FMI COMFORT FLAME CDCFPRB - Manual (Page 9)

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IMPORTANT: Vent-free fireplaces add mois-
ture to the air. Although this is beneficial,
installing fireplace in rooms without enough
ventilation air may cause mildew to form from
too much moisture. See Air for Combustion
and Ventilation, page 6.
Note: Your fireplace is designed to be used in
zero clearance installations. Wall or framing ma-
terial can be placed directly against any exterior
surface on the rear, sides or top of your fireplace,
except where standoff spacers are integrally at-
tached. If standoff spacers are attached to your
fireplace, these spacers can be placed directly
against wall or framing materials.
Note: When installing fireplace directly on
carpeting, tile or other combustible material,
other than wood flooring, the fireplace shall be
installed on a metal or wood panel extending
the full width and depth of the fireplace.
Use the dimensions shown for rough openings
to create the easiest installation (see Built-In
Fireplace Installation, page 10).
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/LP)
for your unit. If your gas supply is not correct,
do not install fireplace. Call dealer where you
bought fireplace for proper type fireplace.
WARNING: This appliance is
equipped for either natural gas
or propane/LP gas but not both.
Gas type is indicated on the rat-
ing plate. Field conversion is not
permitted.
INSTALLATION ITEMS
Before installing fireplace, make sure you
have the items listed below.
• external regulator (supplied by installer, for
propane/LP units only)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection*
• ground joint union
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
* An equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT
tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge
connection. Purchase the optional equipment
shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accesso-
ries, page 31.
NOTICE: This heater is intended
for use as supplemental heat. Use
this heater along with your primary
heating system. Do not install this
heater as your primary heat source.
If you have a central heating system,
you may run system’s circulating
blower while using heater. This will
help circulate the heat throughout
the house. In the event of a power
outage, you can use this heater as
your primary heat source.
WARNING: A qualified ser-
vice person must install fire-
place. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Never install the
fireplace
• in a bedroom or bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, cloth-
ing or other flammable objects
are less than 36" from the front,
top or sides of the fireplace
• as a fireplace insert
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
WARNING: Never install in a
bedroom or bathroom. Any heat-
ing product with a btu/Hr rating
over 10,000 cannot be used in a
bedroom.
CAUTION: This fireplace cre-
ates warm air currents. These cur-
rents move heat to wall surfaces
next to fireplace. Installing fireplace
next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings
or operating fireplace where impu-
rities (such as, but not limited to,
tobacco smoke, aromatic candles,
cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene
lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may
discolor walls or cause odors.