FMI 36ECD, I36ECD Installation Instructions Manual

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36” Wood Burning Fireplace

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Models: 36ECD Circulating (Louvered)

I36ECD Circulatin

Fully Insulated

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you on how to install and maintain your appliance, it also contains information that
will enable you to obtain replacement parts or optional accessory items when needed. Keep it with your other important papers.

(Louvered)

WARNING: ALWAYS LEAVE GLASS DOORS

FULLY OPENED OR FULLY CLOSED WHEN
OPERATING THIS FIREPLACE.

DESA INTERNATIONAL P/N 55392
2701 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE REV B
P.O. BOX 90024 1/00
BOWLING GREEN, KY 42102-9004
www.desatech.com

This Fireplace is approved for use as a Wood Burning
Fireplace or
Z21.60, Z21.84 or RGA 2-72 Standards or for use with a
ven

-free gas log heater approved to ANS Z21.11.2 standard.

for use with a vented gas log approved to ANS

FOR YOUR SAFETY

• Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable
vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.

• Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be
located out of traffic and away from furniture and
draperies.

• Do not place clothing or other flammable materials on
or near the appliance.

• NEVER leave children unattended when a fire is
burning in the fireplace.

WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUST­MENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE
CAN CAUSE INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR
LOSS OF LIFE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL FOR
ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
CONSULT A QUALIFIED INSTALLER OR LOCAL
DISTRIBUTOR.

CHECK LOCAL CODES BEFORE
INSTALLING THIS FIREPLACE

INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

♦ Before beginning the installation of your fireplace, read

these instructions through completely.

♦ These FMI components and fireplace are safe when

installed according to this Installation Manual. Unless you
use FMI components, which has been designed and tested
for the fireplace system, you may cause a fire hazard.

♦ The FMI warranty will be voided by and FMI disclaims

any responsibility for the following actions:

a) Modification of the fireplace, components, doors, blower,

fans, air inlet system and damper control.

b) Use of any component part not manufactured or approved

by FMI in combination with a FMI fireplace system.

WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL A FIREPLACE INSERT
IN THIS FIREBOX UNLESS THE MANUFACTURER’S
INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE INSERT SPECIFICALLY
STATE THIS FIREBOX HAS BEEN TESTED FOR USE
WITH THE INSERT.

PROPER INSTALLATION is the most important step in
ensuring safe and continuous operation of the fireplace.
Consult the local building codes as to the particular
requirements concerned with the installation of all factory
built fireplaces. Although grounding may not be required by
code the manufacturer recommends it.

This fireplace is not intended to be used as a substitute for
a furnace to heat and entire home. Use for supplementary
heating only.

THIS MODEL IS NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES.

This wood burning fireplace complies with UL 127 as a
FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE and is listed and tested by

Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES:

Framing and enclosures may safely make direct contact with
the spacers on the top of the fireplace. The fireplace may sit
directly on combustible flooring (see step 2 below “Installing
the Fireplace”).
inches from a combustible perpendicular sidewall. A 1-inch
minimum air space clearance between the combustible
materials and the chimney must be absolutely maintained. A
14-½ inch inside chase dimension is required as a minimum
size.

WARNING: DO NOT PACK REQUIRED AIR SPACES
WITH INSULATION OR OTHER MATERIALS.

HEIGHT: The MINIMUM height of the chimney, measured
from the base of the fireplace to the flue gas outlet, is 12 feet
for straight flue or a flue with one elbow set. For systems with
2 elbow sets, the MINIMUM height is 22 feet. The maximum
height of any system is 42 feet. This measurement includes the
fireplace, chimney sections and the effective height of the
termination assembly.

The fireplace opening must not be less than 14

INSTALLING THE FIREPLACE

STEP 1: Frame the opening for the fireplace using the
dimensions shown in FIGURE 1, 2 or 3.

STEP 2: If the 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.

STEP 3: Set the fireplace directly in front of this opening and
slide the unit back until the nailing flanges touch the side
framing.

STEP 4: Check the level of the fireplace and shim with sheet
metal if necessary.

STEP5: Before securing fireplace to prepare framing, the
ember protector (provided), must be placed between hearth
extensions (not supplied), and under the bottom front edge of
the fireplace to protect against glowing embers. If the
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 be made of
galvanized sheet metal (28ga. minimum) to prevent corrosion.

STEP 6: Secure the fireplace to the framing through the
flanges located on the sides of the fireplace with 8-penny
nails.

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Figure 1 FRAMING DIMENSIONS

Figure 2 FRAMING DIMENSIONS

Figure 3

ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING YOUR DOUBLE
WALL CHIMNEY SYSTEM

Each double wall chimney section consists of a galvanized
outer pipe, a stainless steel inner flue pipe and a wire spacer.
The pipe sections must be assembled as the chimney is
installed. When starting chimney directly to the fireplace, the
inner flue pipe section must be installed first with the lanced
side up. The outer pipe section can then be installed over the
flue pipe section with the hemmed end up (see fig.4).
Press down on each pipe section until the lances securely
engage the hem on the fireplace starter. The wire will assure
the proper spacing between the inner and outer pipe sections.

WARNING: THE OPENING IN THE COLLAR
AROUND THE CHIMNEY AT THE TOP OF THE
FIREPLACE MUST NOT BE OBSTRUCTED. NEVER
USE BLOWN INSULATION TO FILL THE CHIMNEY
ENCLOSURE (SEE FIG. 5).

Continue to assemble chimney sections as outlined above,
making sure that both the inner and outer pipe sections are
locked together.
When installing double wall “snap lock” chimney together, it
is important to assure the joint between the chimney sections
is locked. Check by pulling chimney upward after locking.
The chimney will not come apart if properly locked. It is not
necessary to add screws to keep the chimney together
(exception – see page 5 figure 16).

CHIMNEY PIPE:

The FMI chimney system, consists of 12, 18, 24, 36 and 48
inch snap-lock double wall pipe segments, planned for
maximum adaptability to individual site requirements. Actual
length gained after fitting overlaps must be taken into
consideration (lineal gain) are given in the following chart:

Figure 4

Figure 5

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