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ALSO IN SELECTING A LOCATION, THE
FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS MUST BE
OBSERVED:
1.
Do not connect this fireplace to a chimney system
other than an
FMI
chimney system.
2.
Install in an area providing ventilation and
adequate combustion air.
3.
Due to high temperatures do not locate this
fireplace in high traffic areas or near furniture and
draperies.
4.
Provide adequate clearances around air openings
into the combustion chamber.
NEVER
obstruct the
front opening of the fireplace or the flow of
combustion and ventilation air.
5.
Do not locate in or near an area where gasoline or
other flammable liquids may be stored. The fireplace
area must be kept clear and free from these
combustible materials.
CLEARANCES
MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO
COMBUSTIBLES ARE:
*
BACK.................................................... ...1/2” MIN.
*ADJACENT WALL.......................................12” MIN.
*CHIMNEY OUTER PIPE SURFACES....... ....2” MIN.
*BOTTOM OF FIREPLACE TO FLOOR...... ...0” MIN.
CAUTION:
DO NOT BLOCK REQUIRED AIR
SPACES WITH INSULATION OR ANY OTHER
MATERIAL. DO NOT OBSTRUCT EFFECTIVE
OPENING OF FIREPLACE WITH ANY TYPE OF
FACING MATERIAL. COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
MUST NOT BE IN CONTACT WITH THE BLACK
FRONT FACE OF THE FIREPLACE.
MANTLE CLEARANCES:
Woodwork, such as wood trims, mantles, and other
combustible materials, should not be placed within
9
inches of the
effective opening
of this fireplace.
*The
effective opening
is considered the opening
where actual heat output may occur
Combustible material above and projecting more
than
1-1/2
inches from the fireplaces’ front face (see
fig.
4)
should not be placed less than
12
inches from
the
effective opening
of the fireplace (ref; NFPA std.
7-3.3.3.)
FRAMING
Construct framing using dimensions shown in
figures
5, 7
and
8
depending on your particular
installation.
If the fireplace is to be installed directly on carpeting,
tile (other than ceramic), or any combustible material
other than wood flooring; the fireplace must be
installed upon a metal or wood panel extending the
full width and depth of the fireplace.
Before securing fireplace to prepared framing,
metal
safety strips
(provided) must be placed between
hearth extensions
(not supplied) and bottom front
edge of fireplace to protect against glowing embers
(figure
6
).
If the fireplace is to be installed on a raised
platform, a
“Z-type” metal safety shield
(not
supplied) must be fabricated to fit your required
platform height (see figure
7
). The shield must be
made of (26-28ga) galvanized sheet metal to prevent
corrosion.
Figure 4
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