FMI VDVC36 Owner's Installation Instructions Manual

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DIRECT-VENT CHASSIS
OWNER'S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PFS
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MODELS (V)DVC36(B)(H) AND (V)DVC42(B)(H)
FOR USE WITH DVM SERIES BURNER MODULES
Installation and service must be performed by a quali-
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For more information, visit www.fmiproducts.com

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  • Page 1 DIRECT-VENT CHASSIS OWNER’S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ® MODELS (V)DVC36(B)(H) AND (V)DVC42(B)(H) FOR USE WITH DVM SERIES BURNER MODULES Installation and service must be performed by a quali- For more information, visit www.fmiproducts.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information ..........2 Venting Installation Instructions ......7 Local Codes............3 Replacement Parts ..........16 ........... 3 Technical Service..........17 Product Features ..........3 Accessories ............17 Pre-Installation Preparation ......... 4 Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List..18 Location of Termination Cap ........
  • Page 3: Local Codes

    SAFETY INFORMATION PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Continued Upper Louver Flue Collar Panel Nailing Flange Glass Door Assembly Lower Louver Panel National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. Switch Bracket for Optional Remote and Blower Figure 1 - Direct-Vent Fireplace PRODUCT FEATURES LOCAL CODES National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*. Accessories www.fmiproducts.com 118197-01D...
  • Page 4: Pre-Installation Preparation

    PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Flush with a wall Through exterior wall enclosed in a chase Corner installation Figure 2 - Common Fireplace Locations 29" (36") " (42") " (36") " (42") 41" (36") 48" (42") Figure 3 - Fireplace Bottom Dimensions Vent www.fmiproducts.com 118197-01D...
  • Page 5 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION 15" " " Continued " tended for use as supplemental " 41" Nailing " Nailing Tabs Tabs " 36" Models " " " " " 48" Nailing " Nailing Tabs Tabs " 42" Models Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Corner Accessories Installation Wall...
  • Page 6: Location Of Termination Cap

    LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP Fixed Openable Fixed Closed Closed Openable TERMINATION CAP GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA AIR SUPPLY INLET (TERMINATION PROHIBITED) A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or I = clearance to service regulator vent outlet [*72" (182.9 cm) balcony [*12"...
  • Page 7: Venting Installation Instructions

    VENTING INSTALLATION WARNING: Read all instruc- INSTRUCTIONS tions completely before at- removable for vent inspection and vent assembly must be vented WARNING: Vent pipe air space clearances to combustibles www.fmiproducts.com 118197-01D...
  • Page 8 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued IMPORTANT: Female Locking Male Lugs Slots Figure 8 - Vent Pipe Connections Vent Opening Combustible Wall " Inside Framing " " (Framing Detail) Vent Opening Noncombustible Wall " Note: Center of IMPORTANT: Hole Figure 9 - Vent Opening Requirements www.fmiproducts.com 118197-01D...
  • Page 9 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Vent Cap WARNING: Do not recess Wood Screw Figure 10 - Installing Horizontal Vent Cap (Noncombustible Exterior) Note: Cut Siding Away to Fit Standoff Standoff Wood Screw Vent Apply Mastic Screws to All Four Sides Pipe: Figure 11 - Installing Siding Standoff (Combustible Exterior Wall) Interior Wall...
  • Page 10 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Minimum Pipe Siding Standoff Overlap 1 " Direct-Vent Adjustable Pipe Horizontal Screws Pipe 12" Max. 45° Elbow High Wind Square Wall Termination Firestop Wall Firestop Maintain 1" Minimum Air Space Around High Wind Outer Pipe When Square Termination Termination Penetrating a Wall...
  • Page 11 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Not to Exceed (H) Limits Square Termination 90° Elbow Wall 90° Elbow 12" Min. Not to Exceed (H) Limits Firestop Square As Required Termination for (V), See Chart for 45° Elbow Pipe Section Required Wall Firestop Required 45°...
  • Page 12 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued 45° Elbow 5' min. 2' max. 6' max. 6' min. 4' max. 12' max. 7' min. 6' max. 18' max. 8' min. 8' max. 20' max. 20' max. 8' max. 20' max. 5' min. 6' max. 6' min.
  • Page 13 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued Note: Note: Note: Roof Flashing Wall Strap If area above is an attic space or insulated 45° Elbow If area above is a living space, install Ceiling Firestop Figure 19 - Offset with Wall Strap and 45° Elbows Figure 20 - Installing Firestop www.fmiproducts.com...
  • Page 14 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued 5' min. 2' max. 6' min. 4' max. 7' min. 6' max. 8' min. 8' max. 20' max. 8' max. 45° Elbow Note: Note: Note: Install restrictor into inner collar of Figure 21 - Vertical Venting with Two Horizontal Runs (Vertical Round High Wind Termination Shown) 5' min.
  • Page 15 VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued V = 40' max. Note: Install restrictor into Note: Install inner collar of restrictor into inner collar of shown. shown. 45° Elbow 45° Elbow Figure 24 - Vertical Venting 5' min. 6' max. (Vertical Round High Wind Termination 6' min.
  • Page 16: Replacement Parts

    VENTING INSTALLATION Wall Firestop, 45° Elbow) INSTRUCTIONS Number Description HHT-58 High Wind Round Horizontal Continued Termination Kit, Galvanized HTS-58 Horizontal Square Termination, Galvanized HTKS-58 Horizontal Square Termination Kit (Includes: Square Termination, Wall Firestop, 45° Elbow) Number Description VT-58 Vertical Round Termination, P58-6 6"...
  • Page 17: Technical Service

    REPLACEMENT PARTS Continued RLD42 TECHNICAL SERVICE LT42P ACCESSORIES All accessories may PT42 PT42P www.fmiproducts.com 118197-01D...
  • Page 18: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List

    ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN www.fmiproducts.com 118197-01D...
  • Page 19 PARTS LIST Replacement Parts Firebox Assembly Face Weldment 108010-01 108328-01 Door Assembly — 108328-02 Door Assembly (V Models Only) 108011-01 108331-01 Top Louver Assembly 108011-02 108331-02 Bottom Louver Assembly Fireplace Top Fireplace Top Insulation Fireplace Surround 109082-01 109082-02 Heat Shield 24460 24460 Gas Conduit Assembly...
  • Page 20 WARRANTY KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model ( ) _____________________________ Serial No. ( ) __________________________ Date Purchased __________________________ FMI PRODUCTS, LLC LIMITED WARRANTIES New Products Standard Warranty: Factory Reconditioned Products Limited Warranty: Terms Common to All Warranties 2701 S. Harbor Blvd. Santa Ana, CA 92704...

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