Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product (V)GL36PN FMI
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For more information, visit www .fmiproducts.com NA TURAL GAS MODELS (V)GL36PN AND (V)GL36PNE PROP ANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)GL36PNP AND (V)GL36PNEP 3-SIDED (PENINSULA), VENTED DECORA TIVE GAS APPLIANCE OW.
www .fmiproducts.com 55175G 2 W ARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera - tion,service ormaintenancecan causeinjury orprop - erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures.
www .fmiproducts.com 55175G 3 SAFETy INFORMA TION W ARNING: This product c o n t a i n s a n d / o r g e n e r a t e s chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproduc - tiveharm.
www .fmiproducts.com 55175G 4 11. Keep the area around your replace clear of combustible materials, gasoline and other ammable vapor and liquids. Do not run re- place where these are used or stored. Do not place items such as clothing or decorations on or around replace.
www .fmiproducts.com 55175G 5 Figure 2 - T ypical T wo-Sided Fireplace Installation INTRODUCTION Models (V)GL36PN/P and (V)GL36PNE/P are decorative gas appliances that use a millivolt gas control and piezo pilot or an electronic gas control valve with an electronic ignition system respectively .
www .fmiproducts.com 55175G 6 Figure 3 - Clearances from T op V iew Figure 4 - Clearances from Side V iew MANTEL CLEARANCES W oodwork, such as wood trims, mantel s and other comb ustib le materia ls, should not be placed within 7" of the opening of this appliance (see Figure 5).
www .fmiproducts.com 55175G 7 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued FRAMING Co ns tr uc t fr am i n g us in g di me ns io ns sh ow n if Fi gu re s 6, 7 and 8. (Use the gure applicable to your applica - ti on .) F ig ur e 6 sh ow s the f ra mi ng d im en si ons p rio r to hav in g th e ap pl ianc e in pla ce.
www .fmiproducts.com 55175G 8 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT (MODEL AK4) The installation of an outside air kit should be completed during the rough framing of the re- place due to the nature of it's location. Outside combustion air is accessed through a vented crawl space.
www .fmiproducts.com 55175G 9 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued GAS SUPPL Y TESTING Note: This section is intended as a guide for quali - ed technicians installing gas to this appliance. CAUTION: Do not connect appliancebefore pressuretest - ing gas piping.
www .fmiproducts.com 55175G 10 T o install: 1. Remove gas line cover plate from appliance’ s outer surround at the location to be used. 2. Remove insulation from inside the gas line conduit sleeve. 3. Run gas line through sleeve. 4. Prepare incoming black iron gas line with T eon tape or pipe joint compound.
www .fmiproducts.com 55175G 11 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued MANTELS Mantels, combustible or non-combustible, may be constructed as long as proper clearances are observed (see Figure 5, page 6 and Clearances , page 6). PILOT ASSEMBL Y ADjUSTMENT The pilot assembly is factory preset for the proper ame height.
www .fmiproducts.com 55175G 12 OPTIONAL GLASS DOOR Glass doors are optional with this gas appliance (see Replacement Parts and Accessories , page 19). Installing Glass Door 1. Be sure top spring clip hole is aligned with hole in replace frame (see Figure 21).
www .fmiproducts.com 55175G 13 OPERA TING FIREPLACE MILLIV OL T MODELS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING W ARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly , a re or explosion may result causing property damage, per - sonalinjuryorlossoflife.
www .fmiproducts.com 55175G 14 TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1. T urn off the wall switch. 2. T urn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed. 3. Remove control access panel. 4. Pus h in gas con tr ol knob and tur n clock wis e to “OFF”.
www .fmiproducts.com 55175G 15 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE W ARNING: Installation and repair should be done by a qualied service person. The applianceshouldbeinspected before each use and at least annuallyby a qualiedservice person.
www .fmiproducts.com 55175G 16 DO NOT CONNECT N.C.SW HE A T LIMIT SWITCH TH/TP TP TH WA LL SWITCH (SUPPLIED) TO 120V THERMOPILE PILOT IGNI TO R O F F P I L O T O N PILO T SAFET Y WIRE MAIN GAS INCOMING SUPPL Y MILLIVOL T WIRING DIAGRAM STEP DOWN TRANSFORMER EV2 SUPPL Y INCOMING MAIN GAS EV1 TO GAS LINE BURNER 24V AC N.
www .fmiproducts.com 55175G 17 TROUBLEShOO TING MILLIVOL T SYSTEM 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.
www .fmiproducts.com 55175G 18 TROUBLEShOO TING ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM 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.
www .fmiproducts.com 55175G 19 REPLACEMENT P ARTS AND ACCESSORIES Purchase these replace replacement parts and accessories from your local dealer . If they can not supply these parts, call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866-328-4537 for referral information.
55175 Rev . G 09/09 WARRANTy KEEP ThIS WARRANTy FMI PRODUCTS, LL C LIMITED WARRANTIES NewProducts Standard Warranty: FMI PRODUCTS, LLC warrants this new product and any parts thereof to be free fro.
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