FMI VUM50HIA Owner'S Operation And Installation Manual Download

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WARNING: If the information in this manual is not

followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing

property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— 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. 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 quali

fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

PFS

UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)

UNIVERSAL FIREBOX

OWNER’S OPERATION AND

INSTALLATION MANUAL

INDOOR VENT FREE (V)UM(36,42,50)(H,S)(I,R)A SERIES

INDOOR/OUTDOOR VENT FREE (V)QM(36,42,50)(H,S)(I,R)A SERIES

MASONRY FIREBOX WITH INSULATION

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Page 1: ...do not use any phone in your building Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor s phone 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 quali fied installer service agency or the gas supplier INSTALLER Leave this manual with the appliance CONSUMER Retain this manual for future reference PFS US U...

Page 2: ... fireplace size requirement DO NOT INSTALL THE APPLIANCE IN THIS FIREBOX UNLESS THIS FIREBOX MEETS THE MINIMUM DIMEN SIONS REQUIRED FOR THE INSTALLATION WARNING FOR USE ONLY WITH A LISTED GAS FIRED UNVENTED DECORATIVE ROOM HEATER NOT TO EXCEED 40 000 BTU H DO NOT BUILD A WOOD FIRE SAFETY This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured mobile home where not prohib...

Page 3: ...creens are closed before running installed gas log heater Replace hood with FMI PRODUCTS LLC model 109511 01 50 109511 02 42 or109511 0336 only Thishood has been designed to keep the operation of your fireplace safe and efficient 1 Do not use this firebox as a wood burning fireplace Use only decorative unvented room heaters log sets 2 Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as pine cones vermiculi...

Page 4: ...CATING FIREBOX PLANNING Plan where you will install the firebox This will save time and money later when you install the firebox Before installation consider the following 1 Where firebox will be located Allow for wall and ceiling clearances see Installa tion Clearances page 11 2 Everything needed to complete installation 3 These models CANNOT be installed in a bedroom unless maximum Btu rating of...

Page 5: ...5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 36 MODELS Figure 1 36 Models V UM36 H S I R A and V QM36 H S I R A Series 30 1 2 29 30 11 1 8 54 1 2 7 7 8 7 36 45 1 8 35 16 97 16 50 365 16 7 3 8 111 8 3 3 4 4 7 8 36 HEARTH 1 1 4 20 1 4 Ref 35 1 4 19 22 1 2 ...

Page 6: ...T SPECIFICATIONS Continued 42 MODELS Figure 2 42 Models V UM42 H S I R A and V QM42 H S I R A Series 4 7 8 54 1 2 7 7 8 7 36 5 16 50 42 51 1 8 32 3 8 3 3 4 30 5 16 8 3 4 13 3 5 16 9 7 16 30 11 1 8 42 HEARTH 1 1 4 23 Ref 41 3 8 26 3 8 21 3 4 ...

Page 7: ...UCT SPECIFICATIONS Continued 50 MODELS Figure 3 50 Models V UM50 H S I R A AND V QM50 H S I R A Series 365 16 50 8 3 4 13 35 16 97 16 59 1 8 50 7 7 8 7 30 54 1 2 11 1 8 32 3 8 3 3 4 38 5 16 4 7 8 50 HEARTH 1 1 4 23 Ref 49 3 8 34 3 8 21 3 4 ...

Page 8: ...et to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space Space Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms WARNING This heater shall notbeinstalledinaroomorspace unlesstherequiredvolumeofin door combustion air is provided by the method described in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA54 theIn...

Page 9: ...ecause the actual Btu Hr used is more than the maximum Btu Hr the space can support You must provide additional fresh air Your options are as follows A Rework worksheet adding the space of an adjoining room If the extra space provides an unconfined space remove door to adjoining room or add ventilation grills between rooms See Ventilation Air From Inside Building B Vent room directly to the outdoo...

Page 10: ...TION Log heaters installed in this firebox create warmaircurrents Thesecurrents move heat to wall surfaces next to firebox Installing firebox next tovinylorclothwallcoveringsor operating firebox where impuri ties suchas butnotlimitedto to bacco smoke aromatic candles cleaning fluids oil or kerosene lamps etc in the air exist may discolor walls or cause odors INSTALLATION NOTICE The firebox identif...

Page 11: ...ntel above built in fire box you must meet the minimum allowable clearance between mantel shelf and top of firebox opening shown in Figure 7 These are the minimum allowable mantel clearances for a safe installation Use larger clearances wherever possible to minimize the heating of objects and materials placed on the mantel CAUTION Do not allow the vent freegaslogheatertotouch or extend beyond the ...

Page 12: ...ly insert firebox into rough opening 5 Attach firebox to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing flange see Figure 10 6 Install and properly test gas log heater Follow installation instructions included with the vent free gas log heater that is being installed IMPORTANT When finishing your firebox combustible materials such as wall board gypsum board sheet rock drywall plywo...

Page 13: ... firebox and cabinet mantel can be installed directly on the floor Mantels may be avail able from your retailer or custom built for your home 1 Assemble cabinet mantel as instructed 2 Install gas piping to firebox location See Installing Gas Line page 14 You may have to cut an access hole in the floor or wall to run gas line to firebox Make sure to locate access hole so cabinet mantel will cover i...

Page 14: ...ward the firebox surround Hearth Right Face Slot Figure 14 Slots for Firebrick Walls 3 Secure the firebrick wall using 2 of the retainers provided The bracket will slip underneath the metal lip on the top of the wall and screw into the inner dome of the fireplace Figure 15 4 Install the rear firebrick wall last Place the wall face side down on the hearth with the bottom of the wall toward the rear...

Page 15: ...void spilling 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 firebrick walls come together 6 Using a trowel remove excess grout mix ture by moving trowel in the direction of the joint Grout mixture in the joint should now be flush with brick surface If not ...

Page 16: ...or cap off gas line if desired A gas line or gas log lighter may be installed for the purpose of installing a vent free decora tive gas appliance incorporating an automatic shutoff device and complying with the Standard for Decorative GasAppliances for Installation in Vented Fireplaces ANSI Z21 60 or American Gas Association draft requirements for Gas Fired Log Lighters for Wood Burning Fireplaces...

Page 17: ...t 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 warranty Note Use only original replacement parts This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty When calling or writing please have your model and serial numbers of your fireplace ready Model and serial number information ...

Page 18: ...www fmiproducts com 124382 01B 18 PARTS MODELS V UM 36 42 50 H S I R A SERIES AND V QM 36 42 50 H S I R A SERIES 11 10 11 13 14 15 16 14 3 22 20 21 20 1 19 5 14 15 16 13 12 11 9 7 6 8 17 2 12 18 4 ...

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Page 20: ...www fmiproducts com 124382 01B 20 PARTS MODELS MODELS V UM 36 42 50 H S I R A SERIES AND V QM 36 42 50 H S I R A SERIES Picture may vary from actual 1 6 4 3 2 5 7 7 7 8 ...

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Page 24: ...is product and or FMI PRODUCTS LLC who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty Travel handling transportation diagnostic material labor and incidental costs associated with warranty repairs unless expressly covered by this warranty are not reimbursable under this warranty and are the responsibility of the owner Excluded ...

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