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FPI P36-LP3 Owners & Installation Manual

Summary of P36-LP3

  • Page 1

    Fpi fireplace products international ltd. 6988 venture st., delta, bc canada, v4g 1h4 918-062g 06/15/05 p36 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace owners & installation manual tested by: installer: please complete the details on the back cover and leave this manual with the homeowner. Homeowner: p...

  • Page 2

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 2 to the new owner: congratulations! You are the owner of a state-of-the-art gas fireplace by fpi fireplace products international ltd. The p36 has been designed to provide you with all the warmth and charm of a wood fireplace at the flick of a swit...

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 3 table of contents note: all installation instructions apply to regency, hampton & palace series unless otherwise specified. Venting arrangements horizontal terminations ............................................ 24 vertical terminations ...........

  • Page 4: Table of Contents

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 4 table of contents maintenance maintenance instructions ................................................. 45 general vent maintenance ............................................... 45 gold-plated or brass louvers .....................................

  • Page 5: Safety Label

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 5 this is a copy of the label that accompanies each p36 zero clearance direct vent 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 ...

  • Page 6: Safety Label

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 6 safety label copy of safety decal for p36-lp3 (propane).

  • Page 7: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 7 installation important: save these instructions the p36-ng or p36-lp direct vent fireplace must be installed in accordance with these instruc- tions. Carefully read all the instructions in this manual first. Consult the "authority having juris- di...

  • Page 8: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 8 diagram 1 this includes: 1) clocking the appliance to ensure the cor- rect firing rate (rate noted on label 30,000 btu/h) after burning appliance for 15 min- utes. 2) if required, adjusting the primary air to ensure that the flame does not carbon....

  • Page 9: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 9 the heatwave duct kit and the heat release kit have different clearance and framing requirements, check the heatwave and heat release manual for details. Heat release kit the clearances listed below are minimum distances unless otherwise stated: a...

  • Page 10: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 10 clearances for bay or flush front clearances for barcelona trim installation regency clearances palace series clearances clearances for the balmoral & the westminster front clearances for the kensington front hampton clearances arch door clearanc...

  • Page 11: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 11 installation because of the extreme heat this fireplace emits, the mantel clearances are critical. Combustible mantel clearances from top of unit are shown in diagrams 1, 2, & 3. Regency combustible mantel clearances these drawings are to scale a...

  • Page 12: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 12 installation regency series combustible mantel clearances because of the extreme heat this fireplace emits, the mantel clearances are critical. Combustible mantel clearances from top of unit are shown in the diagram below. Note: a non-combustible...

  • Page 13: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 13 these drawings are to scale at 1:6 (one inch = 6 inches) mantel can be installed anywhere in shaded area or higher using the above scale. Note: ensure the paint that is used on the mantel and the facing is "heat resistant" or the paint may discol...

  • Page 14: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 14 these drawings are to scale at 1:6 (one inch = 6 inches) mantel can be installed anywhere in shaded area or higher using the above scale. Note: ensure the paint that is used on the mantel and the facing is "heat resistant" or the paint may discol...

  • Page 15: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 15 regency mantel leg clearances combustible mantel leg clearances as per diagram: installation hampton & barcelona trim mantel leg clearances combustible mantel leg clearances as per diagram: maximum 1-1/2" projection at 2" minimum clearance. Palac...

  • Page 16: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 16 top facing support 7” (152mm) standoff top of unit drywall (or other facing) install side nailing strips, top facing support, and top standoffs before unit is slipped into position. See page 16 for assembly details. 1) determine the total thickne...

  • Page 17: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 17 installation when installing the optional barcelona front or palace series, a non-combustible material 12" (305mm) above the unit and 6" (153mm) on each side must be used. See diagram 1. The barcelona front and palace series also requires steel s...

  • Page 18: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 18 when installing the optional arch door series, a non-combustible material 12" (305mm) above the unit and 6" (153mm) on each side must be used. See diagram 2. The arch door series also requires steel stud framing above and on each side of the unit...

  • Page 19: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 19 screw facing material position depth a 1/2" / 13mm b 7/8" / 22mm c* 1-1/4" / 32mm "c" screw position: for a facing material depth of 1-1/4" (32mm), the top facing support must be reversed. Installation unit assembly prior to installation the top ...

  • Page 20: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 20 exterior vent termination locations installation . B b b b a c v v v v v v v a a v fixed fixed openable closed closed openable n l b e b m d f k h j v ertical t ermination v v ent terminal area where terminal is not permited a air supply outlet 2...

  • Page 21: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 21 venting fpi direct vent system (flex) horizontal terminations only these venting systems, in combination with the p36 direct vent gas fireplace, have been tested and listed as a direct vent heater system by warnock hersey. The location of the ter...

  • Page 22: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 22 rigid pipe venting components list all simpson dura-vent components are available directly from fpi. 946-506/p vent guard (optional) 510-994 rigid pipe adaptor (must use with all rigid piping) 640-994 u37 rigid pipe adaptor 640-530/p riser vent t...

  • Page 23: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 23 rigid pipe adaptor pipe length vertical termination cap storm collar flashing ceiling firestop 24" pipe length adj.Pipe length 11" - 14-5/8" 90 elbow o horizontal termination cap wall thimble vinyl siding standoff (optional) rigid pipe venting sy...

  • Page 24: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 24 installation rigid pipe venting arrangements - horizontal terminations 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 ...

  • Page 25: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 25 v1 h1 h v installation option v h + h1 a) 0' min. 2' max. B) 1' min. 3' max. C) 2' min. 4' max. D) 3' min. 5' max. E) 4' min. 6' max. F) 5' min. 7' max. G) 6' min. 8' max. With these options, maxi- mum total pipe length is 30 feet with minimum of...

  • Page 26: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 26 vertical venting with two (2) 90 o elbows option v h v + v1 a) 0' min. 2' max. 1' min. B) 1' min. 4' max. 2' min. C) 2' min. 5' max. 3' min. D) 3' min. 6' max. 4' min. E) 4' min. 7' max. 5' min. F) 5' min. 8' max. 6' min. With these options, max....

  • Page 27: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 27 installation • vent must be supported at offsets. • firestops are required at each floor level and whenever passing through a wall. • maintain clearances to combustibles. Note: must use optional rigid pipe adaptor when using rigid pipe vent syste...

  • Page 28: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 28 diagram 1 installation the p36 is approved for a 40 ft. Straight vertical, with rigid pipe vent systems for propane and natural gas, as per the diagram 1. The shaded area in the diagram 1 shows all allowable combinations of straight vertical and ...

  • Page 29: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 29 installation vertical termination with co-linear flex system the appliance must not be connected to a chimney flue serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance. This appliance is designed to be attached to two 3" (76mm) co-linear aluminium fle...

  • Page 30: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 30 installation venting arrangements - vertical terminations with co-linear flex system for both residential & manufactured homes into masonry fireplaces the shaded area in the diagrams show the allowable vertical terminations..

  • Page 31: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 31 installation diagram 4 6) the arrow on the vent cap should be pointing up. Insure that the 1-1/2" clear- ances to combustible materials are main- tained (diagram 4). Install the termination cap. The four wood screws provided should be replaced wi...

  • Page 32: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 32 diagram 3 diagram 5 diagram 1 diagram 2 note: apply sealant "mill-pac" to inner pipe and high temperature sili- cone sealant to outer pipe on eve- ry twist-lock joint. Diagram 5 diagram 6 vertical termination 1) maintain the 1-1/4" clearances (ai...

  • Page 33: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 33 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 othe...

  • Page 34: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 34 gas pipe pressure testing the appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psi...

  • Page 35: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 35 4) light the pilot and turn the valve to "on" position. 5) the pressure check should be carried out with the unit burning and the setting should be within the limits specified on the safety label. 6) when finished reading manometer, turn off the ...

  • Page 36: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 36 log set installation 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 (part # 512-930) contains th...

  • Page 37: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 37 5th grate tab rear bracket front brackets notch 02-55 02-50 02-54 5) position log 02-53 across the cutouts in logs 02-49 and 02-51 with the notch on the left side of the log fitting into the 2nd grate tab. Cutouts 2nd grate tab 02-53 02-49 02-51 ...

  • Page 38: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 38 9) place log 02-52 between logs 02-51 and 02-49 and on the indentation on log 02-54. The bottom right end sits behind the rear grate tab. Log indentation photo shows rear grate tab. Log 02-51 was removed to show the positioning of log 02-52. Rear...

  • Page 39: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 39 diagram 3 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 2 the standard flush door comes with a black frame. To install the frame, simply hook...

  • Page 40: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 40 installation option 1: 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...

  • Page 41: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 41 installation wiring diagram caution: label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. This heater does not require a 120v a.C. Supply for operation. In case of a power failu...

  • Page 42: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 42 alternate wiring diagram for wall switch installation.

  • Page 43: Operating Instructions

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 43 operating 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...

  • Page 44: Operating Instructions

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 44 during the first few fires, a white film may develop on the glass front as part of the curing process. The glass should be cleaned or the film will bake on and become very difficult to remove. Use a non-abrasive cleaner and never clean the glass ...

  • Page 45: Operating Instructions

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 45 maintenance instructions 1) always turn off the gas valve before cleaning. For relighting, refer to lighting instructions. Keep the burner and control compartment clean by brushing and vacu- uming at least once a year. When cleaning the logs, use...

  • Page 46: Maintenance

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 46 flush glass replacement remove the flush door front, see page 36. Remove the 4 glass clips from each corner. Slide in the new replacement glass. Push the 4 glass clips back onto the frame. The glass must have gasketing around it. Bay glass replac...

  • Page 47: Maintenance

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 47 10) undo the pilot tube from the valve with a 7/ 16" wrench. 11) undo the quick drop out thermocouple nut on the valve with a 9mm (metric) wrench. 12) remove the piezo igniter wire and push button assembly. 13) undo the "gas out" flare nut with a...

  • Page 48

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 48 flush & bay door options.

  • Page 49: Regency Options

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 49 double screen door 1) pull out the top louver. 2) center the screen door and hook over the flush door. Clip locations clip installed on right side. 3) open the screen door(s) and secure the screen door to the flush door front with 2 clips on the ...

  • Page 50: Regency Options

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 50 regency options bay 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. Bay door the bay louve...

  • Page 51: Regency Options

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 51 regency options finishing trim note: remove both the flush louvers or bay louvers and the flush front or bay front prior to installing the finishing trim. 1) install the finishing trim sides as shown in the diagram, line up the holes in the side ...

  • Page 52: Regency Options

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 52 regency options full screen front installation 2) full screen door frame installation a) before attaching the full screen door frame to the unit, loosen the 3 x #8 philips head screws located on the inside top of the outer frame of the appliance....

  • Page 53: Regency Options

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 53 regency options 3) install the hinges to the hinge brackets on the left and right side of the bottom of the outer frame, secure using 2 x #8 philips head screws per hinge. 4) place the bottom grill near hinge. Flip the hinge over the bottom grill...

  • Page 54: Arch  Screen  Door

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 54 a non-combustible material 12” (305mm) above the arch and 6” (153mm) on each side must be used. The arch screen front also requires steel stud framing above and on each side of the unit (refer to diagram 1). Diagram 1 framing & finishing note: th...

  • Page 55: Regency Options

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 55 note: the nailing strips can be adjusted, depending on the facing material (as indicated in diagram 2). 9) optional install optional 3-panel arch door. (refer to install 3-panel arch door instruction sheet). 8) attach top and side support frame a...

  • Page 56

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 56 cast faceplate.

  • Page 57: Hampton Options

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 57 hampton options hampton cast faceplate 1) remove top louver. 2) open bottom louver. 3) install the left side faceplate by pushing in at the side of the firebox and line up with top and bottom holes on side. Secure with screws, tighten loosely. Se...

  • Page 58: Hampton Options

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 58 1) remove the 3 faceplate mounting phillips head screws from the inside top of firebox, and discard if necessary. 2) place top grill in brackets located inside top of firebox as shown. 3) remove hinge brackets on bottom left and right side of fir...

  • Page 59: Installation

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 59 the westminster front installation the kensington front the balmoral front.

  • Page 60: Palace Series Options

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 60 palace series options the kensington front installation 1) bend tabs downwards located at the back of the kensington front. Bend tabs downwards. Backside of front shown. 2) secure the bottom frame of the front by loosening the inner screw on the ...

  • Page 61: Palace Series Options

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 61 palace series options the westminster front installation 7) for optional fan installation, see page 63. 8) for 2-panel & 3-panel door installation, see page 64-65. 2) bend tabs located at the back of the westminster front upwards 90 degrees. Bend...

  • Page 62: Palace Series Options

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 62 palace series options the balmoral front installation 6) for optional fan installation, see page 63. 7) for 2-panel & 3-panel door installation, see page 64-65. 1) bend tabs located at the back of the balmoral front upwards 90 degrees. Bend tab u...

  • Page 63: Palace  Series Options

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 63 the kensington, westminster & balmoral front optional fan installation 1) remove fan cover by undoing screw. 2) disconnect fan switch wires and discard fan cover with wires. Fan cover 3) connect new fan control box wires to the existing fan plug ...

  • Page 64: Palace Series Options

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 64 the kensington & balmoral front 2-panel door installation palace series options secure bottom of sub-frame with screws. 1) install sub-frame by hooking top over glass door, push in bottom of frame and secure with 2 screws. Sub-frame 2) mount 2-pa...

  • Page 65: Palace Series Options

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 65 the kensington, westminster & balmoral front 3-panel door installation palace series options 2) mount 3-panel door frame to flange on sub-frame, ensuring to line- up holes. Secure using the 4 screws provided. Secure bottom of sub-frame with screw...

  • Page 66

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 66 replacement parts list.

  • Page 67: Parts List

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 67 parts list main assembly part # description part # description part # description 1) 948-045 chain 2) 948-025 spring 7) 910-428 duplex receptacle 8) 910-429 box - receptacle 9) 910-430 cover - receptacle 10) 904-687 clamp connector 14) 510-026 hi...

  • Page 68: Parts List

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 68 parts list burner assembly & log set part # description 513-574/p valve assy - natural gas 513-576/p valve assy - propane 52) * valve tray - ng/lp 53) 430-055 gasket - valve access plate 54) 910-421 pilot on/off 3" extension knob 55) 910-422 hi/l...

  • Page 69: Parts List

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 69 157 148 152 150 159 133 146 136 135 132 158 158 134 161 regency flush front accessories part # description part # description 132) 512-518 flush door assembly 510-920 flush louvers - gold/black 510-921 flush louvers - brass/black 510-922 flush lo...

  • Page 70: Parts List

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 70 regency bay front assembly part # description part # description 780-931 bay front complete 780-953 bay front - decorative glass - complete 103) 940-092/p side glass 104) 940-096/p side glass - decorative 107) 936-243 glass gasket 108) 940-094/p ...

  • Page 71: Parts List

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 71 parts list 513-971** cast faceplate (set) 201) * cast faceplate - right 202) * cast faceplate - top 203) * cast faceplate - left 513-981** cast grills (set) 204) * top grill 205) * bottom grill *not available as a replacement part. ** last digit ...

  • Page 72: Notes

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 72 _____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ ________________________________________...

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  • Page 74: Notes

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 74 _____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ ________________________________________...

  • Page 75: Warranty

    Fpi p36-3 zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 75 warranty fpi fireplace products are designed with reliability and simplicity in mind. In addition, our internal quality assurance team carefully inspects each unit thoroughly before it leaves our facility. Fpi fireplace products international ltd...

  • Page 76: Our Door.

    Installer: please complete the following information dealer name & address: ______________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ installer: ___________________________________________________________ phone #: ______________________________...