FMI VF48H(I)(R)A - Manual (Page 13)

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INSTALLING GRATE RETAINERS
1. Place the provided grate retainers on the
hearth as shown in Figure 26. The back
of the retainer will be flush with the rear
firebrick wall. Mark the center of the hole
on the hearth with a marker.
2. Drill two holes in the hearth in the marked
locations using a masonry 3/16" drill bit.
3. Secure grate retainer with masonry screws
provided.
INSTALLING SCREEN
1. Slide round end of screen rod into rings at
top of screen. Attach one push-on nut to end
of rod before attaching last ring of screen.
2. Insert the round end screen rod into hole
on the left and right side of smoke shelf
(Figure 25).
3. Mount flat end of screen rod with #10 x 5/8"
to center of smoke shelf.
4. Install other screen rod in same manner.
Rating
Plate
Hole for Screen
Rod
Leading Bricks
Figure 26 - Installing Grate Retainers
Figure 25 - Installing Fireplace Screen
INSTALLATION
Continued
WARNING: Risk of fire! Re-
place grate with FMI PRODUCTS,
LLC grate only (see Parts, page
23). This grate has been de-
signed to keep the operation of
your fireplace safe and efficient.