FMI MM33 Instructions Manual

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Models MM33, MM39, MM44, MM49 and MM63
IF FIRePlaCe Is To Be InsTalled dIReCTlY on anY CoMBUsTIBle MaTeRIal, a MeTal Base
Is ReQUIRed.
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 replacement 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 or Z21.84 standards. It has not been tested or approved for unvented gas logs.
This wood burning fireplace complies with UL127 standard as a FACTORY BUILT APPLIANCE.
WaRnInG: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury
or property damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For as-
sistance or additional information consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
InsTalleR: leave this manual with the appliance.
ConsUMeR: Retain this manual for future reference.
Do not store gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Masonry Firebox
saVe THIs BooK
For more information, visit www.fmiproducts.com
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  • Page 1 Instructions Masonry Firebox Models MM33, MM39, MM44, MM49 and MM63 IF FIRePlaCe Is To Be InsTalled dIReCTlY on anY CoMBUsTIBle MaTeRIal, a MeTal Base Is ReQUIRed. 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 replacement parts or accessory items when needed.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    • The FMI PRODUCTS, LLC warranty will be voided • Do not place clothing or other flammable ma- by and FMI PRODUCTS, LLC disclaims any re- terials on or near the appliance.
  • Page 3 Before Beginning the Installation GUIdelInes FoR Use: Read these instructions carefully before beginning All current and future users of FMI PRODUCTS, LLC the installation of this fireplace. Also, if installing an Fireplaces are charged with the responsibility for full ANSI Z21.60 or Z21.84 Decorative Gas Log, read knowledge of the information contained within this the gas log appliance manufacturer’s literature...
  • Page 4: Specifications

    speciFications 37" 23 ¼" 10" 21" 28" 23" 28 1/8" Ø 12" 33" 18 ½" SECTION A-A Ø4" OUTSIDE AIR ACCESS CAN BE INSTALLED 22" ON THE LEFT SIDE ALSO 4 ½" 54 ⅝" 30 ½" 24 ½" Figure 1: MM33 Fireplace Overall Dimensions 53 ¼"...
  • Page 5: Specifications

    speciFications Continued 4" 11" 21" 10" 28" 23" 4 ¼" Ø F SECTION H-H 4 ⅜" 63 ½" 40 ⅝" 32 ⅞" 7 ⅜" Fireplace Overall Dimensions Model MM39 43″ 39″ 29¼″ 27¾″ 38¾″ Ø12″ MM44 48″ 44″ 34¼″ 32¾″ 43¾″...
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    InTRodUCTIon We extend a warm welcome from all of us at FMI Internal Wall PRODUCTS, LLC, proud manufacturers of the Grand Corner Installation Meridian Fireplaces. Thank you for choosing FMI. Installation You may have thought long and hard before you chose the fireplace which would grace your home.
  • Page 7: Pre-Installation Preperation

    pre-installation preparation seleCTInG loCaTIon WaRnInG: do not pack required air spaces To determine the safest and most efficient location with insulation or other materials. for the fireplace, you must take into consideration the following guidelines: Minimum/Maximum Chimney Height for 1. The location must allow for proper clearances (see Residential Installation Figures 6 and Minimum height of chimney, measured from base of...
  • Page 8 pre-installation preparation Continued WaRnInG: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury. MAINTAIN THE 2" CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES ABOVE THE DOME.
  • Page 9 HEARTH EXTENSION * 8” 8” * Not provided as part of fireplace 1’-0” 1’-0” or sold by FMI PRODUCTS, LLC. Not provided as part of fireplace Figure 8: Corner Installation for Combustible Floor Systems 2” MIN. FROM REAR AND SIDES TO...
  • Page 10: Hearth Extension

    You are facing a potential fire hazard. FMI PROD- permits regarding your fireplace installation. UCTS, LLC cannot be responsible for the make-up...
  • Page 11 pre-installation preparation Continued 2” AIRSPACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES ON REAR AND SIDES OF UNIT. Figure 11: Non Combustible Floor Figure 12: Combustible Floor www.fmiproducts.com 125160-01A...
  • Page 12: Venting Installation

    FaCToRY BUIlT CHIMneY sYsTeMs tion cap to keep out small animals. The Grand Meridian is designed to be installed with FMI PRODUCTS, LLC Metal Chimney System. This Grand Meridian fireplace is intended as a supplemental heat source only. It is not intended as a primary heat source.
  • Page 13: Venting Installation

    CHIMneY PIPe 15" Galvanized The FMI PRODUCTS, LLC chimney system consists Outer Pipe of 12", 18", 24", 36" and 48" snap-lock, double-wall pipe segments, planned for maximum adaptability to individual site requirements.
  • Page 14 venting installation Continued asseMBlY and InsTallaTIon oF doUBle Wall CHIMneY sYsTeM Each double wall chimney section consists of a gal- vanized outer pipe, a stainless steel inner flue pipe Screws and a wire spacer. The pipe sections must be as- sembled independently as the chimney is installed.
  • Page 15 venting installation Continued PeneTRaTInG RooF Return Return Elbow Elbow To maintain a 2" clearance to the pipe on a roof with Return a pitch, a rectangular opening must be cut. Elbow Elbow Elbow 6' Max. 6' Max. 1. Determine center point through which pipe will Return Ceiling Support Return...
  • Page 16: Chase Installations

    venting installation Continued FlasHInG InsTallaTIon (V6F-10dM oR TeRMInaTIons/sPaRK aRResToR V12F-10dM) The fireplace system must be terminated with the Determine the flashing to be used with the roof open- listed round top or chase terminations. In any case, ing chart. Slide flashing over pipe until base is flat refer to the installation instructions supplied with the against roof.
  • Page 17: Optional Gas Line Installation

    24" Min. MasonRY (PReCasT) CHIMneY Figure 24 - Multiple Chase Installation Masonry Chimney may be used instead of the FMI 10 FooT RUle Chimney System. Parts come in 14" Diameter and All flue gas outlet chimney terminations must extend can be obtained by FMI PRODUCTS, LLC.
  • Page 18: Supporting Floor System

    supporting Floor system installation It is the ultimate responsibility of the installer to en- For floors supported by I-Joists, the method of an- sure that proper concrete slab supports are used. chorage is illustrated in Figures 27 and 28, page 19. Figure 31, page 20 illustrates the general arrange- WaRnInG to the licensed design professional ment of anchorage to floor framing.
  • Page 19 L + 0.5D is permitted to be substituted for the deflection resulting from L + D. Note that FMI PRODUCTS, LLC cannot accept responsibility for structural floor support details. All drawings are presented as mere illustrations to indicate the presence of the underlying floor system. It is the responsibility of the general contractor/installer to consult with a local licensed design professional for guidance in building a proper floor support system.
  • Page 20: Combustible Floor Installation

    supporting Floor systems installation Continued 4" Model MM33 32 ¾" 10" MM39 38 ¾" MM44 43 ¾" MM49 48 ¾" MM63 62 ¾" Figure 29 - Anchorage Dimensions Figure 30 - Hardware exaMPle onlY 2” min Fireplace clearance outline 10” seCTIon VIeW RoTaTed 90CW Figure 31 - Typical Anchorage Layout...
  • Page 21: Combustible Floor Installation

    combustible Floor installation Continued MaTeRIals InClUded: A layer of 1" thick Insulation Blanket (Included) is re- quired on the top and mid-section of the Metal Base • 8 - ⅜" Rebar x 12" Long as shown in Figure 33. The required sizes are shown •...
  • Page 22: Fireplace Installation

    The parts of the fireplace • 8 - ⅜" Rebar x 28" Long are made of FMI’s incredibly strong blend of specialty • 8 - ⅜" Rebar x 12" Long cement and a light weight aggregate.
  • Page 23 Fireplace installation Continued you can nudge them in between openings to achieve Left Side Hearth 3 the precision you need in making component adjust- ments. Once you have removed any shims, you will Center Hearth 2 want to cover any gaps that may have resulted with the mortar.
  • Page 24 Fireplace installation Continued Apply mortar 6) Assemble the first layer as shown in Figure 38 Begin with the smallest and 39. Continue to the next layer sides and rear rear wall to the right pieces, keeping components moist, mixing mortar as side as shown below.
  • Page 25 Fireplace installation Continued 7) Insert 28" long rebar (8 total, included with fire- Downdraft place) vertically through the cells, into the holes in Diverter the hearth, adjacent to the rebar and/or all-thread sticking up from the hearth (Figure 42). Mix approxi- mately 2 cu.
  • Page 26 Fireplace installation Continued NOTE: Although you are cautioned to use mortar 13) MM63 onlY: Position Middle Domes so that sparingly because it does have such holding power, outer faces are flush to the lower dome as shown you should look over the firebox assembly at the end in Figure 46.
  • Page 27 Fireplace installation Continued Dome Top center of chimney hole is offset towards the rear. 10" 13 ½" MM33 Center of chimney hole is offset towards the rear. 10" 12 ½" MM39,44,49 Center of chimney holes are offset towards the rear. 10"...
  • Page 28 WaRnInG: do not interchange chimney parts Secure with four 1/4" x with any other parts except those specifically 1-1/4"masonry required by FMI PRodUCTs, llC otherwise a fastener. potential hazardous condition may be created. 1" ceramic fiber blanket under Anchor Plate.
  • Page 29: Firebrick Installation

    You can obtain pre-fabricated Modu- CUsToM FIReBRICK lInInG lar Firebrick Liner from FMI PRODUCTS, LLC (see Custom Firebrick lining is can be obtained by FMI Accessories on page 33) or custom firebrick lining PRODUCTS, LLC. If a custom firebrick pattern is can be installed.
  • Page 30: Operation And Maintenance

    The fireplace Fireplace Front grate can be obtained from FMI PRODUCTS, LLC (see Accessories on page 33) or if choosing an alter- nate, it must be sized to 50% of the hearth maximum.
  • Page 31 operation and maintenance guidlines Continued Second Lighting – Start the fire slowly and gradually kindling, then the softer wood and finally, the harder as you did with the first lighting, but this time you can wood logs. As the fire burns, you can carefully lay ad- burn up to ten pounds of firewood, probably four to ditional logs on the flame, but make sure you place five logs that are 3"...
  • Page 32: Technical Service

    If this product is missing a part or has a broken com- When calling, have ready: ponent, please do not return it to the store. Call FMI • your name PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866-328-4537 to answer • your address questions and replace parts under warranty.
  • Page 33: Accessories

    Purchase these accessories from your local dealer. MoRTaR - 50 lB BUCKeT If they can not supply these accessories, call FMI MM525 PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866-328-4537 for referral information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual.
  • Page 34 accessories Continued doUBle Wall PIPe sToRM CollaR 12-12DM, 18-12DM, 24-12DM, 36-12DM AND 48-12DM SC2-1 30° oFFseT and ReTURn 30E-12DM FIResToP sPaCeR FS-10 RooF FlasHInG V6F-10DM - 0 TO 6/12 PITCH V12F-10DM - 6/12 TO 12/12 PITCH RoUnd ToP TeRMInaTIons RLT-12D CHIMneY sUPPoRT 12S-12DM sQUaRe CHase-ToP TeRMInaTIon...
  • Page 35 accessories Continued MasonRY (PReCasT) CHIMneY 14" dIaMeTeR MCLS814K - 12 Sections, 8" each (8 ft total) MCLS814P - 6 Sections, 8” each (4 ft total) MCL814 - Inner Liner MCS814 - Outer Liner MCL414 - Inner Liner, 4" High (Starter) MCSBL814 - Brick Ledge MCSOS814 - Offset Elbow Section MC14AP - Anchor Plate / Damper...
  • Page 36: Parts

    parts Models MM39, MM44 and MM49 non-Combustible Floor systems Combustible Floor systems see Page 16 thru 18 for combustible floor and framing anchoring illustrations. www.fmiproducts.com 125160-01A...
  • Page 37 parts This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual. ITeM P/n ITeM P/n desCRIPTIon desCRIPTIon MFP39-1 HEARTH (Left or MFP39-9 DOME TOP Ø12" MFP44-1 Right) MFP44-9...
  • Page 38 parts Models MM33 Combustible Floor systems non-Combustible Floor systems see Page 16 thru 18 for combustible floor and framing anchoring illustrations. www.fmiproducts.com 125160-01A...
  • Page 39 DOME REAR - LOWER MFP33-6 LINTEL MFP33-7 DOME SIDE - LOWER MFP33-8 DOME SIDE - MIDDLE MFP33-9 DOME TOP FOR 12″ FMI PIPE MFP33-10 DOME FRONT/REAR - MIDDLE 125086-01 RATING PLATE MM12AP* Ø12″ DAMPER / ANCHOR PLATE 125179-01 INSULATION BLANKET †...
  • Page 40 parts Models MM63 Combustible Floor systems non-Combustible Floor systems see Page 16 thru 18 for combustible floor and framing anchoring illustrations. www.fmiproducts.com 125160-01A...
  • Page 41 DOME REAR - LOWER MFP63-6 LINTEL MFP63-7 DOME SIDE - LOWER & UPPER MFP63-8 DOME SIDE - MIDDLE MFP63-9F DOME TOP FOR DUAL 12″ FMI PIPE (2 PIECES) 1 set MFP63-10 DOME FRONT/REAR - MIDDLE MFP63-11 DOME FRONT/REAR - UPPER 125086-01 RATING PLATE MM12AP* Ø12″...
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  • Page 44: Warranty

    If a component is found to be defective under the terms of this warranty, the party this warranty is extended to shall notify FMI PRODUCTS, LLC, 2701 S. Harbor Blvd. Santa Ana, CA 92704 in writing, by registered mail, within thirty (30) days following the discovery of the defect within the warranty period.

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