FMI (V)S36 Series Quick start guide

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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

replace 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.

A FMI PRODUCTS, LLC hood must be installed when

using a vent-free log heater (see Accessories, page 19).

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.

RESIDENTIAL AND OUTDOOR WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

MODELS (V)S36 SERIES

ICC-ES #ESR-2542

PFS

USC

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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 relogs

only. When processed wood fuel

re logs are used, do not poke or

stir the logs while they are burn-

ing. Use only re logs that have

beenevaluated fortheapplication

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 furnace

to heat an entire home. Use for

supplemental heat only.

WARNING: Improper

installation, adjustment,

alteration, service or

maintenance can cause

injury, property damage

or loss of life. Refer to this

manual for assistance or

additional information.

Consult a qualied install-

er 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 .............................................. 6

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

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

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

Replacement Parts ............................................ 15

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

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

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SPECIFICATIONS

0" TO

BOTTOM

OUTSIDE

AIR (LEFT

SIDE ONLY)

0.75"

AIR

SPACE

BACK

AND

SIDES

HEARTH

EXTENSION

52" X 18"

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

9.125"

11.435"

14.437"

41.250"

37"

41"

35"

21"

32.5"

14.25"

22"

3.5"

8.717"

11.217"

3.5" 9.125"

7.092"

8.717"

12.5"

41"

0.625"

29"

21"

SQUARE CHASE-TOP

TERMINATION

ROUND TOP TERMINATION

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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

Minimum/Maximum Chimney Height for

Outdoor Installation

The minimum height of the chimney, mea-

sured from the base of the replace to the

ue gas outlet of the termination, is 7 1/2feet

(minimum of 4 feet of chimney pipe sections

required for outdoor installation).

FRAMING

1. Frame opening for fireplace using the

dimensions 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, the replace must be installed

upon a metal or wood panel extending

the full width and depth of replace.

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

ing and slide unit back until nailing anges

touch side framing.

21.875"

41.375"

41.250"

Figure 1 - Framing Dimensions

52.183"

17.253"

24.399"

73.798"

MAINTAIN 3/4"

CLEARANCE AT

SIDES AND BACK

OF FIREPLACE

3/4" CLEARANCE

NOT REQUIRED AT

NAILING FLANGES

Figure 2 - Corner Installation

SELECTING 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 6).

MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO

COMBUSTIBLES

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

Floor** 0" minimum

Perpendicular wall to opening 12" minimum

Top spacers 0" minimum

Mantel clearances see Mantels, page 5

Chimney outer pipe surface 1" minimum

* 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 for

Residential Installation

The minimum height of the chimney, mea-

sured from the base of the replace to the ue

gas outlet of the termination, is 14.5 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 18, page 12).

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4. Check the level of the replace and shim

with sheet metal if necessary.

5. Before securing fireplace to prepared

framing, the ember protector (provided)

must be placed between the hearth ex-

tension (not supplied) 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 protector (not supplied) must

be fabricated to t your required platform

height. The ember protector should ex-

tend under replace a minimum of 1 1/2".

The ember protector should be made of

galvanized sheet metal (28 gauge mini-

mum) to prevent corrosion.

6. Using screws or nails, secure replace to

framing through anges located on sides

of replace.

DRAIN PAN (DP36)

For outdoor installations, the replace enclo-

sure must allow for adequate drainage and

fresh air ventilation. It is recommended that

a sealed, corrosion resistant catch pan with

provision for drainage be installed under the

replace within the replace enclosure (see

Accessories on page 19).

HEARTH EXTENSION

A hearth extension projecting a minimum of

16" in front of and a minimum of 8" 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

FIREPLACE 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

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.

MANTELS

A mantel may be installed if desired (see

Figure 4. page 6). Woodwork such as wood

trims, mantels or any other combustible ma-

terial projecting from the front face must not

be placed within 12" of the replace opening.

Combustible materials above 12" and project-

ing more than 11/2" 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.

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OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT

(MODEL AK4/AK4F)

The installation of an outside air kit should be

performed during the rough framing of the re-

place due to the nature of it's location. Outside

combustion air is accessed through a vented

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

See Figure 22 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. 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)

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

FIREBOX

SAFE ZONE

Top View of Fireplace

2" Max.

3.0"

Min. to

Perpendicular

Side Wall

12"

8.0"

33°

Combustible

Material Must

Not Overlap

Front Face

FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

Continued

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Figure 6 - Lineal Gain

Hemmed

End

8" Stainless

Inner Pipe

12 3/8" Galvanized

Outer Pipe

WARNING: The opening in

collar around chimney at top of

replace must not be obstruct-

ed. Never use blown insulation

to ll chimney enclosure.

LINEAL GAIN

PART NO. DESCRIPTION GAIN

36" Fireplace 40

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

25 1/2"

* The lineal gain for the terminations is mea-

sured to the ue gas outlet height.

VENTING INSTALLATION

Continued

CHIMNEY PIPE

The 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 the lineal gain

chart (see Figure 6). Lineal gain is the actual

measurable length of a part after two or more

parts are connected. For Canada, use chimney

parts designated "HT".

SSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF

DOUBLE WALL CHIMNEY SYSTEM

Each double wall chimney section consists

of a galvanized outer pipe, a stainless steel

inner ue pipe and a wire spacer. The pipe

sections must be assembled independently

as the chimney is installed.

When connecting chimney directly to the

replace, the inner ue pipe section must

be installed rst with the lanced side up.

The outer pipe section can then be installed

over the ue pipe section with the hemmed

end up. Press down on each pipe section

until the lances securely engage the hem

on the replace starter. The wire will assure

the proper spacing between the inner and

outer pipe sections. Continue to assemble

chimney sections as outlined, making sure

that both the inner and outer pipe sections are

locked together. When installing double wall

snap-lock chimney together, it is important to

assure the joint between the chimney sections

is locked. Check by pulling chimney upward

after locking. The chimney will not come apart

if properly locked. It is not necessary to add

screws to keep the chimney together (excep-

tion - see Figure 9, page 9).

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VENTING INSTALLATION

Continued

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 7).

2. Chimney weight above offset rests on

return elbow. Straps must be securely

nailed to rafters or joists (see Figure 8,

details A and B).

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-8DM

Return

Elbow

Figure 8 - 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

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 7).

4. All pipe connections between offset and

return must be secured with two screws

on outer pipe only (see Figure 9, page 9).

Do not penetrate inner stainless.

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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"

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"

1 1

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"

2 1

56 1/4"106 1/4"

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"

OFFSET CHART (22-50 FT. SYSTEM HEIGHT)

Figure 9 - Elbow Offset

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Continued

Screws

FIRESTOP SPACERS (3600FS-8DM-1)

Firestop spacers are required at each point

where the chimney penetrates a oor space.

Their purpose is to establish and maintain

the required clearance between the chimney

and the combustible materials. When the pipe

passes through a framed opening into a living

space above, the restop must be placed onto

the 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)

Existing

Ceiling

Frame

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VENTING INSTALLATION

Continued

PENETRATING ROOF

To maintain a 1" clearance to the pipe on a

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". A 6/12 pitch means that the

roof drops 6" for each 12" one measure

horizontally down from the roof rafters.

3. Use roof opening chart (Figure 12, page

10) to determine the correct opening

length and ashing required.

4. Remove the shingles around opening

measured. Cut out this section.

5. Add next sections of pipe until end pen-

etrates roof line. Check to see that the

proper clearances are maintained. Extend

chimney by adding sections of double wall

pipe until pipe is minimum of 30" above the

highest point of the roof cutout. Termination

and chimney must extend a minimum of

36" above the highest point where it passes

through the roof.

(36.5 cm)

30"

(76.2 cm)

(2.5

cm)

(2.5

cm)

Minimum Measurements

(2.5 cm)

Opening "A"

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

FLASHING INSTALLATION (V6F-8DM

OR V12F-8DM)

Determine the ashing to be used with the roof

opening 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 nail-

ing through shingles (see Figure 13). 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 the

ashing and roof. The ashing must be secured

to the 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

applied around perimeter of ashing to provide

a proper seal.

Figure 12 - Roof Opening Measurements

Nail Only

Outer

Perimeter

of Flashing

Storm Collar

Flashing

Cone

Underlap Shingles

at Bottom

Overlap

Shingles Top

and Sides Only

Figure 13 - Flashing Installation

Storm Collar Installation (SC1 or SC2)

Place storm collar over pipe and slide down

until it is snug against the open edge of the

ashing (see Figure 14). Use SC1 for all round

terminations and SC2 for all terminations with

slip sections. Apply waterproof caulk around the

perimeter of the collar to provide a proper seal.

Figure 14 - Storm Collar

Chimney

Pipe

Waterproof

Caulk

Storm

Collar Flashing

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