Installation

IMPORTANT:

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

The FPI Gas Insert must be installed in ac- cordance with these instructions. Carefully read all the instructions in this manual ﬁ rst. Consult the building authority having jurisdiction to de- termine 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 prop- erty damage. Failure to follow these instructions may also void your ﬁre insurance and/or warranty. This appliance can be used with a thermostat.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

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

SPECIFICATIONS

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

Gas Input Capacity:
Natural Gas	30,000 Btu/h
Propane	27,500 Btu/h
Min. Output (Fan Off)
Natural Gas	21,000 Btu/h
Propane	19,400 Btu/h
Max. Output (Fan On)
Natural Gas	22,000 Btu/h
Propane	20,500 Btu/h

Fuels: Approved for use with both natural gas, and propane. Approved as is for use at 0' to 2,000'. With a ﬁ eld installed conversion kit 0' - 4,500'.

Electrical: 120V A.C. system.

Circulation Fan: Variable speed, 127 CFM.

Log Set: Ceramic ﬁ bre, 7 per set.

Vent System: Minimum 4" B-Vent or listed gas fuel vent liner.

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). Disconnect piping from valve at test pres- sures over 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).

POLICY FOR SOLID FUEL BURNING AND FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACES

The FPI U31-2 may be installed and vented into any solid fuel ﬁ replace that has been installed in accordance with the National, Provincial and local building codes and is constructed of non- combustible materials.

1)Installer must mechanically attach the sup- plied label to the inside of the ﬁ rebox of the ﬁ replace into which the gas ﬁ replace insert is installed.

WARNING: This ﬁ replace has been con- verted for use with a gas ﬁ replace insert only and cannot be used for burning wood or solid fuels unless all original parts have beenreplaced,andtheﬁreplacere-approved by the authority having jurisdiction.

2)Do not cut any sheet-metal parts of the ﬁ replace, in which the gas ﬁ replace insert is to be installed.

3)Ifthefactory-builtﬁreplacehasnogasaccess hole(s) provided, an access hole of 1-1/2" (37.5mm) or less may be drilled though the lower sides or bottom of the ﬁ rebox in a proper workmanship like manner. This access hole must be plugged with a non- combustible insulation after the gas supply line has been installed.

4)The ﬁ replace ﬂ ue damper can be fully blocked open or removed for installation of the gas ﬁ replace insert.

5)The ﬁ replace and ﬁ replace chimney must be clean and in good working order and constructed of non-combustible materials.

6)The chimney cleanouts must ﬁ t properly.

7)Refractory (ﬁ rebricks), glass doors, screen rails, screen mesh and log grates can be removed from the ﬁ replace before installing the gas ﬁ replace insert.

8)Smoke shelves, shields and bafﬂ es may be removed if attached by mechanical fasten-

ers. If any part is removed it must not weaken the structural integrity of the factory built.

9)Trim panels or surrounds shall not seal ventilation openings in the ﬁ replace.

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/CGA B149 (in Canada) or the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1. This appliance should be installed by a qualiﬁ ed gas ﬁ tter technician 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 frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, animal hair, etc. It is imperative 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. In Canada room heaters must be installed with a Listed Millivolt Thermostat. Some areas may have further requirements, check local codes before installation.

6)This unit is not approved for installation into a mobile home.

7)Always connect this insert to a vent sys- tem venting 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.

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

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

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

6	FPI U31-2 Gas Fireplace Insert

INSTALLATION