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Direct-vent FirePLA ce
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WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or
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tAbLe OF cOntentS Safety .................................................................. 2 Inspecting Burners............................................. 24 Local Codes......................................................... 4 Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 24 Product Identification ........................................... 5 Troubleshooting ................................................. 26 Product Features ................................................. 5
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SAFety Continued Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the WARNING: Do not allow fans flu, with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If to blow directly into the fireplace. you have these signs, the fireplace may not Avoid any drafts that alter burner be working properly. Get fresh air at once! flame patterns. Have fireplace serviced. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than oth- Due to high temperatures, the ers. These include pregnant wo
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SAFety Continued 1. For propane/LP fireplace, do not place 6. Have venting system inspected annually by propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any a qualified service person. If needed, have structure. Locate propane/LP supply venting system cleaned or repaired. See tank(s) outdoors. To prevent performance Cleaning and Maintenance, page 24. problems, do not use propane/LP fuel tank 7. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, of less than 100 lb. capacity. paper, cardboard, etc.) in this fireplace
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Pr ODUct iDentiFicA tiOn Flue Collar Outer Glass Door Herringbone Brick Refractories Nailing Flange Log Set Grate Lower Door/ Control Cover Figure 1 - Direct Vent Fireplace Pr ODUct FeA tUreS These are a few facts that can help you under- • Each time you turn on your fireplace, you stand and enjoy your direct vent fireplace: may notice some amount of condensation on the inside of the fireplace glass. This • The venting system may be routed to the is normal and will disappear after 10-20
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Pre-inSt ALLAtiOn LOCATION AND Sp ACE • You may paint the termination cap with REUIREMENTS q 450º F (232º C) heat-resistant paint to Determine the safest and most efficient loca- coordinate with the exterior finish. tion for your direct vent fireplace. Make sure • There must not be any obstruction such as that rafters and wall studs are not in the way of bushes, garden sheds, fences, decks or the venting system. Choose a location where utility buildings within 24" from the front of the
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1 43 / " (36") 4 1 47 /4" (42") Pre-inSt ALLAtiOn Continued CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows: *Back and sides 1" Perpendicular walls 6" Floor 0" Ceiling to louver opening 42" Front 36" Top of Standoffs 0" Vent (See venting instructions for specific venting clearances.) 1 41 / " (36") Combustible material with a maximum thick- 2 1 48 / " (42") 2 ness of 5/8" may be flush with the top front of fireplace. Figure 4 - Framing Clearances with Outside
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V G G V A D E V B L LOcAtiOn OF terMin AtiOn cAP N N H C I B Fixed V V Openable Fixed Closed Closed Openable F V B V J X G B B M A V K X TERMINATION CAP G GAS METER RESTRICTED AREA V X AIR SUPPLY INLET (TERMINATION PROHIBITED) A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or I = clearance to service regulator vent outlet [*72" (182.9 cm) balcony [*12" (30.5 cm) minimum] minimum] B = clearance to window or door that may be opened J = clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet to building
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reqUireMentS FOr the cOMMOnWeAL th OF MASSAchUSettS For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled INSpECTION equipment installed in every dwelling, building or The state or local gas inspector of the side structure used in whole or in part for residential wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment purposes, including those owned or operated by shall not approve the installation unless, upon the Commonwealth and where the side wall ex- inspection, the inspector observes carbon haust
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venting inSt ALLAtiOn NOTICE: Read these instruc- NOTICE: Do not seal termination cap to vent pipe. Cap must be tions completely before attempt- removable for vent inspection ing installation. and maintenance. These models are tested and approved for use with FMI PRODUCTS, LLC (direct vent) INSTALLATION pRECAUTIONS pipe components and terminations. • Wear gloves and safety glasses for The venting system must terminate on the protection outside of the structure and can not be at- • Use extr
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venting inSt ALLAtiOn Continued etrated is constructed of noncombustible INSTALLATION pLANNING material, such as masonry block or con- There are two basic types of direct vent 1 crete, a 8 /2" hole with zero clearance is installation: acceptable (see Figure 9). • Horizontal Termination • Vertical Termination WARNING: Do not recess Horizontal Termination Installation vent termination into any wall. IMPORTANT: Horizontal square terminations This will cause a fire hazard. require only inner
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venting inSt ALLAtiOn Continued Carefully move fireplace, with vent as- 5. Noncombustible Exterior Wall: Position sembly attached, toward wall and insert 1 horizontal vent cap in center of the 8 / " 2 vent pipe into horizontal termination. Pipe round hole and attach to exterior wall 1 overlap should be a minimum of 1 / " (see 4 with four wood screws provided. Before Figure 13, page 13). attaching vent cap to exterior wall, run a Slide wall firestop against interior wall bead of non-ha
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venting inSt ALLAtiOn Continued GROUND FLOOR INSTALLATION Minimum Siding Recommended Applications: Pipe Standoff Overlap • Through the wall using round or square Direct Screws 1 4 1 / termination Vent Pipe • NOT FOR CORNER INSTALLATION Wall 1' Pipe Min On Firestop 90° Elbow Horizontal Run Wall H Firestop V + 90· Elbow 1 ft. Min Maintain 1" Before Minimum Air Elbow Space Around High Wind Outer Pipe When Termination Horizontal High Penetrating a Wall Apply Wind Square Mastic to T
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venting inSt ALLAtiOn Continued 2. Set fireplace in desired location. Drop a open vent pipes before cutting hole in 1 1 plumb line down from ceiling to position roof.) The 11 / " x 11 / " hole must be 2 2 of fireplace exit flue. Mark center point measured on the horizontal; actual length where vent will penetrate ceiling. Drill a may be larger depending on pitch of roof. small locating hole at this point. There must be a 1" clearance from vent pipe to combustible materials. Frame 3. Drop a
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venting inSt ALLAtiOn Continued HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION Note: If vent pipe passes through any occupied ar- Your FMI PRODUCTS, LLC direct vent eas above first floor, including storage spaces and fireplace has been tested and approved for closets, you must enclose pipe. You may frame elevations from 0-2000 feet. and sheetrock enclosure with standard construc- Fireplaces for high altitude (-HA Models) are tion material. Make sure and meet the minimum for installations above 4,000 feet only
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FirePLA ce inSt ALLAtiOn CHECK GAS TYPE For propane/LP connection only, the installer Use proper gas type for the fireplace unit you must supply an external regulator. The exter- are installing. If you have conflicting gas types, nal regulator will reduce incoming gas pres- do not install fireplace. See retailer where you sure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure purchased the fireplace for proper fireplace to between 11" and 14" of w.c. pressure. If according to your gas type. you do n
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OUT IN IN FirePLA ce inSt ALLAtiOn Continued Check your building codes for any special requirements for locating equipment shutoff WARNING: Use pipe joint valve to fireplaces. sealant that is resistant to liquid Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT petroleum (LP) gas. threads. This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could We recommend that you install a sediment result in clogged fireplace valves. trap/drip leg in supply line as shown in Fig
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FirePLA ce inSt ALLAtiOn Continued 3. Check all joints from propane/LP supply CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS tank or gas meter to equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 22 or Figure 23). Apply WARNING: Test all gas piping noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all and connections, internal and joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. external to unit, for leaks after 4. Correct all leaks at once. installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once. Equipment Open Shutoff Valve WARNING: Never use an
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FirePLA ce inSt ALLAtiOn Continued 3. Make sure control knob of fireplace is in Removing Glass Door the OFF position. If replacement of glass is necessary, the entire frame assembly must be replaced. Gloves 4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff must be worn when removing/replacing glass valve to gas valve (see Figure 22 or door. If glass is broken tape remaining glass Figure 23, page 18). Apply noncorrosive onto frame before removing. leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles form
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FirePLA ce inSt ALLAtiOn Continued LAVA ROCK, DECORATIVE GRATE, Lava Rock EMBER FLAKES AND SCRAP LOG INSTALLATION Lava rock, ember flakes and scrap log pieces are included with your fireplace. Install these items while glass doors are open and/or removed. 1. Follow instructions from Removing/Re- placing Glass Door, page 19, to move glass out of the way of this installation. Figure 26 - Installing Lava Rock 2. For 36" models only, install 3 loose logs by placing log #1, log #2 and log #3 ont
