FMI BVC-36YA Quick start guide

FIREPLACE CHASSIS MODELS

BVC-36YA, BVC-42YA AND BVC-50YA

NATURAL GAS BURNER & LOG

MODULE MODELS

BBM-36N-JHB, BBM-42N-JHB AND

BBM-50N-JHB

PROPANE/LP GAS BURNER & LOG

MODULE MODELS

BBM-36P-JHB, BBM-42P-JHB AND

BBM-50P-JHB

FIREBRICK WALL SYSTEMS MODELS

MKB-36,42,50(SS)(SH)-(R,I)A SERIES

MOSAIC MASONRY™

B-VENT GAS FIREPLACE

WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITION

OWNER’S OPERATION AND

INSTALLATION MANUAL

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FOR YOUR SAFETY

— Donotstoreorusegasolineoranyotherammable

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re

department.

— Installationandservicemustbeperformedbyaquali-

ed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reorexplosionmayresult

causingpropertydamage,personalinjuryordeath.

PFS

USC

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 WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, al-

teration, service or maintenance can cause injury or

propertydamage.Refertothismanualforcorrectin-

stallation and operational procedures. For assistance

or additional information consult a qualied installer,

service agency or the gas supplier.

NOT FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL

CHECK LOCAL CODES PRIOR TO INSTALLATION

SAVE THIS BOOK

Thisbookisvaluable.Inadditiontoinstructingyouon

howtoinstallandmaintainyourappliance,italsocon-

tainsinformationthatwillenableyoutoobtainreplace-

mentpartsoroptionalaccessoryitemswhenneeded.

Keepitwithyourotherimportantpapers.

StateofMassachusetts:Theinstallationmustbemade

byalicensedplumberorgastterintheCommonwealth

of Massachusetts.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety .................................................................. 3

Unpacking BBM Series........................................ 4

Introduction.......................................................... 5

Selecting Location ............................................... 6

Product Dimensions ............................................ 7

Pre-installation Preparation ................................. 9

Requirements for the Commonwealth of

Massachusetts....................................................11

Venting Installation ............................................ 12

Installation ......................................................... 16

Operation........................................................... 25

Gas Control Module System.............................. 26

Inspecting Burners............................................. 27

Cleaning and Maintenance................................ 28

Troubleshooting................................................. 30

Specications .................................................... 35

Wiring Diagram.................................................. 35

Parts .................................................................. 36

Replacement Parts............................................ 43

Technical Service............................................... 43

Service Hints ..................................................... 43

Accessories ....................................................... 43

Warranty ..............................................Back Cover

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SAFETY

WARNING: This product con-

tainsand/orgenerateschemicals

knowntotheStateofCalifornia

tocausecancerorbirthdefects

orotherreproductiveharm.

IMPORTANT:Readthisowner’s

manualcarefullyandcompletely

before trying to assemble, op-

erate or service this replace.

Improper use of this replace

cancauseseriousinjuryordeath

from burns, re, explosions,

electrical shock and carbon

monoxidepoisoning.

DANGER:Carbonmonoxide

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/CSA 2.22

standard as vented gas replace.

NOTICE: Decorative product not

for use as a heating appliance.

This replace is a vented product. This replace

will not produce any gas leakage into your home

if properly installed. This replace must be

properly installed by a qualied service person.

If this unit is not properly installed by a qualied

service person, gas leakage can occur.

CarbonMonoxidePoisoning: Early signs of

carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the u,

with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you

have these signs, the replace may not have

been installed properly. Getfreshairatonce!

Have replace inspected and serviced by a

qualied service person. Some people are more

affected by carbon monoxide than others. These

include pregnant women, people with heart or

lung disease or anemia, those under the inu-

ence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.

Propane/LP gas and natural gas are both

odorless. An odor-making agent is added

to each of these gases. The odor helps you

detect a gas leak. However, the odor added

to these gases can fade. Gas may be present

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 replace.

WARNING: Any change to

thisreplaceoritscontrolscan

bedangerous.

1. This appliance is only for use with the type

of gas indicated on the rating plate. This

appliance is not convertible for use with

other gases unless a certied kit is used.

2. For propane/LP replace, 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 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 sup-

plier's instructions

• if you cannot reach you gas supplier, call

the re department.

4. Never install the replace

• in a recreational vehicle

• in high trafc areas

• in windy or drafty areas

5. This replace reaches high temperatures.

Keep children and adults away from hot

surfaces to avoid burns or clothing igni-

tion. Fireplace will remain hot for a time

after shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool

before touching.

6. Carefully supervise young children when

they are in the room with replace.

7. A hearth extension is not required with

this appliance. If one is installed, it is for

aesthetic purposes only and does not

have to meet the standard requirements.

8. Turn replace off and let cool before ser-

vicing or repairing. Only a qualied service

person should install, service or repair

this replace. Have replace inspected

annually by a qualied service person.

9. You must keep control compartments,

burners and circulating air passages clean.

More frequent cleaning may be needed due

to excessive lint and dust from carpeting,

bedding material, etc. Turn off the gas valve

and pilot light before cleaning replace.

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10. Have venting system inspected annually

by a qualied service person. If needed,

have venting system cleaned or repaired.

11. Keep the area around your replace clear

of combustible materials, gasoline and

other ammable vapor and liquids. Do

not run replace where these are used or

stored. Do not place items such as clothing

or decorations on or around replace.

12. Do not use this replace to cook food or

burn paper or other objects.

13. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal,

paper, cardboard, etc.) in this replace.

Use only the gas type indicated on re-

place nameplate.

14. This appliance, when installed, must be

electrically grounded in accordance with

local codes or, in the absence of local

codes, with the National Electrical Code,

ANSI/NFPA 70.

15. Do not obstruct the ow of combustion

and ventilation air in any way. Provide

adequate clearances around air open-

ings into the combustion chamber along

with adequate accessibility clearance for

servicing and proper operation.

16. Do not install replace directly on carpet-

ing, vinyl tile or any combustible material

other than wood. The replace must set

on a metal or wood panel extending the

full width and depth of the replace.

17. Do not use replace if any part has been

exposed to or under water. Immediately

call a qualied service person to arrange

for replacement of the unit.

18. Do not operate replace if any log is

broken.

19. Do not use a blower insert, heat exchang-

er insert or other accessory not approved

for use with this replace.

20. Provide adequate clearances around air

openings.

SAFETY

Continued

UNPACKING BBM SERIES

CAUTION: Donotremove

dataplatesfrommodule.Data

platescontainimportantwar-

rantyandsafetyinformation.

Note: Unit and all its loose components are

attached to carton tray inside box.

1. Remove entire contents of box using tray

handles (see Figure 1).

2. Set tray on oor and remove oor media

components and remote control.

3. Remove module with log set from tray by

cutting zip ties. Discard tray and foam.

4. Check all items for any shipping damage.

If damaged, promptly inform dealer where

you bought appliance.

Figure 1 - Log Set in Packing Box

Carton Tray

with Handles

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INTRODUCTION

Models BBM-36(N,P)-JHB, BBM-42(N,P)-

JHB and BBM-50(N,P)-JHB are log/gas

burner modules that use an electronic control

valve and ignition system. These modules are

installed into replace chassis models BVC-

36YA, BVC-42YA and BVC-50YA along with

the Mosaic Masonry™ engineered rebrick

wall models MKB-36(H,S)-(I,R)A, MKB-

42(H,S)-(I,R)A and MKB-50(H,S)-(I,R)A. A

FMI PRODUCTS, LLC venting system and

vent cap are not supplied, but are required for

proper operation. If a B-type venting system

is installed, transition pipe model BTC-8 is

required. See venting instructions beginning

on page 11.

WARNING: This gas appli-

ancemustnotbeconnectedto

achimneyueservicingasolid

fuelburningappliance.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Before beginning the installation of your re-

place chassis, rebrick walls or module, read

these instructions through completely.

This FMI PRODUCTS, LLC appliance and

its approved components are safe when

installed according to this installation manual

and are operated as recommended by FMI

PRODUCTS, LLC. Unless you use FMI

PRODUCTS, LLC approved components

tested for this appliance, YOU MAY CAUSE

AFIREHAZARD!

The FMI PRODUCTS, LLC warranty will

be voided by and FMI PRODUCTS, LLC

disclaims any responsibility for the following

actions:

A) Modication of the appliance or any of the

components.

B) Use of any component part not approved

by FMI PRODUCTS, LLC in combination

with this appliance.

C) Installation and/or operation in a manner

other than instructed in this manual.

D) The burning of anything other than the

type of gas approved for use in this gas

appliance.

The installation must conform with local

codes or, in the absence of local codes, with

the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI

Z223.1/NFPA 54.

WARNING: Installation of this

appliance should be done by a

qualiedserviceperson.

NOTICE: This appliance is not

intendedtobeusedasaprimary

source of heat.

CAUTION: Do not connect

appliancebeforepressuretest-

inggaspiping.Damagetogas

valvemayresultandanunsafe

conditionmaybecaused.

The appliance and it’s individual shutoff valve

must be disconnected from the gas supply

piping system during any pressure testing of

that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2

psig (3.5 kPa).

The appliance must be isolated from the gas

supply piping system by closing its individual

manual shutoff valve during any pressure

testing of the gas supply piping system at

test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig

(3.5 kPa).

For the purpose of input adjustment two

pressure taps (for IN and OUT pressures)

are provided on the gas control valve for test

gauge connections to the appliance.

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Figure 2 - Possible Locations for

Installing Appliance

INTERNAL WALL

INSTALLATION

CORNER

INSTALLATION

FULL

PROJECTION

INSTALLATION

FLUSH

INSTALLATION

SELECTING LOCATION

To determine the safest and most efcient

location for your appliance, you must take

into consideration the following guidelines:

1. The location must allow for proper clear-

ances (see clearance information on

page 10).

2. Consider a location where heat output

would not be affected by drafts, air con-

ditioning ducts, windows or doors.

3. A location that avoids the cutting of joists

or roof rafters will make installation easier.

Figure 1 shows a plan view of a few com-

mon locations.

Flush installations are recommended where

living space is limited or at a premium and

since the 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,

nished wall.

Corner installations make use of space

that may not normally be used and provides

a wider and more efcient range for radiant

heat transference.

Internalwallinstallations provide a discreet

option for room separation and can also be

ideal as an addition to an existing wall.

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29"

14 1/2"

22 1/2"

26 5/8"

4 1/2"

15 5/8"

4 1/2"

58"

7 1/4"

11"

15 1/4"

3 1/2"

9 1/2"

10 1/2"

67"

61"

49"

11"

30"

1" 45 1/8"

36"

OUTSIDE AIR

ACCESS

GAS LINE

ACCESS

Figure 3 - 36" Model BVC-36YA

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

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PRODUCT DIMENSIONS Continued

22 3/4"

30 1/2"

29"

4 3/8"

15 3/4"

5/8"

17 5/8"

67"

61"

49"

30"

11"

58"

42"

51 1/8"

4 1/2"

3 1/2"

9 1/2"

10 1/2"

81/2"

13"

17"

OUTSIDE

AIR

ACCESS

GAS LINE

ACCESS

24"

49"

30"

11"

61"

67" 58"

59"

50" 4

13"

17"

GAS LINE

ACCESS

OUTSIDE

AIR

ACCESS

Figure 5 - 50" Model BVC-50YA

Figure 4 - 42" Model BVC-42YA

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Figure 6 - Rough Opening Dimensions

for Installing in a Wall

59 1/4" (50")

58 1/8"

30 1/8"

(42", 50")

28 1/4" (36")

67 1/8"

51 1/4" (42")

45 1/4" (36")

SELECTING LOCATION

To determine the safest and most efcient

location for the replace, you must take into

consideration the following guidelines:

1. The location must allow for proper

clearances (see Figures 6 and 7).

2. Consider a location where replace will

not be affected by drafts, air conditioning

ducts, windows or doors.

3. A location that avoids cutting of joists or

roof rafters will make installation easier.

4. An outside air kit is available with this

replace (see Optional Outside Air Kit,

page 10).

MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO

COMBUSTIBLES

Back and sides of replace 1 1/2" min.*

Front of replace 48" min.

Floor** 0" min.

Perpendicular wall to opening 12" min.

Top spacers 0" min.

Mantel clearances

see Mantels, page 10

Chimney outer pipe surface 1" min.

* Not required at nailing anges

** See step 2 of Framing

WARNING:Donotpackre-

quiredairspaceswithinsulation

orothermaterials.

FRAMING

1. Frame opening for replace using dimen-

sions shown in Figures 6 and 7.

2. If replace is to be installed directly on

carpeting, tile (other than ceramic) or any

combustible material other than wood

ooring, replace must be installed upon

a metal or wood panel extending full width

and depth of replace.

3. Set replace directly in front of this open-

ing and slide unit back until nailing anges

touch side framing.

4. Check level of the replace and shim with

sheet metal if necessary.

PRE INSTALLATION PREPARATION

71" (50" Models)

100" (50" Models)

65" (42" Models)

92" (42" Models)

86.5" (36" Models)

61" (36" Models)

Maintain 1 1/2"

Clearance

at Sides and

Back of Fireplace

1 1/2" Clearance

Not Required at

Nailing Flanges

Figure 7 - Corner Installation

5. Using screws or nails, secure replace to

framing through anges located on sides

of replace.

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PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION

Continued

 WARNING: When nishing

appliance,donotoverlapcom-

bustiblematerialontotheblack

front face. Brick, tile or other

noncombustiblematerialsmay

beappliedtothefaceprovided

thatanygapisbetweenthemate-

rialusedandthefaceiscaulked

withanoncombustiblecaulking.

3" (7.6 cm)

(3.8 cm) Max.

6" (15.2 cm)

14"

12"

(22.9 cm)

Combustible

Materials

30°

Figure 9 - Mantel Clearances - Side View

(Cross Section)

Figure 8 - Outside Air Kit

Secure to Collars with Metal Tape, Screws

or Straps (Min. of 1/4" x 20" in size)

Air Inlet

Location

Must Allow

For Bushes

or Snow

Vent Hood

Required for

Wall Installation

Air Inlet

Eyebrow

Vented Crawl Space

(Check Local Codes

Before Installing in a

Vented Crawl Space)

OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT

(MODEL AK4/AK4F)

Installation of an outside air kit should be

performed during rough framing of replace

due to the nature of it's location. Outside com-

bustion air is accessed through a vented crawl

space (AK4F) or through a sidewall (AK4).

 CAUTION: Combustion air

inlet ducts shall not terminate

in attic space.

The maximum height for the

air vent can not exceed 3 feet

belowtheuegasoutletofthe

termination.

(3.8 cm)

Max. 3" (7.6 cm)

Max.

6" (15.2 cm)

Max. 9"

(22.9 cm)

12"

(30.5 cm)

Outer

Surround

Combustible

Material May

Be Used

TOP VIEW

SAFE

ZONE

Perpendicular

Wall

33°

Figure 10 - Side Clearances - Top View

(Cross Section)

MANTELS

A combustible mantle shelf maybe installed

a maximum 12" (22.9 cm) from the wall.

Figures 9 and 10 show the minimum al-

lowable distances from various combus-

tible mantle components in relation to the

fireplace opening.

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