FMI F48H(I)(R)A Quick start guide

IF FIREPLACE IS TO BE INSTALLED DIRECTLY ON

ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL, A HEARTH SPACER

IS REQUIRED.

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

log heater approved to ANS Z21.11.2 standard.

This wood burning replace complies with UL127-CAN/

ULC-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.

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RESIDENTIAL WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

F48H(I)(R)A AND

VF48H(I)(R)A

48" WOOD BURNING

FIREPLACE

WITH HERRINGBONE

MASONRY BRICK

PFS

USC

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WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera-

tion, service or maintenance can cause injury, property

damage or loss of life. Refer to this manual for assis-

tance or additional information. Consult a qualied

installer or local distributor.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

Installation ........................................................... 4

Firebrick Wall Installation....................................11

Optional Gas Line.............................................. 14

Glass Door Installation ...................................... 18

Operation and Maintenance .............................. 16

Technical Service............................................... 17

Replacement Parts............................................ 17

Parts .................................................................. 18

Accessories ....................................................... 19

SAFETY

IMPORTANT: Check local codes

before installing this replace.

Before beginning the installation of the

fireplace, 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 the replace. Consult the local building

codes as to the particular requirements

concerned with the installation of all factory

built replaces.

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.

This replace is not intended to

be used as a substitute for a fur-

nace to heat an entire home. Use

for supplemental heat only.

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.

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SPECIFICATIONS

MODELS F48H(I)(R)A AND VF48H(I)(R)A

SQUARE

CHASE-TOP

TERMINATION

ROUND TOP

TERMINATION

33.5"

48"

60.625"

42.375"

30.31"

PLANTATION FIREPLACE

WITH HEARTH SPACER

(REQUIRED FOR

COMBUSTIBLE FLOORS)

24" 14.375"

30"

0.625"

15.625"

8.875"

7.625" 7.625"

42"

17.5"

14.375"

60.625"

*With Hearth Spacer

48"

4.75"

43.75"

65.75"

71.5"

76.25"*

22"

12.875"

Secure Fireplace

To Hearth Spacer

Using Straps

Provided

Hearth Spacer

(Required for

Combustible Floor)

0" to Bottom

12" Min.

Each Side

Hearth

Extension

72" X 20"

Outside Air

Access Location

1.5" Airspace

Back and Sides

2" Chimney Airspace

Clearance to Combustible

Material

No Combustible

Material on Front

Face Except for

Mantel Applications

Gas Line

Access Location

18" Min. to

Perpendicular

Wall

SAFETY

Continued

WARNING:Alwaysleaveglass

doors fully opened or fully closed

when operating replace.

WARNING: If replace is

to be installed on combustible

material, a Hearth Spacer must

be used. See Replacement and

Accessory Parts on page 18.

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INSTALLATION

SELECTING FIREPLACE LOCATION

To determine the safest and most efcient

location for the replace, you must take into

consideration the following guidelines:

1. The location must allow for proper clear-

ances (see Figures 1 and 2).

2. Consider a location where the replace

will not be affected by drafts, air condition-

ing ducts, windows or doors.

3. A location that avoids the 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 5).

MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO

COMBUSTIBLES

Back and sides of replace 1 1/2" min.*

Front of replace 48" min.

Floor** 0" min.

Perpendicular wall to opening 18" min.

Top spacers 0" min.

Mantel clearance see Mantels,

page 5

Chimney outer pipe surface 2" min.

* Not required at nailing anges

** See step 2 of Framing

WARNING: Do not pack re-

quired air spaces with insulation

or other materials.

Minimum/Maximum Chimney Height

The minimum height of the chimney, mea-

sured from the base of the replace to the

ue gas outlet of the termination, is 16 feet for

straight ue or a ue with one elbow set. The

maximum distance between elbows is 6 feet.

For systems with two elbow sets, the minimum

height is 22 feet. The maximum height of any

system is 50 feet. This measurement includes

the replace, chimney sections and the height

of the termination assembly at the level of the

ue gas outlet (see Figure 15, page 9).

FRAMING

1. Frame the opening for the replace using

the dimensions shown in Figures 1 and 2.

2. If the replace is to be installed directly

on carpeting, tile (other than ceramic) or

any combustible material including wood

ooring, the replace must be installed

60.875"

65.7"

71.5"

76.375"*

31.625"

Secure Fireplace

To Hearth Spacer

Using Straps Provided

(Sides and Rear)

* With Hearth Spacer

Figure 1 - Framing Dimensions

Figure 2 - Corner Installation

107.3"

78.875"

Maintain 1 1/2"

Clearance at Sides and

Back of Fireplace

1 1/2" Clearance

Not Required at

Nailing Flanges

on a hearth spacer designed for use with

this replace (see Replacement and Ac-

cessory Parts, page 18).

3. Set the replace directly in front of this

opening and slide the unit back until the

nailing anges touch the side framing.

4. Check the level of the replace and shim

with sheet metal if necessary.

5. Before securing replace to prepared fram-

ing, the ember protector (provided) must be

placed between the hearth extension (not

supplied) and under the bottom front edge

of the replace to protect against glowing

embers falling through. If the replace is

to be installed on a raised platform, a Z-

type ember protector (not supplied) must

be fabricated to t your required platform

height. The ember protector should extend

under the replace a minimum of 1 1/2". The

ember protector should be made of galva-

nized sheet metal (28 gauge minimum to

prevent corrosion.

6. Using screws or nails, secure the replace

to the framing through anges located on

the sides of the replace.

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HEARTH EXTENSION

A hearth extension projecting a minimum of

20" in front of and a minimum of 12" beyond

each side of the replace opening is required

to protect combustible floor construction

in front of the replace. Fabricate a hearth

extension using a material which meets the

following specications: a layer of noncom-

bustible, inorganic material having a thermal

conductivity of K=0.84 BTU IN/FT, HR. F (or

less) at 1" thick. For example, if the 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 the manufacturer or supplier of

the noncombustible material. If the hearth ex-

tension is to be covered, use noncombustible

material such as tile, slate, brick, concrete,

metal, glass, marble, stone, etc. Provide a

means to prevent the hearth extension from

shifting and seal gap between the replace

frame and hearth extension with a noncom-

bustible material (see Figure 3).

WARNING: Hearth extension

is to be installed only as shown

in Figure 3.

INSTALLATION

Continued

Figure 3 - Hearth Extension

Seal Gap

Fireplace Front

Ember Protector

Fireplace Front

Raised Hearth

Fireplace Front

Elevated

Ember Protector

Seal Gap

Hearth

Extension

MANTELS

A mantel may be installed if desired (see

Figure 4). Woodwork such as wood trims,

mantels or any other combustible material

projecting from the front face must not be

placed within 12" of the replace opening.

Combustible materials above 12" and pro-

jecting more than 1 1/2" from the replace

must not be placed less than 15" from the

top opening of the replace (NFPA STD 211,

Sec. 7-3.3.3).

Mantels or any other combustible material

also may come up to the side edge of the

black metal face of the replace just as long

as the projection from the front face fall within

the limit shown in Figure 4.

12 1/4" Ref.

15" Min.

12" 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

Ref.

OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT

(MODEL AK4/AK4F)

Installation of an outside air kit should be per-

formed during rough framing of replace due

to nature of it's location. Outside combustion

air is accessed through a vented crawl space

(AK4F) or through a sidewall (AK4). This re-

place is equipped with a barometric damper

which allow outside air to ow into replace

automatically when needed.

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Figure 6 - Lineal Gain

LINEAL GAIN

PART NO. DESCRIPTION GAIN (IN)

48" Plantation Fireplace 66 1/2

12-12DM

12-12HT Pipe Section 10 5/8

18-12DM

18-12HT Pipe Section 16 5/8

24-12DM

24-12HT Pipe Section 23 5/8

36-12DM

36-12HT Pipe Section 34 5/8

48-12DM

48-12HT Pipe Section 46 5/8

RLT-12D

RLT-12HT

Round

Termination 7 3/4

STL-12D

Square Chase-

Top with Slip

Section

to 15

* The lineal gain for the terminations is mea-

sured to the ue gas outlet height.

Hemmed

End

12 3/8"

Stainless

Inner Pipe

15" Galvanized

Outer Pipe

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. Wire will

assure proper spacing between inner and

outer pipe sections.

Continue to assemble chimney sections as

outlined above, making sure 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

together (exception, see Figure 9, page 8).

Figure 5 - 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)

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.

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 6). Lineal gain is the actual mea-

surable length of a part after two or more parts

are connected. For Canada, use chimney parts

designated "HT".

WARNING: The opening in the

collar around the chimney at the

top of the replace must not be

obstructed.Never useblowninsula-

tion to ll the chimney enclosure.

INSTALLATION

Continued

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INSTALLATION

Continued

USING ELBOW OFFSETS (30E-12DM)

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 7).

OFFSET CHART (22-50 FT. SYSTEM HEIGHT)

Figure 7 - Typical Offset Terminations

Return

Elbow

Offset

Elbow

Return

Elbow

Offset

Elbow

6' Max.

Return

Elbow

Offset

Elbow

Offset

Elbow

Return

Elbow

A B C

Offset

Elbow

Ceiling

Support Pipe

12S-12DM

Return

Elbow

Figure 8 - Ceiling Support Pipe

12S-12DM

2" Min.

Straps

Detail A

Return Elbow

Detail B

Angle Firestop

See Detail A

See Detail B

OFFSET

RISE CHIMNEY LENGTH

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

4 3/8" 16 3/8"

ELBOW SET ONLY

9 3/4"25 1/2"

12 3/4" 30 3/4"

15" 34 3/4"

18" 40"

1 1

21 1/4" 46 1/4"

23 3/4" 49 1/4"

1 1

27 3/4"56 3/4"

30" 60 3/4"

1 1

33" 66"

36" 71"

1 1

38 1/4"75"

41 1/4" 80 1/4"

1 1 1

45" 86 3/4"

46 3/4" 89 1/2"

1 1 1

51" 97"

1 1

53 1/4" 101"

56 1/4" 106 1/4"

59 1/4"111 1/2"

1 1 1

61 3/4"115 1/2"

1 2

64 3/4" 120 3/4"

1 2

68 1/4" 127"

2 1

70" 130"

1 1 2

74 1/4" 137 1/2"

1 2 1

76 3/4" 141 1/2"

1 2 1

79 3/4" 146 3/4"

Chimney weight above offset rests on re-

turn elbow. Straps must be securely nailed

to rafters or joists (see Figure 8, details A

and B).

3. Maximum length of pipe between supports

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

run. Maximum of two 6' angle run sections

per chimney system (see Figure 7).

4. All pipe connections between the offset

and return must be secured with two

screws on the outer pipe only (see Figure

9, page 8). Do not penetrate the inner

stainless.

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INSTALLATION

Continued

Figure 9 - Elbow Offset

Screws

FIRESTOP SPACERS (FS-10)

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 10.

They also provide complete separation from

one oor space to another or attic space as

required by most codes. When the double wall

pipe passes through a framed opening into an

attic space, the restop must be placed into

an attic oor as shown in Figure 11.

Figure 10 - Firestop Spacer with Living

Space Above Ceiling

Figure 11 - Firestop Spacer with Attic

Space Above Ceiling

Existing

Ceiling

Frame

Firestop

Spacer

Screws or

Staples

(Min. of 8)

Firestop

Spacer

Screws or Staples

(Min. of 8)

PENETRATING ROOF

To maintain a 2" clearance to pipe on roof with

a pitch, a rectangular opening must be cut.

1. Determine center point through which pipe

will penetrate roof.

2. Determine center point of roof. Pitch is

the distance the roof drops over a given

span, usually 12".

3. Use roof opening chart (Figure 12) to

determine correct opening length and

ashing required.

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.

Pitch Slope Opening

"A" Max.

Used Flashing

Model No.

Flat 0° 19.5" V6F-10DM

0-6/12 26.6° 22' V6F-10DM

6/12-12/12 45.0° 27" V12F-10DM

Existing

Ceiling

Frame

19.5" Min. 30" Min.

2" Min.

Opening "A"

Figure 12 - Roof Opening Measurements

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INSTALLATION

Continued

FLASHING INSTALLATION (V6F-10DM

OR V12F-10DM)

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 13). DO NOT NAIL

THROUGH FLASHING CONE.

Nail Only

Outer

Perimeter

of Flashing

Storm

Collar

Flashing

Cone

Underlap

Shingles

at Bottom

Overlap

Shingles Top

and Sides Only

Figure 13 - Flashing Installation

Installing Flashing on a Metal Roof

When installing the ashing on a metal roof,

it is required that putty tape be used between

the ashing and the roof. The ashing must be

secured to the roof using #8 x 3/4" screws and

then sealed with roof coating to prevent leak-

age through the screw holes. A roof coating

must also be applied around the perimeter of

the ashing to provide a proper seal.

Storm Collar Installation (SC2-1)

Place storm collar over pipe and slide down

until it is snug against open edge of ashing

(see Figure 14). Apply waterproof caulk around

perimeter of collar to provide a proper seal.

Figure 14 - Storm Collar

Chimney

Pipe

Waterproof

Caulk

Storm

Collar Flashing

Terminations/Spark Arrestor

Fireplace system must be terminated with

listed round top or chase terminations. In any

case, refer to installation instructions supplied

with termination.

CAUTION: Do not seal open-

ings on the rooftop ashing.

Follow installation instructions

provided with termination being

used.

Secure

Termination

to Outer

Pipe with 3

Screws

RLT-12D

(Shown)

Level of

Flue Gas

Outlet

Stainless

Inner Flue

Pipe

Waterproof

Caulking

Storm

Collar

Flashing

Underlap

Shingles

Figure 15 - Termination

Overlap

Shingles (Top

and Sides of

Flashing Base)

CHASE INSTALLATIONS

Instructions for chase installations are includ-

ed with the chase style termination chosen.

In a multiple chase installation, be sure to

provide adequate distance between termi-

nations to prevent smoke spillage from one

termination to another. Terminations must be

separated a minimum of 24" center to center

and stacked at a minimum vertical height dif-

ference of 18" (see Figure 16, page 10).

Note: If a decorative shroud is to be installed,

contact the manufacturer for specications.

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10 FOOT RULE

All ue gas outlet chimney terminations must

extend a minimum of 3 feet in height above

highest point where it passes through the roof

and must be at least 2 feet above highest point

of the roof that is within a horizontal distance

of 10 feet (see Figure 17).

INSTALLATION

Continued

FINISHING FIREPLACE

Combustible materials, such as wallboard,

gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood,

etc. may make direct contact with sides and

top around the replace face. It is important

that combustible materials do not overlap face

itself. Brick, glass, tile or other noncombustible

materials may overlap front face provided they

do not obstruct essential openings like louvered

slots or any other opening. When overlapping

with a noncombustible facing material, use only

noncombustible mortar or adhesive.

24" Min.

18"

Min.

Typ.

Figure 16 - Multiple Chase Installation

10'

2' Min.

10'

3' Min.

2' Min. 3' Min.

Level of

Flue Gas

Outlet

Figure 17 - 10 Foot Rule

CAUTION: All gas piping

and connections must be tested

for leaks after the installation

is completed. After ensuring

that the gas valve is on, apply

soap and water solution to all

connections and joints. Bubbles

forming show a leak. Correct

all leaks at once. DO NOT USE

AN OPEN FLAME FOR LEAK

TESTING AND DO NOT OPER-

ATE ANY APPLIANCE IF A LEAK

IS DETECTED. LEAK TESTING

SHOULD BE DONE BYAQUALI-

FIED SERVICE PERSON.

WARNING: Do not operate an

unvented gas log set in this re-

place with the chimney removed.

If you install a decorative gas appliance

(vented gas log), the decorative gas appliance

must comply with the Standard for Decorative

Gas Appliance for Installation in Solid Fuel

Burning Fireplaces, ANS Z21.60 or Z21.84

and shall also be installed in accordance with

the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/

NFPA 54 latest edition.

WARNING: If replace has

been used for wood burning,

rebox and chimney must be

cleaned of soot, creosote and

ashes by a qualied chimney

cleaner. Creosote will ignite if

heavily heated.

WARNING: When using

a decorative vented gas log,

damper must be removed or

permanently locked in the fully

open position and glass doors

must be in fully open position.

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