FMI MASONRY FIREBOX MM33 - Manual (Page 17)

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10 FooT RUle
All flue gas outlet chimney terminations must extend
a minimum of 3 feet in height above the highest point
where it passes through the roof and must be at least
2 feet above the highest point of the roof that is within
a horizontal distance of 10 feet (see Figure 25).
FInIsHInG FIRePlaCe
Combustible materials, such as wallboard, gypsum
board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, etc. may not
make direct contact with sides and top around the fire-
place face. See clearance requirements in Figures 8
and 9 on page 9. It is important that combustible ma-
terials do not overlap the face itself. Brick, glass, tile or
other noncombustible materials may overlap the front
face provided they do not obstruct essential openings.
When overlapping with a noncombustible facing ma-
terial, use only noncombustible mortar or adhesive.
MasonRY (PReCasT) CHIMneY
Masonry Chimney may be used instead of the FMI
Chimney System. Parts come in 14" Diameter and
can be obtained by FMI PRODUCTS, LLC. See Ac-
cessories on page 35.
24" Min.
24" Min.
18"
Min.
Typ.
Figure 24 - Multiple Chase Installation
10'
2' Min.
10'
3' Min.
2' Min.
3' Min.
Level of
Flue Gas
Outlet
Figure 25 - 10 Foot Rule
optional gas line installation
You may elect to add a vented decorative gas appli-
ance (gas log) to your Grand Meridian Fireplace. If
so, follow the installation instructions from the Deco-
rative Gas Appliance manufacturer. Familiarize your-
self with requirements for installation as outlined by
the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
This gas pipe provision should only be used on a
decorative gas appliance.
You can route the gas piping practically anywhere in
the firebox – the floor, back wall or side walls. You
will just need a masonry drill; the instructions from
the gas appliance manufacturer will be very straight-
forward.
Fill in the holes you have drilled around the gas pip-
ing with the regular mortar.
Follow the Gas Log manufacturer’s instructions.
optional electrical connection installation
Like the gas line, electrical feed lines can be run
through the floor, back wall, or side walls. Follow
local building and electrical code requirements.