FMI VF48H(I)(R)A - Manual (Page 15)

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Figure 29 - Securing Door Rails to
Fireplace
Bottom Rail
(Use as a
Template before
Drilling)
Concrete
Screws
Top Rail
Drill Holes
into Bricks
Remove Screws
then Replace to
Secure Top Rail
IMPORTANT: Install top and bot-
tom rails and hardware before
installing glass door panels.
Rail installation
1. Remove screws securing top face to
firebox (see Figure 29).
2. Align holes on rail to be installed at top
and replace screws. Note: Door rails are
identical until spring clips are in place.
3. Using remaining door rail as a template,
place along front row of bricks at bottom
making sure rail front surface is flush with
fireplace bottom face surface. Mark hole
centers and remove rail (see Figure 29).
4. Drill 9 - 5/32" diameter holes about 1"
deep directly into bricks using a 5/32"
concrete drill bit (not provided).
5. Place rail back on bricks and align holes.
Secure using 9 concrete screws provided
with glass door kit.
6. Secure retaining clips to top and bottom
rails (see Figure 30).
Installing Glass Doors
After spring clips have been installed some
adjustments may be needed. Install the doors
using the following steps:
Figure 30 - Mounting Door Retaining
Clips
Retaining
Clip
Top Rail
Bottom Rail
GLASS DOOR INSTALLATION
1. With bi-fold doors completely folded, insert
bottom pivot pin into bottom retaining clip
located at far left and far right side of bot-
tom rail. Swing door to vertical position
making sure top pins slide into top door rail.
Door is installed when top door pin snaps
into spring clip (see Figure 31).
2. Repeat step 1 for remaining door.
If you find the doors do not close properly or
do not appear level or straight, proceed with
section on door adjustment.
Figure 31 - Installing Doors
Bottom
Retaining
Clip
Slide Top
Pin Into Top
Retaining Clip
Spring
Clip