FMI S42 - Manual (Page 4)

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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
FRAMING
1. Frame opening for the fireplace using
dimensions shown in Figures 1 and 2.
2. If fireplace is to be installed directly on
carpeting, 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.
3. Set fireplace directly in front of this open-
ing and slide the unit back until nailing
flanges touch the side framing.
4. Check the level of the fireplace and shim
with sheet metal if necessary.
5. Before securing fireplace to prepared
framing, the ember protector (provided)
must be placed between the hearth ex-
tension (not supplied) and under bottom
front edge of fireplace to protect against
glowing embers falling through. If fireplace
is to be installed on a raised platform, a Z-
type ember protector (not supplied) must
be fabricated to fit your required platform
height. The ember protector should ex-
tend under fireplace a minimum of 1 1 /
2
".
The ember protector should be made of
galvanized sheet metal (28 gauge mini-
mum) to prevent corrosion.
6. Using screws or nails, secure fireplace to
framing through flanges located on the
sides of fireplace.
23.50"
43.375"
48.25"
Figure 1 - Framing Dimensions
59.264"
19.466"
27.527"
83.830"
MAINTAIN 3 /
4
"
CLEARANCE AT
SIDES AND BACK
OF FIREPLACE
3 /
4
" CLEARANCE
NOT REQUIRED AT
NAILING FLANGES
Figure 2 - Corner Installation
SELECTING LOCATION
To determine the safest and most efficient
location for the fireplace, you must take into
consideration the following guidelines:
1. The location must allow for proper clear-
ances (see Figures 1 and 2).
2. Consider a location where the fireplace
will not be affected by drafts, air condition-
ing ducts, windows or doors.
3. A location that avoids the cutting of
joists or roof rafters will make installation
easier.
4. An outside air kit is available with this
fireplace (see Optional Outside Air Kit on
page 6).
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLES
Back and sides of fireplace 3/4" minimum*
Floor**
0" minimum
Perpendicular wall to opening 12" minimum
Top spacers
0" minimum
Mantel clearances see Mantels, page 5
Chimney outer pipe surface 1" minimum
* Not required at nailing flanges
** See step 2 of Framing
WARNING: Do not pack re-
quired air spaces with insulation
or other materials.
Minimum/Maximum Chimney Height for
Residential Installation
The minimum height of the chimney, mea-
sured from the base of the fireplace to the flue
gas outlet of the termination, is 14.5 feet for
straight flue or a flue with one elbow set. The
maximum distance between elbows is 6 feet.
For systems with two elbow sets, the minimum
height is 22 feet. The maximum height of any
system is 50 feet. This measurement includes
the fireplace, chimney sections and the height
of the termination assembly at the level of the
flue gas outlet (see Figure 18, page 11).
Minimum/Maximum Chimney Height for
Outdoor Installation
The minimum height of the chimney, mea-
sured from the base of the fireplace to the
flue gas outlet of the termination, is 8 feet
(minimum of 4 feet of chimney pipe sections
required for outdoor installation).