FMI FMH26TN BUILT-IN Fireplace Installation, Rough Opening for Installing in Wall

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OWNER’S MANUAL

INSTALLATION

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For convenience and efficiency, install fireplace

•where there is easy access for operation, inspection, and service.

•in coldest part of room.

An optional blower kit is available from your dealer. See Accessories, page 26. If planning to use blower, locate fireplace near an electrical outlet.

BUILT-IN FIREPLACE

INSTALLATION

Built-in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace into a framed-in enclo- sure. This makes the front of fireplace flush with wall. An optional brass trim kit acces- sory is available (see Accessories, page 26). Brass trim will extend past sides of fireplace approximately 1/2 inch. This will cover the rough edges of the wall opening. If install- ing a built-in mantel above the fireplace you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 12, page 10. Follow the instructions below to install the fireplace in this manner.

 

Actual

Framing

 

 

 

Height

26"

26 7/8"

 

 

 

Front Width

26 3/4"

26 7/8"

 

 

 

Depth

9 1/2"

10 1/2"

 

 

 

Bottom

3/4"

3/4"

 

 

 

1.Frame in rough opening. Use dimen- sions shown in Figure 9 for the rough opening.

If installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 10 for the rough open- ing. The height is 26 7/8" which is the same as the wall opening above.

2.If installing GA3450(T) blower acces- sory, do so at this time. Follow instruc- tions included with blower accessory.

Note: If not installing blower acces- sory, you may wish to run electrical wiring to your fireplace for future blower installation (see Accessories, page 26) Use only approved three-wire electrical wiring.

WARNING: If pre-wiring, do not connect wiring to any electri- cal source at this time.

Install fireplace electrical outlet and connect wiring to outlet be- fore connecting to electrical source. The fireplace electrical outlet is included with the GA3450(T) blower accessory.

Only use the fireplace electrical outlet supplied with the GA3450(T) blower accessory.

Note: A qualified installer should make all electrical connections.

3.Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes an approved flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the equipment shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping.

4.If you have not assembled firebox, fol- low instructions on page 4.

5.Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside wall opening.

6.Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regulator. See Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply, page 15.

7.Bend four nailing flanges on outer cas- ing with pliers (see Figure 11).

8.Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing flange.

101/2"

267/8"

3/4" Off

The Floor

267/8" Minimum

Figure 9 - Rough Opening for Installing in Wall

365/8"

257/8"

267/8" 513/4"

Figure 10 - Rough Opening for Installing in Corner

9.Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, page 16.

10.If using optional brass trim kit, install the trim after final finishing and/or painting of wall. See instructions in- cluded with brass trim accessory for at- taching brass trim.

IMPORTANT: When finishing your fire- box, combustible materials such as wall board, gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, etc. may be butted up next to the sides and top of the firebox. Combustible materials should never overlap the firebox front facing.

WARNING: Do not allow any combustible materials to overlap the firebox front facing.

IMPORTANT: Noncombustible materials such as brick, tile, etc. may overlap the front facing, but should never cover any neces- sary openings like louvered slots.

WARNING: Do not allow non- combustible materials to cover any necessary openings like lou- vered slots.

WARNING: Never modify or cover the louvered slots on the front of the firebox.

WARNING: Use only noncom- bustible mortar or adhesives when overlapping the front facing with noncombustible facing material.

Nails or

Wood

Screws

Nailing

Flanges

Figure11-AttachingFireplacetoWallStuds

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Contents What to do if YOU Smell GAS Compact Heat MajicNatural GAS VENT-FREE Fireplace System Safety InformationLocal Codes Product FeaturesUnpacking Product IdentificationInstalling Log AssemblyAssembling Fireplace Assembling HoodProviding Adequate Ventilation AIR for Combustion and VentilationUnusually Tight Construction Confined and Unconfined SpaceAIR for Combustion Ventilation Determining FRESH-AIR Flow for Fireplace LocationDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Ventilation AIR Ventilation Air From Inside BuildingVentilation Air From Outdoors Installation Items InstallationCheck GAS Type Locating FireplaceRough Opening for Installing in Wall BUILT-IN Fireplace InstallationMantel Clearances for Built-In Installation Optional Mantel InstallationRemoving Upper Louver Assembly Installing Blower Accessory GA3450TInstalling Blower Assembly Assembling Brass Trim Brass trim shipped with mantelInstall the switch plate on the valve Wiring Diagram For Blower Accessory Built-In Installation For Built-In InstallationConnecting to GAS Supply Extension CordAttaching Wood Base to Solid Floor Installation Items Needed Connecting Equipment Shutoff Valve to Heater ControlPressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas ConnectionsChecking GAS Connections For Your Safety Read Before Lighting Operating FireplaceLighting Instructions Inspecting Burner Cleaning Burner Injector Holder and Pilot AIR Inlet Hole Cleaning and MaintenanceBurner Flame Pattern CabinetObserved Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingMaintenance, Gas leak. See Warning statement at Replacement Parts SpecificationsService Hints Technical ServiceFMH26TN Illustrated Parts BreakdownDescription QTY Parts ListAccessories 107105 Warranty Information

FMH26TN specifications

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