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Hampton Direct U32-LP2 manual

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  • Page 1

    FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD. 6988 Venture St., Delta, BC Canada, V4G 1H4 918-011a MODELS: U32-NG2 Natural Gas U32-LP2 Propane WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or main - tenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to thi s manual. For assistance or additional information consult a n authorized insta[...]

  • Page 2

    2 U32-2 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert FPI GAS INSERT Note: Oversize faceplate is 44" x 28" TO THE NEW OWNER Congratulations! You are the owner of a state-of-the-art Gas Insert by FPI. The FPI Gas Insert Series of hand crafted appliances has been designed to provide you with all the warmth and charm of a fireplace, at the flick of a switch. T[...]

  • Page 3

    3 U32-2 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert T ABLE OF CONTENTS FPI GAS INSERT Operating Instructions Operating Instructions ......................................................... 1 7 Lighting Procedure .............................................................. 1 7 Shutdown Procedure ........................................................... 1 7 Firs[...]

  • Page 4

    4 U32-2 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert SAFETY LABEL This is a copy of the labels that accompany each U32-2 Gas Insert. We have printed a copy of the contents here for your review. The safety label is located on a plate inside the base of the unit visible when the bottom louver is opened. NOTE: FPI units are constantly being im- proved. Check the label [...]

  • Page 5

    5 U32-2 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert IMPORT ANT : SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The FPI Gas Insert must be installed in accord- ance with these instructions. Carefully read all the instructions in this manual first. Consult the building authority having jurisdiction to deter- mine the need for a permit prior to starting the installation. NOTE: Failure to [...]

  • Page 6

    6 U32-2 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert MA TERIALS REQUIRED No electrical power supply is required for the gas control to operate. A 120 Volt AC power cord is hooked up to the fan. Plug the 3 wire cord into a suitable receptacle. Do not cut the ground terminal off under any circum- stances. When connected with 120 volts, the appliance must be electrical[...]

  • Page 7

    7 U32-2 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert GAS CONNECTION GAS CONNECTION WARNING: Only persons licensed to work with gas piping may make the necessary gas connections to this appliance. 1) If the appliance is to be installed into an existing chimney system, thoroughly clean the masonry or factory built fireplace. 2) The appliance is provided with an openin[...]

  • Page 8

    8 U32-2 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert OPTIONAL BRICK P ANEL 1) Unwrap the brick pattern panels from the protective wrapping. 2) Remove the glass front if it is already installed, see page 11. 3) Put the rear brick panel flat against the back of the unit. Diagram 1 Diagram 2 GAS PIPE PRESSURE TESTING The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply p[...]

  • Page 9

    9 U32-2 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert Logs D)02-46 and E)02-47 in position. 6) Place the Left Top Log D)02-46 on the pin on Log C)02-56 and on top of the cutout on Log A)02-43. 7) Place the notch in Center Log E)02-47 over Log B)02-45 and across the cutout on Log A)02-43. Cutout Pin Cutout Notch 8) Position notch in Front Right Log F)02-48 on Log E)02[...]

  • Page 10

    10 U32-2 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert Diagram 3 Rear View: Trim Assembly Diagram 2 Rear View: Faceplate Assembly Diagram 1 F ACEPLA TE & TRIM INST ALLA TION 1) Lay the faceplate panels flat, face down on something soft so they don't scratch. 2) Take the top faceplate and align the holes in it with the holes in the side panels. Using the scre[...]

  • Page 11

    11 U32-2 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert To remove the flush door, reverse the above steps. NOTE: The chain must rest on TOP of the gas inlet pipe never under it. Diagram 3 Diagram 2 Use the hook to pull the spring out until you can put the hook into the slot on the bottom door bracket. Repeat for 2nd spring. See diagram 3. Diagram 1b OPTIONAL FLUSH TRI[...]

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    12 U32-2 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert INST ALLA TION BA Y LOUVERS 1) Install top louver by sliding the two bracket clips into the brackets located on top of the bay door. See below. The fitted louver leaves a small gap between faceplate bot- tom and louver top. Note: If any maintenance etc. must be done in the firebox, first remove the Bay louvers an[...]

  • Page 13

    13 U32-2 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert HAMPTON CAST F ACEPLA TE INST ALLA TION 1) Lay the faceplate panels flat, face down on something soft so they don't scratch. 2) Attach the side filler brackets to the left and right sides using 3 screws and washer per side. 3) Attach the right and left cast sides to the top using 2 screws per side. 5) Connec[...]

  • Page 14

    14 U32-2 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert HAMPTON CAST FACEPLA TE GRILL INST ALLA TION 1) Install logs and flush glass before going on to the next step. See manual for details. 3) The top louver, shown in diagram 1, is held in place by friction fit, if the louver needs to be adjusted; bend the convex bracket out as shown in diagram 2. 4) The bottom louve[...]

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    15 U32-2 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL Use the FPI 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 wall to install the receiver and the receptacle box (p[...]

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    16 U32-2 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert WIRING DIAGRAM 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. However, a 120V A.C. power supply is needed for the fan/blower operation. Caution: Ensure that the wires do not touch any[...]

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    17 U32-2 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert AUTOMA TIC CONVECTION F AN OPERA TION The fan operates automatically, turn the knob on the side of the faceplate to adjust to the desired speed. The fan will turn on as the stove comes up to operating temperature. After the unit has been turned off and the unit cooled to below a useful heat output range the fan w[...]

  • Page 18

    18 U32-2 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert COPY OF LIGHTING INSTRUCTION PLA TE OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Blower Thermodisc: When this thermally activated switch turns ON it will create a small "clicking" sound. This is the switch contacts closing and is normal. Pilot Flame: While the pilot flame is on it can make a very slight "whisper" [...]

  • Page 19

    19 U32-2 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert Flush Glass Replacement Remove the flush door front (as per instruc- tions on page 11). Remove the 4 glass clips from each corner. Slide in the new replacement glass. Push the 4 glass clips back onto the frame. MAINTENANCE GENERAL VENT MAINTENANCE Conduct an inspection of the venting system semi-annually. Recomme[...]

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    20 U32-2 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert FAN MAINTENANCE If your fan requires maintenance or replace- ment, access to the fan is through the plate on the rear wall of the firebox. NOTE: the unit MUST NOT be operated without the fan access panel securely in place. Caution: Label all wires prior to disconnecting when servicing con- trols. Wiring errors ca[...]

  • Page 21

    21 U32-2 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert MAINTENANCE V AL VE REPLACEMENT 1 ) Shut off the gas supply. 2) Remove the louvers (and bay door if it is on). 3) Open the flush door and remove the door. 4) Remove the logs and brick panels. 5) Remove the grate by loosening the two screws and sliding the grate out. 10) Remove the valve by removing the 3 screws i[...]

  • Page 22

    22 U32-2 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert P ARTS LIST 1 ) 420-122 Fan Access Panel 2 ) 420-142 Gasket - Fan Access Panel 422-518/P Fan Assembly: 3 ) 910-215/P Fan Motor (120 V) 5 ) 910-750 Power Cord (120 V) 910-752 Wire Harness (intermediate) 7 ) 910-142 Thermodisc-Fan Auto ON/OFF 8 ) * Fan Switch Cover 9 ) * Thermodisc Bracket 10) 420-140 Flue Restrict[...]

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    23 U32-2 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert P ARTS LIST 422-574/P Valve Assembly - NG 422-576/P Valve Assembly - LP 52) 910-040 Valve - Robertshaw NG 53) 910-190 Ignitor Piezo and Nut 54 ) * Valve Heat Shield 55 ) * Valve Tray 58) 904-240 Burner Orifice Nat. Gas #37 904-390 Burner Orifice LP # 52 936-170 Orifice Gasket 66) 910-038 Pilot Assembly - 3 Flame [...]

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    24 U32-2 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert P ARTS LIST Bay Door 420-931 Complete Bay Door with Black Trim 102) * Glass Retainer Side (Top & Btm) 103) * Glass Retainer Front (Top & Btm) 106) 940-315/P Side Glass 107) 936-243 Gasket 108) 940-314/P Center Glass 110) 902-183 Bay Brick Panel 111) * Door Trim 112) 904-196 1" Round Magnet 910-424 Pi[...]

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    25 U32-2 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert PARTS LIST 402-919 Complete Faceplate (Set) Contour with Black Trim-Oversize 51 ) * Faceplate Side Right - Oversize 59 ) * Faceplate Top - Oversize 60 ) * Faceplate Side Left Assy-Oversize 402-534 Trims Pkg. Black - Oversize, Zero Clearance 65 ) * Faceplate Trim Right - Oversize 68 ) * Faceplate Trim Top - Oversi[...]

  • Page 26

    26 U32-2 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert 402-971 Cast Faceplates (Set) - Black Metallic 402-976 Cast Faceplates (Set) - Black Enamel 187) 910-246 Burner On/Off Switch 188) 910-330 Fan Speed Control (120 V) 189) 904-733 Knob - Black Cast Surround 201) * Cast Faceplate - Right 202) * Cast Faceplate - Top 203) * Cast Faceplate - Left 205) * Flush Glass Fra[...]

  • Page 27

    27 U32-2 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert W ARRANTY FPI fireplaces are designed with reliability and simplicity in mind. In addition, our internal Quality Assurance Team carefully inspects each unit thoroughly before it leaves our door. FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. is pleased to extend this limited lifetime warranty to the original purchaser[...]

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    Installer: Please complete the following information Dealer Name & Address: ______________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Installer: ___________________________________________________________ Phone #: ___________________________________________________________ Date Installed: [...]