FMI PFS P324E - Manual (Page 4)

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11. Keep the area around your fireplace
clear of combustible materials, gasoline
and other flammable vapor and liquids.
Do not run fireplace where these are
used or stored. Do not place items such
as clothing or decorations on or around
fireplace.
12. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or
burn paper or other objects.
13. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal,
paper, cardboard, etc.) in this fireplace.
Use only the gas type indicated on fire-
place nameplate.
14. This appliance, when installed, must be
electrically grounded in accordance with
local codes or, in the absence of local
sAFety
Continued
These fireplace models are vented gas fire-
places that use an electronic ignition system.
Models P325E/VP325E have a 5" B-vent and
P324E/VP324EA have a 4" B-vent. A properly
sized B-type venting system and a listed type
vent cap are not supplied but are required for
proper operation. See venting instructions
on page 9.
WARNING: This gas appli-
ance must not be connected to
a chimney flue servicing a solid
fuel burning appliance.
These models are factory equipped for use
with natural gas and must be converted when
intended for use with proper propane/LP gas.
Conversion kits PCBE-324 and PCBE-325
may be purchased for simple conversion to
propane/LP gas. See Accessories, page 25.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Before beginning installation of your appli-
ance, read these instructions completely.
codes, with the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70.
15. Do not install fireplace directly on carpet-
ing, 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.
16. Do not use fireplace if any part has been
exposed to or under water. Immediately
call a qualified service person to arrange
for replacement of the unit.
17. Do not operate fireplace if any log is
broken.
18. Provide adequate clearances around air
openings.
uNPACkING
The following items are packed inside the
firebox. Remove before positioning firebox
into framing.
• Ceramic Log Pack - Shrink-wrapped on
cardboard
• Three (3) plastic bags containing lava rock,
pan and ember materials
• Rear Log (P325E/VP325E Models Only)-
Remove the two plastic quick ties from
around burner and grate
• Grate Stand - Lift off of burner pan
Check all items for any shipping damage. If
damaged, promptly inform dealer or distributor
where you bought the product.
Safely retain these items for later installation.
INtroduCtIoN
This FMI PRODUCTS, LLC appliance and its
approved components are safe when installed
according to this installation manual and are
operated as recommended by FMI PROD-
UCTS, LLC. Unless you use FMI PRODUCTS,
LLC approved components tested for this appli-
ance, YOU MAY CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD!
The FMI PRODUCTS, LLC warranty will be
voided by and FMI PRODUCTS, LLC disclaims
any responsibility for the following actions :
A) Modification of the appliance or any of the
components.
B) Use of any component part not approved
by FMI PRODUCTS, LLC in combination
with this appliance.
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.
The installation must conform with local codes
or, in the absence of local codes, with the cur-
rent National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54. This appliance complies with ANSI
Z21.50.