FMI (V)G42R/50R User's Manual
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1. LINEAL GAIN PART NO DESCRIPTION GAIN Georgian Fireplace 66 1 qe Pipe Section 10 5 8 bere Pipe Section 165 5 Pipe Section 23 5 8 Pipe Section Pipe Section 465 Round 74 STL 12D seiner The lineal gain for the terminations is mea sured to the flue gas outlet height 15 Galvanized Outer Pipe 12 3 5 oar Stainless n Inner Pipe Figure 6 Lineal Gain ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF DOUBLE WALL CHIMNEY SYSTEM Each double wall chimney section consists of a galvanized outer pipe a stainless steel inner flue pipe and a wire spacer Pipe sections must be assembled independently as chimney is installed When connecting chimney directly to fireplace the inner flue pipe section must be installed first with lanced side up The outer pipe section can then be installed over the flue pipe section with hemmed end up Press down on each pipe sec tion until lances securely engage hem on fireplace starter The wire will assure the proper spacing between inner and outer pipe sections Continue to assemble chimney sections as outlined above making sure that both inner and outer pipe sections are locked together When installing double wall snap lock chimney to gether it is important to assure the joint between chimney sections is locked Check by pulling chimney upward after locking The chimney will not come apart if properly locked It is not necessary2. 42 AND 50 WOOD BURNING MASONRY FIREPLACE mi OWNER S OPERATION AND FMI PRODUCTS ELC INSTALLATION MANUAL V G42 50 Smooth Face with Insulation V G42R 50R Smooth Face with Insulation and Bottom Door Rail V G42H 50H Smooth Face with Insulation and Herringbone Refractory V G42HR 50HR Smooth Face with Insulation Bottom Door Rail and Herringbone Refractory We recommend that our Ky A products be installed and S serviced by professionals who are certified in the U S by NFI m M A Dom National Fireplace Institute Gia www nficertified org 5 US ICC ES ESR 2542 SAVE THIS BOOK This book is valuable In addition to instructing you on how to install and maintain your appliance it also contains information that will enable you to obtain re placement parts or accessory items when needed Keep it with your other important papers This fireplace is approved for use as a wood burning fire place or for use with a vented gas log approved to ANS Z21 60 or Z21 84 standards or for use with a vent free gas log heater approved to ANS 221 11 2 standard This wood burning fireplace complies with UL127 CAN ULS S610 M87 standard as a FACTORY BUILT APPLIANCE FOR CANADA The authority having jurisdiction such as the municipal building department fire department etc should be contacted before installation to deter mine the need to obtain a permit INSTALLER L
3. To maintain a 1 clearance to pipe on a roof with a pitch a rectangular opening must be cut 1 Determine the center point through which pipe will penetrate roof 2 Determine the center point of the roof Pitch is the distance the roof drops over a given span usually 12 A 6 12 pitch means that the roof drops 6 for each 12 one measure horizontally down from the roof rafters 3 Use the roof opening chart Figure 12 to determine the correct opening length and flashing required 4 Remove shingles around the opening measured Cut out this section 5 Add next sections of pipe until the end penetrates roof line Check to see that the proper clearances are maintained Extend chimney by adding sections of double wall pipe until pipe is minimum of 30 above the highest point of the roof cutout Termination and chimney must extend a minimum of 36 above the highest point where it passes through the roof 19 5 Min 30 Min 2 Min H 2 Min S Pitch Slope Opening Used Flashing Max Model No Flat 0 19 5 V6F 10DM 0 6 12 26 6 22 V6F 10DM 6 12 12 12 45 0 27 V12F 10DM Figure 12 Roof Opening Measurements FLASHING INSTALLATION V6F 10DM OR V12F 10DM Determine flashing to be used with the roof opening chart Slide flashing over pipe until base is flat against roof Replace as many shingles as needed
4. Clearances to Combustible Material 109493 01R VENTING INSTALLATION OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT MODEL AK4 AK4F The installation of an outside air kit should be performed during the rough framing of the fireplace due to the nature of it s location Outside combustion air is accessed through a vented crawl space AK4F or through a sidewall AK4 CAUTION Combustion air inlet ducts shall not terminate in attic space Secure to Collars with Metal Tape Screws or Straps Min 1 4 x 20 size Air Inlet Location Must Allow For Bushes Eyebrow Vent Hood Vented Crawl Space Check Local Codes Before Installing in a Vented Crawl Space Figure 5 Outside Air Kit CHIMNEY PIPE The FMI PRODUCTS LLC chimney system consists of 12 18 24 36 and 48 snap lock double wall pipe segments planned for maximum adaptability to individual site requirements Actual lengths gained after fitting overlaps must be taken into consider ation lineal gain and are given in the lineal gain chart see Figure 6 Lineal Gain is the actual measurable length of a part after two or more parts are connected For Canada use chimney parts designated HT Required for Wall Installation AX WARNING The opening in the collar around the chimney at the top of the fireplace must not be obstructed Never use blown insulation to fill the chimney enclosure 109493 01R
5. box 5 Remove three screws located at front of firebox see Figure 21 6 Align bottom rail mounting holes with holes at front of firebox and secure with screws removed in step 5 7 Place ash box in place Replace center brick Bottom Door Rail xX OSS Ash Box SR Se Center SR Brick lt Screws Ring Handle Figure 21 Installing Bottom Door Frame www fmiproducts com 109493 01R GLASS DOOR INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING GLASS DOORS Spring clips have been installed but some adjustments may be needed If doors do not close properly or do not appear straight see Door Adjustment 1 With bi fold doors completely folded insert bottom pivot pin into pivot hole located near bottom corner of front face opening and swing door to vertical posi tion making sure top pins slide into door Fold Door ae and Slide Ip Top Pins r Into Track Insert Pin into Spring Clip Insert Bottom Pivot Pin eo 1 into Hole AS Pivot Figure 22 Installing Bi Fold Doors track Door is installed when top door pin snaps into spring clip 2 Repeat step 1 for remaining door If you find doors do not close properly or do not appear level or straight proceed with section on door adjustment DOOR ADJUSTMENT Remove doors and slightly loosen lower pivot clips and upper spring clips Replace doors and fully close them Use 1 8 shims any material to level doors Once proper setting is achieved carefull
6. fire place through the rear at gas line conduit sleeve if using a raised platform add height Provide sufficient gas line into fireplace chamber for fitting connection see Figure 19 Note Secure incoming gas line to wood framing to provide rigidity for threaded end 4 Repack insulation around gas line and into sleeve opening Seal any gaps between gas line and refractory knockout hole with refractory cement or commercial furnace cement Install the gas appliance or cap off gas line if desired 109493 01R Outside of Side Fireplace Firebrick Finished wb Side Gas Line Remove olf Conduit Knockout 1 2 Dowel Insulation J Gas Conduit tg Cover 5 Refractory Knockout Plug Figure 18 Gas Line Knockout Outside of ois Fireplace Firebrick Gas Incoming Finished Sid Line 1 2 Black gt ide Conduit Iron Pipe SANG V D E Seal Opening Repack with Insulation Refractory Cement Provide Enough Threaded End for Fitting Connection Figure 19 Gas Line Installation www fmiproducts com 11 OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION Continued CAUTION All gas piping and connections must be tested for leaks after the installation is completed After ensuring that the gas valve is on apply soap and water solution to all connections and joints Bubbles forming show a leak
7. 10 Flue Gas Outlet 10 2 Min In 3 Min i am Figure 17 10 Foot Rule FINISHING FIREPLACE Combustible materials such as wallboard gypsum board sheet rock drywall plywood etc may make direct contact with sides and top around the fireplace face It is important that combustible materials do not overlap the face itself Brick glass tile or other noncom bustible materials may overlap the front face provided they do not obstruct essential open ings like louvered slots or any other opening When overlapping with a noncombustible facing material use only noncombustible mortar or adhesive OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION Gas line hook up should be done by your supplier or a qualified service person Note Before you proceed make sure your gas supply is turned off Use only a 1 2 black iron pipe and appropri ate fittings 1 Remove knockout indentation on refrac tory or firebrick wall located above refrac tory hearth floor The knockout indentation must be firmly tapped with any solid object such as a 1 2 dowel until it is released Remove fragmented portions of refractory see Figure 18 2 Remove gas line cover plate located on either side of fireplace and pull out insu lation from gas line conduit sleeve Save insulation for reuse Replace screws 3 Run a 1 2 black iron gas line into
8. 509 02 G42H Models 111515 01SA VG50H Models 111515 02SA G50H Models Bottom Rear Brick Refractory 111510 01 VG42H Models 111510 02 G42H Models 111512 01 VG50H Models 111512 02 G50H Models Right Brick Refractory 111507 01 VG50H Models 111507 02 G50H Models 111526 01 VG42H Models 111526 02 G42H Models Left Brick Refractory 111508 01 VG50H Models 111508 02 G50H Models 111527 01 VG42H Models 111527 02 G42H Models Rear Brick Refractory 111511 01 VG42H Models 111511 02 G42H Models 111513 01 VG50H Models 111513 02 G50H Models GRATE V G50 H 109496 01 V G42 H 109496 02 EMBER PROTECTOR 20093 ASH BOX 111498 01 109493 01R STANDARD BRICK LINER Bottom Front Brick Refractory 111425 01 VG42 Models 111425 02 G42 Models 111430 01 VG50 Models 111430 02 G50 Models Bottom Rear Brick Refractory 111426 01 VG42 Models 111426 02 G42 Models 111428 01 VG50 Models 111428 02 G50 Models Right Brick Refractory 111600 01 VG42 Models 111600 02 G42 Models 111423 01 VG50 Models 111423 02 G50 Models Left Brick Refractory 111601 01 VG42 Models 111601 02 G42 Models 111424 01 VG50 Models 111424 02 G50 Models Rear Brick Refractory 111427 01 VG42 Models 111427 02 G42 Models 111429 01 VG50 Models 111429 02 G50 Models www fmiproducts com 15 ACCESSORIES BI FOLD GLASS DOOR BDG42 42 Black Finish BDG42B 42 Brushed Brass Finish BDG42P 42 Platin
9. Correct all leaks at once DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME FOR LEAK TESTING AND DO NOT OPER ATE ANY APPLIANCE IF ALEAK IS DETECTED LEAK TESTING SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALI FIED SERVICE PERSON AX WARNING Do not oper ate an unvented gas log set in this fireplace with the chimney removed If you install a decorative gas appliance vented gas log the decorative gas appliance must comply with the Standard for Decorative Gas Appliance for Installation in Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces ANS 721 60 or 721 84 a nd shall also be installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 7223NFPA 54 latest edition AX WARNING If the fireplace has been used for wood burning the firebox and chimney must be cleaned of soot creosote andashes by a qualified chimney cleaner Cre osote will ignite if heavily heated A WARNING When using a decorative vented gas log the damper must be removed or per manently locked in the fully open position andthe glass doors must be in the fully open position GLASS DOOR INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Install glass door frame before installing glass door INSTALLING DOOR FRAMES 1 12 Remove screws from smoke shelf see Figure 20 Mount top door frame and secure with screws removed in step 1 Top Door Frame Figure 20 Installing Top Door Frame 3 Remove center brick by pulling ring handle see Figure 21 4 Remove ash
10. age 9 Do not penetrate the inner stainless See Detail A VA 2 Min Straps Straps Detail B See Detail B Angle Firestop Straps Straps Detail A Return Elbow Figure 8 Ceiling Support Pipe 12S 12DM Return Elbow Return Elbow 6 Ceiling Support Pipe 12S 12DM Offset Elbow B C Figure 7 Typical Offset Terminations www fmiproducts com 109493 01R VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Screws J A Figure 9 Elbow Offset FIRESTOP SPACERS FS 10 Firestop spacers are required at each point where the chimney penetrates a floor space Their purpose is to establish and maintain the required clearance between the chimney and the combustible materials When the pipe passes through a framed opening into a living space above the firestop must be placed onto ceiling from below as shown in Figure 10 They also provide complete separation from one floor space to another or attic space as required by most codes When the double wall pipe passes through a framed opening into an attic space the firestop must be placed into an attic floor as shown in Figure 11 Firestop Spacer Screws or Staples Min of 8 Figure 10 Firestop Spacer with Living Space Above Ceiling Existing Ceiling Frame Figure 11 Firestop Spacer with Attic Space Above Ceiling 109493 01R PENETRATING ROOF
11. amper blade is located in the upper front face of the fireplace Pushing the handle for ward and up through the keyway slot will free damper blade to automatically open Pushing the handle forward and down will lock damper blade closed see Figure 25 The outside air kit lever is located at the left and right hand sides of fireplace see Figure 26 Lifting lever up will free the outside air door to open Pulling lever down will lock the door 14 www fmiproducts com A WARNING Risk of fire Replace grate with FMI PROD UCTS LLC model 109496 01 42 Models or 109496 02 50 Models grate only This grate has been designed to keep the operation of your fireplace safe and efficient Damper Weight To Close Damper T Damper Weight To Open Damper Figure 25 Operating Damper Handle Open Position Pa Figure 26 Outside Air Kit Lever 109493 01R TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about instal You can also visit FMI PRODUCTS LLC s lation operation or troubleshooting If so web site at www fmiproducts com contact FMI PRODUCTS LLC at 1 866 328 4537 When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready REPLACEMENT PARTS HERRINGBONE BRICK LINER Bottom Front Brick Refractory 111509 01 VG42H Models 111
12. eave this manual with the appliance CONSUMER Retain this manual for future reference For more information visit www fmiproducts com TABLE OF CONTENTS Safely Informati f Specifications Fireplace Installatio Venting Installation se Optional Gas Line Installation 1 2 wd 29 7 1 Glass Door Installation 12 Operation and Maintenance Guidelines 213 Technical Service 14 Replacement Parts 19 ACCESS OMNES 16 SAFETY WARNING Improper instal lation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury property damage or loss of life Refer to this manual for assistance or additional in formation Consult a qualified installer or local distributor IMPORTANT Check local codes before installing this fireplace Before beginning the installation of the fireplace read these instructions through completely This FMI PRODUCTS LLC fireplace and its components are safe when installed accord ing to this installation manual Unless you use FMI PRODUCTS LLC components which have been designed and tested for the fireplace system 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 f
13. ed with the termination being used RTL 10D Stainless Inner Flue Level of Pipe lt Flue Gas Outlet Secure 4z Termination to Outer Waterproof Pipe with 3 Caulking Screws Storm Collar Flashing Overlap Underlap Shingles Top and Sides Shingles of Flashing Base Figure 15 Termination CHASE INSTALLATIONS Instructions for chase installations are included with the chase style termination chosen In a multiple chase installation be sure to provide adequate distance between terminations to prevent smoke spillage from one termination to another Terminations be separated a minimum of 24 center to center and stacked at a minimum vertical height dif ference of 18 see Figure 16 Note If a decorative shroud is to be installed contact the manufacturer for specifications Figure 16 Multiple Chase Installation 109493 01R VENTING INSTALLATION Continued 10 FOOT RULE All flue gas outlet chimney terminations must extend a minimum of 3 feet in height above the highest point where it passes through the roof and must be at least 2 feet above the high est point of the roof that is within a horizontal distance of 10 feet see Figure 17 Level of
14. et metal 28 gauge minimum to prevent corrosion 6 Using screws or nails secure the fireplace to the framing through flanges located on the sides of the fireplace Front of fireplace 48 min Floor 0 min Perpendicular wall to opening 12 min Top spacers 0 min Mantel clearance see Mantels page 5 Chimney outer pipe surface 2 min Not required at nailing flanges See step 2 of Framing WARNING Do not pack re quired air spaces with insulation or other materials 67 125 58 125 Minimum Maximum Chimney Height The minimum height of the chimney mea s fl ured from the base of the fireplace to the ue gas outlet of the termination is 16 feet for straight flue or a flue with one elbow set The maximum distance between elbows is 6 feet For systems with two elbow sets the minimum h eight is 22 feet The maximum height of any system is 50 feet This measurement includes the fireplace chimney sections and the height o fl f the termination assembly at the level of the ue gas outlet see Figure 15 page 9 FRAMING 1 2 109493 01R Frame opening for fireplace using the dimensions shown in Figures 1 and 2 If fireplace is to be installed directly on carpeting tile other than ceramic or any combustible material other than wood flooring the fireplace
15. he doors and never allow flames to contact the glass N Doors Fully Closed k Fireplace Front Fireplace Front Doors Fully Opened Figure 24 Bi Fold Glass Doors OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES Continued WARNING Fireplaces equipped with glass doors should be operated only with doors fully opened or doors fully closed Doors if left partly open may draw gas and flame out of the fireplace opening creating risks of both fire and smoke Cleaning Glass Clean glass with any commercial glass cleaner or soap and water Do not use any abrasive material to clean glass Do not clean glass with any cool water if glass is still hot from the fire and smoke A gas line or gas log lighter may be installed for the purpose of installing a vented or vent free decorative gas appliance incorporating an automatic shutoff device and complying with the Standard for Decorative Gas Appliances for Installation in Vented Fireplaces ANSI 221 60 or American Gas Association draft requirements for Gas Fired Log Lighters for Wood Burning Fireplaces Draft NO 4 dated August 1993 If you wish to install an unvented vent free gas log set only unvented gas log sets which have been found to comply with the standard for unvented room heaters ANSI 221 11 2 are to be installed in this fireplace OUTSIDE AIR AND DAMPER HANDLE OPERATION The damper handle which opens and closes the d
16. ireplace com ponents doors air inlet system and damper control b Use of any component part not manufac tured or approved by FMI PRODUCTS LLC in combination with a FMI PROD UCTS LLC fireplace system Proper installation is the most important step in ensuring safe and continuous operation of the fireplace Consult the local building codes as to the particular requirements concerned with the installation of all factory built fireplaces AX WARNING Do not install a fireplace insertin this firebox un less the manufacturer s instruc tions with the insert specifically state this fireplace has been tested for use with the insert 2 www fmiproducts com This fireplace is not intended to be used as a Substitute for a fur nace to heat an entire home Use for supplemental heat only FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies Do not place clothing or other flammable materials on or near the appliance Never leave children unat tended when a fire is burning in the fireplace AX WARNING Use solid wood or processed solid fuel firelogs only When processed wood fuel fire logs are used do not poke or stir the logs while they are burning Use only fire logs that have been evaluated fo
17. must be installed 51 25 42 m 59 50 30 125 o Maintain 1 Clearance at Sides 65 42 Models and Back of Fireplace 71 50 Models 1 14 Clearance Not Required at Nailing Flanges 92 42 Models 100 50 Models Figure 2 Corner Installation www fmiproducts com 5 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION HEARTH EXTENSION A hearth extension projecting a minimum of 20 in front of and a minimum of 12 beyond each side of the fireplace opening is required to protect combustible floor construction in front of the fireplace Fabricate a hearth extension using a material which meets the following specifications a layer of noncom bustible inorganic material having a thermal conductivity of K 0 84 BTU IN FT HR F or less at 1 thick For example if the material selected has a K factor of 0 25 such as glass fiber the following formula would apply 0 25 x 1 0 0 30 thickness required 0 84 Thermal conductivity K of materials can be obtained from the manufacturer or supplier of the noncombustible material If the hearth ex tension is to be covered use noncombustible material such as tile slate brick concrete metal glass marble stone etc Provide a means to prevent the hearth extension from shifting and seal gap between the fireplace frame and hearth extension with a noncom bustible material see Figure 3 WARNING Hearth e
18. r the application in fireplace and refer to fire log warnings and caution markings on packaging prior to use A WARNING Always leave glass doors fully opened or fully closed when operating fireplace 109493 01R SPECIFICATIONS 42 MODELS ROUND TOP TERMINATION SQUARE CHASE TOP K m NA COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL A NO COMBUSTIBLE s MATERIAL ON FACE 22 i COMBUSTIBLE A WALL BOARD 11 2 AIR SPACE BACK AND SIDES OUTSIDE AIR MINIMUM 18 TO PERPENDICULAR GAS LINE SIDEWALL KNOCKOUTS HEARTH EXTENSION 66 X 20 Oo TO BOTTOM 22 12 EACH SIDE Yt AIR KIT LEFT SIDE KNOCK OUT GAS LINE KNOCK OUTS I 3 5 1 10 5 9 5 I L as 13 17 109493 01R www fmiproducts com 3 SPECIFICATIONS 50 MODELS ROUND TOP TERMINATION SQUARE CHASE TOP CA TERMINATION 2 CHIMNEY AIRSPACE ji CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL NO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL ON FACE COMBUSTIBLE WALL BOARD 11 2 AIR SPACE BACK AND SIDES OUTSIDE AIR MINIMUM 18 TO PERPENDICULAR SIDEWALL GAS LINE KNOCKOUTS HEARTH EXTENSION 74 X 20 o TO 12 EACH SIDE BOTTOM 21 25 AIR KIT KNOCK OUT LEFT SIDE GAS LINE KNOCK OUTS 3 5 10 5 9 5 I 8 5 f 13 17 4 www fmiproduc
19. to add screws to keep the chimney together exception see Figure 9 page 9 www fmiproducts com T VENTING INSTALLATION Continued USING ELBOW OFFSETS 30E 12DM 1 achieve desired offset you may install combinations of 12 18 24 36 and 48 length of double wall pipe see offset chart and Figure 7 OFFSET RISE CHIMNEY LENGTH A B 12 18 24 36 48 4 16 ELBOW SET ONLY 9 125 1 12 30 2 4 1 15 34 1 18 40 1 1 21 h 46 14 1 23 49 1 4 1 1 2714 56 2 4 1 30 60 1 1 33 66 1 1 36 TAF 1 1 38 1 4 75 2 4110 80 1 1 1 45 86 2 46 89 1 2 1 1 1 51 97 1 1 53 1 4 101 1 2 56 1 4 106 1 4 2 59 1 4 111 12 1 1 1 61 1151 1 2 64 120 1 2 68 127 2 1 70 130 1 1 2 tl 137 Mo 1 2 1 76 2 4 141 1 2 1 2 1 79 2 4 146 3 4 4 Offset Elbow A 2 Chimney weight above offset rests on return elbow Straps must be securely nailed to rafters or joists see Figure 8 details a and b 3 Maximum length of pipe between supports return elbow or 12S 12DM is 6 of angle run Maximum of two 6 angle run sections per chimney system see Figure 7 4 All pipe connections between the offset and return must be secured with two screws on the outer pipe only see Figure 9 p
20. to cover exposed area and flashing base Secure in position by nailing through shingles see Figure 13 page 10 DO NOT NAIL THROUGH FLASHING CONE www fmiproducts com 9 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Storm Collar Overlap CAUTION Do not seal open Shingles I Flashing and Sides Only ings onthe rooftop flashing Fol Cone Nail Only Outer Perimeter of Flashing Underlap Shingles at Bottom Figure 13 Flashing Installation Installing Flashing on a Metal Roof When installing the flashing on a metal roof it is required that putty tape be used between the flashing and the roof The flashing must be secured to the roof using 8 x 3 4 screws and then sealed with roof coating to prevent leak age through the screw holes A roof coating must also be applied around the perimeter of the flashing to provide a proper seal Storm Collar Installation SC2 1 Place storm collar over pipe and slide down until it is snug against the open edge of the flashing see Figure 14 Apply waterproof caulk around the perimeter of the collar to provide a proper seal Caulk Storm Collar Flashing Figure 14 Storm Collar Terminations Spark Arrestor The fireplace system must be terminated with the listed round top or chase terminations In any case refer to the installation instructions supplied with the termination 10 www fmiproducts com Waterproof low the installation instructions provid
21. ts com 109493 01R 1 2 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION SELECTING LOCATION To determine the safest and most efficient location for the fireplace you must take into consideration the following guidelines The location must allow for proper clear ances see Figures 1 and 2 Consider a location where the fireplace will not be affected by drafts air condition ing ducts windows or doors A location that avoids the cutting of joists or roof rafters will make installation easier An outside air kit is available with this fireplace see Optional Outside Air Kit page 6 MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES Back and sides of fireplace 1 1 2 min upon a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace 3 Set the fireplace directly in front of this opening and slide unit back until nailing flanges touch side framing 4 Check the level of fireplace and shim with sheet metal if necessary 5 Before securing fireplace to prepared framing the ember protector provided must be placed between hearth extension not supplied and under bottom front edge of fireplace to protect against glow ing embers falling through If the fireplace is to be installed on a raised platform a Z type ember protector not supplied must be fabricated to fit your required platform height The ember protector should extend under the fireplace a mini mum of 1 1 2 The ember protector should be made of galvanized she
22. um Finish BD50 50 Black Finish BD50B 50 Brushed Brass Finish BD50P 50 Platinum Finish DOUBLE WALL PIPE 12 12DM 18 12DM 24 12DM 36 12DM 48 12DM 12 12HT 18 12HT 24 12HT 36 12HT and 48 12HT lt 30 OFFSET AND RETURN FLOOR INSTALLATION AK4F OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT FOR SIDEWALL INSTALLATION AK4 STORM COLLAR SC2 1 FIRESTOP SPACER FS 10 ROOF FLASHING V6F 10DM 0 to 6 12 Pitch V12F 10DM 6 12 to 12 12 Pitch gt SQUARE CHASE TOP TERMINATION STL 12D ROUND TOP TERMINATIONS RLT 12D AND RLT 12HT PRODUCTS LLC 2701 S Harbor Blvd Santa Ana CA 92704 1 866 328 4537 www fmiproducts com 109493 01 Rev R 09 09
23. xtension is to be installed only as shown in Figure 3 N Fireplace Front I Seal Gap SS Ember Protector Fireplace Front J Raised Hearth Sf Ember Protector Hearth Extension Fireplace Front I Front Elevated Seal Gap NOX Ember Protector Figure 3 Hearth Extension 6 www fmiproducts com 77 15 Min 11 2 Max p 12 Min Upper Section of Fireplace MANTELS A mantel may be installed if desired see Figure 4 Woodwork such as wood trims mantels or any other combustible material projecting from the front face must not be placed within 12 of the fireplace opening Combustible materials above 12 and pro jecting more than 1 1 2 from the fireplace must not be placed less than 15 from the top opening of the fireplace NFPA STD 211 Sec 7 3 3 3 Mantels or any other combustible material also may come up to the side edge of the black metal face of the fireplace just as long as the projection from the front face fall within the limit shown in Figure 4 1 4 Ref Combustible Material Safe Zone for Projection of Combustible Materials Z Fireplace Opening Top View of Fireplace FIREBOX T a 3 Max SAFE ZONE lt eg Combustible Material Must SER 3 Not Overlap Front Face Figure 4 Mantel
24. y open doors enough so that you can access spring clips with a Phillips screwdriver Tighten screws See Figure 23 Spring Clip Figure 23 Adjusting Bi Fold Doors OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES GLASS DOORS Glass doors are optional with the fireplace When fireplace is in operation doors must be fully opened or fully closed position only or a fire hazard may be created see Figure 24 A fireplace equipped with glass doors oper ates much differently than a fireplace with an open front A fireplace with glass doors has a limited amount of air for combustion Excessive heat within the fireplace can result if too large a fire is built or if combustion air gate is not completely open The following tips should be followed to assure that both the fireplace and glass door retain their beauty and function properly Both the flue damper and glass doors must be fully opened before starting fire This will provide sufficient combustion air and maintain safe temperatures in firebox IMPORTANT The glass must be allowed to warm slowly and evenly The tempered glass will withstand a gradual temperature rise to 109493 01R www fmiproducts com 550 F which is more than a normal fire will generate Such materials as pitch wax laden logs very dry mill end lumber and large amounts of paper or cardboard boxes can create an excessively hot fire and should not be burned in this fireplace Always keep the fire well back from t
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