consult a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
This appliance may be in-
stalled in an aftermarket,*
permanently located,
manufactured (mobile)
home, where not prohibited by local codes.
This appliance is only for
use with the type of gas
indicated on the rating
plate. This appliance is
not convertible for use
with other gases.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for
purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
State of Massachusetts:
The installation must
be made by a licensed
plumber or gas tter in
the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
WARNING: This product
contains and/or generates
chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer or
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, operate or service this replace.
Improper use of this replace
can cause serious injury or death
from burns, fire, explosion,
electrical shock and carbon
monoxide poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
This fireplace complies with the National
Safety Standards and is listed and tested by
PFS Corporation to ANSI Z21.50 standard as
vented gas replace.
NOTICE: Decorative product not
for use as a heating appliance.
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SAFETY
Continued
This replace is a vented product. This replace
will not produce any gas leakage into your
home if properly installed. This replace must
be installed by a qualied (certied or licensed)
service person. If this unit is not properly installed by a qualied service person gas and/or
carbon monoxide leakage (spillage) can occur.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of
carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the u,
with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you
have these signs, the replace may not be
working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have
replace serviced. 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 inuence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.
Natural and Propane/LP Gas: Natural and
propane/LP gases are odorless. An odor-making agent is added to these gases. The odor
helps you detect a gas leak. However, the
odor added to the gas can fade. Gas may be
present even though no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all
warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It
is your guide to safe and proper operation of
this replace.
WARNING: Any change to
this replace or its controls can
be dangerous.
WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert
or other accessory not approved
for use with this replace.
WARNING: Do not allow fans
to blow directly into the replace.
Avoid any drafts that alter burner
ame patterns. Ceiling fans can
create drafts that alter burner
ame patterns. Altered burner
patterns can cause sooting.
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Due to high temperatures, the
appliance should be located out
of trafc and away from furniture
and draperies.
Do not place clothing or other
ammable material on or near
the appliance. Never place any
objects on or around replace.
Fireplace reaches high temperatures. Keep children and adults
away from hot surface to avoid
burns or clothing ignition. Fireplace will remain hot for a time
after shutdown. Allow surfaces
to cool before touching.
Do not operate replace with
glass door removed, cracked
or broken.
Carefully supervise young chil-
dren when they are in the room
with the replace.
Keep the appliance area clear
and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other ammable vapors and liquids.
This product is intended only
as a supplement to your central
heating system and is not to be
installed as a primary source of
heat. You may use this product
for emergency heating during a
power outage.
1. This appliance is only for use with the type
of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with
other gases unless a certied kit is used.
2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s)
inside any structure. Locate propane/
LP supply tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP
units only).
3. If you smell gas
• shut off gas supply
• 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 sup-
plier’s instructions
• if you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the re department
4. Never install the replace
• in a recreational vehicle
• in windy or drafty areas where curtains
or other combustible (ammable) objects
can make contact with the replace front
• in high trafc areas
5. Do not modify this replace under any
circumstances. Any parts removed for
servicing must be replaced prior to operat-
ing replace.
6. Turn fireplace off and let cool before
servicing, installing or repairing. Only a
qualied service person should install,
service or repair this replace.
7. You must keep control compartments,
burners and circulating air passages
clean. More frequent cleaning may be
needed due to excessive lint and dust
from carpeting, bedding material, etc.
Turn off the gas valve and pilot light before
cleaning replace.
PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
Top Louver Panel
Glass
Door
Assembly
Log Set
Junction Box
(Electronic
Ignition Only)
4" B-Vent
Flue Collar
Nailing
Flange
SAFETY
Continued
8. Have replace and venting system inspected annually by a qualied service person.
If needed, have venting system cleaned or
repaired. See Cleaning and Maintenance,
page 24.
9. Do not use this replace to cook food or
burn paper or other objects.
10. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper, cardboard, etc.) in this replace. Use
only gas type indicated on nameplate.
11. This appliance, when installed, must be
electrically grounded in accordance with
local codes or, in the absence of local
codes, with the National Electric Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70.
12. Do not use replace if any part has been
exposed to or under water. Immediately
call a qualied service technician to arrange for replacement of the unit.
13. Do not operate replace if any log is broken or missing.
14. To prevent performance problems, do
not use propane/LP fuel tank of less than
100 lb. (45 kg) capacity (propane/LP
units only).
15. Provide adequate clearances around air
openings.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use replace with care. Follow all
local codes. In the absence of local codes,
use the latest edition of The National Fuel
Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*.
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
Bottom
Louver
Panel
Control
Valve
Figure 1 - B-Vent Fireplace
Ember Tray
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PRODUCT FEATURES
These are a few facts that can help you un-
derstand and enjoy your vented decorative
replace:
• The (V)CB36N(E) and (V)CB36P(E) series
of vented decorative replaces may be
recessed into an exterior chase, an interior
ush wall enclosure or a framed-in corner
installation.
• Models (V)CB36N and (V)CB36P are
equipped with a millivolt gas control system
that does not require electricity to operate.
A piezo ignitor is provided to light the pilot
without using matches or lighters.
• Models (V)CB36N(E) and (V)CB36P(E)
are equipped with an electronic ignition
system that requires 120 VAC to operate.
An electrode ignitor automatically lights the
pilot ame when the replace is turned on.
• These replaces can accept any approved
4" B-Type venting system and must be
terminated vertically through the roof using
PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION
LOCATION AND SPACE
REQUIREMENTS
Determine the safest and most efcient location for your FMI PRODUCTS, LLC B-vent
replace. Make sure that rafters and wall
studs are not in the way of the venting system.
Choose a location where the heat output is
not affected by drafts, air conditioning ducts,
windows or doors. Figure 2 shows some common locations. Be aware of all restrictions and
precautions before deciding the exact location
for your replace and termination cap.
When deciding the location of your replace,
follow these rules:
• Do not connect this replace to a chimney
ue servicing a separate solid fuel burning
replace or appliance.
• Do to high temperatures, do not locate this
replace in high trafc areas, windy or drafty
areas, or near furniture or draperies.
• Proper clearances must be maintained.
• If your replace is to be installed directly on
carpeting, vinyl, tile or any combustible material other than wood, it must be installed on a
metal or wood panel extending the full width
and depth of the replace (see Figure 3).
a listed type vent cap only. See venting
instructions starting on page 8 for proper
venting requirements.
• These vented replaces require indoor air
for combustion and must be installed in a
room of sufcient size to provide adequate
fresh air for safe and proper operation. The
room intended for installation must be of
sufcient size to meet the requirements
for an unconned space as dened in the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54. Air for Combustion and Ventilation. If sufcient air for combustion is not
available a makeup air kit model AK4 may
be required to provide outside air to this
appliance. Check your local codes as to
specic requirements for make up air.
• This replace may be installed in any room
of the house provided all local codes and
these installation instructions are followed.
• Only trim kits supplied by FMI PRODUCTS,
LLC shall be used in the installation of this
replace, see Accessories, page 31.
• Do not install aftermarket vent dampers.
Manual or automatic vent dampers are not
approved for use with this appliance.
Flush with a wall
Through exterior wall
Corner
Installation
enclosed in a chase
Figure 2 - Common Fireplace Locations
25"
(63.5 cm)
36"
(91.4 cm)
36"
(91.4 cm)
Figure 3 - Fireplace Bottom Dimensions
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PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION
Continued
• Your replace is designed to be used in
zero clearance installations. Wall or framing
material can be placed directly against any
exterior surface on the back, sides or top
of your replace, except when clearances
are required from ue vent pipe, see Clear-ances.
• If recessed into a wall, you can avoid extra
framing by positioning your replace against
an already existing framing member.
• 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 standard requirements for hearth
extensions.
• If you plan on installing a television or
entertainment center recessed above your
replace, it is recommended that you maintain a minimum 18" (45.7 cm) above the top
of louver opening.
• When locating the termination cap, it is im-
portant to observe the minimum vent height
and clearances required under code, see
Venting Installation Instructions, page 9.
• Do not recess termination cap into a wall
or siding.
• You may paint the termination cap with 450°
F (232° C) heat resistant paint to coordinate
with the exterior nish.
PACKAGING AND REMOVAL
The (V)CB36 vented decorative gas replaces
are packaged with the following items:
• one box containing a 4 piece log set located
on the burner in the rebox.
• one bag containing the owner’s manual
with installation instructions, operator’s
guide, and warranty information.
• one bag of glowing ember material.
• one bag of vermiculite hearth treatments.
1. Remove shrink wrap securing 2 carton
trays to unit.
2. Lift top carton tray off and remove four
corner posts.
3. Discard bottom tray once unit is moved
into position.
Note: To prevent damage to ceramic logs and
glass panels you may want to remove them
before positioning and framing the unit. To
access rebox, see Louver Panels and Glass
Door, page 17.
Carton
Tray
Corner
Post
Glass
Panel
Log
Carton
Figure 4 - Unpacking Fireplace
CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances to combustibles for
replace:
Back, Sides, Floor and Top
Perpendicular walls 10" (25.4 cm)
Ceiling to Louver & Front 36" (91.4 cm)
B-Vent Surfaces 1" (26 mm) (See venting
Mantel Clearances (See Mantel Clearances,
Combustible material with a maximum thick-
ness of 5/8" (16 mm) may be ush with top
and sides of front face of replace.
0" (0 mm)
instructions for specics
on vent clearances.)
page 8, for specic clear-
ances to combustible
mantels.)
FRAMING AND FINISHING
Figure 5, page 7, shows typical framing of this
replace. Figure 6, page 7, shows framing for
corner installation. All minimum clearances
must be met.
For overall unit dimensions, framing allowances and vent collar locations, see Figure
7 on page 7.
For available accessories for this replace,
see Accessories, page 31. If you are using a
separate combustible mantel piece, refer to
Figures 8 and 9, page 8, for proper height and
clearances. You can install a noncombustible
mantel at any height above the fireplace
opening.
Note: Noncombustible mantels may discolor!
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36 1/4"
(39 cm)
(92.1 cm)
PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION
Continued
21" (53.3 cm)
To Center of
Top Vent
28 5/8"
(72.7 cm)
36"
(91.4 cm)
**These dimensions allow for 1" clearance at
sides and back of replace. However, 0" clearance
is also permitted at all sides when framed.
Figure 6 - Framing Clearances for Corner
14 3/4"
(37.5 cm)
(144 cm)
Installation
14 3/4"
(37.5 cm)
**
3
14
/4" (37.5 cm)
to Nailing
Flanges
1
12
/4"
(31 cm)
to Opening
3
56
/4"
Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Flush
Wall Installation
7 7/8" (20 cm) to
Center of 4" B-Vent
7
/8"
5
(15 cm) to
Nailing
Flange
" (92.1 cm)
4
/
1
36
3
35
/4"
(90.8 cm)
8" (20.3 cm)
Gas Supply
Inlet
Wall Switch
Wireway
to Nailing Flange
" (93.4 cm)
4
/
3
36
" (11.4 cm) Electrical Inlet
2
/
1
4
Figure 7 - Unit Dimensions
38"
(96.5 cm)
36 1/4" (92.1 cm)
Face Dimensions
37" (94 cm)
to Nailing Flange
2"
(5.1 cm)
14 3/4" (37.5 cm)
to Nailing Flanges
1
/4"
1
(3.2 cm)
36" (91.4 cm)
Face Dimensions
" (6.4 cm)
" (3.8 cm)
2
/
2
/
1
1
2
1
5/8"
(16 mm)
Wall Switch
Wireway
1
/8"
11
(28.3 cm)
Air Kit Location
3
/8"
15
6" (15.2 cm)
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Side Wall
Continued
MANTEL CLEARANCES
Figure 8 shows projected mantel depths at
various heights above top of louver opening.
Figure 7, page 7, shows minimum allowable
distances from various mantel components in
relation to both sides of replace opening.
WARNING: When nishing
appliance do not overlap combustible materials onto the black
front face. Brick, tile or other
noncombustible materials may be
applied to the face provided that
any replace openings are not
blocked and gaps in the material
The following actions will void the warranty
on this product:
• Installation of any damaged venting
component
• Unauthorized modication of the venting
system (Do not cut or alter vent components)
• Installation of any component part not
manufactured or approved by FMI PRODUCTS, LLC
• Installation other than as instructed by
these instructions
VENTING INSTALLATION
A 4" B-type venting system must be connected
to the appliance for venting to the outside of
the building.
The following section is provided as a guide to
install a standard B-type vent installation.
Standing code requirements concerning
B-type vent installations may vary within
your state, province or local codes jurisdiction. Therefore, it is recommended that you
check with your local building code authority
for specic requirements or in absence of
local codes, follow Section 7.0 of the cur-
rent National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI
Z223.1 for Category I systems using double
wall B-1 vent pipe.
This gas appliance must be vented to the
outdoors only and may not be terminated into
an attic space or into a chimney ue servicing
a solid fuel burning appliance.
This appliance may be vented through a
manufactured chimney liner system if all are
listed, inspected and approved by local codes
and/or building authorities.
The examples shown in Figure 10, page 10,
are typical of most B-vent installations and
code practices.
WARNING: Read all instruc-
tions completely and thoroughly
before attempting installation.
Failure to do so could result in
serious injury, property damage
or loss of life.
WARNING: B-type vent pipe
airspace clearance to combustibles is 1" on all sides. Where
the vent pipe passes through a
vertical wall a listed thimble approved for use with B-type vent
must be used.
WARNING: This gas replace
and vent assembly must be vented
directly to the outside. The venting
system must NEVER be attached
to a chimney serving a separate
solid fuel burning appliance.
Example 1: Shows the minimum allowable sys-
tem height and lateral offset for a 60° or greater
inclination. Code species that offsets at 60° or
greater are considered horizontal and must fol-
low the 75% rule for lateral to total vertical sys-
tem height. Codes also allows only one offset
in the total system when at 60° or greater. The
total vertical height in this example represents
the minimum height of 8 feet and therefore the
allowable lateral is 6 feet when the 75% rule
applies. If the lateral length must exceed 75%
then the system must be sized in accordance
with the Category I venting tables.
Example 2: Shows multiple offsets each at
45° of inclination. Multiple offsets are permitted if they do not exceed 45° of inclination.
The total lengths of the two offsets are not
required to meet the 75% rule.
Example 3: Shows a single offset at 45° of
inclination and therefore the lateral length at 10
feet of offset does not have to meet the 75%
allowable rule.
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VENTING INSTALLATION
Continued
In each case the offsets must be supported
and restops must be positioned wherever
the vent must pass through a sub-oor, ceiling joist or an attic overhang. The vent pipe
must terminate vertically into a listed type vent
cap and extend a sufcient height through
an approved roof ashing, roof jack or a roof
thimble. At all points the listed clearances
must be maintained.
Vent terminations must be located in accordance with height and proximity rules of
NFPA No. 54. These rules apply to vents at
12" diameter or less and require a minimum
height in accordance with the roof pitch and
a minimum of 8 foot distance from a vertical
wall or obstruction (see Figure 11).
If venting horizontally through a side wall be-
comes necessary, a listed thimble approved
for use with B-type vent must be used. Check
with your local codes before venting through
a side wall.
Maintain
Listed
Clearance
8'
Position
Firestop
12' Min.
Listed
Vent Cap
60
6'
Maintain
Listed
Clearance
Maintain
Listed
Clearance
Support Each
Lateral At
Least Every
6 Feet
Position
Firestop
Maintain
Listed
Clearance
Some codes areas allow the use of existing Btype vent systems if the system is at or above
the recommended diameter of the ue.
The ue connection must be made using listed
B-type connectors and the existing system
must be code inspected for damage and proper
installation.
It is not recommended that this appliance be
common vented with and existing gas burning
appliance. However, if it becomes necessary
to common vent the appliance. The venting
system must be sized and congured in ac-
cordance with the common venting guides
Appendix G of the current National Fuel Gas
Code NFPA No. 54/ANSI Z223.1.
Note: Before connecting this appliance to an
existing vent system or a common venting
system consult with your local architect plan-
ner, or building ofcial.
CHECKING FOR PROPER VENTING
45
45
Listed
Vent Cap
Maintain
Listed
Clearance
12' Min.
Position
Firestop
45°
Listed
Vent Cap
Maintain
Listed
Clearance
Maintain
Listed
Clearance
10'
12' Min.
EXAMPLE 1
Lowest
Discharge
Opening
Listed
Gas
Vent
H (Min)
Height
From Roof
Listed
Vent Cap
8 Ft. Min.
Figure 10 - Typical B-Vent Conguration
Roof PitchH (Min.)
Flat to 6/121.0 ft (0.3 m)
6/12 to 7/121.25 ft (0.38 m)
Over 7/12 to 8/121.5 ft (0.46 m)
Over 8/12 to 9/122.0 ft (0.61 m)
Over 9/12 to 10/12 2.5 ft (0.76 m)
x
12
Roof Pitch x/12
Listed Clearance
Over 10/12 to 11/12 3.25 ft (0.99 m)
Over 11/12 to 12/12 4.0 ft (1.22 m)
Over 12/12 to 14/12 5.0 ft (1.52 m)
Over 14/12 to 16/12 6.0 ft (1.83 m)
Over 16/12 to 18/12 7.0 ft (2.13 m)
Over 18/12 to 20/12 7.5 ft (2.27 m)
Over 20/12 to 21/12 8.0 ft (2.44 m)
Figure 11 - B-Vent Termination
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VENTING INSTALLATION
Continued
After completing and checking electrical,
gas and vent connections, follow lighting
instructions and allow main burner to run for
approximately 5 minutes. Hold a match or
butane lighter ame, near opening between
glass and replace face and play it along
entire length of opening (Smoke may also be
used). Proper venting will tend to draw ame
or smoke into appliance. Improper venting,
escaping or spillage of burned gas, is indicated when match ickers or goes out (see
Figure 12). Smoke will also tend to disperse
away from appliance.
If appliance is not venting properly, shut it off
and notify your installer or a qualied service
agency to inspect venting system.
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CONNECTION
Figure 12 - Checking for Spillage
Note: If you do not need to relocate the junc-
tion box, to connect the electric supply follow
steps 8 through 11 only:
1. Remove 2 screws and outer cover with
strain relief bushing on right side of cabi-
net (see Figure 13).
2. Remove inner retaining screw on junction
box mounting tab.
3. Slide junction box up until screw mounting
tab is lined up to notch in outer cabinet.
4. Swing junction box out and slip retaining
ange out through slot in outer cabinet.
5. Remove 2 screws and outer cover on left
side of outer cabinet.
6. Reinsert junction box retaining flange
through slot now on left side and swing
screw mounting tab back through notch
as before.
7. Slide junction box down till mounting tab
holes line up and replace inner retaining
screw.
8. With junction box cover removed, pull
end of 3-wire Romex supply line through
universal strain relief bushing on cover.
(see Figure 13).
9. Strip back outer Romex to about 4" and
connect black, white and green wires accordingly using 3 wire nut connectors.
10. Tuck tailing wires into junction box and
replace junction box cover using 2 remaining screws.
11. Tighten adjustment on universal strain
bushing to secure Romex sheathing and
complete supply connection.
J-Box
CAUTION: Disconnect the
electrical power to the supply
circuit before attempting to con-
Cover
with Strain
Relilef
nect or service this appliance.
A prewired junction box receptacle with strain
relief is provided on right side of cabinet for
hard wiring unit to a 15 Amp, 120 VAC, 60 Hz
grounded branch circuit. If installation demands
electrical supply be connected from the left, the
entire receptacle box can be relocated to the
left side by following these instructions:
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Romex
Cable
Figure 13 - Relocating Junction Box Recep-
tacle and Electrical Supply Connection
J-Box
Cover
J-Box with
Receptacle
Screw/Tab
Retainer
J-Box Cover
with Strain
Relief
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