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  • Page 1

    For more information, visit www .fmiproducts.com MODELS P324E, VP324E, P325E(B) AND VP325E(B) NA TURAL GAS B-VENT DECORA TIVE GAS FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANU AL FOR YOUR SAFETY — Do not store or use gasoline or any other ammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other a[...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108794-01G 2  W ARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, al - teration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual for correct in - stallation and operational procedures. For assistance or additional information consu[...]

  • Page 3

    www .fmiproducts.com 108794-01G 3 SAFETY W ARNING: This product con - tains and/or generates chemicals knownto theStateof California tocausecanceror birthdefects orotherreproductiveharm. IMPORT ANT : Read this owner ’s man ual car eful ly and com plet ely before t[...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108794-01G 4 1 1. K e ep th e a r e a ar o u n d yo u r f i re p l ac e clear of combustib le materials, gasoline and other ammable 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 replace. 12. Do not use this replace to cook food or[...]

  • Page 5

    www .fmiproducts.com 108794-01G 5 W ARNING: Installation of this appliance should be done by a qualied service person well trained in the installation of such appliances. Y ou will also need a building permit from your local Building and Safety Commissioner before?[...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108794-01G 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Figure 2 - Appliance Dimensions 6 7 / 8 " 2 1 / 4 " 7" 7" Alternate Gas Supply Inlet 13 1 / 4 " 32 1 / 4 " * 27 1 / 2 " 29" * 13 3 / 4 " 14 1 / 2 " * 20 3 / 8 " 21 1 / 2 " 2 1 / 2 " 8 1 / 4 " 1 1 3 / 4 " 22 3 / 8 &quo[...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108794-01G 7 PRE-INST ALLA TION PREP ARA TION Figure 3 - Minimum Clearances (T op V iew) 0" 0" Clearance Nailing Flange Front Face Left Side Surround Back Drywall 2 x 4 Stud Figure 4 - Minimum Clearances (Front V iew) MANTEL CLEARANCES AND W ALL DET AILS A combustible mantle shelf maybe installed a maximum 12" (2[...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108794-01G 8 PRE-INST ALLA TION PREP ARA TION 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 appl ianc e in to f rami ng a nd s ecur e. Note: If appliance is to be raised above [...]

  • Page 9

    www .fmiproducts.com 108794-01G 9 This appliance may be vented through a manufactured chimney system or a masonry chimney using a B-vent adapter or a chim - ney l iner syst em if all are listed, insp ected and approved by local codes and/or building authorities. The examples shown in Figure 9 are typi - cal of most B-vent installations and codes pr[...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108794-01G 10 VENTING INST ALLA TION 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 congured in ac - cordance with the common venting guides Appendix G of the cur[...]

  • Page 11

    www .fmiproducts.com 108794-01G 11 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Figure 12 - Removing Front Refractory Access Panel (P325E/VP325E Model Shown) Figure 13 - Installing the WRC Remote Receiver Fireplace Receptacle Remote Control Receiver Extension Cord Ignition Module Plug Figure 14 - Installing Battery into Back of Handset Pull to Remove Insulation T ab B[...]

  • Page 12

    www .fmiproducts.com 108794-01G 12 GAS LINE HOOK-UP  W ARNING: Gas line hookup should be done by your gas suppli - eroraqualiedserviceperson. W ARNING: Before you pro- cee d, make  sur e your gas sup ply is OFF . The appliance and it’s individual shutoff valve must be disconnect[...]

  • Page 13

    www .fmiproducts.com 108794-01G 13 3" Min. (7.6 cm) Side Wall Of Appliance Incoming 1/2" Gas Line Permitted by Local Codes Sediment T rap (Not Supplied) Figure 17- Sediment Trap FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 18 - Connecting Flexible Gas Line to Millivolt V alve 1/2" NPT Incoming Gas Line Inlet Pressure T ap Outlet Pressur[...]

  • Page 14

    www .fmiproducts.com 108794-01G 14 0.5" 0.5" Figure 22 - Pan and Ember Material Clearances Grate Burner Pan Pan and Ember Material EMBER AND P AN MA TERIAL PLACEMENT 1. Open bag(s) of vermiculite and ll entire burner pan until burner tube is completely covered (see Figure 20). 2. Smooth pan material just even with edges of burner pan. [...]

  • Page 15

    www .fmiproducts.com 108794-01G 15 Figure 24 - Installing Logs 3 and 4 Log 4 Log 3 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued LOGPLACEMENTFORP325E(B)/ VP325E(B)MODELS 1. Place large back log (log 1) onto grate making sure notches rest over grate (see Figure 25). 2. Place log 2 onto front right side of grate and back of log 2 into notch on right[...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108794-01G 16 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued COMBUSTION AIR KIT MODEL AK4 (OPTIONAL) The outside air kit may be installed on the left sid e of repl ace onl y . The vent can be ins tall ed through any outside wall a minimum of 3 feet belo w repla ce termi nati on cap. The handle to operate damper door for the outside a[...]

  • Page 17

    www .fmiproducts.com 108794-01G 17 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 31 - Installing Optional Glass Door Spring Clip Insert Pin Into Spring Clip Insert Bottom Pivot Pin Into Pivot Plate and Swing Door Into V ertical Position Pivot Plate Slide T op Pin Into Door T rack 4. Tilt glass assembl y fully vertic al until outer pivot pin snaps into [...]

  • Page 18

    www .fmiproducts.com 108794-01G 18 OPERA TION 1. STOP! Read safety information, column 1. 2. Turn wall switch to the OFF position. 3. Turn off all electric power to appliance. 4. Fully open glass doors if installed. 5. Remove front refractory brick access panel. 6. T urn equipment shutoff valve clockwise to the OFF position (see Figure 34). 7. Wait[...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108794-01G 19 TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1. Turn off wall switch. 2. Turn of f 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. OPERA TION Continued Check pilot ame pattern and burner ame patterns often. PILOT AS[...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108794-01G 20 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE W ARNING: Installation and repair should be done by a quali - ed service person. The appli - ance  should be insp ecte d before each use and at least annually by a qualied service person. Morefrequentcleaning may[...]

  • Page 21

    www .fmiproducts.com 108794-01G 21 WIRING DIAGRAM STEP DOWN TRANSFORMER VENT SAFETY SHUTOFF SWITCH EV2 SUPPL Y INCOMING MAIN GAS EV1 TO GAS LINE BURNER 24V AC 120V AC 120V AC INCOMING OR BREAKER) (FUSE BOX OFF ON (SUPPLIED) WALL SWITCH GREEN BLACK WHITE 120v , 60Hz, 0.7A ELECTRICAL RA TING: BLACK WHITE GREEN OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL PV GND PV/MV TR [...]

  • Page 22

    www .fmiproducts.com 108794-01G 22 TROUBLESHOO TING 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 lter OBSERVED PROBLEM Ignitor will not spark or pilot [...]

  • Page 23

    www .fmiproducts.com 108794-01G 23 TROUBLESHOO TING Continued W ARNING: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?[...]

  • Page 24

    www .fmiproducts.com 108794-01G 24 TROUBLESHOO TING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Dark residue on logs or inside of replace POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Improper log placement 2. A ir hol es at bu rn er i nl et blocked 3 . Burner flame holes blocked 4. Impr ope r vent ing or exc es - sive blockage 5 . Excessive amounts of embers and pan material REMEDY 1. Pro[...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108794-01G 25 ACCESSORIES Purc hase thes e acc esso ries from your loca l deal er . If they can not supply thes e acc esso ries call FMI PRODUC TS, LLC at 1-866- 328- 4537 for inform ation . Y ou can also wri te to the addr ess listed on the back page of this manual. AIR KIT - AK4 Option al kit helps offse t the negative pressu[...]

  • Page 26

    www .fmiproducts.com 108794-01G 26 P ARTS MODELS P324E AND VP324E 33 43 41 15 19 24 14 30 26 29 3 14 12 13 23 35 16 31 32 5 5 32 38 39 40 4 34 21 20 22 44 44 37 42 1 1 36 28 25 9 2 7 17 1 1 6 27 10 1 1 24-3 18 18 24-9 NG LP 24-8 24-8 24-4 24-9 24-12 24-10 24-1 1 24-6 24-2 24-5 24-1 24-7[...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108794-01G 27 P ARTS MODELS P324E AND VP324E 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. P ART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 108769-03 Extension Deector 2 2 109098-01 Wire Assembly Electric Harness 1 3 1088[...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108794-01G 28 P ARTS MODELSP325E(B) ANDVP325E(B) 33 43 41 15 19 24 14 30 26 29 17 14 12 13 24-3 18 18 24-9 NG LP 24-8 24-8 24-4 24-9 24-12 24-10 24-1 1 24-6 24-2 24-5 24-1 24-7 23 10 36 9 36 35 16 31 32 5 5 32 38 39 40 4 34 21 8 46 45 44 44 1 1 37 42 1 1 28 25 6 7 22 47 54 20 27 3 2[...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108794-01G 29 KEY NO. P ART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 108769-03 Extension Deector 2 2 1 1201 Nut, #8-32 Hex Zinc. 2 3 1 1 109 Screw, #8-32 x 1/2" PPH Zinc. 2 4 108425-01 Air Rod Retainer 1 5 108423-01 Panel Closure 2 6 1 1 186 Screw, #8-32 x 1" PPH Zinc. 2 7 109098-01 Wire Assembly Electric Harness 1 8 10841 1-01 Air[...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108794-01G 30 P ARTS LOG ASSEMBL Y KEY NO. P ART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY . - 109109-01 Log Set 1 105958-05 Front Log 1 2 105960-05 Rear Log 1 3 901 100-02 T op Right Log 1 4 901 102-02 T op Left Log 1 1 2 3 4 5 P324E and VP324E Models 1 4 2 3 P325E(B) and VP325E(B) Models KEY NO. P ART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY . - 109100-02 Log Set 1 10[...]

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    www .fmiproducts.com 108794-01G 31 _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ _________________________________________[...]

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    108794-01 Rev . G 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 produc[...]