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Instructions

Models MM39/44/49VF

Do not store or use gasoline or other 

flammable vapors and liquids in the 

vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

Do not try to light any appliance.

• 

Do not touch any electrical switch; do 

• 

not use any phone in your building.

Immediately call your gas supplier from 

• 

a neighbor’s phone and follow the gas 

supplier’s instructions.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, 

• 

call the fire department.

Installation and service must be 

performed by a qualified installer, service 

agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING

:

If the information in these instructions is 

not followed exactly, a fire or explosion 

may  result  causing  property  damage, 

personal injury or death.

Vent Free Universal Masonry Firebox

This  firebox  has  been  tested  and  approved  by  PFS 

under  ANSI  Z21.91  for  use  with  any  ANSI  Z21.11.2 

approved gas logs.

FOR USE ONLY WITH A LISTED GAS-FIRED UNVENTED 

DECORATIVE ROOM HEATER NOT TO EXCEED 40,000 

BTU/HR

DO NOT BUILD A WOOD FIRE.

Carefully review the instructions supplied with the decorative 

type unvented room heater for the minimum fireplace size 

requirement.

DO  NOT  INSTALL  AN  APPLIANCE  IN  THlS  FIREBOX 

UNLESS  THlS  FIREBOX  MEETS  THE  MINIMUM 

DIMENSIONS REQUIRED FOR THE INSTALLATION.

IMPORTANT:

 READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING

INSTALLATION OF THIS FIREPLACE. 

Do not store gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

This appliance is only for use with the type 

of gas indicated on the rating plate. This 

appliance is not convertible for use with 

other gases, unless a certified kit is used.

Installer:

 Leave these instructions with the consumer.

Consumer:

 Retain for future reference.

Report No. 08-154

ICC Evaluation Services 

Report No. 2401

Summary of Contents for Masonry MM39

Page 1: ...and approved by PFS under ANSI Z21 91 for use with any ANSI Z21 11 2 approved gas logs FORUSEONLYWITHALISTEDGAS FIREDUNVENTED DECORATIVE ROOM HEATER NOT TO EXCEED 40 000 BTU HR DO NOT BUILD A WOOD FI...

Page 2: ...WITH ANSI Z21 91 2007 VENTLESS FIREBOX ENCLOSURES FOR GAS FIRED UNVENTED DECORATIVE ROOM HEATERS FOR USE WITH LISTED ANSI Z21 11 2 UNVENTED DECORATIVE ROOM HEATERS NOT TO EXCEED 40 000 BTU HR 0 10 NO...

Page 3: ...d Diagram 5 9 12 2 7 1 3A 2X 2X 3X 7X 2X 8X 3 6 11 Warning Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may re...

Page 4: ...ireplace Parts List ITEM P N DESCRIPTION QTY 1 MFP39 1 MFP44 1 MFP49 1 HEARTH Left or Right 2 2 MFP39 2 MFP44 2 MFP49 2 REAR WALL 4 3 MFP39 3 MFP44 3 MFP49 3 SIDE WALL 7 3A MFP39 3A MFP44 3A MFP49 3A...

Page 5: ...erve as a primary heat source rather the fireplace was expressly created as a supplemental source of heat The Grand Meridian Fireplace is Designed for Use Only with any Vent free decorative gas log se...

Page 6: ...ace if not enough fresh air is available See Air for Combustion and Ventilation page 8 If the fireplace keeps shutting off see appliance manufacturers troubleshooting instructions 9 Do not run firepla...

Page 7: ...ian fireplace Check with the local jurisdiction before you get started Supporting Floor Systems Floor Framing It is important to take into consideration that the load for the Grand Meridian Fireplace...

Page 8: ...dian Fireplace must be considered as additional dead load that will have to be supported by the floor framing Additional floor joists or I joists may be required as determined by the licensed design p...

Page 9: ...d structural members having a moisture content of less than 16 per cent at time of installation and used under dry conditions the deflection resulting from L 0 5D is permitted to be substituted for th...

Page 10: ...designed to be custom finished with facing trim and mantle to be an owner option However all such trim material must meet standard fireplace code requirements Non combustible facing material must be...

Page 11: ...he house to operate You must provide adequate fresh air for these appliances This will insure proper venting of vented fuel burning appliances Non combustible Flex Hose Figure 16 Exterior Providing Ad...

Page 12: ..._ Btu hr Total _ _______ Btu hr Example Gas water heater 40 000 Btu hr Vent free fireplace 36 000 Btu hr Total 76 000 Btu hr Do not include direct vented gas appliances Direct vent draws combustion ai...

Page 13: ...prior to assembly This will minimize shrinkage and cracks developing in the joint areas Best way to accomplish this is with a bucket of water and a large sponge Dip sponge into water and apply a liber...

Page 14: ...28 Apply mortar between joints 12 inch rebar Mix a batch of mortar and prepare Right Side Hearth bottom 2 surface to be bonded as shown in Figure 18 Figure 18 1 2 AWAY FROM EDGES 1 2 MORTAR BEAD TYPIC...

Page 15: ...rebar to all 8 cells as shown in Figure 22 The rebar should enter the holes in the Hearth and lie adjacent to the 12 rebar secured in subfloor Then fill cells with approx 2 cu ft Ready Mix Concrete F...

Page 16: ...Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 This gas pipe provision must only be connected to an approved vent free gas log heater certified to ANSI Z21 11 2 heater standard Check local building codes for specific pip...

Page 17: ...smells created from the heater and fireplace curing We suggest operating the heater for several 30 minute intervals allowing the fireplace to cool for an hour in between This will allow any moisture i...

Page 18: ...ncrete slab The concrete strength and durability shall comply with Sections 1903 1904 and 1905 of the International Building Code IBC TABLE R402 2 MINIMUM SPECIFIED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE MI...

Page 19: ...ly b Lines defining areas are approximate only Local conditions may be more or less severe than indicated by region classification A severe classification is where weather conditions result in signifi...

Page 20: ...components FMI PRODUCTS LLC is not responsible for misuse or mishandling of component parts Nothing in this warranty makes FMI PRODUCTS LLC or any entity thereof liable in any respect for any injury...

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