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MANTELS:
A mantel may be installed if desired (see figure 24).
Woodwork such as wood trims, mantels, or any other
combustible material projecting from the front face must not
be placed within 9 inches of the fireplace opening.
Combustible materials above 9 inches and projecting more
than 1 -1/2 inches from the fireplace face must not be placed
less than 12 inches from the top of the opening of the fireplace
(NFPA STD 211, Sec. 7-3.3.3).
Mantels or any other combustible materials also may come up
to the side periphery of the black metal face of the fireplace as
long as the projection from the front face falls within the limits
depicted in figure 25.
WARNING:
Risk of fire; Replace grate with FMI Model
36E GR grate only.
DAMPER OPERATION:
The damper handle to open and close the damper blade is
located inside the firebox at the center towards the back wall.
Pushing the handle back in the keyway slot will free the
damper blade to automatically open. To close, reach in and
push the handle back into the keyhole slot then pull down and
forward to lock it in place (see figure 26).
WARNING:
Damper handle will remain hot even after there
is no fire in the fireplace. Make sure it cools down before
touching the handle.
FOR FURTHER OPERATING GUIDELINES,
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION
PLEASE REFER TO YOUR HOMEOWNERS GUIDE OR
CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED DEALER.
TECHNICAL SERVICE
You may have further questions about installation, operations,
or troubleshooting. If so, contact FMI/DESA International’s
Technical Service Department at 1-888-427-8322. When
calling FMI/DESA International, have the model number of
your fireplace ready.
Figure 24
Figure 25
Figure 26