FPI U35-LP Owners & Installation Manual - Notes

Summary of U35-LP

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    Fpi fireplace products international ltd. 6988 venture st., delta, bc canada, v4g 1h4 908-172d warning: improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or main- tenance can cause injury, property damage, or loss of life. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional information consult a...

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    2 u35 fpi direct vent gas insert fpi gas fireplace insert to the new owner congratulations! You are the owner of a state-of-the-art gas insert by fpi. The u35 gas insert has been designed to provide you with all the warmth and charm of a fireplace, at the flick of a switch. The u35-ng and u35-lp hav...

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    3 u35 fpi direct vent gas insert table of contents fpi gas fireplace insert operating instructions first fire ....................................................................... 18 operating instructions ......................................................... 18 lighting procedure ...............

  • Page 4: Safety Label

    4 u35 fpi direct vent gas insert safety label this is a copy of the labels that accompany each u35 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...

  • Page 5: Installation

    5 u35 fpi direct vent gas insert important: save these instructions the fpi gas fireplace must be installed in ac- cordance 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...

  • Page 6: Installation

    6 u35 fpi direct vent gas insert materials 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 w...

  • Page 7: Installation

    7 u35 fpi direct vent gas insert minimum clearances to combustibles from unit sides a 8" / 203 mm ceiling b 34" / 834 mm from standard surround 31-1/8" x 44-1/8" (791mm x 1121mm) sides d 1-15/16" / 49 mm ceiling e 28-7/8" / 733 mm max. Mantel depth g 12" / 305 mm hearth height h 0" / 0 mm hearth dep...

  • Page 8: Installation

    8 u35 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 firepl...

  • Page 9: Installation

    9 u35 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 manual). 3) put the rear brick panel flat against the back of the unit. 4) before installing the side brick panels, loosen ...

  • Page 10: Installation

    10 u35 fpi direct vent gas insert rear view: trim assembly diagram 2 rear view: faceplate assembly diagram 1 faceplate & trim installation 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 si...

  • Page 11: Installation

    11 u35 fpi direct vent gas insert diagram 4 diagram 5 diagram 3 installation 9) attach the brass trim to the faceplate by drilling a 1/8" hole through into the faceplate using the hole in the trim as a guide. Fasten the trim to the faceplate panels using the plated screws. Diagram 4. 10) attach the ...

  • Page 12: Installation

    12 u35 fpi direct vent gas insert installation bay louvers 1) install top louver by sliding the two brack- et clips into the brackets located on top of the bay door. See below. The fitted louver leaves a small gap between faceplate bottom and louver top. Diagram 4 optional bay door the bay louvers m...

  • Page 13: Installation

    13 u35 fpi direct vent gas insert the kensington front installation installation important: please use the gloves provided when handling the kensington front to avoid fingerprints. 3) slide the tabs on the blanking plate into the slots located on front and secure using 2 screws. Kensington front bla...

  • Page 14: Installation

    14 u35 fpi direct vent gas insert the kensington front 3-panel door installation: 2-panel door installation: sub-frame 1) install the sub-frame by hooking the top flange onto the top of the glass door and swing the sub-frame towards the unit. Pull out the hooks which already secure the glass door an...

  • Page 15: Installation

    15 u35 fpi direct vent gas insert full screen front installation 1) hold the full screen faceplate up against the unit in order to make the following wire connections. Pull the on/off connector wires thru the box and connect them to the switch. Connect the fan switch wires with the wire connectors f...

  • Page 16: Installation

    16 u35 fpi direct vent gas insert installation 6) place bottom frame near hinge. Flip hinge over bottom frame and secure with 3 screws each. Bottom frame hinge location 5) install spring hinges to the left and right side of the bottom of the firebox using 2 screws per hinge. 7) install the left and ...

  • Page 17: Installation

    17 u35 fpi direct vent gas insert gas in piezo ignitor thermocouple in brown black red white to thermocouple in pilot assembly thermostat (optional) (millivolt) remote receiver (optional) (millivolt) remote transmitter (optional) "s.I.T" valve on off regency hi lo off on p il o t burner on off groun...

  • Page 18: Operating Instructions

    18 u35 fpi direct vent gas insert operating instructions 1) turn burner off using "on/off" switch. 2) turn gas control knob so indicator points to "off" position and allow 5 minutes for any gas in the combustion chamber to escape. 3) turn gas control knob counterclockwise so indicator points to the ...

  • Page 19: Operating Instructions

    19 u35 fpi direct vent gas insert operating instructions copy of lighting instruction plate automatic convection fan operation 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 temperatur...

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    20 u35 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 21: Maintenance

    21 u35 fpi direct vent gas insert burner/rear log support assembly: after removing the screws slide to the left to remove the assembly from the firebox base. Left side burner bracket burner orifice lift burner/rear log support assembly up and away from the burner orifice. Maintenance 2) unplug or di...

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    22 u35 fpi direct vent gas insert removing valve 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 if in- stalled. 5) straighten the adjustment wire under the firebox base. 7) lift the burner/...

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    23 u35 fpi direct vent gas insert maintenance installing valve 1) attach the valve to the valve bracket with the 4 (m5x8 metric) screws provided. 2) reconnect the "gas out" flare fitting with an 11/16" wrench. 3) reconnect the "gas out" flare nut with a 13/ 16" wrench. 4) install piezo ignitor push ...

  • Page 24: Parts List

    24 u35 fpi direct vent gas insert parts list 1) 320-009 fan access plate 2) 320-079 gasket - fan access plate 320-517/p fan assembly 120 v 3) 910-331/p fan motor 120 v 5) 910-750 power cord 910-752 wire harness (faceplate) 7) 910-142 fan auto on/off thermodisc 8) * thermodisc bracket 9) 320-070 fan ...

  • Page 25: Parts List

    25 u35 fpi direct vent gas insert parts list burner & log assembly part # description 52) 320-078 gasket - valve tray 54) 910-421 pilot on/off 3" extension knob (with bay front) 55) 910-422 flame hi/low 3" extension knob (with bay front) 320-563/p valve assembly - ng 320-564/p valve assembly - lp 56...

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    26 u35 fpi direct vent gas insert flush door and bay front assembly part # description part # description parts list bay front 320-930 bay front complete 102) * flush glass retainer 106) 940-318/p side glass 107) 936-243 gasket 108) 940-317/p center glass 110) 902-223 bay brick panel - standard 320-...

  • Page 27: Parts List

    27 u35 fpi direct vent gas insert parts list faceplates, trims, and hearths part # description part # description 320-917 complete custom faceplate (set) 71) * faceplate side right - custom 72) * faceplate top - custom 73) * faceplate side left - custom 320-948 faceplates and trim (complete) with bl...

  • Page 28: Notes

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  • Page 31: Warranty

    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 extend this limited lifetime warranty ...

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