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FPI U31-2 Gas Fireplace Insert
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Before operating this appliance, proceed
through the following check list.
1) Read and understand these Instructions
before operating this appliance.
2) Check to see that all wiring is correct and
enclosed to prevent possible shock.
3) Check to ensure there are no gas leaks.
4) Make sure the glass door is in place. Never
operate the appliance with the door glass
removed.
5) Verify that all venting and the cap is unob-
structed.
6) Verify log placement. If the pilot cannot be
seen when lighting the unit - the logs or the
embers have been incorrectly positioned.
7) The unit should never be turned off and on
again without a minimum of a 60 second
wait.
8) When lighting the appliance, the inside of
the glass may fog up. This will burn off after
a few minutes of operation.
LIGHTING
PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: Gas cock knob cannot be
turned from "PILOT" to "OFF" unless it is
partially depressed.
1) Open the bottom louver assembly
2) If the control knob is in the "OFF" position
proceed to Step 5.
3) Push in gas control knob slightly and turn
clockwise to "OFF". Knob cannot be turned
from "PILOT" to "OFF" unless knob is pushed
in slightly. Do not force.
4) Wait fi ve minutes to allow gas, that may have
accumulated in the main burner compart-
ment, to escape. If you do smell gas, follow
the instructions on the front of this manual. If
you don't smell gas continue on to the next
step.
5) Turn the gas control counter clockwise to
"PILOT".
6) Push in control knob all the way and hold in.
Continually push and release the black but-
ton on spark igniter until pilot lights. Continue
to hold the control knob in for approximately
one minute, then release the gas control
knob. The pilot fl ame should continue to
burn. If the pilot does not remain lit, repeat
operation allowing a longer period before
releasing gas control knob.
7) Turn gas control knob counter clockwise to
"ON".
8) Use the rocker switch to operate main
burner.
9) Rotate the variable fl ame control to adjust
the fl ame height higher or lower.
10) Close the bottom louver assembly.
DO NOT BURN THE APPLIANCE
WITH THE GLASS ASSEMBLY
REMOVED.
OPTIONAL WALL
THERMOSTAT
A wall thermostat may be installed if desired.
Connect the wires as per the wiring diagrams.
Note that the wires are connected to the "TH"
on the gas valve. Use table on page 14 to de-
termine the maximum wire length:
Note: Preferable if the thermostat is installed
on an interior wall.
FPI offers an optional programmable thermostat
but any 250-750 millivolt rated non-anticipator
type thermostat that is CSA, ULC or UL approved
may be used.
CAUTION
Do not connect the millivolt
wall thermostat wires
to the 120V wires.
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
to install the receiver and the receptacle
box (protection from extreme heat is very
important). Run wires from the fi replace to
that location, use Thermostat Wire Table.
2) Connect the wires as per the wiring diagram
above.
14 GA.
16 GA.
18 GA.
20 GA.
22 GA.
50 Ft.
32 Ft.
20 Ft.
12 Ft.
9 Ft.
Recommended Maximum Lead Length
(Two-Wire) When Using Wall
Thermostat (CP-2 System)
Wire Size Max. Length
Thermostat Wire Table
CAUTION
Do not connect the millivolt re-
mote control wires to
the 120V wires.
3) Install 3 AAA alkaline batteries in transmitter
and 4 AA alkaline batteries in the receiver.
Install the receiver and its cover in the wall.
Switch the remote receiver to "remote"
mode. The remote control is now ready for
operation.
FINAL CHECK
Before leaving this unit with the customer, the
installer must ensure that the appliance is fi ring
correctly. This includes:
1) Clocking the appliance to ensure the cor-
rect fi ring rate (rate noted on label) at 15
minutes.
2) If required, adjusting the primary air to
ensure that the fl ame does not carbon.
First allow the unit to burn for 15 min. to
stabilize.
CAUTION
Any alteration to the product that causes
sooting or carboning that results in damage
to the exterior facia is not the responsibility