MASONRY RADIANT GAS FIREPLACE WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITION OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL FIREBOX MODELS BVC-36Y, BVC-42Y and BVC-50Y Natural Gas Module models BBM-36N-TKA, BBM-42N-TKA AND BBM-50N-TKA PROPANE/LP MODULE models BBM-36P-TKA, BBM-42P-TKA AND BBM-50P-TKA Split Brick Panels with bricks series mbk-36,42,50(SS) (SH)-(R)I) PFS ® US WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. NOT FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL CHECK LOCAL CODES PRIOR TO INSTALLATION SAVE THIS BOOK This book is valuable.
Safety WARNING: This product contains and/or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate or service this fireplace. Improper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosions, electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning.
Safety Continued 11. Keep the area around your fireplace clear of combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapor and liquids. Do not run fireplace where these are used or stored. Do not place items such as clothing or decorations on or around fireplace. 12. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or other objects. 13. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper, cardboard, etc.) in this fireplace. Use only the gas type indicated on fireplace nameplate. 14.
Introduction Models BBM-36(N,P)-TKA, BBM-42(N,P)TKA and BBM-50(N,P)-TKA are vented gas appliances that use an electronic control valve and electronic ignition system. A FMI PRODUCTS, LLC venting system and vent cap are not supplied but are required for proper operation If a B-type venting system is installed, transition pipe model BTC-B is required. See venting instructions beginning on page 12. WARNING: This gas appliance must not be connected to a chimney flue servicing a solid fuel burning appliance.
Selecting Location To determine the safest and most efficient location for your appliance, you must take into consideration the following guidelines: 1. The location must allow for proper clearances (see clearance information on page 10). 2. Consider a location where heat output would not be affected by drafts, air conditioning ducts, windows or doors. 3. A location that avoids the cutting of joists or roof rafters will make installation easier. Figure 1 shows a plan view of a few common locations.
Product Dimensions 29" 22 1/2" 14 1/2" 22" 18 3/8" 19 13/16" (Ref.) 26 5/8" 15 5/8" 35 3/8" 4 /2" 1 1 5/16" 36" HEARTH 11" OUTSIDE AIR ACCESS 67" 61" 49" 58" 30" GAS LINE ACCESS 7" 1" 1" 36" 45 1/8" 10 1/2" 9 1/2" 3 1/2" 4 1/2" 7 1/4" 11" 15 1/4" Figure 3 - 36" Model BVC-36Y 122280-01E www.fmiproducts.
Product Dimensions Continued 30 1/2" 22 3/4" 15 3/4" 25" 22 1/2" 23 13/16" (Ref.) 29" 17 /8" 5 4 3/8" 41 3/8" 1 5/16" 42" HEARTH 5/8" OUTSIDE AIR ACCESS 11" 67" 58" 61" 49" 30" GAS LINE ACCESS 10 1/2" 9 1/2" 3 1/2" 7" 1" 42" 51 1/8" 4 1/2" 81/2" 13" 17" Figure 4 - 42" Model BVC-42Y 8 www.fmiproducts.
Product Dimensions Continued 38 1/2" 24" 19 1/4" 33" 23 13/16" 221/2" (Ref.) 28 1/2" 17 5/8" 49 3/8" 50" HEARTH 43/8" OUTSIDE AIR ACCESS 11" 67" 61" 58" 49" GAS LINE ACCESS 30" 10 1/2" 7" 1" 1 5/16" 50" 59" 9 1/2" 3 1/2" 4 1/2" 8 1/2" 13" 17" Figure 5 - 50" Model BVC-50Y 122280-01E www.fmiproducts.
Preinstallation Preparation selecting location To determine the safest and most efficient location for the fireplace, you must take into consideration the following guidelines: 1. The location must allow for proper clearances (see Figures 6 and 7). 2. Consider a location where fireplace will not be affected by drafts, air conditioning ducts, windows or doors. 3. A location that avoids cutting of joists or roof rafters will make installation easier. 4.
PreInstallation Preparation Continued 6. Using screws or nails, secure fireplace to framing through flanges located on sides of fireplace. WARNING: When finishing appliance, do not overlap combustible material onto the black front face. Brick, tile or other noncombustible materials may be applied to the face provided that any gap is between the material used and the face is caulked with a noncombustible caulking.
PreInstallation Preparation Continued TOP VIEW Combustible Material May Be Used Outer Surround 1 1/2" (3.8 cm) Max. 3" (7.6 cm) Max. 6" (15.2 cm) Max. SAFE ZONE 33° 9" (22.9 cm) 12" (30.5 cm) Perpendicular Wall Figure 10 - Side Clearances - Top View (Cross Section) Venting Installation A FMI PRODUCTS, LLC or an 8" B-type venting system must be connected to appliance for venting to the outside of building. Transition pipe model BTC-8 is required for use with B-type venting.
Venting INSTALLATION Continued EFFECTIVE HEIGHT OF TERMINATION CAP UP TO 6 FT. MAX. 12 FT. MINIMUM HEIGHT 17 FT. MINIMUM HEIGHT 3 FT. MINIMUM TO OFFSET Figure 12 - Typical Residential Installations Venting Installation using FMI PRODUCTS, LLC Venting System FMI PRODUCTS, LLC chimney system consists of 12", 18", 24", 36" and 48" snaplock, double-wall pipe segments, planned for maximum adaptability to individual site requirements.
Venting INSTALLATION Continued Assembly and installation of double wall chimney system Each double wall chimney section consists of a galvanized outer pipe, a stainless steel inner flue pipe and a wire spacer. Pipe sections must be assembled independently as chimney is installed. When connecting chimney directly to fireplace, inner flue pipe section must be installed first with lanced side up. Outer pipe section can then be installed over flue pipe section with hemmed end up.
Venting Installation Continued Penetrating roof To maintain a 1" clearance to pipe on a roof with a pitch, a rectangular opening must be cut. 1. Determine center point where pipe will penetrate roof. 2. Determine center point of roof. Pitch is the distance the roof drops over a given span, usually 12". A 6/12 pitch means that the roof drops 6" for each 12" measure horizontally down from roof rafters. 3. Use roof opening chart (Figure 16) to determine correct opening length and flashing required. 4.
Venting Installation Continued Terminations/Spark Arrestor Fireplace system must be terminated with listed round top or chase terminations. In any case, refer to installation instructions supplied with termination. Terminations approved for this fireplace are RT-8DM and RTL-8DM that can be used for flashing or chase and ET8DM, ETO-8DM, ETL-8DM and ETLO-8DM for chase style termination only. Figure 19 shows an RTL-8DM round top termination. CAUTION: Do not seal openings on the rooftop flashing.
Venting Installation Check this area along entire top edge of fireplace opening. Smoke or flame should be drawn into appliance opening. Continued finishing Fireplace Combustible materials, such as wallboard, gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, etc. may make direct contact with sides and top around the fireplace face. It is important that combustible materials do not overlap face itself.
Installation Continued CAUTION: Compounds used on threaded joints of gas piping shall be resistant to the action of Liquefied Petroleum (LP or propane) and should be applied lightly to ensure excess sealant does not enter the gas line. Gas Line Opening Equipment Shutoff Valve WARNING: All gas piping and connections must be tested for leaks after the installation is completed. After ensuring that gas valve is on, apply a commercial leak detection solution to all connections and joints.
Installation Continued Removing and Installing Smoke Shelf IMPORTANT: Smoke shelf must be removed before installing and grouting bricks. 1. Remove screws that attach smoke shelf to firebox top (see Figure 26). 2. Disconnect wires from limit switch. 3. When bricks have been installed and grout has dried completely, connect wires to limit switch and reinstall smoke shelf.
Installation Continued S109 S109 F079 F079 F036 F036 F140 F140 120848-01 FULL F104 F128 F012 FULL F012 F141 F011 F141 F078 F078 F036 F079 F036 F013 F132 F059 120848-01 F059 F011 F142 FULL F059 F011 F104 FULL F024 20 F134 F140 F132 F059 F011 FULL F140 F079 F013 FULL F140 F104 F128 F142 FULL F036 F036 F140 FULL FULL FULL F059 120848-01 F012 F012 FULL F059 F104 FULL F134 F024 RED IVORY FULL FULL (112140-01) (112140-05) ASH BRICK ASH BRICK (120848-01) (120
Installation Continued 36" SPLIT STACKED BRICK MATRIX FULL S047 S046 FULL FULL FULL S047 FULL FULL S047 FULL FULL FULL FULL S047 FULL S044 or S095 S043 S045 FULL S049 FULL FULL FULL S049 FULL S049 FULL S049 FULL S049 FULL S051 S046 S050 FULL FULL S046 S050 FULL FULL S046 S050 FULL FULL S046 S047 S047 S047 FULL FULL S046 S047 FULL FULL S050 S048 FULL FULL S047 FULL FULL S054 REAR REFRACTORY RED IVORY QTY FULL FULL 17 (112140-02) (112140-06) S048R S048W 12 S049R
Installation Continued 42" SPLIT STACKED BRICK MATRIX S077 S077 S046 FULL S046 FULL S077 S046 FULL S077 S076 S046 FULL S076 FULL FULL S077 S076 S077 FULL FULL S077 S076 S076 S076 FULL S076 FULL S050 FULL FULL FULL S050 FULL FULL FULL S050 FULL FULL FULL S050 S082 S045 or S081 S077 S077 S076 FULL FULL S046 S077 S076 FULL S046 S050 S077 S076 FULL FULL S046 S078 S076 FULL S046 S050 S077 S051 FULL S046 REAR REFRACTORY RED IVORY QTY FULL FULL 16 (112140-02)
Installation Continued 50" SPLIT STACKED BRICK MATRIX S076 FULL S076 S077 FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL S052 S050 S050 FULL S050 S054 122280-01E S076 FULL S076 S077 FULL S076 FULL FULL S077 FULL FULL S095 S077 FULL FULL S046 S077 FULL FULL S046 S077 S076 FULL S046 S050 FULL FULL S046 S052 S076 FULL S046 S048 FULL S051 FULL REAR REFRACTORY RED IVORY QTY FULL FULL 28 (112140-02) (112140-06) S048R S048W 12 S049R S049W 10 S051R S051W 2 S052R S052W 2 S049
Installation Continued 36" SPLIT HERRINGBONE BRICK MATRIX S003 S0 02 FU LL FU LL FU LL FU LL FU LL S0 72 69 S0 S0 74 69 S0 LL 2 FU 03 03 S1 r S o FU LL 69 S0 LL FU S073 S003 90 02 S0 14 14 S0 14 14 S0 FU FU LL S0 LL S0 FU FU LL 14 LL S0 FU FU LL 04 91 S0 S0 01 S0 01 S0 S0 F1 94 S0 58 S0 58 S0 58 S0 58 69 S0 LL FU S0 58 69 S0 LL FU S0 58 69 S0 LL FU S0 58 69 S0 LL FU S0 75 71 S0 01 S0 04 S0 F120 S003 LL 14 S0 S0 14 S0 FU LL S0 FU FU LL 14 S0
Installation Continued 42" SPLIT HERRINGBONE BRICK MATRIX S003 S0 02 LL S085 FU LL LL S085 FU FU FU FU LL FU 74 S085 S0 31 75 F1 71 S0 F0 03 FU S1 02 LL LL S0 S085 FU FU 02 LL S0 LL FU FU 02 LL LL S0 FU FU 02 LL LL S0 FU FU 02 LL S0 S085 LL FU FU 02 LL S0 S085 LL FU FU 02 LL S0 S085 LL S0 02 01 S0 04 S0 01 S0 S087 LL S003 LEFT REFRACTORY RED IVORY QTY FULL FULL 19 (112140-02) (112140-06) S001R S001W 2 S002R S002W 9 S003R S003W 2 S004R S004W
Installation Continued 50" SPLIT HERRINGBONE BRICK MATRIX S003 S0 98 S0 02 S0 07 7 7 7 7 7 7 FU 7 7 7 S0 9 7 7 7 02 S0 LL 02 S0 LL LL FU FU LL LL FU FU LL LL FU FU LL LL FU FU 06 LL LL FU S0 S0 62 08 S0 59 59 S0 S0 60 LL LL 60 06 FU FU S0 S0 FU LL S0 S0 LL FU FU S003 02 S0 LL FU LL S007 FU 2 S0 0 LL FU S007 LL LL FU FU LL S007 S007 FU S007 5 07 S1 S088 or F054 S0 6 LL 1 0 S1 LL FU S007 7 FU LL LL FU LL FU LL S007 FU 1 0 S1 LL F
Installation Continued Grouting instructions Material provided: 1 or 2 - 10 lb. bags of cement (depending on model) 1 or 2 - 10 lb. bags of sand (depending on model) Material required: 1 - Piping bag 1 - Joints striker 1 - Heavy duty mixing bucket 1 - Trowel 1. Moisten brick surface with damp sponge or spray bottle just prior to application. When bricks are wet, any excess grout mixture on bricks will easily wipe off. 2. In a heavy duty mixing bucket, pour seven (4-1/2) cups of water. Add 5 lbs.
Installation Continued Installing Batteries in Wireless hand-held REMOTE CONTROL and receiver NOTICE: Use only alkaline batteries (not included). Modules have remote control receiver already installed. Batteries should be installed in receiver and AC backup before module is installed into firebox. Installing Batteries in Remote Receiver 1. If module is installed in firebox, remove floor media logs, embers, ember flakes and lava rock. 2.
Installation Continued CAUTION: Gloves should be worn when installing module into fireplace. Metal edges may be sharp. 1. Plug module into J-Box on the right side of firebox floor. 2. Connect shutoff valve of module to flexible gas line. 3. Connect wires from limit switch to module (see Wiring Diagram, page 35). 4. Carefully place module into hearth in firebox. Attach using 3 screws each on left and right of module. Be careful not to chip or break logs.
Installation Continued Installing optional GLASS DOOR Accessory IMPORTANT: Install glass door frame before installing glass door. Installing Frame 1. Remove screws from smoke shelf (see Figure 26, page 19). 2. Mount top door frame and secure with screws provided (see Figure 34, page 29). 3. Place bottom door frame on top of ash lip at front of fireplace (see Figure 35). 4. Secure bottom door frame to brick with two hex screws provided as shown in Figure 35 using a 7/16" open end or adjustable wrench.
Operation FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights pilot. Do not try to light pilot by hand. B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
Operation Continued TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1. Turn off wall switch or press OFF on handheld remote. 2. Turn off all electric power to appliance if service is to be performed. 3. Fully open glass doors if installed. 4. Remove front hearth brick and control access panel. 5. Turn gas control knob clockwise to OFF. Do not force. 6. Replace front refractory brick access panel. 7. Fully close glass doors if installed.
Cleaning and Maintenance WARNING: Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. The appliance should be inspected before each use and at least annually by a qualified service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, pet hair, etc. It is imperative that the control compartments, burners and circulating air system be kept clean.
Replacement Parts Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866-328-4537.
I I Wiring Diagram S S PILOT CONNECTORS BATTERY PACK VALVE CONTROL MODULE SIZE "D" THTP SIZE "D" TP Bu Bu Bk Yl Bn Bn Bk Gn Og Bk Bk Bk Red Red TH Bu Yl Bu Red GnOg Bk Bn (NOTE: CUT CONNECTOR & STRIP 1/4") Bk REMOTE RECIEVER BATTERY RELAY 4 "AA" SIZE BATTERY Bn NOTE: CONNECTION IN FIELD TO J-BOX ADAPTER LIMIT SWITCH 13 CABLE TIE 122280-01E www.fmiproducts.
Troubleshooting Note: Before troubleshooting the system, make sure the gas shutoff valve is ON. The two most common causes of a malfunctioning gas appliance are: 1. Loose wiring connections 2. Construction debris clogging the pilot and/or gas control valve filter OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Ignitor will not spark or pilot 1. No gas supply or shutoff 1. Check to see if you have gas will not light valve is OFF supply and that equipment shutoff valve is opened 2. Air in gas line 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. IMPORTANT: Operating fireplace where impurities in air exist may create odors.
Parts Models BVC-36Y, BVC-42Y AND BVC-50Y 8 7 11 12 10 6 9 5 13 21 15/16 24 14 19 23 18 4 22 20 17 1 3 27 2 26 28 25 38 www.fmiproducts.
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Parts Module Models bbm-36(n,p)-tka, bbm-42(n,p)-tka and bbm-50(n,p)-tka 12 2 3 4 5 9 1 6 11 8 7 10 40 www.fmiproducts.
Parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ** 122122-01 122122-02 122032-01 122117-01 122117-02 14396 121836-01 121837-01 122118-01 122119-01 122121-01 120066-01 122751-03 122751-02 122751-01 120065-01 • • MLCR Hand-Held Remote • • • • • • • • • • • PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN www.fmiproducts.
Parts BRICK PANEL ASSEMBLIES PART NO. 120842-01 120842-02 120842-03 120845-01 120845-02 120845-03 120843-01 120843-02 120843-03 120846-01 120846-02 120846-03 120844-01 120844-02 120844-03 120847-01 120847-02 120847-03 42 DESCRIPTION MKB -36S S-(R MKB )(I) -36S H-(R MKB ) ( I) -42S S-(R MKB )(I) -42S H-(R MKB ) ( I) -50S S-(R MKB )(I) -50S H-(R ) ( I) This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater.
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Warranty KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model (located on product or identification tag)______________________________ Serial No. (located on product or identification tag)___________________________ Date Purchased ___________________________ Keep receipt for warranty verification.
