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FPI P36D-LP Owners & Installation Manual

Summary of P36D-LP

  • Page 1

    Fpi fireplace products international ltd. 6988 venture st., delta, bc canada, v4g 1h4 918-059g 06/15/05 p36d 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: ...

  • Page 2

    Fpi p36d 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 p36d is a hand crafted appliance and has been designed to provide you with all the warmth and charm of a wood ...

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 3 table of contents horizontal venting with two elbows ................................ 27 vertical venting with two elbows .................................... 28 vertical terminations - co-linear flex system ............... 29 venting arrangements ...

  • Page 4: Table of Contents

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 4 table of contents maintenance maintenance instructions ................................................. 43 general vent maintenance ............................................... 44 gold-plated or brass louvers ......................................

  • Page 5: Safety Label

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 5 this is a copy of the label that accompanies each p36d 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: Unit Dimensions

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 6 unit dimensions.

  • Page 7: Installation

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 7 installation important: save these instructions the p36d-ng or p36d-lp direct vent fireplace must be installed in accordance with these in- structions. Carefully read all the instructions in this manual first. Consult the "authority having juris- d...

  • Page 8: Installation

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 8 installation 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...

  • Page 9: Installation

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 9 installation 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 otherwi...

  • Page 10: Installation

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 10 installation clearances for bay or flush front clearances for barcelona trim regency clearances palace series clearances clearances for the balmoral & the westminster front clearances for the kensington front hampton clearances arch door clearance...

  • Page 11: Installation

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 11 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 at 1:6 (one inc...

  • Page 12: Installation

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 12 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 mantel may be...

  • Page 13: Installation

    Fpi p36d 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 discolo...

  • Page 14: Installation

    Fpi p36d 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 discolo...

  • Page 15: Installation

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 15 installation regency mantel leg clearances combustible mantel leg clearances as per diagram: hampton & barcelona trim mantel leg clearances combustible mantel leg clearances as per diagram: maximum 1-1/2" projection at 2" minimum clearance. Palace...

  • Page 16: Installation

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 16 1) determine the total thickness of facing ma- terial (e.G. Drywall plus ceramic tiles) to allow the finished surface to be flush with the front of the unit. Total facing thickness can vary from 1/2" (13mm) to 1-1/4" (32mm) thick. 3) for exterior ...

  • Page 17: Installation

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 17 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 stud framing ab...

  • Page 18: Installation

    Fpi p36d 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 p36d 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. Unit assembly prior to installation the top facing support...

  • Page 20: Installation

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 20 exterior vent termination locations . 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 24" v a g insid...

  • Page 21: Installation

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 21 venting fpi direct vent system (flex) horizontal terminations only these venting systems, in combination with the p36d 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 p36d 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 te...

  • Page 23: Installation

    Fpi p36d 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) installation rigid pip...

  • Page 24: Installation

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 24 installation venting arrangements - horizontal terminations rigid pipe and 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 ...

  • Page 25: Installation

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 25 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 system...

  • Page 26: Installation

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 26 diagram 1 the p36d 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 offset to ver...

  • Page 27: Installation

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 27 v1 h1 h v installation horizontal venting with two (2) 90 o elbows 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 t...

  • Page 28: Installation

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 28 v h1 h v1 installation vertical venting with two (2) 90 o elbows with these options, max. Total pipe length is 30 feet with min. Of 7 feet total vertical and max. 8 feet total horizontal. Please note min. 1 foot between 90 o elbows is re- quired. ...

  • Page 29: Installation

    Fpi p36d 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 flex...

  • Page 30: Installation

    Fpi p36d 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 p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 31 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. Note: for snorkel terminations in above grade installations, foll...

  • Page 32: Installation

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 32 installation 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" cl...

  • Page 33: Installation

    Fpi p36d 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 other...

  • Page 34: Installation

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 34 installation 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 ...

  • Page 35: Installation

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 35 conversion kit from natural gas to propane model #512-969 for p36d using sit 820 nova gas valve this conversion must be done by a qualified gas fitter if in doubt do not do this conversion !! Remove the 2 screws, push burner assembly to the left a...

  • Page 36: Installation

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 36 installation 5) position log 02-53 across the cutouts in logs 02-75 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 02-75 02-51 02-51 02-53 notch bracket bracket 02-51 02-75 02-51 4)...

  • Page 37: Installation

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 37 place embers in these 3 locations on the burner tray. Log indentation photo shows rear grate tab. Log 02-51 was removed to show the positioning of log 02-52. Rear grate tab 02-52 02-75 02-51 02-54 02-52 02-54 rear bracket 02-55 02-75 02-51 02-53 0...

  • Page 38: Installation

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 38 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 39: Installation

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 39 14 ga. 16 ga. 18 ga. 20 ga. 22 ga. 50 ft. 32 ft. 20 ft. 12 ft. 9 ft. Recommended maximum lead length (two-wire) when using wall thermostat (cp-2 system) wire size max. Length thermostat wire table option 3: wall thermostat a wall thermostat may be...

  • Page 40: Installation

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 40 wiring diagram caution: ensure that the wires do not touch any hot surfaces and are away from sharp edges. 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...

  • Page 41: Installation

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 41 installing the optional fan 120 volt ac power is needed for the fan switch and blower. The fan can be hard wired if desired. The receptacle box should be installed on the left hand side of the unit by a qualified electrician. The neutral (wider) s...

  • Page 42: Operating Instructions

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 42 operating instructions 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. ...

  • Page 43: Operating Instructions

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 43 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 44: Maintenance

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 44 maintenance note: never operate the appliance with- out the glass properly secured in place. 6) do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qual- ified service technician to inspect the appli- ance and to replace...

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 45 11) undo the pilot tube from the valve with a 7/16" wrench. 12) undo the quick drop out thermocouple nut on the valve with a 9mm (metric) wrench. 13) remove the piezo igniter wire and push button assembly. 14) undo the "gas out" flare nut with a 1...

  • Page 46

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 46 flush & bay door options.

  • Page 47: Regency Options

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 47 flush louvers 1) install the top louver by sliding the two bracket clips into the brackets located un- derneath the top of the firebox. 2) the bottom louver has a hinge that is at- tached (2 screws per hinge) to the lip on bottom of the unit. 3) o...

  • Page 48: Regency Options

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 48 regency options note: if any maintenance etc. Must be done in the firebox, first remove the bay louvers and door. Bay trim attach supplied magnets each to the back of the top and bottom trim pieces, and attach trim to the top and bottom of bay doo...

  • Page 49: Regency Options

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 49 regency options full screen front installation 1) before beginning the installation,remove the screen doors from the full screen door frame by fully opening the doors and lifting up off of the hinges. See important note in step 7. Inner cut-outs b...

  • Page 50: Regency Options

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 50 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 51: Regency Optionsions

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 51 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: the...

  • Page 52: Regency Options

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 52 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 53

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 53 cast faceplate.

  • Page 54: Hampton Options

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 54 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. Sec...

  • Page 55: Hampton Options

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 55 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 fire...

  • Page 56: Installation

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 56 the westminster front installation the kensington front the balmoral front.

  • Page 57: Palace Series Options

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 57 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 h...

  • Page 58: Palace Series Options

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 58 palace series options the westminster front installation 7) for optional fan installation, see page 60. 8) for 2-panel & 3-panel door installation, see page 61. 2) bend tabs located at the back of the westminster front upwards 90 degrees. Bend tab...

  • Page 59: Palace Series Options

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 59 palace series options the balmoral front installation 6) for optional fan installation, see page 60. 7) for 2-panel & 3-panel door installation, see page 61. 1) bend tabs located at the back of the balmoral front upwards 90 degrees. Bend tab upwar...

  • Page 60: Palace Series Options

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 60 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 w...

  • Page 61: Palace Series Options

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 61 the kensington, westminster & balmoral front 2-panel door installation: 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 bot...

  • Page 62

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 62 replacement parts list.

  • Page 63: Parts List

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 63 parts list main assembly part # description part # description part # description 1) 948-253 door handle 2) 510-026 hinge bracket - left/right 3) 948-045 chain 4) 948-115 spring 6) 430-129 receptacle box mount 7) 910-429 box - receptacle 8) 910-42...

  • Page 64: Parts List

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 64 burner assembly & log set part # description 52) 910-190 piezo ignitor & nut 53) 780-021 gasket - valve access plate ng/lp 54) 910-421 pilot on/off 3" extension knob 55) 910-422 flame hi/low 3" extension knob 780-524/p valve assy - natural gas 780...

  • Page 65: Parts List

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 65 parts list 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) 94...

  • Page 66: Parts List

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 66 parts list regency flush front assembly part # description part # description 132) 512-518 flush door assembly 135) 940-090/p glass (flush) 136) 936-155 glass gasket (tadpole) 904-691 u-clip 510-920 flush louvers (set)-gold/blk 510-921 flush louve...

  • Page 67: Parts List

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 67 parts list hampton cast faceplate & grill assembly part # description 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 g...

  • Page 68: Notes

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  • Page 71: Warranty

    Fpi p36d zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace 71 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 72: Our Door.

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