FPI P36-NG4 Natural Gas Quick start guide

FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD. 6988 Venture St., Delta, BC Canada, V4G 1H4
918-521c 01/13/10
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: Please keep these instructions for future reference.
MODELS: P36-NG4 Natural Gas P36-LP4 Propane
WARNING:
If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly, a fire
or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or
loss of life.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Installationandservicemustbeperformedbyaqualifiedinstaller,service
agency or the gas supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
What to do if you smell gas:
Do not try to light any appliance
Donottouch anyelectricalswitch:donot
use any phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbour's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.

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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 switch. The model P36 has been approved by Warnock
Hersey for both safety and efficiency. As it also bears our own mark, it promises to provide you
with economy, comfort and security for many trouble free years to follow. Please take a moment
now to acquaint yourself with these instructions and the many features of your FPI Fireplace.

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INFORMATION FOR MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES AFTER FIRST SALE
This FPI product has been tested and listed by Warnock Hersey as a Vented Gas Fireplace Heater to the following standards: CAN/CGA-2.17-
M91, and ANSI Z21.88a-2007/CSA 2.33a-2007.
This Direct Vent System Appliance must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions and the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, or the current Standard of Fire Safety Criteria for Manufactured Home Installations,
Sites, and Communities ANSI/NFPA 501A, and with CAN/CSA Z240-MH Mobile Home Standard in Canada.
This appliance installation must comply with the manufacturer's installation instructions and local codes, if any. In the absence of local codes follow
the current National Fuel Gas Code,ANSI Z223.1 and the current National Electrical CodeANSI/NFPA70 in the U.S.A., and the current CAN/CGA
B149 Gas Installation Code and the current Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1 in Canada.
ThisFPIMobile/ManufacturedHomeListedappliancecomes
factory equipped with a means to secure the unit.
ThisFPI Mobile/ManufacturedHomelistedappliancecomes
equipped with a dedicated #8 ground lug to which an 18
gauge copper wire from the steel chassis ground must be
attached.
This appliance may only be installed in an aftermarket
permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home,
where not prohibited by local codes.
This appliance is only use with the type of gas indicated
on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for
use with other gases, unless a certified kit is used.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOTE: All installation instructions apply to
Regency®& Hampton®Series unless otherwise specified.
Exterior Vent Termination Locations............................20
Venting.........................................................................21
Direct Vent System (Flex) ..................................21
4” x 6-5/8” Rigid Pipe Cross Reference Chart.............22
Rigid Pipe Venting Systems.................................24
Rigid Pipe Venting Arrangements ...............................25
Horizontal Terminations .......................................25
Vertical Terminations...........................................28
Vertical Termination - Co-linear Flex System...............30
Venting Arrangements - Vertical Termination...............31
Direct Vent
System (Flex) Installation
Procedures..................................................................34
High Elevation .............................................................35
Gas Line Installation....................................................35
Pilot Adjustment...........................................................36
Gas Pipe PressureTesting...........................................36
Conversion from NG to LP ..................................................37
Optional Brick Panels..................................................40
Log Set Installation......................................................41
Standard Flush Door ...................................................44
INSTALLATION
Remote Control(Optional)............................................45
Wall Switch (Optional) .................................................45
Wall Thermostat (Optional)..........................................45
Wiring Diagrams .........................................................46
Alternate Wiring Diagram For Wall Switch ..................47
Fan Installation (Optional) ...........................................49
Fan Removal...............................................................49
Lighting Procedure ......................................................50
Shutdown Procedure...................................................50
First Fire ......................................................................50
Aeration Adjustment ....................................................50
Normal Operating Sounds Of Gas
Appliances...................................................................50
SAFETY LABEL
Safety Label...................................................................6
REQUIREMENTS
MA Code - CO Detector.................................................7
DIMENSIONS
Unit Dimensions ............................................................8
Hampton Faceplate Dimensions ...................................8
INSTALLATION
Important Message ......................................................9
Before You Start ............................................................9
General Safety Information............................................9
Installation Checklist......................................................9
Locating Your Gas Fireplace .......................................10
Manufactured Mobile Home Additional Requirements ....
Heatwave Duct System...............................................10
Heat Release kit..........................................................10
Clearances ..................................................................11
Regency®Clearances..........................................12
Tripoli Screen
Door Clearances..................................................12
Hampton®Clearances .........................................12
Regency®Series Combustible Mantel Clearances.....13
Hampton®Combustible Mantel Clearances ...............14
INSTALLATION
Mantel Leg Clearances................................................15
Framing and Finishing.................................................16
Barcelona Series Framing Note ..................................17
Regency®Tripoli Screen Door Series Framing Note...18
Unit Assembly Prior To Installation..............................19
Venting Introduction.....................................................19

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MAINTENANCE
Copy of the Lighting Plate Instructions........................51
Maintenance
Instructions..................................................................51
General Vent
Maintenance................................................................51
Flush Glass Replacement....................................52
Gold-plated &
Brass Louvers..............................................................52
or Trim .........................................................................52
Log Replacement ........................................................52
Thermopile/
Thermocouple..............................................................52
Glass Gasket...............................................................52
Door Glass...................................................................52
Bay Glass Replacement......................................52
Removing Valve...........................................................53
Installing Valve.............................................................53
REGENCY®OPTIONS
Flush Trim....................................................................54
Flush Louvers..............................................................54
Double Screen Door ...................................................54
Bay Door......................................................................55
Bay Trim ......................................................................55
Bay Louvers.................................................................55
Finishing Trim..............................................................56
Full Screen doors Installation......................................57
Tripoli Screen Door......................................................59
HAMPTON®OPTIONS
Hampton®Cast Faceplate...........................................61
Hampton®Cast Grills...................................................62
PARTS LIST
Main Assembly ............................................................63
Burner Assembly & Log Set.........................................64
Regency®Flush Front Accessories .............................65
Regency®Bay Front Assembly....................................66
Hampton Cast
Faceplate & Grill Assembly..........................................67
WARRANTY