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ReSidential WoodbuRning FiReplace
oWneR’S opeRation and inStallation Manual
(V)gM36, (V)M42 and (V) g gM50
Wood b uRning MaSonR y FiReplaceS With inSulation
(V)gM36h, (V)gM42h and (V)gM50h
Wood b uRning heRRingbone MaSonR y FiReplaceS With
inSulation
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WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service or maintenance can cause injury, property damage or loss of life. Refer to this manual for assis- tance or additional information. Consult a qualified installer or local distributor. t able oF contentS Safety Information ............................................... 2 Brick Installation ................................................ 14 Specifications ...................................................... 3 Glass Door Install
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SpeciFicationS MODELS VGM36(H) AND GM36(H) ROUND TOP TERMINATION SQUARE CHASE-TOP TERMINATION 1" CHIMNEY AIRSPACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL NO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL ON FACE COMBUSTIBLE WALL BOARD 1 1 / " AIR SPACE 2 BACK AND SIDES OUTSIDE AIR MINIMUM 12" TO PERPENDICULAR SIDEWALL GAS LINE HEARTH EXTENSION KNOCKOUTS 60" X 20" 0" TO 12" EACH SIDE BOTTOM 29" 12" 7.5" 67" 22" 58" 26.625" 49" 30" 0.625" 45" 36" 8" 45" 1" AIR KIT KNOCK OUT LEFT SIDE 21.5" GAS LINE KNOCK OUTS 3.5" 10.5" 9.5" 20
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SpeciFicationS Continued MODELS VGM42(H) AND GM42(H) SQUARE CHASE-TOP ROUND TOP TERMINATION TERMINATION 2" CHIMNEY AIRSPACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL NO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL ON FACE COMBUSTIBLE WALL BOARD 1 1 /2" AIR SPACE BACK AND SIDES OUTSIDE AIR MINIMUM 18" TO PERPENDICULAR SIDEWALL GAS LINE KNOCKOUTS HEARTH EXTENSION 66" X 20" 0" TO 12" EACH SIDE BOTTOM 12" 30.5" 11" 67" 21.25" 58" 28.5" 49" 30" 0.625" 51" 42" 8" 51" 1" AIR KIT KNOCK OUT LEFT SIDE 24.25" GAS LINE
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SpeciFicationS Continued MODELS VGM50(H) AND GM50(H) ROUND TOP TERMINATION SQUARE CHASE-TOP TERMINATION 2" CHIMNEY AIRSPACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL NO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL ON FACE COMBUSTIBLE WALL BOARD 1 1 /2" AIR SPACE BACK AND SIDES OUTSIDE AIR MINIMUM 18" TO PERPENDICULAR SIDEWALL GAS LINE KNOCKOUTS HEARTH EXTENSION 74" X 20" 0" TO 12" EACH SIDE BOTTOM 12" 38.5" 11" 67" 21.25" 58" 28.5" 49" 30" 0.625" 59" 50" 8" 59" 1" AIR KIT KNOCK OUT LEFT SIDE 32.75" GAS LIN
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FRAMING FiRelp ace inStallation 1. Frame the opening for the fireplace using the SELECTING LOCATION dimensions shown in Figures 1 and 2. To determine the safest and most efficient location 2. If the fireplace is to be installed directly on for the fireplace, you must take into consideration carpeting, tile (other than ceramic) or any the following guidelines: combustible material other than wood floor- 1. The location must allow for proper clearances ing, the fireplace must be installed up
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MANTELS FiRelp ace inStallation A mantel may be installed if desired (see Figure 4). Continued Woodwork such as wood trims, mantels or any oth- HEARTH ExTENSION er combustible material projecting from the front A hearth extension projecting a minimum of 20" face must not be placed within 12" (GM36) or 18" in front of and a minimum of 12" beyond each (GM42/50) of the fireplace opening. Combustible side of the fireplace opening is required to protect materials above 12" (GM36) or 18" (GM42/
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Venting inStallation LINEAL GAIN PART NO. DESCRIPTION GAIN (IN) OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT 1 Georgian Fireplace 66 / " 2 (MODEL AK4/AK4F) 12-12DM 5 Pipe Section 10 / " 8 The installation of an outside air kit should be per- 12-12HT formed during the rough framing of the fireplace 18-12DM 5 Pipe Section 16 / " 8 due to the nature of it's location. Outside combus- 18-12HT tion air is accessed through a vented crawl space 24-12DM 5 (AK4F) or through a sidewall (AK4). Pipe Section 23 / " 8 24-12HT
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2. Chimney weight above offset rests on return Venting inStallation elbow. Straps must be securely nailed to rafters Continued or joists (see Figure 8, details a and b). USING ELBOW OFFSETS (30E-12DM) 3. Maximum length of pipe between supports 1. To achieve desired offset, you may install (return elbow or 12S-12DM) is 6' of angle combinations of 12", 18", 24", 36" and 48" run. Maximum of two 6' angle run sections length of double wall pipe (see offset chart per chimney system (see Figure
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PENETRATING THE ROOF Venting inStallation To maintain a 1" (GM36) or 2" (GM42/GM50) Continued clearance to the pipe on a roof with a pitch, a rectangular opening must be cut. 1. Determine the center point through which the pipe will penetrate the roof. Screws 2. Determine the center point of the roof. Pitch B is the distance the roof drops over a given span, usually 12". A 6/12 pitch means that the roof drops 6" for each 12" one measure horizontally down from the roof rafters. 3. Use the
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Storm Collar Installation (SC2-1) Venting inStallation Place storm collar over pipe and slide down until Continued it is snug against the open edge of the flashing (see 4. Remove the shingles around the opening Figure 14). Apply waterproof caulk around the measured. Cut out this section. perimeter of the collar to provide a proper seal. 5. Add the next sections of the pipe until the Chimney Waterproof end penetrates the roof line. Check to see that Pipe Caulk the proper clearances are mai
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FINISHING THE FIREPLACE Venting inStallation Combustible materials, such as wallboard, gypsum Continued board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, etc. may make CHASE INSTALLATIONS direct contact with sides and top around the fireplace Instructions for chase installations are included face. It is important that combustible materials do with the chase style termination chosen. In a not overlap the face itself. Brick, glass, tile or other multiple chase installation, be sure to provide noncombus
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Side Outside of optional a g S line Firebrick Fireplace inStallation Finished Continued Side Gas Line Remove Conduit Knockout CAUTION: All gas piping 1/2" Dowel Insulation and connections must be tested for leaks after the installation Gas is completed. After ensuring Conduit that the gas valve is on, apply Cover Refractory soap and water solution to all Knockout Plug connections and joints. Bubbles Figure 18 - Gas Line Knockout forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once. D
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INSTALLING BRICK "S" bRick inStallation Use brick “S” if an optional gas line is installed. Installation of brick should be Mount brick “S” as shown in Figure 21. It is done after the fireplace is placed important that the knockout hole is in its proper in a permanent location. location. The knockout hole on brick “S” should align with the hole on the brick housing. The brick housing panels are already installed in LEFT PANEL RIGHT PANEL the firebox. Each housing is stamped with a letter
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bRick inStallation Continued STANDARD BRICK INSTALLATION FOR MODEL (V)GM36 LEFT PANEL RIGHT PANEL REAR PANEL P Q AH Q Q AH Q P AI AI C AE FULL C AE AF FULL FULL AF AG AC D FULL FULL D AC AG FULL FULL AF AE C FULL C AE AF FULL FULL FULL FULL D AG FULL AC D AC FULL AG AE C FULL C AE AF FULL FULL AF AN D FULL FULL D AT AD AG AD AG HEARTH PANEL G FULL G H H FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL I I M FULL FULL M AB L L L AB HERRINGBONE BRICK INSTALLATION FOR MODEL (V)GM36H LEFT PANEL REAR PANEL RIGHT PANEL HL H
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bRick inStallation Continued STANDARD BRICK INSTALLATION FOR MODEL (V)GM42 LEFT PANEL REAR PANEL RIGHT PANEL Q Q O R Z Q Z R O D FULL FULL B F FULL FULL F B FULL FULL D A A C FULL FULL C E FULL E FULL D FULL FULL F FULL F FULL FULL D B B C A E FULL E A C FULL FULL D FULL FULL F FULL FULL F FULL FULL D B B A E A C FULL E C Full Full OR OR HEARTH PANEL **S **S U FULL FULL U **See instruction on page 14 before installing brick "S" FULL FULL FULL Y Y V FULL FULL V W FULL FULL FULL W X K X K K K AA
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bRick inStallation Continued STANDARD BRICK INSTALLATION FOR MODEL (V)GM50 LEFT PANEL REAR PANEL RIGHT PANEL O Q R P Q Q Q P R Q O B B FULL FULL FULL FULL E FULL FULL D E D C FULL A F FULL FULL FULL F A FULL C FULL FULL B E FULL FULL E B FULL FULL D D FULL FULL FULL C FULL A F F A FULL C FULL FULL FULL FULL B E B FULL FULL D E D C AN F FULL FULL FULL F AT C Full Full OR OR HEARTH PANEL **S **S G FULL FULL G **See instruction on page 14 before install- H H FULL FULL FULL ing brick "S" FULL FULL
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bRick inStallation Continued STANDARD BRICK MATRIx - (V)GM36 STANDARD BRICK MATRIx FOR MODEL (V)GM36 BRICK MATRIx Full A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Box #1 Hearth-36 8 - - - - - - 2 2 2 - - 3 2 - - - Box #2 Rear-36 - - 6 6 - - - - - - - - - - - - Box #3 Left or Right-36 5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Box #4 Left or Right-36 5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 TOTAL 2 0 0 6 6 0 0 2 2 2 0 0 3 2 0 0 2 STANDARD BRICK MATRIx FOR MODEL (V)GM36 (Continued) BRICK MATRIx Q R S T U V W x Y Z AA AB
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bRick inStallation Continued STANDARD BRICK MATRIx - (V)GM42 STANDARD BRICK MATRIx FOR MODEL (V)GM42 BRICK MATRIx Full A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Box #1 Hearth-42 10 - - - - - - - - - - 4 4 - - - - Box #2 Rear-42 - - - - 6 6 - - - - - - - - - - Box #3 Left or Right-42 3 3 3 3 - - - - - - - - - - 1 - Box #4 Left or Right-42 3 3 3 3 - - - - - - - - - - 1 - TOTAL 3 6 6 6 6 6 6 0 0 0 0 4 4 0 0 2 0 STANDARD BRICK MATRIx FOR MODEL (V)GM42 (Continued) BRICK MATRIx Q R S T U V W x Y Z AA AB
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bRick inStallation Continued STANDARD BRICK MATRIx - (V)GM50 STANDARD BRICK MATRIx FOR MODEL (V)GM50 BRICK MATRIx Full A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Box #1 Hearth-50 12 - - - - - - 2 2 2 2 4 4 2 2 - - Box #2 Rear-50 15 - - - - 6 6 - - - - - - - - - 2 Box #3 Left or Right-50 3 3 3 3 - - - - - - - - - - 1 - Box #4 Left or Right-50 3 3 3 3 - - - - - - - - - - 1 - TOTAL 45 6 6 6 6 6 6 2 2 2 2 4 4 2 2 2 2 STANDARD BRICK MATRIx FOR MODEL (V)GM50 (Continued) BRICK MATRIx Q R S T U V W x Y Z AA A
