FMI (V)CB36N(E) User manual

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 re or explosion may result causing

property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

— Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable

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 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.

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PFS

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WARNING: Improper

installation, adjustment,

alteration, service or

maintenance can cause

injury or property dam-

age. Refer to this manual

for correct installation

and operational proce-

dures. For assistance or

additional information

consult a qualified in-

staller, service agency or

the gas supplier.

This appliance may be in-

stalled in an aftermarket,*

permanently located,

manufactured (mobile)

home, where not prohib-

ited by local codes.

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.

* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for

purpose of resale, from the manufacturer

WARNING: This product

contains 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

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, fire, explosion,

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 standard as

vented gas replace.

NOTICE: Decorative product not

for use as a heating appliance.

SAFETY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety .................................................................. 2

Product Identication ........................................... 4

Local Codes......................................................... 4

Product Features ................................................. 5

Pre-Installation Preparation ................................. 5

Installation Precautions ....................................... 9

Venting Installation .............................................. 9

Installing Optional Controls................................ 12

Fireplace Installation.......................................... 15

Operating Fireplace ........................................... 20

Inspecting Burners............................................. 23

Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 24

Specications .................................................... 25

Service Hints ..................................................... 25

Technical Services ............................................. 25

Troubleshooting ................................................. 26

Replacement Parts ............................................ 31

Accessories ....................................................... 31

Parts .................................................................. 32

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

State of Massachusetts:

The installation must

be made by a licensed

plumber or gas tter in

the Commonwealth of

Massachusetts.

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Due to high temperatures, the

appliance should be located out

of trafc and away from furniture

and draperies.

Do not place clothing or other

ammable material on or near

the appliance. Never place any

objects on or around replace.

Fireplace reaches high tempera-

tures. Keep children and adults

away from hot surface to avoid

burns or clothing ignition. Fire-

place will remain hot for a time

after shutdown. Allow surfaces

to cool before touching.

Do not operate replace with

glass door removed, cracked

or broken.

Carefully supervise young chil-

dren when they are in the room

with the replace.

Keep the appliance area clear

and free from combustible ma-

terials, gasoline and other am-

mable vapors and liquids.

This product is intended only

as a supplement to your central

heating system and is not to be

installed as a primary source of

heat. You may use this product

for emergency heating during a

power outage.

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. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s)

inside any structure. Locate propane/

LP supply tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP

units only).

SAFETY

Continued

This replace is a vented product. This replace

will not produce any gas leakage into your

home if properly installed. This replace must

be installed by a qualied (certied or licensed)

service person. If this unit is not properly in-

stalled by a qualied service person gas and/or

carbon monoxide leakage (spillage) 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 be

working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have

replace serviced. Some people are more af-

fected 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.

Natural and Propane/LP Gas: Natural and

propane/LP gases are odorless. An odor-mak-

ing agent is added to these gases. The odor

helps you detect a gas leak. However, the

odor added to the gas 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.

WARNING: Do not use a blow-

er insert, heat exchanger insert

or other accessory not approved

for use with this replace.

WARNING: Do not allow fans

to blow directly into the replace.

Avoid any drafts that alter burner

ame patterns. Ceiling fans can

create drafts that alter burner

ame patterns. Altered burner

patterns can cause sooting.

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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 your gas supplier,

call the re department

4. Never install the replace

• in a recreational vehicle

• in windy or drafty areas where curtains

or other combustible (ammable) objects

can make contact with the replace front

• in high trafc areas

5. Do not modify this replace under any

circumstances. Any parts removed for

servicing must be replaced prior to operat-

ing replace.

6. Turn fireplace off and let cool before

servicing, installing or repairing. Only a

qualied service person should install,

service or repair this replace.

7. 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.

SAFETY

Continued

Figure 1 - B-Vent Fireplace

PRODUCT

IDENTIFICATION

Top Louver Panel

Glass

Door

Assembly

Bottom

Louver

Panel

Junction Box

(Electronic

Ignition Only)

Control

Valve Ember Tray

Log Set

Nailing

Flange

4" B-Vent

Flue Collar

8. Have replace and venting system inspect-

ed annually by a qualied service person.

If needed, have venting system cleaned or

repaired. See Cleaning and Maintenance,

page 24.

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

burn paper or other objects.

10. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, pa-

per, cardboard, etc.) in this replace. Use

only gas type indicated on nameplate.

11. This appliance, when installed, must be

electrically grounded in accordance with

local codes or, in the absence of local

codes, with the National Electric Code,

ANSI/NFPA 70.

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

exposed to or under water. Immediately

call a qualied service technician to ar-

range for replacement of the unit.

13. Do not operate replace if any log is bro-

ken or missing.

14. To prevent performance problems, do

not use propane/LP fuel tank of less than

100 lb. (45 kg) capacity (propane/LP

units only).

15. Provide adequate clearances around air

openings.

LOCAL CODES

Install and use replace with care. Follow all

local codes. In the absence of local codes,

use the latest edition of The National Fuel

Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*.

*Available from:

American National Standards Institute, Inc.

1430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269

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PRODUCT FEATURES

These are a few facts that can help you un-

derstand and enjoy your vented decorative

replace:

• The (V)CB36N(E) and (V)CB36P(E) series

of vented decorative replaces may be

recessed into an exterior chase, an interior

ush wall enclosure or a framed-in corner

installation.

• Models (V)CB36N and (V)CB36P are

equipped with a millivolt gas control system

that does not require electricity to operate.

A piezo ignitor is provided to light the pilot

without using matches or lighters.

• Models (V)CB36N(E) and (V)CB36P(E)

are equipped with an electronic ignition

system that requires 120 VAC to operate.

An electrode ignitor automatically lights the

pilot ame when the replace is turned on.

• These replaces can accept any approved

4" B-Type venting system and must be

terminated vertically through the roof using

Through exterior wall

enclosed in a chase

Corner

Installation

Flush with a wall

Figure 2 - Common Fireplace Locations

25"

(63.5 cm)

36"

(91.4 cm)

36"

(91.4 cm)

Figure 3 - Fireplace Bottom Dimensions

a listed type vent cap only. See venting

instructions starting on page 8 for proper

venting requirements.

• These vented replaces require indoor air

for combustion and must be installed in a

room of sufcient size to provide adequate

fresh air for safe and proper operation. The

room intended for installation must be of

sufcient size to meet the requirements

for an unconned space as dened in the

National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/

NFPA 54. Air for Combustion and Ventila-

tion. If sufcient 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

specic requirements for make up air.

• This replace may be installed in any room

of the house provided all local codes and

these installation instructions are followed.

PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION

LOCATION AND SPACE

REQUIREMENTS

Determine the safest and most efcient loca-

tion for your FMI PRODUCTS, LLC B-vent

replace. Make sure that rafters and wall

studs are not in the way of the venting system.

Choose a location where the heat output is

not affected by drafts, air conditioning ducts,

windows or doors. Figure 2 shows some com-

mon locations. Be aware of all restrictions and

precautions before deciding the exact location

for your replace and termination cap.

When deciding the location of your replace,

follow these rules:

• Do not connect this replace to a chimney

ue servicing a separate solid fuel burning

replace or appliance.

• Do to high temperatures, do not locate this

replace in high trafc areas, windy or drafty

areas, or near furniture or draperies.

• Proper clearances must be maintained.

• If your replace is to be installed directly on

carpeting, vinyl, tile or any combustible mate-

rial other than wood, it must be installed on a

metal or wood panel extending the full width

and depth of the replace (see Figure 3).

• Only trim kits supplied by FMI PRODUCTS,

LLC shall be used in the installation of this

replace, see Accessories, page 31.

• Do not install aftermarket vent dampers.

Manual or automatic vent dampers are not

approved for use with this appliance.

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• Your replace is designed to be used in

zero clearance installations. Wall or framing

material can be placed directly against any

exterior surface on the back, sides or top

of your replace, except when clearances

are required from ue vent pipe, see Clear-

ances.

• If recessed into a wall, you can avoid extra

framing by positioning your replace against

an already existing framing member.

• 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 standard requirements for hearth

extensions.

• If you plan on installing a television or

entertainment center recessed above your

replace, it is recommended that you main-

tain a minimum 18" (45.7 cm) above the top

of louver opening.

• When locating the termination cap, it is im-

portant to observe the minimum vent height

and clearances required under code, see

Venting Installation Instructions, page 9.

• Do not recess termination cap into a wall

or siding.

• You may paint the termination cap with 450°

F (232° C) heat resistant paint to coordinate

with the exterior nish.

PACKAGING AND REMOVAL

The (V)CB36 vented decorative gas replaces

are packaged with the following items:

• one box containing a 4 piece log set located

on the burner in the rebox.

• one bag containing the owner’s manual

with installation instructions, operator’s

guide, and warranty 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 rebox, see Louver Panels and Glass

Door, page 17.

PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION

Continued

CLEARANCES

Minimum clearances to combustibles for

replace:

Back, Sides, Floor and Top

0" (0 mm)

Perpendicular walls 10" (25.4 cm)

Ceiling to Louver & Front 36" (91.4 cm)

B-Vent Surfaces 1" (26 mm) (See venting

instructions for specics

on vent clearances.)

Mantel Clearances (See Mantel Clearances,

page 8, for specic clear-

ances to combustible

mantels.)

Combustible material with a maximum thick-

ness of 5/8" (16 mm) may be ush with top

and sides of front face of replace.

FRAMING AND FINISHING

Figure 5, page 7, shows typical framing of this

replace. Figure 6, page 7, shows framing for

corner installation. All minimum clearances

must be met.

For overall unit dimensions, framing allow-

ances and vent collar locations, see Figure

7 on page 7.

For available accessories for this replace,

see Accessories, page 31. If you are using a

separate combustible mantel piece, refer to

Figures 8 and 9, page 8, for proper height and

clearances. You can install a noncombustible

mantel at any height above the fireplace

opening.

Note: Noncombustible mantels may discolor!

Figure 4 - Unpacking Fireplace

Carton

Tray

Glass

Panel

Log

Carton

Corner

Post

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Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Flush

Wall Installation

36"

(91.4 cm)

36 1/4"

(92.1 cm) 14 3/4"

(37.5 cm)

Figure 6 - Framing Clearances for Corner

Installation

28 5/8"

(72.7 cm)

21" (53.3 cm)

To Center of

Top Vent

14 3/4"

(37.5 cm)

14 3/4" (37.5 cm)

to Nailing

Flanges

56 3/4"

(144 cm)

12 1/4"

(31 cm)

to Opening

PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION

Continued

Figure 7 - Unit Dimensions

14 3/4" (37.5 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)

(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 Switch

Wireway Wall Switch

Wireway

8" (20.3 cm)

Gas Supply

Inlet

**These dimensions allow for 1" clearance at

sides and back of replace. However, 0" clearance

is also permitted at all sides when framed.

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Figure 9 - Clearances for Combustible

Mantels

Figure 8 - Side Clearances for

Combustible Mantels

PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION

Continued

1 1/2"

(3.8 cm) 3 1/2"

(8.9

cm)

Outer

Surround

Combustible

Material May

Be Used

Perpendicular

Side Wall

5 1/4"

(13.3 cm)

1 3/4"

(4.4 cm)

To Fireplace

Opening

10" (25.4 cm)

33°

Safe

Zone

Ref. Mantel Depth Ref.

Mantel from

Top of Louver

Opening

116" (40.6 cm) A 18" (45.7 cm)

214" (35.6 cm) B 16" (40.6 cm)

312" (30.5 cm) C 14" (35.6 cm)

410" (25.4 cm) D 12" (30.5 cm)

58" (20.3 cm) E 10" (25.4 cm)

64" (10.2 cm) F 8" (20.3 cm)

72" (5.1 cm) G 6" (15.2 cm)

Top of Louver

Opening

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 replace opening.

WARNING: When nishing

appliance do not overlap com-

bustible materials onto the black

front face. Brick, tile or other

noncombustible materials may be

applied to the face provided that

any replace openings are not

blocked and gaps in the material

used and the face are sealed with

a noncombustible caulking.

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INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS

NOTICE: Failure to follow these

instructions will void the warranty.

• Wear gloves and safety glasses for

protection

• Use extreme caution when using ladders

or when on roof tops

• Be aware of electrical wiring locations in

walls and ceilings

The following actions will void the warranty

on this product:

• Installation of any damaged venting

component

• Unauthorized modication of the venting

system (Do not cut or alter vent compo-

nents)

• Installation of any component part not

manufactured or approved by FMI PROD-

UCTS, LLC

• Installation other than as instructed by

these instructions

WARNING: Read all instruc-

tions completely and thoroughly

before attempting installation.

Failure to do so could result in

serious injury, property damage

or loss of life.

WARNING: B-type vent pipe

airspace clearance to combus-

tibles is 1" on all sides. Where

the vent pipe passes through a

vertical wall a listed thimble ap-

proved for use with B-type vent

must be used.

VENTING INSTALLATION

A 4" B-type venting system must be connected

to the appliance for venting to the outside of

the building.

The following section is provided as a guide to

install a standard B-type vent installation.

Standing code requirements concerning

B-type vent installations may vary within

your state, province or local codes jurisdic-

tion. Therefore, it is recommended that you

check with your local building code authority

for specic requirements or in absence of

local codes, follow 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 ue servicing

a solid fuel burning appliance.

This appliance may be vented through a

manufactured chimney liner system if all are

listed, inspected and approved by local codes

and/or building authorities.

The examples shown in Figure 10, page 10,

are typical of most B-vent installations and

code practices.

WARNING: This gas replace

and vent assembly must be vented

directly to the outside. The venting

system must NEVER be attached

to a chimney serving a separate

solid fuel burning appliance.

Example 1: Shows the minimum allowable sys-

tem height and lateral offset for a 60° or greater

inclination. Code species that offsets at 60° or

greater are considered horizontal and must fol-

low the 75% rule for lateral to total vertical sys-

tem height. Codes also allows only one offset

in the total system when at 60° or greater. The

total vertical height in this example represents

the minimum height of 8 feet and therefore the

allowable lateral is 6 feet when the 75% rule

applies. If the lateral length must exceed 75%

then the system must be sized in accordance

with the Category I venting tables.

Example 2: Shows multiple offsets each at

45° of inclination. Multiple offsets are permit-

ted if they do not exceed 45° of inclination.

The total lengths of the two offsets are not

required to meet the 75% rule.

Example 3: Shows a single offset at 45° of

inclination and therefore the lateral length at 10

feet of offset does not have to meet the 75%

allowable rule.

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In each case the offsets must be supported

and restops must be positioned wherever

the vent must pass through a sub-oor, ceil-

ing joist or an attic overhang. The vent pipe

must terminate vertically into a listed type vent

cap and extend a sufcient height through

an approved roof ashing, roof jack or a roof

thimble. At all points the listed clearances

must be maintained.

Vent terminations must be located in ac-

cordance with height and proximity rules of

NFPA No. 54. These rules apply to vents at

12" diameter or less and require a minimum

height in accordance with the roof pitch and

a minimum of 8 foot distance from a vertical

wall or obstruction (see Figure 11).

If venting horizontally through a side wall be-

comes necessary, a listed thimble approved

for use with B-type vent must be used. Check

with your local codes before venting through

a side wall.

Some codes areas allow the use of existing B-

type vent systems if the system is at or above

the recommended diameter of the ue.

The ue connection must be made using listed

B-type connectors and the existing system

must be code inspected for damage and proper

installation.

It is not recommended that this appliance be

common vented with and existing gas burning

appliance. However, if it becomes necessary

to common vent the appliance. The venting

system must be sized and congured 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 ofcial.

CHECKING FOR PROPER VENTING

VENTING INSTALLATION

Continued

Lowest

Discharge

Opening

Listed

Vent Cap

8 Ft. Min.

Roof Pitch x/12

Listed Clearance

Listed

Gas

Vent

H (Min)

Height

From Roof

Figure 11 - B-Vent Termination

Roof Pitch H (Min.)

Flat to 6/12 1.0 ft (0.3 m)

6/12 to 7/12 1.25 ft (0.38 m)

Over 7/12 to 8/12 1.5 ft (0.46 m)

Over 8/12 to 9/12 2.0 ft (0.61 m)

Over 9/12 to 10/12 2.5 ft (0.76 m)

Over 10/12 to 11/12 3.25 ft (0.99 m)

Over 11/12 to 12/12 4.0 ft (1.22 m)

Over 12/12 to 14/12 5.0 ft (1.52 m)

Over 14/12 to 16/12 6.0 ft (1.83 m)

Over 16/12 to 18/12 7.0 ft (2.13 m)

Over 18/12 to 20/12 7.5 ft (2.27 m)

Over 20/12 to 21/12 8.0 ft (2.44 m)

Figure 10 - Typical B-Vent Conguration

Maintain

Listed

Clearance

Maintain

Listed

Clearance

12' Min.

12' Min. 45°

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 3EXAMPLE 2

EXAMPLE 1

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