Maintenance Instructions, Glass Gasket

MAINTENANCE

are temperature changes within the unit these sounds will likely re-occur. Again, this is normal for steel ﬁ reboxes.

Blower Thermodisc:

When this thermally activated switch turns ON it will create a small "clicking" sound. This is the switch contacts closing and is normal.

Pilot Flame:

While the pilot ﬂ ame is on it can make a very slight "whisper" sound.

Gas Control Valve:

As the gas control valve turns ON and OFF, a dull clicking sound may be audible, this is normal operation of a gas regulator or valve.

Unit Body/Firebox:

Different types and thicknesses of steel will expand and contract at different rates resulting in some "cracking" and "ticking" sounds will be heard throughout the cycling process.

MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

1)Always turn the gas valve to off before cleaning. For relighting, refer to lighting instructions. Keep the burner and control compartment clean by brushing and vacu- uming at least once a year.

When cleaning the logs, use a clean soft paint brush as the logs are fragile and easily damaged.

2)Clean (never when unit is hot) appliance, door and louvers with a damp cloth. Never use an abrasive cleaner. The gold louvers (and optional gold door) may be scratched if abrasives are used to clean them.

The heater is ﬁ nished in a heat resistant paint and should only be reﬁ nished with heat resistant paint (not with wall paint). FPI uses StoveBrite Paint - Metallic Black #6309.

3)Make a periodic check of burner for proper position and condition. Visually check the ﬂame of the burner periodically, making sure the ﬂ ames are steady; not lifting or ﬂ oating. If there is a problem, call a qualiﬁ ed service person.

4)The appliance and venting system must be inspected before use, and at least annually, by a qualiﬁ ed ﬁ eld service person, to ensure that the ﬂ ow of combustion and ventilation air is not obstructed.

During the annual service call, the burners should be removed from the burner tray and cleaned. Replace the embers but do not block the pilot.

5)Keep the area near the appliance clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other ﬂ ammable vapours and liquids.

WARNING: CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS OF HIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURE AND SHOULD STAY AWAY TO AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING IGNITION. YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CAREFULLYSUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM AS THE APPLIANCE.

CAUTION: ANYSAFETYSCREEN ORGUARDREMOVEDFORSERV- ICING AN APPLIANCE MUST BE REPLACED PRIOR TO OPERAT- ING THE APPLIANCE.

CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAM- MABLE MATERIAL SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON OR NEAR THE APPLIANCE.

6)Each time the appliance is lit, it may cause condensation and fog the glass. This condensation and fog is normal and will disappear in a few minutes as the glass heats up.

Never operate the appliance without the glass properly secured in place, with broken glass or with the door open.

7)Verify proper operation after servicing.

8)Periodically check the pilot ﬂ ames, there should be three strong blue ﬂ ames approx. 3/4" long - 1 ﬂ ame to the front burner, and 1 to the thermopile and one to the left. See diagrams below.

Correct ﬂame pattern has two strong blue ﬂames: 1 ﬂowing around the thermopile and 1 reaching towards the rear burner (it does not have to be touching the burner).

Top View of pilot ﬂ ame

Incorrect ﬂame pattern will have small, prob- ably yellow ﬂames, not coming into proper contact with the rear burner or thermopile.

Top View of pilot ﬂ ame

If you have an incorrect ﬂ ame pattern, contact your FPI dealer for further instruc- tions.

GOLD-PLATED TRIM

The 24 carat gold plated ﬁ nish on the trim requires little maintenance, and need only be cleanedwithadampcloth.DONOTuseabrasive materials or chemical cleaners, as they may harm the ﬁ nish and void the warranty.

Clean any ﬁngerprints off before turning the unit on. If the top louvers start to discolour, check the door gasket seal and replace if necessary.

LOG REPLACEMENT

The unit should never be used with broken logs. Turn off the gas valve and allow the unit to cool before opening door to carefully remove the logs. The pilot light generates enough heat to burn someone. If for any reason a log should need replacement, you must use the proper replacement log. The position of these logs must be as shown in the diagram under Log Installation.

NOTE: Improper positioning of logs may create carbon build-up and will alter the unit’s performance which is not covered under warranty.

GLASS GASKET

If the glass gasket requires replacement use 7/8" ﬂ at glass gasket (Part # 936-243) for the Bay Front and for the Flush Front.

FPI U31-2 Gas Fireplace Insert