FMI (V)B42LI User's Manual
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1. e Specifications Fireplace Installation Venting Installation Optional Gas Line Installation Operation and Maintenance 14 Technical Service 15 Replacement Parts amp 16 Accessories 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 installation of this fireplace read these instructions through completely This PRODUCTS LLC fireplace and its components are safe when installed according 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 fireplace 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 safe2. GAS LINE KNOCK OUTS RIGHT SIDE _NO COMBUSTIBLE a MATERIAL ON FACE COMBUSTIBLE WALL BOARD GAS LINE AIR KIT KNOCK OUTS KNOCK OUT LEFT SIDE NOTLESS THAN 14 TO PERPENDICULAR SIDEWALL HEARTH EXTENSION 66 X 20 37 5 109036 01 ROUND TERMINATION www fmiproducts com SGUARE CHASE TOP 21 5 TERMINATION 52 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION SELECTING LOCATION To determine safest and most efficient location for fireplace you must take into consideration the following guidelines 1 Location must allow for proper clearances see Figures 1 and 2 2 Consider a location where fireplace will not be affected by drafts air conditioning ducts windows or doors 3 A location that avoids cutting of joists or roof rafters will make installation easier 4 An outside air kit is available with this fireplace see Optional Outside Air Kit on page 7 MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES Back and sides of fireplace 3 4 minimum Floor 0 minimum Perpendicular wall to opening 12 minimum Top spacers 0 minimum Mantel clearances see Mantels page 6 Chimney outer pipe surface 1 minimum Not required at nailing flanges See step 2 of Framing WARNING Do not pack re quired air spaces with insulation or other materials Minimum Maximum Chimney Height Minimum
3. 70 130 2 BE 7411 M372 1 2 1 763 1141 1 2 1 79 3 146 9 4 4 OFFSET CHART 22 50 FT SYSTEM HEIGHT Figure 11 Elbow Offset 109036 01M www fmiproducts com 9 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued FIRESTOP SPACERS 3600FS 8DM 1 Firestop spacers are required at each point where chimney penetrates a floor space Their purpose is to establish and maintain required clearance between chimney and combustible materials When pipe passes through a framed opening into a living space above firestop must be placed onto ceiling from below as shown in Figure 12 They also provide complete separation from one floor space to another or attic space as required by most codes When double wall pipe passes through a framed opening into an attic space firestop must be placed into an attic floor as shown in Figure 13 If area above is a living space install firestop below framed hole Figure 12 Firestop Spacer with Living Space Above Ceiling If area above is an attic or insulated area install firestop above framed hole Figure 13 Firestop Spacer with Attic Space Above Ceiling PENETRATING ROOF To maintain a 2 clearance to pipe on a roof with a pitch a rectangular opening must be cut 1 Determine center point where pipe will penetrate the roof 2 Determine center point of the roof Pitch is the distance the roof drops over a given span usually 12 A6 12 pitch means that the roo
4. Emi FMI PRODUCTS LLC WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ICC ES ESR 2542 D We recommend that our e products be installed and serviced by professionals who 45 are certified the U S by NFI National Fireplace Institute INSTITUI RE www nficertified org MODELS V B42 V B42I V B42L AND V B42LI 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 221 60 or 221 84 standards or for use with a vent free gas log heater approved to ANS Z21 11 2 standard AFMI PROD UCTS LLC hood must be installed when using a vent free log heater see page 18 This wood burning fireplace complies with UL127 CAN ULC 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 Leave this manual with the appliance CONSUMER Retain this manual for future reference For more information visit www fmiproducts com TABLE OF CONTENTS
5. Note Drawing Not To Scale 5 Min Top of Upper Section Louvered of Circulating Opening Fireplace Fireplace Opening Figure 4 Mantel Clearances to Combustible Material FIREBOX Top View of Fireplace i 0 625 ZONE 8 1 33 Min 12 from Perpendicular Side Wall Figure 5 Side Mantel Clearance 6 www fmiproducts com FAN BLOWER KIT ASSEMBLY Fan or blower kit is optional with this fireplace for circulating models only Use of blowers or fans other than those manufactured by FMI PRODUCTS LLC voids warranty Fan is operated by pressing rocker switch see Figure 6 in lower right hand corner of fireplace face Blower is operated by turning control knob not shown Fan blower kit electrical connections are made through electrical cover plate on side of fireplace a shown in Figure 6 Sheet Metal Screws Electrical Rocker Electrical Cover Switch Bushing Plate Electrical Wire Nut 3x Outer Wrapper Not Supplied _ of Fireplace Power Source Wiring Not Supplied To Power Source Electrical Cover Plate and Housing 4 Electrical Bushing ie Receptacle Fireplace Chassis e p Ground and Ground Figure 6 Fan Switch Electrical Bushing Wiring Instructions 1 Remove electrical cover plate with bush ing from fireplace by removing 2 sheet metal screws as shown in Figure 6 Slide power sourc
6. available RTT 8DM RTTL 8DM and RLTT 8DM are approved for flashing installations When needed these adjustable terminations may be used in combination with pipe assem bly to achieve correct chimney height Note In the rare instance there is a problem with side driven rain or wind or chimney is not drafting properly an ADS 8DM Anti Draft Shield can be used with round terminations Level of Flue Gas Outlet RTL 8DM Attach Bracket Tabs to Outer Pipe Flue Pipe of e Places 0905050505 mn Secure with 199559450 Pi f Screws SCR hing ey Overlap Caulk Shingles Top and Sides Collar Underlap Shingles Bottom Only Figure 17 Termination CHASE INSTALLATIONS Instructions for chase installations are includ ed with chase style termination chosen Ina multiple chase installation be sure to provide adequate distance between terminations to prevent smoke spillage from one termination to another We suggest that terminations be separated at least 24 center to center and stacked at a vertical height difference of 18 see Figure 18 page 12 Note If a decorative shroud is to be installed contact manufacturer for specifications VENTING INSTALLATION Continued 10 FOOT RULE All flue gas outlet chimney terminations must extend a minimum of 3 feet in height above highest point where it passes through roof and must be at least 2 feet above highest point of the roof that is within a horizontal distance of 10
7. and continuous operation of fireplace Consult the local building codes as to the particular requirements concerned with the installation of all factory built fireplaces 2 www fmiproducts com A WARNING Do not install a fireplace insert in this box unless the manufacturer s instructions with the insert specifically state this fireplace has been tested for use with this insert FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline orany other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Dueto 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 ornear the appliance Never leave children unat tended when a fire is burning in the fireplace WARNING Use solid wood or processed solid fuel fire logs 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 for the application in fireplace and refer to fire log warnings and caution markings on packaging prior to use 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 109036 01M OUTSIDE AIR LEFT SIDE ONLY o To SPECIFICATIONS MATERIAL YN NN 2 1 AIRSPACE TO COMBUSTIBLE
8. consists of a galvanized outer pipe a stainless steel inner flue pipe and a wire spacer Pipe sec tions must be assembled independently as chimney is installed When connecting chim ney directly to fireplace inner flue pipe sec tion must be installed first with lanced side up Outer pipe section can then be installed over flue pipe section with hemmed end up Press down on each pipe section until lances securely engage hem on fireplace starter Wire will assure proper spacing between inner and outer pipe sections Note For Canada use chimney parts des ignated HT A Opening in collar around chimney at top of fireplace must not be obstructed Never use blown insulation to fill chimney enclosure Continue to assemble chimney sections as outlined making sure that both inner and outer pipe sections are locked together When Return Elbow installing double wall snap lock chimney to gether it is important to assure joint between chimney sections is locked Check by pulling chimney upward after locking Chimney will not come apart if properly locked It is not necessary to add screws to keep chimney to gether exception see Figure 11 page 9 USING ELBOW OFFSETS 30E 8DM 1 To achieve desired offset you may install combinations of 12 18 24 36 and 48 length of double wall pipe see offset chart page 7 and Figure 9 Note For systems with 2 elbow sets mini mum height is 22 f
9. feet see Figure 19 Figure 18 Multiple Chase Installation Level of Flue Gas J 22 10 A 10 2 Min 3 Min Figure 19 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 fireplace face It is important that combustible materials do not overlap face itself Brick glass tile or other noncombustible materials may overlap front face provided they do not obstruct essential openings such as louvered slots When overlapping with a noncombustible facing material use only noncombustible mortar or adhesive EFFECTIVE HEIGHT EFFECTIVE HEIGHT OF TERMINATION OF TERMINATION MIN HEIGHT OF 22 FT WITH 2 ELBOW SETS _ MAX HEIGHT OF IL 50 FT MAX HEIGHT 50 FT EFFECTIVE HEIGHT EFFECTIVE HEIGHT ANY SYSTEM OF TERMINATION OF TERMINATION wam IL 14 5 MINIMUM HEIGHT UP TO 6FT MAX 30E 8DM 30E 8DM Y Y Figure 20 Typical Residential Installations 12 www fmiproducts com 109036 01M 1 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
10. pipe and appropri ate fittings Remove knockout indentation on refracto ry or firebrick wall located above refractory hearth floor 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 21 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 Run a 1 2 black iron gas line into fire place through 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 22 Note Secure incoming gas line to wood framing to provide rigidity for threaded end 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 gas appliance or cap off gas line if desired Note A FMI PRODUCTS LLC hood must be installed when using an unvented gas log set see Accessories on page 16 AX WARNING Do not operate an unvented gas log set in this fire place with chimney removed If you install a decorative gas appliance vented gas log decorative gas appliance must comply with the Standard for Decorative Gas Appliance for Installation in Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces ANS Z21 60 or Z21 84 and shall also be instal
11. Pan Air Separator f Firebox Top Air Deflector Wrapper Top i Firebox Wrapper i Outer Wrapper Insulation Assembly Firebox Floor i Wrapper Bottom Front Face Weldment Smooth Front Face Weldment Louvered Left Side Brick Liner Rear Brick Liner _Right Side Brick Liner Bottom Brick Liner Front Bottom Brick Liner i Blower Access Plate _Refractory Retainer i Circulation Plate Insulation Retainer Standoff Chimney Starter Collar Door Stop Push On Nut Spring Clip Wood Burning Grate i Grate Retainers Screen f Side Damper Weldment Gas Conduit Screen Rod peje PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN Male Polarized 1 4 Plug Rocker Switch Electrical Duct Assembly Ember Protector Not a field replaceable part www fmiproducts com ix im iS Nj E S ie QTY 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 4 2 1 1 4 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 4 2 5 ACCESSORIES DOUBLE WALL PIPE 12 8DM 12 8 18 8DM 18 8 24 8DM 24 8 36 8DM 36 8 48 8DM 48 8 ROOF FLASHING 0 TO 6 12 PITCH V6F 8DM 6 12 12 12 PITCH V12F 8DM ANTI DRAFT SHIELD Round Top Termination Only ADS 8DM 30 OFFSET AND RETURN 30E 8DM ADJUSTABLE HOOD Antique Brass Finish GA6053 Black Painted Finish GA6050 Required when installing a vent free gas log in this fir
12. Section 46 5 lt RT 8DM Round Termination 6 7 Air SS RTL 8DM Round Termination 7 2 4 Eyebrow lt RLT 8DM Round Termination 7 2 Vented Crawl Space Round Termination 6 7 s to Vent Hood E a Check Local Codes YH RTT 8DM With Slip Section 23 Before Installing ina Round Terminati 8 17 t Wall Installation ound termination 210 Vented Crawl Space FUETESBBMES ith Slip Section 21 1 2 Figure 7 Outside Air Kit Round Termination 7 1 2 to RLTT 8DM with Slip Section 214 ET 8DM Square Chase Top 12 PRODUCTS LLC chimney system ETO 8DM o 12 consists of 12 18 24 36 and 48 snap 5 M C lock double wall pipe segments planned ETL 8DM EE I 7 to 15 for maximum adaptability to individual site ES B requirements Actual lengths gained after fit quare 12 to P ETLO 8DM with Mesh amp Slip ii ting overlaps must be taken into consideration Section 25 1 2 lineal gain and are given in lineal gain chart see Figure 8 Lineal gain is actual measurable length of a part after two or more parts are connected 109036 01M The lineal gain for the terminations is measured to the flue gas outlet height Figure 8 Lineal Gain www fmiproducts com VENTING INSTALLATION Continued ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF DOUBLE WALL CHIMNEY SYSTEM Each double wall chimney section
13. alified chimney cleaner Creosote will ignite if heavily heated A WARNING When using a decorative vented gas log damper must be removed or permanently locked in fully open position and glass doors must be in fully open position OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE GLASS DOORS Glass doors are optional with this 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 23 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 Exces sive heat within fireplace can result if too large a fire is built or if combustion air gate is not completely open The following tips should be used to assure that both fireplace and glass door retain their beauty and function properly Both the flue damper and glass doors must be fully opened before starting a fire This will provide sufficient combustion air and maintain safe temperatures in firebox IMPORTANT The glass must be allowed to warm slowly and evenly Tempered glass will withstand a gradual temperature rise to 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 fire back
14. damper blade is located inside firebox at center towards back wall see Figure 24 Pushing handle back into keyway slot will free damper blade to automatically open To close push handle back into keyhole slot then pull down and forward to lock it in place see Figure 25 A WARNING Risk of fire Re place grate with FMIPRODUCTS LLC model 107001 02 only This grate has been designed to keep the operation of your fireplace safe and efficient 1 2 Close Damper To Open Damper Figure 25 Damper Rod 109036 01M LOCATING ACCESS COVER PLATE Sheet metal cover plates located underneath front hearth refractory may have shifted or moved out of place while fireplace was in transit These cover plates must be kept in the proper location prior to using the fireplace See Figure 26 For further operating guidelines instruc tions and warranty information please refer to your homeowner s guide or contact your authorized dealer UN Panel Figure 26 Locating Access Cover Plate TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about in stallation 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 www fmiproducts com REPLACEMENT PARTS If this product is m
15. e wiring through electri cal bushing opening and electrical cover plate and make all necessary connec tions 3 Slide all wiring connections in electrical housing as shown in Figure 6 4 Secure electrical cover plate with screws previously removed Note Electrical housing and cover plate have sharp edges Wear protective gloves 109036 01 VENTING INSTALLATION OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT MODEL AK4 AK4F Installation of outside air kit should be per formed during rough framing of fireplace due to the nature of it s location Outside combus tion air is accessed through a vented crawl space AK4F or through a sidewall AK4 See Figure 24 on page 15 for instruction of WARNING The opening in collar around chimney at top of fireplace must notbe obstructed Never use blown insulation to fill chimney enclosure ae 12 3 operating air kit P 9 Galvanized AX CAUTION Combustion air u r Pipe inlet ducts shall not terminate in attic space 8 Stainless Inner Pipe The maximum height for the air vent can not exceed 3 feet below the flue gas outlet of the LINEAL GAIN termination PART NO DESCRIPTION GAIN Secure to Collars with Metal Tape Screws 36 Fireplace Sy HE or Straps Min of 1 4 x 20 in size T Pipe Section 40 5 D i 18 8DM 7 En 18 8 16 5 s 2 5 8 dor Pipe
16. ed to roof using 8 x 3 4 screws and then sealed with roof coating to prevent leakage through screw holes A roof coating must also be ap plied around perimeter of flashing to provide a proper seal 109036 01M VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Storm Collar Overlap Flashing Shingles Top Cone and Sides Only Nail Only Outer Perimeter of Flashing Underlap Shingles lt at Bottom Figure 15 Flashing Installation Storm Collar Installation SC1 Place storm collar over pipe and slide down until it is snug against open edge of flashing see Figure 16 Use 5 1 for all round terminations Apply waterproof caulk around perimeter of collar to provide a proper seal Chimney Waterproof Pipe Caulk Storm Collar Flashing Figure 16 Storm Collar Terminations Spark Arrestor Fireplace system must be terminated with listed round top or chase terminations In any case refer to installation instructions supplied with termination Terminations approved for this fireplace are RT 8DM RTL 8DM and RLT 8DM that can be used for flashing or chase and ET 8DM ETO 8DM ETL 8DM and ETLO 8DM for chase style termination only Figure 17 shows an RTL 8DM round top termination A CAUTION Do not seal open ings on the rooftop flashing Fol low the installation instructions provided with the termination being used 109036 01M www fmiproducts com Terminations with 16 slip pipe sections are
17. eet Maximum height for any system is 50 feet 2 Chimney weight above offset rests on return elbow Straps must be securely nailed to rafters or joists see Figure 10 details A and B page 9 3 Maximum length of pipe between supports return elbow or 12S 8DM is 6 of angle run Maximum of two 6 angle run sections per chimney system see Figure 9 4 All pipe connections between offset and return must be secured with two screws on outer pipe only see Figure 11 page 9 Do not penetrate inner stainless Figure 9 Typical Offset Installation 8 www fmiproducts com 109036 01M VENTING INSTALLATION Continued See Detail A Ceiling Support Pipe 12S 8DM J 2 Min mE NETS 4 See Detail B Straps Siraps Straps Straps Detail A Detail B Return Elbow Angle Firestop p Figure 10 Ceiling Support Pipe 12S 8DM OFFSET RISE CHIMNEY LENGTH A B 48 36 24 18 12 43 163 ELBOW SET ONLY 935 257 1 12 35 30 3 4 1 15 349 1 18 40 1 1 21 1 4 46 17 1 1 23 3 4 4914 1 1 2734 5634 1 30 607 1 1 33 66 1 1 Screws 2 36 71 1 1 38 75 41 4 80 17 1 1 1 45 867 4635 89 1 1 1 1 51 lor 1 1 53 4 101 2 1 5614 106 2 Ex por 597 1111 7 1 1 1 6134 115 2 1 64 3 4 12034 2 1 68 1 127 1 2
18. eplace BI FOLD GLASS DOOR BDB42 Black BDB42B Brushed Brass BDB42P Platinum STORM COLLAR SC1 1 1 FIRESTOP SPACER 3600FS 8DM 1 18 www fmiproducts com 109036 01M ACCESSORIES Continued TIS L KU 379 3759 FAN KIT BK3 BLOWER KIT BK gt gt lt gt x 222 SS sc 55 555054 SN o SA 59 50505 Z gt 25 5 sects 9 00590504604 55 RRS 55 25 n 250 e Kx lt lt lt 4 SS 25 S 5 50000 50 25 e 25 t d 555 KS V MESH ROUND TOP TERMINATIONS RT 8DM RT 8HT RTL 8DM AND RTL 8HT MESH ROUND TOP TERMINATIONS WITH SLIP SECTION RTT 8DM RTT 8HT RTTL 8DM AND RTTL 8HT ROUND TOP TERMINATIONS WITH LOUVERS RLT 8DM RLT 8HT ROUND TOP TERMINATIONS WITH LOUVERS WITH SLIP SECTION RLTT 8DM RLTT 8HT 109036 01M OUTSIDE AIR KIT FOR SIDE WALL INSTALLATION AK4 MM OUTSIDE AIR KIT FOR FLOOR INSTALLATION AK4F SQUARE TOP TERMINATION WITH LOUVERS ET 8DM ET 8HT SQUARE TOP TERMINATION WITH LOUVERS AND SLIP SECTION ETL 8DM ETL 8HT MESH SQUARE TOP TERMINATION ETO 8DM MESH SQUARE TOP TERMINATION WITH SLIP SECTION ETLO 8DM www fmiproducts com 19 Emi FMI PRODUCTS LLC 2701 S Harbor Blvd Santa Ana CA 92704 1 866 328 4537 www fmiproducts com 109036 01 Rev M 03 11
19. f drops 6 for each 12 measure horizontally down from roof rafters 3 Use roof opening chart Figure 14 to determine correct opening length and flashing required 10 www fmiproducts com 4 Remove shingles around opening mea sured Cut out this section 5 Add next sections of pipe until end penetrates roof line Check to see that proper clearances are maintained Extend chimney by adding sections of double wall pipe until pipe is minimum of 30 above highest point of roof cutout Termination and chimney must extend a minimum of 36 above highest point where it passes through roof Minimum Measurements 16 34 48 3 cm aL 5 1 PN cm 2 5 1 Fy cm x aw bi k n Pitch Slope Opening Used Flashing A Max Model No Flat 0 15 V6F 8DM 0 6 12 26 6 16 1 V6F 8DM 6 12 12 12 45 0 20 3 8 V12F 8DM Figure 14 Roof Opening Measurements FLASHING INSTALLATION V6F 8DM OR V12F 8DM Determine flashing to be used with roof open ing chart Slide flashing over pipe until base is flat against roof Replace as many shingles as needed to cover exposed area and flashing base Secure in position by nailing through shingles see Figure 15 page 11 DO NOT NAIL THROUGH FLASHING CONE Installing Flashing on a Metal Roof When installing flashing on a metal roof it is required that putty tape be used between flashing and roof Flashing must be secur
20. frame and hearth extension with a noncombustible material see Figure 3 WARNING Hearth extension is to be installed only as shown in Figure 3 109036 01M Seal Gap Fireplace Front NN Ember Protector lt NO Do Not Block Louver Hearth Extension M N Fireplace Front J Seal Gap Elevated NN Ember Protector Hearth Extension Circulating Modes Seal Gap Fireplace Front N INNNNN Ember Protector Fireplace Front Raised Hearth Ember Protector Hearth Extension o o Fireplace Front J Seal Gap Elevated Ember Protector Hearth Extension Noncirculating Models Figure 3 Hearth Extension www fmiproducts com 5 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued MANTELS A mantel may be installed if desired see Figure 4 Woodwork such as wood trims mantels or any other combustible material projecting from front face must not be placed within 12 of fireplace opening and within 9 of top louver opening Combustible materi als above 12 and projecting more than 1 1 2 from fireplace must not be placed less than 12 from top opening of fireplace NFPA STD 211 Sec 7 3 3 3 Mantels or any other combustible material may come up to side edge of black metal face of fireplace if projection from front face falls within limits shown in Figure 5 Combustible Material Safe Zone For Projection of Combustible Materials
21. from doors and never allow flames to contact glass 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 14 www fmiproducts com EU EU Doors Fully Closed Fireplace Front Doors Fully Opened Fireplace Front Figure 23 Glass Doors Cleaning Glass Clean glass with any commercial glass cleaner or soap and water Do not use any abrasive material to clean the glass Do not clean glass with any cool water if glass is still hot from 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 Z21 11 2 are to be installed in this fireplace 109036 01M OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Continued DAMPER HANDLE OPERATION Damper handle which opens and closes
22. height of chimney measured from base of fireplace to flue gas outlet of termina tion is 14 5 feet for straight flue or a flue with one elbow set Maximum distance between elbows is 6 feet For systems with two elbow sets minimum height is 22 feet Maximum height of any system is 50 feet This measure ment includes fireplace chimney sections and height of termination assembly at level of flue gas outlet see Figure 18 page 11 FRAMING 1 Frame opening for fireplace using dimen sions shown in Figures 1 and 2 2 If fireplace is to be installed directly on carpeting tile other than ceramic or any combustible material other than wood flooring fireplace must be installed upon a metal or wood panel extending full width and depth of fireplace 4 www fmiproducts com 3 Set fireplace directly in front of this open ing and slide unit back until nailing flanges touch side framing 4 Check level of fireplace and shim with sheet metal if necessary 5 Before securing fireplace to prepared framing ember protector must be placed between hearth extension not included and under bottom front edge of fireplace to protect against glowing embers falling through If fireplace is to be installed on a raised platform a Z type ember protec tor not included must be fabricated to fit your reguired platform height Ember protector should extend under fireplace a minimum of 1 1 2 Ember protector should be made of galvanized sheet meta
23. issing a part or has a broken component please do not return it to the store Call FMI PRODUCTS LLC at 1 866 328 4537 to answer questions and replace parts under warranty Note Use only original replacement parts This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty When calling or writing please have your model and serial numbers of your fireplace ready Model and serial number information are in the fireplace s rating plate located in the screen pocket to the left or right of the face opening www fmiproducts com 15 5 WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE MODELS 42 421 V B42L V B42LI b V SAMY G bt RAW 109036 01 www fmiproducts com 16 WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE MODELS 42 421 V B42L V B42LI PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace When ordering parts see Replace ment Parts on page 15 of this manual 109036 01M KEY NO 0 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 PART NO 108302 01 108304 01 108298 01 108298 02 106971 01 108310 01 106970 01 106972 01 106973 01 21198 20027 20060 21366 106959 01 20023 20088 11418 20090 107001 02 106539 02 108424 01 107128 01 108780 01 106685 01 14607 110037 01 20093 DESCRIPTION Insulation
24. l 28 gauge minimum to prevent corrosion 6 Using screws or nails secure fireplace to framing through flanges located on sides of fireplace 44 25 Figure 1 Framing Dimensions Maintain 3 4 Clearance at 15 7 Sides and Back of Fireplace 3 4 Clearance Not Required at Nailing Flanges 7217 Figure 2 Corner Installation 109036 01M FIREPLACE INSTALLATION HEARTH EXTENSION A hearth extension projecting a minimum of 20 in front of and a minimum of 12 beyond each side of fireplace opening is required to protect combustible floor construction in front of fireplace Fabricate a hearth extension using a material which meets the following specifications a layer of noncombustible inorganic material having a thermal conductiv ity of K 0 84 BTU IN FT HR F or less at 1 thick For example if 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 manufacturer or supplier of noncombustible material If hearth extension is to be covered use noncombustible mate rial such as tile slate brick concrete metal glass marble stone etc Provide a means to prevent hearth extension from shifting and seal gap between fireplace
25. led in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 7223NFPA 54 latest edition AX WARNING To avoid the risk of damaging fireplace materials andincreasing the risk of spread ing fire do not use fireplace to A CAUTION All gas piping and connections must be tested for leaks after installation is com pleted After ensuring that gas valve is on apply soap and water solution to all connections and joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME FOR LEAK TESTING AND DO NOT OPERATEANY APPLIANCE IF ALEAK IS DETECTED LEAK TESTING SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON 1 09036 01 cook or warm food Outside of Side Fireplace Firebrick Finished Gas Line Side Conduit a 1 2 Dowel Conduit Cover Refractory Knockout Plug Figure 21 Gas Line Knockout Outside of Side Fireplace lt lt Firebrick 2 lt Finished Gas Incoming Side Line 1 2 Black 77 Conduit Iron V mr mH 9 Seal I Opening Repack with ne Insulation Refractory www fmiproducts com Provide Enough Threaded End for Fitting Connection Figure 22 Gas Line Installation OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION Continued WARNING If the fireplace has been used for wood burn ing firebox and chimney must be cleaned of soot creosote and ashes be a qu
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