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WARNING: THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN

TESTED FOR USE WITH AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, DO NOT INSTALL AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET INTO FIREPLACE.

WARNING: THIS FIREPLACE HAS BEEN

TESTED FOR USE WITH OPTIONAL GLASS DOORS FROM CROWN-BRECKINRIDGE OR MCKENZIE-PENDELTON ONLY.

GUIDELINES FOR USE:

All current and future users of FMI PRODUCTS, LLC Fireplaces are charged with the responsibility for full knowledge of the information contained within this manual which includes:

Strict requirements for assembly.

Detailed instructions for installation.

Cautionary guidelines for use.

On-going maintenance instructions.

It is the responsibility of the distributor, subcontractor and/or the general contractor – whoever shoulders the liability for installation of this product – to see that it works in complete compliance with the guidelines and instructions in this manual. Note that the general contractor is the party accountable for seeing that adequate clearances are provided for all firebox surfaces per specifications in this manual.

The Grand Meridian is Designed for Use Only with:

-Solid Wood Logs

-Plumbed LPG or Natural Gas Log Lighter.

-Plumbed ANSI Z21.60 or Z21.84 Decorative Gas Log.

DO NOT USE OR STORE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR GASES IN OR NEAR THE FIREPLACE!

ATTENTION: A fire or an explosion could occur causing property damage, injury or loss of life if you do not follow the information in this manual!

NOTE: THIS MANUAL MUST BE REPRODUCED ONLY IN ITS ENTIRETY.

Before Beginning the Installation

Read these instructions carefully before beginning the installation of this fireplace. Also, if installing an ANSI Z21.60 or Z21.84 Decorative Gas Log, read the gas log appliance manufacturer’s literature regarding sizing and suitability for the installation into this enclosure prior to installation.

Statement of Intended Use:

The Grand Meridian Fireplace is a modular refractory masonry unit designed for field assembly. The firebox is constructed using pre-cast, interlocking refractory blocks. The blocks are then secured to each other using Mortar. The system includes all parts necessary for the assembly of a complete masonry fireplace. In addition to the basic enclosure, a standard 1-1/8” thick, high temperature refractory brick is required to line the interior of the firebox and can be purchased from the manufacturer.

These fireplaces are not intended to serve as a primary heat source, rather, the fireplace was expressly created as a supplemental source of heat. The unit is designed for use with solid fuels such as cord wood.

WARNING: Any application other than the “Intended Use” as stated above is in violation of the manufacturer’s instructions and is hereby prohibited. Such violation may cause immediate hazard, property damage or loss of life and will void all liabilities to the manufacturer and will void all warranties explicit or implied.

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