FMI GL36STEP - Manual (Page 7)

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FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
Continued
FRAMING
Construct framing using dimensions shown if
Figures 6, 7 and 8. (Use the figure applicable to
your application.) Figure 6 shows the framing
dimensions prior to having the appliance in place.
Once the unit has been fitted, bring studs in against
nailing flanges located on the side of the appliance
making sure a 1" clearance is maintained as shown
in Figure 7.
If the fireplace is to be installed directly on carpet-
ing, tile (other than ceramic) or any combustible
material other than wood flooring the fireplace
must be installed upon a metal or wood panel
extending the full width and depth of the fireplace
(see Figure 8). The platform must be solid, flat and
fully supported.
Figure 6 - Framing Dimensions Prior to
Placing Appliance
Figure 7 - Securing Appliance with
Nailing Flanges
Figure 8 - Appliance Must Be Installed
on a Wood or Metal Panel if Being
Installed on Any Combustible Material
Other Than Wood
52 3 /
4
"
(1340 mm)
Min.
46"
(11688 mm)
22 3 /
4
"
(578 mm)
VENT PIPE INSTALLATION
A 6", B-1 type gas vent pipe is a double-wall, vent-
ing system (not supplied) which must be installed
during rough framing of the appliance. Any B-1
type gas vent system may be used for proper vent-
ing as long as the vent system is installed per the
vent manufacturer’s recommendations.
FMI PRODUCTS,LLC supplies this appliance with
a tapered starter pipe for a snug fit. Slide B-1 type
vent pipe over this starter pipe until vent pipe is
fully seated. Secure this first section of B-vent
pipe by strapping the connector around the vent
pipe and then tightening the strap (not supplied)
with any 1/8" nut and bolt (see Figure 9). Note:
Visually inspect for proper vent connection by
looking inside top of appliance. If connection
does not appear to be correct, contact your local
service technician.
Figure 9 - Installing B-Vent Pipe
Nailing Flanges
1" Min. to Combustibles
Prepared Framing
Nails or Screws
As Required by Design as
Long as Ceiling Clearances
are Maintained
49" Minimum
(Diagonal)
B-1 Type
Vent (Not
Supplied)
Strap (Not
Supplied)
(Fasten with
#6 Screw or
Bolt)