FMI MASONRY FIREBOX MM33 - Manual (Page 6)

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product overview
Figure 4: Typical Installations
InTRodUCTIon
We extend a warm welcome from all of us at FMI
PRODUCTS, LLC, proud manufacturers of the Grand
Meridian Fireplaces. Thank you for choosing FMI.
You may have thought long and hard before you
chose the fireplace which would grace your home.
Rest assured that every component of the Fireplace
has been tested to ensure long-term durability.
PRodUCT oVeRVIeW
The Grand Meridian Fireplaces are designed as
factory-built blocks to be assembled on-site. These
fireplaces may be installed on either combustible or
non-combustible floors. In order for the fireplace to
be installed on a combustible floor though, it is nec-
essary that the fireplace be supported on a platform
or sub-floor that is non-combustible.
The Four Components of the Grand Meridian
Fireplace:
Combustible or Non-Combustible Floor •
Non-Combustible Raised Platform •
Firebox and Smoke Dome •
FMI PRODUCTS, LLC chimney system
•
required.
IMPoRTanT: Follow the chimney pipe
manufacturer’s instructions on the installation of
their specific flue system.
Careful step-by-step instructions for each phase
of the installation procedure will be given for
the Grand Meridian conventional radiant heat
fireplaces. Those instructions generally fall into
the following categories:
Spacing and clearance as it relates to combustible •
materials.
Familiarity of installation for all components.
•
The strength of the floor on which it rests.
•
Chimney system measurements. •
Choice of materials and craftsmanship in fireplace •
and hearth finishing.
Internal
Wall
Installation
Corner
Installation
Flush
Installation Full
Projection
Installation
Note that each of these topics will be covered in de-
tail and that the installer is expected to understand
each phase completely before going on to subse-
quent instructions.
aTTenTIon: Be advised that all the illustrations in
this manual are for general reference only. Do not
scale drawings. Actual design elements will vary
from case to case. Pay attention to specified mini-
mum clearances to combustibles.
Testing and listing for these Grand Meridian Fireplac-
es has been undertaken by the PFS Corporation.
aTTenTIon: You may need a residential building
permit to install a Grand Meridian Fireplace. Consult
local jurisdictions before you get started!
If asked, advise the local authorities that the
FMI Fireplace is designed for installation per the
National Fire Protection Association Standard
for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid
Fuel-Burning Appliances (NFPA211).
When choosing the location of your FMI Fireplace,
keep in mind you must maintain 2" minimum clearance
from left, right and rear of Fireplace to surrounding
structure. Also, when choosing a location, consider
outside air requirements to determine if it will be on
the left or right side of the Fireplace. In the case of
an island installation, outside air accessibility may be
obtained through sub flooring, see Optional Outside
Air Kit on page 12 .