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106394
DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE (NATURAL/PROPANE/LP)
DVFH34, DVFH34P
Fireplace size
D x FW x RW
34"
18
1
/
2
" 34
3
/
8
"
14"
PRE-INSTALLATION
PREPARATION
LOCATION AND SPACE
REQUIREMENTS
Determine the safest and most efficient loca-
tion for your FMI direct-vent fireplace. Make
sure that rafters and wall studs are not in the
way of the venting system. Choose a loca-
tion where the heat output is not affected by
drafts, air conditioning ducts, windows or
doors. Figure 2 shows some common loca-
tions. Read all venting information in this
manual. Be aware of all restrictions and
precautions before deciding the exact loca-
tion for your fireplace.
When deciding the location of your fire-
place, follow these rules:
1.
Do not connect this fireplace to a chim-
ney flue serving a separate solid-fuel
burning fireplace or appliance.
2.
Due to high temperatures, do not lo-
cate this fireplace in high traffic areas
or near furniture or draperies.
3.
Proper clearances must be maintained.
4.
If your fireplace is to be installed di-
rectly on carpeting, vinyl tile, or any
combustible material other than wood,
it must be installed on a metal or wood
panel extending the full width and
depth of the fireplace. See Figure 3.
20"
34
"
5/8" for drywall facing
Must maintain a minimum
1" clearance to combustibles
34
3
/
4
"
34
1
/
4
"
20" Vertical Termination
19" Horizontal Termination
CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances to combustibles for
the fireplace are as follows:
Back, and sides
0"/mm
Perpendicular walls
6" (152mm)
Floor
0"/mm
Ceiling to louver opening
42" (1067mm)
Front
36" (914mm)
Top of Standoffs
0"/mm
See General Venting on pages 5 and 6 for
specific venting clearances.
FRAMING AND FINISHING
Figures 4 and 5 show typical framing of this
fireplace. Figure 6 on page 5 shows framing
for corner installation. All minimum clear-
ances must be met. Do not install fireplace
directly on carpeting, vinyl tile, or any com-
bustible material other than wood. The fire-
place must set on a metal or wood panel
extending the full width and depth of the
fireplace.
See Accessories on pages 36 and 37 for
mantel kits available for this fireplace. If
you are using a separate combustible mantel
piece, refer to Figure 7 on page 5 for proper
installation height. You can install noncom-
bustible mantels at any height above the
fireplace.
Note:
Noncombustible mantels
may discolor!
Figure 2 - Common Fireplace Locations
Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for Installation Against an Exterior Wall
Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Typical
Fireplace Installation
Flush with a wall
Through exterior wall
enclosed in a chase
Corner
installation
Figure 3 - Fireplace Bottom Dimensions
D
RW
FW
