FMI 36L Series, Owner'S Operation And Installation Manual

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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
WARNING: Do not pack air
spaces with insulation or any
other material. Do not obstruct
fireplace openings (ie. louvers,
etc.) with any type of facing
material. Combustible material
must not be in contact with back
of front face of fireplace.
FRAMING
1. Frame opening for fireplace using dimen-
sions shown in Figures 2 and 3.
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 on a
metal or wood panel extending full width
and depth of fireplace.
3. Set fireplace directly in front of opening
and slide unit back until nailing flanges
touch side framing.
4. Check level of fireplace and shim with
sheet metal if necessary.
Figure 2 - Framing Dimensions
Figure 3 - Corner Installation
38
5
/
8
"
43"
21
1
/
2
"
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW
52"
Minimum
2x4 Stud for
Nailing Flange
Back and Side
16
1
/
2
"
Perpendicular
Wall
Combustible
Wall
24" Min. to
Unprotected
Wall
10 7 /
8
"
GLOSSARY
Flush Installation - type of installation
where front face of fireplace is even or level
with wall.
Chase Installation - type of installation where
chimney is enclosed.
Perpendicular Side Wall - applies to
minimum clearance between side wall and
fireplace opening.
Nailing Flange - extended part on both
sides of fireplace face that secures fireplace
to wall.
Termination - cap that is placed at end of
chimney pipe.
SELECTING LOCATION
To determine the safest and most efficient
location for the fireplace, consider the follow-
ing guidelines:
• The location must allow for proper clear-
ances (see below).
• Consider a location where the fireplace will
not be affected by drafts, air conditioning
ducts, windows or doors.
• A location that avoids the cutting of joists or
roof rafters will make installation easier.
• If an outside air kit is to be installed, ac-
cessibility to outside combustion air must
be considered. This can also be achieved
through a vented crawl space in some cases
(see
Optional Outside Air Kit on page 6).
• If gas line is to be installed, consider location
of gas supply.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLES
Back and sides of fireplace 3/4" min.
Top Spacers 0"
Perpendicular side wall to
opening of unit
14" min.
Bottom of fireplace to floor
(step 2 of
Framing ) 0" min.
Mantel clearances see page 5
Chimney outer pipe surfaces 2" min.
Chase inside dimension 16
1
/
2
" min.