Recoton/Advent U31-LP2, U31-NG2 installation manual Warranty, Conditions

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WARRANTY

FPI Fireplace Products are designed with reliability and simplicity in mind. In addition, our internal Quality Assurance Team carefully inspects each unit thoroughly before it leaves our facility. FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. is pleased to extend this limited lifetime warranty to the original purchaser of a FPI Product. This warranty is not transferable.

The Warranty: Limited Lifetime

The combustion chamber, heat exchanger, burner tubes/pans, logs, brick panels and gold plating (against defective manufacture only) are covered under the Limited Lifetime Warranty for fi ve (5) years for parts and subsidized labour* and parts only thereafter.

Glass is covered for lifetime against thermal breakage only, parts and subsidized labour* for fi ve (5) years and parts only thereafter from date of purchase.

External casting, surrounds and grills are covered against cracks and warps resulting from manufacturer defects, parts and subsidized labour* for three (3) years from the date of purchase and parts only thereafter.

Special Finishes - One year on brushed nickel and antique copper full screens and doors. You can expect some changes in color as the product "ages" with constant heating and cooling. FPI warranties the product for any manufacturing defects on the original product. However, the manufacturers warranty does not cover changing colors and marks, ie. fi nger prints, etc applied after the purchase of the product. Damage from the use of abrasive cleaners is not covered by warranty.

Electrical and mechanical components such as blowers, switches, wiring, thermodiscs, FPI remote controls, spill switches, thermopiles, thermocouples, pilot assembly compo- nents, and gas valves are covered for one year parts and subsidized labour* from the date of purchase. Blowers and valves replaced under warranty are considered repairs and continue as if new with appliance. ie. twelve (12) months from original purchase date of appliance with a minimum of three (3) months coverage from date of replacement.

FPI venting components are covered parts and subsidized labour* for three (3) years from date of purchase.

Simpson Dura-Vent venting components (Direct Vent units) are covered by Simpson Dura-Vent Inc. warranty.

Conditions:

Any part or parts of this unit which in our judgement show evidence of such defects will be repaired or replaced at FPI's option, through an accredited distributor or agent provided that the defective part be returned to the distributor or agent Transportation Prepaid, if requested.

Porcelain/Enamel - Absolute perfection is either guaranteed nor commercially possible. Any chips must be reported and inspected by an authorized dealer within three days of installation. Reported damage after this time will be subject to rejection.

It is the general practice of FPI to charge for larger, higher priced replacement parts and issue credit once the replaced component has been returned to FPI and evaluated for manufacturer defect.

The authorized selling dealer is responsible for all in-fi eld service work carried out on your FPI product. FPI will not be liable for results or costs of workmanship from unauthor- ized service persons or dealers.

At all times FPI reserves the right to inspect product in the fi eld which is claimed to be defective.

All claims must be submitted to FPI by authorized selling dealers. It is essential that all submitted claims provide all of the necessary information including customer name, purchase date, serial #, type of unit, problem, and part or parts requested, without this information the warranty will be invalid.

Exclusions:

This limited Lifetime Warranty does not extend to or include paint, door or glass gasketing or trim.

At no time will FPI be liable for any consequential damages which exceed the purchase price of the unit. FPI has no obligation to enhance or modify any unit once manufactured. ie. as products evolve, fi eld modifi cations or upgrades will not be performed.

FPI will not be liable for travel costs for service work.

Installation and environmental problems are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and therefore are not covered under the terms of this warranty policy.

Embers, rockwool, gaskets, door handles and paint are not covered under the terms of this warranty policy.

Any unit which shows signs of neglect or misuse is not covered under the terms of this warranty policy.

The warranty will not extend to any part which has been tampered with or altered in any way, or in our judgment has been subject to misuse, improper installation, negligence or accident, spillage or downdrafts caused by environmental or geographical conditions, inadequate ventilation, excessive offsets, negative air pressure caused by mechanical systems such as furnaces, fans, clothes dryer, etc.

Freight damage to stoves and replacement parts is not covered by warranty and is subject to a claim against the freight carrier by the dealer.

FPI will not be liable for acts of God, or acts of terrorism, which cause malfunction of the appliance.

Performance problems due to operator error will not be covered by this warranty policy.

Products made or provided by other manufacturers and used in conjunction with the operation of this appliance without prior authorization from FPI, may nullify your warranty on this product.

Any alteration to the unit which causes sooting or carboning that results in damage to the interior / exterior facia is not the responsibility of FPI.

* Subsidy according to job scale as predetermined by FPI.

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Contents U31 Gas Insert FPI GAS Fireplace Insert Table of Contents Safety Label MA Code CO Detector RequirementsInstallation Clearances to Combustibles Installation ChecklistMinimum Fireplace Dimensions Materials RequiredHigh Elevation GAS ConnectionDraft Hood Connection Test for Flue Spillage GAS Insert Aeration SystemVenting GAS Pressure TestOptional Brick Panel LOG SET InstallationBracket Pins on Rear Log SupportPinCutout Notch CutoutDiagram Rear View Faceplate Assembly Faceplate & Trim InstallationFlush Front Installation Rear View Trim Assembly DiagramDouble Door Screen BAY Front InstallationBAY Louvers Flush LouversMake sure the glass is centered Wiring DiagramSide Hook Full Screen Front Bottom Frame Switch Box Assembly Boss on rear left side Piece Hampton Cast Faceplate InstallationEnsure that Top and sides are Aligned Side Hook Slots Hampton Cast Faceplate Grill InstallationSlide side fi ller bracket U31 Grill Stop BracketFlanges Blanking Plate Excalibur Surround InstallationFaceplate Trim Bracket Firebox Flange Hooks Left Side Faceplate Bracket Trim Flange Slots Surround FaceplateOperating Instructions Copy of Lighting Instruction Plate Shutdown ProcedureFirst Fire GOLD-PLATED Trim MaintenanceMaintenance Instructions LOG ReplacementBay Glass Removal Door Glass FAN Maintenance ReplacementFlush Glass Replacement Aeration Adjustment RodDescription Parts ListBurner Assembly & Log Set Flush Door Bay Door402-918 Complete Faceplate Set with Black Trim Standard 400-939 Valve Access Faceplate402-919 Complete Faceplate Set with Black Trim Oversize 400-917 Complete Custom Faceplate SetParts List Hampton Cast Faceplate Assembly Conditions WarrantyInstaller Please complete the following information