Faber Matrix FMG3326F User manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION ....................................................................................4
Fireplace Information .......................................................................................7
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Fireplace Information .......................................................................................8
Installation Information .................................................................................8
Maintenance Log .....................................................................................9
Label .............................................................................................10
Technical Dimensions FMG3326F/FMG3326F-LP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Technical Dimensions FMG3726L/FMG3726L-LP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Technical Dimensions FMG3726R/FMG3726R-LP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Technical Dimensions FMG4126B/FMG4126B-LP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Technical Dimensions FMG4326F/FMG4326F-LP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Technical Dimensions FMG4726L/FMG4726L-LP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Technical Dimensions FMG4726R/FMG4726R-LP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Technical Dimensions FMG5126B/FMG5126B-LP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Gas Fireplace Operation ...................................................................................19
Remote Control Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Receiver and Remote Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Pairing Remote with Fireplace Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Installation Steps .........................................................................................25
Installation Preparation ....................................................................................26
Fireplace Unpacking and Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Fireplace Positioning .................................................................................23
Vent Termination .........................................................................................28
Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Vent Size ..........................................................................................28
Minimum Combustible Clearances from Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Minimum Clearances to Vent Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Unit Installation with Horizontal Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Unit Installation with Vertical Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Minimum Venting Requirements - Natural Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Chase and Framing Installation and Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Clearances .............................................................................................42
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Minimum Combustible Clearances from Vent Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Chase Clearances ...................................................................................44
Additional Clearances ................................................................................45
Mantel Clearance ....................................................................................46
Clearance to Sprinkler ................................................................................46
Finishing Around Front of the Fireplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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Heat Releases and Air Intakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Heat Releases ......................................................................................48
Air Intake ..........................................................................................48
Examples of Heat Releases and Air Intakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Television Mounting Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Flat with Recessed TV ................................................................................51
Recessed with recessed TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Television Install Flush Above Fireplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Television Install Without Recess. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Gas Installation ..........................................................................................53
General ...........................................................................................53
Gas Valve ..........................................................................................54
Accessing the Gas Valve and Electronic Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Installation at High Altitude. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Gas Valve Access Door ...............................................................................55
Commonwealth of Massachusetts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Electric and Control .......................................................................................57
Wiring Diagram .....................................................................................57
Power Source ......................................................................................57
Wall Switch - Optional ................................................................................58
Final Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Media Arrangement ..................................................................................59
Sealing the glass ....................................................................................64
Feature Removal .........................................................................................65
Safety Screen Removal ...............................................................................65
Glass Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Replacement Parts .......................................................................................67
Maintenance ............................................................................................68
Maintenance Instructions ..............................................................................68
Yearly Service ......................................................................................69
Flame Pattern ......................................................................................70
Log Replacement ....................................................................................71
Glass Gasket ......................................................................................71
Glass .............................................................................................71
Glass Replacement ..................................................................................72
General Vent Maintenance ............................................................................72
Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................................................73
Warranty ...............................................................................................75

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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
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extended period of time.
• Check with your local hearth specialty dealer for safety
screens and hearth guards to protect children from hot
surfaces.
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operating the appliance.
• The appliance area must be kept clear and free from
vapors and liquids.
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serviced. Keep burner and control compartment clean.
• Under no circumstances should this appliance be
• Do not allow wind or fans to blow directly into the
patterns.
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or other accessory not approved for use with this
appliance.
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pipe serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance.
• Do not use this appliance if any part has been under
to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which has been
under water.
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equipped.
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installed on the appliance.
• Keep the packaging material out of reach of children
and dispose of the material in a safe manner. As with
away from children and infants.
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the appliance is in operation.
•
• This appliance is hot when operated and can cause
severe burns if contacted.
• Any changes or alterations to this appliance or its
controls can be dangerous and is prohibited.
• Do not operate appliance before reading and
understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate
appliance according to operating instructions could
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opening of the appliance.
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cooled before servicing.
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components.
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installation. Sheet metal edges may be sharp.
• Do not burn wood or other materials in this appliance.
• Provide adequate ventilation and combustion air.
Provide adequate accessibility clearance for servicing
and operating the appliance.
• High pressure will damage valve. Disconnect gas supply
piping before pressure testing gas line at test pressures
pressure testing gas line at test pressures equal to or
• The appliance must not be operated at temperatures
• Children and adults should be alerted to hazards of high
surface temperature and should stay away to avoid
burns or clothing ignition.
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placed on or near the appliance.
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draperies.
•
• Ensure you have incorporated adequate safety measure
to protect infants/toddlers from touching hot surfaces.

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The direct vent system appliance must be installed
mobile home where not prohibited by local codes and
must be installed in accordance with Manufacturer’s
instructions and the Manufactured Home Construction
Homes CAN/CSA Z240 MH Series in Canada.
indicated on the rating plate.
This product is listed to ANSI standards for ANSI
Z21.88/CSA 2.33-2019 - Vented Gas Fireplace
Heaters Fireplaces CSA 2.17-2017 Gas-Fired
Appliance for Use at High Altitudes - Fourth Edition.
SAFETY INFORMATION
be kept closed while the appliance is operating to
from entering the home. Temperatures of the exhaust
escaping through these openings can also cause the
surrounding combustible materials to overheat and
• Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death; early
Get fresh air at once! Have appliance serviced. Some
monoxide than others. Failure to keep the primary air
and property damage.
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having your appliance regularly inspected and serviced
as well as having a Carbon Monoxide Detector installed
in the same area to defend you and your family against
• Ensure clearances to combustibles are maintained
when building a mantel or shelves above the appliance.
Elevated temperatures on the wall or in the air above the
• For appliances equipped with a safety barrier; if the
with the manufacturer’s barrier for this appliance.
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service person. The appliance and its venting system
should be inspected before use and at least annually
of the appliance be kept clean.
WARNING
Failure to install this appliance correctly will void your
WARNING WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Never leave children or other at-risk individuals alone
with the appliance.
CSA C22.1.

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Faber requires installation be performed
Faber installer. Installations that do not
follow this instruction will not be covered
by warranty or serviced.
We recommend removing the glass with the suction
cups supplied by the manufacturer. When glass is
is to prevent damage to the glass edges. Extra care
must be taken when removing/installing the glass.
Breakage or damage to the edge of the glass which
occurs as a result of careless handling will not be
covered under warranty.
draperies.
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards
of high surface temperature and should stay away to
avoid burns or clothing ignition.
This appliance must be electrically wired and
Code ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition or the Canadian
Electric Code CSA C22.1. A 110–120 V AC circuit
for this product must be protected with ground-fault
locations such as in bathrooms or near sinks.
Young children should be carefully supervised
when they are in the same room as the appliance.
Toddlers, young children and others may be
susceptible to accidental contact burns. A
physical barrier is recommended if there are at
risk individuals in the house. To restrict access to
an appliance or stove, install an adjustable safety
gate to keep toddlers, young children, and other
at risk individuals out of the room and away from
hot surfaces.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD
Failure to follow the steps outlined below for
each appliance connected to the venting system
being placed into operation could result in carbon
monoxide poisoning or death. The following steps
shall be followed for each appliance connected to the
other appliances connected to the venting system
are not in operation:
1. Seal any unused openings in the venting system.
2. Inspect the venting system for proper size and
and these instructions. Determine that there is no
condition.
windows and all doors between the space in which
are located and other spaces of the building.
5. Turn on clothes dryers and any appliance not
connected to the venting system. Turn on any
speed. Do not operate a summer exhaust fan.
6. Follow the lighting instructions. Place the
appliance being inspected into operation.
continuously.
7. Test for spillage from draft hood equipped
appliances at the draft hood relief opening after 5
of a match or candle.
8. If improper venting Is observed during any of
corrected in accordance with National Fuel Gas
9. After it has been determined that each appliance
connected to the venting system properly vents
previous conditions of use.
WARNING WARNING
WARNING
WARNING

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and passion!
together with your friends and family.
ANSI Z21.88/CSA 2.33-2019 - Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters
CSA2.17-2017 - Gas-Fired Appliances for Use at High Altitudes
This manual should be used for following Faber Matrix models:
FMG3326F FMG3326F-LP FMG4326F FMG4326F-LP
FMG3726L FMG3726L-LP FMG4726L FMG4726L-LP
FMG3726R FMG3726R-LP FMG4726R FMG4726R-LP
FMG4126B FMG4126B-LP FMG5126B FMG5126B-LP
and operation.
• All warnings and instructions apply to all models.
• This product is listed to ANSI standards for “Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters” and applicable sections of
Appliances for Use at High Altitudes”.

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Unit Information
Model Number
Serial Number
Owner Information
Name
Address
Technician Information
Name
Company
Technician NPI #
Notes
IMPORTANT
Installation Information

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Maintenance Log
Service Date Notes

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Label
Outer bottom trim and screen
must be removed to access
by a chain and located in a
dedicated slot under the grate
in the location shown above.

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FMG3326F/FMG3326F-LP - Front-facing Built-in Gas Fireplace
Technical Dimensions
LEFT SIDE
FRONT
TOP VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
(FEET LOCATION)
RIGHT SIDE

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FMG3726L/ FMG3726L-LP - Left-facing Built-in Gas Fireplace
Technical Dimensions
LEFT SIDE
FRONT
TOP VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
(FEET LOCATION)
RIGHT SIDE

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LEFT SIDE
FRONT
TOP VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
(FEET LOCATION)
RIGHT SIDE
FMG3726R/FMG3726R-LP - Right-facing Built-in Gas Fireplace
Technical Dimensions

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FMG4126B/FMG4126B-LP - Bay Built-in Gas Fireplace
Technical Dimensions
LEFT SIDE
FRONT
TOP VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
(FEET LOCATION)
RIGHT SIDE

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FMG4326F/FMG4326F-LP - Front-facing Built-in Gas Fireplace
Technical Dimensions
LEFT SIDE
FRONT
TOP VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
(FEET LOCATION)
RIGHT SIDE

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FMG4726L/FMG4726L-LP - Left-facing Built-in Gas Fireplace
Technical Dimensions
LEFT SIDE FRONT
TOP VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
(FEET LOCATION)
RIGHT SIDE

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FMG4726R/FMG4726R-LP - Right-facing Built-in Gas Fireplace
Technical Dimensions
21-5/8"
(54.7 cm)
ADJUSTABLE
24-1/2" (62.2 cm)
to
22-1/2" (57.1 cm)
5-3/8"
(13.6 cm)
25-3/8"
(64.4 cm)
25-3/8"
(64.5 cm)
VIEWING AREA
HEIGHT
40-1/2"
(102.7 cm)
55-1/4"
(140.3 cm)
MAXIMUM WIDTH
52-1/8"
(132.2 cm)
4-3/4" (12.2 cm)
2-1/2" (6.2 cm)
45-1/8"
(114.6 cm)
VIEWING AREA
WIDTH
15-1/4"
(38.9 cm)
VIEWING AREA
DEPTH
45-1/4''
(114.9 cm)
MAXIMUM
HEIGHT
41"
(104.0 cm)
14"
(35.4 cm)
2-1/8"
(5.3 cm)
5-5/8"
(14.1 cm)
6-5/8"
(16.9 cm)
48-1/8"
(123.1 cm)
26-1/8"
(66.2 cm)
4" (10.2 cm)
2" (5.1 cm)
ADJUSTABLE
24-1/2" (62.2 cm)
to 26-1/2" (67.3 cm)
LEFT SIDE FRONT
TOP VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
(FEET LOCATION)
RIGHT SIDE

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FMG5126B/FMG5126B-LP - Bay Built-in Gas Fireplace
Technical Dimensions
LEFT SIDE
FRONT
TOP VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
(FEET LOCATION)
RIGHT SIDE

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Remote Control Instructions

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