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WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND
INSTALLATION MANUAL
PFS
®
C
US
ICC-ES #ESR-2542
INDOOR WOOD BURNING (V)G(36,42,50)A SERIES
INDOOR/OUTDOOR WOOD BURNING (V)J(36,42,50) SERIES
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)G(36,42,50)A SERIES INDOOR/OUTDOOR WOOD BURNING (V)J(36,42,50) SERIES 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 1" CHIMNEY AIRSPACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL NO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL ON FACE COMBUSTIBLE WALL BOARD " AIR SPACE BACK AND SIDES OUTSIDE AIR MINIMUM 12" TO PERPENDICULAR SIDEWALL GAS LINE HEARTH EXTENSION KNOCKOUTS 74" X 20" 0" TO 12"... - Page 4 SPECIFICATIONS Continued 42" MODELS 2" CHIMNEY AIRSPACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL NO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL ON FACE COMBUSTIBLE WALL BOARD " AIR SPACE BACK AND SIDES OUTSIDE AIR MINIMUM 18" TO PERPENDICULAR SIDEWALL GAS LINE KNOCKOUTS HEARTH EXTENSION 66" X 20" 0"...
- Page 5 SPECIFICATIONS Continued 50" MODELS 2" CHIMNEY AIRSPACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL NO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL ON FACE COMBUSTIBLE WALL BOARD " AIR SPACE BACK AND SIDES OUTSIDE AIR MINIMUM 18" TO PERPENDICULAR SIDEWALL GAS LINE KNOCKOUTS HEARTH EXTENSION 74" X 20" 0"...
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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: Refractpry Panel Installation
REFRACTORY PANEL INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: Installation of brick should be done after the fire- place is placed in a permanent location. 1. Remove grate, screen assemblies and all hardware components out of the firebox. The bottom panel is preinstalled in the firebox. -
Page 14: Optional Gas Line Installation
3. Mount flat end of screen rod with #10 x 5/8" WARNING: Risk of fire! Re- to center of smoke shelf. place grate with FMI PRODUCTS, 4. Install other screen rod in same manner. LLC grate only (see Parts, page... -
Page 15: Glass Door Installation
OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION Continued If you install a decorative gas appliance CAUTION: All gas piping (vented gas log), the decorative gas appliance and connections must be tested must comply with the Standard for Decorative Gas Appliance for Installation in Solid Fuel for leaks after the installation Burning Fireplaces, ANS Z21.60 or Z21.84 is completed. -
Page 16: Operation And Maintenance Guidelines
GLASS DOOR INSTALLATION Continued Bottom Spring Fold Door Door Rail Clip and Slide Top Pins Insert Pin Into Track Ash Box into Spring Clip Center Brick Insert Screws Bottom Ring Pivot Pin Handle into Hole Figure 27 - Installing Bottom Door Frame Pivot 6. - Page 17 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES Continued OUTSIDE AIR AND DAMPER HANDLE OPERATION The damper handle, which opens and closes the damper blade, is located in the upper front Doors Fully Closed face of the fireplace. Pushing the handle for- ward and up through the keyway slot will free Fireplace Front damper blade to automatically open.
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Page 18: Parts
PARTS MODELS (V)G36,42,50 SERIES AND (V)J36,42,50 SERIES 16/17 www.fmiproducts.com 124379-01A... - Page 19 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. PART NO. DESCRIPTION (V)G36 (V)G42 (V)G50 (V)J36 (V)J42 (V)J50 QTY. Face Assembly • • •...
- Page 20 PARTS MODELS MODELS (V)G36,42,50 SERIES AND (V)J36,42,50 SERIES Picture may vary from actual www.fmiproducts.com 124379-01A...
- 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. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 116084-02 Hearth 36" Red • • 111426-02 Hearth 42" Red •...
- Page 22 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. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 116084-01 Hearth 36" Natural White • • 111426-01 Hearth 42" Natural White •...
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Page 23: Technical Service
When calling or writing, please have your broken component, please do not return it model and serial numbers of your fireplace to the store. Call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at ready. 1-866-328-4537 to answer questions and Model and serial number information are in the replace parts under warranty. - Page 24 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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