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See-Thru wood Burning Fireplace owner’S operaTion and inSTallaTion Manual ® Models (V)3612ST 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.
• This FMI PRODUCTS, LLC fireplace and its components are safe when installed accord- ing to this installation manual. Use only FMI This fireplace is not intended to...
SaFeTy WARNING: Always leave Continued glass doors fully opened or fully closed when operating WARNING: Use solid wood fireplace. or processed solid fuel fire logs only. When processed wood WARNING: Children and fuel fire logs are used, do not adults should be alerted to the poke or stir the logs while they hazards of high surface tempera- are burning.
Fireplace inSTallaTion SELECTING LOCATION Spacers on Sides of Fireplace 2" (5 cm) Min. Clearance Provide Required 1" (2.5 cm) To determine the safest and most efficient From Pipe to Combustibles Clearance location for the fireplace, you must take into consideration the following guidelines: 1.
Fireplace inSTallaTion Continued 2. If fireplace is to be installed directly on carpeting, tile (other than ceramic) or any combustible material other than wood flooring, fireplace must be installed upon a metal or wood panel extending full width and depth of fireplace. 3.
Fireplace inSTallaTion Continued the front face must not be placed within 9" of fireplace opening. Combustible materials above and projecting more than 1 " from the fireplace front face (see Figure 11) must not be placed less than 12" from effective opening of the fireplace (NFPA 8 "...
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Figure 13 - Outside Air Kit Installation WARNING: The opening in the CHIMNEY PIPE collar around the chimney at the The FMI PRODUCTS, LLC chimney is a top of the fireplace must not be snap-lock, double-wall pipe. It consists of a obstructed. Never use blown insula- stainless steel inner flue pipe(s), a galvanized tion to fill the chimney enclosure.
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VenTing inSTallaTion 2" (5.1cm) Minimum Continued Maximum length of pipe between supports Angled Firestop is 6' of angle run. Maximum of two 6' angle 2" (5.1cm) run sections per chimney system (see Figure Minimum 9, page 8). Ceiling 12S-12DM Support Support Required Straps...
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VenTing inSTallaTion Uncommon circumstances such as neigh- boring hills, tall trees, or strong wind areas Continued can cause down drafts in chimney system. Existing In such cases, going beyond the minimum Ceiling recommended height would be preferable to Frame provide a better draw. The fireplace height approved for any chim- Firestop ney run with this fireplace system is 40 feet...
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VenTing inSTallaTion Storm Overlap Collar Continued Shingles Top Flashing and Sides Only PENETRATING ROOF Cone To maintain a 2" clearance to pipe on a roof with Nail Only a pitch, a rectangular opening must be cut. Outer Perimeter 1. Determine the center point through which of Flashing pipe will penetrate roof.
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VenTing inSTallaTion FINISHING FIREPLACE Continued Combustible materials, such as wallboard, gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, RLT-12D Stainless etc. may make direct contact with sides and Inner Flue Chase top around the fireplace face. It is important Pipe that combustible materials do not overlap the Screen face itself.
opTional gaS line inSTallaTion refractory cement or commercial furnace WARNING: A qualified cement, Install the gas appliance or cap service person must connect off gas line if desired. fireplace to gas supply. Follow CAUTION: All gas piping all local codes. and connections must be tested for leaks after the installation NOTICE: Before you proceed, make sure your...
WARNING: If the fireplace has been used for wood burning, Note: An appropriate FMI PRODUCTS, LLC the firebox and chimney must be hood (see Replacement and Accessory Parts, cleaned of soot, creosote and...
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