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RESIDENTIAL AND OUTDOOR WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
PFS
®
C US
ICC-ES #ESR-2542
MODELS (V)S42 SERIES
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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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety .................................................................. 2 Operation and Maintenance Guidelines ............ 12 Specifications ...................................................... 3 Parts .................................................................. 14 Fireplace Installation............................................ 4 T echnical Service............................................... 17 V enting Installation .............................................
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SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL 1" AIRSPACE TO COMBUSTIBLE OUTLET RIGHT SIDE 0" TO GAS LINE MATERIAL KNOCK OUTS TOP SPACERS NO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL ON FACE 8.125" 2.5" 6.75" 10.625" 12" AIR KIT KNOCK OUT LEFT SIDE GAS LINE COMBUSTIBLE KNOCK OUTS WALL BOARD 3/4" AIR SPACE BACK AND SIDES 12.625" 8.125" 2.5" NOT LESS THAN 12" TO PERPENDICULAR SIDEWALL OUTSIDE AIR 10.625" (LEFT SIDE ONLY) 14.25" HEARTH EXTENSION 66" X 20" 12" 0" TO EACH SIDE BOTTOM 29.5" 36" 16.25" 22.5" 12.25" 39" 0.625" 48" ROUND TOP T
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION SELECTING LOCATION FRAMING T o determine the safest and most efficient 1. Frame opening for the fireplace using location for the fireplace, you must take into dimensions shown in Figures 1 and 2. consideration the following guidelines: 2. If fire pl a ce i s to b e i n sta l l ed d i re ctl y o n 1. The location must allow for prope r clear- carpeting, tile (other than ceramic) or any ances (see Figures 1 and 2). combust
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION DRAIN PAN (DP42) WARNING: Hearth extension For outdoor installations, the fireplace enclo- sure must allow for adequate drainage and is to be installed only as shown fresh air ventilation. It is recommend ed that in Figure 3. a sealed, corrosion resistant catch pan with provision for drainage be installed under the MANTELS fireplace within the fireplace enclosure (see A mantel may be installed if desired (see Accessories, page 16). F igure 4). Wo
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VENTING INSTALLATION LINEAL GAIN PART NO. DESCRIPTION GAIN OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT 42" Fireplace 44" (MODEL AK4/AK4F) 12-8DM 5 Pipe Section 10 / " 8 The installation of an outside air kit should 12-8HT be performed during the rough framing of 18-8DM 5 Pipe Section 16 / " 8 the fireplace due to the nature of it's location. 18-8HT Outside combustio n air is accessed through 24-8DM 5 a ven te d craw l spa ce (AK4F) or th rou gh a Pipe Section 23 / " 8 24-8HT
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VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Continue to assemble chimney sections as OFFSET RISE CHIMNEY LENGTH outlined, making sure that both the inner and A B 48" 36" 24" 18" 12" 3 3 outer pipe sections are locked together . When 4 / 8" 16 / 8" ELBOW SET ONL Y installing double wall snap-lock chimney 3 1 9 /4" 25 /2" 1 together, it is important to assure the joint be- 3 3 12 / " 30 / " 1 4 4 tween the chimney sections is locked. Check 3 15" 34 / " 1 4 by pulling chimney upward
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VENTING INSTALLATION Continued See Detail A Existing 2" Min. Ceiling Frame Firestop Spacer Straps Straps Screws or Detail B Staples Angle Firestop See Detail B (Min. of 8) Figure 10 - Firestop Spacer with Living Space Above Ceiling Screws or Staples Straps Firestop (Min. of 8) Straps Spacer Detail A Existing Return Elbow Ceiling Frame Figure 8 - Ceiling Support Pipe 12S-8DM Figure 11 - Firestop Spacer with Attic Space Above Ceiling Screws B PENETRATING ROOF T o maintain a 1" c
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VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Minimum Measurements Storm Collar Installation (SC1 or SC2) 3 14 / " 8 Place storm collar over pipe and slide down (36.5 cm) 30" 1" until it is snug against the open edge of the (2.5 (76.2 cm) flashing (see Figure 14). Use SC1 for all round cm) 1" te rmi n atio ns a nd SC 2 fo r a ll te rmi n atio ns (2.5 cm) with slip sections. Apply waterproof caulk 1" around the perimeter of the collar to provide (2.5 cm) a proper seal. W aterproof
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VENTING INSTALLATION Continued T erminations with 16" slip pipe sections are 10 FOOT RULE available. The R TT -8DM and R TTL-8DM are All flue gas outlet chimney terminatio ns must approved for flashing installations. When extend a minimum of 3 feet in height above the needed, these adjustable terminations may be highest point where it passes through the roof used in combination with the pipe assembly to and must be at least 2 feet above the high- achieve the corr
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VENTING INSTALLATION Continued EFFECTIVE HEIGHT EFFECTIVE HEIGHT OF TERMINATION CAP OF TERMINATION CAP MIN. HEIGHT OF 22 FT. (WITH 2 ELBOW SETS) MAX. HEIGHT OF 50 FT. MAX. HEIGHT 50 FT. (ANY SYSTEM) EFFECTIVE HEIGHT EFFECTIVE HEIGHT OF TERMINATION CAP OF TERMINATION CAP 14.5 FT. 14.5 FT. MINIMUM MINIMUM UP TO HEIGHT HEIGHT 6FT. MAX. UP TO 6FT. MAX. 30E-8DM 30E-8DM Figure 18 - Typical Residential Installations OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION G as line hook up s hould be done by
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OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION Continued CAUTION: All gas piping WARNING: Do not oper- ate an unvented gas log set in and connections must be tested this fireplace with the chimney for leaks after the installation is completed. After ensuring removed. that the gas valve is on, apply If you install a decorative gas appliance (vented soap and water solution to all gas log), the decorative gas appliance must connections and joints. Bubbles comply with the Standard for Decorative G
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES GLASS DOORS Glass doors are optional with the fireplace. W hen t he fireplace is in operat ion, doors must be fully opened or fully closed position Doors Fully Closed only or a fire hazard may be created (see Fireplace Front Figure 21). A fireplace equipp ed with glass doors oper- ates mush dif ferently than a fireplace with an open front. A fireplace with glass doors has a Doors limited amount of
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OPEN CLOSE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES Continued OUTSIDE AIR AND DAMPER Damper HANDLE OPERATION Handle Keyway The damper handl e, which opens and closes Slot the damper blade, is located in the upper front face of the fireplace. Pushing the handle into the left of the keyway slot will free the damper blade to automatically open. Pushing the handle in to the right will lock the damper blade closed (see Figure 22). The outside air kit handle is locate
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PARTS WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE MODELS S42, S42H, S42R, S42RH, VS42, VS42H, VS42R AND VS42RH Right Side Rear Bottom Front Bottom Left Side REFRACTORY BRICK KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 9 107812-03 Left Refractory , T extured White Brick • 1 108169-03 Left Refractory , T extured White Herringbone • 1 107812-02 Left Refractory , T extured Red Brick • • 1 108169-02 Left Refractory , T extured Red Herringbone • • 1 107812-01 Left Refractory , Smooth White Brick • 1 108169-01 Left Refractory
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PARTS WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE MODELS S42, S42H, S42R, S42RH, VS42, VS42H, VS42R AND VS42RH 35 29 2 1 21 5 8 15 17 28 20 30 25 9 18 19 11 37/38 7 12 3 36 34 31 4 24 10 32 6 26 33 22 16 13 27 14 16 23 27 16 www.fmiproducts.com 111099-01L
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PARTS WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE MODELS S42, S42H, S42R, S42RH, VS42, VS42H, VS42R AND VS42RH This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 107797-01 Insulation Pan 1 2 ** Fireplace T op 1 3 107800-01 Fireplace Surround 1 4 106642-01 Air Rod Retainer 1 5 106643-01 Damper Rod Retainer 1 6 ** Firebox Bottom 1 7 ** Firebox Surround 1 8 ** Air Separator 1 9 See Page 15 Left Refractory 1 10 See Page 15 Right Refractory 1 11 See Page 15 Rear Refra
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ACCESSORIES DOUBLE WALL PIPE 12-8DM 12-8HT 18-8DM 18-8-HT 24-8DM 24-8HT 36-8DM 36-8HT 48-8DM 48-8HT BI-FOLD GLASS DOOR BDO42 - Black BDO42B - Brushed Brass BDO42P - Platinum ROOF FLASHING 0 TO 6/12 PITCH - V6F-8DM 6/12 TO 12/12 PITCH - V12F-8DM 30° OFFSET AND RETURN 30E-8DM ANTI-DRAFT SHIELD (Round Top Termination Only) ADS-8DM FIRESTOP SPACER FS-8DM HOOD STAINLESS STEEL - HS42 Required when installing a vent-free gas log in this fireplace. DRAIN PAN DP42 18 www.fmiproducts.com 111099-01L
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ACCESSORIES Continued OUTSIDE AIR KIT FOR SIDE WALL INSTALLATION - AK4 MESH ROUND TOP TERMINATIONS RT-8DM MESH ROUND TOP TERMINATIONS WITH SLIP SECTION RTT-8DM OUTSIDE AIR KIT FOR FLOOR INSTALLATION - AK4F ROUND TOP TERMINATIONS WITH LOUVERS RTL-8DM ROUND TOP TERMINATIONS WITH SQUARE CHASE-TOP LOUVERS WITH SLIP SECTION TERMINATION RTTL-8DM ET-8DM, ETO-8DM ECONO-TOP TERMINATION WITH SLIP SECTION ETL-8DM, ETLO-8DM STORM COLLAR SC1-1 For RT-8DM and RTL-8DM SC2-1 For RTT-8DM and RTTL-8DM 1110
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