PRE-INSTALLATION General Venting Preparation

OWNER’S MANUAL

PRE-INSTALLATION

GENERAL VENTING

PREPARATION

These models are approved for use with

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FMI 7" direct-vent pipe components and

terminations.

Your fireplace is approved to be vented either

through the side wall, or vertically using the

13"

following guidelines:

9 1/4"

41"

• Only use FMI venting components or kits

29"

specifically approved for this fireplace.

• Minimum clearance between vent pipes

and combustible materials is 1" (25 mm),

except where stated otherwise.

• Combustible material may be flush with

the top front of fireplace with a maxi-

12 5/8"

mum thickness of 3/4".

• Do not recess venting terminals into a

34 3/8"

wall or siding.

/16"

Nailing Tabs

• If exterior wall is vinyl, you must use a

vinyl siding standoff.

58"

• Install horizontal venting with a 1/4" rise

for every 12" of run toward the termination.

Figure 6 - Framing Clearances for Corner Installation

• You may paint the vent terminal with

450ºF (232ºC) heat-resistant paint to co-

ordinate with the exterior finish.

• There must not be any obstruction such

as bushes, garden sheds, fences, decks,

or utility buildings within 24" from the

Note: There must be

front of the termination cap.

a minimum clear-

• Do not locate termination cap where exces-

ance of 18" above

Wall

sive snow or ice build up may occur. Be sure

top of louver

to clear vent termination area after snow falls

opening when

to prevent accidental blockage of venting

installing a television

system. When using snow blowers, do not

or entertainment

center above the

direct snow towards vent termination area.

fireplace.

LOCATION OF VENT

TERMINATION

			Top of Louver Opening
Ref.	Mantel Depth	Ref.	Mantel from Top
			of Louver Opening

1	14" (356mm)	A	16" (406mm)

2	12" (305mm)	B	14" (356mm)
3	10" (254mm)	C	12" (305mm)

4	8" (203mm)	D	10" (254mm)

5	6" (152mm)	E	8" (203mm)

6	4" (101mm)	F	6" (152mm)

7	2" (51mm)	G	4" (101mm)

When locating vent termination, it is impor- tant to observe the minimum clearances shown in Figure 8, page 6. You will avoid extra framing by positioning your fireplace against an already existing framing mem- ber. The sides of the fireplace may be posi- tioned directly against combustible walls.

*Check with local codes or with the current CAN/CGA B149 [.1 or .2] Installation Codes for Canada or the USA Installations follow the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54.

Figure 7 - Clearances for Combustible Mantels

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