Propane/lp vent-free fireplace system, Installation, Continued – FMI FMH26TP User Manual
Page 10: Optional mantel installation
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PROPANE/LP VENT-FREE FIREPLACE SYSTEM
13"
16"
19"
21"
2
1
/
2
"
6"
8"
10"
Note:
All vertical
measurements
are from top of
fireplace
opening to
bottom of
mantel shelf. All
measurements
are in inches.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Mantel Clearances for Built-In
Installation
If placing mantel above built-in fireplace,
you must meet minimum clearance between
mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening.
OPTIONAL MANTEL
INSTALLATION
Note:
Refer to instructions provided with
the mantel for assembly instructions. Refer
to instructions below for system installa-
tion. Refer to instructions on page 4 for
firebox assembly. Blower accessory should
be installed if it is being used (see Accesso-
ries, page 26).
1.
Unscrew four black screws that attach
top louver to fireplace. Remove louver
from fireplace and set aside.
2.
Place fireplace on wood base.
3.
Place mantel around fireplace/base
assembly.
4.
Assemble brass trim kit. See Assem-
bling Brass Trim, page 11.
5.
Firmly snap brass trim kit on shoulder
screws. Shoulder screws are located on
fireplace cabinet (see Figure 13).
6.
Align brass trim kit for flush fit around
opening.
Figure 13 - Attaching Brass Trim to
Fireplace
Figure 14 - Attaching Wood Base to Floor
7.
Use two 3" wood screws provided and
attach fireplace base to wooden base
(see Figure 13).
8.
Remove brass trim kit and mantel. Be
careful not to damage wall or mantel.
9.
Place wood base next to wall at instal-
lation location.
10. Attach wood base to floor with two 1
3
/
4
"
black screws provided (see Figure 14).
If the floor is concrete use anchor method
(see Attaching Wood Base to Solid Floor,
page 14).
11. Install gas line. See Connecting To Gas
Supply, page 14.
12. Check for leaks. See Checking Gas
Connections, page 16.
13. Place mantel around fireplace. Be care-
ful not to damage wall or mantel.
14. Place brass trim kit on the shoulder
screws located on the side and top of
the fireplace. Firmly snap the brass trim
over the shoulder screws on fireplace
(see Figure 13).
15. Adjust assembly to remove any gaps.
Attach remaining two 3" wood screws
from hardware pack through openings
inside of fireplace sides into the man-
tel. The openings are located at top be-
hind the area for the black louvers (see
Figure 15).
16. Reinstall top black louvers.
Figure 12 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
for Built-In Installation
Mantel Shelf
Side of
Firebox
NOTICE: If your installation does
not meet the minimum clearances
shown, you must do one of the
following:
• raise the mantel to an accept-
able height
• remove the mantel
NOTICE: Surface temperatures of
adjacent walls and mantels be-
come hot during operation. Walls
and mantels above the firebox
may become hot to the touch. If
installed properly, these tempera-
tures meet the requirement of the
national product standard. Fol-
low all minimum clearances
shown in this manual.
Shoulder
Screws
Assembled
Brass Trim
Hole for 3"
wood screw for
attaching
fireplace to
wooden base
Hole for 3"
wood screw
for attaching
fireplace to
mantel
1
3
/
4
" Screw
Wood
Base