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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DESIGNER 36 FIREPLACES 36" Wood Burning Fireplaces P/N 800,018M REV. D 04/2002 MODELS DM36HCI This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient and dependable installation of your fireplace system. Please read and under- stand these instructions before beginning your installation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3. This fireplace must be installed with The manufacturer is not responsible for any FireCraft's FTF8 (8" inside diameter) Chimney smoking or related problems that may result System only. These systems are intended for from the lack of adequate combustion air. It is Safety Rules ........
PRECAUTIONS These models are designed as heat circulating WARNING: FAILURE TO USE MANUFAC- fireplaces and may be fitted with accessory TURE PROVIDED PARTS, VARIATIONS IN fans. Note: These fireplace systems are not difficult TECHNIQUES AND CONSTRUCTION MA- to install. However, in the interest of safety, it is TERIALS OR PRACTICES OTHER THAN Note: Illustrations shown reflect “typical”...
Chimney Enclosure WARNING: DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE COL- LAR OPENINGS AROUND THE BASE OF Construct a box-like framed structure to sur- THE CHIMNEY AT THE TOP OF THE FIRE- round the fireplace and chimney within the PLACE. NEVER USE BLOWN INSULA- confines of the manufactured home, not neces- Hearth TION TO FILL THE CHIMNEY ENCLOSURE.
3. Connect house wiring to the fireplace for CAUTION: DO NOT BLOCK THE HEAT-CIRCU- Top Spacer later attachment of optional blower. LATING AIR INLET AND OUTLET PORTS ON CIRCULATING MODELS. DOING SO MAY RE- Maintain 4. Install optional outside combustion air kit. SULT IN A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
FRAMING SPECIFICATIONS Framing Dimensions 43" 1092 mm Back Wall of Chase/Enclosure 44 ¹⁄₂" Including Finising 1130 mm Materials if any 29 ¹⁄₂" 749 mm 15 ³⁄₄" 400 mm 73" 1854 mm Header 36 ¹⁄₂" 927 mm 21 ³⁄₄" 552 mm Rough Framing Face 20 ³⁄₄"...
Step 4. Fireplace should be secured to side In new construction, to determine chimney cen- Attic Above framing members using the full length nailing ter line, use plumb line from roof or ceiling above 2” tabs at the top and bottom of the fireplace front fireplace to center of flue collar on fireplace.
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Outer pipe section installs in just the opposite Install the Model FTF8-S4 stabilizer by fitting Outer Pipe Of Thimble Cathedral Chimney way; the lanced end goes down and each new inner section down into respective section of Ceiling section goes OVER the outside of the previous proceeding flue pipe and locking outer stabilizer section installed ( Figure 23 ).
Note: If chimney extends more than 8' above Step 7. Secure flashing by nailing along the 3. Center outer locking section over outer flue perimeter into roof using 8d nails or equivalent roof surface, guy wires are also recommended. pipe. Push down until locking tabs are firmly fasteners.
FTF8 CHIMNEY COMPONENT Maximum offset of chimney system is 30°. Room Above Two offsets must not be assembled to form a CALCULATIONS F8FS30-2 60° offset. However, two sets of offset and 2" Min. Firestop Spacer Air Space return elbows may be used on a single flue The minimum installed height of the com- system, provided the total height of the sys- pleted fireplace system is 10' 6".
FTF8 VERTICAL ELEVATION CHART Height Of Number Of FTF8 Height Of Height Of Number Of FTF8 Height Of Chimney Only Chimney Lengths Chimney Only Chimney Only Chimney Lengths Chimney Only Inches Feet/Inches 12" 18" 36" 48" Inches Feet/Inches 12" 18" 36"...
Note: See Framing and Dimension Chart for the OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT sizes of the ceiling and roof openings. The size CONSIDERATIONS of the roof opening varies with the degree of pitch of the roof. Blower Kit Offset Elbow Assembly A Blower Kit model FBK-200 is available for use with these models.
This provision is intended for connection to a THIS FIREPLACE IS NOT INTENDED TO BE Combustion Air Actuator decorative gas appliance incorporating an au- USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR A FURNACE TO HEAT AN ENTIRE HOME. USE FOR SUPPLE- tomatic shut-off device and complying with MENTARY HEATING ONLY.
Glass Doors It is especially important to insulate between The hearth extension must extend 8" beyond the studs of an outside chase cavity and under both sides of the fireplace opening and 16" beyond the front ( Figure 45 ). Use a hearth the floor if the floor is above ground level.
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Answer using r = 0.51 x ⁵⁄₈" = 0.32 = ³⁄₈" A ³⁄₄" marble slab set in ¹⁄₂" mortar covers the ³⁄₈" thickness Micore will be required. brick, “R” for the marble and mortar becomes: Wall Shield Required Where Less Than 12" = 0.09 x ³⁄₄"...
FINISH TO YOUR TASTE INSTALLATION COMPONENTS There are a wide variety of “finished looks” for The following items are available for use in the these fireplaces, from formal wall decor with installation of this appliance. elaborate mantels to rustic wood paneling or warm brick facings.