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U32-2 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert
AUTOMATIC
CONVECTION FAN
OPERATION
The fan operates automatically, turn the knob
on the side of the faceplate to adjust to the
desired speed. The fan will turn on as the stove
comes up to operating temperature. After the
unit has been turned off and the unit cooled to
below a useful heat output range the fan will
shut off automatically.
NORMAL OPERATING
SOUNDS OF
GAS APPLIANCES
It is possible that you will hear some sounds
from your gas appliance. This is perfectly
normal due to the fact that there are various
gauges and types of steel used within your
appliance. Listed below are some examples.
All are normal operating sounds and
should not be considered as defects in your
appliance.
Blower:
FPI gas appliances use high tech blowers to
push heated air farther into the room. It is not
unusual for the fan to make a "whirring" sound
when ON. This sound will increase or de-
crease in volume depending on the speed
setting of your fan speed control.
Burner Tray:
The burner tray is positioned directly under the
burner tube(s) and logs and is made of a
different gauge material from the rest of the
firebox and body. Therefore, the varying thick-
nesses of steel will expand and contract at
slightly different rates which can cause "tick-
ing" and "cracking" sounds. You should also
be aware that as there are temperature chang-
es within the unit these sounds will likely re-
occur. Again, this is normal for steel fireboxes.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
During the first few fires, a white film
may develop on the glass front as part
of the curing process. The glass should
be cleaned or the film will bake on and
become very difficult to remove. Use
a non-abrasive cleaner and NEVER clean
the glass while it is hot.
FIRST FIRE
The first fire in your stove is part of the paint
curing process. To ensure that the paint is
properly cured, it is recommended that you burn
your fireplace for at least four (4) hours the first
time you use it with the fan on. When first
operated, the unit will release an odour caused
by the curing of the paint, the burning off of any
oils remaining from manufacturing. Smoke de-
tectors in the house may go off at this time. Open
a few windows to ventilate the room for a
couple of hours.
The glass panel may require cleaning
after the unit has cooled down. DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE
GLASS WHILE IT IS HOT.
4) Wait five minutes to allow gas, that may have
accumulated in the main burner compart-
ment, to escape. If you do smell gas, follow
the instructions on the front of this manual.
If you don't smell gas continue on to the next
step.
5) Turn the gas control counter clockwise to
"PILOT".
6) Push in control knob all the way and hold in.
Continually push and release the black but-
ton on spark igniter until pilot lights. Continue
to hold the control knob in for approximately
one minute, then release the gas control
knob. The pilot flame should continue to
burn. If the pilot does not remain lit, repeat
operation allowing a longer period before
releasing gas control knob.
7) Turn gas control knob counter clockwise to
"ON".
8) Use the rocker switch to operate main
burner.
9) Rotate the variable flame control to adjust
the flame height higher or lower.
10) Close the bottom louver assembly.
SHUTDOWN
PROCEDURE
1) Use the rocker switch to turn off the main
burner.
2) Open the bottom louver assembly.
3) Push in the gas control knob slightly and turn
clockwise to "OFF". Do not force.
4) Disconnect all electric power and gas to the
appliance if service is to be performed.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Before operating this appliance, proceed
through the following check list.
1) Read and understand these Instructions
before operating this appliance.
2) Check to see that all wiring is correct and
enclosed to prevent possible shock.
3) Check to ensure there are no gas leaks.
4) Make sure the glass door is in place. Never
operate the appliance with the door glass
removed.
5) Verify that all venting and the cap is unob-
structed.
6) Verify log placement. If the pilot cannot be
seen when lighting the unit - the logs or the
embers have been incorrectly positioned.
7) The unit should never be turned off and on
again without a minimum of a 60 second
wait.
8) When lighting the appliance, the inside of
the glass may fog up. This will burn off after
a few minutes of operation.
DO NOT BURN THE APPLIANCE
WITH THE GLASS ASSEMBLY RE-
MOVED.
LIGHTING
PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: Gas cock knob cannot be
turned from "PILOT" to "OFF" unless it is
partially depressed.
1) Open the bottom louver assembly
2) If the control knob is in the "OFF" position
proceed to Step 5.
3) Push in gas control knob slightly and turn
clockwise to "OFF". Knob cannot be turned
from "PILOT" to "OFF" unless knob is pushed
in slightly. Do not force.
Note: When the glass is cold and the
appliance is lit, it may cause con-
densation and fog the glass. This
condensation is normal and will
disappear in a few minutes as the
glass heats up.
DO NOT BURN THE APPLIANCE
WITHOUT THE GLASS FRONT IN
PLACE.
