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WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera

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tion, service or maintenance can cause injury, property 

damage or loss of life. Refer to this manual for assis-

tance  or  additional  information.  Consult  a  qualified 

installer or local distributor.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety .................................................................. 2

Specifications

 ...................................................... 3

Fireplace Installation

............................................ 4

Venting Installation

 .............................................. 6

Firebrick Wall Installation

 ....................................11

Optional Gas Line Installation

............................ 14

PureFire Installation

........................................... 15

Glass Door Installation

 ...................................... 16

Operation and Maintenance Guidelines

 ............ 17 

PureFire Emissions Control System

 .................. 18

Parts 

 ................................................................. 20

Technical Service

............................................... 25

Replacement Parts

 ............................................ 25

Accessories

 ....................................................... 25

SAFETY

FOR YOUR SAFETY

•  Do not store or use gasoline 

or any other flammable vapors 

or liquids in the vicinity of this 

or any other appliance.

•  Due to high temperatures, the 

appliance  should  be  located 

out  of  traffic  and  away  from 

furniture and draperies.

•  Do not place clothing or other 

flammable materials on or near 

the appliance.

•  Never  leave  children  unat

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tended when a fire is burning 

in the fireplace.

 WARNING: Use solid wood 

or processed solid fuel firelogs 

only. When processed wood fuel 

fire logs are used, do not poke or 

stir the logs while they are burn

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ing. Use only fire logs that have 

been evaluated for the application 

in fireplace and refer to fire log 

warnings and caution markings 

on packaging prior to use.

This fireplace is not intended to be 

used as a substitute for a furnace 

to heat an entire home. Use for 

supplemental heat only.

IMPORTANT: Check local codes 

before installing this fireplace.

Before  beginning  the  installation  of  the 

fireplace,  read  these  instructions  through 

completely.
•  This FMI PRODUCTS, LLC fireplace and its 

components are safe when installed accord

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ing to this installation manual. Unless you 

use FMI PRODUCTS, LLC components, 

which have been designed and tested for 

the fireplace system, you may cause a fire 

hazard.

•  The FMI PRODUCTS, LLC warranty will 

be voided by and FMI PRODUCTS, LLC 

disclaims any responsibility for the follow

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ing actions.
a.  Modification  of  the  fireplace,  com

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ponents,  doors,  air  inlet  system  and 

damper control.

b.  Use of any component part not manu

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factured or approved by FMI PROD

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UCTS, LLC in combination with a FMI 

PRODUCTS, LLC fireplace system.

Proper installation is the most important step 

in  ensuring  safe  and  continuous  operation 

of  the  fireplace.  Consult  the  local  building 

codes  as  to  the  particular  requirements 

concerned with the installation of all factory 

built fireplaces.

 WARNING: Do not install a 

fireplace insert in this box unless 

the manufacturer's instructions 

with the insert specifically state 

this fireplace has been tested for 

use with this insert.

Summary of Contents for GMCAT50A Series

Page 1: ...n how 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...

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: ...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 1 50...

Page 4: ...er a location where fireplace will not be affected 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 outsi...

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

Page 6: ...ns Figure 6 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 7: ...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 8: ...igure 12 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 9: ...ecure in position by nailing through shingles see Figure 14 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 o...

Page 10: ...2 Min 10 3 Min 2 Min 3 Min Level of Flue Gas Outlet Figure 18 10 Foot Rule Terminations Spark Arrestor The fireplace system must be terminated with the listed round top or chase terminations In any ca...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...ing 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 firebr...

Page 13: ...UCTS LLC grate only see Parts page 20 This grate has been de signed to keep the operation of yourfireplacesafeandefficient FIREBRICK WALL INSTALLATION Continued Figure 24 Installing Grate Retainers IN...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...ositionandtheglassdoors mustbeinthefullyopenposition OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION Continued PUREFIRE HOOD INSTALLATION 1 The PureFire hood supplied with this fire place is packaged in a separate box...

Page 16: ...d Slide Top Pins Into Track Figure 31 Adjusting Bi Fold Doors DOOR ADJUSTMENT Remove doors and slightly loosen lower pivot clips and upper spring clips Replace doors and fully close them Use 1 8 shims...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...dustrial 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 P...

Page 19: ...burned If visible smoke continues the combustor has ceased to function or there is thermal crumbling Call FMI PRODUCTS LLC at 1 866 328 4537 for replacement parts WARRANTY FMI PRODUCTS LLC warranty ob...

Page 20: ...www fmiproducts com 125701 01A 20 PARTS MODELS V GMCAT50 H S I R A SERIES AND V JMCAT50 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...

Page 21: ...19 123298 02 Ash Box Assembly 1 20 Inner Dome Assembly 1 21 Smoke Shield 1 22 Damper Control Bracket 1 23 109457 01 Screen 50 2 117556 01 Screen 50 Stainless 2 24 110146 02 Screen Rod 50 2 117568 01 S...

Page 22: ...www fmiproducts com 125701 01A 22 PARTS MODELS V GMCAT50 H S I R A SERIES AND V JMCAT50 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 23: ...02 Right Stacked 50 Ivory 1 125451 02 Right Herringbone 50 Ivory 1 6 125441 01 Left Stacked 50 Red 1 125453 01 Left Herringbone 50 Red 1 125441 02 Left Stacked 50 Ivory 1 125453 02 Left Herringbone 5...

Page 24: ...g please have your model and se rial numbers of your fireplace ready You can also visit our web site at www fmiproducts com REPLACEMENT PARTS If this product is missing a part or has a broken componen...

Page 25: ...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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