FMI MM39 Instructions Manual
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WARNING:
If the information in these instructions is
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
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.
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Do not touch any electrical switch; do
not use any phone in your building.
•
Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor's phone and 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 qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
Do not store gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Installer: Leave these instructions with the consumer.
Consumer: Retain for future reference.
Vent Free Universal Masonry Firebox
Models MM39/44/49VF
This appliance is only for use with the type
of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with
other gases, unless a certified kit is used.
IMPORTANT:
CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING
INSTALLATION OF THIS FIREPLACE.
This firebox has been tested and approved by PFS
under ANSI Z21.91 for use with any ANSI Z21.11.2
approved gas logs.
FOR USE ONLY WITH A LISTED GAS-FIRED UNVENTED
DECORATIVE ROOM HEATER NOT TO EXCEED 40,000
BTU/HR
DO NOT BUILD A WOOD FIRE.
Carefully review the instructions supplied with the decorative
type unvented room heater for the minimum fireplace size
requirement.
DO NOT INSTALL AN APPLIANCE IN THlS FIREBOX
UNLESS THlS FIREBOX MEETS THE MINIMUM
DIMENSIONS REQUIRED FOR THE INSTALLATION.
Instructions
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Report No. 08-154
ICC Evaluation Services
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- Page 1 Instructions Vent Free Universal Masonry Firebox Models MM39/44/49VF WARNING: IMPORTANT: READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS If the information in these instructions is CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING not followed exactly, a fire or explosion INSTALLATION OF THIS FIREPLACE. may result causing property damage, This firebox has been tested and approved by PFS personal injury or death.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Fireplace Parts Diagram ..................Pg. 2 Fireplace Parts List ....................Pg. 3 General Information ....................Pg. 4 Safety Information ....................Pg. 5 Location ........................Pg. 6 Supporting Floor Systems ..................Pg. 6 ~ 7 Grand Meridian Weight Determinations ..............Pg. 8 Clearances ......................Pg. 9,10 Air for Combustion and Ventilation ................Pg. 10,11 Important Pre-installation Information ..............Pg. 12 Fireplace Assembly Procedures ................Pg. 13 ~ 15 Gas Piping Installation .................... Pg. 15 Electrical Line Feed ....................Pg. 15 Firebrick Liner Installation ..................Pg. 16 Initial Fireplace Operation ..................Pg. 16 Technical Service .................... -
Page 3: Fireplace Parts Diagram
Fireplace Parts Diagram Figure 1 Exploded Diagram 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. -
Page 4: Fireplace Parts List
MM39/44/49VF Fireplace Parts List ITEM DESCRIPTION MFP39-1 MFP44-1 HEARTH (Left or Right) MFP49-1 MFP39-2 MFP44-2 REAR WALL MFP49-2 MFP39-3 MFP44-3 SIDE WALL MFP49-3 MFP39-3A MFP44-3A SIDE WALL with 4” hole for Air Kit MFP49-3A MFP39-5 MFP44-5 DOME REAR - LOWER MFP49-5 MFP39-6 MFP44-6 LINTEL MFP49-6 MFP39-7 MFP44-7 DOME SIDE - LOWER MFP49-7 MFP39-9 MFP44-9 DOME TOP MFP49-9 125122-01 RATING PLATE #3 REBAR (Ø3/8”) x 36”... -
Page 5: General Information
General Information Product Overview Introduction Grand Meridian fireplaces are designed as Factory Built - Field We extend a warm welcome from all of us at FMI Assembled Fireplaces to be installed on both combustible and PRODUCTS, LLC proud manufacturers of the Grand Meridian non-combustible floor systems. They have been extensively Fireplaces. tested to perform with excellent results in this environment. Thank you for Choosing FMI PRODUCTS, LLC. You may have thought long and hard before you chose the Attention: Be advised that all the illustrations in this manual fireplace which would grace your home. Rest assured that are for general reference only. They are not drawn to scale. every component of the Fireplace has been tested to ensure Actual design elements will vary from case to case. Pay long-term durability. attention to specified minimum clearances as they relate to combustible materials. Before Beginning the Installation Read these instructions carefully before beginning the installation of this Vent-Free fireplace. Also read the gas log appliance manufacturer’s literature regarding sizing and suitability for installation into this Enclosure prior to installation. Statement of Intended Use: The Grand Meridian Vent-Free Universal Masonry Fireplace is a modular refractory masonry unit designed for field assembly. The firebox is constructed using pre-cast, interlocking refractory blocks. The blocks are then secured to each other using Mortar. The system includes all parts necessary for the assembly of a complete masonry vent-free decorative gas log enclosure. -
Page 6: Safety Information
Safety Information The Vent free decorative gas log set must have an DANGER oxygen depletion sensor (ODS) pilot light safety system. Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to The ODS shuts down the fireplace if not enough fresh air is available. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, death! page 8. If the fireplace keeps shutting off, see appliance manufacturers’ troubleshooting instructions. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide 9. Do not run fireplace poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, or • Where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored. nausea. If you have these signs, the fireplace may not be •... -
Page 7: Location
Projected installations can extend any distance into the room. Location A projection may be ideal for a new addition on an existing, finished wall. Note: You may need to provide combustion and ventilation air from an outside source to adequately satisfy local codes so Corner installations make use of space that may not normally avoid installing a combustion air inlet where the opening could be used and provides a wider and more efficient range for heat be blocked by snow, bushes or other obstacles. Note that the disbursement. access for outside air inlet is located on the right hand side of the fireplace. An internal wall installation provides a discreet option for room separation and can also be ideal as an addition to an Figure 3 existing wall. - Page 8 For conventional framing, where the floor joists are parallel Figure 6 with the sides of the firebox, the addition of floor joists to align with the anchor brackets allows the brackets to be directly I-Joist Anchoring connected to the floor joists. Top View Note that additional floor joists may be required to support the weight of the firebox and chimney. Where the floor joists run parallel to the front of the firebox, anchorage can be accomplished in like manner as shown in Figure 5 using blocking between the Simpson Example Only floor joist. Strong-Tie A-35 or For floors supported by I-Joists, the method of anchorage is equivalent illustrated in Figures 6 and 7. Figure 10 illustrates the general arrangement of anchorage to floor framing.
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Page 9: Grand Meridian Weight Determinations
S or W D +L I/360 I/240 Floor Members For wood structural members having a moisture content of less than 16 per cent at time of installation and used under dry conditions, the deflection resulting from 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. Figure 8 Figure 9 4" Model 10"... -
Page 10: Clearances
Clearances Figure 11 The Importance of Clearances Warning to the structural engineer and/or building contractor: It is your responsibility to be certain that the Grand Meridian Fireplace can be properly supported by the combustible floor system on which the fireplace will rest. Be advised that this engineering equation will be in addition to any live or dead NON- weights that the floor has to carry. -
Page 11: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
Interior Wall Materials: Air for Combustion and Ventilation Wall materials, such as drywall, should be set flush with Energy efficient homes require homes to be airtight but at the the rough front face of the Vent-Free fireplace. This will allow same time provide sufficient fresh air to breathe. Fresh air for placement of required non-combustible surround material in enters the home through air conditioning duct vents, around such a way that the surround material can lay flat against the doors and windows but also must provide enough fresh air for finished wall surface and also align with the leading edge of the... - Page 12 Unconfined Space 4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support with An unconfined space has a minimum total air volume of the actual amount of Btu/Hr used. 50 cu.ft. (cubic feet) for each 1,000 Btu/Hr input rating of all appliances in the total space (cu.ft. = length x width x height _________ Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support) of space). Include adjoining rooms only if there are doorless _________ Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used) passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms. If the Btu...
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Page 13: Important Pre-Installation Information
Modular you previously place. This is to be expected – it means the firebrick panels are also available from FMI PRODUCTS, LLC. two pieces have properly bonded -- and you will want to swipe the excess away with a trowel. It is never intended that the surfaces of the components are to be completely Additional Materials Required: covered with mortar. -
Page 14: Fireplace Assembly Procedures
Fireplace Assembly Procedures Hearth section shown prepared Figure 18 for Right Side position TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION: • One 4 ft. level • Roto-hammer with ½” drill bit • Drill motor with mixer blade to mix Mortar • Two empty 5 gallon buckets to mix Mortar • One wheelbarrow and shovel to mix concrete • Grout bag 1/2” MORTAR • Triangular masonry trowel BEAD TYPICAL APPLY MORTAR • Rubber hammer BEAD TO ALL 1/2” AWAY MATING SURFACES FROM EDGES • Sponge and 2 water buckets to wipe down and moisten parts prior to applying mortar Align Right Side Hearth to the outline created. The overall width should allow for an approximate gap of 1/8” between MATERIALS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION: slabs for the additional mortar to unite the remaining slab. - Page 15 Figure 21 Figure 23 Apply mortar Lower Rear Dome Rear Wall Lintel Side Wall Side Wall Apply mortar 11) Place Lower Side Domes between Lintel and Lower Combustion Air Access Rear Dome to verify fit. The face with the rating plate faces Right or Left (Right shown). the inside of the firebox as shown in Figure 24. Remove and prepare mating surfaces with mortar. Assemble Lower When you have arranged all the components into place Dome Sides and check that all four top surfaces are level and you are working on the top rear firebox, check that with each other. Shim if necessary.
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Page 16: Gas Piping Installation
Raised and Flush Hearth Application: Gas Piping Installation If you would prefer to have a raised hearth, the Vent-Free box The provision for installation of a gas pipe is only for can be raised to the desired height using wood studs or concrete connection to a Vent free decorative gas log sets meeting blocks. standard ANSI Z21.11.2 Figure 26 Familiarize yourself with requirements for installation as outlined by the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. -
Page 17: Firebrick Liner Installation
Keep in mind that it may require several operations If using FMI PRODUCTS, LLC Firebrick Liners, simply use an to completely remove any smell from the operation of a vent- extra bucket of mortar. Install Hearth Liner first, rear next and free heater and fireplace. If this condition continues, contact sides last. Consider if brackets for grates will be required, also your gas appliance dealer to inspect the gas heater for proper if pre-drilling is required for gas lines, electrical or if the outside combustion air kit is to be installed. operation. The following Firebrick Patterns are available from FMI Technical Service PRODUCTS, LLC: MM(XX)SHBL- Herring Bone You may have further questions about installation, op- eration, or troubleshooting. If so, contact FMI PROD- Figure 30 UCTS, LLC at 1-866-328-4537. When calling please have your model and serial num- bers of your fireplace ready. -
Page 20: Warranty Information
PRODUCTS, LLC, or any entity thereof, liable in any respect for any injury or damage to the building or structure in which the fireplace has been installed or to the persons or property therein arising out of the use, misuse, or installation of properly manufactured FMI PRODUCTS, LLC product. FMI PRODUCTS, LLC, OR ANY ENTITY THEREOF, SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR A NY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR EXPENSES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE FIREPLACE. ALL SUCH DAMAGES AND EXPENSES ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. This warranty is null and void when the fireplaces are not installed pursuant to the installation instructions provided by FMI PRODUCTS, LLC and local building codes have not been followed completely. This warranty applies only to those fireplaces installed in the continental United States, Hawaii, Alaska and Canada. If any part of this warranty is found to be unenforceable,, the remaining parts shall remain in force and effect. FMI PRODUCTS, LLC HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL GUARANTEES AND WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BEYOND THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH HEREIN.
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