ...the top surface of the carpeting tile etc Minimum Clearance from Top of Unit to Ceiling from top of unit 32 1016mm Side Wall Clearances Bay or Flush Front 6 152mm Barcelona Trim 6 152mm Cast Faceplate...

Page 10: ...10 Clearances for Bay or Flush Front Clearances for Barcelona Trim INSTALLATION REGENCY CLEARANCES PALACE SERIES CLEARANCES Clearances for The Balmoral The Westminster Front Clearances for The Kensin...

Page 11: ...USTIBLE MANTEL CLEARANCES These drawings are to scale at 1 6 one inch 6 inches Mantel can be installed anywhere in shaded area or higher using the above scale Note Ensure the paint that is used on the...

Page 12: ...om top of unit are shown in the diagram below Note A non combustible mantel may be installed at a lower height if the framing is made of metal studs covered with a non combustible board These drawings...

Page 13: ...the mantel and the facing is heat resistant or the paint may discolour HAMPTON COMBUSTIBLE MANTEL CLEARANCES Because of the extreme heat this fireplace emits the mantel clearances are critical Combus...

Page 14: ...e mantel and the facing is heat resistant or the paint may discolour PALACE SERIES COMBUSTIBLE MANTEL CLEARANCES INSTALLATION Because of the extreme heat this fireplace emits the mantel clearances are...

Page 15: ...leg clearances as per diagram Maximum 1 1 2 projection at 2 minimum clearance PALACE SERIES MANTEL LEG CLEARANCES Combustible mantel leg clearances as per diagram Maximum 1 1 2 projection at 2 minimu...

Page 16: ...er than 32 813mm to the ceiling Framing Dimensions A B C D 36 1 4 36 1 4 12 3 4 46 921mm 921mm 324mm 1168mm D isMinimumheighttocombustiblematerials including the Minimum 2 51mm Top clear ance to the H...

Page 17: ...celona Front or Palace Series a non combustible material 12 305mm above the unit and 6 153mm on each side must be used See diagram 1 The Barcelona Front and Palace Series also requires steel stud fram...

Page 18: ...nal Arch Door Series a non combustible material 12 305mm above the unit and 6 153mm on each side must be used See diagram 2 The Arch Door Series also requires steel stud framing above and on each side...

Page 19: ...Total facing thickness can vary from 1 2 13mm to 1 1 4 32mm thick The Top Facing Support Side Nailing Strips can be mounted in 3 different positions depend ing on the thickness of the facing material...

Page 20: ...36cm G Clearance to inside corner with AstroCap Termination Cap min 6 15cm with Dura Vent Termination Cap 12 30cm H Not to be installed above a meter regulator assembly within 3 90cm horizontally from...

Page 21: ...screws 12 7 tube of Mill Pac 1 8 plated screws 8 9 screws 8 x 1 1 2 Drill Point Stainless Steel 4 If longer runs are needed the FPI Direct Vent system Flex 946 516 includes all the parts needed to in...

Page 22: ...gth 7 Galvinized N A N A 4D7A Adjustable Length 7 Black N A N A 4D7AB Adjustable Length 12 Galvinized N A N A 4D12A Adjustable Length 12 Black N A N A 4D12AB 45O Elbow Galvinized 945 4DT EL45 4D45L 45...

Page 23: ...kness Vent Length inches Required inches 4 5 1 2 6 7 8 1 2 9 10 11 1 2 12 9 14 1 2 11 14 5 8 Adj Pipe 15 23 1 2 17 24 Adj Pipe Corner Installation Wall Thickness Vent Length inches Required inches 3 1...

Page 24: ...meter 6 7 8 inner diameter Maintain clearances to combustibles Horizontal vent must be supported every 3 feet Firestops are required at each floor level and whenever passing through a wall NOTE If you...

Page 25: ...e 3 90o Elbows Option V H V V1 H H1 A 0 Min 1 Max 1 Min 2 Max B 1 Min 2 Max 3 Min 3 Max C 2 Min 2 Max 5 Min 4 Max D 3 Min 2 Max 7 Min 5 Max E 4 Min 3Max 9 Min 6 Max F 5 Min 4 Max 10 Min 7 Max G 6 Min...

Page 26: ...g with Three 3 90o Elbows Option V H H1 V V1 A 0 Min 2 Max 2 Min B 1 Min 2 Max 3 Min C 2 Min 3 Max 4 Min D 3 Min 4 Max 6 Min E 4 Min 5 Max 7 Min F 5 Min 6 Max 8 Min G 6 Min 7 Max 9 Min H 7 Min 8 Max 1...

Page 27: ...clearances to combustibles Note Must use optional rigid pipe adaptor when using rigid pipe vent systems Part 510 994 RIGID PIPE VENTING ARRANGEMENTS VERTICAL TERMINATIONS Propane Natural Gas The shade...

Page 28: ...s as per the diagram 1 The shaded area in the diagram 1 shows all allowable combinations of straight vertical and offset to vertical terminations with rigid pipe vent systems for Propane and Natural G...

Page 29: ...r will accommodate However keep the flexible liner as straight as possible avoid unnecessary bending The Air Intake pipe must be attached to the inlet air collar of the termination cap Required Parts...

Page 30: ...Gas Fireplace 30 INSTALLATION Venting Arrangements Vertical Terminations with Co linear Flex System for both Residential Manufactured Homes into Masonry Fireplaces The shaded area in the diagrams show...

Page 31: ...d twist lock for a solid connection Note a Twist lockprocedure Fourindentations located on the female ends of pipes and fittings are designed to slide straight ontothemaleendsofadjacentpipesand fittin...

Page 32: ...e roof to the hole previ ouslydrilledintheceiling andmarkthespot where the vent will penetrate the roof Determineifceilingjoists roof rafters or otherframing will obstruct the venting system You may w...

Page 33: ...irect Vent System Flex 1 Locate the unit in the framing rough in the gas preferably on the right side of the unit and the electrical Junction block is on the left side on the left Locate the centerlin...

Page 34: ...allations follow local codes and or the current National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 When using copper or flex connectors use only approved fittings Always provide a union so that gas lines can be easil...

Page 35: ...PROPANE label 1 918 013 LP Conversion Decal not required for P90 1 908 529 5 32 Allen Key 1 908 793 Instruction Sheet 1 Shut off the gas supply 2 Remove the louvers and bay door if it is installed 3...

Page 36: ...2 Sprinkle the vermiculite around the firebox base Vermiculite Vermiculite Vermiculite The 02 refer numbers i e 02 49 are molded into the rear of each log OPTIONAL BRICK PANELS 1 Undo the bottom 2 do...

Page 37: ...on the front right side of the burner Push the back of the log against the 2 brackets with the notch on the bottom right side of the log fitting into the right side of the grate 6 Place the bottom le...

Page 38: ...2 52 02 49 02 51 02 54 02 52 02 54 10 Place the embers on the front of the burner tray in the places shown on the photo 11 Test fire to ensure proper light off make sure flame flows smoothly from one...

Page 39: ...flush door comes with a black frame To install the frame simply hook the top door flange onto the top of the unit and swing the door towards the unit see diagram 1 Be careful that the glass gasket do...

Page 40: ...n Option 2 WALL SWITCH 1 Run the wire through the right or left side inlet opening Be careful not to damage wire Note We recommend a maximum of 15 of wire but if you wish to go with a longer run use t...

Page 41: ...purchased with the unit it is still a good idea to bring power to the receptacle box provided with the unit in case the fan is installed at a later date Caution Ensure that the wires do not touch any...

Page 42: ...FPI P36 3 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 42 ALTERNATE WIRING DIAGRAM FOR WALL SWITCH INSTALLATION...

Page 43: ...re the two boxes together with one screw 10 Remove the control box assembly and push the hold downclipontothelou ver Bendthetabuntilitisat 90o to the louver 12 Secure the fan wires and power cord by a...

Page 44: ...rol valve turns ON and OFF a dullclickingsoundmaybeaudible thisisnormal operation of a gas regulator or valve Unit Body Firebox Different types and thicknesses of steel will expand and contract at dif...

Page 45: ...d turn clockwise to OFF Knob cannot be turned from PI LOT to OFF unless knob is pushed in slightly Do not force 2 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas If you then smell gas STOP Follow step B in t...

Page 46: ...unit on If the top louvers start to discolour check the door gasket seal and replace if necessary LOG REPLACEMENT The unit should never be used with broken logs Turn off the gas valve and allow the u...

Page 47: ...rely affect the appliance performance 9 Reinstall the 10 hold down screws 10 Hook up the 2 TP and 2 TH wires to the appropriate connections on the valve 11 Reinstall the front log stand 12 Install Bur...

Page 48: ...FPI P36 3 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 48 FLUSH BAY DOOR OPTIONS...

Page 49: ...im piece then attach trim to the top and bottom of flush door FLUSH LOUVERS 1 Install the top louver by sliding the two bracket clips into the brackets located un derneath the top of the firebox 2 The...

Page 50: ...onto the valve knobs Note If any maintenance etc must be done in the firebox first remove the Bay louvers and door BAY TRIM Attach 4 supplied magnets each to the back of the top and bottom trim pieces...

Page 51: ...de trim with the holes in the firebox side 2 Secure with 2 screws per side 3 Loosen the 3 screws in the top inside edge of the firebox 4 Slide the Finishing Trim Top over the Side Trim pieces and fit...

Page 52: ...inge Bracket Inner Hinge Bracket Screw b Slidethecut outsintheTopandBottomFlangeoftheFullScreenDoor Frame under the screw heads which were loosened in step 2a Once the Frame is in place tighten screws...

Page 53: ...l Hinge Location Burner ON OFF Control Box 5 Mount the Burner ON OFF Control Box to the left side of the Bottom Grill using 2 x 8 Philips Head Screws Bottom Grill 6 Slide the Top Grill into the louver...

Page 54: ...acing material has to go on after the unit is set 1 Remove Glass Door Refer to P36 Manual 2 Remove 2 screws and bracket as indicated 3 Install On Off switch 4 Place bracket under the Flange Secure wit...

Page 55: ...nding hole on the Top Support Frame then secure with 1 screw b Repeat step on the other side Diagram 2 10 Change in Logo Replace existing logo with Regency logo a Mount Side Support Frame to unit as s...

Page 56: ...FPI P36 3 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 56 CAST FACEPLATE...

Page 57: ...f faceplate with screw 4 Repeat step 3 for the right side faceplate Secure bottom of faceplate with screw 5 Slide top piece of faceplate into side faceplates by fitting mounting plates into brackets 6...

Page 58: ...removed in step 3 5 Install hinge to bracket then secure with screw New hinge bracket Left side shown 6 Place something underneath bottom grill to prevent scratching 7 Line up hinge holes in bottom gr...

Page 59: ...FPI P36 3 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 59 The Westminster Front INSTALLATION The Kensington Front The Balmoral Front...

Page 60: ...d on the inside top of the firebox Bracket inside top of firebox Kensington Front frame 4 Remove existing control switch box from under firebox by discon necting wires connected to the valve at TH TH...

Page 61: ...left and right side of the firebox Slide frame in place and secure Left Side Shown Hinge bracket on bottom of firebox 4 Slide tabs into louver brackets located on the inside top of the firebox Westmi...

Page 62: ...ce and secure Left Side Shown Hinge bracket on bottom of firebox 4 Remove existing control switch box from under firebox by discon necting wires connected to the valve at TH TH TP terminals and discar...

Page 63: ...er 3 Connect new fan control box wires to the existing fan plug wires red to red black to black Disconnect Wires Fan Control Box Fan Control Box Vertical Hinge Bracket Discard Fan Cover with Wires New...

Page 64: ...sub frame ensuring to line up holes Secure using the 6 screws provided 3 Hook left side door to door frame by placing the door hinges top bottom over pins on door frame Repeat for right side door Note...

Page 65: ...L DOOR INSTALLATION PALACE SERIES OPTIONS 2 Mount 3 panel door frame to flange on sub frame ensuring to line up holes Secure using the 4 screws provided Secure bottom of sub frame with screws 1 Instal...

Page 66: ...FPI P36 3 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 66 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST...

Page 67: ...r On Off Switch Assy 38 910 241 Switch Burner On Off 910 899 Wire Harness Valve to Burner 432 917 Fan Assembly 120 V Optional 42 910 331 P Fan Motor 120 V 432 966 Fan Switch Assembly 120 Volts Optiona...

Page 68: ...o Ignitor 57 910 378 SIT Valve Natural Gas 910 380 SIT Valve Propane 58 Valve Bracket 59 Firebox Base 66 910 038 Pilot Assy S I T 3 Flame NG 910 039 Pilot Assy S I T 3 Flame LP 67 PilotHolder 68 W8404...

Page 69: ...Top 134 Flush Louver Assy Bottom 135 940 090 P Glass Flush 136 936 155 Glass Gasket Tadpole 904 691 U Clip 146 Barcelona Assy Black 148 Barcelona Louver Assy Black 510 932 Flush Glass Trim Gold Set 15...

Page 70: ...5 Bay Brick Panel Standard Brown 780 906 Bay Brick Panel Standard Red 780 938 Bay Front Trim Brass 780 936 Bay Front Trim Steel 112 Bay Front Trim Top Bottom 780 934 Bay Door Trim Gold 113 Bay Door Tr...

Page 71: ...Faceplate Right 202 Cast Faceplate Top 203 Cast Faceplate Left 513 981 Cast Grills Set 204 Top Grill 205 BottomGrill Not available as a replacement part Last digit of part number represents colour 1...

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Page 75: ...ed and inspected by an authorized dealer within three days of installation Reported damage after this time will be subject to rejection It is the general practice of FPI to charge for larger higher pr...

Page 76: ...pton and The Palace Series are trademarks of FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd FPI fireplaces are designed with reliability and simplicity in mind In addition our internal Quality Assurance Tea...

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