FMI V)gM36 Owners Manual And Installation Manual

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Wood Burning Fireplace
oWner'S operaTion and inSTallaTion Manual
PFS
®
C
US
ICC-ES #ESR-2542
(V)gM36, (V)gM42 and
(V)gM50 SerieS and WcM-36g,
WcM-42g and WcM-50g
Wood Burning 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-CN/
ULC-S610-N87 standard as a FACTORY BUILT APPLI-
ANCE.
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 (V)gM36, (V)gM42 and (V)gM50 SerieS and WcM-36g, WcM-42g and WcM-50g Wood Burning 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.
  • 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" " " 22" " " " (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 " " 25" " " " (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

    SpeciFicaTionS Continued 50" MODELS " 24" 33" " " " (Ref.) " " " " " 50" HEARTH OUTSIDE 11" ACCESS 67" GAS LINE 58" 49" ACCESS 61" 30" " " 7" " 1" " 50" " 59" 13" 17" Figure 3 - 50"...
  • 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 HEARTH ExTENSION MANTELS A hearth extension projecting a minimum of A mantel may be installed if desired (see Figure 20" in front of and a minimum of 12" beyond 7). Woodwork such as wood trims, mantels or each side of fireplace opening is required to any other combustible material projecting from protect combustible floor construction in front...
  • 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"...
  • Page 13: Optional Gas Line Installation

    opTional gaS line inSTallaTion Gas line hook up should be done by your If you install a decorative gas appliance supplier or a qualified service person. (vented gas log), the decorative gas appliance Note: Before you proceed, make sure your must comply with the Standard for Decorative gas supply is turned off.
  • Page 14: Brick Installation

    Brick inSTallaTion BRICK PANEL INSTALLATION BRICK INSTALLATION Each brick housing is stamped with a number IMPORTANT: Installation of brick (full size bricks are not stamped). These num- should be done after the fire- bers will help identify the brick when installing. place is placed in a permanent It is important to install these bricks exactly as location.
  • Page 15 Brick inSTallaTion Continued HEARTH BRICK MATRIx IvORY FULL FULL FULL FULL F124 F124 (112140-01) (112140-05) ASH BRICK ASH BRICK FULL FULL FULL (120848-01) (120848-03) F012R F012W F126 FULL FULL F126 F124R F124W 120848 F125R F125W FULL FULL F125 F125 Ash Brick F126R F126W F128...
  • Page 16 Brick inSTallaTion Continued 36" FULL STACKED BRICK MATRIx F147 F147 F148 F148 F148 F148 LEFT REFRACTORY IvORY FULL FULL F036 F158 F158 F036 FULL FULL (112140-01) (112140-05) FULL FULL FULL FULL F036R F036W F143R F143W F036 FULL F158 F158 FULL F036 F144R F144W...
  • Page 17 Brick inSTallaTion Continued 42" FULL STACKED BRICK MATRIx LEFT REFRACTORY F156 F155 F017 F156 F017 F155 IvORY FULL FULL FULL FULL F033 F033 FULL FULL (112140-01) (112140-05) F032 FULL FULL F032 F158 F158 F017R F017W F032R F032W FULL FULL FULL FULL F033 F033...
  • Page 18 Brick inSTallaTion Continued 50" FULL STACKED BRICK MATRIx LEFT REFRACTORY F147 F147 IvORY F149 F148 F148 F148 F148 F149 FULL FULL FULL (112140-01) FULL (112140-05) F032 F158 F158 F032 F032R F032W FULL FULL FULL FULL F033 F033 F033R F033W F143R F143W F032 FULL...
  • Page 19 Brick inSTallaTion Continued 36" FULL HERRINGBONE BRICK MATRIx F074 F074 LEFT REFRACTORY IvORY FULL FULL (112140-01) (112140-05) F068R F068W F071R F071W F072R F072W F074R F074W F113R F113W F115R F115W F165R F165W F181R F181W F189R F189W S011R S011W F181 or F071 S011 F074 F074...
  • Page 20 Brick inSTallaTion Continued 42" FULL HERRINGBONE BRICK MATRIx LEFT REFRACTORY F074 F074 IvORY F120 FULL FULL (112140-01) (112140-05) F064R F064W F120 F068R F068W F072R F072W F074R F074W F120 F120R F120W F163R F163W F120 F169R F169W F175R F175W F176R F176W F176 F177R F177W F175 or F182...
  • Page 21 Brick inSTallaTion Continued 50" FULL HERRINGBONE BRICK MATRIx LEFT REFRACTORY F074 F074 IvORY FULL FULL F120 (112140-01) (112140-05) F064R F064W F120 F068R F068W F072R F072W F074R F074W F120 F120R F120W F163R F163W F169R F169W F120 F175R F175W F176R F176W F176 F177R F177W F182R...
  • Page 22 Brick inSTallaTion Continued 36" SPLIT STACKED BRICK MATRIx FULL S047 S046 FULL FULL S050 LEFT REFRACTORY S047 FULL S046 IvORY FULL FULL FULL FULL S050 (112140-02) (112140-06) S047 FULL S046 S043R S043W FULL FULL S050 S044R S044W S047 FULL S046 S045R S045W S046R...
  • Page 23 Brick inSTallaTion Continued 42" SPLIT STACKED BRICK MATRIx S050 S077 FULL FULL S076 FULL S046 LEFT REFRACTORY S050 FULL FULL IvORY S077 FULL FULL FULL S076 S046 (112140-02) (112140-06) S050 S077 FULL FULL S045R S045W S046R S046W S046 FULL S076 S050R S050W S050...
  • Page 24 Brick inSTallaTion Continued 50" SPLIT STACKED BRICK MATRIx S076 S046 FULL S077 FULL FULL S050 LEFT REFRACTORY S076 S046 FULL IvORY FULL FULL S050 S077 FULL FULL (112140-02) (112140-06) S076 S046 FULL S043R S043W S077 FULL FULL S050 S045R S045W S076 S046 FULL...
  • Page 25 Brick inSTallaTion Continued 36" SPLIT HERRINGBONE BRICK MATRIx LEFT REFRACTORY S003 IvORY FULL FULL (112140-02) (112140-06) S001R S001W S002R S002W S003R S003W S004R S004W S032R S032W S058R S058W S069R S069W S071R S071W S072R S072W S073R S073W S074R S074W S075R S075W S103R S103W F120R...
  • Page 26 Brick inSTallaTion Continued 42" SPLIT HERRINGBONE BRICK MATRIx LEFT REFRACTORY S003 S003 IvORY S087 FULL FULL S085 (112140-02) (112140-06) S001R S001W S085 S002R S002W S003R S003W S085 S004R S004W S032R S032W S085 S058R S058W S069R S069W S085 S071R S071W S072R S072W S085 S073R...
  • Page 27 Brick inSTallaTion Continued 50" SPLIT HERRINGBONE BRICK MATRIx LEFT REFRACTORY S003 S003 IvORY FULL FULL (112140-02) (112140-06) S001R S001W S002R S002W S003R S003W S004R S004W S007R S007W S067R S067W S093R S093W S097R S097W S098R S098W S099R S099W S105R S105W S106R S106W F120R F120W...
  • Page 28: Operating Fireplace

    Brick inSTallaTion Continued GROUTING INSTRUCTIONS Mixture should be a little higher than the brick surface. Material provided: 7. Using a trowel, remove excess grout mix- 1 or 2 - 10 lb. bags of cement (depending ture by moving trowel in the direction of on model) the joint.
  • Page 29: Glass Door Installation

    Brick inSTallaTion Continued INSTALLING FIREPLACE HOOD Screen AND SCREEN Fireplace Front Bracket 1. Mount screen rod brackets on left and right side of smoke shelf with #8 x 1/2" screws Smoke Shelf provided (see Figure 27, page 29). 2. Slide round end of screen rod into rings at top of screen.
  • Page 30: Door Adjustment

    glaSS door inSTallaTion Continued DOOR FRAME MODELS INSTALLING GLASS DOORS BDMO36E/G/C, BDMO42E/G/C AND Spring clips have been installed but some adjustments may be needed. Install the doors BDMO50E/G/C using the following steps: Installation 1. With bifold doors completely folded, insert 1.
  • Page 31: Operation And Maintenance Guidelines

    operaTion and MainTenance guidelineS Cleaning Glass GLASS DOORS Clean glass with any commercial glass Glass doors are optional with the fireplace. cleaner or soap and water. Do not use any When fireplace is in operation, doors must be abrasive material to clean glass. Do not clean fully opened or fully closed position only or a glass with any cool water if glass is still hot fire hazard may be created (see Figure 33).
  • Page 32 WARNING: Risk of fire! damper blade to automatically open. Pushing the handle forward and down will lock damper Replace grate with FMI PROD- blade closed (see Figure 34). UCTS, LLC grate only (see Parts, page 39). This grate has been...
  • Page 33: 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 heater ready. If so, contact FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at You can also visit our web site at 1-866-328-4537. www.fmiproducts.com.
  • Page 34: Parts

    parTS MODELS (v)GM36(SR,SI,HR,HI), (v)GM42(SR,SI,HR,HI), (v)GM50(SR,SI,HR,HI), WCM-36G, WCM-42G, WCM-50G 17/18 www.fmiproducts.com 122271-01D...
  • Page 35 parTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 33 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. Face Assembly • • • Firebox Bottom Assembly • •...
  • Page 36 parTS MODELS (v)GM36(SR,SI,HR,HI), (v)GM42(SR,SI,HR,HI), (v)GM50(SR,SI,HR,HI) This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 33 of this manual. All parts are Housing Panel Assemblies. For Brick part numbers see pages 15 thru 27. PART NO.
  • Page 37: Accessories

    acceSSorieS EMBER PROTECTOR - 20093 BDMO36E - 36" Ebony BDMO36G - 36" Pewter BDMO36C - 36" Oiled Bronze BDMO42E - 42" Ebony BDMO42G - 42" Pewter BDMO42C - 42" Oiled Bronze BDMO50E - 50" Ebony BDMO50G - 50" Pewter OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT FOR BDMO50C - 50"...
  • Page 38: Replacement And Accessory Parts

    replaceMenT and acceSSory parTS Continued 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 www.fmiproducts.com 122271-01D...
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