FMI VS36 Series, S36 Series Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

RESIDENTIAL AND OUTDOOR WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE

PFS

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OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

®

ICC-ES #ESR-2542

MODELS (V)S36 SERIES

SAVE THIS BOOK
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 accessory items when needed. Keep
it with your other important papers.

This replace is approved for use as a wood burning
replace or for use with a vented gas log approved to

ANS Z21.60 or Z21.84 standards or for use with a vent­free gas log heater approved to ANS Z21.11.2 standard.
A FMI PRODUCTS, LLC hood must be installed when
using a vent-free log heater (see Accessories, page 19).

This wood burning replace complies with UL127­CAN/ULC-S610-M87 standard as a FACTORY BUILT

APPLIANCE.

FOR CANADA: The authority having jurisdiction (such

as the municipal building department, re department,

etc.) should be contacted before installation to deter­mine the need to obtain a permit.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety .................................................................. 2

Specications ...................................................... 3

Fireplace Installation............................................ 4

Venting Installation .............................................. 6

Optional Gas Line Installation............................ 13

SAFETY

Operation and Maintenance Guidelines ............ 14

Technical Service............................................... 15

Replacement Parts ............................................ 15

Parts .................................................................. 16

Accessories ....................................................... 19

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 qualied install­er or local distributor.

IMPORTANT: Check local codes

before installing this replace.

Before beginning installation of this replace,
read these instructions through completely.

• This FMI PRODUCTS, LLC replace and
its components are safe when installed
according to this installation manual.
Unless you use FMI PRODUCTS, LLC
components, which have been designed
and tested for the replace system, you
may cause a re hazard.

• The FMI PRODUCTS, LLC warranty will
be voided by and FMI PRODUCTS, LLC
disclaims any responsibility for the following
actions.

a. Modification of the fireplace, com-

ponents, doors, air inlet system and
damper control.

b. Use of any component part not manufac-

tured or approved by FMI PRODUCTS,
LLC in combination with a FMI PROD-

UCTS, LLC replace system.
Proper installation is the most important step
in ensuring safe and continuous operation of
replace. Consult the local building codes as
to the particular requirements concerned with
the installation of all factory built replaces.

WARNING: Do not install a

replace insert in this box unless

the manufacturer's instructions

with the insert specically state
this replace has been tested for

use with this insert.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

• Do not store or use gasoline
or any other ammable vapors

or liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.

• Due to high temperatures, the

appliance should be located

out of trafc and away from

furniture and draperies.

• Do not place clothing or other
ammable materials on or near

the appliance.

• Never leave children unat­tended when a re is burning
in the replace.

WARNING: Use solid wood

or processed solid fuel relogs

only. When processed wood fuel

re logs are used, do not poke or

stir the logs while they are burn-

ing. Use only re logs that have

been evaluated for the application

in replace and refer to re log

warnings and caution markings
on packaging prior to use.

This replace is not intended to be

used as a substitute for a furnace
to heat an entire home. Use for
supplemental heat only.

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SPECIFICATIONS

GAS LINE

RIGHT SIDE

0" TO

TOP

SPACERS

0.75"
AIR
SPACE
BACK
AND
SIDES

OUTSIDE
AIR (LEFT
SIDE ONLY)

0" TO
BOTTOM

21"

1" AIRSPACE
TO COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL

HEARTH

EXTENSION
8" EACH
SIDE

52" X 18"

29"

ELECTRICAL
OUTLET

NO COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL ON FACE

8.717"

11.217"

COMBUSTIBLE
WALL BOARD

11.435"

NOT LESS
THAN 12" TO
PERPENDICULAR
SIDEWALL

12.5"

7.092"

LEFT SIDE

8.717"

14.437"

22"

KNOCK

OUTS

9.125"

3.5"

AIR KIT
KNOCK OUT

GAS LINE
KNOCK
OUTS

9.125"

3.5"

14.25"

32.5"

ROUND TOP TERMINATION

SQUARE CHASE-TOP

TERMINATION

41.250"

0.625"

37"

41"

1"

21"

8"

35"

1"

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41"

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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

SELECTING LOCATION

To determine the safest and most efcient
location for the replace, you must take into
consideration the following guidelines:

1. The location must allow for proper clear­ances (see Figures 1 and 2).

2. Consider a location where the replace
will not be affected by drafts, air condition­ing 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
replace (see Optional Outside Air Kit on
page 6).

MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLES

Back and sides of replace 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 anges
** See step 2 of Framing

WARNING: Do not pack re­quired air spaces with insulation
or other materials.

Minimum/Maximum Chimney Height for

Residential Installation

The minimum height of the chimney, mea­sured from the base of the replace to the ue
gas outlet of the termination, is 14.5 feet for
straight ue or a ue 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 replace, chimney sections and the height
of the termination assembly at the level of
the ue gas outlet (see Figure 18, page 12).

Minimum/Maximum Chimney Height for

Outdoor Installation

The minimum height of the chimney, mea­sured from the base of the replace to the
ue gas outlet of the termination, is 7 1/2 feet
(minimum of 4 feet of chimney pipe sections
required for outdoor installation).

FRAMING

1. Frame opening for fireplace using the
dimensions shown in Figures 1 and 2.

2. If replace is to be installed directly on
carpeting, tile (other than ceramic) or any
combustible material other than wood
ooring, the replace must be installed
upon a metal or wood panel extending
the full width and depth of replace.

3. Set replace directly in front of this open­ing and slide unit back until nailing anges
touch side framing.

41.375"

41.250"

Figure 1 - Framing Dimensions

17.253"

24.399"

52.183"

73.798"

Figure 2 - Corner Installation

21.875"

3

MAINTAIN

/4"
CLEARANCE AT
SIDES AND BACK
OF FIREPLACE

3

/4" CLEARANCE
NOT REQUIRED AT
NAILING FLANGES

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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

Continued

4. Check the level of the replace and shim
with sheet metal if necessary.

5. Before securing fireplace to prepared
framing, the ember protector (provided)
must be placed between the hearth ex­tension (not supplied) and under bottom
front edge of replace to protect against
glowing embers falling through. If replace
is to be installed on a raised platform, a Z­type ember protector (not supplied) must
be fabricated to t your required platform
height. The ember protector should ex­tend under replace a minimum of 1 1/2".
The ember protector should be made of
galvanized sheet metal (28 gauge mini­mum) to prevent corrosion.

6. Using screws or nails, secure replace to
framing through anges located on sides
of replace.

DRAIN PAN (DP36)

For outdoor installations, the replace enclo­sure must allow for adequate drainage and
fresh air ventilation. It is recommended that
a sealed, corrosion resistant catch pan with
provision for drainage be installed under the
replace within the replace enclosure (see
Accessories on page 19).

HEARTH EXTENSION

A hearth extension projecting a minimum of
16" in front of and a minimum of 8" beyond
each side of the replace opening is required
to protect combustible floor construction
in front of the replace. Fabricate a hearth
extension using a material which meets the
following specications: a layer of noncom­bustible, inorganic material having a thermal
conductivity of K=0.84 BTU IN/FT, HR. F (or
less) at 1" thick. For example, if the material
selected has a K factor of 0.25, such as glass
ber, the following formula would apply:

0.25 x 1.0" = 0.30" thickness required

0.84

Thermal conductivity "K" of materials can be
obtained from the manufacturer or supplier of
the noncombustible material. If the hearth ex­tension is to be covered, use noncombustible
material such as tile, slate, brick, concrete,
metal, glass, marble, stone, etc. Provide a
means to prevent the hearth extension from
shifting and seal gap between the replace
frame and hearth extension with a noncom­bustible material (see Figure 3).

WARNING: Hearth extension

is to be installed only as shown
in Figure 3.

Fireplace Front

Ember Protector

Fireplace Front
Raised Hearth

Ember Protector

Fireplace Front
Elevated

Ember Protector

Figure 3 - Hearth Extension

MANTELS

A mantel may be installed if desired (see
Figure 4. page 6). Woodwork such as wood
trims, mantels or any other combustible ma­terial projecting from the front face must not
be placed within 12" of the replace opening.
Combustible materials above 12" and project­ing more than 11/2" from the replace must not
be placed less than 15" from the top opening
of the replace (NFPA STD 211, Sec. 7-3.3.3).

Mantels or any other combustible material
also may come up to the side edge of the
black metal face of the replace just as long
as the projection from the front face fall within
the limit shown in Figure 4.

Seal Gap

Hearth

Extension

Seal Gap

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6"

Ref.

12 1/4" Ref.

33°

3" Nom.

FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

Continued

Combustible
Material

Safe
Zone for
Projection of
Combustible
Materials

Top View of Fireplace

8.0"

33°

SAFE ZONE

FIREBOX

2" Max.

3.0"

12" Min.

11/2" Max.

9" Min.

Fireplace Opening

Figure 4 - Mantel Clearances to Combustible Material

Upper

Section of

Fireplace

VENTING INSTALLATION

OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT
(MODEL AK4/AK4F)

The installation of an outside air kit should be
performed during the rough framing of the re­place due to the nature of it's location. Outside
combustion air is accessed through a vented
crawl space (AK4F) or through a sidewall (AK4).
See Figure 22 on page 15 for instruction of
operating air kit.

CAUTION: Combustion air
inlet ducts shall not terminate
in attic space.

The maximum height for the
air vent can not exceed 3 feet
below the ue gas outlet of the

termination.

Min. to

Perpendicular

Side Wall

12"

Secure to Collars with Metal Tape, Screws
or Straps (Min. of 1/4" x 20" in size)

Vented Crawl Space
(Check Local Codes
Before Installing in a
Vented Crawl Space)

Figure 5 - Outside Air Kit

Combustible
Material Must
Not Overlap
Front Face

Air Inlet
Location
Must Allow
For Bushes
or Snow

Air Inlet
Eyebrow

Vent Hood
Required for
Wall Installation

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