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WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND
INSTALLATION MANUAL
PFS
®
C
US
ICC-ES #ESR-2542
INDOOR WOOD BURNING (V)GM(36,42,50)(H,S)(I,R)A SERIES
INDOOR/OUTDOOR WOOD BURNING (V)JM(36,42,50)(H,S)(I,R)A
SERIES MASONRY FIREPLACES WITH INSULATION
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
Z21.60 or Z21.84 standards or for use with a vent-free gas
log heater approved to ANS Z21.11.2 standard.
This wood burning fireplace complies with UL127
CAN/ULC-S610-M87 standard as a FACTORY BUILT
FIREPLACES.
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 information, visit www.fmiproducts.com
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- Page 1 WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ® ICC-ES #ESR-2542 INDOOR WOOD BURNING (V)GM(36,42,50)(H,S)(I,R)A SERIES INDOOR/OUTDOOR WOOD BURNING (V)JM(36,42,50)(H,S)(I,R)A SERIES MASONRY FIREPLACES WITH INSULATION 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
• Due to high temperatures, the • This FMI PRODUCTS, LLC fireplace and its appliance should be located components are safe when installed accord- out of traffic and away from ing to this installation manual. Unless you use FMI PRODUCTS, LLC components, furniture and draperies. -
Page 3: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS 36" MODELS 29" " " " " 19" (Ref.) " " " " " 36" HEARTH 11" OUTSIDE AIR 67" ACCESS 61" 58" 49" GAS LINE 30" ACCESS " " 7" 1" " 36" " " 1" " 11" "... - Page 4 SPECIFICATIONS Continued 42" MODELS " " " " 23" " (Ref.) 29" " " " 42" HEARTH " 5/8" OUTSIDE 11" ACCESS 58" 67" 61" GAS LINE 49" ACCESS 30" " " 7" " " 42" " 1" 13" " 17"...
- Page 5 SPECIFICATIONS Continued 50" MODELS " 24" " " 23" " (Ref.) " " " " " 50" HEARTH OUTSIDE 11" ACCESS 67" GAS LINE 58" 49" ACCESS 61" 30" " " 7" " 1" " 50" " 59" 13" 17" Figure 3 - 50"...
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Page 6: Fireplace Installation
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION SELECTING LOCATION FRAMING 1. Frame opening for fireplace using dimen- To determine the safest and most efficient sions shown in Figures 4 and 5. location for the fireplace, you must take into 2. If fireplace is to be installed directly on consideration the following guidelines: carpeting, tile (other than ceramic) or any 1. - Page 7 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued MANTELS Note: For outdoor installations, fireplace enclosure must allow for adequate drainage A mantel may be installed if desired (see Figure and fresh air ventilation. It is recommended 7). Woodwork such as wood trims, mantels or that a sealed, corrosion resistant catch pan any other combustible material projecting from with provision for drainage be installed under front face must not be placed within 12"...
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Page 8: Venting Installation
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF CHIMNEY PIPE DOUBLE WALL CHIMNEY SYSTEM The FMI PRODUCTS, LLC chimney system consists of 12", 18", 24", 36" and 48" snap- Each double wall chimney section consists of a galvanized outer pipe, a stainless steel inner flue lock, double-wall pipe segments, planned pipe and a wire spacer. - Page 9 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Continue to assemble chimney sections as if properly locked. It is not necessary to add outlined above, making sure that both the screws to keep the chimney together (excep- inner and outer pipe sections are locked to- tion, see Figure 10).
- Page 10 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Return Return Elbow Elbow Return Offset Offset Elbow Elbow Elbow 6' Max. 6' Max. Ceiling Support Pipe Return 12S-12DM Return 6' Max. Elbow Elbow 6' Max. Offset Offset Elbow 6' Max. Elbow 6' Max. Offset Elbow Figure 12 - Typical Offset Terminations Screws or Staples FIRESTOP SPACERS (FS-10, Firestop...
- Page 11 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued FLASHING INSTALLATION (V6F-10DM 5. Add next sections of pipe until end penetrates roof line. Check to see that OR V12F-10DM) proper clearances are maintained. Extend Determine the flashing to be used with the roof chimney by adding sections of double wall opening chart.
- Page 12 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Terminations/Spark Arrestor The fireplace system must be terminated with the listed round top or chase terminations. In 18" any case, refer to the installation instructions Min. supplied with the termination. Typ. CAUTION: Do not seal open- ings on the rooftop flashing. Fol- low the installation instructions provided with the termination 24"...
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Page 13: Firebrick Wall Installation
FIREBRICK WALL INSTALLATION 2. Install the left and right firebrick walls. IMPORTANT: Installation of brick There is a bracket with 2 tabs on the should be done after the fire- bottom of each firebrick wall. Angle the place is placed in a permanent wall into the fireplace opening and into location. - Page 14 FIREBRICK WALL INSTALLATION Continued GROUTING INSTRUCTIONS 4. Install the rear firebrick wall last. Place the wall face side down on the hearth with the Material provided: bottom of the wall toward the rear of the Bag of cement firebox and the top toward the front of the Bag of sand fireplace.
- Page 15 4. Install other screen rod in same manner. provided. Rating Hole for Screen WARNING: Risk of fire! Re- Plate place grate with FMI PRODUCTS, LLC grate only (see Parts, page Leading 23). This grate has been de- Bricks signed to keep the operation of your fireplace safe and efficient.
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Page 16: Optional Gas Line Installation
OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION Gas line hook up should be done by your WARNING: Do not operate an supplier or a qualified service person. unvented gas log set in this fire- Note: Before you proceed, make sure your place with the chimney removed. gas supply is turned off. -
Page 17: Glass Door Installation
OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION Continued If you wish to install an unvented (vent-free) gas log set, only unvented gas log sets which WARNING: When using a have been found to comply with the standard decorative vented gas log, the for unvented room heaters, ANSI Z21.11.2 are damper must be removed or to be installed in this fireplace. -
Page 18: Operation And Maintenance Guidelines
GLASS DOOR INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING GLASS DOORS DOOR ADJUSTMENT Spring clips have been installed but some Remove doors and slightly loosen lower pivot adjustments may be needed. Install the doors clips and upper spring clips. Replace doors using the following steps: and fully close them. - Page 19 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES Continued OUTSIDE AIR AND DAMPER WARNING: Fireplaces HANDLE OPERATION equipped with glass doors The damper handle, which opens and closes should be operated only with the damper blade, is located in the upper front doors fully opened or doors fully face of the fireplace.
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Page 20: Parts
PARTS MODELS (V)GM(36,42,50)(H,S)(I,R)A SERIES AND (V)JM(36,42,50)(H,S)(I,R)A SERIES 16/17 www.fmiproducts.com 124378-01B... - Page 21 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 23 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. Face Assembly • • • • • • Firebox Bottom Assembly •...
- Page 22 PARTS MODELS (V)GM(36,42,50)(H,S)(I,R)A SERIES AND (V)JM (36,42,50)(H,S)(I,R)A SERIES Picture may vary from actual www.fmiproducts.com 124378-01B...
- Page 23 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 23 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 125116-01 Left Leading Brick 36" Red • • 125118-01 Left Leading Brick 42"/50"...
- Page 24 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 23 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 125116-03 Left Leading Brick 36" Ivory • • 125118-03 Left Leading Brick 42"/50"...
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Page 25: 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 26 ACCESSORIES Continued STORM COLLAR - SC2-1 OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT FOR SIDEWALL INSTALLATION - AK4 FIRESTOP SPACER - FS-10 AND 1100EFS-10DM ROOF FLASHING V6F-10DM - 0 to 6/12 Pitch V12F-10DM - 6/12 to 12/12 Pitch ROUND TOP TERMINATIONS RLT-12D AND RLT-12HT SQUARE CHASE-TOP TERMINATION - STL-12D AND STL-12DMP BLACK...
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