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Recoton/Advent U31-NG2 manual

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  • Page 1

    W ARNING: If the information in these instructions are not followed ex- actly , 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 vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Installation and service must be performed by [...]

  • Page 2

    2 FPI U31-2 Gas Fireplace Insert FPI GAS FIREPLACE INSERT Note: Oversize faceplate is 44" x 28" (1 1 18 mm x 71 1mm) TO THE NEW OWNER Congratulations! Y ou 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 fi repl[...]

  • Page 3

    3 FPI U31-2 Gas Fireplace Insert T ABLE OF CONTENTS FPI GAS FIREPLACE INSERT Final Check .............................................................21 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Instructions .............................................21 Lighting Procedure ..................................................21 Shutdown Procedure ...........[...]

  • Page 4

    4 FPI U31-2 Gas Fireplace Insert SAFETY LABEL This is a copy of the labels that accompany each U31-2 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 o[...]

  • Page 5

    5 FPI U31-2 Gas Fireplace Insert REQUIREMENTS 5.08: Modifica tions to NFPA-54, Chapter 10 (2) Revise 10.8. 3 by adding the followi ng additional re quirements: (a) For all side wall hor izontally vented ga s fueled equipment insta lled in every dwelling, buildi ng or structure used in whole or in part for residential pu rposes, including t hose own[...]

  • Page 6

    6 FPI U31-2 Gas Fireplace Insert INST ALLA TION IMPORT ANT : SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The FPI Gas Insert must be installed in ac- cordance with these instructions. Carefully read all the instructions in this manual fi rst. Consult the building authority having jurisdiction to de- termine the need for a permit prior to starting the installation. NO[...]

  • Page 7

    7 FPI U31-2 Gas Fireplace Insert INST ALLA TION NOTE: Mantel clearances for Installation into a Zero Clearance Kit are different. Please refer to the Zero Clearance Kit Manual for details. MINIMUM FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS The minimum fi replace dimensions for the FPI gas fi replace insert are shown in the following diagrams: Combustible Mantel Cleara[...]

  • Page 8

    8 FPI U31-2 Gas Fireplace Insert THIS CONVERSION MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED GAS FITTER IF IN DOUBT DO NOT DO THIS CONVERSION !! Conversion Kit from Natural Gas to Propane Model #402-969 for: U31-NG2 Units 1) T urn the unit off and allow it to cool to room temperature. 2) Unplug or disconnect power source to stove. 3) Remove glass front (see manual[...]

  • Page 9

    9 FPI U31-2 Gas Fireplace Insert INST ALLA TION TEST FOR FLUE SPILLAGE A " spillage" test must be made before the installed unit is left with the customer . Follow the procedure below: 1) Start all exhaust fans in the home and then close all external doors and windows in the house. 2) Light the unit and set controls to maximum. T urn fan [...]

  • Page 10

    10 FPI U31-2 Gas Fireplace Insert 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 operation. The gas log kit contains the following: a) 02-43 Rear Log 902-227 b) 02-45 Front Right Log 902-229 c) 02-56 Midd[...]

  • Page 11

    11 FPI U31-2 Gas Fireplace Insert INST ALLA TION Logs D)02-46 and E)02-47 in position. 6) Place the Left T op 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[...]

  • Page 12

    12 FPI U31-2 Gas Fireplace Insert Diagram 4 Diagram 5 Rear View: T rim Assembly Diagram 2 Diagram 3 Rear View: Faceplate Assembly Diagram 1 F ACEPLA TE & TRIM INST ALLA TION 1) Lay the faceplate panels fl at, face down on something soft so they don't scratch. 2) T ake the top faceplate and align the holes in it with the holes in the side [...]

  • Page 13

    13 FPI U31-2 Gas Fireplace Insert BA Y FRONT INST ALLA TION 1) Place the bay door onto the 2 pins on the top of the unit. 2) Install bottom louver by sliding the two bracket clips into the brackets located underneath the bay door and secure with 2 screws into the bracket on the bottom of the Bay Front as per diagram above. 3) Slide the valve extens[...]

  • Page 14

    14 FPI U31-2 Gas Fireplace Insert INST ALLA TION WIRING DIAGRAM CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous opera- W ARNING: Electrical Grounding Instructions This appliance is equipped with a three pronged (grounding) plug for your protection against shock hazard and shoul[...]

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    15 FPI U31-2 Gas Fireplace Insert FULL SCREEN FRONT INST ALLA TION 1) Hold the full screen door up against the unit in order to make the following wire connections. Pull the ON/OFF connector wires from the fi rebox and connect them to the switch. Connect the fan switch wires with the wire connectors from the fan speed control. Place clips over wir[...]

  • Page 16

    16 FPI U31-2 Gas Fireplace Insert INST ALLA TION 5) Place Bottom Frame near hinge. Flip hinge over Bottom Frame and secure with 3 screws. 4) Install Spring Hinges on the Left and Right Side of the bottom of the fi rebox using 2 screws per hinge. 6) The T op Frame is held in place by friction fi t, if the frame needs to be adjusted; bend the brack[...]

  • Page 17

    17 FPI U31-2 Gas Fireplace Insert HAMPT ON CAST F ACEPLA TE INST ALLA TION 1) Lay the faceplate panels fl at, face down on something soft so they don't scratch. 2) Attach the side fi ller 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) Con[...]

  • Page 18

    18 FPI U31-2 Gas Fireplace Insert 11 ) Mount the cast faceplate panels onto the insert body , sliding the side fi ller brackets into the space between the glass and the fi rebox. Secure using the 4 remaining black screws, 2 per side. 12) Install the glass trim by inserting the side hooks on the glass trim into the 4 slots between the faceplate an[...]

  • Page 19

    19 FPI U31-2 Gas Fireplace Insert 1) Align the left side Faceplate T rim Bracket with the Firebox Flange and secure using 2 screws as shown in diagram 1. Repeat for right side. Faceplate T rim Bracket Firebox Flange Blanking Plate Flanges 3) Hold the Faceplate T rim up against the unit in order to make the following wire connections. Pull the ON/OF[...]

  • Page 20

    20 FPI U31-2 Gas Fireplace Insert 5) Place the bottom hooks of the Surround into the bottom slots of the Faceplate. Slightly pull up the Surround and push the top hooks into the top slots of the Faceplate. Push down to secure. T ug on the Sur- round to ensure it is securely locked in place. Backside of Sur- round Shown Hooks Faceplate Slots Surroun[...]

  • Page 21

    21 FPI U31-2 Gas Fireplace Insert OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Before operating this appliance, proceed through the following check list. 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[...]

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    22 FPI U31-2 Gas Fireplace Insert COPY OF LIGHTING INSTRUCTION PLA TE OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE 1) Use the rocker switch to turn off the main burner . 2) Open the bottom louver assembly . 3) Push in the gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to "OFF". Do not force. 4) Disconnect all electric power and gas to the app[...]

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    23 FPI U31-2 Gas Fireplace Insert T op View of pilot fl ame Correct fl ame pattern has two strong blue fl ames: 1 fl owing around the thermopile and 1 reaching towards the rear burner (it does not have to be touching the burner). T op View of pilot fl ame Incorrect fl ame pattern will have small, prob- ably yellow fl ames, not coming into pr[...]

  • Page 24

    24 FPI U31-2 Gas Fireplace Insert F AN MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring error can cause improper and dangerous opera- Remove the 2 screws holding the grate in position. Remove the 2 screws, push Burner T ray to the left, and lift off. Aeration Adjustment Rod MAINTENANCE If your fan requires[...]

  • Page 25

    25 FPI U31-2 Gas Fireplace Insert P ARTS LIST 1) 400-01 1 Fan Opening Cover 400-515/P Fan Assembly (120 V) 2) 910-331/P Fan Motor (120 V) 5) 910-750 Power Cord (120 V) 910-752 Wire Harness (intermediate) 6) * Thermodisc cover 7) * Thermodisc bracket 8) 910-142 Thermodisc-Fan Auto ON/OFF 10) 400-540 Drafthood Assembly 1 1) * Spill Switch Bracket 12)[...]

  • Page 26

    26 FPI U31-2 Gas Fireplace Insert P ARTS LIST 402-560/P V alve Assembly - NG 402-562/P V alve Assembly - LP 52) 910-028 Robertshaw V alve -Nat. Gas 910-029 Robershaw V alve - LP 53) 910-190 Piezo Ignitor and nut 54) * V alve Heat Shield 55) 904-702 Fibre Washer 56) * Pilot Bracket 57) 904-240 Burner Orifi ce Nat. Gas #37 904-593 Burner Orifi ce N[...]

  • Page 27

    27 FPI U31-2 Gas Fireplace Insert P ARTS LIST Bay Door 400-988 Bay Door c/w Black T rims 102) * Glass Retainer Side 103) * Glass Retainer Front 106) 940-315/P Side Glass 107) 936-243 Gasket - Adhesive Backing 108) 940-314/P Center Glass 1 10) 902-183 Bay Brick Panel - Standard 402-905 Bay Brick Panel - Standard Brown 402-906 Bay Brick Panel - Stand[...]

  • Page 28

    28 FPI U31-2 Gas Fireplace Insert P ARTS LIST 402-919 Complete Faceplate (Set) with Black T rim - Oversize 41) * Faceplate Side Right - Oversize 42) * Faceplate T op - Oversize 43) * Faceplate Side Left Assy-Oversize 402-534 T rims Pkg. - Oversize, Zero Clearance 44) * Faceplate T rim Right - Oversize 45) * Faceplate T rim T op - Oversize 46) * Fac[...]

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    29 FPI U31-2 Gas Fireplace Insert P ARTS LIST[...]

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    30 FPI U31-2 Gas Fireplace Insert 402-971** Cast Faceplates (Set) 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 - T op 203) * Cast Faceplate - Left 205) * Flush Glass Frame 194) * Mounting Flange 207) 402-981** Cast Grill (Set) - T[...]

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    31 FPI U31-2 Gas Fireplace Insert W ARRANTY FPI Fireplace Products are designed with reliability and simplicity in mind. In addition, our internal Quality Assurance T eam c arefully inspects each unit thoroughly before it leaves our facility . FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. is pleased to extend this limited lifetime warranty to the origi[...]

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