OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OPTIONAL WALL

THERMOSTAT

A wall thermostat may be installed if desired. Connect the wires as per the wiring diagrams. Note that the wires are connected to the "TH" on the gas valve. Use table on page 14 to de- termine the maximum wire length:

Note: Preferable if the thermostat is installed on an interior wall.

FPI offers an optional programmable thermostat but any 250-750 millivolt rated non-anticipator typethermostatthatisCSA,ULCorULapproved may be used.

CAUTION

Do not connect the millivolt

wall thermostat wires

to the 120V wires.

Thermostat Wire Table

Recommended Maximum Lead Length

(Two-Wire) When Using Wall

Thermostat (CP-2 System)

Wire Size

Max. Length

14 GA.

50

Ft.

16 GA.

32

Ft.

18 GA.

20

Ft.

20 GA.

12

Ft.

22 GA.

9

Ft.

 

CAUTION

Do not connect the millivolt re-

mote control wires to

the 120V wires.

3)Install 3AAAalkaline batteries in transmitter and 4 AA alkaline batteries in the receiver. Install the receiver and its cover in the wall. Switch the remote receiver to "remote" mode. The remote control is now ready for operation.

FINAL CHECK

Before leaving this unit with the customer, the installer must ensure that the appliance is fi ring correctly. This includes:

1)Clocking the appliance to ensure the cor- rect fi ring rate (rate noted on label) at 15 minutes.

2)If required, adjusting the primary air to ensure that the fl ame does not carbon. First allow the unit to burn for 15 min. to stabilize.

CAUTION

Any alteration to the product that causes sooting or carboning that results in damage to the exterior facia is not the responsibility

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

DO NOT BURN THE APPLIANCE WITH THE GLASS ASSEMBLY REMOVED.

LIGHTING

PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: Gas cock knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF" unless it is partially depressed.

1)Open the bottom louver assembly

2)If the control knob is in the "OFF" position proceed to Step 5.

3)Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to "OFF". Knob cannot be turned from"PILOT"to"OFF"unlessknobispushed in slightly. Do not force.

4) Wait five minutes to allow gas, that may have

accumulated in the main burner compart-

ment, to escape. If you do smell gas, follow

the instructions on the front of this manual. If

OPTIONAL REMOTE

CONTROL

Use the FPI Remote Control Kit approved for this unit. Use of other systems may void your warranty.

The remote control kit comes with a hand held transmitter, a receiver and a wall mounting plate.

1)Choose a convenient location on the wall to install the receiver and the receptacle box (protection from extreme heat is very important). Run wires from the fi replace to that location, use Thermostat Wire Table.

2)Connect the wires as per the wiring diagram above.

Before operating this appliance, proceed through the following check list.

1)Read and understand these Instructions before operating this appliance.

2)Check to see that all wiring is correct and enclosed to prevent possible shock.

3)Check to ensure there are no gas leaks.

4)Make sure the glass door is in place. Never operate the appliance with the door glass removed.

5)Verify that all venting and the cap is unob- structed.

6)Verify log placement. If the pilot cannot be seen when lighting the unit - the logs or the embers have been incorrectly positioned.

7)The unit should never be turned off and on again without a minimum of a 60 second wait.

8)When lighting the appliance, the inside of the glass may fog up. This will burn off after a few minutes of operation.

 

you don't smell gas continue on to the next

 

step.

5)

Turn the gas control counter clockwise to

 

"PILOT".

6)

Push in control knob all the way and hold in.

 

Continually push and release the black but-

 

ton on spark igniter until pilot lights. Continue

 

to hold the control knob in for approximately

 

one minute, then release the gas control

 

knob. The pilot fl ame should continue to

 

burn. If the pilot does not remain lit, repeat

 

operation allowing a longer period before

 

releasing gas control knob.

7)

Turn gas control knob counter clockwise to

 

"ON".

8)

Use the rocker switch to operate main

 

burner.

9)

Rotate the variable fl ame control to adjust

 

the fl ame height higher or lower.

10) Close the bottom louver assembly.

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