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This  book  is  valuable.  In  addition  to  instructing  you 

on 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 fireplace is approved for use as a wood burning fire

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place or for use with a vented gas log approved to ANS 

Z21.60 or Z21.84 standards or for use with a vent-free gas 

log heater approved to ANS Z21.11.2 standard.

This wood burning fireplace complies with UL127-CAN/ULS-

S610-M87 standard as a FACTORY BUILT APPLIANCE.

FOR CANADA: The authority having jurisdiction (such 

as the municipal building department, fire department, 

etc.) should be contacted before installation to deter-

mine the need to obtain a permit.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

42" and 50" Wood Burning 

Masonry Fireplace

oWner’s operaTion and 

insTallaTion Manual

(V)g42/50

Smooth Face with Insulation

(V)g42r/50r

Smooth Face with Insulation and 

Bottom Door Rail

(V)g42H/50H

Smooth Face with Insulation and 

Herringbone Refractory

(V)g42Hr/50Hr

Smooth Face with Insulation, Bottom 

Door Rail and Herringbone Refractory

PFS

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ICC-ES #ESR-2542

Summary of Contents for (V)G42

Page 1: ...swoodburningfireplacecomplieswithUL127 CAN ULS S610 M87 standard as a FACTORY BUILT APPLIANCE FOR CANADA The authority having jurisdiction such as the municipal building department fire department etc should be contacted before installation to deter mine the need to obtain a permit INSTALLER Leave this manual with the appliance CONSUMER Retain this manual for future reference 42 and 50 Wood Burnin...

Page 2: ...I PRODUCTS LLC in combination with a FMI PROD UCTS 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 fireplaceinsertinthisfireboxun less the manufacturer s instruc tio...

Page 3: ...AS LINE KNOCK OUTS AIR KIT KNOCK OUT LEFT SIDE OUTSIDE AIR 11 2 AIR SPACE BACK AND SIDES 0 TO BOTTOM GAS LINE KNOCKOUTS 12 EACH SIDE COMBUSTIBLE WALL BOARD NO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL ON FACE MINIMUM 18 TO PERPENDICULAR SIDEWALL HEARTH EXTENSION 66 X 20 2 CHIMNEY AIRSPACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL ROUND TOP TERMINATION TERMINATION SQUARE CHASE TOP ...

Page 4: ...RMINATION SQUARE CHASE TOP ROUND TOP TERMINATION COMBUSTIBLE WALL BOARD NO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL ON FACE 0 TO BOTTOM OUTSIDE AIR 11 2 AIR SPACE BACK AND SIDES GAS LINE KNOCKOUTS 12 EACH SIDE MINIMUM 18 TO PERPENDICULAR SIDEWALL HEARTH EXTENSION 74 X 20 0 625 59 38 5 28 5 21 25 11 1 49 8 58 30 50 59 12 67 LEFT SIDE GAS LINE KNOCK OUTS AIR KIT KNOCK OUT ...

Page 5: ...ation the following guidelines 1 The location must allow for proper clear ances see Figures 1 and 2 2 Consider a location where the fireplace will not be affected by drafts air condition ing ducts windows or doors 3 A location that avoids the cutting of joists or roof rafters will make installation easier 4 An outside air kit is available with this fireplace see Optional Outside Air Kit page 6 Min...

Page 6: ... 3 WARNING Hearthextension is to be installed only as shown in Figure 3 Fireplace Installation Figure 3 Hearth Extension Seal Gap Fireplace Front Ember Protector Fireplace Front Raised Hearth Fireplace Front Elevated Ember Protector Ember Protector Seal Gap Hearth Extension Mantels A mantel may be installed if desired see Figure 4 Woodwork such as wood trims mantels or any other combustible materi...

Page 7: ...r it is important to assure the joint between chimney sections is locked Check by pulling chimney upward after locking The chimney will not come apart if properly locked It is not necessary to add screws to keep the chimney together exception see Figure 9 page 9 Venting Installation Figure 5 Outside Air Kit Secure to Collars with Metal Tape Screws or Straps Min 1 4 x 20 size Air Inlet Location Mus...

Page 8: ...ests on return elbow Straps must be securely nailed to rafters or joists see Figure 8 details a and b 3 Maximum length of pipe between supports return elbow or 12S 12DM is 6 of angle run Maximum of two 6 angle run sections per chimney system see Figure 7 4 All pipe connections between the offset and return must be secured with two screws on the outer pipe only see Figure 9 page 9 Do not penetrate ...

Page 9: ...ll penetrate roof 2 Determine the center point of the roof Pitch is the distance the roof drops over a given span usually 12 A 6 12 pitch means that the roof drops 6 for each 12 one measure horizontally down from the roof rafters 3 Use the roof opening chart Figure 12 to determine the correct opening length and flashing required 4 Remove shingles around the opening measured Cut out this section 5 ...

Page 10: ...lashing Terminations Spark Arrestor The fireplace system must be terminated with the listed round top or chase terminations In any case refer to the installation instructions supplied with the termination Secure Termination to Outer Pipe with 3 Screws RTL 10D Level of Flue Gas Outlet Stainless Inner Flue Pipe Waterproof Caulking Storm Collar Flashing Underlap Shingles Figure 15 Termination Overlap...

Page 11: ... qualified service person Note Before you proceed make sure your gas supply is turned off Use only a 1 2 black iron pipe and appropri ate fittings 1 Remove knockout indentation on refrac tory or firebrick wall located above refrac tory hearth floor The knockout indentation must be firmly tapped with any solid object such as a 1 2 dowel until it is released Remove fragmented portions of refractory ...

Page 12: ...dard for Decorative Gas Appliance for Installation in Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces ANS Z21 60 or Z21 84 and shall also be installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 7223NFPA 54 latest edition WARNING If the fireplace has been used for wood burning the firebox and chimney must be cleanedofsoot creosoteandashes byaqualifiedchimneycleaner Cre osote will ignite if heavily heated WAR...

Page 13: ...ot hole located near bottom corner of front face opening and swing door to vertical posi tion making sure top pins slide into door Spring Clip Glass Doors Glass doors are optional with the fireplace When fireplace is in operation doors must be fully opened or fully closed position only or a fire hazard may be created see Figure 24 A fireplace equipped with glass doors oper ates much differently th...

Page 14: ...ed vent free gas log set only unvented gas log sets which have been found to comply with the standard for unvented room heaters ANSI Z21 11 2 are to be installed in this fireplace Outside air and damper handle operation The damper handle which opens and closes the damper blade is located in the upper front face of the fireplace Pushing the handle for ward and up through the keyway slot will free d...

Page 15: ...1509 01 VG42H Models 111509 02 G42H Models 111515 01SA VG50H Models 111515 02SA G50H Models Bottom Rear Brick Refractory 111510 01 VG42H Models 111510 02 G42H Models 111512 01 VG50H Models 111512 02 G50H Models Right Brick Refractory 111507 01 VG50H Models 111507 02 G50H Models 111526 01 VG42H Models 111526 02 G42H Models Left Brick Refractory 111508 01 VG50H Models 111508 02 G50H Models 111527 01...

Page 16: ... 12HT 36 12HT and 48 12HT 30 Offset and Return 30E 12DM and 30E 12HT Optional Outside air kit for floor installation ak4f Optional Outside Air Kit for Sidewall Installation AK4 Storm Collar SC2 1 Firestop Spacer FS 10 Roof Flashing V6F 10DM 0 to 6 12 Pitch V12F 10DM 6 12 to 12 12 Pitch SQUARE CHASE TOP TERMINATION STL 12D Round ToP TErminations RLT 12D and RLT 12HT 109493 01 Rev R 09 09 2701 S Har...

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