FMI DHS-50I, DHS-50, DHS-42I, DHS-42, DHS-36 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR

UNDER HEARTH WOOD NOOK

FIREPLACE ACCESSORY

MODELS DHS-36, DHS-42, DHS-50, DHS-36I, DHS-42I AND DHS-50I

WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service
or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to these
instructions for correct installation procedures. For assistance or

additional information consult a qualied installer and/or service

agency.

WARNING: This is not a replace. It is not intended for burning

wood.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*, permanetly located,
manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.

*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale from manufacturer

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction .......................................................... 2

Framing and Installation ...................................... 2

Brick Installation .................................................. 3

Grouting Instructions ........................................... 7

Warranty ..............................................Back Cover

INTRODUCTION

The masonry wood nook is a hearth accessory intended to compliment the masonry series

woodburning replaces with rebrick liner.

FRAMING AND INSTALLATION

1. Frame opening for replace using dimensions shown in Figure 1.

2. Set wood nook directly in front of opening and slide unit back until the nailing anges
touch side framing.

3. Check level of wood nook and shim with sheet metal if necessary.

16.625"

(36") 45.25"
(42") 51.25"
(50") 59.25"

Figure 1 - Minimum Installation Dimensions

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27.750"

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BRICK INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT: Installation of brick should
be done before wood nook is placed in a
permanent location. Top panel and front face
must be removed prior to installing bricks
(see Figure 2). Bricks are packaged in three
separate boxes. These boxes are labeled by

sections of rebox.

HDS-36

Box # 1 - Left and Right Panel
Box # 2 - Bottom Panel
Box # 5 - Rear Panel

DHS-42

Box # 1 - Left and Right Panel
Box # 3 - Bottom Panel
Box # 6 - Rear Panel

DHS-50

Box # 1 - Left and Right Panel
Box # 4 - Bottom Panel
Box # 7 - Rear Panel

Top Panel

Each brick housing is stamped with a letter (full
size bricks are not stamped). These will help
identify brick when installing. It is important
to install these bricks exactly as instructed.
Install bricks one section at a time starting with
hearth (bottom) panel followed by rear panel
and lastly sides panel (see Figure 3, Figure
4, page 4, or Figure 5, page 5, depending on
your model). It is important to install bricks in
this sequence.

Press Brick rmly into brick housing until it

snaps. Groove line on side of brick will come

in contact with ange on brick housing. This

secures brick into housing (see Figure 3).

Brick

Stamped Letter
Location

Flanges

Brick
Housing

Figure 3 - Installing Brick into Housing

Front Face

Figure 2 - Panel and Front Face Removal

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