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PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION
CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances to combustibles for
fireplace are as follows:
*Back and sides of surround
0"
Vent Surfaces (side and bottom)
1"
Top Vent Surface (horizontal run)
2"
Ceiling to Opening
36"
Floor 0"
Wall to Front of Glass
36"
Perpendicular Wall to Opening of Unit 2"
Top Spacer
0"
NOTICE: This fireplace is in
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tended for use as supplemental
heat. Use this fireplace along
with your primary heating sys
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tem. Do not install this fireplace
as your primary heat source.
If you have a central heating
system, you may run system’s
circulating blower while using
fireplace. This will help circulate
the heat throughout the house.
In the event of a power outage,
you can use this fireplace as a
heat source.
MANTEL CLEARANCES
Figure 3 - Direct-Vent Fireplace
Log Set
Upper
Louver
Panel
Lower
Louver
Panel
Figure 4 - Minimum Clearances
(Peninsula Shown)
CEILING
WALL
36" Min.
36" Min.
0" Floor
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 heat output is not
affected by drafts, air conditioning ducts, win-
dows or doors. 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:
• A projection may be ideal for a new addition
on an existing finished wall. Refer to hori
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zontal termination configurations on page
15 or vertical configurations on page 18.
• Do not connect fireplace venting to a
chimney flue serving a separate solid-fuel
burning fireplace or appliance.
• Due to high temperatures, do not locate
fireplace in high traffic areas, windy or drafty
areas or near furniture or draperies.
• Never obstruct front opening of appliance
or flow of combustion and ventilation air.
Keep control compartments accessible.
• Do not locate close to where gasoline or
other flammable liquids may be stored.
Appliance must be kept clear and free from
combustible materials.
