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PRODUCT FEATURES
Figure 2 - Common Fireplace Locations
Figure 3 - Fireplace Bottom Dimensions
D
RW
FW
29"
41"
PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION
LOCAL CODES
Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all
local codes. In the absence to local codes,
use the current
National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54*
(USA) or the current
CSA-
B149.1 Installation Code
(Canada).
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
These are a few facts that can help you under
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stand and enjoy your direct-vent fireplace:
• The venting system may be routed to the
outside of your home in several ways. It
may vent through the roof (vertical) or it
may vent to an outside/exterior wall (hori
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zontal). The vent pipe installation is very
important to allow for proper operation.
You must follow the venting instructions
very carefully for either vertical or horizontal
applications.
• This fireplace may be installed in any room
of your house provided all local codes and
these installation instructions are followed.
• This fireplace requires a wall switch, hand-
held remote or wall thermostat (millivolt) for
operation (see
Accessories
, page 42).
• This fireplace does not require electricity
to operate.
• Only the blower requires electricity if in
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stalled and if you plan to install the blower at
a later date, do not forget to wire the outlet at
the bottom of the fireplace when framing.
• A piezo ignitor and ceramic electrode cre
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ate spark to ignite the pilot light. It does not
require any matches, batteries or any other
sources of ignition to light the pilot.
• Each time you turn on your fireplace, you
may notice some amount of condensation
on the inside of the fireplace glass. This
is normal and will disappear after 10-20
minutes of operation.
• Your direct-vent gas fireplace system
(fireplace and venting) is a balanced and
sealed gas operating unit. It requires ap
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proximately 10-20 minutes of operating
time before the flame pattern stabilizes.
• Fireplaces with the suffix of -HA have been
designed to operate at altitudes of 4000
feet and above.
LOCATION AND SPACE
REqUIREMENTS
Determine the safest and most efficient loca
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tion for your FMI PRODUCTS, LLC direct-vent
fireplace. Make sure that rafters and wall
studs are not in the way of the venting system.
Choose a location where the heat output is
not affected by drafts, air conditioning ducts,
windows or doors. Figure 2 shows some com
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mon locations. Be aware of all restrictions and
precautions before deciding the exact location
for your fireplace and termination cap.
When deciding the location of your fireplace,
follow these rules:
• Do not connect this fireplace venting to a
chimney flue serving a separate solid-fuel
burning fireplace or appliance.
• Due to high temperatures, do not locate this
fireplace in high traffic areas, windy or drafty
areas or near furniture or draperies.
• Proper clearances must be maintained.
Flush with a wall
Through exterior wall
enclosed in a chase
Corner
installation
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