INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
The FPI Gas Insert must be installed in accordance with these instructions. Carefully read all the instructions in this manual first. Consult the building authority having jurisdiction 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 fire insurance and/or warranty.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
This appliance requires air for proper combustion. Always provide adequate combustion and ventilation air. Follow instructions and information in CAN/CGA B149 (in Canada) or the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 (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 35,000 Btu/h
Propane | 35,000 Btu/h |
Min. Input (Fan Off)
Natural Gas 17,500 Btu/h
Propane | 17,500 Btu/h | ||
Max. Output | Fan On | Fan Off | |
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Natural Gas | 26,800 Btu/h | 26,300 Btu/h | |
Propane | 27,500 Btu/h | 27,000 Btu/h |
The efficiency rating of the appliance is a product thermal efficiency rating determined under continuous operating conditions and was determined independent of any installed system.
INSTALLATION
INTO A SOLID FUEL
BURNING FIREPLACE OR FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE
The U35 Gas Inserts have been tested and approved to be vented into any masonry fireplace or approved solid fuel burning factory built fireplace that will allow the insert to physically fit into the firebox. Refer to the "Minimum Fireplace Dimensions" section 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.
*Check with your local inspector before commencing with this installation.
Installer must mechanically attach the supplied label to the inside of the firebox of the fireplace into which the gas fireplace insert is installed.
"WARNING: This fireplace has been converted for use with a gas fireplace insert only and cannot be used for burning wood or solid fuels unless all original parts have been replaced, and the fireplace
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:
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 |
| fireplace. |
5) | This appliance is Listed for bedroom |
| installations when used with a Listed Millivolt |
| Thermostat. Some areas may have further |
| requirements, check local codes before |
| installation. |
6) Always connect this insert to a vent system | |
| 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. |
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 manual or failure to use only parts |
| specifically 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 |
| fireplace. |
11) Due to high temperatures, the appliance | |
| should be located out of high traffic areas and |
| away from furniture and draperies. Children |
| and adults should be alerted to the hazards |
| of high surface temperatures, especially |
| the fireplace glass and gold trims, and |
| should stay away to avoid burns or clothing |
| ignition. Young children should be carefully |
| supervised when they are in the same room |
| as the appliance. Clothing or other flammable |
| material should not be placed on or near the |
Fuels: Approved for use with both natural gas, and propane. Approved as is for use at 0' to 4,500'
Electrical: 120V A.C. system.
Circulation Fan: Variable speed, 127 CFM.
Log Set: Ceramic fibre, 3 per set.
Vent System: 3"
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 in the U.S.A. This appliance should be installed by a qualified gas fitter technician only.
appliance. |
Emissions from burning wood or gas could contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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