FMI PCDE-36CII Operating instructions

Brand: FMI

Model: PCDE-36CII

Category: Fireplaces

Type: Operating instructions

FMI PCDE-36CII is a conversion kit used to convert certain fireplace models from natural gas to propane/LP gas. It includes all the necessary parts and instructions to complete the conversion, including orifices, a conversion label, and a conversion information label. The kit is designed to be installed by a qualified service agency and requires tools such as a hex socket wrench, adjustable wrench, and screwdrivers. Once installed, the conversion kit allows the fireplace to be used with propane/LP gas, providing an alternative fuel source for heating and ambiance.

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PCDE-36CII CONVERSION KIT

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

For use when Converting Model DVF-36P(H,S)(I,R)-(C,CC) Series

from Natural Gas to Propane/LP Gas

This conversion kit must be installed by a qualied

service agency.

Read these instructions completely before installing this

conversion kit.

Before proceeding, make sure gas control valve is in the

OFF position, all electrical power to the appliance is off and

replace is cool to the touch.

CAUTION: The gas supply shall be shut off prior to

disconnecting the electrical power before proceeding

with the conversion.

Parts included with this kit:

Part No. Description Quantity

125696-01 Instruction Sheet 1

114365-01 Front Burner Orice LP (#50) 1

114368-16 Rear Burner Orice LP (#51) 1

125697-02 Conversion Label 1

106080-01 Conversion Information Label 1

125132-02 Set Screw #00 1

125240-01 Pilot Orice LP (0.011") 1

Tools Required

• 3/8" Hex Socket Wrench or Adjustable Wrench

• 7/8" Open End Wrench or Adjustable Wrench

• 3/4" Open End Wrench or Adjustable Wrench

• Slotted Screwdriver

• Needle Nose Pliers

• #2 Short Phillips Screwdriver

• Thread Sealant (Resistant to Propane/LP)

ACCESSING FIREPLACE

The gas control valve and main burner orice are located

under rebox oor of appliance and are accessed by remov-

ing bottom access panel or bricks. 2 orices are located in

burners and are accessed by removing the bottom access

door or bricks, glass door and burner.

REMOVING/REPLACING GLASS DOORS

Standard Glass Models ending in -C have only an inner door

to be removed/replaced. Cool Touch Glass Models ending in

-CC have an inner, middle and outer door.

Installing Middle Door (Cool Touch Glass

Models ending in -CC Only)

Middle door hangs on 2 hinges from top of inner glass door

(see Figure 1).

1. Remove middle door from packaging.

2. Angle middle door so top goes into replace rst. Hang middle

door on brackets at top of inner door (see Figure 1).

Installing Outer Door (Cool Touch Glass

Models ending in -CC Only)

1. Remove outer door from packaging.

2. There are three spring loaded pins on outer door. Set pins

to the locked position (see Figure 1).

3. Position outer door so pins line up with mating hinges on

replace. Holding door in place, release locks on spring

loaded pins (see Figure 1).

Removing and Installing Cool Touch Glass

(Models ending in -CC Only)

Cool touch glass is factory installed.

1. Open outer door. Secure door in open position to avoid

accidental breakage.

2. Remove middle door by lifting from hinges (see Figure 1).

Set aside to avoid scratches or damage.

3. Follow these instructions in reverse to reinstall.

Figure 1 - Removing/Installing Middle Door

Spring

Loaded Pin

Hook Located

on Inner Door

Pin Located on

Middle Door

Hinge

Middle

Door

Inner

Door

Outer

Door

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Figure 4 - Removing Orice for Conversion (Valve Shown

Removed from Base for Clarity)

BURNER ORIFICE CONVERSION

1. Remove andiron and hearth refractories from rebox bot-

tom (see Figure 4).

2. Complete burner/valve assembly is attached to burner

base. Detach burner/valve assembly from rebox bottom

by removing screws around the perimeter of burner base.

3. Remove LP orice from ex tube ttings. Apply a light

amount of propane/LP resistant sealant to threaded end

of NG orices (#50 & #51) supplied with kit. Thread NG

orices into ttings and tighten.

4. Adjust front and rear burner air shutters to fully open.

5. Reinstall burner/valve assembly removed in step 2.

Removing and Installing Inner Door (All

Models)

1. Remove screen and rod (see Figure 2).

2. Remove side bricks from top to bottom (see Figure 2).

3. Remove bottom bricks, starting with middle section (see

Figure 2).

4. While holding inner door, release 6 latches, 3 top and 3

bottom (see Figure 3).

5. Slowly tilt open glass at a 30° angle and lift up to release

glass from bottom retainer (see Figure 3).

6. Follow these instructions in reverse to reinstall.

Figure 2 - Removing/Installing Brick, Side Trim and

Screen

Side

Bricks

Side

Bricks

Left

Bottom Brick

Middle Bottom Brick

Right Bottom

Brick

Screen and

Rod (Non

Cool Touch

Models

Only)

Lock

Unlock

Figure 3 - Removing/Installing Inner Door

Inner Door

Burner

Plate

Rear

Orice

Logset

Main

Burner

Andiron

Front

Orice

Flex Tube

Fitting

Burner

Base

Andiron

Flex Tube

Fitting

Hearth

Refractories

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Pilot Adj.

Inlet

Outlet

NATURAL TO PROPANE

CONVERSION SHAFT

(UNDER RUBBER CAP)

NAT

Main

Pilot

Figure 5 - Change Simple Rotary Knob from LP to NAT and

Replace Set Screw

Flow Control

Set Screw

GAS CONTROL VALVE CONVERSION

The gas control valve is convertible from propane/LP to natural

gas by a simple rotary knob located on the front face of the

valve (see Figure 5).

1. Remove the black cap by pulling the cap straight off. Note:

the position of the marker on the shaft of the simple rotary

knob. This mark will point to NAT or LP that indicates the

type of gas the valve is set on.

2. To convert the control valve back to the factory setting

(NAT), push in the simple rotary knob and rotate 90°. Note:

the marker will now point to NAT and the shaft will stay

out.

3. After the conversion has been made, check the outlet

pressure with a manometer. The factory setting on the

internal regulator is 3.5" w.c. for natural and 10.5" w.c. for

propane/LP.

4. Replace black cover cap.

5. Remove ow control set screw and replace with set screw

#00 provide with this kit.

Note: in replacement and conversion use only new parts

provided. When converting to different gas you must also

change pilot and burner orices.

CONVERSION LABELING AND PLACEMENT

1. Apply conversion label over top of existing certication

label (see Figure 6). Existing certication label is located

on lighting instructions plate inside gas valve compartment

area. With permanent ink, print previous model number on

label in space provided (see Figure 7).

2. After lling data required on conversion information label

(see Figure 8), afx it to oor of appliance where it is easily

seen when bottom access door is removed.

Lighting Instruction Plate

Figure 6 - Apply Conversion Labels over Existing

Certication Label on Lighting Instruction Plate

VENTED GAS FIREPLACE

Conversion Kit Model

Type of Gas

Previous Model #

PFS

CONVERSION INFORMATION LABEL

This appliance was converted on

___ - ___ - ___ to ______________ gas

with Kit No. _______________________

by _____________________________

_____________________________

(name and address of organization making

this conversion), which accepts the

responsibility that this conversion has been

properly made.

106080-01

56060

Day Month Year

Figure 7 - Print Previous Model Number on

Conversion Label

Figure 8 - Conversion Information Label

Conversion Label

FINAL PREPARATION

1. Leak check gas control and any connections you've made

before operating appliance. Refer to Checking Gas Con-

nections in owner's manual.

2. Reinstall glass door and close latches.

3. Replace screen and reinstall bottom access door or

bricks.

The conversion is now complete.

To operate your replace, refer to Operating Fireplace in your

appliance owners manual.

WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections,

internal and external to unit, for leaks after installing

or servicing. Correct leaks at once.

WARNING: Never use an open ame to check for a

leak. Apply noncorrosive leak detection uid to all joints.

Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.

WARNING: This conversion kit shall be installed

be a qualied service agency in accordance with the

manufacturer's instructions and all applicable codes

and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.

If the information in these instruction is not followed

exactly, a re, explosion or production of carbon mon-

oxide may result causing property damage, personal

injury or loss of life. The qualied service agency is

responsible for the proper installation of this kit. The

installation is not proper and complete until the opera-

tion of the converted appliance is checked as specied

in the manufacturer's instructions supplied with the kit.

125696-01

Rev A

12/10

2701 S. Harbor Blvd.

Santa Ana, CA 92704

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Pilot

Bracket

Pilot

Hood

Pilot

Orice

Pilot Barrel

Pilot Clip

Figure 9 - Converting Pilot Orice

PILOT ORIFICE CONVERSION

1. Remove pilot hood from barrel using tweezers or needle

nose pliers to open clips (see Figure 9).

2. Remove pilot orice from inside barrel with slotted screw-

driver.

3. Replace pilot orice with orice supplied with this kit. Insert

open end of new pilot orice inside barrel and thread pilot

orice with slotted screwdriver.

4. Reinstall pilot hood into barrel then install clip to secure

pilot hood.

IMPORTANT: Be careful not to bend or kink aluminum tub-

ing during conversion. Make sure pilot hood and orice are

properly mated and aligned after nishing this conversion.

You may have further questions about installation, operation,

or troubleshooting. If so, contact FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at

1-866-328-4537. When calling please have your model and

serial numbers of your heater ready.

You can also visit our web site at

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FMI PCDE-36CII Operating instructions

Brand: FMI

Model: PCDE-36CII

Category: Fireplaces

Type: Operating instructions

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