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SAVE THIS BOOK

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 fire

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place or for use with a vented gas log approved to ANS 

Z21.60, Z21.84 standards or for use with a vent-free gas log 

heater approved to ANS Z21.11.2 standard. A FMI PROD-

UCTS, LLC hood must be installed when using a vent-free 

log heater (see 

Accessories

, page 18).

This  wood  burning  fireplace  complies  with  UL127-

CAN/ULC-S610-M87  standard  as  a  FACTORY  BUILT 

APPLIANCE.
FOR CANADA: The authority having jurisdiction (such 

as the municipal building department, fire department, 

etc.) should be contacted before installation to deter-

mine the need to obtain a permit.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE

OWNER’S OPERATION AND 

INSTALLATION MANUAL

MODELS (V)B36, (V)B36I, (V)B36L, AND (V)B36LI

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Summary of Contents for (V)B36

Page 1: ...h a vent free gas log heater approved to ANS Z21 11 2 standard A FMI PROD UCTS LLC hood must be installed when using a vent free log heater see Accessories page 18 This wood burning fireplace complies with UL127 CAN ULC S610 M87 standard as a FACTORY BUILT APPLIANCE FOR CANADA The authority having jurisdiction such as the municipal building department fire department etc should be contacted before...

Page 2: ...tydamageor loss of life Refer to this manual for assistance or additional in formation Consult a qualified installer or local distributor IMPORTANT Check local codes before installing this fireplace Before beginning installation of this fireplace read these instructions through completely This FMI PRODUCTS LLC fireplace and its components are safe when installed according to this installation manu...

Page 3: ... 125 0 TO BOTTOM OUTSIDE AIR LEFT SIDE ONLY TOP SPACERS 0 75 AIR SPACE BACK AND SIDES HEARTH EXTENSION 52 X 16 12 EACH SIDE NOT LESS THAN 14 TO PERPENDICULAR SIDEWALL 1 AIRSPACE TO COMBUSTIBLE COMBUSTIBLE WALL BOARD 0 TO MATERIAL NO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL ON FACE SQUARE CHASE TOP TERMINATION GAS LINE KNOCK OUT AIR KIT KNOCK OUT ROUND TOP TERMINATION ...

Page 4: ...sure ment includes fireplace chimney sections and height of termination assembly at level of flue gas outlet see Figure 18 page 11 FRAMING 1 Frame opening for fireplace using dimen sions shown in Figures 1 and 2 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 a metal or wood panel ...

Page 5: ... obtained from manufacturer or supplier of noncombustible material If hearth extension is to be covered use noncombustible mate rial such as tile slate brick concrete metal glass marble stone etc Provide a means to prevent hearth extension from shifting and seal gap between fireplace frame and hearth extension with a noncombustible material see Figure 3 WARNING Hearthextension is to be installed o...

Page 6: ...ting Fireplace 6 Ref 6 Min 33 3 Nom Note Drawing Not To Scale Safe Zone For Projection of Combustible Materials Combustible Material 12 Min 9 Min Fireplace Opening Top of Louvered Opening FAN BLOWER KIT ASSEMBLY Fan or blower kit is optional with this fireplace for circulating models only Use of blowers or fans other than those manufactured by FMI PRODUCTS LLC voids warranty Fan is operated by pre...

Page 7: ...uble wall pipe segments planned for maximum adaptability to individual site requirements Actual lengths gained after fit ting overlaps must be taken into consideration lineal gain and are given in lineal gain chart see Figure 8 Lineal gain is actual measurable length of a part after two or more parts are connected WARNING The opening in collar around chimney at top of fireplacemustnotbeobstructed ...

Page 8: ... be obstructed Never use blown insulation to fill chimney enclosure Continue to assemble chimney sections as outlined making sure that both inner and outer pipe sections are locked together When installing double wall snap lock chimney to gether it is important to assure joint between chimney sections is locked Check by pulling chimney upward after locking Chimney will not come apart if properly l...

Page 9: ...0 60 3 4 1 1 33 66 1 1 36 71 1 1 38 1 4 75 2 41 1 4 80 1 4 1 1 1 45 86 3 4 2 46 3 4 89 1 2 1 1 1 51 97 1 1 53 1 4 101 2 1 56 1 4 106 1 4 2 59 1 4 111 1 2 1 1 1 61 3 4 115 1 2 2 1 64 3 4 120 3 4 2 1 68 1 4 127 1 2 70 130 2 1 1 74 1 4 137 1 2 1 2 1 76 3 4 141 1 2 1 2 1 79 3 4 146 3 4 4 OFFSET CHART 22 50 FT SYSTEM HEIGHT 2 Min Straps Straps Straps Straps Detail A Return Elbow Detail B Angle Firestop...

Page 10: ...ting to prevent leakage through screw holes A roof coating must also be ap plied around perimeter of flashing to provide a proper seal FIRESTOP SPACERS 3600FS 8DM 1 Firestop spacers are required at each point where chimney penetrates a floor space Their purpose is to establish and maintain required clearance between chimney and combustible materials When pipe passes through a framed opening into a...

Page 11: ...ermination being used Flashing Cone VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Attach Bracket Tabs to Outer Pipe 3 Places Secure with Screws RTL 8DM Level of Flue Gas Outlet Caulk Collar Flashing Underlap Shingles Bottom Only Figure 17 Termination Overlap Shingles Top and Sides Terminations with 16 slip pipe sections are available RTT 8DM RTTL 8DM and RLTT 8DM are approved for flashing installations When need...

Page 12: ...ound fireplace face It is important that combustible materials do not overlap face itself Brick glass tile or other noncombustible materials may overlap front face provided they do not obstruct essential openings such as louvered slots When overlapping with a noncombustible facing material use only noncombustible mortar or adhesive 30E 8DM EFFECTIVE HEIGHT OF TERMINATION CAP EFFECTIVE HEIGHT OF TE...

Page 13: ...line and refractory knockout hole with refractory cement or commercial furnace cement Install gas appliance or cap off gas line if desired CAUTION Allgaspipingand connections must be tested for leaks after installation is com pleted After ensuring that gas valveison applysoapandwater solution to all connections and joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLA...

Page 14: ...GLASS DOORS Glass doors are optional with this fireplace When fireplace is in operation doors must be fully opened or fully closed position only or a fire hazard may be created see Figure 23 A fireplace equipped with glass doors oper ates much differently than a fireplace with an open front A fireplace with glass doors has a limited amount of air for combustion Exces sive heat within fireplace can...

Page 15: ...tion prior to using the fireplace See Figure 26 For further operating guidelines instruc tions and warranty information please re fer to your homeowner s guide or contact your authorized dealer Figure 26 Locating Access Cover Plate Access Panel TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation operation or troubleshooting If so contact FMI PRODUCTS LLC at 1 866 328 4537 When call...

Page 16: ...www fmiproducts com 109034 01M 16 PARTS WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE MODELS V B36 V B36I V B36L V B36LI 11 27 30 23 22 24 10 14 25 4 17 3 2 1 18 5 20 28 12 7 15 9 16 13 8 26 6 29 19 21 ...

Page 17: ...06969 01 Rear Brick Liner 1 13 106970 01 Right Side Brick Liner 1 14 106972 01 Bottom Brick Liner 1 15 106973 01 Front Bottom Brick Liner 1 16 21198 Blower Access Plate 1 17 20027 Refractory Retainer 2 18 Top Insulation 1 19 Insulation Retainer 1 20 20280 Top Standoff 4 21 20023 Chimney Starter Collar 1 22 20088 Door Stop 1 23 11418 Push On Nut 2 24 20090 Spring Clip 2 25 107001 01 Wood Burning Gr...

Page 18: ... ANTI DRAFT SHIELD Round Top Termination Only ADS 8DM 30 OFFSET AND RETURN 30E 8DM 30E HT ADJUSTABLE HOOD Antique Brass Finish GA6053 Black Painted Finish GA6050 Required when installing a vent free gas log in this fireplace STORM COLLAR SC1 1 BI FOLD GLASS DOOR BDB36 Black BDB36B Brushed Brass BDB36P Platinum 1 FIRESTOP SPACER 3600FS 8DM 1 FAN KIT BK3 OUTSIDE AIR KIT FOR SIDE WALL INSTALLATION AK...

Page 19: ...NATIONS WITH SLIP SECTION RTT 8DM RTT 8HT RTTL 8DM AND RTTL 8HT ROUND TOP TERMINATIONS WITH LOUVERS RLT 8DM RLT 8HT ROUND TOP TERMINATIONS WITH LOUVERS WITH SLIP SECTION RLTT 8DM RLTT 8HT SQUARE TOP TERMINATION WITH LOUVERS ET 8DM ET 8HT SQUARE TOP TERMINATION WITH LOUVERS AND SLIP SECTION ETL 8DM ETL 8HT MESH SQUARE TOP TERMINATION ETO 8DM MESH SQUARE TOP TERMINATION WITH SLIP SECTION ETLO 8DM ...

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