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Instructions
Masonry Firebox
Models MM33, MM39, MM44, MM49 and MM63
IF FIRePlaCe Is T o Be InsT alled dIReCTl Y on anY CoMBUsTIBle Ma TeRIal, a MeTal Base
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 replacement parts or accessory items
when needed. Keep it with your other important papers.
This fireplace is approved for use as a wood burning firepla
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table oF contents Safety ......................................................................2 Fireplace Installation..............................................22 Specifications ..........................................................4 Firebrick Installation...............................................29 Product Overview ....................................................6 Operation and Maintenance ..................................30 Pre-Installation Preperation ......................
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saFety Continued do noT Use oR sToRe GasolIne oR oTHeR WaRnInG : THIs FIRePlaCe Has noT Been FlaMMaBle lIQUIds oR Gases In oR neaR TesTed FoR Use WITH an UnVenTed Gas THe FIRePlaCe! loG seT. T o RedUCe THe RIsK oF FIRe oR InJURY, do noT InsT all an UnVenTed Gas aTTenTIon : A fire or an explosion could occur loG seT InT o FIRePlaCe. causing property damage, injury or loss of life if you do not follow the information in this manual! WaRnInG : THIs FIRePlaCe Has Been TesTed FoR Use WITH o
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speciFications 37" 23 ¼" 10" 21" 28 1 28" /8" 23" 33" Ø 12" 18 ½" SECTION A-A Ø4" OUTSIDE AIR ACCESS CAN BE INSTALLED 22" ON THE LEFT SIDE ALSO 4 ½" 54 ⅝" 30 ½" 24 ½" A A Figure 1: MM33 Fireplace Overall Dimensions 53 ¼" 22 ¼" 11" 28" 23 ⅛" 62 ⅞" 2X Ø 12" 66 ⅞" SECTION A-A 45 ⅝" 23 ½" 4 ½" 4 ⅛" OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR ACCESS HOLE 72 ⅞" 40 ¾" 32 ⅞" 7 ⅜" 21" A A Figure 2: MM63 Fireplace Overall Dimensions www.fmiproducts.com 4 125160-01A
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speciFications Continued E 4" 11" 21" 10" 28" 23" C 4 ¼" Ø F A/2 B A SECTION H-H D 4 ⅜" 63 ½" 40 ⅝" 32 ⅞" H H 7 ⅜" Fireplace Overall Dimensions Model a B C d e F MM39 43″ 39″ 29¼″ 27¾″ 38¾″ Ø12″ MM44 48″ 44″ 34¼″ 32¾″ 43¾″ Ø12″ MM49 53″ 49″ 39¼” 37¾″ 48¾″ Ø12″ Figure 3: MM39/44/49 Fireplace Overall Dimensions www.fmiproducts.com 125160-01A 5
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product overview InTRodUCTIon We extend a warm welcome from all of us at FMI Internal Wall PRODUCTS, LLC, proud manufacturers of the Grand Corner Installation Meridian Fireplaces. Thank you for choosing FMI. Installation You may have thought long and hard before you chose the fireplace which would grace your home. Rest assured that every component of the Fireplace has been tested to ensure long-term durability. Flush Full PRodUCT oVeRVIeW Installation Projection The Grand Meridian Firepla
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pre-installation preparation seleCTInG loCa TIon WaRnInG: do not pack required air spaces To determine the safest and most efficient location with insulation or other materials. for the fireplace, you must take into consideration the following guidelines: Minimum/Maximum Chimney Height for 1. The location must allow for proper clearances (see Residential Installation Figures 6 and 7). Minimum height of chimney, measured from base of 2. Consider a location where fireplace will not be af-
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pre-installation preparation Continued 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. MAINTAIN THE 2" CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES ABOVE THE DOME. DO NOT ATTACH COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS ON TOP OF THE DOME. 18" MIN* H** 8" MIN* NON-COMBUSTIBLE FACING (NOT SUPPLIED). Condition dim. H** with 6" platform 10" with 8" platform 12" without platform 3" * MI
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pre-installation preparation Continued Model A MM33 70 ½" MM39 82 ½" MM44 84 ¼" MM49 86" MM63 91" 2” MIN 2” MIN a NON-COMBUSTIBLE FACING MATERIAL NON-COMBUSTIBLE HEARTH EXTENSION * 8” 8” MIN MIN * Not provided as part of fireplace 1’-0” 1’-0” or sold by FMI PRODUCTS, LLC. MIN MIN * Not provided as part of fireplace Figure 8: Corner Installation for Combustible Floor Systems 2” MIN. FROM REAR AND SIDES TO COMBUSTIBLES NON-COMBUSTIBLE FACING MATERIAL HEARTH EXTENSION 8” 8” MIN M
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pre-installation preparation Continued aTTenTIon : You will note that there will be a gap ManTel and ManTel sHelF CleaRanCes between the fireplace front and the extension of the As with any radiant heat fireplace, the Grand Merid- non-combustible hearth material. Be certain that ian fireplaces must comply with building code safety you seal this with non-combustible material. clearances, per units that have openings of 6 sq. ft. or greater. For Mantel clearances see Figure 5, page These Gran
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pre-installation preparation Continued 2” AIRSPACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES ON REAR AND SIDES OF UNIT. Figure 11: Non Combustible Floor Figure 12: Combustible Floor www.fmiproducts.com 11 125160-01A
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venting installation Secure to Collars with Metal Tape, Screws oPTIonal oUTsIde aIR KIT (Model MM4aK) or Straps (Min. of 1/4" x 20" in size) The Grand Meridian Fireplace needs enough re- Air Inlet placement air to function properly and some local Location building codes may require outside combustion air Must to be provided. If no replacement air is provided, Allow For improper flue drafting may occur, creating negative Bushes pressure whereby smoke may enter the home, es- or Snow peci
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venting installation Continued been built at the correct heights; system drafts lIneal GaIn caused by faulty mechanical systems; adverse PaRT no. desCRIPTIon GaIn weather conditions or any other environmental MM33 Fireplace 54 ⅝" situations over which the manufacturer has no control. MM39 Fireplace 63 ½” 5) Inspect all fireplace & chimney components for MM44/49 evidence of damage prior to starting installation. Consult your local distributor for replacement MM63 Fireplace 73” parts if ne
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venting installation Continued asseMBl Y and InsT alla TIon oF doUBle Wall CHIMneY sYsTeM Each double wall chimney section consists of a gal- vanized outer pipe, a stainless steel inner flue pipe Screws and a wire spacer. The pipe sections must be as- B sembled independently as the chimney is installed. When connecting chimney directly to the fireplace, the inner flue pipe section must be installed first with the lanced side up. The outer pipe section can then be installed over the flue pi
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venting installation Continued Return Return PeneTRa TInG RooF Elbow Elbow To maintain a 2" clearance to the pipe on a roof with Return Elbow Elbow a pitch, a rectangular opening must be cut. Elbow 6' Max. 6' Max. 1. Determine center point through which pipe will Ceiling Support Return Return 6' Max. Pipe 12S-12DM Elbow penetrate roof. Elbow 2. Determine center point of roof. Pitch is distance 6' Max. Elbow Elbow the roof drops over a given span, usually 12". A 6/12 6' Max. 6' Max. pitch me
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venting installation Continued Flas HInG Ins Talla TIon ( V6F-10dM o R TeRMIna TIons/sP aRK aRResT oR V12F-10dM) The fireplace system must be terminated with the Determine the flashing to be used with the roof open- listed round top or chase terminations. In any case, ing chart. Slide flashing over pipe until base is flat refer to the installation instructions supplied with the against roof. Replace as many shingles as needed termination. to cover exposed area and flashing base. Secure in
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venting installation Continued FInIsHInG FIRePlaCe Combustible materials, such as wallboard, gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, etc. may not make direct contact with sides and top around the fire- place face. See clearance requirements in Figures 8 18" and 9 on page 9. It is important that combustible ma- Min. terials do not overlap the face itself. Brick, glass, tile or Typ. other noncombustible materials may overlap the front face provided they do not obstruct essential openings
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2x FlooR JoIsT 2x FlooR JoIsT supporting Foor sy l stem installation It is the ultimate responsibility of the installer to en- For floors supported by I-Joists, the method of an- sure that proper concrete slab supports are used. chorage is illustrated in Figures 27 and 28, page 19. Figure 31, page 20 illustrates the general arrange- Wa RnInG to the licensed design professional ment of anchorage to floor framing. and/or building contractor: It is your responsibility It is important to take in
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supporting Foor sy l stems installation Continued anchor Brackets I-Joist Anchoring I-Joist Anchoring Bottom Top View View simpson example only strong-Tie a-35 or equivalent Example Only Figure 27 - Floor Joist Installation Figure 28 - Floor Joist Installation WeIGHT deTeRMIna TIon The following are dead load weight estimates for the Grand Meridian Fireplace. Table I Fireplace Model MM33 MM39 MM44 MM49 MM63 Fireplace Weight 835 lbs. 1,194 lbs. 1,250 lbs. 1,359 lbs. 1,704 lbs. Mortar, Reb
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supporting Foor sy l stems installation Continued 4" F a Model a MM33 32 ¾" 10" MM39 38 ¾" MM44 43 ¾" MM49 48 ¾" MM63 62 ¾" Figure 29 - Anchorage Dimensions Figure 30 - Hardware exaMPle onl Y 2” min Fireplace clearance outline 10” seCTIon VIeW RoTaTed 90CW Figure 31 - Typical Anchorage Layout combustible Foor l installation 8" MeTal Base (MMB63) eMBeR PRoTeCT oR sTRIPs: The Metal Base (MMB63) ensures the minimum Ember protector strips (included with Metal Base Kit) 8" clearance above combus
