FMI VS42H Owner's manual

Brand: FMI

Model: VS42H

Category: Fireplaces

Type: Owner's manual

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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 re-

placement 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 vent-

free 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 , page 16).

This wood burning replace complies with UL127-

CAN/ULS-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 deter-

mine the need to obtain a permit.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

RESIDENTIAL AND OUTDOOR WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

MODELS (V)S42 SERIES

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111099-01J2

SAFETY

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 unat-

tended 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 fur-

nace to heat an entire home. Use

for supplemental heat only.

WARNING: Improper instal-

lation, adjustment, alteration,

service or maintenance can

cause injury, property damage or

loss of life. Refer to this manual

for assistance or additional in-

formation. Consult a qualied

installer or local distributor.

IMPORTANT: Check local codes

before installing this replace.

Before beginning the installation of the

fireplace, 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 follow-

ing actions.

a. Modification of the fireplace, com-

ponents, doors, air inlet system and

damper control.

b. Useofanycomponentpartnotmanu-

facturedor approvedby FMIPROD-

UCTS,LLCincombinationwithaFMI

PRODUCTS,LLCreplacesystem.

Properinstallationisthemostimportantstep

in ensuring safe and continuous operation

of the replace. Consult the local building

codes as to the particular requirements

concerned with the installation of all factory

builtreplaces.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Specications ...................................................... 3

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

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

OptionalGasLineInstallation.............................11

OperationandMaintenanceGuidelines ............ 12

Parts .................................................................. 14

TechnicalService............................................... 17

Accessories ....................................................... 17

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SPECIFICATIONS

0" TO

BOTTOM

(LEFT SIDE ONLY)

OUTSIDE AIR

TOP SPACERS

BACK AND SIDES

3/4" AIR SPACE

HEARTH EXTENSION

66" X 20"

TO PERPENDICULAR

12"

EACH SIDE

NOT LESS

THAN 12"

1" AIRSPACE

TO COMBUSTIBLE

COMBUSTIBLE

WALL BOARD

0" TO

MATERIAL

NO COMBUSTIBLE

MATERIAL ON FACE

SIDEWALL

TERMINATION

SQUARE CHASE-TOP

GAS LINE

KNOCK OUT

AIR KIT

KNOCK OUTS

ROUND TOP TERMINATION

GAS LINE

KNOCK OUTS

ELECTRICAL

OUTLET

LEFT SIDE

RIGHT SIDE

8.125"

12.625"

14.25"

45.25"

41"

48"

42"

24"

39"

16.25"

29.5"

2.5"

10.625"

12"

2.5"

8.125"

6.75"

10.625"

12.25"

48"

0.625"

36"

22.5"

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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

FRAMING

1. Frame opening for the replace using

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thereplace.

3. Setreplacedirectlyinfrontofthisopen-

ing and slide the unit back until nailing

angestouchthesideframing.

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 ex-

tension (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 Z-

type ember protector (not supplied) must

befabricatedtotyourrequiredplatform

height.The ember protector should ex-

tendunderreplaceaminimumof1

Theemberprotectorshouldbemadeof

galvanizedsheetmetal(28gauge mini-

mum) to prevent corrosion.

6. Usingscrewsornails,securereplaceto

framing through anges located on the

sidesofreplace.

23.50"

43.375"

48.25"

Figure 1 - Framing Dimensions

59.264"

19.466"

27.527"

83.830"

MAINTAIN

CLEARANCE A T

SIDES AND BACK

OF FIREPLACE

/4" CLEARANCE

NOT REQUIRED A T

NAILING FLANGES

Figure 2 - Corner 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clear-

ances(seeFigures1and2).

2. Consideralocation where the replace

will not be affected by drafts, air condition-

ing 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 re-

quired air spaces with insulation

or other materials.

Minimum/Maximum Chimney Height for

Residential Installation

The minimum height of the chimney, mea-

sured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11).

Minimum/Maximum Chimney Height for

Outdoor Installation

The minimum height of the chimney, mea-

sured from the base of the replace to the

ue gas outlet of the termination, is 8 feet

(minimum of 4 feet of chimney pipe sections

required for outdoor installation).

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DRAIN PAN (DP42)

Foroutdoorinstallations,thereplaceenclo-

sure 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, page 16).

HEARTH ExTENSION

A hearth extension projecting a minimum of

20" in front of and a minimum of 12" 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noncom-

bustible, 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ex-

tension 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 noncom-

bustiblematerial(seeFigure3).

FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

Figure 3 - Hearth Extension

SealGap

FireplaceFront

EmberProtector

FireplaceFront

RaisedHearth

FireplaceFront

Elevated

EmberProtector

SealGap

Hearth

Extension

WARNING: Hearth extension

is to be installed only as shown

in Figure 3.

MANTELS

A mantel may be installed if desired (see

Figure 4). Woodwork such as wood trims,

mantels or any other combustible material

projecting from front face must not be placed

within12"ofthereplaceopening.Combus-

tible materials above 12" and projecting more

than 1

" from the replace must not be

placed less than 15" from 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.

"Ref.

Ref.

15"Min.

12"Min.

"Max.

3"Nom.

33°

Combustible

Material

Safe

Zone for

Projectionof

Combustible

Materials

FireplaceOpening

Upper

Sectionof

Fireplace

Figure 4 - Mantel Clearances to

Combustible Material

FIREBOX

SAFE ZONE

TopViewofFireplace

2"Max.

3.0"

Min.to

Perpendicular

SideWall

12"

8.0"

33°

Combustible

MaterialMust

NotOverlap

FrontFace

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Figure 6 - Lineal Gain

LINEAL GAIN

PART NO. DESCRIPTION GAIN

42" Fireplace 44

12-8DM

12-8HT

PipeSection 10

18-8DM

18-8HT

PipeSection 16

24-8DM

24-8HT

PipeSection 23

36-8DM

36-8HT

PipeSection 34

48-8DM

48-8HT

PipeSection 46

RT-8DM RoundTermination 6

RTL-8DM RoundTermination 7

RTT-8DM

RoundTermination

withSlipSection

" to

RTTL-8DM

RoundTermination

withSlipSection

8

" to

ET-8DM SquareChase-Top 12

ETO-8DM

SquareChase-Top

withMesh

ETL-8DM

SquareChase-Top

withSlipSection

7"to15"*

ETLO-8DM

SquareChase-Top

withMesh&Slip

Section

*Thelinealgainfortheterminationsismea-

suredtotheuegasoutletheight.

Hemmed

End

8"Stainless

InnerPipe

"Galvanized

OuterPipe

ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF

DOUBLE WALL CHIMNEY SYSTEM

Each double wall chimney section consists of

agalvanizedouterpipe,astainlesssteelinner

uepipeandawirespacer.Pipesectionsmust

be assembled independently as the chimney

isinstalled.Whenconnectingchimneydirectly

toreplace,theinneruepipesectionmustbe

installedrstwithlancedsideup.Theouter

pipesectioncanthenbeinstalledovertheue

pipesectionwithhemmedendup.Pressdown

on each pipe section until lances securely

engagehemonreplacestarter.Thewirewill

assure the proper spacing between inner and

outer pipe sections.

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).

CAUTION: Combustion air

inlet ducts shall not terminate

in attic space.

Figure 5 - Outside Air Kit

SecuretoCollarswithMetalTape,

ScrewsorStraps(Min.of1/4"x20"

insize)

AirInlet

Location

MustAllow

ForBushes

orSnow

VentHood

Requiredfor

WallInstallation

AirInlet

Eyebrow

VentedCrawlSpace

(CheckLocalCodes

BeforeInstallingina

VentedCrawlSpace)

CHIMNEY PIPE

TheFMIPRODUCTS,LLCchimneysystem

consists of 12", 18", 24",36"and48"snap-

lock, double-wall pipe segments, planned

for maximum adaptability to individual site

requirements.Actuallengthsgainedaftert-

ting overlaps must be taken into consideration

(lineal gain) and are given in the lineal gain

chart(seeFigure6).Linealgainistheactual

measurable length of a part after two or more

partsareconnected.ForCanada,usechimney

partsdesignated"HT".

WARNING: The opening in

the collar around the chimney at

the top of the replace must not

be obstructed. Never use blown

insulation to ll the chimney

enclosure.

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VENTING INSTALLATION

Continued

Continue to assemble chimney sections as

outlined, making sure that both the inner and

outerpipesectionsarelockedtogether.When

installing double wall snap-lock chimney

together, it is important to assure the joint be-

tweenthechimneysectionsislocked.Check

bypullingchimneyupwardafterlocking.The

chimney will not come apart if properly locked.

It is not necessary to add screws to keep

chimneytogether(exception-seeFigure9,

page8).

USING ELBOW OFFSETS (30E-8DM)

1. Toachievedesiredoffset,youmayinstall

combinationsof12",18",24",36"and48"

length of double wall pipe (see offset chart

andFigure7).

2. Chimney weight above offset rests on

return elbow. Straps must be securely

nailed toraftersor joists (see Figure 8,

detailsAandBonpage8).

3. Maximumlengthofpipebetweensupports

(returnelbowor12S-8DM)is6'ofangle

run.Maximumoftwo6'anglerunsections

perchimneysystem(seeFigure7).

4. All pipe connections between the offset

and return must be secured with two

screwsontheouterpipeonly(seeFigure

9, page 8). Do not penetrate the inner

stainless.

OFFSET

RISE CHIMNEY LENGTH

A B 48" 36" 24" 18" 12"

" 16

ELBOWSETONLY

" 25

" 30

15" 34

18" 40"

1 1

" 46

" 49

1 1

" 56

30" 60

1 1

33" 66"

1 1

36" 71"

1 1

38

" 75"

" 80

1 1 1

45" 86

" 89

1 1 1

51" 97"

1 1

" 101"

2 1

" 106

" 111

1 1 1

" 115

2 1

" 120

2 1

68

" 127"

1 2

70" 130"

2 1 1

" 137

1 2 1

" 141

1 2 1

" 146

OFFSET CHART (22-50 FT. SYSTEM HEIGHT)

Figure 7 - Typical Offset Terminations

Return

Elbow

Offset

Elbow

Return

Elbow

Offset

Elbow

6'Max.

Return

Elbow

Offset

Elbow

Offset

Elbow

Return

Elbow

A B C

Offset

Elbow

Ceiling

SupportPipe

12S-8DM

Return

Elbow

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VENTING INSTALLATION

Continued

Figure 9 - Elbow Offset

Screws

FIRESTOP SPACERS (FS-8DM)

Firestopspacersare required ateach point

wherethe chimney penetratesaoor space.

Their purpose is to establish and maintain

the required clearance between the chimney

andthecombustiblematerials.Whenthepipe

passes through a framed opening into a living

spaceabove,therestopmustbeplacedonto

theceilingfrombelowasshowninFigure10.

Theyalsoprovidecomplete separationfrom

oneoor space toanotheror attic spaceas

requiredbymostcodes.Whenthedoublewall

pipe passes through a framed opening into an

atticspace,therestopmustbeplacedintoan

atticoorasshowninFigure11.

Figure 10 - Firestop Spacer with Living

Space Above Ceiling

Figure 11 - Firestop Spacer with Attic

Space Above Ceiling

Existing

Ceiling

Frame

Firestop

Spacer

Screwsor

Staples

(Min.of8)

Firestop

Spacer

ScrewsorStaples

(Min.of8)

PENETRATING ROOF

Tomaintaina1"clearancetothepipeona

roof with a pitch, a rectangular opening must

be cut.

1. Determinethecenterpointthroughwhich

the pipe will penetrate the roof.

2. Determine the center point of the roof.

Pitchisthedistancetheroofdropsover

a given span, usually 12". A 6/12 pitch

means that the roof drops 6" for each 12"

onemeasurehorizontallydownfromthe

roof rafters.

3. Use the roof opening chart (Figure 12,

page 9) to determine the correct opening

lengthandashingrequired.

4. Removetheshinglesaroundtheopening

measured.Cutoutthissection.

5. Add the next sections of the pipe until the

endpenetratestheroofline.Checktosee

that the proper clearances are maintained.

Extend chimney by adding sections of

double wall pipe until pipe is minimum of

30" above the highest point of the roof cut-

out.Terminationandchimneymustextend

a minimum of 36" above the highest point

where it passes through the roof.

Existing

Ceiling

Frame

Figure 8 - Ceiling Support Pipe

12S-8DM

2"Min.

Straps

DetailA

ReturnElbow

DetailB

AngleFirestop

SeeDetailA

SeeDetailB

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VENTING INSTALLATION

Continued

(36.5 cm)

30"

(76.2 cm)

(2.5

cm)

(2.5

cm)

Minimum Measurements

(2.5 cm)

Opening "A"

Pitch Slope Opening "A"

Max.

Used Flashing

Model No.

Flat 0° 15" V6F-8DM

0-6/12 26.6° 16

" V6F-8DM

6/12-

12/12

45.0° 20

" V12F-8DM

FLASHING INSTALLATION (V6F-8DM

OR V12F-8DM)

Determinetheashingtobeusedwiththeroof

openingchart.Slideashingoverpipeuntil

base is at against roof. Replace as many

shingles as needed to cover exposed area

andashingbase.Secureinpositionbynail-

ingthroughshingles(seeFigure13).DONOT

NAILTHROUGHFLASHINGCONE.

Installing Flashing on a Metal Roof

When installing the ashing on a metal roof,

it is required that putty tape be used between

theashingandtheroof.Theashingmustbe

securedtotheroofusing#8x3/4"screwsand

then sealed with roof coating to prevent leakage

through the screw holes. A roof coating must

also be applied around the perimeter of the

ashingtoprovideaproperseal.

Figure 12 - Roof Opening Measurements

NailOnly

Outer

Perimeter

ofFlashing

StormCollar

Flashing

Cone

UnderlapShingles

at Bottom

Overlap

ShinglesTop

andSidesOnly

Figure 13 - Flashing Installation

Storm Collar Installation (SC1 or SC2)

Placestormcollaroverpipeandslidedown

until it is snug against the open edge of the

ashing(seeFigure14).UseSC1forallround

terminations and SC2 for all terminations

with slip sections. Apply waterproof caulk

around the perimeter of the collar to provide

a proper seal.

Figure 14 - Storm Collar

Chimney

Pipe

Waterproof

Caulk

Storm

Collar

Flashing

Terminations/Spark Arrestor

Thereplacesystemmustbeterminatedwith

thelistedroundtoporchaseterminations.In

any case, refer to the installation instructions

suppliedwiththetermination.Thetermination

approvedforthisreplacearetheRT-8DMand

RTL-8DMthatcanbeusedforashingorchase

andET-8DM,ETO-8DM,ETL-8DMandETLO-

8DMforchasestyleterminationonly.Figure15

showsanRTL-8DMroundtoptermination.

CAUTION: Do not seal open-

ings on the rooftop ashing. Fol-

low the installation instructions

provided with the termination

being used.

Attach Bracket

Tabsto

OuterPipe

(3Places)

Securewith

Screws

RTL-8D

Levelof

FlueGas

Outlet

Caulk

Collar

Flashing

UnderlapShingles

BottomOnly

Figure 15 - Termination

Overlap

ShinglesTop

andSides

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Terminationswith16"slippipesectionsare

available.TheRTT-8DMandRTTL-8DMare

approved for flashing installations. When

needed, these adjustable terminations may be

used in combination with the pipe assembly to

achieve the correct chimney height.

Note: In the rare instance there is a problem

with the side driven rain or wind or the chim-

ney is not drafting properly, an ADS-8DM

(Anti-Draft Shield) can be used with round

terminations.

CHASE INSTALLATIONS

Instructions for chase installations are

included with the chase style termination

chosen. In a multiple chase installation, be

sure to provide adequate distance between

terminations to prevent smoke spillage from

oneterminationtoanother.Wesuggestthat

terminations be separated at least 24", center

to center and stacked at a vertical height dif-

ferenceof18"(seeFigure16).

Note: If a decorative shroud is to be installed,

contact the manufacturer for specications.

10 FOOT RULE

Alluegasoutletchimneyterminationsmust

extend a minimum of 3 feet in height above the

highest point where it passes through the roof

and must be at least 2 feet above the high-

estpointoftheroofthatiswithinahorizontal

distanceof10feet(seeFigure17).

24"Min.

18"

Min.

Typ.

Figure 16 - Multiple Chase Installation

10'

2'Min.

10'

3'Min.

2'Min.

3'Min.

Levelof

FlueGas

Outlet

Figure 17 - 10 Foot Rule

FINISHING FIREPLACE

Combustible materials, such as wallboard,

gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood,

etc. may make direct contact with sides and top

aroundthereplaceface.Itisimportantthat

combustible materials do not overlap the face

itself. Brick, glass, tile or other noncombustible

materials may overlap the front face provided

they do not obstruct essential openings like

louvered slots or any other opening. When

overlapping with a noncombustible facing

material, use only noncombustible mortar or

adhesive.

VENTING INSTALLATION

Continued

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OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION

Figure 19 - Gas Line Knockout

Side

Firebrick

Finished

Side

Refractory

Knockout

Plug

Outsideof

Fireplace

GasLine

Conduit

Insulation

Gas

Conduit

Cover

1/2"Dowel

(seeFigure20,page12).Note: Secure

incoming gas line to wood framing to

provide rigidity for threaded end.

4. Repackinsulationaroundgaslineandinto

sleeveopening.Sealanygapsbetween

gas line and refractory knockout hole with

refractory cement or commercial furnace

cement,Installthegasapplianceorcap-

off gas line if desired.

VENTING INSTALLATION

Continued

30E-8DM

EFFECTIVE HEIGHT

OF TERMINATION CAP

EFFECTIVE HEIGHT

OF TERMINATION CAP

EFFECTIVE HEIGHT

OF TERMINATION CAP

EFFECTIVE HEIGHT

OF TERMINATION CAP

MINIMUM

HEIGHT

14.5 FT.

MINIMUM

UP TO

6FT. MAX.

UP TO

6FT. MAX.

HEIGHT

14.5 FT.

MIN. HEIGHT

OF 22 FT. (WITH

2 ELBOW SETS)

MAX. HEIGHT OF

50 FT.

MAX. HEIGHT

50 FT.

(ANY SYSTEM)

30E-8DM

Figure 18 - Typical Residential Installations

Gas line hook up should be done by your

supplieroraqualiedserviceperson.

Note: Before you proceed, make sure your

gas supply is turned off.

Useonlya1/2"blackironpipeandappropri-

atettings.

1. Removeknockoutindentationonrefrac-

tory or rebrick wall located above the

refractory hearth floor. The knockout

indentationmustbermlytappedwithany

solid object such as a 1/2" dowel until it is

released.Removefragmentedportionsof

refractory(seeFigure19).

2. Removegaslinecoverplatelocatedon

eithersideofreplaceandpulloutinsu-

lationfromgaslineconduitsleeve.Save

insulationforreuse.Replacescrews.

3. Run a 1/2" black iron gas line into the

fireplace through the rear at gas line

conduit sleeve (if using a raised platform,

addheight).Providesufcientgaslineinto

replace chamber for tting connection

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OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION

Continued

CAUTION: All gas piping

and connections must be tested

for leaks after the installation

is completed. After ensuring

that the gas valve is on, apply

soap and water solution to all

connections and joints. Bubbles

forming show a leak. Correct

all leaks at once. DO NOT USE

AN OPEN FLAME FOR LEAK

TESTING AND DO NOT OPER-

ATE ANY APPLIANCE IF A LEAK

IS DETECTED. LEAK TESTING

SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALI-

FIED SERVICE PERSON.

Note: A FMI PRODUCTS, LLC hood must be

installed when using an unvented gas log set

(see Accessories on page 16).

Seal

Opening

with

Refractory

Cement

Outsideof

Fireplace

Gas

Line

Conduit

Repack

Insulation

Incoming

1/2" Black

IronPipe

Side

Firebrick

Finished

Side

ProvideEnoughThreaded

EndforFittingConnection

Figure 20 - Gas Line Installation

WARNING: Do not oper-

ate an unvented gas log set in

this replace with the chimney

removed.

Ifyouinstalladecorativegasappliance(vented

gas log), the decorative gas appliance must

comply with the Standard for Decorative Gas

Appliance for Installation in Solid Fuel Burning

Fireplaces, ANS Z21.60, Z21.84 and shall also

be installed in accordance with the National Fuel

Gas Code, ANSI 7223NFPA 54 latest edition.

WARNING: To avoid the risk of

damaging the replace materials

and increasing the risk of spread-

ing a re, do not use the replace

to cook or warm food.

WARNING: If the replace

has been used for wood burning,

the rebox and chimney must be

cleaned of soot, creosote and

ashes be a qualied chimney

cleaner. Creosote will ignite if

heavily heated.

WARNING: When using a

decorative vented gas log, the

damper must be removed or per-

manently locked in the fully open

position and the glass doors must

be in the fully open position.

DoorsFullyClosed

FireplaceFront

Doors

FullyOpened

FireplaceFront

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES

Figure 21 - Glass Doors

GLASS DOORS

Glassdoorsare optional withthe replace.

When the replace is in operation, doors

must be fully opened or fully closed position

only or a re hazard may be created (see

Figure21).

Areplaceequippedwithglassdoorsoper-

atesmushdifferentlythanareplacewithan

openfront.Areplacewithglassdoorshasa

limited amount of air for combustion. Exces-

siveheatwithinthereplacecanresultiftoo

largeareisbuiltorifthecombustionairgate

is not completely open.

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Figure 22 - Damper and Air Kit Handle

Thefollowingtipsshouldbefollowedtoas-

surethatboththereplaceandtheglassdoor

retain their beauty and function properly. Both

theuedamperandtheglassdoorsmustbe

fullyopenedbeforestartingthere.Thiswill

providesufcientcombustionairandmaintain

safetemperaturesintherebox.

IMPORTANT:Theglassmustbeallowedto

warmslowlyandevenly.Thetemperedglass

will withstand a gradual temperature rise to

550°F,whichismorethananormalrewill

generate.Suchmaterialsaspitch/waxladen

logs, very dry mill end lumber and large

amounts of paper or cardboard boxes can

createanexcessivelyhotreandshouldnot

beburnedinthisreplace.Alwayskeepthe

rewellbackfromthedoorsandneverallow

amestocontacttheglass.

WARNING: Fireplaces

equipped with glass doors

should be operated only with

doors fully opened or doors fully

closed. Doors, if left partly open,

may draw gas and ame out of

the replace opening creating

risks of both re and smoke.

Cleaning the Glass

Clean the glasswithanycommercial glass

cleaneror soapandwater.Do notuse any

abrasivematerialtocleantheglass.Donot

clean the glass with any cool water is the glass

isstillhotfromthereandsmoke.

A gas line or gas log lighter may be installed

for the purpose of installing a vented or vent-

free decorative gas appliance incorporating an

automatic shutoff device and complying with

theStandard for Decorative Gas Appliances

for Installation in Vented Fireplaces, ANSI

Z21.60 or American Gas Association draft

requirements for Gas Fired Log Lighters for

Wood Burning Fireplaces, Draft NO. 4 dated

August, 1993.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES

Continued

Ifyouwishtoinstallanunvented(vent-free)

gas log set, only unvented gas log sets which

have been found to comply with the standard

forunventedroomheaters,ANSIZ21.11.2are

tobeinstalledinthisreplace.

OUTSIDE AIR AND DAMPER

HANDLE OPERATION

Thedamperhandle,whichopensandcloses

the damper blade, is located in the upper front

faceofthereplace.Pushingthehandleinto

the left of the keyway slot will free the damper

blade to automatically open. Pushing the

handle in to the right will lock the damper

bladeclosed(seeFigure22).

Theoutsideairkithandleislocatedattheleft

hand side of the replace (see Figure 22).

Pullingthehandleoutwillfreetheoutsideair

doortoopen.Pushingthehandleinwilllock

the door closed.

WARNING: Risk of re! Re-

place grate with FMI PRODUCTS,

LLC model 111100-01 only. This

grate has been designed to keep

the operation of your replace

safe and efcient.

Forfurtheroperatingguidelines,instructions

and warranty information, please refer to your

homeowner'sguideorcontactyourauthorized

dealer.

OPEN

Damper

Handle

OutsideAir

KitHandle

Keyway

Slot

HandleRetainer

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WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE MODELS

S42, S42H, S42R, S42RH, VS42, VS42H, VS42R AND VS42RH

37/38

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KEY

NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.

1 107797-01 InsulationPan 1

2 ** FireplaceTop 1

3 107800-01 FireplaceSurround 1

4 106642-01 AirRodRetainer 1

5 106643-01 DamperRodRetainer 1

6 ** FireboxBottom 1

7 ** FireboxSurround 1

8 ** AirSeparator 1

9 SeeBelow LeftRefractory 1

10 SeeBelow RightRefractory 1

11 SeeBelow RearRefractory 1

12 SeeBelow BottomRearRefractory 1

13 SeeBelow BottomFrontRefractory 1

14 106683-01 FireboxSupportLeg 4

15 ** DamperCanCollar 1

16 107839-01 ScreenRod 2

17 ** FireboxTopAssembly 1

18 106703-01 AirKitDoorAssembly 1

19 ** FaceWeldment 1

20 110892-02 AirDeector 1

21 111327-02 FireplaceTopInsulation 1

22 ** AccessPanel 1

23 107854-01 RightRefractoryBracket 1

24 107854-02 LeftRefractoryBracket 1

25 111100-01 Grate 1

26 11418 Push-OnNut 2

27 110891-01 StainlessScreen 2

28 ** CollarInsulation 1

29 20023 ChimneyStarterCollar 1

30 20027 RefractoryRetainer 2

31 106539-02 GrateRetainer 2

32 111073-01 DoorStop 1

33 111204-01 PivotClip 2

34 20090 SpringClip 2

35 20280 TopSpacer 4

36 21171 ConduitPlateCover 4

37 21379 GasConduit 2

38 21380 GasConduit 2

PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN

106625-01 HomeOwner’sGuide 1

20093 EmberProtector 2

**Notaeldreplaceablepart

PARTS

WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE MODELS S42, S42H, S42R, S42RH, VS42,

VS42H, VS42R AND VS42RH

Thislistcontainsreplaceablepartsusedinyourreplace.

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KEY

NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.

9 107812-03 LeftRefractory,TexturedWhiteBrick • 1

108169-03 LeftRefractory,TexturedWhiteHerringbone • 1

107812-02 LeftRefractory,TexturedRedBrick • • 1

108169-02 LeftRefractory,TexturedRedHerringbone • • 1

107812-01 LeftRefractory,SmoothWhiteBrick • 1

108169-01 LeftRefractory,SmoothWhiteHerringbone • 1

10 107814-03 RightRefractory,TexturedWhiteBrick • 1

108170-03 RightRefractory,TexturedWhiteHerringbone • 1

107814-02 RightRefractory,TexturedRedBrick • • 1

108170-02 RightRefractory,TexturedRedHerringbone • • 1

107814-01 RightRefractory,SmoothWhiteBrick • 1

108170-01 RightRefractory,SmoothWhiteHerringbone • 1

11 107816-03 RearRefractory,TexturedWhiteBrick • 1

108171-03 RearRefractory,TexturedWhiteHerringbone • 1

107816-02 RearRefractory,TexturedRedBrick • • 1

108171-02 RearRefractory,TexturedRedHerringbone • • 1

107816-01 RearRefractory,SmoothWhiteBrick • 1

108171-01 RearRefractory,SmoothWhiteHerringbone • 1

12 111091-01 BottomRearRefractory,WhiteBrick • • • • 1

111091-02 BottomRearRefractory,RedBrick • • • • 1

13 111092-01 BottomFrontRefractory,WhiteBrick • • • • 1

111092-02 BottomFrontRefractory,RedBrick • • • • 1

S42

S42H

S42R

S42RH

VS42

VS42H

REFRACTORY BRICK

VS42R

VS42RH

PARTS

WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE MODELS S42, S42H, S42R, S42RH, VS42,

VS42H, VS42R AND VS42RH

Rear

Left Side

Front Bottom

Bottom

Right Side

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TECHNICAL SERVICE

Youmayhavefurtherquestionsaboutinstallation,operation,ortroubleshooting.Ifso,contact

FMIPRODUCTS,LLCat1-866-328-4537.Whencallingpleasehaveyourmodelandserial

numbers of your heater ready.

YoucanalsovisitFMIPRODUCTS,LLC’swebsiteatwww.fmiproducts.com.

ACCESSORIES

DOUBLE WALL PIPE

12-8DM 12-8HT

18-8DM 18-8-HT

24-8DM 24-8HT

36-8DM 36-8HT

48-8DM 48-8HT

ROOF FLASHING

0 TO 6/12 PITCH - V6F-8DM

6/12 TO 12/12 PITCH - V12F-8DM

ANTI-DRAFT SHIELD

(Round Top Termination Only)

ADS-8DM

HOOD

STAINLESS STEEL - HS42

Requiredwheninstallingavent-freegaslog

inthisreplace.

BI-FOLD GLASS DOOR

BDO42 - Black

BDO42B - Brushed Brass

BDO42P - Platinum

30° OFFSET AND RETURN

30E-8DM

FIRESTOP SPACER

FS-8DM

DRAIN PAN DP42

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ACCESSORIES

Continued

STORM COLLAR

SC1-1 For RT-8DM and RTL-8DM

SC2-1 For RTT-8DM and RTTL-8DM

ROUND TOP

TERMINATIONS

RT-8DM, RTL-8DM

ROUND TOP

TERMINATIONS

WITH SLIP SECTION

RTT-8DM, RTTL-8DM

ROUND TOP

TERMINATIONS

WITH LOUVERS

RTL-8DM

OUTSIDE AIR KIT FOR SIDE WALL

INSTALLATION - AK4

OUTSIDE AIR KIT FOR FLOOR

INSTALLATION - AK4F

SQUARE CHASE-TOP

TERMINATION

ET-8DM, ETO-8DM

ECONO-TOP TERMINATION WITH

SLIP SECTION

ETL-8DM, ETLO-8DM

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NOTES

111099-01

Rev.J

02/10

2701S.HarborBlvd.

SantaAna,CA92704

1-866-328-4537

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