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RESIDENTIAL WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
F48H(I)(R)A AND
VF48H(I)(R)A PFS
®
48" WOOD BURNING
FIREPLACE
C US
WITH HERRINGBONE
MASONRY BRICK
IF FIREPLACE IS TO BE INSTALLED DIRECTLY ON
ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL, A HEARTH SPACER
IS REQUIRED.
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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 wh
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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. TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety .................................................................. 2 Operation and Maintenance .............................. 16 Specifications ...................................................... 3 Technical Service.....
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SAFETY Continued WARNING: Always leave glass WARNING: If fireplace is to be installed on combustible doors fully opened or fully closed material, a Hearth Spacer must when operating fireplace. be used. See Replacement and Accessory Parts on page 18. SPECIFICATIONS MODELS F48H(I)(R)A AND VF48H(I)(R)A SQUARE ROUND TOP CHASE-TOP TERMINATION TERMINATION No Combustible 2" Chimney Airspace Material on Front Clearance to Combustible Face Except for Material Mantel Applications 1.5" Airspace Ba
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INSTALLATION on a hearth spacer designed for use with SELECTING FIREPLACE LOCATION this fireplace (see Replacement and Ac- To determine the safest and most efficient cessory Parts, page 18). location for the fireplace, you must take into consideration the following guidelines: 3. Set the fireplace directly in front of this opening and slide the unit back until the 1. The location must allow for proper clear- nailing flanges touch the side framing. ances (see Figures 1 and 2). 4. Check the
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INSTALLATION Continued HEARTH EXTENSION MANTELS A hearth extension projecting a minimum of A mantel may be installed if desired (see 20" in front of and a minimum of 12" beyond Figure 4). Woodwork such as wood trims, each side of the fireplace opening is required mantels or any other combustible material to protect combustible floor construction projecting from the front face must not be in front of the fireplace. Fabricate a hearth placed within 12" of the fireplace opening. extension usin
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INSTALLATION Continued LINEAL GAIN PART NO. DESCRIPTION GAIN (IN) CAUTION: Combustion air 1 48" Plantation Fireplace 66 / " 2 inlet ducts shall not terminate 12-12DM 5 in attic space. Pipe Section 10 /8" 12-12HT 18-12DM 5 Pipe Section 16 / " 8 The maximum height for the 18-12HT 24-12DM 5 air vent can not exceed 3 feet Pipe Section 23 / " 8 24-12HT below the flue gas outlet of the 36-12DM 5 Pipe Section 34 /8" termination. 36-12HT 48-12DM 5 Pipe Section 46 / " 8 Secure to Collars with Metal
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INSTALLATION Continued 2. Chimney weight above offset rests on re- USING ELBOW OFFSETS (30E-12DM) turn elbow. Straps must be securely nailed 1. To achieve desired offset, you may install to rafters or joists (see Figure 8, details A combinations of 12", 18", 24", 36" and 48" and B). length of double wall pipe (see offset chart and Figure 7). 3. Maximum length of pipe between supports (return elbow or 12S-12DM) is 6' of angle OFFSET RISE CHIMNEY LENGTH run. Maximum of two 6' angle run sect
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INSTALLATION Continued PENETRATING ROOF To maintain a 2" clearance to pipe on roof with a pitch, a rectangular opening must be cut. 1. Determine center point through which pipe Screws will penetrate roof. B 2. Determine center point of roof. Pitch is the distance the roof drops over a given span, usually 12". 3. Use roof opening chart (Figure 12) to determine correct opening length and flashing required. A 4. Remove shingles around opening mea- Figure 9 - Elbow Offset sured. Cut out this
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INSTALLATION Continued Terminations/Spark Arrestor FLASHING INSTALLATION (V6F-10DM Fireplace system must be terminated with OR V12F-10DM) listed round top or chase terminations. In any Determine flashing to be used with roof open- case, refer to installation instructions supplied ing chart. Slide flashing over pipe until base is with termination. flat against roof. Replace as many shingles as needed to cover exposed area and flashing CAUTION: Do not seal open- base. Secure in position by
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INSTALLATION Continued CAUTION: All gas piping and connections must be tested for leaks after the installation is completed. After ensuring that the gas valve is on, apply 18" soap and water solution to all Min. Typ. connections and joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct 24" Min. all leaks at once. DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME FOR LEAK 24" Min. TESTING AND DO NOT OPER- ATE ANY APPLIANCE IF A LEAK IS DETECTED. LEAK TESTING Figure 16 - Multiple Chase Installation SHOULD BE DONE BY
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FIREBRICK WALL INSTALLATION 3. Secure the firebrick wall using two of the IMPORTANT: Installation of brick side retaining brackets provided. The should be done after the fire- bracket will slip underneath the metal lip place is placed in a permanent on the top of the wall and screw into the inner dome of the fireplace (Figure 21). location. 1. The fireplace is shipped with the hearth Right Wall Retaining preinstalled. It is held in place for ship- Bracket ping with 3 shipping brackets (Fi
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FIREBRICK WALL INSTALLATION Continued 5. Install the rear top firebrick wall. Lift the GROUTING INSTRUCTIONS panel up with the front of the firebrick wall Material provided: facing toward the front of the fireplace. Bag of cement The bottom of the panel has two tabs Bag of sand that slide into the bracket on the top of Material required: the bottom rear panel (Figure 23). Secure Piping bag the top of the firebrick wall with the rear Joints striker retaining bracket provided. The bracket
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INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING SCREEN 1. Slide round end of screen rod into rings at WARNING: Risk of fire! Re- top of screen. Attach one push-on nut to end place grate with FMI PRODUCTS, of rod before attaching last ring of screen. LLC grate only (see Parts, page 2. Insert the round end screen rod into hole 23). This grate has been de- on the left and right side of smoke shelf signed to keep the operation of (Figure 25). your fireplace safe and efficient. 3. Mount flat end of screen
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OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION Gas line hook up should be done by your If you install a decorative gas appliance supplier or a qualified service person. (vented gas log), the decorative gas appliance Note: Before you proceed, make sure your must comply with the Standard for Decorative gas supply is turned off. Gas Appliance for Installation in Solid Fuel Use only a 1/2" black iron pipe and appropri- Burning Fireplaces, ANS Z21.60 or Z21.84 ate fittings. and shall also be installed in acc
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GLASS DOOR INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: Install top and bot- tom rails and hardware before installing glass door panels. Top Rail Rail installation 1. Remove screws securing top face to firebox (see Figure 29). 2. Align holes on rail to be installed at top and replace screws. Note: Door rails are identical until spring clips are in place. 3. Using remaining door rail as a template, Retaining place along front row of bricks at bottom Clip making sure rail front surface is flush with fireplace
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GLASS DOOR INSTALLATION Continued Side Front DOOR ADJUSTMENT Spring Clip Face Remove doors and slightly loosen upper spring clips. Replace and fully close doors. Use 1/8" shims (any material) to level doors. Once proper setting is achieved, carefully open doors enough to access top retaining clips with a phillips screwdriver. Tighten screws. See Figure 32. Partially Opened Door Figure 32 - Adjusting Bi-Fold Doors OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT: The glass must be allowed to GLASS DO
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Continued If you wish to install an unvented (vent-free) FULLY CLOSED POSITION gas log set, only unvented gas log sets which have been found to comply with the standard Retaining for unvented room heaters, ANSI Z21.11.2 are Bracket (Holds to be installed in this fireplace. Damper DAMPER HANDLE OPERATION Door The damper handle opens and closes the Closed) damper blade and is located in the upper rear Damper side of fireplace just above rear bricks. Rotate Handle
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PARTS 9 6 4 8 8 8 7 8 5 1 3 2 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 124652-01 Left Leading Brick Red • 1 124652-03 Left Leading Brick Ivory • 1 2 124652-02 Right Leading Brick 36" Red • 1 124652-04 Right Leading Brick 42"/50" Red • 1 3 125634-01 Hearth Red • 1 125634-02 Hearth Ivory • 1 4 124646-01 Rear Top Red • 1 124646-02 Rear Top Ivory • 1 5 124648-01 Right Red • 1 124648-02 Right Ivory • 1 6 124650 01 Left Red • 1 124650-02 Left Ivory • 1 7 124644-01 Rear Bottom Red 124644-02 Rear Bottom Ivo
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PARTS Continued GRATE 109496-01 (for F48 Series) SCREEN - 118115-01 EMBER PROTECTOR - 20093 ROD - 110146-02 PUSH-ON NUT - 11418 ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT FOR FLOOR INSTALLATION - AK4F BI-FOLD GLASS MASONRY DOOR BDMO48E - 48" Ebony BDMO48G - 48" Pewter BDMO48C - 48" Oiled Bronze OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT FOR DOUBLE WALL PIPE - 12-12DM, SIDEWALL INSTALLATION - AK4 18-12DM, 24-12DM, 36-12DM, 48-12DM, 12-12HT, 18-12HT, 24-12HT, 36-12HT and 48-12HT STORM COLLAR - SC2-1 30° OFFSET AND
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ACCESSORIES Continued SQUARE CHASE-TOP TERMINATION - STL-12D OPTIONAL HEARTH SPACER HS48 ROUND TOP TERMINATIONS RLT-12D AND RLT-12HT 24" ROUND WOODNOOK - DHR-24 ROOF FLASHING V6F-10DM - 0 to 6/12 Pitch FIRESTOP SPACER - FS-10 V12F-10DM - 6/12 to 12/12 Pitch 2701 S. Harbor Blvd. Santa Ana, CA 92704 124386-01 1-866-328-4537 Rev. A www.fmiproducts.com 10/10
