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models P324e, VP324e, P325e(B) ANd VP325e(B)

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B-VeNt deCorAtIVe GAs FIrePlACe

oWNer’s oPerAtIoN ANd INstAllAtIoN mANuAl

FOR YOUR SAFETY

— Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable

vapors or 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.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s

phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire

department.

— Installation and service must be performed by a quali

fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

WARNING: If the information in these instructions

is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result

causing property damage, personal injury or death.

PFS

Summary of Contents for P324E

Page 1: ...ouch 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 must be performed by a quali fied installer service agency or the gas supplier INSTALLER Leave this manual with the appliance CONSUMER Retain this manual fo...

Page 2: ...eeded Keep it with your other important papers This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket per manently located manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by state or local codes This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indi cated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases unless a certified kit is used Aftermarket Completion of sale not for ...

Page 3: ...plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases unless a certified kit is used 2 For propane LP fireplace do not place propane LP supply tank s inside any structure Locate propane LP supply tank s outdoors To prevent performance problems do not use propane LP fuel tank of less than 100 lbs capacity 3 If you smell gas shut off gas supply do not try to light any appliance do not tou...

Page 4: ... on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace 16 Do not use fireplace if any part has been exposed to or under water Immediately call a qualified service person to arrange for replacement of the unit 17 Do not operate fireplace if any log is broken 18 Provide adequate clearances around air openings Unpacking The following items are packed inside the firebox Remove b...

Page 5: ...he space required to enclose the ap pliance would be located beyond an outside wall this would also reduce the cutting of joists roof rafters and such Check local codes for any restrictions Projected installations can extend any distance into the room A projection may be ideal for a new addition on an existing finished wall CAUTION Do not connect appliance before pressure test ing gas piping Damag...

Page 6: ...EFRACTORY DIMENSIONS HEARTH AREA GAS RATING NATURAL P324E VP324E P325E B VP325E B Max Input Rating 15 000 Btu Hr 25 000 Btu Hr Manifold Pressure 3 5 WC 87 kPa 3 5 WC 87 kPa Minimum Supply Pressure 4 5 WC 1 12 kPa 4 5 WC 1 12 kPa Maximum Supply Pressure 10 5 WC 2 66 kPa 10 5 WC 2 66 kPa Orifice Size 49 40 GAS RATING PROPANE LP Max Input Rating 15 000 Btu Hr 25 000 Btu Hr Manifold Pressure 10 WC 2 4...

Page 7: ... to B Vent s Outer Pipe Required Air Spaces are Indicated with an Do Not Pack with Insulation or Any Other Material DO NOT BLOCK OR OBSTRUCT OPENINGS 0 Clearance to Wood or Noncombustible Flooring Spacer 3 7 6 cm 1 1 2 3 8 cm Max 8 20 3 cm 6 15 2 cm 13 33 cm 12 22 9 cm Combustible Materials Header 1 1 2 3 8 cm Max 3 7 6 cm Max 6 15 2 cm Max 9 22 86 cm 12 30 48 cm Outer Surround Combustible Materia...

Page 8: ...ING When finishing appliance do not overlap com bustible material onto the black frontface Brick tileorothernon combustible materials may be applied to the face provided that any gap is between the material usedandthefaceiscaulkedwith a noncombustible caulking Figure 7 Rough Opening for Installing in Wall Figure 8 Corner Installation Guidelines 16 3 4 12 39 3 8 55 5 8 34 1 2 16 These Dimensions Al...

Page 9: ...2 Min 12 Min 45 45 6 8 12 Min 60 45 Position Firestop Position Firestop Position Firestop Listed Vent Cap Listed Vent Cap Listed Vent Cap Maintain Listed Clearance Maintain Listed Clearance Maintain Listed Clearance Maintain Listed Clearance Support Each Lateral At Least Every 6 Feet Maintain Listed Clearance 10 EXAMPLE 3 EXAMPLE 2 EXAMPLE 1 Figure 9 Typical B Vent Configuration Venting INSTALLATI...

Page 10: ... Improper venting or escaping of spillage of burned gas is indicated when the match flickers or goes out Smoke from a cigarette will also tend to disperse away from the appliance If the appliance is found to be improperly venting shut it off and notify your installer or a qualified service agency to inspect the venting system NOTICE This appliance is equipped with a vent safety shutoff switch whic...

Page 11: ...fireplace Refer to Wiring Diagram page 21 Optional Remote control INSTALLATION model WRC Note If using optional wireless hand held remote control wall switch must be in ON position to be operational The remote control then becomes the switching mechanism for fireplace operation 1 Remove front refractory access panel by lifting up and angling out of firebox open ing see Figure 12 2 WRC model receiv...

Page 12: ...through appliance a flexible gas line may be used for ease of installation to gas control valve see Figure 18 page 13 Before connecting black iron gas line to inside of appliance a sediment trap must be included outside appliance between gas line and gas shutoff valve It must extend down 3 beyond center of pipe Prepare incoming black iron gas line with teflon tape or pipe joint com pound Check wit...

Page 13: ...lexible Gas Line Do NOT Kink Note 1 Wire Connections Not Shown for Clarity 2 1 8 NPT Plugged Tapping Red Surface Indicates For Propane LP Use Only Grate Placement The grate must be placed in the burner pan so that the back grate fingers P325E VP325E or pins P324E VP324E fit into notches on back of burner pan and front legs fit inside burner pan as shown in Figure 19 Figure 19 Placing Grate into Bu...

Page 14: ...l Vermiculite P324E VP325E Shown Vermiculite Pan Material Burner Pan Grate Ember Material Burner Pan Vermiculite Pan Material Grate Fireplace Installation Continued LOG PLACEMENT For P324E VP324E Models 1 Place front log log 1 onto front of grate sliding log all the way forward against grate fingers see Figure 23 2 Insert pegs on bottom of rear log log 2 into holes in rear of grate see Figure 23 3...

Page 15: ...re 26 Installing Log 3 Log 1 Log 2 Log 3 Log 1 Figure 27 Installing Logs 4 and 5 Log 5 Log 4 Log 1 Log 3 3 Rest front of log 3 between first two grate fingers on left of grate assembly and rear of log 3 into notch on left front of log 1 see Figure 26 4 Place top of log 4 into notch on log 1 Rest log 4 on center of grate as shown in Figure 27 5 Place top of log 5 into notch on top right of log 1 se...

Page 16: ...tom of appliance see Figure 30 Side Framing Side Framing Caulk Here Pack Insulation Figure 30 Sealing Between Appliance and Framing Installing optional GLASS DOOR Accessory CAUTION Use only glass doors certified for use with this appliance Note Glass door may be heavy for some individuals If this is the case please request help These B vent fireplaces are approved for use with optional bi fold gla...

Page 17: ...ven ly joined spaced and working freely CAUTION The glass pan els become very hot while the appliance is operating Do not attempt to adjust or clean the glass doors until the appliance has fully cooled Removing Glass Doors for Replacement or Cleaning 1 Partially open door and press up on upper spring clip with a screw driver until outer top pivot pin is free of clip 2 Fully fold frame assembly and...

Page 18: ...e Adjustment Screw FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING If you do not fol low these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage per sonal injury or loss of life A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly B BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell nex...

Page 19: ...Replace front refractory brick access panel 7 Fully close glass doors if installed OPTIONAL REMOTE OPERATION Note The WRC receiver and hand held re mote control kit must be purchased separately see Accessories page 25 Follow installa tion instructions on page 11 Turn equipment shutoff valve to the ON posi tion You can now turn the burner on and off with the hand held remote control unit IMPORTANT ...

Page 20: ...y replace logs Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any carbon buildup on logs Replace log s if broken See Replacement Parts Replace ember material periodically as needed See Replacement Parts Replacement Parts Note Use only original replacement parts This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replac...

Page 21: ...NT SAFETY SHUTOFF SWITCH EV2 SUPPLY INCOMING MAIN GAS EV1 TO GAS LINE BURNER 24V AC 120V AC 120V AC INCOMING OR BREAKER FUSE BOX OFF ON SUPPLIED WALL SWITCH GREEN BLACK WHITE 120v 60Hz 0 7A ELECTRICAL RATING BLACK WHITE GREEN OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL PV GND PV MV TR MV TH IGN ...

Page 22: ...or valve 3 Vent damper not fully open REMEDY 1 Check to see if you have gas supply and that equip ment shutoff valve is opened 2 Repeat lighting procedure several times to purge all air out of lines If after re peated attempts appliance does not light call for quali fied service and repair 3 Remove debris and dirt inspect and clean any other possible obstructions 4 Contact your gas supplier to che...

Page 23: ...ge 1 Pilot flame may be too low causing safety pilot to drop out 2 Improper venting or exces sive blockage 1 Metal expanding while heating or contracting while cooling 1 Fireplace burning vapors from paint hair spray glues etc See IMPOR TANT statement above 2 For propane LP gas low fuel supply 3 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 1 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 2 Control...

Page 24: ...oles blocked 4 Improper venting or exces sive blockage 5 Excessive amounts of embers and pan material REMEDY 1 Properly locate logs 2 Clean out air holes at burn er inlets Periodically repeat as needed 3 Remove blockage or re place burner 4 Have the vent system in spected including the ter mination cap Remove any restrictions or obstruction 5 Clear excess embers until a minimum gap of 1 2 remains ...

Page 25: ...PCBE 325 5 B Vent Electronic Fireplace 32 Extruded aluminum bi fold glass doors BD32 Black Finish BD32B Brushed Brass Finish BD32P Platinum Finish 32 Brick Liner kit BL32 Refractory Standard Brick Liner Kit Blower Kit BK Squirrel Cage Blower With Speed Control 32 Perimeter Trim kit PT32 Black PT32B Brushed Brass PT32P Platinum 32 Louver Trim kit Rolled Louvers Only LT32B Brushed Brass LT32P Platin...

Page 26: ...Models P324E and VP324E 33 43 41 15 19 24 14 30 26 29 3 14 12 13 23 35 16 31 32 5 5 32 38 39 40 4 34 21 20 22 44 44 37 42 1 1 36 28 25 9 2 7 17 11 6 27 10 11 24 3 18 18 24 9 NG LP 24 8 24 8 24 4 24 9 24 12 24 10 24 11 24 6 24 2 24 5 24 1 24 7 ...

Page 27: ...8415 01 Starter Pipe Collar 1 23 109797 01 Grate Assembly 1 24 109107 02 Burner Assembly 1 24 1 107742 03 Burner Pan 1 24 2 109794 01 Burner Tube 1 24 3 107748 01 Burner Bracket 1 24 4 107985 01 Pilot Shield 1 24 5 109793 01 Divider Pan 1 24 6 11209 Nut 10 24 1 24 7 11147 Screw 10 24x1 2 1 24 8 901066 01 Brass Air Mixer NG 1 901066 02 Brass Air Mixer LP 1 24 9 901064 12 Injector NG 1 901065 11 Inj...

Page 28: ...25E B and VP325E B 33 43 41 15 19 24 14 30 26 29 17 14 12 13 24 3 18 18 24 9 NG LP 24 8 24 8 24 4 24 9 24 12 24 10 24 11 24 6 24 2 24 5 24 1 24 7 23 10 36 9 36 35 16 31 32 5 5 32 38 39 40 4 34 21 8 46 45 44 44 11 37 42 1 1 28 25 6 7 22 47 54 20 27 3 2 ...

Page 29: ...Shield 1 24 5 901681 01 Burner Clamp 1 24 6 11209 Nut 10 24 1 24 7 11147 Screw 10 24 x 1 2 1 24 8 901066 01 Brass Air Mixer NG 1 901066 02 Brass Air Mixer LP 1 24 9 901064 11 Injector NG 1 901065 09 Injector LP 1 24 10 108866 01 Pilot NG 1 24 11 108867 01 Pilot Orifice LP 1 24 12 11102 Screw 8 32 x 3 8 2 25 14569 Electronic Gas Valve NG 1 14570 Electronic Gas Valve LP 1 26 107741 02 Valve Bracket ...

Page 30: ...1 2 105960 05 Rear Log 1 3 901100 02 Top Right Log 1 4 901102 02 Top Left Log 1 1 2 3 4 5 P324E and VP324E Models 1 4 2 3 P325E B and VP325E B Models KEY NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 109100 02 Log Set 1 109421 01 Rear Log 1 2 109420 01 Front Right Log 1 3 108723 01 Front Left Log 1 4 108722 01 Top Y Log 1 5 108720 01 Top Log 1 ...

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Page 32: ...s 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 f...

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