FMI C36 Quick start guide

MODELS (V)C36, (V)C36I, (V)C36H, (V)C36L, (V)C36LI,

(V)C36LH AND CWC36C

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SAVE THIS BOOK

This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you

on how to install and maintain your appliance, it also

contains information that will enable you to obtain re-

placement parts or accessory items when needed. Keep

it with your other important papers.

This replace is approved for use as a wood burning re-

place or for use with a vented gas log approved to ANS

Z21.60, Z21.84 standards or for use with a vent-free gas log

heater approved to ANS Z21.11.2 standard. A FMI PROD-

UCTS, LLC hood must be installed when using a vent-free

log heater (see Accessories, page 18).

This wood burning replace complies with UL127-

CAN/ULS-S610-M87 standard as a FACTORY BUILT

APPLIANCE.

FOR CANADA: The authority having jurisdiction (such

as the municipal building department, re department,

etc.) should be contacted before installation to deter-

mine the need to obtain a permit.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

ICC-ES #ESR-2542

P F S

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SAFETY

WARNING: Do not install a

replace insert in this box unless

the manufacturer's instructions

with the insert specically state

this replace has been tested for

use with this insert.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

• Do not store or use gasoline

or any other ammable vapors

or liquids in the vicinity of this

or any other appliance.

• Due to high temperatures, the

appliance should be located

out of trafc and away from

furniture and draperies.

• Do not place clothing or other

ammable materials on or near

the appliance.

• Never leave children unat-

tended when a re is burning

in the replace.

WARNING: Use solid wood

or processed solid fuel re logs

only. When processed wood

fuel re logs are used, do not

poke or stir the logs while they

are burning. Use only re logs

that have been evaluated for

the application in replace and

refer to re log warnings and

caution markings on packaging

prior to use.

This replace is not intended to

be used as a substitute for a fur-

naceto heatan entirehome. Use

for supplemental heat only.

WARNING: Improper instal-

lation, adjustment, alteration,

service or maintenance can

causeinjury,propertydamageor

loss of life. Refer to this manual

for assistance or additional in-

formation. Consult a qualied

installer or local distributor.

IMPORTANT: Check local codes

before installing this replace.

Before beginning installation of this replace,

read these instructions through completely.

• This FMI PRODUCTS, LLC replace and

its components are safe when installed

according to this installation manual.

Unless you use FMI PRODUCTS, LLC

components, which have been designed

and tested for the replace system, you

may cause a re hazard.

• The FMI PRODUCTS, LLC warranty will

be voided by and FMI PRODUCTS, LLC

disclaims any responsibility for the following

actions.

a. Modification of the fireplace, com-

ponents, doors, air inlet system and

damper control.

b. Use of any component part not manufac-

tured or approved by FMI PRODUCTS,

LLC in combination with a FMI PROD-

UCTS, LLC replace system.

Proper installation is the most important step

in ensuring safe and continuous operation of

replace. Consult the local building codes as

to the particular requirements concerned with

the installation of all factory built replaces.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety .................................................................. 2

Specications ...................................................... 3

Fireplace Installation............................................ 4

Venting Installation .............................................. 7

Optional Gas Line Installation............................ 13

Operation and Maintenance .............................. 14

Technical Service............................................... 15

Parts .................................................................. 16

Replacement Parts ............................................ 18

Accessories ....................................................... 18

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SPECIFICATIONS

0" TO

BOTTOM

OUTSIDE

AIR (LEFT

SIDE ONLY)

0.75"

AIR

SPACE

BACK

AND

SIDES

HEARTH

EXTENSION

52" X 16"

8" EACH

SIDE

NOT LESS

THAN 12" TO

PERPENDICULAR

SIDEWALL

1" AIRSPACE

TO COMBUSTIBLE

MATERIAL

COMBUSTIBLE

WALL BOARD

0" TO

TOP

SPACERS

NO COMBUSTIBLE

MATERIAL ON FACE

GAS LINE

KNOCK

OUTS

AIR KIT

KNOCK OUT

GAS LINE

KNOCK

OUTS

ELECTRICAL

OUTLET

LEFT SIDE

RIGHT SIDE

8.125"

10.435"

14.437"

41.250"

37"

41"

35"

21"

33.813"

32.5"

14.25"

22"

2.5"

8.717"

11.217"

2.5" 8.125"

7.092"

8.717"

12.5"

41"

2.313"

0.625"

29"

21"

SQUARE CHASE-TOP

TERMINATION

ROUND TOP TERMINATION

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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

SELECTING LOCATION

To determine safest and most efcient location

for replace, you must take into consideration

the following guidelines:

1. Location must allow for proper clearances

(see Figures 1 and 2).

2. Consider a location where replace will

not be affected by drafts, air conditioning

ducts, windows or doors.

3. A location that avoids cutting of joists or

roof rafters will make installation easier.

4. An outside air kit is available with this

replace (see Optional Outside Air Kit on

page 7).

MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO

COMBUSTIBLES

Back and sides of replace 3/4" minimum*

Floor** 0" minimum

Perpendicular wall to opening 14" minimum

Top spacers 0" minimum

Mantel clearances see Mantels, page 6

Chimney outer pipe surface 1" minimum

* Not required at nailing anges

** See step 2 of Framing

WARNING: Do not pack re-

quiredairspaceswithinsulation

or other materials.

Minimum/Maximum Chimney Height

Minimum height of chimney, measured from

base of replace to ue gas outlet of termina-

tion, is 11.5 feet for straight ue or a ue with

one elbow set. Maximum distance between

elbows is 2 feet. For systems with two elbow

sets, minimum height is 22 feet. Maximum

height of any system is 50 feet. This measure-

ment includes replace, chimney sections and

height of termination assembly at level of ue

gas outlet (see Figure 19, page 12).

FRAMING

1. Frame opening for replace using dimen-

sions shown in Figures 1 and 2.

2. If replace is to be installed directly on

carpeting, tile (other than ceramic) or any

combustible material other than wood

ooring, replace must be installed upon

a metal or wood panel extending full width

and depth of replace.

21.875"

41.75"

Figure 1 - Framing Dimensions

52.2"

17.3"

24.4"

73.8"

Maintain 3/4"

Clearance at

Sides and

Back of

Fireplace

3/4" Clearance Not

Required at Nailing Flanges

Figure 2 - Corner Installation

3. Set replace directly in front of this open-

ing and slide unit back until nailing anges

touch side framing.

4. Check level of replace and shim with

sheet metal if necessary.

5. Before securing fireplace to prepared

framing, ember protector must be placed

between hearth extension (not included)

and under bottom front edge of replace

to protect against glowing embers falling

through. If replace is to be installed on

a raised platform, a Z-type ember protec-

tor (not included) must be fabricated to

t your required platform height. Ember

protector should extend under replace a

minimum of 1 1/2". Ember protector should

be made of galvanized sheet metal (28

gauge minimum) to prevent corrosion.

6. Using screws or nails, secure replace to

framing through anges located on sides

of replace.

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HEARTH EXTENSION

A hearth extension projecting a minimum of

16" in front of and a minimum of 8" beyond

each side of replace opening is required to

protect combustible oor construction in front

of replace. Fabricate a hearth extension

using a material which meets the following

specications: a layer of noncombustible,

inorganic material having a thermal conductiv-

ity of K=0.84 BTU IN/FT, HR. F (or less) at 1"

thick. For example, if material selected has

a K factor of 0.25, such as glass ber, the

following formula would apply:

0.25 x 1.0" = 0.30" thickness required

0.84

Thermal conductivity "K" of materials can be

obtained from manufacturer or supplier of

noncombustible material. If hearth extension

is to be covered, use noncombustible mate-

rial such as tile, slate, brick, concrete, metal,

glass, marble, stone, etc. Provide a means

to prevent hearth extension from shifting and

seal gap between replace frame and hearth

extension with a noncombustible material

(see Figure 3).

WARNING: Hearth extension

is to be installed only as shown

in Figure 3.

FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

Figure 3 - Hearth Extension

Seal Gap

Fireplace Front

Ember Protector

Fireplace Front

Raised Hearth

Fireplace Front

Elevated

Ember Protector

Seal Gap

Hearth

Extension

Seal Gap

Fireplace Front

Ember Protector

Fireplace Front

Elevated

Do Not Block Louver

Ember Protector

Seal Gap

Hearth

Extension

Hearth Extension, Circulating Modes

Hearth Extension, Noncirculating Models

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FAN/BLOWER KIT ASSEMBLY

Fan or blower kit is optional with this replace

(circulating models only). Use of blowers or

fans other than those manufactured by FMI

PRODUCTS, LLC voids warranty. Fan is op-

erated by pressing rocker switch (see Figure

6) in lower right hand corner of replace face.

Blower is operated by turning control knob

(not shown).

Fan/blower kit electrical connections are

made through the electrical cover plate on

side of replace a shown in Figure 6.

FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

Continued

12 1/4" Ref.

Ref.

12" Min.

9" Min.

11/2" Max.

3" Nom.

33°

Combustible

Material

Safe

Zone for

Projection of

Combustible

Materials

Fireplace Opening

Upper

Section of

Fireplace

Figure 4 - Mantel Clearances to

Combustible Material (with Louver)

Wiring Instructions

1. Remove electrical cover plate with bush-

ing from replace by removing 2 sheet

metal screws as shown in Figure 6.

2. Slide power source wiring through electri-

cal bushing opening and electrical cover

plate and make all necessary connec-

tions.

3. Slide all wiring connections in electrical

housing as shown in Figure 6.

4. Secure electrical cover plate with screws

previously removed.

Note: Electrical housing and cover plate have

sharp edges. Wear protective gloves.

MANTELS

A mantel may be installed if desired (see

Figures 4 and 5). Woodwork such as wood

trims, mantels or any other combustible

material projecting from front face, must not

be placed within 9" of replace opening and

within 6" of top louver opening. Combustible

materials above 9" and projecting more than

1 1/2" from replace must not be placed less

than 12" from top opening of replace (NFPA

STD 211, Sec. 7-3.3.3).

Figure 5 - Mantel Clearances to

Combustible Material (without Louver)

12 1/4" Ref.

1 1/2"

Max.

Upper Section

of Circulating

Fireplace

Ref.

Min.

33°

3" Nom. *Note:Drawing

Not To Scale

Safe Zone For

Projection of

Combustible

Materials

Combustible

Material

12"

Min.

Fireplace Opening

To p of

Louvered

Opening

Electrical

Bushing

Electrical

Cover

Plate

Rocker

Switch

Figure 6 - Fan Switch-Electrical Bushing

Electrical

Housing

Wire Nut (3x)

(Not Supplied)

Outer Wrapper

of Fireplace

Electrical Cover

Plate and

Electrical Bushing

Fireplace Chassis

Ground

To Power

Source

Receptacle

(Supplied)

Power Source Wiring

(Not Supplied)

Prewired Receptacle

and Ground

Sheet

Metal

Screws

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Figure 8 - Lineal Gain

Figure 7 - Outside Air Kit

Secure to Collars with Metal Tape, Screws

or Straps (Min. of 1/4" x 20" in size)

Air Inlet

Location

Must Allow

For Bushes

or Snow

Vent Hood

Required for

Wall Installation

Air Inlet

Eyebrow

Vented Crawl Space

(Check Local Codes

Before Installing in a

Vented Crawl Space)

OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT

(MODEL AK4/AK4F)

Installation of an outside air kit should be

performed during rough framing of replace

due to the nature of it's location. Outside com-

bustion air is accessed through a vented crawl

space (AK4F) or through a sidewall (AK4).

See Figure 24 on page 15 for instruction of

operating air kit.

CAUTION: Combustion air

inlet ducts shall not terminate

in attic space.

The maximum height for the

air vent can not exceed 3 feet

below the ue gas outlet of the

termination.

VENTING INSTALLATION

CHIMNEY PIPE

FMI PRODUCTS, LLC chimney system

consists of 12", 18", 24", 36" and 48" snap-

lock, double-wall pipe segments, planned

for maximum adaptability to individual site

requirements. Actual lengths gained after t-

ting overlaps must be taken into consideration

(lineal gain) and are given in lineal gain chart

(see Figure 8). Lineal gain is actual measur-

able length of a part after two or more parts

are connected. For Canada, use chimney

parts designated "HT".

WARNING: The opening in

collar around chimney at top of

replace must not be obstructed.

Never use blown insulation to ll

chimney enclosure.

Hemmed

End

8" Stainless

Inner Pipe

12 3/8"

Galvanized

Outer Pipe

LINEAL GAIN

PART NO. DESCRIPTION GAIN

36" Fireplace 37 1/2"

12-8DM

12-8HT Pipe Section 10 5/8"

18-8DM

18-8HT Pipe Section 16 5/8"

24-8DM

24-8HT Pipe Section 23 5/8"

36-8DM

36-8HT Pipe Section 34 5/8"

48-8DM

48-8HT Pipe Section 46 5/8"

RT-8DM Round Termination 6 7/8"*

RTL-8DM Round Termination 7 3/4"*

RTT-8DM Round Termination

with Slip Section

6 7/8" to

23 1/8"*

RTTL-8DM Round Termination

with Slip Section

8 1/2" to

21 1/2"*

ET-8DM Square Chase-Top 12"*

ETO-8DM Square Chase-Top

with Mesh 12"*

ETL-8DM Square Chase-Top

with Slip Section 7" to 15"*

ETLO-8DM

Square Chase-Top

with Mesh & Slip

Section

12" to

25 1/2"*

* The lineal gain for the terminations is

measured to the ue gas outlet height.

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VENTING INSTALLATION

Continued

Figure 9 - Typical Offset Installation

Return

Elbow

Offset

Elbow

Return

Elbow Offset

Elbow

6' Max.

Return

Elbow

Offset

Elbow

Offset

Elbow

Return

Elbow

AB C

Offset

Elbow

Ceiling

Support Pipe

12S-8DM

Return

Elbow

ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF

DOUBLE WALL CHIMNEY SYSTEM

Each double wall chimney section consists of

a galvanized outer pipe, a stainless steel in-

ner ue pipe and a wire spacer. Pipe sections

must be assembled independently as chimney

is installed. When connecting chimney directly

to replace, inner ue pipe section must be

installed rst with lanced side up. Outer pipe

section can then be installed over ue pipe

section with hemmed end up. Press down

on each pipe section until lances securely

engage hem on replace starter. The wire

will assure proper spacing between inner and

outer pipe sections.

Note: For Canada, use chimney parts desig-

nated HT.

Opening in collar around

chimney at top of replace must

not be obstructed. Never use

blown insulation to ll chimney

enclosure.

Continue to assemble chimney sections as

outlined, making sure that both inner and

outer pipe sections are locked together. When

installing double wall snap-lock chimney to-

gether, it is important to assure joint between

chimney sections is locked. Check by pulling

chimney upward after locking. Chimney will

not come apart if properly locked. It is not

necessary to add screws to keep chimney to-

gether (exception - see Figure 11, page 9).

USING ELBOW OFFSETS (30E-8DM)

1. To achieve desired offset, you may install

combinations of 12", 18", 24", 36" and 48"

length of double wall pipe (see offset chart

and Figure 9).

Note: For systems with 2 elbow sets, mini-

mum height is 22 feet. Maximum height

for any system is 50 feet.

2. Chimney weight above offset rests on

return elbow. Straps must be securely

nailed to rafters or joists (see Figure 10,

details A and B on page 9).

3. Maximum length of pipe between supports

(return elbow or 12S-8DM) is 6' of angle

run. Maximum of two 6' angle run sections

per chimney system (see Figure 9).

4. All pipe connections between offset and

return must be secured with two screws

on outer pipe only (see Figure 11, page

9). Do not penetrate inner stainless.

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Figure 11 - Elbow Offset

Screws

VENTING INSTALLATION

Continued

Figure 10 - Ceiling Support Pipe 12S-8DM

2" Min.

Straps Straps

Straps

Detail A

Return Elbow

Detail B

Angle

Firestop

See Detail A

See Detail B

Ceiling Support

Pipe 12S-8DM

OFFSET RISE CHIMNEY LENGTH

A B 48" 36" 24" 18" 12"

4 3/8"16 3/8" ELBOW SET ONLY

9 3/4"25 1/2"1

12 3/4"30 3/4"1

15" 34 3/4"1

18" 40" 1 1

21 1/4"46 1/4"1

23 3/4" 49 1/4"1 1

27 3/4"56 3/4"1

30" 60 3/4"1 1

33" 66" 1 1

36" 71" 1 1

38 1/4" 75" 2

41 1/4"80 1/4"1 1 1

45" 86 3/4"2

46 3/4" 89 1/2"1 1 1

51" 97" 1 1

53 1/4" 101" 2 1

56 1/4"106 1/4"2

59 1/4"111 1/2"1 1 1

61 3/4"115 1/2"2 1

64 3/4"120 3/4"2 1

68 1/4" 127" 1 2

70" 130" 2 1 1

74 1/4"137 1/2"1 2 1

76 3/4"141 1/2"1 2 1

79 3/4"146 3/4"4

OFFSET CHART (22-50 FT. SYSTEM HEIGHT)

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VENTING INSTALLATION

Continued

Pitch Slope Opening

"A" Max.

Used Flashing

Model No.

Flat 0° 15" V6F-8DM

0-6/12 26.6° 16 1/8" V6F-8DM

6/12- 12/12 45.0° 20 3/8" V12F-8DM

4. Remove shingles around opening mea-

sured. Cut out this section.

5. Add next sections of pipe until end

penetrates roof line. Check to see that

proper clearances are maintained. Extend

chimney by adding sections of double wall

pipe until pipe is minimum of 30" above

highest point of roof cutout. Termination

and chimney must extend a minimum of

36" above highest point where it passes

through roof.

Figure 14 - Roof Opening Measurements

FLASHING INSTALLATION (V6F-8DM

OR V12F-8DM)

Determine ashing to be used with roof open-

ing chart. Slide ashing over pipe until base is

at against roof. Replace as many shingles as

needed to cover exposed area and ashing

base. Secure in position by nailing through

shingles (see Figure 15, page 11). DO NOT

NAIL THROUGH FLASHING CONE.

Installing Flashing on a Metal Roof

When installing ashing on a metal roof, it

is required that putty tape be used between

ashing and roof. Flashing must be secured

to roof using #8 x 3/4" screws and then sealed

with roof coating to prevent leakage through

screw holes. A roof coating must also be ap-

plied around perimeter of ashing to provide

a proper seal.

FIRESTOP SPACERS (3600FS-8DM-1)

Firestop spacers are required at each point

where chimney penetrates a floor space.

Their purpose is to establish and maintain

required clearance between chimney and

combustible materials. When pipe passes

through a framed opening into a living space

above, restop must be placed onto ceiling

from below as shown in Figure 12.

They also provide complete separation from

one oor space to another or attic space as

required by most codes. When double wall

pipe passes through a framed opening into

an attic space, restop must be placed into

an attic oor as shown in Figure 13.

PENETRATING ROOF

To maintain a 1" clearance to pipe on a roof with

a pitch, a rectangular opening must be cut.

1. Determine center point where pipe will

penetrate roof.

2. Determine center point of roof. Pitch is

the distance the roof drops over a given

span, usually 12". A 6/12 pitch means that

the roof drops 6" for each 12" measure

horizontally down from roof rafters.

3. Use roof opening chart (Figure 14, page

10) to determine correct opening length

and ashing required.

Figure 12 - Firestop Spacer with Living

Space Above Ceiling

Figure 13 - Firestop Spacer with Attic

Space Above Ceiling

If area above is a living space, install

restop below framed hole.

If area above is an attic or insulated area,

install restop above framed hole.

(36.5 cm)

30"

(76.2 cm)

(2.5

cm)

(2.5

cm)

Minimum Measurements

(2.5 cm)

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