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General Information
Introduction
We extend a warm welcome from all of us at FMI
PRODUCTS, LLC proud manufacturers of the Grand Meridian
Fireplaces.
Thank you for Choosing FMI PRODUCTS, LLC.
You may have thought long and hard before you chose the
fireplace which would grace your home. Rest assured that
every component of the Fireplace has been tested to ensure
long-term durability.
Before Beginning the Installation
Read these instructions carefully before beginning the
installation of this Vent-Free fireplace. Also read the gas
log appliance manufacturer’s literature regarding sizing and
suitability for installation into this Enclosure prior to installation.
Statement of Intended Use:
The Grand Meridian Vent-Free Universal Masonry Fireplace is
a modular refractory masonry unit designed for field assembly.
The firebox is constructed using pre-cast, interlocking
refractory blocks. The blocks are then secured to each other
using Mortar. The system includes all parts necessary for the
assembly of a complete masonry vent-free decorative gas log
enclosure.
In addition to the basic enclosure, a standard
1-1/8” thick, high temperature refractory brick is
required to line the interior of the firebox.
These fireplaces are not intended to serve as
a primary heat source, rather, the fireplace was
expressly created as a supplemental source of
heat.
The Grand Meridian Fireplace is Designed for
Use Only with any Vent free decorative gas log
sets meeting standard ANSI Z21.11.2
Vent free decorative gas log sets meeting
standard ANSI Z21.11.2, are supplied by others
and are limited to any listed vent-free gas-fired
log sets with heat input ratings up to 40,000 Btu/
hr.
WARNING:
Any application other than the
“Intended Use” as stated above is in violation
of the manufacturer’s instructions and is hereby
prohibited. Such violation may cause immediate
hazard, property damage or loss of life and will
void all liabilities to the manufacturer and will
void all warranties explicit or implied.
Product Overview
Grand Meridian fireplaces are designed as Factory Built - Field
Assembled Fireplaces to be installed on both combustible and
non-combustible floor systems. They have been extensively
tested to perform with excellent results in this environment.
Attention: Be advised that all the illustrations in this manual
are for general reference only. They are not drawn to scale.
Actual design elements will vary from case to case. Pay
attention to specified minimum clearances as they relate to
combustible materials.
SECTION A-A
W1
W3
W2
23 1/8"
28"
38 3/4"
46 3/4"
7 1/8"
21"
4 1/2"
32 5/8"
A
A
Figure 2
Model
W1
W2
W3
MM39VF
43”
39”
29-1/4”
MM44VF
48”
44”
34-1/4”
MM49VF
53”
49”
39-1/4”
OUTSIDE AIR ACCESS
