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125205-01E
10
INSTALLATION
WARNING: This gas fireplace
and vent assembly must be
vented directly to the outside. The
venting system must NEVER be
attached to a chimney serving a
separate solid fuel burning appli
-
ance. Each gas appliance must
use a separate vent system. Do
not use common vent systems.
WARNING: Horizontal sec-
tions of this vent system require
a minimum clearance of 2" from
the top of the pipe and 1" mini
-
mum to the sides and bottom.
Vertical sections of this system
require a minimum of 1" clear
-
ance to combustible materials
on all sides of the pipe.
VENTING INSTALLATION
1. Install elbow to fireplace collar adapter
located on back of the unit at a 45° angle.
Slide elbow over collar and twist to lock.
Check to insure proper connection (see
Figure 6).
2. Continue to install remainder of pipe for
desired installation. Make sure each sec-
tion is twist-locked securely.
3. When installation of vent pipe is complete,
in stall vent termination. Depending on
location of your fireplace, you will vent
vertically or horizontally.
4. Allow 1" of pipe to protrude from internal
wall, depending on wall thickness. See
Figure 7, page 11.
Figure 6 - Venting Installation
Female
Locking
Lugs
Male
Locking Lugs
Vertical Flue
Restrictor
(For Vertical
Venting
Application)
WARNING: Read all instruc-
tions completely and thoroughly
before attempting installation.
Failure to do so could result in
serious injury, property dam
-
age or loss of life. Operation of
improperly installed and main
-
tained venting system could
result in serious injury, property
damage or loss of life.
NOTICE: Failure to follow these in-
structions will void the warranty.
VENTING INSTALLATION
PRECAUTIONS
Consult local building codes before beginning
installation. Installer must make sure to select
proper vent system for installation. Before
installing vent kit, installer must read this fire
-
place manual and vent kit instructions.
Only a qualified service person should install
venting system. The installer must follow
these safety rules:
• Wear gloves and safety glasses for
protection
• Use extreme caution when using ladders
or when on roof tops
• Be aware of electrical wiring locations in
walls and ceilings
The following actions will void the warranty
on your venting system:
• Installation of any damaged venting compo
-
nent
• Unauthorized modification of the venting
system
• Installation of any component part not
manufactured or approved for use with the
fireplace.
• Installation other than as instructed by
these instructions
NOTICE: All FMI PRODUCTS,
LLC direct vent fireplaces only
approved 5/8" pipe components
and terminations.