PRE-INSTALLATION Preparation, Clearances

DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE

PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION

LOCATION AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS

Determine the safest and most efficient loca- tion for your FMI direct-vent fireplace. Make sure that rafters and wall studs are not in the way of the venting system. Choose a loca- tion where the heat output is not affected by drafts, air conditioning ducts, windows or doors. Figure 2 shows some common loca- tions. Read all venting information in this manual. Be aware of all restrictions and precautions before deciding the exact loca- tion for your fireplace.

When deciding the location of your fire- place, follow these rules:

1.Do not connect this fireplace to a chim- ney flue serving a separate solid-fuel burning fireplace or appliance.

2.Due to high temperatures, do not lo- cate this fireplace in high traffic areas or near furniture or draperies.

3.Proper clearances must be maintained.

4.If your fireplace is to be installed di- rectly on carpeting, vinyl tile, or any combustible material other than wood, it must be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace. See Figure 3.

Flush with a wall

Through exterior wall enclosed in a chase

Corner installation

Figure 2 - Common Fireplace Locations

		RW
	D
		FW
		FW

Fireplace size		D x FW x RW
34"		18 1/2" 34 3/8" 14"

CLEARANCES

Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows:

Back, and sides	0"/mm
Perpendicular walls	6" (152mm)
Floor	0"/mm
Ceiling to louver opening	42" (1067mm)
Front	36" (914mm)
Top of Standoffs	0"/mm

See General Venting on pages 5 and 6 for specific venting clearances.

FRAMING AND FINISHING

Figures 4 and 5 show typical framing of this fireplace. Figure 6 on page 5 shows framing for corner installation. All minimum clear- ances must be met. Do not install fireplace directly on carpeting, vinyl tile, or any com- bustible material other than wood. The fire- place must set on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace.

See Accessories on page 34 for mantel kits available for this fireplace. If you are using a separate combustible mantel piece, refer to Figure 7 on page 5 for proper installation height. You can install noncombustible man- tels at any height above the fireplace. Note: Noncombustible mantels may discolor!

341/4"

343/4"

Must maintain a minimum 1" clearance to combustibles

34"

20"

5/8" for drywall facing

Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Typical Fireplace Installation

20" Vertical Termination

19" Horizontal Termination

Figure 3 - Fireplace Bottom Dimensions

Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for Installation Against an Exterior Wall

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