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106625-01

Rev. F

01/10

20 YEaR lIMITED WaRRaNTY

Continued

SIXTH THROUGH TENTH YEAR

At the end of the above 5 year period of free part replacement, FMI PRODUCTS, LLC will replace any 

part which fails due to materials or workmanship under the following terms: homeowner must contact an 

authorized FMI PRODUCTS, LLC dealer or distributor for troubleshooting and examination of part. The 

factory representative will determine if the part failed due to materials or workmanship. In the event the 

part has failed due to materials or workmanship, FMI PRODUCTS, LLC will provide a replacement part 

(if part is available) at the current list price to the homeowner. The homeowner is responsible for freight 

of part shipment and installation services. 

ELEVENTH THROUGH TWENTIETH YEAR

From the eleventh through twentieth year from original date of purchase, FMI PRODUCTS, LLC will 

replace the part(s) that fails due to material or workmanship under the following terms: the homeowner 

should contact the nearest FMI PRODUCTS, LLC dealer or distributor for examination of fireplace or part. 

The on site examination is the sole judgment of the factory representative. The factory representative 

will determine if the part failed due to materials or workmanship. In the event the part has failed due to 

materials or workmanship, FMI PRODUCTS, LLC will provide the replacement part (if part is available) 

at the current list price. The homeowner must pay any and all cost for removal of original part, shipment 

of replacement part, cost of replacement part, and installation of replacement part. 

NOTIFICATION OF DEFECT

A FMI PRODUCTS, LLC dealer or distributor should be contacted directly by the owner for any service, 

including service under these WARRANTIES. The repair and replacement of any defective part covered 

by these warranties is in the responsibility of the nearest FMI PRODUCTS, LLC dealer or distributor.

EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

FMI PRODUCTS, LLC shall have no liability for any incidental, special, or consequential damages arising 

from the sale or use of the firebox.

LEGAL RIGHTS

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which may vary from 

state to state. 

EXCLUSIONS

These warranties do not apply and FMI PRODUCTS, LLC assumes no responsibility for any damages 

that result due to the following: 

1.  Improper installation of firebox.

2.  In any case where firebox and/or components have been altered in any way.

3.  In any case where the sole judgment of FMI PRODUCTS, LLC, the fireplace has been misused, 

abused, used negligently or suffered damage.

4.  In any case where the firebox has been moved from its original installation site.

5.  In any case where a poor draft is caused by air conditioning systems or any other mechanical devices 

such as heating systems, exhaust fans or by adverse environmental factors. FMI PRODUCTS, LLC 

is not responsible for smoking caused by inadequate chimney heights resulting from adjoining roof 

structure, buildings or nearby trees and structure which cause unusual wind conditions resulting in a 

downdraft or inadequate ventilation or drafting caused by tight sealed construction.

6.  In any case of the use of unapproved fuels and/or air handling devices.  

7.  This limited warranty does not apply to a chimney fire due to lack of adequate cleaning (refer to 

operating instructions) of creosote build-up.

8.  FMI PRODUCTS, LLC assumes no responsibility for defects or damages caused by any modification 

to the fireplace or the installation of devices not approved by FMI PRODUCTS, LLC in writing.

In the event a factory representative visits the installation site and the repair is not covered under warranty, 

the homeowner will be billed for the dealer/distributor assessment as well as travel and other expenses 

incurred by FMI PRODUCTS, LLC.   

These warranties are given in lieu of any other express warranties. FMI PRODUCTS, LLC does not 

authorize any person or representative to make any representations to the contrary in connection with 

the sale of a built-in firebox.

2701 S. Harbor Blvd.

Santa Ana, CA 92704

1-866-328-4538

www.fmiproducts.com

Summary of Contents for Wood Burning Fireplace

Page 1: ...peration of your wood burning fireplace inside your home KEEP THIS MANUAL IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT HOMEOWNER INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE Table of Contents Important Safety Precautions 2 Understanding Your Fireplace 2 Operating Your Fireplace 3 Cleaning and Maintenance 4 Wood Selection 4 Troubleshooting 5 Fireplace Accessories 6 Customer Service 6 20 Year Limited Warranty 7 ...

Page 2: ... made of heavy gauge steel lined with brick patterned refractory material firebrick on back sides and bottom hearth This is surrounded by another metal enclosure on top back and bottom Air space between firebox and outer enclosure provides a circulating feature that has been engineered for a safe and efficient design Chimney System The chimney is also made of metal extending from top of fireplace ...

Page 3: ...i ciency and could cause smoke spillage Light newspaper 5 Fireplace glass doors if installed must be in fully opened or fully closed position during operation of fireplace CAUTION Close screen be fore closing glass doors WARNING Fireplaces equipped with glass doors should be operated only with doorsfullyopenedordoorsfully closed Doors ifleftpartlyopen may draw gas and flame out of the fireplace op...

Page 4: ...ference for comfort aroma and visual image If you want a constant heat output a short flame with a glowing coals type of fire select a hardwood If you want a short hot fire for damp and chilly mornings select a softer wood The following chart is a guide to aide in wood selection Woods at the top of chart are harder woods and those at bottom of chart are softer Aromatic woods are best from nut and ...

Page 5: ...rly In the event a smoking problem does occur check for one of the following conditions 1 Outside environmental conditions ad versely affecting draft 2 Lack of ventilation due to a tightly insu lated house could prevent the fireplace from drawing properly If this happens open a window a small amount while operating fireplace 3 Other appliances competing for available air in a tightly sealed home T...

Page 6: ...ending final disposal If ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed they should be retained in closed container until cinders have thoroughly cooled Glass Doors Glass doors used by FMI PRODUCTS LLC are tempered safety glass and have been tested to national standards When glass breaks during use it could be for the follow ing reasons 1 Fire is too large 2 Logs are too cl...

Page 7: ...I PRODUCTS LLC for replacement FIRST YEAR TO FIFTH YEAR FMI PRODUCTS LLC warrants the HearthCAT Emission Control System for five years from the date of purchase from thermal crumbling FIREPLACE WARRANTY FIRST YEAR If the original owner of a FMI PRODUCTS LLC wood burning fireplace believes any part including chimney and chimney components has failed during the first year from date of purchase due t...

Page 8: ...S LLC shall have no liability for any incidental special or consequential damages arising from the sale or use of the firebox LEGAL RIGHTS This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state EXCLUSIONS These warranties do not apply and FMI PRODUCTS LLC assumes no responsibility for any damages that result due to the following 1 Improp...

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