Installation

IMPORTANT:

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

The FPI Gas Fireplace must be installed in accordance with these instructions. Carefully read all the instructions in this manual ﬁ rst. Consult the building authority having jurisdic- tion to determine the need for a permit prior to starting the installation.

NOTE: Failure to follow the instructions could cause a malfunction of the heater which could result in death, serious bodily injury, and/or property damage. Failure to follow these instructions may also void your ﬁ re insurance and/or warranty.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

This appliance requires air for proper combus- tion. Always provide adequate combustion and ventilation air. Follow instructions and informa- tion in CSA B149.1 (in Canada) or the National Fuel Gas CodeANS Z223.1/NFPA(in the USA), regarding requirements for combustion and ventilation air.

GAS PRESSURE

TESTING

The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than

1/2 psig. (3.45 kPa).

SPECIFICATIONS

At pressures over 1/2 psig, the pipe to the unit must be disconnected.

Gas Input Capacity:

Natural Gas 38,000 Btu/h

Propane

35,500 Btu/h

Min. Input:

Natural Gas 20,000 Btu/h

Propane

19,000 Btu/h

Fuels: Approved for use with both natural gas, and propane. Approved as is for use at 0' to 4,500' (0-1370m).

Electrical: 120V A.C. system.

Circulation Fan: Variable speed, 127 CFM.

Log Set: Ceramic ﬁ bre, 8 per set.

Vent System: 3" co-linear aluminum ﬂ ex.

INSTALLATION INTO A SOLID FUEL BURNING FIREPLACE OR FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE

The E33 Gas Inserts have been tested and ap- proved to be vented into any masonry ﬁ replace or approved solid fuel burning factory built

ﬁreplace that will allow the insert to physically

ﬁt into the ﬁ rebox. Refer to page 6 for minimum

ﬁreplace clearances.

If the factory built ﬁreplace* height is too low for your Insert, you may remove the smoke bafﬂe plate and damper from the factory built ﬁreplace as long as these items are saved and are reinstalled in the event that the Insert is removed. NOTE:Any alterations made to the listed solid fuel burning factory built ﬁreplace may void the listing of the ﬁreplace. Cutting any sheet-metal parts of theﬁreplace,inwhichthegasﬁreplaceinsert is to be installed, is prohibited.

If the factory-built ﬁreplace has no gas ac- cess hole(s) provided, an access hole of 1.5" (37.5mm) or less may be drilled through the lower sides or bottom of the ﬁrebox in a proper workmanship like manner. This access hole must be plugged with non-com- bustible insulation after the gas supply line has been installed.

The ﬁreplace and ﬁreplace chimney must be clean and in good working order and con- structed of non-combustible materials and chimney cleanouts must ﬁt properly. Refrac- tory, glass doors, screen rails, screen mesh, and log grates can be removed from the ﬁreplace before installing the gas ﬁreplace insert. Smoke shelves, shields and bafﬂes may be removed if attached by mechani- cal fasteners. A tight connection between the gas ﬁreplace insert ﬂue collar and the ﬁreplace chimney must be made.

*Check with your local inspector before com- mencing with this installation.

BEFORE YOU START

Safe installation and operation of this appliance requires common sense, however, we are required by the Canadian Safety Standards and ANSI Standards to make you aware of the following:

General Safety Information

1)The appliance installation must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes, with CAN/CSA B149.1 (in Canada) or the National Fuel Gas CodeANSI Z223.1 NFPA54 in the U.S.A.This appliance should beinstalledbyaqualiﬁedgasﬁttertechnician only.

2)Installation and repair should be done by a qualiﬁed service person.

3)The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service person. More fre- quent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, animal hair, etc. It is impera- tive that control compartments, burners and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.

4)See general construction and assembly instructions. This appliance may only be installed in a vented, noncombustible ﬁ re- place.

5)This appliance is Listed for bedroom instal- lations when used with a Listed Millivolt Thermostat. Some areas may have further requirements, check local codes before installation.

6)Always connect this appliance to a vent system vent that is run (or routed) to the outside of the building envelope. Never vent to another room or inside a building. Make sure that the vent is properly sized and is of adequate height to provide the proper draft.

7)Inspect the venting system annually for blockage and any signs of deterioration.

8)Any glass removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.

9)WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with the diagrams in this manualorfailuretouseonlypartsspeciﬁ- cally approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury.

10)To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who is unfamiliar with the operation to use the ﬁ replace.

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INSTALLATION