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U32-3 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert
IMPORTANT:
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
The FPI Gas Insert must be installed in accord-
ance 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
information in CAN/CGA B149 (in Canada) or
the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 (in the
USA), regarding requirements for combustion
and ventilation air.
SPECIFICATIONS
At pressures over 1/2 psig, the pipe to the unit
must be disconnected.
Gas Input Capacity:
Natural Gas
30,000
Btu/h
Propane
30,000
Btu/h
Min. Input
Natural Gas
15,300
Btu/h
Propane
15,000
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, 110 CFM.
Log Set: Ceramic fibre, 7 per set.
Vent System:
3" co-linear aluminum flex.
The efficiency rating of the appliance is a
product thermal efficiency rating determined
under continuous operating conditions and was
determined independent of any installed sys-
tem.
INSTALLATION
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).
INSTALLATION INTO A
SOLID FUEL BURNING
FIREPLACE OR
FACTORY BUILT
FIREPLACE
The U32-3 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, damper, refractory (firebricks), glass
doors, screen rails, screen mesh and log grates
from the factory built fireplace as long as these
items are saved and are reinstalled in the event
that the Insert is removed.
Smoke shelves, shields and baffles may be
removed if attached by mechanical fasteners.
If any part is removed it must not weaken the
structural integrity of the factory built fireplace.
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 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 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 in-
stalled 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 compart-
ments, burners and circulating air pas-
sageways 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
properly 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) To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who
is unfamiliar with the operation to use the
fireplace.
10) 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,
especially 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.
INSTALLATION
CHECKLIST
Before installing vent system ensure that the
damper plate is open and secure to prevent the
damper plate from falling down and crushing
the liner.
The FPI Gas Insert is installed as listed below.
Emissions from burning wood or gas could
contain chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
