FMI 36R Series Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

36" open corner circulating (louvered) wood burning fireplace

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36" OPEN CORNER CIRCULATING (LOUVERED)
WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
PFS
®
C
US
ICC-ES #ESR-2542
OPEN CORNER WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE
(V)36R(S) Right Side Opening; (V)I36R(S) Right Side Opening (Fully Insulated)
(V)36L(S) Left Side Opening; (V)I36L(S) Left Side Opening (Fully Insulated)
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
fireplace or for use with a vented gas log approved to
ANS Z21.60, Z21.84 standards or for use with a vent-free
gas log heater approved to ANS Z21.11.2 standard. A FMI
PRODUCTS, LLC hood must be installed when using a
vent-free gas log set (see Accessories, page 16).
This wood burning fireplace complies with UL127-
CAN/ULS-S610-M87 standard as a FACTORY BUILT
APPLIANCE and is listed and tested by the PFS Cor-
poration.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
For more information, visit www.fmiproducts.com

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  • Page 1 fireplace or for use with a vented gas log approved to ANS Z21.60, Z21.84 standards or for use with a vent-free gas log heater approved to ANS Z21.11.2 standard. A FMI PRODUCTS, LLC hood must be installed when using a vent-free gas log set (see Accessories, page 16).
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    fireplace has been construction. This fireplace system requires tested for use with the insert. the utilization of FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s 8", double-wall, and snap lock flue pipe system. This fireplace is not intended to be Optional glass doors in several finishes are used as a substitute for a furnace available for this fireplace (see Replacement...
  • Page 3: Product Dimensions

    SAFETY Continued WARNING: Use solid wood WARNING: Always leave glass or processed solid fuel fire logs doors fully opened or fully closed only. When processed wood when operating fireplace. fuel fire logs are used, do not poke or stir the logs while they WARNING: Children and are burning.
  • Page 4: Fireplace Installation

    FIREPLACE INSTALLATION GLOSSARY WARNING: Do not pack air Flush Installation - type of installation spaces with insulation or any where front face of fireplace is even or level other material. Do not obstruct with wall. fireplace openings (ie. louvers, Chase Installation - type of installation where chimney is enclosed.
  • Page 5 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 5. Before securing fireplace to prepared For example, if the material selected has a K framing, ember protector (provided) must factor of 0.25, such as glass fiber, the following be placed between hearth extension (not formula would apply: supplied) and under bottom front edge 0.25 x 1.0"...
  • Page 6: Venting Installation

    FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Combustible Example 1: The face of a mantel, bookshelf, " Ref. Material etc. is made of combustible material and pro- trudes 2 " from the wall on which the fireplace is installed. The combustible material must be a Safe Zone for minimum of 4"...
  • Page 7 RT-8DM Round Termination "* Double Wall Chimney System RTL-8DM Round Termination "* The FMI PRODUCTS, LLC chimney system Round Termination " to RTT-8DM consists of 12", 18", 24" 36" and 48" snap lock with Slip Section "*...
  • Page 8 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Chimney weight above offset rests on return WARNING: The opening in the elbow. Straps must be securely nailed to rafters or joists (see Figure 13, details A & collar around the chimney at the B, page 9). top of the fireplace must not be Maximum length of pipe between supports obstructed.
  • Page 9 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued DETAIL A Screws or Staples (Min. of 8) Firestop Spacer DETAIL A Return Straps Elbow Ceiling DETAIL B Support Pipe 12S-8DM Straps Angle Existing Firestop Ceiling Frame DETAIL B Figure 15 - Firestop Spacer with Attic Figure 13 - Chimney Supports Space Above Ceiling FIRESTOP SPACERS (FS-8DM) Firestop spacers are required at each point...
  • Page 10 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued RT-8DM Effective Height of Termination Cap Maximum RT-8DM Effective Height of RT-8DM Effective Height of Height Termination Cap Termination Cap 15' Min. 14' Min. Height Height 2' Max 30E-8DM Pipe Length Standard Installation Alternate Installation Figure 17 - Typical Installation PENETRATING ROOF 19"...
  • Page 11 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued 5. Add next sections of pipe until end STORM COLLAR INSTALLATION penetrates roof line. Check to see that Place storm collar over pipe and slide down proper clearances are maintained. Extend until it is snug against the open edge of the chimney by adding sections of double wall flashing (see Figure 20).
  • Page 12: Optional Gas Line Installation

    VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Chase installations 10 FOOT RULE Instructions for chase installations are All chimney terminations must extend a mini- included with the chase style termination mum of 3' above the highest point where it chosen. In a multiple chase installation, be passes through the roof and must be at least sure to provide adequate distance between 2' above roof with a 10' horizontal span (see...
  • Page 13 OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION Continued Use only a 1/2" black iron pipe and appropri- ate fittings. WARNING: If the fireplace 1. Remove knockout indentation on refrac- has been used for wood burning, tory or firebrick wall located approximately the firebox and chimney must be 2"...
  • Page 14: Operation And Maintenance Guidelines

    Z21.11.2, can be installed in this fireplace. fireplace enclosure into living space. Note: An appropriate FMI PRODUCTS, LLC 1. Fireplace must be placed on a solid hood (see Replacement Parts and Accesso- continuous surface.
  • Page 15 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES Continued 4. Install a firestop spacer in chase at ceiling • The glass must be allowed to warm slowly level for safety and reduction of cold air and evenly. The tempered glass will with- movement (see Accessories, page 16). stand a gradual temperature rise to 550°...
  • Page 16: Technical Service

    You may have further questions about instal- You can also visit our web site at lation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, 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...
  • Page 17: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Note: Not all accessories are available for all models. CHIMNEY SUPPORT 12S-10DM ROOF FLASHING V6F-8DM 0 to 6/12 Pitch V12F-8DM 6/12 to 12/12 Pitch SQUARE TOP Starter Return TERMINATION Elbow Elbow ET-8DM, ETO-8DM SQUARE TOP DOUBLE WALL 30° ELBOW/OFFSET TERMINATION 30E-8DM WITH SLIP SECTION...
  • Page 18 ACCESSORIES Continued FAN KIT VCBK4C - Left VCBK4R - Right OUTSIDE AIR KIT FOR FLOOR INSTALLATION - AK4 HIGHT TEMPERATURE TOUCH-UP PAINT - 106583-01 (Not Shown) OUTSIDE AIR KIT FOR SIDE WALL INSTALLATION AK4F www.fmiproducts.com 54010F...
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