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Installing Lava Rock and Glowing Embers

page 25.

16. Close glass door and lock latches on top 

and bottom of door and replace screen. 

See 

Removing Glass Door,

 steps 5 and 

6, page 25.

17. Replace top and bottom louvers.

FIREPLACE 

INSTALLATION

Continued

Figure 40 - Installing Rear Brick Panel

Rear Brick Panel

Left Side Brick 

Panel

WALL SWITCH INSTALLATION

Installation of a wall switch allows you to 

activate gas control valve and turn fireplace 

on and off. Wall switch is to be connected to 

incoming 120 volt regular household wiring 

that supplies electricity to fireplace.

OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL 

INSTALLATION (MODEL WRC)

Note: If using optional wireless hand-held 

remote control, wall switch must be in the ON 

position to be operational. Remote control 

then becomes the switching mechanism for 

fireplace operation.

1.  Open lower louver panel.
2.  The WRC model receiver does not require 

a  battery.  Receiver  can  be  installed  by 

first  plugging  short  extension  cord  into 

fireplace  receptacle.  Plug  receiver  unit 

into extension cord. Plug ignition module 

plug into receiver unit (see Figure 41).

3.  Activate  remote  handset  battery  by  re

-

moving insulating tab on back of handset 

(see Figure 42). Battery is included, pre-

installed.

4.  Once battery is activated unit is ready to 

use.

5.  Close lower louver panel.

INSTALLING BRICK LINER MODELS 

BL42D-A(S-A) AND BL42DH-A(S-A)

  WARNING:  If  fireplace  has 

been  running,  turn  off  unit.  Let 

cool before installing brick liner.

You may purchase brick liner from your local 

retailer or see 

Accessories

, page 35.

 CAUTION: Always handle 

brick  panels  with  two  hands. 

Do not force brick panels into 

place. Excessive force will break 

brick panels.

1.  Remove top and bottom louvers to allow 

access to door latches.

2.  Unlock door latches and open glass door. 

See 

Removing Glass Door

, steps 1 and 

2, page 25.

3.  Carefully  remove  lava  rock  and  ember 

material.

4.  Remove and iron assembly from plenum 

by removing screws. 

5.  Carefully  lift  logs  and  ember  pod  from 

burner.

6.  Remove  screws  that  attach  plenum  to 

burner to remove plenum.

7.  Remove  three  screws  from  deflector 

shield on inside top of firebox. Set shield 

and screws aside.

8.  Install rear brick panel first. Rest bottom 

edge of panel on back edge of burner 

assembly (see Figure 40).

9.  Install  left  side  brick  panel  by  sliding  it 

between burner assembly and side of 

firebox (see Figure 40).

10. Install  right  brick  panel  using  same 

method described in step 6 for left brick 

panel.

11. Replace  deflector  shield  using  screws 

removed in step 7.

12. Using screws removed in step 6, replace 

plenum and attach to burner.

13. Carefully replace ember pod and log set.
14. Use screws removed in step 4 to replace 

andiron assembly.

15. Install lava rock and glowing embers. See 

Содержание (V)KCCNE series

Страница 1: ...r 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 Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service mu...

Страница 2: ...ins and or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproduc tive harm IMPORTANT Read this owner s manualcarefullyandcompletely before trying to assemble op erate or service this log set Improper use of this log set can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explosion electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning DANGER Carbonmonoxide p...

Страница 3: ...nt even though no odor exists Make certain you read and understand all warnings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this fireplace WARNING Any change to this fireplace or it s controls can be dangerous Do not modify this fireplace under any circumstances Any parts removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operat ing fireplace WARNING Do not use a b...

Страница 4: ... Immediately call a qualified service person to arrange for replacement of the unit 10 Do not operate fireplace if any log is broken 11 Do not operate fireplace with glass door removed cracked or broken 12 Provide adequate clearances around air openings SAFETY Continued Carefully supervise young chil dren when they are in the room with fireplace Keep the area around your fireplace clear of combust...

Страница 5: ...nel VC42 Series Lower Louver Panel VC42 Series Flue Collar Nailing Flange Burner Assembly These are a few facts that can help you un derstand and enjoy your direct vent fireplace The venting system may be routed to the outside of your home in several ways It may vent through the roof vertical or it may vent to an outside exterior wall hori zontal The vent pipe installation is very important to all...

Страница 6: ...follows Back and sides 0 Perpendicular walls 6 Floor 0 Ceiling to louver opening 42 Front 36 Top of Standoffs 0 Vent See venting instruc tions for specific vent ing clearances Combustible material with a maximum thick ness of 5 8 may be flush with the top front of fireplace For back and sides of fireplace do not pack with insulation or other materials 0 clear ance to combustible materials are for ...

Страница 7: ...ances must be met For available accessories for this fireplace see Accessories on page 35 If you are using a separate combustible mantel piece refer to Figure 6 page 7 for proper installation height You can install noncombustible mantels at any height above the fireplace Note Noncombustible mantels may dis color Figure 4 Framing Clearances for Installation Against an Exterior Wall 40 1 8 48 1 4 23...

Страница 8: ...10 000 and 50 000 12 30 cm in Canada if between 10 000 and 100 000 12 30 cm in US if greater than 50 000 36 91 cm in Canada if greater than 100 000 K clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet In Canada 6 ft 1 83m minimum In US 3 ft 91 cm above if within 10 ft 3 m horizontally L clearance above paved side walk or a paved driveway located on public property 84 213 3 cm minimum M clearance under ver...

Страница 9: ...nate on the out side of the structure and can not be attached to a chimney or flue system serving a separate solid fuel or gas burning appliance Adirect vent appliance must have its own venting system DO NOT common vent this appliance These models are approved to be vented either horizontally through an outside wall or vertically through a roof or chase enclosure using the following guidelines Whe...

Страница 10: ...n male ends of adjacent pipes Push pipe sections together and twist one section clockwise approximately one quarter turn until sections are fully locked see Figure 8 Note Horizontal runs of vent must be supported every three feet Use wall straps for this purpose 3 Use a 45 elbow to connect venting system to fireplace flue collar The elbow is de signed to be twist locked onto the flue collar as des...

Страница 11: ...d screws provided see Figure 11 Siding standoff must sit flush against exterior fascia material 7 Connecting Vent Cap With Horizontal Vent Pipe Slide wall firestop over the vent pipe before connecting horizontal run to vent cap see Figure 12 Carefully move fireplace with vent as sembly attached toward wall and insert vent pipe into horizontal termination Pipe overlap should be a minimum of 11 4 se...

Страница 12: ...quired NOTICE Donotsealtermination cap to vent pipe Cap must be removable for vent inspection and maintenance WARNING Never run vent downward as this may cause excessive temperatures which could cause a fire Operation of improperly installed and main tained venting system could result in serious injury property damage or loss of life GROUND FLOOR INSTALLATION Recommended Applications Installation ...

Страница 13: ... Recommended Applications Installations requiring a vertical rise on building exterior Any installation using snorkel termination to achieve one foot above ground Snorkel terminations are available for installations requiring a vertical rise on the exterior of the building If installing snorkel termination below grade you must provide proper drainage to prevent water from entering snorkel terminat...

Страница 14: ...s for a horizontal system using two 90 elbows Figure 18 Horizontal Termination Configuration for Venting Using Two 90 Elbows with Termination at 90 with Fireplace 45 Elbow Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical V Horizontal H1 Horizontal H1 Horizontal H2 5 min 2 max 6 max 6 min 4 max 12 max 7 min 6 max 18 max 8 min 8 max 20 max 20 max 8 max 20 max Venting with Two 90 Elbows Vertical V Horizontal H1 H...

Страница 15: ... above ceiling is an insulated ceiling or an attic nail firestop from top side This prevents loose insula tion from falling into required clearance space If area above ceiling is a living space install firestop below framed hole Firestop should be installed with no less than three nails per side see Figure 20 2 Assemble desired lengths of pipe and elbows necessary to reach from fireplace flue up t...

Страница 16: ...One 90 Elbow Vertical Round High Wind Termination Shown 45 Elbow poor draft or down drafting in high winds Increasing vent height may solve this problem 7 Twist lock vent cap onto last section of vent pipe Note If vent pipe passes through any occu pied areas above first floor including storage spaces and closets you must enclose pipe You may frame and sheetrock enclosure with standard construction...

Страница 17: ...8 max 8 min 20 max Note Install restrictor into inner collar of fireplace as shown HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION Your FMI PRODUCTS LLC direct vent fireplace has been tested and approved for elevations from 0 2000 When installing this fireplace at an elevation above 2000 feet you may need to decrease the input rating by changing the existing burner orifice to a smaller size Reduce input 4 for each 100...

Страница 18: ...m Collar Roof Flashing 0 12 6 12 26 Screws VKC 58 Corner Vent Kit Galvanized Includes 45 Elbow 7 12 Adjustable Pipe Wall Firestop Horizontal Termination 6 Pipe 90 Elbow 18 Screws HHTK 58 High Wind Round Horizontal Termination Kit Includes Round Termination Wall Firestop 45 Elbow VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Number Description HHT 58 High WInd Round Horizontal Termination Kit Galvanized HTS 58 Ho...

Страница 19: ...d upward Blower will fit inside back opening and be held in position against back wall by magnets see Figure 25 4 Be certain that all wire terminals are securely attached to terminals on blower motor and that screw retaining green ground wire is tight Blower Location Side View Figure 25 Blower Model BK Magnetic Strips Exhaust Port Screw Green Ground Wire Spade Terminals Lower Firebox Cavity 5 Moun...

Страница 20: ...aining blower motor terminal Note The power cord outer insulation sleeve may have to be stripped slightly to allow enough wire length to reach and make all connections DO NOT trim excessive length away Just enable enough to make all con nections securely 3 Place the blower against the lower rear wall of the firebox outer wrapper with the exhaust port directed upward Attach Thermal disc magnetic br...

Страница 21: ...Blower Motor Black Off 1 2 Black INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION WARNING A qualified service person must connect fireplace to gas supply Follow all local codes CAUTION For propane LP units never connect fireplace directly to the propane LP sup ply This fireplace requires an externalregulator notsupplied Install the external regulator be tweenthefireplaceandpropane LP supply WARNING For...

Страница 22: ...leaning Install in piping sys tem between fuel supply and fireplace Locate sediment trap drip leg where trapped matter is not likely to freeze A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants This keeps them from going into fireplace gas controls If sedi ment trap drip leg is not installed or is installed wrong fireplace may not run properly Figure 31 Gas Connection The equipment shutoff valve may ...

Страница 23: ...bbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once 5 Reconnect fireplace and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply Check recon nected fittings for leaks Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Close equipment shutoff valve see Fig ure 33 2 Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP gas fireplace or opening main gas valve located o...

Страница 24: ...ure 36 Removing Louver Panel Louver Panel Spring Latch Figure 37 Removing Replacing Screen Door Assembly VCC42 Series Removing Screen Door Assembly VCC42 Series Push screen door assembly in toward the bottom left and right sides until the magnetic door latch pops the screen door out Hold the screen door assembly at the bottom and swing the door up to disengage the tabs on the top of the door from ...

Страница 25: ...TALLING LAVA ROCK AND GLOWING EMBERS It is very important to keep logs exactly as installed Do not modify logs Only use log set designed for this fireplace Logs under log grate assembly are attached to burner Do not attempt to move these logs as this will damage logs WARNING Logsareunitized andattachedtothegrate Donot handle log grate assembly by logs Always pick up by grate Open louvers remove sc...

Страница 26: ...ctivated unit is ready to use 5 Close lower louver panel INSTALLING BRICK LINER MODELS BL42D A S A AND BL42DH A S A WARNING If fireplace has been running turn off unit Let cool before installing brick liner You may purchase brick liner from your local retailer or see Accessories page 35 CAUTION Always handle brick panels with two hands Do not force brick panels into place Excessiveforcewillbreak b...

Страница 27: ...te Control Receiver Extension Cord Ignition Module Plug Figure 42 Installing Battery into Back of Handset Pull to Remove Insulation Tab Battery Cover 12 Volt Battery Back of Handset EV2 EV1 ORANGE IGNITOR LEAD GREEN PILOT TRANSFORMER IS1070B SYNETEK CONTROLS INC 24V AC E4 E2 E3 E6 RED E8 E12 BLUE 120V AC GROUND BLACK WHITE WIRING DIAGRAM ...

Страница 28: ... explosion may result causing property damage per sonal injury or loss of life A This appliance is equipped with an igni tion device which automatically lights the pilot Do not light pilot by hand B BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try t...

Страница 29: ...age 28 see Troubleshooting page 31 Figure 46 Typical Flame Pattern located on the left side of switch bracket to the right just inside louver panel The BK manual blower and BKT thermostati cally controlled blower have an ON setting and an OFF setting Blower will only run when switch is in the ON position In the OFF posi tion blower will not operate Note for BKT Only If you are using BKT blower wit...

Страница 30: ...uum cleaner to remove any carbon buildup on logs Replace log s if broken See Replacement Parts on page 34 Replace ember material periodically as needed See Replacement Parts on page 34 WARNING Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning CAUTION You must keep control areas burners and circulating air passageways of fireplace clean Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use Have fireplace ...

Страница 31: ...e needle or similar object to clean pilot This can damage pilot unit Note All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 No gas supply or shutoff valve is OFF 2 Air in gas line 3 Construction debris clog ging pilot orifice 4 Low gas pressure 5 Kinked pilot line 6 Control valve is not opening 7 No power to unit or ignition module or power trans former is bad REMEDY 1 Ch...

Страница 32: ...rroded 1 Check electrical connec tions 1 Clean and adjust pilot flame for maximum flame im pingement on thermopile 2 Have vent system inspect ed including termination cap Remove any restriction or obstruction 1 This is normal with most fireplaces If noise is ex cessive contact qualified service person 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Loo...

Страница 33: ...ked 3 Improper venting or exces sive blockage 4 Excessive amounts of embers and pan material OBSERVED PROBLEM Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas odor during combustion Glass soots Dark residue on logs or inside of fireplace REMEDY 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connec tions page 23 2 Replace control valve 1 Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign matter 2 Loca...

Страница 34: ... is too low If so contact your local gas supplier TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation operation or troubleshooting If so contact FMI PRODUCTS LLC at 1 866 328 4537 When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your fireplace ready You can also visit FMI PRODUCTS LLC s web site at www fmiproducts com SPECIFICATIONS VC42NE VVC42NE VCC42NE and VVCC42NE Rati...

Страница 35: ...for information You can also write to the ad dress listed on the back page of this manual BRICK LINER KIT BL42D A Textured Refractory BL42DS A Standard Refractory BL42DH A Textured Refractory Herringbone BL42DHS A Standard Refractory Her ringbone BLX42STL Ledgestone Refractory Kit BLX42SVF Fiber Liner Kit PLX42 Porcelain Liner Kit This brick liner adds a touch of style to your direct vent fireplac...

Страница 36: ...w fmiproducts com 116237 01M 36 PARTS MODELS VC42NE VVC42NE VCC42NE VVCC42NE VC42PE VVC42PE VCC42PE AND VVCC42PE SERIES 6 7 22 19 20 27 15 2 14 21 8 1 4 13 9 16 3 18 5 17 23 10 11 12 24 25 26 28 28 29 29 ...

Страница 37: ... 1 6 Fireplace Top 1 7 Fireplace Top Insulation 1 8 Fireplace Surround 1 9 109082 01 Heat Shield 1 10 116216 01 Log Set 1 11 116338 01 Burner Log Right 1 12 116339 01 Burner Log Left 1 13 See Below Left Refractory Brick Panel 1 14 See Below Rear Refractory Brick Panel 1 15 See Below Right Refractory Brick Panel 1 16 108455 01 Screen Rod 1 17 107840 01 Screen 2 18 11418 Push On Nut 2 19 14123 Strai...

Страница 38: ...oducts com 116237 01M 38 PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS VC42 NE PE VVC42 NE PE VCC42 NE PE AND VVCC42 NE PE 7 15 10 12 3 2 13 9 23 24 22 21 11 25 27 26 29 30 28 33 32 31 6 12 14 18 17 17 18 19 20 16 14 8 4 5 1 12 ...

Страница 39: ...69 Electric Valve Assembly NG 1 14570 Electric Valve Assembly LP 1 12 11165 Screw 10 x 5 8 Zinc 1 13 Burner Base Gasket 1 14 14500 Brass Fitting 2 15 116345 01 Pilot Bracket 1 16 26827 Switch Bracket 1 17 11226 Flat Washer 7 8 ID x 2 OD 2 18 11214 Bulkhead Fitting with Washer 1 19 14296 Elbow 3 8 1 20 24874 Gas Orifice 32 Natural 1 23098 Gas Orifice 50 Propane LP 1 21 11186 Screw 8 x 32 x 1 Zinc 2...

Страница 40: ...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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