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VENTING INSTALLATION

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5.  Add  next  sections  of  pipe  until  end 

penetrates  roof  line.  Check  to  see  that 

proper clearances are maintained. Extend 

chimney by adding sections of double wall 

pipe until pipe is minimum of 30" above 

highest point of roof cutout. Termination 

and chimney must extend a minimum of 

36" above highest point where it passes 

through roof.

Nail Only 

Outer 

Perimeter 

of Flashing

Storm Collar

Flashing

Cone

Underlap Shingles 

at Bottom

Overlap 

Shingles Top 

and Sides Only

Figure 15 - Flashing Installation

FLASHING INSTALLATION (V6F-10DM 

OR V12F-10DM)

Determine the flashing to be used with the 

roof opening chart. Slide flashing over pipe 

until  base  is  flat  against  roof.  Replace  as 

many shingles as needed to cover exposed 

area and flashing base. Secure in position by 

nailing through shingles (see Figure 15). DO 

NOT NAIL THROUGH FLASHING CONE.

Storm Collar Installation (SC2-1)

Place storm collar over pipe and slide down 

until it is snug against the open edge of the 

flashing  (see  Figure  16). Apply  waterproof 

caulk  around  the  perimeter  of  the  collar  to 

provide a proper seal.

Figure 16 - Storm Collar

Chimney 

Pipe

Waterproof 

Caulk

Storm 

Collar

Flashing

Pitch

Slope Opening 

"A" Max.

Used Flashing

Model No. 

Flat

19.5"

V6F-10DM

0-6/12

26.6°

22'

V6F-10DM

6/12-12/12

45.0°

27"

V12F-10DM

19.5" Min.

30" Min.

2" Min.

2" Min.

2" Min.

Opening "A"

Figure 14 - Roof Opening Measurements

Installing Flashing on a Metal Roof

When installing the flashing on a metal roof, 

it is required that putty tape be used between 

the flashing and the roof. The flashing must be 

secured to the roof using #8 x 3/4" screws and 

then sealed with roof coating to prevent leak

-

age through the screw holes. A roof coating 

must also be applied around the perimeter of 

the flashing to provide a proper seal.

Summary of Contents for GMCAT42 Series

Page 1: ...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 fire...

Page 2: ...have beenevaluatedfortheapplication in fireplace and refer to fire log warnings and caution markings on packaging prior to use Thisfireplaceisnotintendedtobe used as a substitute for a furnace to hea...

Page 3: ...22 3 4 30 1 2 29 4 3 8 15 3 4 5 8 17 5 8 67 61 49 7 1 30 11 58 42 51 1 8 4 1 2 3 1 2 9 1 2 10 1 2 81 2 13 17 OUTSIDE AIR ACCESS GAS LINE ACCESS 42 HEARTH 1 1 4 23 Ref 41 3 8 26 3 8 21 3 4 Figure 1 42...

Page 4: ...0 MODELS 38 1 2 28 1 2 43 8 17 5 8 19 1 4 24 49 30 11 61 67 58 7 1 59 50 4 1 2 3 1 2 9 1 2 10 1 2 8 1 2 13 17 GAS LINE ACCESS OUTSIDE AIR ACCESS 50 HEARTH 1 1 4 23 Ref 49 3 8 34 3 8 21 3 4 Figure 2 50...

Page 5: ...by drafts air conditioning ducts windows or doors 3 A location that avoids cutting of joists or roof rafters will make installation easier 4 An outside air kit is available with this fireplace see Opt...

Page 6: ...arth extension from shifting and seal gap between fireplace frame and hearth extension with a noncombustible material see Figure 5 WARNING Hearthextension is to be installed only as shown in Figure 4...

Page 7: ...ns Figure 7 Outside Air Kit Secure to Collars with Metal Tape Screws or Straps Min of 1 4 x 20 in size Air Inlet Location Must Allow For Bushes or Snow Vent Hood Required for Wall Installation Air Inl...

Page 8: ...pipe sections are locked to gether When installing double wall snap lock chimney together it is important to assure the joint between the chimney sections is locked Check by pulling chimney upward af...

Page 9: ...igure 13 Firestop Spacer with Attic Space Above Ceiling Existing Ceiling Frame Firestop Spacer Screws or Staples Min of 8 Firestop Spacer Screws or Staples Min of 8 PENETRATING ROOF To maintain a 2 cl...

Page 10: ...Secure in position by nailing through shingles see Figure 15 DO NOT NAIL THROUGH FLASHING CONE Storm Collar Installation SC2 1 Place storm collar over pipe and slide down until it is snug against the...

Page 11: ...2 Min 10 3 Min 2 Min 3 Min Level of Flue Gas Outlet Figure 19 10 Foot Rule Terminations Spark Arrestor The fireplace system must be terminated with the listed round top or chase terminations In any ca...

Page 12: ...g Brackets 2 Install the left and right firebrick walls There is a bracket with 2 tabs on the bottom of each firebrick wall Angle the wall into the fireplace opening and into the slots on the side of...

Page 13: ...ng Place a wet towel over the bucket making sure it is directly on the surface of grout mixture This will keep the mixture moist and it will not dry out before use 5 Grout all joints where two firebri...

Page 14: ...UCTS LLC grate only see Parts page 22 This grate has been de signed to keep the operation of yourfireplacesafeandefficient FIREBRICK WALL INSTALLATION Continued Figure 25 Installing Grate Retainers IN...

Page 15: ...n apply soap and water solution to all connectionsandjoints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME FOR LEAK TESTING AND DO NOT OPER ATEANYAPPLIANCE IFALEAK IS D...

Page 16: ...lassdoors mustbeinthefullyopenposition OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION Continued PUREFIRE HOOD INSTALLATION 1 The PureFire hood supplied with this fire place is packaged in a separate box and placed in...

Page 17: ...on on door adjustment Figure 31 Installing Bi Fold Doors Spring Clip Insert Pin into Spring Clip Pivot Hole Insert Bottom Pivot Pin into Hole Fold Door and Slide Top Pins Into Track Figure 32 Adjustin...

Page 18: ...als as pitch wax laden logs very dry mill end lumber and large amounts of paper or cardboard boxes can create an excessively hot fire and should not be burned in this fireplace Always keep the fire we...

Page 19: ...d with petroleum products leaves paper products cardboard or salt driftwood Refer to your FMI PRODUCTS LLC Home owner s Guide included with your fireplace for proper fire building technique and ash re...

Page 20: ...those models that have not met this emissions level Exposure to smoke has been associated with respiratory illness and other health problems Models that have lower smoke emissions may reduce your risk...

Page 21: ...LACEMENT PARTS If this product is missing a part or has a broken component please do not return it to the store Call FMI PRODUCTS LLC at 1 866 328 4537 to answer questions and replace parts under warr...

Page 22: ...www fmiproducts com 125701 01C 22 PARTS MODELS V GMCAT42 50 H S I R A SERIES AND V JMCAT42 50 H S I R A SERIES 1 21 20 5 6 7 10 9 11 12 13 16 17 15 14 8 24 23 3 25 18 2 22 19 4 26 27 28 29 30...

Page 23: ...Dome Assembly 1 21 Smoke Shield 1 22 Damper Control Bracket 1 23 109457 02 Screen 42 2 109457 01 Screen 50 2 117556 02 Screen 42 Stainless 2 117556 01 Screen 50 Stainless 2 24 110146 03 Screen Rod 42...

Page 24: ...www fmiproducts com 125701 01C 24 PARTS MODELS V GMCAT42 50 H S I R A SERIES AND V JMCAT42 50 H S I R A SERIES Picture may vary from actual 1 6 4 8 7 3 2 5 7 7 7 8 9...

Page 25: ...25439 02 Right Stacked 50 Ivory 1 125427 02 Right Herringbone 42 Ivory 1 125451 02 Right Herringbone 50 Ivory 1 6 125417 01 Left Stacked 42 Red 1 125441 01 Left Stacked 50 Red 1 125429 01 Left Herring...

Page 26: ...50E 50 Ebony BDMO50G 50 Pewter BDMO50C 50 Oiled Bronze DOUBLE WALL PIPE 12 12DM 18 12DM 24 12DM 36 12DM 48 12DM 12 12HT 18 12HT 24 12HT 36 12HT and 48 12HT 30 OFFSET AND RETURN 30E 12DM and 30E 12HT O...

Page 27: ...ROOF FLASHING V6F 10DM 0 to 6 12 Pitch V12F 10DM 6 12 to 12 12 Pitch ACCESSORIES Continued SQUARE CHASE TOP TERMINATION STL 12D AND STL 12DMP BLACK ROUND TOP TERMINATIONS RLT 12D AND RLT 12HT STORM C...

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