FMI BVC-42Y User's Manual
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1. Continued RED IVORY QTY 5109 5109 FULL FULL 112140 01 112140 05 4 F079 ASH BRICK ASH BRICK 120848 01 120848 02 1 F036 F012R F012W 2 F036R F036W 2 FO79R F079W 2 F140 F104R F104W 2 120848 01 F128R F128W 2 gt FULL F140R F140W 2 S109R S109W 2 F012 F02 F128 N Includes 2 extra bricks RED IVORY QTY FULL FULL 112140 01 112140 05 4 F141 F011 F141 ASH BRICK ASH BRICK 120848 01 120848 02 1 F078 F078 F011R F011W 1 FO13R F013W 2 F036 F036 F036R FO36W 2 F059R FO59W 4 FO78R FO78W 2 120848 01 FO79R FO79W 2 FULL FULL F132R F132W 2 F059 F059 F059 F059 F140R F140W 2 F141R F141W 2 Includes 2 extra bricks RED IVORY QTY FULL FULL 112140 01 112140 05 10 fuo Fo rom Fon ASH BRICK ASH BRICK m 120848 01 120848 02 1 F011R FO11W 3 F140 036 F036 F012R F012W 2 F024R F024W 2 SR FULL F036R F036W 2 A FULL 729848 01 FULL Bd EIN I F134R F134W 2 F024 F134 F059 F012 F012 F059 F134 F024 F140R F140W 2 F142R F142W 2 Includes 2 extra bricks 20 www fmiproducts com 122280 01E 5047 INSTALLATION Continued 36 SPLIT STACKED BRICK MATRIX FULL 5046 FULL LL 5050 5047 FULL2. AIR ACCESS AA EN ACCESS N ER N MA i TRY 10 2 9 sp QuE 3 e meet aun 8 La 13 L 17 Figure 5 50 Model BVC 50Y 122280 01E www fmiproducts com PREINSTALLATION PREPARATION SELECTING LOCATION To determine the safest and most efficient location for the fireplace 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 fireplace will not be affected by drafts air conditioning ducts windows or doors 3 Alocation that avoids cutting of joists or roof rafters will make installation easier 4 An outside air kit is available with this fireplace see Optional Outside Air Kit page 11 MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES Back and sides of fireplace 1 1 2 min Front of fireplace 48 min Floor 0 min Perpendicular wall to opening 12 min Top spacers 0 min Mantel clearances see Mantels page 11 Chimney outer pipe surface 1 min Not required at nailing flanges See step 2 of Framing WARNING Do not pack re quired airspaces with insulation or other materials FRAMING 1 Frame opening for fireplace using dimen sions shown in Figures 6 and 7 2 If fireplace is to be installed directly on carpeting tile other than ceramic or any combustible material other than wo
3. 2 1 2 NPT 1 Wire connections not Incoming Red Surface Indicates For Outlet shown for clarity Gas Line Propane LP Use Only Pilot Pressure Tap 2 1 8 NPT Plugged Adjustment Tapping Figure 25 Connecting Incoming Gas Line to Flex Gas Line 18 www fmiproducts com 122280 01E INSTALLATION Continued REMOVING AND INSTALLING SMOKE SHELF IMPORTANT Smoke shelf must beremoved before installing and grouting bricks 1 Remove screws that attach smoke shelf to firebox top see Figure 26 2 Disconnect wires from limit switch 3 When bricks have been installed and grout has dried completely connect wires to limit switch and reinstall smoke shelf Screws Limit Switch Figure 26 Removing Smoke Shelf BRICK PANEL INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Installation of brick should be done after the fire place is placed in a permanent location The brick housings are already installed on the panels When installing brick housing panels into fireplace wear gloves as edges may be sharp 1 Beginning with left side panel place panel bottom edge first at an angle into fireplace Secure to bottom of fireplace with screws provided 2 Install right side as left side in step 1 using Screws provided 3 Install back panel and secure back to sides and bottom of firebox with screws provided 122280 01E 4
4. Listed Discharge Vent Cap Opening 8 Ft Min J Listed Gas x Vent 12 N Roof Pitch x 12 Listed Clearance H Min Height From Roof LA 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 ft distance from a vertical wall or obstruction see Figure 11 WARNING This appliance must be properly connected to a system and must not be connected to a chimney flue servicing a separate solid fuel burning appliance Figure 11 Typical Terminations 12 www fmiproducts com H Min Roof Pitch Feet Meter Flat to 6 12 1 0 0 30 6 12 to 7 12 1 25 0 38 Over 7 12 to 8 12 1 5 0 46 Over 8 12 to 9 12 2 0 0 61 Over 9 12 to 10 12 2 5 0 76 Over 10 12 to 11 12 3 25 0 99 Over 11 12 to 12 12 4 0 1 22 Over 12 12 to 14 12 5 0 1 52 Over 14 12 to 16 12 6 0 1 83 Over 16 12 to 18 12 7 0 2 13 Over 18 12 to 20 12 7 5 2 27 Over 20 12 to 21 12 8 0 244 122280 01E VENTING INSTALLATION Continued EFFECTIVE HEIGHT OF TERMINATION CAP JIL W RO 12 FT 17 FT MINIMUM MINIMUM HEIGHT HEIGHT 3 FT MINIMUM TO ad Figure 12 Typical Residential Installations VENTING INSTALLATION USING FMI PRODUCTS LLC VENTING SYSTEM FMI P
5. 5093 F054 F054 122280 01E www fmiproducts com INSTALLATION Continued 50 SPLIT HERRINGBONE BRICK MATRIX 5003 5003 LEFT REFRACTORY RED IVORY QTY FULL FULL 112140 02 112140 06 18 S001R S001W 2 S002R S002W 1 S003R S0030W 2 S004R 5004 2 S007R S007W 8 S067R S067W 1 S093R S093W 1 S097R 50977 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 S098R S098W S099R S099W E CY S105R S105W 5 n A S106R S106W SR 99 DE F120R F120W F130R F130W F137R F137W F130 5093 or S099 F120 S003 S003 REAR REFRACTORY RED IVORY FULL FULL 112140 02 112140 06 24 S001R S001W 2 S002R S002W 2 S003R S003W 2 S004R S004W 2 S006R S006W 13 S008R S008W 1 S012R S012W 1 SO59R S059W 2 S060R S060W 2 S062R S062W 2 S100R S100W 1 F129R F129W 3 F136R F136W 1 RIGHT REFRACTORY RED IVORY QTY F195 FULL FULL 112140 02 112140 06 18 S007 S001R S001W 1 S002R S002W 2 5007 S003R S003W 2 5667 S004R S004W 1 S007R S007W 7 5007 50678 S067W 2 S075R S075W 1 S088R S088W 1 mE S093R S093W 1 S101R S101W 7 2 S102R SHOW 1 S107R S107W 1 lt lt 2 S108R _ S108W 1 gt F054R F054W 1 F139R F139W 1 S102 S088 or F054 F139 F195R F195W 1 26 www fmiproducts com 122280 01E INSTALLATION Continued GROUTING INSTRUCTIONS Material provided 1 or 2 10 Ib bags of cement depending on model
6. Clean out air holes at burn er inlets Periodically repeat as needed Remove blockage or re place burner Have vent system inspect ed including termination cap Remove any restric tions or obstruction Clear excess embers until a minimum gap of 1 2 remains under grate 37 PARTS MODELS BVC 36Y BVC 42Y AND BVC 50Y 38 www fmiproducts com 122280 01E PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 34 of this manual 122280 01E KEY NO PART NO 1 i 2 3 kk 4 1121830 03 121830 02 121830 01 5 i 6 Y kk 8 9 121810 03 121810 02 121810 01 10 234908 11 12 109720 02 13 117891 01 14 21171 15 109752 01 16 109752 02 17 110037 01 18 i 19 kk 20 kd 21 i 22 122031 03 122031 02 122031 01 23 i kk 24 sh 25 109457 03 109457 02 109457 01 26 20806 110146 03 110146 02 27 14574 28 120441 01 AAN GA6060 26839 112799 01 VTA LS5 2 see page 43 DESCRIPTION Face Assembly i Firebox Bottom Assembly Firebox Bottom Hearth Brick Panel 36 Hearth Brick Panel 42 Hearth Brick Panel 50 Firebox Surround Outer Dome Assembly Insulation Pan Top Insulation Fireplace Top Assembly 36 Fireplace Top Assembly 42 Fireplace Top Assembly 50 Standoff Firep
7. gt I Air Inlet lt Eyebrow Vented Crawl Space Y Check Local Codes ke e Before Installing in a er A Vented Crawl Space l Figure 8 Outside Air Kit 122280 01E 3 7 6 cm 1 uy 3 8 cm Max Figure 9 Mantel Clearances Side View Cross Section www fmiproducts com 11 PREINSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued TOP VIEW Outer Surround 11 3 8 mja 1 Max 3 7 6 cm 6 15 2 Max ag OP 22 9 cm astas Combustible Material May Be Used SAFE ZONE T Perpendicular Wall 30 5 cm Figure 10 Side Clearances Top View Cross Section VENTING INSTALLATION AFMI PRODUCTS LLC or an 8 B type vent ing system must be connected to appliance for venting to the outside of building Transition pipe model BTC 8 is required for use with B type venting Standing codes requirements concerning vent installations may vary within your state province or local codes jurisdiction Therefore it is recommended that you check with your local building codes for specific requirements or in absence of local codes follow Section 7 0 of the current National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 This gas appliance must be vented to the outdoors only and may not be terminated into an attic space or into a chimney flue servicing a solid fuel burning appliance Lowest
8. Flashing Ss i and Sides Onl Conex gt pe y Nail Only Outer 7 Perimeter of Flashing Underlap Shingles 4 at Bottom Figure 17 Flashing Installation Installing Flashing on a Metal Roof When installing flashing on a metal roof it is required that putty tape be used between flashing and roof Flashing must be secured to roof using 48 x 3 4 screws and then sealed with roof coating to prevent leakage through screw holes A roof coating must also be ap plied around perimeter of flashing to provide a proper seal Storm Collar Installation SC1 or SC2 Place storm collar over pipe and slide down until it is snug against open edge of flashing see Figure 18 Use SC1 for all round ter minations and SC2 for all terminations with slip sections Apply waterproof caulk around perimeter of collar to provide a proper seal Waterproof Caulk Flashing Figure 18 Storm Collar www fmiproducts com 15 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Terminations Spark Arrestor Fireplace system must be terminated with listed round top or chase terminations In any case refer to installation instructions supplied with termination Terminations approved for this fireplace are RT 8DM and RTL 8DM that can be used for flashing or chase and ET 8DM ETO 8DM ETL 8DM and ETLO 8DM for chase style termination only Figure 19 shows an RTL 8DM round top termination A CAUTION Do not seal open ings on the rooftop flashing
9. Figure 31 Installing Battery in Hand Held Remote Control Unit INSTALLING MODULE Before installing module make sure all bat teries have been installed see Installing Bat teries in Wireless Hand Held Remote Control and Receiver See Removing and Installing Smoke Shelf on page 18 to reinstall limit switch and smoke shelf 122280 01E INSTALLATION Continued A CAUTION Gloves should be worn when installing module into fireplace Metal edges may be sharp 1 Plug module into J Box on the right side of firebox floor 2 Connect shutoff valve of module to flexible gas line 3 Connect wires from limit switch to module see Wiring Diagram page 35 4 Carefully place module into hearth in firebox Attach using 3 screws each on left and right of module Be careful not to chip or break logs y Figure 32 Installing Module into Firebox INSTALLING FLOOR MEDIA 1 Ember flakes should be placed upright into grooves between ports on ember bed see Figure 33 2 Place lava rock around base of burner on hearth floor Make sure burner ports are not covered 3 Gloves must be worn when working with ember material Pull ember material apart into pieces no larger than a dime Place pieces loosely and sparingly directly over holes of front burner ember bed This will create a glowing ember appearance as flame touches ember material Do not block pilot ports with embers It is not nec
10. Installing Transition Pipe and Starter Collar CHECKING FOR PROPER VENTING After completing and checking electrical gas and vent connections follow the lighting in structions and allow the main burner to run for approximately 5 minutes Hold a lighted match near the top edge of fireplace opening and play it along entire length of opening see Figure 21 page 17 Proper venting should tend to draw the flame or smoke into the appliance Improper venting or escaping of spillage of burned gas is indicated when the match flickers or goes out If the appliance is found to be improperly venting shut it off and notify your installer or a qualified service agency to inspect the venting system NOTICE This appliance is equipped with a vent safety shutoff switch which will shut down the appliance in the case of aventing problem Do not bypass the vent safety switch If the appli ance should shut down contacta qualified installer service agency or your gas supplier to have the vent inspected before operating 122280 01E VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Check this area along entire top edge of fireplace opening Smoke or flame should be drawn into appliance Figure 21 Checking for Spillage INSTALLATION GAS LINE HOOK UP A WARNING A qualified ser vice person must connect heater to gas supply Follow all local codes WARNING Gas line hookup sho
11. Turn fireplace off and let cool before ser vicing or repairing Only a qualified service person should install service or repair this fireplace Have fireplace inspected annually by a qualified service person 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 offthe gas valve and pilot light before cleaning fireplace Have venting system inspected annually by a qualified service person If needed have venting system cleaned or repaired 122280 01E www fmiproducts com 3 SAFETY Continued 11 Keep the area around your fireplace clear ings into the combustion chamber along of combustible materials gasoline and with adequate accessibility clearance for other flammable vapor and liquids Do servicing and proper operation not run fireplace where these are used or 16 Do not install fireplace directly on carpet stored Do not place items such as clothing ing vinyl tile or any combustible material or decorations on or around fireplace other than wood The fireplace must set 12 Do not use this fireplace to cook food or on a metal or wood panel extending the burn paper or other objects full width and depth of the fireplace 13 Do not use any solid fuels wood coal 17 Do not use fireplace if any part has been paper cardboard etc in this fireplace exposed to or under water Immedi
12. et LIMIT SWITCH 3 CABLE TIE 122280 01E www fmiproducts com 35 TROUBLESHOOTING Note Before troubleshooting the system make sure the gas shutoff valve is ON The two most common causes of a malfunctioning gas appliance are 1 Loose wiring connections 2 Construction debris clogging the pilot and or gas control valve filter POSSIBLE CAUSE OBSERVED PROBLEM REMEDY Ignitor will not spark or pilot will not light 1 No gas supply or shutoff valve is OFF Air in gas line Construction debris clog ging pilot orifice Low gas pressure Kinked pilot line Control valve knob is not opening No power to unit or the ignition module or power transformer is bad 1 Checkto see if you have gas supply and that equipment shutoff valve is opened 2 Repeat lighting procedure several times to purge all air out of lines If after repeated attempts appliance does not light call for qualified service and repair 3 Remove debris and dirt inspect and clean any other possible obstructions 4 Contact your gas supplier to check pressure 5 Have a qualified technician replace pilot line 6 Replace control valve re fer to Replacement Parts page 34 7 Check that main power is on and that all wire connec tions are made correctly to ignition model see Wiring Diagram page 35 Check for 24 VAC atthe secondary side of transformer If 24 VAC is present and module does not operate
13. appliance should be done by a qualified 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 www fmiproducts com 5 SELECTING LOCATION To determine the safest and most efficient location for your appliance you must take into consideration the following guidelines 1 Thelocation 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 Alocation 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 ar
14. stallation and operational procedures For assistance or additional information consult a qualified 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 fitter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts TABLE OF CONTENTS A SA OCE versie Cleaning and Maintenance 33 Unpacking Replacement Parts Introduction Service Hints Selecting Location Technical Service Specifications Accessories Product f Wining erret tieu Preinstallation Preparation 10 Troubleshooting Venting Installation 12 HM ETA Installation ZA 17 Warranty u uuu A ES 31 2 www fmiproducts com 122280 01E SAFETY A WARNING This productcon tains and or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm IMPORTANT Rea
15. 1 or 2 10 Ib bags of sand depending on model Material required 1 Piping bag 1 Joints striker 1 Heavy duty mixing bucket 1 Trowel 1 Moisten brick surface with damp sponge or spray bottle just prior to application When bricks are wet any excess grout mixture on bricks will easily wipe off 2 Inaheavy duty mixing bucket pour seven 4 1 2 cups of water Add 5 Ibs half of a bag of sand and 5 Ibs half of a bag of cement Mix together well using a power drill with mixing wand attachment to a yo gurt like consistency not adding enough water can lead to grout falling out after burning 3 Theoverall length of piping bag should be about 16 If the bag is longer than 16 cut it down to size by removing end with larger opening This will make the bag easier to handle 4 Put2to3 cups of grout mixture into piping 122280 01E bag making sure the smaller opening is downward and over a moist towel to avoid spilling Place a wet towel over the bucket making sure it is directly on the surface of grout mixture This will keep the mixture moist and it will not dry out before use Begin grouting by first doing a Filler Pass This is done by filling the joint about 3 4 full with grout mixture It is important to work with only 6 bricks at a time so grout doesn t have time to set up before striking Complete a Finishing Pass around 6 bricks you just put filler pass around This is done by slowly filling in rem
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17. Fol low the installation instructions provided with the termination being used Terminations with 16 slip pipe sections are available RTT 8DM and RTTL 8DM are approved for flashing installations When needed these adjustable terminations may be used in combination with pipe assembly to achieve correct chimney height Note In rare instance there is a problem with side driven rain or wind or chimney is not draft ing properly an ADS 8DM Anti Draft Shield can be used with round terminations Attach Bracket Tabs to RTL 8D POZA Outer Pipe AAA Level of 3 Places OO Flue Gas S ith 6066090600909 Outl ecure with 00066090 utlet Screws e nace N L Caulk Overlap Coll Shingles Top orar and Sides Underlap Shingles Bottom Only Figure 19 Termination 16 www fmiproducts com VENTING INSTALLATION USING 8 B TYPE VENTING SYSTEM Transition pipe model BTC 8 and starter collar are shown in Figure 20 Remove starter collar and set aside Slide transition pipe over vent collar and attach with a minimum of 4 screws Replace starter collar over transition pipe and attach using 4 screws located on leg stands To install b vent piping slide first piece of b vent over transition pipe and attach with either a minimum of 3 screws or other means approved by the vent manufacturer B Vent Piping Starter Collar Transition Pipe Model BTC 8 Vent Collar Figure 20
18. S046 FULL S076 5050 FULL FULL S077 S046 FULL S076 S054 S095 S0450rS096 5077 122280 01E LEFT REFRACTORY QTY RED IVORY FULL FULL 112140 02 112140 06 S043R S043W S045R S045W S046R S046W S050R S050W S076R S076W S077R S077W S095R S095W S096R S096W REAR REFRACTORY QTY RED IVORY FULL FULL 112140 02 112140 06 S048R S048W S049R S049W S051R S051W S052R S052W RIGHT REFRACTORY QTY RED IVORY FULL FULL 112140 02 112140 06 S045R S045W S046R S046W S050R S050W S054R S054W S076R S076W S077R S077W S095R S095W S096R S096W www fmiproducts com 2 0 2 2 16 gt 0 A 23 24 INSTALLATION Continued 36 SPLIT HERRINGBONE BRICK MATRIX 5003 LEFT REFRACTORY RED IVORY QTY FULL FULL 12 112140 02 112140 06 S001R S001W 1 S002R S002W 1 S003R S003W 1 S004R S004W 1 S032R S032W 1 S058R S058W S069R S069W 7 S071R S071W 1 S072R S072W 1 S073R S073W 1 S074R S074W 1 S075R S075W 1 S103R S103W 1 F120R F120W 1 F194R F194W 1 REAR REFRACTORY RED IVORY QTY FULL FULL 12 112140 02 112140 06 S001R S001W 2 S002R S002W 1 S003R S003W 2 S004R S004W 1 S014R S014W 12 S015R S015W 1 S059R S059W 1 S061R S061W 1 S062R S062W 1 S090R S090W 1 S091R S091W 1 FO71R FO71W 1 F120R F120W 1 F129R F12
19. abrasive material to clean glass Do not clean glass with any cool water if glass is still hot from the fire and smoke A gas line or gas log lighter may be installed for the purpose of installing a vented or vent free decorative gas appliance incorporating an automatic shutoff device and complying with the Standard for Decorative Gas Appliances for Installation in Vented Fireplaces ANSI Z21 60 or American Gas Association draft requirements for Gas Fired Log Lighters for Wood Burning Fireplaces Draft NO 4 dated August 1993 www fmiproducts com 33 REPLACEMENT PARTS Note Use only original replacement parts This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s call FMI PRODUCTS LLC at 1 866 328 4537 SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low pilot will not stay lit burner will have delayed ignition fireplace will not produce specified heat propane LP gas supply may be low if using propane LP gas If using propane LP gas you may feel your gas pressure is too low If so contact your local propane LP gas supplier When calling FMI PRODUCTS LLC have ready your name your address model and serial numbers of your heater how heater was malfunctioning purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the part to the factory TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have furthe
20. have module replaced otherwise have transformer replaced Pilot will not stay lit Loose wiring on ignitor wire to ignition module and or poor ground to igni tion module Pilot flame too low to sense 1 Check wiring connection Refer to wiring diagram page 35 and or check ground wire to ignition mod ule 2 Clean and adjust pilot burn er and check gas supply and inlet pressure to unit Note Have a qualified tech nician replace pilot assem bly if broken or corroded Nogasto burner although wall Switch and valve are set to the 1 Wall switch wires defective or too long 1 Check electrical connec tions ON position 2 Thermopile not generating 2 Recheck problems 1 and 2 sufficient voltage 36 www fmiproducts com 122280 01E TROUBLESHOOTING Continued building A WARNING If you smell gas Shut off gas supply Do not try to light any appliance Do nottouch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Fol low the gas supplier s instructions f you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department IMPORTANT Operating fireplace where impurities in air exist may create odors Cleaning supplies paint paint remover cigarette smoke cements and glues new carpet or textiles etc create fumes These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMED
21. proper operation of this fireplace A WARNING Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous 1 10 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 certified kit is used For propane LP fireplace 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 Ibs capacity If you smell gas shut off gas supply do not try to light any appliance do nottouch 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 ifyou cannot reach you gas supplier call the fire department Never install the fireplace in a recreational vehicle in high traffic areas in windy or drafty areas This fireplace 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 Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with fireplace hearth extension is not required with this appliance If one is installed it is for aes thetic purposes only and does not have to meet the standard requirements
22. to inside of appliance a sediment trap must be included outside appliance between gas line and gas shutoff valve It must extend down 3 beyond center of pipe Prepare incoming black iron gas line with teflon tape or pipe joint com pound Check with local building codes Typical Exterior Wall Gas Shutoff Installation Figure 22 Manual Shutoff Valve Installation www fmiproducts com 17 INSTALLATION Continued CAUTION Compounds used on threaded joints of gas piping shall be resistant to the action of Liquefied Petroleum LP or propane and should be applied lightly to ensure excess sealant does not enter the gas line Gas Line Opening US J WARNING All ipi ZA vier b IG gas piping Shutoff Valve Module andconnections must be tested H for leaks after the installation is Figure 23 Installing Gas Line completed After ensuring that gas valve is on apply a commercial leak detection solution to all con nections and joints If bubbles appear leaks can be detected and corrected Do not use an open flame for leak testing and do not operate any Trap appliance if a leak is detected Not Supplied Permitted by Local Codes Complete your gas installation by connect Figure 24 Sediment Trap ing incoming gas line with flexible gas line Secure tightly with wrench but DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN Inlet Pressure Tap Flexible Gas Line Gas Shutoff Do NOT Kink Valve
23. 045R S045W 1 S046 FULL S076 S046R S046W 5 5050 FULL FULL S077 S050R S050W 6 S046 FULL S076 S076R S076W 6 5050 FULL FULL 8077 S077R S077W 6 S081R S081W 1 S046 FULL S076 S082R S082W 1 5050 FULL FULL S077 S082 S045 or S081 S076 www fmiproducts com 122280 01E INSTALLATION Continued 50 SPLIT STACKED BRICK MATRIX S076 FULL S046 S077 FULL FULL 5050 5076 FULL S046 S077 FULL FULL S050 S076 FULL S046 S077 FULL FULL S050 S076 FULL S046 S077 FULL FULL S050 S076 FULL S046 S077 FULL FULL S050 5076 FULL S046 S077 5045 or S096 S095 S043 S048 FULL FULL FULL S048 S049 FULL FULL S049 5048 FULL FULL FULL 5048 5049 FULL FULL S049 S048 FULL FULL FULL 5048 5049 FULL FULL S049 5048 FULL FULL FULL 5048 5049 FULL FULL S049 5048 FULL FULL FULL S048 S049 FULL FULL S049 5048 FULL FULL FULL S048 S052 S051 S051 S052 S046 FULL S076 5050 FULL FULL S077 S046 FULL S076 S050 FULL FULL S077 S046 FULL S076 5050 FULL FULL S077 S046 FULL S076 5050 FULL FULL S077
24. 119 01 Battery Relay 10 122121 01 AC Backup Battery Pack 11 120066 01 Receiver 12 122751 03 Logset Assembly 36 122751 02 Logset Assembly 42 122751 01 Logset Assembly 50 PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 120065 01 Hand Held Remote 4 Not a field replaceable part 122280 01E www fmiproducts com 41 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 34 of this manual 42 BRICK PANEL ASSEMBLIES PART NO 120842 01 120842 02 120842 03 120845 01 120845 02 120845 03 120843 01 120843 02 120843 03 120846 01 120846 02 120846 03 120844 01 120844 02 120844 03 120847 01 120847 02 120847 03 36 Split Stack Left Panel Assembly 42 Split Stack Left Panel Assembly 50 Split Stack Left Panel Assembly 36 Split Herringbone Left Panel Assembly 42 Split Herringbone Left Panel Assembly 50 Split Herringbone Left Panel Assembly 96 Split Stack Right Panel Assembly 42 Split Stack Right Panel Assembly i 50 Split Stack Right Panel Assembly 36 Split Herringbone Right Panel Assembly 42 Split Herringbone Right Panel Assembly 50 Split Herringbone Right Panel Assembly 36 Split Stack Rear Panel Assembly i 42 Split Stack Rear Panel Assembly x 50 Split Stack Rear Panel Assembly 36 Split Herringbone Rear Panel Assembly 42 Split Herringbone Rear P
25. 6R _ S046W S047R S047W S050R _ S050W S054R _ S054W S095R S095W A a O www fmiproducts com 21 INSTALLATION Continued 42 SPLIT STACKED BRICK MATRIX S077 FULL FULL S050 2006 UE 2046 LEFT REFRACTORY S077 FULL FULL S050 RED IVORY QTY S076 FULL S046 FULL FULL 17 112140 02 112140 06 S077 FULL FULL S050 S045R S045W 1 S076 FULL S046 S046R S046W 5 S077 FULL FULL S050 5050 SOSOW 6 S046 S076R S076W 6 3076 FUEL S077R S077W 6 S077 FULL FULL S050 S080R S080W 1 S076 FULL S046 S081R S081W 1 S077 FULL FULL S050 S076 15045 5080 or S081 S076 FULL S076 S077 FULL FULL S077 S076 FULL S076 S077 FULL FULL S077 REAR REFRACTORY S076 FULL S076 RED IVORY QTY FULL FULL 16 POE FULL FULL SUIT 112140 02 112140 06 S076 FULL S076 S051R S051W 2 5077 FULL FULL S077 5076 S076W 12 S077R S077W 10 5076 FULL 5076 S078R S078W 2 S077 FULL FULL S077 S076 FULL S076 S078 S051 S051 S078 5050 FULL FULL S077 S046 FULL S076 RIGHT REFRACTORY 5050 FULL FULL S077 RED IVORY QTY FULL FULL 17 S046 FULL S076 112140 02 112140 06 5050 FULL FULL S077 S
26. 9W 1 RIGHT REFRACTORY RED IVORY QTY FULL FULL 112140 02 112140 06 12 S001R S001W 1 S002R S002W 1 S003R S003W 1 S004R S004W 1 S055R S055W 80566 SO56W 1 S057R S057W 1 S058R S058W 6 S063R S063W 1 S064R S064W 1 S065R S065W 1 S066R S066W 1 S067R S067W 1 S068R S068W 1 F129R F129W 1 F130R F130W 1 F193R F193W 1 www fmiproducts com 122280 01E INSTALLATION Continued 42 SPLIT HERRINGBONE BRICK MATRIX siar LEFT REFRACTORY RED IVORY QTY 5085 FULL FULL 19 112140 02 112140 06 S085 S001R S001W 2 S002R S002W 9 S085 S003R S003W 2 S004R S004W 1 S085 S054R S054W 1 S075R S075W 1 S085 S074R S074W 1 S085R S085W 7 S085 S087R S087W 1 S088R S088W 1 S085 S103R S103W 1 FO71R F071W 1 F131R F131W 1 REAR REFRACTORY RED IVORY QTY FULL FULL 12 112140 02 112140 06 S001R S001W 2 S002R S002W 2 S003R S003W 2 S004R S004W 7 S059R S059W 1 S060R S060W 1 S061R S061W 1 S062R S062W 1 S071R S071W 1 S074R S074W 6 S083R S083W 1 S084R S084W 1 F120R F120W 1 F129R F129W 1 RIGHT REFRACTORY S089 RED IVORY QTY FULL FULL 18 S089 112140 02 112140 06 S001R S001W 2 S089 S002R S002W 8 S003R S003W 2 S089 S004R S004W 2 S065R S065W 1 S089 S074R S074W 1 S086R S086W 1 S089 S089R S089W 8 S092R S092W 1 S089 S093R S093W 1 S094R S094W 1 S089 S104R S104W 1 F054R F054W 2 S094 5092
27. ATION El FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING If you do not fol low these instructions exactly a fire or 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 pilot Do not try to light pilot by hand 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 to light any appliance Do not touch any electric 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 yu cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under LIGHTING water INSTRUCTIONS mE NOTICE Duringinitial operation of new heater burning logs will give off a paper burning smell Orange flame will also be pres ent Open window to vent smell This will only last a few hours 1 10 11 12 13 STOP Read the safety information above Turn off all electric power to appliance Turn wall switch to the O
28. E PREINSTALLATION PREPARATION Continued 6 Using screws or nails secure fireplace to framing through flanges located on sides of fireplace A WARNING When finishing 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 material used and the face is caulked with a noncombustible caulking OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT MODEL AK4 AK4F Installation of an outside air kit should be performed during rough framing of fireplace 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 See Figure 39 on page 32 for instruction of operating air kit The maximum height for the air vent can not exceed 3 feet below the flue gas outlet of the termination MANTELS A combustible mantle shelf maybe installed a maximum 12 22 9 cm from the wall Figure 9 and Figure 10 on page 12 show the minimum allowable distances from various combustible mantle components in relation to the fireplace opening 30 Combustible Materials lt 12 CAUTION Combustion air inlet ducts shall not terminate in attic space Secure to Collars with Metal Tape Screws or Straps Min of 1 4 x 20 in size Air Inlet Location Z Must Allow a ZA For Bushes RU 4 NU 722 Snow
29. Emi FMI PRODUCTS LLC MASONRY RADIANT GAS FIREPLACE WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITION OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL FIREBOX MODELS BVC 36Y BVC 42Y AND BVC 50Y NATURAL GAS MODULE MODELS BBM 36N TKA BBM 42N TKA AND BBM 50N TKA PROPANE LP MODULE MODELS BBM 36P TKA BBM 42P TKA AND BBM 50P TKA SPLIT BRICK PANELS WITH BRICKS SERIES MBK 36 42 50 SS SH R I PFS 2 US WARNING If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable 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 yourgas supplierfrom aneighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a quali fied installer service agency or the gas supplier INSTALLER Leave this manual with the appliance CONSUMER Retain this manual for future reference For more information visit www fmiproducts com A WARNING Improper installation adjustment al teration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual for correct in
30. FF position or press OFF on hand held remote Fully open glass doors if installed Remove front refractory brick access panel Turn equipment shutoff valve clockwise to the OFF position see Figure 39 Do not force Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information column 1 If you don t smell gas go to the next step Turn equipment shutoff valve counter clockwise to the ON position Do not force Replace front refractory brick access panel Fully close glass doors if installed Turn on all electric power to appliance Turn wall switch to the ON position or press ON on hand held remote Visually locate pilot The ignitor should begin to spark and main burner should ignite once flame appears at pilot Iflighting appliance for the first time each season it may take several attempts before the supply gas can reach the pilot and main burners e f the appliance will not stay lit after several attempts follow the instructions To Turn Off Gas To Appliance page 32 and call your service technician or gas supplier Equipment Shutoff Valve Figure 39 Turning Equipment Shutoff Valve to the OFF Position 122280 01E www fmiproducts com 31 32 OPERATION Continued TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE E Turn off wall switch or press OFF on ha
31. KA Max Input Rating 46 000 Btu Hr 52 000 Btu Hr 57 000 Btu Hr Manifold Pressure 10 WC 2 49 kPa 10 WC 2 49 kPa 10 WC 2 49 kPa Min Supply Pressure 11 WC 2 74 kPa 11 WC 2 74 kPa 11 WC 2 74 kPa Max Supply Pressure 13 WC 3 23 kPa 13 WC 3 23 kPa 13 WC 3 23 kPa Orifice Size H 46 44 43 For the purpose of input adjustment 6 www fmiproducts com 122280 01E PRODUCT DIMENSIONS 36 HEARTH pa E 11 67 I OUTSIDE AIR ACCESS 61 49 58 B el GAS LINE N ACCESS x a 7 gn 10 9 tp pi IE 34 1 481 re me 1 Figure 3 36 Model BVC 36Y 122280 01E www fmiproducts com PRODUCT DIMENSIONS Continued Figure 4 42 Model BVC 42Y 8 www fmiproducts com 122280 01E PRODUCT DIMENSIONS Continued
32. RODUCTS LLC chimney system consists of 12 18 24 36 and AB PARI NO DESCRIPTION lock double wall pipe segments planned 12 SDM Pipe Section for maximum adaptability to individual site 18 8DM Pipe Section requirements 24 8DM Pipe Section gt 36 8DM Pipe Section 4 WARNING The opening in 48 8DM Pipe Section collar around chimney at top of RT 8DM Round Termination fireplace mustnotbe obstructed RTL 8DM Round Termination Never use blown insulation to fill RTT 8DM Round Termination with Slip chimney enclosure Section _ m RTTL 8DM Round with Slip Galvanized ET 8DM Square Chase Top Outer Pipe ETO 8DM Square Chase Top with Mesh ETL 8DM Square Chase Top with Slip 8 Stainless Secon Inner Pipe ETLO 8DM Square Mesh amp 60E 8DM 60 Offset and Return Figure 13 Chimney Pipes and Accessories 122280 01E www fmiproducts com 13 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF DOUBLE WALL CHIMNEY SYSTEM Each double wall chimney section consists of a galvanized outer pipe a stainless steel in ner flue pipe and a wire spacer Pipe sections must be assembled independently as chimney is installed When connecting chimney directly to fireplace inner flue pipe section must be installed first with lanced side up Outer pipe section can then be installed over flue pipe section with hemmed end up Press down on each pipe section until lances securely engage hem on fireplace starte
33. Using self tapping screws and a drill place Screws into large holes in back and side panels see Parts page 38 through wire mesh and into firebox wrapper to secure Hole in Side Panel Figure 27 Hole in Side Panel to Attach to Firebox Wrapper BRICK INSTALLATION Each brick housing is stamped with a number full size bricks are not stamped These num bers will help identify the brick when installing It is important to install these bricks exactly as instructed Press brick firmly into brick housing until it snaps Groove line on side of brick will come in contact with flange on brick housing This secures brick into housing see Figure 28 Smaller bricks may require a small portion of furnace cement applied to back of brick to secure it until grouting has been completed Bricks are packaged in separate boxes Brick matrixes on pages 20 through 26 show how bricks are packaged and placed for each size fireplace and number of bricks per box There are 2 extra full bricks included in Hearth Brick package Install bricks one section at a time starting with hearth panel followed by the rear panel left panel and right panel It is important to install the bricks in sequence Please note full size bricks are NOT stamped Figure 28 Installing Bricks into Housings www fmiproducts com 19 INSTALLATION
34. Y Fireplace produces a clicking 1 ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off Metal expanding while heating or contracting while cooling 1 This is normal with most fireplaces If noise is ex cessive contact qualified Service person Fireplace produces unwanted odors 1 Fireplace burning vapors from paint hair spray glues etc See IMPOR TANT statement above For propane LP gas low fuel supply Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page Ventilate room Stop us ing odor causing products while fireplace is running Contact local propane LP supplier Locate and correct all leaks see Gas Line Hook Up page 17 Gas odor even when gas control valve is off 1 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page Control valve defective Locate and correct all leaks see Gas Line Hook Up page 17 Replace control valve Gas odor during combustion 1 Foreign matter between control valve and burner Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign matter Locate and correct all leaks see Gas Line Hook Up page 17 Dark residue on logs or inside of fireplace 122280 01E 1 Air holes at burner inlet blocked Burner flame holes blocked Improper venting or exces sive blockage Excessive amounts of em bers and pan material www fmiproducts com
35. ainder of the joint with a thick amount of grout mixture T 10 Mixture should be a little higher than the brick surface Using a trowel remove excess grout mix ture by moving trowel in the direction of the joint Grout mixture in the joint should now be flush with brick surface If not enough grout is applied into each space grout may fall out after burning Using a joint striker force grout mixture into joint and sweep back and forth until grout is smooth and round If grout becomes too shallow add more grout mixture with piping bag and strike again Continue procedure around each group of 6 bricks until an entire panel is finished Using trowel scrape in direction of joints to remove any grout that may have col lected around bricks during striking If desired take a moist sponge and lightly sweep over bricks to remove any grout that may have gotten on bricks DO NO PRESS HARD OR RUB INACIRCULAR MOTION This will press the grout into brick and turn brick a different color Allow 72 hours before operating fireplace Figure 29 Grouting Brick www fmiproducts com 27 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING BATTERIES IN WIRELESS HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROL AND RECEIVER NOTICE Use only alkaline bat teries not included Modules have remote control receiver al ready installed Batteries should be installed in receiver and AC backup before module is installed into firebox Installing Batteries in Rem
36. anel Assembly 50 Split Herringbone Rear Panel Assembly DESCRIPTION www fmiproducts com 122280 01E NOTES 122280 01E www fmiproducts com 43 WARRANTY KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model located on product or identification tag Serial No located on product or identification tag Date Purchased Keep receipt for warranty verification FMI PRODUCTS LLC LIMITED WARRANTIES New Products Standard Warranty FMI PRODUCTS LLC warrants this new product and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two 2 years from the date of first purchase from an authorized dealer provided the product has been installed maintained and operated in accordance with FMI PRODUCTS LLC s wamings and instructions For products purchased for commercial industrial or rental usage this warranty is limited to 90 days from the date of first purchase Factory Reconditioned Products Limited Warranty FMI PRODUCTS LLC warrants factory reconditioned products and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 30 days from the date of first purchase from an authorized dealer provided the product has been installed maintained and operated in accordance with FMI PRODUCTS LLC s wamings and instructions Terms Common to All Warranties The following terms apply to all o
37. ately Use only the gas type indicated on fire call a qualified service person to arrange place nameplate for replacement of the unit 14 This appliance when installed must be 18 Do not operate fireplace if any log is electrically grounded in accordance with broken local codes or in the absence of local 19 Do not use a blower insert heat exchang codes with the National Electrical Code er insert or other accessory not approved ANSI NFPA 70 for use with this fireplace 15 Do not obstruct the flow of combustion 20 Provide adequate clearances around air and ventilation air in any way Provide openings adequate clearances around air open UNPACKING CAUTION Do not remove data plates from module Data plates contain important war ranty and safety information Carton Tray with Handles 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 Settray on floor and remove floor 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 Figure 1 Log Set in Packing Box If damaged promptly inform dealer where you bought appliance 4 www fmiproducts com 122280 01E INTRODUCTION Models BBM 36 N P TKA BBM 42 N P TKA and BBM 50 N P TKA are vented gas appliances that use an electronic control valve and elec
38. d this owner s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble op erate or service this fireplace Improper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explosions electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death This fireplace is a vented product This fireplace will not produce any gas leakage into your home if properly installed This fireplace must be properly installed by a qualified service person If this unit is not properly installed by a qualified Service person gas leakage can occur Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with headaches dizziness or nausea If you have these signs the fireplace may not have been installed properly Get fresh air at once Have fireplace inspected and serviced by a qualified 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 influ 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
39. e 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 Corner installations make use of space that may not normally be used and provides a wider and more efficient 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 CORNER INTERNAL WALL INSTALLATION INSTALLATION I FLUSH mM FULL INSTALLATION 9 PROJECTION kd INSTALLATION j Figure 2 Possible Locations for codes for any restrictions Installing Appliance Projected installations can extend any distance into the room A projection may be ideal for a new addition on an existing finished wall SPECIFICATIONS GAS RATING NATURAL BBM 36N TKA BBM 42N TKA BBM 50N TKA Max Input Rating 52 000 Btu Hr 56 000 Btu Hr 60 000 Btu Hr Manifold Pressure 3 5 WC 87 kPa 3 5 WC 87 kPa 3 5 WC 87 kPa Min Supply Pressure Max Supply Pressure 4 5 WC 1 12 kPa 10 5 WC 2 66 kPa 5 0 WC 1 24 kPa 10 5 WC 2 66 kPa 5 0 WC 1 24 kPa 10 5 WC 2 66 kPa Orifice Size 26 23 18 GAS RATING PROPANE LP BBM 36P TKA BBM 42P TKA BBM 50P T
40. essary to use all ember material provided 4 Place scrap log pieces randomly as de sired on fireplace hearth floor around base of log set 5 Setandirons in place at sides of grate 122280 01E Ember Material Flakes Scrap Logs Lava Rock Figure 33 Installing Floor Media INSTALLING SCREEN Reinstall smoke shelf before installing screen See Removing and Installing Smoke Shelf on page 18 1 Mount screen rod brackets on left and right side of firebox with 48 x 1 2 screws provided see Figure 34 2 Slide round end of screen rod into rings at top of screen Attach one push on nut to end of rod before attaching last ring of screen 3 Insert round end of rod into rod bracket on left side of fireplace 4 Mount flat end of screen rod with 10 x 5 8 to center of smoke shelf see Figure 34 5 Install other screen rod in same manner Screen Rod Bracket Fireplace Front Screen Figure 34 Installing Fireplace Screen www fmiproducts com 29 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL GLASS DOOR ACCESSORY IMPORTANT Install glass door frame before installing glass door INSTALLING FRAME 1 Remove screws from smoke shelf see Figure 26 page 19 2 Mount top door frame and secure with Screws provided see Figure 34 page 29 3 Place bottom door frame on top of ash lip at front of fireplace see Figure 35 4 Secure bottom door frame to brick
41. f the above warranties Always specify model number and serial number when contacting the manufacturer To make a claim under this warranty the bill of sale or other proof of purchase must be presented This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser when purchased from an authorized dealer and only when installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with this product This warranty covers the cost of part s required to restore this product to proper operating condition and an allow ance for labor when provided by a FMI PRODUCTS LLC Authorized Service Center or a provider approved by FMI PRODUCTS LLC Warranty parts must be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and or FMI PRODUCTS LLC who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty Travel handling transportation diagnostic material labor and incidental costs associated with warranty repairs unless expressly covered by this warranty are not reimbursable under this warranty and are the responsibility of the owner Excluded from this warranty are products or parts that fail or become damaged due to misuse accidents improper installation lack of proper maintenance tampering or alteration s This is FMI PRODUCTS LLC s exclusive warranty and to the full extent allowed by law this express warranty excludes any and all other warranties expres
42. l firestop above framed hole Figure 15 Firestop Spacer with Attic Space Above Ceiling 122280 01E VENTING INSTALLATION Continued PENETRATING ROOF To maintain a 1 clearance to pipe on a roof with a pitch a rectangular opening must be cut 1 Determine center point where pipe will penetrate roof 2 Determine center point of roof Pitch is the distance the roof drops over a given span usually 12 6 12 pitch means that the roof drops 6 for each 12 measure horizontally down from roof rafters 3 Use roof opening chart Figure 16 to determine correct opening length and flashing required 4 Remove shingles around opening mea sured Cut out this section Minimum Measurements 14 3 36 5 1 30 2 5 76 2 cm e cm 1 4 2 5 cm yo A Pitch Slope Opening Used Flashing A Max Model No Flat 0 15 V6F 8DM 0 6 12 26 6 16 1 8 V6F 8DM 6 12 12 12 45 0 20 3 V12F 8DM Figure 16 Roof Opening Measurements 122280 01E FLASHING INSTALLATION V6F 8DM OR V12F 8DM Determine flashing to be used with roof open ing chart Slide flashing over pipe until base is flat against roof Replace as many shingles as needed to cover exposed area and flashing base Secure in position by nailing through shingles see Figure 17 DO NOT NAIL THROUGH FLASHING CONE Storm Collar Overlap as Shingles Top
43. lace Surround Assembly Clearance Spacer Fireplace Handle Bracket Conduit Cover Conduit One Conduit Two Electrical Duct Assembly Ash Box Assembly Ash Box Ring Hearth Support Brace Inner Dome Assembly Smoke Shelf 36 Smoke Shelf 42 Smoke Shelf 50 Air Kit Door Assembly Right Air Kit Door Assembly Left Screen 36 Screen 42 Screen 50 Screen Rod 36 Screen Rod 42 Screen Rod 50 Limit Switch Decorative Andiron PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN m Lava Rock Ember Material Ember Flakes Scrap Logs i Brick Panel Assemblies with Brick Housings 1 each right left rear Not a field replaceable part www fmiproducts com E ig o lt 9 N INN EB 0 AS EF A A ES Em gt 39 PARTS MODULE MODELS BBM 36 N P TKA BBM 42 N P TKA AND BBM 50 N P TKA 122280 01E www fmiproducts com 40 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 34 of this manual KEY NO PARTNO DESCRIPTION Base Weldment 2 x 122122 01 Pilot NG 122122 02 i Pilot LP 122032 01 Front Cover 4 122117 01 Valve NG 122117 02 Valve LP 5 114396 Brass Adapter 3 8 X 3 8 6 121836 01 Valve Bracket 7 121837 01 Battery Bracket 8 122118 01 Dexen Control Module 9 122
44. nd held remote Turn off all electric power to appliance if service is to be performed Fully open glass doors if installed Remove front hearth brick and control access panel Turn gas control knob clockwise W to OFF Do not force Replace front refractory brick access panel Fully close glass doors if installed COMBUSTION AIR KIT MODEL AK4 OPTIONAL The outside air kit lever is located at the left and right hand sides of fireplace see Figure 40 The vent can be installed through any outside wall a minimum of three feet below fireplace termination cap Lifting lever up will free the outside air door to open Pulling lever down will lock the door AX CAUTION Air inlet ducts are not to terminate in attic space Open Position pe Cond bo Figure 40 Outside Air Kit Lever www fmiproducts com 122280 01E CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING Installation and repair should be done by a quali fied service person The appli anceshouldbe inspected before each use and at least annually by a qualified service person More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding mate rial pet hair etc It is imperative that the control compartments burners and circulating air sys tem be kept clean A WARNING The logs can be hot Handle only when cool A WARNING Turn off gas and electricalpower before servici
45. ng appliance WARNING Failure to keep the primary air opening s of the burner s clean may resultin sooting and property damage GLASS DOORS Glass doors are optional with the fireplace When fireplace is in operation doors must be fully opened or fully closed position only or a fire hazard may be created see Figure 41 A fireplace equipped with glass doors oper ates much differently than a fireplace with an open front A fireplace with glass doors has a limited amount of air for combustion Excessive heat within fireplace can result if too large a fire is built or if combustion air gate is not completely open The following tips should be followed to assure that both fire place and glass doors retain their beauty and function properly Both flue damper and glass doors must be fully opened before starting fire This will provide sufficient combustion air and maintain safe temperatures in firebox 122280 01E WARNING Fireplaces equipped with glass doors should be operated only with doors fully opened or doors fully closed Doors if left partly open may draw gas and flame out of the fireplace opening creating risks of both fire and smoke pp lD W Doors Fully Closed Fireplace Front Doors Fully Opened Fireplace Front Figure 41 Bi Fold Glass Doors CLEANING GLASS Clean glass with any commercial glass cleaner or soap and water Do not use any
46. od flooring fireplace must be installed upon a metal or wood panel extending full width and depth of fireplace 3 Setfireplace directly in front of this open ing and slide unit back until nailing flanges touch side framing 4 Checklevel ofthe fireplace and shim with sheet metal if necessary 5 Before securing fireplace to prepared framing ember protector provided must be placed between hearth extension not supplied and under bottom front edge of fireplace to protect against glowing embers falling through If fireplace is to be installed on a raised platform a Z type ember protector not supplied must be 10 www fmiproducts com fabricated to fit your required platform height Ember protector should extend under fireplace a minimum of 1 1 2 Ember protector should be made of galvanized sheet metal 28 gauge minimum to pre vent corrosion 67 8 58 1 59 14 50 Le 51 14 42 gt 45 14 36 30 1 42 50 28 14 36 Figure 6 Rough Opening Dimensions for Installing in a Wall Maintain 1 1 2 Clearance at Sides and 65 42 Models Back of Fireplace 71 50 Models 1 1 2 Clearance Not Required at Nailing Flanges 86 5 36 Models 92 42 Models 100 50 Models Figure 7 Corner Installation 122280 01
47. ote Receiver 1 If module is installed in firebox remove floor media logs embers ember flakes and lava rock 2 Remove screws securing module to hearth floor see nstalling Module Be careful not to break or chip logs 3 Gloves must be worn when removing module as there may be sharp edges Carefully lift module out of firebox being careful with any wires that may be at tached 4 Carefully set module on floor to access battery housings 5 Remove switch plate from receiver see Figure 30 Battery Housing Cover Screws Switch Plat SH Batteries Figure 30 Installing Receiver Batteries 28 www fmiproducts com 6 Remove battery housing cover on remote receiver to expose battery housing see Figure 30 7 Install 4 AA batteries into housing follow ing positive and negative directions on battery housing cover removed in step 3 see Figure 30 8 Replace battery housing cover and switch plate 9 Install 2 D batteries into AC backup battery pack 10 See Installing Module to install module into firebox Installing Batteries in Hand Held Remote Control Unit 1 Remove battery cover on back of remote control unit 2 Install 3 AAA batteries as instructed in battery housing 3 Replace battery cover onto remote con trol unit Battery Cover Remote Control Unit SEEN i Battery AAA Housing Batteries
48. r The wire will assure proper spacing between inner and outer pipe sections Opening in collar around chimney attop offireplace must not be obstructed Never use blown insulation to fill chimney enclosure Continue to assemble chimney sections as outlined making sure that both inner and outer pipe sections are locked together When install ing double wall snap lock chimney together it is important to assure joint between chimney sections is locked Check by pulling chimney upward after locking Chimney will not come apart if properly locked It is not necessary to add screws to keep chimney together 14 www fmiproducts com FIRESTOP SPACERS V3600FS 8DM Firestop spacers are required at each point where chimney penetrates a floor space Their purpose is to establish and maintain required clearance between chimney and combustible materials When pipe passes through a framed opening into a living space above firestop must be placed onto ceiling from below as shown in Figure 14 If area above is a living space install firestop below framed hole Figure 14 Firestop Spacer with Living Space Above Ceiling They also provide complete separation from one floor space to another or attic space as required by most codes When double wall pipe passes through a framed opening into an attic space firestop must be placed into an attic floor as shown in Figure 15 If area above is an attic or insulated area instal
49. r 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 heater ready You can also visit FMI PRODUCTS LLC s web site at www fmiproducts com ACCESSORIES NOTICE All accessories may not be available for all fireplace models Purchase these accessories from your local dealer If they can not supply these accessories call FMI PRODUCTS LLC at 1 866 328 4537 for information You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual BI FOLD GLASS MASONRY DOORS BDMO36E 36 Ebony BDMO36G 36 Pewter BDMO36C 36 Oiled Bronze BDMO42E 42 Ebony BDMO42G 42 Pewter BDMO42C 42 Oiled Bronze BDMOSOE 50 Ebony BDMO50G 50 Pewter BDMOSOC 50 Oiled Bronze 34 www fmiproducts com AIR KIT AK4 AND AK4F Optional kit helps offset the negative pressure often existing in today s tightly constructed homes 8 B TYPE TRANSITION PIPE BTC 8 122280 01E WIRING DIAGRAM ef PILOT CONNECTORS BATTERY PACK q CONTROL MODULE Bu Bu Bk Y Bn Bn Bk Gn Og Bk Bu YI Bu Red GnOgBk REMOTE RECIEVER Bn NOTE CUT CONNECTOR amp STRIP 1 4 BATTERY RELAY 2 2 4 SIZE gt BATTERY NOTE CONNECTION lin FIELD ADAPTER
50. s or implied written or verbal and limits the duration of any and all implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose to two 2 years on new products and 30 days on factory reconditioned products from the date of first purchase FMI PRODUCTS LLC makes no other warranties regarding this product FMI PRODUCTS LLC s liability is limited to the purchase price of the product and FMI PRODUCTS LLC shall not be liable for any other damages whatsoever under any circumstances including indirect incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state For information about this warranty contact IR FMI PRODUCTS LLC 2701 S Harbor Blvd Santa Ana CA 92704 1 866 328 4537 122280 01 Rev E www fmiproducts com p ue 04 10
51. tronic ignition system 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 B is required See venting instructions beginning on page 12 A WARNING This gas appli ance must not be connected to a chimney flue servicing a solid fuel burning appliance BEFORE YOU BEGIN Before beginning the installation of your appliance 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 Modification 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 122280 01E WARNING Installation of this
52. uld be done by your gas supplier or a qualified service person A WARNING Before you pro ceed make sure your gas supply is OFF A manual shutoff valve has been included in the appliance s gas supply system You may consider installing an extra gas shutoff valve outside appliance s enclosure check with local codes where it can be accessed more conveniently with a key through a wall as shown in Figure 21 In conformance with local codes route a 1 2 NPT gas line to appliance through hole in left or right side of firebox 122280 01E FINISHING FIREPLACE Combustible materials such as wallboard gypsum board sheet rock drywall plywood etc may make direct contact with sides and top around the fireplace face It is important that combustible materials do not overlap face itself Brick glass tile or other noncombustible materials may overlap front face provided they do not obstruct essential openings such as louvered slots When overlapping with a noncombustible facing material use only noncombustible mortar or adhesive A CAUTION Do not kink flex ible gas line FMI PRODUCTS LLC recommends that a black iron gas line be routed from the gas source through a sediment trap shown in Figure 24 page 18 and into appliance Once connected through appliance a flexible gas line may be used for ease of installation to gas control valve see Figure 25 page 18 Before connecting black iron gas line
53. with two hex screws provided as shown in Figure 35 using a 7 16 open end or adjustable wrench Top Door Ash Lip Bottom Door Frame Ash Lip Hex Screw Figure 36 Installing Bottom Door Frame 30 www fmiproducts com INSTALLING GLASS DOORS Spring clips have been installed but some adjustments may be needed Install the doors using the following steps 1 With bifold doors completely folded insert bottom pivot pin into pivot hole located near bottom corner of front face opening and swing door to vertical position making sure top pins slide into door track Door is installed when top door pin snaps into spring clip 2 Repeat step 1 for remaining door If you find the doors do not close properly or do not appear level or straight proceed with section on door adjustment Fold Door Spring and Slide Clip Top Pins Into Track Insert Pin into Spring Clip Insert Bottom Pivot Pin a into Hole Pivot 4 Hole Figure 37 Installing Bi Fold Doors DOOR ADJUSTMENT Remove doors and slightly loosen lower pivot clips and upper spring clips Replace doors and fully close them Use 1 8 shims any material to level doors Once proper setting is achieved carefully open doors enough so that you can access spring clips with a phillips screwdriver Tighten screws See Figure 38 Figure 38 Adjusting Bi Fold Doors 122280 01E OPER
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