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PUREFIRE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
This fireplace is equipped with a PureFire
Emission Control System. The Catalytic
Hood system reduces particulates emissions
in a wood burning fireplace to meet the EPA
Wood-Burning Fireplace Program Phase 2
emission level.
The EPA qualifying label, shown below, will be
affixed to the catalyst. Before lighting the first
fire, remove and maintain this label in a safe
place if needed for permits or building inspec
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tion. Prior to beginning installation, contact
your local building official to determine the
need to obtain a permit. For proper operation,
catalyst must be replace every 3 to 5 years.
FUELING GUIDELINES
The fireplace grate must always be secured to
the retaining brackets provided. The position
of the grate must be centered against the back
wall of the firebox.
Burn only dry, seasoned (cured) wood with
less than 20% moisture. Avoid the use of
treated, painted and laminated wood. Never
burn garbage or other foreign materials. Do
not use artificial logs, colored newspaper or
petroleum based fire starters. Avoid wood with
high salt content. All of these materials may
contain compounds which can shorten the
life of the catalyst. Wet or unseasoned wood
may lower catalytic temperatures and result
in inefficient operation.
The catalyst is designed to function at opti
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mum efficiency when the fireplace is burning
clean, dry, cord wood as fireplace fuel. A
simple visual inspection of the chimney dur
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ing the wood burning process will determine
catalyst performance.
The fuel load should always be placed on
the back of the grate. Use clean dry wood,
seasoned cord wood is the best choice.
Never burn trash, plastics, gasoline, rubber,
industrial solvents, flammable liquids, naptha,
household garbage, material treated with
petroleum products, leaves, paper products,
cardboard or salt driftwood.
MANUFACTURER:
FMI Products LLC
MODEL NO:
GCAT-50
PARTICLE EMISSIONS:
4.4
GRAMS/KG OF WOOD BURNED
FIREPLACE
SMOKE EMISSIONS RANGE
Higher Emissions
Lower Emissions
0
12.0
THIS MODEL
EPA PHASE 2 EMISSIONS LEVEL
4
.4 5.1
Better
Worse
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Wood-burning Fireplace Program
Phase 2 Qualified models are cleaner and pollute less than 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.
PHASE 2 QUALIFIED
For more information go to www.epa.gov/fireplaces
Fireplaces with lower emissions produce less smoke when installed and operated properly.
* EPA has determined, based on testing by an accredited independent laboratory and a certification
of conformity by a nationally recognized certification body, that this model qualifies at the Phase 2
emissions level for U.S. EPA's
Wood Burning
Fireplace Program.
Refer to your FMI PRODUCTS, LLC
Home-
owner's Guide
included with your fireplace for
proper fire building technique and ash removal
procedures. These fueling guidelines must be
followed in order to achieve maximum emis
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sions performance from the PureFire System.
OPERATION
The proper use of a wood burning fireplace
equipped with the catalyst will significantly
reduce the emissions that it produces. Simple
fuel considerations with regard to moisture
content, size, and quality of fuel will help
control the production of wood smoke and
improve the performance of the catalyst and
fireplace efficiency. With proper care, the
catalyst will provide years of fuel savings
and lowered emissions. By following some
simple guidelines, you will ensure maximum
performance and longevity.
