FMI VUM Series Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Unvented vent-free universal firebox

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INDOOR VENT FREE (V)UM(36,42,50)(H,S)(I,R)A SERIES
INDOOR/OUTDOOR VENT FREE (V)QM(36,42,50)(H,S)(I,R)A SERIES
MASONRY FIREBOX WITH INSULATION
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-
fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
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For more information, visit www.fmiproducts.com
UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)
UNIVERSAL FIREBOX
OWNER'S OPERATION AND
INSTALLATION MANUAL

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  • Page 1 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) UNIVERSAL FIREBOX OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ® INDOOR VENT FREE (V)UM(36,42,50)(H,S)(I,R)A SERIES INDOOR/OUTDOOR VENT FREE (V)QM(36,42,50)(H,S)(I,R)A SERIES MASONRY FIREBOX WITH INSULATION WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, al- teration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual for correct in- stallation and operational procedures. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. WARNING: Carefully review the instructions sup- plied with the decorative type unvented room heater for the minimum fireplace size requirement.
  • Page 3 Replace hood with Avoid any drafts that alter burner FMI PRODUCTS, LLC model flame patterns. Ceiling fans can 109511-01 50", 109511-02 42", create drafts that alter burner or 109511-03 36" only. This hood flame patterns.
  • Page 4: Local Codes

    LOCAL CODES Install and use firebox with care. Follow all State of Massachusetts: The installation local codes. In the absence of local codes, must be made by a licensed plumber use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*.
  • Page 5: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 36" MODELS " 29" " 19" (Ref.) " " " " " 36" HEARTH " " 50" 30" " 7" " " " 36" " " " Figure 1 - 36" Models (V)UM36(H,S)(I,R)A and (V)QM36 (H,S)(I,R)A Series www.fmiproducts.com 124382-01B...
  • Page 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Continued 42" MODELS " " 23" " (Ref.) " " " " " 42" HEARTH " " 50" 30" " 7" " " " 42" " " 13" Figure 2 - 42" Models (V)UM42 (H,S)(I,R)A and (V)QM42 (H,S)(I,R)A Series www.fmiproducts.com 124382-01B...
  • Page 7 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Continued 50" MODELS " " 23" " (Ref.) " " " " " 50" HEARTH " " 50" 30" " " " 7" " 50" " " 13" Figure 3 - 50" Models (V)UM50 (H,S)(I,R)A AND (V)QM50 (H,S)(I,R)A Series www.fmiproducts.com 124382-01B...
  • Page 8: Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Unusually tight construction is defined as WARNING: This heater shall construction where: not be installed in a room or space a. walls and ceilings exposed to the out- unless the required volume of in- side atmosphere have a continuous door combustion air is provided water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm (6 x 10...
  • Page 9 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued 1. Determine the volume of the space (length If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the x width x height). maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the Length x Width x Height =__________cu. ft. space is an unconfined space.
  • Page 10: Installation

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation Ventilated Outlet grills or ducts. You must provide two perma- Attic nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling Outlet and one within 12" of the floor. Connect these To Attic items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors.
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION CLEARANCES Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation WARNING: Maintain the If placing custom mantel above built-in fire- box, you must meet the minimum allowable minimum clearances. If you clearance between mantel shelf and top of can, provide greater clearances firebox opening shown in Figure 7.
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued 3. Carefully set firebox in front of rough NOTICE: If your installation does opening with back of firebox inside wall not meet the minimum clear- opening. ances shown, you must do one 4. Carefully insert firebox into rough opening. of the following: 5.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued WARNING: Use only non- combustible mortar or adhe- Cabinet sives when overlapping the front Mantel facing with noncombustible facing material. Gas Line INSTALLING FIREBOX USING Access Hole OPTIONAL CUSTOM BUILT (Either Side MANTELS of Firebox) Piping WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must install firebox.
  • Page 14: Firebrick Wall Installation

    FIREBRICK WALL INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: Installation of brick 3. Secure the firebrick wall using 2 of the retainers provided. The bracket will slip should be done after the fire- underneath the metal lip on the top of the place is placed in a permanent wall and screw into the inner dome of the location.
  • Page 15 FIREBRICK WALL INSTALLATION Continued GROUTING INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLING FIREPLACE HOOD AND SCREENS Material provided: Bag of cement 1. Attach hood to firebox using screws pro- vided (see Figure 16). Bag of sand 1. Slide round end of screen rod into rings at Material required: top of screen.
  • Page 16: Gas Line Installation

    GAS LINE INSTALLATION CAUTION: All gas piping WARNING: A qualified ser- and connections must be tested vice person must connect heater for leaks after the installation to gas supply. Follow all local codes. is completed. After ensuring that the gas valve is on, apply IMPORTANT: See Connecting to Gas Supply soap and water solution to all in your log set owner’s manual for details on...
  • Page 17: Technical Service

    You may have further questions about in- When calling please have your model and se- stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. rial numbers of your fireplace ready. If so, contact FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at You can also visit our web site at 1-866-328-4537. www.fmiproducts.com.
  • Page 18: Parts

    PARTS MODELS (V)UM(36,42,50)(H,S)(I,R)A SERIES AND (V)QM(36,42,50)(H,S)(I,R)A SERIES 15/16 15/16 www.fmiproducts.com 124382-01B...
  • Page 19 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. Face Assembly • • • • • • Firebox Bottom Assembly •...
  • Page 20 PARTS MODELS MODELS (V)UM(36,42,50)(H,S)(I,R)A SERIES AND (V)QM(36,42,50)(H,S)(I,R)A SERIES Picture may vary from actual www.fmiproducts.com 124382-01B...
  • Page 21 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 125116-01 Left Leading Brick 36" Red • • 125118-01 Left Leading Brick 42"/50"...
  • Page 22 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 125116-03 Left Leading Brick 36" Ivory • • 125118-03 Left Leading Brick 42"/50"...
  • Page 23 NOTES _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ www.fmiproducts.com 124382-01B...
  • Page 24: Warranty

    FMI PRODUCTS, LLC’s liability is limited to the purchase price of the product, and FMI PRODUCTS, LLC shall not be liable for any other damages whatsoever under any circumstances including indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

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