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  • Page 1

    W ARNING: If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly , a fi re or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Installation and service must be performed by a[...]

  • Page 2

    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 2 T o the New Owner: Congratulations! Y ou are the owner of a state-of-the-art Excalibur ® Gas Fireplace by FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNA TIONAL L TD. The P95-3 is a hand crafted appliance and has been designed to provide you with all the warmth and charm of a wood fi replace at the ?[...]

  • Page 3

    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Log Set Installation ...................................................... 27 Glass Door Installation ................................................ 29 Front Facade ............................................................... 29 Optional Screen Doors ...........[...]

  • Page 4

    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 4 This is a copy of the label that accompanies each P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace. We have printed a copy of the contents here for your review . The safety label is located on the front inside base of the unit, visible when the bottom louver is open. NOTE: Excalibur ® u[...]

  • Page 5

    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 5 REQUIREMENTS 5.08: Modifica tions to NFPA-54, Chap ter 10 (2) Revise 10.8. 3 by adding the following a dditional re quirements: (a) For all side wall hor izontally ve nted gas fueled e quipment insta lled in every dwellin g, building or str ucture used in whole or in part for residentia[...]

  • Page 6

    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 6 INST ALLA TION CHECKLIST 1) Check all clearances to combustibles. Refer to the following sections: a) Locating Y our Gas Fireplace b) Clearances c) Combustible Mantels d) Unit Base Stand-offs e) Framing and Finishing f) Hearth Requirement g) Unit Assembly Prior to Installation h) V enti[...]

  • Page 7

    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 7 INST ALLA TION Side W all Clearance 6-1/2" (165mm) Horizontal V ent Clearances T op 3" Side 2" Bottom 2" V ertical Vent Clearances 1-1/4" (32mm) * see mantle clearance instructions in the "Combustible Mantels" section. CLEARANCES The clearances listed [...]

  • Page 8

    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 8 FRAMING AND FINISHING 1) Determine the total thickness of facing material (e.g. drywall plus ceramic tiles) to allow the fi nished surface to be fl ush with the front of the unit. T otal facing thickness can vary from 1/2" (13mm) to 1" (32mm) thick. Install T op Standoffs &a[...]

  • Page 9

    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 9 INST ALLA TION Fireplace S tand No hearth is required when the unit is raised 3" (76mm) off of the floor surface Flooring HEARTH REQUIREMENTS Floor Mounted Fireplaces F ACING REQUIREMENT Facing Over 1" (25mm) Thick If the facing material is over 1" (25mm) thick (example: [...]

  • Page 10

    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 10 Back V iew of Cover Plate Pin Holes T op Clip INST ALLA TION VENTING INTRODUCTION The P95-3 uses the "balanced fl ue" technology Co-axial system. The inner liner vents products of combustion to the outside while the outer liner draws outside combustion air into the combustio[...]

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    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 11 VENTING FPI Direct V ent System Flex Horizontal T erminations Only These venting systems, in combination with the P95-3 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace, have been tested and listed as a direct vent he ater system by W arnock Hersey . The location of the termination cap must conform to the r[...]

  • Page 12

    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 12 INST ALLA TION EXTERIOR VENT TERMINA TION LOCA TIONS A= Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony *(min. 12"/30cm) B= Clearance to window or door that may be opened *(12"/30cm) C= Clearance to permanently closed window *(min. 12"/30cm) D= V ertical clearanc[...]

  • Page 13

    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 13 SIMPSON DURA-VENT VENTING The Simpson Dura-Vent Direct Vent System offers a complete line of component parts for installation of both horizontal and vert ical installations. Many items are offered in decorative black, as well as galvanized fi nish. We recommend using the galvanized ?[...]

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    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 14 INST ALLA TION SIMPSON DURA-VENT VENTING COMPONENTS LIST All Simpson Dura-V ent components are available directly from FPI. 5" x 8" Description 1208 6" Pipe Length 1208B 6" Pipe Length, Black* 1207 9" Pipe Length 1207B 9" Pipe Length, Black* 1206 12" [...]

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    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 15 VENTING ARRANGEMENTS - HORIZONT AL TERMINA TIONS SIMPSON DURA-VENT DIRECT VENT GS SYSTEM and FPI DIRECT VENT SYSTEM (FLEX) (Propane & Natural Gas) The diagram shows all allowable combinations of vertical runs with horizontal terminations, using one 90 o elbow (two 45 o elbows equal[...]

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    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 16 Horizontal V enting with T wo (2) 90 o Elbows Horizontal V enting with Three (3) 90 o Elbows INST ALLA TION One 90 o elbow = T wo 45 o elbows. One 90 o elbow = T wo 45 o elbows. Option V H + H1 A) 0' Min. 2' Max. B) 1' Min. 3' Max. C) 2' Min. 4' Max. D) 3&[...]

  • Page 17

    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 17 V ertical V enting with T wo (2) 90 o Elbows V ertical V enting with Three (3) 90 o Elbows INST ALLA TION One 90 o elbow = T wo 45 o elbows. One 90 o elbow = T wo 45 o elbows. Option V H V + V1 A) 0' Min. 2' Max. 1' Min. B) 1' Min. 4' Max. 2' Min. C) 2&apo[...]

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    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 18 INST ALLA TION • V ent must be supported at offsets. • Firestops are required at each fl oor level and whenever passing through a wall. • Maintain clearances to combustibles. Note: Must use optional fl ue adapter when using Simpson Dura-V ent pipe (Part # 770-994). VENTING ARRA[...]

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    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 19 The P95-3 is approved for a maximum 40 ft. straight vertical, with Simpson Dura-V ent Direct Vent GS vent systems for Propane and Natural Gas, as per the diagram. The shaded area in the diagram shows all allowable combinations of straight vertical and offset to vertical terminations wi[...]

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    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 20 INST ALLA TION Diagram 4 NOTE: For Snorkel terminations in ABOVE grade installations, follow national or local code requirements. Below Grade Installation If the Snorkel T ermination must be installed below grade, i.e. basement application, proper drainage must be provided to prevent w[...]

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    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 21 Diagram 3 Diagram 5 Diagram 1 Diagram 2 Note: Apply sealant "Mill-Pac" to inner pipe and high temperature silicone sealant to outer pipe on every twist- lock joint. Diagram 5 Diagram 6 VERTICAL TERMINA TION 1) Maintain the 1-1/2" clearances (air spaces) to combustibles w[...]

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    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 22 INST ALLA TION 4) Separate the 2 halves of the wall thimble and securely fasten the one with the tabs to the outside wall making sure that the tabs are on top and bottom. Fasten the other thimble half to the inside wall. The thimble halves slip inside each other and can be adjusted for[...]

  • Page 23

    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 23 GAS PIPE PRESSURE TESTING The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut-off valve dur in g a n y pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig. (3.45 kPa). Disconnect piping fro[...]

  • Page 24

    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 24 INST ALLA TION CONVERSION KIT# 773-969 FROM NG T O LP FOR P95-3 USING SIT 820 NOV A GAS V AL VE THIS CONVERSION MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED GAS FITTER IF IN DOUBT DO NOT DO THIS CONVERSION !! Each Kit contains one LPG Conversion Kit and one DC Sparker Kit. LPG Conversion Kit Contains: [...]

  • Page 25

    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 25 INST ALLA TION 12) Reverse steps 6) to 1). 13) Attach the label "This unit has been converted to LPG near or on top of the serial # decal. 14) Replace yellow "Natural Gas" label with red "LPG" label. W ARNING! Do not overtighten the screw . Recommended to grip [...]

  • Page 26

    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 26 INST ALLA TION 30) Check inlet and outlet pressures. 31) Check operation of fl ame control. 32) Check for proper fl ame appearance and glow on logs. Installer Notice: These instructions must be left with the appliance. 19) Connect the DC spark generator wires to the SIT V alve with t[...]

  • Page 27

    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 27 4) Place Log 312 on the front right side of the burner , fi tting the log on the 2 pins. LOG SET INST ALLA TION Read the instructions below carefully and refer to the diagrams. If logs are broken do not use the unit until they are replaced. Broken logs can interfere with the pilot ope[...]

  • Page 28

    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 28 Pin INST ALLA TION Place embers on the burner tray . DO NOT BLOCK BURNER HOLES 13) T est fi re to ensure proper light off (make sure fl ame fl ows smoothly from one end of burner to the other). If there is any fl ame hesitation, check that area for any blockage of the burner ports.[...]

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    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 29 Door Flange OPTIONAL SCREEN DOORS GLASS DOOR INST ALLA TION 1) Fit top door bracket over the fl ange at the top of the fi rebox. 2) Secure with 3 screws on the bottom. FRONT F ACADE INST ALLA TION 2) Place the Front Facade into position by sliding the 2 holes in the bottom brackets o[...]

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    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 30 INST ALLA TION ACCENT KIT INST ALLA TION 3) Remove the handles by removing the nut and screw . Install the new handles by placing them in position over the holes on the surround louver . Put the screws through the holes and secure them by tightening them with a nut. 4) Place the emblem[...]

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    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 31 INST ALLA TION Option 1: REMOTE CONTROL Use the Excalibur ® 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[...]

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    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 32 WIRING DIAGRAMS Caution: Ensure that the wires do not touch any hot surfaces and are away from sharp edges. This heater does not require a 120V A.C. supply for operation. In case of a power failure, the burner switch and the optional remote control/ thermostat will continue to operate.[...]

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    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 33 For PROP ANE Units and Units Equipped with DC Spark Boxes* *For installation of the DC Spark Box refer to the LP Conversion instructions in this manual. INST ALLA TION[...]

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    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 34 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 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 in the door fr[...]

  • Page 35

    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 35 Copy of the Lighting Plate Instructions NORMAL OPERA TING SOUNDS OF GAS APPLIANCES It is possible that you will hear some sounds from your gas appliance. This is perfectly normal due to the fact that there are various gauges and types of steel used within your appliance. Listed below a[...]

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    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 36 4) Drop the thermocouple or thermopile down from the bracket and pull it out of the unit. 5) Reinstall the new ones in reverse order . GLASS GASKET If the glass gasket requires replacement use a tadpole glass gasket (Part # 936-155). DOOR GLASS Y our Excalibur ® fi replace is supplie[...]

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    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 37 F AN MAINTENANCE Unit must be grounded at all times. Do not cut the ground terminal off under any circumstances. T o Install the Fans 1) Shut the power off. 2) Open the bottom louver . Loosen the 2 screws holding the Burner ON/OFF switch and bracket to the bottom louver and lift the as[...]

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    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 38 13) Undo the pilot tube from the valve with a 7/16" wrench. 14) Undo the quick drop out thermocouple nut on the valve with a 9mm (metric) wrench. 15) Remove the Piezo igniter wire and push button assembly . 16) Undo the "gas out" fl are nut with a 13/16" wrench. 17[...]

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    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 39 P ARTS LIST P95-3 MAIN ASSEMBL Y Part # Description Part # Description Part # Description 1) 430-129 Receptacle Box Mount 2) * Thermodisc Bracket 7) 910-428 Duplex Receptacle 8) 910-429 Box - Receptacle 9) 910-430 Cover - Receptacle 10) 904-687 Clamp Connector 22) 770-033 Baffl e Guid[...]

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    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 40 P ARTS LIST[...]

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    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 41 P ARTS LIST P95-3 BURNER ASSEMBL Y & LOG SET Part # Description 52) 910-190 Piezo Ignitor & Nut 54) 948-043 Bottom Relief Spring 770-574/P V alve Assy - Natural Gas 770-576/P V alve Assy - Propane 56) 770-071 Gasket - V alve T ray 57) 910-478 V alve - S.I.T . - NG/LP 58) * V al[...]

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    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 42 164 FLUSH DOOR 132 135 136 DOUBLE DOORS 161 146 162 155 168 167 157 163 163 164 148 148 141 146 146 148 148 142 157 145 155 155 P ARTS LIST P95-3 FLUSH FRONT ACCESSORIES Part # Description Part # Description 771-518 Door Assembly - Complete 132) * Flush Door Frame 135) 940-328/P Glass [...]

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    Excalibur ® P95-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 43 W ARRANTY Excalibur ® Fireplace Products are designed with reliability and simplicity in mind. In addition, our internal Quality Assurance T eam care fully inspects each unit thoroughly before it leaves our facility . FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. is pleased to extend this[...]

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