FMI VFB32NC manual

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    For more information, visit www .fmiproducts.com W ARNING: If the information in this manual is not          ?[...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108662-01L 2 SAFETy                                chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer or    [...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108662-01L 3                            ?[...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108662-01L 4 PRODUCT FEA TURES OPERA TION This rebox is designed for use with approved ANS I Z21 .1 1.2 deco rat iv e typ e unve nt ed room heat ers. (Physic al size limita tion s apply . Refer to minimum rebox requirements supplied with log heater.) It requires no outside vent - ing or chimney making installation easy an[...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108662-01L 5 25 1 / 8 " 29 1 / 2 " 34 7 / 16 " 36 3 / 8 " Standoffs 22 1 / 2 " 4" 29 1 / 2 " 16 3 / 4 " 18 7 / 16 " 32 1 / 4 " 36 1 / 2 " 14 15 / 16 " 6 5 / 16 " 3 3 / 8 " 6" 8 15 / 16 " 9 3 / 4 " 12 1 / 4 " 19 1 / 2 " 8 15 / 16 "[...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108662-01L 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Continued 36" AND 42" MODELS Note: If only one dimension is shown, the dimension is the same for both 36" and 42" mod- els. Firebox T op V iew Right Side V iew Outside Air Kit Location (Optional)[...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108662-01L 7 AIR FOR COMB USTION AND VENTILA TION  The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation. However , in building s of un - usually tight construction, you must provide additional f[...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108662-01L 8 DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEA TER LOCA TION    Use this work sheet to determine if you have a conned or unconned space.  Includes t[...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108662-01L 9 VENTILA TION AIR   This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconned space. When ventilating to an adjo ini ng uncon ned space, you must provi de two perman ent openin gs : one withi n 12" of[...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108662-01L 10 IMPORT ANT : V ent-free gas log heaters add moisture to the air . Although this is benecial, ins tal lin g r ebo x i n r ooms wi tho ut enoug h ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See Air for Combustion and V entilation , page 7. IMPORT ANT : Make sure firebox is level. If reb[...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108662-01L 11 55 5 / 8 " 39 3 / 8 " 34 1 / 2 " 27 3 / 4 " 0" CLEARANCE 0" CLEARANCE *10 1 / 2 " *10 1 / 2 " * These dimensions allow for min. Clearances to a 45° projected side wall. However , clearances to projected mantel trims and facings are allowed within a min. Of 16" to a per[...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108662-01L 12 IMPORT ANT : If installing blower accessory (circulating models with louvers only), see Hard-Wiring Firebox, page 16. 3. Car ef ull y set reb ox in fro nt of roug h open - ing with back of rebox inside wall open - ing. IMPORT ANT : If installing a perimeter trim kit, see instructions included with trim acces[...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108662-01L 13 INST ALLA TION Continued INST ALLING GAS LINE       -        ?[...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108662-01L 14 INST ALLA TION Continued Decide which way you intend to gain access into the bottom rear of the rebox to install the blower accessory . The lower front panel can be removed easily by snapping out the front with a at blade screwdriver . Use cau - tion not to scratch any surfaces. Models with louvered front pa[...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108662-01L 15 INST ALLA TION Continued bracket (see Figure 14). Secure speed control to bracket with lock nut by pushing and turning lock nut with pliers clockwise until it is tight against bracket. 7. Remove knockout plug from louver panel by pressing top and bottom retaining clips (see Figure 1 1, page 13). 8. Place louv er p[...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108662-01L 16 3 . Using screws provided, fasten upper ang e of blow er brack et to hearth pan and end anges to leg stands (see Figure 16, page 15). Note: The wire assembly must be ar - ranged in front of and away from fan blades to reach power receptacle plug. 4 . Remove 2 connectors from ON/OFF rocker switch located on w[...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108662-01L 17 INST ALLA TION Continued COMBUSTION AIR KIT MODEL AK4  The outside air kit may be installed on the left side of the replace only . The vent can be installed through any outside wall a minimum of three feet below replace termination cap. The handl e to ope rate the damp er door f[...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108662-01L 18 REPLACEMENT P ARTS NOTICE: All accessories may     Purc has e these acces sori es fro m your loca l de al er . If the y can not sup ply the s e ac ce sso ri es call FMI PROD UCT S, LLC at 1-8 [...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108662-01L 19 ACCESSORIES Continued MANTELS 32" W ALL MANTELS W32TU - 32" Unnished, T raditional W32TO - 32" Oak Stain, T raditional W32CO - 32" Oak Stain, Classic W32DO - 32" Oak Stain, Dentil W32GO - 32" Oak Stain, Georgian 32" CORNER MANTELS C32TU - 32" Unnished, T raditional C32[...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108662-01L 20 1 2 3 6 7 9 28 29 4 8 14 12 13 1 1 16 15 10 17 18 19 24 25 26 23 27 22 21 20 5 P ARTS MODELS V32, V32A, V32S, V32AS, VFB32C, VFB32AC, VFB32NC, VFB32ANC[...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108662-01L 21 P ARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your rebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 18 of this manual. KEY  P ART NUMBER DESCRIPTION   V32AS, V32S VFB32NC VFB32ANC V32, V32A VFB32C VFB32AC 1 108441-01 108441-01 Screen 1 2 10870[...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108662-01L 22 1 2 3 4 8 12 13 14 15 21 24/25 23 20 19 18 16 29 30 1 1 31 5 28 32 10 9 6 26 22 17 P ARTS MODELS CUVF36C, V36, V36A, V36S, V36AS, V36ASH, V36H, V36AH, V36SH, VFB36AC, VFB36ANC V42, V42A, V42S, V42AS, V42ASH, V42H, V42AH, V42SH, VFB42AC, VFB42ANC, VFB36NC1, VFB42NC1, VFB36C1, VFB42C1[...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108662-01L 23 KEY  P ART NUMBER DESCRIPTION   V36S, V36AS V36ASH V36SH, VFB36NC1 VFB36ANC CUVF36C V36, V36A V36H, V36AH, VFB36C1 VFB36AC V42S, V42AS V42ASH V42SH, VFB42NC1 VFB42ANC V42, V42A, V42H, V42AH VFB42C1 VFB42AC 1 121 16 121 16 107981-01 107981-01 Screen 2 2 106691-01 106691-01 107839-01 107839-01 S[...]

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    108662-01 Rev . L 09/09 WARRANTy KEEP THIS WARRANTy FMI PRODUCTS, LL C LIMITED WARRANTIES New Products Standard Warranty: FMI PRODUCTS, LLC warrants this new product and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of four (4) year from the date of rst purchase from an authorized dealer provided the product [...]