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U35 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert
IMPORTANT:
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
The FPI Gas Fireplace must be installed in ac-
cordance with these instructions. Carefully read
all the instructions in this manual first. Consult
the building authority having jurisdiction to deter-
mine the need for a permit prior to starting the
installation.
NOTE: Failure to follow the instructions could
cause a malfunction of the heater which could
result in death, serious bodily injury, and/or
property damage. Failure to follow these in-
structions may also void your fire insurance
and/or warranty.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
This appliance requires air for proper combus-
tion. Always provide adequate combustion and
ventilation air. Follow instructions and informa-
tion in CAN/CGA B149 (in Canada) or the Nation-
al Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 (in the USA),
regarding requirements for combustion and ven-
tilation air.
GAS PRESSURE
TESTING
The appliance must be isolated from the gas
supply piping system by closing its individual
manual shut off valve during any pressure
testing of the gas supply piping system at test
pressures equal to or less than
1/2 psig. (3.45 kPa).
SPECIFICATIONS
At pressures over 1/2 psig, the pipe to the unit
must be disconnected.
Gas Input Capacity:
Natural Gas 35,000 Btu/h
Propane
35,000 Btu/h
Min. Input (Fan Off)
Natural Gas 17,500 Btu/h
Propane
17,500 Btu/h
Max. Output
Fan On
Fan Off
Natural Gas 26,800 Btu/h
26,300 Btu/h
Propane
27,500 Btu/h
27,000 Btu/h
Fuels: Approved for use with both natural gas,
and propane. Approved as is for use at 0' to
4,500' (0-1370m).
Electrical: 120V A.C. system.
Circulation Fan: Variable speed, 127 CFM.
Log Set: Ceramic fibre, 3 per set.
Vent System:
3" co-linear aluminum flex.
INSTALLATION
The efficiency rating of the appliance is a
product thermal efficiency rating determined
under continuous operating conditions and
was determined independent of any installed
system.
INSTALLATION INTO A
SOLID FUEL BURNING
FIREPLACE OR
FACTORY BUILT
FIREPLACE
The U35 Gas Inserts have been tested and
approved to be vented into any masonry fire-
place or approved solid fuel burning factory
built fireplace that will allow the insert to phys-
ically fit into the firebox. Refer to page 6 for
minimum fireplace clearances.
If the factory built fireplace* height is too
low for your Insert, you may remove the
smoke baffle plate and damper from the
factory built fireplace as long as these
items are saved and are reinstalled in
the event that the Insert is removed.
NOTE: Any alterations made to the listed
solid fuel burning factory built fireplace
may void the listing of the fireplace.
*Check with your local inspector before com-
mencing with this installation.
BEFORE YOU START
Safe installation and operation of this appli-
ance requires common sense, however, we
are required by the Canadian Safety Stand-
ards and ANSI Standards to make you aware
of the following:
General Safety Information
1) The appliance installation must conform
with local codes or in the absence of
local codes, with CAN/CGA B149 (in
Canada) or the National Fuel Gas Code
ANSI Z223.1 in the U.S.A. This appliance
should be installed by a qualified gas
fitter technician only.
2) Installation and repair should be done
by a qualified service person.
3) The appliance should be inspected
before use and at least annually by a
professional service person. More
frequent cleaning may be required
due to excessive lint from carpeting,
bedding material, animal hair, etc. It is
imperative that control compartments,
burners and circulating air passage-
ways of the appliance be kept clean.
4) See general construction and assembly
instructions. This appliance may only be
installed in a vented, noncombustible fire-
place.
5) This appliance is Listed for bedroom instal-
lations when used with a Listed Millivolt
Thermostat. Some areas may have further
requirements, check local codes before
installation.
6) Always connect this insert to a vent system
venting to the outside of the building enve-
lope. Never vent to another room or inside
a building. Make sure that the vent is prop-
erly sized and is of adequate height to
provide the proper draft.
7) Inspect the venting system annually for
blockage and any signs of deterioration.
8) Any glass removed for servicing must be
replaced prior to operating the appliance.
9) WARNING: Failure to position the parts
in accordance with the diagrams in
this manual or failure to use only parts
specifically approved with this appli-
ance may result in property damage or
personal injury.
10) To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who
is unfamiliar with the operation to use the
fireplace.
11) Due to high temperatures, the appliance
should be located out of high traffic areas
and away from furniture and draperies.
Children and adults should be alerted to the
hazards of high surface temperatures, es-
pecially the fireplace glass and gold trims,
and should stay away to avoid burns or
clothing ignition. Young children should be
carefully supervised when they are in the
same room as the appliance. Clothing or
other flammable material should not be placed
on or near the appliance.
Emissions from burning wood or gas could
contain chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
