FMI (V)G42H/50H - Manual (Page 5)

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Fireplace insTallaTion
upon a metal or wood panel extending
the full width and depth of the fireplace.
3. Set the fireplace directly in front of this
opening and slide unit back until nailing
flanges touch side framing.
4. Check the level of fireplace and shim with
sheet metal if necessary.
5. Before securing fireplace to prepared
framing, the ember protector (provided)
must be placed between hearth extension
(not supplied) and under bottom front
edge of fireplace to protect against glow-
ing embers falling through. If the fireplace
is to be installed on a raised platform, a
Z-type ember protector (not supplied)
must be fabricated to fit your required
platform height. The ember protector
should extend under the fireplace a mini-
mum of 1 1 /
2
". The ember protector should
be made of galvanized sheet metal (28
gauge minimum to prevent corrosion.
6. Using screws or nails, secure the fireplace
to the framing through flanges located on
the sides of the fireplace.
30.125"
58.125"
67.125"
51.25" (42")
59" (50")
92" (42" Models)
100" (50" Models)
65" (42" Models)
71" (50" Models)
Maintain 1 1 /
2
"
Clearance at Sides
and Back of Fireplace
1 1 /
2
" Clearance
Not Required at
Nailing Flanges
Figure 2 - Corner Installation
SELECTING LOCATION
To determine the safest and most efficient
location for the fireplace, 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 fireplace
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
fireplace (see Optional Outside Air Kit,
page 6).
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLES
Back and sides of fireplace 1 1 /
2
" min.*
Front of fireplace 48" min.
Floor** 0" min.
Perpendicular wall to opening 12" min.
Top spacers 0" min.
Mantel clearance see Mantels,
page 5
Chimney outer pipe surface 2" min.
* Not required at nailing flanges
** 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 fireplace to the
flue gas outlet of the termination, is 16 feet for
straight flue or a flue 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 fireplace, chimney sections and the height
of the termination assembly at the level of the
flue gas outlet (see Figure 15, page 9).
FRAMING
1. Frame opening for fireplace using the
dimensions shown in Figures 1 and 2.
2. If 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