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L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert 7
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
The FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert must be installed
in accordance with these instructions. Carefully
read all the instructions in this manual fi rst. Con-
sult the building authority having jurisdiction to
determine the need for a permit prior to starting
the installation.
NOTE: Failure to follow the instructions could
cause a malfunction of the heater which could
result in death, serious bodily injury, and/or
property damage. Failure to follow these
instructions may also void your fi re insurance
and/or warranty.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
This appliance requires air for proper combustion.
Always provide adequate combustion and
ventilation air. Follow instructions and information
in CSA B149.1 (in Canada) or the National Fuel
Gas Code ANS Z223.1/NFPA (in the USA),
regarding requirements for combustion and
ventilation air.
GAS PRESSURE
TESTING
The appliance must be isolated from the gas
supply 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. (3.45 kPa).
SPECIFICATIONS
At pressures over 1/2 psig, the pipe to the unit
must be disconnected.
Gas Input Capacity:
Natural Gas 23,500 Btu/h
Propane 21,500 Btu/h
Min. Input:
Natural Gas 12,500 Btu/h
Propane 11,000 Btu/h
Fuels: Approved for use with both natural gas,
and propane. Approved as is for use at 0' to
4,500' (0-1370m).
Electrical: 120V A.C. system.
Circulation Fan: Variable speed, 127 CFM.
Log Set: Ceramic fi bre, 6 per set.
Vent System: 3" co-linear aluminum fl ex
or 2" intake with 3" exhaust.
INSTALLATION INTO A
SOLID FUEL BURNING
FIREPLACE OR
FACTORY BUILT
FIREPLACE
The L234 Gas Inserts have been tested and
approved to be vented into any masonry
fireplace or approved solid fuel burning
factory built fi replace that will allow the insert
to physically fi t into the fi rebox. Refer to the
"Minimum Fireplace Opening" section.
If the factory built fi replace* height is too low
for your Insert, you may remove the smoke
baffl e plate and damper from the factory
built fi replace as long as these items are
saved and are reinstalled in the event that
the Insert is removed. NOTE: Any alterations
made to the listed solid fuel burning factory
built fi replace may void the listing of the
fi replace. Cutting any sheet-metal parts of
the fi replace, in which the gas fi replace insert
is to be installed, is prohibited.
If the factory-built fi replace has no gas
access hole(s) provided, an access hole of
1.5" (37.5mm) or less may be drilled through
the lower sides or bottom of the fi rebox in
a proper workmanship like manner. This
access hole must be plugged with non-
combustible insulation after the gas supply
line has been installed.
The fi replace and fi replace chimney must
be clean and in good working order and
constructed of non-combustible materials
and chimney cleanouts must fi t properly.
Refractory, glass doors, screen rails, screen
mesh, and log grates can be removed
from the fi replace before installing the gas
fi replace insert. Smoke shelves, shields
and baffl es may be removed if attached by
mechanical fasteners. A tight seal between
the gas fi replace insert fl ue collar and the
fi replace chimney must be made to prevent
heat loss.
*Check with your local inspector before
commencing with this installation.
BEFORE YOU START
Safe installation and operation of this appliance
requires common sense, however, we are
required by the Canadian Safety Standards
and ANSI Standards to make you aware of
the following:
General Safety Information
1) The appliance installation must conform
with local codes or in the absence of local
codes, with CAN/CSA B149.1 (in Canada)
or the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1
NFPA 54 in the U.S.A. This appliance should
be installed by a qualifi ed gas fi tter technician
only.
2) Installation and repair should be done
by a qualifi ed service person.
3) The appliance should be inspected
before use and at least annually by
a professional service person. More
frequent cleaning may be required due
to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding
material, animal hair, etc. It is imperative
that control compartments, burners
and circulating air passageways of the
appliance be kept clean.
4) See general construction and assembly
instructions. This appliance may only be
installed in a vented, noncombustible
fi replace.
5) This appliance is Listed for bedroom
installations when used with a Listed Millivolt
Thermostat. Some areas may have further
requirements, check local codes before
installation.
6) Always connect this appliance to a vent
system vent that is run (or routed) to the
outside of the building envelope. Never vent
to another room or inside a building. Make
sure that the vent is properly sized and is
of adequate height to provide the proper
draft.
7) Inspect the venting system annually for
blockage and any signs of deterioration.
8) Any glass removed for servicing must be
replaced prior to operating the appliance.
9) WARNING: Failure to position the parts
in accordance with the diagrams in
this manual or failure to use only parts
specifi cally approved with this appliance
may result in property damage or
personal injury.
10) To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who
is unfamiliar with the operation to use the
fi replace.
Installer must mechanically attach the supplied
label to the inside of the fi rebox of the fi replace
into which the gas fi replace insert is installed.
"WARNING: This fi replace has been converted
for use with a gas fi replace insert only and
cannot be used for burning wood or solid fuels
unless all original parts have been replaced,
and the fi replace re-approved by the authority
having jurisdiction."