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FPI U32-LP4 Owners & Installation Manual - Safety Label

Manual is about: Gas Insert

Summary of U32-LP4

  • Page 1

    Fpi fireplace products international ltd. 6988 venture st., delta, bc canada, v4g 1h4 918-527 models: u32-ng4 natural gas u32-lp4 propane warning: improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additi...

  • Page 2

    2 u32-4 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 ...

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    3 u32-4 fpi direct vent gas insert table of contents fpi gas insert operating instructions operating instructions ................................................26 lighting procedure ......................................................26 shutdown procedure ...........................................

  • Page 4: Safety Label

    4 u32-4 fpi direct vent gas insert safety label this is a copy of the labels that accompany each u32-4 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...

  • Page 5: Requirements

    5 u32-4 fpi direct vent gas insert requirements 5.08: modifications to nfpa-54, chapter 10 (2) revise 10.8.3 by adding the following additional requirements: (a) for all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for...

  • Page 6: Installation

    6 u32-4 fpi direct vent gas insert important message save these instructions the fpi gas insert must be installed in accordance with these instructions. Carefully read all the instructions in this manual fi rst. Consult the building authority having jurisdiction to determine the need for a permit pri...

  • Page 7: Installation

    7 u32-4 fpi direct vent gas insert a b d e c manufactured mobile home additional requirements 1) ensure that structural members are not cut or weakened during installation. 2) ensure proper grounding using the #8 ground lug provided. 3) appliance must be anchored to the fl oor with the supplied ancho...

  • Page 8: Installation

    8 u32-4 fpi direct vent gas insert venting 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 fl ex running the full length of the chimney. The fl ue length must be a mini...

  • Page 9: Installation

    9 u32-4 fpi direct vent gas insert optional brick panel 1) unwrap the brick pattern panels from the protective wrapping. 2) remove the glass front if it is already installed, see "standard flush door" section. 3) put the rear brick panel fl at against the back of the unit. Diagram 1 diagram 2 gas pip...

  • Page 10: Installation

    10 u32-4 fpi direct vent gas insert 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. 8) position notch in front right log f)02-48 on log e)02-47 and pus...

  • Page 11: Installation

    11 u32-4 fpi direct vent gas insert diagram 3 rear view: trim assembly diagram 2 rear view: faceplate assembly diagram 1 regency faceplate & trim installation 1) lay the faceplate panels fl at, face down on something soft so they don't scratch. 2) take the top faceplate and align the holes in it with...

  • Page 12: Installation

    12 u32-4 fpi direct vent gas insert to remove the fl ush 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 sp...

  • Page 13: Installation

    13 u32-4 fpi direct vent gas insert 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 fi tted louver leaves a small gap between faceplate bottom and louver top. Note: if any maintenance etc. Must be done in the fi rebox,...

  • Page 14: Installation

    14 u32-4 fpi direct vent gas insert installation this conversion must be done by a qualified gas fitter if in doubt do not do this conversion !! 1) shut off the gas supply. 2) remove the louvers (and bay door if it is installed). 3) open the fl ush door and remove the door. 4) remove the logs and em...

  • Page 15: Installation

    15 u32-4 fpi direct vent gas insert installation of the dc sparker: 16) verify that if the conversion is from ng to lpg, the screw must be re- assembled with the red o-ring visible (fig. 5). Lpg configuration red o-ring visible fig.5 17) re-assemble the black protection cap (fig. 6). Fig. 6 warning!...

  • Page 16: Installation

    16 u32-4 fpi direct vent gas insert 28) run the other end of the ground wire and dc spark generator wires through the bushing on the heat shield. 30) plug the dc spark generator wires to the dc sparker. 31) connect the ground wire to the dc sparker mounting bracket. Heat shield 34) find a location w...

  • Page 17: Installation

    17 u32-4 fpi direct vent gas insert full screen doors installation 1) hold the full screen door frame 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 conne...

  • Page 18: Installation

    18 u32-4 fpi direct vent gas insert installation 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 top frame is held in place by friction fi t, if t...

  • Page 19: Installation

    19 u32-4 fpi direct vent gas insert hampton ® cast faceplate installation 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...

  • Page 20: Installation

    20 u32-4 fpi direct vent gas insert hampton ® cast grill installation installation note: the top grill should be placed with the curved cut-out facing up. 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. Secu...

  • Page 21: Installation

    21 u32-4 fpi direct vent gas insert important: please use the gloves provided when handling the kensington ® front to avoid fi ngerprints. 3) slide the tabs on the blanking plate into the slots located on front and secure using 2 screws. Kensington ® front blanking plate tabs 1) place the kensington ...

  • Page 22: Installation

    22 u32-4 fpi direct vent gas insert the kensington ® 2-panel door installation 3) hook the left side screen door to the door frame by placing the door hinges (top & bottom) over the pins on the door frame. Repeat for right side screen door. Note: it will be easier to put the screen door in place by ...

  • Page 23: Installation

    23 u32-4 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...

  • Page 24: Installation

    24 u32-4 fpi direct vent gas insert piezo ignitor black red to thermocouple in pilot assembly thermostat (optional) (millivolt) remote receiver (optional) (millivolt) remote transmitter (optional) on off regency burner on off ground neutral live black black black red minimum convection air temp. Swi...

  • Page 25: Installation

    25 u32-4 fpi direct vent gas insert for propane units and units equipped with dc spark boxes* *for installation of the dc spark box refer to the lp conversion instructions in this manual. Installation.

  • Page 26: Operating Instructions

    26 u32-4 fpi direct vent gas insert the glass panel may require cleaning after the unit has cooled down. Do not attempt to clean the glass while it is hot. Note: when the glass is cold and the appliance is lit, it may cause condensation and fog the glass. This condensation is normal and will disappe...

  • Page 27: Operating Instructions

    27 u32-4 fpi direct vent gas insert copy of lighting instruction plate operating instructions sounds. You should also be aware that as there are temperature changes within the unit these sounds will likely re-occur. Again, this is normal for steel fi reboxes. Blower thermodisc: when this thermally ac...

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    28 u32-4 fpi direct vent gas insert maintenance general vent maintenance conduct an inspection of the venting system semi-annually. Recommended areas to inspect as follows: 1) check the venting system for corrosion in areas that are exposed to the elements. These will appear as rust spots or streaks...

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    29 u32-4 fpi direct vent gas insert fan maintenance if your fan requires maintenance or replacement, access to the fan is through the plate on the rear wall of the fi rebox. Note: the unit must not be operated without the fan access panel securely in place. Caution: label all wires prior to disconnec...

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    30 u32-4 fpi direct vent gas insert maintenance valve replacement 1) shut off the gas supply. 2) remove the louvers (and bay door if it is on). 3) open the fl ush 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. ...

  • Page 31: Parts List

    31 u32-4 fpi direct vent gas insert parts 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) * th...

  • Page 32: Parts List

    32 u32-4 fpi direct vent gas insert 69 73 74 71 52 58 70 72 90 91 55 68 67 68 66 ot l i p o th tp tp th tp th e a ai r in air in 53 parts list 423-574/p valve assembly - ng 423-576/p valve assembly - lp 52) 910-478 valve - sit ng / lp 53) 910-190 ignitor piezo and nut 55) * valve tray 58) 904-240 bu...

  • Page 33: Parts List

    33 u32-4 fpi direct vent gas insert parts 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) 420-244 bay brick panel - steel 402-905 bay ...

  • Page 34: Parts List

    34 u32-4 fpi direct vent gas insert logo plate here logopla tehere logo plate here logopla tehere 92 95 standard size detail 'a' 91 93 rear view front view 96 68 60 99 70 front view 94 99 51 59 65 97 98 71 72 73 front view oversize 98 180 181 custom faceplates 74 97 199 custom faceplates rear view 1...

  • Page 35: Parts List

    35 u32-4 fpi direct vent gas insert 202 205 187 189 188 203 195 194 194 207 201 402-971** 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 - top 203) * cast facep...

  • Page 36: Notes

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    38 u32-4 fpi direct vent gas insert notes ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ __________________________________________________...

  • Page 39: Warranty

    39 u32-4 fpi direct vent gas insert 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. Is pleased to ex...

  • Page 40: Our Door.

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