B-VENT DECORATIVE GAS FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL PFS ® US models P324E, VP324E, P325E(B) AND VP325E(B) Natural Gas WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. FOR YOUR SAFETY — Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. — WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS : • Do not try to light any appliance.
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 Continued WARNING: Installation of this appliance should be done by a qualified service person well trained in the installation of such appliances. You will also need a building permit from your local Building and Safety Commissioner before installing this appliance; otherwise your insurance company may not cover this appliance. NOTICE: This appliance is not intended to be used as a primary source of heat. CAUTION: Do not connect appliance before pressure testing gas piping.
Product Specifications GAS RATING - NATURAL P324E, VP324E P325E(B), VP325E(B) Max. Input Rating: 15,000 Btu/Hr 25,000 Btu/Hr Manifold Pressure: 3.5" WC (.87 kPa) 3.5" WC (.87 kPa) Minimum Supply Pressure: 4.5" WC (1.12 kPa) 4.5" WC (1.12 kPa) Maximum Supply Pressure: 10.5" WC (2.66 kPa) 10.5" WC (2.66 kPa) Orifice Size: # 49 # 40 GAS RATING - PROPANE/LP Max. Input Rating: 15,000 Btu/Hr 25,000 Btu/Hr Manifold Pressure: 10" WC (2.49 kPa) 10" WC (2.49 kPa) Minimum Supply Pressure: 11" WC (2.74 kPa) 11" WC (2.
Pre-Installation Preparation CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles are: • Top of Spacers 0" min. • Back/Sides of Outer Surround 0" min. • Drywall to Sides of Front Face (Nailing Flanges) 0" min. • “B” Vent Surfaces 1" min. • Ceiling to Opening 42" min. • Floor 0" min. • Perpendicular Wall See Figure 6 CAUTION: Do not block required air spaces with insulation or any other material. Do not obstruct effective opening of appliance with any type of facing material.
Pre-Installation Preparation Continued FRAMING 1. Frame appliance enclosure as illustrated in Figures 7 and 8. Note: If a wall covering is used to line enclosure, then all measurements must be from surface of covering. 2. Place appliance into framing and secure. Note: If appliance is to be raised above floor level, a platform must be built to support appliance. 3. Install supply line to appliance using a 1/2" NPT black iron gas line terminating 2 5/16" above bottom of appliance.
Venting INSTALLATION Continued This appliance may be vented through a manufactured chimney system or a masonry chimney using a B-vent adapter or a chimney liner system if all are listed, inspected and approved by local codes and/or building authorities. The examples shown in Figure 9 are typical of most B-vent installations and codes practices. Example 1: Shows the minimum allowable system height and lateral offset for a 60° or greater inclination.
Venting INSTALLATION Continued It is not recommended that this appliance be common vented with an existing gas burning appliance. However, if it becomes necessary to common vent this appliance, the venting system must be sized and configured in accordance with the common venting guides Appendix G of the current National Fuel Gas Code NFPA No. 54/ANSI Z223.1.
Fireplace Installation WALL SWITCH INSTALLATION The installation of a wall switch allows you to activate the gas control valve and turn the fireplace on and off. The wall switch is to be connected to the incoming 120 volt regular household wiring that supplies the electricity to the fireplace. Refer to Wiring Diagram, page 21. Optional Remote control INSTALLATION (model WRC) Note: If using optional wireless hand-held remote control, wall switch must be in ON position to be operational.
Fireplace Installation Continued GAS LINE HOOK-UP WARNING: Gas line hookup should be done by your gas supplier or a qualified service person. WARNING: Before you proceed, make sure your gas supply is OFF. The appliance and it’s individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
Fireplace Installation Continued Sediment Trap (Not Supplied) 3" Min. (7.
Fireplace Installation Continued EMBER AND PAN MATERIAL placement 1. Open bag(s) of vermiculite and fill entire burner pan until burner tube is completely covered (see Figure 20). 2. Smooth pan material just even with edges of burner pan. 3. Remove ember material from bag and flatten small amounts into quarter size pieces and lay on top of surface of pan material (see Figure 21). 4.
Fireplace Installation Continued 3. Rest front of log 3 between first two grate fingers on left of grate assembly and rear of log 3 into notch on left front of log 1(see Figure 26). 4. Place top of log 4 into notch on log 1. Rest log 4 on center of grate as shown in Figure 27. 5. Place top of log 5 into notch on top right of log 1 (see Figure 27).
Fireplace Installation Continued NOTICE: Do not put lava rock inside the burner pan or around the air mixer fitting. Placing lava rock inside the burner pan or blocking the openings of the propane/LP air-mixer could cause performance problems. APPLIANCE ENCLOSURE Before finishing enclosure around appliance, inspect all joints around outer surround. Any gaps between nailing flanges and framing should be sealed with noncombustible insulation or caulking.
Fireplace Installation Continued 4. Tilt glass assembly fully vertical until outer pivot pin snaps into mounting hole in upper spring clip (see Figure 31). 5. Once top and bottom pins are secured, unfold door into closed position. 6. Repeat process for opposite door assembly. 7. To adjust doors, slide them partially open. Using a screwdriver, loosen hold-down screws in spring clip and pivot plate (see Figure 32). 8. Close both doors until evenly joined at middle and note gap at outer edges of the face. 9.
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 has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. 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. 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. Sensing Rod Pilot Burner Ignitor 5. Turn equipment shutoff valve clockwise to the OFF position. 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. WARNING: The logs can be hot. Handle only when cool.
PV/MV TR GND PV www.fmiproducts.com GAS LINE TO BURNER TH EV2 MV EV1 VENT SAFETY SHUTOFF SWITCH IGN 120V AC STEP DOWN TRANSFORMER 24V AC WALL SWITCH (SUPPLIED) ON OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL BLACK WHITE GREEN 108794-01G OFF INCOMING MAIN GAS SUPPLY BLACK INCOMING 120V AC (FUSE BOX OR BREAKER) ELECTRICAL RATING: 120v, 60Hz, 0.
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 will not light 1. No gas supply, or shutoff valve is OFF 1. Check to see if you have gas supply and that equipment shutoff valve is opened 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Dark residue on logs or inside of fireplace 1. Improper log placement 2. Air holes at burner inlet blocked 1. Properly locate logs 2. Clean out air holes at burner inlets. Periodically repeat as needed 3. Remove blockage or replace burner 4. Have the vent system inspected, including the termination cap. Remove any restrictions or obstruction 5. Clear excess embers until a minimum gap of 1/2" remains under the grate 3.
Accessories Purchase these accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866-328-4537 for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. Air kit - AK4 32" Perimeter Trim kit Remote Control Kits 32" Louver Trim kit (Rolled Louvers Only) Optional kit helps offset the negative pressure often existing in today's tightly constructed homes.
Parts Models P324E and VP324E 44 44 24-2 24-6 24-11 24-5 24-10 24-12 24-1 22 LP 24-9 24-8 24-4 18 24-7 20 18 24-3 24-9 24-8 NG 21 1 36 34 35 24 42 37 19 15 41 1 13 23 12 43 33 14 7 17 11 11 5 9 40 31 10 3 25 27 26 29 14 6 28 16 2 30 4 32 38 39 5 32 26 www.fmiproducts.
Models P324E and VP324E Parts This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 20 of this manual. KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24-1 24-2 24-3 24-4 24-5 24-6 24-7 24-8 24-9 24-10 24-11 24-12 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 PART NO.
Parts Models P325E(B) and VP325E(B) 44 24-6 44 24-2 24-5 24-11 45 24-10 24-1 24-12 8 LP 24-9 24-8 24-4 18 24-7 46 21 18 24-9 24-8 NG 24-3 35 1 34 36 24 42 37 19 15 9 11 1 41 36 13 43 33 12 23 14 22 10 47 2 54 5 3 26 17 29 6 40 25 31 27 20 14 28 16 7 30 4 32 38 39 5 32 28 www.fmiproducts.
Parts Models P325E(B) and VP325E(B) This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 20 of this manual. KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24-1 24-2 24-3 24-4 24-5 24-6 24-7 24-8 PART NO.
Parts Log assembly 4 5 3 4 2 1 3 1 2 P324E and VP324E Models KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 30 109109-01 105958-05 105960-05 901100-02 901102-02 DESCRIPTION Log Set Front Log Rear Log Top Right Log Top Left Log P325E(B) and VP325E(B) Models QTY. 1 1 1 1 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 109100-02 109421-01 109420-01 108723-01 108722-01 108720-01 www.fmiproducts.com DESCRIPTION Log Set Rear Log Front Right Log Front Left Log Top Y-Log Top Log QTY.
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