FMI Gas Heater GL36ST User Manual

2-SIDED (SEE-THROUGH), VENTED DECORATIVE GAS APPLIANCE  
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL  
PFS  
®
US  
NATURAL GAS MODELS (V)GL36ST AND (V)GL36STE  
PROPANE/LP GAS MODELS (V)GL36STP AND (V)GL36STEP  
WARNING: If the information in these instructions is  
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result  
causing property damage, personal injury or death.  
FOR YOUR SAFETY  
— Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable  
vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other  
appliance.  
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS :  
• Do not try to light any appliance.  
• Do not touch any electrical switch;  
• Do not use any phone in your building.  
• Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor’s  
phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.  
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire  
department.  
— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-  
fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.  
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.  
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.  
 
1. This appliance is only for use with the type  
of gas indicated on the rating plate. This ap-  
pliance is not convertible for use with other  
gases.  
SAFETy INFORMATION  
WARNING: This product  
contains and/or generates  
chemicals known to the State  
of California to cause cancer or  
birth defects or other reproduc-  
tive harm.  
2. Forpropane/LPreplace, donot place propane/  
LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate  
propane/LPsupply tank(s) outdoors. To prevent  
performance problems, do not use propane/LP  
fuel tank of less than 100 lbs. capacity.  
3. If you smell gas  
shut off gas supply  
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s  
manualcarefullyandcompletely  
before trying to assemble, op-  
erate or service this fireplace.  
Improper use of this fireplace  
cancauseseriousinjuryordeath  
from burns, fire, explosions,  
electrical shock and carbon  
monoxide poisoning.  
do not try to light any appliance  
do not touch any electrical switch; do not  
use any phone in your building  
immediately call your gas supplier from a  
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier's  
instructions  
ifyoucannotreachyougassupplier, callthe  
fire department.  
4. Never install the fireplace  
in a recreational vehicle  
where curtains, furniture, clothing or other  
flammable objects are less than 42" from  
the front, top or sides of the fireplace  
in high traffic areas  
DANGER:Carbonmonoxide  
poisoning may lead to death!  
This fireplace is a vented product. This fireplace  
will not produce any gas leakage into your home if  
properly installed. This fireplace must be properly  
installed by a qualified service person. If this unit is  
not properly installed by a qualified service person,  
gas leakage can occur.  
in windy or drafty areas  
5. This fireplace reaches high temperatures. Keep  
children and adults away from hot surfaces to  
avoid burns or clothing ignition. Fireplace will  
remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow  
surfaces to cool before touching.  
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of  
carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with  
headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these  
signs, the fireplace may not have been installed  
properly. Get fresh air at once! Have fireplace  
inspected and serviced by a qualified service  
person. Some people are more affected by carbon  
monoxide than others. These include pregnant  
women, people with heart or lung disease or  
anemia, those under the influence of alcohol and  
those at high altitudes.  
6. Carefully supervise young children when they  
are in the room with fireplace.  
7. A hearth extension is not required with this  
appliance. If one is installed, it is for aesthetic  
purposes only and does not have to meet the  
standard requirements.  
8. Turn fireplace off and let cool before servicing  
or repairing. Only a qualified service person  
should install, service or repair this fireplace.  
Have fireplace inspected annually by a quali-  
fied service person.  
Propane/LP gas and natural gas are both odorless.  
An odor-making agent is added to each of these  
gases. The odor helps you detect a gas leak. How-  
ever, the odor added to these gases can fade. Gas  
may be present even though no odor exists.  
9. You must keep control compartments, burn-  
ers and circulating air passages clean. More  
frequent cleaning may be needed due to ex-  
cessive lint and dust from carpeting, bedding  
material, etc. Turn off the gas valve and pilot  
light before cleaning fireplace.  
Make certain you read and understand all warnings.  
Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to  
safe and proper operation of this fireplace.  
10. Have venting system inspected annually by a  
qualified service person. If needed, have vent-  
ing system cleaned or repaired. See Cleaning  
and Maintenance, page 15.  
WARNING: Any change to  
this fireplace or its controls can  
be dangerous.  
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16. Do not install fireplace directly on carpeting,  
vinyl tile or any combustible material other  
than wood. The fireplace must set on a metal  
or wood panel extending the full width and  
depth of the fireplace.  
SAFETy INFORMATION  
Continued  
11. Keep the area around your fireplace clear of  
combustible materials, gasoline and other  
flammable vapor and liquids. Do not run fire-  
place where these are used or stored. Do not  
place items such as clothing or decorations on  
or around fireplace.  
17. Do not use fireplace if any part has been ex-  
posed to or under water. Immediately call a  
qualified service person to arrange for replace-  
ment of the unit.  
12. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn  
paper or other objects.  
18. Do not operate fireplace if any log is broken.  
19. Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger  
insert or other accessory not approved for use  
with this fireplace.  
13. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper,  
cardboard, etc.) in this fireplace. Use only the  
gas type indicated on fireplace nameplate.  
20. Provide adequate clearances around air  
openings.  
14. This appliance, when installed, must be electri-  
cally grounded in accordance with local codes  
or, in the absence of local codes, with the  
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.  
15. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and  
ventilation air in any way. Provide adequate  
clearances around air openings into the combus-  
tion chamber along with adequate accessibility  
clearance for servicing and proper operation.  
DIMENSIONS  
6"(152 mm)  
6" O.D.  
(152 mm)  
2 1/2"  
(64 mm)  
24"  
(610 mm)  
9 1/2"  
(241 mm)  
21 1/4"  
(540 mm)  
15 1/4"  
(387 mm)  
(2 1/2")  
(64mm)  
19"  
(483 mm)  
42 1/2"  
4 1/2"  
(114 mm)  
(1080 mm)  
TOP VIEW  
16"  
(406 mm)  
1 1/2"  
(38 mm)  
12"  
(305 mm)  
7 1/2"  
(191 mm)  
52 1/2"  
(1334 mm)  
20 1/2"  
37 1/2"  
(953 mm)  
(521 mm)  
5 1/2"  
(140 mm)  
36 1/2"  
9"  
(229 mm)  
8"(203 mm)  
(927 mm)  
42 1/2"  
(1080 mm)  
13"  
(330 mm)  
SIDE VIEW  
FRONT VIEW  
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Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.  
INTRODUCTION  
This appliance complies with ANSI Z21.50 as a  
Vented Gas Appliance and is listed and tested by  
the PFS Corporation.  
Models (V)GL36ST/P and (V)GL36STE/EP are  
decorative gas appliances that use a millivolt  
gas control and piezo pilot or an electronic gas  
control valve with an electronic ignition system  
respectively. These systems require a 6", B-type  
venting system for operation.  
WARNING: Installation of  
this appliance should be done  
by a qualified service person  
well trained in the installation  
of such appliances. You will  
alsoneedabuildingpermitfrom  
your local Building and Safety  
Commissioner before installing  
this appliance; otherwise your  
insurance company may not  
cover this appliance.  
The 6" B-type vent is not supplied by FMI  
PRODUCTS,LLC . For installation guidelines,  
check your B-vent instructions.  
WARNING: This gas appli-  
ance must not be connected to  
a chimney flue servicing a solid  
fuel burning appliance.  
Models (V)GL36ST and (V)GL36STE are smooth  
face units for natural gas only. The (V)GL36STP  
and (V)GL36STEP are smooth face units for  
propane/LP gas only. To determine which type of  
gas your unit is approved and tested for, check the  
rating plate on the lift-out plate located inside the  
firebox under the access panel.  
NOTICE: This appliance is not  
intendedtobeusedasaprimary  
source of heat.  
SELECTING LOCATION  
BEFORE YOU BEGIN  
Before beginning the installation of your appli-  
ance, read these instructions through completely.  
To determine the safest and most efficient location  
for your appliance, you must take into consider-  
ation the following guidelines:  
This appliance and its approved components are  
safe when installed according to this installation  
manual and are operated as recommended by  
FMI PRODUCTS, LLC. Unless you use FMI  
PRODUCTS,LL approved components tested  
for this appliance, YOU MAY CAUSE A FIRE  
HAZARD!  
1. The location must allow for proper clearances  
(see Clearances, page 6). Note:This decora-  
tive appliance is not designed for outdoor  
installation.  
2. The location should be in a place where drafts,  
air conditioning ducts, windows or doors will  
not affect fireplace heat output.  
TheFMIPRODUCTS,LLCwarrantywillbevoided  
by and FMI PRODUCTS,LLC disclaims any respon-  
sibility for the following actions :  
3. A location that avoids the cutting of joists  
or roof rafters will make installation easier.  
Figure 2 shows a typical two-sided fireplace  
installation.  
A) Modification of the appliance or any of  
the components manufactured by FMI  
PRODUCTS,LLC unless otherwise permitted  
by FMI PRODUCTS,LLC.  
IMPORTANT: All fireplace openings must be  
located at least 3 feet from facing wall or com-  
bustible material.  
B) Use of any component part not approved by  
FMI PRODUCTS,LLC in combination with  
this appliance.  
Projected  
Wall  
Existing  
Side  
Wall  
C) Installation and/or operation in a manner other  
than instructed in this manual.  
D) The burning of anything other than the type of  
gas approved for use in this gas appliance.  
This appliance, when installed, must be electrically  
grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the  
absence of local codes, with the National Electrical  
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.  
4" From Opening to  
Perpendicular Wall  
Theinstallationmustconformwithlocalcodesor, in  
the absence of local codes, with the current National  
Figure 2 - Typical Two-Sided Fireplace  
Installation  
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1" (22 mm) Minimum  
Clearance from Pipes  
to Combustibles  
1" (22 mm) Minimum  
Clearance to Combustibles  
SELECTING LOCATION  
Continued  
In selecting a location, the following precautions  
must be observed:  
22 3/4"  
(578 mm)  
19"  
(483 mm)  
1. Do not connect this appliance to a chimney  
system used for a solid fuel burning fire-  
place.  
1 1 3/8"  
(289 mm)  
22 1/4"  
(565 mm)  
6" O.D.  
(152 mm)  
2. Install in an area providing ventilation and  
adequate combustion air.  
4" (102 mm) Min. from the Perpendicular  
Side Wall to the Fireplace Opening (Typ.)  
3. Due to high temperatures, do not locate this  
appliance in high traffic areas or near furniture  
and draperies.  
Figure 3 - Clearances from Top View  
4. Never obstruct the front opening of the appli-  
ance or the flow of combustion and ventilation  
air. Keep control compartments accessible.  
1" (25 mm) Min. Clearance  
from Pipes to Combustibles  
Doublewall  
6" B-Vent  
35" (889 mm) Min.  
to Effective Opening  
to Ceiling  
5. DO NOT locate in the vicinity where gasoline  
or other flammable liquids may be stored. The  
appliance area must be kept clear and free  
from these combustible materials.  
Do Not Pack Space  
Between Spacer with  
Any Type of Insulation  
FIREPLACE  
INSTALLATION  
CLEARANCES  
0" to  
Floor  
Minimum clearances to combustibles are:  
Fireplace flanges to studs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0"  
Fireplace back/sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1"  
Fireplace spacers to framing. . . . . . . . . . . . 0"  
Openings to perpendicular wall . . . . . . . . . 4"  
End glass to facing wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12"  
Side glass to facing wall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36"  
Bottom of fireplace to floor or platform . . . 0"  
“B” vent surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1"  
Top of fireplace opening to ceiling. . . . . . 35"  
Figure 4 - Clearances from Side View  
MANTEL CLEARANCES  
Woodwork, such as wood trims, mantels and other  
combustible materials, should not be placed within  
7" of the opening of this appliance (see Figure  
5). Combustible material above the fireplace  
1
2
projecting more than 1 / " from the appliance’s  
front face must not be less than 12" from the ap-  
pliance opening.  
See Figures 3 and 4.  
12 1/4"  
(Ref.)  
CAUTION: Do not block  
Header Fireplace T o p  
Drywall  
33°  
required air spaces with insu-  
lation or any other material. Do  
not obstruct effective opening  
of appliance with any type of  
facing material.  
Combustible  
Materials  
6" (Ref.)  
12" Min.  
Note: Mantel clearances apply  
to both sides of the applliacne.  
7" Min.  
to Effective  
Opening  
3" Nom.  
1 1/2" Max.  
Figure 5 - Mantel Clearances  
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FIREPLACE  
INSTALLATION  
49" Minimum  
(Diagonal)  
Continued  
FRAMING  
Construct framing using dimensions shown if  
Figures 6, 7 and 8. (Use the figure applicable to  
your application.) Figure 6 shows the framing  
dimensions prior to having the appliance in place.  
Once the unit has been fitted, bring studs in against  
nailing flanges located on the side of the appliance  
making sure a 1" clearance is maintained as shown  
in Figure 7.  
As Required by Design as  
Long as Ceiling Clearances  
are Maintained  
Figure 8 - Appliance Must Be Installed  
on a Wood or Metal Panel if Being  
Installed on Any Combustible Material  
Other Than Wood  
If the fireplace is to be installed directly on carpet-  
ing, tile (other than ceramic) or any combustible  
material other than wood flooring the fireplace  
must be installed upon a metal or wood panel  
extending the full width and depth of the fireplace  
(see Figure 8). The platform must be solid, flat and  
fully supported.  
VENT PIPE INSTALLATION  
A6", B-1 type gas vent pipe is a double-wall, vent-  
ing system (not supplied) which must be installed  
during rough framing of the appliance. Any B-1  
type gas vent system may be used for proper vent-  
ing as long as the vent system is installed per the  
vent manufacturer’s recommendations.  
FMIPRODUCTS,LLCsupplies this appliance with  
a tapered starter pipe for a snug fit. Slide B-1 type  
vent pipe over this starter pipe until vent pipe is  
fully seated. Secure this first section of B-vent  
pipe by strapping the connector around the vent  
pipe and then tightening the strap (not supplied)  
with any 1/8" nut and bolt (see Figure 9). Note:  
Visually inspect for proper vent connection by  
looking inside top of appliance. If connection  
does not appear to be correct, contact your local  
service technician.  
22 3/4"  
(578 mm)  
52 3  
/4"  
(1340 mm)  
Min.  
46"  
(11688 mm)  
Figure 6 - Framing Dimensions Prior to  
Placing Appliance  
B-1 Type  
Vent (Not  
Supplied)  
1" Min. to Combustibles  
Nailing Flanges  
Strap (Not  
Supplied)  
(Fasten with  
#6 Screw or  
Bolt)  
Prepared Framing  
Nails or Screws  
Figure 7 - Securing Appliance with  
Nailing Flanges  
Figure 9 - Installing B-Vent Pipe  
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FIREPLACE  
CAUTION: Do not connect  
this millivolt system wall switch  
to a regular 120v power source!  
Gas valve will be damaged be-  
yond repair.  
INSTALLATION  
Continued  
OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT  
(MODEL AK-4)  
The installation of an outside air kit should be  
completed during the rough framing of the fire-  
place due to the nature of it's location. Outside  
combustion air is accessed through a vented  
crawl space.  
Wall Switch Installation  
1. Remove the J-box cover plate from side of  
appliance’s outer surround.  
2. Using the 18 ga. millivolt wire and wall switch  
(both supplied), connect wiring per wiring  
diagram (see Figure 11). For more detail, see  
Wiring Diagrams on page 16.  
CAUTION: Air inlet ducts  
must not be terminated in an  
attic space.  
Note: If any of the original 10 feet supplied wire  
must be replaced, use Thermostat Millivolt Wire  
Avoid installing outside air eyebrow in areas where 18 AWG Type CL2-105 C or equivalent only.  
inlet opening may be blocked by snow, bushes or  
other obstacles (see Figure 10).  
IMPORTANT: Do not hook up to standard 120  
VAC household wiring.  
The maximum height for the air inlet termination  
cannot exceed 3 feet below the B-vent termination  
exhaust height.  
Wall Switch  
(Supplied)  
To Thermopile  
Secure to Collars with Duct Tape or  
Screws  
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Air Inlet  
Back View  
Location  
Must Allow  
For Bushes  
or Snow  
Route Millivolt Wires  
(Supplied) Through  
Electrical Conduit Bushing  
Figure 11 - Wall Switch Installation  
ELECTRONIC MODELS (GL36STE/EP)  
This appliance must be properly wired to stan-  
dard 120v household current through the FMI  
PRODUCTS,LLC provided wall switch before its  
remote control unit can be used to activate the auto-  
matic pilot ignition (turn fireplace flames ON).  
Air Inlet  
Eyebrow  
Vent Hood  
Vented Crawl Space  
Required for  
Wall Switch Installation  
1. Remove the J-box cover plate from side of  
appliance’s outer surround.  
(Check Local Codes  
Wall Installation  
Before Installing in a  
Vented Crawl Space)  
2. Using the 18 ga. wires coming through strain  
relief grommet on side of appliance’s outer  
wall to standard household 120 VAC current  
through the wall switch provided, as shown in  
Figure 12, page 9. For more detail, see Wiring  
Diagrams, page 16.  
Figure 10 - Outside Air Kit  
MILLIVOLT MODELS (GL36ST/STP)  
The installation of a wall switch in this millivolt  
control appliance allows you to activate the gas  
control valve without the use of normal current.  
Note: If any of the original 10 feet supplied wire  
must be replaced, use 20 AWG electrical wire or  
equivalent only.  
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assembly underneath the front ledge. A 1/8" NPT  
plugged tapping is provided on the gas control  
valve for a test gauge connection immediately  
upstream of the gas supply connection to the ap-  
pliance (see Figures 13 and 14).  
FIREPLACE  
INSTALLATION  
Continued  
Pilot Gas Line  
Do Not Kink  
Pilot  
To Pilot  
Burner  
Adjustment  
Cap  
ON/OFF  
Knob  
To Main  
Burner  
Strain Relief  
Grommet  
Common  
Ground Wire  
Inlet  
Pressure  
Outlet  
Pressure  
Figure 12 - Wiring Through Outer Surround  
Figure 13 - Millivolt Control Valve  
GAS SUPPLY TESTING  
Note: This section is intended as a guide for quali-  
fied technicians installing gas to this appliance.  
To  
Main  
Burner  
CAUTION: Do not connect  
appliance before pressure test-  
ing gas piping. Damage to gas  
valve may result and an unsafe  
condition may be caused.  
From  
Gas  
Supply  
E
A
Outlet  
Pressure  
Inlet  
Pressure  
Figure 14 - Electronic Control Valve  
GAS LINE HOOK-UP  
The appliance and its individual shut-off valve  
must be disconnected from the gas supply piping  
system during any pressure testing of that system at  
test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).  
WARNING: Gas line hookup  
should be done by your gas  
supplier or a qualified service  
person.  
The appliance must be isolated from the gas sup-  
ply 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 than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).  
WARNING: Before you pro-  
ceed,makesureyourgassupply  
is OFF.  
This unit has been tested for installation at high  
altitude. Higher altitudes affect the atmospheric  
pressure and heat valve of gaseous fuels. When  
installing this unit at high altitudes, the rated  
input will be lower than at sea level. The lowered  
oxygen content in the air and the lowered gas  
density require installation of a different size  
orifice in order to achieve clean combustion of  
the unit. Consult the unit data plate for the proper  
high-altitude orifice size. Fill out the information  
sticker attached to the unit when field converting.  
See Specifications, page 15, when derating.  
A manual shutoff valve has been included in the  
appliance’s gas supply system. You may consider  
installing an extra gas shutoff valve outside the ap-  
pliance’s enclosure (check with local codes) where  
it can be accessed more conveniently with a key  
through a wall as shown in Figure 15, page 10.  
A 30" long, 1/2" NPT SCHD 40 flexible gas line  
(supplied) may be used between the incoming 1/2"  
NPT black iron gas line and the fireplace regulator  
(located inside the firebox, under the access plate).  
The incoming gas line may be routed toward the  
appliance from either the left or right hand side of  
fireplace outer surround.  
The gas control valve is secured to the burner pan  
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Shutoff  
Valve  
FIREPLACE  
Key  
INSTALLATION  
Continued  
To install:  
1. Remove gas line cover plate from appliance’s  
outer surround at the location to be used.  
2. Remove insulation from inside the gas line  
conduit sleeve.  
Extension  
3. Run gas line through sleeve.  
Typical Exterior Wall Gas  
Shutoff Installation  
4. Prepare incoming black iron gas line with  
Teflon tape or pipe joint compound. (Check  
local codes as to the use of Teflon tape.)  
Figure 15 - Typical Exterior Wall Gas  
Shut-Off Installation  
CAUTION:Compoundsused  
on threaded joints of gas piping  
shall be resistant to the action  
of Liquefied Petroleum (LP or  
propane) and should be applied  
lightly to ensure excess sealant  
does not enter the gas line.  
LOG SET PLACEMENT  
Carefully remove log set from packaging. Place  
the two bottom logs over grate and align with pins.  
Place three loose logs, or twigs, onto alignment  
pins on two bottom logs (see Figure 16).  
Bottom Logs  
5. Connect incoming gas line to regulator. Secure  
all joints tightly with wrench, but do not over  
tighten. If a flexible gas line is used, take care  
not to kink the connector.  
6. Re-pack insulation in and around the conduit  
sleeve and flexible gas line.  
WARNING: All gas piping  
and connections must be tested  
for leaks after the installation is  
completed.  
Top Logs (Twigs)  
Figure 16 - Log Placement  
FIREPLACE FACING  
Afterensuringthatthegasvalve  
is on, apply a commercial leak  
detection solution to all con-  
nections and joints. If bubbles  
appear, leaks can be detected  
and corrected.  
Donotuseanopenameforleak  
testing and do not operate any  
appliance if a leak is detected.  
Any non-combustible material may be used for  
facing (glass, tile, brick, etc.) as long as the proper  
clearances are adhered to and the fireplace open-  
ings are not blocked or obstructed in any way. See  
Clearances, page 6, and Figure 17 on page 11.  
Use only heat-resistant, noncombustible mortar  
or adhesive when securing facing material to the  
front of the fireplace.  
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FIREPLACE  
Ignitor  
Pilot Burner  
Flame  
Sensor  
INSTALLATION  
1/8" to 1/4"  
Continued  
3/8" to 1/2"  
Noncombustible  
Facing Material  
Pan  
Burner  
Do Not  
Block  
Effective  
Opening  
Figure 19 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern -  
Electronic Assembly  
"L" Shaped  
Metal Support  
Noncombustible  
Facing Material  
BURNER FLAME ADjUSTMENT  
The air shutter, located at the base of the main  
burner tube, has been factory preset to the proper  
air to bas ratio which results in a long, blue, cleaner  
burning flame (see Figure 20).  
Figure 17 - Fireplace Facing Material  
If readjustment is necessary, loosen the air shut-  
ter screw and rotate air shutter until proper flame  
MANTELS  
Mantels, combustible or non-combustible, may setting is achieved, retighten air shutter screw. See  
be constructed as long as proper clearances are Figure 20 for air shutter location.  
observed (see Figure 2, page 6 and Clearances,  
page 6).  
Closing the air shutter reduces the air-to-gas mix,  
resulting in a longer, yellow flame wihich produces  
excessive carbon monoxide (CO) and could also  
cause sooting.  
PILOT ASSEMBLY ADjUSTMENT  
The pilot assembly is factory preset for the proper  
flame height. Alteration to factory settings may  
have occurred during shipping. If this is the case,  
some minor readjustments may be necessary and  
should be done by a qualified technician.  
Burner Pan  
Air Shutter  
Screw  
The pilot assembly is located behind the burner  
next to the rear refractory piece at the right-hand  
side. The thermopile (in millivolt models) or the  
sensor (in electronic models) should be engulfed  
with the pilot flame approximately 3/8" to 1/2" in  
order for the regulator to receive proper signal (see  
Figures 18 and 19).  
Orifice  
Gas Valve  
Ignitor  
Pilot Burner  
Figure 20 - Air Shutter Adjustment  
3/8" to 1/2"  
(10 mm - 13 mm)  
1/8" (3 mm)  
Thermopile  
Figure 18 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern -  
Millivolt Assembly  
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Top Slot  
Under Frame  
FIREPLACE  
INSTALLATION  
Adjustment  
Clip  
Continued  
OPTIONAL GLASS DOOR  
Glass doors are optional with this gas appliance (see  
Adjustment  
Screw  
Replacement Parts and Accessories, page 19).  
Long Pivot Pin  
Installing Glass Door  
1. Be sure top spring clip hole is aligned with  
hole in fireplace frame (see Figure 21). Fit  
glass door top pin into aligned holes.  
Bottom Pin  
2. Swing inner end of bottom clip out away from  
fireplace frame. Fit door bottom pin into clip.  
Push clip into frame until bottom door pin  
slips into hole in frame.  
Bottom Slot  
Adjustment Clip  
Figure 21 - Installing Glass Doors  
3. Check door alignment. If doors do not align  
with each other, use top spring clip to align.  
a. Use Phillips screwdriver to loosen screw  
that holds top spring clip in place.  
b. Push spring clip left or right in its align-  
ment slot until door is at proper angle  
(aligned with opposing door). Moving  
spring clip to the LEFT (your left as you  
face the fireplace) moves glass door’s top,  
inner corner UP; moving spring clip to  
the RIGHT moves glass door’s top, inner  
corner DOWN.  
c. When door alignment is satisfactory, use  
Phillips screwdriver to retighten spring  
clip screw.  
Glass Doors Must be Fully Open  
(as Shown) or Fully Closed when  
Appliance is in Operation  
WARNING: When fireplace  
is in operation, both sets of  
cabinetdoorsoneachsideofthe  
fireplace must be either FULLY  
OPEN or FULLY CLOSED. If not,  
a fire hazard may be created.  
Figure 22 - Glass Doors Shown Fully  
Open  
Only doors certified with this appliance may be  
used. When operating doors, do not slam or abuse  
them. Always keep area below bottom edge of  
doors clear of obstacles or debris. Do not operate  
this appliance if glass doors are broken or dam-  
aged. See Figure 22.  
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1. STOP! Read the safety information,  
column 1.  
OPERATING FIREPLACE  
MILLIVOLT MODELS  
2. Turn wall switch to the OFF position.  
3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance.  
4. Open control access panel.  
FOR YOUR SAFETY  
READ BEFORE LIGHTING  
5. Push in gas control knob and turn clock-  
wise  
to the OFF position (see  
WARNING: If you do not fol-  
low these instructions exactly,  
a fire or explosion may result  
causing property damage, per-  
sonal injury or loss of life.  
Figure 23). Note: It is recommended that  
you maintain the gas control knob in the  
full OFF position during lengthy periods  
of seasonal non usage.  
6. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas.  
Then smell for gas, including near the floor.  
If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the  
safety information above. If you don’t smell  
gas, go to the next step.  
A. This appliance has a pilot which must be  
lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot,  
follow these instructions exactly.  
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the  
appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next  
to the floor because some gas is heavier than  
air and will settle on the floor.  
7. Turncontrolknobcounterclockwise  
to the PILOT position.  
8. Push in control knob all the way and hold  
in. Immediately light the pilot by pressing  
the red ignitor button until a flame ap-  
pears. Continue to hold the control knob  
in for about (1) minute after the pilot is lit.  
Release knob and it will pop back up. Pilot  
should remain lit. If it goes out, repeat steps  
5 through 8.  
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS  
Do not try to light any appliance.  
Do not touch any electric switch; do not  
use any phone in your building.  
Immediately call your gas supplier from  
a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas sup-  
plier’s instructions.  
If knob does not pop up when released,  
stop and immediately call your service  
technician or gas supplier.  
If you cannot reach your gas supplier,  
call the fire department.  
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the  
gas control knob. Never use tools. If the  
knob will not push in or turn by hand, don’t  
try to repair it, call a qualified service tech-  
nician or gas supplier. Force or attempted  
repair may result in a fire or explosion.  
If the pilot will not stay lit after sev-  
eral tries, turn the gas control knob to  
“OFF” and call your service technician  
or gas supplier.  
9. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise  
to “ON”. Knob can be turned to  
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has  
been under water. Immediately call a  
qualified service technician to inspect the  
appliance and to replace any part of the  
control system and any gas control which  
has been under water.  
“ON” only if the control knob is popped out.  
10. Replace control access panel.  
11. Turn on all electric power to the appliance.  
Gas Control Knob  
LIGHTING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
NOTICE:Duringinitialoperation  
of new heater, burning logs will  
give off a paper-burning smell.  
Orange flame will also be pres-  
ent. Open window to vent smell.  
This will only last a few hours.  
Position Indicator  
Figure 23 - Millivolt Control Valve  
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C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the  
gas control knob. Never use tools. If the  
knob will not push in or turn by hand, don’t  
try to repair it, call a qualified service tech-  
nician or gas supplier. Force or attempted  
repair may result in a fire or explosion.  
OPERATING FIREPLACE  
Continued  
TO TURN OFF GAS  
TO APPLIANCE  
1. Turn off the wall switch.  
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has  
been under water. Immediately call a  
qualified service technician to inspect the  
appliance and to replace any part of the  
control system and any gas control which  
has been under water.  
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance  
if service is to be performed.  
3. Remove control access panel.  
4. Push in gas control knob and turn clockwise  
to “OFF”. Do not force.  
5. Replace control access panel.  
LIGHTING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Pilot  
Burner  
Thermopile  
NOTICE:Duringinitialoperation  
of new heater, burning logs will  
give off a paper-burning smell.  
Orange flame will also be pres-  
ent. Open window to vent smell.  
This will only last a few hours.  
Ignitor  
1. STOP! Read the safety information,  
column 1.  
Figure 24 - Pilot  
2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting (if  
applicable).  
ELECTRONIC MODELS  
3. Turn off wall switch.  
FOR YOUR SAFETY  
READ BEFORE LIGHTING  
4. Open control access panel or louver.  
5. Smell for gas, including near the floor. If you  
smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety  
information in column 1. If you don’t smell  
gas, go to the next step.  
WARNING: If you do not fol-  
low these instructions exactly,  
a fire or explosion may result  
causing property damage, per-  
sonal injury or loss of life.  
6. Turn the main burner wall switch to the ON  
position for ignition. There will be a spark  
at the electrode.  
7. Replace control access panel or louver once  
there is a flame at the burner.  
A. This appliance has a pilot which must be  
lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot,  
follow these instructions exactly.  
8. If burner will not stay lit after several tries,  
flip the wall switch to OFF and call your  
service technician or gas supplier.  
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the  
appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next  
to the floor because some gas is heavier than  
air and will settle on the floor.  
To  
Main  
Burner  
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS  
From  
Gas  
Supply  
Do not try to light any appliance.  
Do not touch any electric switch; do not  
use any phone in your building.  
Immediately call your gas supplier from  
a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas sup-  
plier’s instructions.  
E
A
Outlet  
Pressure  
Inlet  
Pressure  
Figure 25 - Electronic Control Valve  
If you cannot reach your gas supplier,  
call the fire department.  
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OPERATING FIREPLACE  
WARNING: Turn off gas and  
electricalpowerbeforeservicing  
appliance. Any safety screen  
or guard removed for servicing  
mustbereplacedpriortooperat-  
ing the appliance.  
Continued  
WARNING: Failure to keep  
the primary air opening(s) of  
theburner(s)cleanmayresultin  
sooting and property damage.  
Figure 26 - Pilot  
TO TURN OFF GAS  
TO APPLIANCE  
1. Turn off all electric power to the appliance  
if service is to be performed.  
Keep control compartment, logs, burner and area  
surrounding logs clean by vacuuming or brushing  
at least twice a year. Take care not to alter the set-  
tings on the pilot assembly.  
Do not use abrasive liquids or cleaners for cleaning  
glass doors and trims.Any household glass cleaner  
should suffice. Do not clean doors when hot.Allow  
appliance to cool before cleaning.  
2. Remove control access panel.  
3. Close the gas valve.  
CLEANING AND  
MAINTENANCE  
TECHNICAL SERVICE  
You may have further questions about installation,  
operation or troubleshooting. If so, contact FMI  
PRODUCTS, LLC’s Technical Service Depart-  
ment at 1-866-328-4537. When calling please  
have your model and serial numbers of your  
heater ready.  
WARNING: Installation and  
repair should be done by a  
qualified service person. The  
appliance should be inspected  
before each use and at least  
annually by a qualified service  
person. More frequent clean-  
ing may be required due to  
excessive lint from carpeting,  
bedding material, pet hair, etc.  
It is imperative that the control  
compartments, burners and  
circulating air system be kept  
clean.  
You can also visit our web site at  
SPECIFICATIONS  
(V)GL36ST, (V)GL36STE  
Maximum Input Rating at Altitudes: 2,000 ft.  
- 42,000 Btu/hr., 2,000 ft. to 4,000 ft. - 37,800  
Btu/hr.  
Manifold Pressure: 3.5 W.C. (.87 kPa)  
Supply Pressure (in. of water): Minimum* - 4.5"  
(1.12 kPa), Maximum - 11.0" (2.74 kPa)  
Orifice Size atAltitudes: 2,000 ft. - #30, 2,000 ft.  
to 4,000 ft. - #31  
WARNING: The logs can be  
hot. Handle only when cool.  
(V)GL36STP, (V)GL36STEP  
Maximum Input Rating at Altitudes: 2,000 ft.  
- 42,000 Btu/hr., 2,000 ft. to 4,000 ft. - 37,800  
Btu/hr.  
Manifold Pressure: 11.0 W.C. (2.74 kPa)  
Supply Pressure (in. of water): Minimum* -  
12.0" (2.89 kPa), Maximum - 13.0" (3.23 kPa)  
Orifice Size atAltitudes: 2,000 ft. - #49, 2,000 ft.  
to 4,000 ft. - #51  
* For the purpose of input adjustment  
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WIRING DIAGRAMS  
PILOT  
THERMOPILE  
IGNITOR  
DO NOT  
CONNECT  
TO 120V  
N.C.SW  
HEAT LIMIT SWITCH  
TH  
F
TP  
TH/TP  
INCOMING  
MAIN GAS  
SUPPLY  
PILOT SAFETY WIRE  
WALL SWITCH  
(SUPPLIED)  
MILLIVOLT WIrING DIAGrAM  
PILOT  
INCOMING  
MAIN GAS  
SUPPLY  
IGNITOR  
SENSOR  
WALL SWITCH  
(SUPPLIED)  
BLACK  
WHITE  
GREEN  
INCOMING  
120V AC  
(FUSE BOX  
OR BREAKER)  
N.C.SW  
HEAT LIMIT  
SWITCH  
EV1  
ELECTRICAL RATING:  
120v, 60Hz, 0.7A  
EV2  
24V AC  
STEP DOWN  
TRANSFORMER  
120V AC  
OPTIONAL  
REMOTE  
CONTROL  
GAS LINE  
TO  
BURNER  
ELECTrONIC WIrING DIAGrAM  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
MILLIVOLT SYSTEM  
Note: Before troubleshooting the system, make sure the gas shutoff valve is ON.  
The two most common causes of a malfunctioning gas appliance are:  
1. Loose wiring connections  
2. Construction debris clogging the pilot and/or gas control valve filter  
OBSERVED PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
REMEDY  
Pilot will not light  
1. No gas supply or shutoff 1. Check to see if you have gas  
valve is OFF  
supply  
2. Air in gas line  
2. Hold regulator control valve  
in the PILOT position for 2 to  
3 minutes to purge air. If you  
smell gas stop and wait for a  
few minutes before trying to  
light the fireplace  
3. Construction debris clog- 3. Remove debris and dirt, in-  
ging pilot orifice  
spect and clean any other  
possible obstructions  
4. Low gas pressure  
4. Contact your gas supplier  
5. Control valve knob is not on 5. Refer to section on pilot  
the PILOT position  
6. Kinked pilot line  
lighting  
6. Have a qualified technician  
replace pilot line  
7. Bad valve  
7. Replace control valve (see  
Replacement Parts, page 19)  
Pilot will not stay lit  
1. Loose wiring on thermopile 1. Check wiring connections.  
to control valve.  
Refer to wiring diagrams on  
page 15  
2. No millivolt current is being 2. Have a qualified technician  
sent back to regulator check millivolts  
3. If valve knob and wall switch 3. Have a qualified technician  
are in the ON position, prob-  
able defective control valve  
replace valve (see Replace-  
ment Parts and Accessories,  
page 19)  
No gas to burner, although wall 1. Wall switch wires defective  
switch and valve are set to the  
1. Check electrical connections  
and wires for continuity  
ON position  
2. Thermopile or sensor not 2. See Pilot will not stay lit,  
generating sufficient voltage above  
Frequent pilot outage  
1. Pilot flame may be too 1. Clean and adjust pilot flame  
low, causing safety pilot to  
“drop out”  
for maximum flame impinge-  
ment on thermopile  
Pilot goes out when wall switch 1. Millivolt output on thermo- 1. Have a qualified technician  
is ON  
pile too high  
replace thermopile  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM  
Note: Before troubleshooting the system, make sure the gas shutoff valve is ON.  
The two most common causes of a malfunctioning gas appliance are:  
1. Loose wiring connections  
2. Construction debris clogging the pilot and/or gas control valve filter  
OBSERVED PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
REMEDY  
Pilot will not light  
1. No gas supply or shutoff 1. Check to see if you have gas  
valve is OFF supply  
2. Construction debris clog- 2. Remove debris and dirt, in-  
ging pilot orifice  
spect and clean any other  
possible obstructions  
3. Low gas pressure  
3. Contact your gas supplier  
4. Control valve knob is not on 4. Refer to section on pilot  
the PILOT position  
5. Kinked pilot line  
lighting  
5. Have a qualified technician  
replace pilot line  
6. Bad valve  
6. Replace control valve (see  
Replacement Parts and Acces-  
sories, page 19)  
Pilot will not stay lit  
1. Loose wiring on thermopile 1. Check wiring connections.  
to regulator valve. No mil-  
livolt current is being sent  
back to regulator  
Refer to wiring diagrams on  
page 16  
2. If valve knob and wall switch 2. Have a qualified technician  
are in the ON position, prob-  
able defective control valve  
replace valve (see Replace-  
ment Parts and Accessories,  
page 19)  
No gas to burner, although wall 1. Wall switch wires defective  
switch and valve are set to the  
1. Check electrical connections  
and wires for continuity  
ON position  
2. Thermocouple generator or 2. See Pilot will not stay lit,  
sensor not generating suf-  
ficient voltage  
above  
Frequent pilot outage  
1. Pilot flame may be too 1. Clean and adjust pilot flame  
low, causing safety pilot to  
“drop out”  
for maximum flame impinge-  
ment on thermopile  
Pilot goes out when wall switch 1. Output on flame sensor too 1. Replace flame sensor  
is ON  
high  
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REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES  
Purchase these fireplace replacement parts and  
accessories from your local dealer. If they can not  
supply these parts, call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at  
1-866-328-4537 for referral information. You can  
also write to the address listed on the back page  
of this manual.  
BURNER ASSEMBLY - 23439  
For use with all models.  
ON/OFF REMOTE CONTROL KIT -  
MLCR  
For Millivolt Units Only - Batteries required for  
receiver and transmitter.  
Before ordering, please have your appliance’s  
model name or number and part number of the  
item(s) you are ordering ready. The model name or  
number for your particular appliance may be found  
on the rating label located inside the appliance.  
VENT HOOD - AK4  
For use with all models.  
MILLIVOLT VALVE  
Natural Gas - 14512  
Propane/LP Gas - 14513  
REFRACTORY  
Side Refractory - 23519  
Bottom Refractory - 23516  
Face - 112139-01  
ELECTRONIC VALVE  
Natural Gas - 14569  
For use with all models.  
Propane/LP Gas - 14570  
GRATE ASSEMBLY - 11159  
MILLIVOLT PILOT ASSEMBLY  
Natural Gas - 112784-01  
Propane/LP Gas - 112784-02  
For use with all models.  
LOG SET ASSEMBLY - 25793  
Bottom Rear Log - 25795  
Bottom Front Log - 25794  
Top Left Log - 25797  
Top Center Log - 25672  
Top Right Log - 25796  
For use with all models.  
ELECTRONIC PILOT ASSEMBLY  
Natural Gas - 108866-01  
Propane/LP Gas - 108866-02  
TRANSFORMER - 14129  
For use with all models.  
"B-1 TYPE" VENT PIPE  
For use with all models. Any B-1 type, 6" diam-  
eter, gas vent pipe may be purchased from your  
PIEzO IGNITER - 14261  
For use with all models.  
ORIFICE  
local vent manufacturer.  
Natural Gas - 23105  
Propane/LP Gas - 23106  
For use with all models.  
CABINET STYLE DOOR KIT -  
DBBGL36ST BRUSHED BRASS  
DCGL36ST PLATINUM  
WALL SWITCH KIT - 22180  
Wall Switch - 14112  
Cover Plate - 14113  
DBGL36ST BLACK  
For use with all models.  
For use with all models.  
IGNITION CONTROL - 110286-01  
For use with all models.  
GAS VALVE CONVERSION KIT  
Millivolt Propane/LP Gas - PC-GL36  
Millivolt Natural Gas - NC-GL36  
Electronic Propane/LP Gas - PC-GL36E  
Electronic Natural Gas - NC-GL36E  
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WARRANTy  
KEEP THIS WARRANTy  
Model (located on product or identification tag)_____________________________  
Serial No. (located on product or identification tag)__________________________  
Date Purchased __________________________  
Keep receipt for warranty verification.  
FMI PRODUCTS, LLC LIMITED WARRANTIES  
New Products  
Standard Warranty: FMI PRODUCTS, LLC warrants this new product and any parts thereof to be free  
from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) year from the date of first purchase from  
an authorized dealer provided the product has been installed, maintained and operated in accordance with  
FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s warnings and instructions.  
For products purchased for commercial, industrial or rental usage, this warranty is limited to 90 days from  
the date of first purchase.  
Factory Reconditioned Products  
Limited Warranty: FMI PRODUCTS, LLC warrants factory reconditioned products and any parts thereof  
to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 30 days from the date of first purchase from an  
authorized dealer provided the product has been installed, maintained and operated in accordance with  
FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s warnings and instructions.  
Terms Common to All Warranties  
The following terms apply to all of the above warranties:  
Always specify model number and serial number when contacting the manufacturer. To make a claim under  
this warranty the bill of sale or other proof of purchase must be presented.  
This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser when purchased from an authorized dealer,  
and only when installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished  
with this product.  
This warranty covers the cost of part(s) required to restore this product to proper operating condition and  
an allowance for labor when provided by a FMI PRODUCTS, LLC Authorized Service Center or a provider  
approved by FMI PRODUCTS, LLC. Warranty parts must be obtained through authorized dealers of this  
product and/or FMI PRODUCTS, LLC who will provide original factory replacement parts. Failure to use  
original factory replacement parts voids this warranty.  
Travel, handling, transportation, diagnostic, material, labor and incidental costs associated with warranty  
repairs, unless expressly covered by this warranty, are not reimbursable under this warranty and are the  
responsibility of the owner.  
Excluded from this warranty are products or parts that fail or become damaged due to misuse, accidents,  
improper installation, lack of proper maintenance, tampering, or alteration(s).  
This is FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s exclusive warranty, and to the full extent allowed by law; this express war-  
ranty excludes any and all other warranties, express or implied, written or verbal and limits the duration of  
any and all implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose to  
two (2) year on new products and 30 days on factory reconditioned products from the date of first purchase.  
FMI PRODUCTS, LLC makes no other warranties regarding this product.  
FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s liability is limited to the purchase price of the product, and FMI PRODUCTS, LLC  
shall not be liable for any other damages whatsoever under any circumstances including indirect, incidental,  
or consequential damages.  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of  
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
For information about this warranty contact:  
2701 S. Harbor Blvd.  
Santa Ana, CA 92704  
55173  
1-866-328-4537  
Rev. H  
09/09  
 

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