FMI VVC42N Quick start guide

DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)VC42N, (V)VCC42N SERIES,

CVDV42NR-HA, CVDV42NR-M AND CGCDV42NR

PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)VC42P, (V)VCC42P SERIES AND

CGCDV42PR

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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.

P F S

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SAFETy

State of Massachusetts:

The installation must be

made by a licensed plumber

or gas tter in the Common-

wealth of Massachusetts.

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 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: Carbon monoxide

poisoning may lead to death!

This replace must be installed by a qualied

(certied or licensed) service person. It has

a sealed gas combustion chamber that uses

a coaxial pipe (pipe within a pipe and having

the same center) venting system. It brings in

fresh air for combustion through the outer pipe

and combustion gases are exhausted through

the inner pipe. If the glass door assembly and

venting pipe are not properly seated, con-

nected and sealed, carbon monoxide leakage

(spillage) can occur.

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, unless

a certied kit is used.

* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for

purpose of resale, from the manufacturer

TAbLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

Local Codes......................................................... 5

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

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

Location of Termination Cap ................................ 8

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

Fireplace Installation.......................................... 19

Operation ........................................................... 27

Inspecting Burners............................................. 29

Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 30

Troubleshooting ................................................. 32

Specications .................................................... 36

Replacement Parts ............................................ 36

Service Hints ..................................................... 36

Technical Service............................................... 36

Accessories ....................................................... 37

Parts .................................................................. 38

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

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WARNING: Do not allow fans

to blow directly into the replace.

Avoid any drafts that alter burner

ame patterns.

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 the appliance.

Do not use this replace to cook

food or burn paper or other am-

mable material.

This replace reaches high tem-

peratures. Keep children and

adults away from hot surface to

avoid burns or clothing ignition.

Fireplace will remain hot for a

time after shutdown. Allow sur-

face to cool before touching.

Carefully supervise young chil-

dren when they are in the room

with replace.

Keep the area around your

replace clear of combustible

materials, gasoline and other

ammable vapor or liquids. Do

not run replace where these

are used or stored.

1. 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.

SAFETy

Continued

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 affected by carbon monoxide than oth-

ers. These include pregnant women, people

with heart or lung disease or anemia, those

under the inuence of alcohol and those at

high altitudes.

Natural and Propane/LP Gas: Natural and

propane/LP gas are odorless. An odor-making

agent is added to the gas. 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 it’s controls can

be dangerous. Do not modify

this replace under any circum-

stances. Any parts removed for

servicing must be replaced prior

to operating replace.

WARNING: Do not use a

blower insert, heat exchanger

insert or other accessory not

approved for use with this re-

place.

WARNING: 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.

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2. 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

supplier's instructions

• if you cannot reach you gas supplier,

call the re department.

3. Never install the replace

• in a recreational vehicle

• in windy or drafty areas where curtains

or other combustible (flammable)

objects can make contact with the

replace front

• in high trafc areas

4. Turn fireplace off and let cool before

servicing, installing or repairing. Only a

qualied service person should install,

service or repair this replace. Have re-

place inspected annually by a qualied

service person.

5. You must keep control compartments,

burners and circulating air passages

clean. More frequent cleaning may be

needed due to excessive lint and dust

SAFETy

Continued

from carpeting, bedding material, etc.

Turn off the gas valve and pilot light before

cleaning replace.

6. Have venting system inspected annually by

a qualied service person. If needed, have

venting system cleaned or repaired. See

Cleaning and Maintenance, page 30.

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

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

Use only the gas type indicated on re-

place nameplate.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Do not operate replace if any log is

broken.

11. Do not operate replace with glass door

removed, cracked or broken.

12. Provide adequate clearances around air

openings.

Figure 1 - Direct-Vent Fireplace with Millivolt Ignition

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Glass Door

Assembly

Switch Bracket for Optional

Remote and Blower

Control Valve

with Piezo Ignitor

Log Set

Lava Rock

Glowing

Embers

Upper Louver Panel

(VC42 Series)

Lower Louver Panel

(VC42 Series)

Flue Collar

Nailing

Flange

Burner

Assembly

Screen Door

(VCC42 Series)

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PRODUCT FEATURES

Figure 2 - Common Fireplace Locations

Flush with a wall

Through exterior wall

enclosed in a chase

Corner

installation

Figure 3 - Fireplace Bottom Dimensions

23 1/4"

36 1/4"

48"

LOCATION AND SpACE

REqUIREMENTS

Determine the safest and most efcient loca-

tion for your FMI PRODUCTS, LLC direct-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 venting to a

chimney ue serving a separate solid-fuel

burning replace or appliance.

• Due 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.

LOCAL CODES

These are a few facts that can help you under-

stand and enjoy your direct-vent replace:

• 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 allow for proper operation.

You must follow the venting instructions

very carefully for either vertical or horizontal

applications.

• This replace may be installed in any room

of your house provided all local codes and

these installation instructions are followed.

• This replace requires a wall switch, hand-

held remote or wall thermostat (millivolt) for

operation (see Accessories, page 37).

• This replace does not require electricity

to operate.

• Only the blower requires electricity if in-

stalled and if you plan to install the blower at

a later date, do not forget to wire the outlet at

the bottom of the replace when framing.

• A piezo ignitor and ceramic electrode cre-

ate spark to ignite the pilot light. It does not

require any matches, batteries or any other

sources of ignition to light the pilot.

• Each time you turn on your replace, you

may notice some amount of condensation

on the inside of the replace glass. This

is normal and will disappear after 10-20

minutes of operation.

• Your direct-vent gas fireplace system

(replace and venting) is a balanced and

sealed gas operating unit. It requires ap-

proximately 10-20 minutes of operating

time before the ame pattern stabilizes.

• Fireplaces with the sufx of -HA have been

designed to operate at altitudes of 4000

feet and above.

Install and use replace with care. Follow all

local codes. In the absence to local codes,

use the current 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

PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION

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• If your replace is to be installed directly on

carpeting, vinyl tile or any combustible ma-

terial 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, page 5.

• 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 where standoff spac-

ers are integrally attached. If standoff spac-

ers are attached to your replace, these

spacers can be placed directly against wall

or framing material. See framing details on

page 7.

• If you plan on installing a television or

entertainment center recessed above

your replace, it is recommended that you

maintain a minimum 18" above top of louver

opening.

• When locating termination cap, it is impor-

tant to observe the minimum clearances

shown in Figure 7, page 8.

• If recessing into a wall, you can avoid extra

framing by positioning your replace against

an already existing framing member.

• Do not recess termination cap into a wall

or siding.

• You may paint the termination cap with

450º F (232º C) heat-resistant paint to

coordinate with the exterior nish.

• There must not be any bstruction such as

bushes, garden sheds, fences, decks or

utility buildings within 24" from the front of

the termination cap.

• Do not locate termination cap where exces-

sive snow or ice build up may occur. Be

sure to clear vent termination area after

snow falls to prevent accidental blockage of

venting system. When using snow blowers,

do not direct snow towards vent termination

area.

• For horizontal installations above 2,000

feet, it is recommended that a 12" extension

pipe be added before starter elbow and a

round horizontal termination be used (see

High Altitude Installation, page 17).

PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION

Continued

CLEARANCES

Minimum clearances to combustibles for the

replace are as follows:

*Back and sides 0"/cm

Perpendicular walls 6" (15 cm)

Floor 0"/cm

Ceiling to louver opening 42" (107 cm)

Front 36" (91 cm)

Top of Standoffs 0"/cm

Vent (See venting instructions

for specic venting clear-

ances.)

Combustible material with a maximum thick-

ness of 5/8" may be ush with the top front

of replace.

* For back and sides of replace, do not pack

with insulation or other materials. 0" clear-

ance to combustible materials are for framing

purpose only.

NOTICE: This replace is in-

tended for use as supplemental

heat. Use this replace along

with your primary heating sys-

tem. Do not install this replace

as your primary heat source.

If you have a central heating

system, you may run system’s

circulating blower while using

replace. This will help circulate

the heat throughout the house.

In the event of a power outage,

you can use this replace as a

heat source.

FRAMING AND FINISHING

Figure 4 shows typical framing of this replace.

Figure 5 shows framing for corner installation.

All minimum clearances must be met.

For available accessories for this replace,

see Accessories on page 37. If you are using

a separate combustible mantel piece, refer to

Figure 6 for proper installation height. You can

install noncombustible mantels at any height

above the replace.

Note: Noncombustible mantels may dis-

color!

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Nailing Tabs

T o p of Louver

Opening

Wall

Ref. Mantel Depth Ref.

Mantel from

Top of Louver

Opening

114" (35.6 cm) A 16" (40.6 cm)

212" (30.5 cm) B 14" (35.6 cm)

310" (25.4 cm) C 12" (30.5 cm)

48" (20.3 cm) D 10" (25.4 cm)

56" (15.2 cm) E 8" (20.3 cm)

64" (10.1 cm) F 6" (15.2 cm)

72" (5.1 cm) G 4" (10.1 cm)

Figure 6 - Clearances for Combustible

Mantels

48"

48 1/4"

41 5/8"

58 1/2"

16 3/4"

81 1/2"

13 1/2"

PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION

Continued

Nailing

Tabs

21 5/8"

Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for

Installation Against an Exterior Wall

40 1/8"

48 1/4"

23" Horizontal Vent

26 1/2" Vertical Vent

Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Corner

Installation

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Figure 7 - Minimum Clearances for Termination Cap

LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP

Fixed

Closed OpenableFixed

Closed

TERMINATION CAP AIR SUPPLY INLET GAS METERRESTRICTED AREA

(TERMINATION PROHIBITED)

A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or

balcony [*12" (30.5 cm) minimum]

B = clearance to window or door that may be opened

[6" (15 cm) min. for 10,000 Btu or less; 9" (23 cm) in US

if between 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]

C = clearance to permanently closed window

[minimum 12" (30.5 cm) recommended to prevent

condensation on window]

D = vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the

terminal within a horizontal distance of 24" (61 cm) from

the center-line of the terminal [18" (45.7 cm) minimum]

E = clearance to unventilated soffit [12" (30.5 cm) minimum]

F = clearance to outside corner (see below)

G = clearance to inside corner (see below)

H = *not to be installed above a meter/regulator assembly

within 36" (91.4 cm) horizontally from the center line

of the regulator

I = clearance to service regulator vent outlet [*72" (182.9 cm)

minimum]

J = clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet to building

or the combustion air inlet to any other fireplace

[6" (15 cm) min. for 10,000 Btu or less; 9" (23 cm) in US

if between 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 veranda, porch, deck

[*12" (30.5 cm) minimum ‡]

N = clearance above a roof shall extend a minimum of

24" (61 cm) above the highest point when it passes

through the roof surface and any other obstruction within

a horizontal distance of 18" (45.7 cm)

† vent shall not terminate directly above a side-walk or paved driveway which is located between two

single family dwellings and serves both dwellings*

‡ only permitted if veranda, porch, deck or balconey is fully open on a minimum of 2 sides beneath the floor*

* as specified in CAN/CSA B149 (.1 or .2) Installation Codes (1991) for Canada and U.S.A.

Note: Local codes or regulations may require different clearances

A = 6" (15.2 cm)

Inside Corner

B = 6" (15.2 cm)

C = Maximum depth of 48" (121.9 cm)

for recessed location

D = Minimum width for back wall of

recessed location -

Combustible - 38" (965 mm)

Noncombustible - 24" (61 cm)

E = Clearance from corner in

recessed location-

Combustible - 6" (15.2 cm)

Noncombustible - 2" (5.1 cm)

Outside Corner Recessed Location

G = 12" (30.5 cm) minimum clearance

Balcony with No Side Wall

Combustible &

Noncombustible

H = 24" (61 cm)

J = 20" (50.8 cm)

Balcony with Perpendicular Side Wall

Termination Clearances for Buildings with Combustible and Noncombustible Exteriors

Openable

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VENTING INSTALLATION

NOTICE:Failuretofollowthesein-

structions will void the warranty.

NOTICE: Do not seal termination

cap to vent pipe. Cap must be

removable for vent inspection

and maintenance.

INSTALLATION pRECAUTIONS

• Wear gloves and safety glasses for pro-

tection.

• 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 your venting system:

• Installation of any damaged venting com-

ponent.

• 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: This gas replace

and vent assembly must be

vented directly to the outside.

The venting system must NEVER

be attached to a chimney serv-

ing a separate solid fuel burning

appliance. Each direct-vent gas

appliance must use a separate

vent system. Do not use com-

mon vent systems.

WARNING: Vent pipe air

space clearances to combus-

tibles are 1" on all sides except

on the horizontal sections,

which require 2" clearances

from the top of the pipe. Where

the termination cap penetrates

a combustible wall, 1" air space

clearance is required.

NOTICE: Read these instruc-

tions completely before attempt-

ing installation.

These models are tested and approved for

use with FMI PRODUCTS, LLC (direct-vent)

pipe components and terminations.

The venting system must terminate on the out-

side of the structure and can not be attached

to a chimney or ue system serving a separate

solid fuel or gas burning appliance. A direct-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:

• When venting system terminates horizon-

tally on an outside wall, you may install

a standoff if the termination cap is to be

installed directly on a combustible nish

such as vinyl, wood, stucco, etc.

• Never run the vent downward as this may

cause excessive temperatures which could

cause a re.

• Vent pipe air space clearances to com-

bustibles are 1" on all sides except on the

horizontal sections, which requires 2" clear-

ance from the top of the pipe. Where the

termination cap penetrates a combustible

wall, 1" air space clearance is required.

• Snorkel terminations are required when

minimum clearance to grade cannot be

met (see Figure 16, page 13).

• Have replace and selected vent compo-

nents on hand to help determine the exact

measurements when elbowing or offsetting.

Always use wall restops when penetrating

walls and restops when penetrating ceil-

ings or attic spaces.

• If using a venting conguration of only

horizontal venting with no vertical run, a

1/4" rise for every 12" of run toward the

termination is required.

• For installation of replace at elevations of

4000 feet or greater, pay special attention

to venting requirement recommendations.

WARNING:Readallinstructions

completely and thoroughly before

attempting installation. Failure to

do so could result in serious injury,

property damage or loss of life.

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INSTALLATION pLANNING

There are two basic types of direct-vent

installation:

• Horizontal Termination

• Vertical Termination

Horizontal Termination Installation

IMPORTANT: Horizontal square terminations

require only inner portion of wall restop. Hori-

zontal installations using round termination

require exterior portion of wall restop (see

Figure 14, page 12).

1. Set replace in its desired location and

determine route your horizontal venting

will take. Do not secure replace until all

venting has been installed. Some instal-

lations require sliding replace in and out

of position to make nal venting connec-

tions. Figures 14 through 18 on pages 12

through 14 show different congurations

for venting with horizontal termination that

will help you decide which application best

suits your installation. Check to see if wall

studs or roof rafters are in the path of your

desired venting route. If they are, you may

want to adjust location of replace.

2. Direct vent pipe sections and components

are designed with special twist-lock con-

nections.

Twist-Lock procedure: Female ends of

pipes have locking lugs (indentations).

These lugs will slide straight into match-

ing slots on 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 sys-

tem to replace ue collar. The elbow is

designed to be twist-locked onto ue collar

as described in step 2. IMPORTANT: Do

not attempt to alter conguration of elbow

by cutting, twisting, bending, etc.

4. Assemble desired combination of pipe

and elbows to replace ue collar. If there

are long portions of venting run, pre-as-

sembled pipe sections may be installed

as subassemblies for convenience.

VENTING INSTALLATION

Continued

Figure 8 - Vent Pipe Connections

(Framing

Detail)

(29.2 cm)

" Inside Framing

(29.2 cm)

(21.6 cm)

Ve nt

pening

Combustible Wall

Ve nt Opening

Noncombustible Wall

Figure 9 - Vent Opening Requirements

Center

of Hole

5. Carefully determine location where vent

pipe assembly will penetrate outside

wall. Center of hole should line up with

center line of horizontal vent pipe. Mark

wall for a 11 1/2" x 11 1/2" square hole.

Cut and frame square hole in exterior

wall where vent will be terminated. If wall

being penetrated is constructed of non-

combustible material, such as masonry

block or concrete, a 8 1/2" hole with zero

clearance is acceptable (see Figure 9).

Female Locking Lugs

Male

Slots

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