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FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD. 6988 Venture St., Delta, BC Canada, V4G 1H4

918-677e

MODELS: U32-NG5 Natural Gas U32-LP5 Propane

WARNING:
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to
this manual. For assistance or additional information consult
an authorized installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable vapours and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Installation and service must be performed by an authorized
installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

FOR YOUR SAFETY
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.

Immediately call your gas supplier

from a neighbour's phone. Follow
the gas supplier's instructions.

If you cannot reach your gas

supplier, call the fi re department.

U32 Gas Insert

07/12/12

Owners &

Installation Manual

Tested by:

Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover

and leave this manual with the homeowner.

Homeowner: Please keep these instructions for future reference.

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Page 1: ... or any other appliance Installation and service must be performed by an authorized installer service agency or the gas supplier FOR YOUR SAFETY 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 Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach y...

Page 2: ...ll the warmth and charm of a fireplace at the flick of a switch The models U32 NG5 and U32 LP5 of this series have 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 o...

Page 3: ...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 See section Manufactured Mobile Home Additional Requirements for additional requirements This appliance installation must comply with the manufacture...

Page 4: ...or 6 for the State of Massachusetts only 6 INSTALLATION Important Message 8 For Your Safety 8 Specifications 8 Gas Pressure Testing 8 Installation Into A Solid Fuel Burning Fireplace Or Factory Built Fireplace 8 Before You Start 8 Installation Checklist 9 Manufactured Mobile Home Additional Requirements 9 Materials Required 9 Minimum Fireplace Dimensions 9 Clearances To Combustibles 9 Gas Connecti...

Page 5: ...e sont pas pertinentes utilisez la norme ANSI NCSBCS A225 1 NFPA 501A Manufactured Home Installations Standard AVERTISSEMENT Ce foyer a été converti pour utilisation avec un foyer au gaz encastrable et ne peut être utiliser pour brûler du bois ou d autres combustibles solides à moins que toutes les pièces d origine aient été remplacées et que le foyer ait été approuvé de nouveau par l autorité com...

Page 6: ...y in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance or equipment The sign shall read in print size no less than one half 1 2 inch in size GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS 4 INSPECTION The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installation unless upon inspection...

Page 7: ...STAY AWAYTO AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING IGNITION INSTALLATION AND REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSON 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 ETC ITISIMPERATIVETHAT CONTROLCOMPARTMENTS BURNERS ANDCIRCULATINGAIRPASSAGEWAYS OF THE APPL...

Page 8: ...rning factory built fireplace may void the listing of the fireplace Check with your local inspector before commencing with this installation BEFORE YOU START Safe installation and operation of this appliance requires common sense however we are required by the Canadian Safety Standards and ANSI Standards to make you aware of the following General Safety Information 1 The appliance installation mus...

Page 9: ...ate Refer to section Flue Liner Installation 6 Slide the unit fully into the fireplace 7 Test gas pressure Refer to section Gas Pipe Pressure Testing Check aeration system Refertosection GasInsertAerationSystem 8 Install standard and optional features Refer to the following sections a Brick Panel b Log Set c Faceplate Trim d Standard Flush Door e Flush Trim f Flush Louvers g Full Screen Doors h Wa...

Page 10: ...ram 3 Note A noncombustible mantel may be installed at a lower height if the framing is made of metal studs covered with a noncombustible board FLUE LINER INSTALLATION 1 Cut the flex liner as required 2 MarktheendofonelinertoindicateInlet 3 Connect the other end of the above liner to theinletsideoftheterminationadaptor seal connection with high temperature silicone Secure with gear clamp 4 Connect...

Page 11: ...t that the tabs are secure For the location of the side brick tab screws see diagram 1 5 Remove the brick tabs and slide the side brick panels into position See diagram 1 Install the brick tabs See diagram 2 1 Make sure the valve is in the OFF position 2 Loosen the IN and or OUT pressure tap s turning counterclockwise with a 1 8 wide flat screwdriver 3 Attach manometer to IN and or OUT pressure ta...

Page 12: ...g 27 31 into the pins on the rear log tray 4 Fit log 27 32 into the pins on the middle left hand side of the burner 27 32 27 32 27 35 Vermiculite and Embers 27 31 Read the instructions below carefully and refer to the images Dangerous operating conditions may occur if the logs are not positioned in their correct locations If the logs are broken do not use the unit until they are replaced Broken lo...

Page 13: ... side of the burner Rest the other end of log 27 34 on the notch in log 27 33 5 Fit log 27 33 into the pins at the front of the burner 7 Fit the bottom end of log 27 35 into the pin in log 27 33 and rest the top end of log 27 35 on the notch in log 27 31 27 32 27 33 27 33 27 34 Tab 27 34 27 33 27 35 27 33 ...

Page 14: ... logs 27 33 and 27 31 9 Place embers along the front of the burner as shown Ensure not to cover any burner ports 27 35 27 31 27 33 27 36 27 36 Embers 10 Separate platinum embers and place on the burner just in front of the logs as shown Avoid stacking platinum embers Platinum Embers ...

Page 15: ...U32 5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert 15 INSTALLATION Completed Log Set Installation 27 33 27 32 27 31 27 36 27 34 27 35 ...

Page 16: ...nectors provided join the left side trim with the ON OFF switch to the top trim Diagram 2 Connect the right side trim to the top trim 4 Place the trim on the assembled faceplate panels aligning the wire connections from the switches with the notch on the left side panel 5 Connect the fan switch wires by taking the black and red wires with the male ends in the grey harness and connect them with the...

Page 17: ...l the frame simply hook the top door flange onto the top of the unit and swing the door towards the unit diagram 1 Be careful that the glass gasket does not roll up there must be a gap between the gasket and the door lip to ensure that the door sits securely on the unit Diagram 2 1 The top louver is held in place by friction fit if the louver needs to be adjusted bend the bracket out as shown in t...

Page 18: ...the Burner Assembly to the firebox base Push the Burner Assembly to the left and lift out DC Sparker Kit Contains Qty Part Description 1 820 475 Bracket DC Sparker 1 820 476 Bracket DC Sparker 1 904 153 Washer 8 External Star 1 904 330 Nut 8 32 Hex 2 904 531 Bushing Split Plastic 0 500 in 1 904 543 Screw 8 32 x 3 4 Pan Head 2 904 553 Screw 8 x 1 2 Type B Black Oxide 1 910 073 Spark Generator Batte...

Page 19: ...nect it to the DC Sparker Piezo Ignitor Ignitor Wire Piezo Ignitor Ignitor Wire DC Sparker 18 Reverse steps 6 1 Fig 1 11 Remove the black protection cap by hand from the hi low knob Fig 1 Fig 2 14 Flip the screw Fig 3 Fig 4 Fig 3 15 Using the Allen wrench as shown in Fig 4 rotate the screw clockwise until snug do not overtighten 12 Insert a 5 32 or 4mm Allen wrench into the hexagonal key way of th...

Page 20: ...et pressures 37 Check operation of flame control 38 Check for proper flame appearance and glow on logs NOTE The battery in the DC Sparker Box will need to be replaced an nually 25 Locate the ground lug 26 Connect one end of the supplied green ground wire to the lug with the nut and washer from the kit Ground wire from kit 28 Install the 1 2 bushing to the heat shield 32 Mount the heat shield to th...

Page 21: ...ide trim 2 Lift unit up slightly and push down on the corners of the Bottom Trim Bracket and slide under unit Unit should touch tabs on Bottom Trim Bracket Bottom Trim Bracket Push in Corners 3 Completely secure the full screen door frame to the unit by securing 4 screws to the Left and Right Side Trims NOTE When mounting the full screen door frame to the unit the inside flange of the side trims a...

Page 22: ...Top Frame is held in place by friction fit if the frame needs to be adjusted bend the bracket accordingly Hinge Screen Door 7 Install the Left and Right Side Screen Doors in the fully open position by placing over top of the hinges on the full screen door frame 8 Close screen doors NOTE If you find that the doors do not align properly adjust the hinges on the door s by loosening them and adjust ac...

Page 23: ... fan rheostat on the left side of the faceplate as shown Fan Rheostat Metal Lip Openings on hinge 4 Fold down the 2 hinges on the bottom frame to a flat position The bottom frame is installed with a friction fit the opening in the corner of each hinge slides over the metal lip located on the floor of the unit Note Ensure the bottom frame is positioned properly before installing by making sure ther...

Page 24: ...y hooking the top flange over the top of the glass door 9 Run supplied 120V power cord along front face of masonry fireplace and plug into nearest receptacle 10 Slide unit into final position 8 Lower the door frame gently into place Completed Faceplate Door Frame Installation ...

Page 25: ...les in the Hearth Trim are oblong so the trim can be adjusted inwards or outwards as needed to suit finishing NOTE Don t tighten the screws down completely at this point do a trial fit to the unit make any necessary adjustments when trim fits properly tighten the screws 4 Hearth Trim Installation 1 Secure the two 2 hearth trim pieces together as shown in diagram 2 Secure using the 2 screws provide...

Page 26: ...on the firebox using 2 screws per hinge 6 Secure the wires to the back of the inner faceplate with a wire clip 4 Tuck the wires into the clip to keep them away from the insert using the clip provided Attach the clip to the rear of the faceplate to en sure that the wires do not touch the side of the unit The power cord should be run behind the inner faceplate panel 5 Install the on off switch fan s...

Page 27: ...enings on the left and right legs and install onto the inner faceplate panel pins Diagram 8 Diagram 9 Diagram 10 Diagram 11 Final Install Inner faceplate panel pins Outer faceplate 8 Attach the bottom louver to the 2 hinges using 2 screws per hinge Diagram 7 40 3 4 1036mm 21 15 32 545mm 27 7 8 708mm 14 5 8 371mm 35 15 16 912mm 23 15 16 607mm ...

Page 28: ...agram 6 Ensure the hearth trim is evenly space on either side of the backing plate 5 Reinstall backing plate 6 Reinstall outer faceplate If no holes are present on the backing plate proceed to the Step 3 2 If screw holes are present on backing plate secure the hearth trim to backing place with 2 screws on each side If no screw holes are present 3 Remove backing plate by removing 4 screws lay down ...

Page 29: ...nit to burn for 15 min to stabilize 3 Check for proper draft CAUTION Any alteration to the product that causes sooting or carboning that results in damage to the exterior facia is not the responsibility of the manufacturer CAUTION Do not connect the millivolt remote control wires for to the 120V wires 3 Install3AAAalkalinebatteriesintransmitter and 4 AA alkaline batteries in the receiver Install t...

Page 30: ...ion In case of a power failure the burner switch and the optional remote control thermostat will continue to operate However a 120V A C power supply is needed for the fan blower operation Caution Ensure that the wires do not touch any hot surfaces and are away from sharp edges CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous oper...

Page 31: ...U32 5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert 31 INSTALLATION For PROPANE Units and Units Equipped with DC Spark Boxes For installation of the DC Spark Box refer to the LP Conversion instructions in this manual ...

Page 32: ...k button 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 Usetherockerswitchtooperatemainburner 9 Rotate the varia...

Page 33: ...switch 2 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas If you then smell gas STOP follow B in the safety information above on this label If you don t smell gas go to the next step 3 Turn knob on gas control counterclockwise to PILOT 4 Push in control knob all the way and hold in Immediately push black button on spark igniter until pilot lights Continue to hold the control knob in for about 1 2 minute a...

Page 34: ... the glass gasket requires replacement use glass gasket Part 936 265 for the Bay Front and a tadpole gasket for the Flush Front Part 936 155 Top View of pilot flame Top View of pilot flame Incorrect flame pattern will have small probably yellow flames not coming into proper contact with the rear of the burner or thermopile GOLD PLATED TRIM The 24 carat gold plated finish on the trim requires littl...

Page 35: ...firebox wall and lift out 8 Remove the 10 screws holding the Access Panel in place 9 Remove the Fan Air Duct by loosening the 3 screws squeeze the sides together to remove TO REMOVE FAN 1 Turn the unit off and allow it to cool to room temperature 2 Unplug or disconnect power source to stove 3 Remove glass front see section Standard Flush Door 4 Remove logs and brick panels if used 5 Remove the gra...

Page 36: ...3 Fire up the unit temporarily and check the manifold pressure 14 Reinstallthevermiculite embers rockwool logs and brick panels as needed 15 Close the door and replace the louvers 16 Fire up the unit again and check for proper flame appearance and glow on logs 13 Undo the pilot tube from the valve with a 7 16 wrench 14 Undo the quick drop out thermocouple nut on the valve with a 9mm metric wrench ...

Page 37: ... 514 972 Conversion Kit to Propane 918 846 Manual 21 420 920 FlushLouvers Set Black Gold 420 922 Flush Louvers Set Black 420 923 FlushLouvers Set Black Steel 422 901 BrickPanelSet StandardBrown 422 902 Brick Panel Set Standard Red 422 903 Brick Panel Set Herringbone Brown 33 Brick Panel Right Side 34 Brick Panel Left Side 35 Brick Panel Back 36 400 090 Brick Clip 41 420 157 Gasket TransitionBoxBot...

Page 38: ...70 Orifice Gasket 66 910 038 Pilot Assembly 3 Flame NG 910 039 Pilot Assembly 3 Flame LP 67 Pilot Holder 68 W840470 Pilot Assembly Gasket 425 930 Log Set 70 420 143 Valve Tray Gasket 71 402 526 Grate Diffuser Assy 72 402 519 Burner Assembly NG LP 73 Log Tray Mount Bracket 74 Log Tray Rear 90 910 421 Pilot ON OFF 3 SIT Extension Knob 91 910 422 HI LOW 3 SIT Extension Knob Not available as a replace...

Page 39: ... FLUSH FRONT 149 137 112 112 112 140 112 137 137 135 139 137 FLUSH FRONT ASSEMBLY Part Description Flush Door 422 530 Complete Flush Door Assy 112 904 196 1 Round Magnet 135 940 307 P Flush Glass 137 904 691 U Clip 139 936 155 Tadpole Glass Gasket ...

Page 40: ...ceplate Side Right Custom 72 Faceplate Top Custom 73 Faceplate Side Left Custom 74 904 586 Speed Control Knob c w Spring Clip FACEPLATE ASSEMBLY Part Description Part Description 402 918 Complete Faceplate Set Standard Contour with Black Trim 91 Faceplate Side Right Standard 92 Faceplate Top Standard 93 Faceplate Side Left Assy Standard 402 532 Trims Pkg Standard Black 402 950 Trim Pkg Standard Br...

Page 41: ...5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert 41 PARTS LIST CONTEMPORARY FACEPLATE AND DOORFRAME Part Description 3 1 2 1 425 512 Door Bottom Assembly 2 425 513 Frame Inside 3 425 514 Faceplate Outside 4 425 942 Hearth Trim ...

Page 42: ...2 U32 5 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert PARTS LIST LOW PROFILE FACEPLATE Part 425 924 Description 1 2 4 3 5 1 Backplate Assembly 2 Bottom Louver 3 Right mounting bracket 4 Left mounting bracket 5 Front Frame ...

Page 43: ...cretion No labor coverage is included with these parts ns r parts of this unit which in our judgement show evidence of such defects will be repaired or replaced at FPI s option through an accredited distributor or agent pr efective part be returned to the distributor or agent Transportation Prepaid if requested Enamel Absolute perfectionisneither guaranteednor commercially possible Any chips must ...

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