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Peninsula woodBurning FirePlace
owner’s oPera Tion and insT alla Tion Manual
PFS
®
C US
ICC-ES #ESR-2542
Models (V)PN36-A
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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 when needed. Keep
it with your other important papers.
This fireplace is approved for use as a wood burning
fireplace or for use with a vented gas log approved
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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 Optional Gas Line Installation............................ 12 Product Dimensions ............................................ 3 Operation and Maintenance
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saFeTy WARNING: Always leave Continued glass doors fully opened or fully closed when operating WARNING: Use solid wood fireplace. or processed solid fuel fire logs only. When processed wood WARNING: Children and fuel fire logs are used, do not adults should be alerted to the poke or stir the logs while they hazards of high surface tempera- are burning. Use only fire logs tures and to stay away to avoid that have been evaluated for burns or clothing ignition. Young the applicatio
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1 43 /4" (109.8cm) Spacers on Sides of FirePlace insT alla Tion Fireplace Provide 2" (5cm) Min. Clearance Required 1" (2.5cm) From Pipe to Clearance SELECTING LOCATION Combustibles To determine the safest and most efficient location for the fireplace, you must take into consideration the following guidelines: 1. The location must allow for proper clear- ances (see Figure 2). 2. Consider a location where the heat output will not be affected by drafts, air condition- ing ducts, windows or d
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FirePlace insT alla Tion Continued 2. If fireplace is to be installed directly on carpeting, tile (other than ceramic) or any combustible material other than wood flooring, fireplace must be installed upon 1/2" MIN. a metal or wood panel extending full width OVERLAP and depth of fireplace. 1/2" MIN. 3. Set fireplace directly in front of opening and slide unit back until nailing flanges touch side framing. Figure 7 - Ember Protectors 4. Check the level of fireplace and shim with sheet met
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2" X 4" Stud FirePlace insT alla Tion Drywall Continued Combustible Materials 33° 6" Nom. 12" Min. 9" Min. Fireplace Side View Front 3" Nom. Face 1 64" Min. 1 /2" Max. 65" Min. Fireplace Front View 16" 20" Min. Min. Figure 11 - Mantel Clearances to Combustible Materials Figure 9 - Hearth Extensions Noncombustible Seal Gaps with Top View of Fireplace Noncombustible Hearth Drywall Mortar or Adhesive Extension 3 2 /4" Max. 8" Max. 4" (Approx.) 33° Nom. “Z” Type Ember Combustible 1 3 1 /2" Typ. 4
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PIPE INSTALLATION VenTing insT alla Tion The pipe sections must be assembled inde- Continued pendently as the chimney is installed. When Secure to Collars with connecting chimney directly to the fireplace, Duct Tape or Screws the inner flue pipe section must be installed first with the lanced side up. The outer pipe section Air Inlet can then be installed over the flue pipe section Location with the hemmed end up. Press down on each Must Allow pipe section until the lances securely engage
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2" (5.1cm) VenTing insT alla Tion Minimum Continued Maximum length of pipe between supports Angled Firestop is 6' of angle run. Maximum of two 6' angle 2" (5.1cm) run sections per chimney system (see Figure Minimum 9, page 6). Ceiling Support 12S-12DM Support Straps 30 FT. Required 30 FT. Return (9.14m) (9.14m) Elbow Figure 17 - Chimney Supports Return Elbow 6' Max. (15.2 cm) 6' Max. (15.2 cm) Figure 15 - Elbow Offset OFFSET RISE CHIMNEY LENGTH 6' Max. (15.2 cm) A B 48" 36" 18" 12" 3
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Uncommon circumstances such as neigh- VenTing insT alla Tion boring hills, tall trees, or strong wind areas Continued can cause down drafts in chimney system. Existing In such cases, going beyond the minimum Ceiling recommended height would be preferable to Frame provide a better draw. Firestop The fireplace height approved for any chim- Spacer ney run with this fireplace system is 40 feet measured from bottom of fireplace to flue Screws or outlet-end of pipe (see Figure 22). Staples
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Storm VenTing insT alla Tion Overlap Collar Continued Shingles Top Flashing and Sides Only PENETRATING ROOF Cone To maintain a 2" clearance to pipe on a roof with Nail Only a pitch, a rectangular opening must be cut. Outer Perimeter 1. Determine the center point through which of Flashing pipe will penetrate roof. 2. Determine center point of roof. Pitch 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 ho
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FINISHING FIREPLACE VenTing insT alla Tion Combustible materials, such as wallboard, Continued gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, RLT-12D Stainless etc. may make direct contact with sides and Inner Flue Chase top around the fireplace face. It is important Pipe Top that combustible materials do not overlap the Screen face itself. Brick, glass, tile or other noncom- bustible materials may overlap the front face provided they do not obstruct essential open- 1" Non- com- ings like l
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oPTional as g ine l CAUTION: All gas piping insT alla Tion and connections must be tested for leaks after the installation WARNING: A qualified is completed. After ensuring service person must connect that the gas valve is on, apply fireplace to gas supply. Follow soap and water solution to all all local codes. connections and joints. Bubbles NOTICE: Before you proceed, make sure your forming show a leak. Correct gas supply is turned off. all leaks at once. DO NOT USE A gas line m
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The following tips should be followed to as- oPTional as g ine l sure that both the fireplace and glass door insT alla Tion retain their beauty and function properly. Continued • Both the flue damper and glass doors must be fully opened before starting fire. This will provide sufficient combustion air and WARNING: If the fireplace maintain safe temperatures in firebox. has been used for wood burning, • The glass must be allowed to warm slowly the firebox and chimney must be and evenly.
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GRATE oPera Tion and The grate is designed to provide you with the MainTenance maximum solid fuel capacity. Do not overload uidelines g grate or obstruct required air space beneath Continued it. Doing so may cause smoke spillage and a fire hazard. DAMPER MECHANISM The damper control lever is located inside the WARNING: Risk of fire! Re- fire chamber (see Figure 32). Make sure lever place grate with FMI PRODUCTS, is cool before handling. Pull down to close and push up to open. Damper
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rePlaceMenT and accessory Par Ts ADjUSTABLE HOOD Vent Plaster Black - GA6050 Vent Hood Collar Brass - GA6053 Connector Duct - 4" x 3' OUTSIDE AIR KIT - AK4 GRATE 11150 STORM COLLAR - SC2-1 FIRESTOP SPACER FS-10 for Straight Pipe EMBER 30FS-10 for 30° Angled PROTECTORS Run 20093 FLASHING V6F-10DM 0 to 6/12 Pitch V12F-10DM 6/12 to DOUBLE WALL PIPE - 12-12DM, 18-12DM, 24-12DM, 36-12DM, 48-12DM 12/12 Pitch (Chimney pipe assembly includes outer and inner pipes and comes with wire
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