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VENTED GAS FIREPLACE

INSTALLATION AND OWNER’S OPERATION MANUAL

4" B-VENT DECORATIVE GAS FIREPLACES

MODELS(V)CB36N(E) AND (V)CB36P(E)

 

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not 

followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing 

property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
—  Do  not  store  or  use  gasoline  or  other   flammable 

vapors and 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

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fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

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Summary of Contents for (V)CB36N

Page 1: ...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 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...

Page 2: ...s manualcarefullyandcompletely before trying to assemble op erate or service this fireplace Improper use of this fireplace cancauseseriousinjuryordeath from burns fire explosion electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning DANGER Carbonmonoxide poisoning may lead to death This fireplace complies with the National Safety Standards and is listed and tested by PFS Corporation to ANSI Z21 50 standar...

Page 3: ...fireplace will not produce any gas leakage into your home if properly installed This fireplace must be installed by a qualified certified or licensed service person If this unit is not properly in stalled by a qualified service person gas and or carbon monoxide leakage spillage can occur Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with headaches dizziness or...

Page 4: ...Louver Panel Junction Box Electronic Ignition Only Control Valve Ember Tray Log Set Nailing Flange 4 B Vent Flue Collar 8 Have fireplace and venting system inspect ed annually by a qualified service person If needed have venting system cleaned or repaired See Cleaning and Maintenance page 24 9 Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or other objects 10 Do not use any solid fuels wood ...

Page 5: ...A 54 Air for Combustion and Ventila tion If sufficient air for combustion is not available a makeup air kit model AK4 may be required to provide outside air to this appliance Check your local codes as to specific requirements for make up air This fireplace may be installed in any room of the house provided all local codes and these installation instructions are followed PRE INSTALLATION PREPARATIO...

Page 6: ...rranty information one bag of glowing ember material one bag of vermiculite hearth treatments 1 Remove shrink wrap securing 2 carton trays to unit 2 Lift top carton tray off and remove four corner posts 3 Discard bottom tray once unit is moved into position Note To prevent damage to ceramic logs and glass panels you may want to remove them before positioning and framing the unit To access firebox ...

Page 7: ... 5 cm to Nailing Flanges 7 7 8 20 cm to Center of 4 B Vent 5 7 8 15 cm to Nailing Flange 36 1 4 92 1 cm to Nailing Flange 36 1 4 92 1 cm Face Dimensions 1 1 2 3 8 cm 2 1 2 6 4 cm 6 15 2 cm 5 8 16 mm 11 1 8 28 3 cm Air Kit Location 1 1 4 3 2 cm 2 5 1 cm 38 96 5 cm 15 3 8 39 cm 36 91 4 cm Face Dimensions 37 94 cm to Nailing Flange 35 3 4 90 8 cm 4 1 2 11 4 cm Electrical Inlet 36 3 4 93 4 cm Wall Swi...

Page 8: ... E 10 25 4 cm 6 4 10 2 cm F 8 20 3 cm 7 2 5 1 cm G 6 15 2 cm C B A D E F G Top of Louver Opening 3 2 1 4 5 6 7 Stud Wall 4 B Vent Flue Pipe 2 x 4 Header at 1 Min Clearance MANTEL CLEARANCES Figure 8 shows projected mantel depths at various heights above top of louver opening Figure 7 page 7 shows minimum allowable distances from various mantel components in relation to both sides of fireplace open...

Page 9: ...Section 7 0 of the cur rent National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANSI Z223 1 for Category I systems using double wall B 1 vent pipe This gas appliance must be vented to the outdoors only and may not be terminated into an attic space or into a chimney flue servicing a solid fuel burning appliance This appliance may be vented through a manufactured chimney liner system if all are listed inspected and appr...

Page 10: ...ng appliance However if it becomes necessary to common vent the appliance The venting system must be sized and configured in ac cordance with the common venting guides Appendix G of the current National Fuel Gas Code NFPA No 54 ANSI Z223 1 Note Before connecting this appliance to an existing vent system or a common venting system consult with your local architect plan ner or building official CHEC...

Page 11: ...t the entire receptacle box can be relocated to the left side by following these instructions J Box Cover with Strain Relilef J Box Cover Romex Cable J Box with Receptacle J Box Cover with Strain Relief Screw Tab Retainer Note If you do not need to relocate the junc tion box to connect the electric supply follow steps 8 through 11 only 1 Remove 2 screws and outer cover with strain relief bushing o...

Page 12: ...4537 INSTALLING OPTIONAL CONTROLS INSTALLING OPTIONAL WALL MOUNT SWITCH GWMS2 1 Connect one terminal of 15 foot wire from wall switch to male connector on high limit harness Connect remaining wire terminal to TH terminal on valve Make sure that wire terminals are in positions on unit as pictured in Figure 14 If wires are not con nected as shown switch will not work 2 Route 15 foot wire through hol...

Page 13: ... Activating the Remote Receiver 1 Open bottom louver and locate plug re ceptacle Plug receptacle is located either on right or left side of cabinet 2 The WRC model receiver does not require a battery Receiver can be installed by first plugging short extension cord into fireplace receptacle Then plug receiver unit into extension cord Finally plug igni tion module plug into receiver unit see Figure ...

Page 14: ...witch which will shut down the appliance in case of a venting problem Do not bypass the vent safety shutoff switch If the appliance should shut down have a qualified installer service agency or your gas supplier inspect the vent before operating CAUTION label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous opera tion Verify proper operation a...

Page 15: ...lator notsupplied Installthe external regulator between the fireplace and propane LP supply Installation Items Needed Before installing fireplace make sure you have the items listed below external regulator supplied by installer piping check local codes sealant resistant to propane LP gas equipment shutoff valve test gauge connection sediment trap tee joint pipe wrench approved flexible gas line w...

Page 16: ...m equipment shutoff valve to fireplace Route flexible gas supply line through one access hole on each side of fireplace cabinet 3 Attach flexible gas line from gas supply to the 1 2 flare fitting provided on control valve see Figure 21 4 Check all gas connections for leaks see Checking Gas Connections Figure 21 Connecting Flexible Gas Line to Millivolt Valve Flexible Gas Line Do NOT Kink Equipment...

Page 17: ...REPLACE GAS CONNECTIONS 1 Open equipment shutoff valve see Fig ure 22 2 Open propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP fireplace or main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas fireplace 3 Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the OFF position 4 Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to gas valve see Figure 23 for propane LP or Figure 24 for natural gas Apply noncorrosi...

Page 18: ... rail clear bottom face frame see Figure 27 3 Lower door down until upper door pins are free of locating holes in spring clips and place in a safe area 4 Replace glass panel in reverse order by inserting top door pins into spring clips lifting up at lower frame rail and locating bottom pins in holes on lower face frame FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Figure 27 Removing Replacing Glass Door Spring...

Page 19: ...ottom should fit over mounts and base log should be positioned against rear panel 2 Position holes on bottom of rear log over pins on base log see Figure 28 3 Position top left log and top right log onto rear log and base log as shown in Figure 28 4 Break ember material into quarter sized pieces and place a single layer along the full length of ember tray to hide bottom edge of base log see Figure...

Page 20: ...nd turn clockwise to OFF see Figure 30 5 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near Figure 30 Control Valve Millivolt the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information above If you don t smell gas go to the next step 6 The pilot is located by the main burner and should not require accessing for lighting 7 Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to PI...

Page 21: ... Turn wall switch to the ON position Figure 32 Pilot Pilot Burner Ignitor Sensor Rod Figure 31 Turning Equipment Shutoff Valve to the OFF Position 11 Visually locate pilot Ignitor should begin to spark and main burner should ignite once flame appears at pilot If lighting appliance for the first time each season it may take several attempts before supply gas can reach pilot and main burner If appli...

Page 22: ...out one minute Turn control knob to ON position Adjust flame adjustment knob anywhere be tween HI and LO Slide the selector switch to the REMOTE position see Figure 33 Note Burner may light if hand held remote was on when selector switch was last turned off You can now turn burner on and off with hand held remote control unit IMPORTANT Do not leave selector switch in the REMOTE or ON position when...

Page 23: ...e 37 Adjusting Air Setting AIR ADJUSTMENT SETTING The main burner air shutter opening is factory set to the following Natural Gas 1 8 Propane LP Gas 3 4 Air shutter may require adjustment depending on altitude venting condition burner opera tion and general flame appearance If flames are lifting or sooting shutter may require opening If flames are too blue or im properly lighting shutter may requi...

Page 24: ...or three times during each heating season depending on the usage and circum stances present Refer to Removing Replac ing Glass Door page 18 when removing glass door for cleaning WARNING Only parts sup pliedbythemanufacturershould be used when replacing broken or damaged glass door panel see Replacement Parts page 31 This glass door panel is a complete unit No substitute materials may be used CAUTI...

Page 25: ...old Pressure 3 5 w c 0 87 kPa Min Inlet Supply Pressure 5 5 w c 1 1 kPa V CB36P Maximum Input Rating 18 000 Btu hr Gas Type Propane LP Orifice Size Main Burner 55 DMS 0 052 Ignition Millivolt Manifold Pressure 10 w c 2 5 kPa Min Inlet Supply Pressure 11 w c 2 7 kPa V CB36NE Maximum Input Rating 18 000 Btu hr Gas Type Natural Orifice Size Main Burner 45 DMS 0 082 Ignition Electronic Manifold Pressu...

Page 26: ... pressed in while in PILOT position 4 Air in gas lines when in stalled 5 Depleted gas supply pro pane LP only 6 ODS pilot is clogged 7 Gas regulator setting is not correct OBSERVED PROBLEM Manual Ignition System Only When ignitor button is pressed there is no spark at ODS pilot Manual Ignition System Only Whenignitorbuttonispressed there is spark at ODS pilot but no ignition REMEDY 1 Reconnect ign...

Page 27: ... goes out when control knob is released Burner does not light after pilot is lit or cycles during operation Delayed ignition at burner Burner backfiring during com bustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation REMEDY 1 Press in gas control knob fully 2 After pilot lights keep gas control knob pressed in 30 seconds 3 Fully open equipment shut off valve 4 A Contact local natural or propane L...

Page 28: ...iring during com bustion REMEDY 1 Turn gas control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by pro pane LP or natural gas company 3 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 24 or replace burner orifice 1 Adjust the log set so the flame does equipment shut off valve 2 Inspect the opening at the base of the burner to...

Page 29: ...everal times to purge all air out of lines If after repeated attempts appliance does not light call for qualified service and repair 3 Remove debris and dirt and inspect and clean any other possible obstructions 4 Contact your gas supplier to check pressure 5 Have a qualified technician replace pilot line 6 Replace control valve Re fer to Replacement Parts page 31 7 Check that main power is on and...

Page 30: ...alve defective 1 Improper log placement 2 Air holes at burner inlet blocked 3 Burner flame holes blocked 4 Improper venting or exces sive blockage 5 Excessive amounts of embers and pan material OBSERVED PROBLEM Fireplaceproducesunwanted odors Gas odor when control knob is in OFF position or during combustion Dark residue on logs or inside of fireplace REMEDY 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Chec...

Page 31: ... serial numbers of your fireplace how fireplace was malfunctioning type of gas propane LP or natural gas purchase date NOTE All accessories may not be available for all fireplace models Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local retailer If they can not supply these accessories call FMI PRODUCTS LLC at 1 866 328 4537 for information You can also write to the address listed on the back of...

Page 32: ...www fmiproducts com 117437 01F 32 PARTS FIREPLACE ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS V CB36N V CB36P V CB36NE AND V CB36PE 12 14 1 2 1 1 1 4 1 3 20 8 11 10 5 6 7 18 9 13 26 27 17 21 22 25 26 3 24 4 16 23 2 15 26 19 ...

Page 33: ...17450 01 Wire Harness Assembly 1 10 117451 01 Fireplace Top 1 11 117452 01 Fireplace Top Insulation 1 12 117445 01 Louver Assembly 2 13 117458 01 Hanger Bracket 1 14 117446 01 Glass Door Assembly 1 15 Face Assembly 1 16 Firebox Assembly see pages 32 and 33 for details 1 17 110973 01 Cover Junction Box 2 18 106543 01 High Limit Switch 1 19 26782 Screen Assembly 2 20 26290 Firebox Leg 2 21 24460 Gas...

Page 34: ...4 PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS V CB36N V CB36P V CB36NE AND V CB36PE HIG H VO LT AG E 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 21 20 24 28 25 26 29 27 30 31 22 15 23 2 Piezo Ignition Models Only Electric Ignition Models Only 19 18 12 13 14 15 16 17 10 11 ...

Page 35: ...0 Pilot Bracket 1 10 14399 Fitting Brass Elbow 3 8 MPT x 3 8 Comp Tube 1 11 26808 Valve Bracket 1 12 24389 Tube 3 8 Dia x 11 Aluminum 1 13 14396 Fitting Brass Straight 3 8 MPT x 3 8 Comp Tube 1 14 14512 Gas Control Valve Millivolt Natural Gas 1 14513 Gas Control Valve Millivolt Propane LP Gas 1 14569 Gas Control Valve Electric Natural Gas 1 14570 Gas Control Valve Electric Propane LP Gas 1 15 1110...

Page 36: ...LC who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty Travel handling transportation diagnostic material laborandincidentalcostsassociatedwithwarrantyrepairs unless expressly covered by this warranty are not reimbursable under this warranty and are the responsibility of the owner All warranty will be voided if this product is u...

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