Hampton Direct U32-LP2, U32-NG2 User Manual

s n

www.regency-fire.com

U32 Gas Insert

www.hampton-fire.com

Owners &

Installation Manual

MODELS: U32-NG2 Natural Gas U32-LP2 Propane

WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or main tenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to thi manual. For assistance or additional information consult a authorized installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours an liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Installation and service must be performed by an authorize installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

Tested by:

Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover

918-011a

and leave this manual with the homeowner.

Homeowner: Please keep these instructions for future reference.

FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD. 6988 Venture St., Delta, BC Canada, V4G 1H4

FOR YOUR SAFETY 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. Immediately call your gas supplie from a neighbour's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

10/08/03

FPI GAS INSERT

TO THE NEW OWNER

Congratulations! You are the owner of a state-of-the-art Gas Insert by FPI.

The FPI Gas Insert Series of hand crafted appliances has been designed to provide you with all the warmth and charm of a fireplace, at the flick of a switch. The models U32-NG2 and U32-LP2 of this series have 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.

Note: Oversize faceplate is 44" x 28"

INFORMATION FOR MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES AFTER FIRST SALE

This FPI product has been tested and listed by Warnock Hersey as a Direct Vent Wall Furnace to the following standards: CAN/ CGA-2.17-M91, and ANSI Z21.88-1998/CSA 2.33-M98.

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. See page 6 for additional requirements.

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 Code ANSI/NFPA 70 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.

This FPI Mobile/Manufactured Home Listed appliance

comes factory equipped with a means to secure the unit.

This FPI Mobile/Manufactured Home listed appliance comes equipped with a dedicated #8 ground lug to which an 18 gauge copper wire from the steel chassis ground must be attached.

2 U32-2 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert

FPI GAS INSERT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Unit Dimensions ................................................................... 2

Safety Label ......................................................................... 4

Installation

For Your Safety ...................................................................... 5

Specifications ........................................................................ 5

Gas Pressure Testing ........................................................... 5

Installation into a Solid Fuel Burning Fireplace or

Factory Built Fireplace .................................................... 5

General Safety Information .................................................... 5

Installation Checklist .............................................................5

Manufactured Mobile Home Additional Requirements ........ 6

Materials Required ................................................................6

Minimum Fireplace Clearances ........................................... 6

Clearances to Combustibles................................................ 6

Gas Connection .................................................................... 7

Venting ......................................................................... 7

- Flue Liner Installation .................................................. 7

Gas Pressure Test ................................................................ 8

Gas Insert Aeration System .................................................. 8

Optional Brick Panel.............................................................. 8

Log Installation ......................................................................9

Faceplate & Trim ................................................................. 1 0

Standard Flush Door ........................................................... 1 1

Optional Flush Trim ............................................................. 1 1

Optional Door Fire Screen .................................................. 1 1

Flush Louvers ...................................................................... 11

Optional Bay Door ............................................................... 1 2

Optional Bay Trim ................................................................ 12

Bay Louvers ....................................................................... 1 2

Hampton Cast Faceplate Installation ................................. 13

Hampton Cast Faceplate Grill ............................................ 1 4

Optional Wall Thermostat ................................................... 1 5

Optional Remote Control .................................................... 15

Final Check ....................................................................... 1 5

Wiring Diagram ................................................................... 16

Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions......................................................... 17

Lighting Procedure ..............................................................17

Shutdown Procedure........................................................... 17

First Fire ....................................................................... 1 7

Automatic Convection Fan Operation ................................. 1 7

Normal Operating Sounds of Gas Appliances ................... 17

Copy of Lighting Instruction Plate ....................................... 1 8

Maintenance

Maintenance ....................................................................... 18

General Vent Maintenance .................................................. 1 9

Log Replacement................................................................19

Glass Gasket....................................................................... 19

Gold Plated Trim ................................................................. 1 9

Door Glass ....................................................................... 1 9

- Flush Glass Replacement ......................................... 19

- Bay Glass Removal ................................................... 1 9

Fan Maintenance ................................................................. 2 0

Valve Removal & Replacement .......................................... 2 1

Parts List ....................................................................... 2 2

Warranty

Warranty ....................................................................... 27

3U32-2 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert

SAFETY LABEL

This is a copy of the labels that accompany each U32-2 Gas Insert. We have printed a copy of the contents here for your review. The safety label is located on a plate inside the base of the unit visible when the bottom louver is opened.

NOTE: FPI units are constantly being im-

proved. Check the label on the unit and if there is a difference, the label on the unit is the correct one.

For the State of Massachusetts, installation and repair must be done by a plumber or gasfitter licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

For the State of Massachusetts, flexible connectors shall not exceed 36 inches in length. For the State of Massachusetts, the appliances individual manual shut-off must be a t-handle type valve.

4 U32-2 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert

INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT:

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

The FPI Gas Insert must be installed in accordance with these instructions. Carefully read all the instructions in this manual first. Consult 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 fire 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 CAN/CGA B149 (in Canada) or the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 (in the USA), regarding requirements for combustion and ventilation air.

SPECIFICATIONS

At pressures over 1/2 psig, the pipe to the unit must be disconnected.

Gas Input Capacity:

Natural Gas 30,000 Btu/h Propane 30,000 Btu/h

Min. Input

Natural Gas 15,300 Btu/h Propane 15,000 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, 110 CFM. Log Set: Ceramic fibre, 7 per set. Vent System: 3" co-linear aluminum flex.

The efficiency rating of the appliance is a product thermal efficiency rating determined under continuous operating conditions and was determined independent of any installed system.

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).

INSTALLATION INTO A SOLID FUEL BURNING

FIREPLACE OR

FACTORY BUILT

FIREPLACE

The U32-2 Gas Inserts have been tested and approved to be vented into any masonry fireplace or approved solid fuel burning factory built fireplace that will allow the insert to physically fit into the firebox. Refer to page 6 for minimum fireplace clearances.

If the factory built fireplace* height is too low for your Insert, you may remove the smoke baffle plate, damper, refractory (firebricks), glass doors, screen rails, screen mesh and log grates from the factory built fireplace as long as these items are saved and are reinstalled in the event that the Insert is removed.

Smoke shelves, shields and baffles may be removed if attached by mechanical fasteners. If any part is removed it must not weaken the structural integrity of the factory built fireplace.

NOTE: Any alterations made to the listed solid fuel burning factory built fireplace may void the listing of the fireplace.

*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/CGA B149 (in Canada) or the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 in the U.S.A. This appliance should be installed by a qualified gas fitter technician only.

2) Installation and repair should be done by a qualified 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 fireplace.

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 insert to a vent system venting 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) To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who is unfamiliar with the operation to use the fireplace.

10)Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of high traffic areas and away from furniture and draperies. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures, especially the fireplace glass and gold trims, and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the appliance. Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance.

Emissions from burning wood or gas could contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

INSTALLATION

CHECKLIST

Before installing vent system ensure that the damper plate is open and secure to prevent the damper plate from falling down and crushing the liner.

The FPI Gas Insert is installed as listed below.

5U32-2 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert

INSTALLATION

1) Check all clearances to combustibles, page

2) Make the gas connection. See page 7.

3) Install the 3" flue liner to the sliding connec-

tor plate. See page 7.

4) Slide the unit half way into the fireplace.

5) Pull the vent connector plate through the

tapered brackets and fasten to the front plate. See page 7.

6) Slide the unit fully into the fireplace.

7) Test gas pressure, page 8. Check aeration

system, page 8.

8) Install the optional brick panels. See page 8.

9) Install the log set. See page 9.

10)Assemble and install the faceplate and trim.

See page 10.

11)Install the glass front (flush or bay). See pages 10 and 11.

12)Install optional glass trim, or door fire screens. See pages 11 and 12.

MATERIALS REQUIRED

No electrical power supply is required for the gas control to operate. A 120 Volt AC power cord is hooked up to the fan. Plug the 3 wire cord into a suitable receptacle. Do not cut the

ground terminal off under any circumstances. When connected with 120 volts, the

appliance must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, current version of CSA C22.1 (in Canada) or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70-1987.

NOTE: This unit is equipped with a heat

sensor thermodisc which will prevent the blower from operating until the unit reaches the correct temperature.

MINIMUM FIREPLACE

DIMENSIONS

The minimum fireplace clearances & dimensions for the FPI gas insert are shown in the following diagrams:

CLEARANCES TO

COMBUSTIBLES

Minimum Clearances to Combustibles

From Unit Sides A 10" / 255 mm Ceiling B 47.5" / 1205 mm Mantel C see Dia. 2 & 3

From Standard Surround (26" x 40") Sides D 4" / 100 mm Ceiling E 41.5" / 1055 mm Mantel see Dia. 2 & 3

Max. Mantle Depth G 12" / 305 mm

(see Dia. 2)

Hearth Height H 0" / 0 mm Hearth Depth I 16" / 405 mm Hearth Width J 40" / 1015 mm

Min. Alcove Width K 48" / 1220 mm Max. Alcove Depth L 36" / 915 mm

13)Install both louvers (flush or bay). See

pages 11 and 12.

14)Install optional remote control or wall thermostat, pages 15.

15) Final check: Before leaving this unit with the customer, the installer must ensure that the appliance is firing correctly. This includes:

a) Clocking the appliance to ensure the

correct firing rate.

b) Adjusting the primary air, if required, to

ensure that the flame does not carbon. See page 8.

c) Ensuring that the appliance is venting

correctly.

MANUFACTURED

MOBILE HOME

ADDITIONAL

REQUIREMENTS

1) Ensure that structural members are not cut

or weakened during installation.

2) Ensure proper grounding using the #8 ground lug provided.

3) Appliance must be anchored to the floor with the supplied anchoring methods.

Diagram 1

Combustible Mantel Clearances

with Bay & Flush Louvers in

Masonry and Factory Built

Fireplace Installation

*Note: If you are installing the Molded Faceplate, the minimum fireplace dimensions are as follows:

Width (at front): 29" (737mm) Depth: 15" (381mm)

Diagram 2

6 U32-2 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert

INSTALLATION

Diagram 3

Note: A noncombustible mantel may be

installed at a lower height if the framing is made of metal studs covered with a noncombustible board.

GAS CONNECTION

pass through the chimney above the appliance. Move the appliance into the exact location where it is to be installed. Ensure that the Insert is level.

VENTING

THE APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE

CONNECTED TO A

CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING A

SEPARATE SOLID FUEL

BURNING APPLIANCE.

This appliance is designed to be attached to two 3" (76mm) co-linear aluminium flex running the full length of the chimney. The flue length must be a minimum length of 8 ' (2.44m) and a maximum of 35' (10.7m). See chart below for minimum distances from roof. Periodically check that the vent is unrestricted.

Masonry chimneys may take various contours which the flexible liner will accommodate. However, keep the flexible liner as straight as possible, avoid unnecessary bending.

The Air Intake pipe must be attached to the inlet air collar of the termination cap.

Part # Description

948-305 3" Flex - 35 ft. 946-529 Co-linear DV Vertical

Termination Cap

mend using the Simpson Dura-Vent System (923GK adapter and 991 high-wind cap).

The Air Intake pipe must be attached to the inlet air collar of the termination cap.

FLUE LINER

INSTALLATION

1) Cut the flex liner as required.

2) Mark the end of one liner to indicate Inlet.

3) Connect the other end of the above liner to

the inlet side of the termination adaptor, seal connection with high temperature silicone. Secure with gear clamp.

4) Connect the 2nd liner to the exhaust side of the adaptor, seal connection with high temperature silicone. Secure with gear clamp.

GAS CONNECTION WARNING: Only persons licensed to work

with gas piping may make the

necessary gas connections

to this appliance.

1) If the appliance is to be installed into an

existing chimney system, thoroughly clean the masonry or factory built fireplace.

2) The appliance is provided with an opening on the left hand side of the control compartment. A 3/8" NPT gas supply pipe must be brought near this inlet hole.

3) Locate the center point where the vent will

Alternate Approved Caps

980 Vertical Termination Cap 991** High Wind Cap 923GK** 3" Co-linear Adaptor with flashing

*Recommended for installations up to and including 25 ft. (7.6m) in length/height. ** For installations in excess of 25 ft. (7.6m) or in areas of consistently high winds, we recom-

5) Install flashing.

6) Insert both liners into chimney, passing

through the damper opening.

7) Install termination cap.

8) Connect the marked end of the liner to the

inlet collar of the vent connector plate marked with an "I", seal connection with high temperature silicone. Secure with gear clamp.

7U32-2 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert

INSTALLATION

9) Connect the 2nd liner to the exhaust collar

marked with an "E", seal connection with high temperature silicone. Secure with gear clamp.

2) Loosen the "IN" and/or "OUT" pressure tap(s), turning counterclockwise with a 1/ 8" wide flat screwdriver.

3) Attach manometer to "IN" and/or "OUT" pressure tap(s) using a 5/16" ID hose.

4) Light the pilot and turn the valve to "ON" position.

5) The pressure check should be carried out with the unit burning and the setting should be within the limits specified on the safety label.

6) When finished reading manometer, turn off the gas valve, disconnect the hose and tighten the screw (clockwise) with a 1/8" flat screwdriver.

snug, but do not over tighten.

Note: Screw should be

GAS INSERT

AERATION SYSTEM

The air shutter can be adjusted by moving the adjusting wire up or down. The wire is accessed through the bottom louver opening. Open the air shutter for a blue flame or close for a yellower flame. The burner aeration is factory set but may need adjusting due to either the local gas supply or altitude.

OPTIONAL

BRICK PANEL

1) Unwrap the brick pattern panels from the

protective wrapping.

2) Remove the glass front if it is already installed, see page 11.

3) Put the rear brick panel flat against the back of the unit.

4) Before installing the side brick panels,

loosen the screws for the brick tabs enough so that you can slide the brick tabs on to the screws easily but that the tabs are secure. For the location of the side brick tab screws see diagram 1.

NOTE: 1) Final gas connection should be made

after unit is in place to avoid damage to line when pushing the unit into position.

2)Mill-pac may be used instead of high temperature silicone and screws may be used instead of gear clamps at connections of liner to inlet and vent collars.

GAS PIPE

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). Disconnect piping from valve at pressures over 1/2 psig.

The manifold pressure is controlled by a regulator built into the gas control, and should be checked at the pressure test point.

Note: To properly check gas pressure,

both inlet and manifold pressures should be checked using the valve pressure ports on the valve.

1) Make sure the valve is in the "OFF" position.

Minimum Air Shutter Opening:

3/16" Natural Gas 1/4" Propane

Aeration Adjustment Wire

PULL= Open

PUSH = Close

CAUTION: Carbon will be produced if air shutter is closed too much.

Note: any damage due to carboning resulting from improperly setting the aeration controls is NOT covered under warranty.

Note: Aeration Adjustment should only

be performed by an authorized FPI Installer at the time of installation or service.

Diagram 1

5) Remove the brick tabs and slide the side brick panels into position. See diagram 1. Install the brick tabs. See diagram 2.

Diagram 2

8 U32-2 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert

INSTALLATION

LOG SET

INSTALLATION

Read the instructions below carefully and refer to the diagrams. If logs are broken do not use the unit until they are replaced. Broken logs can interfere with the pilot operation.

The gas log kit contains the following:

a) 02-43 Rear Log 902-227 b) 02-45 Front Right Log 902-229 c) 02-56 Middle Left Log 902-230 d) 02-46 Left Top Log 902-231 e) 02-47 Center Log 902-232 f) 02-48 Middle Right Log 902-226 g) 02-44 Front Left Log 902-228 h) Embers 902-154 i) Rockwool 902-153 j) Vermiculite 902-179/21

Note: Install Optional Brick Panels prior

to installing logs.

3) Place Rear Log A)02-43 on the two pins on

the rear log support.

A)02-43

Pins on Rear Log Support

4) Place Front Right Log B)02-45 on the two pins as shown.

B)02-45

6) Place the Left Top Log D)02-46 on the pin on Log C)02-56 and on top of the cutout on Log A)02-43.

D)02-46

A)02-43

C)02-56

7) Place the notch in Center Log E)02-47 over Log B)02-45 and across the cutout on Log A)02-43.

E)02-47

Cutout

A)02-43

The "02" refer numbers (i.e. 02-43) are

molded into the rear of each log.

1) Carefully remove the logs from the box and unwrap them. The logs are fragile, handle with care - do not force into position.

2) Sprinkle the vermiculite around the firebox base. Take some of the embers (approx. 1/3 of the bag) and sprinkle over the vermiculite.

5) Place the Middle Left Log C)02-56 on the two pins as shown.

C)02-56

Logs A)02-43, C)02-56, and B)02-45 in position

B)02-45

Notch

Logs D)02-46 and E)02-47 in position.

8) Position notch in Front Right Log F)02-48 on Log E)02-47 and push the bottom right edge against the bracket on the burner tray and the front edge of the rear burner.

F)02-48

E)02-47

Cutout

B)02-45

Vermiculite and

embers.

Vermiculite and

embers.

Vermiculite and

embers.

Notch

Bracket

9U32-2 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert

+ 19 hidden pages