FMI F48H(I)(R) Indoor Fireplace User Manual
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1. Continued HERRINGBONE BRICK INSTALLATION F054 F054 F054 5011 Rear Upper Refractory N 272 S018 5007 5018 5007 5018 007 5003 lt 001 Rear Lower Refractory F050 F049 S041 F049 S040 3L F049 S039 RA F049 Left F049 Refractory Right Refractory 59 Fong 7 F049 F052 Hearth Refractory S021 or S006 S033 or S005 ras roc roc Tro ron fcre If using Ash Lip F007 FULL FULL FULL F007 Kit this row of bricks will be FULL FuLL FuLL FULL replaced FULL FULL FULL FULL F061 Glass Door Kit available for F061 this fireplace CAN NOT be used with Ash Lip Kit 12 www fmiproducts com 122272 01D 122272 01D INSTALLATION Continued REAR UPPER REFRACTORY REAR LOWER REFRACTORY RED IVORY RED IVORY FULL FULL FULL FULL 112140 02 112140 06 24 112140 02 112140 06 10 F054R F054W 3 F055R F055W 3 S002R S002W 1 S001R S001W 2 S005R S005W 2 S002R S002W 8 S006R S006W 2 S003R S003W 2 S007R S007W 3 S004R S004W 2 S008R S008W 1 S005R S005W 2 SO11R S011W 1 S006R S006W 2 S013R S013W 1 S008R S008W 1 S014R S014W 8 S010R S010W 1 S015R S015W 2 S011R S011W 1 S016R S016W 2 S022R S022W 1 S017R S017W 1 S018R S018W 3 S020R S020W 6 LEFT REFRACTORY RIGHT REFRACTORY RED IVORY RED IVORY FULL FULL FULL FULL 112140 02 112140 06 21 112140 02 112140 06 21 F042. OFFSET RISE CHIMNEY LENGTH A B 12 18 24 36 48 4 163 ELBOW SET ONLY 9 25 5 1 1234 30 9 1 15 13494 1 18 40 1 1 21 4 46 1 1 233 49 1 4 1 1 27 l4 56 3 4 1 30 603 1 1 33 66 1 36 71 1 1 38 Ja 75 2 414 80 1 1 1 45 863 2 46 3 4 89 5 1 1 1 51 97 1 1 53 1 4 101 56 1 4 106 1 4 2 59 1 4 111 1 1 1 1 6134 1151 1 2 64 l 120 3 4 1 2 68 127 2 1 70 130 1 1 2 1 137 Vo 1 2 1 76 7 4 141 1 2 1 2 1 79 3 4 146 3 4 4 Return Elbow Offset Elbow 2 Chimney weight above offset rests on re turn elbow Straps must be securely nailed to rafters or joists see Figure 8 details A and B 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 All pipe connections between the offset and return must be secured with two screws on the outer pipe only see Figure 9 page 8 Do not penetrate the inner stainless See Detail A y 2 Min 4 Straps Straps Detail B See Detail B Angle Firestop A Straps Straps Detail A Return Elbow Figure 8 Ceiling Support Pipe 12S 12DM 6 Max Ceiling Support Pipe 12S 12DM Figure 7 Typical Off
3. opening and slide the unit back until the nailing flanges touch the side framing Check the level of the fireplace and shim with sheet metal if necessary Before securing fireplace to prepared fram ing the ember protector provided must be placed between the hearth extension not supplied and under the bottom front edge of the fireplace to protect against glowing 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 minimum of 1 1 2 The ember protector should be made of galva nized sheet metal 28 gauge minimum to prevent corrosion Using screws or nails secure the fireplace to the framing through flanges located on the sides of the fireplace 71 5 65 7 76 375 431 625 Secure Fireplace To Hearth Spacer Using Straps Provided Sides and Rear Figure 1 Framing Dimensions 60 875 With Hearth Spacer Maintain 1 1 Clearance at Sides and Back of Fireplace 1 1 Clearance Not Required at Nailing Flanges wa Figure 2 Corner Installation 122272 01D INSTALLATION Continued HEARTH EXTENSION hearth extension projecting a minimum of 20 in front of and a minimum
4. for Decorative Gas Appliances for Installation in Vented Fireplaces ANSI Z21 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 DAMPER HANDLE OPERATION The damper handle opens and closes the damper blade and is located in the upper rear side of fireplace just above rear bricks Rotate handle counterclockwise slightly to disengage from retaining bracket Swing slowly toward opening of fireplace Engage handle to sec ondary bracket located at front of fireplace inner wall see Figure 27 122272 01D A CAUTION When operating damper door please be aware of sharp edges and corners Open and close damper door slowly to avoid injury A WARNING Risk of fire Re place grate with FMI PRODUCTS LLC model 109496 01 grate only This grate has been designed to keep the operation of your fire place safe and efficient FULLY CLOSED POSITION Retaining Bracket Holds Damper Door Closed Damper Handle Swing Door Down to Open FULLY OPEN POSITION Secondary Retaining Bracket Holds Damper Door Open Swing Door Up to Close Figure 27 Operating Damper Handle w
5. length and flashing required 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 i H 19 5 Min 2 Min S 30 Min Cy Pitch Slope Opening Used Flashing A 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 122272 01D INSTALLATION Continued FLASHING INSTALLATION V6F 10DM OR V12F 10DM 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 13 DO NOT NAIL THROUGH FLASHING Storm Collar ingles Top Flashing and Sides Only 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 betwe
6. terminations is mea sured to the flue gas outlet height 15 Galvanized Outer Pipe 12 34 EE 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 in ner flue pipe and a wire spacer Pipe sections must be assembled independently as chimney is installed When connecting chimney directly to fireplace inner flue pipe section 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 Continue to assemble chimney sections as outlined above making sure both inner and outer pipe sections are locked together When 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 together exception see Figure 9 page 8 122272 01D INSTALLATION Continued USING ELBOW OFFSETS 30E 12DM 1 To 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
7. their beauty and func tion 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 16 www fmiproducts com EVY Ty Doors Fully Closed Fireplace Front Fireplace Front Doors Fully Opened Figure 26 Bi Fold Glass Doors 122272 01D OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Continued IMPORTANT The glass must be allowed to warm slowly and evenly 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 the doors and never allow flames to contact the 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 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
8. 9R F049W 9 F049R F049W 9 F050R F050W 1 F050R F050W 1 F052R F052W 1 F051R F051W 1 F054R F054W 1 F053R F053W 1 F055R F055W 1 F054R F054W 1 S005R S005W 1 F055R F055W 1 S006R S006W 1 F056R F056W 1 S012R S012W 1 S005R S005W 1 S015R S015W 1 S006R S006W 1 S016R S016W 1 S014R S014W 1 S020R S020W 11 S015R S015W 1 S031R S031W 3 S016R S016W 1 S032R S032W 1 S019R S019W 3 S033R S033W 1 S020R S020W 11 S034R S034W 1 S021R S021W 1 S035R S035W 1 S023R S023W 1 S036R S036W 1 S024R S024W 1 S037R S037W 1 S025R S025W 1 S038R S038W 1 S026R S026W 1 S039R S039W 1 S027R S027W 1 S040R S040W 1 S028R S028W 1 S041R S041W 1 S029R S029W 1 S042R S042W 1 S030R S030W 1 HEARTH RED IVORY FULL FULL 112140 01 112140 05 21 F007R F007W 2 F008R F008W 2 F023R F023W 2 F025R F025W 2 F061R F061W 2 Includes 2 Extra Bricks www fmiproducts com INSTALLATION Continued GROUTING INSTRUCTIONS Material provided 1 or 2 10 Ib bags of cement depending on model 1 2 10 Ib bags of sand depending on model Material required 1 Piping bag 1 Joints striker 1 Heavy duty mixing bucket 1 1 Trowel Moisten brick surface with damp sponge or spray bottle just prior to application When bricks are wet any excess grout mixture on bricks will easily wipe off In a heavy duty mixing bucket pour 4 cups of water Add 5 Ibs half of a bag of sand and 5 Ibs half of a bag of cement Mix together well using a power drill with m
9. Emi FMI PRODUCTS LLC RESIDENTIAL WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL F48H I R VFA8H I R AND WCM 48F PLANTATION 48 WOOD BURNING 3 FIREPLACE WITH HERRINGBONE PRIN We recommend that our products be installed and MASONRY BRICK Na a Z serviced by professionals who W National Fireplace Institute INSTITUI Glue www nficertified org IF FIREPLACE IS TO BE INSTALLED DIRECTLY ON ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL A HEARTH SPACER IS REQUIRED 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 This woodburningfireplace complies with UL127 CAN ULC 5610 87 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 infor
10. Swing door to vertical position making sure top pins slide into top door rail Door is installed when top door pin snaps into spring clip see Figure 24 Slide Top Pin Into Top Retaining Clip Bottom Retaining Clip Figure 24 Installing Doors 2 Repeat step 1 for remaining door If you find the 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 upper spring clips Replace and fully close doors Use 1 8 shims any material to level doors Once proper setting is achieved carefully open doors enough to access top retaining clips with a phillips screwdriver Tighten screws See Figure 25 Side Front Spring Cli Face pring Clip Partially Opened e Door BN Figure 25 Adjusting Bi Fold Doors OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE GLASS DOORS Glass doors are optional with 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 26 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
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12. attic space 12 12HT Pipe Section 105 s 18 12DM m The maximum height for the 18 12HT_ Pipe Section 16 air vent not 3 feet SEE Pipe Section 225 below the flue gas outlet of the 36 12DM termination 36 12HT Pipe Section 34 5 8 48 12DM aa Secure to Collars with Metal Tape Screws 48 12HT Pipe Section 46 or Straps Min of 1 4 x 20 in size RLT 12D Round RLT 12HT Termination 4 Air Inlet Square Chase Location A STL 12D Top with Slip 7 to 15 Must Allow Section For Bushes or Snow Air Inlet Eyebrow Vent Hood Required for Wall Installation Vented Crawl Space Check Local Codes Before Installing ina Vented Crawl Space Figure 5 Outside Air Kit CHIMNEY PIPE 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 fit ting overlaps must be taken into consideration lineal gain and are given in lineal gain chart see Figure 6 Lineal gain is the actual mea surable length of a part after two or more parts are connected For Canada use chimney parts designated HT AX WARNING The opening in the collar around the chimney at the top of the fireplace must not be obstructed Neveruse blown insula tion to fill the chimney enclosure 6 www fmiproducts com The lineal gain for the
13. ce if you have installed the optional Ash Lip Kit Rail installation 1 2 122272 01D Remove screws securing top face to firebox see Figure 22 Align holes on rail to be installed at top and replace screws Note Door rails are identical until spring clips are in place Using remaining door rail as a template place along front row of bricks at bottom making sure rail front surface is flush with fireplace bottom face surface Mark hole centers and remove rail see Figure 22 Drill 9 5 32 diameter holes about 1 deep directly into bricks using a 5 32 concrete drill bit not provided Place rail back on bricks and align holes Secure using 9 concrete screws provided with glass door kit Secure retaining clips to top and bottom rails see Figure 23 Use as a Template before Drilling Top Rail Remove Screws then Replace to DF Top Rail Drill Holes into Bricks N Screws Figure 22 Securing Door Rails to Fireplace Top Rail Clip Bottom Rail fr Figure 23 Mounting Door Retaining Clips www fmiproducts com 15 INSTALLATION Continued Installing Glass Doors After spring clips have been installed some adjustments may be needed Install the doors using the following steps 1 With bi fold doors completely folded insert bottom pivot pin into bottom retaining clip located at far left and far right side of bot tom rail
14. en In a multiple chase installation be sure to provide adequate distance between termi nations to prevent smoke spillage from one termination to another Terminations must be separated a minimum of 24 center to center and stacked at a minimum vertical height dif ference of 18 see Figure 16 page 10 Note If a decorative shroud is to be installed contact the manufacturer for specifications www fmiproducts com 9 INSTALLATION Continued 18 Figure 16 Multiple Chase Installation 10 FOOT RULE AII flue gas outlet chimney terminations must extend a minimum of 3 feet in height above highest point where it passes through the roof and mustbe at least 2 feet above highest point of the roof that is within a horizontal distance of 10 feet see Figure 17 Level of 10 mi Flue Gas Outlet 10 2 GU BA 2 i 3 Min X 2 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 face itself Brick glass tile or other noncombustible materials may overlap front face provided they do not obstruct essential openings like louve
15. en 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 open edge of flashing see Figure 14 Apply waterproof caulk around perimeter of collar to provide a proper seal Chimney Waterproof Pipe Caulk Storm Collar Flashing Figure 14 Storm Collar 122272 01D 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 CAUTION Do not sealopen ings on the rooftop flashing Follow installation instructions provided with termination being used RLT 12D Stainless Shown Inner Flue Pipe Level of Flue Gas Secure Outlet Termination to Outer Pipe with 3 Screws 9 Storm Collar Flashing Overlap Shingles Top Underlap and Sides of Shingles Flashing Base Figure 15 Termination CHASE INSTALLATIONS Instructions for chase installations are includ ed with the chase style termination chos
16. 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 p 1 4 Ref Material Safe Zone for Projection of Materials 3 Nom 15 Min 1 DR BRI 12 Min Upper Section of Fireplace Fireplace Opening Figure 4 Mantel Clearances to Combustible Material OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT MODEL AK4 AK4F Installation of an outside air kit should be per formed during rough framing of fireplace due to nature of it s location Outside combustion air is accessed through a vented crawl space AK4F or through sidewall AK4 This fire place is equipped with a barometric damper which allow outside air to flow into fireplace automatically when needed www fmiproducts com 5 Combustible Combustible INSTALLATION Continued LINEAL GAIN i i PART NO DESCRIPTION GAIN IN CAUTION Combustion air inlet ducts shall not terminate 48 Plentetion Fireplace 66 7
17. ixing wand attachment to a yogurt like consistency Not adding enough was can lead to grout falling out after burning The overall length of piping bag should be about 16 If the bag is longer than 16 cut it down to size by removing end with larger opening This will make the bag easier to handle Put 2 to 3 cups of grout mixture into piping bag making sure the smaller opening is downward and over a moist towel to avoid spilling Place a wet towel over the bucket making sure it is directly on the surface of grout mixture This will keep the mixture moist and it will not dry out before use Begin grouting by first doing a Filler Pass This is done by filling the joint about 3 4 full with grout mixture It is important to work with only 6 bricks at a time so grout doesn t have time to set up before striking Complete a Finishing Pass around 6 bricks you just put filler pass around This is done by slowly filling in remainder of the joint with a thick amount of grout mixture Mixture should be a little higher than the brick surface Using a trowel remove excess grout mix ture by moving trowel in the direction of the joint Grout mixture in the joint should now be flush with brick surface If not enough grout is applied into each space www fmiproducts com 1 grout may fall out after burning Using a joint striker force grout mixture into joint and sweep back and forth until grout is smooth and round If grout become
18. lable with this fireplace see Optional Outside Air Kit on page 5 MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES Back and sides of fireplace 1 1 2 min Front of fireplace 48 min Floor 0 min Perpendicular wall to opening 18 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 quiredairspaces with insulation or other materials Minimum Maximum Chimney Height The minimum height of the chimney mea sured from the base of the fireplace to the flue 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 height is 22 feet The maximum height of any system is 50 feet This measurement includes the fireplace chimney sections and the height ofthe termination assembly at the level of the flue gas outlet see Figure 15 page 9 FRAMING 1 Frame the opening for the fireplace using the dimensions shown in Figures 1 and 2 2 If the fireplace is to be installed directly on carpeting tile other than ceramic or any combustible material including wood flooring the fireplace must be installed 4 www fmiproducts com on a hearth spacer designed for use with this fireplace see Replacement and Ac cessory Parts page 18 Set the fireplace directly in front of this
19. llation 122272 01D INSTALLATION Continued A CAUTION All gas piping andconnections 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 andjoints Bubbles forming show a leak 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 BEDONE BY AQUALI FIED SERVICE PERSON 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 Z21 60 or Z21 84 and shall also be installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 latest edition WARNING If fireplace has been used for wood burning firebox and chimney must be cleaned of soot creosote and ashes by a qualified chimney cleaner Creosote will ignite if heavily heated WARNING When using a decorative vented gas log damper must be removed or permanently locked in the fully open position and glass doors must be in fully open position 122272 01D www fmiproducts com BRICK INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Installation ofbrick should be done after the fire place is placed in a perma
20. mation visit www fmiproducts com WARNING Improper installation adjustment altera tion service or maintenance can cause injury property damage or loss of life Refer to this manual for assis tance or additional information Consult a qualified installer or local distributor TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety 55 POWA 2 Operation and Specifications 3 Technical Service Installation 2 yo 0 3 eniin 4 Replacement and Accessory Parts SAFETY IMPORTANT Check local codes before installing this fireplace Before beginning the installation of the 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 PROD UCTS LLC fireplace system Proper installation is the most important step in ensuring safe and continuous operation of the fire
21. nent location Each brick housing is stamped with a number full size bricks are not stamped These num bers will help identify the brick when installing It is important to install these bricks exactly as instructed Press brick firmly into brick housing until it snaps Groove line on side of brick will come in contact with flange on brick housing This secures brick into housing see Figure 24 Smaller bricks may require a small portion of furnace cement applied to back of brick to secure it until grouting has been completed Bricks are packaged in separate boxes Brick matrixes on pages 12 through 15 show how bricks are packaged and placed for each size fireplace and number of bricks per box There are 2 extra full bricks included in Hearth Brick package Bricks in brick matrixes are labeled for ivory and R for red Install bricks one section at a time starting with hearth panel followed by the rear panel left panel and right panel It is important to install the bricks in sequence Please note full size bricks are NOT stamped NOTICE Anashlip kitis available for this fireplace See Replace mentandAccessory Parts page 18 lf using Ash Lip Kit standard optional glass door kit for this fireplace cannot be installed If using ash lip obtain ash lip kit prior to brick installation Brick Stamped Number Location Brick Housing Figure 19 Installing Brick INSTALLATION
22. 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 extension is to be installed only as shown in Figure 3 Fireplace Front 3 d Ember Protector lt Seal Gap Fireplace Front J Raised Hearth Ember Protector Hearth Extension N Fireplace Front J Seal sj Elevated MAAS Ember Protector Figure 3 Hearth Extension 122272 01D 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
23. place Consult the local building codes as to the particular requirements concerned with the installation of all factory built fireplaces 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 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 orany 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 Donot 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 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 2 www fmiproducts com 122272 01D SAFETY Continued WARNING Always leave glass doors fully opened orfully closed when operating fireplace 4 WARNING If fireplace is to be installed on combustible ma
24. red slots or any other opening When overlapping with a noncombustible facing material use only noncombustible mortar or adhesive 10 www fmiproducts com Min Typ OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION Gas line hook up should be done by your sup plier 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 appropriate fittings 1 Remove gas line cover plate located on either side of fireplace and pull out insula tion from gas line conduit sleeve Save insulation for reuse Replace screws 2 Runa 1 2 black iron gas line into fireplace through rear at gas line conduit sleeve if us ing a raised platform add height Provide sufficient gas line into fireplace chamber for fitting connection see Figure 18 Note Secure incoming gas line to wood framing to provide rigidity for threaded end 3 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 Outside of Side Fireplace Firebrick Gas Incoming Finishes Line 1 2 Black 2196 Conduit Iron Pipe X E P Seal SS Opening Repack with a Insulation Refractory S Cement Provide Enough Threaded End for Fitting Connection Figure 18 Gas Line Insta
25. s too shallow add more grout mixture with piping bag and strike again Continue procedure around each group of 6 bricks until an entire panel is finished 0 Using trowel scrape in direction of joints to remove any grout that may have col lected around bricks during striking If desired take a moist sponge and lightly sweep over bricks to remove any grout that may have gotten on bricks DO NO PRESS HARD OR RUB INACIRCULAR MOTION This will press the grout into brick and turn brick a different color Allow 72 hours before operating fireplace Figure 20 Grouting Brick INSTALLING SCREEN 1 5 Mount screen rod brackets on left and right side of firebox with 8 x 1 2 screws provided see Figure 21 page 15 Slide round end of screen rod into rings at top of screen Attach one push on nut to end of rod before attaching last ring of screen Insert round end of rod into rod bracket on left side of fireplace Mount flat end of screen rod with 10 x 5 8 to center of smoke shelf see Figure 21 page 15 Install other screen rod in same manner 122272 01D Bracket INSTALLATION Continued Fireplace Front Smoke Shelf Screen Figure 21 Installing Fireplace Screen INSTALLING GLASS DOOR AND RAIL IMPORTANT Install top and bot tom rails and hardware before installing glass door panels IMPORTANT This optional glass door kit can NOT be used with your firepla
26. set Terminations 122272 01D www fmiproducts com 7 INSTALLATION Continued Screws A Figure 9 Elbow Offset FIRESTOP SPACERS FS 10 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 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 Existing R Ceiling a DM Frame Firestop Spacer Screws or Staples Min of 8 Figure 10 Firestop Spacer with Living Space Above Ceiling t Screws or Staples 7 Firestop 4 Existing Ceiling Frame Figure 11 Firestop Spacer with Attic Space Above Ceiling 8 www fmiproducts com PENETRATING ROOF To maintain a 2 clearance to pipe on roof with a pitch a rectangular opening must be cut 1 Determine center point through which pipe will penetrate roof 2 Determine center point of roof Pitch is the distance the roof drops over a given span usually 12 3 Use roof opening chart Figure 12 to determine correct opening
27. terial a Hearth Spacer must be used See Replacement and Accessory Parts on page 18 SPECIFICATIONS MODELS F48H I R AND VF48H 1 R ROUND TOP TERMINATION No Combustible Material on Front Face Except for _ Mantel Applications PLANTATION FIREPLACE WITH HEARTH SPACER REQUIRED FOR COMBUSTIBLE FLOORS 2 Chimney Airspace Clearance to Combustible Material 1 5 Airspace Back and Sides Outside Air Access Location Gas Line 4 Access Location Hearth Spacer pe 7 Required for Combustible Floor 2 0 to Bottom 02 12 Min 33 5 Each Side 24 I LET LL 60 625 0 625 Wz u WZ WAAAY WA NA WA 60 625 gt 1 With Hearth Spacer Secure Fireplace To Hearth Spacer Using Straps Provided 122272 01D www fmiproducts com INSTALLATION SELECTING FIREPLACE LOCATION To determine the safest and most efficient location for the fireplace you must take into consideration the following guidelines 1 The location must allow for proper clear ances see Figures 1 and 2 2 Consider a location where the fireplace will not be affected by drafts air condition ing ducts windows or doors 3 A location that avoids the cutting of joists or roof rafters will make installation easier 4 An outside air kit is avai
28. ww fmiproducts com 17 TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about in You can also visit our web site at stallation operation or troubleshooting www fmiproducts com If so contact FMI PRODUCTS LLC at 1 866 328 4537 When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready REPLACEMENT AND ACCESSORY PARTS A A OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT FOR FLOOR INSTALLATION AK4F BI FOLD GLASS MASONRY DOOR BDMO48E 48 Ebony BDMO48G 48 Pewter BDMOASC 48 Oiled Bronze OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT FOR DOUBLE WALL PIPE 12 12DM SIDEWALL INSTALLATION AK4 18 12DM 24 12DM 36 12DM 48 12DM 12 12HT 18 12HT 24 12HT 36 12HT and 48 12HT C STORM COLLAR SC2 1 30 OFFSET AND RETURN 30E 12DM and 30E 12HT FIRESTOP SPACER FS 10 GRATE 109496 01 for F48 Series 123277 01 for WCM 48F Series 22 m Itc EMBER PROTECTOR 20093 V12F 10DM 6 12 to 12 12 Pitch 18 www fmiproducts com 122272 01D REPLACEMENT ACCESSORY PARTS Continued SQUARE CHASE TOP TERMINATION STL 12D HS48 ROUND TOP TERMINATIONS RLT 12D AND RLT 12HT 24 ROUND WOODNOOK DHR 24 R OPTIONAL ASH LIP KIT BRICKS AL48 Red Brick AL48I Ivory Brick SCREEN 118115 01 ROD 110146 02 PUSH ON NUT 11418 122272 01D www fmiproducts com 19 PRODUCTS LLC 2701 S H
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